//------------------------------// // Chapter 10.3 // Story: Clown Mare // by Flora Blossom //------------------------------// The carriage stopped at the gate. The door swung from the right to the left, and then it opened with a rattling sound.  Rane got out of the carriage along with the prince behind her. Prince Blue Dream grabbed her right hoof and walked down the red rug together.  She looked up for a few seconds at the blue sky.  Once they passed the gate and walked through the door, they saw Rane's friends.  It was a happy day for them.  They all cheer with great smiles.   You looked to the left and saw the others, seen them walking in the entrance when you were near that far left corner.  You used your left hoof and waved at them.  Your head turned back and went back to the conversation among your peers.   “So, do you think they would get married at a young age?”  You gave your friend a strange look with an eyebrow raised on the left side of your face. “Not a clue?  However, they may make a good couple, but her wings are damaged.”  Your friend knows the collar she is wearing. It looked like it was red with spikes on it.  I turned my head to the right looking at the newcomers that made it to the gala. There I quickly turned my head back to Aquara Darkmore with some sweet apple juice non-alcoholic.  We chat about the slave markets.  Princess Twinkle Star and Princess Fuchsia are talking to Grand Duchess Light Heart and Arch Duchess Golden Glow. They all try to agree to make Rane a servant than a slave.   “I’m afraid that leading her parents to death is still guilty.” “Is that true? I mean, let’s think for a second, Princess Fuchsia.” “Now, now, now. Let’s not get too hasty, Arch Duchess Golden Glow.” Grand Duchess Light Heart looked at Princess Twinkle Star for a moment. Dragonfly took a cup of tea, letting his salve Veillios go. “I don’t care for her if I’m honest about it as long I breed so I can have more children to receive my wealth when I’m gone.” Spiras Cross walked near Dragonfly and gave him those slanted eyes.  They turned their head right towards the new crowd of pegasus. After they saw them for a few seconds, they walked towards the coffee table. The table was filled with glass at the table with caffeine glass known as civet coffee.  They took the glass filled with coffee, used the left hoof, and grasped it tight. Rane Shackleton and Prince Blue Dream walked toward the pegasus of her friends. Volta, Veilios, Shayde, Saline, and Lumina were there to hug Rane.  It was a moment of their lives.  Lumina hugged her tight the most, and Volta shed some tears on their face.  Once they finished, they talked about flight up in the sky.  The breeze outside of the blue sky blew hard.  Noxis Kane walked over to the coffee table and saw Spiras Cross. “So, do you think Rane will ever get out of being a slave?” “Well, if she got married to the prince. However, she may become a noble like us.” “You think so? Let’s think about it, Noxis Kane.  She had a rough background story.  Her parents were by a rockslide and a certain creature that cut off half of her mother's lower body.” “I’m sure it wasn’t a creature.  It was a pony unicorn that did some kind of dark magic. They also ate their slaves as a delicacy.” “That’s gross.” “That’s why they are in prison at Tartarus.” Petals outside began to bloom. Copper Glow was sitting near the corner with Lady Floral. They were drinking tea together and shared a bit of knowledge of politics. Both took a sip at the same time with their left hoof.  It was good fresh green tea, a flavor of endless sweetness. “So, what do you think of the party Mrs. Glow,” of her voice Princess Berry said with a slight tone. Floral smiled, “Of course! This party is always going to be great.  Talking to friends and such is the best part.” “Copper also smiled, “Well, the music is pretty swell. I must say they got to be the most talented musicians.” Princess Berry laughed with a deep tone of hers. A bit of joy when she hoped three times, “It’s hard to find talents out there.  She then shut her eyes and smiled. The dance of Rane with Prince Blue Dream started. “So, what do you think? Do you truly like here in high society yet?” She looked at him with her eyes glaring at him.  It was the most thing that she could think of at this time.  It was clear that she hoped that the unicorns could fix both of her wing issues.  However, it could be impossible since unicorns don’t know the anatomy of pegasus. “Do you think I can fly this year? You know both of my wings have been in a wreck for a long time.” “I see.  I will try my best again to talk to the doctors from the noble hospital.  It’s not easy if a slave title.  I think only nobles can use that.”   “I see.  I guess that is the problem.  How do you get a title noble?” The prince twirl Rane twice. “There are several ways to get a noble title.  One is that you must be popular, which you don’t have.  Two is marriage, which could be a simple way, and three must have a royalty bloodline, which you don’t have. “Do you love me?” “Well, I do.  I don’t know if it’s enough to convince the Moon Crest family.” You saw them walk to the porch and look at the sky. Prince Blue Dream looked at her, and she looked at him.  They both closed their eyes and felt a warmth on their lips as they blushed with their red cheeks getting hot.