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// Arc 21-3: Going Back Home 
// Story: My Little Pony: One as a Family.  "Trials of Friendship" 
// by SaburoDaimando 
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Going Back Home



At the Everfree Forest, Sunspot, Stellar Flare, Crescent Eclipse, Artemis Light, Granny Smith, Bright Mac, Buttercup, Big Mac and the younglings all danced and cheered at the announcement from the Equestrian Senate on the video screen.
“They did it,” Rainbow Dash cheered.  “Wanda doesn’t have to go to Daisy Joy Tech.”
“I’m glad of it,” Juniper Montage said.  “After what happened to me at that horrible school, Gold Banks deserved it.”
“I’m just glad that Princess Wanda doesn’t have to attend that school,” Ditzy Doo said.  “In fact, I don’t even want to step hoof there.”
“No one does, Ditzy” Rarity said.  “Thanks to what both Juniper and Golden Lace experience, I’d say that disgusting facility needs to be shut down, and fast.”
Applejack turned towards her parents and asked “Ma, Pa, do you think we should invite Wanda down here again in the future?”
“That may be a good idea,” Bright Mac said.  “But only if Wanda is up for it.”
“After what she's gone through,” Buttercup explained, “I think Wanda may be a little hesitant on leaving Canterlot until she’s feeling better.”
“I sure hope she does,” Applejack said.  “I heard she almost got stuck in the past, and who knows what would have happened if she never came back.”
“Sometimes, fate can be cruel,” Buttercup explained.  “But also, fate can show a small form of kindness.  Never forget that, my daughter.”
“Eeyup,” Big Mac nodded.
“In the meantime, Sunspot said as he got up, “I think we owe our younglings an explanation for coming to the Everfree Forest just to look at the debate over Senate Bill 060660.”
“Well you sure do,” Granny Smith laughed.  “But I don’t think they’ll be out until this evening.”
“Duly noted,” Crescent Eclipse laughed.  “Duly noted.”

At Canterlot Castle’s Living Quarters, all of the younglings in the room danced and cheered together upon hearing the news.  Spike and Abigail swung each other around in harmony.  Wanda was especially ecstatic as she danced happily with Starlight Glimmer, holding hands and hooves together.  Even Princess Cadance and Shining Armor danced together in celebration
“I GET TO STAY!  I GET TO STAY! I GET TO STAY!” Wanda sang.
“That’s the best news we’ve heard all day,” Sunset Shimmer cheered.
“And best of all, we can continue to hang out with the Awesome and Cool Wanda,” Trixie yelled.  “So says I, the Great and Powerful Trixie.”
“That is so you, Trixie,” Starlight cheered.
“Of course,” Trixie said with a playful raspberry
“Well one thing’s for certain,” Danged Spell said with a smug look on his face.  “Firelight Glimmer sure made Gold Banks into Fool’s Gold.  Get it?”
“Danged Spell,” The younglings all laughed.
“Well someone had to go and make a beautiful moment funny,” Shining Armor said with a laugh.
“Well what do you expect from Spell,” Princess Cadance laughed.  
Twilight Sparkle immediately ran up to Princess Cadance and Shining Armor before she tapped on her brother’s leg with her hoof
“Big brother,” Twilight said.  “I hope that, when I do move back to Vanhoover, I get to see Wanda again now that she can stay.”
“Twili,” Shining Armor said.  “You might be in for a bit of a surprise when we walk the others back to La Maresa.”
“What do you mean, Big bro?” Twilight asked.
“You’ll see,” Shining Armor said with a smirk.
As Shining Armor gave Twilight Sparkle a hoof noogie, Adagio Dazzle, Aria Blaze and Sonata Dusk continued to dance in a ring together, cheering and celebrating.
“Boo to the Fool’s Gold,” Adagio Dazzle cheered.
“Boo to her stupid proposal,” Aria Blazed laughed.
“Boo to her pushing her face in front of all of us,” Sonata Dusk yelled.
“Boo to that despicable meanie,” All three Dazzling sisters yelled.

But at the landing pad entrance to the Senate Building, Princess Celestia emerged from the entrance with Firelight Glimmer, Starseeker Glimmer, and Golden Lace by her side.  A number of reporters flocked to the group, asking questions.
“Princess Celestia, how does it feel to see Senate Bill 060660 struck down by a supermajority of the Senate?” One reporter asked.
“Now that your daughter doesn’t have to attend Daisy Joy Tech, what next?” another reporter asked.
“And how does it feel to have an upstanding citizen defend your daughter on the debate stage?” A third reporter asked.
“I’m not the one who’s gonna answer questions on that,” Princess Celestia said as Firelight Glimmer stepped in front of her.
“I’ll take it from here,” Firelight Glimmer said.  “I don’t like the idea of having unelected bureaucrats decide on what education should be applied to our younglings, and I say this as a parent of one.  What kind of line would go too far if ponies like Gold Banks were allowed to get away with telling what we can and can’t do with raising our sons and daughters.  We teach our daughters right from wrong, and we also listen to their problems.  If we are unable to do that because of certain ponies in power, then we don’t deserve to have a nation like Equestria.”
As the group walked away from the reporters, Firelight Glimmer came to a stop as he and the others saw Magistrate Creme Dream and Majesty stand in front of them.  Creme Dream held her hoof out much to Firelight’s surprise.
“I must give you a well-deserved congratulations,” Creme Dream said.  “I never thought that an outsider like you would be able to pierce through these Senate Halls and bring down my own pupil in the most fiery debate in Equestrian history.  For that, you’ve earned my respect.”
Firelight Glimmer stood for a moment before he reached out and gripped Creme Dream’s hoof, shaking it in response.
“Don’t think that I’ll be done, Magistrate,” Firelight Glimmer said.  “This might be the beginning of my political career.”
As pictures were being taken of Firelight Glimmer and Magistrate Creme Dream, Celestia just stood back with a smile on her face.
“As much as I don’t trust Magistrate Creme Dream,” Princess Celestia said to herself, “I’m gonna kick back and enjoy this moment.  He deserves it.”

Later that day, as Princess Celestia, Firelight and Starseeker Glimmer and Golden Lace left the Senate on Celestia’s private chariot and all of the members of the press have disbanded, Magistrate Creme Dream and Majesty were left all to themselves, savoring every moment.
“I must admit one thing,” Creme Dream said.  “The next generation of politicians are going to be more and more ambitious.  In fact, I haven’t had this much excitement in a thousand years.”
“So what will we do about that Man’s Cub Princess Wanda?” Majesty asked.
“Nothing for now,” Creme Dream said.  “Let her celebrate this moment, little Majesty.  We’ll think of something to put more pressure on her.”
But as Creme Dream and Majesty were making their way back towards the Senate Building entrance, Gold Banks marched out from there towards her mentor in a furious rage,  turning Creme Dream’s smirk face into a scowl.
“That wasn’t fair,” Gold Banks yelled. “He cheated.  He should have been disqualified from the start for taking advantage of me.”
“You had your chance, Gold Banks,” Creme Dream shouted.  “You were supposed to prove to the Senate that Princess Wanda needed to be enrolled into Daisy Joy Tech and you failed.  Not only did you fail to convince the Senators to approve of Senate Bill 060660, you were humiliated on the stage by an amateur who might as well be a Senator.”
“You’re not going to take that moron’s side,” Gold Banks said in a cold tone. “I want that Man’s Cub at Daisy Joy Tech this instant.”
“You had your chance and you blew it,” Creme Dream said.  “Consider that a lesson for your failure.  I’ll discuss your next assignment, tomorrow.”
As Magistrate Creme Dream and Majesty walked off with the little alicorn filly turning towards Gold Banks and sticking out her tongue, the self-centered aristocrat just stood there, fuming.
“There won’t be a tomorrow when it comes to action,” Gold Banks said to herself.  “I’ll show you that I’m not one to be double-crossed by that foolish simpleton.”
Gold Banks walked towards the farther end of the landing pad, approaching her private helicopter before stepping in.  She glared at her mentor once more before going inside.

Meanwhile, at Canterlot Castle, the royal chariot landed at the front yard before Princess Celestia, Firelight and Starseeker Glimmer and Golden Lace stepped out.  But as soon as they did, Wanda Young, Sunset Shimmer, Starlight Glimmer, Twilight Sparkle, Sunburst, Moondancer, Danged Spell, Cozy Glow, the Dazzlings, Trixie and Pinkie Pie emerged from the entrance and ran up to Celestia, Starlight’s parents and Lace.  
“MOMMY!” Wanda said as she jumped into the air and gave Princess Celestia a hug.
“We did it,” Princess Celestia cheered.  “That means you don’t have to go to Daisy Joy Tech.”
“Thank you, mommy,” Wanda cried with joy.  “Thank you for believing in me.”
“You don’t have to thank me,” Princess Celestia explained.  “It’s Starlight’s father who you truly have to thank.”
Wanda turned towards Firelight Glimmer as Starlight jumped up and gave her father and mother a hug.  She reached out and placed her hand on Firelight’s face, catching his attention.
“Princess Wanda,” Firelight Glimmer said.  “I came to your defense today because I didn’t want you to be forced to attend a school that wouldn’t be appropriate for you.  But also because it was my fault that I unintentionally separated you from your friends.”
Wanda released her arms from Princess Celestia before she walked up and hugged Firelight Glimmer, all while Starlight wrapped her arm around Wanda’s back.
“Daddy,” Starlight said.  “I hope you run for office in the future.”
“I might consider it, punky-wumpkin,” Firelight said with a smile on his face.  “After giving Gold Banks a lesson she won’t forget, I think a run for public office may be in the cards.”
“Stellar Flare is going to be jealous of you when she hears of this,” Starseeker said.  “In fact, I think all of Equestria will see you as a rising star in the political world.”
Next to them, Golden Lace walked up to Sunset, Twilight, Sunburst and Moondancer, smiling as bright as the sun.
“So you saw it all play out on the world stage,” Sunset Shimmer said. “Congrats.”
“Not just that,” Golden Lace said.  “I got to see Starlight’s daddy make my mommy look like a total buffoon.  And about time too.  Until today, she was invincible in politics.”
“I bet your father would be pleased to hear that,” Twilight said.  
“And as a matter of fact, I am.”  Everyone turned towards the front gate where Silver Banks walked towards the group.  Golden Lace immediately saw her father and her eyes lit up.
“DADDY!” Golden Lace yelled as she ran up to Silver Banks and gave him a hug.
“So you saw everything unfold on the big screen, Mr Banks,” Princess Celestia asked.
“I sure did,” Silver Banks said.  “And personally, I think my wife deserved it after so long.”
“I don’t understand why your wife would go as far as to turn the Equestrian Senate into her own political theater,” Firelight Glimmer asked, walking up to Silver Banks.  “There needs to be some change in Equestria that welcomes a new generation of bold activists, and I don’t mean scaling the government back to the point where it’s useless.”
“That I agree on,” Silver Banks said.  “And as a matter of fact, I can confirm that I have plans to divorce my wife after so long.  I’ll be filing the paperwork at the courts later today.”
“That’s great to hear, Mr Banks,” Firelight Glimmer said.  “I think it’s time someone finally told her that she’s no longer wanted in politics.”
“That, I agree on,” Silver Banks said.
But as everyone talked together, Princess Luna and Eleanor Young peeked their heads from behind the doorway with smiles on their faces.
“Thank you for everything that you have done, Eleanor,” Princess Luna said.  “You at least brought a new hope for your daughter.”
“After all that has been done,” Eleanor Young said, “It was the least that I could do.”
“On a side note,” Luna said.  “There’s a slight chance that we will be getting one more pony to stay with us.  Do you think you can help out with looking after the younglings in this castle?”
“I will,” Eleanor nodded.  “Maybe one day, I’ll ask Princess Celestia to reveal that I am Wanda’s biological mother.”
“That we’ll keep in mind,” Luna said.

But that evening, Danged Spell, Moondancer, Sunburst, Firelight Glimmer, Starseeker Glimmer and Trixie were at the ground bridge portal to La Maresa.   Nearby, Princess Celestia walked up to the group and nodded to them with Wanda, Abigail, Sunset, Twilight, Spike, Starlight, Pinkie Pie, Golden Lace, Cozy Glow and the Dazzlings behind her.
“So this is it,” Celestia said.  “You’re heading back to La Maresa once more.”
“It is,” Firelight Glimmer said.  “But it won’t be good-bye forever.  I plan on coming back in the future to check up on Starlight, and perhaps file paperwork to run for a future Senate seat, be it in La Maresa or Sire’s Hollow.”
“Daddy,” Starlight said.  “Thanks for coming back to help Wanda out.  I really appreciate seeing you and mommy once more.”
“It was our pleasure,” Starseeker said.  “And you’re welcome to come back home if you need to do so.”
“Don’t worry,” Starlight said.  “If it comes to that, I will.”
“You know it’s too bad we won’t be coming back for a bit,” Sunburst said.  “It was great to be with Wanda while Mr Glimmer humiliated Gold Banks on the world stage.”
“At least whatever school we’re going to, it will be something we’ll have to adjust to,” Moondancer said.”
“Actually, I think you should all know this,” Princess Celestia said.  “Your parents did not really pull you out of the School for Gifted Unicorns.  In fact, you three can still come by while La Maresa can still be the place for you to live.  It was part of a compromise to ensure that the three of you can still see Wanda again.”
“Wait,” Danged Spell said.  “Is this true?”
But all Celestia could do was to nod her head in agreement.
Danged Spell, Sunburst and Moondancer turned towards Wanda before jumping onto her and giving her a hug.
“You guys,” Wanda giggled.  “That means we can be friends once more.”
“I’m looking forward to our next day at school, Wanda,” Sunburst said.  “Just you wait.”
“If I knew we were going to be attending school here while living in La Maresa, I wouldn’t have been extremely emotional,” Moondancer cried.
As the three younglings embraced Wanda, the ground bridge portal suddenly opened up for no reason, much to the confusion of everyone.
“Princess,” Firelight said.  “Did you just?”
“No I didn’t, and neither did my alchemist,” Princess Celestia explained.
Immediately, Sunspot, Stellar Flare, Crescent Eclipse, Artemis Light emerged from the portal with two earth ponies following from behind.  The male had a moderate amber coat with a medium and light gray mane and tail, a dark gray hat atop his head and a pick-ax for a cutie mark.  The female had a light cobalt bluish gray coat, a grayish opal mane and tail with her mane tied into a bun, a pair of glasses, A black collar with white stripes, and three rocks for a cutie mark.  One look at these two caused Pinkie Pie to walk up to these ponies.
“Does she know those ponies?” Wanda asked as Danged Spell, Sunburst and Moondancer let go of the Man’s Cub.
“They’re names are Igneous Rock and Cloudy Quartz,” Princess Celestia explained.  “They’re the parents of Pinkie Pie.”
As Pinkie Pie slowly approached her parents, Sunburst and Moondancer ran past her and got up to their parents with a hint of shame in their eyes.
“We heard about what happened at Canterlot,” Sunspot said.  “And we’re glad you decided to help Wanda out instead of going to the Everfree Forest.”
“It was,” Sunburst said.  “But I’m sad that I have to go back once more, considering the punishment Moondancer and I are going to go through.”
“It is sad, though, about your punishment,” Stellar Flare said in an awkward tone.  “I think we have a confession to make.”
“Mom,” Sunbursts said.  “What are you talking about?
“We went to the Everfree Forest while you were up in Canterlot,”  Artemis Light explained.
Immediately, both Sunburst and Moondancer exploded.
“YOU WERE AT THE EVERFREE FOREST WHILE WE WERE HELPING OUT WANDA?” Moondancer and Sunburst screamed, causing everyone to cover their ears.
“That was even worse than when we learned about them wanting to go to the Everfree Forest,” Crescent Eclipse said, holding his ears.
The four parents looked down at Sunburst and Moondancer, who glared up at them disappointingly.
“Alright, alright,” Sunspot said.  “We only didn’t want you to go to the Everfree Forest out of fear of what could be in there.  But…we also let the others go with us because they were going with the apple family.”
“Dad,” Sunspot said, placing his hoof on his face.  “You disappoint me.”
“Very well,” Sunspot said.  “We’ll let you both off the hook.”
“But promise us to not go to the Everfree Forest without our supervision,” Crescent Eclipse said.  “Got it?”
“Got it,” Moondancer and Sunburst said.
As Sunspot and Crescent Eclipse wiped the sweat off their brow, Pinkie Pie finally approached her parents.
“Mom, dad,” Pinkie Pie said.  “What are you doing here?”
“Maud Pie told us about how you want to help this Wanda Young out,” Igneous Rock said.  
“Normally, we would be against that idea, considering the fact that you were up in Canterlot for a long time,” Cloudy Quartz said.  “But Maud also showed us why you wanted to help out Wanda.  And after seeing what this Gold Banks was, we were disgusted.”
“Therefore, we’re going to allow you to stay with Wanda for as long as you want,” Igneous Rock said.
“Really?” Pinkie Pie said as her eyes beamed with excitement.
“Wait,” Wanda said.  “You’re going to stay with us from here on out?” 
Pinkie Pie jumped right into the air and screamed with joy.  Everyone just looked up and were on the break of laughing.  During that time, Fortwright and Shanoa emerged from the portal with Dream Seeker riding along in her saddlebag.  This caused Danged Spell to walk up to his parents.
“So how was it, champ?” Fortwright asked.
“I’m glad I decided to see Wanda again,” Danged Spell said.  “But why didn’t you tell me I was still enrolled at the School for Gifted Unicorns?”
“We didn’t know if you were ready to find out about your school situation,” Shanoa said.  “And besides, we didn’t know if you were still able to attend the School while living in La Maresa.”
“Next time, please be more clear about that,” Danged Spell said, annoyed.
“Promise, son,” Fortwright said.  “Promise.”
“Now, we should start preparing to get you all home to La Maresa,” Shanoa said.  “It’s starting to get late.”
“It is,” Sunburst said.   “And it’s about time we hit the road.”
Immediately, Pinkie Pie landed next to the group, cheering in the air.
“Hey wait,” Pinkie Pie said, pausing.  “If I’m going to be away, then who’s gonna take over my spot at the Sugar Cube Corner?”
“Maybe we can have Danged Spell fill in for you,” Moondancer joked.
“Oh no,” Danged Spell said, freaking out.  “I’m not going to take over for Pinkie PIe.  You want me to have a massive sugar rush?”
Immediately, every youngling burst out into laughter, much to the annoyance of Danged Spell.
“Silly Spell,” Moondancer said.  “I’ll see if I can pitch in for the Cakes while down in La Maresa.”
Spell just stood there with sweat on his head and said “Please don’t do that again.”
Immediately, Sunburst, Moondancer, Danged Spell and Trixie turned towards Wanda, Sunset, Starlight and Twilight, just as the portal glowed brightly.
“Well,” Moondancer said. “Guess it’s good-bye once more.  Only we’ll see each other as early as tomorrow.”
“It will,” Twilight said.  “Once I get settled back in Vanhoover, I’ll send you a postcard.”
“Or you will most likely join us should Princess Celestia open up a new ground bridge portal up there,” Moondancer said.  “Say hi to your father for me.”
“I will,” Twilight said.
“Maybe sometime this week, we could all hang out in La Maresa,” Sunset Shimmer said.
“That would be a great idea,” Danged Spell said.  “Maybe we should ask Princess Celestia to lead us down to the Everfree Forest.”
“Fun fact, she did once before we arrived at the Ponyville Providence Fair,” Sunset Shimmer said. “Maybe that might be something to do.”
“Or I could show you and the others around the place,” Danged Spell smirked.  “I heard they have a tree there that doubles as a library.”
“Did someone say library?” Twilight said, shoving her face between Danged Spell and Sunset.
“Twilight,” Sunset said.   “Calm yourself.
As Sunset and Danged Spell try to calm Twilight down, Wanda and Starlight stared at Sunburst and Trixie.
“Well, guess this is good-bye again,” Sunburst said.
“It was great that you came back once more,” Starlight said.  “You and Trixie.”
“That’s what friends are for, Glimmy,” Trixie said. 
“I hope you can pull off another magic act in Canterlot once more,” Starlight said.
“Under one condition,” Trixie said before she turned to Wanda.  “Wanda, you make sure Starlight keeps you happy and content.”
“Uhh,” Wanda said, pausing for a bit.
“Trixie,” Sunburst laughed.  “I don’t think you need to pressure Wanda with that.”
“Oh please,” Trixie said.  “A friend’s job is to give another friend a reason to be happy.”
“That’s not how it goes, Trixie,” Starlight laughed.  “But I’ll do what I can.”
With that, Trixie reached over and gave Starlight a hug.
“I will miss you, Glimmy,” Trixie said.  “But know that I will come to visit and put on that awesome show for every pony to see.”
“I can’t wait to see it,” Starlight said.  “And I’ll bring Wanda with me as promised.”
“Well I think we’ve said our good-byes,” Sunburst said.  “And believe me, it won’t be forever.  But we will be back.”
Wanda, Sunset, Twilight, Starlight and Pinkie Pie nodded with Golden Lace walking up to the group and bowing towards Danged Spell, Sunburst, Moondancer and Trixie with respect.
“Dad,” Danged Spell said, turning towards Fortwright and Shanoa.  “It’s time.  I’m ready to head home.”
“Then let’s get this show on the road,” Fortwright said.
Immediately, Danged Spell, Sunburst, Moondancer and Trixie turned towards the portal before walking through it, disappearing completely.  Fortwright and Shanoa with Dream Seeker riding atop ran through the portal as well before Firelight Glimmer, Starseeker Glimmer, Sunspot, Stellar Flare, Crescent Eclipse and Artemis Light followed from behind.  But as Igneous Rock and Cloudy Quartz began to make their way to the portal, they turned towards Pinkie Pie.
“We had a talk with Mr and Mrs Cake,” Igneous Rock said.  “They suggest that you open up a new branch of the Sugar Cube Corner if you’re going to be up here in Canterlot.  We can provide the funding through the money made by the rocks we harvested.”
“Are you sure you can pull off being a business pony at that age, Pinkie Pie?” Cloudy Quartz asked.
“Mom, dad,” Pinkie Pie said.  “I will.  Besides, I think these guys can teach me the basics on that.”
“Then we have nothing left to say,” Igneous Rock said.  “Except may Providence favor thee well.”
Immediately, Igneous Rock and Cloudy Quartz stepped through the portal and disappeared.  The portal then shrunk down and vanished without a trace, leaving everyone else behind.
“I can’t believe it,” Pinkie Pie said, teary-eyed, but joyful.  “I get to open up a shop for Mr and Mrs Cake.”
“I hope it turns out excellent,” Starlight Glimmer said.  “I can’t wait to taste a cake or pie from the Canterlot Sugar Cube Corner.”
“Well it’s going to be great to have you around, Pinkie Pie,” Wanda said, placing her arm around Pinkie’s back. “Maybe we can have a party to spice things up.”
“One small problem,” Cozy Glow asked.  “Where is the new shop going to be set up?”
“That’s a good question,” Princess Celestia said.  “Tomorrow, I’ll see if there are any open spots and I’ll help out with acquiring the building.”
“That’s great,” Pinkie Pie said.  “But I’ll handle putting everything together. After all, I am the…”
“Reincarnation of Discord, we know Pinkie,” The other younglings laughed.
As everyone walked towards the castle, the Dazzlings looked at the portal with curiosity.
“Say,” Adagio Dazzle said.  “Ever thought about going to La Maresa, one day?”
“It hasn't crossed my mind, yet,” Aria Blaze said.  “What about you, Sonata?”
“Not me,” Sonata replied.
Adagio turned to Golden Lace and asked “Ever been to La Maresa?”
“Never,” Golden Lace said.  “Just mainly here, Manehattan and Mount Aris.”
“What’s Manehattan like?” Sonata Dusk asked.
“Other than Daisy Joy Tech, it’s pretty neat,” Golden Lace explained.  “There are plenty of museums to go to and buildings to explore.  They don’t call it the city that never sleeps for nothing. Maybe I should take you guys down to check it out.”
“Cool,” Aria Blaze said.  “If your dad is up for it.”
“Guess I’ll ask him about that,” Golden Lace said.
But as everyone walked away from the ground bridge portal with the sun setting in the west, Gold Banks peeked her head out from behind the alleyway and looked at the younglings of the group.  Next to her was a small group of Debt Collector grunts, standing ready.
“So that upstager thinks he can get away with it,” Gold Banks snarled.  “We’ll see when I take away her daughter, and the rest of her friends tonight when they’re fast asleep.”
Suddenly, Gold Banks’ phone went off.  She pulled it out and tapped the screen before placing the phone near her ear.
“Master Trench Gruff,” Gold Banks said on the phone as she heard the voice of a stallion.  “You’re near the studio of one Canter Zoom.   Excellent.  When it’s midnight, sneak inside and take away his niece.  That will send a message not to mess with Gold Banks and get away with it.  You have your orders.  Gold Banks out.”
As Gold Banks tapped her phone before putting it away, she turned towards the castle with a smirk on her face.
“Let this be a lesson to anyone who dares to make Gold Banks look like a fool on the debate stage,” Gold Banks laughed.



	To Be Continued in….


	Arc 22: Prisoners of Daisy Joy Tech


	Stay Awhile, Stay Forever