//------------------------------// // Down in Ponyville // Story: Age of the Alicorns Book One: The Swords of Justice // by HarryBuilder //------------------------------// Celestia and Luna watched from the balcony as the train carrying the Fourteen heroes and Spike to Ponyville chugged away. "Well, this might be their greatest challenge yet." Celestia commented, "Learning to work with a pony so much like them." Luna chuckled, “Well if anyone is capable of doing it, it’s them.” She then turned to Celestia with a concerned expression, “Still, I found it rather unsettling that I found Midnight and the boys just after Twilight and her friends freed me from the Nightmare.” Celestia looked at Luna in confusion, “What do you mean?” She asked. “I mean, what if this is a sign that things from our past may be coming back.” Luna told her sister in worry, “First my return from the moon, then Discord, followed by Queen Chrysalis, the Empire and Sombra and Lord Tirek.” She listed out. “Everything from our past just keeps coming back to haunt us and how do we know he wasn’t there?” She asked in slight fear. Celestia flinched as she knew the ‘he’ Luna was referring to, “Luna we’ll be fine, I assure you.” “Sister, I know that you are trying to stay optimistic, but we can’t always think he won’t appear next.” Luna pointed out as from the door behind them, a black and purple smog wisp looked at them. “Nearly every villain you and I have faced before has returned to threaten Equestria, but it was thanks to your student that Equestria is saved now she and her friends wield the Elements of Harmony, but even with that power alone might not be enough to stop him again.” She said frighteningly. “But we don’t have to worry about him. He hasn't been seen or heard of ever since…that day.” Celestia said in guilt as a smog wisp sensed the negative emotions in her. Luna looked at her sister in annoyance, “Sister, are you honestly still blaming yourself for that day?” She demanded as Celestia turned away sadly, “Tia, how many do I have to tell you it wasn’t your fault!” “I know, Luna. But I still feel bad for abandoning my duty to them, merely because I wanted the pride and glory of battle.” Celestia said in guilt. “I should’ve saved them when they needed help.” “Do you, do you think they could still be out there?” Luna asked hopefully as the smog slithered closer to Luna, “I don’t know. But if there’s a chance,” Celestia started as she looked through the window to the sunny sky. “I hope with all my heart they…” She trailed off when she saw a smog wisp floating towards Luna. “Luna watch out!” Celestia yelled as she leapt in front of Luna and shielded her. But then, the wisp of purple smog slithered into Celestia from her back as she yelled in pain. Luna leapt back as fear for her sister filled her blood, “Sister!” She yelled as she watched as Celestia gripped her head and moaned in pain, “Tia, what’s wrong?!” “L-L-Luna!” Celestia choked out, her voice carrying a growl tone as she looked at Luna but her eyes had changed, they were fiery red as flames lit up in her slitted pupils. “H-H-Help me!” She pleaded. Luna recognized those eyes, “Oh no! Nonononono! Not again!” She cried out frantically. Luna rushed to Celestia, trying to help her, but Celestia pushed her back, “Tia, no!” Luna cried, reaching for her big sister. “Luna, Find Twilight and Midnight, warn them! Stay, stay away from me!” Celestia growled as she charged towards a window and smashed through it as she flew away from Canterlot. “Tia!” Luna cried out as she watched her sister fly away into the distance as she gave a sad expression as she was about to cry, but she held back as she changed it to a determined expression. “I have to warn them, only they can help her. Don’t worry Celestia, I won’t let what happen to me happen to you” She vowed before rushing out of the Throne room. After the long ride from Canterlot to Ponyville, the Mane 7 and the Seven Stallions exit the train while a few of them were not very comfortable with they’re new roommates. “I can’t believe the Princesses got us paired with these guys.” Rainbow grumbled. “Not exactly a picnic for us either.” Storm called out in annoyance. “But we have orders from our Mistress, so we’re gonna have to follow them.” He added. “And we have to listen to Celestia as well, no matter how degrading it may be.” Twilight muttered while glancing at Midnight who growled back in a low tone. Sensing the upcoming tension Arbor and Fluttershy decided to step in. “Okay ladies, brothers, how about we all just calm down.” Arbor spoke first as he placed his hoof on Midnight’s shoulder. “Yes. Let’s not start fighting now when we just got back from the long trip from Canterlot.” Fluttershy said in agreement. Midnight huffed, “Fine, the quicker we get this over with, the quicker we can leave.” He said before turning away. “Took the words right out of my mouth.” Twilight agreed and followed after him. With both of them turned, Spike finally got a look at Midnight’s cutie mark and noticed something interesting, “Whoa, Midnight!” He gasped. “Oh what is it now?” Midnight asked in irritation. Spike pointed to his flank, “Did you or Twilight ever notice something about your cutie marks?” He asked. Twilight raised a brow and looked at her mark, “What about the-” She cut herself off when she finally noticed Midnight’s mark and gasped in shock. “Sweet Celestia.” “What? What are you-” Midnight tried to ask before he noticed it as well, “Neigh way!” He gasped. The other ponies saw this as they were wide eyes in shock as well as they saw both their leaders Cutie Marks. “Whoa.” Rainbow gasped. “That’s weird.” Storm said in amazement. “More like, freaky.” Volt retorted. “Like mega creepy.” Pinkie shivered. “But, that ain’t possible.” Applejack denied. “And yet here it is right before us.” Rocky told her. “This can’t be right. Can it?” Arbor asked in shock. “Um, I think it is.” Fluttershy answered just as surprised. “I’ve heard rumors of something like this before but,” Hydro said before trailing off. “Indeed, I never imagined seeing it myself.” Rarity expressed her own disbelief. “The colors may be different, but,” Blaze noted as he looked at the two marks. “Yeah, they’re just like each other.” Sunset confirmed. True to her words, both Twilight and Midnight’s Cutie Marks were exactly the same. But whereas Twilight’s was Magenta and white, Midnight’s was Indigo and Black and was reversed to her own. “Our Cutie Marks are identical.” Twilight said in shock. “Okay, that is spooky, even for me.” Midnight admitted in surprise. “I heard that some ponies Cutie Marks can almost be identical to the other of their special talents, but this is ridiculous.” He commented. Hydro rubbed his chin, “Actually this reminds me of an old legend.” He said as they turned his attention. “It was said that two ponies who have the same cutie mark are to meet, they are destined for each other.” “Wait, so you mean, Twi and Mid…” Rainbow trailed off as they turned to the two with weirded out expressions. Midnight and Twilight looked confused, “What? What is it?” Twilight asked. “Why are you looking at us like that?” Midnight asked with a raised brow. Hydro cleared his throat as he gave an uncertain expression. “Um… what we’re trying to say is…” He started while trying to find the right words. “Is that you two are…” He was cut off when both Volt and Pinkie spoke out. “You two are meant to fall in love!” Both Volt and Pinkie called out in unison as the others were startled by that as they gave the two ponies wide expressions as they looked at their friends in confusion. “What?” Volt asked in confusion. “They ask for it.” Pinkie added. Both Midnight and Twilight looked at them in wide eyes as they cringed back and looked at each other, “YUCK!/EWW!” They yelled in disgust and blushed in embarrassment. “You're crazy!” Midnight stated while looking away with a frown “Crazy is right! Never in a million years!” Twilight added while looking away as will with hot pink cheeks. “Just because we both have the same cutie mark doesn’t mean he’s my special somepony.” Rarity rubbed her chin, with a glint of interest in her eyes, “I don’t know, you two do seem to compliment together.” She said with a small smile. “And not to mention you two are quite similar.” Hydro added with a small chuckle. Twilight and Midnight frowned, “How?” They both asked with the exact same questioning face. The others chuckled at their expressions as Applejack spoke. “It’s pretty obvious when you think about it.” Midnight however let out a dismissive chuckle. “Oh Applejack, don't be ridiculous.” He said with a small smile. “We are nothing alike.” “Exactly, besides we only just met, and it takes more than cutie marks to make a couple,” Twilight said as she and Midnight turned away as she started listing everything a couple needs to be successful. As Twilight rambled the others huddled together, “Honestly, I think the couple name best for them would be Nightlight.” Storm whispered to the others with a smirk. Unfortunately for him, both Midnight and Twilight heard him, “What did you say?!” They demanded furiously, whipping around to face them with raised brows. “I said Night-” Storm tried to say before Rainbow elbowed him to say something less likely to get them all vaporized, “Uh, ahem, I said um, ‘Brightlight’?” He offered as he and the others smiled nervously. Twilight and Midnight looked unconvinced but let it slide. “That’s what I thought.” They both said it before they realized that they both said it at the same time as they look at each other. “Okay, you’re gonna have to stop doing that.” They pointed at each other. “Stop! Stop it! Quit copying me! Will you just stop!” They both called out in annoyance before Twilight covered Midnight’s mouth with her hoof. “How about you girls take the other boys to your place for a little ‘bonding’ time, while me, Sunset and Spike get Blaze and my ‘beloved’ back to my castle,” Twilight suggested with a sarcastic edge towards the frowning Midnight as she uncovered his mouth. The mane 5 and the 5 swords nodded and walked away but looked back at their leaders, “Yeah but you know, you two would be quite the pair if you tried.” Rocky commented before Midnight zapped the ground near them as they all yelped in freight. “Move it!” Midnight ordered. The ten ponies then moved away quickly, “We’re moving! We’re moving!” They said before running off in the direction of the Mane 5’s homes, though not without bumping into one another or going the wrong way. “Boy, they can really get on my nerves with all that teasing.” Midnight muttered as he rubbed his forehead. “Well, you know what I think?” Blaze started before both purple leaders turned to him with narrow-eyed glares and threatening glowing horns, warning him to watch his words, “I was gonna say, I think it’s time for lunch?” He said. Midnight and Twilight raised an eyebrow dully at his excuse as Sunset spoke up. “Well, I am kinda hungry. So a little lunch would be nice.” She said in agreement. “Me too.” Spike called out as he rubbed his stomach. “I could go with some gems right about now.” He added. Midnight then heard his stomach growl loudly as he blushed a bit, “Oops, skipped lunch today.” He said in embarrassment. Twilight let out a mocking laugh, “Guess you should’ve kept up with your diet along with your training, huh?” She teased but then her joke came back to bite her when her stomach growled even LOUDER than Midnight’s as she went wide-eyed as the three ponies and Spike looked at her with weird looks as Twilight blushed brighter than Midnight’s in embarrassment as she gave a sheepish chuckle. “Haha. Okay, I guess I skipped both breakfast and lunch today.” She said sheepishly. Sunset gave a chuckle from that. “You have one huge stomach compared to Midnight’s, Twilight.” She commented with a small laugh. “Is she always this hungry for not eating enough?” Blaze asked with a small chuckle. “Trust me, she really does. Especially since this happens more often than usually.” Spike added with a smirk. The three then chuckled in amusement while Midnight gave a snicker while smirking at Twilight as said Alicorn blushed in embarrassment. “Okay, okay! Can we just get back to the castle please!?” Twilight called out in embarrassment. “Okay, okay. We’re going… your Hungry Highness.” Midnight joked with a smirk as he and the others laughed as they walked off, leaving a stunned Twilight. Twilight blushed in embarrassment as she growled. “I really don’t like that stallion.” She growled as she followed after them as they left the train station. At Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack guided Rocky to her family’s home, “Well, welcome to my humble home.” Applejack introduced as she gestured to her apple orchard home. Rocky looked around and whistled at the sight of the apple orchard. “Wow, you and your family really know how to run with the apple theme for your orchard.” He said in an impressed tone. “Applejack!” The two turned and saw a small yellow filly with a red mane and pink bow rushing towards them. She then jumped on Applejack’s leg in a hug, “I missed ya big sis!” Applejack gave a chuckle to her little sister. “I’d only been gone for a little bit, Apple Bloom.” She said as she hugged her sister back. “I know. But you’ve been gone a lot longer than you needed to be.” Apple Bloom shot back as she noticed the stallion next to her. “Hi little lady?” Rocky waved. Apple Bloom blinked and looked at Applejack curiously, “Is he your coltfriend?” She asked. Applejack gave a surprise blushed as she looked at her sister. “No! He ain’t my colfriend!” She called out. “He’s just a stallion the Princesses made me pair up with.” She explained. “So he’s gonna be your coltfriend?” Apple Bloom asked while tilting her head. “No!” Applejack called out with a look as her sister started snickering innocently at teasing her big sister. Rocky gave a slight chuckle from the two sisters bickering. “I like this one.” He said while ruffling Apple Bloom’s mane as the little filly laughed a bit and wagged her tail. Applejack gave a sigh from that. “Figures you would.” She said in annoyance. The two then chuckled as Apple Bloom turned to Rocky. “So what’s your name, mister?” She asked politely. “Name’s Rocky Roader.” Rocky introduces himself with a smile. “I’m a country pony like you, little lady.” He added. “Really?!” Apple Bloom said excitedly before raised a brow, “But wait a minute, yer’ missin’ somethin’.” She then ran back towards the farm house. Rocky raised an eyebrow from that as she turned to Applejack. “What is she getting?” He asked in confusion. Applejack shrugged before they saw Apple Bloom rushing back with a black stepson and red scarf. She skidded to a stop and offered them to Rocky with a big toothy smile, “Uh, AB, what’s this stuff?” Rocky asked in confusion. “These used to belong to my grandpappy, and since you don’t have yer’ own hat, I figured he’d like you to have his.” Apple Bloom explained while holding out the hat and scarf.  Rocky was surprised by Apple Bloom’s generous offer as he looked at Applejack to see if she was okay with it. “Honestly, those were just collecting dust from the seller, so I don’t really mind nothing.” Applejack shrugged. Rocky nodded as he accepted the offer as he grabbed the hat and scarf from Apple Bloom as he looked at them for a moment before looking at the little filly. “Thank ya kindly, young filly.” He thanked as Apple Bloom nodded as he put on the scarf and hat as he gave a smile. “Well, how do I look?” He asked the two apple sisters. Applejack and Apple Bloom looked at Rocky for a moment as they smiled at him. “They look good on ya.” Apple Bloom spoke first. “Now ya look like a real country pony.” She added with a smile. “How come ya’ll don’t have yer own hat?” Applejack asked in confusion. Rocky paused for a moment before sighing, “Follow me.” He said before walking through the orchard with the two apple sisters following behind him. “Ya know, AJ I really envy yer family.” He told his new partner. Applejack blinked and raised a brow, “Why’d ya say that?” She asked. “Because, I wish I had a family like that myself.” Rocky revealed while looking down in sadness. Applejack and Apple Bloom are surprised by this. “Wait, ya don’t have a family?” Applejack asked in shock. “No, I did. Just didn’t have the best one.” Rocky explained while frowning. “What do ya mean?” Apple Bloom asked in confusion. “Apple Bloom. If Rocky doesn’t like to talk about then don’t force ‘em.” Applejack said sternly. “No, it’s okay, Applejack.” Rocky said softly. “She needs to know this, including you. If ya both want to know me better, the least I could do is tell y'all my backstory.” He pointed out. Applejack and Applebloom listen to attention, “I grew up on a farm like you two, but unlike you two I’m sure, my little sibs couldn’t do anything wrong in my Ma or Pa’s eyes where I always seemed to only do wrong.” Rocky explained bitterly, “No matter how much work I did, no matter how many times I admitted doing somethin’ wrong it was never good enough for them.” He said sadly. “What?!” Applejack called out in shock. “Even when ya said the truth or worked hard, they didn’t even say thank you?!” She demanded in repulse as Rocky nodded. “That ain’t fair!” Apple Bloom retorted. “Trust me, I was feeling the same way when they didn’t even accept my apology.” Rocky said with his ears dropping as he continued. “I’d tried many times to make up for my mistakes to even get them to at least say ‘thank you’, but they never did. So one day, I decided that I had enough of their disrespect and to strike out on my own.” He revealed. The two Apple sisters were shocked by this. “Ya ran away?” Apple Bloom asked in shock. “Yes I did. I doubt they would even care if I ran away or not.” Rocky said while looking at a puddle on the ground while looking at his reflection. “I just kept on runnin’ and never looked back, trying to find my own place in Equestria, where I would actually be appreciated. But not much luck.” He continued as he glared at his reflection as he glared as he splashed at the puddle as some water flew off. Apple Bloom and Applejack moved a bit to dodge the water splash as they looked at Rocky in sympathy. “Oh, Rocky. We’re sorry to hear that.” Apple Bloom said in sympathy. “That must’ve been pretty hard for ya to move on from that.” Applejack spoke next in the same tone, feeling bad for Rocky to live through that. “Well, it’s all in the past now.” Rocky said as he turned to her with a small smile, “I have a new bunch of brothers and a new role to play and have the life I wanted.” He added. “Brothers?” Apple Bloom asked in confusion. “Didn’t ya say your family didn’t appreciate you?” “Not those kinds of brothers, Apple Bloom.” Applejack pointed out with a small smile. “He’s talking about some friends of his..” She explained. “Friends?” Apple Bloom asked again as she gave an exciting smile. “Okay, ya’ll ponies are gonna have to explain everything to me.” She said as she suddenly grabbed a lounge chair and some popcorn as she laid back and ate some while looking at the two ponies in interest. Applejack and Rocky looked at each other as they each gave slight chuckles. “She won’t stop until we tell her, right?” Rocky asked in amusement. “Nnope.” Applejack said as they both laughed and sat down and Rocky explained his and his friends' history. In Fluttershy’s cottage, the timid Pegasus led Arbor to her homestead as Arbor looked around the landmark of Fluttershy’s home. “Wow, you have a nice home here.” Arbor complimented. “And you said that you’re also friends with the animals?” He asked in curiosity. “Yes. I really like helping animals and I see them as friends.” Fluttershy answered with a small smile. “I just love them and care for them.” She added with a fond smile. “I can see that,” Arbor commented before the animals noticed him, “Hello little friends.” The animals made happy noises before they immediately charged at him like a stampede. Arbor went wide-eyed from that as Fluttershy didn’t notice as the earth pony knight tried to make a run for it as he gave a startled scream, but then the animals tackled him to the ground. Fluttershy perked up and turned to see Arbor cuddled by her animal friends while Harry the Bear hugged him. She giggled, “Aww, they like you.” She said with a smile. “I can see that.” Arbor said as he was still held up by Harry the Bear while the other animals nuzzled him. “They are really friendly.” He commented. “I taught them to behave well with the guests I bring home with me.” Fluttershy said with a slight giggle as she walked up to them. “Okay, Harry, you can put him down now.” She said to her friendly bear. Harry nodded in understanding as he dropped Arbor as the earth pony fell to the ground with a startled yelp. “Ugh,” Arbor groaned as he shook his head and stood up, “You know, I’ve always been taught never to hug a bear. But he’s… he’s an exception to that.” He said while looking at Harry in surprise. “Oh, Harry doesn’t bite. He’s just a little grumpy sometimes.” Fluttershy stated as she gave Harry a scratch on the chin as the bear purred at the touch as he stomped his foot  like a dog. “I can see that.” Arbor said as he looked at all the animals around Fluttershy’s cottage as he gave a whistle. “Wow, you really have a nice home for you and your animal friends alright.” He commented. “But don’t you think it’s a little dangerous to live near the Everfree Forest?” He asked in concern. “I mostly do it to avoid the rest of the hustle and bustle of Ponyville.” Fluttershy explained as she rubbed her mane a bit. “I just like to be close to my animal friends and a bit close to their natural environment.” She added. “Well, if it’s okay with you then I won’t judge.” Arbor said in understanding as he gave a smile. “You know, I’m really into nature myself and care for life as well.” He said. “Really?” Fluttershy asked curiously. Arbor nodded before moving to a sickly looking tree, “Though I do have an admiration for animals, my skills are mostly towards plants and flora.” He said as he placed a hoof on the Tree’s truck as magical vine-like patterns decorated the tree as it slowly grew stronger and larger. “Wow, that is amazing.” Fluttershy said in awed at her new tree’s decorations. “I’ve never seen Earth Ponies do that before.” She added in surprise. “That’s the thing about being one of the Swords of Justice, we each have unique special abilities that nopony could do. It’s our elemental abilities, mine is Nature.” Arbor explained with a smile. Fluttershy looked at him in awe before she winced and stretched her wing for a moment. Arbor noticed and turned to her, “You're hurt.” He said. “No, don’t worry I’m fine, just a cramp.” Fluttershy assured with a smile but gasped slightly as Arbor gently took her wing and examined it, “A-Arbor?” She asked in surprise with a slight blush on her face. “It’s okay to need help, Fluttershy.” Arbor stated as he examined Fluttershy’s wing for a moment before he spoke. “It’s just a minor sprain, probably from when you were pulling on the vines back in the castle.” He summarized. Fluttershy gave a sheepish chuckle at that reminder. “Guess I was pulling myself way too hard.” She said sheepishly. “An easy fix,” Arbor said as he then pressed his hoof at the joint where Fluttershy’s wing met her back. “Oooh!” Fluttershy yelped out from her wing popping into place as Arbor released her wing. “Ow! Why would you do that…” She trailed off as she moved her wings, which felt a lot stronger than they usually did. “W-wow. My wings feel great now. What did you do?” She asked Arbor in curiosity. “It's just a simple Wing relocating pressure point.” Arbor explained with a small smile. “Your wings also seemed to be in a position that prevented the most blood from flowing into them, making them weaker than they should be. Try flying around now.” He told her. Fluttershy looked at him for a moment before looking at her wings as she then began to start flapping them as she started flying, but with much more balance and more strength than she usually did. “Oh wow, I’ve never flown this perfect before. Even with those flying lessons Rainbow taught me when I was a filly.” Fluttershy said in surprise as she smiled at her wings. “Really? But you’re a Pegasus, couldn’t you just fly around whenever you want to?” Arbor asked in confusion. Fluttershy looked away with a frown, “Well, when I was a filly, I wasn’t the best flier, the best I could do was hover in the air and only for a few moments. I mean, I can fly to Cloudsdale to meet my parents whenever I want, but I’m more into the ground level sorta pony.” She explained while still looking away. Arbor felt sorry for her as he gave her a comforting smile. “It’s okay to be different, being on the ground means you can be of more aid to your animal friends.” He said, coming close to her, “And I for one, much prefer you being a down to Equus Pegasus.” Fluttershy blushed a bit before giving a grateful smile, “Thank you, Arbor. You are a very nice pony.” She said as she landed back down to the ground next to Arbor. “I’d try.” Arbor said with a shrug and a smile. “By the way, how do you know my winds needed a relocated pressure point?” Fluttershy wondered. “Well, before I became a knight and found my brothers, I studied to be a healer back in my old hometown. Which sorta didn’t work out well.” Arbor said as he started to look down in sadness. Fluttershy saw his expression as she gave a concerned look. “What happened? Um, if you don’t mind me asking?" She questioned. Arbor sighed and laid down on his belly while Fluttershy laid next to him, "The ponies of my village didn't really see amazement or wonder of my skills. They thought I was a warlock of some kind and treated me as an outcast until I was kicked out of the village. Which causes me to wander around Equestria on my own.” He revealed while giving a sadden expression. Fluttershy gasped in shock by this with her hooves over her mouth as she came up to Arbor and placed a wing on his back. “Oh you poor thing.” She said in sympathy. “Nopony should have treated you like that.” “Thank you. But when I was on my own, I did find Midnight and the rest of our brothers before we met Mistress Luna and was brought in to train as the new Swords of Justice as our ancestors once were.” Arbor said with a small smile. “I became the healer of the team and I finally had found a purpose to put my skills into use.” He added. “That’s great to hear, Arbor.” Fluttershy said with a smile. “You know, I know a friend of mine who is also a healer as well. She once was treated badly by us until Applejack’s sister showed us that she was just misunderstood before we took the time to get to know her." "Really? I'd like to meet this mare." Arbor said with a smile. Fluttershy gave a small chuckle, "Well she's not exactly your typical mare." She pointed out. “What do you mean?” Arbor asked in confusion. “She's sort of a different type of mare that you might find… interesting.” Fluttershy explained with a sheepish smile before looking towards the Forest entrance. "Oh, here she comes now." “Huh?” Arbor asked as he turned around and saw what looked like a zebra wearing golden rings coming towards them, "Is that, a zebra?" “Shocking. I know. We were all like that when we first met here.” Fluttershy said as she turned to Zecora. “Hello, Zecord. It’s great to see you.” She greeted her with a smile. "It is good to see you again, young Fluttershy, and who is your new friend I see with my eyes?" Zecora asked. “Oh, he’s just a new friend of mine. Arbor Greenly.” Fluttershy introduced. “Arbor, meet Zecora. A herbalist who lives in the Everfree Forest.” She continued. "A pleasure to meet you, Miss Zecora." Arbor greeted her. "I assure you Arbor, the pleasure is but mine to harbor." Zecora said back with a smile. Arbor blinked and looked at Fluttershy, "Umm is she doing that rhyming of hers on purpose?" Arbor asked. “Oh, that’s just the way she speaks.” Fluttershy said with a chuckle. “It’s how her home speaks to others.” She added. "Ah,I see." Arbor nodded. Fluttershy then turned to Zecora, "So Zecora, why bring you here?" She asked. "Well, if it’s not too great an issue, I am hoping to have a spot of herbal tea with you." Zecora explained with a smile. “Oh, well, of course.” Fluttershy answered with a smile. “You are more than welcome to join in.” “Herbal tea?” Arbor asked. “I've never heard of that blend." "It's a blend Zecora shared with me, come inside and we'll show you." Fluttershy said as the three of them walked in Fluttershy’s hut. At SugarCube Corner, Volt and Pinkie were enjoying some milkshake that Pinkie quickly made the moment they went inside. “Wow, these are amazing shakes you made!” Volt cheered as he kept sipping on his milkshake. “Thanks! They are homemade! The best ones in the shop!” Pinkie cheered as she chug her whole milkshake down in one gulp. She sighs in bliss before she cringes. “AAAAHHH! BRAIN FREEZE!” She cried out as she clutched her head as she rubbed it before she sighs. “I’m okay now.” She said with her cheery smile. Volt chuckled as he finished his shake much slowly as Mrs. Cake came and took their empty cups. “I hope I’m not disturbing anything.” Mrs. Cake said as she saw something between the two. “No, of course not ma'am." Volt assured. “We’re just chatting." Pinkie added. "If you say so," Mrs. Cake giggled as she moved to Pinkie, "He's a fine young stallion Pinkie, better hold on to him." She advises. “Hold on to him with what?” Pinkie asked obliviously. “He’s standing right there.” She pointed out. Mrs. Cake just gave a chuckle as she walked off, leaving the two ponies alone as Volt called out. “Wait, should’ve we pay for the milkshakes?” Volt asked. “Oh, it’s on the house mister Havoc.” Mrs. Cake said sweetly. “Consider this to one of Pinkie’s friends.” She added. “Oh, well thanks.” Volt said with a wave as he smiled as he turned to Pinkie. “You know Pinkie, how are you working here?”  “Oh, I have a knack for making tons of sugary sweets and making ponies smile.” Pinkie said cheerfully. “And Sugarcube Corner is the perfect place to do both!" "It's true, since Pinkie moved here our business has been booming." Mrs.Cake told him. "She's practically become like a daughter to me and Carrot." Volt blinked in surprise, "Really, I thought you really were her mother." Volt said before he thought, "Have you met Pinkie's family?" “Oh, we have. But let’s just say, they make it look like Pinkie Pie was adopted.” Mrs. Cake explained while giving a sheepish look. “They live on a rock farm where Pinkie used to live before moving to Ponyville.” “But they do care about me! They understand and they want me to be happy!” Pinkie added cheerfully. "You'd love my sister Maud, she tells the best jokes." “Really?” Volt asked in curiosity as he turned to Mrs. Cake. “Trust me, Maud may not show expressions, but she loved her sister deeply.” Mrs. Cake explained with a small smile. “Okay then.” Volt said with a small smile and a shrug. “By the way, Volt, you seemed a lot more cheerful than the rest of your buddies. Are you your team's funny guy too?” Pinkie asked in interest. “Well, you could say that.” Volt said with a small smile. “I happen to be the guy who's job is to make sure there is at least some fun around to keep my brothers positive.” He explained before giving a frown. “A lot better than I did back in my village." He added in a sad tone. Pinkie and Mrs. Cake looked at Volt in surprise. “What do you mean by that, Volt?” Pinkie asked in confusion. “Well to tell you the truth, my village was always just doomy and gloomy, I was always seen as the black sheep of the town. Sorta like being stuck out like a sore hoof.” Volt explained while looking down. “So when I tried to add some laughter and fun around my village to spice things up, things didn’t turn out well.” “What do you mean by that, dear?” Mrs. Cake asked. Volt then sighs as he takes a breath. “Well, let’s just say that my village didn’t even find my attempts fun.” He revealed. “What?!” Pinkie called out in shock loudly as Mrs. Cake flinched from that. “They didn’t find your way of fun great!?” She questioned. “Trust me, it was shocking for me too.” Volt said as his expression hadn’t changed. “I tried to show them the way of fun for years, but they never even considered it. They see me as a weirdo for all the weird things I’ve done and just laughed at me instead of ‘with’ me.” He added, looking sad. “That’s crazy!” Pinkie called out in rage. “What kind of village doesn't want fun and not laugh with you!?” She questioned furiously. “Believe me, it was no picnic.” Volt said in despair. “That’s when I realized that my village sees me as a joke, and not in a fun way. So I struck out on my own and wanted to find fun elsewhere. Been traveling all over Equestria since then.” He explained. Mrs.Cake looked at him sympathetically, "Oh, that must’ve been a very lonely way to live for you.” She said. “It really wasn’t.” Volt said while laying on the table. “It wasn’t until I met Midnight and the others and we were found by Mistress Luna that I finally found ponies who would make a good joke. “ He said with a small smile. “And I’ve been the optimistic part of the group ever since.” He added. "Well that's good for you." Pinkie said before they heard a large crash from the kitchen. "Oops! Sorry!" Carrot Cake said from the kitchen, "Just dropped something, don't worry I got it." “Oh dear!” Mrs. Cake said in worry for her husband. “I should go and check on him to make sure he’s okay. And that if he needed help. See you two later.” She said quickly as she trotted to the kitchen. “See ya Mrs. Cake!” Pinkie waved cheerfully as she turned to Volt with an eager smile. “So, want to check out my party cave?” She asked excitedly. Volt looked at Pinkie in confusion. “Party cave?” He asked in confusion. Pinkie didn’t explain any further as she grabbed a light lamp next to them as she flipped it down, revealing it to be a switch. “Going down!” She cheered. A trap door then opened beneath them and the two fell down as Pinkie cheered while Volt screamed. At Carousel Boutique, Hydro was sitting on the couch with Rarity's little sister next to him as the two were waiting for Rarity and passing time by telling stories. Hydro let out a small chuckle after Sweetie finished her stories on hers and her friends Cutie Mark attempted, "Ha, I must say, I never heard of a zip-lining Cutie Mark before.” He admitted. “Trust me, I don’t think it’s a thing. My friend Scootaloo was just desperate to find a way for us to get our Cutie Marks.” Sweetie Belle said with a slight chuckle. “Really? A little dangerous, don’t you think?” Hydro asked. Sweetie shrugged and looked at Hydro's mark, "What about your mark? How did you get yours?" She asked, pointing to his Blue sapphire ring with two waves sandwiching it. "Well, while out on the beach, I found this piece of scrap silver and this jewel, and then next thing I knew I forged them into a silver ring." Hydro explained. “Really? Wow! That’s amazing!” Sweetie Belle said in excitement. “I know. That’s when my Cutie Mark appeared and I became a jewel forger and I wanted to share the jewelry I made to everypony.” Hydro declared. “And how did that work out?” Sweetie Belle asked excitedly. Hydro was cut off guard by that question as he gave a nervous look, not sure how to explain it. “Um… Well… I, uh…” He stammered. Luckily for Hydro, Rarity came back, wearing a new water styled dress, complete with a seashell barrett and pearl necklace. "Ta-da! I call it, Grace of the Ocean!" Rarity declared with a pose. Sweetie Belle gave a small sigh with a smile, having predicted her sister would put on a dress while Hydro looked at Rarity with wide-eyed, completely stunned at Rarity’s majestic look. “Wow. That is so… remarkable.” Hydro said in surprise with a small smile. While Rarity was used to such compliments before, this is one of the rarest moments where she blushed from Hydro’s compliments. “Why thank you, Hydro. I made it myself. And I sorta got the inspiration from you.” She explained. “From me?” Hydro asked in confusion. "Yes. As a filly, I've always felt the ocean was the most beautiful place in Equestria." Rarity explained. “And after seeing you using water based abilities from earlier, it gave me some inspiration for not only this but also for my new line of stallion wear.” She added. “Wait, stallion wear?” Hydro asked again in interest. “Oh, you're going to love this, Hydro.” Rarity said in excitement as she glowed her horn as she brought in a line of clothing that she made based on his and the other Swords' elements. “I made enough for you and your friends to wear. Think of it as an apology for the misunderstanding from earlier, and also I just couldn’t help myself!” She squeed. Hydro rubbed his chin, "Impressive, but there are some things that could help improve them," He said as he then inspect the clothes as Rarity starred him curiously, "Shortening the cuffs here will prevent them from getting scratched up against the ground, adding looser stitching will keep any tears from happening up on movement and adding some burnt apricot will compliment the red much better than standard orange." He explained, gesturing to the nature, air and fire themed clothing respectfully. Rarity gasped as she realized he was right, "Genius!" She cheered with a wide smile. “I can’t believe I hadn't noticed those when I first made this! You have such an eye, Hydro.” She complimented. Hydro gave a slight chuckle. “Well, I have been known to find some flaws on certain designs.” He said. “He even forged a ring with scrap metal and a single gem!” Sweetie Belle happily called out, which got Rarity’s attention. “You made a ring!?” Rarity asked excitedly. “That is amazing! Surely everypony loves your talent and craft, yes?!” She asked eagerly. Hydro realized that there was no dodging this question this time as he gave a sigh. “Not exactly, I'm afraid.” He said. Both Sweetie and Rarity looked at him in confusion as they didn’t expect that answer. “What do you mean?” Rarity asked. “The ponies in my hometown didn't appreciate my craft.” Hydro revealed while looking down in despair. “What?!” Rarity yelled out in shock while Sweetie Belle looked surprised by this. “What do you mean they didn’t like what you made?” Sweetie Belle asked in confusion. “You can make jewelry out of junk and can tell the flaws of Rarity's designs with just one look.” She pointed out. “That’s the issue, little lady.” Hydro started as he gave a down expression. “After I discovered my Cutie Mark, I’d tried to share my gift with others by making my own jewelry with some materials I’ve managed to find and a few gems from underground to make the finest sets I could. It was hard work, but my crafting has paid off into making something fabulous and beautiful. But when I presented them, things didn’t go the way I expected.” He explained as he gave a sad look. “The ponies I tried to get attention for my jewelry didn’t even take one look at them and branded them as worthless when they didn’t even give a single good look.” He revealed. “Seriously?!” Rarity cried out in shock. “Who would think of something so rude of somepony’s hoof made jewelry!?” She demanded. Hydro snorted, "Mostly one who has terrible taste but great influence on society.” He said in disgust, "One like one such as Prince Blueblood.” Rarity and Sweetie Belle were surprised to hear that as Rarity gritted her teeth from that name. “That wretched cur of a prince?! Should’ve known!” She yelled out in rage before she gave a comforting hug to Hydro. "Oh you poor darling, do not worry, I will ensure that everypony truly understands what beauty your craft holds." “You would do that for me?” Hydro asked in surprise. “Of course, darling. What are partners for?" Rarity asked with a smile. Hydro gave a smile in return as he returned the hug. “Yeah, partners.” He said. Sweetie Belle watches them with a smirk as she snickered. “Spike would be jealous if he saw this.” She said quickly, knowing she is seeing a connection between these two. High and above the ground, a rainbow And silver streak raced around the sky neck and neck. Before they crossed a cloud archway and stopped revealing Rainbow and Storm skidding across the cloudy ground. Apparently after a bit of bickering and some pride bruising, Storm challenged Rainbow to a race to which she accepted and lost, so she called a rematch and won but then Storm called for two out or three and the so the pattern went on until the two were having so much fun that they had completely forgotten about keeping score. After stopping, Rainbow turned to Storm in a confused expression. “Uh, how many was that?” She asked him. “I don’t know. I lost count after number ten." Storm answered with a shrug. "And I don’t care, this is way too much fun!" "Yeah! It's been way too long since I raved against somepony who can actually keep up!" Rainbow cheered in joy. “From what you’re saying, you haven’t had a challenge to meet your match.” Storm said with a small smirk. “That is, until you met me.” He finished. “Pfft, I’ve met other ponies… who I kept beating.” Rainbow finished with a prideful smirk. The two laughed and Storm turned to her, "So you say your training to be one of the Wonderbolts someday?” He asked. “Yep. I’m already a cadet captain in the Wonderbolt Reverses, but I am working my way up to the ranks!” Rainbow Dash called out proudly while raising her hoof. “Soon, I’ll become full fledged and become the greatest flyer in Equestria!” She declared. Storm just stared at her blankly as he gave a scoff. “Well, that’s great to hear that you have a dream fly team you can trust to have your back.” He said bluntly. Rainbow noticed his tone and raised a brow at him. “What makes you say that?” She questioned. “I don’t know if they would be trusted to have your back if things go tough.” Storm pointed out while giving a look. “W-what? But… These are the Wonderbolts, the greatest fly team in Equestria! Why wouldn’t they have my back?” Rainbow questioned. "I heard rumors that after one of their flyers broke a wing for the tryouts for the Equestria games they tried getting the flyer of another team to join them instead," Storm told her, "Sounds like a jerk move to me, wouldn't you agree?" Rainbow looked at him stunned as she remembered that day with the Equestria games tryouts as she gave a sheepish chuckle. “Okay… I guess that’s true. They were trying to get the best members on their team so they could win." She explained, deciding to leave part that she was the replacement, fearful of Storm’s reaction, "But it took a loyal friend to teach them to be loyal themselves." “Well good for them. Unlike my old team.” Storm said dully while looking down. “Old team?” Rainbow asked after hearing that. “You were part of a team before this whole Swords of Justice thing?” She asked in confusion. “Everypony has their life before too, Rainbow.” Storm pointed out. “Okay, good point.” Rainbow said in understanding as she then got curious. “So, from what I can tell, you were part of a flying team as well?” She asked. "Yeah, we dreamed of one day becoming wonderbolts ourselves, or so I thought." Storm explained, "It took me too long to realize that all my old team cared about was winning no matter what or who you had to sacrifice to get it." “What?” Rainbow said in surprise. “They were willing to do whatever it takes to be at the top of the game? No matter what happens?” She questioned. “No matter what happens.” Storm confirmed while giving a glare at nothing. “They didn’t even care for what they had to do to be the best of the best, no honor or loyalty. When they’re behind with a bad wing to win, I realize that the only thing they care about is winning, so I decided to jet and find my own glory fair and square."  He explained while looking down. Rainbow looked at Storm in sympathy as she would feel the same way if she was in his horseshoes as she walked up to him and placed a comforting wing on his shoulder. “Wow, that’s just low. and unfair.” She said. “Yeah. It was like my whole dream just came crashing down like a landslide.” Storm stated as he still looked down. “When I was out on my own, I was found by my brothers and Mistress Luna to train to become the new Swords of Justice. It was then I found a team who knew how to play fair and square and would always have my back when I had theirs.” He said with a small smile. "Just like me and the girls," Rainbow smiled before she looked away in guilt, "Well, most of the time." "What was that?" Storm asked. "N-nothing, you're up for one more race?" Rainbow suggested quickly, wanting to change the subject. Storm looked at her for a moment as he gave a challenging smirk. “Okay then. And just to be fair, the fastest flyer in Ponyville. How about I give you a head start?” He asked teasingly. Rainbow looked at him for a moment before she gave a smirk in return. “Mistake there, pal. Ready set go!” She quickly said as she flew off at high speed as Storm was unfazed by this as he flew off after her as Rainbow can see him flying next to her. “Amature.” She teased. “Showboat.” Storm counted as he flew ahead as Rainbow picked up speed, giving it all she got as the two Pegasi raced each other in the sky. At the Castle of Friendship, Twilight, Sunset,  Spike, Midnight and Blaze were exploring the halls. “Okay, is it crazy that their clubhouse had our clubhouse blown through the roof?” Blaze asked in surprise at how Twilight’s castle is and how big it is compared to the outside. “Trust me, it got us by surprise when it was first created.” Sunset commented with a small smirk, knowing how they are feeling when one first step hoof inside the Castle of Friendship. “And the Castle of Friendship isn’t a clubhouse. It’s my home and a symbol of friendship, thank you very much.” Twilight said with her head raised, feeling proud of her castle. “A castle that I had to do all the cleaning.” Spike muttered in annoyance. “What was that, Spike?” Twilight questioned while turning his head towards her assistant with a brow. “Nothing!” Spike quickly said as he gave a nervous smile. “Eh, a castle is just a castle. I’ve seen better.” Midnight claimed as Twilight scowled at him, "Especially ones that were a lot more full.” He added. “There’s just no pleasing you with anything, isn’t there?” Twilight growled in annoyance. “It would take more than a pretty castle to surprise me.” Midnight said with a blank expression. Twilight growled as Sunset and Spike raised an eyebrow at his attitude as they turned to Blaze.  “Is he always like this?” Spike asked Blaze. “Don’t take it personally. Midnight’s like this when he tends to be serious as the leader of the Swords.” Blaze pointed out. Sunset sighed before she opened the door to the library. “Anyway, this is the castle library. They are just stacked with some new books from Canterlot. Since Ponyville lost the tree library, Celestia had shipped more books from Canterlot to here to replace as many books she could find, while also giving out some new ones.” She explained as they walked around the library. “Wow, some of these books we haven’t read yet at the old castle.” Blaze said in expressing surprise.“We read those during our training to learn more about artifacts, magical spells and old Equestrian history to prepare for what threats might appear.” He pointed out. “Seriously? You seven had read that many books in the Castle of The Two Sisters?” Spike asked in surprise. “Well, you gotta do something to pass the time while training and hiding in an underground chamber.” Blaze pointed out with a shrug. "Got to exercise your mind as well as your body." Midnight added naturally. “Gotta keep in peak condition for any scenarios.” Twilight heard this and had to admit to herself, he had a point. “Anyway, this is just one of the parts of the castle. There are still plenty of other rooms to check out.” She announced. Blaze then noticed a strange looking mirror contraption, "What's this thing?" He asked, walking up to the mirror. “Why put a mirror in a library?” He asked again. Twilight, Sunset and Spike turned to where Blaze is at in shock while Midnight looked on in confusion. “Wait!/Blaze!/Don’t go near that!” The three called out at the same time. “Why not?” Midnight asked in confusion. Blaze stopped after hearing them as he looked at the mirror in confusion before out of curiosity, tap his hoof on the glass, but then he realized his hoof went through it as it glowed. “What the…?!” He called out in shock as he retracted his hoof from it. Twilight flew towards it as she flipped a switch and shut the mirror off. “I forgot to close this mirror.” She said in a sheepish chuckle. Midnight walked up to the mirror, "Wait, I think I read about this," He said, "I heard about portals to other worlds in the form of magical mirrors." “You heard about them too?” Sunset asked in surprise. “I’ve read of other worlds beyond Equestria, but never seen portals to them. They are quite rare. But I heard of magical mirrors having access to those worlds that only open under a certain number of moons.” Midnight explained. "How is this one working?" He asked in wondering how this mirror is operational “Oh, that would be my doing.” Twilight spoke with a prideful smile as she flew over the mechanical ark around the mirror. “I took the liberty of making this portal stabilizer thanks to a two way connection between a magical journal on this side and the other world this mirror leads to." Midnight looked at the stabilizer in thought as he had a small smirk. “I hate to say it, but that’s impressive. I don’t think either Celestia or Luna would have the knowledge to accomplish this.” He said to Twilight. Twilight blinked at the compliment before she shook it off and smirked herself, "Of course it's impressive. I made it after all.” She said proudfully. "So what kind of world does this mirror lead to?" Blaze asked curiously. “That’s-that’s complicated to explain.” Sunset said with a sheepish smile. “But let’s just say that it’s like Equestria, but way different than it looks.” She simply said. “How different?” Blaze asked. "You don't have horns, wings or hooves over there." Twilight said, "Instead, you have things that look like this." She then used her magic to conjure up a pair of limbs that had five digits at the end. The two stallions looked at Twilight in surprise as they weren’t sure what they were. “Are those claws or something?” Blaze asked. “I don’t think so. They don’t have sharp nails or anything at the ends.” Midnight pointed out. “Yeah, they aren’t claws. And to point out another example, when I was there, I wasn’t a dragon.” Spike called out with his arms folded. “I was a dog. A talking dog.” He grumbled. Midnight looked on with a brow while Blaze gave a chuckle “Seriously? A dragon, turn into a dog? That’s just hilarious.” Blaze commented. Sunset walked forward, "I mostly know about that world considering I was there for a much longer time.” She said. The two stallions looked shocked from that as they turned to Sunset. “Wait, you were there longer than anypony? Why? And for how long?” Midnight asked in shock. “I kinda lost count for how long, but I think only for a while. I had to learn to adapt to that world and try to make a living there without doing what I used to do here in Equestria.” Sunset explained but Blaze and Midnight looked unconvinced. Seeing they didn’t believe her Sunset sighed, "Alright, when I was Celestia’s student, I followed every example and lessons that she gave me to become the best. But the one thing I lacked was making friends when I think they are not worth it. And when I got power greedy, I went rogue on Celestia and escaped through this mirror into the world behind it while plotting my revenge.” She explained, which shocked the two stallions. “Wait, you were planning on seeking revenge on Princess Celestia after you defect?” Blaze asked in shock while Sunset nodded in comfiring. “Why would you do that when she was just trying to help you?” He questioned. “Trust me, I wasn’t thinking clearly at the time.” Sunset said with a guilt expression. “I came back to Equestria and stole Twilight’s crown that held her Element of Harmony to that world, and after a little craziness in the other world in a race to get it, I had the crown and put it on, but it didn’t turn out the way I expected. It corrupted me and turned me into something that I’m not.” She explained as her expression softened while she closed her eyes. “If it wasn’t for Twilight and her friends, I wouldn’t have seen the error of my ways and made amends of my past to become a better pony.” She finished with a small smile while looking at Twilight, who smiled back. "Heh, I know what that's like.” Blaze spoke with a small chuckle while looking down a bit. Sunset saw his expression, as did the others as they turned to him. “Uh, what do you mean?” She asked in confusion. Blaze sighed and started pacing a bit, "I was just like you when I used to live in Manehattan.” He revealed. "I was just another Mug in the dark underbelly of the city, doing whatever it takes to survive." “Wait, you were a mug? That explains a lot with the attitude.” Sunset commented. “Oh, that was always there.” Blaze said as he continued. “I tried to make a living, but when it Manehattan, it’s everypony for themselves. It wasn’t easy for me, but I had no choice but to do what was necessary to get by. But after I got caught, I managed to get away and leave town. That’s where I ended up in the Everfree Forest and met with Midnight and the others and was founded by Mistress Luna. Giving me the chance to have a better life and become a better pony.” He said with a smile as Midnight placed a hoof on his brother-in-hoof’s shoulder. The three ponies look at each other in sympathy for him as Sunset spoke. “Wow, I guess we have something in common after all.” She said in a soft tone. "Yeah." Blaze said with a smile. Spike then turned to Midnight, "So what’s your story Midnight?" He asked. Midnight flinched a bit but furrowed his brows, frowned and turned away, "I rather not talk about it." He said simply. “What?” Spike asked in surprise. “Why not?” He asked. “I just rather not bring it up.” Midnight replied as he looked at another section of the library to distract himself. “Come on, Midnight. If Blaze can speak about his past, then you should too. There’s nothing to be ashamed of when looking back.” Twilight spoke. “I said no and that’s final!” Midnight yelled firmly as his horn glowed in dark magic for a bit, which made the three, san Blaze, flinched back in startled as Midnight saw their expressions as he looked at his horn and as he took a breath and calmed down as his horn glow diminished. “Sorry. I just… There are some things that I would rather forget than bring it up.” He apologized as he went closer to some books as he inspected each one. Twilight looked concerned and wanted to ask him more until she heard the doors slam open and turned to see Princess Luna panting. "Princess Luna?" Twilight, Sunset and Spike asked in surprise. "Mistress?" Midnight and Blaze added. Luna turned to the five and rushed towards them, "Midnight! Twilight! Thank the ancients!" She said in relief, "Please you must listen to me, we need to get out of here!" Twilight blinked in surprise, "What why? What's going on?" She asked   “No time! If they see me with you, we'll all be in trouble!" Luna cried out as she started using her magic to push Midnight and Blaze to a door. “Whoa! Easy, Mistress! What is the matter?” Midnight called out as he and Blaze are being dragged. “What is the trouble?” Blaze asked as well. "We have to go now, we need to find Celestia before it's too late!" Luna told them frantically. “Wait, what happened to Celestia?!” Twilight asked, now worried. “Is she okay?” Sunset asked in concern as well. “No time for more details! We have to go before they find us!” Luna called out as she then used her magic to drag Twilight, Sunset and Spike along with them as the three yelped in response. “We must get to your friends before it is too late!” She called out as she dragged the five ponies through the door as she closed it only to be met with a squadron of Royal Canterlot Guards that barged into the castle, which startled them from that as Luna widened her eyes in dread. “Too late.” She said in fear. “The royal guard? What's going on here?" Twilight asked in great confusion. “In the name of the new acting ruler of Equestria, Prince Blueblood, Princess Luna, you and your associates are under arrest!" The commander declared as the other guards pointed their spears at them. “Prince Blueblood?!” The five asked in shock as they turned to Luna. “Luna, what are they talking about?” Sunset questioned. “Blueblood has accused me of corrupting Celestia and has demanded I am arrested and my title is revoked!" Luna explained. The five gawk in shock as it seemed that things got a whole lot crazier.