//------------------------------// // Chapter 2. // Story: Neutrality // by Debonair //------------------------------// "No I guess not," The lavender Unicorn scratched her chin with her hoof. "Well if Zecora Trusts 'im, that's gud nuf fer me." The orange one held out her hoof. "Ai'm Applejack, what's yer name?" "I am Shining Knight, I discarded my birth name long ago." "Its a pleasure ta meet ya Shining." She grabbed my hand with her front hooves and shook rapidly. "What was your real name?" The pale yellow one asked quietly. "Malicious," "Oh my, I like Shining Knight better," "I as well," I slowly reach for the timid Pegasus and place my hand on her head. "What is your name timid one?" "Fluttershy." She whispered. "Kind and gentle spirit, there is no reason to be afraid I mean no harm unless you mean it toward me." "I would never hurt a peaceful creature." "Thank you for being cooperative." The lavender one spoke up. "My name is," "Twilight," "How did you know?" "The way you carry yourself, it shows in your handwriting." Realizing that these creatures did not have hands I stumbled over the proverbial elephant in the room. "Hoof writing," "You can tell a lot about somepony by their hoofwriting." The pale blue one was admiring my fashion from afar. "Come closer," She oblidged. "My, my,vous êtes vraiment une rareté, the Unicorns where I am from were not as beautiful or as pure as you." "Vous parlez français?" "Oui, it is my native tongue." "Where are you from?" "Camelot," "Never heard of Camelot," "I know where that place is." A small purple Dragonling spoke up. "Well hello Dragonling, you know of Camelot?" "Yep, we can take you there," "Do you speak the truth Dragonling?" He smiles and nods. "Please take me there, I must speak with the King," "The King, does he mean Sombra?" "No he means Arthur, the one who wielded Excalibur." The Dragonling seemed to know much more about me than the others. "I'm sorry sir Knight but the king is no longer with us." "That is grave news indeed, may I speak with the current King?" "We have no King, power is shared between two Princesses." "When the royal family has only daughters upon his death bed the two eldest will share the throne," I wait for a response but they remain silent. "Is that correct?" "Yes," Again the Dragonling answered my question. "I wouldn't want to impose any longer than I must," I turn my head to Zecora who looked more beautiful each time I looked upon her. Such a strange feeling to feel for one not of my species. "If you wish I could come as well, along the way I have stories to tell." It was apparent that she also had these feelings but just barely. "Okay," I walk to the corner where I had laid my blade and slid it through the metal rings on my back. I lean down and lift her onto my shoulders, to my amazement everyone's jaws dropped but the Dragonling's. "You weren't kidding Spike," The Cyan one thought out loud. "He shore is strong." "Shall we depart?" I ask nonchalant. "Of course, follow me." Twilight shook off the confusion and led the group out the door. (In Canterlot.) The sun's light shone in on the Moon Princess through her window, she had slept in once again. Why do I always oversleep? The princess racked her brain for an answer. Could it be that she still has not adjusted to the earth as quickly as she thought. It had been two years since her return, but her sleep schedule had only changed slightly. A quiet knocking fell upon her door as it was pushed open by a yellowish aura. Upon the doors full opening a regal white horse stood with a smile and a raised eyebrow. "I am sorry Sister," The Moon Princess rolled off her back and onto her knees. "It is fine, Luna your plight is justified." The Sun Princess was very forgiving and understood her sister's troubles. "Come, let's get some breakfast." Luna smiled upon hearing this and sprang out of bed, she always enjoyed eating with her sister each morning, or afternoon in this case. Her bed was made with her own blue aura and they departed for the Castle Cafe. Luna loved the Castle Cafe, while at first open only to the castle help it had grown into a bustling business, where she could meet new faces and become more in tune with the changes that occured during her banishment. She held no grudge against her Sister, but the Sun Princess still hated herself for what she had done to her only family all those years ago. "Big Sister," "Yes?" "Why are you still sad?" "I'll never forgive myself for what I've done to you," "But I do, shouldn't that be sufficient?" "For you maybe, but I was out of line." "I love you big Sister," "Me too Luna," They arrived at the Cafe and sat at their private table. "What can I get our Princesses this fine day?" An ash grey Unicorn asked with a slight french accent. "Could I have a glass of orange juice, Garçon?" "Of course Madame Luna, and for you Madame Celestia?" "Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Garçon." "I should have guessed as much, they shall be out in a moment, would you like menus or just the drinks today?" "Two menus Garçon." "Here you are, two menus," His horn sparkled and two fancied menus floated and laid before the Princesses as he went off to tend to the other patrons. Only a moment later the two drinks floated by covered with Garçon's aura and were gently set down. Luna looked over the menu floating in front of her. "What do I want today?" She looked over the different sections and found something that sounded delicious. "I think I may have a Steamed-Lobster, it sounds appetizing." "It is very delicious." Garçon stood at their table and patiently waited to take their orders. "One Lobster, for me please." "And for you Madame?" "Crab salad, Monsieur Garçon." "Very good choices, your food will be out soon." Garçon trotted off to the kitchen leaving the two to talk with themselves. "He is a very nice stallion, and a good listener." Luna smiled at the fact somepony treated her like a pony, rather than royalty. "That's why he works here, it's his special talent," Her big Sister replied. Luna looked at Garçon closely and found his Cutiemark was a pad and pen in a frying pan. "I never noticed his Cutiemark before." "It's because you weren't looking at it." The Sun Princess tried to hide a wry smile. "Tia, you're twisted." Luna was shocked at her Sister's perverted accusation "Am I wrong?" "No," Luna knew her Sister was right and hung her head in defeat. "It's fine to be a little twisted," The Sun Princess Giggled.