//------------------------------// // The meeting // Story: Legends of the Mane Six : FIRST BOOK // by Cedric Inuzuka //------------------------------// Big thank to Kidak for pre reading this chapter CHAPTER TWO: The Meeting The group of ponies were waiting in front of the courtroom. “Colt, whenever I come here I'm amazed by the size of the door. I don't even think a dragon could touch the top.” said Spitfire while looking at said door. “I wouldn't know since I've never seen a real dragon, only in the books” remarked Twilight. “Bah, the great and powerful Trixie met a dragon once and she beat him easily” “Sorry to interrupt Lady Trixie, but I have some trouble believing that, even we, the Royal Guard, must flee on sight and call for the reinforcement of the Wonderbolts and Royal Mages. Isn't that true captain?” asked Winter. “You are absolutely right my young second, dragons are the worst kind of monster you could encounter in all of Equestria, not only are their powers incredible, their skin is highly resistant to spells and normal weapons, but above all they are smart and cunning.” replied the old stallion by passing a hoof on one of his numerous scars. “What I think Lady Trixie met, was a wyvern, less powerful than a dragon, but better for her because if she had met a real dragon, she wouldn't be here with us and Princess Luna would be without student.” “Hum, now that Trixie remembers, the monster was blasted with only one of her spells. Even Trixie should have known this was too easy for a dragon.” “Wait, I was wondering why you didn't mention the Paladins? If you call for reinforcements, why not call them?” inquired Twilight. “Oh that’s easy to answer young Twilight. It's only because we have a lot of possible scenarios when it comes to a dragon. what my second described is just one of the worst, and the paladins must stay in Canterlot to protect it.” “Right, that make sense, have you ever fought a dragon?” “Please Twilight, you start to ask too many questions and master is not here for that." cut Shining. “Sorry sir Silver, I was too curious.” The stallion answered with a smile and a nod. Cadance waited a little then began to talk “That’s strange, I feel like I forgot something but I can’t put my hoof on it.” “You're right, I have the same feeling.” added Spitfire. “I think you have forgotten sir Soarin’” answered Winter. The only answer the golden Pegasi gave was a trail of fire along the corridor. “It's always amazing how fast she can go. I don't think there a faster Pegasi in all of Equestria.” said Cadance. “I wouldn't be so sure princess, in all my time as a captain, I have learned that there is always somepony better than you, and for lady Spitfire I heard from an old friend who lives in the town of Ponyville that there could be a faster Pegasi, but I can't remember the name, ah it's bad to grow old sometimes, he he.” chuckled the old pony. “There is none better than the Great and Powerful Trixie when it comes to pure magical power.” bragged the azure unicorn before another unicorn stood before her. “How dare you saying such nonsense in front of pure blooded unicorns like myself and my sister.” When the last word left his lips, the back of his head had the great honour to meet two hooves, courtesy of said sister and his marefriend. “Did you really want to have your lips zipped up in front of the Princesses, dear brother?” “I am in favour.” added Cadance with a slight smile. “The Great and Powerful Trixie is also for this.” “Me too.” “Master, not you too?” pleaded the white unicorn. “What? It seems funny. What do you think my assistant?” asked Silver to his second in command. “Eh, what? I can't, sir Shining is a noble and I'm simply a commoner, I can't be familiar with him, I could end up in jail or losing my rank.” panicked the mare with the white mane. “Ha ha ha! Don't worry, you have the support of his sister and a princess who outrank him.” “You have the support of the captain of the Wonderbolts too.” launched a voice a little further. “and even my second when he awoke.” added Spitfire while she landed in front of Winter. “So don't worry and tell us what you think we should do to the captain of the Paladins." She dropped Soarin' on the floor and took her place next to Twilight and asked. “Miss me?” A roll of her eyes was the only answer the purple mare gave. “Well, Winter what did decide?” The earth pony took a deep breath and began to say. “Firstly for the captain of the Paladins your armor is not in the best of condition. That causes a problem with the discipline of your company because you are not blameless on your outfit. Then I know and I am even sure that everyone knows that your family is noble and pure blood as well that your Genealogy Tree dates back to the founding of Equestria. It would be nice if you acted with nobility some of the time, and finally I vote for having you sister close your muzzle.” The heavy silence was broken by the intervention of Silver. “And this is one of the reasons she is my second in command. Isn't she at her best when she saying the things everypony is thinking, but don't have the guts to say out loud? Or maybe she is lacking some tact? What do you think lady Twilight?” “I think, sir Silver that the truth has never been so well said, and now I will close my brother's mouth.” But this did not take place and the providence for Shining took the form of a guard. “Greeting, the Princesses await you inside, they sent me to fetch you.” After a slap behind Soarin' head to wake him, the group entered the courtroom. Inside, the two Princesses were sitting in their respective throne, white for Celestia and black for Luna, they wore their royal robes which had the same color as their thrones. Everypony bowed down before them. “Stand up my loyal subjects, we will begin this meeting. My sister and I know that you are wondering what this is about. Isn't that right Luna?” Celestia asked her sister. “You are, as always, correct my sister. Trixie, my prized student, what event will happen in exactly eight days?” Trixie replied immediately. “This is the summer sun celebration, your highness.” Luna acknowledged the good answer with a nod then Celestia began to speak. “Starting tomorrow we will begin the preparation for this, and every second in command will go supervise said preparation in different cities.” “Spitfire, tomorrow Soarin' will go to the flying city of Cloudsdale, he has an appointment with the mayor at nine o'clock sharp. Do you have any questions, captain of the Wonderbolts?” Asked Luna. “No Princess, everything is clear, I will dispatch my unit as soon as the meeting is over.” Like at every meeting, it was Celestia’s turn to speak. “Cadance my dear niece, for the unicorns platoon, you will celebrate the summer solstice at the city of Baltimare, Shining Armor is expected in the morning at the city hall.” “Of course my aunt, the fresh air of Baltimare will do a lot of good to him.” “Now for you, captain of the Royal Guards, since my sister and myself will be outside of Canterlot, your mission will be to guard the city, I don't think I have to worry with you in command?” Asked the youngest princess. “Of course not your highness, like always my life is yours, I have already reinforced the entrance of the city and starting tonight my men will patrol for the next ten days, only if that is enough for you, your highness.” A small smile was on Celestia's mouth when she answered. “Like always my dear captain, you have already made your unit's preparation. Like my sister said, we will go celebrate the summer solstice outside of Canterlot this year.” Then she turned her head toward her sister. “Luna, if you want to begin.” “Thank you my dear sister. Now my greatest student, your mission will be to go to the city of Manehatten and make the preparation for my arrival in seven days, do you have any questions?” “No your highness, Trixie won't disappoint you.” responded the azure unicorn with pride in her voice. 'If Trixie is going on a mission for Luna, that mean I'm going for my first mission, I wonder where the princess will send me, oh I always wanted to see Los Pegasus or Fillydelphia. Even the city of Vanhoover seems fine.' Twilight was so lost in thought that she almost didn't hear Princess Celestia speaking to her. “The time has come my faithful student, you're going on your first mission, ah how time flies, this time I will go to the town of Ponyville in seven days, I'm sure the preparation will be over in time ?” “Of course your highness, I will not fail my first mission.” replied the purple mare. “Good, I will come to your room later, I have something to give you for your first mission.” “Thank you, your highness.” “Everyone has its orders, you are all dismissed.” said Luna closing the meeting. After the group left the courtroom, everypony began to go toward their platoons for dispatching their orders for the next week. After a little time, Silver turned toward Twilight and Spitfire. “Lady Twilight and Lady Spitfire, can I take a little of your time?” Both mares looked at each other than with a nod the Pegasi answered. “Of course sir, where do you want to talk?” “Here seems fine. I don't much to say. Lady Spitfire are you still in contact with Crimson? If I remember correctly he is the chief of Ponyville militia.” “Sorry to interrupt you sir, but who is Crimson?” It was Spitfire who answered. “Crimson was going to become captain of the Wonderbolts, but the loss of his left eye during a fight against a griffon made him lose that opportunity, he resigned and since Ponyville is a small town, and don't have regular soldiers he easily became the chief of the militia. I've heard he's doing a good job.” “And who became the captain of the Wonderbolts?” “Yours truly here, my dear.” Answered the Pegasi with a wink. “I think you could go see him when you arrive at Ponyville he could help you for the preparation or at least give you an escort for your first mission.” tell them Silver. “I don't think I will need an escort but a little help is always welcome, especially for my first mission, So what does he looks like?” “Hum, his coat is a dark red color, he must have a grey mane by now but before it was very dark, he was as tall as Soarin' and his good eye was also red, this was a reason why he was called the red wind.” Answered the old stallion. “That is also how I remember him. you put a headband over his left eye and you have it.” added Spitfire. “If you tell him that you know me, I'm sure he will help you.” “Good, now if you excuse me I have a mission to prepare for and tomorrow I am leaving for Ponyville. I wish you two good luck for the preparation of the summer sun celebration.” said Twilight before going to her room. A baby dragon was taking advantage of the absence of Twilight for a nap, unfortunately for him the rest was of short duration when said unicorn teleported herself and began to give her orders. “SPIKE, we have no time to waste, I'm finally going on mission, a minor one but a mission nonetheless, prepare my clothes for a period of seven days, maybe a little more just to be sure, find me a book about Ponyville and the surroundings of the town.” “Nice to see you too Twilight, I see the meeting is over and the princess is finally sending you outside of Canterlot, when do you leaving?” “We are leaving tomorrow morning.” “We? I'm coming too.” “Of course, I will need my assistant for my first mission.” Two hours later, Spike was still running everywhere to finish packing for Twilight. While she sipped some tea, reading a book on Ponyville's surrounding. 'Near the town stands the Everfree forest, home to many dangerous monsters, but inside there are ruins that few ponies have visited.' A gentle knock on the door stopped Twilight in her reading. “Come in” The Princess Celestia entered and with an amused look began to speak. “I see you still working this poor Spike to the bones. The Mayor of Ponyville sent me a list of preparations of the festival here. "With ease, Celestia lifted the list and sent her to Twilight who caught it with her magic. “Thank you princess, is this is what you were talking in the courtroom.” “No my faithful student, what I was talking about it's that.” With a flash, a safe stood in front of Twilight. “What it is?” “Open and you will see.” Twilight put her right hoof on the safe and opened it, inside there was a beautiful necklace with a single white pearl. “But princess this is...” “The necklace I wore at every summer sun celebration, and you will go to Ponyville with it, there are reports of someone will try to steal it, nopony will suspect that you have it and the day I arrive at Ponyville you will give me the necklace.” “Of course princess, I will guard this safe with my life, Spike too.” “WHAT?” Shouted the dragon. “Don't be a wimp, this is for Equestria.” “I will wish you a good mission and I will see you the day before the celebration, a carriage will be waiting for you tomorrow morning at eight. the mayor wrote me you will be staying at the library. See you next week Twilight.” “See you next week princess.” As soon as the princess left the room, Twilight turned toward her assistant “Is everything ready, Spike?” “Yes, I just finished.” “Good, tomorrow is a big day, let's get to sleep early.” When tomorrow came and with the first ray of the sun, a purple unicorn and a baby dragon were leaving to Ponyville.