Rainbow didn't know what to think or what to say.
"Princess, what do you wish to do with her?" the guard asked. Rainbow shook her head, glancing around the room, her eyes meeting Niare's. She had to be strong.
"Lock her away, I will deal with her personally." She ordered. The guards nodded and left with Twilight on tow. Rainbow forced herself to turn away. She could only hope Twilight would forgive her. She knew Twilight didn't do anything without good reason and she had learned to trust Twilight no matter what.
Especially after the way Cadences' wedding had gone...She hated remembering that, but it was a good way of telling herself that Twilight was always right. She turned her attention back to Gilda who was clutching her throat and panting heavily. She hadn't been putting that much pressure on her neck...had she? Anymore and she might have killed her!
thats why you did it...you did it to save Gilda. But why save her? You were sitting there agreeing with Celestia and Luna about killing her...or were you just afraid to speak up in front of her? Rainbow shook her head and stood tall, casting her gaze over Gilda and the Gryphon King.
"Luckily for you my anger is now directed elsewhere. Gilda, your life is spared this day, be thankful for that and do not let me see you again." She spoke softly, but all heard her words and understood. The Princess was in no mood for games or nonsense.
Gilda glanced over at her father and instantly regretted it. There was no way she could go back and she wasn't welcome here anymore. What was she going to do? At the moment Rainbow didn't care. She had more important things to tend to. She made her way out of the Grand Hall and quickly caught up with the guards dragging a half asleep Twilight away to the dungeons.
"Forget what I said earlier. Take her to my Chambers and tell no one of this."
"Understood Princess" the guard murmured, changing direction. Time seemed to drag on forever as they made the slow trek to her room.
The guards could have been more gentle as they tossed Twilight into the room, standing guard outside and ready to enter at a moments notice if needed as their Princess walked into the room, gently closing the doors behind her. Twilight slowly came to, rubbing a hoof against her head and wincing
"Twilight." Rainbow said softly. The unicorn spun, fear in her eyes.
"Rainbow I'm so sorry! Please just let me explain! I wasn't attacking you, I swear!"
"Twi' calm down. I know."
"But I wa...huh?"
"Twi'...after what happened at the wedding, its kinda hard not to believe you. The one time I decided not to listen to you ended in Equestria almost being taken over by changelings. Where would that get me if I ignored you now?" Twilight let out a sigh of relief, as if a massive weight had just been lifted off her shoulders.
"I just wanna know one thing. Why? Why did you save Gilda? You an everypony else seemed like you all wanted her dead"
"Rainbow...its really hard to explain, I don't want Gilda dead anymore than you do, trust me on that."
"I already told you I do Twi'."
"Its kinda...weird...I had a sort of...vision. I don't know what it was but it was horrible."
"Why didn't you just say something?"
"..." Twilight blinked, staring at Rainbow and realizing she should have just done that from the start.
"Heh, you might be an egghead but you can be pretty dumb sometimes Twi'. But theres still one problem, the guards and the Royal guests all expect me to give you some kind of punishment for tackling me in the middle of a public showing."
"Um...well..." Twilight looked down, not sure what to say. Rainbow sat in front of her and smiled.
"I'm sure we'll think of somethin Twi'. But right now i'm just really tired. Can you help me out of this junk?" She shook her hoof, knocking off one of her shoes.
Twilight giggled, gently grabbing hold of the vestments in her magic and removing them one by one, her magic ever so gently brushing against the Alicorns' wings. Rainbow blushed as they gave a light flutter against the invisible brush and cleared her throat.
"T...Thanks Twi'." She stood up and took a slow breath.
"Guards!" she called out. The guards rushed into the room, ready to pounce upon command, glaring daggers at Twilight and not even noticing Rainbow no longer wore her vestments.
"Stand down, her actions were with the best intent and have helped me to see something very important, make sure we are not disturbed unless summoned by my mother or Aunt." The guards nodded, making their way outside and distancing themselves from the door to give them as much privacy as a Princess could get.
Once she was sure the guards were far enough away she sat in front of Twilight again and smiled before leaning forward and stealing a quick kiss. Twilight blinked and stammered, falling backwards. Rainbow laughed and shook her head.
"Geez, whats with you Twi'?"
"Y...You kissed me!"
"Um...yea...we kissed before so...I thought it was ok..." Rainbow mumbled, looking away. Twilight stood up and cleared her throat.
"W...Well yea it was just...so sudden..."
"ARREST THAT UNICORN!"A voice rang out, Shining Armor bursting into Rainbows room.
"What are you doing?!" She demanded as guards surrounded Twilight.
"I am sorry Princess, but this unicorn has broken several laws and must be judged for her behavior."
"She's your buckin sister!"
"Shiny..." Twilight tried to say, a quick glance from her brother silencing her before she could begin.
"It is not a matter of Family princess. Its the law and it must be upheld. I'm sorry Twilight." he said softly as he turned, Twilight being dragged along.
"You can't do this! I order you to stop!" Rainbow yelled. Shining Armor stopped in place.
"Princess, I don't want to do this. But it has to b..."
"HORSEFEATHERS! Nothing HAS to be done! You have a choice in this Shining Armor. You can let Twilight go or I can take her back myself." Shining Armor turned and looked into her eyes.
"Twilight Sparkle is to be arrested under the order of Princess Celestia and Princess Luna."