Vlad, Dmitry, Jackson, James and Trixie all stood before the four royal princesses: Celestia, Luna, Cadence and the newly addressed Twilight Sparkle. Jackson, James and Trixie were extremely nervous, wondering what punishment might be bestowed upon them.
“So… you three were responsible for the destruction and death of all those ponies and buffalo… am I correct?” Celestia asked.
“If I may interrupt?” Vlad asked and Celestia looked to him. “They were under orders from their commander ma’am… he had already shot one of his crewmembers when he tried to rebel and they were in fear for their lives… it may not change the fact but please take that into consideration.” Vlad spoke.
“Why would you stand up for them?” Celestia asked and Vlad sighed.
“Because I would’ve done the same thing, had I been in their situation.” The Russian man replied. Celestia nodded and thought to herself.
“Indeed…” She began but Twilight cut her off before she could continue.
“Trixie… is it true you preformed a life restoration spell?” She asked rather excitedly. Trixie slowly nodded.
“Well sort of… I couldn’t have done it without the help of those two brothers and Luna.” She replied and Twilight’s face brightened as she looked to her old mentor.
“Celestia… May I take her under my wing as my faithful student? I see great opportunities for her!” Twilight pleaded. To this question Trixie gasped.
“THE Twilight Sparkle requests that Trixie become her faithful student!” Trixie squealed then fainted. Vlad watched as she hit the floor with a THUMP! “OWW… hey you were supposed to catch me!” Trixie scowled at Vlad, who in turn just shrugged. Celestia interrupted them before Trixie could begin to pout about the Russian man not catching her.
“So be it… if those two can show that they are truly good… then they may stay under the watch of the royal guard in Canterlot until I see fit for them to travel the world on their own. Trixie may be your student, though it was always your own choice… as for you two… what do you request as payment for your good deeds?” Celestia asked.
Vlad looked to Dmitry and they both shrugged. Dmitry spoke for the both of them. “Well ma’am… if it’s okay… we’d like to stay and see the sights.”