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// A Soldier's Recognition #9 
// Story: The Tale of Ghost 
// by GhostlyDarkness 
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In the morning he awoke early to find a package in his room. He opened the package using his magic and was surprised to find a dark blue and purple chestplate with Luna’s cutie mark on the front of it. 

There was a note attached to it as well, it read “wear to the ceremony from Luna & Celestia”. Ghost put the piece of armor on and found there was a place that he could attach the sheath for his sword. It fit well and he liked it, he was proud to wear it. As he left the room he passed two guards who saluted him at his presence, this was the first time they ever did that for him. 

Ghost smirked as he continued down the castle as he passed guards saluted him. He was younger than most of the guards still yet they treated him with the utmost respect. Ghost exited the castle and walked into town where it seemed to be deserted for some reason. 

He then remembered “the celebration ceremony” he thought to himself. He continued towards the center of the town where he came to see a large crowd of ponies gathered around a stage that held Celestia, Luna, and a couple guards that were receiving medals. 

Celestia noticed Ghost approaching “and now time for the stallion that stood up to King Sombra and helped in his defeat, Ghost!” she said pointing over at him. 

A path had cleared for him as he walked towards the stage. He stood facing Celestia and waited in anticipation for what she had to say. 

“This young stallion is the leader of the elite royal guards and Princess Luna’s personal guard. He would’ve sacrificed his own life to save me and Princess Luna and for that he is receiving the SunMoon medal” she said before levitating a half sun and half-moon medal and clipping it onto his chestplate. 

Ghost bowed and turned to the crowd which gave a loud cheer of approval. He smiled as he looked out onto the crowd. The two princesses joined him and stood by his side, they all smiled as the cheering grew louder.