Is it better to be loved or to be feared? It seems that within my family is represented either extreme.
My mere presence causes ponies to prostrate themselves in fear. Passing through a crowd is never difficult for me because I am the only one in the crowd standing. Even that foal Blueblood does not dare approach me.
Princess Cadenza is loved. She must employ a close guard when in public simply to avoid being trampled by petitioners and Blueblood seems to have no hesitation to belittle her.
Though I envy Cadenza the love of the common ponies I must admit fear does have its uses. Bluebloods barbs about her relationship with a mere guardspony fell silent at my presence but accusations of her preference for “filthy commoners” did not.
My grip cut off a most unmasculine scream as it tightened about his neck. He does not understand what it is to be royalty. He elevates himself above all yet the true purpose of royalty is to be a servant to all.
In my recovery from Discord’s “gift” I must admit that I have been somewhat self-centered. My Night Ponies have earned far better from me. Once I acted to bring them into the fold and prosperity of Equestria starting with my personal guard, I can only hope that this gap in my vigilance will mean failure.
-L