Morning had came, Tin was heading down to the office while Arthur and Aurora slept soundly. Ebony was busy remaking breakfast for when they got up. The smell of pancakes and tea was enough to waken Aurora. She slowly crawled out of bed and quietly trotted to the kitchen. Ebony smiled and greeted her as she crawled onto the chair. Ebony started making hay bacon strips, now that was enough to waken Arthur up.
Ebony greeted Arthur as he lightly kissed Aurora on the forehead. She quietly returned to eating her meal as Ebony made his. As soon as she let the plate down, Tin walked in with a rather pleased look on his face. "What's up Tin?" Asking as he took a sip of Orange Juice. Tin hung his hat on the rack, "the local council is willing to hear your case. They want us there before lunch." Arthur thanked Tin.
He may not know it, but Tin made a rather good friend that morning. After breakfast, Tin got Arthur and Aurora some clothes to walk around the town. Tin escorted them about the town, showing them the local market. Where there Arthur got a decent saddle for Aurora, and some toys for her to play with. Arthur even got himself a saddle bag and a few other things. Tin showed them the local delicacy, their cider.
Tin, Arthur and Aurora were having fun. Tin may be used to the hustle and bustle of the big city, but Arthur and Aurora took it in like drinking water. Enjoying the sights and sounds, even though Arthurs wife lingered on the back of his mind. He'd flash back to seeing Roses' sympathetic, saddening blue eyes. He snapped out of his daze and quickly caught up with them. It was about an hour till noon and Tin escorted them to the Town Center. It was rather large, and a statue dedicated to the apple family. It was being cleaned by dehorned unicorns.
Aurora stayed closely to Arthur, feeling unfriendly eyes on her. Arthur kept her calm and collected, assuring her that they were just being very protective of her. She nodded lightly. Tin had made Arthur wait at the front door while he went in. A pegasus trotted up beside him.
She had a dark blue mane, light purple coat and amber eyes, "what're you here for?"
"Oh…to, I guess get a plea?" Arthur said.
"A plea? A plea for what?" Before she could say another word, she saw Aurora. The mare lightly nodded, understanding why he was there. Tin peeked his head out, "they're ready for you."
As he walked in, he halted him. "She can't be in here. Twister…will you, watch her please?" He looked back at the mare and she said yes. Arthur reassured Aurora that he was gonna be gone for awhile and that the mare was gonna look after her. Twister made a promise to Aurora. She gently took her by the hoof and led her across the way to some indoor play center.
Twister tried keeping Auroras' attention as Arthur went in. Arthur entered a rather dark room. The ponies ahead of them were wearing hoods. "What's, with the-" Tin quickly interrupted him. "Its to keep their identities a secret." Arthur nodded, not asking anymore. Tin made his report about their traveling and how they did their best to clean up what was left of Stormwing and repeal a sweep team from the Laughing Mare. Tin continued reporting on how he found them, scared and terrified and took them in. He went on and told his superior that she was a unicorn. He continued on and then the council asked for Arthurs' side.
Arthur went into detail about what had happened and that he had no prior knowledge to the raid of his isolated village. He continued telling them what had happened. The councils heads turned as if looking to one another and a mare said, "thank you for your cooperation. We need time to reach a verdict, specially given your circumstances…we haven't had, anything like happen before. Nor do we have any records on hand that even come close to the situation. So please, take your time. While your here in New Ponyville, you are under Tin's care, and take this," she gestured Arthur to come.
He nervously walked up, "don't feel so frightened…we are friendly. No need to fear us." She handed them two arm bands. "These will keep you safe. As long as you and your daughter were these, no harm will come to you." She then gave him some food coupons and fresher clothes. Arthur kneeled and thanked them. The council replied and told them that they were dismissed. Tin escorted him out of the chamber. Arthur looked out and saw Twister playing with Aurora. She looked over and Aurora galloped to him. She acted as if he wasn't seen in years. Arthur lightly held her. He saw Twister gathering her belongings up. "She's a real sweet filly. She'll be fine." Arthur lightly cried as he slipped the band on her. He thanked her and Tin for their help.
Aurora took a small nap as they walked. "So…that mare, is she your-"
"No, nothing like that. We were in basic together. I went into the Appleloosan Rangers, she went in the Pegasai Auxiliary. We talk whenever time permits." Tin went into some detail about his time with her and basic training.
"She's lovely." Arthur suggested as the two of them stared at her, watching her sway her hips. "Yeah, she is Artie…she is lovely."
Tin took Arthur back to his place and the three enjoyed lunch with Ebony. They enjoyed their second day feeling fearless and secure. The group had a picnic, got aquatinted with their neighbors, and continued exploring New Ponyville. Night came, and once more, Aurora and Arthur slept with ease.