//------------------------------// // 4: Ambassador workings // Story: A New Equestria book the second // by ZeirMakavar //------------------------------// Chapter 4 Ambassador Workings "Not to mention that ponies might not move here." Spike mentioned. "We obviously aren't in good relation to Equestria right now. Ponies might fear for their lives if they think of going here at all." "There is that." Applejack nodded. "Well, I hope it doesn't come to that Spike." Twilight sighed looking over at Luna, who was looking out a window. "Especially for Luna's sake." "No matter, first things first is that we have to think of what to call this place." Applejack sighed, looking at each of the ponies there. "After all, now that it is a place it'll need a name." "How about Super-Ultra-Awesome-Ponyland?" Pinkie suggested, bouncing up and down. "No? Then how about... oh! Ultra-Super-Awesome-Mareia?" "Pinkie?" "Yeah Twilight?" "This is serious." "I am being serious." "No, you're being Pinkie." Rainbow sighed. "And I suggest Lunar Republic." At this, all ponies looked at Rainbow, even Luna. "What? It sounds cool, 'sides, It's Luna's fault really were even having this conversation." "That is true." Applejack nodded, looking over at Luna. "So, it should be up to her." "I... I like Lunar Republic." "Then Lunar Republic it is." Applejack chuckled, patting Luna on the shoulder. "Look Princess, you sure about this? I mean, you did kind of banish your sister." "She lied Applejack." Luna sighed, shaking her head. "She always stressed about telling the truth and being fair, yet she was the biggest liar of them all." "Well, I suppose." "Now what?" Rainbow asked, looking at Twilight. "We're delegating and congressing stuff for a whole new country here Twi, got any books saying what we should do?" "Well, no." Twilight said, shaking her head. "There isn't any books on delegating or congressing new countries. And Rainbow." "Yeah?" "I'm more surprised you used those words correctly." "I'm not an idiot Twi." "Hey Twilight." "Yes Spike?" "What about Pome?[1] Or the works of Voltaire?[2]" "What about Po... Spike." "Yeah?" "You're a genius." "I am?" "Yes, you are. Why didn't I think of that." "Hey Twi." Rainbow asked, just before Twilight ran out of the room. "What's Pome? And who's Voltaire?" "Pome is an ancient Pony civilization. They were around before Equestria, they were also a Republic like what were making. And Voltaire was an Old Prench philosopher.... He did a lot of thinking Pinkie." "Oooh." "Voltaire did a lot of works regarding free thought, and free will."[3] "So he did a lot of thinking then." Applejack said, as each of them sighed." "I think I remember visiting Pome..." Luna mumbled to herself. "There were a lot of strong stallions, all they talked about was fighting. And this colosseum." "Okay, I think I have everything on Pome and Voltaire." Twilight said, returning with a large stack of books. "So, shall we?" "So that should be it then." Twilight said, scrolling up the scroll that had their Constitution. "I guess I'll have to go and inform the Council they are now in charge of a nation." Twilight chuckled as she moved to leave the room. Though she was blocked by a guard. "Ma'am." He said, sighing. "Yes?" "The Ambassadors from Equestria and Griffania are here to see you." "Ambassadors from... But we just... The public doesn't even know yet." "They said they were the Ambassadors." "Fine I'll see them, bring them here." "Celestia works fast..." Rainbow mused, chuckling softly. "I wonder who the... Gilda?" "No, I am her mother." The Griffin that walked in said, bowing to each of them. "Though she has said a lot about you Miss Rainbow Dash. Except, you don't look how she described." "Yeah, the tattoos are new." "I see..." "Not by choice mind you." "And the Ambassador for Equestria? Who are they?" Twilight asked, hoping it wasn't anyone she new. Like her brother. "They insisted on flying around before coming." "Oh good." "Why is that good?" Rainbow asked, tilting her head. "It's good that we have to wait?" "It's good that he said they are flying. I was hoping it wasn't my brother." "Why?" "Because it would take to long to explain why we suddenly decided to annex ourselves out of Equestria. Not something I want to talk to my brother about." "Oh, that makes sense..." Rainbow mumbled, looking around. "Well, I'll go look for them. Tell 'em were ready. Nice meeting you Gilda's mom." "Pleasure." Gilda's mom said as Rainbow flew out of one of the windows. "Now, to business." "Yes, business." Twilight nodded, as each of the ponies and one Griffin sat down at the table. "Believe me when I say that this is new to all of us." "Do not fret," the Griffin Ambassador said, chuckling. "We Griffin's new it was only a matter of time before there was more then one pony nation again." "Really?" "Indeed." "And what may we call you?" Luna asked, look the griffin over. "It seems strange to refer you as 'Gilda's mom' or 'Griffin Ambassador.' Though those are titles you have." "Yes, they are." Grenda chuckled. "You may call me Grenda." "A nice name." Luna said, nodding. "I take it you are from Grouff's clan?" "Indeed, he was one of my Ancestors." Grenda nodded. "Did you know him Princess Luna?" "Yes, I did." Luna nodded, a smile on her face. "He was one of the few that had the same opinions as I." "He was indeed very... Liberal." "I wonder who the ambassador for Equestria is going to be." "Well, he's obviously a Pegasi." Applejack noted. "Worried it's somepony we know Twilight?" "Yes. I don't want to have to explain what's going on..." "I believe he said his name was Flash." Grenda said, looking over at Twilight and Applejack. "Though I do..." "Flash Sentry?"[4] Twilight gulped, a look of shock on her face. "Why, yes. I believe that was his name."