Angel of Nature Ch 6
They all left Twilight's library and headed for the train station to catch the next train into Canterlot. Thankfully, there was a train about to depart so they wouldn't have to wait long. They boarded the train and waited.
Both changelings however started getting nervous as they got closer and closer to Canterlot and the one pony in Equestria would easily get rid of them, but if anything the ponies they were saying is true, then even Princess Celestia would be willing to listen to a warning.
Would she?
Well there was only one way to find out. They would just have to wait till they get there. Which wouldn't be for too much longer.
Not ten minutes later, the train pulled into the drop off point in Canterlot. They all got off of huge train and head for Canterlot Castle. Both Changelings were nervous at being in the city as they could be attacked at any moment, however, if Everfree was true to his word, he wouldn't let that happen.
They proceed through the streets of Canterlot, none of the snobbish nobles paid them any mind, which wasn't surprising as they didn't really socialise much with each other. They reached the castle and the guards outside immediately spotted Princess Twilight and let her and the group through. As they went through the guards noticed Everfree and exchanged a quiet glance with each other.
Twilight took point and started leading them through the castle, towards the throne room where Celestia spent most of her time. The Changelings revelled in the beauty of the place as they had never been instead of the castle, even during the invasion of Canterlot. For all they knew, this could be the only chance they get to see such beauty.
The large ornate doors of the Canterlot throne room loomed before them, Twilight looked nervously at the changed Changelings and they gave her a nod, too which she returned and did the same to the guards standing at the doors. They nod back and proceed to open the doors for the group.
The doors opened and revealed the interior of the throne room and at the far end of the room, was one of the co-rulers of Equestria, Princess Celestia, she wasn't alone however, as it seemed Princess Cadence and Prince Shining Armor were visiting. They all turned their attention to the doors as they opened to witness the group enter.
"Twilight!" Cadence exclaimed and quickly rushed over to her sister-in-law.
"Cadence!" Twilight exclaimed in reply, rushing over as well.
When they met roughly in the middle, they did their usual greeting
"Sunshine, sunshine,
Ladybugs awake,
Clap your hooves and
Do a little shake."
Afterwards they embraced each other in warm and caring hug. They separated as Celestia and Shining Armor came over. Though, the next thing they noticed was the somewhat tall and intimating humans standing at the back, next to two ponies. They were all in shock, they were told he wouldn't be back for years.
"Everfree?" Cadence asked, being the first to recover from the shock.
"In the flesh." He replied, holding his arms out to the side with a grin on his face.
She trotted over to him with a massive grin to give him a friendly hug, he knew that's what she wanted, so he dropped to one knee allowing her to wrap her forehooves around his neck.
"It's good to see you again." She whispered.
Everfree chuckled and patted Cadence on the back before separating. As the two separated, Everfree turned to Shining Armor and as he did, he lifted up a hoof to which Everfree replied by bumping his fist, then the two shared a quick one armed hug while patting each in the back.
"Your early." Shining chuckled.
"Pfft, I'm never early nor am I late. I just happen to be here before I said." Everfree replied before laughing with Shining.
This was a somewhat customary greeting for them since they became best friends, sort of like how Cadence and Twilight do their little song and dance.
Finally, Everfree turned to Princess Celestia. He bowed to her show his respect even though he knows she doesn't like him bowing to her and to prove just that, Princess Celestia rolled her eyes at Everfree.
"Not going to drop that are you?" She asked with a curious brow raised.
"Definitely not." Everfree replied with chuckle before moving forward to give Celestia a friendly hug.
The two of them had accepted each other equals and didn't respect one more than the other, which is what Celestia has wanted from many ponies but that are bent on showing respect, but she is glad she can be a normal pony around one pony...person.
"How about we get to the reason why were all here?"