//------------------------------// // Part 17: Awards And Penalties // Story: A Simple Repair // by MajorFrostwing //------------------------------// A Simple Repair Part 17: Awards and Penalties By: Major Frostwing I still wasn't cleared to leave the hospital but I was to show up at the castle to accept my award and to oversee the trial of Chrystalis. Putting on my coat over my body took some work but I had to be at least presentable to the Princess's. Rainbow opened the door seeing me struggle to lean over and tie my shoes. "Need some help Frost?" She asked smiling I nodded slowly as a reply. She knelt down in front of me tying my shoes I felt so useless. "I don't see why I have to go to this award ceremony... No one wants to see me get an award." I stated looking down at my hands. "Shut up Frost." I looked up seeing Rainbow in front of me smiling. "I want to see you get an award because it is a sign that you were willing to sacrifice everything to save us." She leaned in giving me a light peck on the lips I smiled to her. "Thank you Rainbow." I slowly stood walking over to Serith lifting her up with a grunt. "Frost are you sure you are able to walk to the castle?" Serith asked me I only smiled to her. "Of course." I said looking at my self in the mirror I saw all the bandages I scowled dropping the coat off of my shoulders. I began to unwrap the bandages Rainbow stopped me. "Frost you have to keep the bandages on." She said with concern. I shook my head smiling. "Wounds are meant to be seen not hidden." I stated removing the last of the bandages my back still hadn't fully healed the skin hadn't fully covered a few of my ribs. "The only way wounds heal is with the help of others." I smiled to Rainbow. "You have taught me this lesson Rainbow so I am not afraid to show my pain to others." I picked up my coat setting it over my shoulders. "You are an idiot sometimes Frost." She said blushing. "But you wouldn't have me any other way." I replied. Lifting Serith I secured her to my back the wings moved slowly. "Lets go and get that award." I walked past Rainbow towards the castle knowing I was walking into an area where everyone hated me. --------------------------------------- The train ride was slow and boring and most of all. A bump shook my entire system making me cringe in pain. "Stupid trains and their bumps and bounces." I muttered knowing my back was bleeding. "You're not allowed to fly as of yet Frost doctor's orders." Rainbow said crossing her arms she looked annoyed. I sighed as the Train finally began to slow. "At least we are here." She stood up extending her hand to me. I hesitantly took it she helped me to my feet. "Small blessings." I said smiling to her I looked back at the seat I was sitting on there was no blood on it. 'Good I didn't bleed through my coat.' I thought following behind Rainbow Dash. ---------------------------------------- As we walked through the streets I could feel the eyes of the people on me and Rainbow. "I feel like I'm here to be executed not to receive an award." I whispered to Rainbow. She looked at me confused. "When was the last time you were in Canterlot?" She asked me now noticing the stares from the people so much hatred towards me. I didn't have to think back far for the answer. "My trial." I quickened my pace towards the castle that's when I saw the crowd in front of the castle gates. "Great." I muttered as the crowd turned towards me an eerie silence filled the air as I approached. Walking past the crowd felt like walking through hell itself their stares bore right through me. "Frost you going to be ok?" Rainbow whispered to me I only nodded as we entered the opening I saw both Princess's. I walked in front of both of them kneeling to them I felt a few of my wounds open in the process. "Frostwing of Ponyville." Celestia began as a large boo emanated from the crowd words of hate were yelled at me as I continued to kneel in front of her. "We are here to honor your bravery of saving the lives of the elements of harmony... and the lives of three children." The crowd went silent as they heard this. "You're selfless actions caused you great pain but you saved their lives even if it meant your own life would end." I heard the guards move to stop someone who was yelling profanities towards me. "Guards please restrain him." Celestia said calmly. When her captain began to move a blade stopped right before his neck. Everything went silent as I slowly stood. "Stop." I said turning towards the man who was causing problems I noticed he was the father of one of my old teammates I sheathed my blade slowly walking towards him. The guards watched as I walked up to him taking off my A.W.G. setting it on the ground. A strong gust of wind caught my coat ripping it off my body that's when there was a collective gasp from the crowd. "You want to hit me." I began staring right at the man he nodded which made me smile. "Princess I will allow this man to hit me." I glanced back at her only to see her smile gently she nodded her head. I turned back to the man. "Frost what are you doing?" Rainbow asked me as the man's fist collided with my stomach I didn't move as he hit me again and again. Rainbow jumped it about to strike the man when my hand caught her fist. "Rainbow let him get this out." I whispered to her smiling. That's when the man stopped swinging he collapsed to his knees sobbing. "Why...? Why is it when I hit you I feel even worse?" I let go of Rainbow's hand kneeling down to the man. "I should be happy but I feel even worse." I placed my hand on his shoulder making him look up at me. "Revenge is something none of us want it is only an emotion we use when something is taken from us but when we finally have it... It makes us feel worse than before." I smiled to him standing. "The only thing hate does is bring more hate." I turned back to Princess Celestia walking towards her kneeling. "I am sorry Princess." I sighed out. She only smiled to me placing a hand on my shoulder helping me to my feet. "It is alright Frostwing." She said smiling. "You have redeemed your honor for being so forgiving to others and putting yourself in harms way to protect what's right." I smiled to her words bowing my head to her. "For this I award you the Celestial Cross of Valor." She levitated a medal to my chest pinning it to my coat. "Along with a new award." A light glowed in front of me it seemed as if a piece of ice solidified into a wing pinning to my chest. "The Frosted Wing of Bravery." I looked at the new medal smiling. "This medal symbolizes the unwavering bravery to sacrifice himself for the greater good of Equestria. To Selflessly take on impossible odds to protect what is right and protect the words of peace." Celestia's words echoed through the chamber as I knelt once again. "Continue to protect Frostwing and never let your resolve waver." She smiled gently at me. "I swear on the dual crowns I will continue to protect Equestria from all harm." I said rising a fist over my heart. "As long as this body breathes and bleeds I will not stop until peace is restored." I bowed my head. "So Swear I." The crowd erupted in applause which brought a tear to my eye. ------------------------------- The award ceremony as a few of the civilians stayed for the trial I stood next to the Princesses awaiting the entry of The accused. Didn't take long Chrysalis entered the room chained to twenty guards her mouth had a mask over it. "Queen Chrysalis of the Changelings you stand on trial for crimes against the nation of Equestria." Celestia began as I glared at the queen her wing was missing along with her arm and horn. I smiled internally at the damage I dealt her. "Kidnapping the elements of Harmony along with conspiracy to over throw the throne." Celestia glared down at the fallen queen. "It is only because you refuse to see things on our end we need to feed in order to survive yet you neglect us." Chrysalis yelled which resulted in every guard in the room pointing their spears at her. "We all used to be just like the rest of you until you cursed us with these forms." I remained stoic even though my hand clenched into fists so tight that my knuckles burned white. "Silence." Celestia boomed which startled all in attendance I wanted nothing more than to end this wretched queen's life. "Your punishment has been decided you are to be banished to the bad lands where your kind will remain forever." I frowned at the punishment but knew it was for the best. "But if any of your kind is found in my kingdom again they will be executed on site." Celestia clapped her hands a light emitted from them as Chrysalis disappeared from site teleported away. "Court adjourned." She stood but was woozy almost falling down I caught her along with her sister. Luna and myself escorted Celestia back to her room afterwards I exited the castle to find Rainbow Dash. "Frost." She said walking up to me it was nice to see her after all that had happened today. I walked up to her hugging her tightly. "Let's go home." She whispered which made me smile. "Yes let's go home." I pulled away looking her in the eyes before I leaned back in placing a gentle kiss on her lips. We pulled apart to see the sun setting beautifully. "Beautiful." I whispered to her. "Yea it is isn't it Frost." She whispered back. I leaned in kissing her cheek. "I was talking about you." I said taking hold of her hand walking towards the train station to go back home... Home it's a beautiful word isn't it...? I guess home is where you feel loved and safe. I finally found my home. With a loyal and beautiful girl name Rainbow Dash. Acceptance I found it and I will never let someone take that from me. The End...