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// Interuptions 3/4: A show of force 
// Story: A true Redemption 
// by Stormhoof 
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	Turning finally to the earth ponies she smiled, one last test and she will be off to other duties. She thought to herself, A decent test for earth ponies would likely be one of strength, she knew the training field must have something to test that...
"Drill sergeant? is there anything we could use to test how hard these stallions can hit something?" she said to the still frozen in fright drill sergeant.
"Hu? wha? oh um...Ahem, yes I-I will go get it ma'am!" he said snapping out of it as Luna trotted over to the earth ponies. rushing off the the barracks he disappeared. 
Looking to the group of stallions in front of her she spoke up "We ask that all of you remove your armor for the test" She said, noting the confused looks she added "So that it does not hinder any results that is." she watched as they removed their armor, all at relatively the same speed. There were however, a few that did not seem too eager, shy even. Tapping her hoof patiently she looked back over to the barracks. Just as she turned she seen the drill sergeant hauling a post with a bullseye and a scale of sorts on it.

"H-here it is...this baby is the best reader we have...just...hit and read..." Came the drill sergeants exhausted words.
Looking back over to the troops she smiled "Form a line, each of you get one strike and nothing more so make it count, we will dismiss whoever has the strongest strike" She smiled as they obeyed, at least somepony would listen to her.

It did not take long for each of them to go, their mark was measured and listed next to their name she thought it was one of the easier tests she gave. Reviewing the list she was shocked to see one number that was double the highest of the others, seeing this she called out.
"Private 3rd class, Silver Gleam, Please step forward!"Came her voice, still rather shocked at the high reading.
Quietly stepping towards her came a silver coated, blue maned stallion, he had a slightly smaller build then some of the others but remarkable tone to his muscles.
"Private 3rd class, Silver Gleam at your service m'lady" Came his voice,steady, but somewhat reluctantly.
"You have shown remarkable strength Mr.Gleam...infact your reading was double that of the highest. We congratulate thou and hope you enjoy your day off."She said turning to the drill sergeant who was grinding his teeth.
"They can't get better if they are relieved from training Princess" Came his obviously annoyed voice
"Well the three I relieved showed beyond remarkable ability and seeing as I am the princess, they are required to obey our orders over thous." she said, walking away leaving them all to their training with a sigh. Then something clicked in the back of her mind and she said aloud "Mr. Silver Gleam, Come here if you will." her voice was curious.
Stepping over to her he started to salute before she could wave him off "We have...a strange  question if thou does not mind..." she didn't know exactly how to say it. He simply smiled saying "I will answer to the best of my ability."
Looking at him she began to speak "W-would thou happen to be related to Glenna Gleam?"Came her voice, staying at average tone.
Nodding the stallion smiled "Yes, I am her son. I know there is not much resemblance but that is because I take after my father." he said, seemingly happy to relay the information. Luna nodded giving another short smile "Thank you, dismissed" She said briskly walking towards the palace. Now that she had some free time she could go back to her event planning, even if it was only a small amount of time she had to make it count.

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An hour later Luna had finally gotten all her ideas down on parchment. Now if she could just get to the actual planning.
*Knock*
Oh not again she thought, laying her quill down.
"Come in" she said unenthusiastically.
The door opened to the smiling face of Celestia, who spoke up as she entered "How are you dear sister?" she said seeing the annoyed look on her face.
Sighing Luna began to speak "The fitting, the inspection, We are holding court later...We wish there was more time to plan everything..." she sounded depressed as she spoke.
"Well there is some time before we must go for the fitting, would you like to go to the spa with me?" Came Celestias infectiously joyous voice.
Luna thought for a moment but nodded "We guess it would help us think better if we relax" She said forcing a smile.

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Author note: This next chapter I will take a stab at comic relief...wish me luck