It was some time before Gemstone could accept the fact she was living with a Pegasus from a town she'd never been in before. Aside from the odd looks he sometimes gave her, he was pretty tolerable.... at least to Gemstone. I swear, that stallion looks as though he's never seen socks before... aside from anything not a pony...... Her pain was subsiding with every day, but she never complained.
"So... feeling better?" Asked Storm as he sat near her lying on the couch. Gem was surprised... this was the first time she had seen this stallion without his armor on. His mane was longer than it looked with the helmet on, and she sensed actual compassion in his soft voice.
"Uh... yeah. almost fully healed." She replied, as she preened her wing. "I should thank you..... not all your kind are total jerks."
"Yeah.... wait what?" He replied, a bit confused. "Everyone here is nice and kind."
"But you don't come from where I do. Pegasi and unicorns live segregated. Earth ponies live under cover to avoid being seen. My kind defend these cities with a fierce loyalty, often paying their lives.... with little reward." She relaxed a bit on the couch, as she continued her tale. "The cities are much different... one is in the clouds, and the other one hides in thick mist..... both ruled by a figure in a cloak by the name of Sunscale, and King Roxas.... a powerful T-rex with expert swordsmanship. The little cities Seaside... and Lavastone.... they constantly fight. Lavastone is one of the few last places where at least two races live in harmony.... Earth ponies... and the unicorns. The little town is surrounded by three active volcanoes that keep the little town warm, and provide an energy source.... but unfortunately, attract dragons as well. The volcanoes are rich in Obsidian, a mineral these dragons use for their magic..... Seaside lies near the Emerald sea. The city is rich in precious gems, and boasts it's protection in the air. Unfortunately, dragons can fly. The guards fight valiantly, but sometimes are overpowered. That's where we come in. The griffons of Grifftonia fight to protect all races, and are hated because of it....... but thus is the price for valor."
Storm sat, pondering what he had just heard. "Wow..... must be awful...." He gave a soft chuckle. "But alas, you'd be glad I'm not choosy. You can guard me any time."
The stare he got as a response to what he said made him realize he had made a mistake.
"Guard you!?" She replied with a laugh. She cringed, the stinging sensation coming faintly to her wound, but laughed anyway. It was worth it with how ridiculous this seemed. A royal guard actually thinking of someone to guard him.