The Hidden Alicorn

by Ice Feather


Punishment

Enton groaned. The last thing he remembered was going out cold when Princess Celestia captured him in that magical bubble. He thought to himself, 'Well, at least i wont have to suffer banishment. ' Then heard the sound of hooves clopping on the cold stone floor of what he now realized was a prison cell. He sat up straight and smiled as he waited for the pony to appear. Shortly after, it was not Celestia, nor Luna who appeared. It was Rose. She had one bandage near her wing, and winced slightly with every step. Still, she surveyed Enton with much dislike on her face.
"What do you have to say for yourself, Enton?" she asked, with as much courage and command she could muster, but Enton could tell she was afraid.
"What I have to say is...Princess, I never knew you had such a beautiful mane." said Enton, eyeing her purple mane.
"I would've thought you had seen enough of me that day you attacked Star Swirl." Rose spat.
Enton tilted his head playfully. "Well, I must say I was more paying attention to Swirl more than-" he began. But by the Rose had already walked to the door, and burst through it with tears swimming in her eyes. Enton just sat there, knowing soon, he would know of his fate.

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Rose ran back up to the room where the other Princesses were waiting, but when she stepped inside she found she could go on no longer. She collapsed onto the floor in a heap of tears, crying as memories of Star Swirl and that sweet little filly reached her mind. Princess Celestia seemed to figure out what was happening, and took her wing and wrapped it across Rose. It truly was very warm in there...
"Rose...What did he say?" asked Celestia, still hugging Rose.
" H-he sa-said..he t-talked about St-Star Swirl..." was all Rose could say, before a fresh wave of tears came over her. By then, the other Princesses had walked over, and sat down with Rose and Celestia. They were in silence for a minute, only Roses sobs filled the air.
"Shh, Rose, it's ok..." crooner Celestia, her wing still wrapped around Rose. "Have you decided his fate yet?"
Rose's expression was stony." I've decided.......he must die...."