"Sister? We are going to visit somepony today." The white alicorn said.
The darker alicorn was lowering the moon, so that the other one could raise the day again.
"I hope it's not the Mayor of Hoofington again."
"No. I want you to keep in mind that this pony has made some mistakes, but we will offer him redemption." Celestia said.
Some mistakes? What did her sister mean by this?
"You...you do not suggest that we are going to go talk to a criminal?" Luna asked.
"Precisely. I have a proposal for him, and I wish that you accompany me."
What in Equestria did her sister have in mind again?
"What is it that you are offering this pony?"
Celestia smiled.
"I'll fill you in on the way there."
Luna hated it when her sister was so cryptic.
***
The two alicorn sisters, Celestia and Luna had ruled Equestria in harmony as long as I can remember.
Today they came to visit me. I don't get visitors very often.You might wonder why nopony visits me.
Well, that's none of your business. But allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ricochet. I'm a pegasus.
You haven't seen me before, have you? Not surprising. Nopony sees me.
But for the sake of a good story, imagine a slender grey pegasus with a spiky black mane and dark blue eyes.
My cutie mark is something you don't often see on a pegasus.
See, usually pegasi have a cutie mark featuring a cloud, a rainbow, or a star maybe...
But my cutie mark is something else entirely..a boomerang.
I was told that it represents my way of always coming back, no matter how far you throw me.
The room I am sitting in is very dull. It's few meters from floor to the roof, and has enough room for me to trot a full circle.
No more, no less. As for why I was placed in here, the reason is simple: I am a thief.
Not a very good one at that, as I was finally caught few months ago.
However, today the two princesses came to visit me. I refused to talk to them first. But what did I have to lose?
"Ricochet, we have come to make you an offer." Celestia started in a regal tone she always had.
After she spoke, I slowly turned my head towards the alicorn sisters.
Why would they offer anything to me? I don't need their pity.
"I'm sure a pegasus like you doesn't enjoy a small room like this." Luna said.
Was she kidding? I love this room. That's why I spend all my time here. No. That's not it.
"Get to business."
Celestia walked closer towards me, leaning her head closer to my level.
I turned my face away from her.
"Ricochet, you may be a thief, but you are still one of my little ponies. Do you seek redemption for your crimes?"
Do I? No. I regret nothing. Thank you for your time, now you can leave me alone in this dull room.
"Yes." I lied. Anything to get out of this white box.
Luna then continued: "As you know, the Royal Guard not only protects us, it is also issued to defend our subjects from threats such as dragons and other dangerous creatures."
"And what does this have to do with me?"
"Patience, Ricochet." Celestia said.
The dark alicorn elaborated: "Recently, more dangerous creatures have been coming from the Everfree Forest.
The Royal Guard can not handle all these monsters, and me and my sister are too caught in our royal duties."
"I still don't see how I could be of any use to you. I'm a thief, not a hero."
"We know of your special talent. Thus, we propose that you join our new team of ponies meant to handle some of these threats. If you accept, we will let you have your freedom."
After Luna finished, I gave my situation a quick review. Dragons? Let's see. Burn to crisp, or rot here.
At least I get to stretch my hooves a little. And well...the dragons are bound to have some treasure on them.
"Fine." I said.
The two princesses smiled.
"Excellent."