Chapter Nineteen
-Prospero, two days later-
Twilight was in the pyramid of her father, wearing a traditional Prosperian Royal Dress. She twirled around in the main hall, the lavender dress spinning with her movements. “I cannot get over how beautiful this dress is! Not to mention, how light!” Twilight said, running her hands over the golden trims.
“I know, darling!” Rarity said, the group all wearing a variation of Twilight’s dress, but not with a royal look. “Your father’s world has quite the class. Not to mention, your uncle Fulgrim.”
“Yes, Fulgrim is quite fluent in both art and beauty.” Celestia suddenly said, the older princess walking into the hall. “You look beautiful, Twilight.”
Twilight blushed, and hugged Celestia. “Thank you, mother.” She said, backing up some. “Is it bad that I am more nervous than when I became a Princess of Equestria?”
Celestia shook her head. “No, my dear Twilight. After all, this is even greater.” The older princess suddenly smiled. “Besides, there is one that will help you with this.”
“And who is that, mother?” Twilight asked, she knew Peter and her friends were here, and her father said Azhek would arrive some time during the ceremony… But Celestia made it sound like someone else.
“You will see, Twilight.” Celestia said, smiling at her, as a Scarab Occult Terminator walked up.
“Pardon the interruption, your majesties. But, everything is ready.” He said, nodding to the group of women.
“T-Thank you, brother.” Twilight said, still feeling nervous, and smiled.
“It is my pleasure, dearest sister.” The Terminator said, then left back the way he came.
“Well then, everyone, let us not keep Magnus waiting.” Celestia said, the six girls nodding and followed her.
At the pyramid’s entrance, Magnus stood with his Scarab Occult Terminators. He looked at the gathered Astartes, Spireguard, and Tizca citizens. They were all cheering in excitement. He had just told them that his daughter had been recovered, and is on Prospero. Magnus knew his sons and people would be happy, but they were ecstatic right now.
The Primarch raised a hand up, causing the crowds to quiet down. “Now, after leading you all with this information.” He started, placing a hand over his heart. “I present to you, my daughter and heir… Princess Twilight Sparkle!” The doors quickly opened up, revealing Twilight walking with Celestia, and her friends behind them. When they reached the Primarch, he embraced the two of them. “You look beautiful. Now, Twilight… I got them ready, it is your turn.”
She nodded to him, and moved towards where her father was once standing. The crowds were all quiet, all three groups waiting for Twilight’s speech. “W-What can I say? To be honest, I was shocked to find out my heritage, on both sides.” The Astartes all nodded, the others just listened. “But, I will make the same oath I made when I became a Princess of Equestria and Friendship.” Magnus made a quick motion, Terminators holding Imperial or Thousand Sons Standards suddenly pulled up a banner bearing Twilight’s cute mark. “But I swear to uphold my charge, and ensure the safety of all my subjects!”
The crowds began to cheer even louder, the Astartes joining in the cheers of joy. Magnus joined his daughter, holding her crown in his right hand. Twilight faced him, the two smiling at each other. “Twilight Sparkle, with this crown, do you swear to uphold the tenants of Prospero? To defend its people while also preserving all knowledge discovered?” He asked.
“I swear.” Twilight said, kneeling down and allowed Magnus to place the crown on her head.
“Then rise, Princess Twilight Sparkle… Princess of Equestria, Friendship, and Prospero!” Magnus declared, Twilight standing back up. “And, after also speaking with your mother about this… We decided to have you act as our representative to Terra Five-Five-Nine…. Young Peter’s World.” Twilight suddenly lit up, and hugged her father, which caused him to laugh. “With this, you will require a personal guard.”
Their attention was pulled back to the door, revealing Peter wearing a variation of the Spireguard uniform mixed with his Spider-Man costume. Behind him, were twelve Scarab Occult Terminators, bearing Twilight’s cutie mark on their right shoulder, which was painted the lavender color of her coat. Though, what surprised her the most, was the large Contemptor Dreadnought bringing up the rear. Its right hand was holding a massive heqa staff, while the left was a four pronged lightning claw. “Friendship Honor Guard, reporting for duty, Princess!” Peter said, saluting Twilight, while earning groans from the Terminators.
Twilight giggled, Magnus placing a hand on her shoulder. “Many wanted to be part of your guard… But Peter and the honorable fallen were my top choices. The Honorable One will also act as your advisor, when on emissary missions to other worlds.”
“Who is he?” She asked, as the Dreadnought walked up to them.
“Why not ask him? He can speak.” Magnus suggested, Twilight nodding and walked up to the juggernaut.
“Honorable One, may I have your name?” She asked, the Dreadnought leaning down to look at her.
“<My voice… Is distorted…. By the vox-speaker.>” His speaker boomed, the ground shaking. “<But I will say… I made a promise… To always protect you.>”
Twilight went wide eyed, placing a hand over her mouth. “A-Azhek?” She asked, the Dreadnought nodding.
“<Even through these… Mechanical eyes… You are still… Beautiful, dear sister.>” Azhek said, as Twilight hugged the massive form, who returned the gesture with a gentle one arm embrace. “<I look forward… To helping protect you… Twilight.>”
One of the Terminators suddenly yelled. “All hail! Princess Twilight! Daughter of Lord Magnus and Princess Celestia!” The entire city exploded with ‘Hail!’ Before speeders flew overhead, releasing fireworks, and a lavender battle-barge, sporting her cutie mark, flew in.
“Your flagship… I heard Terra Five-Five-Nine has a galactic federation… Just in case they wish for you to meet them. It has its own crew, and is armed with a company of Astartes, from every Cult, for support.” Magnus said, Twilight gave a nod… The spectacle was unbelievable to her…. Not to mention, she had her own ship and fighting force to help protect everyone!
Though, a thought suddenly came to Twilight’s mind. “Hey, Azhek?” The Dreadnought looked back down at her. “I wonder what you’ll look like, as a pony, now.”
Azhek was silent for a moment. “<This will be… Most intriguing.>”