The moon was full and beautiful. Princess Luna had done an exceptional job on it as summer started to give way into fall. We stood together on her balcony, looking up and admiring her work.
“I don’t care how many times I see a full moon,” I said softly. “I still always find it beautiful.”
Princess Luna looked over at me, tilting her head. “Indeed? For me, it is bittersweet.”
“Bittersweet?”
She nodded. “Of course. I am proud of what I’ve learned and what powers I command, but looking at the moon sometimes reminds me that it used to bear my visage. A reminder of my failure.”
“Failure? You were taken, Princess. It wasn’t your fault.”
Princess Luna chuckled softly and shook her head. “Is that what you believe? That I was just taken by some dark magic? Used and inhabited? Hardly.”
I moved closer to her. “Hardly?”
“Silent Knight, when we parted ways before for me to travel to Haven, do you not recall what I said? I was so jealous of Celestia. I wanted ponies to love me like they loved her. My heart was filled with anger and sorrow over the loss of my mentor. No ponies paid me mind, so I sought to make them love me.”
Awkwardly, I tried to slip my wing around her. She was too tall for that, so I just set it lightly against her side.
“The darkness comes to you. It makes promises. It will give you what you want if you give up a little of yourself to it. It clouds your mind and urges you to make bad choices, but they are always choices. When it came to me, it preyed on my jealousy. It sensed the sorrow and anger. It tempted me and, ultimately, I invited it in. Then I was too weak to fight it off.”
I didn’t like hearing the princess talk like this. The fact that I felt like I could relate made it somehow worse. “We all make mistakes. You were young and angry.”
The alicorn snorted. “Yes, a mistake that nearly cost Equestria dearly. Thank goodness my sister loved me so much that she couldn’t bring herself to destroy me, but I wouldn’t have blamed her.”
“Assuming she could…” I mumbled softly.
“What?”
I quickly shook my head. “Nothing. She loved you and banished you. Then you returned, and the darkness was driven away. Now you see things clearly.”
She nodded. “I do. Do you not love me less for knowing that I walked willingly into it?”
Me? Love her less? I just shook my head.
The alicorn slipped her wing over me and held me close. “You’re too loyal to me. Perhaps blindly so.”
“There are far worse things to be blindly loyal to.”
“I suppose.” She gave me a small squeeze before pulling back. “Are we prepared to leave for Haven at the end of the week?”
“Yes, Princess. I’ll take you myself and Iridescence will retrieve you. I thought I should spend some time here to prepare for my wedding, and I have some other business I need to attend.”
Her ears flicked lightly, and she peered down at me. “Yes, Crystal Wishes has told me you’ve set a date. But what is your other business?”
Finding my own replacement, but I wasn’t about to tell her that. “I’m going to be looking at some officers. Consider it another one of my little security projects.” I waved a hoof to dismiss it. “Sunny also needs some time off. We’ve run her ragged and I think she is having some personal problems. Please don’t repeat that to your sister.”
Princess Luna blinked. “You think Celestia wouldn’t understand?”
“Oh, I think she would. I think Sunny would feel betrayed. She talked to me in confidence.”
“I see.” She sighed, shaking her head. “How are Celestia and I so blind to the plight of the ponies closest to us?”
With a bit of affection, I nosed against the side of her chest. “You rule most of the known world and are responsible for the heavenly bodies above us. Perhaps cut yourself some slack?”
“Perhaps. On that topic, how is your therapy going?”
My nose wrinkled, and it took some effort not to pull away. I was still a little angry with her about that. “I like my therapist. She’s helped give me clarity. I don’t appreciate being forced into it, though.”
“Yes, Orchid was distraught.” She looked at me with apologetic eyes. “You’ll simply have to forgive me for trying to do what is best for you.”
I snorted. “You could have asked.”
“And you’d have gone?”
My ears folded. “Probably not.”
“Exactly. Silent Knight takes orders.” Her tone softened. “Are you truly that upset by it?”
“Yes. Maybe.” I sighed and leaned against her. “No… I need it. I see that now. I’m more upset by what you did before.”
“The academy?”
I shook my head. “Less the academy itself and more why you did it. You can’t try to protect me from harm. I have to protect you from harm, and we both can’t protect each other.”
“Why not?”
“Why not? Princess! If something happens again, you must live. Must. Don’t you understand that? You can’t stop for me, you can’t look back for me. You have to escape and live.”
She frowned down at me and asked softly, “Whereas you don’t?”
I felt my feathers ruffle as I exclaimed a little too loudly, “I’m not an alicorn princess!”
“No, little stallion, you are not.” Then she fell silent, and I did as well. There was nothing else to say. We didn’t seem to agree on this point.
Finally, she slipped her wing free. “I’ve kept you past your duty hours. Go home to your mare and plan your wedding. We’ll have a shower shortly after Nightmare Night. Alright?”
I nodded. “Yes, Princess. Good evening.”
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There were several files on my desk waiting for me to review. Each one belonged to a fairly new lieutenant who’d had exceptional early careers. All ponies that were good at their job but could still be easily molded. None of them were from wealthy families and a couple were even mustangs. It was a good start.
That wasn’t my focus right then, though. Dream Dancer was standing in front of me in her new armor. She was a pegasus mare that had served with Sunny for quite some time and was now my newest sergeant.
On the whole, I was pleased with Iridescence’s choice. It had taken her far too long, but she’d done her homework. Dream Dancer had been ready to be a sergeant for a while and was committed to the House Guard.
“How are you fitting in?” I asked.
“Fairly well, sir. You run your Guard differently than Lieutenant Day, and Princess Luna is very different from Princess Celestia.”
“That is certainly an understatement,” I said with a small chuckle.
“No offense intended, sir.”
I waved a hoof. “None taken. You’ll be coming with me to Haven. I want you to become familiar with it and the locals. Your squad will be a good resource and I’ll also be there if you need me, but I make it a habit of not looking over my sergeants’ shoulders. Even new ones.”
“It won’t be necessary, sir. I’ll make you proud.”
“I have no doubt of that. Welcome to Princess Luna’s House Guard. Dismissed.”
She stiffened and said before leaving, “Thank you, sir!”
She’d work out fine. Another mare, though. Always mares. Me and Mountain were outnumbered. I looked at the folders on my desk. Mostly mares there, too. Oh well, they already ruled the world. Why not the House Guard, too?
I got up and left the office. It was time to stretch my legs and do some rounds. There wasn’t much going on, but it is always a good idea to be seen by your ponies.
The renovations to Princess Luna’s wing continued and would be completed while she was away in Haven. I was supervising all the security and running the Palace Guard detail that was responsible to, literally, fill the holes. It was extremely disruptive.
All of my guards were in place. Without me working on off-books projects, I had more time to keep an eye on them. Beyond that, Iridescence had really stepped into her role. Everything was running smoothly which meant it would be easy to replace me. Of course, figuring out what I was going to do was a whole different problem.
Not that I wanted to leave. It really bothered me but staying was no longer an option. There was too much risk for the princess and I knew she had a challenge coming. No, we’d just have to part ways and I’d watch her from afar. Or perhaps not that far. Just far en—
“Lieutenant?” a small voice called from somewhere nearby.
I turned to look for the source just as Azurite skidded to a stop inches from me. “Yes?”
She huffed and puffed a bit, catching her breath. I guess she’d galloped to find me. I hoped she wasn’t mad about the thing.
“I need a favor!” she squeaked.
A favor? “Mm, that is fair, I guess. What can I do for you?”
She sat back on her hindlegs and held her forehooves together as if to beg. “Can you call a meeting with Lieutenant Day? In your office.”
“Yes, but why?”
“She’s still avoiding me! I really need to talk to her, too. She’ll come for you but not me. Please, I need to trap her.”
Trap her? Trap my partner? I’m not sure I liked that idea. “It seems dishonest.”
Azurite squeaked and wiggled her hooves. “I know but it is super-duper important! Please, sir. Please! It really is important.”
I looked down at her and she stared back with the same big eyes Dot used. She wasn’t actually a filly, but she looked like one. How can you say no to a tiny unicorn mare begging you?
Plus, I had a suspicion I knew what this was about. Azurite wanted to talk to Sunny, but Sunny didn’t want to talk to Azurite. Something about bad candy. Maybe Azurite hadn’t moved on so quickly to Soarin after all.
There was nothing I wanted more than to see Sunny prancing through the halls again, so I nodded. “Very well. I’ll arrange it. My office. One hour.”
“Yes, sir! Thank you so much, sir! Bye!” she then galloped off down the hall.
I turned to head back to my office just as somepony shouted, “Hey! Watch it!” It was then followed by the sounds of something falling. Quickly, I hurried off in the opposite direction. Construction problems were somepony else’s domain.
When I was back in my office, I wrote a note summoning Sunny to a meeting, then I sent it off with one of the guards outside in the hall. Once that was done, I started to flip through the folders again.
Not long after that Azurite arrived on time. We exchanged some awkward pleasantries and then she hid. The whole thing was somewhat ridiculous.
At the appointed time, Sunny walked through my door without much warning. “Silent Knight, do you realize how busy I am? You sent a palace guard to invite me up here? What is so important that we have to meet in you—”
Her eyes found Azurite. The unicorn had been crouching in front of my desk after telling me I was scary and feeling silly about it. I’m not sure why she thought I was scary, but I wasn’t going to question it today.
I stood up and walked over to Sunny. “Forgive me for deceiving you. She said it was important enough to trick you, and I know her well enough to take her word.” I leaned in and whispered, “I tried. It worked out.” Then I cleared my throat. “Talk to her.”
Sunny simply nodded at me, her eyes not leaving Azurite.
I excused myself and the door was shut behind me. This was an opportunity to do my rounds again since I didn’t have an office, but I didn’t want to go too far just in case I’d made a mistake in setting this up. I lingered in the hallway near an empty office, trying to pretend I was waiting for its owner.
“It ISN’T!” Azurite practically shrieked. I heard it loud and clear through the door, and I was pretty sure I wasn’t the only one, either.
To confirm that thought, a few heads poked out of the adjacent offices and everypony nearby looked my way. I cleared my throat and waved them off.
“Do you know how hard that is for me?” Azurite shouted again. “You drop off Mr. Peepers without a word? You won’t talk to me? You won’t even look at me. How can you not care! You CALLOUS CRABAPPLE!”
I’d helped set up an ambush. No, a massacre. Sunny was going to be furious with me.
Ponies were starting to come out of their offices. I cleared my throat again, louder this time. Slowly, I moved down the hall. “Everypony out.” I waved them the opposite direction. “Take a break, go get some water or fresh air.”
“Not easier for YOU!” Sunny shouted. I really needed to talk to the contractor about better soundproofing for the offices.
Miley peered past my shoulder. “What is going on in there?”
With both forehooves, I pushed her along. “Down the hall like everypony else. Go. All of you go now.”
Numerous eyes peered at me and they weren’t moving that fast.
“FOR ME!” Sunny yelled.
“That’s an order!” I growled. “Everypony out. NOW!”
My sergeants, the support ponies, and the guards in the hall cleared out, leaving me alone. Thank goodness for rank. I went back down to my door and cleared my throat again. Maybe they’d quiet down.
“Do you think I’m happy?” Sunny said loudly. Seriously, what was my door made of? Paper?
“You two are something I can’t have and you’re all I want. You have to stay away from me!” she went on.
My brow shot up. ‘You two,’ huh? So Azurite was dating the both of them. Or, rather, they were all dating each other? That sounded complicated to me. One mare was hard enough. How did Soarin manage two?
I kept vigil at the door. Anytime a pony came around the corner, I shooed them away. The two mares continued to shout back and forth at each other. Thankfully, it was starting to sound conciliatory.
“You slapped me!” Sunny gasped.
Or not.
After some additional arguing, the two finally seemed to quiet down and I could barely make out what they were saying through the door. Not that I was intentionally listening. Although their relationship was fascinating to me.
The door opened and Sunny gasped when she found me there. “Were you listening the whole time?” she asked, her voice filled with despair.
“The two of you were shouting a lot. It was drawing undue attention, so I remained behind and kept other ponies away,” I explained.
Sunny blinked. “Why?”
Why? What did she mean, why? “It was none of their business and I didn’t want it to hurt your career.”
“But you heard.”
“What do I care what you do off duty or who you love? You’re my partner and an excellent officer. You’ve been slipping, though, and all those extra hours are barely covering it up. You’ve been sad, drunk, and not prancing. I notice that kind of thing.”
I set my hoof on her shoulder and continued, “I thought it was work at first, but Azurite was upset, too. You’d best listen to her and fix whatever needs fixing. If I noticed a difference, I’m sure other ponies would, and I’d be sad to see you promoted to some obscure command.”
Sunny’s eyes met mine. She’d been crying, but there was joy in them. “You’re actually sweet under all of that dark armor and muscle, aren’t you?”
Well, one problem solved. “Yes. Now, would you please get out of my office so I can do my job?”
“Of course,” she said softly before kissing the side of my helmet and heading off down the hall.
I reclaimed my office and peered down at Azurite. “That means you, too. Out.”
Her ears turned pink and she replied, “It is perfectly natural for three ponies to—”
“Not my business! Out!”
“Okay, okay!” she squeaked, hurrying out.
My office was thankfully still in one piece, so I returned to my desk and went back to work on the files.
A few hours later I locked my door and headed down the hall. Mountain’s door was open, so I stuck my head in. “All yours, Sergeant.”
He nodded. “Yes, sir. Have a good night.”
The palace was relatively quiet. All of the workponies generally got off in the middle of the afternoon. My hours always went into the early evening. I usually got home just in time for dinner.
When I got out into the courtyard, a trio of ponies approached me. The lead one said, “Lieutenant Knight.”
I nodded at him. “Yes, good to see you all again.”
“Yes. We went over to the campus like you asked. I hate to take your bits, though. We didn’t see a little unicorn. A pegasus just slammed the door in our faces before we could finish.”
It only took a moment to find the bits in my saddlebag. With a chuckle, I gave them to the lead pony. “Mission accomplished. Have a good night.”
He peered at me curiously and then shrugged. “Alright, then. Take care.”
Mission accomplished, indeed. At least I could do a few things right, even if I’d just been guessing. With a small running start, I leapt into the air and flew to Crystal’s condo. When I arrived, I let myself in. It still felt rude, but evidently that was where we were in our relationship.
“Well, well, well, look who is on time for dinner,” Velvet said as I came through the door.
“Yes, indeed. Are you joining us tonight? You don’t have some place to be?”
Velvet huffed. “Oh? Trying to get rid of me?”
I shook my head and replied, “No. I just don’t see you much. I thought it would be nice if you ate with us.”
“Oh, well, yes that would be nice. Still, you should go back to work. You’re normally later than this and you’re cutting into my time with Crystal. I had her first.”
I laughed and winked at her. “I will first thing in the morning. Then I’ll be leaving for Haven for a while. I just wanted to spend some time with her before I left. Then she is all yours again. Besides, don’t be jealous. Green is not a good color for you.”
The pink mare’s eyes narrowed. “Wanna fight about it?” Her tone was a mixture of teasing and wildcat. She climbed up onto the couch.
Her, fight me? What a silly notion. I’d call that bluff. “Bring it, tiny dancer!”
With little warning, Velvet leapt from the couch and onto me… which was wholly unexpected. When our bodies collided, I was barely moved. She wrapped both forehooves around my neck and her back hooves around my middle when she landed.
“You were supposed to fall over,” she said plainly.
I started to walk towards the kitchen as she squirmed on my back. “You don’t weigh enough for that. It’s just physics, ask Runic.”
Velvet wrestled me more. She shifted her weight to the side and tried to pull me over. “What are you made of!”
“Steel and vinegar,” I replied before peeking at Crystal. “What’s for dinner?”
Crystal was just watching with an amused look. “Velvet, he’s well now. Just because I got one over on him didn’t mean you would, too.”
Got one over on me? The armor incident? I won that battle!
Velvet roared and bit my mane. She tried to tug me over that way. I kissed Crystal on the cheek. “So, Velvet and I are going to go take a shower. Dinner will be ready soon?”
“Nope!” Velvet said, letting me go and flopping onto the floor. “Nope, nope, nope!”
Crystal giggled. “Enjoy your shower. Tonight, we’re having stuffed squash. Also, I need you to make a lot of fast wedding decisions before you leave.”
“Mm, great,” I replied before heading off to the shower sans Velvet.
D'awwwww.
Well said, even if a servant possessing sight and reason is sometimes more useful.
So that ridiculous trio was Silent's idea after all? Ha, well played, well played.
I honestly don't remember if this was stated outright, does the alicorn process mind wipe them? If not, I don't really think you could call Luna young.
I see. A part of Silent Knight's resentment towards Princess Luna is due to her new less tiny stature. Perhaps if she shrank for a time he would get over himself.
By far the funniest bit of the chapter given who is saying it and the actions he took.
It would be more surprising if they weren't. Even if you take the worst possible view and consider them to be soulless social climbers, they would of course make sure their daughter's wedding was an event.
I really think that door is made of paper. Also I loved the fight with Velvet, it was priceless.
This is a very nice chapter...loved the ending!
Aawww we had a luna/silent moment. Atleast they are working past luna's confession. but I feel things are still rocky for them. Maybe this trip to Haven will help them.
Then we have the great office shout out. Atleast Silent was able to get everyone out so Sunny and Azu had, and i use the term loosely, privacy so that they could work things out. But its funny abit though, and atleast they didnt trash his office.
You think you won, but the mare always wins. Always.
And so on ward to haven! cant wait for next chapter.
And then they banged
6600561 Yeah well... ;D Consenting adults!
6600559 This is a valid point. Mares always win for sure! It is a mare's world after all.
6600551 Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it ^_^
6600524 He seriously needs to get a better contractor.
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The way she describes it is that she lost most of who she was. She had vague notions, fuzzy memories, and things of that nature. It is like a soft reboot :D
6600475 He was indeed!
6600458 ^_^
Looks like another good chapter. :P
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He might need a better contractor though...paper isn't the best building material.
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I think the whole castle needs a new contractor. Everyone else heard it in their offices.
Maybe Celestia did it on purpose so she could more effectively keep an eye on Luna's guards in the early days.
This is a really good story.
This relationship is starting to look a lot more healthy.
And now we need a five pony date with Azurite, Soarin, Sunny, Silent and Crystal. I guess Velvet can bring her crush of the week too...
I dunno, add Cadence and Armor? I'm trying to engineer an extended poly-cule here.
It was him?! I did not expect that, like, at all.
Tiny dancer That and the rest of the scene were awesome
Time for a chat with Luna! Oh wait, not this story. Though I wasn't too far off
Great chapter, off to Haven we go!
I'm actually disappointed that we learned Silent was behind the three singing ponies... It was more fun as a mystery! It could have been anypony then; it could even have been Silent Knight!
That Velvet scene... God, I love her.
But that's not how you take down Silent. You've gotta' be cagy and ambush him when he least expects it. Like... jump on him while he's sleeping and has wrapped himself up in his blankets. Then he's got no leverage and you will have got him!
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I think Velvet should go with Crystal as well. It would be glorious; Crystal would be going with both Velvet and Silent, but Velvet and Silent wouldn't be going with each other. They can spend the entire evening good-naturedly growling at each other around Crystal.
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Well, you see of course the ultimate goal is for this poly-cule to shed away like the cocoon it is so that the ultimate ship, SilentXShiningXSoarin, can form.
Funny chapter, very good to see Silent's perspective on that argument between Azurite and Sunny. Sometimes I wonder how many people read only one of these stories without getting the alternating perspectives.
Favorite Funny Moments!!
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hahaha steel and vinegar seems to random to me I had to laugh! and people in library were curious why the super white guy was laughing...
Aand I found myself smiling silly through most of this chapter.
"mission accomplished."
Wow I actually had Pink Pony sending the singing telegram before Silent! He really is a big softy. Very sweet chapter good to see things are normalizing somewhat, of course that makes me worried about the trip...
This chapter made me decide that there needs to be a chapter of Velvet's story called "hold me closer, tiny dancer"
And Fimfiction doesn't like mobile youtube...
Kind of makes me wonder if Alistair was similarly "young and angry". Ferrel's description of him last chapter rather matches up with Luna's description of herself this time around.
I also wonder what Silent imagines doing with himself once he's found that replacement. He's already turned down Shining's offer and taken steps to make sure it won't be available in the future either. Regardless, I think Silent would end up significantly regretting it if he did arrange for a replacement, at least in the long-term.
So his plan is to stick close and stalk her once it's no longer his job to do so officially? I think that would eventually go over really poorly.
Ooooo, this favor.
Excellent advice!
This is one awkward bit of spontaneous hallway guard duty. Sunny and Azurite really owe Silent for the assist.
Which is kind of ironic considering that Silent is working on doing exactly that to himself. Maybe Sunny will intervene in turn at some future moment.
I never expected Silent to be working for Pink Pony like that!
Wow, yeah, that was unexpected.
Hah!
Good thing Crystal has so much practice planning weddings!
*whistle* That chapter ending!
From what I've read, what SK did by trapping Sunny and Azurite in his office is something that psychologists call the "flooding technique," which involves one person facing another in a trapped room to confront their fears.
Mustangs?
Nice to see the Sunny Day/Azurite thing from SK's perspective.
Looks at the other comments... I'm scared, I'm never the one to pick up on it while others are clueless. It's the end of times!!!
I don't get it. Who are these three? From the comments i'm getting the vibe they're from Crystal's story, but I'm like, a tenth of the way through that. Could someone explain this?
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It's a bit of military terminology that nicely maps to Equestrian ponyisms completely unmodified. It refers to a commissioned office who started out as enlisted, as opposed to a someone who started directly in an officer training academy of some sort.
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They're from Azurite's story Three of Diamonds. They were thought to be part of Azurite's (with Velvet and co acting as accomplices) convoluted plot to have Sunny and Soarin make up, but at the end of the story no one knew who sent them. The reveal here being it was Silent Knight.
Well I can't wait for this wedding to kick off!
So Silent sent the telegram to Soarin on Sunny's behalf. Nice.
Yeah, I'll bet it was!
Can I get a "Heinie all day every day?"
You all know that I can not let this lie until I get at least one "Heinie all day every day."
6600612 I wonder how that is going to be with Cadance and Twilight?
SK and Velvet, priceless.
Those last two scenes were adorably funny.
So that's who sent the singing telegram! I should've known.
6603577 Thank you =D Silent Knight getting back to himself a bit for that. After all, he has to be fun sometimes! Plus he does look out for Sunny. Even if he almost did ruin everything ;D
6602643 They are fun to write together with their teasing antagonism. At some point I might have to art the "fight." As far as future alicorns... we'll see ;D
6602519 He doesn't look at her like that!
6602273 He is a big sap after all. He helped Miley and Runic. Now he helped Sunny and Azurite (and Soarin unknowingly).
6602156 It won't be too terribly long actually!
6602133 Thumb up for you!
6602099 ^ And for you.
6601884 Kusa is 100% correct ^_^
6601776 Yeah when you said it I was grinning. Well done!
6601649 It is tough to say for Alastair. Certainly possible. It was clear he wasn't well liked in his family and might have been mistreated.
As far as Silent's plan goes it is somewhat clear thinking. He is in a real bind with Princess Luna making efforts to protect he bodyguard. Although yes, being a bodyguard while not being a bodyguard would be very difficult.
Velvet and Silent wrestling! Almost as good as Azurite and Pink Pony's first fight.
6601430 That would be hilarious. ;D
6601363 Agreed. It is good to see some of his normal self coming back.
6600988 Yes, this was a well deserved comedic relief chapter!
6600866 I have no regrets on this! I'm glad I could make you laugh even if it was in a public place. =D
6600818 Ambushing Silent Knight might not be a great idea... you know that whole ambush experience from before... Velvet, of course, was awesome!
6600795 It was indeed. He wanted to help Sunny like she had helped him. Plus, deep down, he really likes Azurite. He just didn't know Soarin was involved.
6600710 That would be a lot of fun. Tricky to write but a lot of fun!
6600709 Agreed 100%.
6600700 Thank you very much!
6600640 This is a valid point. We're actually going to see more about the palace contractor later on haha.
6600618 ^^^ ;)
6600617 Thank you sir. Hope all is going well =D
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I hopes he gets a better one soon.
Oh, god, that Band was Silent's doing? That is freaking awesome! I read this in a public place.... and now everyone's looking at me... totally worth it!
Also, that hallway scene... poor Knight... Your door really is made of paper! Okay, this chapter was a nice light one after a few heavier ones. Me likey! Can't wait for the next one!
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I am curious how Soarin was unknown to Silent Knight when the singing telegram ponies were directed to his residence in search of Azurite.
6603992 He knew Azurite was staying with her friend Soarin. He wasn't aware that the three ponies were an item. The trio was sent there for Azurite. Soarin assumed it was for him and slammed the door in their face.
That was fun, may I have another? Looking forward to more.
Keep up the good work. Deus tecum.
Well, that was fun even if I was a bit late, and the bit with Silent pinning Crystal at the end made me think of how amusingly different that scene would have wound up playing out if Shiny had managed to set him up with Twilight back when he was single. He tries to pin her, and she just picks him up and carries him away with her absurdly strong magic.
Now off to be even more late reading about Azurite's side of things.
Fear the power of Azurite !!!Silent sending the trio did not see that one !
Oh, is it ever good to see Silent getting back on track. I had the stupidest grin on my face throughout this chapter, especially his interactions with Velvet and Crystal there at the end. Thanks for brightening my day up again!
6611581 Very happy to! It is good to see some playfulness with him and his friends.
6611536 Azurite is very powerful! And yes, Silent is a softy for sure when it comes to Sunny/Azurite.
6605535 Yes, pinning a unicorn as powerful as Twilight down would be difficult. :D
6605070 More tomorrow ^_^
6603848 Q&B is not responsible for laughing in public ;D
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*GASP!*
It was Silent Knight who sent the singing apology to Soarin' and Azurite! Whoa, what a curveball! Good job, Silent!
Velvet's attempt to assert dominance was sooo funny
On the other hoof, though, I would hate to be that overmatched by someone, like Crystal was the next morning. That would really bother me.
SILENT KNIGHT, CO-MASTER OF SEDUCTION!!!!
I'm confused.
What is this "singing trio" everyone's referring to?
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You'll have to read Three of Diamonds to find out
I find it hilarious that Silent Knight always describes other ponies as small. He is a big Pegasus. Of course everypony else is small.