> Spoils of War > by Celestial Harmony Heart > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > chapter 1 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoils of War Chapter 1 Today was a glorious day, the war that had been going on for 12 years was over, with King Solarus and King Nocturne as the victors. The war was a bloody one, many brave stallions died on both sides. The war started when a powerful black hearted alicorn king, Dark Night, murdered Solaris's wife, Queen SnowFall. Dark Night was not always black hearted, nor was his name always Dark Night. Actually he was born a bright optimistic unicorn named NightCloud, with a dark grey coat and a semi-dark blue mane and tail. From a young age he was hoof chosen as King Nocturne's lunar apprentice. Night Cloud had took pride in this and he studied long and hard learning everything his mentor had so instructed and then some. Until one day King Nocturne crowned his student a prince, from that day on he was Prince Alicorn Night Cloud. As with the king brothers ever growing kingdom, cities and towns arose, and then rose a city in the name of the new prince, Night Cloud City. This is where things started to go wrong. While in the city Night cloud himself met a beautiful alicorn mare. Her name was Moon Beam she was stunning, a light silvery coat, her mane and tail were an array of purples and a few blues, but her eyes were like two bright shining blue stars. The love-struck prince wasted no time before he asked for her hand in marriage, Moonbeam readily accepted. As a gift, King Solarus and King Nocturne let the prince be ruler of the city of his name. Then it had only been year when Princess Moonbeam announced she was to have a foal. The prince rejoiced at the news, but when the foal was born Moonbeam became very ill and past away soon after. The foal was a healthy alicorn filly who was the spitting image of her mother her name, Princess Midnight Starlight. Prince Night Cloud was consumed with grief and pain, soon that grief and pain turned to bitter hatred. That hatred consumed his heart, he then proclaimed that he would no longer be addressed as Prince Night Cloud, but King Dark Night. King Dark Night blamed the King of the night for his beloved's death, if he hadn't chose him Moonbeam would be alive. He then started planning. No matter how much he blamed his mentor he could never come to physically harm him, so he went after the queen, Queen Snow Fall. He waited 5 years and watched his filly grow, she looked more and more like her mother every year. Then one night he struck King Solarus and King Nocturne were away dealing with foreign affairs. The next day the kingdome awoke, and the kings had returned only to find that the beloved queen had been murdered. King Solarus declared war. Before the queen's death she had bared two colts, Shining Star and Ice Blade. The brothers were exact opposites, Shining Star was kind hearted and looked for peace, while Ice Blade was battle hungry and violent, especially when he didn't get what he wanted. They looked different to, Shining Star had a pure white coat, with a fire colored mane and tail, and gold eyes. Ice Blade had a light blue coat, with an icey blue mane and tail, and cold ice blue eyes. Now after 12 years the war was over. Though King Dark Night had seemingly disappeared, his daughter was captured. Solarus and Nocturne walked out into their subjects view. Everypony cheers. "I am proud to say that this war is finally over." Solarus proclaimed and the ponies cheer once more. "..and now the princess of the fallen empire, Princess Midnight Starlight." Nocturne announced and the cheers turned to hate filled shouts as the captured princess was pushed next to Solarus and Nocturne, her hands and feet in shackles, her wings tied, yet she still held her head high, even though she wanted to die. After a few minutes the kings and the princess walked into the castle. "You were my fathers mentor were you not King Nocturne?" Starlight had asked. "Watch your tongue, you are speaking to royalty and shall address..." A guard snaps. " One I wasn't speaking to you, and two you do realize i'm bigger than you right?" Starlight quips peering down and towering over the guard, rising a chuckle from Nocturne and a hearty laugh from Solarus. "Yes I was Princess Midnight Starlight , but he was a lot different then." Nocturne replies and Starlight nods. "Please just call me Starlight" Starlight said and smiled them stopped and turned her head so she could see behind her "And if you don't mind, could you please get your hands away from my ass, before I buck your face up." She said then slapping the guard in the face with her tail, the comment earning a roar of laughter from the kings. "Guards unchain her" Solarus said even with skeptical faces the guards did as they were told. "That feels so much better." Starlight said stretching her arms and legs. "Thank you." "Well it would be quite hard to clean up if you're chained, and just so you know..." "I am a prisoner of war therefore I do as my captors say it's only fair." Starlight had finished Solaris's sentence. Starlight was taken to a room that looked like a spa, and was quickly stripped of anything that isn't permanently attached to her and nearly shoved, earning a squeak from her, into a bathtub full of steaming water and a mountain of bubbles. a few of the guards laughed as Starlight squeaked trying to cover her fairly large breasts and then zapped them with a quick beam of magic and they all scrambled out of the room. Then she was scrubbed, brushed, and dressed. When they were done with her, her mane and tail were in long flowing voluptuous waves she had on a Black and white french maid outfit that hugged her every curve, complementing her large DD breasts and round plump firm ass, and showing off her long slightly muscled legs and thighs. She also had lace thigh stockings and heels. Then the kings walked back in, there eyes widen and jaws drop. "Those girls really outdid themselves if I do say so myself." she said. "Father you wished to see me?" Shining Star said. "Shining Star this is your new maid." Solarus said > chapter 2 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- POV: Shining Star I was speechless, now usually I would deny my fathers attempt to acquire a maid for me, but she was absolutely gorgeous. Though the outfit complimented her assets she looked as if a regal gown would better suit her. I realized I probably looked like a typical stallion during heat, without the painful boners of course, with my mouth wide open. I quickly shook my head, even with such an outfit she stood with royal grace and pride yet maintaining a soft kind feeling. I kneeled and look her hand placing a kiss on the back of it. "Greetings I am Prince Shining Star." I said noticing even more. Her mane and tail beautiful blues and purples, I had the sudden urge to see if they were as soft as they looked. She was also an alicorn with silvery wings and a silvery horn, giving an even more regal aura to her. Her striking blue eyes met mine they seemed to sparkle as they locked with my own. Her hand still locked in mine, and I feel her slowly intertwine her fingers with mine. Then unfortunately the magical moment was broken, as my brother stepped into the room, she pulled her hand out of mine. Then a few things caught my eye that no one else, it seemed, had noticed, bruises, riddled the mares beautiful coat they were days old so quite faded but rather large. 'Where did she get those bruises...' But I was quickly snapped out of my thoughts as my brother made his presents official. "Ahem." My brother said. He expected the new mare to greet him with a bow, but she didn't even acknowledge he was speaking to her. This angered my brother, and his hand started to twitch, a sign he was prepared to strike her. "Incompetent wench, your pitiful self has been graced with my royal presents,and you shall greet me accordingly." My brother hissed angrily. She gave a short chuckle. "I hope that wasn't directed toward me, for it is you who should feel graced to be in my presents, and no one told me I have to watch a spoiled filly. You obviously don't know the meaning of respect." She said humorously, and the other maids took on a fearful expression, but I couldn't help but let out a good laugh. "I am not a filly! I am prince Ice Blade, and you shall pay for such mockery!" My brother shouted. Now my brother was on the short side, and it was clear that this mare was at least 2 years older than my older brother. Making her 3-4 years older than me, and she stood a good 5 inches above my brother. I on the other hand were rather on the tall side though I am only about an inch taller than her. Then I saw Ice Blade rear up his hand about to strike her, but I found myself pulling her towards me. Ice Blade had missed, but I saw her wince. "Shining Star!" Ice Blade shouted. "Hush! A true stallion never strikes a mare!" My voice surprisingly angered. I turned to the mare . "Are you alright?" I asked my voice now soft. "Yes. Thank you sir. Oh how rude of me I haven't introduced myself, I am Midnight Starlight." Her voice was like a sweet soft melody to my ears. Then she smiled I momentarily forgot to breathe resulting in me lightly gasping for air. As I gazed into her shimmering blue eyes I saw fear and pain, she was scared. Just the look in her eyes made me have the want to protect her, to hold her, keep her safe from any harm. "No need to thank me, I'd like to show you your living quarters." I said and she nodded. POV: Starlight 'Great and now i'm to be put in a filthy room i'll be lucky to get a bed' I thought dreadfully, it wasn't me being a prissy spoiled brat it was that my father was right. My bruises were sore and I felt like I had failed. I could feel tears trying to well in my eyes but I kept them back. Winter time here was always bitter and cold and I wanted to run to my big brother. Well he wasn't my actual big brother, but he was the closest thing I had to family anymore. He had been captured about a month ago. As me and Prince Shining Star walked to where I would be staying, he asked me a question. "Where did those bruises come from?" He asked and I froze. "T-the shackles." I said lying. It wasn't the binds and shackles that left bruises, but my father. Not many knew when my father was angry he would beat me, and he got angry a lot. A cold chill ran up my spine causing me to shiver. "It's alright. Are you cold?" He asked and I saw he was dressed in warm fleece lined silks and a thick warm cape covered his wings. His arm brushed against mine, he was so warm, I just wanted to curl into his side and.. I quickly banished the thought. "N-no I i'm f-fine." I say shivering. "You're freezing." He gasps, then I feel him wrap his warm cape around me, and I see he's quite muscular with strong arms and large powerful looking wings. "Better?" "Thank you. Seeing as this will probably be the warmest i'll be for awhile" I say a slight blush in my cheeks tears welling in my eyes. He gets a confused look, then smiles. "No no no m'lady you are my personal 'maid' you shall stay with me though i'd rather have you as a friend than a maid." He said smiling and I gasp softly. Then we arrive and as we walk in I see his personal living chambers are massive, a huge red double king size canopy bed, a lit brick fireplace, with two velvety red chairs, and a plush red couch, and white walls. "Umm sir where am I to sleep?" I ask seeing the one huge bed. "In the bed of course I couldn't let a lady, let alone a princess, sleep anywhere else." He says. "I can't kick you out of your own bed and its quite cold tonight." I protest. yet cutting myself off before I could finish my sentence. "Then we share it. I had some clothes made for you." He said smiling and handed me a warm fleece gown. I step into his personal bathroom and change and as I step out I nearly toss my etiquette out the window. There stood Prince Shining star half naked from the waist up. I had to practically hold down my wings he was gorgeous though, nice muscular chest, broad shoulders, strong arms. I swear I had to be almost drooling when he got this look of 'oh no' on his handsome face, and I snapped out of it. I acted like a mare in heat, and a painful throb started in my chest as a borderline look of disgust flashed in his eyes. Without a word I quickly crawled into the bed, getting as close to the edge as possible. Even with the warm gown and covers as the fire burned out it got colder, by this time the prince was fast asleep. I wanted so badly to curl up next to his warm body but remembered the look in his eyes, and everything came crashing down. The tears I had been hiding for so long came flowing from my eyes and I cried myself to sleep. > Chapter 3 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shinning star pov I felt horrible as I lay there, hoping that starlight wouldn't notice I was awake, listening to her soft sobs. I also felt dirty, I had almost lost control twice today, and I had made her cry. I was disgusted but not at her but at myself. I finally couldn't take it as I slowly turned around to find her back to me. "Starlight, please I can't stand to hear such a beautiful mare cry." I could hear my voice breaking as I gently placed my hand on her arm. I could tell she was startled as she turned to face me, her eyes red and swollen. "I-I'm s-sorry did I did I wake you I'm I'm sorry." Her voice mangled and broken. "No it's alright I'm the one who should be apologizing." I said gently wiping away her tears, causing her to jerk back and fall off the edge. Starlight pov I jerked away from the prince, falling off the edge, yet I never hit the ground, instead I felt a strong arm wrap around me, and pull me back onto the bed. I slowly opened my eyes and see a worried prince. "Your majesty I" I start yet was cut off by shining stars warm lips. A part of me wanted to pull away and slap him, the other part wanted to kiss back. I felt a spark and a warm fuzzy feeling fill my chest. I felt his hand snake to the middle of my back, and pull me closer, I could feel my cheeks heat up. I wrapped my arms around his strong neck tangling my fingers in his surprisingly soft mane. Yet I knew no matter how right it felt, it was wrong. He is still a prince of a mighty kingdome, and I am a prisoner of war, my crown means nothing here. I forced myself to pull away "no, we shouldn't be doing this, king Solaris would never allow, and besides .... you, you deserve better than me." I say useing every last bit of will power to keep a steady voice and the tears from falling. And with that I quickly got out of the bed and walked out. I soon find myself completely lost, I lean against the corridor wall letting silent tears stream down my face. King Nocturn pov As I watched over the night, I heard a door and light hurried foot steps down a corridor. I decided to investigate, and found a crying midnight starlight. "Lady Starlight, what has caused you such sorrow?" I asked in a hushed tone as not to wake those who were sleeping . I heard her gasp softly. "K-king Nocturn! I apologize for disturbing you, Its just , no, I should not burden you with petty problems such as mine. Please forgive me." She said bowing her head in shame, her body trembling and stiff as if waiting for punishment. "Now now child, rise, do not presume a problem that causes one such sorrow as this, petty, and tho's problem shall not burden thyself." At this she seemed to untense yet her head remained in a shameful bow. "With all do respect your highness, but I have brought this sorrow on myself." With that I had figured out the cause of some yet not all of the young mares pain. She blamed herself yet of what I wasn't sure and that was only part of her pain. Then the sound of a door opening and closing resonated in the corridor, causing starlight to jerk her head in the direction of which the sound came, it was prince Shining Star I wandered if he had something to do with the mares sorrow. At the sight of the prince a look of longing and pain swept across lady Starlight's face. I finally knew what caused her such pain, heartbreak. Then I noticed something shocking Shineing star had an angry expression and a heated glare, directed at lady Starlight. Looking at lady starlight I could tell she was even more surprised and even scared of the young princes sudden attitude, though scared was an understatement her face was of utter horror. Starlight pov "Pardon me uncle I shall take her back to her quarters " Shining Star said in a borderline icy tone, I was terrified. As he gripped my wrist and nearly yanked and dragged me back towards his room "S-shining star y-you're hurting me " I whimpered. But he just growled. As we reached his room he practically threw me. "What's gotten into you? No, what have I done to you, this is all my fault" I say then I hear a noise from the closet and it finally makes sense. "You're not Shining Star, I know it's you dark night" I growl "Watch your tongue girl remember what happens to daughters who disobey there daddy " Dark night laughs showing his true form. I run to the closet and as I open the door I see a badly injured Shining Star and gasp "Shining Star, no, That's It! You may be able to beat me within an inch of my life and get away with it, but now you have gone to far " I growl and charge at him only to get thrown into a wall. Then the door is thrown open and Dark Night disappears