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Children of the Guardian Chap 20

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Children of the Guardian
Chapter 20

*30 Minutes earlier*

"Princess Sunlight we've arrived at Sweet Apple Acres. Would you like an escort to the door?" The guard's rough but caring tone caught Sunlight's ear. "No sir but thank you. You two can go back to the castle now." She said as she stepped off of the chariot causing it to bounce from the lack of weight.

"But your majesty!" The guards began to protest but Sunlight put her hoof up.

"That's a royal order. You two have done more than enough for today. Return to Canterlot, take off your armor, and return home. Or if you're feeling energetic head to a bar." She said winking at them causing them both to blush under their helmets.

Sunlight wasn't a romancer like many believed but she knew she could make a stallion blush if she wanted, and she was telling the truth. The royal guards had spent all day carrying herself and Midnight around, they deserved a nice break. She ended the conversation with a nod and walked toward the small house in the distance near the bright red barn. Sunlight had always heard her mom and dad talk about Sweet Apple Acres but she herself had only visited twice, this being her second time.

She checked her saddle bag looking through it and checking everything was in place. The small white box that carried the tickets to the grand galloping gala that she would give to the apple family was rested safely in the main part of the bag, while in the small side pocket there was a glint of metal from her personal knife. Even though she detested violence and saw it as no more but an excuse to cause pain for others, she still carried a knife and knew how to use it. Her father had made it very clear that she would learn, and would only use it if she needed it too.

"Only to defend myself." She whispered as she put the knife deeper into the bag and proceeded to walk to the door of the barn. The sun was starting to dip behind the horizon but it had yet to set so Sunlight knew the Apple Family would still be hard at work, but maybe if she was lucky they would be inside of the barn. Her thoughts ended as she finally reached the barn and knocked on it three times. Her mind and heart raced hoping that it would be Kuni who opened the door but instead she was greeted by a red stallion with a green apple cutie mark.

"Umm hello…"She stuttered at the sight of the stallion. Aside from her father and a few royal guards this stallion was pretty big.

"I'm Princess Sunlight Flash. I'm looking for Kuni, Mister Devin, and Miss Applejack. Are they here?" She asked bowing her head slightly. The red stallion smiled and muttered an

"EEyup. Follow me." Before turning and leading her through the barn and out toward the back apple fields. The walk through the barn was cool and refreshing if not a bit smelly from the manure and wet hay that lined it. The scents faded however as the red stallion led Sunlight out into the fields.

"You'll find my sister and Devin out thata way." He said pointing toward a small well to the east near the house.

"Kuni on the other hoof is toward the back of the farm near the edge of the fence. That's where he practices his sword skills." The stallion finished as he turned to walk back to the barn.

"And if'in you get lost just holler for me. Name's Big Macintosh." He said smiling. Sunlight thanked him and made her way toward the well in the distance hoping to tell Applejack and Devin the good news before Kuni. After all Kuni was going to be her date so he needed to know only if Devin and AJ approved. She picked up her pace to a swift trot as she saw the sun beginning to go down on the horizon.

"I better hurry, Midnight will be her soon to get me and it's not a good idea to keep him waiting." She said as the well and two ponies came into view. The first was easy to recognize as Commander Devin. She had read all about him in her history books, and he had frequently visited the castle to talk to her father. The second, an orange earth pony with a cowboy hat had to be Applejack.

"Mister Devin, Miss Applejack! Hello!" She called out as she trotted up to them.

"Well I declare… Princess Sunlight it sure is good to see you. What brings you all the way out here?" Applejack said with a huge smile.

"Well it's a long story ma'am… but I think I can sum it up like this. I have something for you, Mister Devin, and Kuni." She answered as she pulled out the small box with the tickets.

"What is this?" Devin asked cocking his head. Applejack didn't wait for Sunlight to answer and instead tore into the package. Sunlight watched with glee as Applejack's eyes grew wide and were quickly followed by a loud "YEEHAA!!" that made Devin jump.

"Tickets to the Grand Galloping Gala? I haven't been to the Gala in years! I thought they stopped doing it after Twilight took over." She said looking at the ticket.

"Well that's true… but my mom and dad talked about it, and decided that if we modernized it, made it more fun, and only invited a few close friends, then we could make something truly worthwhile." Sunlight said with a smile of her own.

Applejack made a slight frown. "Wait a minute… Twilight is the one who recommended we modernize it? Are you sure about that? Knowing Twilight she usually wants to keep things all ancient and boring to preserve the history."

"Well that's what I thought Mrs. Applejack, but apparently my mom has lightened up a bit since her first Gala. What was it like anyway if you don't mind me asking?" Sunlight asked cocking her head. AJ smiled and laughed.

"Sugercube if I could sum it up in a few words I would, but maybe its best if you heard what happened to each of us. Your mom wanted to speak with Celestia and catch up, but she got held up and had to shake hooves with all these stuck up fancy ponies. I was trying to sell some baked goods for my farm and make some money, but nopony bought anything… well that nice wonderbolt did buy an apple pie." She said her voice trailing off like she was getting lost in the memory.

"Fluttershy was hoping to spend some time with the animals and flowers and all that pretty stuff and she went plum crazy! Pinkie Pie tried to liven up the party…that didn't work, and then Rarity… oh poor Rarity." She said as her voice lowered.

"Prince Blueblood?" Sunlight asked trying to confirm her suspicions.

"That's right…That no good, yellow bellied, stuck up, foul mouthed, pride filled, pompous, BUCK HEAD!" AJ covered her mouth realizing her outburst had been quite unbecoming of a lady.

"Basically Blueblood treated Rarity like dirt. He used her as shield to protect himself from a falling cake. He was rude to everyone, and he was extremely rude to AJ." Devin said hugging her.

Sunlight wasn't surprised. Her father talked about Blueblood and what a horrible stallion he was during the war, it wasn't much of a surprise to see where his attitude came from.

"What about Rainbow Dash?" Sunlight asked remembering that she had left out one Element of Harmony.

"Poor Rainbow was trying to spend some time with the Wonderbolts but the fans kept pulling them away. I kinda felt bad for her after the Gala, heck I felt bad for all of us. Mainly because we all had such high hopes for it." AJ sighed as she finished her story and Sunlight had to agree.

Getting invited to the Gala WAS a big deal and everypony probably had their own idea of what it was going to be like, but this time her parents were going to make sure it was perfect for everypony.

"But enough with all my rambling, I'm betting you wanna go give Kuni his ticket am I right?" AJ said smiling from ear to ear. Sunlight could only nod her head as fast as possible without it falling off her shoulders.

"Whoa whoa calm down sugercube, he's over in the training fields. Just head that way and you should see him." AJ concluded pointing toward a small fenced area in the distance. Sunlight could contain her excitement no longer and took to the air to fly as quickly as possible to see Kuni. She didn't have to wait long until the light brown pony came into view hitting a tree with his wooden sword.

"KUNI!!" She shouted as she flew down into view causing Kuni to jump in happiness and shock.

"Sunlight!!" He shouted as he hugged her. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to give you a surprise sweetie." She sang as she opened her bag to retrieve the last ticket.

"Oh boy what is it?"

"Give me your hooves." Sunlight said as she removed the ticket with her magic and placed it in Kuni's hooves.

"Would you like to be my date to the Grand Galloping Gala?" Sunlight said with a smile.

The world was quiet for what seemed like hours. Kuni's face was blank and expressionless, but it soon became a twitch, then a grin, then a huge smile as he shot into the air like a rocket screaming: "YESSSSSSSSS!!!" Sunlight watched and laughed as Kuni zoomed around in the air cheering and hooting like a newborn foal on Hearth's warming Eve and she loved it. She was going to get to go to the Gala with her favorite stallion and his family.

"This is just perfect… nothing could ruin this." She whispered as Kuni landed next to her.

"This is gonna be so much fun! Thank you so much for inviting me! I don't know what to say." Kuni stammered as he tried to form more words to speak but was unable too. As he continued to thank Sunlight for the ticket, Sunlight only smiled and kept telling him it was nothing, and for once in her life Sunlight actually felt complete, and free of her restraints. Free of her family watching over her shoulders, and free to make her own decisions in life. What she didn't notice however… was her brother walking up behind them… with a dark flame in his eyes.
Chapter 20: The Princess's news.


Finally after 4 or something months Chapter 20 is finally here. Hopefully it's been worth the wait.



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CloakedApprentice's avatar
Yay, new chapter! 8D
Oh, Applejack, you silly filly.

Oh dear....Midnight's crabby. .3.