Canterlot, the shining city of marble, perched atop a mountain, the centre of pony civilisation and achievement. Twilight and her friends now walked the steps up to the castle, to ask Celestia a very important question. The few ponies who were at the wedding saw Twilight with the smallest hint of disdain, almost pitying her friends for having to associate with her.

They reached the throne room, the grand golden room the centre of the centre. Here, Celestia gave down judgement from her throne, now co-owned by Princess Luna. Being granted an audience immediately due to her status. Twilight began, not being too direct with the issue on her mind, “Celestia, I would like to begin an investigation into Shapeshifters and their place in our society. As they should have declared themselves already, we will cast an illusion dispelling spell on the entirety of Canterlot! Thus, making sure the threat is removed once and for all.”

Celestia had already figured out why Twilight was really petitioning her with this, she wanted to harass Mi Amore again, probably still convinced she’s a monster. “My little pony, I shall have to decline this, we both know why you do this and even if you are my student, I will not allow you to harass an innocent mare.” With this final decree, she assumed the matter over, but Twilight decided to try one more time.

“Bu-but what about creatures like Discord, for all we know he has agents surrounding us, just waiting to pou-” She didn’t get to finish this sentence as with a gesture from Celestia, Twilight was removed from the room, still begging for the investigation to take place. Her friends followed her out as she was dumped just outside the castle gate. The princess blanked me…

How, why, can she not see any other reason. I gave good reasons, didn’t I. Or, oh I see, the monster has gotten to the Princess too! I’ll have to help! But, I’ll need help, maybe I should go check on Luna. After a bit more reading of course.

Author's Note

Sorry for the short chapter, this is just to start up the Canterlot arc.