The story of Thunder and Lightning. (Not Really.)

Thunder and Lightning flew along the skies toward Canterlot, speaking excitedly to each other. Well, Lightning was talking and Thunder was listening.

"So, what do you think we,ve been summoned for? Fighting off Timber wolves? Slaying Dragons? Defending the castle from...?"

"Owls?" Thunder finally broke in.

Lightning gave a yelp and looked around in fright. When he saw no owls, he gave Thunder, who was stifling a snort, a glare of pure anger.

"Thunder, you know I don't....particularly like owls."

"Of course you don't" Thunder said, and was surprised to hear that Lightning said it almost exactly at the same time. Only, the white pegasus said it with a mocking tone in his voice.

"That's not funny"

"That's not funny"

"Oh, that's real mature."

"Oh that's real mature."

Thunder gave Lightning, who was smiling like an idiot, a deadpan look. Then he made a "Hoo" noise. Lightning just about jumped out of of his fur at that, While thunder chuckled at his brothers reaction.

"Yeah, well, anyway." Lightning said, clearing his throat. "What do you think we,ve been summoned for?"

Thunder thought for a moment, (Thunder actually thought about his answers) Then said. "I,m not sure. Something important, I,m sure."

We'll, were about to find out. There's Canterlot now." Lightning replied, pointing out the city in question.

Soon, they were walking inside the palace, down the hallway towards Princess Celestia's throne room. Thunder looked around the hallway at the various arts and objects on display in complete awe, while Lightning wasn't impressed in the slightest.

"I know that you want to look at the "Arts" and do all the girly things that Canterlot folk do, but we have buisness to attend to." Lightning said with an affirmative nod.

"Says the one who's making muscles of himself in the mirror." Thunder retorted. The white pegasus, who was just then flexing one of his forelegs, put it down in embarrassment. He was about to make his own retort when they came upon the door which led to Princess Celestia's Throne room. Thunder began to smooth down his hair to in a last effort to make himself look presentable.

"Now Lightning, you need to be on your-" He didn't get to finish his statement as Lightning opened the door and walked inside. Thunder groaned and followed him.

They were not prepared to see the sight in front of them. The Princess of the sun herself, Celestia looked like she did in the stories and posters the brothers had often seen of her. Flowing mane the color of the entire spectrum. White coat the same shade as Lightning's. Sun-like Cutie Mark. The brothers had never seen the princess before and the sight of her caused them to pause in awe. They were finally stopped by a poke from behind.

"Something wrong with your legs, boys?"

They turned to see a steel-grey Pegasus stallion dressed in the golden armor of the royal guards. His feathers were a strange silver color, however, and his eyes were a dull green. Thunder suddenly realized what the guard was saying and bowed to the Princess, while Lightning was looking ready to attack the guard before Celestia broke in.

"It's quite alright, lieutenant Razor Wing. You may leave."

Razor Wing, with a patronizing smile directed at Lightning, bowed and left the Throne Room, shutting the door behind him. Celestia turned her attention to the brothers.

"Thunder Boom and Lightning Flash," She began, shocking the brothers with her knowledge of their full names. "As you may have guessed, this is no idle visit. I have heard some rumors about your exploits in Ponyville."

Thunder, who had risen from his bow, looked a little embarrassed. If The princess had heard about their exploits, then she was probably going to banish them from Equestria right here, right now. Lightning was feeling the bliss of the ignorant, still not having an idea what Celestia was getting at.

"It is because of these rumors," Celestia continued, "That I have an important assignment that requires your skills."

Thunder looked at her in confusion. Had he heard right? Lightning, on the other hoof, actually flew up to eye level with the Princess and said with enthusiasm. "Just name it and will do it, Princess."

Thunder face-hoofed his face in embarrassment at Lightning's boldness, but Celestia didn't seem offended. Quite the contrary, she even seemed amused by Lightning's enthusiasm.

"Very well, your assignment is to find and watch over my number one student, Twilight Sparkle, as she inspects the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration in Ponyville."

Lightning stared at her for a minute, then dropped to the ground in disappointment. "I was thinking more like fighting monsters and saving princess, not babysitting some egghead from Canterlot."

Thunder walked up to the princess before Lightning could do any more damage. "Don't listen to him, Princess. We would be honored to do this task."

Celestia nodded. "Thank you. Now be of. Twilight is heading  to Ponyville as we speak."

Thunder nodded and walked out of the Throne room, a muttering Lightning behind him. As they went to the edge of the palace to take off, Lightning made his objections known.

"Why are we stuck with a babysitting job!? We deserve so much more then that!"

"Lightning, just be grateful that we've been selected for a job from Princess Celestia in the first place."

"I know, I was just....Expecting more."

"Don't worry about it. We'll get our chance soon enough."

The brothers took to the air, heading straight for Ponyville. As they flew forward, Thunder felt the need to add;

"Besides, what's the worst that could happen?"

If only he knew.