Star Swirl smiled as he walked up to the throne, Twilight following behind as she watched with shock as Princess Platinum got up from the throne, glaring at Star Swirl as he spoke.

“My darling angel, so good to…” he started, only to get slapped in the face as Platinum stopped in front of them.

“You insufferable cur, I sent you a summons telling you I needed you back at the palace and what do I get, a letter about you going off because the stars told you something important was happening, what could be more important than what I have to tell you?!”

Star Swirl smiled, “well I had an important matter dear, which we need to talk about, alone.”

Platinum looked at him skeptically for a moment, then she noticed the mare standing behind him, and more specifically her cutie mark. Her eyes widened, and then she turned to the other ponies in the room, her voice echoing with magical power as her horn glowed.

“I have important matters to discus with my royal consort, so court for the day is ended. I will be retiring to my royal chambers; I expect not to be disturbed.”

Many a pony murmured, and they all watched as Platinum led the other to ponies out of the room. Twilight followed close, making sure to keep her cloak pulled tight around her as they exited the throne room and went down a small hallway.

Platinum quickly sent the servants away, closing and locking all the doors before turning around and, much to Twilight’s surprise, bowing to her. “Your highness, I am honored that you have graced us with your presence, long have we been waiting for you to arrive…”

“Um Platinum, a word if you please,” said Star Swirl.

The Princess turned toward Star Swirl, leaning close as he whispered into her ear, causing her eyes to widen as she looked at Twilight. “But…but the stars have never made a mistake before, I mean they have always been right.”

“I know love,” said Star Swirl, “But in this case they were wrong, so we will just have to work around it.”

Platinum nodded, then walked over to Twilight and placed a comforting hoof on her shoulder. “Well seeing as how I no longer am needed at court, why don’t you and I go and talk for a while, for if you are to be a part of my court; I would like the chance to get to know you a bit better.”

Twilight nodded, “and I will go and see if the stars have any more news,” said Star Swirl, before teleporting away as the two ladies went to the princess’s royal chambers.

Twilight had to admit, it felt a bit spooky being inside of Princess Platinum’s chambers, mostly because they looked like a mirror image of Celestia’s chambers, right down to some of the furniture. Even Philomena was there, sitting atop Platinum’s shoulder as she spoke.

“So Clover, you don’t mind if I ask you any questions do you?”

“Um…no, but if I may ask, why are you being so um…nice to me…?”

Platinum looked confused, and then giggled as she gestured toward the back wall. “Do you see that sigil hanging on the wall there,” she asked, waiting for Twilight to nod before continuing. “Long before the unicorns ever came to power; we were all governed by a mighty race known as the alicorns. They were the ones who governed much of our world’s natural events, from our weather, to moving the sun and moon through the sky. We do not know what happened to them, but it was always foretold that one day an alicorn would appear to us, one who would be able to lead and bring great prosperity to our dying tribes.”

Platinum turned back to her guest, and was surprised to see a look of confusion on her face, “why whatever is the matter dear?”

“Well…not to disagree with you princess,” said Twilight, “it’s just that there has got to be more to it than that, just accepting an alicorn who pops up out of the blue because of legends, it’s just doesn’t make sense.”

Platinum kept up her smile for a little while longer, then sighed, letting all her masks drop and leaving behind a very tired and very worn out looking mare. “I can see that I can’t hide anything from you my dear, so I shall explain. In truth…I have been praying for your arrival for many years now, ever since I took the throne at the age of sixteen after my mother passed, and even more so when my husband Star Swirl said it would eventually be a reality.”

She sighed, “I was never meant to rule Clover, for my mother had always planned on having another foal to take the throne, a colt to be exact. She insisted that we needed a colt for our next leader, and refused to give me any knowledge on ruling a kingdom, but in the end she never mothered a colt, or any other children for that matter.”

“I also have been hoping for your arrival because I have recently learned that…that I am with child, and I honestly don’t want to raise her while still on the throne, so I…I am being nice to you because I know that will be dropping a heavy burden on you, the burden of ruling a kingdom.”

Twilight looked at her a long moment, then smiled, getting up and siting down next to the mare before giving her a comforting nuzzle. “It’s ok Platinum, I’ll learn what I can from you, I promise.”

The mare nuzzled back, and beamed brightly at Twilight, who giggled at the familiar expression.

“Why whatever are you laughing at?”

“Sorry, said Twilight, “it’s just that you are nothing like how history has painted you.”

“Really,” said Platinum, “and what how pray tell do these legends paint me, from how you are reacting I can gauge it is not a pleasant light.”

Twilight nodded, “yes, they…they always talked about you as though you were an uncaring individual, not concerned with anything except for your unicorns and what benefited them.”

Platinum laughed, “That sounds more like the chancellor of the earth ponies, he has no caring for anything but his own pony’s problems, and is always blaming my tribe and the pegasi for his problems. I on the other hoof know that is not the way to go about things, we need to mend our old problems, we need unity.”

Twilight nodded, impressed with what she had heard, “well I hope I can help you in this, and I hope I can prove a good addition to your court, as I was with the last princess I served under.”

“So you did serve under a princess then?” asked Platinum, looking pleased as she took a sip of some tea.

“Yes,” said Twilight, “she was the greatest teacher a pony could ever ask for, especially when it came to magic. She could always find the best method for teaching me, and would always help no matter how busy she was.”

Platinum chuckled, “she sounds like a great mare, I wish I could meet her.”

“I’m sure you will,” said Twilight, laughing at the confused look before continuing. “My teacher was an Alicorn, and she was around for thousands of years before she ever met me, and mentioned in passing that she knew you as a close friend.”

Platinum smiled, then jumped when she heard a knock at the door, calling out to invite the pony in, who turned out to be one of her guards.

“Your highness, Commander Hurricane and his delegation have arrived to discuss the plans for the meeting of the three.”

“Ah, perfect timing, tell them they can come up here, and make sure to tell them I have a new advisor with me, I would rather them not be to surprised when I walk in there with this mare in tow.”

The guard nodded then left, leaving Twilight to turn a questioning eye towards the monarch, clearing her throat before speaking. “Um your highness, not that I’m not…”

“Oh please dear,” started Platinum, “there is no need for titles among us, just call me Platinum dear.”

“Ok,” said Twilight, “well Platinum, not that I am not flattered, but do you really think I am worthy of such a position as your advisor?”

“Why of course dear,” said Platinum with a grin, “you were after all taught by a pony with century’s worth of knowledge. But besides that young Clover, you have the makings of a great leader inside you, and as my advisor, I will be able to help you become that great leader, and eventually succeed me as princess.”

They then both got up, Platinum leading the way out of the room as Twilight followed suit, praying that she knew what she was doing.

Author's Note

There, yah'll happy now, I tweaked the chapter and gave Platinum a more concrete reason for wanting to give Twilight the throne. Also, just to avoid confusion, anytime the other ponies say the name Clover or Clover the Clever, they are referring to Twilight, however Twilight will continue to refer to herself by her own name in her head, and the story itself will identify her as Twilight. Anyways, next chapter will be introducing Hurricane, who will be an integral character to the central plot. Till then, if you guys have any questions or comments, please feel free to drop them on by, you all know I love hearing from you.

P.S. expect updates for this story to increase in rate and frequency.