Author's Note

More stuff about the spirits will be explained in the second chapter hope you all enjoy a remake if not thanks for stopping by.

1.Nightmarish day

You looked through your books and flipped through the several pages of historic events of Equestria, you had so happened to be learning more about the world you lived in. At a young age you were sent to this world by unknown reasons. Your mother told you, you were born in Equestria that you were left in the center of the royal gardens maze that day Celestia decided to keep you as her son.

Just outside your door you heard a rather loud and fast knock.

"Come in!" You shouted as the door burst open. As you moved your glasses upwards rubbing your eyes as you started getting tired of all the reading you had been experiencing.

You turned to see a very happy dragoness your little sister Barb carrying what seemed like a large bowl of gems in her claws. Your little sister was a bit on the odd side she was always hungry for gems you had no idea why she loved. She loved them as much as she loved you considering that you and Twilight basically raised her.

"Dante, I need your help with Twilight."

"What's with her now?" You asked with an exasperated sigh.

"Well ya know how Twilight's studying for that exam you and her have later this week, she hasn't slept since."

"And you need me to drag her ass out of the library and into my room while she sleeps?” You asked when you knew the answer, Barb nodded. “Let me get changed." She left your room to let you get ready, you always thought of Twilight as a as very serious and studious friend. Her frequent bouts of studying always entertained you, she'd always crash around the sixth hour. You were always there to get her into your bed and let her rest. The first time that happened was when you were 12 and experience your first study session with her. She worked hard to get into the school your mother ran and in turn always succeed in every test she was given by your mother.

In the end, she was a pretty good friend to have around, though when you two were younger you hated each other. Mostly because of your species differences and relationship with Celestia that all changed after Barb hurt herself and you sprang into action helping your little sister with her sprained claw. That day Twilight knew you weren't inconsiderate creature.

A few minutes later...

After exiting your room you brushed any lint of your suit, vest, and slacks with your glove that has the emblem your mother gave to you. A circle that was half sun and half moon, you had to make sure to look somewhat a prince. You also had a platinum pocket watch that has an odd feeling around it every time it's opened, but it's something you kept mainly due to Franklin. Continuing on towards the Castle Library you spotted one of several maids that make your life a paradise and sometimes hell.

Her name was Dew Drop, she was a rather serious mare when it came to serving you and anyone in the royal family truth be told she wasn't always serious. She was first shy when you met her and made her your maid. During the time she was serving Blueblood, your asshole cousin who thought it was every maid and butlers job to serve him in a perfect fashion. Bluebelle, his sister, was a sweet and generous mare who would go out of her way to help others, you took more of liking to her then Blueblood.

She like every one of your friends or any family, she always stayed near you when they had problems. She was someone you could trust with anything, though she could be a slight annoyance when you tried talking to mares around the castle or Canterlot. She seemed protective of you, which was surprising though you appreciated gesture, she could be a handful.

"Dew, do you need help?" You asked approaching her as she was struggling with a few pink colored towels, which was Bluebelle's favorite color so of course it was her that asked your maid to bring towels to her room.

"It's fine master, no need for assistance." She said with a giggle you let out a sigh and helped her with a few towels carrying them towards her destination.

"You really need to stop being stubborn and calling me master. It's a little weird."

"Master, please we're friends, but I'm still only here to serve you and mistress Bluebelle." You let out a sigh and decided not to press any further with the situation.

"So how has your study session? You've been up all night." Dew said with concern

"Don't worry about it Dewey just something I gotta deal with is all." Dew Drop smiled and nodded continuing on towards Bluebelle's room you spotted Blueblood talking to his young sister.

Thank god I came with Dew Drop. You said to yourself as you let out a soft sigh.

Approaching the two you heard the conversation between the two siblings.

"I get it Blueblood you don't have to constantly remind me about it."

"Really now? I had to remind you plenty of times, especially when you're hanging around that idiot of a cousin of ours." Blueblood said putting emphasis on idiot.

"I'm an idiot huh? I'm guessing those A's are because of my stupidity?" You asked with a chuckle. Blueblood was startled by your interruption but recovered quickly.

"Oh please you're just some creature who wandered in from the damned forest and into the garden." You sighed and rolled your eyes you've dealt with this kind of abuse a lot before mostly because Blueblood always brought up your downfalls which of course was to be expected.

"Right, so that's why me and Belle next in line to be the heirs of the kingdom if something ever happened to my mother. Blueblood you have to understand that I'm only here to listen to my adorable little cousin, unlike you who is only here to critique me for everything I've done." You never hit Blueblood no matter how far he took things. You never hurt family and that was it, he was family you wouldn't hurt him unless he messed with someone important to you, who your inner circle basically consisted of: Belle, Dew, Twilight, Barb, your older sister, and of course your mother.

"I have better things to do then to argue with a peasant like yourself." He said walking away from you and the two mares.

You tried being nice to him when you first arrived, but all he did was push you away for being different, you thought it wasn't meant to be between the two of you.

"I'm sorry Dante, I hate it when he does that to you. Why can't he pick on someone else?" Belle asked out loud.

"I dunno Belle, I just try tune him out when he's talking about me like that, gets easier when you find a topic to think about really." Belle let out a soft giggle and nodded before taking the towels from both you and Dew's arms.

"Thank you, Ms. Drop, Dante." She bobbed a curtsy to you and nodded to Dew. The two of you smiled at her and nodded before walking away from your cousin. As much as you hated Blueblood, you loved Belle she was always sparked up your day. At least she released great amounts of depression.

"I have to go Dewey. I'll see ya later." She smiled and bowed before walking off to do her duties.

A few minutes later...

You made sure no dust or lint lingered on your white suit as you entered the library and you began to think on where Twilight would be at.

Fiction? No she doesn't read Daring Do books till she's done with her work. Non-fiction? Possibly can't rule out that out.

You walked towards the non-fiction section to see plenty of books on the history of old world Equestria and new world Equestria which was consisted of old torture methods and many other unorthodox ways of dealing with ponies.

Shit, she isn't here. You thought to yourself as you continued walking through the library. You stopped at a rather thick and pushed out book you pushed it in, you heard a rather soft squeak come from the other side, removing the book you spotted a set of Emerald green eyes.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you." You said apologizing profusely as you lightly ran from the other side and towards the mare in question. She had a light fiery orange coat with a long voluminous rusty red colored mane.

She shook slightly as she rubbed the bridge of her muzzle placing the rather thick pair of glasses back on herself she shook her head at you.

" No, no, no. It's fine, it was my fault." She said as she reddened, hoping to stop you from making a big deal. She coughed smiled lightly, "My names Wild Star, what's yours?" She extended a hand towards you.

"Dante Artemis Knight. At your service miss," You grabbed the palm of her hand and shook it, you spotted the back of her hand to see it was a rusted five pointed yellow star. "What's your special talent?" You asked.

"I'm an astronomer. I locate dying stars and study them." She said with enthusiasm. Her mood dropped a little before asking, "Um, forgive me for being nosey, but what kind of creature are you?" She seemed ready to flinch as if you were going to yell at her.

"Minotaur." She let out an unnoticed sigh of relief that you weren’t offended and looked up to see you smile as you pushed up your glasses from the bridge of your nose. She seemed to be more open to you as curiosity encompassed her.

"Fascinating, would you be interested for a study session. That's if you want that is." You would've loved to stay and talk to this mare but you had other things to do the matter of Twilight to be exact. You need to find her and make her rest before she crashed.

"I'm very sorry Ms.Star, but I have other matters to attend to." Clearly the mare was upset though she understood that you couldn't stay with her.

"I understand,” She replied glumly. “Hopefully we'll see each other once more in the future." You simply nodded before walking away from the adorable mare, she realized she might have another chance to talk another time and walked away with a spring in her step. Continuing through the non-fiction area of the library you didn't see much of Twilight's heavy reading binge.

She must be in the non-fiction area only one way to find out.

A few minutes later...

You finally found Twilight and it wasn't much of a surprise that you spotted her hunched over, snoring softly as she snuggled close to a book. You spotted a black journal next to her, deciding to be a little nosy, you quickly grabbed it and looked through it.

The journal had nothing but theories about the Mare in the Moon, a foals tale you heard when you were little and attended school. It was quite the interesting story, but none of it was real as far as you knew. The next pages were all centered by the day the stars will assist Nightmare Moon, the Mare in the Moon, and escape her prison.

Twilight was never one for superstitions, but something about how accurate her prediction was, was scary. She knew something and Twilight was never one to lie, you need to talk to her about this after she wakes up. You placed the small black journal in your back pocket and took Twilight by sliding your arm under her legs, the other arm supporting her back and made her wrap her arms around your neck as you carried her back to your room.

Exiting the library, many of the guards and maids knew about Twilight's studying habits and your job was to take her out when she crashed, which was a bit hard at first due to you dragging her out of the the library it got easier when you grew older you had strength to your arsenal.

Continuing on through the hallways, you felt Twilight slowly beginning to stir up in her sleep.

"Huh? Where am I?" She asked tiredly looking around the area she saw herself moving and felt her arms wrapped around your neck.

"Dante? What are you doing?" She asked letting out a rather loud yawn.

"Taking you to my room so you could rest." Twilight let out a sigh and instantly knew who ratted her out to you.

"I told Barb this was important research why couldn't she just leave me alone." You stopped for a second and placed her down on the ground letting her feel her legs once more as she began to move once again.

"Huh? Where's my journal?" She searched her shirt pockets and skirt for the book you had in your back pocket.

"Yeah I took it seemed important especially with the Mare in the Moon theories, Twilight, is this what you've been studying?" You removed the book from your pocket and handed it to her as she flipped through the several pages making sure everything was there and showed you a page that had tomorrow's date.

"Yes and I know what you might be thinking. No, I'm not crazy but this is the reality of things, Nightmare Moon is coming and I have to stop her." You believed her, truth be told this might be the first time you did, but she was never one to lie.

"Alright, let's use hypotheticals. What if I did believe you and I knew you weren't leading me into some kind of prank or trick. What would you and I do to defeat her? You're just a unicorn and I'm just a minotaur."

"If we're using hypotheticals then we'd have to find the elements of harmony which have been lost for centuries and that means you'd have to help me with my theories and everything I've written in this journal and that means no messing around and no jokes." She held a determined look that you knew nothing you say would deter her. You let out a soft sigh and nodded.

"Yeah somehow I knew you'd say that alright then count me in. Late night study binge here we come." You said tiredly as you rubbed your eyes.

Twilight nodded and took your hand taking you towards your room where you'd have plenty of space to study.

A few minutes later...

It took some convincing but you finally made Twilight rest while you looked through her theories and pages of results. As far as you know the elements of harmony were somewhere in a forest in a lost castle of sorts. You had no idea of the location but you did find out the elements each represent a certain virtue.

There was Honesty, Kindness, Laughter, Generosity,and Loyalty. The other was an undiscovered element.

There was so much to what Twilight knew that you couldn't really understand why she'd go through great lengths just to prove something, even if Nightmare Moon arrived what could you and Twilight do to an all powerful demon.

"I guess we could—no that's a dumb idea." Your cut yourself off before the dumb sentence could finish.

All you knew was head on attacks but nothing like that could really help. It would be a death sentence if you head in charged a demonic entity like that. You let out a frustrated sigh and pounded your fist on your desk, you quickly quieted yourself down as you heard Twilight stir slightly.

Just then a quick knock on your bedroom door alerted you to someone's presences.

You rose from your seat and approached the door opening it to reveal Barb. Your tired eyes clearly showed that you had much sleep.

"I knew you'd be here. I wanted to check up on you and Twi. You two have been up here for past few hours Celestia even got a few ideas on what you were up to." You simply rolled your eyes as you've heard this all before.

Twilight and you would be the perfect couple, you two are compatible for each other and all that crap. Both from her parents and your mother they all seemingly had the same idea of you two getting married and taking your relationship with your adorkable friend to the next level which would never ever happen.

"Yeah no. Nothing happened just helping Twilight out with her research." Barb only giggled and nodded

"Yeah I know." You stepped aside letting her enter your room, you closed the door to your room as she quietly looked at you. Stepping back slightly you inspected her.

You noticed that she had bulge around her belly meaning she had just finished eating, Barb was far from fat she was actually pretty fit the fact of the matter was she over ate a lot and yet still managed to keep the weight off astonished you.

"How are you still skinny?" You asked with slight confusion

"What does that suppose to mean? Are you saying I'm fat?" Barb asked with a gasp

"Well kinda." That was one mistake you should've never said as Barb lower lip began to quiver and her eyes beginning to well up with tears.

"You're the meanest big brother ever!" She began to cry making you simply roll your eyes as her cries turned into laughter.

"Oh man it was easier when I was 12 you'd just hug me and tell me I'm not fat." You knew her jokes already and the simple fact that she would joke about her weight made you love her more, she isn't as serious as other girls which was both a blessing and a curse she'd constantly give you "advice" and you use "advice" loosely because her advice consisted of giving mares a good pat on the butt. Sure at times she was girly other times she'd be influenced by you and what you did around her.

"So away from freaking me out what's up?" You asked walking back towards the desk where you had the journal at.

"Celestia wanted me to check up on you, you missed another meeting with the Canterlot Officals." You let out a sigh mixed in with a yawn.

You've dealt with these ponies before all were nobles and city officials who all wanted to bring in surprise surprise much more money into the city, even though the city was basically the richest city in Equestria.

"Damn I'm guessing they were angry that I wasn't there huh?"

"Duh since you weren't there they couldn't really ask for a donation now could they?" She asked with slight annoyance.

"I'm guessing for that new bank plan right? More money ponies put in banks the more money goes into the Canterlot Officials pockets." Barb simply nodded.

"What about mom? She mad I ditched the meeting?"

"Ehhh I'm not too sure really. She was trying to stall them as much as she could but you know the business types never wanting to really wait. So funding was approved if you want you could check out the blueprints in the archives."

"I think I've done enough reading for today Barb." You informed your little sister as she smiled and patted your back.

"Good because now that I'm rested it's my turn to get to work." Twilight happily announced as she rose from bed brushing her mane with a brush, she had spawned out of thin air and small band where she tied it into a short pony tail.

You simply nodded and walked over to your bed as you just slumped on it without taking off your shoes or anything at all. Your eyes slowly closed as you succumbed to fantastic feeling of slumber.

A few hours later...

Your eyes opened to see the sun rise over the horizon you rose from bed and let out a yawn, you looked towards your desk to see that Twilight was gone. You weren't really too worried you were just too tired to even care about where she went.

"Might as well get breakfast." You said to yourself as you began to get ready.

After a few minutes you emerged from your room wearing a black suit vest along with a pair of black slacks along with a red tie. Continuing on downstairs you decided to stop by Bluebelle's room wondering if she'd like to accompany you.

Approaching her room you knocked a few times before getting an answer.

"Who is it~?" She asked with a singsong voice.

"It's me Dante! I wanted to ask if you want to grab breakfa-" Belle quickly opened the door to her room and happily nodded she was already dressed she seemed awfully perky which wasn't a surprise when you were around her.

"Well uh let's go." Bluebelle smiled and grabbed your hand holding it as she happily swung it slightly.

Bluebelle always seemed to have your back when you were bullied by Blood always defending you which always led to some rather intense glare matches and you thought best to stay out of it.

"What was Blueblood reminding you about?" You asked with concern.

"He's going to some party and wants me to go with him and he told me not to mention you at all. Saying it'll ruin his reputation. So I agreed so I won't have to listen to his crap." You smiled and hugged her kissing her forehead as she had a confused look upon her face.

"I know sweetheart that's why you're my sweet little cousin." Belle smiled and blushed before taking your hand once more and walking alongside you towards the dining room.

Entering the dining room you spotted both Barb and Celestia eating breakfast. Barb had what seemed like oatmeal with crushed up gems in it.

Celestia on the other had only had a cup of tea which seemed to be her favorite drink. If you remembered correctly it was herbal tea with what seemed like a few blue rose petals.

"Dante it's good to see you're finally awake." Celestia said with a slight frown

"Yeah overslept a little ya know getting ready for that test and all." Bluebelle felt tense about the situation almost if she knew what was going to happen between the two of you.

"Care to explain why you didn't arrive for the meeting? What was so important for you to blow off the meeting entirely? Hmmm? I had to hear the Officials complain about how the crown isn't taking them serious that the prince isn't really acting as the prince." She asked her tone with impatience and annoyance

"You already know my resentment towards The Officials and my stance with their business plans if you don't know I'm not the perfect fit for them I don't care for their plans and their meetings aren't my cup of tea." You admitted

"This is about being a prince! You're no longer a child anymore you already turned twenty! I don't like dealing with the nobles as much as you do we can't choose how they act or force them how to act all we can do is listen. They're the fundamental part of our country without them our country would've become unbalanced years ago!" She said slamming her fist to the table startling both Bluebelle and Barb who was currently eating.

You've seen your mother act like this before and that was when you refused to participate in any event that require the royal family appearance.

"Just because you can deal with them doesn't mean I can! You've been a royal figurehead for centuries for godsakes! I've been at this for twelve years."

"You still have a lot to learn to become a great royal figure. Just tell me what exactly kept you from appearing?"

"For one I've been studying and I had to help Barb with Twilight's reading binge plus I also had to study alongside her. All in all it was an eventful day." You simply informed grabbing Barb's cup of orange juice which she didn't really seemed to care about as you chugged the sweet and tangy juice.

"Very will since you weren't at the meeting you'll have to handle paperwork duty until further notice if you refuse to do that simple job you'll be spending your time with Blueblood." That almost made you spit out your juice being with Blueblood for ten minutes was challenging enough, but spending who knows how long with him as a punishment was pushing the limit.

"Alright alright fine I'll take care of my civic duties as prince. Just don't put us in a room together." Celestia simply smiled making you rethink why exactly you loved her. Mostly because she took care of you for years on end but that's besides point.

You let out a soft sigh and decided to skip breakfast. You thought of getting rid of your work as fast as you could before returning to Twilight and finding out what she had so happen to stumble upon.

A few minutes later...

You were currently in your office in the upper floors of the archives, most of the paperwork was of how much it'll cost just to create the bank. Investments and all kinds of number crunching math which was absolute torture, you were always horrible with math and more accustom to history or other subjects that didn't make you think or show work. Just in case you messed up on a equation.

Sitting in your office the rhythmic sound of a nearby wall clock sounded through out the room. If you weren't busy with the paperwork you would have fallen asleep by now.

Looking at the papers you had at least ten pages to oversee, you only completed around 2 and a half pages which was a hassle to say the very least.

*Knock knock knock*

Looking up from your papers and looked towards the door.

The door slowly opened. You saw the same mare from yesterday Wild Star. She seemed to be rather happy and spunky carrying a stack of books and journals.

"Ms.Belle I'm sorry to interrupt but we need to talk about the meteor shower it's coming soon and if you want a festival to be created we need approval from homeland affairs." You simply let out a soft chuckle and remembered that together you and Bluebelle ran that department. You also ran Foreign Affairs a branch that holds up wartime meetings by setting up meetings with other high ranking nobles and soldiers from all over the world. Bluebelle ran the Equestrian Peace Branch basically she tried to gain allies and settle disputes, you on the other hand had to talk to the other countries in war and aid which ever allies Bluebelle gained. It was stressful but it had to be done.

But with the world in peace there were rarely any wars the Equestrian army had to get involved in.

"Um Ms.Star you entered the Foreign Affairs office I think you meant to enter the Equestrian Peace Branch." Wild Star peered above the stacks of papers and journals to set her eyes on you.

She let out a small but very adorable eep, dropping the several items to the floor. You looked at her clothes to see that she was wearing a black long skirt that hugged her curvy bottom and wore a white dress shirt with a long red tie the top buttons on her shirt revealed a bit of her bust. It wasn't too flashy where she'd be considered a play colt model, but it did make her look stunning. Her thick glasses seemed perfect for her along with her short ponytail styled mane.

"I'm very sorry sir I didn't mean to disturb you while you worked." She crouched down and gathered the fallen items from the floor. You walked from behind your desk and helped out the poor mare as she scrambled to pick up the fallen items.

You surveyed one piece of fallen the paper which looked like coordinates and dates of what seemed like stars. Each had a time and date and last few numbers seemed like month day and year.

The loyal star.
Birth: 12,25,1789
Death: 3,26,2014

"Short life span for a star." You said aloud

Wild Star looked up to you to see her work was being admired making her blush.

"Well it's rare for stars to die out that fast it takes many centuries for some but that one took only two short centuries to die out." She said with a matter of fact tone.

"Well seems you're a mare of many talents." Wild was of course blushing giving back her papers she placed it on your desk. Smiling as you got a little closer.

"Um would you need any assistance with your work I'd be happy to help."

"If you know anything about math that could be very helpful." Wild nodded and looked at your work looking towards her she seemed intent with your work.

"Wild Star I have a question. How do you know Bluebelle? Did she hire you for something important?" You asked with curiosity

"Well yes she hired me to find out the next meteor shower that's coming near and wanted information about celestial bodies and even some that looked odd."

"Like the dead star?" You asked

"Well it isn't dead per se the star could be created once more." You smiled and nodded she continued on with the explanation of how the star could be re-created.

Your interest grew further when you found out that her knowledge went beyond just dying stars. She told you about the constellations that fill the night sky. Her knowledge about it just made you think more of this mysterious yet beautiful mare.

"You know you're more then you let on."

"What do you mean?" She asked with slight confusion

"Well you tell you're a humble viewer of dying stars but yet you tell me so many fascinating facts about the world we live in. You're a tricky mare ya know that." She blushed and placed her hand on her lap before giving you a small bow and standing up straight.

"You're very sweet Mr.Knight." You blushed slightly making her giggle.

Looking into Wild Star's emerald green colored irises you got closer and closer she looked into your hazel eyes and did the same. Just as you were about to kiss her, a loud knock was heard. Turning your head you stopped the door slightly ajar.

Through the crack you spotted Bluebelle peeking into the room your first instinct was to tell her off, but Wild Star was next you. You decided against it and looked towards your papers.

"I have to get back to work Ms.Star excuse me." Wild Star seemed upset almost if she thought she pushed you away with her forwardness.

"I'm very sorry Sir." You simply shook your head as she took the several papers away from you and out the door.

She was a very beautiful mare someone you could connect with but something told you that you needed at least a little while to confirm your feelings.

Looking back towards your papers you sighed and got back to work, very boring and tedious work.

Elsewhere...

Exiting the office Wild Star was more then embarrassed by what had occurred.

Not knowing you for a day and she was already falling for you. Something about you made her tingle and it didn't help that you were a kind soul.

Calm down Star he's just like any other stallion not too impressive. I just need to get these papers to Bluebelle and then go home maybe I can relax then. Wild Star thought to herself as she began to blush profusely at the slight aspect of her office crush.

Entering Bluebelle's office she spotted the young princess looking rather happy and excited.

"Ms.Belle I'm sorry for my tardiness it will never happen again."

"Oh it's fine you were rather busy helping my cousin with his paperwork. It's cute seeing you together actually." Wild Star eyes widen as apparent blush appeared making her shake slightly.

"Mr.Knight is your cousin?" She asked with a low whisper.

"Of course you didn't know? He and I are going to be ruling Equestria together I mean we always spend time together it's pretty obvious." Bluebelle let out a soft giggling making Wild Star bury her face into her hands.

"Oh Wild Star it isn't a big deal Dante is the sweetest Minotaur you'll ever know I promise just because he looks intimidating doesn't mean he is." Wild Star peered over her hands and looked directly at Belle.

"Are you sure? He won't be mad if we talk about this?"

"Of course not! Look I'll even help you with Dante. I just need to look up a few things in Ponyville maybe even send you to the town's observatory that way you two could get to know one another."

You...

"So why did mom need me?" You asked Barb as she interrupted you during your working time.

"She said that she has something to tell you and Twilight and it's really
important for the two of you to be there." You sighed and nodded only wanting to get back to work.

Approaching the throne room you looked at Barb who seemed distracted by her phone she seemed more enthralled by what was happening there then what was happening now.

You pushed open the door with a grunt as the large double doors opened revealing a sight you've seen many times before. Philomena sat near Celestia throne her wings to her side as she silently slept. Looking at her she seemed ready for another rebirth. There was a large patch of feathers messing leaving only her light pink skin. Celestia sat quietly as two day guards stood near each on left and right side of your mother. Your mother in all her beauty wore a long ivory dress with plenty of window to show her sizable cleavage. She also wore a silver heart locket around her neck it was a gift from you during Mother's Day when you were 8.

"Mom you wanted to see me?" You asked with curiosity

"Yes Dante there's an event going on in Ponyville the Summer Sun Festival to be exact and I wanted Twilight to go and see things through. Unfortunately she declined stating she has important research so I want you to go along with her. Barb informed me on your study habits and Twilight is willing to go if you went with too. Adding that you were to help out with her predicament as well." You simply nodded

"And what of my work?" You asked

"Your work will be postponed until after the Festival. Once the festival is complete your work will return."

"Is that all?"

"Yes you can go now." You nodded and exited the throne room.

Continuing on outside you looked towards Barb who smiled which in turn made you chuckle.

"What's up?" You asked

"Well Twilight can finally befriend ponies that aren't well us. You'll be by her side with this whole new experience aren't you excited." Traveling to a new town? Avoiding work for a good while? You were ecstatic.

"Why don't you go and tell Twilight to meet me here. Alright?" Barb nodded and skipped away making you chuckle at your sisters antics.

Just then a sudden rumble came from your pocket watch as a loud ring erupted like an old fashion alarm clock. The world warped as you saw a photo negative version of your reality. Seconds later a flash blinded you returning you to your own reality.

"Dante! Good to see you!" A man with a Victorian styled steam punk outfit said with a chuckle as he approached you walking through a light post standing only a few feet away from you.

"Franklin how goes the Town?" You asked with a chuckle

"Good good just finished up a few things here and there always gotta keep spirits traffic going or just gets all messed up." You smiled and nodded.

Franklin was a spirit of sorts a rather helpful spirit, to you he was your familiar someone you had to keep around you just in case things needed to be done, he was also the Town's mayor.

The Town was a community of spirits of ponies or any kind of sentient creature who died long ago and either needed to be put to rest or given a second chance at rebirth. You were a sheriff of sorts finding spirits of all ages and helping them deal with their deaths by telling them they are dead. Some spirits were in denial informing you that they're living and it's only a dream. You had to break the news to them and tell them they were dead once a spirit accepted death they'd go to Franklin for a second chance at rebirth or going to the great plain. It wasn't a pleasant job, but it had to be done.

"Dante I know you said you were retired but can't you just come back? A lot of work could be done and we need you." It was tough when you retired it was only a year ago when you did but after four years you wanted a break balancing your job as Prince and Sheriff your decision always landed on Prince.

You were in the world of the living and you had to concentrate in the living world rather then the dead world.

"You know my answer Franklin I can't always assist you with your job I have job too and it's important that I deal with royal matters first then with spiritual ones." Franklin sighed and nodded before disappearing from view you exhaled and calmed your breath as your eyes opened back to reality.

Looking towards the exit of the castle you stepped out to see a chariot awaiting you, Twilight, and Barb.