A Stallion of Law

Lawton decide to tell his friends that were currently in the Poor Horse District about his new case... he was only able to tell one unfortunately.

"YOUR GOING TO THE CRYSTAL EMPIRE" Shouted Lawton's High classed minded friend Montesquieu, or Monty for short. Monty was a pale white Unicorn with a brown spot on his right eye. On his flank showed his cutie mark, a top hat with a gold ribbon. Monty is a simple designer of suits and dresses for the high-class of Canterlot. He of course is also known for his easy excitement over things.

"Monty calm down" said Lawton "I'm going to the crystal empire, big whoop, its not like there going to make me Alicorn King of Equestria."

"Well don't rule out the possibilities" replied Monty "and whats with you, not being exited about this, you have been invited to the newly re founded empire by the princess of love herself." Monty was able to carry on conversations while simultaneously work on clothes. Monty's multi-tasking is unrivaled by any pony in equestria, and it makes great uses when Madame Flora needs a re decorator for the orphanage. "Speaking of the Empire though" Monty began "what do you suppose the Royalty of the empire wants with you."

"I assume that the one of the royals or someone of high regards in the council they set up is in some form of controversy that requires a lawyer" Lawton was still confused on one matter "though i'm surprised that got a letter from the crystal-"

"NO ONE EXPECTS THE CRYSTAL INQUISITION!" shouted Monty. Lawton gave Monty a questioning look to his sudden shriek. "What? I've always wanted to say that." said Monty. No matter how regal or high class Monty could be, he would always be a "Poor Horse" by heart.

"I admire your excitement Monty, but i wish i could have shared this with the others." said Lawton.

"Well, Swift Wind is still living in Cloudsdale" began Monty "Apple Tree is out to pick some rare apple seeds and Horse Shoes is in Fillydelphia at a clown convention, huh, The Orphaned Five split in adulthood hm."

The Orphaned Five, the little foals that would run down and play in the streets of the poor horse district. They were friends since they first meet, and they have stayed friends since then.

"Ah, i just remembered." proclaimed Monty as he levitated a simple black fedora with a white strap "I just finished stitching this back together, I barely had any time since i was put through Tarturus last week."

Lawton put on his fedora before replying "some snobby noble."

"BlueBlood." said Monty with a distaste in his mouth. If it was one noble that everypony in the poor horse district would  hate with a passion, it was Prince Blueblood. The nephew of the princess of the sun, that prince treated common ponies as trash compared to him. He made Lawton's life considerably more difficult, considering he had plenty of "friends" in the law system. Plenty of times Lawton had to go the extra mile to pass through one of BlueBlood's cohorts.

"Sorry you had to deal with that Monty." said Lawton.

"You know what, a thought just came to me." began Monty "Princess Cadenza is married to the captain of the guard, whats his name? Shining Armor."

"Well... yeah." Lawton replied.

"And isn't Shining Armor related to..." Monty stopped when he saw Lawton piece together what Monty was getting at. Lawton use to be sent to the castle that homed the princess of the sun, Celestia, to play with her prize pupil, Twilight Sparkle. They were the best of friends during that time, and Lawton carried some feelings for the The purple unicorn... now alicorn. Yes, since Twilight Sparkle became the princess of friendship, Lawton's crush seem to be nothing but impossible to make an actual relationship out of it. This made Lawton depressed... and gave him more reason to drink.

"Now i bet you want to be an alicorn king huh." joked Monty. Lawton put his fedora over his face to hide his blush. All his friends made fun of his crush for Twilight Sparkle, Monty especially. Lawton then had a thought.

"What time is it?" he asked. Monty checked his clock trying to look through the multiple clothes he was putting on shelves.

"About 2:30." he replied. Lawton got up from the chair he was sitting in and opened the door to Monty's shop.

"I have a train to catch." and Lawton left

Lawton arrived at the Crystal empire's train station at 4:50, about 10 minutes before his meeting with The princess of love, but he liked to be early. Lawton ran as fast as he could to the castle, sightseeing some key locations. He saw the crystal library, the crystal bank, the crystal pharmacy, the crystal clothing store, and the crystal law firm.  Of course, even most of the pony citizen's were crystal. When he came to the castle gate he was approached by a non-crystal pony guard. He had an orange coat and blue mane, and looked at Lawton like he was a terrorist.

"State your business near the gate." said the guard.

"I'm here by royal decree from Princess Mi Amora Cadenza." declared Lawton, showing the guard the letter. The guard looked at the letter and back at Lawton.

"Wait a minute, your that poor horse lawyer from Canterlot." said the guard in an annoyed tone.

"That is correct." said Lawton, who had not liked the way this orange maned guard was treating him. The guard opened the gate and lead him into the castle. The crystal furnishing got on Lawton's nerve's, what he wouldn't give for a regular looking wall.

As he arrived to the main doors, the orange coated guard whispered "Now don't waist the royal's time". The crystal pony guards opened the doors to show the rulers of the Crystal Empire in their respective thrones. Princess Mi Amora Cadenza was sitting on the left, With her light pink coat and beautiful mane of dark pink, purple, and yellow. The prince and captain of the guard Shining Armor was on the right, a mere white unicorn with a blue mane. He raised his hoof to shoe all the guards out of the room. When the doors closed Princess Cadenza spoke.

"You may rise Mr. Law" she said, prompting Lawton to notice he had bowed without even knowing. Lawton scrambled to stand up straight, causing the princess to giggle. He also made a mental note that his nickname "Mr. Law" was heard from and used by royalty as well. Shining Armor rose from his throne to trot to Lawton.

"Mr. Law, we have asked you here for a very important matter, you see..." Shining Armor froze, he couldn't bring himself to tell what has happened. Lawton saw this behavior before, many ponies were distraught at times like this, even if they were just accusations. Princess Cadenza flew up to Shining Armor to comfort him, clearly he needed it. Finally he restarted "I have been framed for the murder of a well respected chairmen of the Empire."

They expected Lawton to be shocked, a royal being put on trial for murder, but instead he had an un-amused look on his pony face. Lawton always expected the bad from everypony, but his recollection of Shining Armor from Twilight told him that he was too soft for murder.

"M-Mr. Law" said Princess Cadenza "I have heard of your feats and your... intolerance for injustice, but my husband isn't-"

"No need for that princess" reassured Lawton "I can tell when a pony is guilty or not, and looking at Mr. Armor, i can certainly see a stallion with a strong sense of justice to him."

Princess Cadenza and Shining Armor smiled at this law horse, for a stallion who is said to be a grump, he seemed to give off a reassuring aura around him.

"Now, since I assume i'm here to make sure the royal prince doesn't get locked up in jail or banished to the sun, i'll need to ask a few questions."