A Stallion of Law

In the chambers of Canterlot castle, a young lavender unicorn filly was studying vigorously. She was specially picked by the ruler of Equestria, The Princess of the Sun, Celestia. All her life she wanted to learn how to use her magic, but she never expected to be Celestia's personal pupil. She was so happy about that day, because it also was the day she got her cutie mark. She never could explain what that rainbow was, but regardless, she was happy. This little filly's name is Twilight Sparkle.

"Twilight."

Twilight recognized that voice as her caretaker, the princess of the sun, standing at her door way.

"Princess Celestia!" said Twilight. "I'm sorry I didn't see you come in, I was just so caught up in this book. I never knew there could be so many spells to do multiple chores."

"That is alright my student." replied Celestia. "However, I wish you to end your study session for now, you should go and play."

"Aw, but Princess, I was just about to learn why chimera's are widely populated in forests."

Princess Celestia gave Twilight a warm look and smile and said two simple words

"Lawton's here"

There was a short pause as Twilight digested this information. Then, without hesitation, Twilight jumped up and down gleefully.

"LAWTON'S HERE, LAWTON'S HERE, LAWTON'S HERE." squealed the excited Twilight. Twilight had to stay in the castle to learn from her mentor, and thus was away from her family for most of her time there. When Celestia brought in Lawton to be a playmate for dear Twilight, she had initially shrugged it off. There first playtime together started it out with Twilight reading a book while Lawton just watched. Lawton asked the filly what book she read and she explained all of these steps that went in to what she was reading. Twilight wasn't used to being near other ponies her age and never socialized, so she was pretty sure Lawton would get bored of her easily. However, Lawton understood what she was saying and even added some points she didn't know of. Lawton was quite the educated colt for his circumstances, and this impressed Twilight. Their playtime's from then forth would be discussing books Twilight read and Lawton telling her of the misadventure's he and his friends would get into. Twilight would be proud to consider Lawton as a true friend.

Celestia was happy for her pupil. Though she had a lot more work to do, Twilight at least having one friend was good for her.

"Now I suggest you get going before he has to leave." said Celestia sternly.

"Ok, OH, wait!" said Twilight, going to grab her Mr. Smartypants doll to show to Lawton. She walked over to the door calmly, but as soon as she passed Celestia, she bolted towards the usual room they would meet in. Yes, Twilight knew this was going to be a fun day

...........................w-what, oh... I'm suppose to cut to the present... well why not just write more about the filly twilight... pfft, im sure no one's going to get angry... alright, alright lets get this over with........... NO I WILL NOT MAKE A SHORT STORY ABOUT PINKIE AND CHEESE!.............maybe

Lawton woke up to sound of steam and the train railing towards his home of Canterlot. He opened his eyes slowly and looked to his right, seeing a most peculiar site. The Princess of Love was sitting up on the seat of the cart with her husband resting on her knees, snoring softly. Lawton was about to ask why but remembered the barrage of events that followed after the trial. The three ponies that framed Shining Armor turned out to be part of a cult that worshiped the tyrannical ruler King Sombra. Worrying that the crystal castle was hexed by the cultist's, the royal advisers... well, ADVISED that the royals find a different place to rest until returning to their duties. Lawton suggested that they could stay in his law firm, but the royals, especially Princess Cadenza, suggested instead they take Lawton with them to their vacation house in Canterlot.

"Good morning Mr. Law." said Princess Cadenza with a smile.

"O-oh, good morning to you as well, Princess Cadenza." replied Lawton.

"Please Mr. Law, just call me Cadence."

"If you insist, but I must make a small request from you as well Princess Cadence."

"What would that be?"

"Just call me Lawton, 'Mr. Law' is just a name I prefer to hear in court."

"Very well... so tell me Lawton, did you speculate those ponies were cultists."

Lawton quickly yawned before replying.

"I admit, the motive between those three put me off, but I didn't expect cult activities... must have been the liquor." He replied.

"Liquor?" said Princess Cadence questioningly.

"Well, I tend to drink...profusely, but my health isn't affected by it... honest." Lawton tried to pull of a reassuring smile, but Cadence wasn't so easily swayed.

"Lawton" Cadence began. "Drinking in moderation is okay, but overdoing it can lead to horrible consequences. Do you have friends that know of your drinking?"

"Practically everypony knows that I drink, but they have seen me drunk and my closest friends will prove that my drunkenness is barely visible."

"Well, just don't drink to much at the party."

"Of course... wait, party?" asked Lawton.

"Yes." began Cadence. "For your bravery and for helping a royal and my husband, I thought it appropriate to invite to a little party were throwing at are vacation home. After all, you wouldn't take anymore bits then 300."

"Well, 700 bits sounds a little to much don't you think? but back on the party topic, why invite me? I don't know if you heard, but most noble's have a... disdain for me."

"Because there's a pony I want you to meet." Shining was awake, and heard the whole conversation. "Twilight Sparkle."

Lawton shivered at that name and what Shining meant by "wanting to meet" Twilight. Suddenly, a glimmer of light was rising in Lawton, would he meet his childhood friend, would their be something more?

"I recognize any stallion that keep's my Twili company when she's alone." Shining Armor said. "I thought it would be good for Twili to see her old friend, even if its just for a party."

Lawton was booming, his chance to finally see the one mare he cared about. He wondered what it would be like, to see a mare he only knew as filly. Would she have grown beautiful. Oh, that thought was non-scene, Lawton knew she was, he did see at the coronation... the coronation... the...coronation. Lawton sunk down at the reminder, his childhood friend was now The Princess of Friendship, surely she wouldn't be interested in a stallion like him.

"One thing though." Shining Armor said sternly. "...What kind of booze do you drink?"

"Pure dandelion vodka and fine red wine." replied Lawton.

"Hoof bump!"

Lawton did what he was told and hoof bumped the prince of the empire. Cadence gave her husband a death glare, Shining Armor just shrugged with a grin.

The train came to a stop and Lawton was the first to get up from his seat. He waited patiently for the two royals to put their cloaks to conceal themselves and departed for the vacation home. Shining Armor and Cadence had the vacation home built in the corner of the Poor Horse district, which most of the citizens thought was some rich pony's warehouse. The two never really saw the Poor Horse district up close, but they both agreed that it was no place to live in. The ponies that lived there were dirty and living on the streets.

"T-tell me Lawton, do the 'poor horses' get into trouble with the larger populace of Canterlot?" asked Cadence.

"Oh no, most of the cases I get involving the poor horses are usually forged." Lawton said. "In case your wondering, we poor horses have a strong sense of sticking together. No matter what state were in, financially or physically, we always lend a hand to one another. The ponies your seeing stranded on the streets now are most likely going to be invited by others, washed off, and then enjoy a nice meal."

Lawton's words made Cadence feel better as she made greater pace towards the vacation home. When they arrived, Lawton was astounded that the home was practically the size of a small castle. They entered the building, only to find it bigger in the inside. They were about to head upstairs until a voice interrupted them.

"SHINING!"

A lavender blur ran down the steps and hugged Shining Armor. Lawton looked close to see it was a mare, not just a mare, but and Alicorn. She had a purple mane and purple eyes, hay, she was purple everywhere. The familiar voice, the purple, it was Twilight Sparkle. Lawton practically had to hold himself down before he hugged her himself. Lawton simply backed away and looked at the siblings reunited, which brought a smile on his face. Five more mares came down the stairs, all very different from eachother.

One mare was a cyan blue Pegasus and had a mane and tail the colors of the rainbow with magenta eyes.

Speed demon I bet Lawton thought.

Another was an orange Earth pony with a blond mane and tail. She wore a stetson hat and simply screamed work pony.

Hm, her and Apple Tree would get along well.

The next was a pure white Unicorn with a purple mane concealed by a lovely blond hat with a pink ribbon. This mare seemed to give off a feeling of grace and elegance.

She and Monty could totally make a dress together

One of them was behind the rest of the group. She was a yellow Pegasus with a lovely pink mane. This mare was pretty attractive to Lawton, but he was to focus on Twilight to care.

The last one was pure pink with a poofy mane. She was bouncing constantly and looked like she had the energy that could last for 24 years.

Note to self, NEVER introduce her to Horse Shoes.

Finally, the siblings stopped their embrace.

"Twili!" Said Shining. "I didn't think you would get here so soon."

"Why shouldn't I, my brother was famed for murder and the only thing he tell's me is to go to his vacation home." pouted Twilight.

"I see you brought your friends along." said Cadence.

"Well, we couldn't jus' let are princess here go alone." said the orange mare.

"Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah, we needed to make sure the prince wasn't sucked into a vortex prison or banished to Saddle Arabia or-" The pink one's mouth was stuffed by the cyan one's hoof.

"So darling, is trial going to be held here?" asked the pure white one.

"No, the trial was held yesterday." said Shining.

They all gasped at what he said. The cyan one flew up in the air and began shouting.

"WHAT" the cyan one shouted. "but we were going to figure out who framed you and testify!"

"Did you get hurt, did they throw the book, what jail are they putting you in?" stammered Twilight, looking at her brother depressingly.

"Twili, calm down, the trial went perfectly, but you can thank him for that." Shining Armor then looked at Lawton, which made the six mares do the same thing. Lawton smiled nervously, not use to being the center of attention unless he was in a courtroom. Twilight went up to him and looked at him carefully. Lawton's smile turned into a genuine one, finally he was reunited with his childhood crush.

"...Do I know you?" asked the oblivious Twilight Sparkle. Lawton's ear's flopped down but kept that smile for her, even though he wanted to burst into tears.

"Twilight, that's your playmate during your time under Celestia's tutelage." said Cadence. Something must have popped in Twilights head, because her eyes were wide while staring at Lawton.

"Lawton?" YES THAT'S WHAT I JUST SAI- oh, i mean, Twilight said.

"It's been to long Twilight." said Lawton.

Twilight squealed and pulled Lawton in for hug but quickly let go with a blush of embarrassment. Lawton on the other hand was as happy as he could be.

"Am I missin' somethin' here?" asked the orange mare.

"Oh, yes... um" Twilight began. "Girls, this is Lawton, he was the only friend I had while I was studying under Princess Celestia."

She then turned to Lawton. "Lawton, these are my friends I've made in Ponyvile."

Twilight gesture towards the cyan one. "That's Rainbow Dash, one of the loyalist ponies I know."

Rainbow Dash flew to Lawton and gestured for hoof bump. "Sup."

Lawton hoof bumped the cyan mare. "Sup."

Twilight then pointed to the orange one. "This is Applejack, are residential farm pony."

Applejack immediately took Lawton's hoof and shook it so hard that Lawton was shaking. "Well howdy their partner, any friend of Twilight's is a friend of ours."

When she let go, Lawton was still gradually shaking as Twilight went on to introduce the pure white one.

"This is Rarity, a very generous fashion designer."

"Hello their darling, its nice to meet one of Twilight's old friends." said Rarity as she shook Lawtons hoof gently.

"The one over there is Fluttershy, who is well... shy."

Fluttershy trotted to Lawton slowly and shook his hood cautiously. Now that Lawton wasn't focusing primarily on Twilight, this Fluttershy was actually quite adorable... and attractive.

Before Lawton could think upon this, the pink one bounced up to him and started badgering him with plenty of questions.

"So, do you lift weights, do you eat out or make your food, did you buy that hat, DO YOU THINK THE CAKE IS A-"

"Yes I think its a lie, my friend stitched this hat, I order my food, and no... I'm just chiseled." replied Lawton.

"Um... yeah that's Pinkie Pie, she's...Pinkie Pie." said Twilight.

"Don't worry, I have a friend like her." said Lawton, still joyed that his crush was still in the room.

"So... your a lawyer now."

"Yeah, no exactly the best job for getting on the good side of nobles."

"Well, at least you make good money."

"And clients."

Twilight giggled, It had been years since they last saw each other, but it felt like they haven't missed a moment in their lives.

"Well, I think I need to hit the hay." said Shining. "Lawton, your room is on the 2nd floor next to the bathroom."

"I should go to." said Lawton. "I've got unpaid bills to pay."

"Alright." said Twilight. Lawton went upstairs and found his room. He started to go over his bills when a thought came upon him that he savored for the rest of the day.

I finally found her again... and this time I'm going to make things right.