Axel Rehgen: Crystal Hero

Chapter Two

The Meeting a day Before

Princess Cadence was pacing around Princess Celestia’s throne room. She was asked to come here by the sisters to be warned of something related to the Crystal Empire. She didn’t know if it was related to the Changelings, Sombra, or some random catastrophe. Before she could ponder more, the doors opened to allow Celestia and Luna to enter.

“My dearest Cadence. How have you been? Is Shining Armor treating his new guards well?” Celestia asked as she popped a table and some cushions into existence. “We must catch up.” She added as some tea was brought in.

Cadence just sat on a cushion and sipped some tea. “I have been good. The crystal ponies are transitioning into modern times as expected, albeit a little slow. Shining is treating the guard there as well as he did here. He had to rethink some of his training regime to allow for the ax wielders.”

Luna nodded. “I figured he would, which is why I sent my little Axel there to repair and rebuild their blades.” She stated as she started to pull out a Game-Colt, only for it to be taken by Celestia. -_-

“Yes, Axel Rehgen has been doing a marvelous job. Shining has been paying him extra just for his craft. He is also the only one not complaining about the old forge. He pretty much refused the housing and asked to live in the forge itself.” Cadence put down her tea and gave her aunts the most serious face she has had since the wedding. “Yet, I get the feeling that this is more than just a pleasure visit. I was told that this meeting was about my land. I’m going to wager and say that Rehgen has something to do with it?”

Celestia turned to look at her sister. Luna looked around and motioned for the guards to leave. Once they were all gone, Luna decided to speak first. “It does involve Axel in a way. Tell me, what do you know about the legend of the Crystal War Hero?” She asked as she raised a brow.

Cadence thought for a moment. “Not much. Came out of nowhere. Aided you two in the first war with Sombra. Defeated Sombra’s Living form. Disappeared with the empire, yet didn’t resurface with it.”

Celestia finished her tea before settling herself for a long night. “That is what ponies today know, yes. Luna and I feel it is time to tell you the full story.”