Mark of Authority

It had been four days since the CMC had been called to Diamond Tiara's castle, and nopony had seen them since they had been abducted from the schoolhouse. Their parents were getting very worried, as they were fully aware of Diamond's long-standing hatred towards them.

As usual, Diamond Tiara was lounging in the throne room, chatting with Silver Spoon about the CMC.

"What exactly did you want those mares to do, Diamond?" asked Silver Spoon. "Give them a spa treatment?"

"Don't be dumb, Silver." said Diamond in a rather agitated way. "You know I hate those blank-flank losers. Anyways, you'll find out real soon. The girls are supposed to finish today."

"Finish what?!"

"Nothing, nothing..."

Just then, a loud knock sounded at the throne room door. "Come in.." said Diamond, bored. In walked Aloe and Lotus, who simply nodded and mouthed, It's ready. Diamond Tiara jumped up off her throne and gestured for Silver Spoon to follow her out of the room. Puzzled, the grayish earth pony trailed behind her friend as they galloped down the hall towards Aloe and Lotus.

The twin spa ponies pointed towards a door with a brass plate on it that read: Makeup Room- Private Property of the Queen in bronze lettering. Aloe (or Lotus, whichever one they were) opened the door to reveal their handiwork.

Diamond Tiara laughed at the sight of them. "They look absolutely PERFECT, spa slaves! Now run along to whatever rock you live under."

The spa twins gave a low bow, then scurried away out the door.

"Alright, Silver Spoon. You can look now." said Diamond, pushing Silver into the room. Silver Spoon took one look at the fillies in front of her and fell over laughing. "BWAHAHAHAHA!!! D-Diamond! Y-you've (ha, ha) really outdone yourself!"

"Then on to step two." said Diamond, satisfied with her plan. "That will start tomorrow, then. But for now, let's get some sleep; it's getting late."

"(yawn) G'night, Diamond Tiara." said Silver Spoon, walking to her bedroom. "See ya' in the morning."

"Same to you, Silver Spoon." said Diamond. "G'night."

Diamond closed the door behind her into the lavish, extravagant royal bedroom. All she could think about was how much fun she was to have come morning.

Tomorrow is going to be he best day ever, she thought, sneering nastily. For me at least. Those Crusader geeks will probably hate me forever.

Good.