Weaponmaster
Chapter-10 Day Court[Un-Edited]
Previous ChapterNext Chapter"Sister who was this Fancy Pants and in what power did he challenge Night?"- Luna finally asked after having some time to order her thoughts as she did she took another bite od her omelette which tasted differently but by no means unpleasant,
"Fancy pants is the royal treasurer. He proved his ability to manage bits as a trader of rare goods. His pay is a increased depending how many bits he saves the treasury . As such he is more eager then anypone to send the royal bits where they would solve the most problems. You need not worry him sister I am sure that he meant no ill will by it but merely wished to know how much bits to set aside for the new night guards."-Celestia said still glad that the blame for that incident was diverted from her. "Speaking of which why are you so proficient in warfare Night?"-Celestia asked now looking at the human.
Night thought for a while and then answered.
"I was raised as a weapon. I would either serve my master or be punished."- Night said shivering from the memories of the times he attempted to escape from his master.
"Ah so thou being brought here changed noting for thee other then who thy serve?"-Luna said hopeful that maybe her actions weren't that bad. That maybe she would be forgiven.
"Not as such I cant kill my current master where as I killed my previous for daring to command me."-Night said calmly staring down Luna whose ears were pressing against her head in an attempt to un-hear what he was saying.
"Well of course finding somepony to love does change a pony."-Celestia said trying to brighten up the tense mood she had created. It didn't work at all as Night and Luna were still staring each other down ." Well sister I truly don't wish to leave you but day court is waiting for me. I shall see you in the afternoon."-Celestia said as she teleported to the throne room.{He wouldn't harm her why from what I saw this morning he wont let anything harm her. They must figure their relationship for themselves I will just assist where I can.}
"Your majesty, should I sent for the first pony of the day?"-Fancy Pants asked.
"Yes send them in"-Celestia answered in a practiced voice.
A green mare with green mane stood in front of Celestia.
"Your majesty my name is Cabbage Crop and I come representing Hoofstones produce association."-Cabbage Crop said in an official voice.
"What problems bring you to my court my little pony?"-Celestia said in a practised motherly voice
"Well a swarm of locust is devouring our crops because a foal accidently harmed one of them while playing and we cant convince them to stop. The foal has apologised numerous times and promises that it would never happen again but the locust are hearing none of it. I fear that if noting is done Hoofstones might not have enough food to last trough the coming winter. As it is now we might be able to make do if we fasten and buy some produce from other towns."-Cabbage said her panic raising with each sentence.
"Calm down my little pony everything is okay now. Fancy Pants make sure that miss Cabbage Crop is given enough bits to ensure that Hoofstones doesn't have to fasten after that hire a caretaker pony to calm down the swarm."-Celestia said with the same calming voice.
"Thank you your majesty"-Cabbage said tough teary eyes as she bowed. Then Fancy Pants and Cabbage Crop left the throne room.
"Send in the next pony"-Celestia said to the nearest guard
"Petition number 138 Mr. Golden Hooves accused of deciet and conspireing to steal money trough marrige. Accussed by both mares involved one miss Feather Arts and duchess Velvet Rain of the house of Rain."-a royal guard announced as Celestia sighed quietly while thinking.
{Why are they bothering me with such a clear case. I swear every noble thinks they can waste my time day in and day out just because their ancestors were instrumental in the griffin wars. No I must be calm I all their ancestors a debt even if the descendants don't hold a fraction of their mobility I did promise that I will take care of their lineage until the end of time.}
" Ah duchess Rain I wish we could have met under more pleasant circumstances."-Celestia said trying and succeeding to keep her annoyance at check.
"Yes princess I assure you the feeling is mutual would you please be as fair as possible and send this two timing griffin-bucker into the royal dungeons where he belongs."-Everyone present gasped at the profanity except Celestia who was all too used to the sight of nobleponies saying whatever they pleased.
"Do you share in in duchess Rain's views miss Feather Arts?"- Celestia asked looking at the fidgeting pegasus.
"I do your majesty althou I am not sertain that such a harsh punishment is needed"-Feather Arts replied quietly while fidgeting with her hooves nervously.
"Mr. Golden Hooves did you deceive anypony in anyway?" As Celestia asked this duchess rain humpft in annoyance.
"I-I did not you majesty. I truly love both duchess Rain and miss Arts. As neither relationship hindered the other and I couldn't bear to risk loosing either of them I did not tell them but if they had asked I would not have hidden it I promise."- Golden Hooves was looking a little happy that he at least got a chance to defend himself.
"And what of the accusation that you wanted to marry these mares to steal their money?"- Celestia asked sternly.
"I did propose to them but I had no such intentions. I poses the largest jewelry production and trade business in Canterlot. I have no need for such tactics to acquire my bits."- Golden Hooves said sounding a little insulted this time.
"Guard is what he is saying true?"-Celestia received a nod from the guard." Well given these evidence I deem mr. Golden Hooves innocent on all charges. Guards please escort the 3 petitioners outside of the castle ground I am sure they have much to discuss."-Celestia said pleased with herself.
"You cant do this princess"-Duchess Rain shouted
"I can and I have duchess now leave my court before I charge you with unjust accusations."-Celestia said with slight anger in her voice.
"I will remember this."-Duches rain said before storming out. As she did Celestias only thoughts were{Good maybe you wont waste my time again.}
"Petition number 200 Carpet..." The guard began but was interrupted
"General Prince Blue Blood of the house of Blood"- Said Blue Blood dressed in a tennis outfit holding a tennis racket in his magic while cutting in front of the pony in line.
"Hey you cant..."-The pony began to argue but Blue Blood was already inside and had closed the door
{Ah the house of Blood I still remember Fiery Blood. I was a love struck filly I even gave him prince hood in the hopes that he might make an advance but he never did and as gratitude for the grand title his descendants served in Equestrians military. His decedents do no justice to his passion and his devotion. Blue Blood is the worst yet.}-Celestia thought as the prince came closer.
"Auntie Celestia I heard that there would be a test for all who wish to go to the night guard and I think that there should be an exemption from this test for nobility"-Blue Blood said smugly.
"I am sorry nephew but my sister has asked me to hold this test and I cant allow any exceptions however I will let you chose any item you wish to be wielded by your opponent."-Celestia said grinning.
"Ah I see" Blue Blood thought for a while and then spoke again." I think that this racket would serve nicely to signify the difference of my opponents and my own birth right."-Blue Blood said as he levitated his tennis racket to Celestia. A wide smile appearing on his face.
"Very well nephew I wish you to be the first to take the test. I shall expect you to be ready in a group with 4 other ponies by noon and do not be disheartened nephew even if you loose you will join my sisters guard it is merely a test to determine if you should receive a pay increase."-Celestia said in a calming voice.{This challenge just became even more entertaining I cant wait for day court to be over.}
"Of course auntie I shall do the Blood name justice"- and with that Blue Blood left. His head held high.
"Petition number 200 Carpet Cream" The guard began again.
Author's Note
shout outs for tennis racket to joeyjumper94
And the inspiration for this chapter was by Lord_01001010 since I wanted to portray that both Celestia and Luna are both good and evil at the same time
Any comments on something you want something I did wrong or if I actually did something right would be appreciated.
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