Phoenix Force walked downstairs of his new castle down to the dungeon where he kept his prisoners. He was only coming down for one pony in particular and that was Gallant Shield. He was hoping that he could convince him to marry him so they could rule over Equestria together.

Once he made it to Gallant Shield he was greeted by a very unhappy snarl. The male unicorn smirked lightly. "Now now, no need to growl at your king."

Gallant Shield spat at him. "You are no king to me."he growled. He tried backing up further in the cell to get away from him but the chain around his ankles prevented him from doing so. He huffed and slumped back on the ground.

Phoenix Force entered the cell and he gently caressed the side of the dark purple alicorn's cheek with his hoof. "I am not here to hurt you nor to banish you to Tartarus." he stated," I have come with a proposal."

Gallant Shield pulled his face away from the stallion. "What kind of proposal?"

Phoenix Force smirked. "I want you to be my bride. Together, we will rule Equestria, all of the ponies shall bow down to us."

Gallant Shield growled. "I will not accept such a request. Besides, how can I be your queen when I am a stallion myself?"

Phoenix Force's horn glowed. "My dear, you have truly underestimated the extent of my powers."

The dark alicorn tried to struggle away once he saw the glow of his horn, but it was too late. A dark magic aura engulfed the young alicorn changing his internal and external parts from stallion to mares. Once the magic died down it revealed what had become of Gallant Shield. Now he had the body of a fit slender mare. His dark navy mane had grown till it brushed against the cold stone floor of the cell along with his tail. His wings perfectly perched against his delicate hips. His eyes now much larger and his lashes long and gentle as that of a butterfly's wing. Even a obsidian collar studded with bright magenta jewels now graced his neck.

Phoenix Force's lip turned in a delighted smirk. "Oh my,"he purred,"You look even more beautiful than I ever imagined."

The unicorn ran his hoof down the alicorn's body just to get the feel of his masterpiece. "Yes...the perfect body to bear my heirs.."he murmured.

Gallant Shield overheard what he said and smacked his hoof away with his, now her, tail. "I would never bear children to such a vile creature like you!" She tried to use he magic to toss him out, but the collar flared and zapped her. She cried out in pain and her magic faded and she collapsed on her side.

Phoenix Force shook his head lightly. "My dear, you have no say over what I use you for. Whenever you try to resist me like you did just now, that collar will give you a little shock to remind you of your place."

"Now...."He used his magic to unlock the chains," You must be shown your new quarters." He watched the young alicorn rise to her hooves. He smirked.

"Then later tonight, we shall have a proper date before plans fr our wedding commence."

He was about to walk out of the cell before he turned to look back at her. "Oh, and you shall no longer be called Gallant Shield. It sounds too masculine. You will go by Gale from now on."

Gale opened her mouth to object, but quickly closed remembering that she would be hurt if she opposed. She simply bowed her head and nodded to show she agreed with him.

Phoenix Force grinned. "Now that is more like it."

He headed back up the stairs and gestured with his tail for Gale to follow. Gale followed but kept her head down, not wanting to look at him. At the top of the stiars, Ember Heart was waiting for them. She gasped seeing what had become of Gale. "Gale.....?"the young pegasi stammered.

Gale nodded softly. "Yes...It's me Ember."

Phoenix Force turned to his sister/royal adviser. "Show my bride to her new room then come by my chambers. I have a list of requirements for our wedding."

Ember Heart bowed her head to him. "Yes your majesty."she answered.

Phoenix Force walked off and left the two alone. Ember Heart lifted her before giving Gale a big huge. "I'm so glad you're okay...."

Gale wrapped one wing around the small orange mare. "Well..as okay as being turned into a mare..."

Ember Heart pulled back a little to look her in the eyes. "I knew that he was going to do this to you...but I didn't know it would be this soon..."

Gale nuzzled her red and yellow mane softly. "It's alright Ember, don't put yourself down for this." She tried to put on a smile to reassure her. "So....when does he want our wedding to happen?..."

Ember Heart sighed. "Saturday. He's already having the other servants make room for the wedding."

Gale nodded. "So soon..."she thought. She looked back at Ember Heart. "Well...better take me to my new room before your brother gets mad."

Ember Heart nodded. "Yeah."

Both mares walked off together towards Gale's new room. Once Ember Heart pushed open the doors, it revealed a very lavish room. The bed was decorated with purple and black covers made entirely of silk. The wall were painted illustrating a variety of the different shades of darkness. A set of doors opened out to a balcony that looked over what remained of Canterlot. Gale had a hard time finding something to say about the room. She had to admit, Phoenix was a jerk but he did have good taste.

"I'll leave you to think Gale." Ember Heart gave her one last hug before she left the room, closing the doors behind her.

Once alone, Gale walked over to the balcony and propped her hooves on the edge. There was a light wind that blew back her mane. She raised one hoof to touch the collar around her neck. "Guess this is my place now...."

Author's Note

That is the end of the first chapter. The next will pick up with Phoenix Force taking Gale on their date while the servants are setting up the wedding.