The guardian: Origins

So many days have passed, and within that time she has grown so much. She even calls me father even though she knows the truth. It is now her 18th birthday and as law tomorrow will be her coronation. The castle is filled with so many changelings decorating the halls and setting up the tables for tomorrow, so I can't easily walk around the castle anymore.

Luckily I am now completely experienced with the spells in the book so I can travel around the castle with ease.

I started to look for the princess to give her a very special gift, but as I looked I noticed that she wasn't around so I started searching for her.

Once I realized that she wasn't in the castle I could only think of one other place she might be. I went into the castle gardens knowing that that was her favorite spot to be outside the castle.

As I walked in my cloaked form around I found her by the tree once planted by her mother when she was a filly. When I walked towards her I could tell that something was off.

"my princess, is everything alright?" I asked.

She then looked at me then at the ground.

"Dad, I have a question," she said as she continued looking down.

"Yes, what is it?" I sit down next to her on the ground.

"Do you think I am ready to become a queen?" She asked as she looked at me

I was taken back by that statement, then looked at her face to see she was worried and uncertain.

I told her, "Trust me, there is no-one better to be the queen then you. I made sure of that."

"But I haven't ever made a major decision in my life. What if I make a mistake?" she asked

I thought for a few seconds then patted her back and replied, "It's okay, no-one is perfect. We all will eventually make a mistake at what point. The only thing you need to know is if you make a mistake, all that you need to do is try and fix it. Even if you fail, at least you tried your best and that is the only thing they care about."

"I feel much better now," she said. "Thank you, Dad."

We both stood up and she surprised me with a hug. It lasted for about a min before I felt tears on my back and heard her crying. I believed that she just needed to let the tears run for a while.

Once the tears have ceased she let go and rubbed her eye's.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"Yeah everything is fine," she replied.

"Well the day is almost over, I think you should head back and get ready for tomorrow." I said. "oh wait, I almost forgot I got you a present for your birthday today."

I pull out two boxes from my cloak. One of them was a long rectangular black box with a green ribbon across it tied up into a bow. The other one is a cubed dark green box with a black ribbon much like the other one.

"Here, these are for you." I handed the presents over to her. "Happy birthday!"

"Thank you!" she said a little surprised by the presents. "I wonder what they are."

She opened both of the boxes to see two things a shiny black scepter with jewels on the top and a small black crown that spreads into sharp ends that spread out and have blue jewels on the tips.

"What are these?" she asks taken back by the sight of them.

"I remembered how much you used to love the crown and scepter toys when you were a filly so I had created these for your 18th birthday to use when you become the queen." I said. "They are made out of black gold that I have mined and forged myself to create the base of them. The jewels on them are rare jewels I found in the mountains near the castle. The jewels are enchanted to change colors based on who possess them."

As she grabs the scepter and crown the jewels glow the same green color of her mane.

Her face grew a big smile and then she gave me one more hug. This time it was short hug and she said only, "Thank you."

The next thing I know she starts to head into the castle. As she went into the castle I stayed there and thought for a moment about her coronation.

I eventually thought of something and created a portal to the chamber of the mages.

As I walked in all of the mages got startled as I walked in.

Hydrus looked at me then asks, "Shadow Jumper, what are you doing here?"

"Hydrus, I have a question about the coronation," I said.

"Yes, Shadow Jumper?" he asked. "What is your question?"

"Who is usually the one that does the coronation of the princess?" I asked.

He then replied, "Well, usually the king is the one who does it. The reason why is to give the princess authority in the possibility of their death signaling the princess to step in as their replacement. But because of what happened the role is given to me as the head royal mage being the second in command. Why do you ask?"

I then replied, "Hydrus, can I ask you for a favor?"

The next day the entire kingdom has come to the castle for the princess coronation. While all of this was happening I was in the princess's chamber helping her get ready by brushing her mane and tail in the changeling ceremonial style for royalty.

As I was getting her ready for the big day she was still a little worried, but I generally calmed her down by telling her she will be great no matter what happens.

"My princess," I said.

"Yes, dad?" she said.

"I have a surprise for you!" I exclaimed.

"What is it?" she asked.

"You know how the king was supposed to be the one to lead the coronation," I said. "But Hydrus is the one who is actually leading it due to the incident."

"Yeah," she said.

"Well I have talked to Hydrus and he let me take his place as the leader of the coronation," I explained. "He also will let me give you the scepter and crown that I gave you for your birthday yesterday as replacement of the scepter and crown that you should have been given today.

"Really!" she exclaimed in excitement.

Later that day at the main chamber of the castle where the coronation will take place. Everyone was settled in the room and was quiet as the organist played music to signal the princess to walk down the aisle. As she walked down I stood there transformed as Hydrus so no-pony could tell who I actually was.

She finally got down the aisle and the organist stopped playing signaling It's time for me to start the coronation.

I then spoke, "We all are together for this great celebration of the coronation of our fair princess to become the queen of the changeling kingdom. With this growth may she rule both mighty and gentle to protect all of her citizens from any threat or danger that lies ahead. May she help the kingdom prosper and grow within her rule. Here I bestow upon you this scepter to be the symbol that we your citizens will be loyal to you from any threat that may come our way. Here I bestow upon you this crown to be the symbol of your authority, making your voice heard across the kingdom. Now with both scepter and crown you are no longer the princess of the changeling kingdom instead you are now the queen with rule over all."

"I pronounce you Queen Thorax."