Author's Note

Hello ladies and gentlemen, so I do apologize for the long wait in between chapters work got kind of crazy for a bit so I did not have a lot of time free to do some writing but here is the next installment of our saga hope you enjoy it

Reinstated

Canterlot Castle eight days later

It had been nine days, nine long days since the attack on Canterlot Castle and Ulfric’s return, and even in that time span the so-called attack had been to main focus of every newspaper, radio station and news channel across Equestria. Reporters from all across the nation flooded the streets of Canterlot all of them trying to gain access to the castle to seek answers from the princesses, yet for each day up until today their requests had been denied, yet today it was different. Today their requests had been granted as the only information they had been given was that today there would be a joint Day and Night court to address the reasons and motives of the attack, such a revelation had the nobility and the entire population of Canterlot turning in circles. Today is would be the day they would finally have the answers the desired, and a perhaps a surprise or two.

Ulfric was not too thrilled about one particular part of what was to happen, it would seem that during the first century of his and Luna's imprisonments that the nobles had taken advantage of Celestia's grief and depression, that they had written into law that only someone of noble birth had the right to court or even pursue the path of marriage. This had made Ulfric bitter as he did not see the point to publicly announcing his declaration of courtship, when both he and Luna had professed their love for each other in the long winters passed. Cadence ever the princess of love explained that this was necessary, as the political atmosphere was vastly different then what Ulfric once knew, so in the end after a few hours arguing back and forth between he and Cadence, Ulfric swallowed his stubborn pride and finally relented agreeing to accept what is and not, what was as it was for the better, for both parties, though he did not wish to tell Luna as he wished to keep it somewhat of a surprise. Now here he stood waiting before the doors of the throne room waiting for his queue to enter, and to appease the so called elites of Equestria, or as Ulfric had now taken to calling most of them, stuck up money crazed weaklings.

Inside the throne room

The air within was tense many of the nobles and news correspondence muttered and talked to each other, while they waited for their princesses to begin this first ever jointed court session.

“Mares and Stallions if you be seated my sister and I shall begin, your questions will be answered soon enough” Celestia said as she sat upon her golden throne with Luna taking her place on her midnight blue throne. A quick nod to Celestia signaled that is was time, time for the nobles to see and meet the one pony who had them in an uproar, and for the rest of the nation to finally learn who it was that could single handedly attack Canterlot castle and live to tell the tale.

“Hmph well it’s certainly about time we’ve been waiting over an entire week for some answers Princess hopefully this will be worth us having to put aside our busy lives for something such as this.” A Pegasus stallion said with a sneer, Celestia recalled the name of Gilded Gleam coming to mind as he took his seat. Celestia silently growled, she never liked Gilded Gleam, then again she never liked most of the nobles as most of them only cared about filling their pockets with as many bits as they could and at the expense of the working class ponies whom she appreciated more and tried to pass laws that favored them and not the nobles.

"Lieutenant, let him in so that we may proceed." Luna said with a commanding tone of voice, while she giggled on the inside for what she and Celestia had in store for Ulfric, something he would find most appreciative and would more then likely find enjoyment. The ornate doors slowly opened and there before the assembled court, nobles and news reporters stood the very being who had dared to attack Canterlot Castle, Who dared to try and Kill Celestia. There before then stood Ulfric StormWolf, some of those present knew him simply from legends or ancient pictures that had been passed down through generations of their families, and they paid their respects with a simple bow of their heads.

With a slow stride Ulfric made his way through, his armor had been cleaned of any filth or grin, the black and gold metal shined in the morning light that flowed through the stained glass windows of the throne room, his cape still bore the color and cutie mark of Luna, flowed behind him, as he made his way slowly towards the twin thrones of Equestria. When he stood before Celestia and Luna, Ulfric did something many did not expect save for a few, he drew his sword causing many of the gathered nobles to gasp in fear, afraid that he would attack again. Yet this was not to be, Instead Ulfric thrust his sword into the marble floor, before taking a knee and bowing his head.

"My princess, I come before you as a servant humble and contrite, I come begging your forgiveness, for my actions and unjustified attack on thee, I ask that your judgement be swift and merciful.” Ulfric said having rehearsed this small speech over the last two days and he had been told it was needed so that the nobility would see it as a legitimate plea for mercy.

“I know my actions went against my ancient oath to Serve this kingdom, and that the ancient laws of that bygone era demanded that those who betrayed you and your mother were at your mercy.”

The crowd was silent save only for a whisper here and there between the nobles and those of media, each stallion and mare present quietly voiced what they believed would happen. Would the princesses forgive this strange creature and allow him to go free or would they sentence him to the darkest cell of the castle dungeons or worse sentence him to death. The nation watched and waited as both Celestia and Luna conversed quietly to themselves, for a tense few minutes, before they chose to speak their verdict on what would be Ulfric's fate, though what they had decided upon has become made the day prior, even though she knew he hated her Celestia thought it to be appropriate to have Ulfric restored to his former rank as Lord Commander of the Equestrian military, she had hoped this would make Ulfric hate her less even if it was a small amount she hoped it would soften his heart.

"We have decided that for your actions, My sister and I shall pardon you of all charges." Celestia said with a small smile. "We also feel that despite this small infraction against the duel thrones, we believe we have an offer you will find most pleasing."

"For my actions my princesses I do not deserve such a thing." Ulfric said as he was mentally screaming at this whole display, he hated the idea of having to do this before a group of what he referred to as spineless milk drinkers whose ancestors would be insulted by what had gone from being a group of individuals who would lay down their lives in battle in defense of Equestria to now being a rotting pool of money hungry children, who would wine and complain about the simplest of things.

“Of that we disagree, Luna dear sister let us make history once more.” Celestia said as her horn flared before a sword appeared before her, the blade at white as snow, while Luna summoned her own sword, both mares held them before the crowd, ready to place upon Ulfric something he had not been called or regarded as since Luna's banishment.

"By the power vested in us by our mother, and the All Maker, we dub thee once, again Sir Ulfric StormWolf, knight and Lord Commander of Equestria, may you serve with distinction." Celestia said as she and Luna both tapped the blades of their sword on Ulfric's shoulders. "Arise sir StormWolf, and may you lead the nation towards peace and prosperity"

It was at this instant that the room exploded into a cacophony, of yelling, numerous inaudible questions and pure anger and disbelief. Many of the nobles were calling for the revocation of Ulfric's new/former title to him being placed before the headsmen block.

“HE’S NOT EVEN A PONY WHY SHOULD HE LEAD OUR SOLDIERS!”

“SEND HIM TO THE DUNGEONS!”

“BANISH HIM TO THE MOON!”

Yet it was Ulfric who was the force to silence them in the midst of their tirade.

"SILENCE! HOW DARE YOU SPEAK OUT AGAINST YOUR SOVEREIGNS I LED THIS KINGDOMS ARMIES BACK WHEN THE NOBILITY WERE HONORABLE WARRIORS WHO WOULD LAY DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR THE INNOCENT NOT YOU PATHETIC MONEY HUNGRY BRATS!" Ulfric yelled, his voice echoing through the room even though his face was obscured by his helmet, while simultaneously casting a thunderbolt spell towards the ceiling frightening those present save for the princesses into submission, even causing some to faint from fear. "This is the will of your rulers, you will accept without question or argument, DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR!"

"Sir StormWolf, I believe you have made your point known." Luna said as she tried her best to contain her laughter, having finally seen somepony put the nobility in their place after ten centuries of getting what they wanted. She was glad to see Ulfric standing up to them despite whatever repercussions would come later.

"As you wish princess Luna." Ulfric said sheathing his sword yet he remained standing, as if he had something he wished to say, and yet he waited for the approval of either princess to ask him what more he wished to say.

“You have something more to say?” Luna asked trying to keep up the act they had rehearsed the last few days.

"I do your highness, with your permission I have of that is most important that I wish to say." Ulfric said bowing his head to show respect, before removing his helmet and finally gracing the nobles and the entirety of Equestria with what their new Lord Commander looked liked.

"Princess Luna, many winters ago I had the privilege of meeting you one fateful summer day since then, as we grew to know each other the bond between us grew into friendship then into something more." Ulfric said choosing is words with care and love while earning a small blush from Luna.

"I saw in you what others could not, I saw not a princess, but a mare who wanted someone to spend her days with as did I, who only wanted to be treated as a normal living being and not as royalty to be flaunted over." Ulfric said as he now stood directly before Luna, as the mare wiped away a few tears of happiness that she was not even remotely trying to hide from him or from everyone else.

"With your permission, and your consent. Would you allow me the honor of being able to court you once more, so that we may have many days and night full of happiness and love." Ulfric said, yet the moment the last word had left his mouth, the majority of the gathered nobles cried out in objection.

"How dare you ask such a thing to the Princess." An elderly stallion shouted

"THE PRINCESS OF THE NIGHT WOULD NEVER HERSELF BE VIOLATED BY SUCH A HIDEOUS CREATURE!" a Mare yelled as she was restrained by the throne room guards

"PRINCESS LUNA IS TOO PURE TO BE CORRUPTED BY ANYPONY LET ALONE BY YOU FREAK!"

"EVERYPONY SHUT THE BUCK UP!!!!!" Celestia shouted using the Royal Canterlot voice causing many to cower in fear of the wrathful sun princess while those who remained silent secretly were cheering for Luna and Ulfric, hoping that they could bring about great change to Equestria for the betterment of everypony and not just the elite.

"Oh Ulfric, you needn't ask, I promised my heart to you a long time ago, and yours it shall remain." Luna said as she wrapped her arms Ulfric’s neck and pulling him into a passion filled kiss, The now Knighted human surprised at first, gave into the kiss wrapping his arms around Luna’s waist as they embraced each other, earning cries of joy and praise from the nobles who were for this union and words of scorn and disgust from those who sought to run the nation to benefit only themselves. Celestia smiles knowing that with Ulfric now back in command of the military certain political issues that needed a solution would finally be taken care of and maybe he could persuade some of the more stuck up nobles to come back to what the nobility originally stood for, defending the weak and helpless and laying down their lives in defense of those who could not defend themselves. And perhaps just perhaps maybe bear forth a foal for her to spoil. With that thought she smiled knowing that a bright future lay ahead.