Of Platinum

The foal was born in the middle of the night.

I ran to Platinum's room when I heard a scream. "What is it?" I yelled.

"The foal!" The Princess screamed. "The foal!"

I called the nurses, and the foal was born. He was a beautiful cream-colored colt with a white mane.

"Oh Platinum," Cookie said. "He is gorgeous."

Platinum sniffled. "I am so happy."

I must admit, I was not used to having a little Prince run around my hooves all the time.

In fact, I was not used to seeing Smart Cookie so often.

One morning, I met with Chancellor Puddinghead. "Your eminence." I said, bowing."

He waved it away. "There's no need to be so formal."

I sat down. "You said...you wanted to talk with me?"

He sighed. "I know that the Unicorns and Earth ponies are in a bit of a tough time right about now, and that if anyone found out about us we would get in a bit of trouble. I am glad that you were able to meet me."

I nodded. "It was tough to get here, but I am happy to-"

"I do not approve of Smart Cookie's choices, and I understand that you are not happy with Platinum either."

"I..." My ears grew warm. I leaned in and whispered, "I am not, but Platinum and I have already discussed this."

"Clover, I have a request for you."

"What is it?"

Puddinghead grinned. "I am going out of the country to find new lands for the Earth ponies. Because we are already in an alliance of sorts with the Unicorns, I would like you to come with me. If we find a new land, I would allow the Unicorns to live there in peace with we Earth ponies."

I said nothing for a minute. "I don't know if the citizens would approve of this."

Puddinghead groaned and rubbed his forehead. "Clover, think about it. No matter what they think, it will be for the best of everypony."

Again, I said nothing. I put out my hoof, and he shook it. "Alright, Puddinghead. I will join you."