The Thunder Twist Chronicle

Chapter 6

Sil looks at the guards. “But he just got here. You can’t take him away yet. You just can’t!” I see tears start glistening in her eyes.

I look at the guards, then to Sil. “It’s OK, Sil, I’ll be fine, I swear.” I give her a quick hug. “I’ll be back as soon as possible.” I head out the door with the two royal guards.

“Uh, guys,” I say as we start walking. “Would you mind if we flew to the castle. I’m still not really used to crowds.”

The two guards look at each other, nod, and take off. I sigh to myself, “I guess that’s a yes.” I take off after them.

We fly for about a minute before landing in front of the giant, golden doors leading into the throne room. Carved into the doors is the flag of Equestria. The two Unicorn guards next to the doors open them with magic. My two escorts usher me in while staying outside. The doors close behind me, and I look up at the raised dais.

On it are three ponies. Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Twilight Sparkle. The last of these seems to be the only one who is pleased to see me. I walk up to the first step of the dais and bow as low as I can.

“Princesses,” I say to the ground. “Miss Sparkle.”

“Rise, Thunder Twist.” Princess Celestia’s voice is not the kind tone she usually assumes when talking to her subjects. This voice sends a chill right down to my very bones. I stand, looking at her with fear.

She continues, “The way you flew off seven years ago was both childish and stupid. The childish part I could understand, as you were still a child, but the stupidity! Did you not know that everypony would help you with your grief? Did you not know that the mares who had known your mother for the longest would want to help her son? I thought that once you earned your cutie mark five years ago, you would return, but I was wrong you did not return. I do not know why, but now I believe that we deserve and explanation.”

“O-OK,” I stutter, “but first can I ask you how you knew I was here.”

“A stallion named Gambit came to me and told me how he had found you. He explained your trip with him in great detail, but that is not why you are here. I would hear your story.”

“Very well, Your Highness.” I begin explaining to the three about my travels. All three are quite throughout. The only disturbance is when Twilight gasps at my recollection of the Flare Bomb. When I finish speaking, all four of us are quiet for what seems like an eternity.

Finally, Princess Celestia speaks up, her voice back to normal now, “I figured that was you who made that flaming tornado. I guess that’s when you got your cutie mark?” I nod. “Ah, I see. Would it surprise you if I told you that Shining Silver and Gambit got their cutie marks at the same time?” When I start, she chuckles, “I guess that’s a yes. Well Thunder, I think I speak for everypony when I say that we are happy to have you back.”

“Thank you, Princess,” I bow again.

“I have a request for you. It would honor me greatly if you, Shining Silver, and Gambit would like to serve directly under my sister. I know that you three have a special connection, and all three of you are extremely powerful. Princess Luna actually suggested this to me, and, now that I have heard of your skill, I can’t agree more. So, what do you say?”

I’m speechless. I can’t believe that Princess Luna wants me to be part of her personal guard. Finally, I find my voice. I bow, “I can’t speak for the others, but I would be honored to assume this position.”

Princess Luna claps her hooves like a giddy school filly. “Wonderful. Just wonderful. We will have the ceremony the day after tomorrow.”

I can’t help but smile at her outburst. I know she can’t see it but I still look at her while smiling.

Princess Celestia looks at me, “You are dismissed, Thunder Twist.”

With that, I turn around and walk out, a spring in my step.

sorry for the short chapter guys, this just felt like a good spot to leave it