<<< Reyna's Point of View>>>

*Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock.*

Someone knocks on the door. Waiting for a few seconds, then nothing. Until, a sudden.

*Knock. Knock. Knock.*

'Just a few more minutes.' I groaned.

*Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock.*

"Alright already, I'm up." I shouted to the nuisance. Waking up from my sleep and hazily crawling out of bed to the door. I swung it open. "What?" I said to the guards, standing.

"The Queen has sent us to escort you to the dining hall." A guard spoke. Looking down to my feet then back up to me at eye level. "Perhaps a change of clothing first." He said shyly while looking to everywhere but me.

Closing the door in his face, I moved to the bathroom. Since it was obvious I couldn't go back to sleep.

I was about to take a shower but decided against it since I didn't have any other clean clothes to wear. Brushing my teethes and fixing my hair as best I could, I got out and changed into my jeans. Putting on my shirt, jacket, shoes, and gloves. Heading out somewhat ready for the day ahead of me.

As I sat at the table, enjoying the defining food before me along with Faust and everyone else present. Besides the commander, Smart Cookie, and Puddinghead. We discussed my services and fees. What's to be expected of me. Skills and knowledge possessed. Specific access to certain areas. Along with me throwing in an option of my own personal training ground. Explaining how most of the things I do is dangerous and cannot be done around others. For safety reasons of course.

Lucky enough, Starswirl said he had a solution to that, and to check up on it with him later.

With breakfast done, my pact to the queen out of way, and Luna actually handing Faust at least a dozen pages of paper. Platinum, Clover, Luna, and I made our way to the courtyard. A silver carriage, sculpted in fine details which awaited us. Emitted an air of class and nobility around it. A diamond crest showing on the door sides. Even the horses themselves attached to the thing were dressed in fine silver bling.

Armor. So to speak.

*Wheee~w.* Blowing a whistle. "Fancy."

"Only the best, for the best." Platinum said next to me. "Shall we."

A driver opens the door. Us getting in one at a time. Leather seats unreal as they were comfy and interior design so... classy.

'To be royalty.' Levy sighed.

I sat on the left side across from Luna. Clover next to her. Platinum besides me. Out the window, a few guards stationed next to the carriage could be seen. Orders heard as they were issued. And in a second, we started to move. Passing the garden, the courtyard, and eventually the tall stone wall separating the castle from the entire kingdom. From there, we descended into the city. It didn't matter where, heads were seen looking out of stores, homes, and even the streets. Cheering.

People waved and chanted hello at the carriage. Calling Princess Platinum's name and wishing her good fortune. It gave me a clear understanding of what she meant to the citizens here. In response, Platinum merely opens the window and waves back to the crowd. Luna joining in as well and the people actually seeming to scream out her name in excitement. A few tried to approach for a closer look, but the guards kept them at bay. Doing a smashing job of protecting their princess now than the first time I met her in the woods.

All in all, the city was lively. Definitely a kingdom out of a fairy tale book for kids: Homes and buildings. The streets and people. The atmosphere here completely in an era of knights and mages. My mind still couldn't process it but was enjoying every little detail that came into view.

After some time, the carriage came to a halt and the door on the right side opened. "We've arrived, Princess Platinum." The driver says.

Getting out last behind Platinum, I could literally feel the stares of people stabbing me. So many out and about, glimpsing this way, I eyed them one at a time. There jubilant cheers and chants etching away at my eardrums. Timidly changing in volume and depth, as familiar faces begun unmasking themselves amongst the crowd. People I thought were long gone somehow here. Reciting a name that wasn't Luna's or Platinum's. But of a woman once fleeing down a flight of stairs.

Luna, seeing this asked me a question. "Are you alright Reyna?" I looked to her.

Then back to them. "Yea. I'm fine. Just feel out of place walking next to a celebrity, is all." The looks of the damned no longer in sight.

"Then you should relish every moment of it my dear. You never know when it might be the last. Some people will actually kill to be near someone as popular as I. Especially one, as Princess Luna." Platinum said, looking to me over her shoulders. "But enough about that. Let's shop. Shall we?" Smiling. Then walking forward. A guard holds the door open as she walks into a large store.

'I bet they do.' The rest of us soon follow.

"Platinum. What a pleasant surprise!" A woman dressed in fine fabrics spoke, in a kind voice. Black heels that matched her long sleeve top. As a red skirt covered her lower section. A gold necklace laid around her neck. And hair, two braids in front in a blood red scheme. The color traveling to the back of her head, into darker shades.

"Ruby darling. It's been too long." Platinum responded back.

"If you mean by two days as in 'too long', then it surely has." Greeting Platinum in a hug. Looking over her shoulder it was then she realized us three. "Oh my, Princess Luna." Taking a sec before bowing slightly in front of her.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Ruby Fashion. I've heard quite a deal about you from Platinum. How you two are old childhood friends and that your career started when you were close to my age." Luna said amazed. "I'm positive your passion will take you to higher places, if not already."

"Thank you, Princess. Hearing such praise from you fires my spirit with both inspiration and pride. And who may I ask is this?"

"Clover." Reaching to shake Ruby's hand. "Princess Platinum's personal assistant. Pleased to meet you."

"Assistant? That's funny. She's never mentioned you before. But now that I think about it, it would explain why she's had so much free time as of late. And here I thought she was just slacking on the job. What a relief." Striking down, Ruby cuffs a fist in hand.

"Excuse me." Platinum said in her most hurtful expression. "I'll have you know, I take my title as treasurer very seriously. Along with my other civil duties."

"And I'm sure stopping by my boutique and freeloading, almost every day of the week is a part of those duties." Asking as if she already knew the answer.

"Of course. How else are you going to make money."

'Ouch.' I think I felt that.

Ruby pouted, as a little fury ignites on her cheeks.

'Cute.' A thought passed.

"I'm kidding darling. I'm kidding. No need to blow a fuse over it. I know how good you are."

Not even facing her. "Hmph, whatever." She said in a pouted tone.

However, the moment Ruby's eyes locked on me, all manner of sense seemed to leave the poor girl. For the next thing that was heard was but a small, in-taking, gasp. Merely just walking pass Platinum and Clover. Her eyes wide, sparkling a color.

'I guess that's why they call her Ruby.' I stared back into those crimson jewels.

Taking a hand, she caressed the fine leather of the jacket. Studying its pockets and zips. Noticing the choker necklace as she eyes it. Then on to my jeans and shoes taking mental notes of the design. I let her be as I'm guessing she's never seen such style of clothing.

After some time, she finally spoke. "These are the finest garments of clothing I have ever seen and that necklace completes the whole outfit. Well made, sewed, surprisingly crafted materials and...and...just simply amazing." Feeling my skates metal frame. Especially checking, the gold ring that was cuffed on both of them.

Letting loose a cough. "Ruby. Sweetie. I understand how rich the materials in front of you are, but you do have guests here. Including the one who's been patiently waiting for you to finish studying her." Platinum said.

Realizing her folly and straitening her clothes as she stood. She spoke. "Sorry. I'm usually more open-minded than that, but when I saw your clothes. They had me in awe." Apologizing.

"Not a problem, Ruby. The pleasure's mine." Giving a certain grin, I spoke. "See anything you like or do you wanna keep searching me. Perhaps somewhere... a little less conspicuous, with just us two girls." I flirted.

Her lips began to quiver with dying words. Unprepared by the move made. Her blush from before even redder as she motions a hand pass her scarlet hair. "I-uh-I-" Clearing her throat, then facing Platinum. "So what brings you in today? New dress, shoes or something custom made."

'Smooth.' Levy cracked.

Looking over Ruby's shoulder to me, Platinum eyed me in a way.

"I thought I'd show Reyna a good time with a tour through Canterlot and the people held here. Along with getting her some new garments to wear, seeing she's from out of town. As for us three. Well, I'm sure I'm capable of picking out something for us to wear. Why don't you assist Reyna in whatever she needs."

"Oh, I could get a staff for that while I aide you three."

"Nonsense." Waving with a dismissive hand. "I brought her to the best tailor I know." Platinum responded. Motioning for Luna and Clover to follow her. "Whatever you need Reyna, I'm sure Ruby is willing to help. So don't be afraid to ask. By Faust..." Moving over to a set of fabrics. "this dress looks magnificent. Come, Clover, you must try this on." Dragging away a baffled assistant, while Luna just follows. With that, Ruby and I were left alone.

'...well isn't she a caring friend.' Placing a hand on my waist.

I looked over to Ruby standing in front, somewhat dumbstruck. 'I was only joking for the both of us to be alone. Then again.' Surveying the room in a quick glance. Old world clothing on display. 'There isn't anything here that peaks my eye. I need something that's at least my level of wear.'

"Ruby." Wrapping my other arm over her shoulders. "If Platinum says your the best tailor she knows, then I have to believe her words. Won't you help me?" I asked.

Taken aback, she spoke. "What do you need?"

Gesturing to my clothes. "I need more of these. Believe it or not, this is my only and favorite pair. I'm hoping that maybe you have something close to my style of taste. I admit. While these do show how sexy I look." Letting her go. Flashing a kick into the air. Then several more. Higher than the next. "There flexible and comfy to wear." Bringing my leg back down.

"So I take it you're a brawler then."

Thinking over her words. "Yes. I guess you can say that."

"Then it's a good thing you walked into my shop." Leading me to the back of the store. Passing by an opened door which led into a different room. "I often get orders from soldiers and whoever passes by to create custom outfits for them. Which eventually led me to expand my store. For the valiant types, you can say."

Cloaks, pouches, crossbows, swords, different gears and more filled the room. For it was a hidden store in a store. Somewhat an adventurers fantasy.

"While my sis's, the one who crafts and sell such toys you see here."

"Sis?" I asked.

"Her. Right there." Pointing to a skinny, fine physique woman, sitting on a stool. Cleaning an armor's breastplate. Her hair, opposite of Ruby's. It, tied back by a band as the rest flows through loose, wildly. Sky blue in color, as long twin bangs lay beside her face. Skin caramel, like her sister. A black apron blacksmith's wear, brown pants, black boots and a pair of worker gloves. Atop her head rested a pair of goggles.

"Sapphire." Ruby called.

The girl turns from her work and smiles at us, eyes of blue. "Hey, sis. What's up?" Her voice cheery like a Yang's personality from Ruby. Yet, for an unsettling reason. She looked exactly like Leona from K.O.F, but...happy?

(For those who don't know who she is. Internet. Then choose an image that best works for you. That's all I'm saying.)

I faced them both back and forth in disbelief. "That's your sis, huh?" Amazement in tone.

"Yep. The name's Sapphire Fashion. But call me Sapphire." Extending a hand. "Sounds more professional than my full nam-whoa-hohohoh." As she pulls me in, by my hand. "Is this your coat?" Examining the fine jacket.

"Yes. Would you like to see it yourself?" I asked.

Nodding simply, I took it off and was about to hand it over till I paused. Staring simply at a glove for they had something on them. Picking up on my gaze. "Oops. Sorry." Sapphire says as she removes her worker gloves. Stashing them into her apron's pockets. Then placing that over on a shelf.

Handing her my coat, I could tell how much she enjoyed the leather feel and texture. "May I?" Wishing to dawn it.

"Why not." A plain reply.

Putting it on and flicking the collar, I dare say she might look better in it than me. If not for the rest of her attire.

"This has a nice feel to it." Putting her hands inside the pockets. Then exploring the hidden compartments in search of treasure. My phone and buds. "What are these?"

Taking them from her hand. "Something to help pass the time." Putting them in my pockets. "Do you think you can make an extra pair, like my jacket?" Facing Ruby.

"It shouldn't be a problem. I just need to take your measurements, find out what's it made of, and I'll have a set as soon as possible."

"And I guess you need a hand installing these components." Sapphire played with a zip. "Whoever designed this is a genius. This is way better than using a silly old duster coat."

An opportunity knocking.

Playing it out as I talked. "You know, I had a friend once who made this for me. He was good at what he did. Had a real knack for it too. There's nothing else like it in the world; for no matter how far you venture it's a one of a kind, you see. And it would have made a selling on the market."

"Would have? What do you mean?" Sapphire asks as she stops inspecting the jacket.

"It was Lux's final gift to me. His insignia is on the collar, inside. If you wanna check."

Taking it off. Sapphire did just that.

"So this Lux person made this? I need to speak to him immediately. Too many ideas are running around in my mind right now. Questions that need to be answered. Where is he?" Ruby pleaded in my face. Eyes shimmering. "I must know."

"Yea, me too. I actually want one, badly." Sapphire said. Enthusiastic like her sister.

"He's six feet under." I told them. "Dead."

Their eyes widen in shock. Both of them unable to process what I said. So I took the initiative to ease their minds. A person I once knew who's ending would sell the cake.

"Lux's... been dead for a few years now. Due in by an illness he was born with. From what he told me, his heart was failing him. No. More like it was shutting down." I looked away, sadden. "Before I met him, before I even got to know him, he learned he was diagnosed with the disease at the age of seventeen. I met him when he was twenty. Too late to cure, let alone treat it enough, to avoid the inevitable. But he never lost passion for what he loved. This, right here." I faced Sapphire and tapped the jacket she wore. "Was a parting gift to me before he left this world. He had so many ideas, yet so little time to do them. For he died when he was twenty-four." Another story told and ended.

But perhaps, I've gone a bit too far this time. I was expecting a little sympathy. Maybe a tear. I wasn't sure if they believed a single word that came out my mouth, for they remained silent through the little tale and after.

However, when they did, I wasn't prepared for what came next.

Ruby was the first to approach. Extending both her arms wide and then wrapping them around me gently, as if I was a soft leaf, that would crumble under her gentle touch. Her eyes becoming watery as she looked up at me.

"I'm sorry." She muffled. "I'm sorry to hear that. Reyna." She cried.

Next came Sapphire, who felt like she barely had the words to say anything. Instead, she placed a hand on my right shoulder." Sorry for your loss. He sounded like a good friend."

"....." Quiet, I remained.

Another situation that felt uncanny for me.

'Is it me... or are they being a little too sympathetic right now?'

'No. That's just you. Your lies are actually quite compelling. Keep this up, and you'll have everyone fooled by the end of the day.'

'Hopefully I won't have to for long.' Ruby still holding me. For some reason, it kinda ached me to see her like this. I saw a side of her that was happy and mad, but now I'm partly the reason to why she feels sad.

Needing to correct this and score some friendly points. I hugged her back.

"Thank you, Ruby. Your kindness is most touching, but you shouldn't cry. I'm the one who should be doing that." A little pleasure in mind. Holding her in my arms close, as romantic as possible. Brushing away a tear. "It pains me to see such a lovely lady shed a tear in my place."

"Gugh!" Sapphire stood frazzled. Her hair jumping on edge, like spikes.

"It just wanna make me... hold you in my arms even closer. Till I see that kind and gentle smile again. Once more." I held off those last two words, some truth in them. "Please. No more tears. OK." I looked into those beady red gems. Her cheeks began to burn hotter than the fifth gate of hell, for one could actually see the color form on her pretty face.

Ruby, quickly let's go and falls back out of my embrace, mumbling incoherent words. Talking too fast and doing funny motions, which causes me to laugh.

Something, that felt good.

After a few minutes of Sapphire and I waiting patiently for Ruby to clear her eyes. I proceeded with my plan.

"If it's not too much trouble, would the two of you be interested in a proposition here?" They both eyed me. Seconds passing, as I understood there silence was for me to continue. Taking my jacket back in hand, I continued. "Would the two of you be interested in carrying on his work?" The idea there, said.

They gasped.

"This is the only pair his hands crafted. His final work. If he had more time, I'm sure he would of sell this to as many people as he could. But he can't. Not anymore." Lifting the material in front of them as I spoke. "I don't want what he dreamed of, to die here, with this last pair. So I'll make a deal with both of you. If you're interested of course."

"Name it." Sapphire spoke. Ruby nodding.

"If you are seriously interested in the jacket, then I'll pass on what little knowledge and ideas he had for it. And I'll even let you borrow it for a few days until you develop a model of your own. Does that sound reasonable."

"Yes. It does, but what's in it for you?" Sapphire questioned in a curious tone.

"All I ask is a fair share of the profit. Twenty percent should do. The rest is up to you."

"Twenty percent?! Are you sure?!" Sapphire said astounded. "I'd figured you'd at least want half the share. Maybe thirty or so, but not less."

'Trust me, I got something in stored than that.'

Nodding in confirmation, I continued.

"Along with a forty percent off discount, when I shop. For any and every item I care to buy from your store or business. And all I ask is a reserve stock, just for me. I hate waiting in line to buy a fresh set of something new, only for the establishment to run out, as I finally make it to the register. Does that sound reasonable."

"That sounds more than reasonable. You got a deal, but in return, you tell us everything. No details spared. Got it." Sensing Ruby's spirit burns in passion.

Folding my left arm against my stomach, as my right laid on it extended out. I cocked my head a little to the left with a satisfied smile. Waiting to seal the deal. "I accept. Pleasure doing business with you, Fashion Twins." Nickname on the spot.

They looked to one another and blinked. Before laughing. "Real original, Reyna." They said. After which Ruby shakes my hand.

"Now, let's discuss business." Ideas in mind.

~<>~

Sipping a sweet beverage outside at a local's cafe. The ice tea quenched my thirst after a full three hours of talking and explanations made. Filling the twins with new ideas of my world's clothing. With Ruby taking my measurements and Sapphire wanting to study my skates. I even slipped in a few ideas for Ruby's new projects. Which baffled me since I couldn't believe no one came up with a new scheme of tops and pants, besides old smay fancy clothing. I might have just got the ball rolling here, for the next generation of threads.

Oh, history, you're so gullible.

"Is that a smile I see. Someone must've had a really good time in there." Platinum says, sitting across from me at a table. A crepe in hand.

"I can say the same about you. You moved fast. Picking up Clover and Luna, the way you did. Almost as if you purposely wanted Ruby to be left alone with me." I said to her sitting sideways. Resting against the chair, legs crossed.

"Well of course. I'm sure you both had plenty to say to one another. After all, it is a tailor's job to listen to their client's need. And I'm guessing by the amount of bags the guards carried out for you. All went well."

"Yea, but you know what I mean."

"I'm afraid I don't have the faintest clue what you are talking about." Playing playfully, ignorant.

"I'm sure you don't." Sipping my drink, once more.

'Crafty little minx ain't she. And what was up with you back there?'

'What, am I not allowed to live a little.' Responding to my hollow.

'Seemed a bit more than that, to me.'

'She's cute, is all. When you've been dead as long as I have, you tend to forget what natural beauty looks like.'

'Heh. Who are you fooling? I'm apart of you, remember... I know when you lie.' Her presence fading.

'..who say's I am?' I conceitedly said.

"Reyna." A princess, calls. Facing the store's entrance, she came walking towards us with Clover and a few dozens of pastries, in hand.

"Are you allowed to have that much sugar, Luna? I thought they keep girl's your age on a strict diet." I said heartily.

Seeing me smile, Platinum spoke. "On occasions, yes. That is true, but on days like these why don't we bend the rules. Just a little."

"Thanks, Platinum." Luna took a seat and munched on her treats. While Clover sat between Platinum and me.

"You may not know it Reyna, but you shouldn't judge Princess Luna on her size. At her age and stature, the princesses are unlike any of us here."

Facing her. "What do you mean? Aren't you a princess?" Curious to know.

"No. That is just a name my parents given me since birth. Father would always tell me I was his little princess the day I came into the world. And my mother was equally elated when she saw me." A look of joy as she says this.

Blinking, then facing elsewhere. "Look around. What do you see?"

Following her lead, I saw the carriage parked in front and guards stationed around the cafe. As they stood there for the past four minutes. Not letting anyone through to enter. "Power in the hands of royalty?" I told her, with a brow raised.

"Hehe." She chuckled. "No. But good effort. Do you know what I see?" I waited. "I see the growth of a city. A city where it's inhabitants live care-free from danger. Prospering in love and life. A city where generations later, our three tribes, once from different clans. Live together now, in harmony. A home that's been here before my time and long after when I'm gone. It's nooks and cranny's built upon hard work, integrity, and above all else. Hope. What I see Reyna, is Equestria. A country I am proud to be a part of. A place I'm thankful for. Grateful for. For Queen Faust and a few others, to build where we live."

"..I kinda get what your saying Platinum, but where exactly are you leading with this." The three of us faced her. Impatiently waiting for the answer but never showing it.

Facing me. "What I'm saying is. I'm grateful we have a God living amongst us normal mortals, as benevolent and caring. As our Queen."

I blinked. "..a god. Surely you jest. You can't possibly mean Faust-"

"Queen Faust" Clover cuts me off.

"Right. Queen Faust. Is actually a god. Right?"

She didn't reply. Merely just leaning against the table as her eyes narrowed with a grin that said otherwise.

After a moment of taking in everything that she said. I couldn't believe it. Didn't believe it. It's not possible that such a being could exist here. In this world. A god. Nonsense. I wanted to spit that idea out immediately like any rational person. Or would have at one point. But over the years, I've endured many impossible things in this long life. Cast to hell, seen demons, faced down monsters and even bargained with a death god. So who am I to question her sincerity.

However, this did bring up a huge revelation.

The fact that it makes sense now how Faust was around the time that Canterlot was built. But to an even harsher reality, that I accepted an offer from Faust, without so much as knowing any full details about her. I wanted to dismiss it as another joke, a trick Platinum was playing on me. But I knew better. That feeling. That murderous, crushing pressure. Only occurred when Celestia and Luna were leading me back to my chambers. It was then that my senses flared with a danger of something looming from behind. And it's source...

'..the dining hall.'

Then her gaze slowly, yet adversely began to look their way onto the small child before us. Raising a hand. Platinum gently places it on top of Luna's head, in a comforting setting.

"And it's thanks to one of her many blessings. That two more deities were brought into this world."

By this point I was sitting straight at the table, unable to take my sight off her. For today was just a field day of info.

"Which is why Princess Luna and her sister, must consume a large amount of food, unlike you and I. Their bodies require it. They are young. Still growing. But at a pace different from everyone else present in this country."

As if on cue, Luna snatches yet another pastry off the table and stuffs it down in one go. Then on to the next. Without so much a care in the world.

"Because of their mother being a god. They have a long lifespan to hundreds, if not thousands of years." Clover butted in. "They need the energy and proteins to fully develop into powerful beings. However, it goes without saying, that as young as Princess Luna is. She's nearly powerful enough to match our archmage in magic power."

"Oh, is that what you believe?" Platinum said.

"Hmm. What do you mean?"

"Nothing. You'll see for yourself soon enough." Finishing her treat.

'She's a god, is she?' I studied Luna for a bit. An innocent child eating a delicacy in pure delight. 'Heh. No wonder she made me bleed.' Drinking my tea in amusement. I looked up to the white clouds above.

"hheeeeellpp!!"

'This world is very interesting.'

"heeeEEEELLLPP!!"

"Hmm." A black dot appearing suddenly in my gaze.

"Someone caaaAAAATTTCCHH MEEEEEEE!!" A person falling from the sky above, calls out in distress.

'Yea, it just might be.'

In one swift motion. Before Luna, Clover, and Platinum could even register what was happening. Before the guards could look up to the location of a fanatic screaming their lungs out. Or even before my sweet tea could hit the floor. I was already kicking off of Platinum's silver carriage and scaling up the side of a wall, to the falling rocket. My skates flaring to life as their roar was heard. Propelling me upward against the villa as I shot up and over the city. Into the sky.

The human object getting closer as seconds pass by. Extending my left arm out. "Reach for me, you dolt's!!" I shouted at them. Whoever they were heard my cry and extended out one of their hands. 'Gotta time this right.' Suspense killing me.

With my senses heighten. Heart pounding. And focus clear on what needs to be done. I reached forth as the mysterious stranger fell along my side. Grabbing his arm and holding him tight from smashing head first into a bloody pile, on the pavement. We swung completely three hundred sixty degrees if not more, uncontrollably, in the air. As the increased inertia of force took us up higher, it was nowhere near when I first spotted him.

Coming to a halt. Gravity playing it's natural course, we began our descent into another part of the town. A little further away from Luna and the gang. Lucky for me there was something to help break our fall. I just needed to get there. Pulling him in close, I spoke calmly.

"Whatever you do, don't get in my way. Unless you're looking to die that is!" Shouting over the wind, as it picked up by our nosedive.

"Are you insane?!" He practically called out as if he knew me.

"Yep," I said with a maddening laugh as we fell to our doom.

"Now hold on!" Ignition exploding from my left leg.

My right.

My left.

Then right again. And so goes the pattern.

With my skates firing mechanism. I used them as propulsion systems, to stare us towards a tower in reach. I would have enjoyed the awestruck, inevitably doom, are you serious looks. Down below, if it wasn't for the nuisance in hand.

As we got close. I fired another thrust to head to the tower's wall. Before we could smack dab right into it, I spun us forward and fired my skates downward to decelerate our speed. And trust me when I say, these babies were going at it full throttle, but naturally. That didn't mean we were out of the danger yet. For next came the hard part. Nearing the wall, I braced for impact and was thankful we didn't crash through. Since I haven't worked on any of my ghost abilities.

Something I seriously needed to work on.

Cutting off the thrust at a certain speed. I slid down along the tower sides. It's stern surface scraping at my skates and sparks seen dragging, behind. It wasn't too long that I saw my intended target. Making a move first, before this idiot's screaming gets us both killed. I fired the thrusters once more as I leaped off the building. Going straight for a flagpole.

Then pass. Until I reached for the metal rail in my right. Clutching it hold, before it could slip out my grasp. We began to swerve around the pole, descending down. Thinking like a certain air trek rider, I placed my feet against the railing to have the weight focused at a point and to have control so I don't fling off unless need be. A sound was heard from my maneuver as my skates found something new, for the first time. To grind on.

'Haha. Nice!' Thrilled my soul felt.

Ground level approaching fast, I let go as we flung a few meters away. Almost hitting the soil till my skates came to life as we hovered over the ground towards the guards and shop, Luna resided. But like a boss, I couldn't do a normal approach. No, after all, I've done. Best leave a good taste in Platinum's mouth, in case she goes back reporting to the queen.

So instead, I held the guy in my previous left at length and begun to do a few spin tricks amongst the crowd. Each movement performed in sequence like a routine dance. As flames enveloped the ground, leaving trails as where I've been.

Coming to a halt in the middle of the streets and flames kindling behind me. I placed my right hand in my pants pocket and held the guy up for others to see.

"I think he's one of yours." I told the group. If the armor wasn't an indication.

"Someone....please...save me." A look of terror on his face as he lifts a hand in aid.

'Now that's just rude.'

'Well who told ya to save him. I would've let him fall.'

Beginning to agree with Levy's words.

"By Xele's light. That was incredible." A townsman says.

"Truly a feat to never forget." A guard responded. And others voicing in their own accords. By this time, a small crowd had gathered. And some were weary from the flames as they begun to die down.

"Reyna dear. Are you alright? That was a pretty reckless and dangerous thing to do." I heard Platinum say. Facing her voice. She and the gang were making way from the cafe. Passing by several guards that opened up an escort for them.

"Life always is." I simply stated. Dropping the luggage. The man fell on his ass as Platinum's men surrounded him. But by the way, he looked, bruises and all, a commander or someone in charge gave orders to take him back to the palace. By some amazement and quick thinking, a few guards hauled him over on a stretcher. Taking him en route as Platinum eyed this.

Besides that.

"That was awesome Reyna. I didn't know you can fly!" Her eyes, fills with starry delight in them.

Correcting her. "I can't. At least, not yet anyway."

"Wait. You mean to tell me, that you did all that. Even going as far as putting your own life on the line. Heading at least a hundred feet into the air. When you can't even fly?!" Clover fretted. "Then what was with those burst of flames erupting from your feet?" A serious worried look on her face.

"Oh, you know." I said playfully in a dismissive way. "My shoes just do that."

"........I've never met someone with such unregarded safety for their own being. There really is a first time for everything." Clover said fried.

"Well, don't dwell on it too much. I'm sure any one of the guards could of handle it. Albeit, not in a way I would've done."

"I'm sure they could." Platinum joined in. "But they didn't. And surely not as fast as you jumping off my personal carriage. I dare say they didn't even realize what was happening until they saw you scale up a wall." One could practically hear the gulps of soldiers, clear their throats. "Still, as dangerous as that was. I must say you do not fail to amaze. Now I know what Commander Hurricane got to witness."

"And that's only half of what she can do. You should see her when she transforms into a wolf. It's incredible." A curious glint Platinum hid. Others with confused looks.

"Perhaps another time." She reluctantly said. "As for now, it's not every day a knight of Equestria falls from the sky wounded like that, unless from a fight. It's best if we head back. Could be something may have happened."

"Like what?" I questioned.

"Let's find out." To this, Clover had already instructed a commander to make immediate procedures for travel and to the driver who stood next to the carriage. Waiting for us to board.

As we headed back to the palace. The sun still up high, as I guessed it was around noon. I was still a bit curious about Faust. What is she the god of? Her origins. If there were any other entities I should be wary of. And should I be more cautious around her, or does she have a possible motive for someone like me in this new land? Questions. Questions. But no answers yet.

Still, with the resources at hand now. Learning more about this world's history and philosophy might prove useful to me in the long run.

'Think I'll head to the library when I get the chance.'

Making it back in the castle's grounds, I got out last again behind everyone. Some men taking our luggage and Clover seeing their oversight of destination. Once cleared and knowing my stuff will be sent to my room. I followed behind Platinum to see her queen. Upon reaching the main doors to the throne room, Celestia stood outside. As if waiting for something.

"Tia, why are you waiting outside the door?" Luna asks her sister.

Upon seeing our entry, the older of the two spoke. "I wanted to pay mom a visit, but she's in a meeting. Starswirl, Commander Hurricane and a few others are in there. It could be just another one of her private talks. So I thought I'd wait right here till she's done."

"Well, I'll be happy to let her know you are here. Reyna, care to give Princess Celestia some company?" Platinum asked with a kind smile.

"Not at all. Politics and royal matters aren't much my strong suit. I'm afraid I'll just fall asleep for the dear life of me." I joked.

She and Clover snickered amused. "Sometimes, it always is." She knocked on the door.

"Enter!!" The queen said in her natural sweet tone, but in a voice of pure authority and leadership.

I watched as Platinum and Clover walked in. Equestrian leaders assembled together in a single room. All with faint and subtle meanings, as the two approached. Whatever they were discussing had them quite, but the postures each one had in the room told a story. My guess, something bad. And the queen, while sitting on the throne; quickly changed her stoic look when her eyes laid on her children. Not showing them the worries or concerns of what a ruler looks like, but more of a dawning mother.

Luna and Celestia waved at her. I, not so much. For I stared back blankly till the doors close.

Waiting...

Author's Note

Lol. Can't believe I was distracted for this long till I came out with another chap. Any way, hope you guys enjoy. Back to skool for me starting tomorrow. And of course, feedback is greatly appreciated.

And like seriously! Let me know who's alive out there will ya. I can't improve unless I know if you like or not. But in any case, I do hope it's to your liking. Night.