CLANG! The sound of Metal hitting on metal rang in my ears.

“That’s enough Luna!” I heard a stern voice say behind me. I shakely observed the ax that had been stopped a few inches away from my neck. The shaft of a silver and gold spear was the only thing between me and decapitation. I twisted my head to look behind me to see who I had to thank for allowing me not to lose my head.

“So this is what you look like outside of my head.” I commented to Celestia. I was probably in shock from my near death experience so my priorities weren’t all straight. She looked slightly different. In my mind she had a pink mane and tail but here they were a pastel rainbow of colors. Kinda reminded me of the skys transition from noon to evening.

I heard a grunt of frustration and the ax drew back but, who I know knew was named Luna, didn’t lower it.

“This creature attacked our subjects sister and you defend it?” She asked hotly. I was extremely annoyed at that and voiced it.

“Don’t do go pinning this on me ya chop happy nutter. Your people struck first and I tried to stop the fighting on 2 occasions! No one heard me or more accurately wouldn’t listen.” I said. Luna’s mouth dropped in shock and I heard a few gasps off to my left which I ignored.

“Chop, happy, nutter?” Luna parroted, I just rolled my eyes.

“Yeah, you were a bit spazzy with your strikes. It’s a good thing you’re not a lumberjack cause the only thing safe in the woods would be the trees.” I heard a snort from behind me and saw Luna pouting at Celestia.

“Why are you laughing Tia!” She asked as she puffed out her cheeks in annoyance.

“Because it was funny, I got the mental picture of you yelling battle cries in a forest trying to hit the trees.” I heard Celestia giggle and I sighed.

“Not that this isn’t a lovely bit of banter but can we get back to the present please? I’d like to get this whole situation sorted and over with…” I paused as a thought popped into my head.

“And my things returned to me.” I added.

“You hurt Rainbow Dash, you’re in no condition to demand anything.” Someone yelled at me and I looked to my left to face them. The group of 6 ladies were standing there, the lavender one’s horn was glowing.

“She must be the one holding me here, I’ll use become ethereal... to…” I blinked. I would have walked over to a nearby wall and started banging my head off it for my stupidity if I wasn’t being held imobile.

“Feim.” I mumbled and felt the womens holding effect drop from me. I started to walk over to the, now extremely nervous, group of women. There was a cry of alarm from Luna who started to swing her ax again but Celestia grabbed the shaft, stopping it from even getting near me, not that it would’ve hit me at any rate but the thought counts.

As I near the group and my body returned to the physical plane, they circled protectively around their hurt friend, blocking my path. I just sigh, but I couldn’t blame them and their reaction so I just went with it.

“Group healing it is then.” I said and cast ‘healing hands’ on them.The purple and white one looked confused and nervous as the golden glow of my restoration spell washed over them. There was a groan from their downed friend making them whip around and kneel down to check on her.

I was able to make out the burns disappearing and her fur growing back over the healed flesh. I had made sure her burns weren’t serious when she fought me so my healing spell didn’t have much trouble fixing her.

After about a minute of keeping it up I cut the spell off and I finally felt the Magicka and physical fatigue I had been ignoring this whole time. My body felt like it was made of stone and wished I had had a stamina potion on me to take the edge off.

“Your friend is fine now, I had made sure her wounds were superficial in the first place so any healer worth their salt wouldn’t have had a problem. She’ll be a bit sore but other then that she’s good as new.” As I tell them The rainbow haired one stirs and starts to wake.

“Anyone get the number of that carriage?” I hear her ask before she was squashed in a group hug. I turned around and faced Celestia and luna, the later looked completely confused while the former looked curious.

“Your soldiers should be fine as well, the one that got shocked will have a problem with some light and random spasms for a few days but that’s about it and the ones that were with ax girl here at worst will have a few broken bones.” I told them getting a nod from Celestia and a bewildered look from Luna.

Hearing many feet stomping there way towards me I turned and saw large group of soldiers in heavy armor quickly making their way towards me. I cursed mentally, I didn’t have much stamina left and if things got rough there was no guarantee I’d make it out alive. I tensed my muscles so I’d be ready for anything. I didn’t know what would happen next and knowing is half the battle.

I mentally groaned as I had unintentionally quoted something Brynolf all ways said. I started walking backwards as the the platoon neared till I felt something sharp between my shoulder blades. I mentally facepalmed as I looked behind me and saw Luna giving me a smug smirk.

I just decided to let them win this fight. I was way too tired to really do anything and I had little to no knowledge about this place and knowing was half the… DAMN IT BRYNOLF! I sighed heavily as I got on my knees and placed my hands on the back of my head. The soldiers quickly spread out blocking points of escape.

“Princesses are you alright?” I heard one of the soldiers say as they stepped forward and removed their helmet. The soldier had white fur and cobalt blue hair fell to just above his shoulders. His eyes constantly moving around observing everything. I could tell he was an experienced fighter.

“Shining!” The soldiers attention was drawn toward the purple one as she ran up to him. A flash of worry appeared on his face before he schooled his features.

“Twilight! What are you doing here? Are you okay? You’re not hurt?” He shot out rapid fire questions looking her over for any injury. Whatever they were going to say was cut short by the crazy blue Lumberjack.

“Captain Armor, Thy timing is good, we hath captured the rogue as you can see.” She said I just twisted to look at her and raised an eyebrow.

“Cartured? Don't you mean I surrendered? There is a difference you know.” She just glared at me and opened her mouth to retort but she was stopped by Celestia's hand.

“That's enough Luna, don't make this situation worse by letting your temper get the better of you.” She gave Luna a pointed look. Louna just huffed, crossed her arms and looked away. Celestia sighed with a shake of her head than turned her gaze to me.

“I offer my apologies for the treatment you have received from our subjects and guards.” She dipped her head in a small bow making every single jaw present drop other than mine. While I was still pissed she invaded my mind, I was willing to let by gones be by gones
and her apologizing spoke volumes about her character.

With a grunt I carefully got back to my feet making those with weapons grip or reach for them. Ignoring them I faced Celestia and gave a small bow of my own.

“I accept your apology, Princess Celestia and I offer one of my own. For the injuries that were sustained from conflict on my part, I Brom Stormcrown, Archmage of the Winterhold Mages guild and college offer my sincere apologies.” I tried to be as formal as I could but you can only be so formal when all your wearing is the remains of a to small robe.

I felt my face blaze with heat and I chuckled slightly in embarrassment. How in Oblivion’s name did I forget about my state of undress? I chalk it up to adrenaline rush and move on. I picked my head up and looked at Celestia, my blush still on my face. I could see she was a bit confused.

“If it’s alright, I’d like my clothing returned to me, it’s getting a bit breezy for me.” I ask. I see her eyes glance down at what was left of that rode I had grabbed. My upper body was completely exposed showing off my very well built body if I do say so myself. Though I could do without the scars from my training sessions, those sadists.

Celestia’s eyes widen and… How can I see a blush when she’s covered with fur? That makes no sense but it’s still happening, weird.

“Y-yes, that would probably be best.” she said, her eyes kept flicking from my own to my exposed chest. While I was flattered I wanted cloths more. Clearing my throat and getting her attention I raised an eyebrow, something I learned from… from Tolfdir. The pain and sadness tried to return with a vengeance but I smashed them down hard. This was no time for a break down, That can happen later.

Celestia gave me an odd look. I must not have hidden my darker emotions as good as I thought. Luckily she didn’t press and after a deep breath she spoke.

“I’ll personally show you where you can rest, if you’ll follow me.” Celestia said. I was a little surprised. Royalty showing a guest around? This place was definitely different than Skyrim or Tamriel in general. Most people in power, besides a select few, delegated this stuff to servants or guards. While I’m still upset for the metal intrusion, she’s gone up a notch on my respect list as a ruler who doesn’t mind doing grunt work.

I nodded and… found two spears and a sword tip up against my throat. I gave a flat look toward the two guards the captain.

“Princess, I must protest this. He attacked and injured over thirteen guards and assaulted Princess luna. Attacking guards is one thing but Assaulting royalty is the highest offense punishable by the law.” He argued and i couldn’t fault him. To much. While I did injure the guards and fought the princess they all instigated those fights so I wasn’t in the wrong. Celestia must have thought so too because her face went as hard as steel.

“Captain Shining Armor.” She said, she voice was calm and collected but it carried far and held power. I saw the captain give a slight shiver and had to fight a chuckle. He’d fucked up and he knew it.

“Yes Princess?” He asked snapping a salute and stood at attention. I actually felt a bit sorry for the guy, I’d been on the receiving end of this before myself. Not fun.

“Who is the one who makes the laws?” Celestia asked.

“You and princess Luna.” Captain armor said. I stiffened slightly as I felt a magical pressure start to build up, getting heavier by the second.

“Correct, Captain. We make the laws. Are you questioning our judgment on when we should enforce those laws, Captain?” She stressed his rank hard and the magical pressure skyrocketed captain shake and his breathing quickened. It was an interesting way to use ones magic. It would have made so many annoying situations back home so much easier to deal with if I had used this.

“N-no, p-p-princ-cess.” The captain stuttered out just barely able to make a comprehensible sentence. The pressure disappeared instantly and the captain gasped in relief. Celestia gave him a hard look, not unlike a mother who just scolded her child.

“Be careful that your tongue doesn’t get ahead of your mind next time captain.” She said getting an passionate head nodding in response. She turned back to me and smiled. I hadn’t survived in the courts and halls of Jarls and emperors alike just by luck. I could tell behind her smile was a calculating and brilliant planing mind. I’d have to keep my eyes peeled and a dagger under my pillow.

“Please follow me.” She said gesturing with her hand. I followed behind her as we walked toward the castle, my mind trying to think through all that had happened. I was sure of one thing though as I glanced at Celestia.

“She would be a very dangerous opponent if I get on her bad side.”

Author's Note

Well things seem to be calming down... or are they? MWAHAHAHA!!!