The Sanguine Chronicles

The Sanguine Chronicles

Chapter 6

Soothing Nerves

It had been a mere night before that Sanguine had lost control and nearly killed the three train robbers. He didn't speak at all. His mind was a flurry of thoughts of what people thought of him Was he a murder?Was he going to be bound and killed like a murderer?What was happening to him? So many questions, but no valid answer to any of them.

The train blared its whistle as it puffed into the station. The train screeched as it finally stopped. “We are here. Let’s get going.” Sanguine said. The four departed the train and stopped in an alley to talk. He knew that his friends wanted to speak in private. Suddenly, the group stopped in a dead end ally.

“Sanguine we need to talk.” Said Jessica. Sanguine quirked a brow.

“Does this have to do with whatever happened on the train?” Sanguine replied. His head was hung low. He felt unworthy to look anyone in the yes after what happened.

“Yes. You keep splitting into two different people.” Forrest paused to gauge Sanguine’s reaction. “Or three but we aren’t sure. One of you is a sadistic pony while the other snaps into a very chivalrous tone.” Forrest continued.

“How is it happening?” Sanguine said fearful of these events. His mind was switching personalities with no way he knew to stop.

“The sadistic side comes out when we are threatened by cruel people. The other always comes to apologize or fix what the other did.” Jessica concluded. Sanguine just fell on his haunches from fear of himself and shock.

Gold Waters put a hoof on his shoulder. “It’s okay Sanguine. We will meet with the princesses, tell them your story and see what is best.” She said. Sanguine rose slowly from the ground and nodded, throwing his hood back over his head. The group left the alley. “The Castle is clear across Mane Street” Gold Waters said. Leading the group through the street. Ponies dressed in formal attire looked at the group of mostly cloth less ponies with disdain and hints of anger. Many stared at Sanguine’s cloak and made him feel like their stares would melt the cloak right off his body. They eventually made it to the front gate.

“Halt! State your business.” A white unicorn guard said sternly at them. Jessica readjusted her glasses anxiously.

“I am Gold Waters of Ponyville. Personal secretary to Princess Twilight Sparkle and I seek an audience with the princesses.” She said. The guard hesitated for a moment, looking over the group before lifting his spear. “Proceed to the main hall. You will wait there until the majesties are ready to receive you. Morning court is just wrapping up so watch yourself.” The guard said. The group entered the massive doors and walked to a large room outside of the royal throne room. His friends went to get a meal.

Sanguine shuttered under his cloak. Would the princesses be kind? Would they be able to help? Would they kill him for being an unknown stranger? He thought.

“Heya Mister!” A voice rang out. He looked around to see himself alone except for a purplish unicorn. She looked to be about 12 from her height and structure.

“What is it little one?” Sanguine said while keeping his face hidden in the cloak.

“Why are you scared?” She asked and Sanguine’s mind froze.

“What are you talking about little one?” He said defensively. The filly just smiled.

“Mom and Dad always said I was good with reading emotions. So what is wrong?” She said. He thought for a moment on what to do. Then he spoke.

“It is my first time meeting the princesses. So I am nervous.” Sanguine said. It wasn’t wrong but it wasn’t the full truth either.

The filly just hugged him. “It’s okay. Princess Celestia and Princess Luna are really nice. I’ve seen them when my momma bring me with her to work.” She said. Sanguine didn’t respond for a moment. Then he smiled and hugged the child back.

“Thank you…little one.” He said.

“Dinky?! Where are you?” A voice called out. A slightly pink and purple mare with three gems on her flank walked in. The filly broke the hug.

“Right here sis!” She said. The mare moved Dinky away from Sanguine.

“I do apologize if she annoyed you.” The mare said.

“It’s alright, this kind filly was just showing me some kindness” He said ruffling Dinky’s mane.

“Come on Dinky, Mom wants us home for dinner,” The mare said to her sister. “Okay Sparkler.” Dinky replied as the two left in the direction of the main entrance.

“Sanguine. We’re back.” His friends said. They saw a noticeable smile when he looked at them.

“What are you smiling about?” Jessica asked in confusion. Sanguine turned back to where Dinky and her sister had left.

“Oh nothing. I just had an act of kindness happen while you were gone. A mare opened the door to the throne room.

“You wish to see the princesses?” The mare asked. They nodded and the mare waved them forward. Sanguine walked to the door that held the people who could help him find himself. Though that once act of kindness was kept in his heart as he trotted into the throne room.