Twilight was reading Uther’s personal Paladin Prayerbook as she sat on Uther’s lap, Uther smiled as he looked around seeing the lush green pains around them.

Soon they arrived in the massive capital city, Twilight’s eyes widened as she saw stalls selling goods various goods of different types “This place is amazing!”

Uther laughed heartily “It has to be, this is the Capital of Lordaeron the nation in which we all live.”

Twilight smiled “Still it is amazing.”

Uther chuckled a bit as he rode towards the Cathedral, just as he approached the Cathedral an armoured dwarf approached him “Uther I mean to speak to you about something.”

Uther smiled “It’s been a while Muradin, what do you wish to speak about?”

Before Muradin could reply, Twilight blinked “Um why is he so short?”

Uther laughed as he looked down at Twilight “He’s a Dwarf they may not be as tall as humans but they are strong and stubborn to a fault. This is Muradin Bronzebeard, the younger brother of King Magni Bronzebeard.”

Twilight jumped off and bowed “Sorry Prince Bronzebeard.”

Muradin let out a deep hearty laugh “No need for that lass, call me Muradin.” He then turned to Uther “I wish to speak to you about an important matter, I believe it would do young Prince Arthas good to begin training to become a Paladin.”

Uther frowned “I am not sure he is ready but I will take him in if you can do a favour for me.”

Muradin frowned “What is it, nothing I would need my brother do approve I hope?”

Uther got of his and laughed as he picked up Twilight “You don’t have to do anything more than you are doing except let young Twilight here learn how to fight from you, you could teach her better than I plus it will make easier to teach the both of them the way of the Paladin if I didn’t have to handle her combat training.”

Muradin laughed “That’s not a bad idea, they might even be friend although I do wonder where you found such a mysterious being.”

Uther smiled “She appeared out of nowhere, I decided to take her in as she was alone.”

Muradin smiled “Very well, I’ll teach her I actually have a lesson with Arthas shortly, do you mind if I take her with me now.”

Uther looked at her with a smile “It’s up to her.”

Twilight grimaced “If I want to be a Paladin I need to learn how to fight, I don’t want to hurt others but I’d rather do that than let others suffer!”

Muradin smiled “Come with me, I’ll introduce you to young Arthas just note he can be a bit of a trouble maker.” Muradin lifted the young filly onto his shoulder and the two headed towards a stone building with a blue roof, a well muscled young pale boy with golden hair was swinging a wooden sword at a training dummy. Muradin sighed “Arthas stop!”

Arthas turned around “Why, I was practising?”

Twilight explained “If you make a mistake and keep practising that mistake without anyone else you reinforce said mistake.”

Muradin laughed “You are going to be a fine student Twilight, maybe ‘someone’ could actually learn something from your example.”

Arthas shook his head “I don’t need to learn anything except to become a better fighter.”

Twilight flew over angrily and smacked him “You should not think so highly of yourself, it will be your undoing!”

Arthas shouted “How dare you strike me, I should…!”

Muradin frowned “While I don’t like her methods, she is right Arthas no-one is flawless no mater how good they are. If you wish to become a Paladin like Uther you must learn humility and now is a good time to start as any.”

Twilight took a deep breath “I’m sorry for hitting you, I just lost my temper. I hope you can forgive me.”

Arthas smiled as held a hand out “It’s fine.” Twilight shook his hand with her hoof.

Muradin smiled “Now I believe it’s time to start your daily practice.” He walked over to a rack and pulled out a wooden sword he smiled “Twilight catch.” He threw the sword at Twilight and she caught the sword in her magic, Muradin frowned “I’d prefer if you use your own body to fight with your sword.”

Twilight nodded as she dropped the sword into her right forehoof, Muradin smiled “You got the grip right, now the first and most important part of sword combat is not to overextend, your sword must always be between yourself and your opponent.”

Twilight and Arthas turned to each other holding their blades, Muradin grabbed a wooden sword himself and turned to the both of them “A sword ultimately has two ways to harm your opponent, the blade and the tip. Let me demonstrate.”

Muradin swung the wooden blade in a rapid series of slashes and thrust from various angles, Muradin frowned “Some of these techniques can also be used to parry attacks ” he turned to Twilight “Parry means to block with your sword, now I want you to try to replicate some of what I just did.”

Arthas began a series of quick rapid slashes followed by a series of rapid thrusts while Twilight not having an experience or practise focused on each individual slash “Up, down, thrust, parry, left, right.”

Once Twilight started to get a feel for her slashes and thrusts she began slowly accelerating her attacks, Muradin smiled as she watched her “It sees Uther was right, she has the potential to be a great fighter.” Muradin smiled “I want you two to spar, stand opposite each other.”

Twilight used her wings to help her balance while upright as Arthas stood ready, Muradin clicked his fingers “Begin.”

Arthas rushed forward delivering a series of rapid swings, Twilight being the smart filly she was saw his attack pattern while fast was predictable and easy to parry then much to Muradin’s shock she managed to disarm before giving a thwack with her wooden sword that sent him flying through the wall landing on the other side.

Twilight and Muradin dropped their swords, Arthas coughed up blood as he laid there. Muradin was holding him “You’ll be alright, one of the priests can heal you.”

A voice spoke to Twilight in her head (You know what to do), Muradin frowned as Twilight put her hooves on his chest lightly. His jaw dropped as golden light was emitted from her hooves healing Arthas’ wounds, he had no words but he knew that the young filly would be an exceptional Paladin in the future.

Author's Note

I hope you like how I characterised Arthas.