Kingdom Of Everfree

"Why is everyone staring at you?" Scootaloo asks from Royal's shoulders.

"Have you seen me Little Sparrow? I am taller than Celestia, I have a horn and wings, I've got magical tattoos, my eyes are silver, and my muscles." Royal smirks and flexes. "I mean aren't they wonderful."

Scootaloo giggles at her Moms silliness. "Why would your eyes be stare worthy?"

"Ah, I was waiting for you to ask that. No Pony or Creature on Equis has ever had true silver eyes. It is said that the creator of the Universe had silver eyes. The spark of his joy spilling from those eyes and creating the stars and worlds." Royal explains. "The train is here."

"No it-" A shrill whistle sounds in the distance. "Oh. How'd you know."

"I can hear a lot." Royal hands the courier their luggage and sets Scootaloo on her feet. "Ours is the abnormally large one. They sent us the one they usually travel in."

They go in and Scootaloo flips out. "Wow!! It's like a miniature house. They've got a bed, and a couch, and a table, they even have a small icebox!" Scootaloo pulls a game box from under the coffee table. "I challenge you to a game of Monopony."

"Challenge accepted!" Royal chuckles.

"Ha! This whole side of the board is now mine!" Royal cackles.

"Aw man! Are you sure this is your first time playin'?" Scootaloo asks.

"Absolutely positive."

A knock sounds at door and an amber and sea green head pops in. "Hello! Mommy's trying to find somewhere to sit, can we come in with you?" The little filly asks.

Royal stands and invites her in. "Sure."

"Mommy! I found somewhere to sit!" The girl calls behind her to a mid height azure and green mare.

"Amber Lotus no! That's the Princesses' cart." The mare rushes up and grabs her excited child. "I'm so sorry about her. We rarely leave Canterlot and she has fun meeting new people."

"It's alright, I understand. I haven't been out of my Kingdom in a long time." The train stops and the two nearly fall, but Royal catches them with a wing. "Would you like to come in and sit? It's just me and my daughter."

"Thank you. I'm Azure Clover and this is Amber Lotus." Azure introduces.

Royal leads them to the seats at the coffee table. "Scootaloo, these are Amber Lotus and Azure Clover. Azure and Amber, this is Scootaloo and I'm Royal Imagery. If you were wondering, I'm a Hybrid, not a Princess."

"Hi would you guys like to play?!" Scootaloo asks them, her eyes wide and pleading.

"But then you'd have to restart your game." Azure Clover says.

"Exactly!" She messes the board up.

"She's embarrassed because she's being beaten by a first timer." Royal chuckles, grabbing the pieces and resetting the board.

"You cheat!" Scootaloo pouts.

"Thank you for walking us home." Azure Clover says.

"No, thank you two. You've shown me kindness, and are the only two to look me in the eyes today." Royal says.

"You were kinda scary at first, but not that bad. Bye!" Amber Lotus says, hugging Scootaloo.

Royal scoops Scootaloo up and flies them the rest of the way to the castle gates.

"State your name and business." A bright gray earth stallion with deep brown hair orders.

"I am Imperial Ambassador Royal Imagery, Dignitary and Representative from the Kingdoms of Everfree. I am here on behest of the Princesses and are to meet them in ten minutes." Royal hands over a scroll with the royal crest.

The guard reads it and his eyes widen. "Get them to the throne room quickly." He orders his post mate.

The other guard clicks his hooves and salutes. "Yes Sir! Right this way please."

They are escorted the throughout the castle, gaining one more guard at each post. As soon as they reach sight the doors are pushed open.

Royal and Scootaloo walk into the middle of the throne room and kneel, heads bowed. "I have come as discussed your Majesties."

"Please stand and drop formalities Royal. We see you as equal." Luna says.

They rise and Royal bows. "Thank you Princesses."

"How was your trip?" Celestia asks.

"It was very nice Princess. Though I believe I have drawn quite a bit of attention. I also think your Guards are betting on which of you is my mother?"

"And?" Luna asks, raising an interested brow.

"Most votes were put on Celestia." Royal says sheepishly.

Scootaloo and Celestia giggle slightly at Luna's response.

"Well, your things should have reached your room by now. After you are settled in you will proceed to the south training grounds with the next troop trying out. From there try to be as good as possible and your Captain won't make your training Tartarus."

Royal gives another shallow bow. "I will check in when Clover arrives. Good day your Majesties." Royal and Scootaloo turns and leave.

When the doors close Scootaloo pumps her fist and high fives Royal. "Yes! We were so in sync! I bet we looked really cool and offical!"

Royal smiles. "Yes, we did. Now let's go unpack." She turns to the guard shifting awkwardly beside them. "Am I allowed to fly in here?"

"There is no rule against it, but I warn you to be careful if you do. Is there anything else you need?" He asks politely.

"Yes." She smiles, flashing her fangs. "Luna is the likely vote. I don't even look like Celestia. I mean looks at my fur color!" She scoops Scootaloo and shoots off down the corridor.

When they stop at their door Scootaloo smiles at Royal with a knowing look. "I can't believe they voted for Celestia!"

"I know right?! Luna is... Nooooo. I know what you're doing young lady." Royal says, eyeing her daughter.

"Whaaaaat?" Scootaloo asks, innocence masking her visage.

Royal gives her a sour face and opens the door. "This is..."

"Bland." Scootaloo finishes. She walks over to her bag and starts to unpack her things.

"Hold on, I've got it." Royal closes her eyes and feels all of their things with her magic. She releases her magic and all of their things float into their designated spots. The walls change from brown and white to sea green and orange. The beds sheets change patterns and fabric, and their names are spelled over the post in an elegant script.

Royal opens her eyes and Scootaloo jumps. "Woah! Your eyes!"

"That's what happens when I use my magic a lot."

Scootaloo leaps onto her bed and rolls around on the soft sheets. "Why?"

Royal plops down beside her. "Well, when I was small, I was training with Tua out in the Forest Kingdom. I was doing good, for a small girl my age."

"Okay, I don't get the problem." Scootaloo frowns.

"Believe it or not, is was a tiny kid."

"Pfft!"

"I'm serious!" Royal giggles, tickling Scootaloo's side. "The kids cornered me by myself when Tua left to find Duncan for my next lesson. They teased and taunted me. You know how that feels. Now imagine you're a small girl who's mom gave you up, even if it was for a good reason and you know it, and you've been sheltered in a castle away from interaction except for with super powerful and mature leaders. Imagine that you were taught extreme self control, to never let your anger out. Now imagine all of that rage building up inside you for over six years."

"That's a lot of rage." Scootaloo whispers in awe.

"Yeah, I know. I finally snapped and my powers went haywire, I exploded. I took out a huge chunk of the forest. Burned, cut, and smashed it with all that magic. Luckily Tua was near and saved the kids, but that didn't excuse what I had done. They called council to see what to do about my ever growing powers. They decided to lock most of it away until I learned to control it better. And I did."

"Then why is the seal still there?" Scootaloo asks.

"As I got older my powers continued to grow until is was just a powerful as before with the seal still on. So I decide to leave it. We added a couple more layers to the seal and now every time I come close to using more power than the seal wants me to, my eyes glow. To protect people from what it could do if I went berserk."

"Has that ever happened?!" Scootaloo asks, surprise raising her eyebrows into her hair.

"Another story for another time my dear. Clover's here." A knock sounds at the door.

"How do you know its because Clover's here?"

"Because that's the only reason anyone would come here." Royal says innocently.

"Ah, you're lying. I know, its my super power."

"Fine! You've got me." Royal opens the door and in bolts an excited three headed pup. "I was given one when I was your age. She's from my Elie's litter. She can teleport from anywhere, to me, Cheerilee, Twilight, Pinks, Rarity, Jackie, or to your room back at the castle, just ask her. She's loyal."

"She's perfect! Your name is going to be Diana, after my gun!" Scootaloo giggles when Diana drags her tongue across her face. "Ew!"

"Best not to tell anyone what she's named after. I don't think giving you a gun is gonna get me any trust." Royal grimaces.

"But you made sure that I trained first."

"They won't see it like you do." Another knock sounds at the door. "That is Clover."

"Is it okay if I go play with my friends?"

"Of course."

"Take me to Cheerilee, Diana." Scootaloo says excitedly, petting the hyperactive pup's head. They disappear with a pop of displaced air.

Royal opens the door and the Guard stands at attention. "Your presence is requested in the Throne Room."

"Do I need escort?" Royal asks.

"Yes Ma'am," He answers.

"Okay." She teleports them both to the Throne Room doors. "Thank you for your escort ." Royal enters the throne room and kneels at its center beside Clover.

"Rise."

"There has been a change of plans. Instead of working with the Unicorns you will train with Pegasi first. And... Your Captain is Shining Armour."

"You mean the overprotective brother of Twilight Sparkle?" Clover asks. "I'm pretty sure the words she told us before we left are... "Pray to Sohuki that you don't get my brother. If you do, I hope he goes easy on you."

"Yes. Line up is in two minutes, I'd run." Luna says happily.

Royal and Clover disappear.

"We didn't tell her that the Pegasi are meeting in the East training grounds, did we?" Celestia asks.

"Nope."