Note: This is an alternate sequel to For The Love of A Mother. Read it first and then the prologue.

Azure Glide, former prince and captain of the Canterlot Royal Guard, had been in a self-imposed exile for a decade over a certain incident that shook him to his core. He comes to Princess Twilight Sparkle with a favor to ask of her. After all that time, why would he return?

Cover art by Ashimaroo

Pre-Read by my dear friend, pabrony

Note 1: This was written during the time when the final episodes were first leaked. I planned on releasing this the day after MLP ended.

Note 2: For the courtesy of others, please spoiler anything related to the plot in the comments. Thank you. :)