The Rise and Fall

Ryder here and it's been a few weeks. I got attacked by a Timber Wolf and became one... it was... Strange... Seeing everything as they did... still cant believe that Big Mac saw the one who bit me as a pony get shot... Twilight actually rewarded him with a dart gun he took from a guard, a medal of bravery and even a possible spot in the guard if he wanted it. He told me he took control of the situation and wrung the necks of several guards who werent following orders from him OR 'Miss Yearling' .... Its either he knows who she is and just kept calling her that or he's just an idiot. Gonna go with the first one because he isnt as much of a fan of her as I am and well.... Daring actually told me she trusts him when it was deemed safe to be around me.... Still cant believe AJ was even there with me... Y'know what I did? I got my phone back and asked AJ and Daring if they were okay with me teasing Dash... Neither of them said no. Middle fingers galore from her. Gilda told me she was screaming and yelling when she got that. But today? Nothing but a safe day. Today Scootaloo and I are heading up to Canterlot. Wait... Did I say safe day? I meant it's a day from hell. Luna called me last night and told me Celestia has been losing her shit with guards. Either nothing is clean, their stance isnt right or anything. All because of a foreign dignitary that was there a few days ago... Complained about everything. Guards, cleanliness of the CLEANEST of things and even refused to sleep in a bed prepared for them. Now she's on a warpath... hopefully not literally. So me and Scootaloo have been driving about a couple hours since sunrise. Scootaloo didnt like it but she went along with it. She was in the passenger seat with her backpack being used as a pillow while I had the radio playing my music quietly. I sighed. "Alright... Celestia's mad.... Luna's trying to keep peace for her... Hopefully she's gonna meet us outside..." I said. I looked to Scootaloo. "Scoot. You good there?"

I watched my sister stretch a bit before looking at me tiredly. "...Yeah... Just trying to sleep...." She said. "We almost there?" I looked out the front and saw the castle getting closer.

"Almost... Maybe... Ten to fifteen minutes?" I glanced at her. "Just get back to sleep if you can. I'll wake you when we get there." She nodded and just leaned back more. I just sat back and focused on the road. Made my turns where I could and even saw where I was burning rubber to get away from the guards that one day Twilight screwed up everyones memories. You dont know how much I hugged Scootaloo after getting home... that and Applejack... I mean... Couldnt even get her pants off but... She just let me grab and fondle her. Took a little while longer because apparently there was a lot of roadwork going on.... Not gonna doubt it was due to Celestia's rage. Had to go down a few streets before pulling up to the gate. Did a quick hand signal to the guard to let me in. He understood fully because of Scootaloo in the seat beside me. He opened the gate and I drove right up parking right near all the other guard trucks. I wanted to nudge Scootaloo but she just wanted to sleep. I got out of the car and quickly went around grabbing her outta the seat and throwing her bag out of the seat. Even managed to grab mine from the back seat. I... Kinda had it but then again I didnt. Had to flag a guard over to help me. Took Scootaloo's and my bag and followed me inside.

When we got inside we saw guards everywhere either cleaning something or moving something else or maybe even just going around on their normal patrols. Luna was walking down the stairs carefully as not to trip over guards cleaning or slipping on what ever cleaner was left over. I didnt dare move until Luna got to us. I handed Scootaloo right over to her having her sigh. "It's been a while since I held Scootaloo while she slept..." She said softly. "Perhaps you want me to wake her once morning meal time comes around?" I nodded.

"Yeah... Mind if I come with you to see what room we can put her in? I want her to be comfortable where we're at when we sleep." I responded whispering almost. She nodded and beckoned me with her wings as she started back towards the stairs. I took my bags from the guard nodding to him giving him a wordless thanks before I set off after the princess.

"As you can definitely see this diplomat has sent Celestia off the deep end. Everything from the floors, the walls, railings and such to a simple speck on the uniforms and she even made a few guards go home because one had nothing on his uniform and the other two had the SAME marking on their helmets to show their ranks! Their RANKS! She's so blind with this she's criticizing ranks." I huffed.

"Hopefully she sees the light with Scootaloo around... Does she know we were coming?" Luna shook her head as we reached the second floor.

"Nope. She was too hyperfocused on having the cooks clean their cutlery, their pots and pans and even the burners! She almost didnt let one oven cool down before having them work on it!" She glanced at me. "Speaking of which... Do you have any clothes that look like you belong in Canterlot?" I looked down at myself. I was wearing jeans, sneakers, a video game tee under a leather jacket.

"Not really... Dont really have an outfit that's more than a button up and sneakers when I go out..." I looked to Scootaloo who was wearing something similar. Her sneakers, jeans and a wonderbolts hoodie. "Well... what about her? She doesnt like it when someone wants her to wear a dress... You remember right?"

"Yes. It might have been a while since she was in our care but I remember. She tried to fight Celestia on wearing the dress the day of the attack. Even after your sister fought when she offered to take her, Twilight and Applejack out to a nice dinner."

"Let me guess... Applejack declined because she had prior engagements with Rainbow Dash."

"Never asked but I assumed so. She didnt seem to want to join the dinner for what ever reason. But we should hurry. If I know my sister she's prowling around making sure things are perfect and she's been yelling at the guards and maids..." I nodded and followed her faster keeping my eyes and ears out for Celestia. Ended up following her to the hall just outside her room. The big Lunar Empire seal on her door. But knowing what's there? It's.... Its not a thing I'd wanna see again... last I saw of Luna's 'pet demons' were when I was here with Babs. Luna offered to show Babs her spiders, I went with her but stayed clear on the other end of the room.

I waited outside while Luna went and tucked my baby sister in... though I realized it was a bad time to pull out my phone. Why? Not because I almost forgot to text Applejack I was there or that Gilda sent some nudes of her pissing in a bush at a park at night.... It was because Celestia was right down the hall. "RYDER!" She yelled making me stumble with my phone. I got a quick handle on it, sent the 'i'm here' text to AJ and quickly pocketed it before flying over to Celestia quickly shushing her. She was wearing some bellbottom jeans, heels and a long sleeve with a lot of cleavage. I shushed her frantically. "Ryder dont you shush me! Just what the hell are you doing here?!"

I huffed shushing her more. "Princess! Please be quiet!" I said. "I've got Scootaloo with me and she was up late last night! Please keep your voice down!" She growled a bit. I just stared her down. "Pipe down Princess! You dont want a cranky filly now do you? I know I wouldnt!"

"...I hate it when you're right.... But dont you EVER... do this again..." She said forcing me to the ground with her magic, replying in a softer tone. "Expect chains.... Now make yourself useful and get into something that looks like a guard uniform or something that doesnt look like you broke in to steal anything! Why are you here anyways?" I sighed starting to follow her down the hall.

"Well," I started, "your sister invited me. Luna wanted to see me and Scootaloo and visit for a bit away from the family. Applejack cleared it, agreed that if I texted her when I got here I could get her to agree to uh... things... You know what I'm talking about right?" She blushed a bit.

"Unfortunately I do.... I hope things go well there.... But as for now get changed! I wont ask you again. Next time I wont hesitate to strip you naked and put you in a maids dress!" I sighed.

"Right away Princess. Just please try to keep quiet around here for Scootaloo's sake. I'll be back around breakfast time." I stopped following her. She didnt acknowledge me after that. Just kept on walking. I went back to the door where my sister was just as Luna stepped out with a worried look on her face. "Wow... Not kidding when you said she's pissed... She basically said I looked like I'm ready to rob the place..."

Luna sighed closing the door behind her softly. "She almost scared Scootaloo... I was lucky my magic took effect and kept her asleep through it. I even have an alarm set with her phone and a reminder to call you before leaving the room." She said. "Your things are on your bed, her things are at the foot of hers. Now follow me. I'll buy you new clothes and keep it with your style." I nodded and followed Luna back down the hall from where we came and hurried back out to the guard trucks. She even grabbed a few guards away from their work which they were glad to do just to drive us to the mall. There we picked up some padding for me and Scoot to wear, me a bit more than that... Got a totally adult teeshirt with a babyfied Metallicolt cover on it. Then we went to go get me something to wear around the castle. Red button up, black vest and some black slacks with some comfortable slip on shoes. I just rolled the sleeves up and Luna even did my mane real quick making it look like it fit with the suit but still was nice for me. Just kinda combed it back with a bit of water and gel to hold. Worth twenty five bits.

We stayed out there for about an hour until Luna's phone started going off. She quickly pulled it out just as we were getting back into the truck. She handed the phone to me and saw it was Scootaloo. She swiped at her screen and turned it on speaker phone. Immediately we heard muffled yelling. "L-Luna...? Luna are you there? I tried calling Ryder but he's not answering." Scootaloo said scared. I checked my phone... somehow forgot to take it off silent... four missed calls from Scootaloo, two from AJ and a few texts from her too.

"I'm here Scootaloo! What's going on? Did Celestia scare you?"

"Yeah. She's yelling at guards outside... Does she know I'm in here?"

I sighed. "She should Scoot but just stay put until we get back in a few. Just leaving the mall now." I said. "If she comes in, get her to apologize but if she doesnt just stay in there."

"Well... I... I havent gone since last night and I really have to go..." I huffed and looked to Luna. She was a tad worried.

Luna huffed. "Scootaloo listen to me very carefully. Open the door a bit and peek out." She said. "If you see a guard, see if they cant get you to a restroom either in my room or the next nearest one and that should be to your left down the hall about... seven to eight doors." She looked to the guard as he got in the front seat. "Sirens on, step on it back to the castle now!" The guard nodded as I listened to Scootaloo fumbling her phone a bit. Heard the door creak.

"Okay um... I dont see anything to the right..... Nopony out there..." The door creaked slightly a little bit more. "And... I see Celestia walking away with other guards... Noone else.... Luna is your room open?"

"It is. Hurry on over. Get inside, go to your right and head straight for the toilet! And dont worry I got some steps for you and your friends when they were there but after that either hurry back to the room or stay in mine." That's when she looked to me kinda realizing Scoot doesnt exactly like spiders either. "...On second thought just go back to your room okay?"

"Alright.... I'll be on my bed when you get back here... See you soon!" And like that she ended the call.

I sighed clutching the bag of my clothes. "...I really hope we arent gonna come back to Scootaloo crying and in a bath.... OR see Scootaloo forced into a dress..." I said. "Hopefully she wont ruin a morning meal either.... Where was that fucking guy who made her like this from?"

"Somewhere in Steurope.... New to this and thinks we have to cater to everything he wants...Basically inherited power from his father a bit too early... His father is still alive but he clearly needs to teach his son not everything he want, he's gonna get... Might make contact soon."

"Better... Because right now I feel like if I were there Celestia would probably have my head for the things I would've said."

"...Probably would've saved us from this even if she was chewing you out."

I huffed and sat back as we blazed through the streets back to the castle. I could tell some onlookers were worried what was going on because of sirens... Not to mention I'm sure the image of changelings spilling out of sewers, the ring of an explosion opening up the street and the guards patrolling every minute on my wedding day still sits fresh in many minds here including my own. Though after my run in with the Elites I think that's a problem I wouldnt dwell on. We blasted through red lights, blazed by open streets, even a few citizens, some who didnt care, some just wondering what's going on. We came up on the gates fast turning the siren off upon approach. Thank goodness my car was still there. We pulled in and we were quickly unloaded and we hurried in. Honestly was a tad hard of running in this suit but I had to hurry. We got to the room fast. Luna went in first and I followed. Inside we saw Scootaloo sitting on her bed messing with her phone. We both sighed just as she hopped off her bed and rushed us. "You guys scared me! I could swear that was Celestia coming in..." Scootaloo said. "Got into your room without anyone seeing me. Guard saw me coming out but I dont think he cared."

I sighed taking her hand. "Good... Dont wanna have to chew someone out for asking what you were doing in a room a princess allowed you in...." I said. "You hear anything after you got back in here?"

"Nope. Just others walking by. No yelling but... Still doesnt give me a good feeling theres not gonna be more of that...." We turned around and started out of the room starting down the hall and my stomach was growling, hungry for breakfast. That and my stomach was giving me that 'queasy gross' feeling. I honestly hated this feeling.

Luna huffed following behind us. "I'd put money on it..." She said. "I just hope he didnt critique the meals he had.... If he was courteous of that at all..." Scootaloo looked at me and what I was wearing.

"Date night with Applejack tonight?"

I sighed. "Nope... Princess Celestia ordered me to look more presentable... Hopefully she's a bit more reasonable with you...." I said. "But... Do you really think Applejack would like it if I took her out on a date looking like this?" I blushed slightly thinking of the idea.

Luna rested a hand on my shoulder. "You proposed to her in a suit at a fancy restaraunt when something dangerous happened." She said. "Pretty sure she'd take you up on the offer of a date even if you were hung upside down from your underwear in a tree."

Scootaloo shivered making a noise of disgust. "Princess! I didnt need to see that image in my head!" She snapped. I blushed harder as Luna laughed a bit.

"My apologies Scootaloo. I'm just trying to lighten the mood." She looked to me. "But in reality Ryder, Applejack would date you no matter what you're wearing, even if she had to bring you clothes while you're holed up in a liquor store bathroom after an accident or if it were a quick stop inside the school because you knew you werent gonna make it back home."

I rolled my eyes as Scootaloo giggled. "...I hear one more thing about that accident and I'm grounding Scootaloo..." I said. Shut her right up as well as Luna. I looked to Luna. "I dont mean to be rude Princess but stop bringing that up or I'm bringing this up with Celestia!" She cleared her throat and fixed herself.

"Ah... Alright... Dropped and forgotten... Apologies General.... Didnt realize it was still that sensitive of an issue..."

"Yeah well when its brought up that often and that it was supposed to stay secret it starts getting really annoying. If we're playing a game with that card rules change to where that card cant be used anymore! Understand me?"

"Understood General... Loud and clear..." Luna hung her head before I turned my attention to Scootaloo.

"And you need to learn you cant tell everyone everything about goings on in life! Would you be alright if I showed up at your class and told everyone you wet your bed?"

Scootaloo shook her head sighing. "No.... Sorry Ryder...." She said. I picked her up and huffed.

"Apology accepted. Now c'mon. I think I know a certain filly who wants some of her big brothers home made pancakes with brown sugar, chocolate chips and strawberries." I looked to Luna. "Is it alright if I make those for everypony? You and Celestia dont have any objections to that?"

Luna smiled. "Well I dont but you're going to have to ask Celestia about this." She said. I gave a nod and just moved Scootaloo to my shoulders. I almost never did this with Scootaloo. Did it with Babs and Applebloom because they asked but never my own sister. Babs loves riding on my shoulders and Applebloom does too only because I dont complain how bony her ass is like how Big Mac does. Scoot? She doesnt ride on anyones shoulders.... Guess she's kinda growing up but she's been more independent. Been sleeping in her bed and barely an accident. She's even been a good sport on having to wear a diaper when its needed since I got back home from after my run in with Timber Wolves... And I can say Daring didnt mind letting Big Mac see her how she really is and he just didnt care much.

Anywho I carried my sister all the way to the dining hall with Luna though we stopped dead at the door. Not only because we saw Celestia in there but because she had all the cooking staff lined up and she was inspecting their uniforms. I had Luna take Scootaloo off my shoulders before I gave them a handsignal telling them to wait. I carefully walked up along side the table. It was mostly carpeted to prevent screetching of chairs on lenolium. Hate that noise. But as I got closer I stopped just as she did, peering closely at a mare's uniform. "What is THIS on your uniform?!" Celestia snapped pointing at a stain.

The mare stammered slightly. "I-I tried washing my uniform after you sent me home the other night Princess but... That browning sauce stain didnt want to come out!" She said obviously frightened. "I-It's not like anyone's going to be in the kitchen to see it!"

"You have FIVE seconds.... One to apologize, two to find another uniform and three to get BACK TO WORK!" You do not know how fast that mare flew off and out the door narrowly missing Luna. Think there were tears involved. Celestia looked to the rest of her workers. "Everyone back in the kitchen! Start preparing the morning meal and hurry! The general is here and he has brought his sister! GO! NOW!" I watched as everyone dispersed quickly going inside their cooking area. I honestly wanted to hide away but I knew my sister was watching.... And if I'm standing my ground to Celestia she knows she has nothing to fear. She looked back at me and smiled. "Ah General! Uh... How long were you standing there?"

I sighed. "Long enough Princess." I said. "I changed just like you said. Luna helped me pick things out. Hopefully to your specifications." She looked me over and even felt the material.

"Well... It's not perfect but... definitely better than what I've seen you dress like..." She stepped back. "I apologize for earlier General. If I had seen you enter with your sister I would've been more quiet. I didnt frighten her at all did I?" I glanced back at Luna and waved her over.

"Thankfully no. Your sister was tucking her into the bed and used her magic for a more restful sleep. Even set an alarm for her so she could join us." Celestia looked up and smiled nudging me aside. Scootaloo smiled and rushed her flying up hugging her.

"Scootaloo! There's my favorite filly!" Celestia said giggling a bit.

Scootaloo laughed. "Morning Princess! I missed you so much!" She said. She rested her head on the Princess' shoulder. "Is it true you're gonna let my big brother make breafast?" Celestia huffed.

"Well I would but he's a guest as are you my sweet sungazer. I cant have him cook while he's here." Scootaloo brought her head off her shoulder looking to Celestia.

"...But... He said he was gonna make my favorite waffles..." Celestia glanced at me.

"Did he now? Well I'm sure if he tells the chef's how to make it they might be able to make it while we sit out here."

"But it wont be the same!"

I approached Celestia. "Uh Celestia.... Can I just go in there and make some waffles for her and I while you and Luna make what ever else?" I asked. "Scootaloo likes them a certain way and I'm the only one to know how to make it... Wouldnt be right to have someone else make it while I sit idly by... Especially to disappoint Scootaloo..." Celestia looked to Scootaloo who gave her some puppy eyes.

The Princess sighed looking back at me. "Alright. Get in there and start making your waffles." She said. "There should be a head chefs coat in the walk in. Take it and get what ever ingredients you need." I nodded and looked to Scootaloo.

"Be right back. You know what to order me for a drink if we're having this!" Scootaloo smiled brightly and nodded just before I smiled back and rushed into the kitchen. Things in here looked spotless almost. Almost meaining some of the food being spilled from frantic working ponies rushing around making sure things are either clean, prepped or ready for a future meal. I hurried over to the walk in food storage unit and grabbed the black coat from inside putting it on. Grabbed a cup of berries, some brown sugar, and some ready pour waffle mix. Had to ask where chocolate chips were and I got a slight mix of white and dark chocolate chips. Prep wasnt too long and neither was the waffle making itself because of the waffle maker they had. Only had to make two. One for me and one for Scootaloo. Things were as big as a dinner plate for me. I even garnished it with a little syrup and whipped cream for the both of us.

I came out and set the plates on the table where Scootaloo and I sat while Luna and Celestia were half way through their meals. I even saw Luna eyeing my waffle from across the table. It was really good. Almost didnt finish mine but I managed to wash it down with some chocolate milk. Scootaloo only ate half of it and leaned back in her seat sighing. "...I... I cant eat anymore...." She said. She looked to me. "Why'd you have to make them so big?" I sighed.

"Soory Scoot... Princess' need big waffles and I thought this'd be enough... Feeling okay? Not too full?"

"Full enough... not feeling sick if that's what you're asking." I sighed.

"Good. Wanna take the rest home?" She nodded. I looked to Celestia. "You wouldnt happen to have a container we could put this in could we?"

Celestia wiped her mouth with a napkin setting it aside before picking up her glass of OJ. "I suppose so." She said. "It seems like her appetite went down from last I saw her. Is everything okay Scootaloo?" She looked to my sister.

Scootaloo burped a little. "Oh! Excuse me... But yeah I'm alright. Just havent been hungry lately." She said.

"Well hopefully you saved some room for lunch later. I'm having the kitchen staff make a pizza for us! Last I recall you liked Mushrooms correct?"

"YUCK! I hate mushrooms!"

I looked to Scootaloo. "Scootaloo! Be nice!" I said. I looked to Celestia. "You're probably thinking of Sweetie Belle. Always wants mushrooms on the pizza rather than anything else. She has to settle with Scootaloo and Applebloom on spinach and basil pizza. I couldnt even get a little cilantro on it! That's how serious they are about their pizza!"

Luna hummed. "I do remember your sister having a bad issue with Mushrooms..." She said setting her fork down. "It was uh.... close in the family tree... correct?" Scootaloo nodded. She's talking about our mother. Mom didnt want mushrooms in the house. Not in any way, shape or form. She wouldnt even let me have one of my friends mushroom cookies. Never told us why. Always thought it was because she was allergic. Maybe its because she had a bad experience with the psychadelic mushrooms when she was younger. Dad told me when I was old enough that she used to do that before they met. Thought it was probably the reason Scootaloo couldnt be conceived until that right time.

Celestia sighed taking another bite from her plate. "I see.... Probably do a personal pizza for everypony then... perhaps one big one with sections for each?" She asked. "I'm willing to give in to everyones taste but dinner might be something different... I have to think of it...." She looked to me. "Why dont you take Scootaloo and explore? Go play some of Luna's games, watch some TV or maybe have a walk outside in the garden! We'll handle everything here." I smiled and nodded getting out of the chair and helping my sister out as well. I had that burning feeling in my back as Celestia watched us on our way out. That feeling like you're doing something wrong and you only know by the way someone is looking at you... but I wasnt even looking and I felt it.

As we left the room we made a right turn. Scootaloo looked up at me. "Something's up with Celestia... She should know how much I hate mushrooms..." She said. "I told her when we went out to dinner while you were gone... Menu said what I wanted had mushrooms and when I asked for it without mushrooms she questioned it and I told her about mommy."

I huffed and nodded to a guard as he passed. "Yeah... Celestia is a bit off today... seemed kind of annoyed when I insisted on making something for us...." I replied. "Luna told me someone just annoyed her with everything he was requesting. If I have to leave you alone with Celestia for what ever reason try to listen to her okay?" I looked to Scootaloo. She nodded. "Good. Now... Up for a quick walk or do you wanna do something else?" She started thinking for a moment.

"Been getting bored with Video games... Guess a walk with my big brother will be good." I smiled.

"Alright. You wanna go out front or you wanna head for the garden?"

"I say head out front. Maybe walk somewhere and see if we find something interesting."

"And you do have your phone right?" She dug into her pocket taking her cellphone out flashing the screen with a picture of her and Mama Spitfire on it at the Rainbow Falls.

"Yep. Just in case we get split up somehow right?" I nodded. "Just like you taught me!" Yep... Had to sit her down after I got back and call me or someone else if she's ever in trouble. Not to mention Celestia even gave me access to a hidden app she has on her phone. It allows me to track where she is using a GPS signal only I can activate and she even hired a hacker to try to invade the signal and piggyback it. Didnt work. They couldnt do it. And dont worry. It was a guard hacker to combat cyber attacks. Not the idiot hacker who decides to fuck with people, using their computers to see into their cameras, maybe screw with things around their house. Yet that's impossible Only in video games.... Kinda wish I could do that for an advantage when trying to catch speeders... Would just love it to just chase after them, pull out my phone and just lock their brakes up when I activate them making them stop in place. They'd probably shit themselves. Would be even better if I could make them turn quickly to the left or right and crash into a tree buuuuut.... Every time I do that in game I kill the guy inside.

Anyways we walked down the street towards where the mall was. Even walked the mall a bit. She almost didnt wanna go into the diaper store with me but did anyways because this was mostly a resupply for home. The mare there was happy to see me come in, even caught up with Scootaloo about things going on and such. After I paid we walked back to the castle. Dropped the bag off in our room and went straight for the computer room where we just started playing our computer games. I recognized just about where Celestia sat when she was apologizing for Scootaloo being in a weakened state. Wont think of it as a coma but she apparently was aware of what was happening but had almost no energy to do anything. Not even have her eyes open or respond. Not gonna lie that night I had Rouge take all the guns and sights I was working out out of my room, Pepper taking the sharp tools and Shadow- uh... Rocky... had to sit in there to talk to me until I fell asleep and even got a cot in there for her to sleep on. I was stable after I got a call the next morning hearing Scootaloo speak to me. Had to hug Pepper just to cry it out. Anyways Scootaloo and I were playing a racing game that Luna had. Remake of one I had as a kid and I fucking loved it. She had already beat me a few times before I had a guard come in. "General!" They said. I looked to the guard setting my controller down. Stallion. Stern voice but that normal stern where its needed. Not the 'you're in trouble' kinda stern. "Princess Luna requests your presence in her quarters sir!"

I huffed getting up. "Alright. You stay here with my sister, play with her on the game maybe. If Celestia asks, I ordered it." I said. The guard nodded and sat down grabbing my controller.

I hurried out of the room and down the hall going about as fast as a jogging speed. Celestia even when acting like this gets pissy about someone running in the hall. Running in the hall is only for emergencies in her eyes and if she catches someone running she could think there's something going on and put the entire place in lockdown. In reality the only thing not to panic her was a light jog. I passed by a few guards, some maids cleaning and even a few guards scrubbing grime off things. When I got to Luna's door the guard stepped aside knowing I was coming. I knocked on the door and waited a moment. "Enter!" I hear Luna call out. I opened the door and slipped my way in. I found Luna sitting on her bed playing her old handheld game she paid the company to customly make for her. She loves her games that much. "Ah General. I take it the guard found you well?" I nodded.

"Yes Princess. Did you need something? If its companionship before you sleep I might need to decline on account of my sister...." She glanced up at me before pausing her game.

"Totally understandable but I need to pass off some information you need to know. Seems after you left Celestia was very annoyed with you, asking me why I didnt say anything when you said something about cooking for yourself and your sister, I told her you had my permission but that you should've checked with her. Good thing you used your sister as an argument because she would've chewed you out. She wanted to even yell at you for insisting on trying to change plans for lunch!"

"Well she should've remembered from Scootaloo's time here that she hates mushrooms and if I know Celestia she is not gonna disappoint her favorite filly. If she wants to yell at me, that's fine but she needs to do it away from Scootaloo. I do not want her in the middle of me getting yelled at for some bullshit I shouldnt be yelled at for even."

"Again I agree.... All because of this stupid dignitary's son... I'll send word tonight about him tonight when I can speak to the dignitary in question... Just get back out there and try not to separate from your sister if you can help it. If things get a bit hairy, you know what to do."

"Got it. Authorization for code Omega?" Code Omega aka Operation Rogue Princess. Dash told me she had to use it when I was changed into a foal. Still was the weirdest week after being potty trained again... Luna looked to me kinda surprised.

"Code Omega? Really? Do you.... Do you think it might be a time for that?"

"She's obviously getting out of hand. I dont want to use it if I dont have to but if I do I want the authorization to use it.... Especially since its your sister we're talking about..." Luna got up and hugged me.

"Permission granted General. If we need to sit her down to make her see the error of what she's doing, so be it. Just when you do, when ever you have to do it PLEASE have me there! Whether it be in the middle of the night or at the afternoon meal. I need to be there to vent to my sister on how she's been as of late!" She released me. "Now go. I must rest and you must get back to your sister so Celestia doesnt yell at you."

I nodded and hurried back to the entertainment room where I found Celestia sitting in one of the seats watching Scootaloo still playing with the guard I had stay. They switched to a party game that I guess Celestia was somewhat engrossed in. The party game was a slight mix of a board game, a popular game series and even added characters from other games in on it. I sat down next to the Princess. She looked to me. "Ah there you are Ryder! I was wondering where you were! Leaving Scootaloo here to play video games with another guard and not her older brother?" She asked.

I looked to her. "Well Luna requested my aid for something... Apparently one of her older games had a little confusing bit that I helped her out on." I replied. "The guard looked like he needed a break too. Why not cool down with some games y'know?"

"Agreed. Shall we wait for this game to finish before getting to the afternoon meal? Maybe join in on a game ourselves?" I gave a nod and we grabbed a couple extra controllers from an alcove in the wall. We ended up playing for about an hour before heading off to get lunch. Celestia even gave that guy the rest of the day off with pay because of how well he played and because he was a good sport... Didnt really sit right with me there... It was like she knew what was going on. I didnt call it out. Lunch went off without a hitch, I went and napped for a few hours, found them out in the garden drawing with chalk and listening to some music and Celestia even took us to dinner. After a while I almost forgot about Celestia's attitude. Nearly. Around bed time Scootaloo and I were split up. Celestia took Scootaloo into her room for old times sake. I got the room where we basically put Scootaloo. She had her bags, I had mine. Though as I tried to sleep something didnt sit right. Only reason I knew something didnt sit right? My phone rang. Woke me up out of a dead sleep at two AM. I quickly picked it up and saw it was Scootalo. I flipped on the light and slid my thumb across the screen putting it on speaker. I heard crying.

"Scoot? Scootaloo is everything okay? What's wrong?"

Scootaloo sniffled and I heard knocking on the door. "....Th-The Princess.... She's... she wants to take me away..." She said. I swear my heart almost stopped. "....She... she told me.... I... I need to be here... with her... that I'm not going home with you.... She told me I'm gonna start wearing dresses... and.... I just... I'm hiding in her bathroom... she thinks I have a tummy ache..." I huffed throwing off my covers.

"Stay put. Do not open that door no matter what.... I'll be right there... expect guards to bust in but dont be scared."

"...Hurry.... I dont know how long it's gonna be until she realizes I have my phone...." I quickly hung up before pulling Luna's text history up hitting the call button. I quickly grabbed some pants and a tank top waiting for Luna to answer.

As I left the room I beckoned the nearest guard and gave him the hand signal to follow me. Them and the next five guards I saw. All unicorn. The phone clicked. "Ryder? Did something happen? Hopefully not an accident... I hear heavy breathing..." I heard Luna say.

I huffed. "Meet me at Celestia's room NOW!" I snapped. I didnt even give her another second to answer before I hung up shoving my phone into my pocket. I glanced to the guard at my side. He looked a tad confused, a little worried, and most of all questioning what I was doing. "I'm calling Rogue Princess on Princess Celestia! To my knowledge she has been stressing everyone out with orders that are BEYOND your paygrade, near impossible to do with some things and she's even putting you guys to work doing MAID work! Not to mention she's making my little sister cry.... That is TOO FAR! Get to the halls outside her room! Nobody enters until Luna and I do!"

Nobody said anything. No 'yes sir' or even acknowledgement for this shit. I flew to the closest set of stairs and didnt even bother setting foot down. Flew up two sets of stairs, broke right and landed just outside her door. Luna was there pacing back and forth. She saw me but I shushed her silently. She nodded and waited by my side shaking for a few moments before six guards joined us. Each with some sort of restraint. Leg restraints, Wing restraints, wrist restraints and even an anti magic ring. We all lined up at the door waiting for my signal. Luna got ready to open the door. They opened outward towards the hall. I counted on my fingers from three to one... and once those doors open we rushed in. Luna and I had to pin Celestia up against the wall before she even had time to react. "WHAT IS THIS?! UNHAND ME!" Celestia snapped, her mane almost looking as if it could catch fire any moment from how angry she was. "ITS A COUP! IT HAS TO BE!" We saw her horn glow and Luna quickly grabbed the anti magic ring from the guard quickly slipping it over her horn while still holding her sisters wings down with her body. I grabbed each wrist and pulled them to her back.

"Celestia! I'm calling Rogue Princess! This has got to stop! Now cooporate! I dont want to hurt you!" She struggled slightly. I held her wrists together long enough for the guards to cuff her. I had to pull her away from the wall to have them tie her wings down with a leather reinforced strap before having to hold her legs together while the others wrapped her up. Luna and I had to haul her to her bed before tossing her onto it. I ran back to the bathroom and pounded on the door for a moment. "Scootaloo! C'mon out now! I'm here!" I stepped away from the door and waited a moment before Scootaloo opened the door and ran out meeting me with a tearful hug. She was a bit soaked in her pants too. I huffed walking her over to where Celestia's head lied staring her sister down in anger. "Celestia! It's one thing to make your guards clean their 'dirty' uniforms and scrub the floors and to make the kitchen staff cry but its another thing to scare my baby sister into thinking you're taking her away from me! Just look at her! She's crying, she's wet and she called me telling me you're gonna take her away from me? Her brother? THE ONE WHO TRUSTED YOU TO CARE FOR HER WHILE I WAS AT WAR?! You have any excuse to get you out of this? Because it better be a fucking good one to keep me and Scootaloo as friends here!"

Celestia huffed and growled just looking at Scootaloo. Not even a glimmer in her eye resembling a tear ready to drop. Luna took her sisters face, pulling her by the cheek. "Sister! Your mind is corrupted by that foul mouthed, stubborn, entitled jackass of a representative!" She snapped. "I mean look at you! Before you wouldnt even dare bend a knee to anyone! Yet you do because he said everything was filthy, that he'd rather sleep in a garbage can and that he'd uh...." She looked to me. "Cover your sisters ears would you?" I nodded and did as such. Covered her ears holding her against my stomach. "Good... Now where was i? Oh... Right.... Just because he'd rather fornicate with his own mother than form an alliance does NOT MEAN YOU SHOULD BE ACTING LIKE THIS!" And here's something I didnt think I'd ever see. Luna backhanding her sister in the face. Luna backed away before I looked to her.

"Take Scootaloo and get her cleaned up Princess. I'll meet you somewhere. Just tell the guards outside where and I'll have them lead me there. Luna nodded sniffling before taking my sister and running out of the room with her in her arms. I looked to Celestia and huffed. "You see what you're doing? Causing my sister to cry, your little 'ray of sunshine' and then your sister to hit you? Does it not get through your skull something was wrong? That little inbred fuckwit taking advantage of YOU?! The one who wouldnt pull me out of war for my little sisters sake? The one who doesnt back down to anyone? Need I remind you that it was you who drafted me, you who put me in charge of everything and you who commended me on a victory? I hope you think about what's going on here. Because right now I'm too pissed off to stay in your pressence... I want to go back in time, keep you from attending my wedding, keep you from taking care of my sister and even wish that I had been born a bat pony so I would never have to deal with you!" I looked to the door. "I need four guards on me!" And just like that four unicorn guards rushed in. I looked to them as they stood at the foot of the bed saluting. "Keep watch over her until tomorrow morning. Under no circumstances are you to follow any order she has until I give the okay! It is me and ONLY me that will give the okay to release her and right until that time she is to be watched until then. Understood?"

The guards came down from their saluted positions. "SIR YES SIR!" They yelled in unison.

"Good! Now stand guard. Watch her while she sleeps." I grabbed her by her shoulders and fixed her the best I could so she was head first on the pillow. She didnt even say anything before I flew over her bed and out the door. The first guard I saw nodded down the hallway and started walking that way. I followed him. I honestly felt like I wanted to cry. Not because I had to pull a card on Celestia that I never thought I'd have to pull... But because she was basically saying she was going to abuse her power, take my sister away from me and act like I really had died in the war. I followed that guard holding myself as best as I could. Maybe a few tears slipped but nothing that would've given me away as breaking down.

I saved that until I got to Luna's room where I see Luna and Scootaloo hugging each other on the floor, each looking scared. Scootaloo was wearing just her pajama tops and a diaper, her bottoms and underwear cast aside both stained. I came right over and sat next to them, Scootaloo almost hesitating to crawl into my lap to hug me. I shushed her, holding her head close to my chest. Close to my heart. "....I'm... shocked really... both at myself... and my sister..." Luna said. "...My sister even for suggesting such a thing... to take a filly away from a brother who fought tooth and nail to save her, risked life and limb to come back from a war just to reunite with loved ones.... and myself for laying a hand on my own flesh and blood sister... In harm no less... Might I be glad that this didnt set foot in the dreamscape Ryder... You know what dream I'm talking about..." I huffed sniffling a bit trying to stay strong.

"...I do... Wouldnt be surprised if it started a war in that reality..." I looked down at my sister. "...I wish I could've slapped her like you had... That is my trust for her she's taking... She's taking it, ripping it in half, shitting on it, sticking it in a garbage can and setting it on fire before handing it back to me... Scootaloo is MY sister... Not her daughter.... Nor is she a doll to dress up anyway you want her to dress! If she wants to wear a shirt that says 'fuck you' I'm gonna let her wear a shirt that says that... Maybe not to school or around mom but... if she wanted to wear it she's gonna get to wear it...."

"Ryder... If you take my word as my sisters... I'll apologize for her transgressions against you and your sister..." I sighed.

"...I wish I could Luna... I really do wish I could.... but she's fucked up so bad I dont even think I could accept that apology... and even if I did that would be the biggest lie i'd be telling myself...." I stood up holding Scootaloo close with one arm. Luna helped me as she stood up as well. "...Come on Princess... I think I'm gonna lay Scootaloo down somewhere... then you and I are gonna do a dream walk.... Think we need to pay your mother a visit... maybe sit her down with ours while you and I have a talk with her, make her see the light...." She sighed grabbing my sisters clothing from the floor.

"Lay her down in my bed. I'll use my magic on her to get her to fall asleep. Just make sure you use the restroom before we do anything." I nodded and pulled back the covers on Luna's large bed. This thing may have been against the wall like in her sisters room but it was more in the corner. Big enough for Luna, Scootaloo, me, Babs, Applebloom, Sweetie Belle and even Pinkie if she needed to share. Scootaloo didnt wanna let go but I pried her off.

"Hey hey... It's okay... Celestia isnt gonna take you away... I wont let her... Just go back to bed.... I'll be here when you wake up... Kay? I just need to go take a walk with Luna... Celestia put me in a very bad mood because of what she said...." Luna came to my side and helped me tuck my sister in.

"Do you want me to get your things in here? Do you have your stuffed wolf?" Scootaloo nodded. She almost doesnt leave the house without it if she knows she's going for a sleep over somewhere. She was almost afraid to bring it to Diamond Tiara's one night for a sleep over. Diamond was even kind enough to let her borrow one for the night since she left hers at home. Cutting this short Luna had to teleport to her sisters room and back with all of Scootaloo's things which took a few minutes because she had to muster up the courage to knock her sister out with her magic. She came back with Scootaloo's things, gave Scootaloo her stuffed toy and used her magic to lull her to sleep.

After that we had to turn down the lights and head into Luna's bathroom. I relieved myself while she drew out a door for us to start dream walking. As we entered all it was was just darkness. After a moment of walking things started to appear. First was a park, then was a few benches and tables. When we found Scootaloo she was drawing a line in a sandbox just looking extremely depressed. I sat with her. She just leaned on me. "...Why is Celestia doing these things...?" She asked me. Luna sighed.

"It's because someone was basically bullying her... She didnt hold her own like you do... We tell you to not let bullies push you around yet when she's pushed around she thinks she's gotta please that bully... But just so you feel comfortable I'm taking you to see your mother and father while your brother and I talk with my mother about this... Okay?" Scootaloo nodded. "Good... Now dont worry, Ryder and I are going to fix this with her..."

"....I dont like her like this... she used to be nicer...." My sister said tossing the stick aside. "...Did the bully tell her to take me away? To dress me up like how Ryder had to dress me up to drop me off here? Is he some kind of pervert?"

I huffed taking her hand. "I hope not... Otherwise he and I are gonna have some words..." I said. I looked to Luna. "Lets get this over with... I do not want to talk about some dignitary dressing up little fillies for pleasure... AND I DONT WANT THAT IMAGE IN MY HEAD NEITHER!"

Luna shivered. "I'll do the work when you take a nap later.... for right now cover your eyes." I nodded and held Scootaloo's face to my stomach and I clenched my eyes shut tight. Not even a second later I heard things shifting. Even felt things under my feet turn from grass and dirt to something almost pillow like. She sighed after a moment. "Alright. Open your eyes now. We're here." I released Scootaloo and opened my eyes as she went to Luna's side.

I just looked out to the cloud plains, admiring the view. I just looked out until I felt a hand rest itself upon my shoulder. "This is certainly a surprise. Faces I havent seen for some time..." A mare said. I looked to the side and saw Heavens Light giving me a warm smile. Almost warmed my cold bitter feelings. "How is everyone?" She looked to Scootaloo who Luna had picked up to comfort. Heaven broke away from me and went to her daughters side. Mostly to the side Scootaloo's head was resting on. "Uh oh... Something tells me this isnt just a social visit... Judging by this little ones face there's a big issue at hand...." I watched as she wiped a tear from my sisters eye. She turned about and just raised a hand, causing a door to protrude from the clouds at our feet. "Here. Head on inside. Her parents are ready."

I huffed looking to Luna's mother. "I'll stay here for now... Luna and I have an issue to speak with you about." I said.

"Oh? Are you sure both of you need to speak with me?" I nodded.

"Yes. It's concerning your daughter... Well your other daughter." Heaven gave me a look of surprise and it faded into confusion.

"Celestia? Is... Is something going wrong with my Ray of Sunshine?!"

Luna came over for a moment. "Before we speak... might i ask forgiveness for what I did...?" She asked, Scootaloo still holding her tight.

"Y-yes but... what ever for?" Neither Luna or I could say anything. That's when she looked to Scootaloo. "...Can you tell me what my daughter has done Little One? I just... These two wont tell me but... perhaps you can...?"

Scootaloo looked to me and Luna. All we could do is nod. She looked back to Heavens Light. "....Celestia... she... She wasnt being nice to anyone..." She said. "She was yelling at them, making them clean everything and... she just.... she wanted to take me away from my family... from my big brother.... she even made me have an accident..." Scootaloo blushed hiding her face into Luna's shoulder once more. Heaven gasped. The shocked expression was nowhere near how shocked we could even get. That's when she looked to Luna.

"....Give the little one to her brother...." Then to me. "You take her, drop her with your parents.... Tell them you'll be right back..." I nodded before she looked back to Luna. "Bring her to me... NOW!" That's when Luna nodded and opened up a door by raising it from the clouds as her mother did.

I quickly ran to my parents door, didnt even bother knocking as I barged my way in. My mother had gotten away from the door frightened, same with my father. I quickly brought Scootaloo over to the couch sitting her down. "Ryder? Scootaloo? What the hell is going on?" Dad asked.

I looked to him as I had Scootaloo grab a pillow and hug it tight. "Stay here, watch her, I'll be right back." I said just before running back out closing the door behind me. I came back to Heavens light pacing back and forth worried, pissed and mumbling in some language I didnt understand. "Miss Light? I did as you asked. My sister is with our parents. Are you alright? Do you need a hug?"

Heavens Light looked to me. "What I need is something to hit and I dont do ANY of that.... What is it you Ponies hit when angry?" She asked slightly panicked. "I hath been here for centuries... only thing subjects ever hit was each other when inebriated on mead and wine...." I huffed and brought up a couple training dummies like what Celestia and Luna have in their exercise room. The MMA style ones.

"There. Have at thee!" I watched as she reeled back and punched one of the dummies sending it back a few feet. I huffed and took aim at the other. "Hope you dont mind but..." I charged the other one, grabbed it by its neck, slammed it onto the ground before rolling and ripping the head right off turning it back into a cloud before plunging my fist into the other one's chest ripping a hole into it. Heavens light looked at it a tad frightened as it shook before exploding into clouds. She then looked to me as I huffed.

"...I take it you had some aggression to take out as well?" I nodded. "...I'd expect so considering what this is about..."

"Then you'd be right... I was saving that just so I dont actually murder your daughter... I dont want to hurt her at all yet Luna back handed her... I just wished she had backhanded her hard enough for both her and myself... You dont know how fast I had a squad of guards coming in to arrest your daughter for abusing her power. She has until tomorrow to apologize for this because Scootaloo LOVED spending time with her! Now I feel like if I even mention Celestia's name she's gonna wet herself like I just said there was a bear around or like it was just after our parents were murdered again and trust me when I say she easily could've put herself back in diapers permanently with all the accidents she had!" I turned away from Miss Light giving a sigh. "...I need to sit down... breathe...." A chair came up from the cloudly floor. I just sat down and just waited for a few moments before Luna returned with Celestia encapsuled in a bubble, still tied up.

Luna sighed as I got up from my seat. "Luckily these restraints still carry over into dreams just in case I have to do this... Otherwise I feel like she could hurt me..." She said as her mother made a table out of the clouds. The bubble popped over the table and Celestia came slamming down on it.

Heavens light sighed looking over her still enraged daughter. "...It's for the best dear Luna..." She said. "Both of you are forgiven for this. No trouble to be had for either..." She looked to me. "Do you want to go first since this affects you more?"

I nodded and came over to the table grabbing Celestia by the shoulder. "Princess. This is ONE time I'm going to ENJOY yelling at you!" I said. "YOU ARE OFF YOUR FUCKING ROCKER! WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU THREATENING TO TAKE SCOOTALOO AWAY FROM ME?! WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU FUCKING LISTENING TO SOME PRICK WHO DOESNT GET ENOUGH OF DADDYS LOVE AND THE ANGER FROM IT IS TAKEN OUT ON YOUR GUARDS, YOUR SISTER AND YOUR FRIENDS?"

Celestia growled. "LET GO OF ME!" She snapped. "SHE DESERVES A BETTER LIFE! NOT ONE ON A FUCKING FARM! SHE NEEDS TO BE IN CANTERLOT! NOT A DIRTY FARM FILLY!" I looked to Luna. I didnt even have to tell her what to do. Quick tightly fisted hit to the jaw.

"She's MY sister! MY mother adopted her! Did you fill out the paper work? NO! Did you save her from a guard after her flesh and blood parents were murdered? NO! DID YOU FALL OUT OF A GOD DAMN PLANE AND FIGHT YOUR WAY BACK TO HER AFTER LOPPING YOUR OWN GOD DAMN WING OFF?! I DIDNT FUCKING THINK SO!" The table extended a good three times its own length, bottles and glasses popping up like it was a stocked bar with a wall at the end. I slammed her down on the table and ran her through headfirst all those glass objects before slamming her into the wall. I'm just lucky all those glass objects only cut her up and but left me unscathed, dissipating into clouds before they even touched me. The table shortened and the wall disappeared just as Luna and Heavens light joined me.

Luna got into her sisters face. "I WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS CELESTIA!" She screamed. "Yes we've taken care of her, yes she is a sweet filly but now you've gone and scared her! Do you not know what she's been through or has your mind been clouded by everything needing to be perfect? Because I've already talked to that fuckwit who has made you like this AND his father and told him no deal will be made because his son ruined the deal with how entitled he was! You need to stop all of this!"

Then Heavens light stepped in pulling me back. "Celestia? Do you not see the pain you are causing to your sister? Your General and HIS sister?" She asked. "Not only are you hurting them with your actions but you're also hurting me as well with the news they're bringing me. And with the actions I'm seeing? It's obvious you're ruining the ties you've made. Do you not trust your sister after she has been there for you after her tearful return from the moon? What about your general who has brought you victory with blood, tears and everything involved? Do you not trust him to take care of the sister he has saved from his underlings? What of that of your student? Princess Twilight? What if she had heard of this? I'm sure her attitude towards you would drastically change!" She looked to Luna. "Luna. If you have ANY goings on with any dealings put them on hold." Luna nodded as she looked back to her tied up daughter. "Celestia. From this moment on until Luna comes to me with any improvement on your attitude you are hearby banished from my realm, stripped of your duties as Princess. Your duties will be given unto your sister. She will raise the sun and moon until you learn what you're doing wrong!"

To Be Continued.