Cadence visited Tempest’s cell, and asked for her presence, the two were walking down the halls.

“Princess, I’m so-“ Tempest began before Cadence interrupted.

“I know, and I got you a good lawyer, also even if you do get the guilty verdict, you will not be in prison for life just for many years.” Cadence said.

“Thank you, your majesty.” Tempest said gratefully.

“Cadence is fine.” Cadence corrected.

Soon Tempest’s lawyer showed up and it turned out to be Spike.

“Hi Tempest, I know we got off on the wrong foot but hopefully we can prove you’re not guilty.” Spike greeted.

“This little guy is my lawyer? Isn’t he a little young?” Tempest asked.

“Dragons age differently from ponies, I’m actually 18.” Spike states.

“That makes sense.” Tempest said.

The two made it to the court room where here were mixed reactions, Applejack and Rainbow Dash were furious at Tempest, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy hesitantly waved at Tempest, Rarity looked away, Sunburst looked around awkwardly and Luna and Discord glared hatefully at the unicorn.

Celestia was the judge while the Mane 5, Sunburst, Luna, and Discord were the jury.

“All stand.” Celestia commanded.

Everyone stood up.

“Tempest Shadow, you have committed countless crimes in Equestria, how do you plead?” Celestia asked in her Royal Canterlot voice.

Spike shot Tempest a thumbs up which gave the unicorn some confidence.

“Not guilty.” Tempest spoke.

“Bullshit.” Discord cried out flying from his seat

“Discord!” Fluttershy scolded.

“Sorry.” Discord apologizes before going back to his seat.

“So be it, let the trial begin, the lawyers for Tempest Shadow will be Princess Cadence and Prince Spike.” Celestia announces in her normal voice.

“While the prosecutors will consist of both Prince Shining Armor and Starlight Glimmer.” Celestia announces.

“What?” Cadence said in shock.

“Oh yeah I forgot to mention Starlight was the prosecutor.” Spike admits bashfully.

“Welcome Tempest Shadow.” Starlight spoke with a smirk.

“Objection why is Starlight the Prosecution?” Cadence asked.

“She is one of Equestria’s heroes Cadence, she has every right to be here.” Shining Armor answered.

“Indeed Shining Armor, Let the trial begin.” Celestia announces.

“Your honor Tempest Shadow invaded Canterlot, imprisoned many ponies and enslaved them.” Shining Armor said.

“Objection Starlight did the same thing, the slavery thing not the invasion or imprisoning thing.” Spike argued causing Starlight to glare at the dragon.

“Overruled, Twilight gave me proof that her villagers came willingly when Starlight came here for her court case.” Celestia said.

“I still feel bad about it though I still did some bad stuff he’s right about that.” Starlight admitted bashfully.

“Regardless we cannot play that card since she already paid for her crimes.” Celestia said.

Spike snapped his fingers in frustration, he couldn’t play the hypocrisy card then. He’d have to try Plan B.

“Any other stuff you’d like to say Spike?” Celestia said.

“No your honor, continue.” Spike relents.

“She is also guilty of enslaving Klugetown. To prove this I call to the stand Capper.” Shining Armor said.

Capper is now sitting at the stand while Starlight questions him.

“So Capper, do you swear you will tell the truth?” Starlight asked.

“Sure I will tell the truth, for now of course.” Capper answers.

“Good enough, so is it true the Storm King took over Klugetown?” Starlight asked.

“Yes it is true, I no longer could trust anybody after the Storm King took over so I became a con-artist, slavery became legal, and everyone kept selling stuff in Storm King prices.” Capped said in sadness.

“Despicable, and was Tempest in this invasion?” Starlight asked.

“Yes, I did see a unicorn.” Capper said.

“No further questions at this time.” Starlight said with a smirk.

Soon Tempest will suffer for what she did to every creature, this is for Twilight justice will come through. Starlight thought happily.

Spike, Cadence, and Tempest looked at each other scared, this would be a tough court case.

Author's Note

I have finally addressed the Starlight issue, so yeah they cannot play the hypocrisy card because Starlight paid for her crimes, yeah I know I’m still using her but she’s the prosecution I have to use her here. More characters will gain more time to shine, I have already proven that with Celestia, Capper, Spike, Shining Armor, and Cadence. Hopefully you enjoyed this chapter.