The trial was not looking good for Tempest, Capper already put another black mark on her record, and she was scared to find out what the others would have to say about her.

“Now if there are no further questions, may Captain Celano please show up to the stand?” Starlight announced.

As soon as Celano sat down, Shining Armor began questioning her.

“Ms. Celano is it true that your crew was enslaved by Tempest and the Storm Guards?” Shining Armor asked in a serious tone.

“It’s true, your majesty, we have been forced to do grueling hours of work, with the threat of the Storm King or Tempest harming us otherwise, the only thing that kept us going was our determination and each other, when we broke free from their wrath, Tempest tried to sink our ship with us in it.” Celano confessed in a stoic tone.

The entire room gasped, and Shining Armor shook his head in disapproval.

“How monstrous.” Shining Armor stated in anger.

“We would also like to call Skystar to the stand.” Starlight said.

When Skystar showed up to the stand, Starlight began questioning.

“So Princess Skystar, I know you’re not a fan of tense situations so I’ll make this quick, is it true that Tempest and the Storm King invaded your kingdom and forced you into hiding?” Starlight asked.

“Yes.” Skystar confesses tearfully.

“That’s all I need to know.” Starlight confirmed.

“Does the defendant have anything to say?” Celestia asked.

“Yes, Tempest unfroze you all and fixed everything and most of her crimes were undone, surely that would help her case.” Spike asked.

“Yes, but at what cost, we lost Twilight because of her.” Starlight argues.

“That was an accident.” Cadence said.

“It does not matter, so we would like to call Tempest to the stand.” Shining Armor commanded.

When Tempest was at the stand she was very nervous, all eyes were on her, and Shining Armor walked up to her and began his questioning.

“So Tempest Shadow, why did you commit all these crimes?” Shining Armor asked.

“Because the Storm King promised he would give me my horn.” Tempest admitted in shame.

“You did all this because you were power hungry, even though you seem to have a lot of power already. Was it worth committing all these terrible crimes just to get your horn back?” Shining Armor asked.

“No sir.” Tempest admitted.

“And what would you have done if the Storm King kept his word?” Shining Armor asked.

“I would’ve kept serving him.” Tempest admitted ashamed.

The whole crowd gasped in shock, except Starlight who smirked knowing she would be convicted as guilty.

“Despicable.” Shining Armor lectured.

After a while the trial ended and the jury made their choice.

“The court has come to a decision, Tempest Shadow is guilty on all charges, she is sentenced to 10 years in the Canterlot Dungeons.” Celestia sentenced.

Cadence and Spike lowered their heads they failed to save Tempest while Starlight began cheering.

“Ha, I was right, you are guilty and now Everypony knows it too.” Starlight bragged cheerfully.

“Give it a rest Starlight.” Spike lectured.

“No it’s okay, I understand, I’m sorry for what has happened to Twilight and I am sorry for all the pain I caused, it’s time I face the consequences.” Tempest stages before following the guards to her cell.

Spike and the others all left in sadness or anger, while Starlight remained in the room for a bit feeling a bit guilty for how she acted.

“Huh, this doesn’t feel as good as I... Yay I won.” Starlight said with some remorse.

Author's Note

Starlight is beginning to feel guilt for her actions but she is still somewhat convinced she was right. Next chapter will show Twilight’s funeral as well as a certain surprise.