In Canterlot

Luna had heard of the new elemental being confined in the Crystal Empire and she wasn't happy. For so long Elementals were friends, allies and great warriors within Equestria. So hearing about this event where does she go? Well to confront her sister on her decision of course.

"Sister I must emplore you reconsider this course of action. We have no way of knowing if-" a raised hand stopped Luna in her tracks.

"Luna please, I will go over this with you later. For now we need to bring her here so we can determine if she is a threat."

"No Celestia!" Luna raised her voice in frustration "Elementals have always great assets and friends who-"

"Luna many things are different. The elementals you knew of are gone a thousand years has that effect...times have changed and elementals are no different. As they have progressed they've become more dangerous and so have their aspirations." Luna found no calm in the tone apon her ears. She felt almost as if Celestia was mocking her.

"Like my aspirations made me dangerous?" Those six words made Celestia freeze. Celestia saw through it immediately. Spinning on heel she tightly embraces Luna.

"Don't you dare compare the actions of a psychopathic monster to you wanting more recognition! Nightmare moon wasn't you. It was my foolish mistake not yours Lulu."

You still believe that.. you always have been loyal to a fault... especially with family. Luna only sighs at the thought as her arms find their way around her sister. "Tia I understand things have changed but this doesn't feel right." Luna pulls away making eye contact. "Can you... just promise me you'll be fair in judging this girl for 'Who' she is rather than 'What' she is please."

Celestia pulls away "I understand your concerns Luna and I will not hold any ill will towards her. I do however wish to keep her from harming anyone. It's early, breakfast should still be waiting if you wish to join?" A devish smile danced it's way across Celestia' lips.

"A pancake eating contest with you?" Luna gave her own cocky smirk. "Your so on"

As the two royal sisters went on their way arm and arm Luna felt today would be a good day.

"Cadence this is insane!" Twilight had left Felix early in order to get some rest from the stress filled day. The next morning however she found things much worse than expected. Cadence wanted Felix on the route to Canterlot by the next day. Leaving Twilight little time for negotiation. Waking today Twilight planned everything out late yesterday.

Talk to Cadence about Felix. Try and convince her of how much she is treating him unfairly and or like an animal. And try to compose a compromise between what she wanted and a less restrictive solution. Now however the two of them sat in the dinning room across from one another seemingly hostile as Twilight tried to get Cadence to disconnect Princess from the person.

"Cadence a full platoon transport with heavy restraints and magical nullification?! Your treating her like a wild animal without control!" Twilight's teeth clenched at the plan she was confronted with.

"Twilight calm yourself" Cadence said still as stoic as when this had began yesterday. "We know nothing of where she comes from or if she is working for someone. I'm taking every precaution available to me for both her safety and the security of my people. When she arrives in Canterlot Celestia and the council will-" Slam Twilight's clenched fist crashed into the table. Her anger at the situation had been boiling. Now their was a crack in the table to prove it.

"Princess Cadenza I may be new to being a princess however I will not sit here while I am talked down to like a peasent. I know very well what will happen in Canterlot concerning Celestia and the council. Did you forget I set up the system to begin with after the Nightmare moon crisis!" Her voice climbed with her frustration. "But if you think it will be a fair deliberation your sorely mistaken. That girl may be an elemental but she's still down in that cell right now wondering if she'll come out of this alive! And to make things worse I try to give her hope but "surprise surprise" you won't give me anything!"

Twilight's teeth began to grind at the thought, Her head tilted down to the table. "The council will look at all evidence yes but they won't see a young girl lost, alone, and with no idea of how she got there." Twilight straightened herself looking directly into Cadence' eyes. "If you proceed with this you know as well as I do how this will turn out. So I ask one last time... why?"

Cadence sat quietly Twilight just maintained eye contact. Cadence let out a tired sigh before slouching over. Getting up from the chair she turned around and walked to the window. Twilight stayed in her seat waiting eyes glued onto her sister in law' back. "The day of the incident between her and the Lieutenant I got a letter...Private correspondence from Celestia herself." Cadence takes the letter out from under her dress and displays it over her shoulder. "She wants that girl. For what I have no idea. However you are correct. Celestia may be benevolent and fair but you really shouldn't trust her as much as you do."

"What are you talking about?"

"I'll be frank with you Twilight. These days I don't trust Celestia as far as I could throw her. The only reason I and Luna don't coup is because she keeps things peaceful. Besides that I hate her. I hate how she has handled the various crises of these past years. Sombra, Chrysliss, Tirek. It makes my blood boil. She uses you and still disrespects Luna as if your second class princess'. Don't even get me started on how she treats you when 'Equestria needs saving.' It's so pretentious." Cadence sighs her rant seemingly released a lot of built tensions.

"I don't believe you Cadence. It.. that is... It's impossible, it goes directly against everything Equestria has stood for over the last thousand years!"

sigh "I don't expect you to believe me Twilight. but you have my trust. You know her better than anyone. She trusts you. Just keep her calm about this and I'll see if I can't arrange a reduction of restraints to ease her worries."

Twilight smiles softly "I will thank you."

"You deserve it Twilight and I'm going to give you what you deserve." Twilight got up to leave but was stopped by a hand in her arm. "Twilight one last thing, you want the truth,don't ask Celestia review your own life as Celestia's student from the nightmare moon crisis to Tirek and beyond. Find the truth you can believe."

Twilight after a moment of thought nods.

"I understand Princess Cadence"

"Thank you for the time Twilight" Twilight nods again.

Cadence nods back letting go of Twilight's arm letting her leave. Things were about to get far more interesting. And though Cadence was sure this was the better choice she also knew things had only just gotten started. "Lets see how you handle your own issues Celestia."

It seemed Twilight had good negotiation skills as four guards had come into my cell an hour ago. Two worked to my restraints and two kept their spears on me. Can't blame them for that really I am this so called elemental being who is supposedly dangerous. They left the cuffs on my wrists and ankles along with the collor but lucky for me they slipped up.

Being in here four days alone had me so bored I actually started mediating as a way of passing the time. As it turns out this damp cell is covered in small water droplets and thanks to my powers I could feel them for lack of a better word. Sensing them doesn't really do the feeling justice. As I have these restraints holding my powers to a low level. Or as low as I could still go being a beginner. The only problem? I have no idea how much my powers have grown.

Only one way to find out.

But before I could begin I hear footsteps getting closer outside my cell.

"Hello soldiers how's our guest doing?" A familiar voice asked. oh no

"Sir! What are you doing here, Weren't you relieved?" A guard asked

"I was but I was asked to get our guest on her way. Orders from the crown I'm afraid."

"If this was happening today why haven't we heard before you came?" Asked another one of the guards seemingly female.

"Are you questioning the orders of your princess sergeant?" That voice no no no please no.

"Uhh,cough no sir!"

"Open the door" as the door swung open the source of the voice was all to clear.

"Lieutenant Sheild..." My voice held a rough tone of distain.

"Hello dear" he said his smile creeping me out more with each step. I rise to a somewhat defensive position. "Now now no need for further violence between us." He stopped half way between me and the door. The two guards from outside entered both carrying more of the same restraints from before. "Just let the guards do their jobs and no one will harm you. I'm sure you understand we can't take chances with one such as you?"

The two got closer.

"No! Get away from me" I pushed my hands in front of me trying to keep them back with a wall of water. But my powers were still well and truely restricted as the only thing I accomplished was splashing the three with only enough water to fill a drinking glass. damn this place and it's lack of water leaks! The guards continued their advance however they forgot one critical fact. I may not have much in terms of powers but I can still fight with my fists.

Crouching and shifting my feet I take the chains of my cuffs in my hands and wait.

Just get closer....

A little more...

And NOW! I throw my right hand in an arc catching the left male guard around his neck. I have to kick the female guard back as she rushes me from the right. As she cluches her gut I swing my left arm the same as before. Catching her the same I snap the chains taunt and they smash into one another. Both knocked cold as I let them fall.

"Impressive dear, very good indeed. You'll do just fine for us." I give him a questioning look as he looks outside the cell his head swinging back and fouth.
"What trick are you trying to pull this time?! I won't be fooled by the like of-"

"Shh shh shh be quiet do you want to be caught." He shushed me as he reapproches from the door.

"What the hell are you-" a hand covers my mouth silencing my questions.
"No time you've just screwed this whole operation now shut up so we can get out of here." I stared at him for a moment considering my option. What is up with this guy just a few minutes ago he was about to chain an cage me? Now he want to bust me out!?

Tearing his hand from my face I trip him bringing him to the floor.
"Now listen here you little shit stain I don't trust you or whatever convoluted scheme you've planned. So give one good reason I shouldn't strangle you and find a way out myself?" I applied more pressure to his neck. Making sure he knew where he was.

He coughed clearing his airway before speaking "If I wanted you dead I could've done it when you discovered your powers. No one but Princess Sparkle would have questioned it by the time of my report." I gave another glare under my nose. "Alright alright! Listen I can get you out. I know certain people who can help you but you must trust me or we're both screwed. Agreed?" He smiles slightly while I keep his eyes on mine. Taking the pressure off his throat he relaxes before I grab his neck and bring him close.

"If I think that your going to betray me I'll break your legs and leave you to die...got it?" He only nods his hands still off to his sides. "Good" I pull him up to his feet. "Lets get the hell out of here."

I start walking to the door when the Lieutenant calls from behind me.
"Wait! I can't just call you girl the entire time you need a proper name."

"Don't worry about it I already have a name chosen." He gives an annoyed look

"Would you be willing to share it?" I only roll my eyes and start walking again.

"The name's Katara"

Author's Note

Plot twist!! Is Lieutenant Sheild a good guy? Who are the people he speaks of? How will they escape? Find out next time.

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And happy 23rd b-day to me!

[Notice] I accidentally published this on the 22nd od October but offically on November 3rd.