I was reading through a book on laws, I was writing out a list of laws to scrap and laws to make. I also had a small book on humans that was in the restricted section, it was interesting that humans existed in this world at some point. I looked at my list and at the clock, three hours before midday court. I was not prepared for all the learning I would have to do to run a nation. I frowned as I picked up the book on humans.

I frowned as I read the book, is this what happened to humans. That humans mysteriously dissapeared during Discord’s reign, there is no time frame for how long that period was. I grimaced, the detail were sparse but the description of human body shape is pretty accurate. I might have to ask Discord for more details. I shook my head, not much in the book was more than hearsay and theories.

I frowned “Discord, I need you here.”

Discord teleported in with a huge grin. “How can I help you?’

I turned to him “I want you to tell me about what happened to the humans in this world. I would like to know what happened to my kind in this world.”

Discord’s face energetic manner shifted into a much more grave one “Humans were a much more dangerously chaotic race. I could feel what they could do if they started to innovate, destruction that would end the world as we know it. So I wiped most of them out, some fled from my destruction. They still far my existence, yet some still wish to take back the world from my influence. I would rather you don’t seek them out.”

I nodded “I have no intention of such things but should they cause harm to Equestria I intend to wipe them out. I have little care for those who threaten the nation that I lead.”

Discord smiled “I am glad you are taking this seriously, humans are quite dangerous. I will tell you if any of them turn up for any reason.” I nodded as he clicked his talons disappearing from sight. I frowned focusing on the paperwork, I blinked as I stared at a petition from a noble to demolish five pony’s homes because they are an eyesore and he wants to build a pool.

I grumbled burning it into ash, honestly I looked over several of these petitions from the nobles many of them were the same. Some were thinly veiled under something altruistic but demanded way too much money. Seriously, fifty thousand bits to fix a roof for a small part of the schoolhouse. You could build a new schoolhouse with that kind of money. The schoolhouse roof must be plated with gold to require even half of that.

Finally it was time for court, Luna and Daybreaker were by my side. Nobles were lined up as were commoners, I had some housekeeping to do first before any requests could be accepted. I frowned at the nobles “I have noticed that most of the petitions by the nobles were asking to demolish some of the commoners homes because they were I quote ‘eyesores’ or they asked me for fifty thousand bits to fix a small problem like a damaged school roof or some minor property damage for a small business.”

Luna and Daybreaker glared at them as well, I growled “Do you have any care for anyone other than yourselves. If you have any of those petitions, know they will automatically disregarded.” I smirked as nearly all of the nobles left. I then turned to those who remained “Now we can begin.”

A group of Pegasi approached “Somepony made a mistake and flooded part of the weather factory with rainbows. As such the factory is currently at half capacity but the boss hasn’t done anything about it.”

I frowned “I will organise an inspection team and determine the damages. I will the issue a formal request for him to fix the issue of else we will find someone who can. The weather factory is public service not a business. If he or she can’t perform the duty assigned then we will find another pony to replace them. Should he fire any of you, come to me and I will send an official team to bring him here for judgement.”

The Pegasi bowed “Thank you…” I raised an eyebrow, I raised my hand. One of them asked “What should we call you?”

I frowned “I never really thought about, call me what you wish. My same is Sarah but as for a title, it matters not.”

They bowed “Thank you for assistance Princess Sarah.” I nodded.

Princess huh, that is going to take some getting used to. I shook my head as one of the remaining nobles stepped forward. I smiled at the two ponies, they bowed the mare spoke first “I’m Twilight Velvet and this is my husband Night Light. I wish to ask where Princess Celestia is.”

I frowned “She is not here because we have a disagreement of how to lead. She believe I am too harsh and I believe she is too soft. Thus she doesn’t attend court with me, after all if we are constantly arguing in court no action can be taken.”

The both bowed “Sorry for bothering you, we will take our leave.”

I smiled “Don’t worry, I’d rather not hide secrets from the public. I want them to trust that I tell them the truth. Wish you too well.” The rest of court continued on a similar manner, they asked me to sort out simple problems as well as a few more complicated ones. Without the nobles slowing me down and wasting time I was able to get a lot done. I was finished an hour early, I had a few petitions that would need approving but nothing major.

I had just put the papers down on my desk when Discord teleported in front of me, I frowned at his grave expression “Have the humans turned up?”

He nodded “Yes, they are approaching Manehatten at speed.”

I frowned “I know what this means, they are after me. I will head to Manehatten immediately, tell Daybreaker that she is in charge while I am away. I need you to keep in constant communication with me.” This was not going to be a pleasant experience by any means, I could feel it but I would do what I must.

Author's Note

I hope you enjoy this chapter, I have some idea for the next.