The Blazing Sun

Pancakes and bacon. There couldn't be a more refreshing and tasty meal in all the lands sitting in front of you right now, and you were sure that you were feeling a little sick from the smell after not eating it for so long. Either way, you eagerly picked it up with your fingers and bit into the thick, juicy cut of bacon, a solid crunch following after. Daybreaker herself had ordered pieces of fruit, along with a big chunky fish, though it wasn't cooked. Surprisingly, it didn't smell like fish at all. Something magical, you guessed.

"My my, you really were starving for some meat. They haven't fed you any since your arrival?" She asked before she took a big bite out of the underbelly of the fish. You shoved the rest of the big piece of bacon into your mouth, letting yourself chew for a few moments as you wiped your hands on a piece of cloth. You two were sharing her little desk as a table, but it wasn't too cramped.

"They did, but they said it was only for foreign dignitaries. Special people, or something..." You said before using your fork to slice out a piece of pancake and shove it into your mouth. It was delicious, and you were surprised to find that there was chocolate chips inside of them! Miniature ones that would dissolve in your mouth on contact. You moaned lightly at that, becoming happier by the second, despite sitting next to your captor.

"You are special, Anonymous. Whether you're my assistant or not, you come from an alien world. That doesn't happen very often, not since we had put a protection spell on the planet all that time ago. That spell alone took all of our most skilled wizards and mages to do, but it was well worth it. Considering your arrival, whatever catapulted you here was stronger than anything else we've seen. You didn't have a choice, and you should've been treated respectfully the moment you got here."

"I was." You said, finishing your piece of pancake. "They just didn't know how to handle me, I guess. Still, this is... I could very well get used to this."

"Well, you shall." She said with a nod and a smile. "You are expected to arrive early from now on, and to dine with me for breakfast each morning. Of course, should I ever miss a breakfast, I hope that you treat yourself to one anyway. Despite being an immortal being myself, I still find myself yearning for breakfast each morning. It's like Luna's coffee; she just can't go without it. Though, with how much she's consumed, I'm surprised she hasn't killed herself yet."

You chuckled. "Coffee isn't all that bad."

"It is when its caffeine rate is higher than what is legally allowed to be sold in Equestria. We make an exception specifically for her." She said with a sigh. "I just hope that she understands to take her health more seriously, and you should too. Though, as I said earlier, you are looking much better."

You internally shook your head. "Just a good night's rest I suppose."

"With a special somepony, perhaps~?"

What the fuck? "What? No! No– I just... I went to bed early, that's all. I don't have that kind of thing going on."

"Oh, my Royal Assistant is a virgin~?" She tittered, letting her hoof tap her chin. "How could that be? You know, despite most believing us royals to be celibates, it's best to not hold onto such urges for so long. You should not keep yourself from temptation Anon, lest it kill you."

"I'm not a virgin!" You said with indignity, a piece of bacon in your mouth as you talked. "Just haven't been in the 'romance' game a lot lately considering my predicament here." You said, accidentally letting that last little bit slip out. Daybreaker gave you an odd look as you said that, only to shake her head slightly.

"We will talk about your 'predicament' very soon enough, Anonymous. I've come up with a rather good plan that you may indeed like. I know that your little outburst a few days ago was nothing but fake courage propelling you to speak, but I did sense truth coming from your words. Though, I expect you to be more confident in what you say. I can taste when you stutter, lie, and fake your emotions." She said before tossing a big piece of pineapple into her mouth.

Just then, a knock came at the door. Daybreaker opened it from afar with her magic, allowing a guard to step in. "Your Majesty; Twilight Sparkle is awaiting you in the meeting room."

Daybreaker nodded, finishing the last of her food. "Give us a few more moments, and we shall be there. Inform her of our late presence."

The guard nodded before closing the door. Daybreaker stood up, standing just behind you. "Finish up, we have duties to attend to. I shall change into my regalia while you finish." She said, stepping over next to her bed, as she opened a large chest and began to yank pieces of golden jewelry out of it. You watched in confusion, hurriedly eating the rest of your food before she looked back at you. "What, watching a Princess get dressed? For someone so quiet, you are very bold." She snickered, causing you to look away.

By 'regalia,' she must've meant armor, because by the time you were fully finished with your meal and ready to go, she was standing next to you in a set of unique looking armor, adorned by all sorts of gems. You gave her a look up and down, looking over at the door. "I uh... Am I supposed to..."

"No, your suit works just fine." Daybreaker said. "When it comes to meetings with the Griffons, it's best to have a show of dominance. They've been treated quite fairly over the years, which has caused them to overstep on many territories and laws. With this, I hope to prove to them that they are under the watchful eye of the Sun, and if they want their crops to grow, they had best listen."

You nodded. She stepped towards the door, looking back at you for a moment again. "We shall go see Twilight. She will be very upset, so excuse her outbursts, and keep it civil. If you want to talk, you may. You don't need my permission to speak. You are the Royal Assistant after all." She said with a nod before exiting the room, you following just behind her. With each step she took the armor clanked just a little bit, but it was surprisingly quiet, though it was still the only sound echoing down the empty corridors.

In just a few moments, you and Princess Daybreaker would start the day on deciding the fate of one of Equestria's most famed protectors– Applejack.