The ‘royal’ family was slowly flying down, and majestically sat on the thrones. They tried to make good first impression, but Twilight didn’t understand it, since they were their ‘prisoners’ after a moment the Pegasus on the biggest throne started scanning Twilight and Starlight.

“Welcome to my castle” she said as it was an automatic response. “I am Queen Haven and…” she stopped. “Wait a second. They are unicorns?! What do you want from my subjects? Is this an invasion?!” She started asking. It just confirmed the Starlight theory about ponies' races segregation.

“Actually, we just wanted to ask you some questions” Twilight explained “your majesty.” Starlight noticed that Twilight didn’t want to say that. It looked, that it was hard to her, since she was a ruler of Equestria and she would never call someone ‘your majesty’.

“You still didn’t answer MY questions unicorn!” Queen Haven said. Twilight really wanted to drop her disguise, or at least show her wings, so that ‘royal’ family will learn something.

“We don’t want to hurt your subjects. ” Starlight answered for Twilight. She knew she was angry, but she kept her neutral face. 20 years of ruling finally paid off.

“ Yeah, sure.” She said without hesitation “ Probably there is an army waiting near the gate for a special signal to attack” she continued offending Twilight and her friend. What was interesting about that one princess wasn’t completely interested in the meeting. She was sitting on the left smaller throne and was scrolling through something. The device that she used was very similar to the phone from human dimension, which somehow Twilight still remembers. She was a pink Pegasi, with purple hair. She also got white wings, which were very fluffy.

Second princess, on the right of the Queen, was white Pegasus with mixed mane of pink and blue. Her wing was also white, but with pink, cyan and blue addition. She was more interested on the meeting then the other princess. Her eyes were watching every move made by Twilight or Starlight. Starlight barely knows her, but she could tell know, that she is very similar to Rainbow Dash with her behavior.

“There is no army, ‘your majesty’. We wanted to travel around Equestria.” Twilight said, struggling to stay calm. Queen was looking at Twilight with suspicion.

“Take them to the dungeons and place the entire guard on high alert.” She finally said. Surprising was the reaction of the ‘white’ princess. She was shocked by this, so that definitely wasn’t a good sign. After a moment the guards grabbed Twilight and Starlight, while royal family was flying upwards. Starlight was looking at them. Half sad, for locking them up in dungeon for no reason, but she was also half angry, because of how Queen was talking to them. While looking at the princesses, she saw white Pegasus showing some sort of sympathy over them.

“Twilight, how do you feel?” Starlight asked. Purple unicorn almost yelled at her friend but she has stopped herself from doing sops.

“Not very good.” She said. “It’s not safe to talk here. We will talk in the dungeons” she finished the quick conversation. Soon enough, when royal family disappeared, they got escorted. Guards got them some levels down and placed them in dungeon, as they name it. As the name suggests it should be dark place without any things, that can comfort you. Meanwhile this dungeon was very bright and with many luxurious features, like massage chair. There was also a bowl with some fruits, as well as big bed. The walls were white, with small golden touches.

“This is our cell?” Starlight said, very much confused.

“ Yes, it is. ” Guard confirmed. “You will be imprisoned here, until the royal family issue an examination of your goals.”

“But it’s not a c…” started Twilight, until being silenced by Starlight.

“Twilight, don’t.” She just said. She immediately understood what she wanted to do. They entered the ‘cell’ and guard closed the bars, after that he just vanished, probably going back to his usual routine.

“Well…” started Starlight “we came to visit Canterlot, but it’s now called ‘Zephyr Heights’, and it’s Pegasi city only. It’s ruled by fake royal family, and they imprisoned us.” She stopped, looking at Twilight. “Hey, are you okay?” She asked.

“Not much. Too much frustration. Even the nobles are better than this fake Queen. At least they have some culture, that she doesn’t have. Her texts made me very frustrated and angry, that I wanted to throw out my disguise and show my true glory.” Twilight explained.

“Your true glory you say?” They heard voice from back. Once they rotated they saw a white Pegasus. A princess.

“ Um, you listened to us talking?” Starlight asked.

“Of course, I do. You are too interesting to leave you behind. Like, why there are 2 unicorns in Zephyr Heights, why are their talking about ancient city of Canterlot, what do they mean about nobles and other things.” She said.

“‘Em. Do we have to answer all that questions?” Starlight said.

“Now? No. Maybe later, but now you need to answer one of the questions. What are you doing here and what is your goal?” She asked. Twilight looked at Starlight. After a moment she used telepathic spell to connect with Starlight and not to talk with the ‘princess’.

“Do we tell her truth?” She asked Starlight in her mind.

“We need to create something. Very fast.” She answered. “Wait, I got it. I will say everything she need to know” she said, winking to Twilight. Then she discharged the spell.

“We are travelers from far and we are looking at the other races.” She lied, but technically it was truth. They were travelers in time and they were looking how Equestria looks.

“Ok… Other question” she kept the conversation going “ What do you mean fake royal family?”

“Em you heard that too?” Starlight said, little embarrassed.

“I heard everything from the start.” She said.

“We’re sorry your maje…” Twilight started but got silenced by the princess.

“Don’t call that. My name is Zipp. And you are?” She said

“I’m Twilight” she introduced herself “and this is Starlight.”

“Nice to meet you, but I’m afraid i need to go. Next time, I will show you something incredible” Zipp said, before she left.

“Well, let’s hope, that she doesn’t recognize our names” Twilight sighed.

“Probably she will not get that. I’m now interested by thing, that she said was incredible.” Starlight answered.

“I’m interested to, but we need to wait for it. Sadly”

Author's Note

And second chapter is done! What do you think?

For context, because someone asked, this is before Sunny and Izzy arrived in Zephyr Heights. If you want to ask something, leave a comment! I will try to answer if I can ;)

As always, suggestions, criticism and corrections are welcome in comment section.

P.S. I’m looking for someone, who can to art for this story, you can contact me here throughout PM or on discord: polak23#2040