Pony Veracity (Return to Mount Aris)

It is several hours before Diplomat Twilight Sparkle is captured by a Buffalo herd scout and stripped of her boots and socks. Before being carried barefooted unconscious back to the Buffalo herd war camp to be interrogated by the Buffalo herd chief, who threatened that the soles of her barefeet would be burned with a torch if she didn't talk. The blood drains from Thetis's equine face as three figures stand in Shogun Justice Silverlight's office at the Ponyville One air and space base.

The first figure is a lovely Border collie morph with a shoulder-length sable (rich dark brown) colored uncomplicated hairstyle. Her sable color (rich dark brown) athletic 5ft 10in canine figure was attired in the Imperial Tactical infantry-morph division's midnight blue dress skirt uniform. A gold-stylized wolf head pin with the word A.R.K. below the head was pinned on the uniform collar.

From below her elbows down to her five-fingered hand were white gloves, a patch of white fur that completely covered her hand. On the end of her fingers were fingernails cut into an almond shape painted in sheer finished yellow nail polish.

Her well-muscular sable-colored (rich dark brown) legs were bare with the smooth sable-colored (rich dark brown) pelt. From below her knees all the way down to her five-toed feet were white socks, a patch of white fur that covered her feet completely. Her toenails were painted with the same sheer finished yellow nail polish as her hands.

Her ten-inch-long, narrow Egyptian-shaped bare feet with sheer-finished yellow toenail polish sported a pair of black high-heeled pumps with two-inch classic stiletto heels. Unlike the Imperial Alicorn mares in military service, this female Border collie morph doesn't wear nude-colored thigh-high stockings with lace detail with her dress uniform.

If you could see through the toe boxes of her pumps, you would notice her longer big toes were the most prominent feature of her long and narrow feet, and equally as prominent were her remaining four toes that were well-proportioned at a forty-five-degree descending downward angle. This particular toe configuration easily accommodates all the standard-sized women's shoes because her toes were at such a nice, tidy angle. If you could see through the sides of her pumps, you would notice that she has a beautiful, normal-shaped arch with a smooth curve.

On her head, between her ears, was a midnight blue peaked cap with a wreath of silver stars. Prominent in the center of the wreath was a stylized single gold star from the Imperial Alicorn mythos of the first star. Protruding from a hole in the back of the A-line skirt was sable colored (rich dark brown) long curved tail that taper at the end with patch of white fur on the end. This sable-colored (rich dark brown) Border collie female canine morph was Staff Sergeant Guinevere Montgomery, an Imperial Tactical Infantry- morph division member.

It is one of several morph breeds that serve in the Imperial Alicorn military. The majority served in the first imperial tactical infantry brigade, which was part of the Infinity Star sector's main royal battle fleet.

Like the Imperial Alicorn mares that serve in the first imperial tactical infantry brigade, part of the Infinity Star sector main royal battle fleet, this female Border collie morph is wholly dedicated to the Imperial Prince/Shogun Justice Silverlight. All morphs of every breed refer to the Imperial Prince/Shogun Justice Silverlight as master.

The second figure that was getting Warrant Officer One Thetis Sheer a bit nervous was an angelical-looking dark tawny-colored golden Jackal female morph with shoulder-length dark tawny-colored hair. Her slender/graceful 6 ft, even wild canine figure was attired in the Imperial Tactical infantry-morph division's midnight blue dress skirt uniform. A gold-stylized wolf head pin with the word A.R.K. below the head was pinned on the uniform collar.

Her well-muscular, dark, tawny-colored legs were bare. On her nine-inch-long Egyptian-shaped bare feet with matte-finished sage green toenail polish, she sported a pair of black high-heeled pumps with two-inch classic stiletto heels. Unlike the Imperial Alicorn mares in military service, this female golden Jackal morph doesn't wear nude-colored thigh-high stockings with lace detail with her dress uniform.

If you could see through the toe boxes of her pumps, you would notice that her longer big toe was the most prominent feature of her long and narrow feet. Equally prominent were her remaining four toes, which were well-proportioned at a forty-five-degree downward slanted angle. This particular toe configuration easily accommodates all standard-sized women's shoes because her toes were at such a nice, tidy angle.

On her head, between her ears, was a midnight blue peaked cap with a wreath of silver stars. Prominent in the center of the wreath was a stylized single gold star from the Imperial Alicorn mythos of the first star. The dark, tawny-colored, long, bushy tail was protruding from a hole in the back of the A-line skirt.

This dark, tawny-colored golden jackal morph was Master Sergeant Nefertiti Amun, a wild female canine morph and a member of the Event Horizon special operation tactical infantry platoon. This wild female canine morph is a tactical infantry unit member specializing in inhospitable climates like deserts and wastelands. The unit is called 'the Arid Rangers' and is wholly dedicated to imperial Prince/Shogun Justice Silverlight, like all the imperial units.

The last figure also gets Warrant Officer One Thetis Sheer a bit nervous, and the commander of 'The Arid Rangers' is a good looking dark brown Egyptian Jackal female morph with shoulder-length dark brown colored hair. Her slender/graceful 6 ft, even wild canine figure was attired in the Imperial Tactical infantry-morph division's midnight blue dress skirt uniform. A gold-stylized wolf head pin with the word A.R.K. below the head was pinned on the uniform collar.

Her well-muscular dark brown legs were bare. On her nine-inch-long, slender Egyptian-shaped bare feet with matte-finished cream-colored toenail polish, she sported a pair of black high-heeled pumps with two-inch classic stiletto heels. Unlike the Imperial Alicorn mares in military service, this female golden Jackal morph doesn't wear nude-colored thigh-high stockings with lace detail with her dress uniform.

If you could see through the toe boxes of her pumps, you would notice that her longer big toes were the most prominent feature of her long and narrow feet. Equally as prominent were her remaining four toes, which were well-proportioned at a forty-five-degree downward slanted angle. This particular toe configuration easily accommodates all standard-sized women's shoes because her toes were at such a nice, tidy angle.

On her head, between her ears, was a midnight blue peaked cap with a wreath of silver stars. Prominent in the center of the wreath was a stylized single gold star from the Imperial Alicorn mythos of the first star. Protruding from a hole in the back of the A-line skirt was a long dark brown colored, long, bushy tail.

This dark brown Egyptian jackal morph was first Lieutenant Nefertari Amun, a wild female canine morph and a specialty squad member from Event Horizon special operation tactical infantry platoon. She is the commander of a special tactical infantry unit specializing in inhospitable climates like deserts and wastelands. The unit she heads is called 'the Arid Rangers' and is wholly dedicated to imperial Prince/Shogun Justice Silverlight, like all the imperial units.

"Welcome, you three, to the planet of Equus," Justice commented as the three female morphs saluted him.

“Thank you, master.” The three female morphs said simultaneously as Justice floated with his unicorn telekinesis. Three chairs and the three female morphs sat down on them, crossed their furry legs, one knee tossed casually over the other, relaxed.

"Ladies, this mare next to me is my adjutant/secretary, Warrant Officer One Thetis Sheer." Justice introduces himself and gestures his hand toward Thetis, standing next to him, clutching her holographic computerized clipboard tightly against her bosom.

“Greeting warrant office one Sheer.” The three female morphs said simultaneously, friendly as Thetis was still nervous about the two female jackals and a little uneasy about the female Border collie that locked an intense gaze called ‘herding eye’ on her.

"By the first star, Guinevere…you are not herding her!" Justice said commandingly, breaking the Border Collie's intense gaze on his adjutant/secretary as the two female jackals softly chuckled under their breath.

"Excuse me, master…before Guinevere wants to herd your adjutant/secretary again. Why did you send for us?" Nefertari inquires as Justice nods his head.

“Oh yes…Nefertari. A lightly armed military rescue operation convoy was on a mission to search for survivors in Mount Aris on their way to a waypoint near the sea of clouds. They were attacked by a hostile buffalo herd, and we lost communication with them. I am sending the arid rangers to locate…The mission brief with all the details was sent to your mini-computer vambrace. You are to find and assist the convoy. Two crystal-powered hover cycles are waiting for you two." Justice explains as the two jackals leap out of their seat and leave the office, looking at the mission brief on their mini-computer vambrace.

"As for you, Guinevere, I am sending you back to my ship…Go through your morph list, pick out those morphs that will be the greatest help on this planet, and call them up." Justice ordered as Guinevere headed back to the landing strip to return to the ship in space.

A few minutes later, two crystal-powered hover cycles speed out of Ponyville, one air and space base, on their way to the San Palomino Desert. Riding them are Lieutenant Nefertari Amun and Master Sergeant Nefertiti Amun, both members of the 'Arid Rangers.'

A specialty desert survivor unit made up of morphs, whose natural habitat is the inhospitable climate on their planet of A.R.K., Making these morph breeds the hardest and toughest among all breeds on the planet. They tend to think more with their fists than their heads.

Shogun Justice Silverlight knows this and has trained them to think quickly on their feet. Among the many morphs that work for the Imperial Prince Justice Silverlight, this group is most likely to start a fight with anyone who speaks ill of the Imperial Prince.

This tendency has caused tension among the other Lagoon Nebula depot tactical units that live there. That is why Justice has assigned a herding dog morph as commander of the morph division. It is her job to keep everyone in line and maintain peace at the depot. Staff Sergeant Guinevere Montgomery is the only tactical commander (other than Captain Penelope Resonance) who has constant contact with the Imperial Prince at any given time.

Some hours later, Staff Sergeant Guinevere Montgomery, the female Border collie morph, returns to the Ponyville One air and space base, still wearing her dress uniform. She carries the holographic computerized clipboard with the list of essential morph personnel to be assigned to the Planet of Equus.

To keep things calm, Justice has sent his Adjutant/Secretary Thetis home for the night so he can meet with Guinevere alone at his office at the base. The click-clack of Guinevere's heels echoes in the office as she approaches the desk.

"Here's the list you asked me to make, Master." Guinevere said in a business-like tone of voice, sliding her holographic computerized clipboard over to Justice as she sat down on a chair in front of the desk.

"That's great work, Guinevere…Do you feel underappreciated? Because I put a lot of things on you, Guinevere." Justice inquiry as Guinevere stomach knots with the question.

"Are you replacing me, master?!" Guinevere said bluntly, making Justice blink his eyes a few times.

"How in the first star did you come to that conclusion, Guinevere? I am simply wondering if you are ok with being the peacekeeper at the depot?" Justice inquired as Guinevere blushed with embarrassment from her reply.

"I am sorry, master…To be honest, back home, I always felt underappreciated, even those I loved my job…So I joined UAC space forces and was sent with the others to Imperial Alicorn space. I thought it would be more of the same…but then I met you, and I was appreciated." Guinevere said, happy as she wagged her tail.

"So those belly rubs are not why you stay loyal to me," Justice said jokingly as Guinevere growled at him.

“I might be a canine morph…but a belly rub is not my cup of tea. It's good to know your personality, master, or I would be upset with that comment." Guinevere said sourly as she barked at Justice, who had a massive smile on his face.

Sometime later, once again, Shogun Justice Silverlight sits in his office at Ponyville, one air and space base, finalizing the transfer of the Morph personnel from Lagoon Nebula depot to the Planet of Equus and to the first Imperial Tactical infantry brigade. His attention is drawn to a door opening into his office and the click-clack of heels on the floor.

Entering his office was a good-looking light gray unicorn mare with an uncomplicated shoulder-length dark brownish gray mane and a well-kept straight tail. Her 5ft 6in physical fit equine figure was attired in the midnight blue women's standard skirt uniform of the imperial Alicorn tactical corp. On her ten-inch-long Egyptian-shaped light gray, naturally beautiful, slender, and elegant mare bare feet were black high-heeled pumps with a two-inch stiletto heel.

If you could see through the toe boxes of her pump, you would notice that the most prominent feature of her feet was her longer big toes and elegant forty-five-degree downward slant of her remaining toes. This particular aspect of her feet easily accommodates the standard sizes of women's shoes, as her toes are at a tidy, symmetrical angle.

This unicorn pony mare was Warrant Officer One Raven Inkwell, the newly appointed adjutant/secretary for Executive Officer/Imperial Princess Celestia Silverlight. This particular unicorn mare has been Princess Celestia's faithful aid since ancient Equestria.

After the unity crystal shattered, the spirit of Miss Inkwell remained to guard the Canterlot Archives and all the most dangerous objects. Sun Princess Aurora Silverlight released Miss Inkwell from her vow to guard the Canterlot Archives after sending all dangerous contents to the Castle of royal pony sisters. Since then, Miss Inkwell traveled this new Equestria in spirit form to learn about this new Equestria. She was satisfied when she appeared before Imperial Prince Justice Silverlight, asking if he had her real body.

"Well, greetings, Miss Raven Inkwell. How is your revived body doing?" Justice asked as Raven sat down in the chair, crossed her fit unicorn legs, and tossed one knee casually over the other in front of her.

"My revived body is fine, Lord Silverlight…I meant Shogun Silverlight." Raven said, her voice edged with tension from her mistake.

"You can call me Lord Silverlight in private, Miss Inkwell (polite laugh). I allow those ponies that know me from ancient Equestria to call me based on how they remember me. I make it easier." Justice explains as he walks in front of his desk right before Miss Inkwell.

"I thank you, Lord Silverlight…I was told I would be adjutant/secretary for Executive officer/Imperial Princess Celestia Silverlight. Like ancient Equestria." Raven comments as she uncrossed her unicorn legs and placed her feet on the ground.

"That is right, Miss Inkwell…my wife has many more duties than she had when she was a Princess…so adjutant/secretary is what she needs now," Justice explains as he kneels down on the ground, placing Raven's legs on his knees.

"I would love to return to the Princess's side. And all I have to do is pass this one test." Raven said as Justice removed her pumps, revealing her barefeet for the test.

Raven exploded with maniac laughter as Justice ran his fingers up, down, and across her light gray skin. Her exquisite, long, narrow, shapely, and refined Egyptian-shaped bare feet were very supple, with superb flowing creases and no hint of roughness or callousness. She took great care of them, keeping them completely clean and blemish-free.

Raven was in hysterics in no time. He targeted her toe stems with her long, dazzling, shapely, lovable toes, which had a slight plush to them. The sensations shot up her long unicorn legs and exploded in her mind. When he finished, Raven was left gulping much-needed oxygen into her oxygen-deprived lungs, but she passed her test.