Dark Crystal

Flurry Heart walked through the Crystal Palace. Her Crystal Palace. She was finally back home.

However, she did not run towards her parents first. Instead, she went to the spymaster’s offices.

“Flurry? You’re back! Are you all right?”

“Yes, uncle. Look at what I’ve found,” Flurry said and placed the documents on the table.

“What is it?”

“Plans of attacks on Crystal settlements by Dark Flurry.”

“Dark Flurry?”

“Yes. You won’t believe what I’ve found.”

Flurry heard hoofsteps on the corridor.

“Help me?” she said, as the doors were kicked open.

—

“Flurry Heart mi Amore!” Cadance shouted.

“Um… hi mom?”

“What in Heart’s name were you thinking!”

“I wanted to help the Empire!”

“You could get hurt!”

“I can take care of myself. Besides, I found the enemy's plans, and now we can fight them. Thorax, tell her.”

“Yes… these plans are something you need to know, your majesty.”

“Flurry Heart, you are grounded. Now, get back to your room.”

—

Flurry was angry. She could have predicted that it would end this way.

She didn’t think she placed herself in danger. She was perfectly capable.

She heard somepony running towards her.

“Flurry, you’re back. I was worried,” Shining said.

“Yes, dad, I’m safe.”

“You know you shouldn’t have done this, right?”

“But dad, I just wanted to help!”

“Well, between you and me… Thorax showed me the documents. They will be of great help. You did help us very much.”

“You’re not mad at me?”

“No, I’m not. Once you are a bit older, you will be a very capable guard.”

“Thank you, dad.”

“I am glad you are safe,” Shining said, and hugged her.

—

Later, Shining Armor went to Cadance.

“Cadance, I think we need to talk about Flurry.”

“Yes.”

“You shouldn’t be so harsh on her. She did help us a lot.”

“You know her. She might get reckless. She’s not invincible, you know that.”

“She’s a capable mare. I think she should get more involved in governing the Empire. She will have a purpose, so she won’t try something reckless to prove herself.”

“You… might be right. I just want her to be safe.”

“Maybe you should apologize to her.”

“I will think about it.”

“All right. Now, we need to prepare the defense. We should expect an attack soon.”

“We should. Send orders to move the guard to defend Crystal City.”