Well, it’s been awhile since I have actually written in a journal, surprising, eh? I had actually just thought of it this morning, after Apple Bloom had made some mention about Claymore’s old journal. Anyways, after telling her I had kept a journal before that bastard came, I went and bought one from a recent book stand that was set up here. When I came back, Apple Bloom was waiting, showing an envelope that was addressed to me, directly from Parliament. “Ditzy gave this tuh me a few minutes ago.” She said, “Listen Ah gotta get goin’, the construction workers are waitin’. Ah’ll see ya later.” She gave me a kiss and went off, and I turned back to the envelope.

I opened it up, wondering what they would want. Sure, I had helped not even a year ago with stopping that bastard, but still, I had resigned from the guard, and I had made it clear that I didn’t want anything to do with the military anymore. The letter read:

Corporal Phalanx Spear (Ret.),

Your presence is requested in Canterlot for a Parliament briefing. Please arrive no later than April 23rd, as this matter is of utmost importance.

I frowned, what would be so important that I needed to be there in two days? I sighed, I could probably catch the train to Canterlot if I left within two hours. I decided to go and see if I could find Apple Bloom, she was helping with rebuilding a school. Speaking of her, well, I won’t go into too much detail about how I met her, but after she killed that bastard, Parliament had literally authorized 10,000 bits to be given to her monthly, as a token of gratitude. But, although she appreciated the gesture, she decided to “work” for the bits, doing odd jobs that required tools around the slowly rebuilding Ponyville, entirely for free. As for me, well, I haven’t really found much of a niche for me, unfortunately. I walked to where the construction site of the school was, and sure enough Apple Bloom was helping cut apart some beams. She noticed me, and after finishing a beam, came over to me.

“What’s goin’ on?” She asked, knowing something was off.

“Parliament wants me to come to Canterlot for some briefing. It didn’t say what for though, except that it was important and I had to be there by Saturday.” I explained.

“Well, then go.” She said, and I was honestly a little surprised, we had both been very hesitant to get ourselves involved in political matters. “Goin’ beats havin’ a bunch of letters askin’ where ya are.”

“Alright, I’ll be back as soon as I can.” I told her, and she looked at me oddly.

“Just make sure ya get done whatever needs tuh be done.” She said, and she gave me a kiss. “Say hi tuh Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle for me if ya see them!” She yelled as I went off to the train station.

“Will do!” I replied, and when I got to the train station, I bought a ticket to Canterlot. Just as well, I barely made it onto the train in time. Ah well, I’m going to get some sleep, I feel like I’m going to be in for a long day when I get to Canterlot.

Author's Note

Alright, I'll admit it. This chapter is SUPER SHORT! But I really couldn't think to much for this chapter, and the story will get better, right now I'm just wanting to show how Phalanx really doesn't know what's happening, and that the whole thing seems, weird.

The Author