Aw man, this is the best! I haven't flown like this in moons! I thought. With my goggles over my eyes and the wind in my mane I soared through the sky, busting any clouds in my path. I could feel my dark grey and black mane tie itself in knots as the wind blew.

"Yo, Clash! Slow it down your still recovering!" Called my older brother, Lighting Blaze. "Aw come on Blaze!" I responded doing a loopty loop. "Look at me, I'm perfectly fine!" Then I decided to pick up the pace. "Come on squirt. Let's race!" I called my my little sister, Seismic Thunder, but before she take off my right wing gave out. Lighting Blaze quickly took off and caught me as I landed on his back. "I told you to be careful, Thunder Clash. Your so hard headed.." He said.

"I know I'm sorry..but I was doing so good a-and I really thought I could do it this time." I said as we landed. "Well it's about tome for us to head out to Cantorlot. Princess Luna will need our help." I nodded in agreement to my brother's words. "Hey, Seismic, do you want to go spend the night with Pizzicato?" Seismic nodded sadly. "Yeah, but I miss you guys. How much longer do we have to do this?" She said softly.

Ever since Lightning Blaze and I started to work as Royal Guards for Princess Luna, Seismic hasn't been herself. She's used to having me or Blaze at home with her. I ruffled her spiked mane. "I don't know, kiddo. How about this I'll arrange a meeting with the princesses and I'll ask them if there's any way me and Blaze can get time off so we can be there for you, alright."

Seismic flutter her small wings happily. "Really?!" Lighting Blaze stood next to me. "Calm down, Seismic. We aren't promising anything so don't get your hopes up, alright." Seismic nodded. "Okay, Blaze."

"That a girl. Now come on, kiddo. I'll take you to Pizzicato's." I said. Blaze nodded and started his journey to Cantorlot. Then me and Seismic went back to Ponyville.

*At Ponyville*

As Seismic and and I walked into town, we saw a light blue mare with a beautiful long, blond mane. There was also a blue streak in the mare's mane.

I'd recognize that mane anywhere!~

"Pizzi!" I happily called, running to the mare. "Clashie! Seismic!" Me and Pizzicato hug and smile at one another. "How are you I haven't seen you two in ages!" I nodded. "I couldn't agree more, but right now I need to know if you can watch Seismic for me."

"Still working as a guard, aren't you Clashie?" she asked. "Yeah, so can you? I know it's short notice, but I really need your help." Pizzicato smiled. "Now what kind of a friend would I be if I didn't help you, Thunder Clash. A bad one that's the kind I'd be." I smiled gratefully to my friend. "thank you Pizzicato! Your the best!" I hug her and and then hug Seismic. "Later, kiddo. I'll see you tomorrow."

"Bye, Thunder.." Seismic answered. "Hey, don't be such a downer, squirt. We'll be back before you know it." I told her. She nodded and her and Pizzicato were off.

Then I took off into the air and flew to Cantorlot. I know I shouldn't be flying, but what choice do I have?! I'm going to be late! At this rate I'll never become captain!

Thankfully I made it before my wing gave out. Lighting Blaze saw me flying though. "Thunder Clash! I told you not to fly!" he yelled. "Blaze, I'm sorry, but I didn't have any other choice." He sighed, "We'll talk about a punishment later. I was just informed by Private Warton that the princesses wished to speak with you." I nodded and painfully walked to the throne room. Before me sat the three princesses?..

I bowed deeply. "Prince Celestia, Princess Luna, my apologizes, your highnesses. It is not my intention to make excuses, but I had to drop off my little sister. My apologizes..." Princess Celestia raised her hove and smiled kindly. "Don't worry, Thunder Clash. Please rise." she said. I stood. "Yes, princess." The three princesses stood and came down from their thrones. "Thunder Clash, this is Princess Cadence of the Crystal Empire." She continued. I bowed before Princess Cadence. "It's an honor to meet you, Princess Cadence."

"No need to bow, Thunder Clash. I hope you don't mind me asking what happen to your wing?" she asked. I looked at my wing and stretched out my wing, cringing at the feeling. "Before this job I was a famous Wonder Bolt. I was about to do a trick that I had preformed millions of times, next thing I knew I was in the hospital and my brother and sister told me I was in an accident. I haven't been able to fly correctly in moons." Princess Cadence nodded. "I see. How about this, it's only an offer, but if you'd like I can have the unicorn in the Crystal Empire heal you." I smiled. "Oh thank you Princess Cadence." I said, bowing gratefully. "You like to be formal, don't you, Thunder Clash?"

I stood. "But of course, princess. It's the respectful thing to do, is it not?" She nodded. "Yes. Now down to business. I have another offer for you, Thunder Clash, I would like you to become a royal guard for the Crystal Empire. Princess Luna told me that she had too many so I offered to help. I don't want anypony losing their job." I nodded. "Thank you for the offer, Princess Cadence, but like I said before I have a younger sister and my brother needs my help to take care of her."

"But Thunder Clash aren't you planning on moving?" asked Princess Luna. "Yes, but still don't have the money." I answered. "Princess Cadence I would like to go to the Crystal Empire more than anything, but may I have some time to discuss this with my family?" I asked. Princess Cadence nodded. "Of course take your time. I hope to be seeing you soon." she said. I nodded and bowed. "Thank you, Princess." I said to her.