Silver Lining

by legionbrony

A story involving my character, Silver Shield. It will tell a lot of his backstory throughout, hopefully in an entertaining way. This story may have more surprises in store for those already familiar with Silver Shield than those just reading this with no prior knowledge, but the point of this was to make it fun for both groups. Enjoy! :D

1. Prologue

I stood in Canterlot Castle, looking out one of the numerous windows at Canterlot, and beyond that, a fairly complete view of Equestria, at least the part that the Royal Sisters were in control of. Partially thanks to me, I suppose.

For an instant, I wished I could go home. Too bad that wasn't possible at the moment.

I sensed somepony behind me and turned around, finding the Princess of the Sun standing there. "Hello, my knight," she said gently, giving me a slight smile.

I nodded, choosing not to respond verbally.

She walked forward and looked out the window. "A beautiful view, isn't it?"

I nodded again, turning back to look with her.

After several moments, she spoke again. "You know my sister and I will do...are doing everything in our power to help you."

Of course. She knew what I was thinking, she didn't even need her powers of Intellectus for that. I nodded a third time. "Thank you," I said simply. A wave of emotion came up with the words, but I forced it back down. More out of habit than to uphold my image, since she could sense those emotions as well.

She extended a wing and wrapped it around me, and she didn't need any words. They probably wouldn't have made me feel better anyways. I inhaled deeply, and sighed, barely leaning into her embrace.

I missed home...but everyone who made it home was probably gone by now. There was no reason to return.

This was my new home.

I was going to make sure it stayed safe.

The princess turned after several minutes, and started to walk away. "Ah...I have a new assignment for you, when you are ready."

"I am always ready, Princess," I responded.

She smirked. "Meet me in the throne room." She looked me in the eyes. "When you are ready," she emphasized.

I sighed. "Yes, my Princess."

"Oh, Silver...sometimes I think you would work yourself to death if it wasn't for me," she said as she walked off.

I stared out the window. Sometimes I thought that too. But with the job I had, every moment spent resting could cost another pony their life. And I just wasn't willing to pay that price for a day off.

After a token amount of time spent standing in place looking out the window wistfully, I made my way to Celestia's throne room.