"Are you sure you're okay?" Celestia asked.
"For the millionth time mom," Light groaned as one of the doctors checked through her feathers, "I'm fine. I was just a little dizzy from that spell. Nothing to fuss so much about." The doctor pulled back as he wrote something down on his clipboard.
"So she's going to be fine right? Nothing serious?" Celestia asked. Light groaned as she placed her hoof to her forehead. "I can assure to you my Queen that the young Princess is in no real harm. I suggest however that she rests for the rest of the day in her room." the doctor said as he gave the note to Celestia. She let out a sigh of relief as Light couldn't help and smile at her mom. Although she could sometimes be so overreacting, she knew it was only because she loved her.
As the doctor went out Sombra stepped in. "Is she okay?" Sombra asked. "The doctors say she is perfectly fine," Celestia said before she added, "But there is one thing." "What's that?" Sombra asked growing slightly worried. Light tilted her head in confusion. Celestia went over to her daughter as she ran her hoof through her mane.
"Flower gleam and glow," Celestia sang, "Let your power shine." "Make the clock reverse, bring back what once was mine." Sombra added in. "Heal what has been hurt, change the fate of time." Light sang a little uneasy. "Save what has been lost, bring back what once was mine, what once was mine." they finished together.
Nothing happened. Light gulped. Her mane always glowed whenever they sang that song. What if something happened when the spell hit her? What if her abnormal alicorn magic was gone? But then again, maybe it would be a good thing. If she didn't have powers greater than her parents put together and had regular alicorn magic, maybe her parents would reconsider in assigning her a squire. After all, she could take care of herself, crazy amount of magic or not.
However Light's eyes widen as they turned pure white. Her parents took a step back as her mane shined across the room. They had to shune their eyes from so much light until Light's mane and eyes returned to normal. She blinked a few times until she let out a sneeze. As soon as she sneezed, all the books on the shelf turned into birds.
Everyone sighed in relief as Celestia opened the window to let all the birds fly out and into the skies. "We've got to find a better way to control your magic." Sombra said with a slight chuckle. "It's not my fault for being so powerful." Light said folding her hooves. "Now young lady," Celestia scolded, "You know better into putting yourself down like that. It's not bad that you have this much power, it just means you have been destined for so much potential."
"But if I didn't have this much power, you might not have given me a squire to watch over my back 24/7!" Light confronted. Celestia and Sombra looked at each other as Light turned her back on them. Sombra went over to her side and took a seat. "Light do you remember the first time we went ice skating?" Light looked at her father with a puzzled look, what did that have to do with her current situation. "Yeah I slipped on the ice and from that point didn't let go of your hoof." she answered. "But after a little practice, I finally let you go on your own because I knew you were ready." Sombra said as Celestia went to sit on Light's other side. "Dad, what does ice skating have to do with any of this?" Light asked.
Sombra looked beside his daughter with a smile. "Breezie, I know you're sixteen now. And yes you can do some things on your own. But like ice skating, there are still some things that you can't do by yourself. You still need some practice and you still have a lot more stuff to learn." Light looked down as Sombra cupped her chin. "I know that someday you will be able to control your powers. But there are ponies out there who will take advantage and try to steal your powers, to use for their own evil desires."
As he wiped away a tear from Light he said, "It's only one squire. And if you remember correctly from your history lessons, squires don't only offer protection but friendship too. And what is Aunt Twilight the queen of?" "Friendship." Light replied. "You'll see soon enough that having a squire around will be the best thing to happen to you." Sombra said. Yeah right. Light still doubted. "Hey," Sombra said locking eyes with her, "Promise me you'll give this a chance and if you still don't like it by the Gala, you don't have to have a personal squire anymore. Deal?" Light gave a thoughtful look, That's practically a year but this seems fair, even for dad's standards. "Deal." Light said with a smile.
The family hugged, embracing one another. Pulling back Light tried, "Soooooo can I go out?" Sombra and Celestia gave an unamused look. "Really?" Sombra said with a brow raised. "I'm kidding." Light said quickly. Her parents chuckled as they ruffled her mane. "Besides you heard the doctors orders, you are to rest in your room for the rest of the day." Celestia said. "Fine." Light said before adding to herself At least I don't have to go through any lessons today.
"That's perfect," Sombra gleaned, "This is the chance to acquaint yourself with your new squire." Aw man, spoke to soon. Light groaned to herself. But she let out a defeated sigh as she forced a smile to say, "Okay." "We'll send him up right away." Sombra said getting up. They both kissed her on the forehead as they walked out the room. Light sighed as she looked out the window. One of the birds came flying back and let out a friendly tweet. Light smiled as it took flight again and flew towards the horizon. "Must be nice." Light sighed resting her cheek into her hoof.
"Yes! Genius my boy, absolutely genius!" Radiant cheered. Mythic came back to collect his belongings, what little things he did have, and told his mother the entire scene. "I can't believe that princess was dumb enough to run into her own trap!" she laughed, clutching her stomach. Mythic rubbed the back of his neck uncomfortably. The way she talked down upon Light made him feel a little off.
He shrugged it off when she then pressed her face against his. "Now listen closely," she said in a scary tone, "You're in, so don't blow it. We only got this one chance! I want to know everything, all their secrets and anything we can use against them. More importantly, gain the King's trust!" "Yeah, yeah sure. Totally." Mythic said.
"Good." Radiant said with a huff, "I'll be expecting monthly reports and occasional visits." "Why can't you visit?" Mythic couldn't help ask, "I mean if nopony at the castle know me, surely they won't know who you are." A blush rushed across Radiant Hope's face as she quickly turned her back on her son. She replaced her sudden embarrassment with anger. "You will do as I say!" she said harshly, "After all you don't want to disappoint your poor old mummy, do you?"
"No!" Mythic said quickly, "Of course not mother, I won't let you down." "Good." she smiled. Using her magic she placed a bag of Mythic's belongings onto his back. "Now off you go." she said, "I look forward to what you uncover." Mythic turned to give her a hug but her back was already to him as she stalked deeper into the cave. Mythic sighed as took a few hoofsteps outside.
Taking one last look at what he called home he said, "Well I guess I'll see you around." With a sigh he was about to teleport back to the castle when an idea came to mind. He rushed down to where the garden of flowers were as he picked a few. Inhaling the sweet scent he said, "Okay, this ought to make a good impression." He paused for a moment as he added, "I hope she likes them."
Mythic's eyes flung open as he realized what he said. Shaking his head he firmly stood his ground as he said, "What am I saying? I can care less of what she thinks! Focus now Mythic! Get your head out of the clouds. Remember the plan." Holding the flowers in his magic he teleported away to go start the next part of the plan.
Arriving at the entrance, two guards stood their ground. "Who goes there?" one said as the other added, "State your identification!" Mythic gulped, "Um I'm the Princesses Squire." The two guards looked at him as a voice came behind them. "Let the lad through," Sombra said coming towards them, "I've been expecting him."
The two guards bowed as the King approached Mythic. "Your majesty." he said as he bowed. Looking up at the King he gave off a neutral look. Feeling a little nervous he held the flowers up saying, "These are for you! Or um for Light to if you don't want them." Sombra raised his brow as Mythic straightened up.
Letting out a grunt he said, "Mythic was it?" He nodded as he continued, "Your duty as a squire is simple: you are to watch over Princess Light Breeze. You are entitled to her safety and to be sure to be there for her as one of her most trusted guides. Her safety comes first before anything else." "You have my word." Mythic said. "Good," Sombra said before adding in with a threatening glare, "Because if there is ever a day where you go behind not only her trust but my trust, you'll wish you have never set foot in Canterlot. Got it?"
Mythic did his best to not cower under his gaze as he gulped, "Yes your majesty." Nodding he turned his back to him as he continued, "As soon as you set your belongings into your new room, you are to report to Princess Light Breeze's room. To acquaint yourselves since you will be spending time together." Turning to one of the guards he said, "Neon Gust, escort Squire Mythic to his new living space."
"Yes your majesty." he said with a bow. Before he went to leave he looked at the coat he was wearing. It was an old brown coat. "Hmm," he said as he gently removed the coat from him. "Hey!" Mythic said before covering his mouth. "Don't worry, I'm just going to wash this up for you." he replied. Giving some thought he added, "Besides, since you are now the Princesses Squire, the taylor will be giving you something all squires wear." Mythic's ears flicked as he couldn't help but smile. No more of that itchy coat but it was one of the only things he had gotten from his mom. "Thank you your highness but," Mythic said a little uneasy, "If you don't mind, after your done cleaning it, will I get it back?" "Of course." Sombra said with a nod, "Now off with you."
Sombra gave one last look at Mythic. He hesitated for a moment, wondering if this was the right thing to do or the right pony to choose. He was going to choose somepony else but after seeing his raw performance, something told him he would be suitable. However there was something about the lad that made him question this to himself. He shrugged it off as he stalked back to attend his duties.
"Come along young one," Neon said, "It's time to say hello to your new home." As Mythic followed the guard, Mythic couldn't help but feel really guilty and more so afraid as Sombra's words echoed through his mind. Because if there is ever a day where you go behind not only her trust but my trust, you'll wish you have never set foot in Canterlot. Got it?
"Your room is right here." the guard said, "Just across from Princess Light's room, what dumb luck huh?" As the guard walked away he looked from the door of his room than towards Lights. Well better get this out of the way first. I bet when she sees me she'll be so shocked, maybe even thrilled! He said as he approached Light's room.
"What am I to do Vanellope?" Light cried as she laid across her bed. The phoenix let out a squawk as she rolled her eyes. Light darted her eyes at the playful bird. "I am not, being over dramatic!" Light said before adding, "You think I have acting skills, have you seen my mom?"
The phoenix glided over and settled into Light's mane as she looked down at Light. Letting out another tweet Light said, "Come on, don't tell me you think it's a good idea too?" She ruffled her feathers as Light replied, "Vanellope! I thought you were with me on this?" The majestic bird replied back by letting out a high pitched tweet. "I think it's time to get you checked out again." Light smirked looking up at the bird. Vanellope let out a questioning tweet as she rubbed her beak in Light's mane.
Light giggled as a knock came to her door. Light quickly sat up in her bed, making Vanellope fling forward and face plant at the edge of the bed. "Oh I'm sorry." she said picking her up and rubbing her cheek to hers. Vanellope let out an apologetic tweet as she went back to her perch. Another knock came to the door as Light looked towards the door. I guess it's my new squire. Light groaned in her thoughts as she said, "Who is it?" "It is your new squire Princess Light." replied the muffled voice.
She went to her dresser as she brought out a brush. Combing her hair she said, "Enter." The knob jiggled as the door opened. Coming through the door, Mythic looked around her room in awe. "Wow," he couldn't help to say, "Nice place you have here." "Yeah don't get too caught up in its false advertising." Light said without turning to greet him.
After placing his belongings at the corner of the door, Mythic's focus laid on Light. His cheeks warmed when he laid eyes on her. Her mane looked so soft, softer than any fluffy bunny. Shaking his head he straightened up as he cleared his throat. "My Princess," he said with a bow, "By order of King Sombra, I am your personal Squire from here on out." Light gagged in front of the mirror, great she got stuck with an all formal, prissy pony.
Turning to face him she said, "First of all I am not your Princess. So listen I'm just going to say this straightforward, I don't do you bossing me around just because your my 'personal squire' now. I am the Princess after all." As she turned to see who her new squire was her eyes widen. A blue stallion stood before her, yellow mane, and big blue eyes. He stood there with a confused look on his face.
Light took a few steps forward until she was face to face with Mythic. Squinting her eyes at him Mythic gulped. "Uh," he said, "I'm Mythic Blue Hope, your new Squire?" "So it is you!" Light said in astonishment, "Your the boy I met at the festival last year!" "And your Breezie." he smiled.
Light narrowed her eyes as she turned her head. "It's Princess Light to you," she said before adding to herself, "At least for now." Mythic looked at her with a puzzled look on his face. Did he do something wrong? Why did she seem so tensed, as if she really detested seeing him? Surely this wasn't the sweet and fun mare he met last year. "I'm sorry," he said, "Is something wrong." "Oh nothing at all." Light said with a phony smile, "I only thought that the colt I met last year was willing to be a friend. Instead I find out he's just an undercover Canterlot jerk."
Mythic was taken back as he scowled at her. "Excuse me?" he said, "But I don't think your making the best second impression." "Well get used it," Light said, "Because this is who you're going to be watching over 24/7!" "Well maybe I'll be sure to make you follow every rule that is set until your repeating it in your sleep!" Mythic snapped. "Go ahead! I'd like to see you try and control me, the Princess!" Light shouted. "A Princess with a Squire!" shouted Mythic. "Say what you please," Light said, "I don't care if I'm stuck with you the rest of my life, we'll never be friends!" "Fine by me!" Mythic shouted. "Fine!" Light shouted back. "Fine!" Mythic said back. "Fine!" Light shouted stomping her hoof.
They felt the tension pass between them as they turned their backs to each other. Mythic picked up the flowers he got for her as he marched back to her. "A welcoming gift," he said harshly, "I can't wait to return tomorrow morning for work!" Light took the flowers in her magic as she said back, "Thank you! That's very thoughtful of you! See you at sunrise!"
"Hmph!" they both said as Mythic picked up his stuff. Going out the door, he closed it behind him. After a moment, Light slightly looked towards the door. "Great!" she said in frustration as she sat down in the middle of her room. Vanellope, who was watching the whole scene from her perch, glided over to Light's side. She let out a sad tweet as she looked up at Light with round eyes.
Light sighed as she petted the top of her birds head. "You're right," Light said calming down, "I shouldn't be so hostile. Afterall I did promise dad I would give this a chance." Letting out a tweet Light said, "Okay fine tomorrow I'll take him on a tour of the castle. I'll apologize to him there." Giving an approved nod, the phoenix rubbed her head against Light's cheek.
Giggling, Light then looked at the flowers Mythic had given to her. They were very pretty and smelled so wonderful. She spotted a single rose among the others as she pulled it out. It was nice of him to bring something for her. Letting out a sigh she said, "Don't I feel like a jerk."
Meanwhile, Mythic angrily marched towards his new room. "So much for being excited to see me." he muttered to himself as he opened the door. His eyes widen when he took a look around the room. It was so big and roomy! He went over to his new dresser as he ran his hoof across it. "Wow, it's so smooth." he said. Out of the corner of his eye he spotted a well decorated box.
Going to it he pressed a button on it as a cheery tune came on. "Music!" he said as he began to rock his head softly to the beat. "This is great," he said looking around. His eyes fell upon the bed that was there. Running he jumped and landed on the bed. "Oh my gosh," he said with his eyes twinkling, "It's like I'm laying on soft clouds."
Rolling in his new bed he said, "Wow a real bed. So warm and welcoming." That's when he spotted the window. Walking to it he opened it up. He took in a deep breath as he looked around. It was a beautiful view. As the sun came down, the moon took its place. "Wow." he said, his eyes twinkling in amazement.
His eyes fell upon a blue blur. Eyes adjusting, he found that it was the other Queen alicorn. Queen of the Night, Luna was it? Her mane flowed as she landed next to another pony. Or at least he thought was a pony. It almost looked like she had bat wings. The brighter version of Luna nodded as she took flight to the sky. Concentrating, the bat-pony spread out stars across the sky.
That's when it hit him. That was the other young Princess! Aurora Slumber was the name that came to mind, his mother talked about her. Luna wrapped her wing around Aurora in what seemed to be a hug.
Mythic sighed. Must be nice to get a hug like that from your mother. He said to himself. Closing his window he looked back at his belongings. There wasn't much, just some playing cards when he gets bored, a stuffed bear, a blanket of his own, a toothbrush, and some normal things you would need for your everyday living. But Mythic didn't go for any of those things.
Using his magic, it enveloped around something more sinscre to him. Bringing it to him, it was a gold chain with a gold heart shaped lock. He placed it in his hoof as he looked down at it. Sighing he opened it up to reveal a small picture. It was of him and his mom. He was only a foal in the picture and Radiant Hope was smiling.
Mythic sighed as he said, "I won't let you down." Setting the locket down on his dresser he went to go lay on his bed. After the long day he had, he was exhausted. He still couldn't believe the way Light acted but then again maybe she was going through something. But she didn't have to be so rude and harsh to him! Mythic let out an angry sigh as he recalled how angry they yelled at each other, so much for getting her to accept him. How am I supposed to get the King's trust when his daughter wants nothing to do with me? He asked to himself. Mythic shrugged off the thought as he drifted to sleep.
The locket on the dresser was special to Mythic. It wasn't a direct gift from his mother, he found it one day and never let go of it. But what Mythic didn't know was that if you just pressed slightly on it just right, the photo would flip. And on the other side of the photo was another one of Radiant Hope, only she was a lot younger. Standing next to her was a handsome, white stallion with same colored mane as Mythic. His welcoming stare stood out as it showed him pressing his lips against Radiant Hope's laughing cheek.
Oh you thought this was going to be like WPLB right? Love at first sight? SIKE! In all honesty they may not even be a couple from the way they talked to each other today. We'll be lucky if they ever accept the whole Princess and Squire thing! Hopefully Aurora's having a better time with her Squire...
