"I am so confused…"

"I am simply saying my theory Derpy… we won't know for sure until the other guards return from where they were sent. If they did not get lost, or the place moved around." The princess spoke as a guard gave her an examination while the others stood outside. "Considering you wish to keep the reasons for you being here to yourself for now I will respect your privacy."

She was right… at least until I could figure out more and get answers to questions, I needed to ask to that orb mare… thing. "What does it mean to be bound?"

"It was quite a common practice for those adept and higher at magic back in the early ages. Although it was still quite rare regardless of that fact. Only those who know what they are doing are allowed to make such a place… Starswirl had to stop my sister from making one not long after she found out as she knew nothing of the art. She did abandon it once she realized how much work it was. I myself did not as it was the beginning stages of the kingdom."

"Ok?" she was talking like an old mare remembering the good old days… much like Granny Smith whenever I dropped off mail.

"a place bound to an owners magic was their own realm. Almost all of them were only small homes with access to a couple rooms in a rotation. Compared to this area it makes all of them look like novice work. Even those made by those masters of their trade in this subject. Depending on where the building is as well as how much magic is put into the craft. It gets complicated the further you make the place. This must be the largest known Bounded building in existence… but any unicorn that created this place would have shared this achievement."

"But what does it mean?" I then asked.

"The word bound means being connected in some way shape or form with magic. A book, a wall, a room, an entire building. Depending on which it is depends on how your magic reacts. But with the current situation I shall explain as such. This entire building will react to your emotional responses depending on the situation. Much like how you were afraid to see me when you began to run." Regret filled me as she winced at bringing it up. "The doors that opened, the doors that disappeared, doors that closed. Each of these was a simple way for the area to help you with the situation you were in. this room right here." She gestured with a single hoof to the very sterile room we were sitting in. it did very much look like a normal doctor's office outfitted with everything a doctor would need to give someone a checkup.

"This room?" she gave a small smile and nodded as the guard moved over to the other side of her.

"You were thinking of a place to help me when it was said a room was needed to see if I was hurt were you not?" I grew embarrassed as I gave a single nod. "We were lead here as it was nearby. The building found it easier to lead us here then to simply move it with magic. Which leads me to believe we might need to see if we can locate the ward stone."

"The ward stones. Doesn't that only affect what helps protect the area?" she chuckled.

"On most occasions yes. But for a bounded area such as this it can also be the heart that makes the magic react in certain ways. It would be good to see the extent of its power."

"You seem to be alright with exception for some light bruising from the initial impact your highness. Although I will suggest a meeting with your doctor to see if any problems have truly arisen from what happened. I must suggest you let us handle things as it is our job to do so." He was stern as the princess merely gave him a saddened frown.

"I apologize for making you go against your duty, but this was something I needed to do myself." She answered.

"And I respect you greatly for doing so your highness… but these were the captains' words not mine… I will warn you of receiving a scolding from him later." I gave a small chuckle at the in incredulous look on her face at those words. "I shall go let the captain know of your status." He walked out of the room as I silently wished for him to stay but my hopes were dashed as he simply did as he said. Awkward silence filled the room as I looked away from her… still feeling like we had just had the encounter that caused all of this to happen.

"Derpy… can you please come over here?" confused by why she was asking this... regret filling me as I recognized the saddened tone it held though. Walking over those few steps I continued to not look at her as I started to become ashamed of everything that had happened. Things I could have done differently but did not really take the time to stop and think. "Can you please look at me?" I gently shook my head. "Can I ask why?" regret filled me even more at the hurt tone she now had…

"I… don't think I'll be able to…" I stayed silent after that.

"You don't think you can be a princess… is that what your thinking?" giving a small nod I heard a patting noise soon after as I stole a glance towards her and saw her patting next to her on the cushion. Confused she patted once again with a loving smile on her face that caused a small blush to make itself known on my face. Slowly making my way over I sat down next to her as she almost instantly pulled me in next to her…