AN: I do not own anything... MLP belongs to Hasbro, and Cupcakes, Rainbow Factory, and Pegasus Device to their respective owners
The three of them took their time getting to the Snowlands, taking the long way around to avoid being detected by anypony. Tia, Luna, Cadance, and Twi held true to their promise and in the two weeks it took to reach the border Rainbow and Pinkie had done mastered basic defence spells like teleportation and force fields.
"Well here we are, welcome to my kingdom, sorry there isn't much to see." Leafy said as they crossed the border and her appearance changed to her natural one.
"You can't help that Leafy, so how far are we from the nearest town? Keep in mind we have to lay low to avoid drawing any attention." Rainbow said from her spot to Leafy's right side. "Not to mention we could just teleport."
"We are a fortnight from the nearest village. In case you already forgot Rainbow you can only teleport to places you have already been, so that spell would be worthless in this scenerio. Besides, we aren't going to any village, there is a reason I chose this particular way. By this afternoon we are going to be at the capital where my parents are to see if I can use my pull to get you two political asylum." This caused Rainbow and Pinkie to stop in shock.
"You don't have to do it Leafy..." Pinkie said after a few minutes breaking the silence as they started to fly.
"Ye that may be true, but you two have done so much for me where my parents didn't even want to be around me. Also, it isn't the fact that I am up for this since I really don't even want to see them again, it deals with this little fact. Look, all three of us are princesses that had to leave our kingdoms under different circumstances but that is beside the point. Once you two fully master magic we can return to Cloudsdale, our home, but this trip also has a more personal meaning for me. Despite the fact I foolishly fled this Celestia forsaken land I am still the heir after my parents die. As we go through life we all have to eventually face the consequences of our actions. This "banishment" as it were is ya'll's consequence for your actions. My self-imposed exile was mine but I am doing this to show I have matured since I ran away all those moons ago. Everypony has to face their demons at somepoint and must redeem themselves by beating them. This...this is my chance to face mine...this...is my redemption song..." Rainbow and Pinkie were stunned silent at how mature Leafy sounded.
"She must be filled with determination to beat her demons to face her parents...especially under these circumstances..." Rainbow and Pinkie unknowingly thought at the same time as the flew in silence as they started thinking about what Leafy said as they started reflecting on their own pasts. By the time they reached the capital, they realized she was indeed correct.
"So this is the capital huh?" Rainbow said as they entered the castle, the guards bowing at the sight of Leafy after their shock wore off and granting Pinkie and Rainbow access as they followed the Snowlands Princess.
"Yeah, and keep quiet while I attempt to pull this off, remember you are in my kingdom so I have some power where as you have none here." Rainbow and Pinkie nodded as they slowly troted into the main council chambers, where they were greeted by shocked gasps just like with the guards.
"State your business!" An older looking stallion with a grey coat and tangled white mane and tail ordered as the three stopped and bowed before the two rulers.
"Queen Chrystal Fire, King Rhodonite, I-" Leafy started to say but was cut off by the old stallion.
"You know better than to address me by my actual name, or has your exile made you forget?"
"Excuse me...King Robert..." Leafy said rolling her eyes at her dad's sorry attempt to overinflate his ego. "Anyways, I ,Princess Leafy Confetti, hereby wish for Princess Pinkamena Diane Dash, Element of Laughter, and Princess Rainbow Spectra Dash, Element of Loyalty and daughter of Princess Luna of Canterlot to be granted full political asylum by our kingdom's laws."
"Just what have they done for you to request this?" Her mom, an aquamarine mare with a styled light green mane and tail, asked.
"To make a long story short mother, delagates of other kingdoms agreed for their criminals to be sent to Rainbow and Pinkie to work for them in the Rainbow Factory in exchange for all of Rainbow's and Pinkie's past crimes being forgiven. Well, those same delagates have gone back on their word and want these two arrested for said past crimes, going as far as putting a bounty on both their heads and threatening war if not turned in. Seeing as this kingdom is neutral on all terms I thought it would be a safe haven for them until they fully master magic so we can return to Cloudsdale. This also serves as a more personal repayment of my debt since they adopted me." The chambers fell so silent you could hear a pen drop, and one in fact did, causing a brief round of snickering.
"Mrs. Rainbow, Mrs. Pinkamena, is this true?" Her father asked, his tone as cold as the grave, making everypony shudder. Rainbow and Pinkie slowly nodded to confirm it. "Well isn't that nice? Two lesponies taking in and taking care of OUR daughter, what kind of example does that set for her I ask?"
"They have done more for me these past few months than what you two have done over the course of my whole life father...and me and Surprise are in a relationship thank you very much." Leafy replied with a sharp growl, as if it was a warning, which everypony took notice of.
"None the less daughter, I hereby decline your request. In addition, they are to be extradited back to Canterlot at first light. As for you Leafy, you are to stay here under constant supervision by the suitor we have chosen for you." The guards bound Rainbow and Pinkie as a side door opened. The stallion that walked in made Leafy's blood boil.
"Ello dearie," He said with a sly smirk, "thought you could get rid of me so quick huh? How nice of you to bring me two lesponies for me to break in."
"Take that-" Rainbow started to reply but was cut off by Leafy, who raised her hoof to shush her.
"You...you are the very reason I left here..although I thank you for the fact it allowed me to meet Rainbow and Pinkie...you are gonna pay and this time not even Zecora will be able to bring you back." She said with a deep snarl as her pupils dilated and her hooves changed to claws.
