AN: I do not own anything...MLP belongs to Hasbro, and Cupcakes, Rainbow Factory, and Pegasus Device to their respective owners

-2 years later-

Everypony in the Snowlands had gotten used to having Leafy as their ruler. After living in fear the first few weeks of her reign, mostly due to the killing of the rapist and what she was capible of doing, but soon their tone changed to one of acceptance once they saw she was able to rule and actually cared about their needs. Moral was up and almost everypony was happy, the only pony who wasn't was the very one ruling the Snowlands.

"Oh you got to be kidding me," A very wore out Leafy said from her desk as one of her secretaries came in with a stack of papers. "what is the paperwork for this time?"

"I am sorry to bother you Princess Confetti, but these are concerning the terms of imprisonment for our criminals to finalize the changes you ordered concerning their cell conditions, privileges, and..if nessessary...torture treatments." The middle aged mare said putting the papers on the deck. "I know you must be tired, have you thought about getting help from your family?"

"Rainbow and Pinkie do help when they have the spare time, which between seeing about their foals, their jobs, royal duties, and magic training doesn't leave much time but I love their help. Of course mom and dad can't help me because of their health, so I'm left alone since I have no other family." Leafy then sighed. "Thanks for the forms, they all will be official shortly, you are dismissed."

"Yes Princess." The mare replied with a bow and then left Leafy alone to work. Less than an hour later, Leafy was finished.

"Hopefully nothing comes up...I'm free until tomorrow morning so I am not going to let this rare opportunity to get some rest go to waste." Leafy thought to herself and, after informing her guards where she was going to be, teleported to her room and quickly fell asleep. The next morning during a meeting with her advisory council, two guards came in, immediately making Leafy angry. "You better have a pretty bucking good reason to interupt this meeting otherwise you both will face severe reprocussions."" She said with a low sharp growl.

"Oh come on now sis, you always were such the strict and uptight mare." A young stallion said coming in behind the two guards. He looked identical to Leafy, except his mane and tail were shorter and his cutie mark was a knife instead of a rose. "Don't have time to talk to your own brother?"

Leafy's eyes widened. "All of you except him get out." The others nodded and fled the room as Leafy shut and locked the door behind the last one. "I don't understand Icey, you vanished when we were little foals, what happened?"

""Long story short: got lost after accidently wandering into Everfree, crazy Zebra took care of me, and finally was able to talk her into letting me go. I am surprised you are ruling, you look terrible, mom and dad done told me they can't help and they feel bad about it."

"Yeah well-" She was interrupted by a flash in the room, and when it died down Rainbow, Pinkie, and their foals were standing there.

"Hey Leafy," Rainbow said. "how about you join us daughter for a little family picnic for lunch?"

"Excuse me?" Icey said getting between Rainbow and Leafy. "I know who you are Princess Rainbow Spectra Dash since you are friends with Zecora, but what gives you the right to call my sister your daughter?"

"Because me and Pinkie legally adopted her that is bucking why..." Rainbow said getting in Icey's face. "So you are Leafy's brother huh?"

"Yes I am, my name is Icey Confetti, so mine and Leafy's biological parents are ok with this little arrangement?"

Pinkie nodded. "They weren't at first but they warmed up to it over time. Don't be upset that Leafy is our daughter, we could adopt you as a son.."

"I'll think about it." He flatly replied but from his tone it was obvious what his answer was gonna eventually be. "I think Leafy should go, I have no problem ruling for a bit while she relaxes, it will give her a much needed break."

"But the comm-" Leafy started to say in protest but Icey put his hoof up to her muzzle.

"It will be ok sis, I can handle them, and you know I am more leinent than you so it should progress smoothly. Admit it, the break will be nice."

"True..." Leafy muttered knowing it was the truth. "Fine, I'll go, see you in a bit."

"Take your time sis." Icey said as Leafy left with Rainbow and Pinkie and the committee came back in. Leafy didn't return for most of the day, but she looked refreshed. "Wow bro, not bad for your first day." She said amazed at all that was done.

"Told you so, but I guess I should turn the throne back over to you."

"Actually, I did some thinking and how about you rule with me to balance the workload a bit?"

"Sounds good to me sis." Icey said getting down from the throne and giving Leafy a hug.

"It is good to have you back bro, and thanks for holding things down while I was gone."

"It is good to be back, and no problem." Icey said as they left to go sware him in as co-ruler.