Shining Armour was on top of a balcony in the Canterlot castle taking a sip from some tea that his sister gave him. He was looking over the city when he spotted a dark figure flying through the sky.

''Antares!'' he called.

The figure flew towards Shining and landed next to him

''Whats up bro, you must have been super busy because haven't seen you in a month.''

The two exchanged a handshake.''Yea I haven't had a break, these guys need me everywhere all the time.'' He took another sip from his tea.''But hey at least I got to see Cadence again.''

Antares smiled.''Hey nice isn't she the one you told me about all those months ago?''

Shining nodded.''Yup, we've been able to hang out a lot more since we both have royal duties, other than that nothing really just getting ready for the Summer Sun celebration.'' He lowered his cup.''What about you?''

''Not as much as you but it's been a little busy you see I mainly am like a messenger in a way, I do what the Higher ups tell me to do like Celestia, Sarg etc.'' He took out a piece of paper.'' They write to me through this paper, it's pretty cool.''

Shining looked at the paper.''So what do they have you do?''

''Not too much mainly deliver messages to neighboring cities.'' He thought about the places he'd gone in the past month.''So far I've gone to Las Pegasus, Cloudsdale, and Manehattanan. Sometimes they send me to help out those cities, and in extreme cases they have me track down drug dealers, gang members etc.''He looked at Shining.''If they don't need me for anything I just patrol the city.''

Shining put his cup of tea to the side.''Damn, so they have you hunt down people, do you have to kill them or what?''

Antares stared at him with a very serious face.''Hell no, I just usually knock them out and bring them to the council so they can decide what to do with the pony.'' He looked at the paper he had.'' Even if they tell me its mandatory, I rather lose my job than kill.''

Shining was surprised.''Even if that creature killed someone else?''

''Of course, Shining, because if you do the same.'' He looked directly in Shining's eye.''You're no better than them, there's always another way that doesn't involve taking a life.''

Shining smiled.''You're right bro, though I gotta say you'll give them a heart attack wearing that.'' He pointed to Antares clothes he was wearing a dark cloak with a hoodie and a mouth cover.

Antares laughed.''I know right I look like an assassin, especially with these.'' He took off his cloak and stretched his metal wing out.''Sarg gave my wing an upgrade, look.''

Antares trusted his wing forward which shot out a metal spike like a dart.

Shining moved back.''That is SO cool.''

''Yup, Sarg even got Celestia to cast a spell on it so these things never run out.''

Shining laughed.''You're soo lucky, all I get is this super uncomfortable armor which makes me look like a 90's spartan while you get to have assassins clothes.''

Antares laughed with him.'' At least you have the ability to cast literary any spell you want.''

Shining tapped his horn.''Touché''

The two sat there in silence for a while, Shining decided to break the silence after a while.''Do you have any family members left.''

Antares was surprised by the question he didn't like talking about the matter, but he didn't mind telling his friend.''Well, not biological, I do have a step mom though.''

Shining smiled.''I've never seen her before, where does she live?.''

''In the Everfree forest.''

''WHAT?'' He screamed which disoriented Antares.

''Yea but don't worry she has an enchantment on the Hut which protects it.''

Shining sighed.''Oh good, I was about to say, have you seen her recently.?''

Antares frowned.''No, haven't seen her in more than a year, I've been held up here and I haven't been sent there yet.''

''Hey hopefully you'll see her tomorrow at the Summer Sun celebration.''

Antares took out his paper.''Damn it, Sarg needs me tomorrow in the throne room says it's important, at 7:00 AM.'' He sighed.''Perfect''

Shining laughed.''Ha, my shift starts at 10:00, you better get some sleep.''

Antares smirked.''You are correct my friend.''

The two hit hooves, Antares flew back the way he came and Shining went back into the castle to sleep. Antares flew on top of a cloud and decided that he would sleep there for the night.

He took out an old looking photograph from his coat. The picture showed three small colts, and behind them was an old looking pegasus. Antares smiled at the photo.''I miss you guys.''


The next day Antares was called upon by Sarg and Celestia to meet them in the throne room at 7:00 AM sharp.

''Uhh, why the hell do they need me so damn early.'' He whined as he walked down to the hall leading to the throne room.''On top of that it has to be on a Monday, perfect.''

When he entered

When he opened the door he saw Celestia pacing around the room mumbling to herself while Sarg was trying to reason with her.

''But what if she gets eaten by a manticore?!'' said Celestia

Sarg rolled his eyes.''But she won't, chill out your just sending her to a freaking village to talk to some random ponies it won't go bad.''

Celestia stopped.''But there still is a chance, the stars are aligning tomorrow Nightmare moon will return and Twilight might get hurt!''

At this point Sarg noticed Antares standing there and pointed in his.''Look we can send Antares to monitor her so she doesn't get hurt.'' He gave Antares a pleading look.

Antares got his message.''Don't you worry princess I know her well.'' He took a bow.''No harm will come to her.''

Celestia sighed in relief.''Good, I want you to keep on eye on her until after the Summer Sun celebration.'' She glanced at a clock.''She will be transported to ponyville at 1:00, be there before she arrives.''

Antares nodded in agreement.

''Thank you Antares.'' She said.

The two bowed and parted ways Antares exited through the door while Celestia sat down on her throne. She waited until Antares was out of the castle and motioned her guards to leave her alone with Sarg.

Sarg glanced at Celestia.''What are you going to do when she comes, you know she will go for you first.''

Celestia pondered on the question.''I will try to distract her long enough for twilight to reach the elements.''

Sarg grew worried.''What if those mares aren't the elements?''

Celestia got up from her throne and headed towards the door.''Trust me they are.'' As she was opening the door ready to leave she looked back.''If not then you and I will deal with.''

''I don't think I got it in me.'' He continued.''My immortality isn't as strong as yours.''

Celestia smirked.''Oh, well then I'll just have to ask Antares then.'' She said as she closed the door behind her.

Sarg chuckled and walked towards the window to lite a cigar.''I'm getting too damn old for this.''


Three hours passed and Antares had arrived in ponyville and was on the way to pay a visit to a certain zebra. He walked through the dark Everfree until he found the small hut, he approached it and noticed that the lights were off. Antares opened the door with caution and entered the small household.

He took a sigh of relief.''Feels good to be home.''

Antares walked down to his mom's bedroom and saw her lying there fast asleep, he kissed her cheek lightly.''I'm home mom.''

The Zebra immediately woke up and hugged him with all her force.''I missed you so much Antares!'' Tears were trickling down her cheeks.

The same thing happened to Antares.''I missed you too mom.''

The two hugged for a while wich to them felt like an eternity.


Hope you enjoyed this chapter. I will try to upload chapters more frequently.(Hopefully I can finish this story before the middle of June)