Y/n was at Sugarcube Corner with the rest of his friends.

Twilight: It's nice getting together like this?

Y/n: I'm honestly surprised you could get me to come today.

Rainbow Dash: Well, we know we could get you to come if we bribed you with Pinkie's cupcakes.

Fluttershy: You know. Something I've been meaning to ask is, where do you stay?

Applejack: Now that I think about it, I usually only see you around Ponyville a few times a week.

Y/n: I live in the Everfree Forest.

Mane four: What?!

Rarity: The Everfree Forest?! That's no place for a Prince!

Y/n: But it is a great place to train.

Fluttershy: Well, I hope it's not to hard to find somewhere to sleep.

Y/n: I make it work.

Pinkie came by with a plate of cupcakes.

Pinkie: Did someone say cupcakes?

Y/n: Not really, but I'll take some anyway.

As they began eating, Spike suddenly burped out a letter.

Spike: It's a letter from Princess Celestia.

Twilight: Oh, what's wrong now? Is it another dragon? Parasprites? Wait, (panicking) did I give a late report?!

Spike: No. It's not even for you, Twilight. It's for... (takes a better look at the letter) Y/n.

Y/n: Me?

Spike: It says, "To my dear brother, Y/n. Me and have been missing you a lot lately and I haven't really seen you since the infestation in Fillydelphia, and even then, we didn't talk much. So, we would like to ask you to come visit us in Canterlot."

The mane six gasped after hearing it.

Y/n: They ask me to visit them?

Twilight: Well, it's not unusual for sisters to want to see their brother.

Rarity: And you're going to Canterlot of all places!

Spike: What do you say, Y/n?

Y/n thought for a moment.

Y/n: Write back to her to expect me tomorrow.

Spike: You got it.

Y/n: Must be off to prepare for my departure.

Y/n teleported away.

Rainbow Dash: He has things to pack?

The next day.

Y/n with a saddle bag got off the train to Canterlot and looked around at the beautiful city.

Y/n: This place sure has changed a lot in the last Thousand Years.

Y/n walked along the road and saw a donut shop.

Y/n: You, are you the owner of this place.

Donut Joe: I sure am. You can just call me Donut Joe.

Y/n: All right, "Donut Joe." Give me a dozen donuts. Four glazed, four chocolate, and the last four jelly filled.

Donut Joe: Coming right up.

While Y/n was waiting for the donuts, he couldn't help but notice some ponies staring at him.

Y/n: These ponies act like they've never seen an Alicorn before, but my sisters live in the castle.

Donut Joe: Yeah, but they rarely come to the city. So seeing you wasn't quite what everypony expected.

Y/n: Then how come you're not acting like them?

Donut Joe: I've served lots of ponies, I even served a dragon. When you came, I was a little surprised at first, but then I realize this could be my chance to say I made donuts for the Prince himself.

Y/n: Did you say a dragon? He wouldn't happen to be named Spike and was with a unicorn named Twilight Sparkle, would he?

Donut: That's him. You wouldn't happen to know Twilight and Spike, would you?

Y/n: I've worked with them. Twilight Sparkle is actually an Element of Harmony like me.

Donut Joe: Really? Wow! Anyway, what brings you to Canterlot, your highness?

Y/n: I just came to see my sisters. There's actually something I've been meaning to talk to Celestia about.

Donut Joe: And what might that be?

Y/n: Are you a donut maker, or a nosy detective? That's royal business.

Donut Joe: Right, right. Sorry.

Joe gave Y/n his donuts in a box.

Donut Joe: Because it's your first time here and your royalty, this one's on me.

Y/n: I really appreciate it. I'll be sure to tell Twilight and Spike I met you.

Y/n took the box and continued his walk to the castle. When he got there, he was immediately met with two gaurds.

Gaurd: Hold it! State your name and business!

Y/n looked at them blankly and spread his wings which made the gaurds eyes go wide.

Gaurd: Oh, it's Y-you, P-Prince Y/n!

Gaurd 2: We humbly apologize, your highness!

They both bowed before letting him through. Y/n walked through the halls of the castle until he found the throne room where he saw Celestia and Luna talking to a noble.

Y/n: I hope I'm not interrupting anything important.

Celestia and Luna looked at Y/n and their faces got serious. Celestia looked at the noble.

Princess Celestia: Could you leave us? We're gonna have to talk about this some other time.

The noble nodded and walked past Y/n. Celestia and Luna walked over to Y/n their face still being in-between serious and anger. Y/n on the other hoof kept his blank face.

Y/n: It is great to see you again, my dear sisters.

Y/n extended his hoof, but Celestia and Luna dropped their scowls, smiled and gave Y/n a big hug.

Princess Celestia: (let's go and sighs) Sorry, I've been wanting to do that for awhile.

Princess Luna: Same with us. It's good to have thou here with us, dear brother.

Y/n: The feeling is mutual.

Y/n took a better look and saw she was back to the way she was before her banishment.

Y/n: I see you got your power back, Luna.

Princess Luna: Indeed. Can't say the same for thou it seems, (teasingly) "little brother."

Celestia chuckled while Y/n grumbled.

Y/n: Don't call me that, ever.

Princess Celestia: (rolls eyes) No sense of humor as always, I guess. Say, what's that smell?

Y/n Oh, you must be smelling the donuts I brought.

Y/n took out the donut box from his saddle bag.

Y/n: I got glazed for me, chocolate for Luna and jelly filled for you, Celestia.

Princess Celestia: Aw, how thoughtful.

They began enjoying the donuts.

Princess Celestia: These are great!

Princess Luna: Indeed. Thou must tell us where thou obtained such sweets, dear brother.

Y/n: A pony named Donut Joe gave them to me. Certainly an interesting pony to meet.

Princess Celestia: Mm. Let me show you around, we've made a few changes.

Princess Luna: You two go ahead, we must return to our quarters.

Celestia began to walk Y/n through the castle.

Y/n: Why were you talking to a noble if you knew I was coming today.

Princess Celestia: We weren't talking about anything important and I didn't expect you to show up so early.

Y/n began to take notice of the stained glass. There was one of him and the black creatures he drew fighting what looked to be a shadow with lime green eyes, another one where they fought a big creature with a horses body and a humanoid looking top with red skin and bull horns, and a strange creature had puppet strings attached to some miserable looking ponies.

Y/n: This is some neat looking stain glass.

Princess Celestia: Oh, it's not just for show. You may not remember this, but anytime something significant happens in history, we make these stained glass murals to remember that event. And take a look at the latest one.

They took a look at a stain glass of Y/n along with the rest of the mane seven defeating Nightmare Moon with the Elements of Harmony.

Y/n: That's me and the other Elements.

Princess Celestia: Yep. And we have this to remember the day our sister returned to us.

Y/n looked at the two murals with him and the the black red eyed creatures.

Y/n: What about those two murals? What are those creatures I'm with?

Princess Celestia: Wow, you actually forgot them?

Y/n: I subconsciously remember that they were around. But what are they exactly?

Princess Celestia: Those are Gargoyles. They've been your faithful companions since you came into your throne, but sadly something happened and they needed to go heal.

Y/n: Do you know where they are?

Princess Celestia: I would think they were in your chamber, but to be honest, I kinda moved all your stuff into storage after your death and just now got some of it out. If we're lucky, we'll eventually find them.

Y/n: I'm getting to know a lot more about me.

Princess Celestia: Oh, speaking of getting to know ponies, there's one that's been wanting to meet you ever since she heard of your return.

Y/n: And that would be...

Princess Celestia: I'll go get her while you wait by a room and wait for me to signal you in.

Y/n nodded and waited by a room. After a few minutes, Celestia came out.

Princess Celestia: Okay, she's ready for you.

They entered the room and Y/n saw something he wasn't expecting.

Y/n: Another Alicorn?

Princess Cadence: Um... yeah. My name is Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, but you can just call me Cadence.

Y/n: Wait, Cadence? Celestia, Rarity said you had a niece that went by that name.

Princess Celestia: That's right, and this is her. And she's also your niece.

Y/n looked at her blankly for a minute.

Y/n: How?

Cadence: I'm adopted. And I've been wanting to meet you and even talk a little bit.

Y/n stared at Cadence with his usual blank expression which made her sweat a little.

Y/n: Listen, Cadenza. I'm flattered you wanted to meet me, but I had other plans today.

Cadence looked down in sadness.

Cadence: Oh, okay. I understand.

Celestia frowned as she didn't want this to happen. Y/n, even if they were blank, their was some sort of sorrow in his eyes over practically rejected this adopted niece he knew nothing about.

Y/n: (sigh) However, I think I can squeeze you in an hour of my time tomorrow.

Cadence perked up after hearing that.

Y/n: Is around lunch in the sitting room okay?

Cadence: Uh, yeah! That sounds good!

Y/n: So we're agreed. See you tomorrow.

They both waved each other bye and the scene could've made Celestia happier.

Princess Celestia: That was nice of you.

Y/n: Yeah, yeah.

Princess Celestia: So, what plans did you have?

Y/n: Well, I actually wanted to talk to you about having my own gaurd unit.

Celestia seemed surprised hearing that.

Princess Celestia: You... want to have gaurds?

Y/n: Don't get the wrong idea. I can perfectly defend myself and anywhere I'm at, but I admittedly can't be everywhere at once. So even if it's not necessary, I would like some gaurds to make up for that.

Princess Celestia: (chuckle) Y/n, you didn't have to explain yourself. I'd be happy to give you some gaurds. How many do you want?

Y/n: I'll need no more than five, but I won't take just anypony.

Princess Celestia: How will you choose?

Before Y/n could say anything, a gaurd walked in.

Gaurd: Apologies for my intrusion, your highnesses. Princess Celestia, you are needed for some renovation work.

Princess Celestia: I'll be right there. Sorry to cut it short, Y/n, but duty calls.

Y/n: It is what it is.

Princess Celestia: Feel free to walk around if you want.

Celestia left and the gaurd was about to do the same, but Y/n got an idea and stopped him.

Y/n: You, gaurd. Do you have a training room?

Gaurd: We do. All of the Royal Gaurd use it. Why do you ask?

Y/n: Take me there.

Gaurd: Of course, your highness. Right this way.

They made there way through the castle until they came across a room where the sound of fighting could be heard.

Gaurd: This is our training room, Sire. But why do you need it.

Y/n: You may not concern yourself with that. Now, run along back to your post.

Gaurd: (salute) Yes, sir.

The gaurd walked away and Y/n entered the room where there were a bunch of gaurds lifting weights, doing push-ups and sparring. In the front were two unicorn stallions. One had a crimson coat, a black mane and tail, cerulean eyes, he had a Cutie mark of a tower being protected by a dome, and wore the standard royal gaurd armor. The other one however wore a different type of armor.

The two looked like they were arguing about something, so Y/n stepped closer to listen, better.

Unicorn gaurd: I'm telling you, Captain! We need to go harder on training!

Captain: We're doing fine, Corporal!

Corporal: Yeah, the gaurds we sent to Ponyville and didn't do anything when Nightmare Moon attacked would certainly agree! And what are we gonna do when another major threat shows up? Do nothing and/or get ragdolled?

Captain: Sparta, I don't want to hear anymore of this! I know what I'm doing!

Y/n finally stepped in.

Y/n: You should listen to your Corporal, Captain.

They both turned to him.

Captain: And who are you?

Y/n: You don't need to know who I am. What you do need to know is if you're the Captain of the Royal Gaurd, this city has no hope.

The captain obviously didn't like that comment.

Captain: What?!

Y/n: You heard me full well. Everypony make out these gaurd ponies to be the greatest defense Equestria has to offer, but even your strongest fighters are average at best.

Captain: Oh, and you think you can do better?

Y/n: I know I can. And to prove it...

He looked over to the other gaurds that were training.

Y/n: Hey, all of you!

They stopped training and looked at Y/n.

Y/n: I hereby challenge all of the Royal Gaurd right here, right now.

They all looked at him in shock.

Gaurd: What?!

Gaurd 2: You mean all of us?!

Captain: Are you crazy or something?!

Y/n: Maybe a little, but I wouldn't worry about me. It would be a miracle if anyone here could harm me at all. So, do you accept?

The captain thought for a moment.

Shining Armor: All right. But remember, you asked for this. The name's Shining Armor by the way.

Y/n: Introduce yourself to someone who cares.

Shining Armor: (irritated) I'm going to enjoy shattering that ego of yours.

Y/n ran at the Royal Gaurds and flipped over them and put some magic energy into his hind leg and brought it down on the ground and it not only cracks the floor, but also creates a shockwave that knocks over all the Unicorns and Earth Ponies. The Pegasi gaurds try to rush him at once, but Y/n used the falling debris as bullets that knocked the Pegasus back except for two that were able to jump back and continue the rush, but Y/n teleported out of the way.

Y/n: (Thinking: Maybe there are some half decent warriors here after all.)

Y/n began punching and kicking any gaurd that came at him and knocked them down, but then two particular Earth pony stallions caught his eye. What caught his eye was the fact they looked exactly alike. Both had gray coats and brown manes. The only way you could tell them apart was their eyes and Cutie mark. One had green eyes with a weight smashing a wall Cutie mark and the other had red eyes with a Cutie mark of a wrecking ball hitting a wall.

Red eye: We're gonna kick your flank!

Y/n: We'll see about that.

The red eyed one rushed at Y/n, but he moved out of the way and that gave the green eyed one a chance to punch Y/n the back. Both of them then go for Y/n's face, but he blocks them and push them back in opposite directions and he's in-between them. Both of the earth ponies out stretch one of their forelegs and rushed Y/n again.

Earth pony twins: Crashing Crush!

Y/n used his magic to create a barrier around his neck and it cracked as soon as the attack landed. This made Y/n's eyes widen a little before he teleported to safety.

Y/n: (Thinking: If I didn't put up that barrier, that could've crushed my larynx.)

Y/n then set his sights on one of the Pegasus that dodged his debris bullet. A stallion with a white mane, a purple coat with some black on his face, yellow eyes like an eagle or hawk, and a Cutie mark of a bow and arrow. Y/n rushed at the Pegasus and tried to punch him, but the Pegasus dodged with great reflexes.

Y/n: (Thinking: This Pegasi has some reflexes to him. No, it's more than that.)

The Pegasus punched Y/n in the face which did nothing.

Y/n: (Thinking: Not big on strength though.)

Y/n grabbed the Pegasus' hoof and threw him across the room.

???: Hey!

Y/n turned to around to see the other Pegasus that dodged his debris bullet. This one however was a mare.

(A/n: She's wearing royal gaurd armor.)

She had what looked like a tornado destroying a small village Cutie Mark.

Mare: Why don't you pick on someone your own size!?

Y/n: Quite feisty. You remind me of someone.

The Pegasus mare began to fly around in circles and it created a small tornado that sucked up Y/n who used his wings to get out of it. Y/n was then face to face with Shining Armor who gave Y/n a smug look.

Shining Armor: What do you think now?

Y/n: I'll admit, you're not as bad as I thought. But let's see how you hold out.

Shining Armor summoned a barrier to protect himself.

Y/n: Seriously? That's the best you got?

Y/n put some magic energy in his hoof and shattered Shining's barrier before blasting him.

Y/n: Pathetic.

Sparta showed up.

Sparta: You want a challenge? Try me on for size!

The two engaged in close-quarter combat where they were almost even, but Y/n began to push Sparta back. Y/n was about to punch Sparta in the nose, but Sparta stomped the ground and that made a small explosion of magic that sent Y/n into the wall. Y/n staggered a bit before quickly straighting up.

Y/n: Oh, things are getting started now.

They were about to continue the fight, but they stopped when Celestia walked in.

Princess Celestia: Y/n, what the Tartarus are you doing?!

Sparta: Wait, Y/n? As in Prince Y/n?!

Y/n: That's me. Celestia, I told you I wanted gaurds and this is how I'm choosing them.

Pegasus mare: Okay, I'm sorry, but I really feel like I'm missing something right now.

Y/n: (sigh) Everypony, get yourself up and get in a single file line.

The gaurds did so and Y/n began pacing in front of them.

Y/n: I am indeed Prince Y/n the Destroyer and I did have an actual reason for that fight. I'm putting together my own unit of gaurds and that fight earlier, I was testing you all. My unit will have five gaurds and I'll only accept the best. I'll be choosing now, so stay silent unless you are called.

Y/n walked and through the choices and he saw the Earth pony twins.

Y/n: You two, what are your names?

Red eye: I'm Crash!

Green eye: And I'm Crush!

Crash/Crush: Together we're... (bump chest) The Crashing-Crush Brothers!

Y/n: Good for you. You're both in.

Crashing Crush Brothers: Yeah!

He continued on and looked at the Pegasus stallion.

Y/n: You're in. What's your name, recruite?

Hawk Eye: Uh, Hawk Eye, sir. Thank you for the opportunity to serve.

Y/n nodded and and went continued on to the Pegasus mare.

Y/n: Name.

Twister Hurricane: Twister Hurricane.

Y/n: Then welcome aboard, Twister Hurricane.

Twister saluted and Y/n continued on until he reached the end where Shining Armor and Sparta were.

Sparta: (Thinking: Don't tell me he's gonna pick this imbecile!)

Y/n looked at Shining Armor for a second before looking at Sparta.

Y/n: You are Corporal Sparta, correct?

Sparta: Uh, I am indeed, Sire.

Y/n: You are my final pick.

Sparta: (Thinking: Wait, he really wants me? Can this be real?!)

Y/n: That is all. The gaurds I picked, come with me. The rest of you lot do whatever you were doing before I got here.

Y/n took his new gaurds out to the hallway.

Y/n: All right, if I'm gonna work with you, I need to be able to trust you. So, let's start with you two.

He pointed to Crash and Crush.

Y/n: Why did you want to be on the Royal Gaurd.

Crash: We came here to score!

Y/n: ...What?

Crush: Yeah, mares love a stallion in uniform!

Y/n: All right, you've obviously got your heads in the gutters. What about you, Hawk Eye?

Hawk Eye: I honestly didn't know what do to with my life, so I thought the gaurd would help me straighten out.

Y/n: A wanderer, huh? All right. And Twister, was it?

Twister Hurricane: Well, do you know about the former leader of the Pegasi?

Y/n: Commander Hurricane? I think I've met him once in my youth.

Twister Hurricane: Well, I recently learned that I'm a descendant of his. And since my family has always had strong warriors, I intend to keep that Legacy alive!

Y/n: Carrying on your family tradition? I can respect that. And finally, you.

Sparta: Uh, I don't know if you'll like the answer.

Y/n: Nothing can possibly be worse then these Crashing Crush Brothers answer.

Sparta: Well, I was friends with Shining Armor during our foalhood school days, but we soon became rivals. That stallion's incompetence never ceases to amaze me, yet the Princess chose him over me as Captain of the Royal Gaurd. I still tried to improve the Royal Gaurd anyway I could, but Shining Armor insists we're training enough.

Y/n: A rivalry set on wanting to out do this Shining Armor? I like that answer a lot more than you thought I would. Now that I know your reason, I'm gonna be straight with you. Being one of my gaurds will not be easy, and no one will hold your hoof. We will most likely face hardships you may not come back from. But I'm a merciful stallion, so I'll give you a week and at the end, I'll let you decide if you want to stay on Celestia's Solar Gaurd or be official members of my gaurd. Do you understand?

All five of the salute.

Gaurds: Yes, Sire!

Y/n: That's what I like to hear. We start training first thing in the morning.

Sparta: Sounds good.

Y/n: Oh, and one more thing. Is there a blacksmith here by chance?

Hawk Eye: Yes. His workshop is in the cellar behind a red door.

Y/n nodded and went to the direction of the cellar.

Later that night.

Y/n was walking through the halls of the castle to the room Celestia pointed him to. On his way there, he saw Luna looking over the edge with a sad look on her face.

Y/n: Luna, what's wrong?

Princess Luna: Oh, Y/n. It-It's nothing, dear brother.

Y/n: Luna, you've always been terrible at lying. Now, what troubles you?

Princess Luna: (sigh) Y/n, we were Nightmare Moon. We nearly casted this land into Everlasting night. We are grateful that thou and the rest of the Elements were able to save us, but we can always tell that there is some resentment towards us.

Y/n: Your is well warranted.

Princess Luna: But that's not the worst of it. Tell us and be honest, do thou resent us, Y/n?

Y/n: Do I what?

Luna broke down into tears.

Princess Luna: I hurt you so badly. I let my jealousy take me over and that not only lead to me being banished, but it even lead to me missing your death! How can you not hate me?

Luna continued to cry and as Y/n stared at her, a memory came to his mind.

Flashback.

Y/n was walking through the halls when he heard some quiet sobbing coming from Luna's room. When he opened her door, Y/n saw Luna as a filly crying into her hooves.

Y/n: Luna, are you okay?

Luna looked at Y/n and ran towards him to give him a big hug.

Luna: Y/n, I had a terrible dream! I was alone and I looked all over the castle, but I couldn't find you or Tia anywhere!

Y/n held onto Luna with a small smile and carried her back to bed.

Y/n: Do not worry, it was just a dream. You know that there is not a thing in this world that'll come between us, my precious Lulu.

End flashback.

Y/n placed a hoof on Luna's shoulder.

Y/n: Lulu, I don't hate you, I hate the thing that took you away from me. I told you before, there is not a thing in this world that'll come between us.

Y/n sighed as he did something he would never do for anyone else. He sang

Y/n: It always seems more quiet... In the dark...

Y/n used his magic to make an illusion of a black room.

Y/n: It always feels stark... How silence grows under the moon...

Y/n added planets and stars to his room in the center of it seemed to be a jet black sun with violet streaks coming from it.

Y/n: Constellations gone so soon... I use to think that I was bold...

I used to think love would be fun

Now all my stories have been told- Except for one.

Some of the stars came together to make Y/n's, Celestia's and Luna's Cutie marks.

Y/n: As the stars start to align... I hope you take it as a sign...

That you'll be ok...

Everything will be ok.

Some of the planets began to break and go into the black sun.

Y/n: And if the great kingdoms collapse... Although the day could be my last...

You will be ok.

When I'm gone, you'll be ok

All the planets went the black sun and it exploded.

Y/n: And when creation goes to die.. You can find me in the sky!

Upon the last day...

They went back to the real world where they're in front of a door.

Y/n: And you will be ok.

Luna eyes widen in amazement.

Princess Luna: Brother, that was beautiful.

Y/n: Hm. Don't get use to it.

Y/n opened the door to Luna's chambers and led her to bed.

Y/n: Tell me, Luna. Do you truly want to do better?

Princess Luna: I do.

Y/n: Then instead of focusing on the mare you were in the past, focus on the mare you'll be tomorrow.

Luna laid down in bed.

Princess Luna: Thank you, Y/n.

Y/n: I noticed you stopped talking in your arcanic tongue.

Princess Luna: Really? Hm. You know, you use to speak in a similar tongue.

Y/n: Did I really? Huh, I remember it a little.

Princess Luna: Um, could you say a few things in it?

Y/n stared at her blankly.

Princess Luna: It would really help me sleep.

Y/n: (sigh) Luna, thou are truly good at pulling our leg, do thy know that?

Luna smiled and laid down asleep. Y/n left the room and went to his quarters all while Celestia from around the corner watched with a smile.

The next morning.

Y/n had his gaurd lined up and he paced back in forth in front of them.

Y/n: All right, here's our training for the day. Crash and Crush, you will do endurance training. Start with some shoulder stretches, then give me about... how many push-ups do you gaurds do?

Crash: Uh, I think we did around thirty last time.

Y/n: Right. Well, you're doing a hundred with me.

Crashing Crush Brothers: Yes, sir!

Y/n: Hawk Eye, you ever use one of these?

Y/n gave Hawk Eye a bow and a few arrows.

Hawk Eye: I did when I was younger. It's actually how I got my Cutie mark.

Y/n: I'm giving you forty arrows. Your task is get a bullseye with at least half of them.

Hawk Eye: I'll do my best, your highness.

Y/n nodded and looked to Twister.

Y/n: I saw that you were fast enough to make a small tornado on your own, but that would be considering your travel speed, not your combat speed. So, to fix that...

Y/n gave her some leg weights.

Y/n: These weights are a hundred pounds each. Put them on and then start shadow-boxing.

Twister Hurricane: (salute) As you wish, your highness.

The four gaurds already got to work.

Sparta: What does that leave me with, Prince Y/n?

Y/n: I'm going to teach you a few combat spells and I would like to see you use that magic explosion again.

Sparta: If I may say, I have another spell, too, but it's not as useful as my explosion.

Y/n: What is it?

Sparta: It's kinda a spell where I can make a room a space where no one can walk out or teleport out of. The only way to escape it is to jump out a window.

Y/n: Depending on the circumstances, that spell could actually be pretty useful. Now that we've got an understanding of what to do, let's get down to business.

An hour later.

Y/n: All right, everypony. You may take an hour long lunch break. I've got a small meeting with Princess Cadence.

Sparta: Wait, Princess Cadence?

Y/n: Yeah. Do you know my niece?

Sparta: I would see her while on patrol and she would talk to me for a bit.

Y/n: I'll be sure to give her your regards.

Y/n made his way to the sitting room where there was cake and tea already set up and waited a little bit before Cadence came in.

Y/n: Cadenza, nice to see you.

Cadence: I wouldn't miss this hour for the world.

Y/n pulled out a chair for Cadence and she sat down. Y/n pushed her chair in and sat across from her.

Cadence: It was nice of Auntie Celestia to set everything up for us.

Y/n poured himself some tea.

Y/n: So, what were you?

Cadence: Huh?

Y/n: What Pony were you before, and how did you become an Alicorn?

Cadence: Oh, I was a Pegasus. And long story short. I fought an evil witch with a new type of magic, Celestia saw that and both made me an Alicorn and adopted me as her niece. My experience as a Princess was nice, but there were definitely some rough times.

Y/n: Such as...

Cadence: Well, do you know about Hearts and Hooves day?

Y/n: I read about it a bit, but where did it come from? It wasn't a thing in my Era.

Cadence: Well, as I said earlier, I use a special type of magic. This magic is the Magic of Love. I tried to use a potion to make artificial love to try and help ponies with their love problems if I couldn't be around myself. I tried it on this stallion I was dating and even tried a little on myself, and it worked. We got married and we were given the responsibility of ruling my home town.

Y/n: But...

Cadence: (sigh) It turns out that love potion I made worked a little too well. Me and my then husband were so in love with each other, that we couldn't do our royal duties.

Y/n: Sounds like you made more of a love poison than a love potion.

Cadence: Those were Celestia's exact thoughts. It took her two months to find a way to break the affects of the poison, and even though she could save me, my husband wasn't so lucky. He tried to find me a really rare rose and that lead to him falling off a cliff to his death.

Y/n: I'm sorry for your loss. How long ago did this happen?

Cadence: About three hundred years ago. Celestia covered up the more graphic details and it eventually became a day to celebrate love with your lover.

Y/n: That does sound like something Celestia would do. I suppose you gave up on love after that.

Cadence: I mean, it was a little hard to love again for the first hundred years, but I eventually got back in the game. I actually have a boyfriend now.

Y/n: Is he nice?

Cadence: He's wonderful! I actually met him when I was foalsitting this really wonderful filly named Twilight Sparkle.

Y/n: Did you just say, "Twilight Sparkle?"

Cadence: Yeah, do you know her?

Y/n: We often work closely together. Like Nightmare Moon, an Ursa Minor, and even a dragon. Us along with the other Elements of Harmony have been through a lot of manure, but that's life.

The hour went by and both Alicorns got up to leave.

Cadence: Thanks for having this sit down with me, Y/n.

Y/n: (raises hoof) Please, we're family.

Cadence: Uh, okay. Thank you, uncle Y/n. Send my regards to Twilight when you see her again.

Y/n: I will. That reminds me, Sparta sends his regards to you.

Cadence: Oh, you mean Corporal Sparta? I heard you took I'm on to be one of your gaurds.

Y/n: It's not a official. I'm giving him and the rest of the gaurds I picked a week to make that decision.

Cadence: I hope this doesn't stop me from seeing him.

Y/n: Is he your boyfriend?

Cadence: No, but he's still nice to talk to and even though I don't feel the same, I always got the sense that he had a small crush on me

Y/n: I'm sure working as a different gaurd won't affect your friendship. I hope to see you again, dear niece.

Cadence hugged Y/n.

Cadence: You too, uncle.

She gave him a loving kiss on the cheek before leaving.

The week went by.

Sparta and the rest of Y/n's gaurds, without their Solar Gaurd armor walked into the training room and walked over to Shining Armor.

Sparta: Hello, Shining Armor.

Shining Armor: Oh, Sparta! It's good to have you all back. I see you've decided-

Sparta: To resign from our positions from the Solar Gaurd.

All five ponies placed their armor in front of Shining's feet.

Shining Armor: Hang on, what?!

Twister Hurricane: We've come to the realization that Prince Y/n, even though he can be a bit of a downer, is actually pretty competent when it comes to training gaurds.

Hawk Eye: We've never felt better.

Sparta: And so, we officially join the gaurd that serves Prince Y/n himself. Have a good life.

The five ponies walked out leaving Shining Armor astonished then feeling something of resentment, but not towards them.

Shining Armor: (Thinking: That prince.)

The five resigned gaurds found Y/n waiting for them.

Y/n: Did you do it.

Sparta: We sure did, sir.

Y/n: Good to hear. Now, follow me.

They walked to a room where there were five mannequins with suits of armor that were black with violet lines on the long shoes, chest plates and helmets. One was a little different as it's helmet had a visor and it came with a violet cape.

Y/n: This is the armor you will be wearing from now on. Crashing Crush Brothers, come forward.

They did.

Y/n: Crash and Crush, you have both showed great strength, teamwork, and even if it's for a vulgar reason, you also have dedication to the cause. You will be our muscle.

Y/n used his magic to place two of the armor sets on the brother.

Crash: Wow, cool!

Crush: Yeah! We'll definitely score now!

Y/n: Hawk Eye.

Hawk Eye stepped up.

Y/n: You may not be confident or physically strong, but your eye sight and marksmanship are admirable. You will be our sniper.

Y/n used his magic to put another suit of armor on Hawk Eye.

Y/n: That armor actually has a built-in bow in it.

Hawk found a switch and clicked it, activating the bow.

Y/n: Twister Hurricane.

Twister stepped up.

Y/n: Twister, your flight prowess has amazed me and you've also showed courage when fighting me. I name you, Corporal of my gaurd.

Y/n placed the armor on her.

Twister Hurricane: Woah, I make this look good.

Sparta: Wait, then what am I?

Y/n: Sparta, ever since I met you, I've seen the drive in you. The drive to improve, the drive to fight. It is for this reason that I offer you not your old position has corporal, but the position you've always deserved.

Y/n put the special armor on Sparta, except for the helmet which Y/n was holding.

Y/n: Will you, Sparta, accept the position as Captain of my gaurd?

Sparta stared at Y/n surprised before taking the helmet and putting it on.

Y/n: Splendid. With this armor, you are no longer Solar Gaurds. From this moment on, you are "The Agents of Destruction." You will continue training even when I'm not here, and you will come when I need you. Are you ready?

The Agents saluted.

Agents of Destruction: Yes, Sire!

The next day.

Y/n was in the throne room with Celestia and Luna.

Y/n: This visit has been quite the experience, but I believe it is finally time I made my way back to Ponyville.

Princess Luna: It was great having you here, dear brother.

Princess Celestia: It was indeed. Oh, we almost forgot. We wanted to send you away with a few things I found while cleaning through your old things.

Luna brought out a black cape.

Y/n: I appreciate it, but in case you didn't notice, I kind of already have a cape.

Princess Luna: I know, but this was your original cape in your past life.

Princess Celestia: It was made by our mentor himself, Starswirl the Bearded.

Y/n discarded the cape he was wearing and put on the one Luna was holding.

Y/n: This feels better actually.

Celestia then gave Y/n a box.

Y/n: What's this?

Y/n opened it to reveal a silver crown.

Princess Celestia: It's your old crown.

Princess Luna: We had to make a few adjustments to make sure it would fit you, but we hope you like it.

Y/n put the crown on.

Y/n: I do. I also got you both parting gifts.

Y/n teleported and came back with two bouquet of flowers. One of sunflowers, and the other of moon flowers.

Y/n: Cadenza suggested them.

Both Celestia and Luna gratefully accepted them.

Princess Celestia: They're beautiful.

Princess Luna: We are very grateful.

Y/n: I should get going.

Princess Celestia: Before you go, there's one more thing we wanted to give you. Do you remember what me and Luna would do to wish you luck?

Y/n tried to remember, but Celestia and Luna answered the question themselves by laying their heads on each of his shoulders. Celestia got the right while Luna got the left.

Princess Celestia/Luna: Stand tall, keep your head up, (kiss his cheeks) and good luck.

Y/n just stood there for a moment.

Y/n: These cheek kisses feel nice, but for some reason they feel different than the one Twilight gave me.

Princess Celestia: Well, that could be- Wait, what?!

Y/n: I'll be taking my leave.

Y/n walked out of the throne room as if he said nothing.

Princess Celestia: You don't think...

Princess Luna: That your student has feelings for our brother?

Back with Y/n.

As soon as he walked out of the castle, Y/n saw the Agents of Destruction with a chariot.

Y/n: What's all this?

Sparta: My Prince, we thought it would be appropriate to have Twister and Hawk Eye bring you back to Ponyville in this chariot.

Y/n: Of course. Captain Sparta, I am leaving you in charge of the Agents in my absence.

Sparta: (salute) Yes, your highness.

Y/n got into the chariot and after a bit, they made it back to Ponyville.

Y/n: Get back safe.

Hawk Eye: That's the only travel I know, Sire.

Twister Hurricane: Hope to see you soon, Prince Y/n.

They flew off and Y/n ran into his friends after a bit.

Twilight: Welcome back, Prince Y/n. How was your visit to Canterlot.

Y/n remembered everything. From learning about the Gargoyles and Cadence to forming the Agents of Destruction.

Y/n: It was great.

To Be Continued.