Erika EchoSong

The Princess

Stranger's POV:

I saw RainbowDash fly to the tower the prisoner was in and I saw the rainbow I also sensed the prisoner's heart fill with joy. I smiled myself. I saw RainbowDash soar above the clouds and plummet down towards the ground. Then before it was too late she unfurled her wings and landed running towards me. Smiling triumphantly.

"How was that?" She asked

"Wonderful" I continued walking towards the castle I heard RainbowDash humming a joyful tune.

"So... Who was in that window, why was she sad and why was she all alone?" RainbowDash blurted.

I sighed "She is the reason I came to this kingdom. I am to 'collect' her from the Queen."

RainbowDash must have known there was more, as she continued waiting. I lowered my head to her level I stared intently in her eyes.

"Promise me something RainbowDash." I rumbled. She took half a step back.

"Okay." She looked a bit scared.

"Promise me that no matter what happens between now and years later you will stay that ponies friend. NO Matter What." I felt my emotions start to betray me. I swallowed the emotions down.

"Even if she becomes something you didn't expect." I waited for her to reply seeing her process what I had just asked of her.

"No matter what?" She asked. I nodded.

"Think carefully now. There is no turning back on promises I seal." I held my breath waiting for her response.

She straightened herself up held her head high.

"I will be her friend No Matter What. No going back!" She declared.

I let the air flow back into my lungs. I touched her nose and snorted. There was a bright flash of light as her promise was sealed.

"Thank you. She will definitely need that promise. She will be greatful to have a friend like you." I started walking off towards the castle.

I stopped suddenly as a sharp pain ran through my body. I shook it off. The Queen was summoning me once again.

She is such an impatient person.... I can't believe she is still the Queen of this place..... I could fix that now..... But it isn't time for that..........yet..........

We reached the gate and paused looking at the guards and massive walls.

"Stay here." I told RainbowDash walking towards the gate.

"Why can't I come?"

I stopped and stared down at her.

"There are things that Celestia and I need to discuss and you do not need to hear about it.... Not yet." I continued walking.

"WHAT! BUT I WANT TO COME INSIDE!" She started following me.

I glared at her I stopped and leaned to her level I felt my impatience rise.

"You will stay here and wait."

"But-"

"NO YOU WILL DO WHAT YOU ARE TOLD AND WAIT OUTSIDE!" Instantly regretted my lack of control.

I will apologize when I come back out.

I walked off quickly and passed through the gate.

RainbowDash's POV:

I have never heard him yell like that before. I am glad I am not a ruler that he is mad at. I wouldn't be able to handle it.

I sat down and waited.

Trying not to cry.

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Queen Celestia's POV:

My patients was wearing thin. I needed to get it out of my castle I couldn't handle the terrible sounds it makes.

He entered and I noticed he looked he was going to hurt someone. He walked into the throne room and saw me waiting for him. I expected him to bow he didn't.

"Finally you are here. Do you know how long I have waited for YOU!?" I yelled at him.

He didn't stop as he walked right up to me just below the throne.

"Are you sure you want to do this? You have one more chance to take it back." His voice shook with range.

I lifted my head higher so I was looking down my muzzle.

"Yes I am sure I want to get rid of IT. Why else would I have called you here?" I spat the name I had given that awful creature.

I knew this would make him mad but I am a queen I don't care what civilians from other country's think. Especially from his country.

He took a shuddering breath. Trying to calm himself down.

"How dare you call her an IT. You know what she will become. You know what she will do when she is full grown. I told you her life when she was born. AND YOU STILL HAVE THE AUDACITY TO REJECT HER!" He bellowed.

"I won't ever be able to understand why you will still be on the throne when your time comes." He said this so softly it was almost whispered.

"You will regret this day. I will go retrieve her now."

I sat there speechless as he walked towards the tower. I glared at him.

How dare he speak to me that way! I am the Queen I should be spoken to with respect!

I'm okay with it as long as I get rid of IT. My life will be better after today.

Strangers POV:

I walked up the stairs calming myself down so I wouldn't scare the little girl. I reached her door and rested his nose on the wood.

I laughed softly to himself as he saw the "Spell" that kept it locked. It was the simplest spell I knew. I exhaled and the door opened.

I looked around and saw the most beautiful pony I have seen.

(Picture Above Hopefully)

She was a dark green with black gradient legs, very long dark black main and tail with silver streaks, she had large green wings the tips were black. Her cutie mark was two eighth notes chained up. 

She was staring out the window probably looking for RainbowDash. I stepped closer and paused suddenly as her life flashed before my eyes.

I knew what she has gone through now. My anger rose dangerously.

I felt extreme love, then overnight she was rejected and unloved. Just because she had changed her appearance. I saw how she had looked before. I learned her past name. 

I saw the future as well a gift The Great Elder had given me. I took a deep breath and cleared my mind.

I decided to call her by her last name unless she rejected it.

"Princess Sunrise."