Protect her. (Adora fic)

Grounded?!

Episode 1
Part 1

Reader's pov

Bright Moon was a beautiful land to live in, especially inside the castle. All the walls in the hallways were covered in images from the past, showing battles as the rebellion fights against our enemy, the Horde.

It's funny to me. Having switched from being on the bad side to the good side willingly.

My (Hc) hair swayed behind me, side to side along my back, as I quickly walk behind my commander, Glimmer. Her purple/pink hair and sparkling blue cape bouncing with nervousness, as it was clear in how fast and how far ahead of me she was. You see, we just came back from Elberon, and we were supposed to just give them supplies, stay out of any and all combat situations.

Which backfired.

The Horde attacked us and when instead of retreating, Glimmer fought back. We disobeyed orders. Actually Glimmer did and I tried to convince her to fall back.

Standing outside the golden throne room, Glimmer peered in, trying to gain any spark of confidence. I grabbed her shoulder, once I caught up, and gave her the best comforting smile I could. Which wasn't very good. However, it did make her chuckle, which is a win in my book. "Send them in."

Glimmer straightened up and I ditched the smile, going back to my normal stoic impression. Walking in, seeing all the guards with the crescent moon staffs gave me a small chill down my spine. We walked side by side, getting closer to the queen, who sat on her gold throne; her hand holding up her head on the arm of the seat. Her bubblegum pink hair cascaded down her back, with pale, slightly transparent, pink wings, and a serious face. I was slightly scared but still acted like steel. We stopped, and bowed down to our knees, "Your Majesty."

"I'm told you disobeyed orders, and led the Rebellion into a dangerous combat situation after you were ordered to retreat." Her voice was stern, and annoyed. Especially by Glimmer's actions.

"I was trying to protect a village from falling into the Horde's grasp." Commander Glimmer tried to defend herself.

"You were reckless and put yourself and other rebels in danger."

"Fighting is supposed to be dangerous! How are we going to hold our own against the Horde if we keep retreating? Pretty soon we won't have anything left to defend." Glimmer stood, walking closer to the queen, while I stayed put in my place.

"I'm growing tired of your back talking, Commander Glimmer." The queen also stood, walking down floating stepping stones toward the smaller pinkette. 

"Why did you even make me a commander if you won't let me fight?" Glimmer questioned, getting annoyed, irritated, and angry. I stood and spoke, but stayed back as to not really cause more damage, but I did anyway.

"You do deserve to be a commander, Glimmer, but with due all respect your Majesty, I tried to get Glimmer to retreat, but she even disobeyed me! So whatever punishment she gets, I kindly ask to not get one." I talked with a blunt but a slightly persuasive tone. I literally (figuratively) threw her under the bus.

"Wha-! (Yn)! You're supposed to be on my side!" Glimmer yelled at me, her voice going higher than normal.

"Well sorry! You should have listened to me or we wouldn't be getting in trouble right now."

"That's enough! Both of you! Glimmer, you're grounded!" I snickered at Glimmer's punishment.

"And (Yn), no library until you turn in your report!" Me and Glimmer gasped at what the queen had set in stone for us. Glimmer scoffed, "Ugh! Mom!"