3 days later, both Luna and Celestia, with fully grown wings and horns-- were exiting out of the shack, as they were wearing more modest clothings, well dresses to be exact. As both felt the need to speak to the Overlord himself, and so grab the best there were of the Resistance with them of 5 mares. Yet Luna and Celestia were slightly surprise of the...devoid life of the land, as it was scorching hot, a wasteland with nothing but smoke and sulfur in the air as Luna spoke.

“How could anypony think this is a ideal place to live?” as if questioning the Overlord sanity of preferable living.

Looking it over while flourishing her wings for a moment, Celestia breathed in the sulfur air and ash that tickled her nostrils before sighing, “Perhaps he’s hoping that any passing Caribou patrols will ignored this island because it looks too inhospitable for those sound of mind.” Using her hands to gently straighten out her fine and even elegant yellow dress.

She couldn’t refute that, as she glance to one of the Resistance guards and asked. “Does he bring a guide to us, or do we follow a path?” the mare, a reserved guard, saluted and spoke.

“There's a path to the place you’re highness.” Then added. “But as a warning? It’s not really, suppose to be friendly.” Luna snort some.

“We will be the judge of that.” As she noticed a path as they were starting to walk on it, so far they were quite. Seeing nothing but magma, churning lava-- and the occasional heavy sulfur...however soon enough they all saw the sight of it. The Dark Castle, foreboding, menacing-- foul and dark as lava drips down from the bottom as Luna look over it...and soon told.

“It doesn't look too menacing, yes evil looking...but nothing to fret over.”

“More well lit than the fortress installations Sombra made to the Empire.” Celestia nodded in agreement. “The lava plumes and falls are a nice touch, I admit.”

“No offense your highness, but this doesn't bother you at all?” Question one of the mares as Luna glance and told.

“We have seen beings of evil lairs, domains-- this is a old hat for us.” Looking at the Dark Castle as it was, she added. “But I'm surprise there's no flying wyverns or guards at the gate.” Looking over to see it was void of anything. “Does the Overlord not bother to keep guards around to keep attention?” As she look over the design and amended. “No, he might need much guards as the simple design would cause many to be unnerved. Perhaps even it is defended by magical means? Or the gate guardian is hidden under the magma and heat to jump on invaders?”

Thinking some as one of the mares spoke. “Look, up there!” Seeing a Brown Minion on the top of the large gate as it jump and laugh-- before running off as Luna comment to her sister.

“At least he has some form of sentries to warn him of anything.” Glancing to her sister as the large gates were opening, as she took a low breath as both s he and her sister with their guards enter in. However the moment they were walking through the gate...they began to hear odd noises, apparently these ‘Minions’ were doing something-- before music started playing.

Striding in by her sister’s side, Celestia remarked, “It’s been some time a villain did a musical intro.” Sometimes it was sad they didn’t do those anymore. It really did set the mood to the situation. Granted they were more than serous and needed to not be just sprinkled with theatrics… but one had to admit, there was a certain flair about them.

“It is, but the question being, is he making a musical intro to mock us, or to simply certified that he can be dramatically evil?” questioned Luna.

“Does it matter, sister?” Asked Celestia while giving looked around to the slowly coming-into-sight interior, “For either case, it hardly matters or does much harm. We are, after all, here to discuss a few things with him.” Then looked forwards adding, “Let us treat this like any diplomatic situation. As it stands, this Overlords position sounds too convoluted to just make mere assumptions.”

She sighed and said. “Very well sister, I will try to reign in any upfront questions until need be.” Glancing around as she added. “Although I did expect heads on sticks, or tortured bodies hanging, even a few cages here or there...not vast emptiness with gothic designs.”

Humming to that, Celesta had to agree, “The halls are quite empty. Not even a servant in sight.” Glancing this way and that. “Hardly even any decor. I do believe he has less than he might impose he has… or simply hasn’t thought about the mere idea of servants or showing tortured bodies.” Then reasoned, “Though, I’m sure he just doesn't wish to put up with the mess of bodies chained to the walls.”

“We’ll find our answers soon enough.” Spotting a stairway up, as she noticed ‘guards’ of sorts. Those brown Minions in guard like outfit, as they stood against walls or pillars like actual guards. “It seems he does have guards...although I’ll admit they don’t seem much as guards.”

Looking over a few of the Minions, Celestia gave a mental nod of agreement. They were small, and in a way looked almost more comical with their much taller weapons by them. The armor was, admittedly a bit fitting for them, though to her own thoughts, she felt that if ever pitted against her former royal guard, they would not stand that much of a chance.

If this was all the Overlord could muster for his own castle’s defence, she could see a more better trained force entering in. Though, this is supposing they get this far. The walk here showed that if one did not know the path, they could easily wander into dangerous volcanic areas.

Turning her sights forwards, she perked to the large room with a throne chair to it’s center. To the left side of the throne stone another minion, one hunched and with rags and a assortment of items on his back while supporting himself partially on a staff. To the right side, she could see two crystal ponies, a filly currently holding the Heart in her arms and a elder mare having her hands on the younger ones shoulder. The sisters, she presumed.

She could hear jungling and with a mere glance, watched a fool of a Minion joyously running about-- apparently even the Overlord had need of a court Fool to keep his spirits up.

And the lord himself. Mused Celestia, looking to the centerpiece to all of this. The black armored clad male that had gotten them out. One with a helm that looked more like a jagged crown and armor that showed a indomitable force that would not bow. He sat almost proud in that chair, gauntlets gripping the armrest and eyes glowing with light as hot as the deepest forges.

Then, just standing to either side of the throne were two mare’s. A tan earth mare in scandalous maid clothing waiting patiently to his left. While to his right stood a black thestral in a tight and too short dress that hardly even hid her white panties, and holding herself in a sort of submission. Both wore bright red collars, signifying just what they were to the Overlord.

When they came to a stop before him, the two royals kept the silence, watching him closely as the music began to draw closer to the end-- then hear it next to abruptly stop. Whatever mood was set seemed to be ruined as there was crashing, stumbling, quite a few comitic sounds of horns and honking and a bit of discord in the symbols being used…. Before a few glanced towards the balcony above where the ‘band’ had next to fallen into itself.

Well…. So much for a fine mood setting. Celestia thought, feeling a distinct impression that perhaps… perhaps the Overlord was not the only one that made near jokeful like blunders during his ‘evil’ works.

The Jester soon stood straight as he motioned his arm to call out. “Presenting the Royalties of Celestia and Luna! Rulers of Equestria-- and their little guards.” As he then motioned to the other side as Quaver went. “Presenting the Master of all! The Dominating Hand! The Scourge of Caribous! The Wrathful Axe! The Protector of Innocent! The Burner of plants! The Harvester of Lifeforce! The Rescurer of mares! The Honorable Devil!The Consumer of Corruption! The one! The only! The Overlord!” as the guard minions stamp their spears on the ground, as Minions cheer and holler for their Master.

Was it really necessary to give out all those titles? questioned Luna as she felt the Overlord was trying to overcompensate of how ‘important’ he was. Seeing he raised his left hand, as the cheer went quiet as the Overlord spoke in that same deep tone with his hand going down on the armrest. “Apologies of Quaver-- my Jester love to give out titles of the deeds I done.”

Giving a smile, a practice one she used for much of her life one that easily masked her feelings on many a subject, Celestia told, “There is little to be sorry of. There have been a few nobility that enjoy having their titles tossed out before entering. They feel it adds ‘weight’ to their entrance.”

Then gave a glance, feeling the need to say, “Though I must admit. I am pleased to see the Crystal Heart is indeed cleansed and being watched over it’s rightful people. I was informed by my recent assistant that you had it within your premises.”

“As you can see, that is very true.” Told Jerry, as he look over the alicorns, and the Resistance guards, noting the guards looking uncomfortable, whether it was by him, the amount of Minions that either stay in place or moved-- or the fact it was by his mares standing close to his sides. He knew the two alicorns kept their masks up in talking to him, as they’re being diplomatic some as he continued.

“If you are here to ask for the Crystal Heart back-- I must decline for various of reasons.”

“And pray tell, what are those reasons?” questioned Luna as Jerry gave off his reasons.

“One reason is that currently Cadence and her, husband, if that's still the same after all of this is over, are unwell. And it may be wise to let Jasmine here hold it until then. Two, no offense to either you, the Resistance or the Crystal ponies-- but none of you can defend it while you are still gathering your footing. Finally? As a precaution if there is a slim chance the Caribous might be using magic to search for anything ‘harmonious’-- and might detect the Heart to here.”

With this in knowledge, and knowing that the Heart wasn’t really their target, Celestia dismissed, “While we would indeed wish the Crystal Heart to return to us, we not only understand the reasons, but must agree with what you’ve said and what we have been told before.”

She motioned to the two crystal pony sisters and explained, “If Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and Prince Shining Armor were not in the current state that they are, I would have insisted otherwise. But as it stands, they are not well enough to once more take up the mantle that is to the empire itself.”

Hand coming back down to rest before her, Celestia spoke on, “But, our visit does entail some important details. Partly so to not just your position to this entire rebellion, if not war you declared on the Caribous. But also the position of our ponies and the agreements you have made with them.”

Following the line of thought of her sister, Luna agreed with, “In time, things will settle and both I and my sister shall take up the duties bestowed to us before as it’s proper headship. As such, there may be changed to your current standing in this alliance, even to go as far to shift current trade agreements once set with both ‘Alpha Base’ and Resistance respectively.” Then raised a brow, “They will be no longer two different bodies, but one whole, as they were before.”

He look at them, as he raised his left hand. The Resistance mares stiff up, ready for whatever he might say, or might command as they place their hands on their weapons for any chance there is a fight--, “Minions.” this made nearly all the Minions turning to the Overlord as one of the mares felt ready if betrayal was near. Luna and Celestia glance subtly, seeing what the Overlord might say or do that could change everything. “Give them….”

As they waited for what he was about to say, the mares hoping and fearing if there was going to be a fight, and if needed be, would give their lives to get the rulers out--, “Chairs.” One would swear there was a pin dropping as he continued. “For the alicorns to sit on. And chalices with wine. So we may discuss this more with refreshments.” At once, Minions moved as while the guards stood in place, a few brought wooden chairs for the two alicorns, and brown minions in servant like cloth coming to them with trays.

As the trays held chalices and a wine bottle, as one Brown pop it open, pouring the wine in as Luna glance to the offer cups of wine, one she noticed was a recent bottle from Canterlot brand. They all look as the alicorns and guards noticed the two crystal ponies were in chairs already, and the Overlord having a chalice, one seemingly of silver as one of the mares, the earth mare, was pouring it and slightly showing cleavage in her revealing outfit with a smile.

How deplorable. thought Luna bitterly of the earth mare. She looked to the thestral by his side, seemingly happy in her place. With a pang of slight anger, Luna only saw her own thestrals, reduce to this, it felt like an insult to her as he mocked her with one of her people near him and enjoying being under him. Watching as the mare slightly moved in alluring manner near his side like some whore.

As the earth mare went back in her place by his side, the Overlord had the chalice near him, looking to the alicorns as he motioned with the chalice hand. “Sit and drink.”

“We are not discussing this elsewhere?” Question Luna as she glance to the tray that still had the chalices as the Overlord respond.

“I find that moving elsewhere to speak of trade agreements-- is rather complex, why should we move to elsewhere...when we can just sit, drink and talk here?”

“For one, Overlord.” Celestia spoke up, hoping to keep her sister from speaking too soon or out of order. She had seen the bristling the night alicorn gave when the earthen slave had poured the wine in such a suggestive manner to the Overlord. Nor how the lunar princess bristled further at the thestrals state of wear and moving near him in a slightly suggestive manner. It would not bode well for Luna to be too irritated right now. “We were informing you of what will come in the coming weeks.”

She needed to make sure things were clear, and understood. “The reinstatement of current agreements can not be made as of yet. There is too much going on and not enough stability to make sudden changed.” She partially wondered, if he even understood this concept. Watching her with the slightest tilt of his head in question while he swished his glass. “Things like that, take time. And before any of it can be done, other things must be finished first.”

He move the cup to sip, and soon move it back as he spoke. “I deliver food, I deliver water, clothes-- anything they need. In return I get gold, gems, and materials.” Looking at them as he went on. “I know you are trying to say that since Alpha base and the Resistance have join one house, that things-,” Being interrupted...as there was slight tense from the Minions. Even Gnarl was glancing back and forth.

“Will be.” Luna spoke up, being the one to break his own sentence off. “I am unsure if you understand, Overlord, but as it stands, the ponies are in their own groups. In their own confused bodies that need to be organized before once more becoming a single one.”

She stood slightly more rigid and regil, not showing a inch of being someone to be pushed around. Loss of magic or not, Luna wasn’t going to show she would be cowed in any way. “Do as you will for the time being. What we are saying, Overlord, is prepare yourself for later re-negotiations when they come.”

Celestia internally sighed, and took the control of the situation before Luna pressed too harshly and too soon. “You must also realize, Overlord, that there is more towards healing us all than simply leaving us be with the supplies you give us.” Then decided to add a bit more to this, “And there is more to this war you have taken up, than you might think.”

Jasmine felt like facepalming, as she thought. Luna...did you really had to interrupt him? as Jade looked concern of what was going on, and knowing what Celestia was saying. That things were bigger than him. Jerry took a breath, as he took a sip of his wine...seemly to not say anything...before commenting. “You know, you could've let me finish my sentence. There was no need to be rude and interrupt me.”

Luna look to him and spoke. “I believe it was needed since you clearly do not understand much, Overlord.” He move the chalice around and replied.

“Perhaps-- but you could ‘corrected’ me, when I was done talking.” then focus on Celestia as he went on. “From what I understand, you are saying that when everything has been calm, organized, and setting things in order, I will be meeting the Heads of the Resistance, the Heads of the Alpha base, and possibly you two, in a re-negotiation of me delivering things, them trading things-- and possibly more, am I correct?”

“No.” Was the simple statement. “When it is said and done, the Resistance heads and those of Alpha Base will be either given changes in their duties or be given a new task to oversee.” Then seemed to make out more pointedly, “You would be speaking to myself, my sister, Cadenza or Armor for any and all matters pertaining to our ponies.”

It was there the implications seemed to creep up on Jerry. There was going to be a complete change in power structure-- no longer him dealing with the five heads, or dealing with those at Alpha Base (which were admittedly much more tolerable and better to deal with), but dealing with the royal lines of the ponies.

“This is not mentioning one currently missing Princess Twilight Sparkle, Element of Magic.” It was almost like being punched, knowing that a ‘elemental’ was also royalty as well. How did he miss that? “And if you are not aware, her friends and colleges, the fellow Element Bearers, are also part of her ontergae to Harmony. They would be akin to a council or advisory to her own rule in a part of Equestria.”

FFFFFFFFUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKKK! thought Jerry, as he kept that inward as he swing his chalice, sipping it as he thought over it. Okay, so apparently they are going to have a super weapon pointed at me. Lovely. Just. Lovely! he although looked to be paying attention.

And yet, it felt like it only got worse. “This also brings up the matter that the six of them will be needed in reclaiming Equestria when the time comes. As they can utilize the needed magics to not just heal the land but also reverse damages done to us and our ponies.” Then went on, “Even Cadenza and Armors conditions can be reversed once they can again tap into their power.”

Thinking some, he comment. “So with the power of Harmony, it can be all undone...Just like the Tree…” pausing as recall six objects…

“You know of the Tree?” Luna’s voice sounded only a touch hostal-- protective even. It was as if she had to ready herself if it was hurt.

He motioned to the Heart as he added with a side of snark. “How else was I suppose to fix the Heart? I had a feeling that the Tree of Harmony would correct anything that was tampered with the Heart.”

With a slow and unnoticeable breath of calming herself, Celestia said, “Excuse my sister. But you must come to understand, the Tree of Harmony was kept secret. It is a very important thing, to the point many of our own ponies are not even aware of it’s existence.” Then went on, “To hear of you being aware of it causes for some… alarm.”

Taking another sip as he spoke. “Understandable, it is a secret that could cause great trouble if everyone knew of it.” Then continue. “Although I merely found it by chance to be honest, during one of my trips moving around Equestria to form Gates.” Glancing to the two as he asked. “The things in the Tree...those are the Elements of Harmony, are they not?”

“How would you know such a thing?” Questioned Luna as Jasmine glance to Jerry, hoping that he would be fine as he answered.

“Honestly? It was odd to see weird shapes in it, even more as one was like a balloon of all things.”

Holding back the urge to crack a smile at that, Celestia spoke, “Yes… one of the element bearers are very… unique, you might say.” Then took hold of her amusement to get back to subject. “But yes. Before the elements were returned to the tree in it’s time of need, the Barriers themselves used to carry them, each one with taking on the image of their marks.”

She paused for a moment, considering a thought before telling, “While I would not be bold to say this, but I will openly observe… you don’t seem too aware of the dynamics to a kingdoms headships and ruling orders.” Almost scrutinizing him. “Are you not aware of the implications that those you spoken to, barely held the real authority of Equestria’s people, and only acting out of need and objectives?”

“I had inklings.” Admit Jerry, as he took another sip. “Those of the Resistance seem like, how to put this…” Then a brief moment of thought, told. “High ranking or those of high influence officials that tries to work a democracy than ruling. It cement it when I heard of you two under Darius.” Taking another sip as he went on. “Not to mention, I don’t usually speak to those of royalties, considering of my position as a Overlord and being a villain-- it's understandable as to why I am not fully aware of such things. As most rulers tend to try to remove the villain at first chance.”

With a near grim tone, Luna told, “You may need to reconsider this stance, Overlord.” Hand motioning towards her sister. “You will be speaking with us, our Niece, her husband and even our newest Princess and Ruler once things have been fully established. You will have little choice otherwise.” Feeling the need to make this clear.

“And with possibly many others.” Celestia gave out, “Ponies are not the only ones attacked and invaded. Other nations have been hit as well, and the Caribou's only wish to continue to spread. So unless you intend to keep up this war, move away from Equestria once it is freed, than you will be expected to speak with other rulers or even their chosen heirs to from any alliance.”

Oy…. thought Jerry as he felt a small headache coming as he took another sip, as he was tempted to take swings of wine than sips. Hell he was tempted to just relocated somewhere and not be bothered...but that reminder...those reminders made him recall that he can’t. Not with the Caribous. He soon spoke. “I will put in consideration and will attempt to speak to the other nations and their chosen heirs for alliances…” Then look to the two as he said.

“Now, why do I have a feeling you want to do more than just inform me of this?”

With passive looks traded to the other sister, Luna soon said, “Because your currence stance with this alliance is currently convoluted.” Turning to the male and telling, “In the sense that while many speak nothing but spite and curses, others seemingly more informative, are arguing the fact you are something else entirely.” Which did make their guards shift in confusion.

“So, it has come to our attention, that we know the real truth, Overlord.” Told Celestia, “Of who you actually are and your reasons or motives.” Then seemed to add in simply, “As it will overall effect this alliance and if we feel it’s even worth having. Even the threat of cutting ourselves off may be taken, just to take our stance that we would not affiliate with you at all.” Then slightly mused, “Which ultimately would moot the point of trade.”

Now he felt like taking a swing of his chalice, as he thought. Great...let see if I can still be the villain I am… thought Jerry, as while he took in Jade's word...of forgiving himself, it was another thing to not feel like the need to be a villain, to be shun, to be hated and despised. It was the reason he was a bad guy...He look to the two...then to the Minions as well to the Guards the alicorns have...to both Jade and Jasmine and to his properties… and soon spoke.

“I am known as the Overlord, or sometime known as Jerry. Or even known as Jerry the Overlord. Who I am is simple. I’m just a bad guy, simply dishing out punishment to those who deserved of them. Sometimes usually doing a evil deed here and there.” Taking another sip as he noticed the chalice was nearly empty as he motioned to a Minion to pour more into it. While Jade glance to Jerry, slightly wondering what was going on in that head of his, Jasmine held concern to him, as she clench the heart tight to her.

Gnarl stayed silent, as he would spoke when it was needed of him. The two red-collars just glance up to their Master, noting a tense in his body underneath the armor of his.

“So a matter of business then?” Asked Celestia, “Almost sounds a touch wasteful, doesn't it?” Slightly raising a brow. The way she said that, it made Jerry want to clench a fist. Him, wasteful?

Luna seemed to scrutinize the Overlord for a moment and spoke, “Though we would ask who would be those ‘deserving’ of any forms of punishment, Overlord Jerry.” Deciding to take up the title and name for this. “Is it worth it to spend resources to do these punishments and deeds as well?”

Slightly turning her head, Celestia spoke, “He claimed himself Evil, sister. I doubt a true motive is needed if he seems adamant in establishing that fact to us.” Then turned to ask, “Is that correct, Overlord Jerry?”

Taking another sip, he stated. “My motive is simple. Be a terror to those of my wrath, be a benevolent provider to those I trust. Be a protector to those under me,” Looking to them as he added. “And be a fair Overlord to those in my domain. Simple and easy to understand really.”

“Then this Alliance is doomed to failure it appears.” The way Celestia said that nearly made Jerry spit out his wine during the next sip. “Being a different governing body, one not subject under you, it would only mean that we are not within your obligations of protection.” Then glanced to her sister, speaking, “We may have to reconcile on how we will handle supplies later on without his aid.” Getting a nod from the night alicorn.

He felt...annoyed as he said. “Just because you and your ponies are not subject to me and are of a different governing body-- does not mean I can be willing to give aid for a simple trade.” Taking another sip.

“And yet you neatly left out the fact that your protection only extends to those under you, not to those you trust.” Told Luna, “For what reason do we have to further trust you? It would only then seen as a matter of time that you would do something that we can not be ready for when our backs are presented only. We as rulers to our ponies, must think of their protection at any cost.”

Taking a low breath, mostly to calm himself as Jerry said. “I find it, annoying that when making trade agreements, that a thought of such a thing, is counter-productive.” Jasmine glance to the two and to Big Bro, wondering why he didn’t just flat out admit that he…

Oh...Big Bro...you really think that you still deserved it? Thought the filly, as she thought that he was able to forgive himself...but, she knew that he still felt that as a ‘bad guy’, he should be treated as a threat...even if it hurted him. You don’t need to do this! You can trust them! but she knew even if she said that...he would be skeptical. As she knew that he thought that in a place like this...hero's get all the praise, the accomplishments...and the villains get nothing but either imprisonment, death...or a fate worse than death. All alone too. No matter what she say, he still believes that. It hurt her some that he still thinks in that manner.

“Is it yet not what the ‘Bad guy’ does, though?” Asked Luna, “Make a move when those allied least expect it?” Then almost tisked at him, “Tis the most basic of trickery. We would be fools to not see it happen.”

“She does bring a good point Sire, it is basic villainy 101.” Told Gnarl as the advisor felt the slight glare of the Overlord to him, as Gnarl spoke on. “H-However, I believe you alicorns fail to realize that the Master see it useless to make such a attempt, as it would only make things worser for him in long terms thinking.”

Looking to Gnarl and sizing him up, Celestia spoke, “You must be this advisor we heard of in passing.” Then spoke on with a firmness, “As to what you claim, I’m afraid that I and my sister just can not take that chance if this is a farce in the least.” Then went on, “Reasons and excuses aside. We must consider the betterment of our ponies. And the concept of cutting ourselves off before a vulnerable enough moment does show, then we will be away and more safe before it occurs.”

“Perhaps we should take our leave, Sister?” Suggested Luna. “Tis obvious that this will only spiral to a debate of ‘ifs and if nots’ between us. It is clear of what we must do.” The two slightly turning to go.

“Are….you….KIDDING ME!?!” Nearly roared Jerry, as some of the ponies flinch of the shout as the hand that held the chalice was squeezing the metal into something smaller as he stood up. The two slaves wisely moved up to ease their Master to not get too angry. “After everything I done? I could of left the Resistance to itself, I could've said no and watch them get taken over in couple of months! I could of made things difficult simply by not stepping in!

“I could of left the Crystal Heart of what it was! I could of warn the Caribou of the Tree! I could of stand at the side, let the Caribous take over and simple walk in without trouble!” Jasmine notice some of the Minions moving back as thankfully Shadow and Lovely held back their Master with hands by his side, but Lovely looked like she was going to move away, while Shadow held a firm look. “I could of simply stay here for all I care! I could of left not only you two, but those mares in that dungeon! Hell I could of not saved you at all!” He felt a hand on his shoulder, as he turn to see Shadow with a firm look, holding steady with her eyes to his as she told in a stern manner.

“Calm down Master….” Holding a more softer look as she saw him doing his best to get his anger under control now and then as he took deep and calming breaths, hand letting go of the crumpled chalice as it clang to the ground. As he was calming down he saw Jasmine slight scared look, Jade holding her close to little sister, keeping her away from him. As Jasmine herself couldn’t help but feel...bitter she was a little scared of Jerry right now. Keeping close to her elder sister side.

She tries her best, but sometimes the filly knew Jerry could get scary when he’s angry. Jade held a calm look, keeping her sister was close. Shadow merely waited until he was breathing fine, seeing him moving back down to his throne, as she let go of his shoulder, knowing he was claimed now as he muttered to her.

“Thanks..” She gave a low smile, as she knew that with her stud calming himself, she knew that the truth had to be spoken. That she must speak for him, otherwise Jerry might explode again. He’s still having trouble with that anger of his. grimly thought the thestral, as she look to the alicorns as she spoke straight at them, doing her best to keep a calm expression.

“I know your highness do not trust Jerry, simply because he is a villain...but the truth is… my Master is afraid.” getting the guards surprised as she gained the attention of the royals, even if it didn’t look too interested.

Shadow took a breath and said. “Jerry was forced into being the Overlord, into this role, and what he doesn’t say to you? Is...is because he’s afraid. Because he knows that in our history of Equestria...villains are deem as vile beings-- even with good reasons…” Then look back to Jerry and with a comforting smile to him, as if giving him assurance, she look back to the alicorns and said. “But if there’s something we tend to forget...is that villains aren’t born...they’re created by motivations and by being misunderstood first.”

Slightly to turn more of herself to address the mare, Luna asked, “Speak, Child of the Night. Why do you speak on his behalf?” Looking on with a slight tinge of curiosity to this the astral mare.

Taking a deep breath, Shadow look straight with hands clasped before her as she told. “I am Shadow Daze, a free mare to willing slave and...first mare to him.” Then glance back to Jerry. Seeing the uncertainty within those glowing eyes, knowing that he was concern for her as she saw his hands gripping the throne some as inwardly, she felt touch that he was ready to jump and defend her if needed be.

She look back to the Alicorns and said, “And I am a wife to my Lord. Somepony who would speak the truth to him, and remind him of his morals and humanity despite being what he is.”

Slightly raising a delicate brow, Celestia asked, “And you honestly believe that he honestly had good intent, while…” Seeming to mull over the words, “Being a fraud of an actual villain?” Giving Shadow a doubtful look.

She nod her head in certainty. “Yes. I do. In fact I can tell you examples of him being as such.” easily recalling them as she told. “For one, he could of let the crystal heart be defiled as it was. But he didn’t. He chose to come to the Tree of Harmony, knowing it might cause him harm, but did so regardless of his own pain and suffering. He could've ignored the Resistance being spotted by Caribous, but chose to give them extra breathing room by causing chaos and damage to focus on him-- without them asking it.

“He could of mistreated myself and Lovely, both of us under him. He could be like most males...but he didn’t. He treated us with actual love and care to us both, not even mistreating us even once.” Then decided to give a bigger example and told. “He could've let Jasmine, the filly there, be raped and defiled in Ponyville, breaking what innocent she had….but he didn’t. He charge in and killed any Caribous that was between him and her.”

The sisters staired on silently, a strange tension building between them all. Despite having no power to bolster or speak of, their presents alone somehow still held weight. They weighed and judged each word said, before Luna turned to Jerry and spoke, “You have not refuted this Thestrals claims.” Once more slightly raising a brow to ask, “Do you not refute her claims that you are indeed a fraud in your acts of evil, and only mask yourself as a ‘Overlord’ that you aren't?”

Being silent, he mull over his words...and know that his answer would chose between the alicorns...and his Minions… and Shadow and Lovely positions….he gave a long breath and spoke. “I have no refute. It is as you say.”

“So that is the truth as it is?” Asked Celestia as there was a few hesitant nods before her eyes… before all sembling of her stony and flat expression cleared out to a fairly kind smile. “The truth is all we ever asked.”

Both sisters gave a nod to the other and pulled out their chairs, sitting down and situating themselve, leaving their guards, the minions, the sisters, the slaves and even the Overlord to just stare at the two, Celestia smiling as she told, “To be frank, I would rather we get the trade agreements out of the way and prepared when things to come to fruition.”

“I concur, the amount of work will be tedious, and something that should be worked over in time.” Luna nodded before saying, “Ah yes, we wish to also have a word to you pertaining to the Thestral in your care. They are a people I keep very close ties to, and I feel a personal obligation to see to her living arrangements.”

“As well as the other in your care.” Continued Celestia, “Though I have a feeling things are actually doing well since Shadow seems to speak so well of your actions.” Pouring herself some wine and taking a sample.. Then humming, “Ah, finely aged Asriel Wine, it has been a time I have had some.”

The fuck. The actual fuck? thought Jerry, as he, and the other's were beyond confused. What just happened? No seriously! What. Happened? They were all stony and ready to leave, and now they were...pleasant? It was then Gnarl realize and chortle. “Master, it seems this all was a test. To see if you were what you were.” then grumble. “In short, it was a ruse as they were bluffing through their teeths.”

With a sunny smile that only completed her stance as the matron to the sun itself, Celestia told, “Advisor Gnarl, we have been rulers of our nation for millennium.” Then told in a simple matter, “Bluffing and out maneuvering others in a game of words and political gain is something we have become very expert at.”

Normally I would be mad, cursed and have a freak out-- but for Jasmine sake of what innocent she has? I’ll just be the adult here. Thought Jerry, as he motioned another chalice, as well motioning the sisters to sit, as Lovely was calming herself and getting the wine ready again for the male.

While Shadow moved back, although this time sitting on his lap, as to keep him calm more, she gave a smile to him, as she carefully snuggle into him. Being mindful of the spikes on his armor as she relax on the lap and body.

Although as he got another chalice and had it fill, he soon spoke. “I have kept Shadow and Lovely in good conditions, cared and make sure I do not push the boundaries of Master and slave.” then gave a pointed look to the two of them.

“I hope you are not suggesting I free them? As they do not wish for it.” as Shadow gently place a hand on his arm, showing she prefer being close to him, while Lovely scoot a bit by the male throne with the chalice in tray, as if defying the thought of being free.

While Celestia seemed to all but not notice, mostly sampling her wine, Luna instead focused on them. Or more to point, onto Shadow with her focused gaze. The thestral became very aware of how closely the elder mare watched her, and it stirred a old feeling into her person. A feeling and recognition of who was looking at her.

“May I hear the words from my former subject herself, on her conditions.” Luna spoke, and while it was asked like a request, part of Shadow knew it was a demand. And now that she thought about it, it made her realize that Luna was possibly just concerned-- possibly enraged that someone other than the Caribou's held a leash to the same people she guarded and tended to with a vigilance that abided by her title ‘Protector of the Night’.

She took a low breath, as she look to Luna, keeping a straight face, but held tightly onto the arm in her hand with a bit of fear as she told. “My Master, he cares for my safety deeply, he respects for my feelings, my needs, and doesn’t try to push me. He even lets me wear modest clothings like a free mare. In truth your highness? I chose to be his slave, his first mare, his wife.” Then amends. “I could of ask for a ring, but I know that Jerry needs more than a wife to comfort and care for him,” looking back to him as she gave a caring smile, then look back with a happy expression as she told. “In all honesty, I feel more free and loved by Jerry than anything else.” Feeling less of that fear ebbing away as her hand lessen on the armored arm.

“He's the greatest thing that happened to me since the Caribous came, and I wouldn’t trade him for the world, your Highness.”

With a slow nod, Luna then asked, “Does this mean you denounce your affiliation to me?” Though her tone made no hints as to what she might imply by this, “Am I no longer your Princess to the Moon, patron of the Night?”

Feeling her heart clench in that question, as part of her a mix of betrayal to Luna, as Shadow knew that in some way, this was a slap to the alicorn face...but another part of her, reminded that she chosed to stay with him, that she knew that this would happen...but...Luna is the goddess of Thestrals, of her kind, and as much as she wanted to no, to have Luna, a patron to the night, moon, birth, creativity and vanguard to dreams…

Another part of her, a small part asked that tiny question. Will you abandon Jerry to keep Luna? She has all of your people. He has...no one. and it hurt, it honestly hurt...but she took a deep breath, focusing on Luna and found her voice silent.

Luna observed the mare, watching with a intense gaze that slowly began to suck out what confidence and resolve Shadow had. The thestral closed her mouth and gulped, trying to pull back that courage…

And yet, Luna spoke, “You are conflicted.” Seeming to just state the fact. “You are conflicted of what to say to the one you still pray to, look up to, and has watched you. Are you not?”

Shadow gave a silent nod, glancing to see Jerry, see within his eyes as if asking, ‘do you want to go back?’ it twisted the knife in her heart, to see that look, and knowing deep down...Jerry would. Her Master would let her go...and it would hurt him even more. To the point she knew, that he would be devastated in his emotions. And she couldn’t do that. Not to him. Not after giving herself to him, her heart, her chance to be free. She chose to stay with him. To love him as he loves her. And to just...just leave, even after everything they had?

Her hand gripped the armor arm, trying to assure him and herself she wouldn’t do that...but she look back to Luna, taking a deep breath as she spoke. “I am. I am very conflicted...Your highness.” taking another breath as to calm herself as she told. “I can’t denounce you. Its...something I can’t do,” and look back to Jerry, as before she gave him the chance to speak, or the alicorns to, she added. “But...I can’t denounce him either.” looking to Luna as she told sadly. “If I did denounce him...left him to be with you...it would eventually kill him.”

Luna watched for a moment then spoke in a tone that was calming, gentle… motherly, “I do not ask you to choose whom to be with, Shadow Daze.” A heavy look of compassion in her cyan eyes, “I am not demanding you to return to us, or to your people to live with. I asked if you denounce me as your patron to the night itself.”

She sat up more, her silvery-blue dress shifting around her from. “I know your traditions well. I can not expect you to forsake the one you claim as your mate. It would go against your traditions. I ask, if you will still heed my words. To still see me, as your protector like I have been many times before. To seek What my guidance in wisdom, in your times of need.” Then smiled, “That, is all I ask, Shadow Daze, child of the Thestral Tribe.”

Taking a calming breath, understanding what the lunar princess meant, as she told. “No, I don’t. You are still my Mother of the Night.” smiling some, as she move her head back, whispering to her male ear as to clarify what just happen. “All she ask is I will still worship her as my goddess, religiously, I’m still hers. No need to worry me in terms of nationality.” moving back as she saw the tenseness under the armor leaving, as the hands that clench the throne armrests release, as Shadow motioned to Lovely to give their stud the chalice of wine.

As Lovely pass the chalice, a concern look on her expression to Jerry as she felt something was up earlier, he motioned his hand to assure her he was alright. As he took a swing of the wine, doing his best to calm what nervousness he had as he cleared his throat. “Now with...that out of the way...what about Lovely?” and while Shadow knew that asking about the earth mare was a long shot, she glance to see the earth mare was getting close to the throne, almost look ready to jump on the Overlord and grip him in defiance in what the alicorns had to say.

“That may depend.” Spoke Celestia, “Tell me, did you truly remove who she was?” Seeming to have caught onto the small fact that was not entirely known to too many. “I heard she was a re-created mare… put through that infernal machine. I can tell she was, now that I can see her body and the over perfected points of it.”

“No. She was already blank when I met her.” said Jerry, as Jade held a conflicted look, as while she internally knew it was wrong for him to do it...on the...on the other hand….from what she learn of her sister words...he was still ‘balancing his morals’. Not to mention she can’t fully hate him. To just create a mare you desire...was a dream come true to some guys in a sense.

With a civil nod, Celestia told, “While I would have preferred her to be full of her own will and make her own decisions, I can not fault you at this time. And even if I did, it would have no point. It was already done.” Then said a bit more firmly, “Though, I will be hoping that you destroyed the machine. Thoroughly.”

“Admitally? Yes. A lot of them.” said Jerry as he pat Lovely head as he went on. “While it was ‘evil’ of me to make Lovely, I knew there was...a wrongness for them to be on. A nagging feeling. Plus they sorta did, in a ironic sense, made me more infamous and more terrifying.” Lovely glance up, and knew that while she was created, she didn’t care of who she was before. She was the Overlords, no sense in crying over nothing.

Nodding in approval to at least that, Celestia then spoke, “But to get back to subject, we should reconsider any and all trades later on.” Giving him a measured look before telling, “Nothing concrete, mind you. We merely need to ready a baseline of how we will make trade. As it stands, the Resistance and Alpha Base acting so independently is causing problems.”

“Verly, one is sometimes slow to act or postpone things too long, even if they make fair and good results.” Told Luna.

“Oh don’t remind me.” Groan Jerry as he took another swing. “You wouldn’t believe how long I had to stand there, listening to them argue, debate-- it was like each time I bring them reports or inform them, they just kept going and going-- hours even! When I could've done something productive while they argue and bicker.” Shadow couldn’t help but giggle some, knowing he would rant on about it with her and Lovely tending to him.

Continuing as if Jerry hadn’t spoken up, Luna said, “Then you have those at Alpha base. And while extremely effective in getting work done in short time-- they are more reactive and if to be honest, will not be able to support a government as well as the Resistance could.”

“Eh, they I don’t mind. They’re more tolerable. Hell, they have to be more reactive and getting work done since they live under the sea. Stuff happens on a fly.” added in Jerry.

“That is unfortunately the problem, Jerry.” Spoke Celestia. “With so much work, they scatter to get it all done, and if there was ever an emergency, they would have to drop their work and quickly gather to start making choices-- choices that would be already done possibly hours before if they were not doing work in a large area.”

She sighed and told, “The Resistance may cause you grief, but aside from a couple or a few, most of their heads are in a localized area that allows them to gather quickly and effectively. The reason for long debates is due to the fact they have hundreds, near thousands of ponies to keep track of and debate on how to utilize whomever they feel is needed.”

To this, Luna spoke, “This is where we step in. As royals, we can reorganize the system to be more effective. Reunite the two groups as one. Make the decision go swiftly, but also slow enough to take the needed caution into mind.” She let that weigh into his head before going on, “And this will only be more easy for us, if Cadance and Armor are both cured. A cure, you have access to and one we ourselves would take, if not to restore a little strength.”

He raise a hand and said. “Question,” looking to them and asked. “Couldn’t you, I don’t know, put the two of them before the Tree of Harmony and let it do its work?” And didn’t pause as he push. “Because when I came to the Tree with both Jasmine and Jade, the effects on Jade, by the Caribous modifications on her body, were removed.”

“That is what we are talking about, Jerry.” Celestia said rather simply, “We’ve known about the tree ever since Equestria was starting out as a small kingdom nestled around a forest. Far longer than most, and in a time only Dragons or other long lived beings only can recall.” Then smiled, “When you mentioned ‘how else do you think I cleansed it’, did you not think we wouldn’t have figured it out?”

He shrug, trying to evade the fact he asked a stupid question and said. “Fair enough.” then took another sip and asked. “Let me guess, you want me to take them through the Gates and simply let the Tree handle the rest?”

Luna spoke up here, telling, “Only if you feel you will not be caught doing so.” Then said seriously, “The Tree of Harmony is powerful and if the Caribou's gain a hint of it’s location-- they will try to kill it, or make it impossible to reach.”

“Luna...the Tree will kill them, before they get close.” as he said. “I know my words may not mean much-- but the tree almost killed me when I got close the first time.”

To that, Celestia said, “If they are smart, they won’t have to get near it to kill it.” Seeming to hold a look that only told of the seriousness of the facts. “Discord, once a foe to us all, had made a plot to Kill it. One my sister and I didn’t know of when we first confronted him. But in the end, a thousand years after he set it in motion-- it still came close to killing it and overrunning all of Equestria with none able to combat it.” She paused for a moment and told, “He was miles away from the tree, which could have dealt with him if he gotten too close.”

Taking a rather large swing of wine he said. “In short, don’t underestimate them.” Taking another swing and said. “I’ll do what I can to be ‘sneak’ and bring them to the Tree. although if they do find it and do something-- I’ll let you two know…” then asked. “Which reminds me...where have you all been at in terms of islands?”

“At the moment?” Spoke Celestia, “We have been moving around. At most, we have been keeping almost to Alpha Base to oversee a few things. We plan to stabilize ourselves at one of the islands, but we’re waiting for more housing to be finish.”

Luna gave a curt nod and said, “The ponies have little places to lay their heads. We already have a place given to us, and use that until our subjects have proper living spaces before gaining another of our own.”

Thinking some he said. “Well I have either two options. Option 1:While I wait until you bring Shining and Cadence to the Castle, I’ll scout around it, make sure the Caribous didn’t found it. So when they do come here, I can use the Gate to get near the Tree to undo what's been done. Option 2: you’ll let me know which island it is, so I can make a Main Gate there and do a simple pick up and drop off, maybe even have a quick way to contact me if need be.”

Both thought to this, going over it before Celestia told, “Why not this instead?” And gestured a hand to him. “You already have a gate at one of the Islands, the one where the Refugees of the empire were sent. You can simply pick the two up from there, before doing your task.”

“As for the Scouting, perhaps do that before bringing the two.” Went on the white alicorn. “Losing them to an ambush would be also a bad outcome we can not afford.”

Thinking over as he said. “Okay that can work, the reason I brought up option 2, is because I wasn’t sure where you all were at?”

“You had no idea where they were at?” questioned Luna with a raise brow, as he took a sip and said.

“Hey, usually I just drop off supplies and they all move with submarines under the sea. Hard for me to know where you all went when I’m limited on land.”

Considering this, Celestia spoke, “Possibly for the best.” Gaining a look at that while she told, “While we are assured your Gate’s can’t be used, I think the precaution of you not knowing where islands are or ponies are will make it all the more safer in the grand scheme of things. Caribou's might sail ships, but they will be aimless if they know not their heading. And the gate, by chance, may give hints.”

“True enough, I did have the Heart with me just in case they use magic to find it.” Mused Jerry, as Luna felt the time to criticize.

“It is a wonder of the Castle, being empty of cages, tortured beings on walls-- or spike heads. Even more that your guards are...pitiful.” looking at him as she said. “In all honestly, I think the Caribous would have a easy time to easily push these Minions aside.” at first she expected hostility or a negative reaction to her criticizing. But instead Jerry just laugh as Gnarl gave a cackle as the slaves giggle, even Jasmine did too.

Jade just raise a brow, as did the mares who were the guards. Wondering what was funny, as Gnarl was the first to speak. “Silly alicorn. Do you think that you weren’t watch when you first arrive the gate? Our Greens were up above, ready to strike down when you least expected it! Even more this castle is armed with traps.”

With a sip, Celestia once more hummed at the taste before saying in a serene tone, “Why thank you for informing us of your hidden defenses Gnarl. I’ll be sure we be careful the next time we come.”

Jerry slapped the old minion over the head as Gnarl spoke out. “Ow!” Jerry felt more annoyed and told him.

“That's why I keep my mouth shut when it comes to need to know information.” Then look to Celestia as he asked in slight annoyance, mostly from Gnarl blowing information out. “Anything else we need to discuss?”

“A question.” spoke Luna as she gave him a steady look. “Are you thinking of taking any more mares as your slaves?” this made the resistance guards perked in, as while they didn’t knew...they were inwardly worried as Luna push. “After all, you are a ‘villain’ and need to bring up a farce of having many under you. You do after all, have a thestral, a child of the night, under you. I do not doubt you might make more mares serve you.”

Jerry took a sip, while Lovely slightly wonder if her Master will have more to serve him. Shadow honestly doubted that Jerry would have more, but there was a small chance it could happen somehow. Jade admitally wanted to know, as to be prepare for a shouting or be concern for anything changed in the Castle itself. And Jasmine slightly wonder if her Big Bro might, just to keep up appearances.

“To be honest?” taking another sip and answer. “I honestly don’t know.” as he admit. “I rather free mares and fillies to you all, give them a better life...but if someone does want to be with me, which is a slim chance to be frank. But if there is a chance it might happen?” shrugging lightly. “Well, it’s near impossible, but it could happen somehow one way or another.”

Turning to her sister, Celestia rose a brow at her siblings choice of question, but remained mute and let Luna keep going. “I see.” Pausing for a momentary second before speaking on, “Then I suppose there is little more to talk over for now. My curiosity is sated, yours, sister?”

Thinking it over, Celestia said, “For now. This visit was merely to get a small layout of things to come.” Then gave the Overlord a glance and told, “We will be seeing one another in the future. Perhaps once things are in better order.”

Jerry nod some, as he took another sip, as Jasmine internally felt grateful, knowing that at last things are settled now. But Jerry soon asked. “Are you going to let your ponies think I’m still a threat and should be dealt with?” looking at them as he said. “I know the Caribous are a threat, and I admit, I don’t mind causing more damage to them-- but I know that I am in a sense, a scapegoat for making sure those of higher standing and leadership are blemished, and accepted that.”

“For now?” Spoke Celestia, “We’ll keep it a secret between ourselves.” Getting up with her sister and telling, “You might not realize it, but giving the Caribou the perception that you’re willing to do anything to tear them down helps bring down their moral. And fools will try to bribe you to their side, thinking you’ll betray us at any given time.” Then slightly smiled, “Makes a effective trap, to lure out said fools with cunning minds. Eliminates a more greater threat in a simple strike.”

“Aka, I’m a boogyman to trick a lot of people into traps, something to stir the fear and cause lots of trouble.” Then said perceptively. “But I want to know of the judgement I might be facing with regarding of the Empire. I know that many in the Resistance, and even those of the Alpha base wants me dead for the credit I took. When all of this is done and over...what will happen?”

With a secretive smile, Luna told, “It’s not uncommon for the villain to slip by, just before the victory is made and the nation establishes.” Then tilted her head in thought, “We could allow for you to leave. Become akin to a hidden ally as it were. We being the rulers, we can do this to ensure our ponies safety.”

“And what if Twilight and her friends see me before I escape?” push Jerry. “Decide to blast me with the Harmony?”

“You’re assuming Twilight will not be told.” Said Celestia, “And as much as we would rather not tell her, she will be told. If only so she knows that there is a ally outside our borders.” She gave him a once over and went on, “Despite how you feel, Twilight would want to give you a second chance in any case. She may be more willing to accept this more than you think.”

“In my profession, heros never give second chances.” Bluntly said Jerry. “Most times? Hero wins, victory and all, and the villains are either dead or imprisoned.”

To that, Luna told, “We only imprison them until they learn their lesson, Overlord Jerry.” Making it fairly simple. “It’s like my follower has said. Villains are not born. And Equestria prides itself on peace and love as much as possible-- and despite what many think? We do still practice it.” The group turning and leaving, though Luna did tell back, “I should know. I was Nightmare Moon once.” Then with that, leaving them to just mull over that.

“Wait, what?” said Jerry as Jade nod her head and said.

“It’s true. She was once Nightmare moon, brought eternal darkness before being banished to the moon.” Jerry just stare at Jade, surprise, befuddlement and just puzzle of how that happened...and soon said with a sigh and a sip of wine.

“I’ll be honest...that caught me off guard.” Shadow giggle, as she spoke with eyes looking up to him.

“You mean like the time that Magic stallion appear with Zealous?” Lovely giggle.

“Oh yes, we taught much to each other.” Jade shake her head...then look to Jerry as she said.

“That went better than we thought, and would of went better if you told the truth,” and stop him before he spoke. “Ah, ah, ah!” pointing a finger at him as she went on. “If you told the truth, let them know its all a facade, then you wouldn’t get angry.” Holding a frown she said. “I know you think yourself as a villain...but you should drop it, especially to ponies who talked to those who know you.” The two look at each other...before Jerry sighed and said.

“You’re right.” Then taking another sip and said. “It's just...I feel like I have to do this. Have to keep up the image, be what everyone thinks as me-,” Shadow interrupted.

“You shouldn’t. You’re just...hurting yourself…” Said the thestral as she find it a little frustrating that he seem so stubborn in this thought. Why should he think like everyone else? He isn’t a bad person! Even Celestia and Luna knows it! He gave a big sigh… and said.

“I know I said I would try to forgive myself...but I...I feel like I need to remind myself I’m a bad guy.” Jasmine move by and asked.

“Why?” As while Gnarl motioned the Minions to leave a bit while the other's were talking to the Overlord. Even more as Lovely and Shadow look in concern to their Master as he thought it over...and decided to use a quote.

“‘I am bad and that is good, I will never be good and that's not bad, there's no one I'd rather be than me.’” They just stared on, confused of what it meant. Confused of why he quote that, but the more they thought on it...they slowly realize that Jerry was certain that he would never be anything but a bad guy, and accepted that. Shadow look down, thinking some as while she accepted her Master...she didn’t want him to be so down.

So with that in mind, she stood up, getting off his lap as she moved to his left side. Without warning, she pull the helmet off, revealing his face as he started. “What are you-,” before being cut off, as she kissed him deep, moaning some as she press some of her body to him and the kiss was passionate...before pulling away as she said with a smile. “Master, you are stress...let us relieve you of such stress.”

Lovely nodded, moving up on the opposite side as she nuzzle his face as she agreed. “She’s right, you faced much stress today, come with your slaves. Let us relief you of such stress with our bodies~.” He sighed and was about to say no, as oddly enough Jade thought on it a bit, as while she wasn’t sure it wasn’t a appropriate...she noticed the stress showing on his face and motioned her sister to move on the side. As to let the two red-collars guide their Master off the throne, and persuaded him to follow as when they were up the stairs...Jasmine asked.

“Sis, do you think Jerry will ever accept he’s anything but a bad guy?” Jade sighed, as she admitted.

“I don’t know. He’s a good person. I finally know that now...but I think he feels that since he’s the Overlord...he can’t be anything but a bad guy...and it’s hurting him. All we can try to do...is remind him he’s a good person, remind him of his morals-- and speak to him, maybe question him on his choices he might chose...and might suggest to think of something else that won’t make him regret what he did.”

“But I think it's stupid, him accepting the fact that he’s ‘just a bad guy’. Even the Princess’s know that's not true.” Jasmine thought...and asked.

“Maybe he’s been telling himself he’s a bad guy for so long...he’s just accepted it as fact?” thinking some...Jade sigh and said.

“Yeah. I think at this point its too late to change his mind. All we got to do now? Is just nudge him to better options and keep his morality steady.” Jasmine smile and nodded, as she held the heart tight, and knew that with her big sister, Jade might do more than the filly could. Maybe take a step further? It was hard to say at this point, but she was just glad that Jade took the first step in being what Jerry needs. A good friend to stick by his side beside her sister.

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