Mystogan walked through the castle grounds with his unit at his side. They dressed in their usual guard attire, While Mystogan wore what he usually wore. After all, the armor they wore wasn't really built for him. But armor only got in his way anyways. They chatted and laughed a bit as they did their rounds, keeping vigilant at the same time to make sure everything was in order. They may be guards, but they still talked about the things females talked about. Mystogan just smirking and remaining quiet. he heard the whisper of his weapon speaking, what she said only made him chuckle.

"You were like that to, do you even start."

He said in a very quiet whisper. They continued to walk along, soon coming upon the stallion that Mystogan had been confronted by. he snorted at Mystogan and started walking up towards him with a glare, and just as he reached Mystogan, Shimmering and the others stood between him and his target.

"Out of my way...my business is with him. Not you, bitch."

Mystogan arched a brow as he called Shimmering a bitch, insulting the others as well.

"I think you are the real bitch here, bud. You were crying like one when I had you down. Oh, and don't insult my unit. Or I may just accidentally look the other way for about ten minutes and not think about what will happened. How does that sound hmm?"

The mares grin wickedly and continue to glare at the larger stallion, hearing a gulp coming from him as he back away.

"One day soon...your ass is mine, brat."

"Yeah, good luck, muscle-for-brains. These lovely mares here hate your guts enough already. I'd hate to imagine what they would do to you should you even lay a finger on me..If I hadn't cut you into pieces myself before. I think the Princess will understand completely..."

He said as his weapon appears in his hand, switching to gun mode and pulling back the safely lever, the weapon humming and powering up, barrel pointed directly at the stallion.

"If I turn you into a frozen smear on the ground simply out of self defense. Or do you not remember the damage my lovely girl here can inflict?"

"Captain Raven, lower your weapon. You know he doesn't stand a chance against you when you are armed anyways. He didn't even stand a chance when HE was.""

Celestia said with a small smirk as she approached, the girls giggling as well.

"Oh, and for you actions the other day, Dread Sword. I here by give you dishonorable discharge effective now. We do not attack members of our own armory. Fist fights and sparring I understand. But you threatened and assaulted a commanding officer."

She said as two higher up royal guards approached behind her with glares.

"Guards, if you would please strip him of his armor and weapons, and escort him out of the castle grounds"

"B-b-but Princess, I-!"

"Didn't know he was a higher up? the title 'God Eater' is a special one of it's own. I decided it holds the same weight as commander. After all. You didn't slay the dragon did you?"

Shadow Step giggled lightly and raised a finger.

"Actually Princess, I saw him running away like a little filly that day."

"Tsk tsk, desertion to? For shame, Dread Sword."

The guards walk up and grab the large stallion by the arms, dragging him away, kicking and screaming.

"You will pay for this you fucking little cock sucker! I will kill you myself!"

"Oooh please give me a reason to fight back, meathead. I will make sure you are sent into oblivion."

He smiled and turned to look at Celestia, who was grinning down at him. He bows slightly to her.

"Thank you princess, for coming when you did."

"You are very welcome Captain. But I came out here to talk to you as well. Vice Captain Shimmering Blade, I need to barrow your commander."

"Understood ma'am."

"Alright then, Shimmering, I leave things in your hands while I am gone. There is about two more hours on our shift. Should I not return, you may all head to the barracks and get some rest. And I will join you when I do."

"Sir! Alright ladies, let's keep on moving!"

Mystogan smiles and nods to the group, turning to follow Celestia after he switches his weapon back to melee mode and rests it over his shoulder, walking along side her. Own they were out of anyone's view, Celestia couldn't help but turn around and wrap her arms around him and press his face into her large breasts, snuggling him in close. Mystogan didn't even struggle, he has gotten used to..and quite frankly started to enjoy this attention from her. He nuzzles into her gently and pushes away when she releases him, smiling warmly up at her.

"Missed you to Tia. Its funny. I live right on the castle grounds and I still rarely see you."

"Indeed. But, when I do get to see you, I am always happy to. But as of now..well..I have both a formal and personal request to ask of you."

She said as she fidgeted with her hands a bit while looking to the side.

"Of course Tia, I will hear you out."

"Well, as I have been talking to you about through our mind link. The Royal Gathering is happening within the next two days. And I need a higher up to accompany me and-"

"Yes Tia, I would be happy to go with you."

She blinks and blushes a bit out of embarrassment.

"H-how did you know?"

He chuckles lightly and pokes her side.

"Because when you want to ask something of me Tia, the way your body language changes is a dead give away. Though you acting all shy is rather adorable. Especially a big amazonian mare such as yourself acting all shy and cute around a little human such as myself."

"And you are so mean to tease me about it.."

Mystogan chuckled and shook his head.

"I wasn't teasing you about it. I meant every word. So then, am I to assume we shall be leaving for our destination by tomorrow morning?"

"Well..actually we will be leaving tonight. Along with Twilight as well."

"Oh..the girls will be a bit disappointed. Tonight was gonna be s'mores night. Ah well, I guess I can always promise them that when I return."

Celestia arches a brow, but giggles.

"S'mores night huh? You and those four have really been getting along haven't you?"

"We sure have. Though when we are on duty, they just talk about well...female things. I am usually just quiet."

Celestia giggled lightly and crossed her arms under her bust.

"You gonna invite me when it happens?"

"You want to come and hang out with a group of trouble making guards? The Princess has a secret bad filly side...we keep half of the barracks up at night, you know."

".....Doing what?"

"Oh, just chatting and laughing and such. I do jump in and say something that amuses them every now and then."

"..Oh! I thought you meant-. You know what? Nevermind."

"What did you think I meant-..."

It hit Mystogan hard.

"Tia...don't get me wrong, they are beautiful. But they are my soldiers and friends. I wouldn't never go as far as that."

"You...really don't see them anymore than friends and fellow warriors?"

"Well of course silly mare. I think that would cause trouble in the unit. Would it not?"

Celestia couldn't help but let out an internal sigh as she felt she still had a chance with him. A smile forming on her face.

"Anyways Myst, I recommend heading back and packing what you need. We are heading out at five o'clock."

Mystogan nods to Celestia, having his weapon return to it's tattoo form on his body.

"I shall join you whenever you are ready then, Tia. I am going to go and meet back with my unit and let them know what is going to happen. How long will this gathering last? only asking so I know how many days I will be away."

"Tell them you will be gone a little over a week. There is a lot of things we need to cover usually when these things happen."

"So how come Lulu isn't coming?"

Celestia shook her head, remembering the last one Luna had accompanied her on.

"Let's just say...she is my younger sister alright. And it is best to have her stay behind anyways."

Mystogan nods.

"Enough said. Anyways, I am off to pack. Where is it we are heading anyways?"

"The Crystal Empire. It is to be the host of the gathering this time."

"Aaah, I have heard many things about that place from Twilight. I look forward to going then."

He said as he turns away and heads to the barracks. Once he is out of sight and sound, Celestia can't help but let out a cute little giggle and squeal.

"And just think..I will get to have him all to myself for a whole week!"

She whispered excitedly, heading off to get her own things ready to go for the trip.

--Canterlot Station, 4:55 pm--

Mystogan walks along the platform, his eyes looking at the ponies who are coming and going. He makes his way through the crowd which he could the reason for forming is.

"It's the Princess!"

"Princess Celestia, over here!"

"I love you, Princess Celestia!"

The ponies all shouted and cheered. Mystogan sighing and shoving his way through the crowd, coming up to the guards that blocked them from passing. They smiled at him and bowed their heads in respect, letting him pass before blocking up the crowd once more. He looked up at Celestia, who had her arms cross with a puff in her cheeks.

"Cutting it a little close aren't we Captain?"

"Well, you did say be here at five o'clock, it is...four fifty-seven now. I believe I showed up early."

"Hey, how come he got to get through?!"

One of the ponies shouted. Mystogan looked back and grinned.

"Because...I am awesome like that."

He said as he continued to make his way to Celestia's side. She could only grin at him with an arched brow.

"Not like you to act so cocky, Myst."

She said now speaking to him normally. He smiles and looks up at her.

"Well, I like to burn fanatics. It amuses me. Besides, you know they only really want your attention because you are the Princess of the sun and a ruler of the land. They wouldn't care for the real you. Not like me and our other friends."

Mystsogan was right on target. Even she knew they only cared cause she was royalty. Sure they loved her as their ruler. But they didn't know the real her. But, that didn't matter. She knew there were special ponies in her life, and a very special human..

"I know how they feel Myst, but it doesn't matter to me."

The train pulls up on the tracks, stopping at the station and letting all the door open. Mystogan noticed that no one was coming out. He blinks a few times as Celestia pokes him in the side.

"Come on silly, the train is only here for us."

"You..got the whole train just for us?"

"Well, and Twilight of course."

She said as she pointed to the lavender alicorn who was waving from the window with a big smile.

"Oh..."

He said with a scratch of his head

"And what about her guard?"

"Didn't I mention? You get the honor of escorting her and myself about wrapped around your arms. Lucky you, stud."

Mystogan only rolls his eyes, but laughs and follows her onto the train as he carries his military pack on his back. Yeah, he didn't pack much. but he did grab Eisbrecher and stored it away in the...magical something that it vanished off to. He walked onto the train, the door closing up behind him. The train instantly began its departure after he had stepped on. Twilight running over to Mystogan and hugging him tightly. Mystogan smiles and returns the gesture warmly

"Good to see you again, Twi. How are the other ladies?"

"They are doing alright. They miss you terribly."

"Well, we will see if I can get some time away from the grind first."

He said as he slides his bag up on the overhead ails, sitting down on one of the chairs and falling back on it. Celestia sitting on the one across from him.

"So then, Tia told me I will be your guard as well Twi. Then proceeded to tease me about it. She said something along the lines of 'You lucky stud.'. Any comment on that?"

Twilight's face blushed lightly and shifted on her hooves.

"Well, it is true...I wanted you to protect me too...'God Eater'."

Mystogan facepalmed and shook his head. Who knew a simple title he had back in his world you become such an over glorified one....

Author's Notes:

Sorry this one is a bit shorter. Next one will be longer, promise :3

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