Pharynx, Pyrite, Pyrax, Silver and Crystal, the five changelings that were shown the magic of friendship by Lieutenant Sapphire Shimmer. Ever since that fateful day, she has been teaching them lesson on friendship. From honesty to kindness, she's been teaching them about it all.

Now they were at Mykan's house, where Sapphire was reviewing with them. “Alright you guys, now what have I told you about trusting your instincts?"

"Trusting your instincts can help you prove a point." Pyrax answered.

"It's when you persist in the face of doubt." Crystal added. Sapphire smiled. "Very good."

Knock Knock Knock

"Huh? Wonder who that could be? Mykan shouldn't be back for another two hours." She walked over to the door and opened it revealing two royal guards. “Umm. Hello, is there anything I can help you with?”

“Lieutenant Sapphire Shimmer, you are hereby under arrest for treason.” One guard said. The five changelings all gasped in horror. “Treason?!” Sapphire cried. “Why?”

“We cannot say.” The other guard stated. “Just come with us.”

Sapphire, really confused and shocked by this, reluctantly went with the guards to New Canterlot Palace while her changeling friends all watched with horror.

“Arrested for treason!” Pharynx said. “There must be some mistake.”

“We’ve got to find Commander Lightning!” Silver said. “Maybe he’ll be able to clear Sapphire’s name.”

The others agreed and raced to Lightning’s house. “Commander Lightning! Commander Lightning!” Crystal cried.

Starla opened the door. “Pharynx? What’s are you and the others doing here?”

“We need Commander Lightning’s help.” Pyrite said. “Who called for me?” All do them turned and saw Lightning coming towards them. “Commander Lightning, Sapphire ust got arrested for treason by two royal guards!” Silver cried.

Starla and Lightning gasped in shock. "Treason!" Lightning cried. “That can’t be right!” Starla replied.

“We know. We think you might be able to clear her name.” Pharynx pleaded. “Okay. Let’s go to New Canterlot. Starla, round up the others.” Lightning stated.

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Soon, everybody was at New Canterlot Palace and called into the throne room by their majesties. “Master, What’s going on?” Lightning asked.

“Yeah. Why in the hotel-bills is Sapphire accused of treason?” Applejack added.

“She would never do anything to harm the kingdom!” Artie added.

“Yesterday night, security cameras caught Sapphire purposely tried to destroy my sister and brother-in-law.” Luna said.

Everybody gasped in shock. "That can't be true!" Crystal exclaimed. "Puh-lease that's about as likely as their majesties getting a divorce." Pharynx added.

“Also, she was with me and the others.” Silver objected.

“Unfortunately, the cameras say otherwise.” Using her magic she shown the gang the security footage from last night. It showed Sapphire going into the royal master bedroom and trying to blast their majesties while they were asleep. Luckily, Grand Ruler heard her before she could strike. The ponies couldn’t believe it. “I’m sorry Lightning, but we have no choice but to take decisive action.” Celestia added.

“You mean a trial?” Lightning asked.

Grand Ruler nodded regretfully. “But Sapphire couldn’t have done that. We know she wouldn't.” Pyrite said.

“But the cameras show that she is guilty.” Pinkie said.

“Well.... we’ll just have to prove her innocence.” Crystal stated.

"How? The camera showed her trying to kill their majesties." Rainbow said.

"But we believe Sapphire couldn't have done this. Please give us a chance to prove it." Silver pleaded.

Their majesties could see that the changelings were not believing that Sapphire would do something so horrid and were determined to prove her innocent. “Very well, we will give you time to prove Sapphire is innocent. You have two hours.” Grand Ruler stated. The five changelings nodded. The meeting was soon over and the changelings all gathered in the Golden Oak Library. “So how are we going to prove Sapphire’s innocent Pharynx?” Pyrax asked.

“First stop, the scene of the crime!” Pharynx stated. All the changelings went to the royal master bedroom. They checked under the bed, checked the door for anything to give them a clue. "Agh! There's nothing here!" Pharynx exclaimed.

"Hey guys, Look!" Crystal called. The changelings came over and saw a lock of black hair. "Black hair? Who has black hair?" Silver asked.

"Don't know but it’s not Sapphire’s hair?” Pyrite asked.

"Our first clue!" Pyrite said.

Next they looked at the security cameras again. They saw Sapphire walking to the bedroom and looking side to side, to make sure no one is nearby. "Wait! Stop!" Pharynx called. Pyrite paused the footage. "Zoom in." Pyrtie zoomed in of Sapphire and saw something on her left eye. "A scar?! Sapphire doesn't have a scar over her left eye." Crystal said.

"Okay so, now we have the black hair and the scar as our clues." Silver said.

"Okay, now let's think about this. What creature do we know that has black hair and a scar over her left eye and looks similar to Sapphire?" Pharynx added. All of the changelings thought about this and came up with the same answer. "Blaze Glimmer!"

"She must have tried to destroy their majesties." Silver said.

"But why?" Crystal asked.

"No time for that." Pyrax said as she pointed to the clock which said it was four o'clock. They started there investigation at Two o'clock. "The trial's already started. We've gotta get to the court room and save Sapphire from going to jail for a crime she didn't commit." Pyrax replied. The changeling nodded and rushed to the courtroom.

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In the courtoom, the trial was held. The ponies didn’t see the changelings and they decided that they couldn’t get any evidence that Sapphire was innocent, which they thought would happen. The security cameras were shown as evidence. Sapphire was praying in her mind that her friends found something to prove she was innocent.

Grand Ruler then stood and called to the Judges, “Will the Panel need to deliberate?”

“We see no need. We have decided on our verdict.” said the Chairman.

“You may proceed.” said Celestia. Everyone in the court stood waiting to final word from the Chairman. “It is the ruling of the supreme world high court of United Equestria that the defendant, Lieutenant Sapphire Shimmer, is found-“ before he could continue the doors burst open. “STOP!”

Everybody turned and saw Pyrite, Pharynx, Pyrax, Silver and Crystal at the door. “Sapphire's innocent, she didn’t commit the crime!” Silver cried out.

“Pfft. Oh yeah, then where’s your proof?” Rainbow asked showing a smirk. Pyrite and Crystal brought in the lock of hair. "Whoever did this had black hair and when we looked at the cameras 'Sapphire' had a scar over her left eye. Our Sapphire doesn't have a scar over her left eye. There's only one human who looks like Sapphire and matches these clues... Blaze Glimmer." Pharynx explained.

Suddenly, laughter filled the room, "Well done." a voice said.

In a dark cloud of smoke, Blaze Glimmer appeared. "Looks like my plan almost worked."

"Plan? What plan?" Celestia asked.

"She framed Sapphire for treason so she could get her out of the way. She knew you ponies don't always look closely for clues and she used that against you." Pyrite said in anger. Everybody thought about this. “It was the perfect plan.” Lightning said.

“We almost fell for it!” Pinkie cried.

"And I would have gotten away with it too, if it wasn't for those meddling changelings." Blaze said. "We'll meet again Sapphire Shimmer." That's when Blaze teleported away. The jury cleared Sapphire of all charges and she was free to go. She dashed to her changelings friends. “Thanks guys, you saved me again.”

“No Problem.” Pyrite said.

Pharynx looked at Sapphire’s friends. “Now I think your friends own you an apology.” Pharynx said. The ponies all smiled sheepishly.

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Soon, all the ponies and changelings were in the throne room and the ponies deeply apologized to Sapphire. “We’re sorry for almost sending you to prison, Sapphire.” Rainbow said.

“Yeah, we should have look more closely instead of jumping to conclusions.” Buddy added.

“We’re so super sorry.” Pinkie added. She forgave them for their mistake and their majesties spoke to the five changelings. “This is your victory too.” Celestia started.

“You all persisted in the face of doubt and your actions led to preventing us from making a huge mistake. Learning to trust your instincts is a valuable lesson to learn.” Grand Ruler added.

The changelings all smiled, "That's what she taught us." they all said in unison. Everybody laughed.

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