Chapter 15- Nxavier

The next morning Wrangler was awaken by a gentle shake.

“Wrangler, wake up sleepy head.” Morning Star said in a soft voice.
Wrangler yawned and rubbed her eyes “Hey Morning Star.”
“Morning Sunshine, I had a bubble bath drawn for you. Go enjoy it.”
Wrangler smiled at her friend “Thanks.”

Wrangler emerged herself into to the tub and let the warmth of the water relax her muscles. She wash and conditioned her hair. After drying off she went into her room and braided her long hair.

Morning Star appeared behind her “Ready to go?”
“Yep” she replied placing a hair tie at the end of her braid. “What are we doing today?”
“Taking it easy, Oracle wants you to be 100% before we go flying or anything.”
“Why? I’m fine, really.”
“It’s fine Wrangler we’ll just hang out in the garden.”
“Okay” she replied gloomy.
“Come on you’ll feel better after some breakfast.”

They both entered the dining hall to find the King and Queen waiting for them.

“Good Morning Girls” smiled Rainsong.
“Good Morning you majesties” Wrangler bowed her head.
“Good Morning Father and Mother.”
“I take it you slept well?” asked Silverwind
“Yes thank you” smiled Wrangler.

There was a small commotion outside the door, it opened and Flameblade and Blackberry came tumbling in.

“Sorry we’re late your majesties.” Blackberry apologized as the two ponies untangled themselves.
Silverwind raised an eyebrow “Do I dare ask how you got like that?”
Rainsong placed a hoof on her husband’s hoof “Let it go this once dear.”
“Okay” he smiled at her “Please join us.”

After they had taken seats the staff came in and served breakfast. Everyone ate in silence not wanting to upset Silverwind. Once all the plates had been removed Silverwind cleared his throat.

“What are your plans today Morning Star?”
Morning Star looked at her father “I thought Wrangler and I would relax in the garden.”
“That sounds like a good idea” he replied.
“May we be excused?” she asked.
“Yes dear and I will have lunch served to you in the gazebo.” smiled Rainsong.
“Thanks mother” she beamed.
After the girls had left Silverwind turned to his soldiers “You tow keep a close eye on them.”
“Yes sir” they answered in unison. They got up and headed out to the garden.
“Silverwind what are you up to?” Rainsong asked him.
“Just making sure nothing happens.”
“I hope for your sake that is all.”
“What’s that suppose to mean?” he asked a little miffed.
“You know Morning Star will be upset if you don’t trust her judgement.”
“I know that. Now if you will excuse me I need to find Oracle.”

Rainsong watched her husband leave and sighed.
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Out in the garden the girls laid under the weeping willow talking about the different plants around them.

Morning Star pointed towards Flameblade and Blackberry “Is it me or are they trying to look inconspicious?”
Wrangler giggled “I don’t know but they are really bad at it.”
“Hey boys!” yelled Morning Star “ Why don’t you just come over here and join us.”
“Nice job” Blackberry glared at Flameblade.
“Hey girls, thought we would join you out here.”
“Yeah I bet” Morning Star said sarcastically as she rolled her eyes.
“Oooo I’m gonna get you” he jumped at her but she quickly winked out. She appeared right behind him and gave him a shove.
“Not quick enough.” She took off into the air.
Morning Star your gonna get it.” he growled as he took off after her. They chased each other around the tree.
Wrangler giggled “Looks like fun.” She got up and stretched her wings out and flapped them to make sure they were okay.
“Wrangler I don’t think that’s a good idea” Blackberry took a step towards her.
“I’m fine but if it makes you feel better I promise to land if anything feels funny.”
“I don’t....” but before he could finish she was off the ground and in the air.
Flameblade was chasing Morning Star so Wrangler decided to grab his tail.
“Hey!” he yelled in surprise.
Morning Star and Wrangler erupted into giggles.
“Not fair two against one” Flameblade raised an eyebrow.
“Who said I was on her side>” Morning Star tapped Wrangler “Your it!”
“Hey” Wrangler called after her.

Morning Star took off around the tree with Wrangler in hot pursuit. “You gonna help me?” she called back to Flameblade.

“Nope, I think I’ll let you to go at it.” he landed next to Blackberry.
“I don’t think this is a good idea.” Blackberry stated firmly.
“Lighten up, they need to enjoy themselves besides what could happen?’
Neither one noticed the two ponies coming towards the castle.
“Can’t catch me” teased Morning Star
“Just watch me!”

Morning Star dipped down under Wrangler and head towards the fountain. Wrangler turned quickly and flew after her.

“Your gonna pay!”
“Morning Star look out!” came a voice
“Nxavier NO!”

Before anyone could do anything he tackled Wrangler and both landed in the fountain.

“Oh my gosh Wrangler! Morning Star screamed.

Everyone rushed over to the fountain to find Nxavier pining Wrangler down with his sword drawn at her. Flameblade grabbed Nxavier and pushed him to the side.

“Wrangler are you okay?” he asked as he helped her up.
“Yes by my leg feels funny.”
“What’s going on here?!” they all turned to find the King and Queen standing behind them.
“I thought Morning Star was being attacked.” Nxavier defended himself.
“You don’t think my own daughter is safe in my gardens!” demanded Sliverwind
“I’m okay please don’t fight.” begged Wrangler.
Morning Star walked up to her “Are you sure your okay?”
“I think so but my leg feels funny.” she lifted her front leg so Morning Star could see it.
“We’ll have Oracle look at it, she knows a bit about medicine.”
Wrangler took a step and fell “Ouch!”
“Here let me carry you.” Flameblade offered.
Wrangler blushed “O-o-okay.”
As they walked off they heard Silverwind “All of you in the Royal Private Headquarters now!”
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Flameblade left after making sure Wrangler was safely in Oracles wagon.

“Let’s have a look.”
Taking Wrangler’s leg she felt around, Wrangler winced when she touched her lower calf.
“Hmmm nothing broken, must have landed on it. We’ll wrap it up for a few days but no flying.”
“Okay” she sighed.
“I’m sorry about Nxavier he isn’t usually like that.” Morning Star apologized.
“It’s okay” she smiled at her friend
“Think you can walk?” Oracle asked her.
“Maybe let me try.” she got up and slowly put pressure on her leg.
“Once I finish bandaging it you will be fine.”
“I could just have Flameblade carry you everywhere” teased Morning Star.
Wrangler blushed and stuck her tongue out at her “Your man did it to me.”

Once Oracle was done banding her leg it felt a lot better. “Come back and see me tomorrow, we have a lot to discuss. Please bring your necklace with you.”

“Okay, I’ll be here first thing in the morning.”
“Sounds good, see you then my dear.”

They turned and left Oracles wagon slowly making their way into the castle. Morning Star teased Wrangler the whole way.

“I bet you want him to kiss you.”
“Morning Star please stop” blushed Wrangler.
“Kissy, Kissy, Smoochy, Smoochy” Morning Star teased.
“Let’s go find the others so they can know I’m alright.”

They walked into the Royal Private Headquarters and opened the door to find Silver Wind yelling at the boys.

“I trusted you two to keep and eye on them and Nxavier you should know better!”
“FATHER!!!” Morning Star yelled at him “What are you doing!?”
“Girls this is between me and my soldiers, run along now.”
“NO!” Morning Star glared at him.
“Excuse Me?! You will do as I say!”
“You are out of line in more ways than one” Morning Stars horn started to glow.
“Leave now like you were told” Silverwind said through clinched teeth.
Morning Star winked out of sight leaving at trail of flames behind her.

“Excuse me your highness, Can I say something?” Wrangler asked.
Silverwind sighed in annoyance “If you must.”
“Please don’t be harsh on them. If anyone should get in trouble it should be me.”
He looked at her “Why is that?”
“Well Blackberry told me not to fly but I ignored him. Nxavier was just protecting the Princess, he never meet me so from a distance I probably looked like I was going to attack her. He did what any good trained solider should do.”
“Thank for your opinion but I must handle this. Please go now.”
Wrangler left shutting the door behind her. She wandered around a bit before she found Morning Star.
“Here you are.” she sighed.
“UGH! He makes me so angry.”
“Star please calm down. He’s just doing what a king does.”
“NO he’s being a jerk!”
Someone cleared their throat and they looked up to find the boys in the doorway.
“Can we join you?” Asked Nxavier.
“Sure” smiled Wrangler.
“I’m really sorry about earlier” he apologized again
“You should be” huffed Morning Star.
“I told you it was a bad idea” Blackberry jabbed at Flameblade.
They started bickering with one another and Wrangler watched each set fighting.
“They do this sometimes.”
Wrangler looked over to find an orange pony standing beside her. “Firecrackers the name. Nxavier really didn’t mean to hurt you.”
“It’s okay, I understand why it happened. How long does this usually last?”
“Oh it depends” he chuckled.
Wrangler raised an eyebrow “Really well I’ll stop it. HEY!!!!!!”
Everyone in the room quit talking and stared at her.
“That’s better” she sighed “ Now listen up! What happened earlier is over and done with, quit arguing and pointing hooves. If anyone is to blame its myself, now quit fighting all of you.”
They all stared at her with blank expressions, Firecracker chuckled at her side.
“Oh Wrangler I’m sorry that was rude of us.” Morning Star apologized.
“Enough with the apologies just stop fighting” she smiled.
“We should head to bed it’s late.” Blackberry stated.
“Yes I’m beat” Nxavier stretched.
“You should be” teased Morning Star
Everyone laughed as Nxavier’s cheeks became red.
“Good night” Firecracker and Blackberry called as they left the room.
“Oh Flameblade” Wrangler blushed “Thank you for helping this afternoon.”
“No problem” he winked at her as he left. “Nite”
There came kissing noising from behind her and she rolled her eyes “Star knock it off.”
Morning Star giggled “Okay goodnight darlin”
“Huh what’s going on?” Nxavier looked confused
“Come on I’ll tell you later.” she nudged him out the door.
“Nite guys” Wrangler called out after them. “We’ll it’s just me now so I guess I’ll head to bed.
When she got to her room she opened the windows and looked up at the stars. Climbing into bed she laid so she could see them as she feel asleep.
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“Wrangler”
She looked around but didn’t see anyone “Who’s there?”
“Me silly” Flameblade said as he landed beside her.
“Oh” she blushed.
“I just had to see you come fly with me.”
“But my leg...”
“Don’t worry about it you’ll be okay.”

They flew around for a bit and landed in the garden by the rose bushes.

“Look at the stars aren’t they beautiful?” she commented
“Not as beautiful as you.” Flameblade stepped closer to her.
She blushed and lowered her head, he placed a hoof under it and raised it back up. “Your eyes sparkle more beautiful then any of them.” He let her head go and kissed her.

Wrangler bolted up in bed and blushed as she felt her lips with her hoof , it was like she had actually just been kissed.

“I’ll never hear the end of this from Star.”
She flopped back on her pillows and stared at the ceiling, she slowly feel asleep with a glow to her cheeks.