"I know what I'm doing," Azrael assured. Maya approached Zeran with a new steak plate, balanced on her flank. "Dinner's served!"
To a casual observer, it might seem odd that members of the Night Guard were discussing their favorite methods of murdering Equestrian citizens. What that casual observer would need to keep in mind, however, is the simple fact that... "Cows are jerks," said Nightshade.
"Cows, apparently." Holly said. Silver snorted. "Worthless creatures. Most ponies don't know what they're really like, but I've seen what they're capable of. Some of the worst criminals in western Equestria are bulls. And don't even get me started on that rebellion of theirs!"
Silver nodded. "Maybe so, but I was there for the Battle of Manehatten. I saw what those hornheads did with my own eyes. Entire families, slaughtered in their homes. Fillies, colts... foals sleeping in their cribs... " He sighed. "We weren't able to save them, but we damn sure avenged them. And some of us..." He took another bite of steak, savoring the flavor. "Have never forgotten."
"Well, damn, I just wanted to feed some customers, not have this chat. Oh well, not my place to tell you what to think."
Sunstar walked through the doorway, looking around the bar, then continued and approached the counter. "Good evening. Is there anything good I can get? Im looking to escape the rough life of royalty... Sunstar Moon. Star, I prefer being called." She explained as she sat in front of the bar.
"Canterlot. You know my mother, Celestia. The only thing that doesnt bother me in the castle is Luna and getting to arrange constellations on most nights. Other than that, I would rather be here than in Canterlot. All the rules are unfair and its like she doesnt want me to be myself..." She explained as she laid her head on the counter.
"Dont rub in the royalty... Id rather be a party pony than an heiress... If only Pinkie were here... Id be having so much fun with her... Could I get a get a glass of apple cider? I might be here a while..." She said as a small pouch of bits appeared on the counter.
Nightshade and Silver looked at each other knowingly. "So she's a..." "Yes. So we are going to..." "Absolutely."
"Yes, Im an alicorn. But that makes royalty and Id rather just be a unicorn." She said as she pointed her head down and hit her head on the counter multiple times.
