A royal guard spoke. "Miss, the captain will see you now."She got a fluttery feeling in the pit of her stomach. She was nervous, but she sure as hell wasn't going to show it. She nodded solemnly, got up, and walked through the door the guard had indicated. Once inside she shut the door behind her and turned around to see Captain Shining Armor regarding her with an air of superiority. This quickly dissolved as he smiled. It was genuine to an extent, but she could see that he was trying a bit too hard. "Hello, please sit down."She sat on a cushion positioned near the desk the large stallion sat at. He was in full uniform, helmet and all. Light being cast from a window on one wall reflected off of the heavily polished armor, making it gleam beautifully."I summoned you here to discuss your application for the guard.""I see..." she trailed off distractedly. She was still busy admiring his armor. She snapped back to attention. "What about it?""Well, y'see, there was a bit of a problem regarding it.""What? Did I forget something? Did I not complete it correctly? Is it--""No, no." He cut her off. "Everything is perfectly in order. In fact, you're quite an amazing candidate for a member.""Well what is it, then?""It's just... you're.." He gulped. This was even harder than he imagined. He felt bad. "It's because you're a zebra."There was a pregnant silence in the office. Rebelle stared Shining Armor straight in the eyes, anger spreading across her face. Shining consciously avoided her gaze. She raised a hoof. "," she aid through gritted teeth."I-it's regulation.. The guard doesn't permit any other species to join." His voice was shaky. She looked like she was about to burst with rage. Her cheeks were red, nostrils flared, pupils beaming right through him, and she looked as if her teeth would crack if she bit any harder.She quickly got up and stormed out of the office, slamming the door on her way out. She didn't need to have an outburst in there. No use getting herself in trouble with the very ponies who'd inspired her her whole life. All she wanted to do right then was get out of there.Backstory, ladies and gents.Shining armor vector byzebra base by