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BiE 26: Master Plan.

By Mandroid
Created: 2020-12-19 12:38:32
Expiry: Never

  1. 1.
    =BiE 26=
  2. 2.
     
  3. 3.
  4. 4.
    >Sunday.
  5. 5.
    >Around four in the afternoon.
  6. 6.
    >Anon and Rainbow went off to the Wonderbolts museum, which was good. If they stayed in bed all day they'd work themselves into a rut.
  7. 7.
    >Ba-zing.
  8. 8.
    >It worked out for you though.
  9. 9.
    >It gave you time to do what you came here to do.
  10. 10.
    >You approach your target.
  11. 11.
    >Canterlot Castle: Home of Princesses Celestia, Luna, and countless other nobles.
  12. 12.
    >You had spent most of yesterday scoping it out, even took a guided tour.
  13. 13.
    >The ground floor with the throne room was mostly for the tourists, you were aiming higher.
  14. 14.
    >Past that was the residences, where everypony from the royal sisters to the royal eighth-aunt-twice-removed lived. Closer, but not optimum.
  15. 15.
    >Above that was the little used maintenance hallways with roof access. That was what you were aiming for.
  16. 16.
    >Anon had told you that both princesses were at the derby yesterday.
  17. 17.
    >If these ponies were anything like people, they would be relaxing at home after a day at the races.
  18. 18.
    >And if one pony in particular behaved the way you thought she did, then the roof was your best chance of getting to her.
  19. 19.
    >That was your plan.
  20. 20.
    >Get inside.
  21. 21.
    >Get to the rood.
  22. 22.
    >And prank Celestia.
  23. 23.
     
  24. 24.
    >You enter the castle walls.
  25. 25.
    >Two guards stood by the door.
  26. 26.
    >Easy.
  27. 27.
    >You toss them both a wave.
  28. 28.
    >"Hey, the Princess called me in. She wants to me some stuff about my homeworld."
  29. 29.
    >The two of them exchange looks. "We weren't notified."
  30. 30.
    >"Yeah, it was kinda sudden. She caught me at the derby yesterday and invited me over."
  31. 31.
    >The two of them exchange another glance.
  32. 32.
    >These two were the biggest hurdle, they could stop this plan before it started.
  33. 33.
    >Not that you'd give up, there was always another way.
  34. 34.
    >"What's in the bag?" the ask.
  35. 35.
    >Half-truths, Mous.
  36. 36.
    >"Just some stuff from my world I brought with me, I figured I'd show the Princess. I have some clothes...a toothbrush...and a music player." you list off.
  37. 37.
    >The guards exchange one final glance before they step aside.
  38. 38.
    >"The Princess is in her quarters." they say.
  39. 39.
    >You offer a quick bow and head inside.
  40. 40.
    >Phase one: Done.
  41. 41.
    >That was fairly simple.
  42. 42.
    >It's not those guards fault they didn't ask which princess you were here to see, it's not like this stuff happens too often.
  43. 43.
    >With an alibi and a pair of witnesses secured, you make your way through the castle.
  44. 44.
    >Your strategy of "Walk around like you own the place." is doing you well, nopony asks what you're doing here.
  45. 45.
    >Okay...from the tour yesterday, the stairs up should be behind the throne room.
  46. 46.
    >You find the stairs and sneak your way up. Phase two begins now.
  47. 47.
     
  48. 48.
    >Phase one may have had the biggest opportunity for failure, but phase two is no slouch.
  49. 49.
    >If anyp0ny caught you up here, they could pretty easily call your alibi into question by simply asking the princess.
  50. 50.
    >Getting caught by Celestia with your pants down wasn't something you wanted to happen. Both figuratively and literally.
  51. 51.
    >You keep your head held high as you walk. It would deter a cursory glance, at least.
  52. 52.
    >You spot a mirror hanging from the wall up ahead.
  53. 53.
    >You can spot two guards on duty in its reflection.
  54. 54.
    >Fuck. Sneaking by wasn't an option.
  55. 55.
    >You take a knee by a vase to think.
  56. 56.
    >You're so caught up that you don't notice the pony sneaking up on you.
  57. 57.
    >"Who are you?" they whispered.
  58. 58.
    >You don't like being snuck up on as it is. That goes double when you're trespassing.
  59. 59.
    >You shoot up from your knee and nudge the vase.
  60. 60.
    >Fuck!
  61. 61.
    >You spin around and stop the vase from moving before it crashes.
  62. 62.
    >Heh. It seems all those days of playing games in Anon's living room have paid off.
  63. 63.
    >You turn to face your new friend.
  64. 64.
     
  65. 65.
    >He was taller than most ponies, white coat, goldilocks mane, unicorn horn, and a...lapel?
  66. 66.
    >"Who are you?"
  67. 67.
    >The colt gets a disbelieving look on his face. "I asked first." he says.
  68. 68.
    >Had you there.
  69. 69.
    >"I'm Mous, I met the Princesses a few months ago. You?"
  70. 70.
    >He leans his head to the side and his incredulous frown gets deeper.
  71. 71.
    >"I am Prince Blueblood. I have been RELATED to the Princesses for my entire life."
  72. 72.
    >A noble? Named 'Blueblood'? You have stopped being surprised.
  73. 73.
    >He gets in your face. "Why are you here!? Only members of the royal family live on this floor."
  74. 74.
    >Remember your cover.
  75. 75.
    >"The Princess sent for me, I was looking for her room."
  76. 76.
    >He doesn't buy it. "It's day. No one knows that Princess Luna is even awake and Princess Celestia has been...indisposed...for the entire day."
  77. 77.
    >Well, there's your confirmation on her habitual behavior.
  78. 78.
    >But fuck. There goes your alibi.
  79. 79.
    >Dammit!
  80. 80.
    >You ignore Blueblood as you slump on the nearby wall and think of the consequences of this.
  81. 81.
    >You would probably be detained for a bit. Hauled off. Anon and Rainbow would be grabbed and asked why you snuck into the palace.
  82. 82.
    >As for punishment? You don't see why Celestia wouldn't take matters into her own hooves, especially if you were so keen on interrupting her.
  83. 83.
    >You're she would find the right irony for your punishment...
  84. 84.
    >You shudder.
  85. 85.
    >Blueblood wants answers. "Well!?"
  86. 86.
    >You sigh.
  87. 87.
    >"I'm here to prank Celestia."
  88. 88.
    >He tilts his head. "Prank?"
  89. 89.
    >"Yes, prank. It's sort of like a game we play, we try to mess with each other whenever we meet."
  90. 90.
    >That was the best explanation you had for your relationship with Celestia.
  91. 91.
    >Blueblood leans his head towards you. "What kind of prank?"
  92. 92.
    >You grab his ear and whisper your plan to him.
  93. 93.
     
  94. 94.
    >A devious smile parts Bluebloods lips as he hears what you have in store.
  95. 95.
    >"And you're sure it would work?" he says.
  96. 96.
    >You simply nod.
  97. 97.
    >"Then get up, I'll help you get past the guards." he says.
  98. 98.
    >Whoa what?
  99. 99.
    >"You're helping me? Why?"
  100. 100.
    >You never did anything for this guy.
  101. 101.
    >"Maybe I can just appreciate a good prank?" he says with a smirk.
  102. 102.
    >Holy shit, did you just make a bro?
  103. 103.
    >Broblood signals you back to him as he walks a few feet back.
  104. 104.
    >"Play along." he whispers.
  105. 105.
    >"And so there I was, with cake all over my new tie, when who walks in? But the duke of Trottingham."
  106. 106.
    >He leads you down the halls past the guards as he talks, he must not have guests because they seem a bit shocked.
  107. 107.
    >"I was so embarresed, I ran as fast as I could into the bathroom to wash up, luckily the dukes lovely daughter was kind enough-"
  108. 108.
    >He throws you around a corner and peeks back at the guards.
  109. 109.
    >"They aren't moving." he whispers.
  110. 110.
    >"Where to?" he says as he turns back to you.
  111. 111.
    >This was starting to look up.
  112. 112.
    >"The roof, that's the best bet."
  113. 113.
    >"Follow me." he says with a grin.
  114. 114.
     
  115. 115.
    >The royal apartments had quite a few guards.
  116. 116.
    >Luckily, your new companion was able to talk his way past every single one of them.
  117. 117.
    >"There it is." Bluebro says pointing towards a wooden door at the end of the hall.
  118. 118.
    >You make for the door when a familiarly regal voice stops you. "Nephew?"
  119. 119.
    >You both spin around. "A-Aunt Luna?" Blueblood. says.
  120. 120.
    >Luna walks towards the two of you. "What, may We ask, art the two of you doing?"
  121. 121.
    >Luna motions towards your backpack. "And what is that thou carries?"
  122. 122.
    >Shit think fast.
  123. 123.
    >"Blueblood and I met at the market yesterday...and...he was giving me a tour of the palace."
  124. 124.
    >Luna looks confused. "Then, why art thou headed for the roof?
  125. 125.
    >Fuck.
  126. 126.
    >"The view?"
  127. 127.
    >Luna takes a step towards Blueblood and smiles. "We are proud of thee nephew! Tis so nice to see thee making friends after the...unpleasantness...at the Grand Galloping Gala."
  128. 128.
    >Blueblood doesn't miss a beat. "Thank you Aunt Luna, it's nice to be making friends."
  129. 129.
    >"Well, we shan't keep you from your day." Luna says as she walks off.
  130. 130.
    >Blueblood and you both exhale a sigh of relief and enter the door to the roof staircase behind you.
  131. 131.
     
  132. 132.
    >The staircase leads you to a door with the best view you've ever seen.
  133. 133.
    >You can see almost all of Canterlot from up here. From the main gates and the train station, to the Wonderbolts stadium. You can even spot your hotel.
  134. 134.
    >The sun was starting it's decent, giving you plenty of afternoon light to disrupt an afternoon delight.
  135. 135.
    >Bluebro leads you to his best approximation of where Celestia's roof is.
  136. 136.
    >You hear it before you get there.
  137. 137.
    >Shit. You didn't have much time if the growing crescendo of their voices was any indicator.
  138. 138.
    >You throw your bag down and start unpacking your things.
  139. 139.
    >"So, what did Luna mean by 'unpleasantness'?"
  140. 140.
    >Blueblood sighs "Up until recently, I was a selfish, bigoted, ungrateful pony who was only interested in himself. At the latest Grand Galloping Gala, it finally came to a head when I tossed a mare in front of me to avoid a falling cake."
  141. 141.
    >That sounds like a tale.
  142. 142.
     
  143. 143.
    >"It culminated with the mare screaming at me and driving me away. When I heard what the other ponies were saying about me...I..I couldn't bare it, because every word of it was true. From that day on, I have strived towards self improvement in an attempt to assuage the damage I have done.
  144. 144.
    >Damn, you could feel for him.
  145. 145.
    >Having a shit reputation is the worst, especially around people you like.
  146. 146.
    >"Hey. I don't care what everyone else says, you did good by me today. Thanks"
  147. 147.
    >You hold out your fist, Bluebro bumps his hoof against it.
  148. 148.
    >"You should get out of here, Celestia will be pissed when she hears."
  149. 149.
    >"Are you sure you can handle her?" he asks with concern in his eyes.
  150. 150.
    >You smirk.
  151. 151.
    >"Don't worry, Bro. This was the plan all along."
  152. 152.
    >Bluebro nods and gallops off to the door you entered.
  153. 153.
    >The voices coming from the open window below you were getting more intense.
  154. 154.
    >Nothing to do now but wait...
  155. 155.
     
  156. 156.
    >You were Princess Celestia, and you were getting laid.
  157. 157.
    >You had met him at the derby yesterday, Fancypants, his name was.
  158. 158.
    >He had spoken about a mare companion often, but it seemed they were on a break.
  159. 159.
    >Which was perfect, Fancypants was good at this.
  160. 160.
    >"Ah...come on...come on..."
  161. 161.
    >Fancypants increased his fervor.
  162. 162.
    >Just then, a sound wafted through your window.
  163. 163.
    >The sound of music.
  164. 164.
    >It sounded like something with strings.
  165. 165.
    >Was the royal band practicing? Oh well, didn't matter.
  166. 166.
    >"Ah! Right there! Don't stop!"
  167. 167.
    >Fancypants grunted and started giving it his all.
  168. 168.
    >By the stars, you were close.
  169. 169.
    >"Keep going!"
  170. 170.
    >That music was still continuing.
  171. 171.
    >Where was that coming fro-aaaaahhhh!
  172. 172.
    >Any second now...
  173. 173.
    >That music was really nice...
  174. 174.
    >But where was it...
  175. 175.
    >Just then, the music got words.
  176. 176.
    >"Here comes the sun..."
  177. 177.
    >WHAT?
  178. 178.
    >"WHAAAAAAAHHHHHH!?"
  179. 179.
    >NO!
  180. 180.
    >NO DAMMIT NO!
  181. 181.
    >THAT MUSIC RUINED IT!
  182. 182.
    >"P-Princess?" Fancypants spoke.
  183. 183.
    >"Wait here."
  184. 184.
    >You were more terse with him then you wanted, but what did he expect? This ruined your afternoon.
  185. 185.
    >You fly off your balcony and follow the source of the music.
  186. 186.
    >Was it coming from the roof?
  187. 187.
    >You flew up and saw the source of the disturbance.
  188. 188.
    >Him.
  189. 189.
    >He was laying on your roof, head in hand, grinning like a madman.
  190. 190.
    >Next to him sat a small white square that was projecting the music you heard.
  191. 191.
    >He spoke.
  192. 192.
    >"Princess Celestia, has anyone ever told you that you would make an absolutely lovely tenor?"
  193. 193.
     
  194. 194.
  195. 195.
    -Mous PoV-
  196. 196.
    >Shit eating grin: ON MOTHERFUCKER.
  197. 197.
    >Music: Staying on, who doesn't like The Beatles?
  198. 198.
    >Celestia, it seems.
  199. 199.
    >She landed on the roof a few feet away.
  200. 200.
    >"Hello Princess, like my little concert?"
  201. 201.
    >She just glared at you. "What are you doing here?"
  202. 202.
    >You carefully got up, this joke would be ruined if you went and fell off the damn roof.
  203. 203.
    >"Why, just seranading Canterlot with some music from my world. I was in the area and I thought "You know, the Princess would really like some of this music, and I have to pay her back for checking on me during estrus." so I worked my way up here, found your room, and here I am.
  204. 204.
    >"Why, I didn't interrupt anything, did I?"
  205. 205.
    >You stared her down.
  206. 206.
    >This was your biggest gamble, whether she would take it well.
  207. 207.
    >Her eyes stare right into yours.
  208. 208.
    >You can't break contact here, if this goes tits up, your gall might be the only thing that saves you from a trip to the moon.
  209. 209.
    >You were peripherally watching her mouth for the signs of...
  210. 210.
    >Yes!
  211. 211.
    >"I think I see a smile..."
  212. 212.
    >Celestia quickly turns her head away as she works to regain her composure.
  213. 213.
    >You still hear a few giggles escape.
  214. 214.
    >"I'm glad you enjoyed my show, Princess."
  215. 215.
    >She turns back to you, composure restored, but a smile present.
  216. 216.
    >"Yes, very elaborate, very fitting. You certainly have thought this through, haven't you?"
  217. 217.
    >You give a wide shrug.
  218. 218.
    >"I told you, I'm a bit of an odd guy."
  219. 219.
    >You cross your arms and begin to relax...this isn't over yet.
  220. 220.
    >Celestia takes a step closer "However."
  221. 221.
    >And there it is.
  222. 222.
     
  223. 223.
    >"There is the matter of how you managed to sneak directly above my room in the royal palace, I'm sure my Captain of the Guard would like to have a word with you about that."
  224. 224.
    >Hmm...you could work with this.
  225. 225.
    >"Come on Celestia, there's no fun in that. At least give me a handicap."
  226. 226.
    >"Such as?" she asks as she opens her mouth into an unnaturally wide grin and flutters her eyelashes.
  227. 227.
    >"Three hour head start."
  228. 228.
    >"Two."
  229. 229.
    >"One and a half, and the guards don't know what they're looking for and can't follow outside of the city."
  230. 230.
    >Celestia stares at you for a second. "Deal."
  231. 231.
    >You extend your hand.
  232. 232.
    >"Shake on it."
  233. 233.
    >Celestia extends her hoof, you grab it and give it a good shake.
  234. 234.
    >"Well then, I suppose I better get moving? You should go see to your boyfriend. I'm sure he can help you with that Cyan Cunt you have now."
  235. 235.
    >Celestia just stares at you confused.
  236. 236.
    >"Oh, just get out of here."
  237. 237.
    >What was the female term for blue balls anyway?
  238. 238.
     
  239. 239.
     
  240. 240.
    >You haul it back to the hotel, Anon and Rainbow better be there and not naked or you're leaving without them.
  241. 241.
    >You run up the stairs and burst into the room.
  242. 242.
    >Rainbow and Anon are sitting on the couch together watching TV. "Dude, we have to get cable at the house." Anon says.
  243. 243.
    >"No time. Pack. We're going."
  244. 244.
    >Anon looks confused and alarmed. "Uh...Dude? Is something wrong?"
  245. 245.
    >You don't have the time for this.
  246. 246.
    >You grab Anon by the shoulders.
  247. 247.
    >"You know how bros have that thing where they sometimes need you to not say a word and just go along with whatever they say? And he'll handle everything?"
  248. 248.
    >Anon shakes his head wordlessly.
  249. 249.
    >"Well, this is that time. We have, like, twenty minutes to get out of the city before the guards get he-"
  250. 250.
    >You hear shouting from outside.
  251. 251.
    >You run to the window and pear out. It looked like half the royal legion was outside
  252. 252.
    >Some white unicorn in a purple accented suit of armor was calling out orders. "Spread out! We're looking for anything out of the ordinary!"
  253. 253.
    >This was against the deal, but you found yourself smiling.
  254. 254.
    >"Celestia you bitch..."
  255. 255.
    >This reminds you of a song...how did it go?
  256. 256.
    >Oh yeah, Dat bass line.
  257. 257.
    >Anon grabs your shoulder. "What's going on, dude?"
  258. 258.
    >You reach into your bag and pull out your sunglasses.
  259. 259.
    >Sunglasses you slowly lower onto your face as you recite the words you've wanted to for so long.
  260. 260.
    >"I think it's time we blow this scene, get everybody and the stuff together."
  261. 261.
    >Okay.
  262. 262.
    >3.
  263. 263.
    >2.
  264. 264.
    >1.
  265. 265.
    >Let's Jam!
  266. 266.
     
  267. 267.
  268. 268.
    >You, Anon and Dash burst out of the hotel back door.
  269. 269.
    >Get to the train station.
  270. 270.
    >Alert no guards.
  271. 271.
    >"This way."
  272. 272.
    >You lead them through an alley to the street behind the hotel.
  273. 273.
    >"You sure this is a good idea, Bro!?" Anon shouts.
  274. 274.
    >You turn to shout back at him.
  275. 275.
    >"Of course it is!"
  276. 276.
    >He looked scared.
  277. 277.
    >You must still have your psycho grin on.
  278. 278.
    >Shit pegusi in the air.
  279. 279.
    >"Under that overhang!"
  280. 280.
    >You can see the train station.
  281. 281.
    >There's a squad of guards out front.
  282. 282.
    >"Mous, guards!" Anon cries.
  283. 283.
    >"I'll handle this, just run past them!" you call back.
  284. 284.
    >Anon and Rainbow blow past the bewildered guards as you grab the one in the lead.
  285. 285.
    >"You have to stop him! There's some crazy Gryphon in that store and he's holding them hostage!
  286. 286.
    >"W-what!?" the guard says. "Come on, this could be it!" he calls to his friends.
  287. 287.
    >Ha. Idiot.
  288. 288.
    >You all get through the turnstile and look for your train.
  289. 289.
    >"There it is!" Rainbow cries.
  290. 290.
    >Fuck! It was pulling out!
  291. 291.
    >You all race towards the rapidly leaving train.
  292. 292.
    >"There they are, get em!" you hear from over your shoulder.
  293. 293.
    >A quick peek; Fuck! Guards!
  294. 294.
    >"Rainbow, carry Anon and land on that caboose!"
  295. 295.
    >Rainbow grabs Anon under the armpits and carries him to the train.
  296. 296.
    >Only have you now.
  297. 297.
    >"Outa my way!" you shout to the ponies in front of you.
  298. 298.
    >You can hear the guards hot on your tail.
  299. 299.
    >The train leaves the platform.
  300. 300.
    >Gotta jump!
  301. 301.
    >You grab ahold of the bars on the back and Rainbow and Anon pull you up.
  302. 302.
    >Eat your heart out James Bond.
  303. 303.
    >You turn and flip the guards back on the station the bird.
  304. 304.
    >All earth ponies. Nice.
  305. 305.
    >You turn to Anon.
  306. 306.
    >"See, told you I'd take care of everything."

BiE 1: Introductions

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BiE 2: Train, pains, and narcissism.

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BiE 3: Exposition and espionage.

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BiE 3.5: More trains, soon to be back pains.

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BiE 4: Home Improvement.

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