=BiE 26= -Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHUkBAIOHzY- >Sunday. >Around four in the afternoon. >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. >Ba-zing. >It worked out for you though. >It gave you time to do what you came here to do. >You approach your target. >Canterlot Castle: Home of Princesses Celestia, Luna, and countless other nobles. >You had spent most of yesterday scoping it out, even took a guided tour. >The ground floor with the throne room was mostly for the tourists, you were aiming higher. >Past that was the residences, where everypony from the royal sisters to the royal eighth-aunt-twice-removed lived. Closer, but not optimum. >Above that was the little used maintenance hallways with roof access. That was what you were aiming for. >Anon had told you that both princesses were at the derby yesterday. >If these ponies were anything like people, they would be relaxing at home after a day at the races. >And if one pony in particular behaved the way you thought she did, then the roof was your best chance of getting to her. >That was your plan. >Get inside. >Get to the rood. >And prank Celestia. >You enter the castle walls. >Two guards stood by the door. >Easy. >You toss them both a wave. >"Hey, the Princess called me in. She wants to me some stuff about my homeworld." >The two of them exchange looks. "We weren't notified." >"Yeah, it was kinda sudden. She caught me at the derby yesterday and invited me over." >The two of them exchange another glance. >These two were the biggest hurdle, they could stop this plan before it started. >Not that you'd give up, there was always another way. >"What's in the bag?" the ask. >Half-truths, Mous. >"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. >The guards exchange one final glance before they step aside. >"The Princess is in her quarters." they say. >You offer a quick bow and head inside. >Phase one: Done. >That was fairly simple. >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. >With an alibi and a pair of witnesses secured, you make your way through the castle. >Your strategy of "Walk around like you own the place." is doing you well, nopony asks what you're doing here. >Okay...from the tour yesterday, the stairs up should be behind the throne room. >You find the stairs and sneak your way up. Phase two begins now. >Phase one may have had the biggest opportunity for failure, but phase two is no slouch. >If anyp0ny caught you up here, they could pretty easily call your alibi into question by simply asking the princess. >Getting caught by Celestia with your pants down wasn't something you wanted to happen. Both figuratively and literally. >You keep your head held high as you walk. It would deter a cursory glance, at least. >You spot a mirror hanging from the wall up ahead. >You can spot two guards on duty in its reflection. >Fuck. Sneaking by wasn't an option. >You take a knee by a vase to think. >You're so caught up that you don't notice the pony sneaking up on you. >"Who are you?" they whispered. >You don't like being snuck up on as it is. That goes double when you're trespassing. >You shoot up from your knee and nudge the vase. >Fuck! >You spin around and stop the vase from moving before it crashes. >Heh. It seems all those days of playing games in Anon's living room have paid off. >You turn to face your new friend. >He was taller than most ponies, white coat, goldilocks mane, unicorn horn, and a...lapel? >"Who are you?" >The colt gets a disbelieving look on his face. "I asked first." he says. >Had you there. >"I'm Mous, I met the Princesses a few months ago. You?" >He leans his head to the side and his incredulous frown gets deeper. >"I am Prince Blueblood. I have been RELATED to the Princesses for my entire life." >A noble? Named 'Blueblood'? You have stopped being surprised. >He gets in your face. "Why are you here!? Only members of the royal family live on this floor." >Remember your cover. >"The Princess sent for me, I was looking for her room." >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." >Well, there's your confirmation on her habitual behavior. >But fuck. There goes your alibi. >Dammit! >You ignore Blueblood as you slump on the nearby wall and think of the consequences of this. >You would probably be detained for a bit. Hauled off. Anon and Rainbow would be grabbed and asked why you snuck into the palace. >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. >You're she would find the right irony for your punishment... >You shudder. >Blueblood wants answers. "Well!?" >You sigh. >"I'm here to prank Celestia." >He tilts his head. "Prank?" >"Yes, prank. It's sort of like a game we play, we try to mess with each other whenever we meet." >That was the best explanation you had for your relationship with Celestia. >Blueblood leans his head towards you. "What kind of prank?" >You grab his ear and whisper your plan to him. >A devious smile parts Bluebloods lips as he hears what you have in store. >"And you're sure it would work?" he says. >You simply nod. >"Then get up, I'll help you get past the guards." he says. >Whoa what? >"You're helping me? Why?" >You never did anything for this guy. >"Maybe I can just appreciate a good prank?" he says with a smirk. >Holy shit, did you just make a bro? >Broblood signals you back to him as he walks a few feet back. >"Play along." he whispers. >"And so there I was, with cake all over my new tie, when who walks in? But the duke of Trottingham." >He leads you down the halls past the guards as he talks, he must not have guests because they seem a bit shocked. >"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-" >He throws you around a corner and peeks back at the guards. >"They aren't moving." he whispers. >"Where to?" he says as he turns back to you. >This was starting to look up. >"The roof, that's the best bet." >"Follow me." he says with a grin. >The royal apartments had quite a few guards. >Luckily, your new companion was able to talk his way past every single one of them. >"There it is." Bluebro says pointing towards a wooden door at the end of the hall. >You make for the door when a familiarly regal voice stops you. "Nephew?" >You both spin around. "A-Aunt Luna?" Blueblood. says. >Luna walks towards the two of you. "What, may We ask, art the two of you doing?" >Luna motions towards your backpack. "And what is that thou carries?" >Shit think fast. >"Blueblood and I met at the market yesterday...and...he was giving me a tour of the palace." >Luna looks confused. "Then, why art thou headed for the roof? >Fuck. >"The view?" >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." >Blueblood doesn't miss a beat. "Thank you Aunt Luna, it's nice to be making friends." >"Well, we shan't keep you from your day." Luna says as she walks off. >Blueblood and you both exhale a sigh of relief and enter the door to the roof staircase behind you. >The staircase leads you to a door with the best view you've ever seen. >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. >The sun was starting it's decent, giving you plenty of afternoon light to disrupt an afternoon delight. >Bluebro leads you to his best approximation of where Celestia's roof is. >You hear it before you get there. >Shit. You didn't have much time if the growing crescendo of their voices was any indicator. >You throw your bag down and start unpacking your things. >"So, what did Luna mean by 'unpleasantness'?" >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." >That sounds like a tale. >"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. >Damn, you could feel for him. >Having a shit reputation is the worst, especially around people you like. >"Hey. I don't care what everyone else says, you did good by me today. Thanks" >You hold out your fist, Bluebro bumps his hoof against it. >"You should get out of here, Celestia will be pissed when she hears." >"Are you sure you can handle her?" he asks with concern in his eyes. >You smirk. >"Don't worry, Bro. This was the plan all along." >Bluebro nods and gallops off to the door you entered. >The voices coming from the open window below you were getting more intense. >Nothing to do now but wait... >You were Princess Celestia, and you were getting laid. >You had met him at the derby yesterday, Fancypants, his name was. >He had spoken about a mare companion often, but it seemed they were on a break. >Which was perfect, Fancypants was good at this. >"Ah...come on...come on..." >Fancypants increased his fervor. >Just then, a sound wafted through your window. >The sound of music. >It sounded like something with strings. >Was the royal band practicing? Oh well, didn't matter. >"Ah! Right there! Don't stop!" >Fancypants grunted and started giving it his all. >By the stars, you were close. >"Keep going!" >That music was still continuing. >Where was that coming fro-aaaaahhhh! >Any second now... >That music was really nice... >But where was it... >Just then, the music got words. >"Here comes the sun..." >WHAT? >"WHAAAAAAAHHHHHH!?" >NO! >NO DAMMIT NO! >THAT MUSIC RUINED IT! >"P-Princess?" Fancypants spoke. >"Wait here." >You were more terse with him then you wanted, but what did he expect? This ruined your afternoon. >You fly off your balcony and follow the source of the music. >Was it coming from the roof? >You flew up and saw the source of the disturbance. >Him. >He was laying on your roof, head in hand, grinning like a madman. >Next to him sat a small white square that was projecting the music you heard. >He spoke. >"Princess Celestia, has anyone ever told you that you would make an absolutely lovely tenor?" -Optional music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6tV11acSRk- -Mous PoV- >Shit eating grin: ON MOTHERFUCKER. >Music: Staying on, who doesn't like The Beatles? >Celestia, it seems. >She landed on the roof a few feet away. >"Hello Princess, like my little concert?" >She just glared at you. "What are you doing here?" >You carefully got up, this joke would be ruined if you went and fell off the damn roof. >"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. >"Why, I didn't interrupt anything, did I?" >You stared her down. >This was your biggest gamble, whether she would take it well. >Her eyes stare right into yours. >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. >You were peripherally watching her mouth for the signs of... >Yes! >"I think I see a smile..." >Celestia quickly turns her head away as she works to regain her composure. >You still hear a few giggles escape. >"I'm glad you enjoyed my show, Princess." >She turns back to you, composure restored, but a smile present. >"Yes, very elaborate, very fitting. You certainly have thought this through, haven't you?" >You give a wide shrug. >"I told you, I'm a bit of an odd guy." >You cross your arms and begin to relax...this isn't over yet. >Celestia takes a step closer "However." >And there it is. >"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." >Hmm...you could work with this. >"Come on Celestia, there's no fun in that. At least give me a handicap." >"Such as?" she asks as she opens her mouth into an unnaturally wide grin and flutters her eyelashes. >"Three hour head start." >"Two." >"One and a half, and the guards don't know what they're looking for and can't follow outside of the city." >Celestia stares at you for a second. "Deal." >You extend your hand. >"Shake on it." >Celestia extends her hoof, you grab it and give it a good shake. >"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." >Celestia just stares at you confused. >"Oh, just get out of here." >What was the female term for blue balls anyway? >You haul it back to the hotel, Anon and Rainbow better be there and not naked or you're leaving without them. >You run up the stairs and burst into the room. >Rainbow and Anon are sitting on the couch together watching TV. "Dude, we have to get cable at the house." Anon says. >"No time. Pack. We're going." >Anon looks confused and alarmed. "Uh...Dude? Is something wrong?" >You don't have the time for this. >You grab Anon by the shoulders. >"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?" >Anon shakes his head wordlessly. >"Well, this is that time. We have, like, twenty minutes to get out of the city before the guards get he-" >You hear shouting from outside. >You run to the window and pear out. It looked like half the royal legion was outside >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!" >This was against the deal, but you found yourself smiling. >"Celestia you bitch..." >This reminds you of a song...how did it go? >Oh yeah, Dat bass line. >Anon grabs your shoulder. "What's going on, dude?" >You reach into your bag and pull out your sunglasses. >Sunglasses you slowly lower onto your face as you recite the words you've wanted to for so long. >"I think it's time we blow this scene, get everybody and the stuff together." >Okay. >3. >2. >1. >Let's Jam! -Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6jCJZEFIto- >You, Anon and Dash burst out of the hotel back door. >Get to the train station. >Alert no guards. >"This way." >You lead them through an alley to the street behind the hotel. >"You sure this is a good idea, Bro!?" Anon shouts. >You turn to shout back at him. >"Of course it is!" >He looked scared. >You must still have your psycho grin on. >Shit pegusi in the air. >"Under that overhang!" >You can see the train station. >There's a squad of guards out front. >"Mous, guards!" Anon cries. >"I'll handle this, just run past them!" you call back. >Anon and Rainbow blow past the bewildered guards as you grab the one in the lead. >"You have to stop him! There's some crazy Gryphon in that store and he's holding them hostage! >"W-what!?" the guard says. "Come on, this could be it!" he calls to his friends. >Ha. Idiot. >You all get through the turnstile and look for your train. >"There it is!" Rainbow cries. >Fuck! It was pulling out! >You all race towards the rapidly leaving train. >"There they are, get em!" you hear from over your shoulder. >A quick peek; Fuck! Guards! >"Rainbow, carry Anon and land on that caboose!" >Rainbow grabs Anon under the armpits and carries him to the train. >Only have you now. >"Outa my way!" you shout to the ponies in front of you. >You can hear the guards hot on your tail. >The train leaves the platform. >Gotta jump! >You grab ahold of the bars on the back and Rainbow and Anon pull you up. >Eat your heart out James Bond. >You turn and flip the guards back on the station the bird. >All earth ponies. Nice. >You turn to Anon. >"See, told you I'd take care of everything."