//------------------------------// // "Bruh?" // Story: The Shopping List // by Vanilla Mocha //------------------------------// I ran into Celestia's throne room. As I bowed sweat ran down my face, but I didn't care. I had completed the shopping list! "Rave- I mean, Vanilla Mocha, I see you have bought everything. Please, present me with my gifts." Celestia's voice echoed. "Your majesty," I said, using my yellow aura to pick up the merchandise, "The banana lemonade, banana jello, banana swirl, banana bread, banana bread, and your Banana Boat." I quickly said in one breath, still panting. "Hmm," Celestia used her magic to pick up the items one by one, inspecting them carefully. "Banana lemonade's good..." she mumbled. I stood feeling nervous. My stomach turned as I awaited the princess' answer. "Banana bread is good..." If Pixie did this right, I'll be good, I thought. "Vanilla Mocha, this Banana Boat..." Celestia began, staring at me. Those eyes. Those scary princess eyes. "This isn't what I wanted." "What?! It's Banana Boat Sunscreen! How can you not want it?!" I wanted to scream, but I kept it at a low tone. "I said I wanted it with Aloe Vera. This has none." The ruler said, her voice bellowing. "Your majesty, if I may-" "Quiet! I will see that there is an end to this." "What do you mea-" "I said quiet! Now, I want you to become a better messenger for me, Princess Celestia, so I will enroll you in my personal school for talented unicorns where you'll learn how to be more like me!" The princess smiled. "Bruh?" I asked, feeling confused. "Great! School starts in August, so I'll see you then! Until then, go off. I don't want to see your presence anymore." Same to you, I thought, feeling happy and worried at the same time. I completed the shopping list... but now I've gotta make another one for school supplies. And Pixie won't help this time! Trotting off into the sunset, I facehoofed myself.