It felt like forever since I'd slept peacefully. Without nightmares, and such. So I was glad to have a room.
Not glad to have someone in my room every second someone left. There were guards at the doorway, I had to keep my door open 24/7 and Twilight didn't stay with me. As far as I was concerned, I was just a tourist attraction for the staff of the castle. What was worse, this place was to be my new home.
"Sorry what?"
"Yes Periwinkle, this is your new home." Celestia said softly. We were in the hallway outside of my room.
"But," I tried to think of a reason not to stay, "It would be rude to take up space in your castle!"
Celestia smiled, and led me down the hall with her hoof. "My dear, you are mistaken. Luna has asked you to be our ambassador, yes?" I nodded uncertainly. "Well, then if you want to keep a home, I'd suggest working for me. You'd need a job to keep yourself busy. And... amongst other things, Equestria needs you."
"You need me?" I inquired, turning to face her. Celestia nodded her smile replaced by a grim frown.
"You know of Tomas, and Jack, yes?"
"The human brothers put into a pony body. Like me, they claimed that they were sent by the Lord too."
"No doubt you have heard how my relationship with the brothers was like. Mixed yes, but serious. Luna never leaves out romance in any letters, why just yesterday-"
"Princess Celestia, what does this have to do with me being here?" I asked,
"Oh yes, the brothers. I just wanted you to know that, if you think I will hold you to any standard..." Celestia went silent. "I hold no ill will toward you, for thinking so. But, I hope we can grow to be friends, and not any less, or any more than friends." She stared at me intently, and I dropped my gaze. "I trust human kind with the very meaning of my soul." I couldn't handle the akwardness, and nodded quickly. I'd like it more if Celestia mothered me, more than favored me. I walked off without saying another word. Celestia was respectable, and kind. I'd be sure to keep it in mind. And I needed to find where the heck I could get some privacy!
The night was calm, and my room was free of intruders. I was welcome to take in my bearings. No guards, they had all been called off. No maids and crap. I was surprised I hadn't already gotten to look around. I was sent a little plate with a dandelion salad, and carrot slices. Plus a note from another princess, who I guess wasn't from around here.
I'm so sorry I couldn't come and meet you, but I'm currently busy with my daughter. She hasn't been in the world for more than 3 months, but I'm sure she'd love to meet you in a few months. Also, Shining Armor says hello to you and Twilight!
With a welcoming hug,
Princess Mi Amore Cadenza.
That was sweet of them.
But I had a room to discover. I was proud to have such a big bed, and... a full dresser of clothing? I put on one of the jackets, (with much difficulty,) though they fit perfectly! Did the Princesses know something I didn't? I stared at the walls. They were covered with yellow and pastel rose stripes. Are they for real about this design, but then again, this was a kids show. It was then that I heard...t-tap-tap-t-tap. I froze. The sound was from behind me. And I did the most stupid thing I could have done. I looked behind me.
AGHHH!