It was the day after TD asked me out. It was all I could think about the rest of the day. What angle was he working on? What nefarious plot did he have in mind? Time would tell. TD left after and booked a room in a Canterlot hotel. Luna was not what one might call enthusiastic about this whole situation considering the fact her sister was being courted by the same being that had a poor history with Equestrian Royalty. Luna always was the overprotective type.
The next day, after setting the moon, she didn’t leave my side. She accompanied me to breakfast, lunch and even my office where I did the most dreaded part of my vigorous routine: paperwork. Normally, I hated this part of my schedule more than Day Court. However, today I could make an exception. It was the best way I could keep my mind off my date with TD.
“Is it time?” asked Luna as I put a hoof stamp on the last of the plethora of documents. I swear, if I get another request from Blueblood to lower nobility taxes, banishment to the moon is the last thing he should worry about. I magically floated the denied tax reform document on a shelf and glimpsed at the wall.
“There’s still three minutes and fourteen seconds before five o’clock.”
Luna raised an eyebrow. “That was rather--”
“Accurate? I know. I’ve been counting every second after TD left the castle,” I interrupted.
“Should thou not be busy preparing for the date?”
“I do not think that would be necessary.” I smirked. “If I’m lucky, he’ll find that offensive and call off the date.”
“And what about the media? What if they spot you with TD? I highly doubt the public would take your outing with an inter-dimensional species very likely.”
“Do not fret, dear sister. I had planned every obstacle out before the time of reckoning. The only thing I haven’t tackled is what TD is conspiring for our date.”
Luna was about to say something else but was interrupted by a stern knocking on the door.
“You may enter,” I called out.
The door opened and in walked a maid, Cob Web, if I remember her name correctly. She bowed before speaking. “Your majesty, the human from yesterday has arrived.”
It was time. My sight fell on Luna who watched me sympathetically. “If you don’t want to be a part of this, I could always ‘take care’ of him.” I mused for a second but denied it.
“No, sister,” I said as I put a hoof on her shoulder. “This must be done.”
She gave me an assuring smile and a nod before saying “Good luck.” I walked out of the door to my inevitable fate.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
There he was waiting in the dining area waiting next to the unnecessarily long dining table. He was wearing the same suit he wore in the Grand Galloping Gala. He still had that unsure look on his face. In one hand, he was holding a heart shaped box of chocolates, and in the other hand, a bouquet of roses. I always was intrigued with how humans used their hands. I wonder how useful would they be in bedro- No! No. Professionalism, Celestia. Professionalism. I walked into the dining room doing my best to shake the putrid thoughts off my mind.
“Good afternoon, TD. Are you ready for our date?”
“Yeah, so…” He rubbed his temples. “Here. These are for you.”
“Thank you, TD,” I fumblingly replied. He handed me the box of chocolates and bouquet of roses which I floated towards myself using my horn and ran a quick magical scan on them just in case. His ‘gifts’ seemed to be normal, but I couldn’t be too careful. There was an awkward silence that he thankfully broke.
“We should get going” he gestured towards the door.
“Oh yes! Of course, but before that...” I forced some magic into my horn and enveloped myself in a golden aura. TD squinted because of the light. When the aura faded, I was pleased to find myself in my pegasus form with a white coat and pink mane and tail. My head hardly came up to his chest. I remember that one time I used this form to get out of the castle to take a break from work only to be kidnapped by a bunch of bandits and almost start a nationwide crisis. Good times...
“I’ll have to disguise myself to prevent media attention,” I said before looking up at TD. “Unless you have a problem with that.”
He tilted his head examining my new body before shaking his head. “Let’s just go. We don’t want to be late”
I raised an eyebrow, “Late? Late for what? ”
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“I have to say TD. Bringing a member of royalty to a downtown place like Doughnut Joe’s was a very bold move.” As I scanned through the various danishes. We were sitting next to the window. It was a clear sunny evening, and watching my little ponies go by not knowing they were so close to their princess was a little amusing. TD fixed his gaze from the menu towards me. “What, you don’t like it?” He seemed a little ill at ease. “No, I like it. Being a princess and all, I have to keep away from the simpler things in life to deal with all the complexities of royalty.”
“Well I know you have a sweet tooth, and I’m guessing being a princess means you don’t come to places like these very often.”
“No, but honestly,” I turned to the next page of the menu, “I’d prefer common cuisine like this over my royal chef’s cooking any day.”
After a few more minutes, Doughnut Joe arrived and we gave him our orders. I ordered slice of chocolate cake with a cup of tea while TD ordered a fruit danish with a side of coffee.
So far the date was turning out to be normal, which was I must admit, enjoyable, which further escalated my tension. The moment I stepped out of the castle, I waited for the worst to happen. Yet, it never came. If his plan was to psychologically torture me, it was working. It was time to ask what was in my mind.
“So TD, what’s with the change of heart? At the Gala you were ready to kill me and today you’re taking me out for a date. What’s the occasion?”
TD leaned against his seat and crossed his arms behind his head. “No occasion. I just woke up one day and thought I was taking my grudge against you too far. Hating someone this much isn’t very healthy. So I decided to bury the hatchet.”
I stared at him curiously. “Really?” I asked, more than a little skeptic at his sudden forgiving attitude.
“Really! I mean, how long did you honestly expect me to hate you so much?”
“A lot longer than this,” I half joked. “But that still doesn’t explain the date.”
“The date was a sign of good intentions. I mean what I say, trust me.” He smiled. This was the first time I ever saw TD smile wholeheartedly. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. It was… magnificent. His smile made me feel protected, like Equestria itself was facing annihilation and there was no more hope left for anypony. Yet, no harm could fall on me because by my side was a brave knight of the highest order, protecting me from the worst to come. It was sweet, it was welcoming, it made me feel warm inside and above all, it was contagious. I felt my lips curl into a smile. I must say if he was a stallion, he would be... No, Tia! Restrain yourself.
Doughnut Joe came just then and gave us our orders. Thank Faust.
TD cleared his throat to get my attention. He raised his mug in front of me.
“To new beginnings, Celestia.”
I levitated my cup close to his. I was still skeptical about this sudden change of heart but still smiled. “To new beginnings. Honestly, I don't know why I was so worked up about this date.”
Our cups made contact with a satisfying ‘clink’ sound.
…
WHY IN THE NAME OF MOTHER FAUST DID I JUST TELL HIM THAT?!
TD raised an eyebrow. “Worked up?"
I gulped and looked away. I couldn’t bear the embarrassment. I was so angry at myself (and TD for the heck of it).
“After you left, my sister and I were more than a little anxious about this date.”
“Why?”
“TD, you are one of the only beings known to ponykind who has ever openly hated me and Luna. You obviously aren't evil. But your out of nowhere request to take me out put us on high alert.”
“That so?”
“It sounds odd, but yes.”
...
“So" he couldn't help but chuckle "What do you think I would have done to you?”
I smirked sarcastically. “Snark me to death possibly.”
“I see. Well, if it makes you feel any better, I'm not planning to usurp you and your sister just yet.”
We shared a laugh before realization struck me and I stared at him as he wiped the tears of his eyes, confused. Why was TD acting this way? This was not the TD I knew. He was polite, cheerful and forgiving. He was basically the opposite of the TD from the Gala.
And I loved it.
I loved everything about this new TD. Then I came to a horrifying realization. This date was turning out to be the best date I had in what feels like eternity and I was trying my level best not to enjoy it. One side of my head told me to let go of all my worries and relax and dare I say, have fun. But the smarter part of me denied it and told me to be vigilant at all times. It told me not to trust TD, not to succumb to his nefarious plans. I had to fight it. I had to stay headstrong I had to… I had to…
…
To Tartarus with that side of me.
I released a breath that I did not even know I was holding back, and TD and I had a nice conversation about a topic none of us could care less about. Thinking back, I still don’t remember what we talked about. All I remember was we were chatting and smiling.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The date continued perfectly after that. TD somehow obtained two tickets to the Phantomare of the Opera. They weren’t front row seats, but the fact that he obtained these tickets was a feat itself. Even Luna and I have a hard time getting tickets without pulling a couple of strings. The play was breathtaking, and all the ponies were watching the performance in awe all the while my attention was fixed on TD, who apparently fell asleep after the first fifteen minutes of the play. He looked so peaceful in his sleep, so calm. He was cute! I might just hug him like a- STOP, Celestia! STOP!
Why was this happening to me? Was I honestly falling for TD? No… I was just… enjoying the date! That’s it! Just then I spotted TD’s hand on the hoof-rest of the seat. I gently placed my hoof on it and took delight in the rest of the performance.
Yes! Just enjoying the rest of the date.
When the play ended, I nudged TD awake. He jolted up and almost fell off his seat as I giggled at his goofy behavior.
“What’s next?”
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
A simple walk in the park was not what I expected, but then again, it was very enjoyable. We talked some more and laughed some more, all the while savoring each other’s company. It was precisely ten o’clock and Luna had given me the courtesy of setting the sun and lifting the moon. As I saw my sister’s calm luminous orb in the sky, I realized how late it had gotten. Luna was probably worried about me. I turned my attention towards TD who was enjoying the sight of the moon himself.
Maybe a few more minutes…
After another half an hour of strolling and chatting later, TD took me to the entrance of the castle. I thanked him for the wonderful date and we parted ways.
I was wrong. This was the best date of my life.
I wanna make a horrible pokemon joke, but it's not coming out right. So...
<insert horrible pokemon joke here>
3668414 It begins...
Is the chapter's title supposed to be "Decent to Madness", or did you mean "Descent into Madness"?
3668414 Unova the pokemon jokes are coming
3668419 Oh crap. Lemme fix that.
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3668416
Unova rely you decided to give Celestia the name of a Pokemon region... okay
HE IS A CHANGELING.
NO QUESTION ABOUT IT!
Right?
Dear God, that was bloody brilliant.
3668593 HehehehehahahahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
I think I know what he's up to. I think he is going to make her like him and break her heart to get back at her for bringing him to Equestria.
Nice.
3668639 First of all, NO CLOP. Even if I wanted to, Bronywriter's terms of agreement. As for the theory, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
3668662 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
3668671 Was it something I said?!
3668682 Oh no no! I'm just waiting for people to make the right prediction.
3668698 Oooooh, you're up to something!
3668735 kakeracomplex.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/just-as-planned.jpg
3668698 ITS A TRA-no wait-ITS A SPELL TDs under a Spell
3668761 HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
YES THINK PATHETIC PEON. THINK!!
TD got a 2x4 to the head, that why he is so different
3668812 Dear GAWD BronyWriter figured it out. THINK!!
Welcome to 4chan Meme Drive-thru, may I take your order?
"Uh, yes, I'm have two WTFs, with a large mlp derpface and an OMGF on the side plz."
3668852 Read through the last fifteen theories I got. There all connected in some bazaar way and not remotely similar to what I have in mind. You can ask BronyWriter for all I care. But the reason all this is happening is known only by me, him, and MAYBE the CIA.
Listen I don't have anything against cloppers. I just don't want to bring my story to that angle.
3668903 Welcome to hell my friend! Population: Anybody who read this fic.
3668852 Oh, and as for you're theory, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Or maybe he just legitimately feels bad for all the times he was mean to Celestia.
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Meh, for some reason, I'm okay with that.
3669031 Wow. You really don't know who TD is do you?
One thing i find that doesnt fit the tone/character of Celly:
That little bit feels really OOC. Too "meme". Celly would still be her formal self and say "Stop" or berate herself in some other manner
3669183 Your right. I'll fix that.
...I blame Cadence.
3669223 FINALLY SOMETHING ORIGINAL!! No. Good try though.
3669230 Okay then... The only other ideas that are currently popping in my head are these:
-TD is writing a Guide to get a marefriend that he is planning on giving out/teaching to his students and he is testing it to see if it works on Celestia (obviously without her knowing).
TD read a guide/article on getting a marefriend that works "everytime" and has a "100% success rate" and is testing it on Celestia (without her knowing) to see if the claims are true.
3669425 Not. Even Remotely. Close.
This story would be alright, were it not for the horrid structure of the paragraphs. It makes it so annoying to read, which is doubly irritating because the story isn't half bad. Please, please, space the lines better in between dialogues and the like.
3669523 FOR F&#K'S SAKE NO SPOILERS!!
3669546 Could you give me an example? I'm an amateur at writing so I would appreciate that and thanks for the constructive criticism.
So it begins…I start to see light, after he discover he is in Equestria for good he have time to think and calm all his anger, to canalize everything and then one day say 'eeyup I think I'm just being a baby, I have friends here, and Celestia have respect my wishes, its time to bury the past' Then he make coffee and start to wonder 'but how? nothing I will say will make her believed me I need to be subtle, calm, let my apology sink in'
Then in the school he see the kids playing and even some of them starting a school crush and such and then it hit him 'A date! of course, I will help Celestia find a special some pony!, that will defiantly will prove I'm being honest!'
But then he wanders around and see that no pony has ever got attention to her, or they think that she is way out of their league. And he start to think 'if that has being all over 1000 years?' and then he remember her words she has being alone with nothing but her sister, and it hit him again 'no stallion has EVER ask her out on a date on over more than 1000 years!', he then gets sad but then gets determine 'well that ends now! Celestia might be a god but damn it! she is a mare as well and as such she deserve love just as any other!' So he decided to make a date as the perfect way to patch things up
Then he gets on a date and start to have a good time and then Celestia tell something about her and he is thinking 'She is trusting me with her first name? Wow, she really wants us to be friend…I'm so happy! This plan was a complete success!'
Then he draw her back into the castle and start to think 'wow, what its wrong with ponies here? she is a great gal to hang around, are they blind? Oh well, if they are too morons to do something then I will be there for her…oh the castle its approaching, I wonder if I should kiss her goodbye?'
And then the author will say "let the comment war begins!"
And I will say "dude"
And the other will say "ah?"
And you will say "Wuahahahaha"
And then I will start writing this comment about what its happening in their minds
3669588 He means double space your story. Ready my story and notice the spacing. So your story is spaced like this...
It was the day after TD asked me out. It was all I could think about the rest of the day. What angle was he working on? What nefarious plot did he have in mind? Time would tell. TD left after that and booked a room in a Canterlot hotel to stay the night. Luna was not what one might call enthusiastic about this whole situation considering the fact her sister was being courted by the same being that had a poor history with Equestrian Royalty. Luna always was the overprotective type.
The next day, after setting the moon, she didn’t leave my side. She accompanied me to breakfast, lunch and even my office where I did the most dreaded part of my vigorous routine: paperwork. Normally, I hated this part of my schedule more than Day Court. However, today I could make an exception. It was the best way I could keep my mind off my date with TD.
“Is it time?” asked Luna as I put a hoof stamp on the last of the plethora of documents. I swear, if I get another request from Blueblood to lower nobility taxes, banishment to the moon is the last thing he should worry about. I magically floated the denied tax reform document on a shelf and glimpsed at the wall clock.
“There’s still three minutes and fourteen seconds before five o’clock.”
Luna raised an eyebrow. “That was rather--”
And it should be spaced like this
It was the day after TD asked me out. It was all I could think about the rest of the day. What angle was he working on? What nefarious plot did he have in mind? Time would tell. TD left after that and booked a room in a Canterlot hotel to stay the night. Luna was not what one might call enthusiastic about this whole situation considering the fact her sister was being courted by the same being that had a poor history with Equestrian Royalty. Luna always was the overprotective type.
The next day, after setting the moon, she didn’t leave my side. She accompanied me to breakfast, lunch and even my office where I did the most dreaded part of my vigorous routine: paperwork. Normally, I hated this part of my schedule more than Day Court. However, today I could make an exception. It was the best way I could keep my mind off my date with TD.
“Is it time?” asked Luna as I put a hoof stamp on the last of the plethora of documents. I swear, if I get another request from Blueblood to lower nobility taxes, banishment to the moon is the last thing he should worry about. I magically floated the denied tax reform document on a shelf and glimpsed at the wall clock.
“There’s still three minutes and fourteen seconds before five o’clock.”
Luna raised an eyebrow. “That was rather--”
3669588
Start a new paragraph every time someone new speaks.
The same for every time you begin a descriptive paragraph, following dialogue.
I hate to self-promote, but you can look at my story to see how I do it.
It doesn't so much affect the story, but it makes it much easier to read for others and makes the story seem cleaner overall.
3669681
Nevermind, He seems to have explained it well enough lol.
Princess Celestia Gets Mugged
by BronyWriter
Space out your paragraphs buddy, it looks messy.
Apart from that, I'm loving it so far, next chapter ASAP please
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Sorry! I didn't think that was a spoiler. It's deleted now.
...Poison Joke ?
this doesnt seem like the TD we all know and love, what happened? did he get amnesia? is twilight threatening him? i must know!
This all seems extremely out of character for both TD and Celestia. I know TD's OOC'ness is intentional, but seriously, I don't think Celestia would act like this.
3670536 No that wasn't spoilers. Trust me. By the time I;m done know one will see the obvious ness untill it does the hip hop tango on their face.