The Prince and the Poet

by BrawnyBold

Getting the Hang of Things (Feather Bangs)

The next morning arrived and Feather was in Canterlot Castle's main dining room where he is eating breakfast. Feather looked at his plate to see that it had some eggs that were made sunny-side up. It was decorated with ketchup streams lining around the plate and there was even a small piece of daisy on the top of the eggs. Feather needed to eat what Blueblood would normally eat for breakfast to reduce any suspicions. It looks like Blueblood would normally eat fancy eggs for breakfast.

'It's like eating at a fancy restaurant every single day.' Feather thought as he took another bite of his eggs. Although the eggs tasted good, the portion of the dish was very small even for Feather. Feather's stomach still yearned for more food.

'I could get noticed if I order more food,' Feather thought. 'But, I guess it never hurts to get seconds.'

Before Feather could say anything, the plate glowed with green aura and it was replaced with another plate of eggs. Feather turned to see that Bellhopper nodded and left to dispose of the first plate. Feather was starting to respect Bellhopper more as the butler was always one step ahead when serving royalty.

While Feather continued to eat, he looked and saw Princess Celestia was just sitting across from him. Most ponies would be extremely nervous if they ever sat across the ruler of Equestria. Luckily for Feather, he was able to get used to being near one of the princesses thanks to yesterday's experiences. She was also eating some eggs that were scrambled. Princess Celestia would look graceful even when she eats food. Feather wasn't quite sure what was Prince Blueblood's relationship with Princess Celestia was like as any kind of public media didn't say much about them. It would just say that they were relatives and nothing else. Feather decided to make small talk to Princess Celestia to get to know more about her and Prince Blueblood's bond.

"Um...Auntie Celestia," Feather said which caught the attention of the sun princess.

"Yes, nephew?" Princess Celestia responded.

"H-how are things while running the kingdom?" Feather asked. Princess Celestia just blinked while staring at Feather. Feather was getting nervous as he thought he made a wrong move.

"I have been doing a good job, nephew." Princess Celestia responded. "I am surprised that you of all ponies would ask me a question like that."

Feather panicked for a bit. "I-I just wanted to make sure that my Auntie wasn't overworking herself as I might also need help with my royal duties." Feather smiled nervously. The princess suddenly made a chuckle that took Feather by surprise.

"I am only kidding nephew," Princess Celestia said while waving her hoof. "I am always open to whatever help you need from me, except for increases to your allowance or 'borrowing' from my royal carriage on one of your outrageous trips." The princess then took another bite of her eggs. Feather just raised his brow as he had no idea that Prince Blueblood would ask for certain things from Princess Celestia.

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For the past few days, Feather continued to attend special events that Prince Blueblood would normally attend to. As promised, Princess Celestia gave Feather advice on how to be a better prince if he needed help. Feather was actually getting better as being a prince from each day. There were even some events that Feather enjoyed going to as he never got the chance of attending due to him not being rich or famous.

During one event, Feather and Princess Celestia were attending an opera. Feather was extremely excited to see this particular opera as it was Carmare, an opera about a beautiful mare who would seduce stallions with her charms. Feather had only read about Carmare through books and seeing one of his favorite stories performed on stage felt like a dream for the substitute prince. Feather and Princess Celestia were on a balcony where all of the VIPs would be seated. As Feather waited in anticipation for the opera to start, Princess Celestia brought out a small pillow and levitated to Feather.

"Um...what is this for, Auntie?" Feather asked in the same manner Blueblood would speak.

"It is your 'usual' pillow for when you go to sleep when the operas start." Princess Celestia explained. "You were always complaining that you would get easily bored from watching these kind of shows that you would go to sleep in hope to avoid boredom." Feather was a bit surprised that Prince Blueblood would normally sleep through operas and other performances considering that he came from such a sophisticated society.

"I will be alright, Auntie." Feather placed the pillow down. "I will not sleep through this opera." Princess Celestia stared in shock at Feather from what he just said. The lights were turned down and the music began playing. Feather looked out from the balcony to watch the pony performers sing while the orchestra played their music. Feather found it difficult to watch the opera since he was at the very top balcony. Princess Celestia noticed that her nephew was trying really hard to watch the opera similar to a foal trying to take a look at a parade. A part of her was surprised and glad that her nephew was starting to enjoy attending these kinds of events. She brought out a pair of opera glasses and levitated them towards Feather.

"Here, you can use these to watch," Princess Celestia said. She saw how her nephew took the glasses and showed a face of extreme happiness.

"Thank you, Auntie. I appreciate it." Feather said as he used the glasses to resume watching the opera. Feather watched in awe as the mare who played Carmare singed with such a beautiful voice. Princess Celestia couldn't help but smile as she started to remember how Blueblood used to be excited when they went to certain events together.

When the opera was over, Princess Celestia and Feather were inside the royal carriage while riding towards Canterlot Castle. It was quiet between the two royal family members as they had a lot on their minds. Feather was really happy that he got to finally see a live performance of Carmare. He then noticed that Princess Celestia was just staring into space.

"Is everything alright, Auntie?" Feather asked.

"Hm? No, it's fine." Princess Celestia answered. "I'm still surprised that you took some interests in that musical."

Feather feared as the princess didn't forget about that topic. "I was just looking forward to that particular opera since it had a beautiful mare in it." Feather replied. Princess Celestia simply turned and watched as the carriage was passing the streets of her city. Feather couldn't help but feel sort of bad for lying to the princess as she was feeling more like a real aunt to Feather. "Aunite," Feather said which caught Princess Celestia's attention. "Thank you for allowing me to come with you to see 'Carmare'." Princess Celestia smiled once again as she felt grateful for receiving such a compliment from her nephew.

"You're welcome, Blueblood." Princess Celestia nodded.

Author's Note:

I will be working on separate chapters where Feather and Blueblood do things on the same days.

Comments

[Yoshifan30]

I know he loves music but I never thought feather bang like those kind of music But then again Hes a poetry so ok and I'm not shocked that Prince blueblood Was never intrested to those Speak in of him I wonder was he doing in the other side during this day I guess we'll find out next time

[Player 4]

I was starting to get a little scared that Feather Bangs would give himself away.

You could say that even if he did outright admit it, most ponies wouldn't believe him. But Princess Celestia, though? She must know about this swapping magic.

There are so many possibilities my mind is going to now. Looking forward to seeing what does happen!

[BrawnyBold]

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Also because the opera was about a beautiful mare and we all know how much of a mare lover Feather is.

[duckmagee]

the flaw with this is since the vacation ep we know it Luna who enjoy classical arts, it be more likely celestia sleeping with that pillow then blueblood