I am getting nervous now. It has been over an hour since Exclusive left to save his house. I hope Exclusive’s house is alright. It would be such a waste if they didn’t put out the fire in time. But I have my problems to worry about.
I know that Exclusive said to act naturally around the Princess when she's going to show up. But how do you even do that? I never met Royalty before and what did he expect me to act a certain way around her? Maybe I am just overthinking it and I just can’t calm down. After all, first impressions are always important when meeting new people regardless of who they are. And if I want to have any chance of getting back home. I have better get on her good side. If anypony would know where to start looking to find a way home, it would be her. After all information about other worlds can be considered classified, and only high officials or in this case, royalty would have access to it.
*Knock* *Knock* *Knock*
Hang on, somepony is at the door.
“Ah… hello anypony in there, may I come in?” Well, it’s not Nurse Red Heart. The voice is too quiet and timid. Could it be her?
“Yes, you may Miss.” Ok, let’s get a good look at this new pony. Poking her head through the door I can see a yellow Pegasus with a long pink mane.
“Hello there. Are you Jessica?” This has to be Twilight I mean she has the looks that scream ‘I am a princess’. Although the name doesn’t suit her though.
“Why yes, that would be me. And I heard that you wanted to see me.” Ok, it’s crunch time Jessica, don’t mess this up.
“Oh? I just wanted to make sure you were alright. After what I heard from Rainbow. Timberwolves bites can be very dangerous.” She said quietly.
“Yeah, I figured that much from my first encounter. So, what can I do for you today?” Easy now. Don’t panic. You are doing great so far.
She enters the room with a saddle bag on her back before she reaches in and pulls out some books, “Well, I brought you some books for you, so you have something to do while you are here.” I like her.
“Oh! That’s very thoughtful of you Princess.” Oh dear. That seems to have surprised her. I guess she doesn’t use her title that often… oops.
She had just put the books on my bed when she heard me, “Oh my…” she said to bring a hoof to her mouth.
“Sorry about that Twilight. I guess you don’t use your title that often.” Huh, now she looks like panicking. Not good I got to do something.
“Oh, but I not…”
Oh …ok she was just surprised that I knew who she was and now is just trying to be modest.
“Now I don’t want to hear it!” It’s time to help this pony out.
“Huh?” She said staring at me.
“You know, about not caring about your title. However, you were given a very good one, from what I have heard. So, don’t be embarrassed by it, embrace it for it’s a part of who you are.” Nailed it.
She looks around the room confused before settling back at me, “But...”
Oh no, you don’t. I am on a roll here Twilight! “No BUTS! Twilight!” I raised my hoof silencing her. I don’t care if there is going to be backlash from interrupting a royal pony. However, in my defense, Exclusive did say to treat her as I would anypony else. This has to be said, “If you don’t take pride in yourself and stand up for yourself then everypony will just walk all over you. Then you’ll never be able to enjoy being with your friends completely if you can’t even be comfortable with yourself.” Words of wisdom Ponies. Now for her other problem. “Let alone find a stallion for yourself.” Oh, now she's embarrassed.
Her eyes widen as she stares right at me, “HUH!?” I think I hit gold.
“You know what I am talking about girl. You want to find that somepony you can lean on to when you're weak. Who will always be by your side? That’s one Special Somepony who will be with you forever.” I think I am getting to her.
“Ooh my,” She has a faraway look in her eye, but I am not done yet.
“But first you need to find him, and you can’t do that being indoors all the time. You need to get out there. And once you find him grab hold of him and never let go.” Now to drive it home. “And to let him know that you are always his and he is always yours.” She leans in at this. “You must kiss as much as to your heart's content. Kiss him like it’s the last time you’ll ever get a chance to kiss him again. And …Huh!” Wow, I didn’t know pony coats could change color like that. Are they part chameleon or something?
“oh… my!” Uh maybe I went a little too far? She looks like a tomato now.
“Uh, Twilight… you okay there? You are looking a little red there.” I think I broke her. Okay, now I know that I broke her! She just fell over onto her side on the floor mumbling some like ‘kisses’ quietly to herself. I didn’t mean to break the Princess! Honest! I was just offering some friendly advice!
“NURSE HELP!” Oh, please don’t there be a penalty for breaking royalty.
Soon Red Heart came running into the room “What is the matter dearie… Goodness, what happened!” she said rushing to her side. “Fluttershy are you alright, can you hear me?” no response came from…hold on a second!
“Wait?! Fluttershy!” It was at that moment. I realized that I had goofed. “She not the… but I thought… I had no idea that she wasn’t Twilight.” I continue to lay there watching the scene in front of me.
Red Heart took Fluttershy to the coach nearby along with the roses, I can only hope she's alright. I didn’t mean to do that to her. I didn’t know she wouldn't be able to handle it. I thought she was the Princess ok. And who faints at the thoughts of kisses anyway? Then again if she was the real princess and then reacts the same way... I don’t want to think about it anymore!
Also, if there's one thing that I have learned during my time here. Is that somehow in some way everypony's name has something to do with that pony in one way or another? And with a name that ends with the word ‘shy’ along with her reaction only helps prove my claim. I can only imagine what’s she thinking right now. Poor girl, I am so sorry.
“Oh, goodness what have I done?! Please live Fluttershy."
My nurse looks at me funny, “Now don’t start going all Rarity on me, Jessica. She will be just fine. She just needs some time to calm down, but I might ask, how did this happen?” It would be best if I were to come in clean the whole way.
“I thought she was Twilight and gave her some advice about the importance of standing up for herself.” I then notice that I can see Fluttershy eating the roses from here. She must be stressed eating. I hope that she leaves some for me.
“That can’t be all of it.” Red Heart said wanting a more elaborate explanation.
“And I might have also told her to get a stallion for herself and that she can kiss him as much as she wanted to.” I was pulling my sheets closer to me as I said that. Red just nods understanding what happened before she faces hoofs.
“OK, now. That will do it.” She then pulls a hoof down her face. “And just what in Equestria were you thinking?! The word ‘shy’ is in her name for a reason you know!!” Uh oh, she's mad now!
“I wasn’t thinking. I thought she was the Princess and I had heard about how she needed some help in a certain field of life. So, I gave her some of my advice about Self-confidence and finding the right stallion. Please don’t hurt me!” I would like to see my next birthday.
“What with all the fuse going on around here… what the hay happened to Fluttershy!?” I turn to the door to see a new mare in the doorway.
This pony has a purple coat and mane with a pink highlight running through her mane and tail. Also, she seems to have both a horn and wings. I guess that’s how you can tell if they are royalty or not. Now I just feel silly for thinking Fluttershy was a Princess. In my defensive, she does look like one.
“Also, where did those roses come from, and can I have some?” Huh? Oh, right the roses. But first things first. I have to clear things up before I make a fool of myself again.
“Excuses me, Miss. Are you by any chance Twilight?” she turns to look at me to reply.
“Yes, I am, and you must be Jessica.” She said as Red Heart quietly left the room. Ok then, no need to let Twilight know what happened earlier.
“That’s what I have been going by for as long as I can remember,” I said with a wave of my hoof.
She rolls her eyes, “Right, so how are you doing today?”
“Okay. With all things considered.” I better get comfortable she seems to want to talk for a while.
"I can only imagine. Now then,” With a flash of her magic a pen and paper appear before her as she looks at it and then to me,” From what I heard. You, Exclusive, Rainbow, and some more ponies that were all pony-napped by some Diamond Dogs. All for the whole purpose of breeding. Correct?” she said while raising an eyebrow at the end.
“Yes, it was very odd, to say the least. Also, why are you asking me this? Didn’t Rainbow tell you already what happened?” tilting my head as I asked her.
Another flash of light and the paper and pen disappeared, “Yes, she did, but I would like to get your opinion on what happened. Maybe Rainbow missed something that would explain why they did what they did. For it isn’t common D.D. behavior.”
Interesting.
“Maybe they are just starting to use their heads,” I said raising both of my hooves in a shrug.
She lets out a nervous chuckle, “If they are they might become a problem for Pony Ville and even for all of Equestria. That's why I must find out as much as I can. So that this doesn’t become something we need to be worrying about later.” That makes sense, got to watch out for the safety of her subjects after all.
“If that’s the case you don’t have much to worry about them. They aren’t that bright and can get embarrassed very easily. After all, that’s how we got out of there in the first place.” I chuckled at the end remembering how easy it was to get those D.D. out of the room, “I think they still have twenty years before they become a threat to any pony.”
“Well, that’s a relief.” She replied with a sigh. "Now then. What did happen to Fluttershy?” She asked turning to face her. By now all the roses are gone. Nuts I wanted to try some.
There is no way I am not going to tell her that I did that to her. Maybe when I can run away on my own, I will tell her, but for now. “She slipped on the roses and hurt herself. So, Nurse Red Heart is letting her rest on the couch until she feels better.”
“Really?” she doesn’t look convinced.
“More or less, but Twilight I was wondering if you can help me with something?” It’s now or never. It’s time to break the ice.
“Oh, and what might that be?” she turns to look at me interested.
“Twilight have you ever heard of a creature named a human?” I simply asked.