//------------------------------// // Entry 2 - Meeting Royalty // Story: My Adventures in Equestria // by Lotus Moon //------------------------------// Dear Azure, Ok Azure. Time for a recap. Apparently several days ago, I fell into an alternate fantasy world consisting of talking ponies. I also had a fever and was unconscious till now. It took another day and a half for my ankle to get better, but once it did, I was able to walk around. Of course I didn't go far because there were places I'm not allowed to go (places like the surgeon room, the baby ward, etc.) but I did explore enough. Apparently, there are three kinds of pony races here. Unicorns (like Doctor Horse - I didn't get a good look the first time since I was so shocked that he was a talking pony), Earth Ponies (like Nurse Redheart), and Pegusi (winged earth ponies). Talking with Doctor Horse, he told me I was in a land known as Equestria and showed me a map of all the places making up this land. I found most of the names funny because they simply mirrored places in my world. Places like Trottenham, Las Pegasus, Manehatten, Whinnyapolis, and so many more places. But I wasn't in any of those places. I was in a hospital in the little town of Ponyville. And it seems upon my arrival, I was found by some pony in what they call the Ever Free Forest. According to Nurse Redheart, ponies don't really go in there because they say it's not natural, that there's all kinds of creepy plants and dangerous monsters in there. But she also told me six brave ponies do go in there from time to time and help keep Ponyville, and probably all of Equestria, safe from dangers. I wonder if I'll ever get to meet these six ponies. They seem interesting and I bet they have plenty of amazing stories to tell. Nurse Redheart also told me today I'd have my questions answered. Supposedly, since I'm some kind of strange creature in this magical world, the ruler here was told about my arrival is is coming to see me. I wonder what this ruler is like. Are they male or female? And since this is a magical world, what kind of creature might they be? Guess I'll find out soon enough since the nurse said they'll come around noon...so right about now. Better get my trusty camera set up. Wouldn't wanna miss documenting this meeting. I mean, strange creature as I may be to them, it is still a rare and honorable occasion to meet royalty. Better start getting ready and look my best. ***** through the camera "Alright so I'll be meeting the ruler of Equestrian soon. I feel nervous but also honored and excited. Wonder if I should courtesy. And how should I address them? Your Majesty? Your Highness? Your Royal...Ponyness??? Ugh maybe I just shouldn't talk. Maybe then I won't make a fool of myself." I dig through my bag and get out my hair brush and toothbrush and toothpaste. For some reason, I have my own personal bathroom...but it's convenient. I get myself all fixed up, starting with my oral hygiene (I've had awful breath since I've been unconscious for so long) and finish off with my birds nest I call hair. My clothes are pretty much in desperate need of repair and a wash. So I might as well just keep on my slightly torn up clothes. Better that then just going naked, though given these ponies don’t seem to wear clothes I’m guessing they wouldn’t care. I hear several sets of hooves and voices coming my way. One voice I can tell is Doctor Horse, but the other voices were different. Sounded like two females, one sounded wise and motherly while the other sounded a bit deeper and had this older custom speech to it. I threw my things back into my bad and stood at attention in the middle of the room. "She's right in here, Your Majesties" Doctor Horse said. 'Majesties?? There's more than one ruler???' I thought. I didn't have time to continue my thoughts as the door opened and I stood at awe at what I was seeing. Before me, walking in behind Doctor Horse, were two very regal looking ponies. A tall one and a shorter one. The tall one was whiter than the purest snow, with a multi colored flowing mane and tail, a very tall Unicorn horn, and a golden grown with matching shoes on each hoof and neck piece. The shorter pony was a dark midnight blue like the sky with a moderate sapphire mane and tail, a dark crown, and shoes on each hoof. I was so impressed, I didn't even notice when I had gotten on my knees and bowed. "Hello, my dear" said the motherly voice "it is good to see that you're awake and feeling better. I have been waiting to visit you again." "Y-You know about me...Y-Your Majesty?" I ask, obviously way too nervous to look her in the eye. "Indeed. The good doctor informed my sister and I of a strange being. Hearing such news, we came forthwith to gaze upon thee" the slight deeper voice said. It was something similar to hearing something from a Shakespearean play. "I-I'm honored that nobility would be concerned with someone like me" I mumbled. Suddenly I heard hooves coming closer and then a golden shoe gently slide under my chin, tilting it up. "Please do not be afraid. Let us see your face." Obliging, I look up and see the white pony looking down at me with a warm and comforting gaze. My eyes adjusted a bit and I noticed something almost feathery pinned on one side of her back. They looked like Pegasus wings. "Excuse me, Your Majesty, but...d-do you have...wings?" "Yes, I do" She said and gently unfolded them. They were so wide, it looked like they were about the same length as my arm if not longer! "My sister and I both do. We are what is known as an Alicorn. An Alicorn is a pony with the horn of a Unicorn and the wings of a Pegasus and there are four of us, each being a Princess of something specific." "A-Alicorn Princesses? Wow...this is a lot to take in." I mumble. I begin to glance between the tall Princess and the shorter one. "S-So...may I ask your names?" "Of course, young one. I am Princess Celestia, the Princess of the Sun" Celestia said. "And I, child, am Princess Luna, Princess of the Moon" the shorter Alicorn, now known as Luna, said. "Now, if you are ready, I would like very much if you came with us. We have much to discuss" Celestia said. And without hesitation, I simply nodded my head.