//------------------------------// // 20: Coronation Part 1 // Story: Dawn of The Ice King // by KingdomBrony16 //------------------------------// I groaned in frustration, “Come on Twilight, do I really have to keep rehearsing this speech? It’s like the 80th time.” Twilight rolled her eyes, “24th to be exact, and yes, we need to make sure you come off as approachable and presentable especially due to your… predatory nature, most ponies will be less than enthused to have you as a prince I’m afraid to say.” I sat down hard on the ground and grunted, “That's stupid, ponies are stupid.” Twilight laughed, “To be fair it will mostly just be the nobles, they aren’t the biggest fans of having a threat to their power show up out of nowhere.” “Yeah, tell me about it, but seriously I have the speech down pat can we please move on to something else?” Twilight tilted her head in thought, “Well… you DO have the speech memorized and I suppose your inflection on certain words will work well enough. So, yes, I do believe we can move on to something else.” And I let out a sigh of relief. “We can move on to proper waving techniques for coronations as well as proper greetings for the nobles who will want to make themselves look good by talking to you.” The evil purple alicorn said happily. “For fuck’s sake.” I muttered under my breath, grabbing the bridge of my nose but before I got the chance to say anything Sapper opened the door to the room I was staying in. “Sir your guests have arrived and are waiting for you in the throne room.” He said, giving me a smile, knowing that I was beyond grateful for the save. “Thanks Sapper, and you know better than to call me Sir.” “And I told you that I’d only stop calling you sir if you beat me in a fight, a fair fight, yesterday did not count, Sir.” Oh man that shit eating grin, I hated it, he loved it, “Fine fine, whatever, well lead the way then, take me to my guests.” “As you command sir.” He said, turning on his heel with Twilight and I closely following. “Dang it, I really wanted to practice those waving techniques, last I saw you at a formal event you didn’t even have any inkling of what to do.” Twilight said, shuffling through her notebook. I raised my eyebrow, “First of all rude, second; how do you know I didn’t just decide to not be formal?” She responded quickly, “I don’t but, I’d rather be prepared than have everyone caught off guard by your… laidback charm, for lack of a better word.” ‘Huh…. Didn’t really think she cared like that.’ +Don’t see why not, she is your friend, and she is the princess of friendship.+ ‘Yeah but mostly the reason she tends to be so neurotic about stuff is fear of things not going according to plan or her schedules or lists or whatever it is for the day.’ +Maybe but take into consideration that she does those things to make sure her friends are doing their best because, again, she is the Princess of Friendship.+ ‘Alright alright I get it yeesh.’ Sapper stopped in front of the large twin doors that lead into the throne room, “Here we are sir, the throne room with your guests waiting inside.” “Thanks Sapper, again, once this is all over I’ll treat you and Lima to a drink.” “We haven’t forgotten sir and we are very much looking forward to it.” He stood to attention, saluted and moved to one side of the door, with another guard, who wasn’t Lima, on the side of the opposite door. They simultaneously opened the door they were standing in front of respectively, once the doors were fully opened, Twilight and I walked in to the throne room to see The Elements, Spike, The Royals, I call them that because obviously Shining Armor isn’t a princess, Bon Bon and Lyra, The crusaders…. Huh guess they got the day off for this, my daughter obviously, Fluttershy’s parents and there was a male pegasus that looked to be a pale aquamarine and a light yellow mane,  he also had a 5 o'clock shadow from the looks of it, and he was wearing a tasseled vest, baggy brown pants and sandals. +Strange… who is that?+  Ixis asked me. ‘I have no idea, doesn’t look like he’s related to anyone… maybe Rainbow but I doubt that’s Prism Bolt.’ I thought back. +Maybe Fluttershy’s family, he is standing closer to Soaring Dipper and Bumble Bee.+ ‘Weird… Shy didn’t mention anything about some dude. I guess I can ask later.’ I finished the conversation and walked up to Goldy and kneeled down. I grabbed her her pudgy cheeks and  squished them around, “How’s my little ray of sunshine doing today?” Goldy giggled and swatted my hands away playfully, “I’m fine daddy, everyone is here, all of your friends oh and grandma and grandpa… and some weird guy.” She said the last part as a whisper so only I could hear. I laughed at that, “I know it's amazing isn’t it? And he does seem weird.” I stood up straight but Goldy snaked her much shorter tail around mine, it was her way of ‘holding hands’, I kissed Shy, “Hey Shy, how are you?” Fluttershy was still lost in the kiss, she always is every time, even if it doesn’t seem like it, she always tends to get caught up in the moment before she snaps out of it and titters a bit, “I-I’m fine, had a good morning with the princesses and the rest of the girls.” “HEY!” Spike and Shining yelled out in unison. Shy blushed in embarrassment, realizing she accidentally excluded the boys, “Heh, guess the boys weren’t that fun were they?” I said stealing a teasing look at them. “No, I suppose not.” Shy said just as slyly, causing them to both whine. “So… who’s the pegasus next to your parents?” I pointed my thumb at said pegasus. Her eyes widened in shock, almost as if she just realized that she never talked about said pegasus before, and her next question confirmed it, “I never mentioned Zephyr?” “Not once, even to me mommy.” Goldy interjected. “Oh my… well Zephyr Breeze, is your uncle sweetheart, I’m sorry, I thought I told you both.” Shy explained, rubbing the top of Goldy’s head. “WAIT WHAT HE’S YOUR BROTHER?!” “Why yes I am, was my big sister telling you about how amazing I am? I’m guessing she was because why else would you be so surprised, after all my wallflower of a sister can have someone as outgoing as a brother as me would be a shock to anyone, wouldn’t you agree?” Zephyr, who popped up next to me, and jabbed an elbow into my side while talking to me and aggressively tussling Goldy’s hair, which she did not like one bit and started to bristle. Of course her reaction caused me to do the same and Shy took quick notice of it. “Zephyr Breeze you stop bothering my Fiancee and Daughter right this instant mister! Or do I have to drag you out of the room by your Primaries?!” Every pegasus and alicorn in the room winced at that and everyone else wa in shock except her parents, Goldy and I. Not many people know this side of Shy, while they knew she got… stern with animals, or ponies who messed with animals or her friends, it was still very rare, and to that level of extreme was virtually unheard of. Zephyr, of course, took a quick step away from Goldy and I chuckling nervously, “O-Of course not sis.” Shy sighed and took a deep breath, her usual nice and calm demeanor returning, “I’m sorry about that love, I should have warned both of you he gets like that.” My wings were still a bit twitchy, but not from the annoyance her brother brought, “No, it’s fine, you handled the situation and it's all good. Now, changing the subject!” I exclaimed and clapped my hands together to break everyone out of their stupor and regain their attention, “What’s the plans for today, other than you know the whole Royal Reveal of Regal Rousing…. Uh well I tried to keep the alliteration going. Anyways, what’s the plan?” Celestia’s horn glowed and a large table appeared in the throne room, with enough seats for everyone to sit and enough room between each seat to lay outstretched if you felt like it, which of course, rainbow did, as well as Zephyr, Lyra, Spike, and Scootaloo, and yours truly propped his feet up on the table itself. “Now as Chris was saying, we are all here because we need to go over the schedule for today’s official coronation, and you all have very important roles to play.” Celestia started, and as she did I tuned her out. Obviously I knew the roles everyone would have, I helped come up with them last night. Dipper and Rainbow would be taking care of the weather, Lyra, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Bee and Rarity would be helping with decorations, last minute touches on outfits, and music. Applejack, Pinkie, Bon Bon, and Apple Bloom would be taking care of any food and refreshments. Twilight, Shining Armor, and Spike would handle and oversee the entire shebang. While the princesses make their final preparations with me before heading out to address the crowds first. Shy and Goldy of course will be next to me the entire time as is custom of immediate family, married or otherwise stated. Zephyr on the other hand…. I have no idea, maybe he’ll help his father out, as long as he’s not bothering me or Goldy. AND WHY ARE MY WINGS SO TWITCHY?! +Oh, I know the answer to that question.+ Ixis said, while a noise that sounded like a page turning echoed through my head. ‘Are…. Are you reading a book in my head?’ +Why do you sound so surprised? You know there IS an entire archive of history and knowledge up here, you should try rummaging through it every once and awhile.+ She said matter of factly. ‘Would if you’d let me, remember, your refraining from letting me at the knowledge soooo your own fault, also this is the first time I’ve HEARD you read a book, it's literally only ever been your voice unless I’m asleep.’ +Oh, I suppose you are correct.+ I heard her shut the book and place it down on what sounded like a wooden table, followed by the sound of a sip and a subsequent tink of porcelain cup against porcelain plate. +Did you hear all that as well?+ ‘Yeah, I did, I have several questions, but mainly what the fuck is going on?’ +It seems our minds are becoming more and more intune with one another now that you have your wings.+ She explained. ‘Ok…?’ +I’ll have to think on what it means, but you were wondering why your wings were so twitchy?+ She asked, returning the conversation back to its original subject. ‘Yes, please, it’s annoying me.’ +Well in this particular instance it’s because you’re slightly aroused.+ I choked on my spit, causing me to cough and sputter, which in turned paused the conversation going at the table. “Was something I said surprising little brother?” Cadence asked. I shook my head, croaking out a response, “No… choked on my own spit, went down wrong tube, proceed.” I said before taking the glass of water that was brought out for me and chugging it down. Ixis was dying of laughter in my head, ‘Rude, and from what?’ +From Fluttershy’s moment of dominance.+ Ixis explained with a snicker. Sheer disbelief was the only thing that could describe what I was feeling after all, I liked Shy's well…. Shyness, don’t get me wrong her more commanding and brave side was just as good as her shy side but I fell for the shy side, so it made no sense to me, ‘Seriously? Really? THAT’S what did it, why?’ +Ah, that, son, is due to your draconic magic rewiring your brain, not completely mind you but enough.+ ‘Enough for what exactly?’ +Well male dragons need a mate that’s just as ferocious if not more so than they to help protect their eggs and young, strong females will always work up male dragon’s it’s just part of how we work. Now that doesn’t mean you’ll leave Fluttershy for someone like Applejack or Rainbow Dash, no you’re human bit of your brain is still very much dominant, in fact it always will be but the draconic bits and pieces will  have a bit of influence and sway in things. Another major thing is that your brain was rewired to be able to understand the language of dragons. Amongst a few others that were stored up here.+ ‘Wait seriously, how many is a few?’ I asked curiously, very clearly remember I had EONS of knowledge in my head. +All of them? Really it’s hard to say because it's not like you have perfect linguistic skills with them, it’s more like when you're in a situation you need to know the language you just will but like for now for example you couldn’t just start talking Neighponese, outside of the few phrases you already knew from the equivalent of your world’s Japanese. The only exception to this rule is the Draconic Languages, Equish, And Prench.+ ‘Hold on, I fully understand French now? Neat.’ Ixis and i had a conversation over what languages I now… semi-know and e’s just say it’s a lot and I can barely remember any of them. Eventually the meeting in the throne room was adjourned after i recounted the tale of how i gained my wings for those new to the whole situation and everyone went off to take care of the tasks assigned to them, Zephyr being placed with, as I guessed, his father on the weather department. Really, it was Shy’s suggestion since it was the area he could do the least damage in if he got lazy or bored, especially with Rainbow and her father there. Apparently while Dipper’s talent may be dealing with astronomy primarily it technically deals with the sky in general so he could handle the weather as well as any specialized weather pony. I stayed behind in the throne room with the Princesses, Goldy, and Shy however, as we had our own duties to take care of. “So as we discussed.” Celestia started up, “Luna, Cadence, and I shall go out to address the crowd.” Luna Continued, “And while we are doing that you, Sir Christopher, Lady Fluttershy and our little niece Golden Skies shall be getting prepared to make an appearance, we hope you have your speech memorize and practiced yes?” I nodded, “Of course I do, you all left me with Twilight for multiple hours I’m pretty sure I’ll be having nightmares about the speech for weeks, and flash cards…. Oh god the flash cards….” Cadence giggled, “Well it’s good to see you enjoying yourself, now outside of what’s already been planned, we would like to discuss something Auntie Luna, Auntie Celestia, and I  thought o this morning.” My head tilted to the side, “Oh?” “Yes, since Fluttershy and Goldy will be with you out to address Equestria, many will be able to put two and two together consider our little ray of sunshine, her resembles the two of you so much and because of that we have decided that you should announce Fluttershy as your Royal Consort that way things will be less hectic going forward. Of course you can have the wedding at a later date proper but this is just to save face with the community since having a new prince, who is an alien as well as a dragon is going to be a huge shock to them, and having them come to the realization that you’ve had a child with one of the elements of harmony… well that will be an even bigger shock to them. However, as I said you announcing that they are and will forever be your family and this wasn’t some scandal of some kind should... Soften the blow.” Cadence explained. “I dunno, its a bit sooner than I’d like to announce but it does have credence. It’s not up to me though, it’s up to them.” I said, turning to the most important girls in my life, “So what do you say, you ready to tell the world you’re mine forever?” Shy smiled sweetly, “Of course, I’ve been wanting to shout it from the rooftops ever since you gave my this ring.” She said holding up her hand. “You’re my daddy and I want everyone to know that.” Goldy said happily, doing a little bounce and clapping her hands together. I turned back to the princesses, unable to hide my wide smile and slightly watering eyes, “Oh man, did someone cut onions in here or something? But, seriously, there’s your answer.” Cadence had a smile almost as big as mine, as did the Celestial Sisters, “Though I do have a question for you three sine you’re older than…. Really anyone here.” Cadence looked a bit hurt but in a playful way, Luna just scoffed but I could tell he wasn’t mad or hurt about it, and Celestia just gave off a hearty laugh, “Of course Chris, what do you want to ask?” “Herds, are they a yes or no? I mean shy said they weren’t illegal just not as popular and I just want to be sure before moving forward with something.” I explained, causing the three of them to adorn looks of surprise. “Well, last we checked herds were quite popular in my day, but we have noticed that not many ponies are with more than one partner these days.” Luna said. “That, my dear sister, would be because instead of the drastic difference of male to female ponies it's closer to 50/50, closer, not exact mind you but close enough. Now, to answer your question, Fluttershy is correct, herds while not as common as they once were are not illegal.” Celestia said. Cadence huffed, “And as long as I’m alive they never will be, that is an obstruction of love and I won’t stand for it. Now, since you asked the question I’m guessing you’re thinking of starting one? With who?” She was getting excited, and an excited Cadence was a scary Cadence. Twilight got her weird neurotic obsessions from someone, everyone thinks it was from Celestia or Shining Armor, nope, Cadence. I held up my hands defensively, “Ok first of all, Cadence, big sis, calm down you’re having a moment, don’t make me take measures. Secondly, we are considering it and I will tell you at a later date, let’s just say I think you will definitely approve.” Cadence took a deep breath, calming herself down, and looking me dead in the eye, “You better, don’t make me bunch up your tail.” I made a noise that was halfway between a squeak and a whimper and my tail shot up and wrapped around my waist tightly so it couldn’t get pulled from around me by anyone, “U-Understood.” Celestia leaned down to whisper into Cadence’s ear, “What does that even mean?” Cadence, in turn whispered something that only Celestia and Luna could hear, “Oh, oh my, that sounds painful, you did that to him?” Celestia asked. Cadence nodded, “Only when he acted up or wouldn't wake up on time.” “Hey, I was being worked harder than I ever was before, I need my beauty sleep, you think this lovely face just happens naturally? It does, but a little help is always appreciated.” Shy and Goldy looked at me curiously, “I’ll tell you later Shy, and baby girl just hope it doesn’t happen to you, if it does… punch whoever it was in the chest, hard.” Shy gave me a glare, “Fine gently.” Still a glare, “Fine don’t hit them… just…. Freeze them lightly.” Shy sighed and shook her head, but she had a smile on her face. Well now that that was over and discussed, we all made our way around the castle and the Castle grounds for the next few hours making sure everything was going smoothly until the last 2 hours where we all  left to our quarters to have the many hand maids, and stylists of all kinds help us prepare and get ready for the coronation. And man were they a long two hours, not for me, I was done relatively quickly, but for the girls, now that was a wait. Though while I was waiting i was joined by Spike, who was wearing a very nice tux, and Shining who donned his traditional military uniform and his hair was done up quite nice as well. Oh and Zephyr, he was there, but he didn’t get any work done, guess he just didn’t care, oh well. But then the girls came out starting with Celestia and her dress, Luna and hers, and Cadence and hers. They all had different mane styles and going from what Cadence’s looked like they were going for what they looked like in the Crystal Empire when infused with the Crystal Heart’s power, or what they would look like for the ones that weren’t there. Then it was Lyra and Bon Bon and their respective dresses. Next it was Rainbow Dash and Apple Jack, followed by Twilight, Rarity and Pinkie, and all of their dresses, which looked to be slight variants of their first gala dresses. Next were The Crusaders and their dresses. Last but Not least was Dipper in a Silver and black tux and his wife, Bee, in A pure black form hugging dress, so now she finally has that whole black and yellow bumble look fully going on. But of course the stars of the show for me were Shy and Goldy. Fluttershy was absolutely stunning in her dress and the tiara she was wearing warmed my heart. And my baby girl, Golden Skies, was in a blue dress and had her own tiara on as well, with small snowflake decorations adorning her horns. They were MY princesses and I was so happy i actually started to cry a bit. “Look at all of you, I… honestly have no words for how happy and grateful I am to all of you, honestly. It’s been years since I came to this world and you all have done so much for me in the short time I’ve known you. You gave me a home…. Some of the best friends i could ever ask for.” I sniffed and wiped my eye free of the building tears, “And most importantly, you all gave me a family, one that wasn’t broken and shattered due to an accident and my own failings. You all readily accepted me for who I was and for the broken thing i am you all wee willing to help fix this soul that was so sure it could not be fixed. You’ve given me hope for my future and there is nothing I can ever do to repay you all for that.” I said, smiling at them, genuinely for one of the few times in my life feeling truly happy and at peace with my current situation. I was then subsequently rushed from all ides in a massive group hug, Applejack being the first to speak up, “Ya want to know how ya can repay us sugarcube? Just keep on living, keep fighting the good fight, and always remember ya got us to help ya whenever ya feel like ya need it. Of course, we ain’t afraid to smack sense into ya either.” “She’s absolutely right darling, we’ve been here for you since the beginning, it just took you quite some time to realize that yourself.” Rarity said. Rainbow Followed, “Yeah man, you know I’m not the best with this sappy stuff, and I know we butt heads from time to time, but you make my very first best friend happy and you’re my friend to ya know, I’ll do whatever I can to see my friends happy.” “Chris, you’ve been a wonderful friend yourself, you’ve pushed me beyond boundaries i never knew I had, all thanks to how you challenge me, I think I speak for everyone that we love having you around and wouldn’t trade you for the world.” Twilight said, getting nods in agreement. “And you’re tons of fun, and you make us smile when we’re down even if you don’t know it And when you do, you do just as good of a job as I do in your own special way.” Pinkie said happily, sandwiched somewhere between Luna and Rarity. Shy looked at me and then at Goldy, no words needed to be said, I’ve changed her life in a way that some might find unforgivable but she’s never seen it like that. I’ve never seen love in another creatures eyes like I see in hers for me and our daughter. It’s something i will never think I truly deserve but it is something I will never question and will always cherish. I looked at my daughter, who somehow managed to climb on top of Celestia to see everyone. As usual, that put a smile on my face, honestly I’ll always be scared I’m going to fail her someway or another, but I can see in those eyes, that look so much like mine and her mother’s that no matter what happens she'll always love me and see me as her father. And me, I’ll be proud of whatever she does and becomes, she’ll always be the Golden Skies shining in the distance to light up the world with her warm smile. Lyra and Bon Bon spoke in near unison before laughing and Bon Bon took over, “Chris, you’re our best friend, ever since you came into our lives, things have never really been the same, and it was hard working at the store without out you there, you were such an integral part to everything that it just didn’t feel right. Honestly, the fact that you’re doing this for us so Lyra and I can have what we’ve always wanted, it will help raise the baby as well…. We can’t thank you enough for this. So, instead we wanted to ask you to be the baby’s godfather.” I choked back a few more tears at that, “Yeah of course, nothing would give me greater joy in the world than that.” I heard a masculine voice coming from somewhere in the pile that belonged to Spike, “And you helped me out with the nightmares, and whenever something major happened i always thought of that to help me get through it. I wish you were there instead but I needed to learn and grow myself so when you got back I could show you how much stronger I’ve gotten, I hope I can make you proud.” “I’ll be proud no matter what you do Spike, you can believe that, I promise.” “Christopher Christopher Christopher.” Oh dear that was Shining, “You gave me and my guards a run for our money with your antics up at the empire, but truth be told if it weren’t for that life would’ve gotten pretty boring up there. In Fact, it did after you left, your partners in crime tried to keep up the tradition but it wasn’t the same. And ever since you came into Cadence’s life, she’s been alight with joy almost on par with being married to me, but I think she can tell you more.” “Shining Armor, you’re always trying to embarrass me.” Cadence said with a happy sigh, “But, he’s right, ever since you came into my life I’ve been elated, I haven't had a family outside of Auntie Celestia in such a long time I forgot what it’s like to have a little brother who was, mentally around my age, no offense spike. And it was nice to have someone other than Shiny to talk to at the Empire, he was right though, it did get rather boring and lonely once you left, the kingdom never had the same light about it.” I laughed, “Sorry, this is just starting to sound like a eulogy, I haven't died guys.” “Oh but I’d say you have Sir Christopher.” Luna chimed in. “Indeed, Luna speaks the truth, you have died Chris, but not in the way you’re thinking. Your attitude about life, that darkness in your heart and soul, that fear and doubt, it's nearly gone, you’ve found your light that balances it out, and they all love you dearly. We, all love you dearly.” Celestia finished. “Yeah, ya do have this way of worming your way into folks hearts. Doesn’t he he Sweetie?” Apple Bloom said, poking fun at her friend. “Yeah, come on Sweetie, tell him how he has a way at worming his way into our hearts.” Scootaloo said with a snicker, joining in on the teasing. I could hear the smile in Sweetie’s voice when she started talking, “You really do though Chris, even when we were younger, you stood up for us and the entire class against Diamond Tiara, back when she was horrible, you may not have been proud of how it turned out or what you did, but every single one of us appreciated it. We ALL wanted you to come back, not just me.” She said, very clearly directing that last part at her friends, causing them to chuckle nervously. “No, honey, you go ahead.” Bee said to Dipper. “Alright, dear, son you’re making our Flute, our Song bird as happy as we’ve ever seen her, and you gave us a wonderful grandchild, there isn’t anything more that we could ask for to tell the truth.” Dipper said, very clearly speaking for his wife as well. “Thank you all of you really, you have no idea how much all of that meant to me, I love you all, thank you.” I said, flaring out my wings as wide as i could and wrapping them in a huge hug. “Yeah, well i don’t know, you’re cool I guess man, I don’t see how you have problems though I mean, you’re a prince and you seem to be close to all the super important people or whatever. I mean someone as great as I wouldn’t date someone like mys sister, I’d definitely go after a Pony like Rainbow, and I definitely wouldn’t get tied down by kids ya know?” Zephyr Said, ruining the entire mood. “Zephyr Breeze, I will not have you talking about your sister like that, she is a wonderful pony.” Bee said. He looked confused, “I wasn’t saying she wasn’t I was just saying I wouldn't date someone like her ya know? Too shy and off by herself all the time.” It was at that moment I broke away from the group and straightened out my back, my wings still flared, steam and mist coming out of my nose, my eye glowing bright blue, I slowly and methodically walked up to Zephyr, “Zephyr Breeze, you have encountered the wrath of Prince Christopher McGrath ad regem glacies. You, have unwittingly insulted my Fiancee, your sister, and my daughter, your niece. If you are truly THAT dense to not realize that, then you need to leave this throne room, immediately. Vacate from my presence and the presence of the good hearted ponies of this room. If you wish to stay, realized what you’ve said and atone for our mistakes, now!” I said in a deep booming voice, that cause everyone in the room to cover their ears, pretty much everyone was surprised, no one knew I could do that, it was something I found out on my travels. Zephyr looked like he was trying to melt through the ground to escape me, “I… I didn’t mean anything by it, I promise, I’m sorry man.” “Don’t apologize to me, apologize to them.” I said, stepping to the side, giving him a clear view of his sister and niece. “Fluttershy, I’m sorry, you know I didn’t mean anything by it right? You too, niece of mine.” He said. “Of course I know you didn’t mean anything by it, that doesn’t mean it still didn’t hurt me or Golden Skies, Zephyr Breeze.” Shy said, looking away from him. “Ooooh, full name… I guess I should go.” He stood up and sighed, his head hanging low, “I’m always messing things up, I really am sorry Shy, Golden.” He walked towards the door before he felt something grab onto his leg, he looked down to see Goldy holding on to him. “I forgive you Uncle Zephy, but you gotta think about what you say, even if you didn’t mean to hurt our feelings, it still could, you have to think about how we would take it too.” Golden said with such confidence that even Twilight was shocked. “I-I’ll keep that in mind, but I still should go, I need to think about some things.” He said before, patting her head gently and leaving the throne room. Dipper sighed, “He’s a good kid, he’s just so stuck in the mirror he forgets to see past himself, but I think Goldy really got to  him, so I feel like it will stick this time.” I shrugged, “I hope so…. Wait a minute…. Did we just witness a friendship lesson? WAS I APART OF A FRIENDSHIP LESSON?!” Celestia was laughing, “Seems like it Chris, that’s a good sign for your official Prince hood.” She looked at a clock on the far wall, “Speaking of, Sister, Niece it is time for us to go and address the crowds, The elements, save for Fluttershy will follow out after us on cue, let us go.”