“Time to wake up!” Sang a sweet, motherly voice as the light from the opening curtains bleed through my eyelids. I covered my head with the blanket.
“Later mom, not now.” I responded lazily.
“MOM?” The voice questioned. It took a good 30 seconds before my eyes snapped open, realizing what just happened, and almost started to panic. I rolled off the bed so fast that I couldn’t catch myself in time. After I got on all fours, using a semi-quick pace, made my way to Princess Celestia.
“Sorry, your highness, please forget what happened. Good morning.”
The solar princess chuckled, “I kinda like the idea, being a mother I mean.”
“Please forget I said that.” I begged.
“Alright.” Celestia said in a teasing tone. Yep, she definitely isn’t going to drop it for good, she’ll absolutely bring that up again. Fucking troll. I thought to myself. “I thought I would have your breakfast set up for you in the private gardens. I hope you enjoy.”
“Thanks, guess we’ll see soon enough” I replied with a half-hearted smile. I wonder what sapient ponies would make for breakfast.
Of course, being unfamiliar with the castle layout, I got lost. A few time in fact. I had to ask for directions twice before I found my way. Note to self, get a bloody map. I saved the mental note for later.
It didn’t take any longer than two minutes for me to find where the table was set up. The atmosphere had a nice feel to it. But now I am beginning to wonder if I have seasonal allergies or not. Let us see what we have here. First thing I noticed was a nice, warm cup of tea. Along with a blueberry muffin and a small salad. I don't like salads, hence why that was the only thing left untouched. How did she know I would want a muffin?
Before I could continue to contemplate the question, a white pony trotted up to me in a uniform that I guess is one of a messenger. “Here with a verbal message from Princess Celestia for the one named ‘Spirit’.”
“Alright, let's hear it.”
“‘ Please meet me in the throne room. I got an idea.’ End of message”.
“Can you please take me? I get lost pretty easily here.” I requested.
“Sure thing.” He replied, taking the lead. We carried on the conversation as we walked.
“What’s your name by the way?”
“Swift Hoof, Sir.” He replied, very monotoned. How boring. I thought to myself.
“Well, you already know my name so we can skip that part.” I decided. “SO….you’re a messenger?” Don’t let the silence take over, it’ll get awkward.
“Yes, Sir.”
“Get to travel far?”
“Yes, Sir. It can be as exciting as much as it is exhausting.” He explained.
This whole “Sir.” thing is starting to bother me. I’m not above anyone, I haven’t done anything of importance, and I don’t have even have any friends, just acquaintances. No friends, huh.
“Here we are, Sir. have a good day.” said Swift. Noting his appearance again. Seriously, how do all the staff look the same!?
“Thanks, you too.” I replied as I entered the throne room. I spotted Celestia on the throne. Standing a few feet off to her side is a brown pony with even darker brown, spiky mane and tail. Also, in a collar and green tie and…. Is that an hourglass tattoo on his rear?
“Good morning Spirit,” Started Celestia. “How was your meal?”
“It was good.” She seemed pleased with the response.
“Let me introduce you to Time Turner. He is the scientist that will be working with you. Best of the best”
“Time Turner at your service. Pleased to meet you.” Wait, I thought, is that an English accent? Yep, definitely. I found that trying too hard to think about it too much makes my head hurt so I put the subject to rest. “I can’t wait just to see the basic x-rays. If what I’m told is true, your case is the first like it in history.” He went on. “To think, a unicorn with-”.
“Turner,” Celestia interrupted. “Let's not say it...no need to worry Spirit until it’s confirmed. It’s just a theory after all.”
I’m just going to do my best to forget what happened the last ten seconds.
Turner took the lead of the conversation, yet again. “If you would like, please follow me down to the lab where we can get started. We need a fresh set of x-rays so compare to the original set.” excitement clear in his voice.
“How about we let him settle in first?” suggested Celestia.
“Non-sense,” Finally, I manage to go get to say something. It was getting boring standing there without saying or doing anything. “I’m ready. Let’s get this out of the way.” I didn’t tell them that I had plans for after that. Just wanted to hurry.