The following morning came, and Mop Head was humming a tune feeling relatively relaxed as she enjoyed a breakfast of omelet she made for herself. She has been chomping down on her food with a pleasant smile on her face enjoying the rich flavor of the omelet in her mouth, which blended well with the small cup of coffee she made for herself. The former stallion was elated not just because of her scrumptious breakfast but also because she anticipated enjoying her time off with Soap Suds. They both had planned out all day with a spa trip; then, after that, they'll go out to Restaurant Row and end the day with a little shopping spree. Mop Head sat back in her chair as she continued daydreaming about this trip; she has gone out in public a few times as a mare. But this was going to be special; she'd finally embrace her new body and have fun at the same time. However, her train of thought was broken by the sound of the toilet flushing, and the maid smirked as she looked over to see Amber was walking out of the bathroom, grumbling irritably to herself. Mop Head continued to just smile at the pegasus admiring her petite frame, flowing red mane, and those lovely teal eyes. She pondered to herself should she take Amber with her on her little day out? As Mop Head sat back thinking, Amber turned her head and looked straight at her fellow maid, then scowled, "what? I wiped this time."
"Ok, ok…" Mop Head snickered, seeing how Amber was still brewing over their conversation last night. The maid then hoofed her an omelet; the pegasus slowly trotted over and sat down next to her, eyeing the meal with suspicion. She then pointed at the food and growled, "what's in it?"
Mop Head just rolled her eyes at the comment. Seriously, did Blazing think she'll poison her or something? "It's just an omelet with cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach, a healthy breakfast to start the day."
"Thanks," Amber grumbled as she started to eat the omelet as well. They ate and drank their coffee silently as Mop Head wasn't sure what to say. Things were still somewhat awkward between the two as they both still hated each other. But at the same time, the two former guards were also in the same boat. Mop Head took the time to think about what to do to make Amber's day better. As much as she hated her, the mare didn't want to be a bad guest and at least see if she would like to hang out with her and Soap Suds. On top of that, Celestia gave her the duty of reforming Blaze, taking her out on she and Soapy's spa trip could be the first step. The maid cleared her throat and reluctantly said, "today is my day off, and I already spoke with Dusty Shelves. She hasn't added you to the duty list."
Amber eyed her and asked in a rather suspicious tone, "so? What are you implying?"
Mop Headfirst took a sip of her coffee as she was a bit reluctant to say it out loud. The maid wasn't sure if she really wanted Blazing to come along. The former stallion would probably just complain the whole time and ruin everything. As Mop Head finished her coffee, she decided that she'd at least give her the option; she then turned to Amber and asked, "I'm just saying you're invited to join us if you want?"
Her fellow roommate stood up with her face turning a beat red and steam coming from her ears as she threw a hoof over her chest then snapped, "looking like this buck no!"
Mop Head gave an exasperated sigh but seeing that this wasn't going anywhere and that she was considering ending her efforts to make peace with Blazing. Mop Head shrugged and said, "fine, if you want to mope all day, then go ahead."
"Well, I wouldn't be like this if it weren't for you," Amber snapped back.
Mop Head didn't respond right away. Instead, she let Amber stew in her anger while trying not to let her anger consume her. She then casually finished her meal then wiped her face with a napkin before responding, "honestly, blaming me for this is really pathetic. But as I said, you can stay here while I go out and have fun."
"Going out doing what!? Being a bitch of a mare!" Amber snapped back, still seething in anger.
Mop Head stopped, then turned her head and glared right at Amber. She had enough of this mare's insults and wanted to show her that they didn't phase her all. The unicorn then turned around and shoved her rump inches from Amber's face as she swished her tail about. "Yeah, I'm being a bitch of a mare and loving every second of it."
Amber just stood there, eyes twitching, muttering insults. Mop Head just smirked and then started to strut off, having enough of this fight with her roommate. But Amber suddenly rose up wide-eyed and exclaimed, "wait!? Are you just going out without wearing anything!?"
"Yeah, so what?" Mop Head asked rather nonchalantly if she's been out in public without clothes many times.
Amber stood up and slammed her forehooves on the table, and shouted, "You're not even a little embarrassed! You don't care that you're a mare! What's wrong with you!?"
Mop Head stood there as she stared at Amber; she wondered why she snapped, "yeah, I'm a mare, and I realized I wanted to be one for a long time. So what? Celestia only turned me into one because I basically asked for it, and I actually feel a lot better and more alive than I ever have!"
Amber was somewhat surprised by the response as she asked, "But...you don't even have a cutie mark yet...how can you know if this is your destiny?"
Mop Head wasn't sure how to answer that question as she didn't know herself. But she did clear her throat and responded, "I know it is, and I eventually will find it! But for now, I'm going to enjoy myself."
Mop Head just wanted to leave, but the mission that Celestia had assigned her was still hanging over her head. She turned around and said, "now we're not friends, and we're probably never going to be, but I know that becoming a mare wasn't your choice. So why don't you come out and have fun instead of wallowing in your self-pity."
Amber was stunned and looked down, grumbling and growling. But the mare refused to take Mop Head's hoof; she shrugged then continued to walk off, and just as she turned her back once more, she heard Amber shout, "Wait...I… I'll go!"
"Ok," Mop Head responded with a smirk on her face.
Amber ran over and got in front of her roommate, and pointed a hoof at her. "But I'm not doing any girly stuff; I'm just tagging along, understand!"
"You can do whatever you want," Mop Head responded nonchalantly.
She then trotted off to the closet and started getting dressed. Mop Head was a bit confused and asked, "um, why are you getting dressed in your uniform for?"
"Because, unlike you, I'm not comfortable walking around like this," The pegasus snapped back.
Mop Head bowed her head, "to each their own." Amber just rolled her eyes as she stomped off with her head in the air as she went about dressing herself. Mop Head just stood back and watched in amusement as her roommate struggled to get on her black silk dress. Eventually, she trotted over and helped Amber fix the dress over her roommate; Mop Head then tied a frilly white apron around Amber's midriff as well. After that, she helped place the maid cap in the pegasus's mane and stepped back admiring the light brown coated pegasus adorned in her adorable maid uniform. "There, you look beautiful!"
Amber looked downward as her cheeks were now a shade of pink, throwing a hoof over her head and mumbled, "I was planning on just wearing the dress."
"Oh, come now, stop being so grumpy. Are you coming or not?" Mop Head scoffed, taking her friend's hoof and taking her down the halls of the castle, hoping that Amber would be willing just to let go and have fun.
As the two mares made their way through the castle, Blazing Saddles felt self-conscious about himself. The swishing of her dress, the uneasy feeling of his new body, and the missing weight between her legs. All of these things just made him feel more squeamish; she looked around, seeing many guards she recognized, all whispering and gossiping. Amber ducked his head, trying to ignore them, but she knew they were all talking about him. He couldn't understand how Mop Head has been able to deal with this for almost two full weeks. He must be insane and can only hope that insanity didn't spread to her. The two eventually made their way outside of the palace. As the two went down the steps of the palace entrance, the two turned to see that Soap Suds was already standing near the outer gate with a giant smile on her face. She bounced over and squealed, "Hey, Moppy! Glad you can make it!"
Soap Suds bounded right into the other maid, and the two hugged each other into a tight embrace. Blazing just stood there rolling his eyes, thinking how stupid it was for mares to always get so mushy.
Soap Suds eventually took notice of the other maid and asked, "So who's this? A new maid?"
"This is Amber, she's...um...was..a...well she's new!" Mop Head responded with nervous laughter.
Blaze wondered if he should tell this mare his true identity, but at this point, everypony was going to know, and he was too pissed off to keep it a secret anyway. "Yeah, I'm Blazing Saddles, or I was until Celestia turned me into a maid. I want to make it clear; I just came here to hang out since I have nothing else to do."
Soap Suds placed a hoof over her mouth as she gave an exaggerated gasp, "so the rumors were true! You're the second maid of honor!"
"Maid of what!?" Both stallions turned mares asked in unison.
Soap Suds nonchalantly casually threw a hoof, "oh, it's just something the other maids are throwing around; now come on, we have a fun day planned!"
Blazing tore at his mane; now they were giving them nicknames!? Even if he was turned back into a stallion, Celestia ruined his life forever! He then shouted, "seriously!? I don't want to go now! Maids of Honor what horseshit."
Mop Head couldn't help but laugh, "wasn't it just the other day you the one telling me to grow a spine?"
Soap Suds joined in the laughing as Blazing stood there pouting, seeing his words were coming to bite him in the rump.
Mop Head turned to face him and said, "as I said, it's your choice; come on, Soapy, the spa awaits!"
Mop Head and Soap Suds then began to walk off as Blazing kicked the ground and cursed. He might as well just follow the mares and try to enjoy himself to keep his mind off that stupid nickname...maids of honor!?... If he didn't do something, he was going to find Celestia and buck her. He then stomped off into the streets of Canterlot, following after the other maids.
As they were now on the streets of Canterlot, Blazing kept his head down, doing his best to avoid anypony's gaze. Despite now being in public, he had to admit things outside of the palace were less embarrassing; most ponies didn't know him, so most just thought he was just a simple maid. Regardless he kept her head down and did his best to avoid eye contact. They eventually made their way to a rather luxurious spa, with a rather exciting architecture with spiraling columns and a ceiling made of red tile, along with statues of two alicorn princesses standing overhead. Blazing was taken aback by all of this splendor; it made her squeamish again, but she continued to follow her fellow maids inside. He didn't fully understand why but he was curious to see what this place was like. Inside the building, there was a beautiful lobby; the ground had a beautiful white tile. In the middle of the room, a fountain spouting out bubbly hot water spread out a light mist around the room. That wasn't the only fixture all around the lobby; the room was filled with sculptures of Princess Cadance, Celestia, and Luna made of marble. The princesses' promiscuous poses show off their rump or standing on their back legs, exposing their beautiful bodies with playful smirks on their faces. Amber wondered if the princesses allowed the sculptures to be made. That was until he turned to see that there was a photo of Cadance, Celestia, and Luna with a rather lovely looking white-coated pegasus all wearing togas. Amber noticed that the mares in question must frequent this place.
Blazing was already starting to feel turned on looking over the statues, but that wasn't the only reason as many beautiful mares were trotting about. Despite being a mare, Blazing had to admit coming here was worth all the eye candy. His eyes couldn't stop checking out the dozen of mares trotting by him. The three eventually came upon the receptionist, and Blazing recognized the mare from the picture overhead, the sexy white-coated pegasus mare wearing a toga at the front desk. The strange receptionist waved a hoof with a calm, pleasant smile. "Hello! Welcome to The Bathhouse of the Goddesses! How may I help you?"
"Yes, we're here for a booking for Mop Head and Soap Suds!" Mop Head chirped with a smile as she placed down an appointment slip.
The receptionist looked up and eyed the three mares, "well, the booking says it's for two, not three."
Before anypony could say anything, Amber exclaimed in a sarcastic tone, "Great! Then I'll just go then; you two have fun!"
"Nope, you're coming to enjoy relaxing with us," The maid chimed as she placed a bag of bits on the table.
Amber turned to her roommate and snapped, "seriously! I don't want to do this!?"
"Of course not! But you're here, aren't you!?" Mop Head teased.
Blazing narrowed a glare at his fellow maids and was about to curse them out, but then Soap Suds bounced over and chimed, "Come on!? Just come over and have some fun."
The pegasus would just shout "buck no!" then stomp off, but the receptionist held up a hoof and was given a sense of ease. The angelic pegasus held up a hoof and said, "I have to agree with your friend here. Getting a reservation here is extremely difficult. If you leave now, it'll be a while before you have another opportunity to enjoy the finest spa in Equestria."
Blazing paused, somewhat unsure of what to say, she just stared into the receptionist's soft blue eyes. He wanted to say no, but he seemed compelled to stay for some reason.
"Sure, maybe just a hooficure?"
"What about a preening? You look like you could use one?"
A preening? It must've been years since he had a preening? Again he was going to say no. But the idea of having his wings cleaned was starting to sound rather pleasing, and he seemed unable to say no," s..sure, a preening sounds nice."
"Alright, one hooficure and a preening...and the name?"
"Blaze-I mean Amber."
"Well, that will do, Amber," the pegasus behind the counter chirped as she then picked up a folder and waved a hoof at the maids. "Alright, then follow me, you three."
The receptionist took the group to a vast room decorated the same way as the lobby, the walls and floor covered in white marble, and furnished with sculptures of the princesses. Of course, there were differences with the room being filled with hot tubs, massage tables, counters full of stool for patrons getting all kinds of work done where the patrons were sitting down on stools where a group of pegasi went about and manicured their hooves. A bunch of pegasi swarmed Blaze as they went about taking his uniform off his body. The former stallion wanted to kick and whine, feeling so violated but was hesitant with these lovely mares touching him. But when he was on the stool, and one of the pegasi started touching his hooves, that was the moment he snapped, "Keep your hooves off of me!"
The mares looked at each other with unsure looks as Mop Head looked over and rolled her eyes. "Amber, if you're too scared to get a hooficure, then don't get one, just go."
"Yeah, seriously stop complaining, just go relax in a hot tub or something," Soap Suds scoffed back.
The receptionist gave a nod to the two mares that were going to work on Blazing, and they left without a word. Blazing's heart was now fluttering in his chest as the mare's hypnotic eyes were now on him. The pegasus took one of Blazing's hooves and studied it with intense scrutiny. She then tapped a hoof to her chin and whispered, "hmm, seems this one never had a hooficure before. You need a gentle touch, Ember...no..was it Blaze? oh, I'm sorry, what was your name again?"
"A..A...Amb...Amber…"
"Amber, that's a lovely name for a lovely maid as yourself."
Amber just stood there being too embarrassed and turned on at the same time. This gorgeous pegasus was now standing in front of her with those piercing blue eyes, that soft light blue and sea green striped mane that fell around her head like a waterfall; it matched perfectly with her snow-white coat, which was partly covered by the toga draped over her body effectuated her beauty. She was a goddess, heck even her cutie mark was that of a statue of a pegasus spouting water from her mouth.
"Wh...who are you?" the former stallion asked in a trembling voice.
The mare smirked and cooed, "my name is Aquarius, but my friends call me Aqua."
She then took a pumice stone and took one of Amber's trembling hooves. "Please relax once I'm done with you; you're going to look as lovely as any mare."
Amber wanted to say no and run, but just having the privilege to gaze upon this lovely mare, she would do anything. So she reluctantly let Aqua take her by the hoof, and she then started to scrub down her hooves with a pumice stone. Amber squirmed and whined as it felt so strange that it wasn't phased as her hooves continued to be scrubbed down and smoothed out by another pony. Regardless, Aqua continued being unphased by Amber's squirming work humming a tune. Once she got them to a polished smooth, they went to work on her wings, preening them slowly one by one. For the former stallion, the entire process was rather sensual, and Amber squirmed and moaned throughout. It was unlike anything she's felt before, and she was starting to enjoy it. Regardless, Aqua continued polishing the forehooves until she applied a polishing oil and rubbed it over them. When Amber looked down, she was astonished at how shiny her hooves were. They were so pristine she could see her reflection off them.
"Oh, just look at her Amber's in heaven," Mop Head snickered as she was having her horn being scrubbed down and polished.
Soap Suds was having a green face mask spread over her face as she chirped, "Oh, it's her first-time Mop Head; you were just as squeamish."
"Yeah, she almost kicked me her first time," Aqua snickered as she bent down a little to work on Amber's back hooves.
"Ugh, seriously, Aqua!?" Mop Head whined.
Amber couldn't help but snicker as she couldn't help but feel a bit better seeing some misfortune befell her roommate. But her thoughts were interrupted by Aqua starting to scrub down her back hooved, making the former stallion kick and whine, feeling the same as before. She would've bucked Aqua, but her lovely pink eyes made him feel at ease and relaxed again and allowed her to continue. When the pumice stone touched the sensitive part of her inner hooves, it made her gasp in complete surprise.
"Ah, you need a massage; so much stress and pain are stored up in you," Aqua whispered as she finished polishing Amber's hooves with her oily rag. "We could schedule something next week?"
"I...I would like that, but I thought you said you're busy," Amber placed her hooves over her mouth. She couldn't believe what almost came out of her mouth! Sure she wouldn't mind a massage from this goddess as a stallion...But as a mare!? No, she couldn't…
"Oh, we can arrange that for another day; let me get to your wings," Aqua whispered as she took Amber to a soft massage table where she gently placed her down on her belly.
Amber couldn't see what was happening, but Aqua went to work on his wings. The white-coated pegasus started by taking a comb and gently and methodically going over every inch of dirt from her patron's wings. Amber couldn't see what Aqua was doing this time, but she was feeling the mare's work. It was even more sensual than her hooves, especially when the mare started to pull bent feathers from her wings. Every time she did, there was a pang of pain, but the mare also rubbed something where she drew the bent feathers easing the pain and relaxing her muscles. Amber was starting to feel rather tired with the spa's atmosphere lulling her into a relaxed state. But soon, she was back on the stool, and Aqua was now rubbing a green face mask over her face as well.
"I thought I said I only wanted a preening and a hooficure?"
"Sorry, this is a complimentary service; this is just a natural mud mask made of seaweed, aloe, green tea, and chamomile. There's also a secret ingredient." Aqua explained in a whisper as she continued applying it to her patron's face.
Amber wanted again to tell her to stop, but the words seemed unable to come out of her mouth. So the former stallion sat still as the cream was gently applied to her face, which did feel soothing. Once Amber's face was covered in the green cream, she was escorted to a bubbling hot tub where her fellow maids were already soaking. Also, to no surprise, they both had green mud masks covering their faces with cucumbers over their eyes.
Amber once again was a bit reluctant to get in. Still, eventually, she slowly waded into the bubbling suds of the hot tub. The former stallion flexed her wings, moaning as the hot tubs infiltrated her body. She felt so relaxed being immersed in the steamy water she looked to see the other two maids were already neck deep in the bubbly water. There was something in her brain telling her she should be hating herself right now enjoying this, but she couldn't help just letting her mind shut down and just enjoy the moment.
While the other mares were enjoying a hot soak, Steel Horn was standing guard in an empty meeting hall. The princess just finished a meeting regarding taxes and other boring expenditures. He just stood by, making sure nopony interrupted. When the meeting wrapped up, Celestia ordered him to stand guard for the time being. The guard himself was somewhat exhausted, having had a hard night, unable to fall asleep for hours. He was wracked with nervousness about what Princess Celestia would do after making that rape joke? Would he lose his job? Or worse, turned into a maid. Steel Horn shuttered and heard what happened to Blazing Saddles...he knew the guy was a prick, and he should've stood up to him. However, he always had low self-esteem and was unable to stand up to him...Instead, he ended up just following along with his antics and harassment. Steel could only wonder if he would end up getting fired...he would prefer that to being turned into a maid.
The stallion shivered at the thought Celestia didn't talk to him all day, so he assumed maybe she had forgotten about everything that happened last night. He stood there with his spear thinking that just perhaps he would be fine and nothing was going to happen. Steel Horn took a deep breath and relaxed a little. He brushed a hoof over his mane and whispered to himself, "I'm overthinking things. Celestia only turned Blazing into a maid because he's been harassing mares for some time now. I only made one stupid joke; there's no way she would turn me into a maid."
The stallion looked into the mirror across from him and saw his stoic frame covered in plate armor. He couldn't help but feel satisfied seeing his male physic and somewhat relieved he was still a stallion.
"I just need to relax; Princess Celestia wouldn’t just turn me into a mare," Steel whispered to himself; he took a few deep breaths and continued to stand guard as ordered. But eventually, he felt his eyes drooping as he felt a wave of exhaustion come over him. He gently lowered his head next to the spear in his hooves, "no pony's around, and the princess is done with her meeting. I can take a short nap." He then closed his eyes and slowly let himself fall into a deep sleep.
After the three maids finished their soak, they were all sitting down at a small table in the middle of Restaurant Row, eating sandwiches and drinking wine together. Mop Head and Soap Suds were enjoying their meal, laughing, and having a good time. Amber was still rather squeamish as she chomped down her sandwich and felt so strange; she felt relaxed as not being so on edge. Amber wasn't even wearing her uniform.
Mop Head looked over and asked, "so, how are you feeling? You've been silent all day?"
The mare gulped down abit of her sandwich; she didn't want the others to know she enjoyed herself at the spa. The pegasus bent her head down and grumbled, "I'm fine, alright?"
The other two maids just smirked at her; these two were really starting to piss Amber off as she took a bite from her sandwich and snapped, "Yeah, I'm just thinking things over! alright!?"
"Looks like somepony is starting to enjoy being a mare." Soap Suds teased as she took a sip from her wine glass.
"No, I'm not!" Amber snapped back.
"Oh, look at her blushing," Mop Head chortled.
Amber was now at her breaking point as she slammed a hoof down and scowled, getting up flaring her wings, "say that again, and I'll buck you!"
Mop Head casually rolled her eyes as she sipped her glass of wine. "Oh really? And mess up your lovely polished hooves?"
Amber wasn’t planning on actually bucking Mop Head, but she did reach for her wine glass getting ready to splash it all over that smug face. However, Soap Suds spoke up in a rather serious tone," after everything you said and did to her, she and I should be bucking you, not taking you out to lunch."
Amber paused, now wondering if these two took her out just to make fun of her!? Was all of this just revenge? The mare shouted, "Is this what this is then!? payback?"
"Of course not! You're just being paranoid and ruining a good time." Mop Head snapped back.
Amber paused as she was heaving, and everypony around her was looking at her with glares and some grumbling being somewhat irritated by all the shouting.
The pegasus realized that she was making a scene, sat back down, and growled, "sorry, I'm just still getting used to all of this, ok?”
Soapy threw a hoof and said, "You're doing much better than Mop Head. She was a mess when we went out for the first time."
"Yeah, I was a stammering and stuttering mess." Mop Head grumbled.
Amber scoffed as they continued to eat their meal together. They spent most of the time eating their food in awkward silence with nopony making any conversation. After they finished their sandwiches, Mop Head rose up from the table. "Before we head back! There's one more thing we just have to do!"
Amber took a long draught from her wine glass, knowing that whatever these mares had planned could only mean more embarrassing stuff. She then placed her glass down and asked, "what could that possibly be?"
"We're going shopping!" Soap Suds squealed as she threw up her hooves. Amber rolled her eyes and was dragged off to Celestia knows where. She was already knee-deep in this girly stuff. She might as well enjoy the rest of the day and see if maybe there were more cute girls to hit on.
Steel Horn suddenly woke up and realized he must've fallen asleep. He yawned and stretched his limbs only to realize he wasn't holding his spear anymore. In fact, he noticed that the weight of his armor was gone as well...instead, he was wearing some kind of soft fabric around his body. He trotted over towards a mirror and squinted, staring back at him was a mare with similar features: piercing gold eyes, white-colored mane, a soft grey coat. The only difference was she was a mare and sporting a rather adorable maid uniform.
"Hey, you're not supposed to be in..here…her..." he stuttered mid-sentence, hearing the feminine voice coming from him!
Steel Horn put a hoof to his throat and cried out, "My voice!? What happened to my voice!"
His shrill feminine voice made him realize precisely what was happening to him, and that's when he investigated his body. The stallion looked down to see a maid's uniform covering his body, with a black silk dress and a white apron tied around his waist. He then rose up on his back hooves, took a hoof, and lifted the skirt revealing his underbelly, and to see as he expected, his genitals were gone!
“Buck!” Steel Horn cried out, throwing the dress down with a swish , then went back on all fours and looked back at the mirror. That round cute face was still staring back at him as his mind raced. Maybe, this was some sister he had never met? Perhaps he was dreaming? Seeing that he needed to confirm what’s happened to him, the stallion took his hoof and slowly rubbed his round feminine face. Wherever his hoof moved, he could both see and feel it cross his fur and mane; he was just verifying what was obvious. He has indeed been transformed into a mare. "Oh, Buck!? Did Princess Celestia turn me into a maid!?"
The stallion paused, heart, thumping in her chest when she looked down and saw a paper with his name signed. He looked over the form and stammered, "Maid for a week…new name Silky Apron!? When did I sign this!?"
He started to trot back and forth, getting rather antsy about with butterflies in her stomach. What was he supposed to do? Trot down to Celestia’s throne and demand answers!? Will ponies notice him as a mare!? He pulled his mane and shouted, "buck! Why couldn't she just fire me!"
Steel Hron paused, slamming a hoof to the ground to figure things out, and to protect his identity, there was only one option...He had to act like he was just a brand new maid. "Buck Celestia, seriously!"
He then went about fixing his uniform, straightening his outfit before trotting out the door. He hesitantly headed down the hall, feeling awkward with this dress swishing around his body. On top of that, the missing weight of his armor was something else he started to notice. It was all rather nice not having all that weight on his body, but that didn't stop him from wanting to turn back into a stallion. As Steel Horn made it to the bottom of the stairs, he stopped in his tracks upon recognizing the Head Maid Dusty Shelves.
The older mare eventually turned her attention to him and, in a questionable tone, asked, "who are you!? What’s your name?!”
"S-" the maid stopped realizing he was about to say his name, his real name!? He needed a name. Then the name from the papers he” signed” popped into his head. "Silky Apron...my name is Silky Apron!"
"Yes, Silky Apron!? Are you here to apply as a maid?"
The former stallion gulped, seeing how intimidating this mare was reminding him of his old drill sergeant, and stammered out an answer, "Y...yes I am...sort of..."
The old maid trotted over and slowly started to circle him looking his new body over cautiously. "Hmm, do you have experience?"
Steel Horn paused for a second, thinking things over. Dusty Shelves was well known in the palace, having worked here for many years and has good standing with the princess. If anypony can help him out of this predicament, she should be able to. The stallion then hesitantly hoofed over some documents. "Well...about that…."
The Head Maid took the papers and read them over, then scowled. "Another one, seriously!? What is wrong with the princess!? Is she going crazy!?"
Steel Horn wanted to know that as well, but at the moment, he wanted to make it clear he didn't want to be known as the newest member of the maids of honor. He cleared his throat and said, "look, I'm not really well known...Blaze, was well...Blaze; and Spearpoint eventually wanted to be a maid…I just want to do this and be turned back into a stallion by next week. So, can you just have me labeled as a new maid and leave it as that? I don’t want ponies knowing I was a stallion or a former royal guard."
"Of course, also I'll speak to the princess at once as to why she's turning guards into maids," Dusty Shelves said curtly.
“That would be much appreciated,” Steel responded with a sigh of relief, seeing he didn’t have to bring that up. He then watched the old mare stomp off towards the throne room to most likely confront the princess. Seeing he was alone, Steel decided to trot back to the empty meeting hall quickly. He didn’t want anypony to see him like this, and he could only hope that maybe Dusty Shelves could talk some sense to the princess.