//------------------------------// // Epilogue Juliet // Story: Lucky's Seven: The Changeling Hunters // by Lucky424 //------------------------------// After an hour Twilight finally allowed us to move, so we got up and went to sit on the couch. She came over and stood before us. “Well?” “I'm sorry Mrs Sparkle, I shouldn't have said those things. It was wrong of me and I won't do it again.” She smiled and lifted up a hoof to ruffled my mane, to which I smiled at, but a huff from beside me stopped Twilight. “And what about you, young lady? Throwing a temper tantrum in the middle of the park is no way for a Princess to behave, is it?” “No. No it isn't. You have our apologies Twilight Sparkle. Now about this spell...could you try to find a way to dispel it?” “Actually I've already looked.” Twilight's smile dropped a little as she looked between us. “The spell I used on you was a little different to the one I know of. Because I was angry it changed the make up of it, meaning that the counter spell will be useless, and I don't know how I did this. The only good news I found out when I scanned your auras is that it will only last twenty four hours, not forty eight.” “But......I have royal duties to attend to! I must be back in Canterlot in the morning!” A new voice joined the conversation, and we tilted our heads up to look who was speaking. “It's okay 'auntie' Lulu, I'm sure I can handle it for one day. I believe it is mainly brain dead proposals going through at the moment anyway.” Luna, please don't agree!! I don't care if we are foals, don't agree! “That is a splendid idea, thank you Cadence.” Fuck.......why? “There is also the matter of some more Changelings coming to ask to be allowed to stay in Equestria. I trust you will not allow your history with them to cloud your judgement?” “Of course I won't. Little Mirage is so sweet, I now find it hard to believe that Chrysalis felt that way. Maybe if she knew...” “She was still a bug that needed squashing. Good fucking riddance I say.” I then found myself floating upside down and looking at an unamused Twilight. “Remember what Rarity said about language?” I just nodded my head. “And what did you just say?” “Oh. Um, oops, sorry.” “If it wasn't so late, I would put you back on the naughty step. Instead you can go to bed mister!” “Wait, what?” “You heard me, it is your bed time.” She began to climb the stairs with me still in her magic. I looked down and saw Luna still on the couch. “Hey, how come Luna doesn't have to go to bed yet?” “Because Luna and Dusk are getting a cookie and a glass of milk before bed.” “Why aren't I getting that?” She stopped moving and looked me in the eye. “Do I really need to answer that? If you want to act like a foal, you'll get treated like a foal. So until you start acting like the Captain we know, then you will be treated this way.” She opened a door on the landing and put me down on a child's bed. There were a few in the room. I remembered something being mentioned about Scootaloo staying here when her parents were away sometimes, and she'd have her friends over for slumber parties. Twilight walked to the door and went to close it. I sighed, resigning myself to this horrible twist of fate. “Good night Mrs Sparkle......” “Good night Captain, pleasant dreams.” She turned the light off and closed the door. “......butt.” I had a snicker to myself before realising that I was quite exhausted, so I rolled over to try and get comfortable. I felt a shuffling next to me and pushed out with my hoof, catching something soft. Cracking open an eye, I saw a blue filly in the same bed as me. A quick glance revealed it was indeed Luna, so I pulled her close and wrapped my forelegs around her. Huh, I must admit I never expected this to happen. Ever. Spooning with Princess Luna....as a pony! And a young on at that! As the thought drifted through my head, I looked over at the clock and saw it was two thirty in the morning. I went to let go of Luna and roll back over, but she opened one eye and looked at me. “No, stay. It matters not how old we are, we can make our own choices.” I nodded and laid back down, to which she pressed her back even more in to my chest. “Is that a flash light in your pocket or are you just please to see me?” “Uh...........” She had a little giggle to herself. “Colts..........all the same, no matter the age.” She nuzzled my chin and then was still. I just focused on getting back to sleep. I was faintly aware of others whispering around me as I slowly came awake. “Hurry, get it set up!” “This is t' third camera Twi, how many do y'all need?” “Two are normal cameras, and one is a video camera. I want to get their reactions. Fluttershy, come away.” “But they're so cute......I just want to hug them.” “Oh brother....they're just foals Shy.” “You would think that Dash. Besides, what would Starfyre say if he heard you say that? Are you not carrying his child?” “No.....we......” 'sniff' “Dashie, if you don't want to tell us, you don't have to.” “Thanks Pinks. We went to the doctors yesterday......we lost the baby. But we're going to try again, and again till we get one." “Oh Dash, come here.” “Thanks guys.” 'sniff' “I knew I could count on you. Now let's get back to it, my dad assured me if we get them to him by lunch, he can have them on page two tomorrow!” I could hear the sound of clicking, but I was more concerned by what I was feeling. I was laying on my back, and there was a pressure on the right of my chest. There was also something tickling my nose. Slowly opening my eyes, I saw blue hair across my chest. Oh, it's just Luna. A white flash temporarily blinded me. “Huh? Wha? Who's that?” Luna came awake at me speaking and turned around, suddenly gripping me tightly. I managed to open my eyes again to see Twilight, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash all looking at us with wide smiles on their faces. Pinkie leant in closer. “Well good morning sleepy heads! It's a nice day for foals with lot's of energy to go play!!” “Not just yet they can't. Remember, they have something important to do after breakfast.” I looked round confused Hey! I'm just waking up, give me a fucking moment! before my eyes settled on Fluttershy. She was crouched down beside the bed, and only had her eyes showing. She suddenly darted towards us and we were swept up in to the air with her. “Oh my gosh, you're both so cute!!!” I wish I could hug you all day!!” “Well then Fluttershy, as you like them so much, why don't you keep an eye on them whilst I go check on breakfast? “Oh I'd love to Twilight. Unless, um, anypony else wants to.” The others just turned and left. “I guess it's just you and me then!” I couldn't reply as my face wash mashed in to her chest. It wasn't long till Luna and I had stuffed our faces full of pancakes and maple syrup... making a mess of the table and ourselves as well. But after that came what all foals feared. Bath time. I had gone first as I was the messiest, and Fluttershy had me to her chest as she dried me off. Luna came out looking gleaming, thanks to the fact it was Rarity who washed and conditioned her coat and mane. “Now then Fluttershy, the outfits are downstairs, and I'm confident that you can come up with an appropriate mane style for each one. Myself, Applejack and Pinkie will take Luna. We shall be done in a hour, so have him in the final outfit by then. Ta ta.” “But I don't want to be away from him.” “It's okay Luna, it's only for an hour.” I got up and stood in front of Fluttershy. “You're not really going to make me go through with this crap are you?” “Um, well....you see....” I was pulled backwards and flipped to face Rainbow Dash and Twilight.. “I may not, but those two will.” “Fu..” “Don't even think about it mister.” “.......udge. Fine, let's do this.” “But Miss Rarity, why do we have to be out here? Can't we back at the Boutique?” “No darling, the lighting is perfect out here, now just hold steady whilst we take some photographs.” About ten minutes later and they were finished. The three mares all looked over the pictures to see which one was the best, and all agreed on the same one. The hid it away before Luna could see it, and Rarity levitated a trunk over. “Next outfit!” “Aww yeah, this colt just got twenty percent cooler!” “You got that right Dash, I'm so glad we didn't have a show this weekend, because this is priceless!” Damn mares. I've got to think of something to get back at them with..... “Okay then Alec, give us a pose....I said give us a pose. You've already been on the naughty step this morning, do you want to go there again?” I shook my head. “I thought not, now pose! Thank you!” This is fucking humiliating. Why couldn't I be a unicorn? Those cameras would be on fire by now! “So what do you think Spitfire? Which one is the best?” “This one, it definitely shows the spirit of the Wonderbolts.” “I agree. Okay Fluttershy, time to get him ready!” “Oh goody, I've got the perfect mane style for it.” I looked over to the only other male present. “Spike........please kill me now.” “Oh doesn't she look adorable?” “Yes she does. It's hard to imagine her like this.” The crowd had increased as soon as word had spread. Luna was sitting staring sadly at the ground. Rarity noticed and decided to call a halt on things. “That may be the case but it is time for us to go. I only brought two outfits, and the rest are in my shop, but they are not finished yet.” She watched as the ponies dispersed, then bent down to Luna. “I may have lied a little here. I have one more outfit for you, but it needs something to go with it...” “What is the point of this outfit??” Seriously, it made no sense. Why the hell would Rarity make something like this? “It's for all the colts who have Saturday jobs. You like a proper handy stallion now.” “No, I look ridiculous. Can we just get this over with?” There was a knock on the door and Fluttershy flew over, and opened it a little. “Oh dear, we're not quite ready yet, give us a minute to go in to the bedroom and get him changed.” She flew back to me and picked me up, placing a hoof over my eyes. “Hey, what are you doing?” “You can't look yet. Now come, we're going to make you look smart!” “What?” “So what inspired the colour scheme on this one Rarity?” All the Bearers minus Fluttershy were standing around the couch. Sitting on it nervously was Luna. Rarity stood behind it and smiled. “Just wait and see darling, you will understand....oh, there's Fluttershy now. Luna dear, close your eyes.” She just nodded and did as asked. Fluttershy flew over with a colt between her legs and plopped him on the floor, her hoof still over his eyes. Rarity floated Luna of to the front of him and stood her on the floor. “You can both look now.” Luna's outfit was coloured the same as Fire Rain's coat, and his vice versa. “Hey. You look....uh......nice.” He smiled at Luna, and she perked up. “Thank you. You don't look too bad yourself.” The was the flash of a camera as they stood there staring at each other. They didn't even take note of the door opening and three fillies running in. “Awwww, they're so cute together!!” “Yuck, too much mushy going on in here.” “That ain't nice Scoots, 'specially with what Ah saw what you an' Pip were doing earlier.” “Hey! You said you wouldn't say anything!” The two stared at each other as Twilight walked over to Spike. “Remember, send this to Cadence, it will get to it's destination eventually. And pretty soon as well.” “Ma'am, there's a fax for you.” “Thank you Sarah. I must say I am surprised you are still here, I thought you were due back on the last rotation?” “Yes ma'am, but I decided to stay by your side until the time comes. I need to know you've got the best looking over you.” Celestia looked the woman stood next to her over, considering her options. “But I understand you have a speci....sorry, a boyfriend back home?” “Actually ma'am, he's here.” Sarah saw the confusion in Tia's eyes. “He's, uh, he's one of the guards. I know we're not supposed to fraternize, and if you wish it I'll leave the guard if I have to. But I'm not leaving him.” “I will not allow your job to get in the way of love. No, you do not have to leave. I just ask that you keep on task when on duty.” Sarah looked away at this. “I see. So that point is too late. No matter, just as long as it doesn't happen again. Now what is it you have for me?” “Thank you ma'am, and no, it won't happen again. I got a 'fax' for you, marked 'eyes only'. Looks like Cadence's hoof.....sorry hand writing.” “A fax? Who the fuck uses them now days? What is this nineteen eighty-fucking-nine?” “Not now Simon. Thank you Sarah, take the rest of the day off........and take your boyfriend with you.” She added with a wink. Sarah saluted and walked off, so Tia turned her attention back to the paper, before tearing it open and stopping at the picture. “Tia? What is it?” She promptly fell off the bed laughing, so Simon picked up the piece of paper. “You have got to be joking? I know you said she's been planning on asking, but why are they so small? You know what, fuck it, I don't care. This fucker's going on Facebook!”