//------------------------------// // Royal Shenanigans // Story: Foal Adventures. // by Super-Stallion //------------------------------// The following day, Canterlot was bright and sunny. Celestia walked down the halls of the castle, and could hear the sound of two little foals already filling the air. As she looked out at the royal garden and saw Nightmare Moon and Blueblood playing happily. “He’s coming to you, Moony.” Blueblood said, as he pointed at something that Celestia couldn’t see, but then watched as a little fox cub went running up to Nightmare Moon and jumped playfully in front of her, as she held a ball covered in stars over her head. “Catch, Bluey.” as Nightmare Moon tossed the ball it pounced, getting the fox cubs attention and running after it only to jump on it and roll a few times before it and the ball collided with Blueblood. “Oh dear, is everyone alright?” Celestia said, as she teleported to the scene on to find Blueblood still on top of the fox cub. “I’m fine,… OH NO!” Blueblood jumped off the ground and looked at the fox cub laying still. “Oh no, I hurt Sly...” “You didn’t.” Nightmare Moon crawled up and looked down at the fox cub and nudged it a few times getting it to let out a little whimper before it started to move. “Blueblood, be more careful.” Nightmare Moon said as she picked up the cub in her forelegs and held it close. “Poor little Sly, did big mean Blueblood hurt you?” “I didn’t mean to, honest, please don’t be angry.” Blueblood leaned in close only to be shocked when Sly jumped out of Nightmare Moon's forelegs and shack a little before he saw the ball and went after it again. “He’s O.K.” Both foals cheered as they started to give chase as Sly kept running with the ball pushing it with his head. “Alright you two have fun, and stay out of trouble.” Celestia said, not really sure if they heard her but knew that her royal guards would keep them safe, as would their new little friend. It wasn’t until later that day as Celestia presided over the day court that she had a new surprise. “NOW INTRODUCING!” The royal crier was quickly silenced by two ponies dressed head to hoof in cloths and with bags over their heads. “No names you fool, we don’t want anyone to know it’s us.” Celestia motioned for her guards to let the two pass, more curious than anything else. “Oh great and powerful princess me and my wife have been struck down by a cruel , and vile magic user, he has disfigured my wife and myself and all we know is that are attacker left this.” with that one of the ponies pulled out a white crystal and laid it on the ground. “Please your majesty, we know you to be a kind and wise princess, and we are hoping you can undo what this monster has brought upon us.” Celestia levitated the Crystal into the air, and brought it close, until she could words slowly started to appear. “To see each other plain?” Celestia looked at the crystal and then set it down and pondered what to words meant for a few moments before she looked at the two covered ponies. “Remove the bags from your heads.” “B-but princess, we are too disfigured for anyone to look upon us right now would strike them down in fright.” “I understand your warning and I assure you what you look like will not strike anyone in this room down with fright, now please remove your bags.” with that both ponies looked at one another and then did as they had been commanded. The nobles in the room gasped as they looked upon the two before them, and watched as they bowed their heads in shame. “I see… Well you are correct, I can undo what has been done to you, but I will also need to consult with my sister in this matter seeing as she knows the one who did it to you, and would be able to find out why he has done it.” “W-who has done this princess? Who has done this to my wife? Who has stripped her of her radiant beauty and turned her into the mutated disfigured old hag that now stands before us?” The stallion said, as he pointed to the mare that stood beside him. “Oh you will find out this evening when you return.” “But can you not remove this curse from us now? So that we might face our attacker with no shame.” “That would not be wise, you see the magic that is afflicting you is Kitsune magic, and it’s because you’ve somehow either wronged him, or have just gathered his attention, and to show him that you would try to get away from what he deems a punishment will only make him come after you even worst. Be thankful that this is all he has done to you, I have known a few Kitsune in my time, and a few would not hesitate to take your life to try and teach you a lesson. We will resolve all of this, during the night court, until then I would suggest going on about your day.” “G-going about our day, looking like these monsters, looking like these freaks of nature, we only ventured out of our house in hopes that you would undo this spell placed upon us.” Celestia could understand now why a certain Kitsune would have placed a spell upon these two, but tried to maintain control as to not laugh at what they where saying about them selves in their current state. “Very well then, you may remain in the palace for the day, but I warn you not to try and undo what has been done, for a war with this kitsune can never be won.” both ponies bowed and then placed the bags back on their heads and left the throne room only to be showed to another room where they could rest. Elsewhere Nightmare Moon and Blueblood played happily with their new little friend. “Hey Sly over here.” The little fox turned and looked at Nightmare Moon. “Come on this way.” with that Sly walked forward and stopped in front of her. “O.K. now hold still.” with that Nightmare Moon reached over and placed a daisy crown on Sly’s head. “I now dub thee; Prince Sly.” “Prince Sly? Blueblood crawled up and looked at Sly and then smiled. “Oh I got a great idea.” “You did?” “Yeah we can play castle, you can be the queen, I will be the knight and Sly can be your prince.” Nightmare Moon smiled slightly as she rubbed her two forehooves together. “Oh, I like to be queen.” As the three started to play Spitfire walked up. “Well hello there you two.” “Three.” Blueblood pointed to Sly getting Spitfire to smile. “Oh how could I have missed such a handsome little fox.” Spitfire leaned down to Sly getting him to yelp before running behind Nightmare Moon. “Oh I didn’t mean to scare him, besides I did bring some more play mates.” with that Sly stuck his head out from behind Nightmare Moon and watched as Spitfire motioned for her husband to walk up with two little foals. “I would like to introduce you to Night Mist, and Sky Hooves. I hope you can all be friends while me and my husband go and talk with Celestia about the next Wonderbolts show.” Spitfire then turned to her two precious foals and kissed them both on the forehead. “Now you two be good while mommy and daddy are gone.” “O’Tay mommy.” Night-Mist said, as he smiled at Spitfire. “We’ll be good.” Sky Hooves said, as he smiled at his new brother. It was after the two Wonderbolts left that Nightmare Moon and Blueblood crawled up to their two new play mates. “Hello, I’m Sky Hooves.” “And I’m Night Mist.” “Well I’m Nightmare Moon, and this is Blueblood.” It was then that all four of the foals heard a low whimper getting Nightmare Moon to smile slightly. “And this is Sly.” Both Night Mist and Sky Hooves looked at the little fox and leaned in close getting the fox to back up slightly before running behind Nightmare moon again. “You’re scaring him.” “We’re sorry.” “O.K. but Moony and I was about to play castle want to play?” “How do you play?” “Well Moony is Queen, Sly is the prince, and the rest of us will be royal guards, but I’m the captain of the guard, and we go out on quest that our queen sends us on, and fend off evil monsters.” “What kind of Evil monsters?” with this Blueblood had to think for a minute, before he smiled sheepishly. “Like golems and timberwolfs things like that.” Nightmare Moon said, as she looked at Night Mist and Sky Hooves. “Oh… So you just tell us what to do right?” “Yep, because I’m queen.” “I guess that’s alright, what’s our first quest?” “Well your first quest… Oh I know, you have to travel deep into the heart of the castle to find the chamber of cooking where you will find the jar a sweet disk.” all three colts looked at Nightmare Moon slightly confused. “Oh come one, I’m trying to make it sound exciting, the chief made fresh cookies this morning, see if you can get some.” “I don’t know. Mommy said, to stay out of trouble.” “Yeah Moony, if we get busted.” “Fine, how about… Oh I know up in the play room I have a toy crown and wand, can you go get those?” “Oh a quest to retrieve the lost jewels of the kingdom, now that sounds more like it, but we must be careful not to run into any monsters on the way.” Blueblood explained as he looked at his fellow guards. “Let us be off.” As the other two cheered and started to follow Nightmare moon picked Sly up and set him on her back. “Let’s see if we can get some of those cookies.” While Nightmare Moon headed for the kitchen with her trusted new friend, our three brave junior royal guards headed down the hall for the play room that was 5 stories up. “Come on we just have to climb this mountain.” Blueblood said, as he looked at Night Mist and Sky Hooves. “No we can fly you up sir.” Night Mist suggested only getting Blueblood to shake his head. “It’s too dangerous, the winds are too strong, because we don’t want to draw to much attention to our selves. The ones that store the royal jewels might have them heavily guarded.” “Good point, let’s start climbing.” with that our brave trio started to climb up the dangerous mountain(/stairs). While elsewhere Spitfire and Soarin' sat with Princess Celestia enjoying a casual conversation. “So you say that your two foals were left on your door step with a note from the mother saying that she couldn’t take care of them.” “Yes your majesty.” “Well then I should warn you to be careful, that’s almost like what happened with Rarity, and her little Onyx has shown to be very special.” “In what way, princess?” Soarin' asked, as he looked at Celestia confused. “The young foal has shown great power, even flight and more, though he appears only to be a normal earth pony.” “Interesting, but are two haven’t shown anything like that.” “Perhaps or perhaps that just means you don’t know what special gift they have yet.” As a royal guard ran into the room he gulped slightly as he looked at Princess Celestia, and her guest. “Your majesty, the queen of the dragons is here with her son, she says that there might be a great threat in Equestria, one that bested her son and two of his friends in battle.” Celestia nodded a few times before standing up. “Please show her and her son to the throne room, and clear out all the nobles, I am sorry Spitfire, it seems more pressing matters call.” “It’s alright Princess, would you mind if we sit in, if this is a threat then the Wonderbolts should know about it.” “Yes that would be for the best, and do not worry about your foals, nothing in this castle can harm them, and the royal guards know to keep an eye on them.” “Thank you your highness.” It was only moments later that the three found them selves looking at two pony size dragons. “Ah T-mate I would say this is a pleasant surprise but I hear that you have a dire warning to give?” “Perhaps my friend, but perhaps this is just a case of some creature giving my son a thrashing, also this is about him crossing the changeling boarders.” “I see.” Celestia turned to the red dragon that didn’t seem all that worried about the charges being brought against him. “Is this also the same dragon that attacked my student and a few of her friends, when they tried to retrieve young Spike?” “The very same.” with that T-mate pushed her son forward shocking the drake. “I warned you that you would have to face this before we came.” “Fine.” with that Celestia looked down at the young dragon, before her horn and eyes started to shine with a golden light. “Calm yourself I only wish to see the events from your point of view.” with that an image appeared above everyone and they could see the event’s unfold from Garble’s point of view. ****************************** “My name is Shadow Moon.” A humanoid like creature dressed in metal armor with emerald green eyes on his helmet said, as he walked towards Garble. “I give you this one chance to run, leave this place and never return, this is you only warning.” “Boys, I think it’s time to teach this little bug a lesson.” ****************************** What followed was pure chaos in itself as Garble got into a fight, but what they did note was a few of the tricks in Shadow Moon’s arsenal, he was unaffected by dragon fire, could take to the air like a rocket and hover in place wielded emerald green lighting, and last but not least his strength as one point they watched as he was spinning two of Garble’s friends by their tails just before he released them causing them to crash into Garble. “It seems that this creature was much more then you bargained for young drake, but let us see what brought this on, why would one try to fight three dragons at once.” As Celestia went further back she watched as Garble pinned a Changeling to the ground with his claw and threatened to rip off its wings for fun. “I see.” “GARBLE!” “It’s just a dumb bug, what’s the big deal?” Celestia wasn’t amused by this statement and then looked to T-mate. “I will send word to the Changeling hive, their queen will not be happy about this.” “I understand, and she will decide his fate.” “She will make her opinion known but she will not decide his fate, as for now though your son will have to remain here.” “I understand, Celestia, I am in your debt for this favor.” “FAVOR! THIS PATHETIC PONY PRINCESS IS HANDING ME OVER TO THE BUG QUEEN AND YOU CALL THIS A FAVOR!!” “BE SILENT YOU IGNORANT LITTLE HATCHLING!!” T-mate started to grow but stopped before she hit the ceiling. “Be thankful this is all that is happening, by the laws of the kingdom it would fall upon the ruler of the kingdom that you wronged, if anything this Shadow Moon saved your life by preventing you from harming that Changeling. Now you will keep your mouth shut or I will de-scale your hide in front of all these witnesses.” With that Snarl gulped and lowered his head. “Again thank you my friend, and I will ensure my son learns the importance of keeping a civil tong before the meeting. Now let us take are leave my misguided son.” with that T-mate shrunk down and then grabbed Snarl by the tail and started to drag him away. “We’re going to have a little talk about that very tong in our private room young drake.” Once they had left Celestia placed one hoof to her head. “I feel sorry for T-mate some days, but how her son grew up is of her own doing.” Elsewhere in the castle Blueblood and his brave explorers had finally reached the top of the final flight of stares. “Well done team (*pant*) we’re almost done.” Blueblood looked down the hall and then smiled. “We’re in luck no one spotted us climbing the mountain.” “Except for the three maids, two royal guards and I think one really confused Philomena.” Night Mist added, getting Sky Hooves to chuckle a little. “Anyhow, are goal is in sight, the fortress that holds our queen's royal jewels is just down the hall, we’ll be their before lunch.” “Speaking of which what time do we eat?” Sky Hooves asked, as his stomach growled. “At high noon. Now come on my brave soldiers we must finish are quest.” As the two foals looked at each other they shook their heads and started to follow. “You know I wonder what Nightmare Moon is up to right now.” “I am most glorious Queen is running the kingdom.” both foals roles their eyes as they kept going. While else where in the castle Nightmare Moon had ran into a bit of trouble. “Come on Sly, open the door.” Nightmare Moon said, as she waited outside the door leading into the kitchen. Only to hear a few whimpers from the other side. “It’s not my fault Woona put a spell on the door knob so my magic couldn’t open it, please.” A few more sounds. “I’m sorry I threw you through the air duct, but I needed to get you on the other side to get the door unlocked. I promise when this is all over you’ll get the most cookies.” one whimpering sound came from the other side. “Oh please Sly, do it for me.” After a few minutes the door opened and Sly dropped to the ground and looked at Nightmare Moon, ears flat and tail slightly tucked as he moved away from her. “Oh Sly, I’m so sorry for throwing you through that nasty air duct, come here.” Before Sly could protest Nightmare Moon pulled him in for a hug. “We’re almost done, see we just need to get that jar.” Nightmare Moon pointed to a jar sitting on the highest shelf. “That shouldn’t be to hard now should it?” with that Nightmare moon started to flap her wings and started to fly up towards the cookie jar. “Now hang on tight and when we get there you grab the jar.” It wasn’t until they reached high enough that things went from good to bad, as Sly grabbed the jar and pulled it onto Nightmare Moon’s back it threw he off balance and the two went into a chaotic flight that didn’t end until Nightmare moon crashed onto the floor, but not before knocking into several shelves, pots, and pans. Sly quickly hopping off and staggered slightly before flopping on the floor. “Hey come on we have to keep going.” Nightmare moon said, as she looked at Sly. Sly looked up at Nightmare Moon slightly and then felt himself lifted off the ground and placed on her back. “Now let‘s get out of here.” Back with our intrepid trio, Night Mist, Sky Hooves and Blueblood slowly made their way down the hall ducking behind suits of armor every time a pony came walking down the hall, until finally they reached the play room. “My friends we have made it to the treasure trove cove that holds are the Queens royal jewels, our quest is almost over, we just have to be careful once we enter we never know what kind of monster might be on the other side of this door.” with that Night Mist and Sky Hooves looked at each other and then smiled. “LEROOOY JEEENKINNNNS!!” both colts charged into the room and then freeze on the spot when they find themselves face to face with a now slightly more awake Luna. “OH NO, YOU’VE AWOKE A FOUL BEAST!” Blueblood yelled, as he looked at Night Mist and Sky Hooves. “EXCUSE ME!” Luna’s full rage was now turned on Blueblood. “What did you just call me, my dear nephew?” “Uh, uh what I meant to say was thought you have discovered a lovely princess captured by the foul beast that has taken our queens royal jewels.” Luna leaned close and could hear Blueblood gulp slightly. “That’s better, now should you be in the garden with my little moon.” “She sent us on a quest to retrieve her royal jewels.” Night Mist said, as he smiled at Luna hopping that they would all be forgiven. Luna took a deep breath and then smiled. “Very well then, once you have gathered her royal jewels I will walk you back to the garden.” “We’re in luck are party has been joined by a great and powerful, warrior princess.” Luna only smirked at Blueblood’s statement and then watched as the three colts gathered the toy jewels, and started to walk back with Luna following close behind. “Why are you up Aunty Luna?” “We had a few things we wanted to take care of before the night court this evening, as well as I wished to make sure my little Moon is behaving herself. Now I guess it is my turn to ask who, are these other two you are with?” “Oh this is Night Mist, and Sky Hooves, Spitfire and Soarin’s foals.” “Oh well it is a pleasure to meet the two of you.” By the time the group returned to the garden Nightmare Moon smiled as she ran out of the toy play castle and ran up to Luna. “Mommy!” “Hello my little Moon. Have you been a good filly today?” “Oh yes mommy, I even made a few friends.” “Yes we have met them, Night Mist and Sky hooves.” “And Sly.” “Sly? Might we ask who this Sly is?” with that Nightmare Moon ran back to the castle and then came back with Sly on her back. “This is Sly.” “Oh we see.” Luna leaned down and looked at Sly for a few moments before smiling. “It is a pleasure to meet you little fox, I hope that you are keeping my little moon out of trouble.” “Mommy, Sly is only a puppy fox, I’m older.” “Oh well then we hope you are keeping him out of trouble.” Luna smiled, as she nuzzled her beloved little moon. “You four behave while we go and deal with a few things that seem to have surfaced this day.” As Luna walked away Nightmare Moon smiled, as she motioned her loyal royal junior guard towards the castle play-set. Once inside Nightmare moon smiled as she was given her toy jewels. “You have all done well, and now for your rewards.” Nightmare Moon nodded towards Sly and the little fox pulled a sheet off an object in the corner to reveal the coveted cookie jar from the kitchen. Hours later, Celestia, Luna, and Spitfire came walking out into the garden smiling and laughing as they talked about their little ones, only to find the garden surprisingly quite. “I wonder where those four have gotten off to.” “I still can’t believe you found my two kids and Blueblood in the play room princess.” “It was more like they found us, though we must say they are quite an adventures bunch.” “Well our little troop have had a pretty big day, and I bet they’re all resting in the castle.” Celestia said, as she pointed to the play castle. Once she used her magic to remove the top. The three mares where confronted with a rather amusing sight. The four fours had cookie crumbs and chocolate on their faces, while a little fox slept peacefully beside Nightmare Moon with a few oatmeal crumbs in it’s fur. “Perhaps a little more adventures then we first expecting.” “I’ll say, let us get them to a proper bed for a nap.” Luna started to levitate Sly up and smiled to her elder sister. “What should be done of their little friend?” “Well take him as well, besides if I recall he is new to the gardens as well and it might do our little ones some good to have a little friend around.” “I suppose, but it seems that he has had his fill this day.” Luna poked Sly’s belly which resulted in the little Fox letting out a burp in her face before slowly wake up. As he started to look around a yip, it slowly got the other foals to wake up and look to see Sly being held in the air. “Mommy no, put Sly down.” Nightmare Moon cried as she ran out of the small castle structure and started to jump up towards the levitating Fox, which only triggered the other foals to do the same as they started to jump up and try to get Sly from Luna’s magical hold. “I think you should let him go, Luna.” “As I shall, here you go little ones I did not mean to hurt him.” Once Sly was close enough Nightmare Moon pulled him close and started to hug him, as he whimpered slightly. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep you safe.” “I think maybe having the little one around will be good for both our little ones sister.” “Agreed.”