//------------------------------// // The Blueblood of Love // Story: The Blue-Blood of the Bon-Bon // by Duke of Canterlot //------------------------------// Sweetie "Bon-Bon" Drops could barely stand to read the newspaper anymore. There was only one topic being covered the past week: Prince Blueblood. All the single mares had fallen head over heels for Blueblood upon hearing that he had decided to settle down and find a wife. Blueblood had so many contenders that he could only select twenty potential suitors and eliminate each one until he had three left. The final three suitors were going to be announced today. Bon-Bon wasn't looking forward to this at all. The cream-colored earth pony wished she could ignore this whole Blueblood fiasco but a certain friend of hers was absolutely enamored with the girly-haired prince. That friend was Lyra Heartstrings. The turquoise unicorn had made it to the final six and three were being cut today. In fact, the television was on at Bon-Bon's apartment and Lyra was staring at the screen. She was waiting for Prince Blueblood to make his announcement. "Hey, Lyra. Maybe you should take a break from the TV." "No, Bon-Bon! I must not. Prince Blueblood said he was going to announce who will be in his final three at some point today. He never said what time. What if I leave for one minute and Blueblood makes his announcement?" "I have DVR, Lyra. It's not a big deal." "Not a big deal!! I must be there on the very moment the wonderful and dashing prince admits that he loves me and only me! Think about it, Bonnie. How did I make it so far?" "Because you're beautiful, Lyra." "Oh, Bon-Bon. You always know how to flatter me." "I only flatter honestly." Bon-Bon and Lyra smiled at one another. The whole situation was a tad awkward at times. The two mares had a very close friendship, one which Bon-Bon wanted to be more than friends. However, Bon-Bon might have ruined that. She had her opportunity to ask Lyra to be her marefriend. However, the nerves got to Bon-Bon. Bon-Bon ended up dating Flitter, a lilac-colored pegasus. Lyra became obsessed with Prince Blueblood, making the royal pain her 'celebrity crush'. Bon-Bon and Flitter broke up recently. Lyra could very well be shipped off with Blueblood. Bon-Bon and Lyra did fool around a lot and had a very open relationship. However, they were "friends with benefits" rather than "marefriends". Bon-Bon really didn't like anything about Blueblood. He was arrogant, reckless, snobbish, and comically dimwitted. Blueblood was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and assumed that the world was his for the taking. She hated Blueblood's sense of entitlement. Lyra had come from a family almost as wealthy and influential as Blueblood. However, that didn't make Lyra think she was better than everypony. In fact, Lyra was adorably naïve about her upbringing. Bon-Bon must have been one of the only mares in Equestria who refused to enter her name. She silently hoped that Lyra would end up with a pony much better than Blueblood, any pony would do. Prince Blueblood's voice. "Mares and stallions, this is a fine afternoon. I know this is the moment everypony has been waiting for! I have picked the three finalists for who will be worthy of my wife. I must admit that I had a little help from my dear mother with regards to choosing the final three. She had encouraged proper breeding for my choices. Based on her suggestion, I have picked the following three mares: Minuette Moneytime of Canterlot, Twinkleshine Star of Canterlot, and Lyra Heartstrings, formerly of Canterlot and now of Ponyville. I want each of you to meet me tomorrow night at 6 PM sharp. Please be punctual. I have a busy schedule and shan't be kept waiting. All three of you should be most honored to be my potential wife. I cannot wait to go on a date with each of you. Treat me like a prince and you will certainly have a shot of such an honorable position." Lyra jumped up and down with excitement. Jeez, she was acting like Pinkie Pie. "Bonbonbonbonbonbonbonbonbon!!! You don't know how happy I am right now that I actually made it so far!!" Lyra gave Bon-Bon a tight hug. Even without Prince Blueblood bringing up his mother, Bon-Bon knew how he picked his final three. Blueblood simply picked the three mares from the wealthiest unicorn families. Minuette, Twinkleshine, and Lyra had that in common. As far as Bon-Bon was concerned though, Lyra outshone the other two in every way. If Blueblood saw beyond himself, he would see that and pick Lyra to be his wife.. hmmmm... perhaps keep letting Blueblood be a self-absorbed prick. Bon-Bon could hear the shouts of enthusiasm outside of her Ponyville apartment for Lyra. If Blueblood chose Lyra, that would be another notch in Ponyville's belt regarding awesomeness. "I... um... think you got a shot", said Bon-Bon. "Oh thank you! I am looking forward to finally going on a date with Blueblood. It's been three long months and so many questions needed to be answered and I had like ten interviews with Blueblood.. but this is going to be a real date. Oh, Bon-Bon. Any advice?" "Just be yourself and you'll do just fine." "I wonder if Blueblood finds humans to be interesting." "That's something I think I have in common with Blueblood", said Bon-Bon with a sly smile. "Oh that's great and... hey, screw you! I bet Blueblood and I are totally going to become super human explorers." Bon-Bon chuckled at the thought of Lyra dragging Blueblood along about the humans.... oh, sweet Celestia.. perhaps, Lyra had her own defenses to keep Blueblood away. "I wonder if Blueblood will let you move into our castle once he marries me", added Lyra. Live with Blueblood? Yuck! Bon-Bon loved Lyra with all of her heart, but she wouldn't be able to stand Blueblood. "Um, maybe. I'm sure you two will have room." "Most definitely! Eek, I hope I can look pretty enough. I've known Minuette and Twinkleshine since I was an itty bitty filly. They are both way cooler than me.. more part of the in-crowd and.." "That's impossible. You're the coolest pony I know." "Don't worry, Bon-Bon. I'm sure Blueblood won't mind us having some fun ourselves." Bon-Bon gagged at the thought of Blueblood getting excited over her and Lyra making out. "What? Blueblood is a gentleman, he would leave us alone." That's what you think, Lyra. "I suppose, but hey, Lyra." "Yea?" "I was actually wondering if I could go with you to Canterlot tomorrow. You know, to offer moral support." "Oh, Bonnie. I don't know... I'm a little scared that Blueblood would dump me for you." "I'll bring the pepper spray with me." "Ah ha, that's the Bon-Bon I know! I would love for you to come with me of course." "Thank you, Lyra! Whatever happens, I just want you to be happy." "Good. Then want me to be Blueblood's wife!" Bon-Bon shrugged. She knew that Lyra could really go gaga over a crazy idea, but this was perhaps the craziest of all ideas. Bon-Bon knew she needed to be there to protect Lyra from anything that Blueblood might try to pull off. He was far too full of himself and probably got away with any trouble he might have caused in the past. Bon-Bon was ready to fight the royal Blueblood, if necessary. That would have to wait until tomorrow.