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// A Strange Morning: 1 
// Story: Just Another Cross To Bear: 
// by Ponyess 
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It had all started with a strange dream, or rather a series of dreams, only now I found the Unicorn foal on my bed as I woke up.  Apparently Rosalie had left her with me, in order for me to protect her, but how am I to do that?

Maybe I should have taken the time to have a breakfast, but as it turned out, I skipped it.  Only wishing against all hope, I could do what I had been asked to do, only I had been holding my hand on her horn as I made the wish.

The next instant I found myself in a great throne room, and facing a pony, or an Alicorn to be exact.  The Princess of all Equestria, even if I had no idea at this time.

“Who are you?” a stern, authoritative voice demanded.

“I'm Princess LilliFee, and this is the foal of Rosalie!” I responded.

“Princess.  Sorry, I've never heard of you.  You're in charge of the safe keeping of a Unicorn.  If that's the case, I could help you with that.  I'll just have someone fix a room for the two of you.  You'll be safe here!” Celestia proclaimed.

“I'm grateful.  This will be most helpful!” I responded.

“It's my duty to keep all the citizens of Equestria safe and sound. Any Unicorn is safe with me, and if you're here entrusted with her safety, this is automatically extended to you as well.

“Guess I did at least find a safe spot with other Unicorns.  I'm just not used to large castles, like this.  I'll need to gather my thoughts, and possibly something just a little to eat, some time soon!” I mentioned.

“I could give you time to gather your thoughts, which only make your presence all the more curious, I hope you don't mind me dropping by to see how you're settling in, from time to time.  I could find a place for you to stay, and have something brought in for you!” Celestia offered.

“For as long as I'm here, I guess I could make use of some place to live, a bed and something to eat, if it isn't too much to ask of you?” I asked curiously, but also somewhat insecurely at the same time.

“It may not be a Royal Suit, but you'd have more than just the room for a bed.  I'm sure I could offer you a feast.  Equestria is plentiful, due to our close cooperation!” Celestia pointed out.

“We could as well have it done and over with?  I think I could enjoy sharing the meal with you, if you could spare the time?” I enquired.

“Then I could as well show you the way to the royal dining hall right away.  I should manage to convince the cook to prepare something fitting!” Celestia pointed out, as she started to move towards the door.

It would be rude to hold her up, now as she had promised to share the meal with me, showing me the way there and everything.  I may have preferred my own bed and breakfast with my friends, but I had unintentionally chosen to forgo it and wished me here.  I can as well follow her.

On my way to the dining hall, I wished to have the ability to help others and incidentally held my hand on her horn as I specified my wish.  I should have been more careful, I should have known better, but it is how it went down.