The Struggles of Radiance
Chapter Six
It has been one day since I arrived at Canterlot, we met the princesses, did some magic, and zapped 'Prince' Blueballs in the flank with lighting (again). Mom was adamant that I spend time in Ponyville with my friends, and Princess Celestia was expecting me to move into the castle.
They finally reached a decision where both sides are somewhat happy; I will go to Canterlot for a week, then Ponyville the next week, then back to Canterlot, and so on and so forth. I insisted that Scootaloo will come with me as I am helping her control her pegasus magic, and the princesses could really help me with some of that. Princess Celestia said she would have to talk to Scootaloo's parents before anything concrete happens, but she agreed. Scootaloo asked the princess if she could talk in private later, so she could get that all sorted out.
Blueballs had the nerve to call my mom a 'love sucking parasite who should never have left her cave'. Let's just say he won't be sitting for a few days. On a completely unrelated note, I hear lightning burns are incredibly painful. I haven't used the plant spell in a while, maybe I should use that on Blueballs next time I see him… Actually, I am not sure there is a plant that exists that could possibly represent his personality, I would probably break reality if I tried… I think I will have to ask the princess about that.
My magic energy stores are quite stable now, I could easily overpower the Princess in the raw magic department (even though I never would try to), but my control still needs a little work, not to mention I still have to manually refill my reserves (ambient feeding is good enough to keep me from draining too much power, but the occasional hug or kiss from Scootaloo really helps replace what my higher energy spells use up). I actually am going to try to see if I can channel magic through my wings and legs, like a pegasus, just because I had an offhand thought about how cool it would be to be able to manipulate air like Scootaloo does, and I decided 'what's stopping me?' as I do have some pegasi abilities from my changeling half. Cloud walking and flight are good, but I kinda want to push the boundaries of what I can do.
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I know I shouldn't eavesdrop on Scootaloo and the Princess, but I am curious as to how they will handle the 'Scootaloo's Parents' situation…
"You said you wanted to speak to me in private Scootaloo?"
"Yes Princess. You said you needed to talk to my parents about me learning with Radiance earlier. Well, you won't be able to talk to them…"
"Why is that little one? I have to talk to your parents before we make any long term plans."
"Well it would be kinda hard to talk to somepony who isn't there."
"What do you mean by isn't there? Are your parents neglecting you?"
"What! No… They passed away in a timberwolf attack five years ago, I have been on my own ever since."
"If that is the-"
"Before you say anything princess, no, I will not go to an orphanage, and no, I do not want your pity. I have been on my own for a long time, and I am perfectly capable of staying that way. Just don't tell anypony else about my parents okay, I would rather not have Twilight or Chrysalis find out about them."
"To be completely truthful, I am surprised that you want to stay living by yourself, although I cannot in good conscience let that continue. I won't tell anypony, but I will be looking into finding a foster family for you somewhere in Ponyville."
"Just don't force me to leave Radiance and my other friends behind…"
"Don't worry, my little pony, I would never get between you and your friends. I am curious about you learning the Gale King though, do you think we could talk about it some other time?"
"Sure, I wouldn't mind talking about what I have learned so far with you."
"Thank you dear Scootaloo… Also, just so you are aware, it took a lot of courage to talk to me about this. I have to go work on a trade agreement, so I will have to talk with you again later. Farewell my little pony."
"Talk to you later Princess."
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After Scootaloo and the Princess talked, Scoots went to her room. I went to go follow her, but before I did, the Princess looked towards where I was eavesdropping from and winked at me. I knew I was busted, and after a short explanation about how I knew about Scootaloo, and I just wanted to make sure she didn't get hurt, I went to follow my marefriend. When I found her in her room, she was sobbing into a pillow. I ended up holding her while she cried. I told her that I heard her conversation, and how she was incredibly strong to not break down until she got back to her room. She eventually cried herself out, and we just stayed there cuddling until we both fell asleep.
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We began our practice today; the princesses wanted to see what we could do before we started learning new stuff. Prince Blueballs made himself a lucky volunteer and I turned him into Princess Bluetits with a high level transformation spell. Many laughs were had a Bluetits' expense that day. I told the princesses that the spell would wear off in about a day. Scootaloo showed the princesses how she figured out the first form of the Gale King, and she went through the entire form while standing on nothing but air. Little did she know that her cutie mark appeared when she finished. When she finally saw it, she was absolutely ecstatic.
Scootaloo's cutie mark is that of a Swan poised to takeoff, like it is about to attack. When we get back to Ponyville, the other crusaders will be so excited. I bet Pinkie is already planning a party for Scoots.
I wonder what my cutie mark will be, I mean if I can get one… Changelings don't get cutie marks, but ponies do. Since I am half changeling, I am not sure how my changeling half will come into play for my mark…
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I went to go see Aunty Twilight about something last night around nine or so, I thought she would be reading… I walked in on her and Princess Celestia sucking face like a couple of schoolfillies; Many blushes and some embarrassed banter later, I was reminded of my promise from the train, and forgot about what I was originally going to ask Twilight. I could have easily made it through my life without knowing that my aunt is banging Princess Celestia. I will never look at either of them the same way again… At least I walked in before things were too psychologically damaging; some things are just not meant to be seen by younger eyes.
I should get a camera, I could easily take advantage of Twilight and Celestia being an item. Maybe earn a few thousand bits from a newspaper, or blackmail them for their combined weight in solid gold, or maybe convince them to let me see that new 'action story' at the matinee theater. While I do that, I should also get some pictures of Princess Bluetits to take to the newspaper as well. I am sure I could get a shiny bag of bits for 'The amazing story behind Prince Blueblood's gender change operation', or something like that.