Chapter 5: Meeting The Princess
I awoke the next morning, to the sun beating down on me. I attempted to sit up, but it felt like something was on top of me. I looked down, and saw Fluttershy fast asleep, laying on my chest. I couldn't help but smile, and gave up trying to stand. I relaxed, and put my head back onto the blanket we were laying on. Man. Last night was amazing. I never thought I would find a girlfriend, let alone a horse! But, for some reason, it just feels right. Before I knew it, I was asleep again.
I awoke to someone lightly shaking me. I opened my eyes, and saw Fluttershy standing above me. I smiled, and slowly stood up, my body still half asleep.
“Good morning.” She said with a smile on her face. “Sleep well? I sure know I did.”
“Yeah. Thanks for asking. So, does this make you my girlfriend?” I asked her.
She giggled. “I think you mean marefriend. And only if you want me to be.” She looked at the ground, and started kicking at the ground. I walked up to her, and pulled her into a hug.
“Of course I do. Like I told you last night, I love you.” I let her go, and she had the biggest smile on her face. Even bigger than Pinkie's I think.
“Well, then I guess I am your marefriend. So, new coltfriend, what are your plans for today?”
“Well, sometime today, someone is coming to pick me up to bring me to the palace. I have to meet with the Princess. Want to come with?”
“Oh, I dunno. I get really nervous around the Princess.” She said, looking a little embarrassed.
“Alright. If you change your mind, let me know. What do you say to breakfast? My turn to cook this time?” I said, grabbing her hoof, and leading her to the house.
“Okay.” We made our way into the house. She sat down at the table, and I walked into the kitchen. Alright. Let's see what we got here. Bread, lettuce, hay, daisies, some vegetables here and there. I say we experiment a little. A few minutes later, Fluttershy poked her head around the corner to see what was taking me so long.
“Oh my Celestia!” She screamed. Can't say I blame her. I don't know how I managed it, but the room was a complete mess. Tomatoes were smashed off the walls, leaves of lettuce were all over the floor, and the oven was smoking heavily. “What happened in here?!”
“Um. I guess I can't really cook....” I trailed off, looking around the room. I was expecting her to be mad, but she just laughed.
“Well, we can't have you not knowing how to cook, now can we? Let's get this place cleaned up, and I'll show you.” We spent the rest of the morning cleaning the kitchen, and teaching me how to cook.
“Man, these hayburgers are delicous. I never knew it was that easy to cook.” I said, glad with the food we made. As soon as we finished our breakfast, there was a knock at the door. “I'll get it.” I walked over to the door, and opened it. Standing in the door way was a tall white pegasus, wearing golden armor and helmet.
“Are you Lucas?” He asked me.
“Yes? Can I help you?”
“We are here to take you to see the Princess. Please, come with me.” He said, then turned around and headed for a chariot in front of the house, which was being pulled with 2 identical looking pegasi.
I turned to Fluttershy and said, “Are you sure you don't want to come with me?”
“Yes. Go. I'll be here when you return.” She said. I gave her a hug and kiss goodbye, then followed the pegasus to the carriage. I climbed in, and we took off into the sky. After a good flight, we reached a castle made of pure white stone. We landed in front of it, and I climbed out onto the pathway leading into it. I quickly made my way into the castle. Inside, was a tall white pony, with rainbow colored hair which seemed to flow endlessly, even though we were inside, with no wind.
“Hello. You must be Lucas.” She said to me.
“I am. And you are?” I asked her.
“Oh of course, where are my manners. My name is Princess Celestia. This is my castle. Welcome.”
“Thank you.” Well, at least she is polite.
“So, Twilight tells me you are a human?”
“Yes. I died in my world, and I arrived here.”
“Interesting. Tell me. What do you think of Equestria?”
“I like it here. I've already made a lot of friends, much more than I have made in the real world, and in only a couple days I did what I couldn't do my whole life as a human.”
“And what was that?” She asked, seeming very curious.
“I got a marefriend.” I answered her.
“Oh? And who is this marefriend of yours? Do I know her?”
“I believe you do. It's Fluttershy.” She started to laugh, but not in a mean condescending way.
“Well, it seems Fluttershy actually found enough courage to find a coltfriend. Good for her. So I take it you do not wish to return home? Because if you do, I can make that happen.” She stated.
“No. I think I would like to stay.” I couldn't leave Fluttershy. I care too much about her. She nodded her head in approval.
“I see. Well, then in that case, I believe our business here is complete. The guards will bring you back home, when you are ready.”
“Thank you Princess. I will be leaving now.” I turned around, and headed back out into the yard. I climbed aboard the chariot, and headed home.
~~~~~ Celestia's P.O.V. ~~~~~~
Luna came down the stairs, just after Lucas left the room. “There is something different about that pony.” She said, sounding a little worried. “But I can't quite place my hoof on it.”
“I agree, dear sister. For some reason, I couldn't read his mind. His thoughts were barred from my vision.”
“But, that's not possible. You can read everyones thoughts at will. What does this mean?”
“I don't know, but hopefully it isn't as bad as I fear.” I then turned, and headed for the library, to see if there was anything I could find out about these strange events.