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// A Revelation and Surprise - 1: 3 
// Story: A Pink Queen 
// by Ponyess 
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    “What?  I didn’t know they built these cosy little rooms, these days!” Pie pronounced in an excited voice as we stumbled across the small rooms at the end of the hall just under the library.

“All the comforts of home.  There is a bed and the room is lit up, if and when I like to!” Cherry continued.

“If you don’t wear clothes and have a Unicorn at hoof to make your bed, this would be all the room you need for a bed!” I pondered.

“If she offers us quarters like these, I feel an urge to serve her!” Constellation pointed out.

“We are in Ponyvile, this is the centre of importance, even if the castle currently is on the rim of the village!” Breezer pondered.

“Since you were homeless, you had no idea I would take you here and offer you somewhere to live.  So, why didn’t you attack me?” I put forth.

“No, we had no idea where you would take us or what you had to offer.  Yet, we can’t eat meat of Pony or anything else.  I would like to see you as a mother, who has an invested interest in my well-being.  As such, hurting you would only hurt me in return.  I am just grateful for anything you have to offer me.  We certainly can’t survive without you, Pinkie Pie!” Daisies’ explained.

“Since you elected me as the most qualified prospect to be your Queen, I guess I knew who you are.  There is just too much we never knew about you.  There are a few hidden, scattered clues that hints towards you having an origin among us Ponies.  From what you have just explained, you suggest there is more substance to it, than we were lead to believe?” I put forth.

“Then it would be safe to say that this is equally mysterious to both of us.  The event was never known widely, there are those who prefer to hide the facts that were known for their own reasons.  If it was a grab for power, misunderstanding, fear or shame, who is to say?  This was so far back in history, for both of us!” Constellation confessed.

“That seems like the safe bet in this case, without going into the sticky details, with no joy but only grief in any event.  I like the way you likened it to the Mare and Foal relation,  Just not sure how to sell the image to the general Population on either side of the divide here.  So much to learn about the other side, for both of us!” I concluded.

“Details are important, but in this case most of them would merely muddle the water for all of them.  If you are our Queen, you could reunite us.  If we could sell the story to either side, right away may be less important.  What is important, is that you are personally saving us.  If your friend Princess Twilight Sparkle writes a book on her findings on the subject, maybe Ponies will read it for what it is in the future.  For now that would be the best we could hope for.  I, we would need the Queen right now in order to unite us and keep us going!” Constellation pointed out.

“As a scholar, Twilight would love such a challenge and dive into it head first, not giving up before the well had been exhausted and write the most conclusive essay she is capable of producing.  As a Princess, she is bound to write a report on her findings as she is directed towards the problems.  If we can find sources on the matter, she could be most appreciative towards us for doing so!” I pointed out.

“Your connection to her could prove must fortunate and convenient for us.  Yet, it is your capabilities that we need the most, both right now and in the future!” Breezer put forth.

“As a mere accessory to a Princess, your importance to us would be transitory at best.  We need a capable Queen who can lead us forwards, to support and preserve us throughout time!” Clover expressed.

“If we are looking for protection, Ponyville just may be the best, or the worst place we could possibly find.  On the matter of support, as long as you are with me, you would have that base covered.  As my Friends, or Subjects, you would be as safe as Ponyville could possibly allow any Pony to be.  They wouldn’t take lightly to return to the time when I was prevented to perform my duties!” I pondered.

“I didn’t choose to be a Unicorn.  In a sense I was born to it, just as much as Rarity.  As much as you would like to doubt it?  Just like Twilight Sparkle was destined to become Alicorn and Princess of Ponyville, you were born to the earth Pony and destined to become our Queen!” Constellation explained.

“You mean that behind that hard mask, you are just like the rest of us?” I pondered.

“Does that sound so outlandish, if you stop to think of it?” Breezer responded.

“If you ask me, I guess not.  If you ask any other Pony, I fear most would find it so!” I put forth.

“Funny, when I see you, when I look upon you, I don’t particularly see a Pink Pony, I just see the Queen we need.  Intelectually, I still know you are a Pink Pony, but that can’t quite block out what you are!” Pie put forth.

“Since you are a Mare, you can become a Queen, our Queen.  You could easily be our salvation.  In return, we will serve and protect you in every way possible, you need but ask.  If it can be done, we are doing it!” Constelation confirmed.

“There is no turning back, once the ceremony, the Coronation is concluded.  Although, if this truly is what you need, what you want.  Zecora is coming, then we can work out the details.  I take it, this is a ceremony with fairly few observers, partially since we have so few of you.  There wouldn’t be any Changelings from other Hives.  Even if we add a few local Ponies from Ponyville, this will be an intimate ceremony!” I pointed out.

“Normally, it is mainly for the upper crust of the Hive.  No, this is a family matter, as you put it, it would be intimate.  Aside from you and Zecora, we need just a few more, while the rest of us just observe the ceremony!” Constelation explained.

“Then it is mainly the Ceremony and a small banquet with food and chat after the ceremony?” I enquired.

“That sounds just about right.  We have very little time for complications in the Coronation.  Our Hive needs to establish itself, before we could afford more!” Breezer put forth.

“I have a few duties as it is, but I should manage.  Maybe this could ev

en benefit both sides!” I pointed out.

“Since we are safe right here with you in Ponyville, we have neither need not use of enmity to Ponyfolks.  I would be pleased if we could set our differences aside.  A life in such a Hapy and Locing community as Ponyville, I doubt any outsider would even notice us or realise we are here!” Breezer put forth.

“Then you propose it as a joint effort to keep the villagers Happy and Loving?” I pondered.

“You certainly do have the Happy part well in hoof, for all I could see.  Isn’t Happyness the seed of Love?” Constelation put forth.

“I wouldn’t know, but Love flourish in a Happy environment!” I responded.

“Maybe that is why we need you?  Smiling is such a low price for Happyness!” Pie pondered.

“We are responsible for the well-being of our queen, thus we need you to remain happy!” Breeser declared.

“If you have my well-being as your responsibility, I need to keep you happy!” I explained.

“Then you just need to address certain details in our laws.  Although I guess it would be easiest if we merely follow the local laws of Ponyville, aside from a few details within our court.  Any of us could find a copy of these laws and have a sample for all to see?” Breezer pondered.

“They should be available for reading, both at the Mayors office and at Princess Twilight Sparkles Castle.  I could ask her to make them available, if need be.  I could have it available well before the Coronation!” I pointed out.

“Since we have secured our future Queen, a few days of waiting is expected.  Maybe a celebration is in order?” Breezer proposed.

“A celebration is always in order.  I think that is something you will have to get used to and adapt to.  I need a good set of halls for throwing various Parties, you know.  Since you are new in town, that alone is enough for me to throw you a party.  Then we need a new party for the occasion.  After the Coronation, we need yet another Party!” I exclaimed.

“This will be exhausting, but with you around, we are going to make it!” Constelation concluded.

“Parties are dead serious.  You are going to learn all about it since you chose me to be your Queen!” I pointed out.

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