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// Preparations: 5 
// Story: A Pink Queen 
// by Ponyess 
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    “We have the Laws pinned down, including the articles for your Royal court.  Most of this seems quite straightforward to me.  Besides, if the law is the same for all who live in Ponyville, this would include us.  You did get confirmation on Zecora, I heard, then we can proceed with our plans.  I take it you have the festivities down since this was your speciality in the first place!” Breezer pointed out.

“Yes, the laws are pinned down, every last detail, though there may have to be a few minor adjustments in order to smooth the interaction with Ponies, particularly the once who are not of Ponyville.  Thankfully, we do have a good working relation to the Zebra in question.  I know you will love to work with her, if and when it is required.  We can as well explain a few things beforehoof since she is likely to know most of it, one way or the other.  A good relation is built on trust and loyalty.  Keeping the coronation here at the castle seems the best option.  We will keep all the festivities in the same hall, of course.  The few invitees would be there as it begin, but no others.  There are a few details of some future importance I would be curious to know!” I put forth.

“I have read through the entire text.  You are quite correct, some minor adjustments may be required, but we can go over that in the weeks to come!” Constellation responded.

“Zecora will be critical to our success here.  I am pleased to know you are friends!” Breezer pointed out.

“Once we got to know her, we learned, just what a nice and friendly mare she is.  She has lent a helping hoof on occasion, when we needed it.  In turn, we help her with a few things.  She likes to purchase some of the herbs she needs in our local shops.  I guess you find it interesting to know, she knows her ways with Magic, in ways few if any Pony I know of could!” I put forth.

“We are fortunate to have a qualified Zebra close by, they are not native to these lands.  Maybe we know even less about them than you do.  For some reason I have not been told of as of yet, her brand of magic could also prove most beneficial to us.  Without her, we would have been forced to ask Twilight Sparkle for assistance, and she just may be capable to pull it off.  Yet, it is preferable to have Zecora, since she is considered neutral to all concerned!” Constelation pointed out.

“Zecora is a mystery to all, we have little to no idea where she came from or why she came to this part of the forest, of all places.  She certainly is a master of her magic, it is far from that we Ponies know of as well.  She has used it in our service on occasion as well.  As to magic, Twilight Sparkle certainly is a very capable Pony, apparently, it is part of who she is.  I know she will grant me the hall we need for our coronation!” I pointed out.

“Personally, I have no problems with mysteries, or riddles, so far as they are not in the way of must be done.  If she can and will help us, that is all I care about, all I need to know!” Constellation pointed out.

“Sounds reasonable.  We have much to prepare.  I know you don’t go on all that many coronations, even if I have been to two, myself.  Very important occasions!” I responded.

“You have been to two coronations?  That is rather impressive, considering your age.  Few of us live to see more than one coronation in a lifetime!” Breezer put forth.

“I was at Princess Cadence Coronation before I was at Princess Twilight Sparkjles Coronation, so that would make two coronations!” I recounted.

“We know of them.  The elements of Love and Magic respectively.  You truly do have connections in important and high places.  This could prove most fortunate and useful.  Ponyville will raise to prominence never foreseen.  We are here at the middle of all things!” Breezer pondered.

“I suspect it is also very fortunate, that neither Ponies, not Changelings knows what is taking place here at this moment.  Unforeseeable and unpredictable events are at hoof.  What will come out of it is resting heavily and squarely on our shoulders.  What if what we are doing right now is leading to an all-out war between Ponies and Changelings, or the doom to all of us?  Although, it could as easily lead to the salvation, or nothing at all!” I concluded.

“Ponyville is the place it has to be.  We are at a hidden nexus.  If we hold the coronation here, we connect back to roots deeper then the divide.  This is as close to the origin of modern Equestria as we can go.  To the time before what we became!” Constellation pronounced.

“If we can never become Ponies ourselves, but we could take the first step towards closing the divide for the both of us!” Breezer continued.



“It may be the time to step into the light and approach the hall chosen for the purpose of my coronation!” I suggested.

“Sounds prudent.  We can as well see the hall now as any time later.  Once Zecora is at the door, we need to be there, waiting for her.  We can’t let her wait, now can we?” Breezer proclaimed.

“Since we summoned her, it is rude to have her waiting!” Constellation pointed out.

“Very true, let us be on our way!” I responded.



As expected, Twilight Sparkle had met up at the top of the flight of stairs, leading us to the hall intended for the ceremony.  A short walk, it is after all inside a castle, not out in the village.

“Here is the hall I have set aside for your coronation.  I hope it will be suitable, if not, just let me know!” she pointed out as we stepped over the threshold of the hall.

“Looks just about right, we haven’t planned for a very large crowd, anyway.  Just a few decorations for the ceremony, and it will be just right!” Constellation responded.

“The only physical objects we need, is a dias and the crown that can be recognised as the symbol of power from both sides.  In a strange way, this could be seen as doubling as a wedding between our two sides.  You would be the Pony most qualified to create the crown, although I guess you would like some assistance from a certain friend of yours.  Her input could be quite valuable, we do prefer a crown that will remain the symbol, not a mere temporary item for a show with now long lasting value!” Breeser explained.

“I could throw up a set of illusions for the decorations, if that is what you meant?  A plain dias, like an altar for a religious ceremony, I could have one made for you just in time for your ceremony.  I will just have to go through a few dusty old tomes in search for the details on your Royal crown, but after that, I should have it ready for you shortly!” Twilight sparkle pointed out.

“I guess some Ponies truly are more than other Ponies, commendable.  I am looking forwards to see the result of your work, Twilight Sparkle!” Constellation pronounced as Twilight turned and trotted out of the room.



“Spike, Owlowiscious!” she exclaimed, just as she passed the doors.

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