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// Story: Equestria ships 
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	"And you're sure this is something you feel comfortable doing?" Celestia asked.

"Absolutely" Twilight nodded. 

"I don't know." Celestia frowned. "Lying to the public, it just seems... morally questionable. You'd be misleading countless citizens."

"Would it really be hurting anypony?"  Rainbow Dash butted in.

Twilight had asked Spike to message the princess about needing a favor. Princess Twilight had put up with just about enough of this shipping nonsense. So naturally she planned to do something about it. She and the rest of her friends now standing at the foot of Celestia, begged her to help them carry out the plan. Twilight's friends didn't entirely see what the big deal was, they even found this whole ordeal a little funny, But Twilight clearly disapproved of the situation, and being her friends, they agreed to help her out. 

"Perhaps not," sighed the ruling Alicorn. "But I still don't like the idea."

"If I may your highness," Rarity bowed. "Twilight very uncomfortable about the situation darling. Can you imagine, being accused of having a secret love life with everypony you know. Their shipping her with her own brother for heavens sakes."

Celestia thought about this for a second. She too had been subject to the ridiculous accusations  broadcasted by the news. It seemed as if they enjoyed making their royalty look laughable. That and shining lights on their personal lives. She considered helping her faithful student. She was unsure until Pinkie spoke up.

"Well, I guess you don't have to help if you don't want to. But I figured that considering this very printing press has called you such degrading names, you would help Twilight for sure." Pinkie sighed, then gave a devious smile. "But I guess we'll see you later Sun butt."

Twilight gasped as Pinkie turned to leave. No one insults the princess! Pinkie giggled. "Later oh mighty god horse trollestia, talk to you soon." 		

All in the room turned to look at Celestia. Pinkie knew how much those articles had upset the princess. Calling her such foolish names. Celestia's face, once showing an unsure, rather concerned look. Now sported a determined frown. "Wait!" Celestia called.

Pinkie turned back around to face the white Alicorn. "I'll help." Celestia grinned. 

Twilight smiled and hugged her ex mentor. "Thank you so much princess. All I need you to do is ask the biggest magazines and news papers to print my story, alright? But don't tell them who wrote it. I want it anonymous." 

Celestia smiled. "Of course. I wish you the best of luck." 

On their way out the door, Twilight turned to Pinkie. "How did you know that would work?" 

The pink pony smiled. "I asked the author." 

"Huh?.." Twilight furrowed a brow. 

"Never you mind Twilight." Pinkie bounced up to Fluttershy to talk, leaving behind a very confused Twilight. 

Twilight shook her head and continued walking. She was contemplating what she should write to deter the shippers from shipping. A difficult task, but not impossible. She had general idea about what to write, but was still working out the details. She bid her friends good bye, and made her way to her castle. Tomorrow, she would put all this to an end. 

Right as she was about to enter her castle, and young colt stopped her. Somewhere between the ages ten and fifteen. "Hello princess Twilight," He greeted. "I just wanted to say that I think you and the Great and powerful Trixie would look GREAT together." He winked. "Alright, have a nice night." 

Twilight rolled her eyes. Can't wait till tomorrow.

As Twilight tucked herself into bed she thought.

"Tomorrow... I'm putting an end to these shipping shenanigans."


To be continued