What had gone wrong?
Prince Blueblood, A pure white unicorn with blonde mane and blue eyes paced back and forth in his royal chamber. He had much room to pace in. His chamber was the size of an living space. Royal purple curtains were draped over his bed, and carpets bought from the most professional artists laid about the room. A single column carved with beautifully placed designs was placed in the center of the expanse.
Prince Blueblood was occupied. It was about something that happened about two days ago.
The Grand Galloping Gala.
Well, it wasn't the Gala itself...
It was who he met during the Gala.
You see, he had met a charming young mare by the name of Rarity. She was by far, the best dressed out of all the mares at the Gala. He saw her while she was flustering back in the Royal Gardens. She seemed really nervous about meeting him. Who wouldn't be nervous around royalty?
But to be honest, he was also a bit nervous. Only the slightest bit, mind you. He had wondered what kind of impression he would leave on her. He looked back, and suddenly the rich and entitled look didn't quite leave such a good image on her.
Prince Blueblood remembered her screaming at him.
"You, sir, are the most uncharming prince I have ever met! Seems like the only thing royal about you is that you are a royal pain!"
He thought back to his stupid response, and he shook his head.
"Uh, stay back! I just had myself groomed!"
And then he remembered he would not get a mare upset again.
"Afraid to get dirty?!"
And that was when all hay broke loose. Rarity was either ignorant of his pleas or unable to reason in her rage, but she decided to get cake all over the Prince. He accidentally, I repeat, accidentally, fell over onto a golden statue. Which of course, somepony tried to be a hero and ended up breaking it into five pieces. To make it worse, a crazed pegasus barged into the ballroom with something like a battle cry.
"You're, going to LOVE ME!"
The Prince had been able to escape from the chaos that unfolded in the ballroom. He had dubbed it officially his worst night ever.
But still, things could have went better with that mare. If only that pink one hadn't launched the cake into their direction...
No. With the way he was acting, he'd be surprised if he ever saw her again.
Prince Blueblood walked over and laid down on his bed. He was still single. His royal life and duties had prevented from meeting any beautiful, respectable mares. Even with all the luxuries of wealth, he was still missing a love life, which, in his eyes, was pretty pathetic.
He suddenly felt very lonely. Yes, he definitely needed a mare in his life, even if it cost him some of his luxuries. He called out for a royal guard. A golden armored pegasus flew down to his chamber.
"You called, your highness?"
Prince Blueblood nodded. "I need to make a request." The guard remained, his face unmoved. "A request, your highness?" The Prince glared at the guard. "What are you trying to imply?" The guards' face twitched. "Nothing, your highness. Continue."
The Prince cleared his throat. "I am aware that the Princess makes frequent trips outside of the castle. I am also aware that some of you pegasus guards accompany her in case of any sudden attack, am I correct?" The guard nodded. "Well, my request is simple. I'm sure you're already doing it behind that poker face of yours."
"All I ask is that whenever you leave the castle, you must, along with your job of guarding the princess, to seek out a young and respectable mare. If you should meet such a mare, present them with an opportunity to meet me. If they should say no, then leave them be." The guard listened intently.
"However, should the mare say yes, you must bring them to me by any means necessary. I don't care how you bring them here. So long as the mare is comfortable and happy on her way. You remember what I just said, right?" The guard nodded. The Prince rubbed his chin. "Prove to me that you heard me."
The guard spoke quickly. "Your highness has told me to seek out a suitable mare for you whilst guarding the Princess. If I should meet such a mare, I must grant them a chance to meet your highness. If the mare should decline, I will leave them be. If the mare should accept, I must retrieve her in the most efficient and comfortable way possible, back to you."
Prince Blueblood smiled. "Precisely. You guards amaze me sometimes. But before you leave..." The guard hadn't even moved yet. The Prince made a mental note to compliment their trainer. "The Princess must never know of this. Should she find out, I will personally organize a week in the dungeon for you." The guard nodded. The Prince smiled. "You may leave. Relay the message to your colleagues."
The guard nodded and flew down the hall. The Prince smiled contently. Considering how often the Princess went out, he was bound to find a mare walking into his room soon. In fact, he distinctly remembered that the Princess was making a small visit to Las Pegasus the day after. He had heard rumors that the mares there settle for anypony.
"I need only wait." The Prince smiled as he took off his collar and laid on his bed to get some welcome sleep.