Chapter 43
Chapter 43
Celestia, Luna and I all sat in Celestia’s room. Well, ‘sat’ is not the right word. We were actually all laying on her bed, I was using Celestia’s barrel as a pillow and her wing as a blanket. I don’t care what you think, her feathers and fur are softer than any mattress or comforter. Rocky, however, was curled up between Luna’s shoulders, snoring louder than any critter that small has a right to.
“So Luna has told me that you were injured during your trip to Ponyville. Care to tell me about it?”
She had to have been talking about when I cut my palms with my own fingernails. I wanted to hide it from her, but Celestia could always tell when I was lying. “I’ve been getting… angry lately. Not all the time,” I quickly defended myself, “only when somepony challenges me or calls me a monster. I mean, I almost fought a bear because he was in my way. The worst part about it is that I lose control completely and blackout. I’m worried that I’ll hurt somepony and not be able to stop myself.”
“I see,” Celestia said as she locked eyes with her sister, a knowing expression on both their faces. “I’ve been worried about this for a while now. It would seem that your alicorn instincts are taking hold.”
“My what?”
“Alicorn instincts, Christopher, and they are not something to be taken lightly,” Luna warned.
Indeed. What’s worse, each alicorn has a different trigger that can’t be predicted until they manifest themselves.”
“For me, it was my envy over Sister receiving adoration for her days while I the ponies slept through my nights. I know better now, of course,” Luna smiled at Celestia, “but the damage had been done and Nightmare Moon had taken hold of me.”
“Yes, and every day I thank the stars that you were able to come home to us, Luna,” Celestia told her. “For me, it was when I thought I’d lost you.” Her wing tightened around me as she fought back a tear. “I had always wanted a child of my own, then I was given you,” she nuzzled me affectionately. “So when that retched ‘Queen’ had… done what she did…, I just couldn’t handle it.”
“So, you’re saying that, if I’m not careful, then at any moment, I could snap and lash out against our citizens or, worse yet, my friends and/or family.” I deflated and wanted to curl up into a tiny little ball in my mother’s grasp. “I miss being mortal.”
“Nopony ever said that being powerful didn’t come at a cost,” Luna pointed out. “But no, we aren’t saying that. What we are saying is that if you know what the trigger is, you can prepare yourself to combat these instincts.”
“Exactly right. And it seems to me that your trigger is one that has plagued you since you arrived here,” I looked up into Celestia’s magenta eyes with a questioning expression. She kissed my forehead and smiled a forced smile. “Your issue is with some ponies still not accepting you and therefore challenging your position. At least, in your subconscious, they are.”
“So… how do I… bottle it up, lock it away, hold it back?”
“That is the wrong way to go about this. An alicorn’s instincts are as much a part of them as their own wings. You cannot deny a part of your own being.”
“Well said, Luna. No, what you need to do is learn how to focus on something else when you feel it coming.”
“For example, whenever I feel my envy building, or I feel unappreciated as my subjects sleep through my night that I work so hard on, I remember one simple point that was explained to me.”
“What’s that, Aunt Luna?”
“That ponies can only sleep through my night because it makes them feel safe and calm. Secure enough to drop their guards as low as it is possible to do so and sleep.”
“Hmm…, but what benefit does my being different offer?” I thought about it hard, but I couldn’t think of anything right off the top of my head.
“What about fair Fluttershy?” Luna said.
“Well, yeah, there’s her, but… wait, we haven’t even had a date yet and I didn’t tell anypony here. How did you know about that?”
“I am The Mistress of Dreams, and you should see what her dreams entail.”
“Luna! You know better than to expose dreams of others,” Celestia chastised before she wrapped both her front legs and wings before she started to roll around on the bed. “And now you’re dating Fluttershy!? Ohh… I’m so happy for you!”
I was helpless as she flung me back and forth. I only managed to speak when I came to rest, temporarily, on the bed. “Mom…, we… haven’t… even… had… our… first… date… yet… COULD YOU PLEASE STOP!?” All eyes were wide and on me. “What was that?” I whispered trying to make sure it didn’t happen again.
“It would seem as though you also developed your own Royal Canterlot Voice,” Luna informed me while she tried to calm Rocky down.
Celestia rubbed her ear in an effort to get the ringing to stop. “So it would seem. Now we just have to teach you to control it.”
“Yes, please. Sooner rather than later,” I said as I rubbed my own ears, finally free from Celestia’s hug.
“Perhaps we can work on that tomorrow, as I must tend to my nightly duties. Besides, Christopher, I am certain Sister is eager to hear about everything that happened in Ponyville,” Luna said as she stood from Celestia’s bed and left the room. Rocky leapt from her back, landed on a pillow, curled up, and quickly fell asleep.
“Luna’s right, I want to know everything.” Celestia was acting like a schoolfilly. She actually spun and flopped on the bed so as to face me directly, like a child would do with their mother at the good part of a storybook. “Spill it!”
I did. I told her about my flight lessons. I told her of my run in with Derpy and meeting her daughter Dinky. She was very interested in hearing about my studies with Twilight. Celestia even laughed about Rainbow knocking my cloud out from under me. The thing she was most intrigued about, however, were my dreams.
“So, you take down that bitch,” she spat the word like the single syllable had offended her, “then you’re in a meadow with Fluttershy.” A smile spread across her lips. “And she’s a human?”
“Well… kinda. At first she was purely a human, but each time she becomes more pony-like.”
“Now that is interesting.” I swear, that smile of hers can speak more volumes than the ‘Encyclopedia Equestria’ with the complete collection of all twelve volumes of ‘A Study of the Magics of Equus’ by Star Swirl the Bearded.
“Mom~, no meddling,” I warned.
She raised one forehoof and placed the other over her heart. “I swear, no meddling, tampering, or interfering of any kind.” She then lowered her hooves. “Honey, you know I want nothing more than your happiness.”
“Yeah, I know that.” I stood from the bed and turned toward the door. “Well, I think it’s time to turn in.”
“And just where do you think you’re going?” she said as she grabbed my shirt with her magic.
“Uh, to my room.”
“I don’t think so, young colt. Get back here.” I couldn’t help but chuckle at her antics as I was thrown back onto the bed next to her. She nuzzled me and said, “I always miss you so much when you’re gone, so please just give me this one night.”
“Alright, Mom, one night. But if I do ever get married, this bed is going to start to feel pretty crowded.”
With a final laugh, Celestia turned out the lights, and we went to sleep.
*****
The next few days, I was training and practicing as much as I could. Willow would be in the air with me, though I will admit I was a little unnerved by a unicorn with bug wings. It helped that I knew her so well and knew she wouldn’t do anything to hurt anypony. Also, Bunny was on the ground with refreshments and a first-aid kit at the ready.
In the afternoon, I would be with Celestia. She was teaching me to control my Voice and to keep my alicorn instincts in check. She even enlisted the help of Blueblood, as she couldn’t bring herself to insult me like he willing does. The only good part about that was when I would ‘accidentally’ use my Voice on him.
Soon enough, I was back in Ponyville. Fluttershy and the other Elements had led the breezies all the way back to their home and returned home. Today, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Bulk Biceps were practicing for the quickly approaching Equestria Games in the Crystal Empire. I was going to be there to cheer them on and support them while I could. After all, during the Games, I would not be able to cheer as loudly, foreign relations and all.
“You’re doing great, everypony,” I offered as I handed out cups of water and towels. “I have no doubt you guys will have no problem placing, maybe even winning.”
“Placing, no problem,” Rainbow boasted, “winning, not likely.”
“Come on, Dash, think positively. Right, Rocky?” The little flying squirrel danced on my head while waving tiny pompoms around and squeaking.
Fluttershy giggled. “That’s right, Rocky, we have to try our best, no matter what our chances may be.” Bulk Biceps agreed, loudly. Fluttershy trotted up to me and took the bottle from me and sat back on her haunches and happily drank. I knelt down and gently wiped the sweat from her forehead and under her wings. I stayed away from her flanks, which took a lot of restraint, believe me.
“You’re doing very well today, Fluttershy. I heard about the trouble you had during the tornado incident a while back. I’m very proud of your improvement.”
“Well…, I have somepony very important to me cheering me on.” She hid behind her mane and blushed heavily. It was about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
I couldn’t help but rub behind her ear, she leaned into my hand and closed her eyes. We haven’t even been on our first date yet and already she’s this affectionate. It kind of reminded me of a clingy puppy, only much softer and cuter. To be honest, I had always wanted Rose to be more like this when we were dating. I only hoped it wouldn’t become a problem (though any stallion, or some mares, who is familiar with her model work would know that could never happen).
“Tell you what, Flutters, after you’re done with practice, you and I go out to dinner?” Her response was to bury her face deeper into her mane, whimper a little, and nod. I chuckled at her behavior. How could anypony be more embarrassed by the date than all the cuddling she just did? “Excellent.”
“C’mon, Fluttershy, we’ve got more work to do. And unless your coltfriend is going to be competing with us, you’re going to have to let him go.”
“She’s right, Flutt-… Fluttershy?” She was too busy shaking and muttering. “Oh, way to go, Dash! You broke her!”
“Seriously?! Ugh. Fine. Just take her home, she won’t be up for any more practice today. It’s just as well, we were almost done anyway.”
“Alright, I’ll just take her home then.”
“Okay, but no funny business. She can’t fly as fast if you get her pregnant.”
That made Fluttershy curl up even more and shake even harder. “You can stop that anytime now!” I growled at Rainbow Dash. She merely laughed her head off and flew away after dodging a low level blast that I fired toward her, fully intending to miss anyway. I then scooped up the trembling pegasus and headed off toward her home.
Once at her cottage, I opened the door and took her inside. Then I took her into the bathroom and placed her on the floor and started the water in the tub.
“Alright, I’ll leave you to it then. I’ll be downstairs waiting.” It’s true she didn’t ask for a bath, but I knew enough about females to know they didn’t like to leave sweat all over their bodies. I also knew that a nice warm bath could calm the nerves better than just about anything. “Oh, while you’re in there, would you like me to make some tea?”
I could just barely make out some splashing from inside. “I-if you don’t mind, I would like that very much.”
“Okay, but be warned, I’m still new to cooking of any kind.”
I heard a small giggle. “I’m sure it will be fine. Maybe you can get Angel to help you.”
“Yeah,” I sighed, “maybe.”
Surprisingly, Angel did decide to help out, but only after he ‘accidentally’ dropped the tea kettle on my foot. All it took was some very careful explaining that I was trying to make the tea for his mistress to help her calm down. I had managed to get the tea service readied just in time for Fluttershy to come out of the washroom, mane still wrapped and robe tied on.
“Mmm… it smells lovely.”
“Good, I’m glad to hear that. Truth be told, it’s all thanks to your little buddy here.” I nodded towards Angel, knowing better than to try to touch the little rodent. “Come take a seat, and I’ll give a nice massage. I’m sure that after all the work you put in to your training today, you could use one.”
“Um… o-okay.” Fluttershy crawled onto the couch while I pulled over an ottoman for myself. Leaning over that much for too long hurts.
“Do you want to leave the robe on, or take it off?”
“I-um, I think I would prefer to leave it on,” damnit, “f-for now anyway.”
I could work with that. “Alrighty then,” I cracked my knuckles, “now let’s get to this.”
For almost an hour, I rubbed, pressed and prodded different muscle groups on her back, legs and neck. My efforts awarded me a series of ‘ooh’s, ‘aah’s, and one or two moans that made me blush. It made me want to keep going all night, but fingers aren’t quite as sturdy as hooves, so I had to stop.
“Feel better?” I asked.
Fluttershy responded with a drawn out, “mm-hmm~.”
“Good. There’s still some daylight left, want to grab some dinner down at the Gilded Truffle?” I could tell by the brief panic that flashed across her face that that was a ‘no’. “Or would you prefer the café?” She nodded and hummed a little. “Alright, then it’s settled. But first, you’re going to have to change.”
And that was how my first date with Fluttershy started.
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So cute, I've always liked fluttershy
I almost get the feeling that Chris is going to snap at Blueblood when he calls him monster or worse.
5488552 it's an hard pill to take of me because of the scene in it not easy being breezy where see was with the doctor and rose taylor being my favorite companion.
So becoming super powerful comes with Rage Buttons. Or an upgrade to pre-existing Rage Buttons.
Who'd a thunk it.
I think that you accidentally some words.
5488717 Bluebutt has been insulting him so much for such a long time, it's probably mostly banal at this point.
This popped into my head after I read that line.
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5488946 Yes. That was before. Now that he's quick to anger, I'm not so sure.
I love this story, and although I hate shipping involving any of the mane six, I will make the exception for this one. Small question though: Throughout the story, Chris always referred to Celestia and Luna by their names. When he's talking he calls them 'mom' and 'aunt' but when he narrates he calls them by their names. If you write a story form a first person view you need to stick to how the person acts and speaks, even the way he narrates. This is only a suggestion, you can use it or not. I still love this story
5488887 I borrowed the idea, with permission, from another writer.
5489029 I am not sure why I did it that way. I guess I just wanted to be difficult.
awesome
5489134 It makes sense and is interesting to say the least. It would be hard to not do anything about the things that already make you upset if you achieved god mode. More power to do what you want. My temper wouldn't change but I would be more active with it. A.K.A. actually act and probably kill people, Instead of empty threats and dark fantasies/
I'm familiar with the writer, he is a pretty decent guy and his work is very good…to bad he likes to make ponies go nuts, in a lot of his chapters, the story is still good but I don't particularly enjoy his dark humor, or terror on some cases.
Anyway good use of the alicorn instinct
Great chapter it was so cute and the jokes were entertaining as well. Not only that the way Celestia spoke was heart warming as well. Great chapter and I look forward to the next one.
This is very cute, but i'm still waiting for Chris to turn evil like Luna did. Its been eluded to enough for it o happen.
5489466 You can imagine him any way you want, that's the beauty of never giving a description.
5490092 Zaimiaric's work may not be for everyone, but you can't argue with the effort he puts in.
a vary good chapter I can see things with fluttershy are going vary slowly witch is a good thing, the rest of the story is moving vary well.
I wish there was a way to vote for each chapter as this story is worthy of multiple votes.
harts fire
It is a bit new for me, to see how he almost has everytime more or less dirty thoughts about Fluttershy, but at the same time it is pretty sweet and funny, so i have no problem with that, you just do it another way than i already know.
I think the story is going to be a good one in the end. I mean the whole story.
5491003
Not discussion there, he really go the extra mile with his stories
It was a good chapter. A lot of information in only a little amount of words causes it to be over before we know it and want to keep reading but we just read enough to be interested again. In other words, nice chapter length with the info put in. The Alicorn instincts were a nice touch to keep him from becoming a stue character by adding an important flaw. Can't wait for the next chapter.
D'awww
Well at least now he can literally climb a mountain and yell out 'I love Fluttershy' for all to hear :)
5489010 A possible danger, but he has had years, most of his life in fact, to develop a thick hide where Blue is concerned, so while his emotional reactions to being challenged are now much stronger, it is one area where he is less likely than most to lose control.
Besides which, they are still cousins. Celestia would be horrified if one legitimately harmed the other, and he is loathe to hurt her, so I think he will make an extra effort when it counts.
5491743 The resultant "Eep!" will echo...through the immediate surroundings of her cottage.
5491988
Doesn't mean we don't want it to happen.
WHOOHOO NEW CHAPTER!
I must read it immediately!
I was wondering about the anger problems he'd been having recently, and now I know it's hereditary.
5492485 I'm not disputing that.
Talk about things getting better and better.....that sounded a bit weird.....
I'm just hoping those lessons will pay off when the date happens, because we all know ponies are gossipers, especially a certain white unicorn with purple mane...
Subtle Simpsons reference there
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5547392 Total coincidental awesomeness
But teasing s fun!
I like this stuff hue hue good work
Hmmm...this is setting up for the Breezies' migration...
...then, that means...
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The Tirek is Coming!
I love Dash for this!
I hope she continues her teasing in the future!
Hmm, anger issues... alicorn instinct... all I can come up with is this...
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LOL, nice Dash