The Struggles of Radiance
Chapter Six
It has been one day since I arrived at Canterlot, we met the princesses, did some magic, and zapped 'Prince' Blueballs in the flank with lighting (again). Mom was adamant that I spend time in Ponyville with my friends, and Princess Celestia was expecting me to move into the castle.
They finally reached a decision where both sides are somewhat happy; I will go to Canterlot for a week, then Ponyville the next week, then back to Canterlot, and so on and so forth. I insisted that Scootaloo will come with me as I am helping her control her pegasus magic, and the princesses could really help me with some of that. Princess Celestia said she would have to talk to Scootaloo's parents before anything concrete happens, but she agreed. Scootaloo asked the princess if she could talk in private later, so she could get that all sorted out.
Blueballs had the nerve to call my mom a 'love sucking parasite who should never have left her cave'. Let's just say he won't be sitting for a few days. On a completely unrelated note, I hear lightning burns are incredibly painful. I haven't used the plant spell in a while, maybe I should use that on Blueballs next time I see him… Actually, I am not sure there is a plant that exists that could possibly represent his personality, I would probably break reality if I tried… I think I will have to ask the princess about that.
My magic energy stores are quite stable now, I could easily overpower the Princess in the raw magic department (even though I never would try to), but my control still needs a little work, not to mention I still have to manually refill my reserves (ambient feeding is good enough to keep me from draining too much power, but the occasional hug or kiss from Scootaloo really helps replace what my higher energy spells use up). I actually am going to try to see if I can channel magic through my wings and legs, like a pegasus, just because I had an offhand thought about how cool it would be to be able to manipulate air like Scootaloo does, and I decided 'what's stopping me?' as I do have some pegasi abilities from my changeling half. Cloud walking and flight are good, but I kinda want to push the boundaries of what I can do.
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I know I shouldn't eavesdrop on Scootaloo and the Princess, but I am curious as to how they will handle the 'Scootaloo's Parents' situation…
"You said you wanted to speak to me in private Scootaloo?"
"Yes Princess. You said you needed to talk to my parents about me learning with Radiance earlier. Well, you won't be able to talk to them…"
"Why is that little one? I have to talk to your parents before we make any long term plans."
"Well it would be kinda hard to talk to somepony who isn't there."
"What do you mean by isn't there? Are your parents neglecting you?"
"What! No… They passed away in a timberwolf attack five years ago, I have been on my own ever since."
"If that is the-"
"Before you say anything princess, no, I will not go to an orphanage, and no, I do not want your pity. I have been on my own for a long time, and I am perfectly capable of staying that way. Just don't tell anypony else about my parents okay, I would rather not have Twilight or Chrysalis find out about them."
"To be completely truthful, I am surprised that you want to stay living by yourself, although I cannot in good conscience let that continue. I won't tell anypony, but I will be looking into finding a foster family for you somewhere in Ponyville."
"Just don't force me to leave Radiance and my other friends behind…"
"Don't worry, my little pony, I would never get between you and your friends. I am curious about you learning the Gale King though, do you think we could talk about it some other time?"
"Sure, I wouldn't mind talking about what I have learned so far with you."
"Thank you dear Scootaloo… Also, just so you are aware, it took a lot of courage to talk to me about this. I have to go work on a trade agreement, so I will have to talk with you again later. Farewell my little pony."
"Talk to you later Princess."
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After Scootaloo and the Princess talked, Scoots went to her room. I went to go follow her, but before I did, the Princess looked towards where I was eavesdropping from and winked at me. I knew I was busted, and after a short explanation about how I knew about Scootaloo, and I just wanted to make sure she didn't get hurt, I went to follow my marefriend. When I found her in her room, she was sobbing into a pillow. I ended up holding her while she cried. I told her that I heard her conversation, and how she was incredibly strong to not break down until she got back to her room. She eventually cried herself out, and we just stayed there cuddling until we both fell asleep.
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We began our practice today; the princesses wanted to see what we could do before we started learning new stuff. Prince Blueballs made himself a lucky volunteer and I turned him into Princess Bluetits with a high level transformation spell. Many laughs were had a Bluetits' expense that day. I told the princesses that the spell would wear off in about a day. Scootaloo showed the princesses how she figured out the first form of the Gale King, and she went through the entire form while standing on nothing but air. Little did she know that her cutie mark appeared when she finished. When she finally saw it, she was absolutely ecstatic.
Scootaloo's cutie mark is that of a Swan poised to takeoff, like it is about to attack. When we get back to Ponyville, the other crusaders will be so excited. I bet Pinkie is already planning a party for Scoots.
I wonder what my cutie mark will be, I mean if I can get one… Changelings don't get cutie marks, but ponies do. Since I am half changeling, I am not sure how my changeling half will come into play for my mark…
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I went to go see Aunty Twilight about something last night around nine or so, I thought she would be reading… I walked in on her and Princess Celestia sucking face like a couple of schoolfillies; Many blushes and some embarrassed banter later, I was reminded of my promise from the train, and forgot about what I was originally going to ask Twilight. I could have easily made it through my life without knowing that my aunt is banging Princess Celestia. I will never look at either of them the same way again… At least I walked in before things were too psychologically damaging; some things are just not meant to be seen by younger eyes.
I should get a camera, I could easily take advantage of Twilight and Celestia being an item. Maybe earn a few thousand bits from a newspaper, or blackmail them for their combined weight in solid gold, or maybe convince them to let me see that new 'action story' at the matinee theater. While I do that, I should also get some pictures of Princess Bluetits to take to the newspaper as well. I am sure I could get a shiny bag of bits for 'The amazing story behind Prince Blueblood's gender change operation', or something like that.
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To our improvements then.
4347690 I am getting better, a few weeks ago, my dialogue was so stiff and bland and bad, you couldn't make cardboard from it.
More Blueblood abuse please!!! I'm reminded of Zazu from Lion King being the target of Simba's pouncing practice.
4347727 There will be many a lightning zapped blueballs flank.
I do enjoy it when Blue Blood gets harassed. More please.
....Sell the bluetits story, girl! Be rich!
4347787 I may make a Princess Bluetits spinoff...
4347797 what would be hilarious is if Bliblood actually developed a nice female personality who hated everything her 'brother' got up to.
4347733 plus fire, ice, and acid right???
Congrats, shred!
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Who is blue balls
4348049 This has hit the featured box twice... but thanks.
4348055 Blueblood...
4348033 'Nice female personality' This is blueblood we are talking about here. Also, just lightning.
4348068 oh ok
4348068 Not only is this story in the featured, but A Queen's Lament was at the top of the popular stories box to the right.
4348082 Yeah, this and the prequel were, and still are, riding the popular box.
4348068 dang, it would be funny to see Blieblood and a female personality arguing in his head.
4348625 If anything she is going to be pissed for the next however long it takes for the spell to wear off.
4348636 Good.
4348852 I actually thought about making the spell last longer than normal because Radiance has control issues and accidentally put more energy into the spell than normal.
I am on the fence about whether or not to do that though. Could cause a lot of Blueblood hilarity, as well as a bunch of lols... OH! And celebratory milkshakes.
Just... LulZ
4347608 Yes, but does it have a gloss unit over 60?
4349412 You mean 70? Yes, it has a gloss unit of 183
HECK!!! if you REALLY want to get BlueBlood, Make him a Herm and then make him want to Buck himself!!!!!!! *WolfishLOLOL*
4350520 I was thinking paranoia and paparazzi... But that is just me...
Jesus Cryst, for a two year old, she has a very bad case of potty-mouth.
4350841 Well she is about the maturity and physical stature of a twelve year old, although her mother isn't necessarily the best influence in terms of phrasing and whatnot.
4351491 Also, nice job on the student x teacher thing with Twilight and Celestia.
4351568 Yeah, that was a gamble I decided was worth taking. And it seems that I got the straight-flush and won the pot...
All poker jokes aside, I thought it would add a bit more humor or chaos. I am kinda debating if this should all take place pre-magic duel, because I could have Trixie make a cameo, or something.
4351626 Why not let Radiance take Twilight's place and obliterate (metaphorically of course) Trixie's power level?
4348888 Celebratory milkshakes are always good. Making Blueblood suffer is just a bonus.
4351634 uh... wut
4352547 I actually haven't thought of that, I will have to try it.
I am better at dialogue than I was though, so it isn't like I am completely inept at it.
4352461 You said you wanted Trixie and Twilight to have their little duel, correct?
4352652 What? I never said that...
4352859 The epilogue of 'A Queen's Lament' has the CMC call out "Cutie Mark Crusaders Demolition Experts", at which point Queen Chrysalis goes to stop them before they destroy the town. In Chapter one, it refers to that from Radiance's POV.
4353065 You said, and I quote:
4354528 Do you know what a cameo is? Whenever I do something with trixie, it is pre-magic duel, because I didn't like how magic duel ended.
4356119 Yes yes, she simply makes an appearance.
But you didn't like how they let her go off scott free?
Oh, Scootaloo got her cutie mark? Does this end the CMC?
Oh, the Twilight x Celestia totally shocked me.
4356676 Actually, it is more about the fact that the entire plotline behind that episode was just garbage. Not to mention the fact that it gives fanfic writers no creative freedom over what happened after boast busters. Plus the instant change from antagonist to neutral is just bad.
4357305 Scootaloo getting her mark isn't the end of the CMC. All the other members still need their marks.
Nopony Expects the Twilest Inquisition
4357434 Sooo, just like with Sunset Shimmer?
4357628 Pretty much.
I can't stand the instant resolutions like that... Sure it is fine to do it once, but every single flipping time... Discord when he was reformed, Magic Duel, Equestria Girls, you see where I am going with this right? Most of season 3 was garbage anyways, the only good episodes were the The Crystal Empire and Wonderbolts Academy... The others were okay, but not great or worth note...
Blackmail. That's what I call a plan.
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Pretty much, but I did it as a tribute, not a direct take of it. So no Dawn to shoot lightning and wing blasts at stuff. I am glad to see another fan of that series though.
Chrysalis is turned into a Karma Houdini, not even a mention of her rape of Shining Armor, all forgiven for invading a country and all that...
And Blueblood is used as a story punching ball. Because of something he said, which isn't even all that wrong.
I think I'm out.
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See above. I know you did it to get cheap laughs and because Blueblood abuse generally sells well, but I can't forget the above things. I can't gloss all that over. This just breaks my suspension of disbelief, nevermind that I don't find it all that funny.
No downvote, but certainly no upvote either. I'm just backing off from this one.
Best of luck.
best line of the day!
4379835 Whatever you say bro...
Princess Bluetits = LQL
4443167 Don't worry, there will be much more blueballing Blueballs in the next few chapters.