"Agent K?" I asked from the sterility of my Clean Room, "May I have a word?"
They looked over the shoulder in surprise for a moment before excusing themself from their ear-based conversation, quickly turning around and placing themself very formally next to Soft, Timid and Rough. "Yes Blue, how can I help?"
"Timid-- er, Karol mentioned that the news of my being here on Earth was detected by 'news outlets and the media'. Would I be able to speak with them?" I asked cautiously. I had no experience in speaking with large crowds, but If I was to survive as a Queen on this... planet, then I would have to inform the humans that I didn't intend to harm them.
"I would strongly advise against that, Blue." Agent K warned. "The Media likes to take a spin on things to get ratings and to turn everything into a catastrophe so they can provide 'updates' on the situation. Nothing good can come from meeting them."
"We already have a video of Blue dancing on youtube, what harm is there in a little bit more exposure to the public?" Timid asked defensively, their hands on their hips.
Agent K ignored Timid and turned to me. "Queen Blue Sun, I cannot guarantee your safety if you are exposed to the public without preparations being made first. A guard detail, bullet-proof panels, a secure room, limited access, the list goes on and on. Walking out of this hospital into the middle of a crowd of reporters can only end badly." Agent K was very strong in their opinion, their emotions bringing up intense concern for my well being as well as their job.
"How long would it take to prepare these things?" I inquired.
Agent K scratched their chin. "About... three hours. We already have more than enough security, but we have to clear each camera crew and news outlet before we begin, as well as a room inside of the hospital that can fit your size. However, all of this can only happen after we're certain that any pathogens, diseases or sicknesses have harmed either yourself or the humans you've been exposed to."
"Does stupidity count as an alien pathogen?" Soft snarked playfully. "Ricky hit Blue here in the face with a shovel on first contact."
"Hey! We promised not to talk about that!" Rough protested.
Agent K's eye twitched. "You what?"
"I got better." I replied pleasantly as I could, my smile not really having the desired effect with Agent K. I guess doubled fangs and sharp teeth made them uneasy. Actually, Soft, Timid and Rough also had a small spike of concern and backed away from me.
"Whoa!" Rough blurted, "Those teeth are scary!"
"No offense, Blue, but don't smile for the cameras." Timid added in agreement.
"What? I could've sworn that I had smiled before." I replied in confusion, my smile melting away.
They shook their heads.
Agent K held a hand to their ear once more, apologizing and turning away to speak with whomever had another ear like theirs. This lasted only a few moments though, as they soon turned and moved quickly towards a window.
"Is something wrong, Agent K?" I asked while moving carefully towards them in my cramped room. Timid, Soft and Rough followed close by from the other side of the transparent wall.
They looked through small dividers that blocked out the sun near the window, grumbling before replying to the ear-voice in hushed tones. Eventually they turned to face us. "We have a problem." They turned to me. "There are protesters outside."
"Protesters?" Timid, Soft and Rough all asked in confused unison. "Who the heck could protest first contact with aliens?" Rough asked.
Agent K moved to the side, parting the dividers open for the three to see. My side of the room had no windows, as it was sealed.
"You gotta be kiddin' me." Rough complained.
"It's them? Of course it's them!" Soft added in agreement.
"Who is outside protesting?" I asked.
All four of them turned to me with a disappointed though unsurprised scowl on their faces.
"Westboro Baptist Church." They replied with matching groans.
Timid pulled a latch on the window and pushed it upwards, their ear against a screen mesh. "God hates Aliens... Aliens are evil... Kill all Aliens. Very original." Timid quipped sarcastically, closing the window.
"Why would they want to kill me? I haven't done anything to them." I asked with concern.
"They're a bunch of idiots that hate literally everything ever. They probably even hate God." Rough groaned.
I blinked. "Who is God?"
The three of them frowned as Agent K dismissed themselves and left the room to begin preparations for my encounter with 'the media'.
"I guess I shouldn't be surprised that you've never heard of god, but at the same time I am surprised." Rough commented. "Do you have any kind of deity you worship, Blue?"
Now I was even more confused. "What is a deity?"
"Its... like a god?" They provided unhelpfully.
Timid spoke up. "The concept of God is basically 'Everything in the universe exists because of this all powerful being that created everyone and everything, so we have to worship him to get into paradise after we die'."
"Could I meet them?" I asked.
Timid blurted in laughter before covering their mouth quickly. Soft spoke up while Timid recovered. "Uh, no, Blue. This is sort of a touchy subject for humans but... God is something that doesn't really physically exist. They're more of an idea than a person."
My mouth was open slightly in growing confusion. "So... they devote their lives to the idea of a figure that created everything?"
Rough shrugged. "Sometimes. Other people just use God as an excuse to push whatever they're tryin' to sell. Like these Westboro goons. They'll put the name of God on anything and say he hates it in order to try and push their agenda across."
The three in the room were becoming more upset the longer they talked about Westboro and God. "Um, perhaps I could speak with these humans?" I offered, hoping to ease their sour moods.
"With how you look, those idiots would either try to start a riot or run away." Rough grumbled.
With how I looked... hmm... "Would a different appearance help?" I asked.
"Well if your other appearance is Queen Chrysalis, not by much." Soft replied.
"Not, not Queen Chrysalis... Princess Celestia." I explained. "She is an Alicorn in Equestria, one of two ruling Diarchs that controls the sun. Her sister, Princess Luna, controls the moon. I remember that you liked earlier when I had become a pegasus, so perhaps assuming her form would help ease the concerns of 'the media'."
"Controls the sun?" Timid asked skeptically, "Like with what, a big ship or something?"
"No, Princess Celestia controls the sun each day to travel across the sky until it reaches the other side of the land, disappearing under the ground to make way for Princess Luna's night."
They looked at me like I was either insane, or an idiot. "I think you just explained your version of God." Rough said with uncertainty. "I mean, That sure sounds like somethin' a god would do."
"Yeah, but it can't be literal. That's not how suns work!" Timid retorted.
"What does she look like, Blue?" Soft asked.
"Seeing as how Princess Celestia is a bit shorter than Queen Chrysalis, this might hurt to transform into... well, unless I give some liberties and just make her form bigger. I don't know why I never thought of that before." I muttered, concentrating on my memory of the Solar Princess.
White body, A design of a radiant sun on their flank as the cutie mark, Alicorn of course, Regal, tall in comparison to when I had been a drone, and... her mane. Oh grief, how was I going to pull that off? Perhaps I could simplify it? maybe just go with Pink throughout instead of that radiant nebula that never stopped flowing. I had no idea how that even worked!
Teal-Blue flames began to lick at my hooves when Agent K returned to the room. "Oh Hell!" They blurted, rushing towards me only to be stopped by Rough and Soft. "Stay back, she's shape shifting!"
The flames wicked across my chest plating now, replacing them with the regal attire of Princess Celestia with its gold necklace and amethyst centered gemstone. Agent K looked on in awe as my form finalized, my disguise completing with a flowing pink mane. I looked down at the scorch marks on the tile flooring, noticing that I had even remembered the gold hoof-shoes.
"Haha!" I chuckled matronly in Celestia's voice. "Perfect copy... Well, aside from the mane." I looked up to see that not only was Agent K looking baffled, but Soft, Timid and Rough all held a feeling of wonder and amazement. "...What?"
"You look gorgeous!" Soft squee'd, holding their jaw and performing a small tapping dance with their feet.
Timid plastered themself against the transparent wall. "Oh my god I want to hug you so bad right now; how are you this pretty and gorgeous!? Could you always do that!?"
Rough was chuckling at their reactions, and Agent K was stupefied.
"Agent K?" I asked regally, "Are the Media ready?"
They stared back at me with an open mouth.
"Agent K?" I now asked in concern.
Their hand moved shakily towards their ear. "Control... I have an update on Queen Blue Sun... I don't think we're going to need a guard detail. We're going to need a riot squad. Several, actually." There was a short pause as whomever else had a speaking ear communicated with Agent K. "Yes, trust me Sir. When you see Queen Blue Sun, you'll understand."
"I hope that means something good?" I inquired while leaning as close to Agent K as I could from behind my wall.
They turned around to look up at me. "Well, Possibly. The public is going to be awestruck just on the principle of you being a Pegasus/Unicorn thing, let alone an alien Pegasus/Unicorn."
"Princess Celestia is called an Alicorn, Agent K." I clarified.
They blinked at me. "R-right." They held their hand to their ear once more. "Alright, Information update for the press. We're continuing forward with this Q and A session, but Queen Blue Sun will be disguised as a 'Princess Celestia'. The public is not to know about her original form until a far later date, if ever." Agent K looked back to me apologetically. "I apologize for this, Blue, but your true form would probably create a panic by comparison to how you appear now. This 'Princess Celestia' plays into a great part of our own mythology, and would be far better to appear in public as from now on-- for your own safety, I mean." They returned to their earpiece. "Alright, how are preparations going?" A pause... "Good, get all of those media jackals into the meeting room. The humans that have had exposure to Queen Blue Sun haven't shown any signs of sickness from alien pathogens as well as Queen Blue Sun remaining immune to anything they might have been exposed to thus far. If any media ask about Queen Blue Sun's previous form, tell them it was a corruption in the video or something. Find all of those videos and delete them..."
Agent K wandered off, still speaking into their ear about arrangements to be made.
"Hey, Blue, how cramped is your disguise?" Rough asked.
"I scaled up the form of Princess Celestia. No humans apparently know of her, so the size difference shouldn't be a factor. It's actually fairly comfortable, though my wings feel strange from being folded." I explained, expanding them to fill the entire room and blot out a nearby light source.
"Blue, you're freakin' majestic." Timid happily coo'd with a smile.
"What do you think the media will ask you?" Rough inquired.
"I honestly have no idea." I replied.
Princess acelestia figures into mythology?
7662549 Unicorns, Pegasus, yes.
She's gonna unintentionally create a sun cult.
I can feel it in me bones.
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...Do you eat hay?
How do you eat love?
How do you see love?
How did you find us?
What solar system are you from?
Are there others coming?
How do you like humans?
How does your mane flow like that?
[Data researcher that looked for spikes in internet activity originating near the location of discovery]: Why are you not in your insect-like form? (What's with the [make-up, costume, etc]? [If shape shifting wasn't shown.])
Edit: also, while unicorns and pegasi are good, alicorns are usually not good in terms of mythology. [link]
Obvious vapid media questions:
Who are you endorsing in the American Presidential election?
Are you a vegetarian?
If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?
Is it true that there is life elsewhere in the universe?
How did you get to Earth? ..... Can we visit your planet?
Would you dementrate how you can fly?
Would you show us your magic?
Do you plan to stay?
I'm from Hasbro. Can I be your agent for children's toys, TV rights, and other ancillary income sources for 10% of the profits from now into perpetuity?
Which team are you rooting for in the World Series?
What do you eat?
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This typo shouldn't have made me laugh nearly as much as it did, but for whatever reason it made me imagine Fluffle Puff disguised as Tia
Oh Fornicator of Mothers not that bunch D:
First of all, I welcome you to Earth Queen Blue Sun, I see that the government is treating you well so I know there is really nothing to worry about.
So how are you? is Earth's climate and atmosphere treating you well? "Blue Sun answers" that's very good to hear.
Also I sincerely apologize if my fellow reporters ask you stupid and insensitive questions. "Blue Sun answers" Thank you for understanding.
Is your kind open to alliance and friendship? If so what do you think are the benefits we will gain from each other? "Blue Sun answers" That's very interesting indeed.
What is your purpose for visiting Earth? How did you get here? "Blue Sun answers" I see, I understand don't want to talk about it, I just hope you had a safe trip, you can talk to us about it when you are ready.
Is it true that you only feed on positive emotions? "Blue Sun answers" That's really neat I hope you can digest some of it now, but don't worry I'll make sure you enjoy this meal even though there are some are spoiled.
Also what emotions can you feel from me? "Blue Sun answers happiness, excitement, thrill, admiration, and "blush" a hint of love"
Yes that's correct, I have been waiting my whole life for this moment, finally something new and unexpected happens in our life
7662659 Bit of a crush on Queen Blue?
Don't worry, I think it's cute
Another press questio that can't.be avoided.
Was that you in the dancing video? Why do you look different now?
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I'm fairly certain Blue wouldn't trust any of them. If there's anything worse than lawyers, it's politicians looking for your vote.
This might actually work, the disguise that is. Blue could tell them she can change forms, then demonstrate by, oh... taking on a form that's really scary to frighten predators... like a giant bugpony that was seen in that leaked video. This white lie is exactly something a changeling would do, thus, the perfect cover for a changeling queen, pretending to be a pretty pony princess. Earth won't know any better and unless Celestia herself comes over, no one ever will.
Oh crap... I jinxed Blue didn't I? Ack.
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That's a super good idea I hadn't even considered
As first alien contact with us...... why do you look like a horse
7662664 Umm... Crush *Blush* what do you mean?
I didn't say anything like that... did I?
please don't tell Queen Sun Blue, I am a too nervous and shy to admit it
Please notice me senpai Blue
I mean *ahem* let's be professional here, sorry for that tiny outburst.
7662693 Why does she have to lie? why not tell the truth?
It will turn way more worse if somebody else found out about that little lie, you know we humans often exaggerate things to the point of negativity, if Blue senpai told the truth, some close minded people might blurt out.
But it will show the world that Blue and her species are trustworthy and honest. Better to struggle now than later.
#TheTruthShallSetYouFree #QueenSunBlue
But wait may I ask you something oh great and awesome author Sanguine Dream?
What about Equestria? if it is true that there are other gateways and portals to that world to here on Earth. What do you think Queen Sun Blue would choose?
Would she return to Equestria or live on Earth? *whispers* "senpai don't go"
7662693 Whether that idea worked would depend on how much of the footage that Karol shot was actually uploaded. If anything from the cocoon or earlier ended up online, it probably wouldn't hold up.
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That... feels like it'd be a really, really bad idea for Blue.
In that case, not only is her true form hidden, its first appearance is used to make people fear it. Blue and her kind would be worse off, as any undisguised changeling would be seen as purposefully trying to threaten others.
7662553 Do you hve an anthro form?
Or maybe hugs.
My question is:
Did you build the pyramids?
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As a race, we've seen way too many movies where the flesh-eating evil alien looks like a bug or some such nightmare fuel. Blue could have the personality of Fluttershy and the media would still be playing up to all the people screaming for a giant can of Raid.
Well, maybe not the National Enquirer, they'd have a front page article of how Bat Boy, who is still on the run in Florida, is really Blue's illegitimate son.
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Nah, our movies just desensitize us. By now we'd be disappointed to see a normal looking alien. Besides, we've already seen people's reactions to Blue, and they didn't scream and run away.
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Eh, it's just something that Crysalis would do. Besides, would you rather hug an armored changeling or a fuzzy pony?
Ok ok, stick with exposing one's self on international TV. Just be wary of the loonies holding cans of Raid or lobbing bug foggers into the hive. Er, assuming you can get past all the security. Any proper country would want to keep an alien very, very safe so the rest of the aliens don't go to war over an "accident". (Pretty sure all the army generals have seen enough movies to know what could happen)
It's molestia run away!!
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Dear Friend, we humans are nothing like those portrayed in movies or any fictional media,
come on have a little faith in humanity.
We humans are somewhat pragmatic meaning we are adaptable to any given situation, we can either choose the benevolent or the malevolent route, also we are very intelligent and diplomatic, why wage war with another alien race especially those that only want peace and good will.
As a matter of fact all of humanity will celebrate this historical moment, this proved that we are not alone in the universe, this will greatly inspire our scientist and the world to focus on technology to travel the stars, meaning all of humanity will unite with one common goal, to colonize the galaxy.
Why fight each other if we can help each other. also we have so much to learn with our intergalactic neigh-bors {pun intended} not just Sun Blue okay, but other technologically advanced aliens to teach us their space-faring ways.
If Blue got so ill just from Titan One, how come she aint foaming on the floor from that crowd outside already?
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When Blue is in Celestia form, should we call her "Bluelestia" to avoid confusion?
Bluelestia: "Greetings, little humans."
Reporter: "Little?"
Bluelestia: "Well, you all are significantly smaller than myself."
Reporter: "We're all averaged sized for humans."
Bluelestia: "Okay. (clears through) Greetings, average sized humans."
Rough, Soft, & Timid:
Does my little pony the show exist in this world? Cuz that affects my question.
Princess Molestia!
This can only end well.
Question for Blue: do you crap out rainbows?
As long as FOX news isn't there...everything should be peachy!!!
Media: are you here to take us over?
Blue: ... Nay
I really love this story! keep it up!!!!!
I can't help but wonder why the humans have not tried to dig deeper into blue's use of magic. I would think they would be pretty interested in her ability to use magic to .
can't wait to see how her first encounter with the media goes
As Celestia? .......I got nothing. Now if she was in her true form, that's a different story.
Only question really I'd ask is if she intends to wage war with humanity.
what plans do you have in store with the human race and the planet Earth?
7662789 I believe K said it best in the first MiB movie: "aa person is smart. People r dumb, panicy, dangerious animals and u know it!"
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I think it could be a proximity thing, since the first time blue fed she was pretty much touching Rough, and I doubt some misguided Bible-bashers can come close to all the anxeity and fear in a missile silo from the cold-war. They would be fearing change more than an anything.
I can't help but feel a little disappointed she's not showing her true form to the media. Seen 'press conference with celestia' go down before in conversion bureau fics a dozen times over. Was hoping for something a bit different.
Well now... That's an interesting little tidbit...
Blue's emotional sense is very keen. She's able to pick up not only that he's concerned about multiple things, but also exactly what those things are. That's bordering on outright mind reading. That will be both very useful in dealing with politicians and very, very creepy if they ever find out about it.
7662866 Where there's westboro, FOX is sure to follow. . . unfortunately.
I would only ask one thing.
Do you like bananas?
"How long until your demon possessed army invades our planet from hell?"
What I ask would be what do you plan to do on this planet?
"Do you like bananas?" In before overused joke is overused
Seriously? No one tried one of the most obvious ones?
How are you speaking our language?
Or some similar.
Questions about invasion/ extraterresteial life/what is 42/can we pet you/was it you on the video? And so on...... Couldn't be answered without means of communication. So....logical question - HOW ARE YOU DOING THAT? DID YOU LEARNED IT? ARE YOU EXTRACTED THIS KNOWLEDGE FROM THE BRAINS OF YOUR HUNAN COMPANIONS? and so on...
Will you let me ride you into holy battle against westboro baptist church ?
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I'd definetly cuddle the changeling
Not everyone appreciates a nice smile.
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A hand shoots up with the rest of the reporters.
"I..." Oh crap, what was my question? "Uh..." Think! He scratches his head. "really... like your mane?"
"If you feed on love, then are you here to take our women? Or men? We don't judge."
"Are you willing to give pony rides?"
"Can we hear it from the horse's mouth?"
"Do we have to whip it out for you to feed on love?"
"Is hay for horses? Yea or Neigh?"
"Are you going to be our new alien overlord?"
"Do you reproduce like xenomorphs?"
"What is your opinion on Mac vs PC?"
I had another but I forgot it