Many of the guards had to do double takes as a pony they had never seen before exited the guest wing of Canterlot castle. He was a light brown earth pony stallion, with a slightly unkempt dark brown mane. He strode with purpose, as though he was a powerful noble, each step judged carefully. Strong and well built, he clearly took care of his body, having the stature that most stallions would envy him for.
One of the guardsmares approached him cautiously. “Hello sir, may I help you?”
“It's quite alright, miss. I know where I am going,” he replied. His voice was masculine and deep, commanding respect from all who heard him. Truly, a stallion among stallions. “Thank you, though. The work you all do for the good of Equestria deserves more appreciation than you get.” With measured steps, he trotted out of the room towards the dining hall.
As soon as he was gone, all the guardsmares in the room swooned simultaneously. “Oh, sweet Celestia above, who was THAT?”
“He was so attractive!”
“And respectful!”
“He carried himself like a prince! I don't think I've ever met a stallion like him! I can only wonder what went through his head when he saw us...”
The mystery stallion walked into the dining hall, and eyes turned to look at him from all over the room. He slowly maneuvered over to a table, making sure to not bump into anypony. He didn't even call for any of the maids to get him food.
“Sir, do you need anything?” One of the maids asked as she walked over.
“As much as I would love some food, take your time. I know you're busy, and I don't want to overwork you.”
“Oh, it's no problem, sir. What can I get you?”
“Just some oatmeal, maybe an apple. And some tea, too. And please, call me Nick...el. Nickel Ingot. There's no need for formalities.”
“Oh! O-of course, Nickel. My apologies.” She dashed off before Nickel could get a word in, leaving the stallion to his own devices. It wasn't long before his meal was brought to him, and he ate his food with the slow, graceful movements much like his walking. It was as though this pony was pure class incarnate, as his behavior, kind attitude, and respect towards the staff were right out of a storybook.
Suddenly, the exact opposite of the formal stallion strode through the doors. “Good morning, peasants! Where is my breakfast?” Blueblood demanded, trotting over to the table Nickel was at and sat next to him. “Just look at this terrible service, am I right?” He asked Nickel. “Nobility such as us shouldn't have to be kept waiting. I'm surprised Auntie Celestia hasn't fired every last one of them.”
Nickel stared slack-jawed at Blueblood. “You DO realize you came in unannounced, right? Nopony could cook that fast, not even you.”
“Hmph! You're just as annoying as that pesky ape that roams around this castle,” he replied. “Fine, I'll make you a bet! I'll go make my own breakfast, and if I can't have it done in the five minutes I expect my incompetent staff to have it done by, which I certainly will, I'll give you some of my stocks in a few wealthy businesses!”
“Hm… deal.”
Twenty minutes and a ruined kitchen later, Nickel was quite a bit richer. He spent the next hour helping the staff clean the kitchen, something they appreciated.
As Nickel got up to leave, a pair of guards approached. “Nickel Ingot, was it? Princesses Celestia and Luna have requested a private audience with you. Please come with us.” As soon as the entourage left the room, a few visiting nobles began chattering amongst themselves again.
“He knows both princesses well enough for a private meeting, and he got Blueblood to humiliate himself? Just who is he?”
“With a name like Nickel Ingot, I'd bet he runs a mining company. I ought to offer him a share of my stock too, as a gesture of goodwill!”
“Perhaps we should show him around the city. I could offer him dinner at my restaurant, it has a five-star rating!”
“Not if I invite him first!”
Meanwhile, Celestia and Luna watched as Nickel walked into their private meeting room.
“So, Nick, how has your morning as a pony been so far?”
“Pretty weird. It all started after I left my room…”
But what's his Mark? Ya gotta tell us the important details here mate!
Okay, somepony has to do a separate story based on this changed character as I bet the Pony version of Nick would make a very good story by itself.
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I bet is this one
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Agreed. A side story of pony Nick basically becoming a hero and/or legend to the locals and all he wanted was a glass of water and a muffin. Shenanigans ensue.
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Luck stat 100
This is going to be good
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Nah, I think it’s this.
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There could be a side story or something where something went wrong when Celestia tried to change him back and now hes stuck as a pony it would be interesting
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I am not so sure about that...
Sure, this concept sounds good on paper. But for how long would "Mary sue pony Nick" work before it gets borring?
A few more chapters of Nickel Imgot is fine with me. But there is not enough meat on this bone for a full course meal.
--edit-- my brain desided to remind me of "the great gatsby" after I posted my comment. And combined with that, this concept could work.
So, not only did the potion turn him into a pony, it turned him into a Gary Stu? Well, I bet that'd get annoying for Nick fast
Did you mean boss?
If not, this name still needs capitalized.
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Miss.
Crud, i forgot to run this by editing!
Indirectly took my suggestion...
I'm so very happy...
I love this!
Yesssss.
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Makes me think of the Harry Potter fic Make a Wish by Rorschach's Blot. Harry is just on Vacation, but the shenanigans cause EVERYONE to jump to the wrong conclusions - all without Harry finding out. A Nickel Ingot story along those lines would be pretty funny.
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Not if he's oblivious to it all
Noblest Gentlecolt of the land has graced the halls of Canterlot Palace, and all were swayed by his grace.
And he's the biggest prankster of all of Canterlot!
Nick walks into a room as a stallion and the Mares swoon. Somebody send Nick to Ponyville. I want to see the girls reactions.
Awww... I wanted him as a little colt but lol maybe next adventure
Stallion Nick is such a ladies man. May he be a thorn in the side of Blueblood til the end or until Blueblood develop
Humiliated Blueblood and made a fortune, all before/during breakfast? Someone rolled a nat 20 on luck and charisma. I really need to find a good D&D group in my area.
Doesn't sound anymore of a "Gary Stu" than when he's human. He's just nice. And attractive. And clueless that he's attractive. The fact he's in the castle and knows the Princesses screams "noble" but he actually treats the pony staff nicely. That makes him "interesting" and that increases his desirability. He's gotta do some pranks as a pony.
Ok fuck it can you make an entire SIDE STORY purely on what if luna fucked up and made the potion unreversable and nickolas decided to keep the persona of nickle up?! I love this chapter.
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With all the comments about it I may have to! But...
A) Luna didn't make the potion, and
B) Nick(le) isn't putting on an act, you'll see why next chapter.
I think you meant "leaving".
Nick as stallion and every mare dripping wet? This should be good even without M rating
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Fixed, thank you.
As for you second comment, Everyone sing along!
🎶I can't write porn
🎶I can never get it right
🎶So I write COMEDYYYYYYY
Thank you, thank you. Tip your waiters.
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That maybe but this was still very enjoyable. A side story or a spinoff would make for excellent reading material.
Nickel has high charisma and keeps rolling nat 20s on his persuasion checks.
Blueblood has high charisma and keeps rolling nat 1s on his persuasion and intimidation checks.
You know. I wonder what would happen with Nick, Celestia, and Luna would have to deal with something serious where their pranks have bonded their friendship to be their for each other during tough times.
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It's only paranoid if someone isn't after you.
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If you're from the US, what state are you from? If you aren't from the US.....well, I tried.
Damn... Nick could have a impressive live as a Pony!