Bad Dragon's Short Stories

by Bad Dragon

41 - Down with the Princess; long live the Princess! [2023.10]

Twilight Sparkle jolted awake as a chorus of angry shouts pierced the air.

She looked through the window and saw an angry mob in front of the castle.

To get a better view, the Princess of Friendship raised the sun.

The ponies outside held many signs:
‘Down with the Princess!’
‘Stop with oppression!’
‘We want democracy!’
...

What surprised her the most was that over half of the signs stated:
‘Twilight Sparkle for Princess!’

She flew down to them and addressed them with a calm voice, “My dear subjects, don’t you already have what you want?”

Chancellor Neighsay stepped forward and spat at her hooves. “It’s not about the result; it’s about the process!” He turned to the crowd and yelled, “Twilight Sparkle for Princess!”

All the ponies angrily pointed their hooves at their benevolent leader and kept on screaming at her, “Twilight Sparkle for Princess! Twilight Sparkle for Princess!...”

Author's Note:

This story participated in the 2023.10 "They're Revolting!" writing competition

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