Do you know how hard it is to walk on four legs without tripping?
Because I don't.
When I woke up in this colorful world approximately twenty-one minutes ago, I was scared.
How could I not be? I wasn't in my home, I had no idea how I got here, and I'm pretty sure I was drunk.
I don't really remember.
And that's when the memories hit me, or at least the memories of the past year hit me.
"My name is Prince Blueblood," I said as I looked at my new visage in the tall mirror placed in my room, "I am the nephew of Princess Celestia," I tried to match my tone of voice to that of this body's natural speaking tone, "And I am a noble of Canterlot, pffft," I almost burst out laughing when I said the name of the city.
"Canterlot? Like a cantering horse? That's fucking hilarious, Ahahahaha!" Okay, maybe I did burst out laughing, but can you blame me? It's a stupid name.
I mean, I understand that this country is run by ponies, but you don't see humans calling New York City something stupid like New Ligament City, or replacing Brooklyn with Boneklyn, Washington? More like Runnington!
See? It's stupid.
But something interesting about this body is this!
With a subtle flair of heat on my forehead, as if my body was previously frozen solid and the layer of ice over my forehead just melted away, Metaphorically of course.
A book flew from a nearby shelf and in my direction.
And promptly slammed into my face.
"Gonna need to get used to that, Ahem! I mean, Darn peasant literature hitting me in my... Okay, yeah I can't do this guy's act."
Sorry Princey, I'm going to have to change your style.
I'm just kidding!
I'm not actually sorry.
At the top of one of the towers of Canterlot castle, a white Alicorn with an aurora-colored wispy mane was sitting next to the bed of a short purple Alicorn with purplish-blue hair, the tips of her mane moving slightly in an imaginary wind as if made of smoke.
Those two were none other than Princess Celestia, the Princess of the day, and the newly freed Princess Luna, The yet-public Princess of the Night.
"How are you feeling?" Celestia asked as she placed a plate of fruits on the stand next to Luna's bed.
"We are *cough cough* Feeling fine, dear sister," Princess Luna answered with a raspy voice, Ever since her transformation into her original form started almost nearly a month ago, She has been bedridden and weak.
"I see," Celestia said quietly, "If you need anything, please just ask. I have some matters to attend to so I will be taking my leave." She turned around and exited her sister's room at the top of the spire.
"Wait, Sister, wait!" Luna tried to get her sister's attention, but her rasped throat wouldn't allow her to shout loud enough. Celestia was already outside her door.
"We just want something to entertain us for the while," She whispered dejectedly before grabbing a bite of one of the fruit on the platter.
"Yuck, Persimmon," She spit the fruit out.
"As I was saying your Highness, I can't allow you to enter the library," The annoying blue-furred guard in front of me said, his shiny golden spear blocking my way of doing some research on the things I can do in this new world.
"And why, may I ask, am I not allowed to enter the royal library?" I ask the fool, how dare he do his job! Doesn't he know that I'm Prince Blueblood? I have 'Prince' in the name!
"Because you need permission from Princess Celestia to enter the library," He spoke in his monotone voice, likely wishing for me to leave him to do his job.
Hahaha! Foolish security guard! You activated my trap card!
"I'll tell Auntie Celestia that you wouldn't allow me, a Prince may I remind you, to enter the royal library, that is for the royal family may I remind you, which I just so happen to be a part of." Being a prince is fun, but I need to enter that library in order to do more fun things.
Hoohoho, The possibilities will be endless! With my knowledge of the modern world and Blueblood's money, I could do so many things!
But first I need to enter the library, Haheehoohooha!
"Sir, Please stop laughing like that, It's making me want to punch your face." The guard said in a monotone voice and I couldn't help but laugh louder, a smile full of teeth showing as I lean on the wall next to the entrance to the library as support.
"Hahaha, Oh you are hilarious Jeremy!-" "My name is Flour Dust," "-But you can't talk like that to nobility, what would your wife say if she found out? She-" "I'm Gay, and I'm sure my husband wouldn't care," "-would definitely chastise you for disrespecting your boss, If I was some other, less kind noble, I would have had you fired-" "That doesn't seem like that bad an option right now," "-But I am a kind Prince, really you should be thankful I'm not reporting you to Celestia, she-" "Report what to me?"
I paused, The guard quickly turned down the corridor and bowed, I follow his gaze and felt the smile on my face dimming in intensity, into a more relaxed and subdued smile.
"Ah, Auntie Celestia! I was about to enter the library and read a nice book, but this ruffian of a guard would not allow me entry. How rude!" I told the White furred, wispy-haired, Horned horse with bird wings. The subdued smile on my face like a mask of sheet iron.
Unbending and unflinching.
"Blueblood," She started, slowly walking towards me, her eyes not leaving mine.
"Are you?" She started saying something as she walked even closer.
Before she suddenly grabbed me in her long legs and hugged me to her chest Like I was a stuffed teddy bear.
"Ooh! You want to read a book! So cute! I have a way better Idea," She smiled as she looked down at me, weakly struggling to escape her iron-hard embrace.
"Why don't we spend the afternoon together?" She asked and smiled as she nuzzled her cheek on my head, ruffling my blonde hair as she does.
"Ahaha! What a lovely jest Auntie, your jokes are as great as ever, but I know that you have a very busy schedule, and I would simply feel the worst if I somehow managed to ruin your day." I tried to turn her down as diplomatically as possible.
But it was of no use.
The want of what was essentially a thousand-year-old "Wine-mom" to spend time with her "Strapping little baby" simply outweighed her want to actually do her job.
I had no option but to accept the request of the monster in white feathers.
And as she dragged me away from the library, I stared at the eyes of the guard that made all of this happen, And I swore that I will get my revenge.
"I just got this new shipment of Cheese-cakes all the way from Prance, they are simply the most delectable treats, I assure you, you must try some," After I eat these magical French cakes, obviously.
Is this the million dollar question, that everyone who is reincarnated as a character in Equestria is a frustrated comedian (or attempted saint)? Is it too much to ask for a more realistic character in this situation, someone who really wants to make a mark in the world and doesn't mind contradicting Celestia even for her own good?
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I mean, MC isn't a frustrated Comedian or an attempted saint, I literally wrote 1k words.
And also, this is a Comedy-Slice-of-life story, I will be writing comedic characters.
He's also been in Equestria for only a few hours, and all of his knowledge is from the POV of the last 365 days from a snobbish aristocrat, so there isn't really a lot of immediately useful information he can use, especially not in the first 1,000 words of a new story.
I really don't understand what you expected from the first chapter of a comedy slice-of-life, I even wrote Shenanigans in the short synopsis. Nobody uses Shenanigans outside of comedy.
Not sure where that other guy got the idea of comedian or saint. The Mc is kind of a prick in the first interaction he’s had (even if it’s an act). And he doesn’t sound like he’s trying to be funny, he’s just a bit of a buffoon (again, not a criticism I like it actually).
Now for the story itself…
1.2k words, not really enough here to judge by. First appearances suggest this’ll be a fun read, but that’s just first impression.
Oh boy, my favorite royal trash.
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Yeah, I also don't get where the first commenter came from.
And MC is a bit of a prick, even if he was acting like how he imagined Blueblood would act (which is as a prick)
For the length of the chapter, That will be a common length, My chapters are usually short, might get 4k words at maximum if the chapter is hefty and I don't feel like writing a cliffhanger.
Hope you stay and enjoy future chapters of BB's unusual escapades.
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I love him, he's just so trash
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I’m not bothered by chapter length. Just stating that there isn’t enough story here to really call it good or bad yet.
Oh Good Golly!
The fact this is the lovechild of "The Greatest Estate Designer" means THIS will be BLASTED with the funny!
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Can't wait for Blueblood to put a scammer into 520 years of (almost) unpaid labor
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It is a more general comment (question). Faced with the archetype that I see repeated over and over again on this platform. An attempt at comedy trying to throw several jokes to see if something gives funny.
Yes I know it's a short chapter, but several things happen. The protagonist wakes up, then an intermission and then a series of attempted jokes with a guard that I have to say that of all those jokes the one about "you activated my trap card" did give me funny.
And it's strange because it's the only joke I remember.
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He's also very easy to write because he was in 1 episode, not enough to show his true character. So, any writer can go any direction with him
I always like Human turn Prince Blueblood premise, so you have my attention. For the writing... it could use some work. For what I can see, you jumped into the action and fun, and comedy stuff without giving some context at how he got to possess PBB body, and how he got the very basic rundown about Equestria, how he knows that Celestia is his 'aunt' and act without looking off for everypony around him or give a comparative data point at how different he is from PBB, and who is that guy. Basically there is just n set up, depside I can understand why you want to skip on all that. This said if this going to be a political intrigue story with comedy then it could. I wonder who will be his supporting cast to help keep him out of trouble. Hope the next chapter will be more insightful on what's going on, best of luck.
I imagine Blueblood frowning when he turned his face to the guard like Giancarlo
Literally just caught up on that Manhwa. I can't wait to see what you do with it. I hope you keep that same guard with him.
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Oh man, if it captures even a fraction of that webtoon it will be glorious...
look like Celestia is very close to Blueblood in this world. I can't imagine how heartbroken she would be when she realized her nephew is gone and his body gets taken by a random stranger
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was....
Look up Humansville. It's a thing. Your welcome.
USA! USA! USA! USA! 😁
The moment he started acting like that to the guard, I immediately knew the inspiration of the character
I love it.
Oooh a TGED inspired story
GLORIOUS
I did not know you also made this story.
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I Didn't know I made this story Either! How awesome is that?!
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What a coincidence
You are the first person I have seen calling Luna purple. Not entirely wrong I suppose, but certainly odd.
Love the story!
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Sounds like you would enjoy “Diaries of a Madman”
I remember that webtoon. Holy crap the artist does the best exaggerated facial expressions.
I'm invested.
fun, not fun enough to make it one of my favourites, but fun enough to give it a try
More like Neigh York and... Trottington, maybe?
Not quite ripe, yet?
Man I had read that shit and it's good as fuck bro
Man this gonna be amazing from just the inspiration
I knew you had been inspired by Lloyd Frontera for personality
Lloyd Frontera? I love that guy! You Sir/Madam/unknown have my undivided attention
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I wholeheartedly concur. If you can successfully emulate that comic, you will indeed achieve a wondrous brand of humor!
not gonna lie, i have no clue what the term "wine mom" means lol
The Greatest Estate Developer as a picture reference? You, fine fellow, have EXCELLENT taste!
Interesting reaction from Celestia.
Poor Luna, catching up on all the latest infections and things.
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A wine mom is a middle aged woman who drinks wine after work or something, usually because she so tired of everyone elses bullshit. Kids acting up? Gimmie wine. Boss up your ass? Gimmie wine. Want wine? Gimmie wine.
That sort of mom.
I swear Canterbury is one the most forgotten cities that exists. It has a book named after it and everything.
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What does Canterbury have to do with the chapter?
That was a great manwha. Lol. "The devil admires your spirit and is offering you a position in hell" when he shows that trickster a necromancy spell to keep his several lifetime debt contract going.
This is an absolute gem! Love it!
I really thought this was trash of the count family inspired,but this ia better,but if someone does one of cale i'm not complaining
Blathering Blatherskite! Blueblood gets bureaucratically barred from the bibliotic by a blue-furred bouncer who believes not in his baleful bookishness.
Honesty, is not even the restricted section of the library, the guard is a jerk.
OMG i love The Greatest Estate Designer, found it randomly and binged it in just 2 nights. the first manga in a long time that made me actually laugh my ass of.
I FUCKING love greatest estate developer im hoping a story gets done with lyyod where he does the same thing equasteria (ingore the bad spelling). And you my good person have got my attention by talking about that series.
I have a feeling that this is going to be.... beautiful
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Seeing as this is the first story I wrote over 100k words for, I do believe I agree with your assessment :)
Enjoy the read
One of the strangest story starts, this chapters feels as if we start within the story that is already running for some time...