Equestria is beset by monsters. Terrible threats to ponies lurk in every corner of the nation, and it's up to the Crown to lock them away. Princess Celestia can't respond to every incident, and so she created a special task force - SMILE.
SMILE (Secret Monster Intelligence League of Equestria) exists as an open secret within the highest reaches of power. Currently led by the recently appointed Lieutenant Shining Armor, they find themselves embroiled in a sweet and sour conspiracy that threatens the entire country!
Or at least it's going to ruin a lot of birthday parties.
An entry in Imposing Sovereigns IV, using the prompt Shining Armor/Strength.
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I like it when people make Blueblood a three-dimensional character.
I haven't read a ton of SMILE stuff, but I have enjoyed most of the ones I come across. This was a good one.
And now we know why the bugbear came to Ponyville, it was looking for Sweetie Drops!
Well done, as usual. I picked up on your cleverly laid breadcrumbs pointing to the Minister!
Well done, you did a good job. I am glad this wasn't just a horror story. I am glad that you made Blueblood more of a character then a foil.
It was a fun read, thank you.
Outstanding work all around. Great action, great twist, and superb representation of the system in action. Thank you for a gripping read, and perhaps the best uncredited appearance of Temperance Flowerdew on Fimfic. Best of luck in the judging.
So... Blueblood is kind of a hereditary prime minister, then? Makes sense!
Oooh, foreshadowing! Also, perfect explanation for why the bugbear was coming after Bon-Bon!