Anything For You

Being the first alicorn prince can be terrifying. Luckily, the prince has a guard that can protect him.

Warning: Contains mild transphobia and misgendering

Written for the M/M Shipping Contest 3

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Mix-up

Mix-up #1 · Nov 30th, 2023 · 7 · 4 ·

Nice story, I hope this will lead to a much longer romance story, keep it up.

Lunas prince

Lunas prince #2 · Nov 30th, 2023 · 2 · 2 ·

a very interesting story

Reily

Reily #3 · Dec 1st, 2023 · 1 · 2 ·

I'm guessing it's moderately early in trans-stallion Twilight Sparkle's transition.

Hoping to see more of Mr. Sparkle's journey. Though I gotta wonder , if this is his first appearance as himself; wouldn't some kind of interview or news release happen first? And I can't see Celestia not supporting her faithful student and being among the first to see them. Like I'd imagine it'd be friends, family, the Princesses, and lastly boyfriend. I kind of wanted to see more.

Pretty bold and thanks for writing for the cause.

AltruistArtist

AltruistArtist #4 · Dec 27th, 2023 · 1 · ·

This was so damn heartwarming. There's so many moments I've got to highlight and praise. I loved Rarity being the one to gift Twilight his gala outfit (a beautiful post-transition reprisal of her custom gala tailoring for each of the Mane Six in the show). I loved Flash's not-so-unintentional pratfall into the table to distract from the adverse remarks toward Twilight. And I loved Flash's consistent, patient validation toward Twilight throughout. Their dance together at the end was the perfect note to end on. Flash's ability to joke with Twilight and lift his mood after such a disappointing and hurtful event made their relationship feel so sincere and lived in.

You also really captured some very empathetic tension between Twilight's sense of duty to his subjects and their ignorant remarks. The fact that Twilight felt the need to excuse their behavior was all too real and also very in-character for Twilight; of course he would want to think the best of everyone. I also think you made a very insightful decision to include the remark from the mare offering her gym membership among the out-and-out transphobia from the other gala attendees. It was a clever way to incorporate a subtler form of oppressive language a trans stallion might experience, hidden behind the guise of validation. Though painful, I enjoy seeing bits of nuance like this appear in stories addressing trans identity. It gives them resonance.

Your iteration of Twilight and Flash's relationship was really enjoyable. If you decide to explore more between them, I'd love to read it!

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Bicyclette

Bicyclette #6 · January 15th · 2 · ·

Everything was too extravagant or too bland. Too shiny or too dull. Nothing that was really him. Twilight had never been a stickler for clothes, but tonight was different; he needed to look his best.

oof, relatable

‘I’m sorry I can’t be here for your big day, but fret not, I made you the perfect outfit. What’s a prince without his tailor? Now go show everypony who’s in charge!
Truly yours, Rarity’

augh of course Rarity saves the day! she would know just what Twilight needs here

“Do you think it’s too much? Should I take it off?” He asked, tugging at the tie. “I could just go bare. I’ll change now.”

i always love it that the intersection of gender and clothing and self-expression for ponies does not perfectly align with how it is for humans since going without clothes is always an option for them

“What if ponies don’t like me now? What if they want me dethroned? What if they convince Celestia to banish me!?”

augh, heartbreaking to see Twilight doing his classic Twilighting about this as well

“And you’re so handsome! You have to be top 10 most handsome princes.” Flash began to gush. “In fact, I think you’re number one!”
Twilight’s face flushed, and he covered himself with his wings.

aww i love it!

“Anything for you.”

hey that’s the name of the story!

Just as he had expected, a line was already starting to form. Flash Sentry watched as the ponies did their yearly routine. Hoofshake, smile, and leave. Hoofshake, smile, and leave. He found it quite tedious.

that does sound quite tedious

“Okay, that’s enough.” Flash stepped in between the pair. The stuck-up mare huffed, upturning her nose.

oof! with this and the other examples you do a great job in staying in the lines of showing a kind of transphobia that, while still invalidating and awful, is something i can see ponies doing. (i can especially see the businessmare!)

“My bad. I guess I have four left hooves!” Flash excused rather loudly. He could hear the high-class ponies muttering in shock. He decided to own it. Flash kept his head high, walking past the partygoers. A trail of mushed-up food followed behind him.

hehehe, i love Flash’s plan and how thoroughly he owns it

“I would love to, but…” He trailed off, gazing at the partygoers. “Look at me. What if ponies stare?” Flash shrugged.
“Well, I think they’d be staring at the most handsome stallion in Equestria.”

hehe Flash is so good at this!

“Anything for you.”

and augh, what a perfectly heartwarming scene to end it with! i just adore the way you wrote Flash and Twilight’s relationship here. lovely fluff, thank you for writing!

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