> the Princess and the Buck > by Geek Crossing > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > a meeting with the Deer kingdom > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: I do not own Mlp: Fim or any characters/products, tis solely owned by Lauran Faust and Hasbro inc. the only thing I own are the oc’s presented in this story. Please give honest and kind feedback on this fic. Its most appreciated. Enjoy. Also this takes place after the season 4 finally but before season 5. Princess Twilight Sparkle sat in her throne of the castle, looking over a checklist of items that were to be transferred from the old Golden Oaks library (at least what could be salvaged from the wreckage of Tirek’s attack on her home) as well as a few things from the Canterlot archives, for lost tomes that could be replaced. As she looked over her list, a young baby dragon with green and purple scales, walked towards her with a satisfied smile on his face. “Well Twilight, I think everything’s in order.” Spike said happy to be finished with the work for the day. “Good job Spike, the Great Prince Mosshorn should arrive any moment now. Just think, after so long Equestria and the Deer Kingdom are finally meeting together and becoming allies.” Twilight said her eyes sparking at the opportunity to learn about a new civilization that many of Equestria’s common folk know little to nothing about. “Don’t forget he’s bringing his….what do they call it….Fawn?” Spike asked “Correct, Spike. Though I am curious as to why the Little Prince is coming with his father in the first place.” Twilight said as she placed a hoof to her chin and pondered the possible scenarios in which the Young prince could be arriving as well. Just then, a Chariot was seen in the distance by the young dragon and he informed Twilight of it’s arrival. The princess of friendship and her assistant quickly ran to the castle door and waited outside for the chariot to land. Once it did, the purple Alicorn and dragon bowed before the great rulers of Equestria as well as their guests. “Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Cadence, it’s so good to see you.” Twilight said smiling as she stood to look at her mentor, her sister, as well as her sister-in-law. “It is good to see you too my faithful student,” Celestia said with a warm smile, “This is Great Prince Mosshorn and his son Young Prince Whitetail.” At this, a great Buck the size of princess Celestia with massive antlers, and a young fawn with smaller antlers stepped beside Celestia and bowed. “It is an Honor to meet the element of Magic as well as the newly crowned Princess of Friendship.” The Great Prince said standing with a calm but warm smile. “The honor is mine your Highness.” Twilight said smiling and bowed again. “This is my son Prince Whitetail. say hello son.” Mosshorn said to the young prince, who surprisingly hid a little behind his father in nervousness. “H-Hello...” Whitetail said almost quietly. “Hello. It’s a pleasure to meet you Whitetail.” Twilight said smiling. The young prince looked away, still nervous, but occasionally looked back so as not to be rude or upset his father. “Well now that introductions are finished, shall we head inside?” Celestia said noting the Young prince and his slight fear of her student but smiled knowing he would warm up to her eventually. “Tis a grand idea sister” Luna said smiling, and the group of royalty entered the tree-like, crystalline castle and walked to Twilights meeting room. “Forgive me Celestia, but I don’t recall a third castle in Equestria. Care to explain?” Mosshorn asked in a kind manner. “Yes, my faithful student recently acquired this castle after her recent defeat over Lord Tirek.” Celestia explained casually “I see. Well I am glad he was dealt with quickly. Should he have succeeded in over powering this land then there would be nothing to stop him from taking over my kingdom as well.” Mosshorn said sternly but with slight relief in his voice. As the group continued to traverse the castle, they eventually arrived at their destination and took their seats to begin their discussion. “Now that we are all settled down, I believe we must discuss the matter at hand: The alliance of our kingdoms.” Mosshorn stated. “Agreed, the union of our kingdoms will be concluded though a marriage between your son and my student Princess Twilight.” Celestia stated calmly, but the group was surprised to hear the sound of a spit take as well as slight choking from the young Alicorn princess. “I’m sorry. I’m not sure I heard correctly, I thought I heard you say you wished to betroth me to Prince Whitetail?” Twilight asked “You heard correctly Princess Twilight,” Prince Mosshorn said stoically, “you and my son are to be wed in order to unify our kingdoms.” “WHAT?!!!” the young Alicorn shouted surprised, and a bit shocked at the new information. “Celestia, didn’t you inform your pupil that was our agreement?” Mosshorn asked the sun princess. “I did indeed. Twilight, did you not receive my letter informing you of this development?” Celestia asked. “I received your letter, but I don’t recall anything saying about me marrying Whitetail.” Twilight said, still shocked at the prospect of marriage. “Actually Twilight, it says so right here.” Spike said and showed her the letter again and the purple Alicorn looked where the dragon pointed on the scroll, then looked up again. “I-I see. Well then, if you’ll excuse me, I think my brain needs to rest a bit.” Twilight said before passing out right then and there in front of the group and hitting the table with her head. “Oh dear. This will not end well.” Celestia said mostly to herself and looked at Prince Mosshorn who looked as if he was ready to burst out laughing, but trying to contain himself for the most part before roaring with laughter at the spectacle before him and only after calming himself he said to the monarch, “Celestia, I believe your student and my son will get along just fine.” > New living arrangements > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight slowly awoke to find herself in her bedchamber with Celestia dabbing a wet cloth to her head. “Mnnn what happened?” She asked groggily before shooting up into a sitting position, “oh no! The meeting! I didn’t upset Prince Mosshorn did I?! Oh this is terrible!” “Twilight. Twilight!” Celestia said calming her student, “everything is fine, Prince Mosshorn wasn’t upset in the least in fact he took it rather well. He had to leave to take care of things back home but Prince Whitetail is in the room across from here. We all agreed that he would live here with you and Spike to get to know you better.” “He’s living here?! I barely know him! And the fact I’m supposed to marry somepony I just met?!” Twilight shouted putting her head in her hooves. “I know this is sudden Twilight, but please try to get to know him. Who knows maybe you and Whitetail have more in common than you think?” Celestia said before standing up and letting her know she had to return to Canterlot before exiting the room and finally the castle. Twilight slowly got out of her bed and walked to the door before stopping and thinking ‘this is ridiculous. Why am I marrying somepony without even my permission?’ before exiting the room and slowly walking by the door to the room Whitetail was in and she stopped again when she heard Singing. Twilight slowly and quietly opened the door during the song to see vines with beautiful flowers growing along the walls of the room as Whitetail sang as if his voice alone caused the plants to grow from magic. She never had even heard of magical singing before and was amazed at the sight. As the song ended she cleared her throat which caused Whitetail to jump a bit before turning around and see Twilight standing in the doorway and he blushed beat red and looked to the floor. “I-I’m sorry. Was I too loud?” He asked nervously. “Not at all. That song was beautiful. Where did you learn it? And how did you make the plants grow by singing? I’ve never heard of singing magic” Twilight asked quickly summoning a parchment and a pen with an ink well to write down everything. “W-Well, my mother taught me the song. And as far as the ‘singing magic’ as you call it I’m the only deer that can manipulate plant life through singing. Most deer can manipulate plants through their antlers much like how unicorns can perform spells but I can’t. I guess it has something to do with this.” He explained as he turned to show his side and Twilight couldn’t help but gasp. “You-You have a cutie mark?! But how?” Twilight asked astounded. It was true. On both sides of Whitetail’s backside were two cutie marks of a curved sword behind a puzzle piece shaped game cartridge with a cross on the sticker. “My mother is a unicorn. She met my father while on a expedition to the kingdom of the deer to learn more about our culture and history.” Whitetail explained. “Amazing! I’ve never heard of another species gaining a cutie mark before!” Twilight said writing everything he said down. Whitetail could only blush and shift his forelegs in embarrassment. It was then that Whitetail’s stomach made itself known to both of them. “Oh I’m so sorry! You must be famished! Come on to the kitchen I’ll have Spike make you something.” Twilight apologized and led the way. As they walked Twilight couldn’t help but think ‘maybe this won’t be so bad’.