The Collaborator
After the tragic terrorist attack on Canterlot Castle, aptly dubbed “Equine/11,” Her Royal Majesty Princess Celestia came to the realization that her safety may be at risk, so she decided to hire a bodyguard. That’s where you come in.
“Sonny boy, I don’t want you to join the Elite Guard; those royals don’t sit well with me.”
You knew your dad wouldn’t agree with your decision, but it still hurt to hear. The truth is, you’re not too enthusiastic about this assignment either, but it pays far too well to turn down. You knew it’d be a lot of pressure being Celestia’s personal bodyguard. Regular guard duties had been easy going, mostly just walking around the city, making sure nopony was causing trouble. Protecting one of the Royal Sisters? It’s quite a step up.
“Look, I know you don’t like my career choice, but I’m doing something I think is important. Innocent ponies need someone to protect them, even Princesses.” You hoped you sounded confident, but arguing with your dad always made your voice shake.
“Hmmph, just don’t come crying to me if something bad happens to ya,” he said curtly.
Taking this as a reluctant acceptance, you take off towards Canterlot.
You arrived at midnight, tasked with guarding the exterior of her bedchamber. You haven’t even been there an hour and they’re already putting you to work, and you wish you had taken a shower or nap before you came. The hours go by painfully slow as you feel you’re going to collapse from exhaustion.
It’s finally dawn, you can hear the Princess stirring from her sleep inside her bedchamber. You didn’t know a princess could yawn that loudly. You wonder if you’ll get a chance to rest soon, perhaps somepony else will take over your position. But nopony does. The door suddenly clicks open behind you.
“Hello, my little pony… Oh dear, are you alright?”
You turn around, Princess Celestia herself stands there. It just dawned on you that you’re finally meeting the most powerful pony in all of Equestria. Her head a foot above yours, her mane and tail flowing in the still air of the hallway, a concerned look on her face. She looked as radiant as you would expect from a literal goddess.
“Y-yeah. Uh, I mean, yes Your Majesty! S-sorry… it’s been a long night.” You were embarrassed that your first encounter with the Princess had to be under these conditions.
“Nonsense, you clearly need some rest. Please, come into my bedroom and nap on my bed while I prepare myself for my duties.”
You’re shocked. You have no idea how to respond to this request; it wasn’t covered in your training. You manage to muster “N-no, really, I’m fine, Your Majesty.”
“Are you refusing an order from the Princess Herself?” Celestia questioned you with a light smirk.
“N-no, Your Majesty! I would love to rest in your bed!” You immediately realize how stupid that sounded, and you resist slapping yourself in the face.
Celestia chuckles and escorts you into her bedroom with her wing. “Please, feel at ease. For now, you’re off duty. I’ll be taking care of my morning duties and shall wake you when it is time for you to resume your guard.”
Now at the side of her bed, you begin to strip yourself of your armor. Your tired hooves struggle to take off the heavy garments. Celestia notices you’re struggling and begins to speak.
“Would you like some assistance, my little pony?” She asks with a motherly gleam in her eye.
You nod your head. You blush as she uses her magic to rid you of your metallic burden.
“Worry not, young one. I’m sure you were not expecting to be placed on duty so soon; we all deserve a rest after a long night, don’t you think?” Celestia seemed entirely genuine in everything she said; every word she spoke carried a gentle lilt, calming your nerves near instantly.
Celestia sat down at her desk as you climbed into her bed, which was softer than anything you had ever felt in your life. It was truly a bed fit for a princess. You thought you may have trouble falling asleep with the Princess a mere few feet away, but sleep found its way to you quite quickly, lulling you into a deep, peaceful slumber.
You awoke to Princess Celestia gently prodding you.
“Rise and shine, my little pony. Did you have a pleasant rest?” Celestia flashed her magic and a tray with a hot cup of tea appeared at the bedside table.
“Yeah I did. I mean, yes, Your Majesty!” You quickly catch your mistake.
Celestia shook her head, “There’s no need for formalities when it’s just us two. Please, call me Celestia.”
“O-okay, Celestia.” You like the way her name rolls off your tongue. Taking a sip of the tea, you take a moment to enjoy the fact that you’re lounging in bed of the Princess Herself, drinking tea that she made especially for you.
“I’m afraid I can’t promise every day will be like this for you, young one, but you looked so exhausted and well… I guess my motherly instincts kicked in.” She chuckled a bit and continued “Please help yourself to a shower or bath, after which you will be back on duty.”
And that’s exactly what you did. You were overwhelmed by all the exotic shampoos and body washes Celestia had, you picked the least fruity option and finished your shower quickly. You had duties to attend to, after all.
Your armor had been neatly set upon a shelf in the bathroom, and you took the time to make sure that your appearance was up to a high enough standard to be seen guarding the Princess.
“Oh my, you certainly clean up well, such a handsome little pony,” said Celestia as you walked out of the bathroom in full uniform. You weren’t sure whether you felt flattered or embarrassed, perhaps a bit of both.
As awkwardly as the day started, the rest of the day went off without a hitch. Contrasting how casual she acted towards you earlier, you were surprised by her formality in handling her royal duties. Most of the day she wore a stern face, only giving a polite smile when the situation called for one. Despite how mindless your duties felt, they still managed to tire you out by the end of the day. You were hoping you would get the same treatment as you had this morning, but you knew that wasn’t likely. And your hopes were dashed as Celestia showed you to your own quarters. Oh well, it’s still an upgrade from the barracks you were used to sleeping in.
A few weeks pass by and not much happens. Celestia is friendly with you but not nearly as much as she was when the two of you first met. You wonder what possessed her to behave that way on that fateful morning. Perhaps it really was her motherly instincts kicking in. You hope that someday you’ll be able to see that side of her again.
One evening, you’re walking Celestia back to her castle. As you two are walking to the castle, she looks at you, wearing concern on her face. This isn’t the Celestia you’re used to; her usual stoic eyes are betrayed an usual tinge of… You can’t quite place it. She starts to ask you something but hesitates.
“What’s the matter, Pri- Celestia?”
“Do you think this is all there is to life?” she asks, looking into your eyes.
“What do you mean?” you ask back.
“Well, it’s just… I’ve been so focused on my duties for millenia now. And now I’m wondering if there’s something I’ve been missing this whole time,” she replied, looking down at her hooves; her trepidation revealing the weight of the topic on her mind.
“Yeah, I know what you mean. I’ve been training to be a royal guard since I was a colt. I’ve never really had time to experience stuff like friends, partying, or… relationships.” You blush as you mention that last one, you’ve never given relationships much thought and it really didn’t bother you too much until this very moment. But now it’s as if it’s the only thing you can focus on. You look at Celestia, she’s blushing too.
“You know, I’ve spent so much time caring about others that I think it’s time to care about myself too, y’know, let myself live a little.” She’s walking a little closer to you now, almost bumping into you.
Your heart suddenly feels as a Fawn Bonham drum solo, almost overwhelming your other senses, yet seeming to set the rhythm of the moment. Without even realizing it, you lean in closer to Celestia, your muzzles almost touching. You can’t even think straight, this was never in your training, all you know is that this feels right.
As one, you and Celestia come to a stop on a bridge just outside the castle entrance. Bathed in Luna’s moonlight, Celestia seemed to glow as if she was the Sun itself, and you guess she kind of is. The river below kept silence at bay with its comforting babble, and the castle grounds only served to highlight Celestia’s beauty. As much as you wanted to take in the sights of the world around you, all you could focus on was the the Princess, no, the mare in front of you.
“To be honest with you, Celestia, I have thought about relationships before. Well, a relationship.” You decide to take charge in this exchange. “In fact, I’ve imagined nights exactly like this one.”
Celestia’s eyes meet yours, a light smile gracing her face as she leaned in, “Oh, my little pony? If you’ve imagined it, what happens next?”
You close your eyes and the distance between the two of you. She reciprocates. The two of you share a passionate kiss, and it feels better than you ever dreamed it could. For a brief moment you feel as if you were weightless. Like everything in your life had been leading up to this moment; you’re kissing the goddamn Princess. And she’s kissing you back.
You awake the next morning in the same bed you spent that first night working for Celestia in, only this time she was there with you. You recall the night of passion the two of you spent just a few hours earlier and the sheer amount of pleasure that could only be given by a sexually pent up goddess. You feel grateful for those thousands of sexless years she went through because they led up to something that can only be described as mindblowing. This was the kind of stuff you and the other royal guards would fantasize about back in the barracks, only you’re living it.
Celestia begins to stir, “Mmph, good morning, my not-so-little pony. I hope you slept well, I know I did,” she said in a sultry voice before letting out a massive yawn.
You didn’t know what to say, you’re not sure where the two of you stood, she was still your boss after all. “Y-yeah I did, really good. Look, Celestia. Umm… how should I put this. What are we now?”
“Worry not,” Celestia didn’t hesitate, “For last night was only the first of thousands.” She finished with a wink. “But to be more direct, I would like to court you, however, I do still need you as my personal guard, if you don’t mind, my little lover.”
“Okay, perfect,” you begin. “I’m glad we can still keep what we had before while also having… this.” Just as you felt yourself getting ready for round two of several thousand you heard a strange beeping noise and, out of the corner of your eye you see a flashing light. Out of pure instinct you dive onto the lit object and, just as suddenly as you felt your heart beating heavy the night before, you feel nothing at all.