The Joys of the Day - Chapter One

The Joys of the Day - Chapter One

 

>Canterlot.

>You are finally here.

>After what seemed like an eternity, three days on foot gets old quick, you are here.

>The papers you held clutched in your hands the whole way are your ticket to a new life.

>A message from Princess Celestia requesting an audience with you.

>Most of Equestria doesn't know how to handle Humans, and their modes of travel are quite small for someone of your size.

>Walking down the mane boulevard of Canterlot, you find yourself standing at the gates of Celestia's castle.

>Ponies of all size and make have been following you since you step foot into Canterlot.

>None of them know what to make of you, some even went so far as to run screaming when they saw you, afraid of an unknown monster.

>None of this could deter you as you walk up the steps to Celestia's audience chamber.

>The Royal Canterlot Guards eye you with obvious distaste, but the letter clutched in your hand gives you reason to be here.

>They open the double doors and you make your way into the giant room.

>It is more elegant than Twilight led you to believe, maybe after being in here as often as she was, it lost the desired effect on her.

>"Ah, Mr. Anonymous. I'm so glad you could make it."

>Celestia stands at your entrance, and makes her way to you in a single, graceful leap.

>"Please join me and my sister for some tea. I was just on my way to meet her."

"I-I would be honored Princess."

>She smiles at your voice.

>You could get lost in her mane forever.

>It is one of the most beautiful things you have ever seen.

>Her horn glows a soft golden color as a pair of doors open onto an elaborate awning.

>Sitting on a pillow is Princess Luna.

>Celestia's mane is nothing.

>You are lost in Luna's mane.

>The darkness of night and the pinpoints of light that is every star is there in shimmering glory.

>"-ymous."

>Her mane holds all your attention, and you find it nigh on impossible to break away from it.

>"Mr. Anonymous?"

>Luna's head tilts slightly to the side as she says your name again.

>You snap out of your trance and give your head a shake.

"Wha-Appologies. Princess Luna."

>Luna smiles and giggles slightly.

>Your cheeks flush instantly.

>Pillows lay scattered about the table and you find one.

>You fold your legs under you as you sit in the plush pillow, waiting for Celestia to take her spot.

>"Mr. Anonymous, we have never met one of your kind before. Could you please tell us about yourself?"

>Luna asked, her head slightly tilted as she used her magic to raise a cup to her lips and drink.

"Ah well you see, since my arrival here my memories have vanished. I remember what I was doing the night before I woke up in Everfree, but more than that. Who can say?"

>You give a slight shrug as you finish, reaching for your own cup and saucer.

>Luna giggles again as you hold the saucer in your left hand and bring the glass up to your lips with your right.

>You try to ignore it, but you feel your cheeks redden.

"My story really starts there, in the short time I've been in Equestria I've had some... interesting experiences."

>"Hm. Then we shall have to make sure you have an interesting stay in Canterlot."

>"So we shall. Mr. Anonymous, have you arranged any place to stay while you are here?"

"Ah... no I have not."

>"He is staying here."

>Luna says with a nod, as if the argument is over already.

"Oh no, I-I couldn't. I don't want to intrude.

>"Please. There is more than enough room. It would be our pleasure. I would love the chance to talk to you again."

"Alright then."

>Before you know it you are shown to your room and left to your own devices.