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.