A True, True (Boy)Friend

I was awakened when I heard what sounded like singing. I looked up, seeing Celestia reading a book and singing to herself. I smiled at her beautiful voice. She was singing "It's a Beautiful Morning" in her best voice. I didn't say anything, nor did I sit up. I didn't want to interrupt her. She seemed pretty occupied at the moment. I just laid there, listening to her beautiful singing. After about five minutes, she finished her song. I smiled and carefully sat up. Celestia looked at me, smiling.

"Good morning, Sweetheart", she said, hugging me.

"Good morning, Celestia", I said back, returning the hug, "You have a beautiful voice". I noticed a blush on Celestia's face.

"You heard that?", she asked.

"Yeah. I didn't know you could sing like that. Plus, that's not the only thing that's beautiful", I said. Celestia chuckled lightly and kissed my cheek.

"Thanks, Sweetheart. I was bored, so I just decided to entertain myself with a good book and a song. You don't know how long it's been since I've had so much time to myself".

"I know. You're a princess. It's extremely rare for you to have quality time to yourself. Plus, you get to spend it with me".

"Yes". We sat together, hugging for a while. Then Celestia let go. "Excuse me, Sweetheart?".

"Yes, Celestia?"

"I think I'm wet", she said. I moved down to the end of the bed and checked her diaper. Sure enough, she was wet. I changed her diaper and sat down in the chair next to the bed so Celestia could have her space. Celestia stretched her good wing and her hooves and yawned. She looked so relaxed. She picked the book up in her magic and continued to read it. I turned the television on and watched the news show "Equestria Daily". It was pretty good.

After about three episodes, Celestia wanted to talk.

"Sweetheart?", she said. I looked over at Celestia.

"Yes?", I said.

"Could you please come and sit next to me?"

"OK". I went over to her and sat next to her. "So, why do you want me to sit with you?" Celestia smiled.

"I just want to talk", she said. She used her magic to turn off the television, then looked me straight in the eye. "So, about this new relationship of our's".

"What about it?"

"Well, I'm not saying I don't want it, but I just feel a bit awkward".

"Why?"

"Because I've never been in a relationship. This is my very first relationship".

"Well, same here. I've never been in one, either".

"I'm just a bit confused. I've been living for over 1000 years, and I can't choose a coltfriend because I'm a princess, and you don't know how many... sorry if I sound inappropriate... 'gold diggers' me, Luna, and my niece, Cadence, know".

"I could imagine the amount".

"Yes. Oh, and my mother, Solaria, never let me date anypony. I was 413 when Mother and Father passed on. Can you keep a secret?"

"Of course I can".

"Well, when me and Luna lived alone in the castle when we were very young, I actually had a crush on her".

"You had a crush on your sister?"

"Yes".

"So, did she know?"

"Yes. In fact, she and I dated. We still do".

"You do?"

"Yes".

"Well, I don't want to stop your relationship. I could just go back to being your friend".

"No, Sweetheart. We don't date publicly, just secretly".

"OK".

"So, you say you've never been in one, either?"

"Yes".

"Tell me why?"

"Well, I just don't know why. I'm a reject".

"What do you mean, Sweetheart?"

"I never was even talked to by a girl. Every time I tried to get into a relationship, I was rejected. I was hated for how I looked, for the way I liked to live my life, even the drawings I drew were hated. No one loved me. My mother and my older brother were the only ones that truly loved me. But then my mom died from poor health, and my brother moved away after she passed. That's when you found me and brought me here. I was so thankful to you and your sister, and very attached to you. I wanted to start our relationship a long time ago, but I never had the confidence to do it. I was afraid you were going to reject me. I... I love you, Celestia!!" I was so heartbroken and sad when I told her my history Tears started to run down my face. Celestia felt sorry for me and pulled me into a hug. I snuggled into her soft coat.

"Shh...", she said, rubbing my back with her hoof, "It's OK. I know you are devastated, but it's all over now. I have experienced some of those things, too. After Mother and Father passed, me and Luna were in charge of controlling the Sun and Moon. However, she got jealous when she saw ponies sleeping during the night, and she turned evil. I had to banish her to the Moon for a thousand years".

"Wow. That seemed very hard to do".

"It was. But now, we have each other. Me, you, and Luna will do something very special to celebrate our relationship". I smiled and kissed her muzzle.

"Thanks, Celly", I said, using her pet name. She blushed heavily.

"No problem, Sweetie", she said back. We sat there, hugging for a while. Then, my stomach rumbled.

"Guess it's time for lunch", I said, "I'm going to the Hayburger. You want anything?"

"Well, I don't want you to have to pay too much".

"I've got a pocket full of bits. I think it'll be OK".

"OK. Could you please get me one hayburger and a small order of hay fries?"

"Sure. You want a smoothie with that?"

"Yes, please. Extra hay".

"OK. I'll be back".

"OK, Sweetie. Be careful".

"I will". I kissed her muzzle and walked out of the room.

Once I got outside, I noticed a carriage, painted like a taxi, approaching.

"Taxi!", I yelled. The carriage stopped in front of me and the pony who was pulling allowed me to enter. I sat down in the seat next to a mare. I noticed her. She was Aloe, one of the owners of Canterlot Spa, and one of my friends. She and her sister, Lotus Blossom, both are my friends. Aloe looked at me, smiling.

"Hey, Colt", she said.

"Hey, Aloe", I said, "How are you doing?"

"Fine. I'm just going home. Lotus is sick and I was picking some herbs for her".

"What's wrong with her?"

"She has the flu".

"Oh.Well, tell her I said get well soon".

"I will. So, how are you doing?"

"I'm fine, too. I'm going to the Hayburger to get something to eat for Celestia and I".

"I heard Princess Celestia was hit by a carriage. That poor mare".

"She was. She's in the hospital. I'm taking care of her".

"Wow. Really?"

"Yeah. That's what a good boyfriend does".

"You're Celestia's coltfriend?"

"Yes".

"Well, congratulations, Colt!"

"Thanks, Aloe". The carriage stopped in front of Aloe's house.

"OK, Colt. Gotta go. See you later!" She nuzzled my cheek.

"See ya, Aloe. Tell Lotus I said hi". I hugged her and she payed the carriage puller and walked into her house.

"Where to, Sir?", the puller said.

"The Hayburger, please".

"OK".

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The carriage stopped in front of the hospital. I payed the puller and walked into the hospital. I then walked into the room. Celestia was watching television. She looked at me, smiling.

"I got it", I said. I grabbed a tray, arranged Celestia's lunch, and gave her the tray. Then, I got my food. "Can I sit with you?"

"You may".

I sat down on the bed next to Celestia. She used her magic to pull the sheet up to my chin. "Umm.. One more thing".

"Yes?"

"Can I... lay on you?" Celestia smiled.

"You may".

I moved closer to her and rested my head on her belly, as if it were a pillow. Celestia began to pet my hair. We watched television and ate our lunch. I felt so young. I used to lay in bed with my mother and watch television. In fact, that's the last thing we did together before she died. Celestia reminded me of my mother. I loved her and she loved me. People in the Human World would think it would be "weird" or "stupid" if somebody was in love with an animal. Like I said, i was hated for unusual things. But now, I was loved. I had friends and a marefriend. I had everything I could want.

I kept watching television, laying on Celestia as if she were a pillow. She was still petting my hair. I eventually finished my lunch, but didn't get up. I didn't want to. Celestia was so cuddly, like my mother. She loved me, like my mother.

Celestia eventually finished, but still continued to pet me.

"Are you OK?", she asked.

"I'm fine", I said, "I... I just had a flashback".

"Was it about your mother, again?"

"Yes. I really miss her". A tear ran down my face. Celestia must have noticed, because she pulled me into a hug. She knew I was very emotional.

"Shh... It's OK, Sweetheart. I know you miss her. I miss my mother, too". I couldn't speak. I was too sad. I just buried my face in her coat. Hugging Celestia was like cuddling with a big teddy bear. Celestia rested her head on top of mine. I felt so safe.

"Celly?", I said.

"Yes, Sweetie?"

"I love you".

"I love you, too".

"Do you feel uncomfortable in any way when I cry in front of you?"

"Why would I? Everypony cries. I've seen many ponies cry in front of me. I've seen Luna cry, Mother cry, even Father cried many times. I know you're emotional. I don't mind".

"OK. Just wanted to know". We hugged for a bit. But then, Celestia let go. "You OK?" She looked nervous.

"Sweetie... I...". Celestia looked like she wanted to tell me something, but couldn't. She used magic to make her mane longer and then used it to cover her face. I was confused.

"Celly? What's wrong?" I rubbed her stomach, hoping it would make her feel better.

"I... think I... messed myself", she finally said. I moved down to the end of the bed and checked her diaper. She was messy. Now I see why she was having trouble saying it.

"Oh. Is that it? I can take care of that". However, I heard a sniffling noise. I looked up. Celestia was crying. She must have been embarrassed. Ponies would probably think it was disgusting or "uncouth" if a princess messed herself. I hugged her and pet her mane. "Shh... It's OK. It was an accident". Celestia was very embarrassed, but was able to calm down. I kissed her muzzle and she used her magic to change her mane back to normal.

"Thanks, Sweetie", she said.

"No problem. So, do you want me to change you?"

"Well, do you mind?"

"Not at all. I'm taking care of you. OK, let me get you changed before you get a rash".

I moved down to the end of the bed again. I moved the sheet a little so her diaper was exposed. I undid the tapes, took the messy diaper off of her and threw it away. Not affected by the smell, I then got some wipes and began to wipe her clean.

"Sorry if that smells... unpleasant... to you", Celestia said while I was wiping.

"It's OK", I said, finishing the wiping, "I don't mind". I then got some powder, sprinkled it on her marehood, and rubbed it in lightly, knowing how sensitive she is. I put a new diaper on her and put the sheet back over her. After washing my hands, I laid down in the bed next to Celestia. Celestia hugged me again.

"Thank you for changing me, Sweetie", Celestia said.

"No problem, Celly", I said, petting her mane. Celestia smiled and licked my cheek, making me blush. We hugged for a while. Then, Celestia fell asleep, hugging me. I returned the hug and continued to pet her. I wasn't really tired, but didn't want to let go of her. I just laid there, hugging the asleep Celestia. About an hour later, I was tired. I cuddled her and said one more thing before falling asleep:

"I love you, Celly".