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The afterparty (and getting backup)
Previous ChapterNext ChapterI was currently in the castle dining hall, having undergone the coronation not two hours ago, for the "after party" they called it. Even though the music wasn't playing, the ponies were still bobbing there heads to the previous music as they chatted, danced, ate and drunk. Most shockingly, however, none of the ponies present showed any outward hostility toward me, and seemed to genuinely like me.
Yeah, I may do what I can to protect them, but I don't trust that for a second. I don't care how accepting a species ponies may be, there's always three or four with an ulterior motive of some sort. Right now, I was talking with an almost tipsy gentleman-er, gentlecolt- with my dragon egg still under my arm. I haven't let go of it since Emerald Rain gave me it.
"That was quiet the speech, your highness! I must say, I haven't felt like that since my days in the guard!" he chuckled, breaking my inner monologue. He was a pinkish white unicorn with a blue mane and a suit covering his cutiemark, and a hat covering his mane.
"Yeah, I guess words hold power here in equestria." I answer with a slight grin. These ponies getting tipsy, and some completely wasted, was actually really funny. I mean, have you ever seen a horse get drunk and try to walk, let alone dance? Priceless.
"Say, if you're interested, my daughter wishes to meet you dearly!"
"Maybe. It's always a pleasure meeting new faces." I have no idea when I became so... diplomatic, I think it was called, but man, I'm glad it happened! Nice to know I'm not making a total ass out of myself in front of the "Elite"
"Glad to hear it! Well, I must tell her the good news, I'll "Catch you later" as the kids say nowadays." it took everything I had not to face-palm at that. The moment he steps away, another pony steps into his place. this one was a mare wearing a body-hugging blue dress, a slightly darker shade than her coat, with a pink mane. She was probably an earth pony, as she had no wings or horn. Her light blue eyes gazed at my eyes, then glanced at my crown of steel (My name for my crown, sounds awesome huh?)
"Your highness" she bows, then straightens up, "My father, Silver Platter, wishes to invite you to a dinner party in one weeks time. Would you like to come?" She widens her eyes slightly, making herself adorable.
"I'm afraid not, but I'll try to come to the next one. I still have friends in Ponyville I need to take care of. Unless I get to bring my lifelong friend, that is."
She smiles, "You may bring whoever you wish, your highness. Daddy will be pleased to hear this. Thank you again, your highness."
"Before you go, may I have your name?" I ask, which makes her blush slightly
"It's Crystal Glass, your-"
"Just Frosty will be fine, Crystal." I interrupt with a smile.
"Of course yo-er, Frosty." She blushes deeper at her tongue slip before leaving to join a group of ponies that looked like her somewhat. Must be the family.
I hear a throat clear behind me, and I turn to see who it was. What I see isn't what I was expecting.
It was a black pegasus with a dark silver mane, and completely white, blind eyes. he had a couple scars on his barrel, withers, forelegs, and one on his left wing. He wasn't wearing a suit, so I could see his cutiemark, which was a glass of clear liquid, outlined by a shining eye, with the pupil replaced by a crescent moon. Though his eyes looked useless, he was looking at me with a knowing smile.
"Hello, Frosty. I just wanted to stop by and drop off this from my older sister." He reaches one of his black feathered wings toward me, a note being gripped between two feathers.
I gently take the note from him, and he walks away from me. The ponies between him and the door quickly make way for him. I look down at the note, opening it with my only free hand and read it.
"Don't hesitate to call on us if you need some air support, RoZo. xoxo Superstorm Wing"
Huh, I've already got ponies signing up with me. That's a good sign, I guess.
"Frosty! Congrats!" I'd know that voice anywhere...
I'm suddenly tackled from the side by a familiar Rainbow maned pegasus, almost losing my balance but managing to stay upright, guarding the egg, and surrounded by a familiar group of ponies.
"Hey girls! Glad you could make it!" I say with a smile. Twilight was staring at my egg in wonder, as was Fluttershy
"Frosty, is that dragon egg?" Twilight asks, not taking her eyes off of it. I just nod, grinning.
Fluttershy lets out what was probably the most adorable noise I've ever heard *Squee* and smiles.
"Oh, another baby dragon!" Fluttershy says excitedly, her voice still not raising above a whisper.
"Yeah, that'll be cool." I admit, cradling the egg with both arms. I wonder if it's gonna be a boy or girl....
"Well, again, congrats on your new title big guy!" Rainbow says with a smile.
Just as I was about to comment, I feel a hand pat me on the back. A hand.
"Yo dawg, you a prince now! Fuckin' sweet!" It's flossy!
I turn to see him, and notice he was wearing his plain grey shirt, and sweatpants. Casual, not caring.
"Yeah, who'd have thought?" I reply, pulling him into a bro hug after transferring the egg back to my left arm.
"Well, that mean you gotta crash here in da castle?" he asks. Huh, didn't think about that.
"Probably not, dawg. I'll be sure to check before we head back to ponyville."
"How much bank you makin' now?" He asks with a mischievous grin. Oh, I didn't even think about that either!
"I don't know, but I get the feeling it's a lot." I answer honestly, rubbing the back of my head.
"Well, I think we've talked enough, darlings! Let's enjoy the party!" Rarity exclaims with a smile. The girls cheer in agreement, and spread out, except Rainbow and Applejack, who stay by me and Flossy.
"Sugahcube, ah gotta ask ya somethin'. Rainbow's ya "homie" now, ya think maybe...." she trails off, looking around.
"Sure, Applejack. I don't have a problem with it. You gave my nigga here a job, helped out. You deserve it." I answer with a grin. She looks back at me with a grin of her own. I hold up my fist, which she meets with her hoof. Now it's official.
"Good ta have ya, homie!" Flossy exclaims, patting Applejacks withers.
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After that, the party was relatively boring. I managed to ask the princesses how much a prince gets paid, and couldn't believe what I heard.
You know how many bits I get now?
600,000 a week for me.
Dude.
Awesome.
Anyway, I was walking back to the train station with the girls and Flossy, humming with Flossy, the girls bobbing their heads slightly. The ponies we passed would either wave, or cheer, or bow. Now, I'm in no way sensitive, but seeing so many people glad to see me instead of running in fear...
It was a nice change.
"You seem happy, Frosty." Twilight comments, looking at me curiously.
"It's nothing."
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No way. No fucking way this was happening.
I stood there, in the street, my fists clenched in anger, Flossy by my side looking equally pissed. Ponies were scrambling around the street in a panic, some pegasi were bringing some clouds, and smoke permeated the area. Why, you ask?
Somepony set our house on fire.
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