Oh look, Equestria

**Oh look, Equestria

Chapter 7 - Canterlot**---------------------

"Come on, Tom! We're going to be late!! Put that.... Thing down and hurry up!" I sighed. I recently dumped an old project of mine in favor of crafting faux armor pieces. I've gotten rather good at crafting and reshaping metals, considering I've been in Equestria only a week. But alas, royalty waits for no man. Setting down my unfinished miniature shoulder plate, I headed to the door, grabbing my 'special item' on the way out.

"Okay, I'm here. Which form do the princesses want me in? Stallion, or human?" I cocked an eyebrow, looking to Twilight expectantly

Twilight turned to me "For now, go with your stallion form. The princesses want a private audience with us, and only their personal guards have been briefed on your 'unique' circumstances. It should be fine once we're out of public eye. Now, hurry up! I'm NOT going to be late because of you, the chariot will be here any second!"

Urgh, she's been like this for over an hour now 'Do this, do that! Put this on, take that off' blah blah blah. I honestly don't understand what she's so worked up about. We're meeting the princesses, it's no big deal. I've met them before, they seem fine. I actually kinda like Luna, Celestia not so much.. "Twilight, calm your tits." Twilight turned to me, sputtering

"W..What are you, a pervert?!" 'Oh, and you're not?' I sighed

"It's a figure of speech, calm down... I don't even find ponies attractive, for Pete's sake..." I changed into stallion form, tightening a pair of saddlebags Twilight let me borrow. They were bright lavender, but so what. "So, darling do I look fabulous, or do I look fabulous?" I struck an extremely girly pose

This got a small giggle from Twilight, seems it worked to forget my faux pas "You look gorgeous, now let's go. The chariot's arrived!" and with that, the library door was swung open, followed by a pony and alien on their way to the white city.

After about half an hour of clinging to a purple pony princess for dear life on the back of a flying chariot, we arrived in Canterlot. Shakily, I climbed off the chariot, shooting Twilight a death glare "Y-You didn't tell m-me they flew!"

Twilight rolled her eyes "I don't see what the big deal is, chariot flight is very safe." she turned to face me "And besides, you spent half the journey with your face buried in my neck. Refusing to even look around!"

That's another thing, maybe it's just coincidence, but Twilight smells just like lavender! It's odd... "Yeah yeah, laugh it up.. I'm terrified of heights... Urgh, but enough of that. Which way?" I waved a hoof around infront of me, seriously... Canterlot's a freaking maze

Twilight sighed, pointing a hoof over her shoulder "Look behind you, genius" I turned around, and my jaw dropped. Right behind me was Canterlot Castle 'How the fuck didn't I notice that before?!' I was shaken from my thoughts by a chuckle to my side, casting a sidelong glance to my companion, she snickered again "impressive, isn't it?" 'Well, if you say so... Just look like a big white Taj Mahal to me...'

Picking my jaw up off the floor, I replied "Yeah sure, but how the blue bells didn't I notice that on the way?"

"Maybe because you were too busy hiding your face in my fur?" 'Oh yeah....'

I coughed, glancing around awkwardly "Yeah, could be... So, on we go?" I heard the guards laugh to themselves before flying off. Twilight nodded, pulling off ahead and gesturing for me to follow. We walked to the gates, some guards bowed to Twilight before opening the gate, ushering us on.

Twilight groaned, causing me to look her way, eyebrow cocked "I'm so not used to all this princess worship. It's awkward.." I laughed

"Well, princess Twilight Sparkle of Ponyville..." she shot me a glare "you'll have to get used to it soon enough" walking into the castle, we were greeted by what I could guess was a servant.

"Greetings Princess Twilight and Mr. Sharpshooter" I shot a questioning look to Twilight, she just grinned sheepishly back, muttering 'I'll explain later'. Turning my attention back to the maid, she carried on "My name is chamberpot" 'Oh good lord, that's fucking hilarious' I sputtered, before throwing a foreleg over my mouth, heaving with barely suppressed laughter. The maid glared at me, before turning her attention back to Twilight "....Yes, well.. As I was saying, if you and your.... gentlecolt friend would follow me, I'll show you to the princesses.

Twilight waved her off "No need, ms. Chamberpot" 'Oh lawwwddy' Twilight shot me a challenging glare "I can guide us there myself, thank you." Pisspot bowed, before walking off, grumbling to herself. We carried on down the hall, taking a left here... Right there.. 'Wow, this place is disorientating'. Suddenly, a wild Twilight appeared! I yelped at the sudden invasion of personal space, backpedaling and landing on my ass. "I can't believe you just did that!! How can you be so immature?!" she hissed at me, spitting venom with every word "I'll have you know, Chamberpot is a good family friend! I will not have you disrespecting her name" at this point we were muzzle to muzzle. With nothing else to say, I just nodded dumbly, wide eyed.

Twilight backed off, shooting me one last glare "Good." and with that, she turned around, slapping me in the face with her tail before walking off. 'Wow, she can be scary for a pony...' I thought to myself, picking myself up and hurrying along to catch up

Upon catching up to Twilight, I gave her a well earned gift, picked fresh "Here" sticking out my tongue, I scraped a long, purple strand of hair off, wiping on her flank "You can have that back, I'm not too fond of hair"

Twilight cringed "Ewwww, that's disgusting..." lighting up her horn, the hair levitated off her, then promptly burst into flames, leaving no trace "I guess I deserved that, I didn't even let you close your mouth first. Anyway, here we are!" low and behold, we were standing before a tall, ornate door. Twilight knocked a few times, walking in upon hearing a female voice say 'enter' from the other side

Shutting the door behind us, we were greeted by princess Celestia, sitting on a large, white cushion. Beside her lay a vacant dark blue one. "Ah, Twilight Sparkle, Sharpshooter, please sit. May I interest you in some tea?" offering a respectful nod of the head, I took a seat beside Twilight, shaking my head in negative

"Thank you for the offer, princess. But, tea isn't my thing" I waved her off

"Of course, and you Twilight?" Twilight nodded, pouring herself a cup "Well then, I'm sorry to say that my sister Luna is currently indisposed, she should be here shortly. In the meantime, why don't we catch up?" she smiled at us. Twilight, upon hearing this, lit up her horn. In a flash, there were a dozen scrolls, a couple books and even a test tube in front of her.

Twilight beamed at the princess' questioning look "I'll be happy to inform you of recent events, Celestia" 'le sigh, here we go...'

A few minutes of idle chatting later, we were still waiting for the Luna moony mare to show her blue ass to get onto the real reason we were here. I was about to ask the princess where Luna was, but she beat me with her own question "So, Tom, or do you prefer Sharpshooter?" she ask, eyebrow raised

Looking to her, I reply "either's fine with me, princess. I'm both, in a way." I smile

Celestia smiles back "very well, I'd very much like to see progress you've made on your shape shifting abilities. I must say, I've always been rather intrigued with such magics. Alas, I haven't had the chance to delve into it." she sighed, I gave her a questioning look "you see, Changelings are religiously devout to their queen, and would rather die before uttering a single secret to our kind."

"Huh, seems rather foolish if you ask me. But, sure. I'll be glad to show you my stuff." I revert to my human form, taking my shirt off "As you can see, I can alter my muscle mass" I proceed to 'shrink' my chest, before reverting it to its previous mass "It feels odd, but not uncomfortable." slipping my shirt back on, I turn to her

Celestia raised a foreleg to her chin, scratching it with a hoof "I must say, that is intriguing. Pray tell, what else can you perform?" I grin

"Well, I can transform into a pegasus, and unicorn.. Although I can't use unicorn magics. I'm not sure as to why yet, but me and Twilight can get to the bottom of that soon enough" turning to the mare in question, I wink to her. "As for my matter changing, I'm afraid I can't do much as of yet. I can pull minerals from the ground, at the most I'd say a foot deep. I can partially change their structure, though I'm getting rather good at shaping steel" I finish with a grin, crossing my arms

Celestia raised a brow "Shaping steel you say, you're not thinking of anything malicious now are you, Tom?"

I scoff "Of course not, princess. It's merely a side project. I'm currently building a rather special suit of armor, albeit on a miniature scale, but I'm planning on getting my measurements and creating a set for myself, too." I suddenly get a thought "Oh! That reminds me, princess. Your guards, their armor is made of gold, yes?" she nods "Why?"

Celestia was perplexed "Gold is magic resistant, though it holds enchantments rather well at the same time. Counter intuitive if you ask me, but it works in our favor. Why ask?"

I sigh "Gold is weak, it's soft... Malleable, it's a rather poor choice in armor materials if I do say so myself. I on the other hand, could offer you a very advanced alternative.... Well, I guess alternative would be the wrong word.. It's more like, very advanced under armor. Think of it as a good will gesture, I can tell you still don't trust me. So think of it as a gift, an exchange between races."

Celestia leaned in "Highly advanced, you say. Well, I'd like to see a demonstration of said material"

Twilight chose this moment to speak up "So that's what you've been so secretive about! Is it that weird cloth you keep on you all the time?" I nod, beaming a toothy smile

I'm about to reply, when a bright flash envelopes the room, accompanied by a loud crash reminiscent of lightning. Yelping, I hit the deck, but not before noticing something... Off... 'Oh god, did I just get zapped by lightning?! I feel weird' looking to myself, I cry out in surprise 'Good lord I'm a fucking cat! a little dark blue cat! Why am I a cat?! And why am I blue?!' I was cut off by anymore thoughts by a new voice

"Apologies for my lateness, everypony. I had a rather... Irate Blueblood to deal with." craning my neck up to look at the new arrival, I scowled. It was princess Luna, the mare who just scared me into a cat. 'Oh well, new transformation.. May as well take it for a spin' I looked to Twilight, jumping on the sofa and sitting beside her. She looks at me, dumbfounded.

Twilight leans into me, and whispers "Tom, is that you?" meow "Why are you a cat?" meow meow. She sighed "I can't believe I'm having a conversation with a cat... Just, change back already...." I roll my eyes, concentrating on my human form once more... Nothing happens. 'Well, that's weird...' I try again, nothing. Now, I have to admit.. I started to panic just a teensy bit, and by panic I mean meow loudly in distress "meeeeeoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow"

Suddenly, I have the attention of the whole room. Celestia giggles, Twilight sighs.. But Luna, Luna lights up like it's the forth of July! *gassssp* "By the stars, you're adorable!" Luna goes to stand, slowly cantering over to me. "I'm going to pet you, little one" 'Oh good lord, no!' I huddle closer to Twilight, hiding behind her hooves. I paw her foreleg to get her attention. Looking up, I give the best Puss in Boots eyes I could muster. It's super effective!

Twilight looks to Luna "I'm sorry Luna, I know how much you like cats... But, I'm not sure this one would appreciate you petting him" Luna raises eyebrow, but stops in her tracks none the less "The cat here, is Tom. You must have startled him with your rather... Flashy entrance, and caused him to transform."

Luna looks at me incredulously "Is that really you, human friend?" I nod "In that case, I must ask you a question" I raise an eyebrow, mewing in what I hoped was a 'what the hell do you want' tone "May I pet you?" '........What' I deadpan. Luna elaborates "I love kitties, and I've always dreamed of owning a cat of your colouration, though I would be happy with just a little petting" puppy dog eyes initiated! 'Well, when in rome, I gues....' I sigh, but nod relectantly, shuffling out of Twilight's protection. I don't even make it half way before I'm levitated into the arms of a squeeing blue princess, hugging the life out of me

Just when I think I'm going to die, Celestia comes to my rescue "Luna, release him! You'll crush him if you carry on like a school filly!" she admonishes Luna. Luna pouts, putting me down "I'd advise you to change back, Tom. As you may have guessed, my sister loves cats" Celestia says with plenty of amusement. After gaining my composure, I look to her and sigh, shaking my head. "What is wrong, can you not transform?" I shake my head. Celestia taps a hoof to her chin, before gesturing next to her "Please, come sit next to me. I shall try something."

I pad over, jumping next to Celestia "now hold still, I'll try to unlock your magic. Something may have blocked your flow when you were startled" Celestia lowers her horn, touching it to my head "Hmmm, ah yes. There seems to be a little back log. Nothing to worry about, I shall simply redirect it." I feel a tug, then relief "now, try transforming back. Though do take a few steps back, I wish not to be crushed by your larger form" she giggles. I stroll back over next to Twilight, before closing my eyes and concentrating. Low and behold, I'm back as a stallion

Looking down at myself, I sigh in content "Phew, that was too weird... Thank you, princess Celestia.. I was really worried for a second there" I give her a tired sigh "If I may be so bold, can we--" I was interrupted by the telltale sign of giggling beside me. Looking to my right, I see Twilight barely containing herself. I then get a devilish idea. Cocking my head ever so slightly "meow meow meow meow? mow..." Twilight looks fit to burst, that's when I struck. Leaning in, I rub my head to her neck, purring. It's at this moment that Twilight loses her shit, laughing hysterically. Twilight pushes me away, shaking her head. I stare at her for a few moments before bursting into laughter myself, followed soon by two ancient diarchs