Bon Bon's Lament

Taylor was rudely awakened by a guard as the carriage landed in the castle courtyard.

“Excuse me, Mr. Taylor?” The white unicorn poked at the sleeping human and mare.

“Hmph, I, huh?” Taylor grunted as he awoke.

“You are requested in Princess Celestia’s study.” he spoke with an authoritative tone.

‘Her study’ Taylor thought, ‘she doesn’t usually have meetings like this in her study right?’

Taylor poked at Bon Bon.

“Come on Bon Bon. We’re here.” He said to her as she yawned and stretched her legs out as she hopped off Taylor’s lap, exiting the carriage. Taylor stood up shortly after and followed the guard to the Princess’s study.

Bon Bon kept her head close to his hip as they walked along the corridors of the castle. Arriving at the door, the guard knocked 3 times.

“Princess Celestia and Princess Luna? The human and Bon Bon are here to see you.” He said.

“How many times do I have to tell you Rising Star? He has a bucking name!” A shout echoed from behind the door.

“S-sorry your highness. Taylor and Bon Bon are here to see you.” He stammered in embarrassment. The door opened and Princess Luna herself ushered us in. I gave both of her and Celestia a low bow when I entered.

“Taylor, Bon Bon. Please sit down.” Celestia motioned for the 2 chairs on the other side of the large wooden desk.

Celestia was big as ponies are concerned. She was eye-level with Taylor and her horn gave her an extra 2-3 inches on him.

“We are delighted to finally meet you. We have heard nothing but good things from Princess Twilight” Luna said.

Taylor winced at the name Princess Twilight. She was more like Princess Twatlight if you asked him, having set every single one of the Elements of Harmony to the task of monitoring him after his arrival. Taylor had taken Bon Bon apple picking to make up for the session that she lost in recovering him. We were enjoying a nice conversation about Equestrian politics when we heard a rustle in the trees before Applejack fell out, hitting the ground with a loud thud.

“Are you ok?” He asked the country mare, her eyes shut.

“Shit, she’s out cold. Bon Bon, help me find my way back to the farmhouse.” Taylor said, lifting the light orange pony in his arms and jogging back to the homestead.

“Ah-Ah don’t know what to say.” Applejack had said after coming to, a large bandage wrapped around her head.

“Well I would like to know why you were in that tree over there.” Taylor asked her.

“Twilight wanted me to keep an eye on you and Bon Bon. Said somethin about you bein’ dangerous and what not” She waved a hoof in the air.

“APPLEJACK!” the yell came from the door of the house.

Twilight and the other 4 Elements came running through the door.

“What did you do to her?” Twilight growled, her horn lighting up.

“Twilight! Stop! He saved me!” Applejack yelled.

“He what?” Twilight’s horn faded.

“He saved me. I fell from a tree while trying to keep an eye on him for you! He ain’t nuthin but kind and sweet from what Ah’ve seen. I think you oughta lay off Taylor for once.” Applejack said, heat present in her voice.

Taylor really had to thank Applejack for that, otherwise he would’ve had some odd experiences with the other elements.

Snapping himself back to the present, Taylor tuned in to what the princess was saying.

“To be clear, your appearance is that of a miracle. I myself am not even sure of how you were transported here. Regardless, we are happy to have you here as long as you are a contributing member of Equestrian society.” Celestia droned on.

“So did you find a way to take me home?” Taylor asked the white goddess.

“Unfortunately no. Since interdimensional travel is very risky in the first place and we don’t even know where to locate Earth, you will remain here.” Luna spoke up this time.

“If it’s any trouble, I do have one request.” Taylor spoke up, hoping, dreading the response.

“Yes?” both royals spoke, cocking their eyebrows.

“I would like to stay with Bon Bon in Ponyville for the time being. If you don’t mind your majesties.” Taylor asked the goddesses in front of him and Bon Bon.

“It is absolutely ok by us, however, Ms. Drops?” Celestia spoke

Bon Bon cringed at the use of her real name.

“Yes your highness. I would love to let Taylor stay with me!” Bon Bon said, her eyes lighting up and a wide smile making its way across her face.

“Well, I do believe that sorts everything out for the time being. Please keep your eyes open for a letter from us on any new updates we may find on your home.” Luna spoke, offering her hoof for Taylor.

Instead, Taylor bowed on one knee and brushed his lips gently against her hoof.

Luna giggled as he did the same to Celestia.

“My my, what a gentlecolt you are.” Luna continued to giggle as Taylor and Bon Bon exited the room.

“It’s been a pleasure your majesties.” Taylor said as he left the study.

The guard escorted Taylor and Bon Bon to the carriage they arrived in for their long journey home.

“So Bon Bon? You excited to be stuck with me now?” Taylor asked the cream-coated mare sitting next to him.

“Of course I am. Why would I not be? You are so incredibly sweet and kind to everypony you meet. It’s contagious.” Bon Bon said, her eyes meeting his.

“Bon Bon?” Taylor asked her.

“Yeah Tay?” She replied

“Did you mean what you said on the way up here?” He said, eyes locked on to her own sky blue orbs.

It seemed he had asked the very question she had been dreading for hours.

“Yes!” Bon Bon let out a loud sob as she once again flung herself at the baffled human.

“I thought it was just the moment talking but the more and more I look at it, I see that you are special. The perfect stallion-erm-human.” Bon Bon sobbed into Taylor’s shoulder.

“And you are the perfect mare for me. I couldn’t ask for a kinder, sweeter, and more beautiful friend in this strange world.” Taylor whispered in her ear as she looked up into his own dark-blue eyes, sparkling in the sunlight.

Bon Bon hopped into his lap and nuzzled into his chest as he scratched behind her ears for the second time that day. When they finally arrived home, it was after dark. Taylor hauled the tired mass that was Bon Bon into the house, locked the door, and climbed the stairs. Himself being too tired to care, he stripped into his boxers. Letting the cool night air hit his skin was a major relief from the confines of the suit. Taylor climbed under the covers with Bon Bon with nothing on his mind except her kind and thoughtful words and sleep.