SPQR

by Marquis De Anon

Arrival (edited)

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Tiberius looked out his window as he saw the countryside below him. He was asked by his Great-uncle to serve as the empire's representative in Equestria.

Equestria, a kingdom in the south Pacific whose citizens were anthromorphic bipedal equines (or ponies, as they call themselves). Tiberius always pondered how such a race could exist (his best guess was that they were evolved from some kind of equine just as humans were evolved from ape like creatures). several decades ago, back during the cold war, Equestria, Rome, and (reluctantly) The United States formed a coalition that is still standing. Tiberius thought back to when he was assigned to serve in the embassy.

Imperial Palace, Rome, several days ago

Tiberius sat across from his great-uncle, Caesar Augustus XII: Emperor of Rome, an elderly man dressed in a purple toga with gold trim. "You know what you have to do, right?" the elderly monarch said.

"Yes, I am to serve as ambassador and help maintain the peace between the people of Rome and the people of Equestria." Tiberius said with confidence.

"That is correct," the emperor said, "your airship leaves in a few days, go and prepare for your departure."

"With haste" Tiberius said as he left.

.Canterlot, today

As Tiberius left the sky port he got a good look at the layout of the capitol, It was beautiful, an architectural masterpiece. As he walked he pulled his aBook out of a pocket in his toga and turned on the GPS, behind him his servant Markus was carrying his luggage. Typing in the right address, he walked along the street side until he reached a three story building with Roman architecture, a sign by the door in Latin and English stated that this was the Roman Embassy.

The Embassy

"...and with that, I hope you enjoy your time in Equestria." Tiberius was siting across from an alabaster alicorn, her mane flowed as if by a non-existent wind, she wore a white dress that showed her curves, as well as a gold crown atop her head. Princess Celestia, High-Queen of Equestria.

"I'm sure I will, Your magisty." Tiberius said calmly, trying not to think about how revealing Celestia's dress was.

"I hope you will also find Ponyville to your liking" Celestia stated as she left the embassy.

"Wait what?!" Tiberius stated as he regained his thoughts.

Ponyville (latter that day)

Tiberius couldn't understand why he was sent to this Ponyville. "Why am I being sent to this town again?" He said as the train went by.

"Sir, it has something to do with the new princess." Markus stated.

"A new princess?" Tiberius asked confused, "How come I was not informed of this when I got here? I mean don't you think that bit of information might be beneficial to me?"

"Tiberius weren't you listening to Celestia when she talked to you earler?" Markus stated reminding his master that he was there when they met Celestia.

"Weelll," Tiberius said slowly, " I was a bit distracted by certain detai-"

"you were staring at the Celestia's cleavage were you?" Markus interrupted. This of course got the young ambassadors attention as he quickly tried to find a way to defend himself.

"I couldn't help it" he said defensively, "Her dress was too revealing." Markus rolled his eyes at Tiberius' little alibi. It didn't help the fact that Celestia could have been old enough to be childhood friends with Jupiter himself.

After the train ride Tiberius and Markus decided to find the mayor's office and see to where they will be staying.

It turned out that they would be living in a roman style villa, complete with a courtyard. After getting settled in they decided to walk around town and see what Ponyville had to offer. There was a bakery built to look like a giant gingerbread house, a building that looked like a carousel, a free standing clock tower, and a giant crystalline castle resembling a tree (Tiberius concluded that this must be where the princess lives). After some time The two romans found themselves on the outskirts of town near what appeared to be an apple orchard. As they was walking by Tiberius noticed an orange earthpony running toward a tree and giving a well placed kick which shook several apples down into an awaiting basket.

"Nice kick." Tiberius said with a hint of astonishment. The earthpony noticed the young romans standing by the fence.

"Thanks, Name's AppleJack." the earthpony said. She was orange, with a blond mane, wore a red and white checkered shirt with the front tied in a knot, and jean shorts, she also had on a hat like the kind Tiberius saw in those westerns his father liked so much.

"Tiberius Horatius Nero," Tiberius said introducing himself, "and this is Markus Causbicus"

"Pleasure to meet you fellers" Applejack said as she walked closer, "Say, what brings you to Ponyville, we don't get many humans here."

"I'm the roman ambassador to...," Tiberius said as he pulled out a card, "Princess Twilight Sparkle".

"And I'm his indentured servant" Markus said feeling the need to address himself.

"Well then, enjoy your stay in Ponyville, and remember, you can come by anytime you need anything" Applejack said as she got very close to Tiberius, who in the back of his mind figured that she's trying to seduce him.

"Okay, I'll keep that in mind" Tiberius said as he and Markus walked off back to town. On the way back they encountered a Pink earthpony mare. When Tiberius tried to say hello she gasped and ran off almost in an almost cartoonish manor, leaving the two romans to ponder at what happened. "Well that was weird." Tiberius said to Markus as they continued on their way.


Author's Note

Incase your wondering: the aBook is kinda like the iPhone6.

There, the first chapter redone.

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