Princess Celestia was tired. She had just gone through an grueling session of Royal Court, where all the blasted nobleponies got together to annoy the hell out of Celestia. Luna had the sense to feign ignorance, due to being away on the Moon for a thousand years, so she did not attend. Neither did Twilight Sparkle, and neither did Prince Blueblood. Cadence used to, but now she had the Crystal Empire. Celestia had to deal with them by herself.
"I am in desperate need of a break, sister," she said as she met Luna for the raising of the Moon.
"I am always telling you to take a vacation, am I not?" Luna asked, as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"Who the hay would rule Equestria? I'd want to bring you along, if I was to relax a bit."
"That student of yours, Twilight Sparkle. She's a sweet pony, and very just. Couldn't she rule in your absence?"
Celestia frowned, "No, I'd want to take her with me, too. We haven't much time to meet lately. The Grand Galloping Gala and letters are our only communication, mostly"
"What about Prince Blueblood?"
Celestia paused, started, and burst out laughing, "Good one, sis, good one," she said, wiping a tear from her eye and clutching her sides, "You really are getting the hang of modern humour."
Luna simply stared, "What do you mean? Cannot the Prince rule just and fair?"
Celestia blinked and stopped to think, "Well it's not that, it's just-" she sighed and thought before choosing her next words, "He's not really royalty. Just a title, that's all. He couldn't rule."
"Well, I'll never know if I don't try."
Celestia paused, "Don't you mean we?"
"But, you said ponies thought that me saying we was weird."
"That's, uh, not what I meant."
"What, then?"
Celestia snorted, "Well-I mea-come on! I just...nevermind. But are you really suggesting we let Blueblood rule?!"
"Its like you said about Twilight, sister. He needs the experience. How else will he learn of his royal duties?"
"Well, let me see if Twilight agrees first."
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"Hi, nephew!" Celestia smiled widely and forcibly.
"Hi, Auntie."
"I just....wanted to let you know.......me, Luna and Twilight are heading out for awhile. A royal vacation."
"Uh huh"
"So, um, you're the Prince."
"Yeah"
"You'll be ruling in our absence."
"Uh huh"
Celestia opened her mouth, then closed it. She shook her head and walked off. If Luna thinks it's a good idea.... she thought.
Blueblood watched her leave. When her flowing tail disappeared from sight, he instantly jumped up and did a silent happy dance. YES!YES! AUNTIE LUNA DID AS I AKSED! PERFECT! All my plans are set to go....
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"Why should we care what happens to changelings!?" a noblepony demanded of Prince Blueblood in Royal
Court.
"They're living beings! They have as many rights as you!" Blueblood roared.
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"Sir! Permission to attack hostile dragons approaching Baltimare?" a gaurdspony asked of Blueblood.
"Granted. Bring me their leader, alive."
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"Thank you ever so much for the grant, Prince Blueblood. We promise to dedicate it to medical research as you asked." The medical professor of Manehatten University thanked Blueblood
"No problem at all. The Royal Treasury is quite substantial."
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"And why should I accept help from Equestria? Don't you ponies think us changelings to be lesser lifeforms?!?" Queen Crysalis demanded of Blueblood.
"Some do, yes. But I believe that can change. Your subjects could be loved once more, instead of starving in the desert," Prince Blueblood leaned forward, "You need this aid. You need my help."
Crysalis scowled, "Very well, I accept your proposal."
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"What do you mean, abolish the monarchy??!!?!" a noblepony shouted.
"I mean exactly that, abolish the monarchy. What right do we have to rule? Ponies should have the freedom of choice," Blueblood said.
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Princess Celestia was stunned when she returned.
"So, Blueblood, you successfully eradicated racism in Equestria, brought world peace among yaks, griffins, dragons, minotaurs, ponies, and changelings,turned Equestria into a republic, cured several deadly diseases, as well as improving technology by fifty years, and you invented a spell that could have the celestial bodies moving on their own?" she asked.
"Well, no. The Royal Court got rid of racism, and all the races helped bring world peace, and the University made all those discoveries. Also, we're technically a confederation of smaller, self-governing city states. And I? I am but a Prince."
Celestia fainted then and there. Prince Blueblood went on to help ponies colonize the galaxy, and achieve near-immortality. He secured friendship with the most reclusive of creatures, like the ancient zebra tribes and deep water sea-ponies. All foes fell before him, Tirek, Ashoz the Tormented, the dread Pirate Roberts, and even Mr. Smiley. After saving the world 300+ times, Blueblood also created many charities and worker's councils, eventually making the Royal Court, city-states and all governments unnecessary, leaving the magic of friendship in its place. Celestia also was able to rest as she always wanted, as the Sun moved on its own now, thanks to Blueblood.
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The Prince of Equestria woke up, smiling as widely as possible. He felt like everything was amazing today, the Sun,the flowers, and all the ponies. All because of one thing;
"I ruled Equestria? That was a danm nice dream."
