Queen P!NK

Gilda yawns, quirking an eyebrow at Grover's lack of luggage "You aren't taking anything?"

Grover nods "I have my crown and a spare, some bits, and some scones. What else would I need?"

Okay, I like this king already, better than some of the 'princes' I met at flight camp Gilda thinks to herself and takes flight "Ponyville's about a five hour flight, half a day by claw. Come on, we should make it before noon."

Grover nods and takes flight, his larger wingspan earning a grin from Gilda "Overcompensating?"

He cocks his head "What do you mea-"

"WAIT THE FEATHER FOR ME YOU DROPPING-HEAD!!" Greta screeches, scrambling from her house "I can't believe you'd leave me behind!"

Gilda shrugs "Sorry, you looked so peaceful sleeping. I didn't have the heart to wake you."

"Heart, yeah, you have heart. I'm so sorry about that King Grover."

Grover smiles "It's alright, I hope another companion won't worsen our haste to... 'Ponyville'?"

Gilda shrugs "I don't think so, Hey, are you writing our conversation down?"

Great rolls her eyes and looks up from her journal "No, I'm writing down important details. The date, what time it is, you know, for posterity."

"What do butts have to do with anything?"

"I believe she meant for accuracy, so that when the text is transcribed again, there will be an accurate representation, yes?" Grover asks, earning a nod from Greta "Yes, that's what I meant. Shall we head out?"

Gilda rolls her eyes "Yeah, why not?"

We arrived outside of Ponyvill [sic] at 10:35 Equestrian time, 1035 Griffonic.

Gilda was a bit apprehensive to the idea of entering its borders, but King Grover was patient and let her work up the nerve to enter. I am currently snacking on the last of the scones, generously given at a discount by our guide.

Greta closed her journal and put it in her satchel "Gilda, we have to go sometime."

She sighed "I know, I know, I just wish... that I wasn't so... so..."

"Apprehensive?"

"Yeah, that. You know what, if Rainbow gets pissed that I'm here unannounced, I'm sure her egghead will overlook it. Come on King, we have a princess to meet."

"Is the pink mare the princess?" Grover asks, stretching.

"Uh, no, she's a baker I think. The Princess is purple and has a horn and wings."

Grover shrugs "I suppose she could point me in the direction of the pink one. Lead on, valiant Gryff."

Gilda exhales, puffing out her chest "Okay, I can do this."

She walks slowly into town and looks both ways "If memory serves... Pinkie pops up whenever someone enters town so long as they're new. You two are new to Ponyville so- SQUAWK!!'

"Welcome to Ponyville! I'm Pinkie Pie- Oooh! Hi Gilda! Who're your friends?!"

Gilda pounds on her chest, restarting her heart "Th-these are Greta and Grover. Grover wanted to thank you and Dash personally and... something about an alliance?"

Pinkie squeals "Hi! I'm so happy to meet some of Gilda's friends! And- oh wow! You have a crown! Are you royalty? Wait, Griffons don't have royalty ever since Guido, so you must be an actor! And you look a lot like that charming statue too! Well, I'm gonna go get Twilight and Dashie and everypony else! You guys go to the castle and tell Spike I sent you! Byeeee!!"

Pinkie shoots off like a bullet, and Gilda coughs into her claw "Sooo... yeah, that happened."

Greta blinks several times and starts writing in her journal "The element of Laughter right? Sure seems like the element of sugar to me."

Grover stands still as a statue "Hey, I think King here reverted."

"... She's even more enchanting than I had seen." he whispers, before snapping out of his stupor "Right. If a castle is where we shall meet her again, then we shall go."

Gilda shrugs and points to the castle of friendship "Right there, I guess we have a pass to go in?"

Spike looks over his letter-opener/sword at Gilda "What do you want Gilda? Come to attack Ponyville again?"

Gilda grins "Hey there lizard, is your mistress home?"

"My name is Spike. And even if she was, I wouldn't tell you, cat-bird."

Gilda rolls her eyes "Look, Pinkie said that we were supposed to wait here for her and the rest of her friends, so are you going to act like a little dork, or are you going to let a foreign... what's the word?"

"Delegate" Greta supplies, still writing.

Spike scoffs "You, a delegate?"

"No, our king, Grover." Gilda sidesteps and Grover bows "Hello young drake, I am King Grover of-"

Spike steps back "Huh, well, I guess you can come in, Twilight isn't up yet so I'll go get her, Sir."

He runs off and Gilda shrugs "Apparently he just doesn't like me."

"... Oh, so this is what she meant by foreign delegates. Hello Gilda." A refined voice greets from behind Gilda.

"... Elusive, right?" Gilda asks, extending her talon to Rarity.

"No, Elusive is my flamingly homosexual cousin from Manehatten. My name is Rarity, it's nice to meet you... again." she shakes Gilda's talon.

"Right, sorry." Gilda says, blushing "I... met him a few times and... I get names mixed up."

Rarity shrugs "You wouldn't be the first. Fluttershy was right behind me, but she's... gone now."

Gilda face-palms "I am such an idiot. She's still terrified of me, right?"

Rarity sighs "Unfortunately." she turns "Fluttershy, we can see your mane."

"Eeep!" Fluttershy squeaks, dropping from her hiding place.

Gilda sighs and rests on her chest, crossing her arms "Fluttershy, I'm sorry I was so mean to you. I was jealous of you and Dash's friendship I suppose."

Fluttershy peeks out from behind her mane "It-it's okay, I shouldn't have hidden from you..." she whispers.

"Where is the pink one?" Grover mutters, lifting Fluttershy to her hooves "Pardon me."

"N-no prob-problem..." Fluttershy stutters, darting into the castle.

Gilda sighs "Well, I guess that means she's forgiven me, for the most part."

1125 GT, Castle of friendship.

Princess Sparkle entered the throne room prim and proper, her dragonic slave following with an air of wariness. Gilda has remained quiet, attempting to fade into the background, most likely due to the enclosed nature of the throne room. I find myself invigorated by the prospect of making history and mayhaps a few friends.

Grover, however, is seemingly entranced by the element of laughter Pinkie Pie, and has been displaying a favored rapport with her.

Twilight cocks her head "Uhm, are you a stenographer, by chance?"

Greta shakes her head "No, I'm a historian. Basically making a record of history in the making. Don't mind me."

Twilight smiles "Oh good, Spike, I think you'll just have to keep a loose record this time."

Gilda waves to Twilight "Hi."

Twilight's smile drops slightly "Gilda, thank you for bringing..."

"King Grover." Grover says, standing to bow "First king of Griffonstone, freed by the actions of your two friends."

Rainbow spits out her juice "Wait, what?! I've never seen you in my life!"

Pinkie cocks her head "But we did see his statue, remember?"

Grover nods "Yes, and I am one and the same."

Twilight gasps "You mean that you are the King Grover?! This is a momentous day! I'm honored to meet you my lord."

"Please, I am no longer a king but in name. I wish to thank your friends for saving my kingdom from ruin, and possibly foster relations between our two kingdoms." he turns to Pinkie and Rainbow "Pink one, Rainbow one, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and hope that we may be friends, especially you... Pinkie Pie. You released me from my stone sleep with the mirth in your heart, and so I have found one whom I would love to become closer to."

Pinkie smiles "I'd love to get to know you too King Grover! I mean, how many ponies can say that they know a king? And it's going to be so awesome with two griffon friends!"

Rarity quirks an eyebrow "A king that had been turned to stone that likes Pinkie Pie? Does this remind anypony of someone we know?"

Fluttershy nods "Yes, Discord."

Rainbow shrugs "So long as he doesn't try to do anything evil, I'm cool with a griffon friend besides Gilda."

Twilight coughs "Moving on, what do you plan for this alliance you mentioned?"

"Well, Griffonstone is in ruins as you know, so there is nothing that we can supply of tangible nature, Princess Twilight. I myself have nothing save my crown. I was going to propose that our kingdoms share ideas and trade of goods. We have few numbers compared to you, and even fewer resources. I am afraid that we have nothing to offer other than relations."

Gilda sighs "Yeah, so, we traveled to say 'Thanks' and now we have to get going. See ya later ponies."

"I wasn't finished. I meant relations in the... literal sense of the term."

Twilight blushes "That means marriage... I'm flattered, but I'm afraid-"

"Not you, Princess Sparkle. I meant your dear, dear friend Pinkie Pie." he takes Pinkie's hoof in his talon and kisses it "Pinkie Pie, I was turned to stone because I was so focused on being a good king, worrying about the wellbeing of others, that I forgot to worry about my heart's desires. The curse bound me in stone, like how my heart had become, but you're heart connected to my own, and for that, I have fallen in love with you. This must be overwhelming, but I am sure that the words my heart whisper to my soul are true."

Pinkie giggles nervously, blushing "Oh wow... you really know how to get a mare pink in the face..."

Rarity faints and Fluttershy squeals in joy "This is so cute!"

Rainbow mimics gagging, as does Gilda "Eugh... romance."

Twilight and Greta gasp and the latter starts writing furiously "Wha... I... Pinkie..."

Spike raises a claw "Is that even legal?"

Applejack nods slowly "Sure... my second cousin, Fiddlesticks, is married to a griffon."

"Yeah, but your family is nuts!"

"I thought they were Apples" Fluttershy interjects, tittering to herself "Nailed it!"

Applejack rolls her eyes "So my family members are a bit out there-"

Grover stares into Pinkie's eyes "To whom do I give dowry?"

Pinkie giggles "My family, but I haven't said yes yet. I.. need to know you more... you charmer you."

Gilda sighs "This is going to take a while, isn't it?"