The peace talks have been going pretty damn well. Our harvesters have been able to gather enough love energy to keep the hive well fed in our absence, we have our own hunting grounds in Equestria, and drones can even take up permanent residence in Equestria now, if they want to. Along with drones being able to take up residence and make a permanent move into Equestria, our queen has also decided to allow the same of any ponies who want to live with us, provided they are willing to help support the hive. Unlike in Equestria, nobody is allowed to be lazy while living in a changeling hive. We all depend on each other, and that dependence won't become lax with ponies moving in (None have moved yet, but it probably won't be much longer).

Not only that, but I just got back from a great trip up in Canterlot. What was so great about it, you ask? Mom and I finally got permission to go on a tour of both of Equestria's prized flagships. It seems the princesses trust us enough now to let us see their own personal galleons in all their entirety. Let me tell you, both of those flagships are impressive.

When mom first told me about the trip we'd be taking, I didn't believe her. I tried calling her out on a joke, but then she showed me the letter she'd gotten... and I could help but squeal. I'd been waiting for a chance like that for some time, and I'd finally gotten it. How could I have possibly kept myself from squealing like a young nymph? I leapt out of bed and hurried to get ready. I wanted to get up to Canterlot as quickly as possible. Mom, however, wanted to just simply take her sweet time.

Once up in Canterlot, we were greeted personally by Princess Celestia, herself. She welcomed us warmly, like a mother greeting her children. I remember that smile very well, it helped one day when I came to visit after dad's funeral. She's been a really big help with that. So yea, she greeted us and escorted us to the castle. That's when I saw him again... that snobbish, now former prince, Blueblood. According to Princess Celestia, she had to strip him of his royal status when he continued to be nasty to our queen and her guards. Now, he's just a lowly servant. Serves him right. He spoke not a word as we passed.

Alright, how about I get the exciting part? Luna had joined us just outside the docks. Unlike her sister, Princess Luna welcomed us by pulling all of us into a group hug. After that, we finally got to the galleons. Man, we're they impressive. The first one we toured was Princess Celestia's, the "Solaris". More like a yacht than a galleon, it had a few cannons here and there, but not much else in the way of defense. Regardless, it was a beautiful ship. It was almost completely white with a gold trim. The center most sail had Princess Celestia's cutie mark on it. The figurehead was basically just a big sun, nothing too special. Everything about it was beautiful, and I couldn't wait to see the inside.

Once on the inside, I got to see just how "royal" the ship really was. It looked almost like the inside of the castle. Enchantments set in place made the walls glisten in the sunlight as if made of marble. All the furniture was fancy and looked insanely expensive. The mess hall (Food court, for you non-military ponies out there) looked like a bigger version of Princess Celestia's tea room back at the castle. There were a few tables, all with white tablecloths. Vases with flowers sat on every table, along with silverware sets already set in place. Ok, not a tea room, more like a romantic diner without the tabletop candles.

Though Princess Celestia's ship was beautiful, it was NOTHING compared to Princess Luna's, the "King Artemis". It had a darker tone, and was fit more for domination than battle. The rear most sail was webbed like a bat wing. I had expected her to use her cutie mark like her sister had done, but she had not. Instead, she used the design of her night guard's medal of honor. It was a crescent moon facing upwards, like a U, with a spire coming out of it and a five pointed, light blue star near the top of the spire. Splayed out on both sides were light blue wings. It looked amazing, and complemented the ship quite well if I do say so myself. However, that wasn't the most impressive part. When my eyes fell upon the hull, I noticed a good ton of gun holes. Guess how many cannons that monster has? Three hundred and eighty in total. That's one hundred and ninety on each side. Whatever ship Luna goes after better hope she can't catch up. If she does, all it would take is one volley of shots, and it'd be over.

The inside was less royal looking than her sister's. The decor gave off more of a vampony lair feel, but I guess since the crew are all bat ponies, it's fitting. The crew quarters had no beds since bat ponies sleep upside-down, dangling from beams installed slightly above the doors. Princess Luna's room looked like it belongs to a succubus. Just as a joke, I asked how many stallions she's bedded. I kinda got grounded for two weeks, but it's so worth the reaction I got from the princess.

Touring those two ships was great, and I enjoyed every second. After I'm done being grounded, Princess Luna even said I can go on the next maintenance flight. Sounds boring, doesn't it? Not when part of the flight will take place at a naval shooting range. Yea, that's going to be fun.

Author's Note

Ok, so I've decided to add the name of the character who the chapter is told by to the title. Do you guys think this helps any? Please, let me know.

Also, before anybody challenges the insane number of guns aboard the "King Artemis", look up a Portuguese galleon known as the "Botafogo". According to what I've read about it, that monster had 366 cannons. Yea, I added about 14 more for Luna's flagship, but it COULD be possible.