The Different Prince

A giantess of white was the very first I saw when I disembarked the train in Lyra's arms, flanked by both Pound and Sunburst, who both seemed to have had very nice naps. I tease, they would definitely have saved my were they not drugged. Anyway, mother, was there in her favorite blue dress, looking so nervous as we drew closer.

Mother took me gently and hugged me close. "Oh my colt, my precious colt. Please don't ever leave like then again."

No promises, lady. I grunted and hugged her back half-heartedly. Then she reached out and hugged Lyra tightly. "Thank you so much for protecting him. My guards have already taken those wicked two away. I'll be visiting them later. Is there anyway I can repay you?"

Lyra grinned nervously, but hugged her back. "It was really no problem, your majesty. They were just common thugs. I don't need any reward, other than my service to you and the prince."

Celestia looked bemused, then she saw Sunburst. "My niece told me she had given you a stud. I think I know of a good reward."

"It's really not necessary," Lyra protested, breaking the hug. Celestia shushed her.

"Nonsense," she shook her head, ignoring her protests. "Besides, a small reward for you and your stud to be alone for a while."

"Your majesty," Lyra said, blushing, knowing she had been caught. "I couldn't possibly, not until the Prince is a few years older at least."

Mother sighed wearily. "I appreciate your devotion to my son, Lyra. You were always a diligent student. But he can't consume every aspect of your life."

Lyra thought for a moment. "Please, then, give me three days to make sure his comfortable back in his home. I would actually love him and my children to grow up together." She chuckled as she ruffled my mane. "Though, the demand on my bosom would increase tenfold."

Celestia smiled and nodded. "I agree, which is why, in light of your service, and the trust my son has placed in you when all others drove him away in fear, I give you this." In a puff of magic, a ring appeared in her had. It was shaped like hers and Luna's cutie marks, but dark red. "With this ring, you are now an honorary member of the Eqtuestrian Royal Family."

Lyra stared in awe as she took the ring. She shook a bit as she put it on. "I... I don't know what to say, your majesty. What... what duties does this entail?"

It probably means mother is trying to win me back by getting in good with my friends. I looked between the two mares. Though, mother did seem sincere. I too was curios about the catch.

Celestia chuckled in good humor. "Most of the nobility have forgotten their roots. In eons past when this great kingdom was made, my sister and I sought out families with the best skills. The now-proud Bluebloods were once but a humble family of healers whom we gave land and free reign so long as they benefitted the kingdom. All the nobles started out as such. From smiths, merchants, and being the strongest warriors."

Woah. Was she saying what I think she's saying?

"I... I'm a noble now?" Lyra asked, even more floored. Even mother's guards had their mouths on the ground.

Mother nodded. "There will a formal celebration in the future for Equestria to welcome their newest Baroness of the house of Heartstrings. I believe you know what your expected duties will be."

Lyra began laughing. Tears came to her eyes. "A noble family of wet-nurses. The other nobles will up in arms, your majesty."

"They wouldn't dare say anything against the mare who saved my son," she smiled in an almost devious fashion. "It would be unwise to incur the sun's wrath."

And that was how Lyra became a baroness

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Lyra was true to her word and stayed with me to make sure I was settled in properly. She tried to act like everything was normal, but the changes around her were too glaring. Such as the guards and servants showing her respect befitting a noble mare. From what I've seen, she was the noblest of mares.

Today though, was her last day, for a while. She needed to start making the future generations of her house you know. As such, she wanted to just spend some quiet time with me and Pound alone. She leaned back in her chair, a champion of her practice as two hungry colts needily nursed upon her nipples.

She softly hummed a lullaby as she relaxed contentedly. Pound was the first done, not so much that he got full first, but because I wanted to spend as much time with her as possible in the only way I really knew how. A part of me felt guilty as I suckled, knowing she deserved her time alone with that gentle stud, but I wanted her to stay.

A few minutes more and she seemed to catch onto my plot. She pulled me away and wiped the milk from my lips before kissing my forehead. "Now-now, my sweet Gold. I know you want me to stay, but your a strong colt. You can do without me for a few days. I'll be back before you know it."

I nodded, then hugged her. I followed her to the door, but she told me to stay, then left. I almost felt like crying, but, she as right. I had to be strong. Pound came up and nuzzled my neck before barking and jumping around, wanting to play. How could I refuse him?

Mother arrived some time later and picked me up. It was beginning to feel good in her arms again. I nuzzled her face. "Oh, my beautiful colt. I came as soon as I could get away. Seems Lyra's replacements are held up in traffic. So, I will be spending time with you until they arrive."

I pointed a hoof at Pound. Mother tended to overlook him.

"And Pound, of course," she chuckled as she sat upon the floor and began looking through my shelves of easily accessed entertainments. Latest additions being books. Yes, I was finally being read to. And, I hoped, being taught how to read their weird symbols.

She after unbuttoning her dress so that me or Pound could have easy access without her having to stop reading.

Downside. This world didn't have easy-readers, or they thought I was above that. Should I be flattered or insulted?

However, due to overindulging on lunch, I found myself slipping away in her soft lap. Really, I'd say lay off the cake if it weren't so comfy. Her words became distant as reality became dreams and I was adrift.