A Few Minutes later:

Celestia sighed softly as she took position on her throne. She was fully expecting the nobles to already be in the room screeching about her finding love. But instead she was alone.

“Huh… maybe we’ve all bee-” Celestia cut herself off as Blueblood stepped into the room. She was about to shout him out, wanting a bit of peace before the storm.

Then she saw how… ashamed he looked. “Auntie…” He began quietly. “I um… had the nobles barricaded in their rooms so I could speak to you alone.” He slowly approached Celestia who was now more than curious.

“Why did you want to speak to me alone?” Celestia crossed her arms.

“It’s no secret to me that you and Tharian slept together last night. And… I wanted to say…”

“Choose your w-”

“I was wrong about him… Wrong about you both. And… I beg… beg for your forgiveness.” Blueblood said, causing her heart to stop.

“Wh…”

“I was… being misguided and… It’s shameful to think I’d do such a thing to harm so many.” Blueblood fell to his knees and looked up at her. The look of honesty on his face hurt even her.

“Blueblood… come here.” She motioned him closer, using her magic to bring a chair beside her throne. Blueblood walked over and sat down beside her. “What brought this about?”

“Just… I’ve seen what Arkantos and Twilight have accomplished… and then seeing you and Tharian together. I got… jealous.” Blueblood explained. “It was… a terrible decision.”

Something felt strange about this all.

“Blueblood.”

“I’m growing tired of not being free… having to constantly keep up a fucking facade. Never being able to be myself. I… Know you have no reason to trust me. After everything I’ve said and done. But… please give me another chance… If I fuck up this one, than I don’t deserve any more.” He finished, his tone exasperated and full of shame.

“What… do you want.” She sighed.

Blueblood cringed which caused her to question her reaction.

“Nothing. I… just want to make up for what I’ve done. Tell Tharian I’m sorry for what I was joining in on.” Blueblood sighed. “Apologize to Chrysalis… and apologize to Twilight and Arkantos… though they never heard me call their foals monsters… I feel as though I need to tell them how I didn’t mean it.”

“Blueblood, just calm down for a minute.” Celestia put a hand on his shoulder. “You’re going through a crisis…”

“No… I need to get away from here for a while… some sort of change.” He sighed.

“Well… due to my interference last night, Arkantos and Twilight are returning home. Something tells me though they wouldn’t initially be all there for taking you in… if you’re honest with this, and you truly want to change, they’ll be there to support you.” Celestia suggested. “And, I’m sure given half a chance their friends would be open to befriending you.”

Blueblood let out a long sigh. “I don’t know if…”

“Trust me, please. You’ll just have to make an effort to prove you aren’t there for something nefarious. I’m sure if you can accomplish that they’ll open up to you.” Celestia assured.

“It’s not just them…” Blueblood said.

“Yes. I know of how you acted towards her friends two years ago at the Gala.” Celestia said. “I’ll… ask her to keep it quiet that you’re there. And once you feel like you’re capable of speaking to them all and apologizing you’ll be free to do so.” She assured.

“Thank you, Auntie.” Blueblood smiled honestly, standing up and hugging Celestia. “Oh… and there’s two things.”

“What are they?”

“I… actually hope you and Tharian do well together. And the nobles think that Chrysalis had hypnotized you…”

“Ooooh, even better than what we had planned…” Celestia chuckled.

“What did you have planned?” Blueblood asked curiously.

“Chrysalis and Tharain were going to walk out together. Making everypony believe they had been the two in bed last night… and well, I was out doing something else.” She mused. “But… Hypnotization? Really, sometimes I think the Canterlot Nobles could be geniuses and have gained control of Equestria yeaaaarssss ago if they didn’t push their heads up their asses… it’s really no wonder they’re the laughing stock of the kingdom.” She shook her head. “It’s a wonder the other nobles, and now looking at how you truly think and feel… why you or anypony else would even humor them with time.” She smiled slightly. “And thank you for your kind words and hopes.”

“I won’t any more.” Blueblood said with a smile. “I hope sometime soon I could… perhaps talk more with you two?” He asked.

“Of course! I’m sure Tharian would be floored by your apology… though I can’t assure Chrysalis won’t just laugh you out of the room.”

“As long as she hears it… I’ll take some peace from it.” Blueblood said. “I’ll… go prepare to leave the castle.”

“Take your time. Maybe, after I deal with the nobles we could talk more, lay out a full plan for what you intend to do.” Celestia suggested.

Blueblood’s smile grew for a moment. “I’d love to. I… guess I’ll see you later then?”

“Of course, I’ll always be here to talk with, Blueblood.” Celestia smiled back. The young prince left the throne room, going up to his own room.

Along the way he passed Tharian and Chrysalis leaving Celestia’s room.

“Oh look who it i-” Chrysalis was cut off as Blueblood completely stopped and spoke.

“Chrysalis, Tharian… I’m sorry for the way I acted towards you both yesterday.” Blueblood sighed, looking truly ashamed.

Both Tharian and Chrysalis were taken aback. Chrysalis more so, as she’d dealt with him being an ass for the past few months. “W… what, is this some kind of jok-”

“You’re forgiven.” Tharian stated.

Chrysalis let out a long sigh, she of all creatures would know if somepony was lying. “Since you do seem to be serious… I suppose I can forgive you.” She said.

“R-really?” Blueblood muttered looking surprised at Chrysalis.

“Yeah. I can forgive you.” She nodded. “Just, don’t act like an ass again. This is your only chance.”

“Thank you! I… I was just about to start packing to head to Ponyville.” Blueblood said. “I’m… hoping Twilight and Arkantos will allow me to stay with them.”

“I’m sure they will. If you’re sincere about trying to find forgiveness…” Tharian said, putting a hand on Blueblood’s shoulder. “Though if they don’t you’re welcome to come spend some time with me. My warriors will truly whip you up into something to be feared.” He chuckled.

“I… Might take you up on that offer.” Blueblood laughed.

“Perhaps we should speak later, if you’re still in the city that is.” Tharian offered. “Of course, that is if…”

“I know about you and Celestia… and, well I have no room to judge or say anything. Nopony deserves to be alone.” Blueblood said. “And… well, if I hold you both up for long enough, your ploy will be even more believable for the nobles… though, once you two leave Canterlot, they won’t be so bad. They might be more kind and caring.” He chuckled. “I wish you three the best of luck.”

“Thank you… Blueblood.” Chrysalis smiled slightly, glancing to Tharian.

“Yes, thank you.” Tharian nodded.

“I’ll let you two go now. Have fun.” He waved, walking to his room, leaving the other two to go down to the throne room.

Author's Note

Yes, this is a bit strange, but I don't want any side stories I add to the series to just be... unconnected. If it isn't part of the main set of stories, you can expect it to be more romantic or SoL styled. Clop will have a bigger part in those stories, and it'll be less... well 'overall' story driven, meaning there won't be major plot advancements, just story, and character development.

So, there's two on the docket now! Blueblood and two mysterious mares (I won't spoil those two... and they are in Ponyville you can guess all you want, but I doubt you'll get the right combo). And of course the Fluttershy, Treehugger, and Derpy story. That one's further along with nearly 2 chapters written. I'll post whatever I have when that interlude comes up. But, expect the Blueblood story to at least be started soon.