"P-Princess? Are you okay in there? I heard shouting!" A rather nervous voice came from the other side of the door. From the sounds of it, who ever this pony is was a guy, young too. A butler perhaps? Should I tell them to come back later? That might concern them, but what if it's a bad pony? I have no idea what's going on right now.

"Princess?" He said again with a bit more concern in his tone. "I'm coming in!" Wait what? No! don't do that! Before I had any chance of telling him everything was okay, a Caramel colored pegasus guard burst into my room. I couldn't see his mane very well under his helmet, but if the tail matched the head, it was a buttery yellow. His blue eyes darting about in fear and concern. Despite myself, I felt my body release some of the tension it had been building up. There was no way this guy was here to hurt me. Though I'm surprised he was a guard. He didn't look much older then I was! Or well how old was I anyway? I looked like a teenager, but I'm a princess right? Did I age slower?

"Princess? What's wrong? Why did you scream?" While he was making eye contact with me, it was very clear it as taking all he had to do it. Heh, poor guy. Guess he was fairly new. Then again I am a very pretty princess. Was that it? Was he simply nervous to talk to a 'pretty girl' so to speak?

Oh... oh I don't like how that makes me feel. I shouldn't be that happy a guy is finding me attractive! Even if he is a cutie. Wait what? No! No no no! I just got here, I'm not ready to deal with all this!

Oh hayseeds, he's still looking at me. I really should say something shouldn't I?

"I-" I coughed, my throat feeling dry. He... he was very cute, what I wouldn't give to feel him- Ah! No no no! What the hay brain!? Why are you betraying me like this!?

"A-Are you alright? Do I need to get the nurses?" He cried, the panic rising in his voice. Not good, I didn't want ponies prodding and poking me right now. I needed time to adjust. Come on, stop thinking about how nice he looks and talk like a princess!

There's a phrase I never thought I'd think.

"I'm fine! I'm fine!" I said hurriedly, trying to come up with any sort of story I could tell him. Discord said I couldn't tell anypony the truth, but honestly I don't think I wanted to anyway. Especially not in this situation. Oh yeah I'm sure telling him I'm not a real princess and just a guy from another world would go over SO WELL.

"I was just... startled is all." While I could see the panic leave him, he still seemed a bit on edge. After a few seconds I realized he was silently checking the room with his eyes, trying to see if anything was off. He... he was making sure I wasn't being forced to speak against my will wasn't he? Trying to insure there wasn't something evil lurking in the shadows to hurt me! Aw how sweet, I mean noble of a fine breed of stallion! WAIT NO!

I shook my head. Out! Out of my brain!

"Um Princess S-Snowdrift?" He asked again. Aw horseapples, I did that in front of him. "Are you sure you're okay?"

Damn, what was I suppose to tell him? I had to make something up or he wouldn't leave me alone, and I wasn't able to tell the truth so... what? Come on brain, you can think about how cute this guy is, so help me come up with something! Wait! I think I have it! Trying to imitate a blush to the best of my abilities as a newly formed batpony alicorn princess, I shyly turned my head away and looked at the ground.

"I-It's kinda silly and embarrassing." I said softly, swishing my tail ever so slightly. Dear Aunt Tia I have no idea what I'm doing. Auntie Cadance give me some of your strength and feminine allure!

"Oh uh, but you are alright? There isn't anything I should w-worry about right? Not that I can't handle it! I-I'm here for you princess! Just say the word!"

Oh my stars he's adorable.

"No no, everything is alright. I just... like I said it's silly." I 'huffed' the best I could, trying to show shame in the reason for my 'yell'. Honestly I was still piecing together my story as we spoke. Maybe I'd be lucky and he wouldn't press?

"I-I'm sure it's not bad." He said hesitantly. I think he was trying to 'break the ice' so to speak. Huh, the fact I'm a snow slash Ice princess, would 'breaking the ice' be a term for- AH SHUT UP BRAIN!

"Do you... want to talk about it?" He asked. Here we go, I can say no and have him leave. Oh except he's too innocent and cute to do that to. Bah, okay I'll give the poor guy a bone.

"It was a bad dream is all. Mom must have missed it. I looked in the mirror and got startled by my reflection is all." I felt my cheeks heat up. Was I actually blushing? This was just a lie right? At the very least I saw the guy visibly relax. My story had it's desired effect. He knew I wasn't in any danger.

"Oh, I ugh see. I'm so sorry to disturb you princess." He gave me a pleasant yet awkward smile. Oh right I might not be in trouble, but I'm a beautiful sexy princess his own age. Yeah he hasn't stopped feeling nervous yet.

"Oh no! No! It's quite alright..." I have no clue who this is. Darn, think of something! Oh I know! "I'm so sorry, I just woke up and my brain is all sorts of jumbled. You are?"

"Oh! Sand Gust Princess!" He declared, saluting me with a wing. "I was just assigned to guard your door today!"

Oh good that means I probably hadn't met him yet. Or Snowdrift hadn't yet. Ugh, this was going to get confusing fast wasn't it?

"Oh then, very pleased to meet you Sir Sand Gust!" I chimed, my voice sounding every so musical with it's batlike pitch. I bet I had a heck of a singing voice!

"A-and you Princess!" He shot back, clearly over the moon at being able to chat with a 'princess'. I wonder if all my interactions were going to be like this? Could be fun sometimes, but I had a feeling it'd get old eventually.

"Well uh, I should get back to my post..." Sand Gust said, inclining his head toward the door. Well I guess for my first interaction, that wasn't too bad! Oh wait! I hadn't thanked him yet for coming to my aid!

"I understand Sir Sand Gust." Was my speaking like this me trying to be a princess, or just the magic making me play the role better? "Please allow me to show my appreciation of you rushing to my aid by-"

As I tried to say the next line, I felt... strange. As if the world was coming to a halt...

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Discord: DECISION TIME!

Author's Note

(It's before work, so I don't have the time to do major edits to this chapter. Please point out any mistakes you see and I'll clean it up later)

Yeah sorry for those who felt this is cliche, but that's how it was voted, and hey I kinda like the cliche thing from time to time. ^^;

Decision time! What is our Princess going to give Sand Gust as thanks? We have TWO polls today. The initial "prize" and if she offers a "bonus".
https://strawpoll.com/s72scw8g
Choice A: A princessly bow, and her words of gratitude.
Choice B: A quick peck on his cheek and some words of gratitude.
Choice C: A quick peck on his cheek, but she also turns around and shakes her flank at him a bit and gives him a wink.
Choice D: A blow job.

BONUS!
https://strawpoll.com/86ey4exy
Should she also offer to go on a date with him later?
Choice A: HELL YES!
Choice B: Nah