Celestia and Luna, the twin Princesses of Equestria, had seen way too many amazing things in their immortal lives, and heard just about as many stories of a similar, wondrous facet.

But after Euphie and Suzaku, followed by Simon and Nia, told them of their worlds, personal lives, and deaths in three cases, both Princesses were of the opinion that these stories blew all the others out of the water by a considerable margin.

And now, as they ate a delicious lunch served by the staff, Celestia had to admit, the two couples were something else entirely than anything she had ever dealt with before.

"So, Simon?" Luna asked. "Did you actually use entire galaxies, full of planets, stars, and other celestial bodies, which are immeasurably massive...as weapons?"

"Yep." Simon affirmed. "Believe me, I still can't believe the power that Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann had. But you can't argue with the results."

"I suppose you can't." Luna replied. "Now, onto more some more…pressing business."

"Like what?" Euphie asked.

"Such as where you will be staying for the foreseeable future." Celestia smirked. "But seeing as there's only one culpable option given your history and experiences, we'll just have to work with it as we go."

"And what is that option?" Suzaku asked.

"The town of Ponyville." Celestia replied. "My former student and Princess of Magic, Twilight Sparkle, lives there along with the Elements of Harmony. It's medium-sized and populated, yet it's enough out of the way that anyone that's nosy enough to look wouldn't find you there. Plus, I already made accommodations for you. I asked Twilight if I could borrow her twin guest rooms for a time, but…"

"But what?" Nia asked.

"She wanted to know why I needed them first." Celestia said. "And once I did and swore her to total secrecy, she said that they'd be ready when you arrive."

"That's good to hear." Suzaku replied. "Thank you for all you've done for us, Princess."

"It's no problem, Suzaku." Celestia smiled. "Now then…"

Then, there was a series of knocks on the door in a pattern that Celestia recognized. The twin couples watched Celestia's face take an annoyed expression as she sent a beam of light at the door.

"That was a shielding and reinforcement spell." Luna told the two couples. "It seems...he's…awake and has something to complain about, as always. Here's hoping he can't bust the door down again."

"And who exactly is this?" Simon asked, recognizing that whoever "he" was, he wasn't well-respected.

"My honorary nephew." Celestia frowned, before her horn glowed again. "What is it, Blueblood?"

"I have something to discuss with you, Aunt Celestia." a haughty voice replied. "May I enter?"

"I'm busy at the moment." Celestia replied. "A matter of great importance."

"Is it perhaps the strange ponies that came in last night? The ones that I keep hearing about in the rumors from the staff?" Blueblood replied, the doorknob rattling.

"I have not heard such rumors." Celestia replied calmly.

"There's apparently two unknown female alicorns in the company of a pair of pegasi somewhere in the castle." he replied. "Do you know anything about this?"

"And how would you know?" Luna interjected.

"I have my sources."

Celestia rolled her eyes with a scoff.

"Blueblood, I am in no position to entertain rumors." Celestia sighed, frustrated. "I will say it simply and only once, go away."

"But I must know the truth! Open the door!" was the pleading reply. Celestia then smiled and opened the door. Before Blueblood could even catch a fleeting glimpse of Nia, Simon, Euphie, and Suzaku, the door slammed shut and was locked for good measure.

"There. I opened the door." she spoke, suppressing a laugh, along with everyone else once they realized the humor in her actions.

"That's not funny." Blueblood growled. "Why can't you be straight with me?"

"Because I know what you're after." Celestia said. "And if you must know, nephew, both of the mares in the company my Sister rescued are spoken for. So don't get your hopes up."

There was silence.

"Are you sure about that?"

"Tartarus take you, Blueblood!" Luna bellowed in an exceedingly loud voice that made the two couples cover their ears in an instant. "Begone!"

"But…"

"No buts. NOW!" Luna roared, as her horn glowed. There was a flash from outside room that appeared under the door, then silence.

"What did you just do?" Nia asked timidly.

"I dealt with him for a time." Luna replied proudly.

"You teleported him into the Plaza Fountain?" Celestia deadpanned. "Just like the other nobles who annoy you on a near-weekly basis?"

"Yes." Luna replied. "But he deserved it."

"I actually agree with you in this case, unlike the others." Celestia sighed, before turning to their guests. "Let's get you to Ponyville. We don't have much time before my nephew barges back in here, and he won't be happy."

As Celestia teleported herself, Nia, Simon, Suzaku, and Euphie away to Ponyville, Luna smirked as Blueblood smashed the door down, himself soaking wet and quite angry. Before he could say a single word, Luna again teleported him once again into the Plaza Fountain with a smile.

And outside, his scream of fury could be heard throughout the city, followed by Luna's howling laughter.

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As Celestia and her guests reappeared, the four of them saw that they were inside a crystalline castle, shaped like a tree. At least, that's what they thought based on what they could see.

"Twilight?" Celestia called out. "Are you here?"

"Yep!" a pleasant and rather intelligent sounding voice spoke up. "Spike and I are coming!"

Then, another alicorn, this one with a lavender coat and a purple mane and tail with a pink stripe appeared on the stairwell.

"You're Princess Twilight?" Suzaku asked.

"Yes." Twilight replied. "This is Spike, my number-one assistant."

Spike gave a casual wave, which everyone returned.

"So, the guest rooms are upstairs on the left." Twilight said. "Is there anything else you needed?"

"Not that I can think of." Suzaku replied.

"In that case, I'll leave you here for now." Celestia replied. "If you do need anything, Twilight and Spike can tell me. Farewell for now."

As Celestia disappeared in another flash of light, Twilight and Spike brought the two couples upstairs to their rooms.

"So, Twilight?" Simon asked, looking at the Katana on his back. "You got anywhere I can keep this?"

"And this as well?" Suzaku replied, looking down at his broadsword. "We can't exactly keep swords on us all the time here."

"That's a good point." Twilight said. "Here, I have an idea."

As she pulled a side door open, the room inside was revealed to be a room full of shelves and storage chests. Twilight placed both swords on a mounted shelf before returning to the group.

"So, now I suppose I could introduce you to my friends." Twilight said. "They're a rather colorful bunch, but I wouldn't give them up for anything."

Before they could reply, Spike then received a letter bearing Celestia's seal.

"What's that about?" Simon asked.

"Dunno, but she was just here. What could've happened during the time she left and now?" Spike asked, opening and reading the letter. "Oh, that's just brilliant."

"I take it that was sarcastic?" Euphie asked, catching Spike's tone.

"Yeah, Blueblood's on his way here, now." Twilight replied, looking at the letter. "Somehow he knows that you're here, and he's got his entourage with him. He's apparently got the whole city of Canterlot in a frenzy looking for you."

"Damn." Simon cursed, as he grabbed his katana and tossed Suzaku his longsword"Nia, stick close to me."

"You too, Euphemia." Suzaku added, Euphie recognizing that he used her full name, which was when he was acting as her Knight, not her lover. As knocks on the door came from downstairs, they headed downstairs to face the inevitable.

As Nia and Euphie stood behind Simon and Suzaku, Prince Blueblood barged in.

"Ah, I presume you are the ones that caused such a stir in the castle?" he asked. "I am Prince Blueblood of Canterlot. My pleasure to meet you."

"I would say the same, but from what I've heard about you, I'd rather not." Suzaku replied.

Blueblood huffed quietly in surprise and annoyance.

"My, such hostility. What have I done to offend you?" he asked.

"Trying to break down the door on our meeting with Princesses Celestia and Luna, and following us here for the same effect." Simon growled. "I don't know what you're up to, bud, but I don't like it one bit. You should learn to take a hint."

"And you should show respect to those in superior standing." Blueblood replied. "What of the alicorns? Are either of you in need of a husband? I believe you might be, am I correct? Or are those two pegasi just there for pleasant company?"

Both Suzaku and Simon drew their swords in an instant and made furious moves towards Blueblood, along with Euphie and Nia close behind. Unfortunately, somepony else was faster in her own movement towards him.

As Blueblood was hoisted into the air by a golden magical aura, Celestia came into the room with a furious scowl.

"I told you quite simply earlier, nephew. They are already spoken for." Celestia replied. "Sheathe your blades, you two. I will handle this...personally"

As Celestia dragged Blueblood out and once again teleported away, Euphie and Nia sighed in relief and soon sat down next to their loved one.

"Suzaku?" Euphie asked quietly. "Can we talk in private?"

Suzaku nodded and they headed upstairs together to their room, Euphie not daring to stray too far from her Knight's side.

Author's Note

Update!

Next time - Euphie and Suzaku speak about what happened and reestablish their relationship as Suzaku pledges himself to her as her Knight once again, and the Elements show up at Twilight's request to meet them along with Nia and Simon.

Also, a Pinkie Pie-hosted party occurs, and more character development.

EDIT (10-22-19) Fixed chapter name and placement.