Author's Note

This particular story takes place after Off Color, but also a couple chapters in to Fly Like You, as that story technically starts before Off Color.

Scootaloo Defeats Celestia and Takes Her Crown

"No Scootaloo, please! You don't have to do this! You can just walk away!"

Scootaloo grinned deviously. "I'm afraid not Princess. After today I will have your crown and take your throne!"

And with one swift motion Celestia's guard broke. Scootaloo cackled as she dived in closer, striking another blow against Celestia.

But Celestia was more cunning than she appeared. With the assistance of one of her guards, she managed to repel Scootaloo's attack, blocking her from attacking again.

"No! I had the perfect attack!" Scootaloo shot daggers at her opponent, who glared right back.

This battle had been going on for nearly an hour. While Scootaloo was surprisingly gifted in the art of war, Celestia was admittedly out of practice. But she was considered by many competent enough in a fight. Not only that, but in her years, she had picked up many skills. One such skill being misdirection.

Scootaloo spotted the attack of a guard coming in from the side. Confident that she had just assured her victory against Scootaloo, Celestia let off a cocky grin.

The battle was hard, and I have lost many good men, but it's finally coming to a close...

Or so she thought. From out of seemingly nowhere, an unnoticed guard jumped in to Scootaloo's aid, taking out the flank Celestia had planned so meticulously.

"Impossible!" Celestia yelled loudly, the guards around her flinching.

Scootaloo let off an evil chuckle. "You underestimate me, Princess Celestia. Now prepare to embrace eternity!"

While Celestia attempted to retaliate unsuccessfully, Scootaloo took out the guard that had originally blocked her attack and closed in on the now defenseless alicorn.

Scootaloo cackled like a mad mare. "You know what this means..."

Celestia shook her head, horrified.

"Checkmate!" Scootaloo chirped.

"Aw ponyfeathers." Celestia harrumphed, knocking her king piece off the chessboard. "I always beat Luna! I was undefeated until right now!"

Scootaloo beamed up victoriously at Celestia. Seeing the adorable excited look on the filly's face, Celestia found herself unable to contain a silly smile. Scootaloo's youthful energy reminded her of when she would play games with Twilight as a filly. Celestia had always let her win, but Scootaloo didn't need to know that.

"Alright little one, a bet is a bet. You may have my crown for the remainder of the day, and get your picture taken upon my throne. It was a battle well fought."

As Celestia levitated her crown down and set it on Scootaloo's head, she heard Scootaloo give off a tiny squee.

"Now if you would like to make yourself comfortable... Princess Scootaloo, I shall go get Camera Click to take the picture, and can invite Rainbow Dash and Twilight in to see you."

Scootaloo pranced excitedly in place. "Thank you so much Princess Celestia!"

Celestia chuckled. "While you hold my crown, you may refer to me as just 'Celestia', Princess Scootaloo. Or, if you would rather, I know how you have come address my sister as 'Auntie Luna'. If you would like, you may call me 'Aunt Celestia'. Or even 'Auntie Tia'." Celestia winked at the filly.

Scootaloo gasped and shook her head energetically, speechless.

"T-thank you, Pr- I mean... Auntie Tia!"

Celestia bowed to the filly who was now sitting on her throne, hiding a large smile of her own.

"Of course my liege. I shall return momentarily with your personal guards."