Royal Guard Program

The weeks had passed, and it was now time for the eight guards to return to their lives. Standing in the throne room, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna watched as the eight ponies stood before them. While the solar monarch seemed a little nervous over these results, her sister however, remained calm and quite pleased with the results of this little experiment of theirs. The eight ponies stood, saying nothing, but each were clearly changed by their time as the other gender.

Crimson was wearing some casual clothes, but despite the summer weather outside, she wore long, baggy pants, as well as a long sleeve shirt that hid all her mare features. Clearly whatever she had experienced over these weeks had left a lasting effect, causing her to hide anything that could give the impression of her bodily curves. At her side, Maverick was a little more timid. The unicorn was in an attire to match her friend, though the confidence had washed away from her face. Whatever happened to her must’ve done more than leave an impact on her.

Azure seemed a little more smug than before, wearing more comfortable clothing, as well as occasionally glancing over to Crimson and Maverick. Every so often, the unicorn mare would look at the stallion, only to blush a little and cower some more behind the earth mare. Clearly there was something going on with those three, and while Celestia was aware of what Maverick had done back when she was a stallion, the Princess couldn’t help but pity the now sheepish mare.

Nimbus and Midnight seemed close, almost playfully chuckling amongst themselves. Nimbus seemed to have found some clothes that fit her massive chest, though even then, it looked a little straining. Midnight had taken on some weight, with part of his rounder belly poking a little out of his shirt, and yet he held a look of self esteem and confidence that he had previously lacked when he was a mare. The two of them were smiling together, enjoying themselves as if they had established a close bond.

Moonstone and Ty seemed to have one of the more interesting differences compared to what had happened. The batmare had a clear and visible baby bump on her belly, while the pegasus stallion seemed to be taking care of her, rubbing her back and such. Clearly something happened between those two, and while Luna was somewhat curious, she had to hold her thoughts for the time being. How would this work now though? Would Ty and Moonstone have no choice but to remain the same for the sake of this potential foal? Or would the Princesses have to consider if they could magically pass along the unborn to the Ty if they changed back.

Bubblegum was the least changed among the eight ponies. He was just as cheerful standing there as he was when he first became a stallion. Her smile was that of a stallion that had the best few weeks of his life. As well as that, he seemed to have been eyeing the mares up and down a little more than normal. Perhaps he had a much more positive time with mares than the others? Or was there something else about it.

“Hello to you all.” Luna announced to the ponies, getting their attention., “It has been a long time, these last few weeks, and I must say, I am pleased, and somewhat surprised by the results. For many of you, it looked as though things went well, and for some…you have my condolences.”

“That being said, I would like to personally thank you all for taking part in this.” Celestia commented, looking over the eight ponies. “You have all done a major and special service to your fellow guards, and to Equestria.” Living as long as she had, she had hand selected each and every guard who has served under her. To her, these guards were like her children, and putting them through this only made her chest feel heavy. Swallowing hard, she continued. “With all of that said, Princess Luna and I would like each of you to deliver your personal account of your time during the few weeks, and as well as who among you would wish to return to as you were, or stay.”

“If any of you have any questions, now would be the time.” Luna added, seeing that Celestia’s tone was starting to sound down and saddened. “You all have the equal and fair chance to speak your mind, and nothing said shall leave this chamber.”

“W-w-we can really change back?” Maverick weakly asked, her voice was clearly still timid over her experience. “I would…like to be a stallion…again.”

“As would I.” Crimson added in, holding Maverick close to her to comfort her. “I’ve learned enough, and I’m sure my friend has learned a lot too.”

“Very well, after this talk, you two may go to the doctor as before, and he shall see to you both are returned to your original genders.” Luna commented, then turned her head to the others. “Does anyone else wish to change back, or remain the same?”

“I would like to remain a stallion a little longer.” Azure commented, staring at Luna with a sense of commitment. “But I was wondering if the offer to return to our original gender would still be available?”

“Yes, Princess Celestia and I do not want to pressure any of you with this choice. Anyone who would like to remain as they are may change your mind at any time.” Luna explained, smiling gently at the ponies. “Now then, anyone else?”

“I’d like to change back.” Midnight commented, looking over at Nimbus. “I’ve grown more confident in myself, and would like to have the chance to show it.”

“I’ve had my fun as well, and would like to return to normal.” Nimbus added in, looking down at Midnight. “Maybe we can get a bite after this?”

“I’d love to.” Midnight smiled. “Same place?”

“Same place.” Nimbus smiled back, only to blush as he looked back at Luna. “So yes, yes, I’d like to go back to being a stallion.”

“Very well, you may join Crimson and Maverick once this discussion is over.” Luna nodded, her mind pondered for a moment. ‘I honestly didn’t expect many to stay, but maybe not.’ Clearing her throat she looked at the others. “Anyone else?”

“We’d like to stay as we are.” Moonstone said, blushing as she looked at Ty while gently rubbing her belly. “You see, we only just found out…but I’m pregnant.” There were a deafening silence, followed by a gasp from both Princesses.

“Well then, let me be the first to give you both a royal congratulations.” Luna stated, smiling as she bowed before the two. “Your services will have to resume after the maternity leave, and of course, the royal family will provide with whatever you both require for your duties to your new family.”

“Thank you, Princess Luna.” Ty commented, rubbing the back of his head and blushed a bit. “Honestly, we didn’t even think she could get pregnant. Kinda figured the magic or whatever did that for us.”

“I will admit, I did not expect this either.” Luna replied, only to compose herself as she looked at the ponies. “That be said, I am aware that various…entertainment facilities do have contraceptive enchantments cast on the premises.”

“Okay, that makes a lot of sense.” Bubblegum commented, rubbing the back of his head, chuckling. “I’m sorry, Princess. You see, I spent nearly all my time at this place…and you see…” He then cleared his throat as he realized what he was saying to the Princesses. “T-that is to say. I would like to stay the way I am too.”

“Very well. Then again, I congratulate and thank all of you for participating in this program.” Luna nodded, smiling at the ponies. “Maverick, Crimson, Midnight, and Nimbus. You four may head to the medical bay, the doctor will assist in changing you four back.”

“Azure, Moonstone, Ty, and Bubblegum, you four will need to take a few more days to adjust as I put forward the changes in your paperwork with the Guard Captain.” Celestia commented, but kept her eyes on Moonstone and Ty. “Though Moonstone, you and Ty are to take as much leave as you need to settle with your new family. With our blessing.”

“Thank you, Princess.” Moonstone smiled, rubbing her belly a little more. “We greatly appreciate it.”

“Of course.” Celestia replied, smiling kindly at the pony. “Now, one more important thing. Because you eight were left to your own plans and schedule, Princess Luna and I would like all of you to provide a detailed report of what you have gone through.”

“I understand that there may have been things that have happened that you would not like to remember, let alone talk about.” Luna interjected, seeing the dismay on some of the pony’s faces. “That said, this is required for us to have a better understanding of this project. And thus we do require this report. Now, with all that in mind, I would like to say that these reports will only be seen by the two of us, and no one else. And I will ensure your dreams are never haunted by these memories.” That seemed to settle some of the ponies down.

With that, the two Princesses dismissed the eight ponies. The four who wanted to return to their original genders went in one direction. While the other four went in another direction. As far as Luna was concerned, this entire program was a success, and already she was considering who else to pick for this. But Celestia seemed rather down about it. Sure, the more problematic ponies, such as Maverick and Crimson seemed to learn their lessons, but she worried if whatever they had gone through would be worth this lesson. For now, she was going to trust Luna, but still held some doubts if this program would be as successful as she claimed.

Later on, after the guards have left, some to change back, while others to resume their new roles as their new genders, Princess Celestia stood alone on a balcony, overlooking the setting sun. Sighing, she watched as she lowered the golden sun below the horizon. This created a brilliance of bright reds, yellows, and oranges in the coming night sky. By contrast, the silver moon was rising across the other side, filling the night sky with deeper shades of blue and black as if a blanket came and left only the twinkling of stars.

“Trouble, sister?” Luna asked, walking besides her sister. “I thought you would be in great spirits. Considering how well our trial run went.”

“I am content that the results were met. Those eight have certainly learned much in their time.” Celestia replied, only to sigh a heavy breath. “My concern is, I still believe we should still move slowly. I have read the reports of each and every one of them, and I am worried about what could happen. While Maverick has learned his lesson, I worry that not everypony would be so fortunate if such fates befell them.”

“I understand, and after reading both Crimson Vision and Azure Shadow’s report, I can understand your worries.” Luna commented, rubbing her chin as she pondered something. “Perhaps extending it to so many at once was a risk. But given the circumstances, I believe we should try again.”

“Very well, but I believe they should be better protected.” Celestia added, not looking at her sister as she responded. “As well as a smaller group.”

“No less than four, but I can agree with that.” Luna replied, looking at the rising moon. “There are many guards in our service, sister. But I’m confident this program will work.”

“I want to see it work, but I remain unconvinced of its use on all the guards at once.” Celestia commented, letting out a low sigh before looking at Luna. “That said, I will allow you to conduct this again, but preferably with a smaller group.”

“Very well, I will.” Luna replied, sighing a little as she looked up at the silver moon. As Celestia nodded to her sister and departed, the lunar princess smiled a little, whispering to herself. “I can’t wait to see what else happens.”