A/N: Chapter 9 up, hope you like it. please read and review.

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Chapter 9: Princess Visit

The days past quickly and peacefully. Bluestar got a welcome party, organized by Pinkie. And he also announced his humanity. We became good friends and even hang out together. He already knew how to fly pretty well when Raonbow Dash and I wanted to race with him. Sometimes we just go to the bar near Sugarcube corner. Sometimes we just run along Rarity who is busy with suites in case a big day comes up saying. ''No friend of my goes underdressed to a big day. Especially when it could be your big day.'' We went to Cloudsdale once to check on everything. But honestly, I rather stay down on earth. And of course went bowling with Spike and Big Mac as a guy's night out. Too bad that Spike was the only one with fingers, that was partly the reason he won. The other is that he is just good at bowling. Bluestar also got closer to Twilight, he always helps her and tries to sit next to her when we are at the café. I hope he won't do the same today.

Suddenly there was knocking on the door. ''Blade are you ready to go?'' It was Applejack. We now slept in the same bedroom on a Twin bed but if one of us was in the room we still knocked like it wasn't our room. ''I'm almost done. Just a dot aaannd done.'' I walked outside of the door to see a waiting Applejack. ''Why did you begin writing a journal again?'' She asked me while I closed the door. ''Twilight thinks It will keep me more organized.'' We walked downstairs and said goodbye to everyone. It was time for some group fun, starting at the café of Ponyville.

We were a little late because of me but not the last. Rarity spoke up first. ''How rude to make us wait, oh well, at least you're not the last ones here.'' We sat down. ''No? Who are the lasts ones?'' I looked around. The only ones were missing were Twilight and Bluestar. Just as I was wondering where they were they arrived. ''Sorry we're late. We had an interesting talk and forgot the time.'' We looked at them, what could be so interesting? They sat down and looked at me. ''Blade do you still have that Ticket from the contest?'' I nodded and picked it up from my saddle bag. ''Almost forgot about it.'' Twilight sighed. ''Never mind but that is good. Bluestar thought of visiting the princess together, but because Blade still has the ticket, they can go together.'' The gang looked to Bluestar and me. ''So we two are like human ambassadors that will visit the princess while you have a Mare day?'' Twilight nodded. ''Yep.'' The others began to talk with each other, a day without us was a first since I came here. So they deserved it. ''I think it's a deal if nobody objects.'' I said and looked around, nobody responded. ''Then we have a deal, Blade, let's get ready to meet a Princess.'' He laughed and wanted to walk away when our drinks came. ''Of course after we had our drinks.'' We all laughed at Bluestar and he laughed with us.

After we had our drinks and chatted a little it was time to split up. We were almost on board the trains when Rarity stopped us. ''If you even think about embarrassing us I'll take you down myself, got that sweeties?'' Rarity looked very scary but we nodded. She smiled and let us go on the train. ''Now have fun.'' She waved at us but it was pretty awkward. The others also waved when the train began to move. Soon we were out of sight and the girls turned around. ''Let's go to the spa first. And surprise them when they come back.'' Rarity said and the others nodded.

Train close to Canterlot
We were roughly an hour on our way when the final stretch for Canterlot was visible. It was the most beautiful castle I've had ever seen. My mouth fell open because the beauty was overwhelming. The sound of Bluestar talking to me took me out of my trance. ''Hey Blade!'' I looked at him and he looked a bit irritated. ''I asked you something. What will we do when we are at Princess Celestia?'' Logical question, I thought. What to say against the ruler of an entire country? Especially when she can raise the sun with her magic. ''We'll just see I guess, and introductions first.'' I smiled like a fool. ''But she is the raiser of the sun and ruler of Equestria. You can't just walk up to her and say, Hi, I'm Bluestar Blaze and I was human also thanks for the nice weather you gave us.'' Sarcasm was clearly there but I had to laugh anyway. ''Haha, why not? Maybe she'll laugh as hard as I do now.'' Bluestar looked angry at me but slowly began to smile. He was maybe one basket of laughgivers like Pinkie but way too serious sometimes. As opposite of me who thought out of the box instead of down to earth. We laughed and talked for a little while until we felt the train stopping. We were at Canterlot.

We first walked around Canterlot. There were all high class Unicorns, it was a pretty sight. I didn't watch where I was going and suddenly heard somepony yelling. ''Can't you look where you walk you puny peasant?'' ''I'm sorry sir.'' I flew back to have a clear view at the situation. It looked like somepony was getting schooled by such a high class unicorn. But that somepony was Bluestar. ''I doesn't matter how sorry you are, do you think I can clean my jacket with it or something.'' Bluestar bowed his head. It was so embarrassing to be schooled in front of so many people. Suddenly he heard somepony shouting from above, and that was me. ''You're causing this commotion because of a stain? That's just sad, leave him be you snob.'' The unicorn's mouth opened, no one ever talked like that to him. ''Come on Bluestar, let's get to our audience with Princess Celestia.'' And I flew away towards the castle. ''Wait for me!'' Bluestar said before he went in pursuit. Leaving the shocked unicorn behind.

''Blade was that such a good idea?'' Bluestar asked me while entering the castle. ''No worries dude, he had it coming. Acting so high and mighty.'' I growled after that. I just hated snobby people and I just dealt with one, felt good. ''Halt, who goes there?'' A guard asked us. I flashed the card I got at the contest and he nodded. ''Go right through Misters…'' ''Blade, Blade Flarestorm and this is…'' I pointed at Bluestar. ''Bluestar, Johnny 'Bluestar' Blaze.'' And the guards stepped aside, letting us enter the throne room.

Princess Celestia was sitting on her throne when the doors opened. Bluestar and I slowly walked to her, as if the next move we made could be our last. When we arrived before her throne she descended until she was on even ground. As much you could call it even, damn she is tall.
''Welcome my little ponies, are you the ones that won the Sing Star Contest?'' Bluestar looked up confused, we never told him about the contest…I think. ''Not exactly Princess. I won and got the price, we just thought it could be interesting sending us two.'' I bowed and Bluestar followed my lead. ''And who might you two be?'' I answered the question. ''I'm Blade Flarestorm and this is Johnny 'Bluestar' Blaze.'' ''But you can call me Bluestar your majesty.'' Bluestar added and Princess Celestia nodded. ''Welcome Blade and Bluestar. Let's take a walk shall we?'' Together with Princess Celestia we walked outside to the royal garden. When we were surrounded by mostly trees the Princess talked again. ''Where are you two from?''
''We are from the human world. But somehow got transformed to ponies.'' I answered and Bluestar glared at me. He probably didn't like it how I talked to her. Suddenly we heard giggling. ''Sorry but that was a little test. To see if you were trustworthy, I already heard about you from my student.'' Bluestar reacted immediately. ''Twilight Sparkle.'' And Celesta smiled then she looked at me. ''I heard the most about you Blade. You defeated a changeling that drew away your power of love and still defeated him.'' I blushed. ''Aww shucks Princess, that's too nice.'' She then looked at Bluestar. ''I heard things about you that were interesting, for example the weapon you have. It's pretty uncommon.'' Bluestar looked at his weapon and smiled because of the compliment.

We took a stroll through the garden and Princess Celestia talked with us how our days were here, if we liked it and our friendship with the others. ''So you're an item with Applejack? How nice. And you Bluestar? Are you about to get something with my student?'' Bluestar froze up, he already told me that he liked Twilight but never thought of dating her, but seen from his reaction now, he wished he did. Celestia began to laugh. ''I'm sorry if that made you uncomfortable. I'm just looking out for my star student and you two look like no problem to me. It would be my pleasure to be called a friend of humans.'' Bluestar bowed and thanked the Princess. ''Thanks Princess Celestia.'' ''Even if we look like ponies now I hope we can meet you in human form sometimes.'' Bluestar glared at me again, I think he didn't like me being informal to a Princess but I could care less. ''Talk about meeting, we've been talking so long I forgot I had another appointment. I'm sorry for the short notice.'' And she walked to the door. ''Oh and if you want to talk to me again please just pass by, I'm mostly here in the throne room. You can also send a letter at Twilight. Well good luck on the way back.'' And she disappeared from our sight.

''Well that was…Interesting.'' I said when we were back on the train. It was getting dark and the moon was beginning to rise. ''I'd like to talk with her again, it was fun'' I smiled at Bluestar but he was sleeping, I don't blame him, long train rides are good at making you sleepy. I took a blanket from my saddle bag and threw it over Bluestar. ''Sleep tight my friend.'' And I continued to look to the darkening sky.

Meanwhile in the throne room Princess Celestia was looking in some books and talking to Luna. ''Three humans were here 300 years ago and helped to defeat a powerful evil. When they left they swore to return when they were needed again. This could mean problems in the future.'' ''We will watch what will happen Sister.'' Luna said. ''And don't worry, if they are the descendants of those humans and evil will come they can help.'' But that worried Princess Celestia, they didn't appeared as fighters but as normal ponies. One had a weapon but what can one weapon do?

Ponyville
The train arrived at the station. We walked out of it and began walking to the square. ''Where did we had to meet up again?'' I asked Bluestar. ''I think at Rarity's but I don't know for sure.''
''Well we can only find out one way, to Rarity!'' and we left towards her store. When we arrived we saw the lights on. ''Well, looks like it's here.'' And I knocked on the door. ''One moment sweetie.'' Was heard from the inside. When the door opened Rarity led us to some chairs. ''Now sit here and wait, we have a little surprise for you guys.'' And she disappeared behind the curtains. ''You know what will happen?'' ''Nope.''

After some shuffling behind the curtain the lights dimmed, Bluestar and I looked at each other. What would appear in front of us? ''Dear friends, I present you the result of a girls day out. Be shocked and amazed.'' The curtain flew open and there stood the main six. All dressed in beautiful dresses and it looked like they had a complete makeover. My jaw dropped on the floor. ''Like it?'' they asked and I nodded, I couldn't even talk. I looked to my side thinking that he could talk more than me. But Bluestar was just as speechless as me. Applejack came to me and asked again. ''Do you really like my dress?'' ''Yes, it's very beautiful.'' I could finally talk. Applejack gave me a hug and we looked at Bluestar, he was still in shock and locked on target. ''I think your beauty broke him.'' I said jokingly and we all laughed. When he finally got out of his trance we asked him who was the most beautiful.

Bluestar thought hard, it was a crucial question and the choice he made could be of influence of the future here. Who to choose, who to choose? I stepped behind him and put a hoof on his shoulder. ''Remember what I said, don't be so picky and be yourself.'' I gave him a push and he stumbled a little until he stopped in front of Twilight. He looked at her dress and then gulped. ''Uhm, I think your dress is the most beautiful Twilight.'' I facehooved myself, not just the dress dumbass. But luckily Twilight thought the same. ''Just the dress?'' Bluestar shook his head. ''No not only the dress, you too are beautiful.'' ''Really thank you Bluestar.'' And she hugged him. ''I really need to talk with him sometime.'' I said to Applejack. ''Well, you also weren't the brightest Apple in the tree.'' Applejack responded and we laughed.

The night continued at Rarity and we talked about the Applebuck season coming up and the gala at Canterlot. Rarity promised us that she would have tuxedos ready before the Gala. We both thanked her and trusted her completely. When it was time to go Twilight and Bluestar went slowly to the library. ''I really hope they can fix it up and realize how good they fit together.'' Applejack nodded. We headed to our home Sweet Apple Acres, we were tired and needed to rest. Applebuck season began in three days.

Dark unknown area
Chrysalis walked into the middle of a circle. A voice came out of the darkness. ''When is your army ready?'' ''In two days Milord.'' She said irritated but humbly. Another voice came out of the darkness. ''You better not fail us, we don't want the humans to survive the attack. After that you can do what you want. But if you fail, you must hope to die by their hands because we will make you suffer.'' This voice was very dark and demanding, but Chrysalis just nodded. A third voice came out of the Darkness but it sounded female instead of the male's earlier. ''Let's give an example, see the beautifully carved rock next to you?'' Chrysalis looked next to her to see herself carved in stone with a strange face. ''Yes but…'' The sound of hoofs clap stopped her talking. The rock slowly turned into sand. ''This will happen to you if you fail, but there will be more screaming and you don't have sand under your skin.'' The female voice laughed. Chrysalis bowed and left. She still felt the pressure. Those were hundreds if not thousands of attacks on the statue making it turn into sand. She had to succeed now… or else.

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A/N: How do you like it? Haha well this is probably the last update before school. I finished a lot I must say. But it is time for me to extend the updates to weekly. I'll try to do less but learning stuff will happen first.
See ya, Blade