Hey guys, its DragonEmperror2810 here again! After a long contemplation and heavy decision making, I've decided to post the next chapter now. This is because if I left it any longer, I'll even

On another, I terribly forgot to put the reviewer's reviews in the previous chapter so here you go:

To KyuubiMakai009:

As tempted as I am to tell you when, I'm afraid I can't. Just like how relationship in real life works, it requires a lot of time and complication to build up. You'll just need to keep on reading to find out more.

To Spark681:

You'll find out soon enough! ;)

To biob1:

Oh, are you sure about that? ;)

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Cool.

To Stratos263:

He sure did.

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I beg your pardon? If you don't like Ponified Naruto or any other stories like this then you are more than welcome to ignore this. No need to leave inappropriate comments in the review section. Not all readers is of the adequate ages here.

The LoneWolfsRage:

Definitely kind sir!

To UnsafestMoss81:

Thanks you very much. As I scrolled through the story list, I noticed there weren't that many Naruto x Princess Celestia so I decided to make one myself. Its nice to see that a few of you guys appreciate it.

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Thanks!

To Spark681:

Thanks! With all he disadvantages he accquired from arriving in Equestria, he'll need all the help we can get if he wants to best Nightmare Moon and the rest of the enemies that comes after that.

To avatoa:

Yes, that what bugs me the most actually. Based on what majority think, Shining Armor posesses white fur coat. However, based on the MLP Wiki, he has light gray instead. Makes me wonder just how 'light' his fur coat actually is.

To Arashi Uzukaze:

If you're reading this message, I've sent you a PM in regards to the previous chapter. Be sure to check it out if you have the chance.

To SonJubbi:

You'll need to read more to find out ;)

To Guest:

Very true. I'm getting tired with the harem stories people make with Naruto myself nowadays so I decided to make a change.

To Guest (2):

Is this a Naru/Celestia? Yes, yes it is

Is this a Naru/Marem? Definitely not.

With that said, on to the story!

Fleur dis Lee

Throughout his whole life as a human, Naruto had encountered numerous problems that may or may not affect his life. Although majority encompassed life-threatening situations such as people chasing after Kurama's chakra or intent on destroying the whole world, a fraction of it also affected his everyday life as well. Problems like not having enough money to pay the rent, trying to stay alive when hanging around with Sakura and last but not least, running low on Ramen supply. The worse crisis he'd ever came across.

When he first arrived here, the blonde thought he'd be able to leave those behind as well. As it turned out, that was not the case.

"Hey Cadence?"

"Yes Naruto?"

"Where are we going?"

About an hour ago, the pink Alicorn had summoned him as soon as his morning shift ended. She then proceeded on dragging him out of the castle and onto the bustling streets of Canterlot without a single word. He'd be lying to himself if he said he wasn't confused on what's going on."

"Oh we're going to the salon, of course." She giggled as if it was the obvious thing in the world.

"A salon?" He repeated incredulously at such an alien term. "You mean those place where you and Princess Celestia always go for hoofcures and things like that?"

"Why yes, what else would ponies go to a spa for?"

"So why are you bringing me here then?" He inquired, still not understanding the situation.

Much to his surprise and discomfort, Cadence let out an amused giggle at the question. "My dear sweet Naruto, haven't you looked yourself in the mirror nowadays? Particular your mane?"

"My mane?" Almost automatically, Naruto found himself running a forehoof through his spiky blonde mane. "What's wrong with my mane? It looks fine to me."

Apparently, that wasn't the answer she was looking for she immediately gave him a pointed look. "Looks fine? Looks fine!?"She repeated incredulously. "Its an absolute mess!"

"Yeah, isn't it always a mess?"

"Exactly." She agreed. "Which is why I'm bringing you the salon along with me. So that we can get it in tip top shape."

"Is it really necessary though?" He asked. "I mean, I could just cut it off with my knife-"

"No, absolutely not!" She declared, swiftly cutting his suggestion. "We're going to the salon and that's that! No more questions asked!"

Naruto pouted. For an Alicorn of Love, she's quite strict sometimes.

Still, Cadence made a valid point. As much as he wanted to do otherwise, his previous demonstration of personal barber skills weren't exactly...recommendable and he'd rather not repeat the scenario once more less he wanted to face the embarassment that comes after it.

"Besides," Cadence began, effectively earning his utmost attention. "I'm pretty sure Princess Celestia would appreciate it."

The phrase alone must've struck home in the blonde's mindscape as he briefly stopped within his tracks with an indifferent look on his muzzle.

"Naruto, are you alright?" Despite her verbal inquiry, there was a twinkle of mischief in Cadence's eyes as she said so. Almost as if she had expected this to happen. "You're spacing out for a bit there."

"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. I was just thinking that's all." He said as he was brought back tor reality.

"So how about it? Still not thinking on going to the salon?" She asked.

Silence. Naruto let out a tired sigh of defeat. "Fine. Just this once, I'll follow you to the salon." He declared firmly. "After this, I'm on my own. Deal?"

"Deal!" Cadence happily agreed, not even bothering to question the reasoning behind his sudden change of mind. "Come on, let's pick up the pace. The salon is only a few blocks away. You won't regret this, Naruto!"

He sighed for the umpteenth time of the day. "I really hope so."

...

The salon was an interesting piece of structure to say the least. While it shared the same architecture as any other buildings surrounding it. Its cream white painted walls, tinted windows gave it a classic yet modern kind of vibe. Exactly the kind of place where he wouldn't like to go to.

It didn't help that upperclass ponies dressed in expensive clothings kept on going in and out of the place with their muzzles raised high.

"You know what," He exclaimed out of the blue. "I just remembered that I've got something important to do back at the castle. I'll be right back."

Turning around on his heels, Naruto tried to bail his way out of the problem he just got himself into. He only amnaged to go as far as a few hoofs before he found himself faceplanting into the road pavement courtesy of the Love Alicorn's magic binding one of his hooves.

"Oh no you don't. You're not getting away this time!" Cadence cried out as she clamped one of his hind leg with her magic and dragged him along. "You're going to get your hair cut, one way or another!"

"Come on, Cadence! Can't we just do this some other time?" Naruto desperately pleaded as he tries to claw his way out. "Like how about tomorrow, or a week or maybe even a month!"

"Not a chance!"

"This isn't payback for dropping your favorite cake the other day, is it? I said I'm sorry."

Cadence effectively stop advancing at that. "No its not." She then craned her head to look back at the blonde, a malovent smile written all over her face. One that doesn't go well with his already-beating heart."But seeing as you've mentioned it, it is now."

At this point, negotiation was no longer available and the blonde could only do what he possibly can at that very moment. He screamed and thrashed.

Neither of the two realized just how much ruckus they've made until and it stayed that way until the two went inside the doors.

Regardless what he did to evade his fate, Naruto got into the salon anyway. He was in a terribly rough shape but nevertheless still okay.

Even under his ragtagged condition, he still got enough strength to gaze around his new surrounding.

From what he gathered, he seemed to be lying on the floor of the reception lounge: the place where people would sit and wait for their turn to be treated in the salon. Just like what Cadence said and the view he had on the outside, the spa really must've been a high-class one due to the crystal chandelier that was hanging on the ceiling accompanied by all the other expensive furnitures he came across.

"Oh my, if it isn't Princess Mi Amore Cadenza."

Blinking his cerulean blue eyes, Naruto quickly jumped to all his four hooves to glance at the speaker. Had he knew any better, the mare he was staring at the moment had an awfully similar appearance to Princess Celestia especially with her well-groomed white fur and eyelashed eyes. The only things that differentiates her was her curly baby-pink mane that spoke volumes of elegance and her slightly shorter and slimmer body form.

Oblivious to his lament, the white mare slowly approached Cadence and gave her a courteous bow.

"What a pleasant surprise. It has been a while since you paid our establishment a visit here. How have you been?"

"Ah yes, I apologize about that, Fleur. Princess duties has been quite lately and I haven't had the time to tend to myself nowadays."

"It is fine. I understand very well. In any case, is there something I can help you with?"

"Ah yes, I was wondering if you could help a friend of mine trim his hair for one quick bit."

"A friend?" The mare named Fleur then tilted her head to get a clear view of Naruto before looking back at the Love Alicorn. For a split second, Naruto could've sworn he saw her eyes glinted for a bit there but he didn't have time to confirm it. "Royal Guard?"

"Royal Guard." Cadence confirmed. "Corporal to be exact."

She nodded at that. "Ah, I see. This will not do at all." She agreed with a hum to herself. "Rest assured Princess Cadence, we will help him in every way we can."

"Please do. He's pretty clueless about it."

"Well, are they all not?."

The two mares giggled at the inside joke, prompting the blonde to tilt his head backward in utter confusion.

"Anyway, I'll be heading somewhere else for hoofcure treatment so make sure to follow everything she said, okay, Naruto?"

"Wait, you're not coming with me?" Naruto asked, unable to hide the fear in his voice.

"Don't worry, Fleur has been a professional stylist for a long time now, if there is someone who can help you the most, its her."

Again, the white mare bowed her head, pleased at the praise. "You flatter me, Princess."

Glancing back and forth between Cadence and mare named Fleur, Naruto could only sigh in defeat for the umpteenth time of that day. "Fine."

"Great, I'll see you later then!" She chipped in happily before turning to Fleur once more. "He's all yours, Fleur."

"Very well, right this way, Mister Uzumaki."

Following the rather mysterious white mare, Naruto couldn't help but crane his head back to look at Cadence as she nonchalantly waved him off. As if she was a parent dropping off her filly to the daycare.

...

As it turned out, the salon was divided into several different sections, each specialized in a particular spa treatment that ponies in this world deemed to be rather important. In one place, he'd saw a pony having her head trapped in what seemed to be an inverted bowl lying in which steam was wafting out from. In another section, he'd saw a mare having her hoofs tended in what Cadence proudly declared as hoofcure by another staff. For whatever reason, he had no absolute clue.

These ponies were really weird though he doubt he had the right to say anything about it.

Still following the mare at hoof, the blonde has yet to identify whether if he had saw the mare or not before. He tried to refresh his mind with all the 'numerous' ponies he met but to no avail. She was like an enigma.

"Is something wrong, Mister Uzumaki?" Fleur asked without turning around to look at the orange stallion, as if she has a third eye that kept a good lookout on him in case he'd do anything suspicious.

"Oh no, its nothing!" He hastily answered, averting his gaze somewhere else. "So uh, how long have you been working in this kind of...thing anyway?"

Showing no signs of being offended by his lack of language, the mare rubbed her chin in consideration. "Hm...that is a difficult question but I would say about thirty years or so."

Had he taken a drink right there, Naruto would've did a comical spittake. "T-Thirty years!?"

"You seem surprised."

"Ah well, it's just that...you know..." He said, trying to come up with the proper words but failing miserably. "You...don't look like you're more than thirty."

"Looks can be deceiving, Mister Uzumaki."

"But alas, we are not here to discuss about my age, we are here for you to redefine your mane."

As if on cue, the two arrived at a particular section of the salon that was rather spacious and luxurious than the rest.

"Have a sit, please." She instructed as she gestured towards the lone swivel chair in the room before heading to the table where all the tools and condiments were held. "So how would you like your mane done, Mister Uzumaki?"

"Uh well, Cadence said I could trust you on this so I'll just count on you to do what's best." He responded earnestly.

"Very well." As it turned out, Fleur was already one hoof ahead of him and has chosen the appropriate scissors, combs and other tools he wasn't familiar of whom were now floating all around her due to her magic. Naruto wasn't sure if he should be amazed or scared or if he should do both. "Shall we get started?"

…

The last time he went to the barber, the only things he ever asked for was a trim of his blonde hair and a shave of his beard which he rarely had surprisingly. Nice, cheap and simple. Nothing too fancy and nothing too simple.

What Fleur does is nothing he was familiar with.

Here and there, the blonde could see numerous tools zipping all around him like Chakra-influenced kunaisfollowed by the sound of the distinctive strand of his blonde hair being snipped off. He was too scared to even move an inch.

What was more surprising was that despite everything she was doing, Fleur was still able to held up a casual conversation with him.

"So I believe Princess Cadence said you are a Corporal now?" She inquired with a straight face.

"Uh yeah, I am." The blonde tried to wrinkle his muzzle off when a stray strand of his blonde mane landed there but it was quickly dealt with a single sweep of Fleur's brush.

"And how long have you been a part of the Royal Guard to be exact?"

Naruto hummed in consideration at the question. "About two months or so, I think."

"Oh really now? I am deeply impressed." She remarked, swiftly replacing her scissor with a smaller one for more accuracy. "Most new recruit ponies would still be stuck in Private ranking as of now. You must be exceptionally skilled to reach this far this quick."

"I wouldn't say that." The blonde responded with a weak smile. "I've still had a lot to learn about this place."

He was right. Although he had stayed here for two months, the blonde still possess little knowledge about Equestria as a whole and its neighbouring lands. Even with Princess Celestia and the rest of his pony friends' helpful guidance, it still wasn't enough. If he wanted to learn more experience, he'll need to find another way. Fast.

Unbeknowst to him, Fleur was assessing him with a straight "You are quite a humble one, I see."

"Huh?" He blurted out, not expecting the remark at all. "Did you say something?"

She shook her head"It is nothing. I was simply talking to myself." Fleur replied nonchalantly. "In any case, I am finished."

"You are? That was fast." Honestly, he wasn't sure why he thought it would be slow considering how fast-paced she did her work.

Nodding in agreement, Fleur used her unicorn to bring forth several mirrors for him to see. He was utterly speechless at the result.

First glance-wise, he still retained his signature spiky blonde mane. The only difference was that it was now shortened to a considerably decent length. Not only that but his side bangs were thinned out as well, giving him a much neater look than before. Not enough to make him look too uptight of course.

"W-Wow?" If he knew any better, it almost resembled his haircut back in Konoha.

"Do you like it?" Fleur inquired, her tilted head reflection appearing on the mirror. "I figured I'd do you a favor and refine your mane style a bit seeing as how you're a Royal Guard."

"Does it actually matter?"

"Why yes, it does actually." She said in uter confidence.

"Following the standard rules and regulation, all members of the Royal Guard are required to keep a neat mane so that they can become a healthy role model to civilians." She elaborated with utmost profesionalism. "In fact, your mane is actually a few inches away from breaking such rule." Seeing the befuddled look he had on his face, she continued, "You are not the first Royal Guard to ever visit here."

"Wow, Cadence was right. You really are good at this." The blonde complimented in amazement.

"But of course." She acknowledged with a courteous bow. "As a stylist, it is my sole duty to ensure that my clients leave this foundation with complete satisfaction. This includes knowing things that even they do not know."

"So how much do I pay?" He asked, unable to keep the timid from creeping up to his tone of voice. If there was one thing he do know, it's that professionals like her usually cost a fortune.

"Actually," She started"Considering how this is your first time here, it will be free of charge."

"Huh, it is?" He inquired, prompting the white mare to nod in confirmation once more.

"My foundation has a policy for charging not a single bit for any newcomers as means to promote our services."

"That's actually pretty nice of you." He pointed. If he knew any better, that was probably te first time he'd hear of such thing.

"Indeed, if it is any consolation, you are welcome to visit us when needed."

"Sure, I might just do that." As much as he hate to admit, a trip to a salon like this wasn't so bad at all

"So uh, I guess I'll be leaving now. " He said when the two were enveloped in an uncomfortable silence. "Thanks for your help again, Fleur."

"You are mostly welcome." She graciously replied. "I look forward to seeing you more often in the future, Naruto Uzumaki."

Still bowing courteously, she watched as the blonde awkwardly left the area. Once he was out of sight, Fleur averted her attention to tidying up the tools she used.

Chink!

"Hm?"

Glancing behind, the pink maned mare was astounded to see a satchel of gold lying on the the seat. She glanced up to the doorway but was only able to see a sliver of his blonde tail before disappearing for good.

…

"Looking good there, Naruto!" Such was the sentence he heard as he stepped out of the salon with his new look.

"Its good, I guess." He commented shyly as he ran a hoof through his newly-profound hair.

"Of course it is! By Celestia, I'd developed a crush for you by now if I'm not in love with Shining Armor already."

He sarcastically laughed at the feedback. "Very funny, Cadence." He said as he stepped out of the establishment. "And please, don't do that next time."

"What do you mean?"

"You planned this with Fleur before, right?"

"Huh, what makes you say that?" She asked in a quizzical manner.

He gave her an odd look for that. "...you didn't planned it?"

"No, I don't." Sh acknowledged seriously. "Why? Did something wrong happen, Naruto?"

"It's..." He stammered, glancing back at the salon before looking back at her. "It's nothing."

"...alright then."

"Anyway, I've received a letter from Princess Celestia a while ago." She said, gesturing to the rolled paper parchment that was floating beside her. "We should get back to the castle soon."

That immediately caught the blonde's attention at once. "Why, did something bad happen?"

"Not at all. Its more to the opposite actually." Seeing the befuddled look on his muzzle, she elaborated further with a excited smile on her face, "From what I read, it seems you'll be having your first mission tomorrow."

And thats a wrap for chapter 8!

So I've been meaning to tell you guys earlier but I've never had the chance to do so until recently.

As you all know, I'm a Fanfiction author with the ridiculous username of DragonEmperror2810. However, if you googled DragonEmperror2810 (mind the double 'r' less you want to come up with nothing as result), you'll notice that I'm also available in Deviantart ( ) as well. This is because I also operate as part time traditional artist.

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