Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x Harem

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Story Start

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"Fifty miles? What mad with power individual crafted this?" Naruto exclaimed as he read the length of the aptly named 'Warrior's Trail.'

"I'll have you know I am with my right mind thank you." An all too familiar voice called from behind the blond.

There behind him stood Celestia clad in a tank top and the luckiest pair of shorts on the planet.

"Aah yes, this explains everything. Truly this was part of your mad scheme to create super soldiers to one day take over the planet."

"As if I would need underlings to play over the planet," she replied playfully, rolling her eyes. "So what mischief are you up to out here?" She asked as Naruto brought out a map.

"Just getting a better lay of the land. Things might have quieted down, but that doesn't mean we should grow lax. Never know when someone might attempt an invasion. Add that to my growing list of things." He said as Celestia raised an eyebrow of things.

"Is the list that long?"

"Oh trust me. It is."

1. Spend more time developing relations with the Herd.

2. Help the herd develop stronger bonds with each other.

3. Help the Bearers develop their gifts from the Elements.

4. Perfect YinYang clones.

5. Help Luna grow more accustom to the present.

6. Prevent Celestia from taking over the world and hoarding the world's supply of cake."

Naruto winched slightly as he felt a sharp magical jolt shot him in the ass after reading out that one. It was totally worth it.

7. Perfect the Chakra seals.

8. Spread Ninshuu.

9. Restore Kurama to a physical form.

10. Hunt down the Condemned and the remnants of the Nightmare Forces.

11. Kick the ass of the author who hurt Rainbow and make him apologize for discrediting her.

12. Perfect Hirashin formula.

13. Gain back full power.

14. Restablish connection with the Other Eight.

"Barring number six that is a rather interesting list. What are these chakra seals you mentioned?" She had found several items on his list rather interesting.

"I'll tell you as we run." He suggested as he looked around. "No guards?"

"I used my stand in." She replied. That was all she needed to say. In other words she had used a spell to disguise Raven as her so she could have some time to herself. Even after all these years and growing accustom to ruling Equestria Celestia still needed time to herself now and then.

"Okay well I take it you know all about chakra from the copy of the research Twilight and I covered right?" He asked as Celestia nodded. She had reread the reports several times. The concept of chakra was just so fascinating. "I was thinking under the right circumstances the use of Chakra, Ninshuu could spread Harmony as per the vision you always talked about. The ability to harmonizes our thoughts and feelings as one. At first I thought about recreating a Shinjuu tree, but then realized if chakra could spread throughout the generations it could later be weaponized and used for war. So I decided on the concept of a seal. To which the user could channel their innate magic into chakra and can use it to not only understand each other, but to defend their loved ones."

"And these seals will have the ability to function without hurting anypony?" She couldn't help but worry and considered the worst possibility.

"There is a very minimal chance of that happening, but it's why Twilight and I have been working on the formulas and testing them so something like that won't happen. Anyway I'm curious, why are you out here Celestia? Going for a fifty mile run isn't what I call relaxing."

"Well, Naruto, I've been noticing that I've been gaining a little weight recently…"

"Lies!" Naruto yelled, cutting her off. "You look the same as you always do."

Celestia giggled and smiled at him gratefully. "That is sweet of you to say Naruto, but it's true."

"Are you using some vaguely defined godly measurement system that we mere mortals can't comprehend?"

The alicorn stuck her tongue out playfully. "No and I would like it if you keep your witty comments to yourself."

"As if such a thing was possible my dearest Celestia. In fact if you're talking about gaining weight I think I know where it went." He finished as he couldn't keep the smirk off his face. "To your fla…"

"Finish that sentence and its to the dungeons with you." She quipped as she picked up the pace only for Naruto to easily match her.

"Two months without being threatened to the dungeons. I think that's a new record, though if you want to lose that weight you're going to have to put more effort into it fat flanks." Seeing the fire that was now in Celestia's eyes Naruto knew one thing. That he was going to live to regret that remark.

Groaning the blond was walking back within the boundary of the castle. His body in pain from the low powered stinking bolts Celestia had pouted him with. Even sage mode was not enough to escaped a determined Alicorn princess. "It was a compliment for heaven's sake. I'm a flank stallion you know."

"That was not the way you meant it and you know it." Celestia couldn't smile any harder if she tried. The little moment she had with the blond had helped her loosen up. Just day after day of 'yes your highness' 'of course your highness''right away princess' 'is this to your liking princess.' 'let me waste your time by bitching about this princess' grew quite grating. There was only a hand full of ponies at any time who could give her an interesting conversation or she her as more than a pair of horn and wings and even they always stuck to proper etiquette. Only Naruto and now Luna with her recent return had the gall to insult her or not cower in fear or awe when she used her magic. Just the act of using her magic for anything but raising the sun of telekinesis would have many believe their lives were forfeit and they would immediately beg for their lives or forgiveness.

"Benevolent princess my furry ass. What kind of benevolent princess chases down an innocent and lovable stallion likes me and uses her horn on him. You should be ashamed of yourself."

She raised an eyebrow at that. "That was quite the reach. Innocent? I think not."

"Points for trying?" He asked as Celestia shook her head. "So what's next on the agenda."

"Lunch." She answered.

"That I'm okay with."

What was going to be just a simple lunch turned into an invitation out to a night club. Which was how Celestia found herself sitting at a table alone. Nursing a drink with a little umbrella in it as music boomed and the room was illuminated with flickering crystal lights.

Her niece Candance seemed to have no shortage of partners lining up to ask her to dance. Regardless of the fact she was engaged, not that it mattered since that little tidbit wasn't public yet, but being the ruler of Equestria was a tad bit intimidating. Especially those who were here to unwind and have fun and those brave enough to approach her didn't really interest her.

"Can I have this dance?"

Celestia turned her head and to her surprise it was Naruto. What happened to that mare in the little red dress that had dragged him away earlier. "What happened to your little friend?"

"Too shallow, just wanted to talk about her looks. I like my mares with substance and who indulges in maniacal laughter when she thinks nopony is looking."

Celestia's cheeks burned red. He was never going to let her live that down. After centuries upon centuries of battling mad dictators, power hungry ponies, and mad magicians she had grown curious. Surely nopony could blame her for one to try it out at least once.

His comment of calling Twilight and the others to purge her growing wickedness did not help either.

"Maybe we should dance," she agreed. He grabbed her hand and led her onto the dance floor, and they began moving to the music. A few songs in and Celestia began to loosen up and enjoy herself. A slow song came on, and she turned to walk away. Naruto's hand shot out and grabbed her arm, pulling her tight against him. She gasped in surprise, and then caught his dazzling smile.

"I always find it customary to get one slow dance in with my lady companions."

"Oh? And you do this often?"

"Only when I can get away with it." He cheekily answered, wrapping his arms around her waist. "Is this alright?" She nodded mutely and raised her arms, placing her hands on his shoulders. Butterflies swarmed in her stomach as he held her close, her tail happily moving back and forth as they swayed with the music.

"Seems like we're drawing quite a bit of attention."

Sure enough they were catching the eyes of nearly everypony in the establishment. Shining Armor's expression was that of surprise and disbelief. Like everypony else he had heard the rumors ranging from the fact the two were secret lovers to the more cruder ones of Naruto being the Princess's sex slave, but there was never any real indication they were romantically involved.

Cadence looked like she wanted to burst out in cheers or let out a squeal followed by a coo. Using her magic she was currently reading their feelings. The feelings neither one were willing to fully realize. She heartily approved of the path they were coursing. "That is to be expected. Suggestions on how we handle this?"

"Maybe we should kiss," he suggested. "Give them something to gossip about." Her eyes widened slightly.

Normally she would have chided Naruto for such a joke, but she found herself unable to speak. It was as if her throat was paralyzed along with the fact her cheeks burned and her stomach fluttered. Why did his words have such a profound effect on her?

"Just kidding of course." He added with a grin.

"Do I repulse you so?" She asked with a fake pout, a hint of disappointment welling up in the pit of her stomach.

"Of course not, but the last thing we need is more rumors. Let's just go join Shining and Cadance when this song ends and act like the whole thing was no big deal." He suggested. He had to admit he was really enjoying Celestia's presence. She was the only one, the only mare that understood the pressures and expectations of being the perfect ruler. She could relate to him in a special way and it felt nice they could mutually confine in each other. He about the past and her about the present.

"Right." Celestia agreed as to her dismay the song had ended. As they made their way back to the table Celestia wondered if she could do this? If she could keep being around him and ignoring these feelings of hers.

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