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State Of Mind

by Applepip

Chapter 11: Mind State - Invitation Received

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Today, which was supposed to be the greatest day of my life here in Equestria was starting to go down the drain very quickly. I was not in the castle more than 15 minutes and I have already been thrown in jail for assaulting some pony called Cadence, a princess no less. Apparently the jail cells under the castle were not magically enhanced, so the guard threw me into one of the castles temporary holding cells. I found out much to my dismay and shock that the bars of my cage have been infused with magic, let's just say I won't be touching them again anytime soon. The cell wasn't bad, I've seen worse but then that's only on TV. I looked around the cell as I laid back against the far wall, considering there was no bed or anywhere else to sit; kind of emphasizes the temp part of it's description.

I wasn't sad though, at least they kept a pony behind to keep me company.

“So? What did you do wrong to get the job of babysitting me?” I ask my stoic guard friend. I get no response. “Or what did you not do?”

After almost an hour of trying to provoke some sort of conversation form him, I gave up. Seriously though this guard was good, he had about as much reaction to me as a fart in a thunder storm. I just sighed and lent back against the wall, this was getting boring. I don't know how long I was there maybe three hours, I wonder why Rarity or Fluttershy hasn't found me yet. I look towards the door as a knock is heard. The guard at the door opens it and steps aside revealing two more guards being trailed by the pony I accidentally knocked out earlier. I saw that her head was unscathed and no injury was present. I stood up more out of reflex than respect. The two guards told their companion to open my cell and let me go. For some reason I heard the guards say it was all a misunderstanding and that I was not at fault. Hooray for justice.

The guards all asked for my forgiveness about all the trouble I had gone through, I said that I understood their reaction but did not offer any forgiveness. I wasn't angry, just really annoyed that I was in there for so long and never once did anypony come and ask me my side of the story. As I left the cell the pony I ran into earlier approached me.

“I'm sorry about all this.” She said looking regretful. “I only came around twenty minutes ago, if I knew you were being held I would of got you out much quicker.” Her voice was smooth and relaxing to hear but I did notice the twinge of hurt in her tone.

“It's ok princess, you don't need to apologise.” I reply.

“Oh but I do I....Wait did you call me princess?”

“Yes, when the guards came and took me away, one of them called you Princess Cadence.”

“I'm still sorry for all that happened, a guest of my aunts should not be treated this way.”

“Aunts?”

“Yes, Princess Celestia and Luna are my aunts. Didn't you know that?”

“Actually, apart from them your the only other princess I’ve met. Well ran into.” I rub the back of my neck.

Cadence laughs. “I guess that's understandable considering I don't spend much time here anymore.”

“Your not a princess of Equestria then?”

“I was, now i'm the ruler of the Crystal Empire.”

“Wait! Now I remember you, your the pony who's marriage got ruined by changelings.” I look to her only to see her look down. “I'm sorry I didn't mean to say it like that!” I hold my hands up. “I'll just shut up now.”

“No, it's ok. I guess i'm still not fully over what happened but i'm wondering, how did you hear about that?” Cadence asks.

“I live with Twilight Sparkle, well since I came here that is. She was kind enough to tell me everything that happened here since she moved to Ponyville.” I reply.

“Oh, you live with Twilight. Wow, you move fast!”

“Excuse me?”

“You don't know much about Equestrian courting do you?”

“Equestrian courting? As in dating?” I was starting to feel nervous.

“Yes, in Equestria when a mare asks a stallion or another mare if you lean that way to live with them, it's a sign of deep love and affection.”

My brain seized, was she really saying that Twilight loved me? No it can't be if Twilight loved me she would have said something right? Ugh! All this Equestrian relationship stuff is really starting to fry my thought process.

“But that can't be! Twilight never said anything!”

“Really? There was no subtle gestures, no quick glances or stares?”

I had to admit, Cadence was right. During my stay at Twilights there was some subtle body movements that I noticed but dismissed as uneasiness or the fact she was uncomfortable around me. Cadence's words sunk deeper than I’d like to honestly admit.

“Well, there were some things that she did around me but I kind of dismissed them.”

Cadence shakes her head. “You silly colt.” She laughs. “Twilight had feelings for you and you never noticed.”

“Yeah yeah, story of my life! Anyway i'm a man, what do you expect?” I reply.

Cadence giggles as we both walk out of the guard section of the castle. We turn left at another set of heavily ornate stairs, this place seemed to be filled with them. I follow Cadence like a sheep up and down several corridors.

“Um? Princess, where are we going?” I ask.

“To the guest quarters of course, you are staying here in the castle are you not?”

“Yeah, I think my friends will be worried about me.”

“Wait! You came here with friends?” Cadence asks rounding on me.

“He sure did!” Me and Cadence both look behind me to the new voice, however I knew who it was. Considering she has been in my head twice already. “I just came from the guest quarters, and they are very worried.”

“Princess Luna!”

“Aunt Luna!”

“Well you two seem to have gotten on together, even after your little incident.” Luna states with a grin.

“I couldn't just let him pay the price for my mistake.” Cadence replies.

“Wait a minute. If I recall I knocked you out, not the other way around princess.” I say.

“Oh will you two stop bickering, it seems like you two are married.” Luna says.

“Oh my! That reminds me, I have to meet my husband. Aunt Luna can you take John to his friends?” Cadence says.

“I would love to.” Luna answers.

“Thank you, John i'm sorry I have to go now. Maybe we can talk later, if not perhaps we can arrange for you to visit the Crystal Empire.”

“I would enjoy that Princess, say hi to your husband for me.”

“I will, my Shining Armour will be glad I met you.” Cadence was gone before I could say anything more.

I froze in position as Luna approached me and gave me a tap.

“Are you alright John? You seem a little spaced.”

“I'm...Fine. Did Cadence just mention Shining Armour?”

“Yes, he's her husband.” Luna replies.

“You mean to tell me, I injured Twilights brothers wife!” I turn a nice shade of white.

“Is there a problem?”

“I. Injured. Shining. Armours. Wife!” I grab Luna's shoulders as my eye's widen in shock.

“Oh! I see. You think he will hold that against you because you live with his sister.” Luna giggles.

“Uh yeah! Brothers are always protective of their sisters.” I reply.

“Ah, but remember you're her brother now too.”

“Wait! How do you know that? I haven't told anyone else yet.”

“I have my sources John, but don't worry; your secret is safe with me.”

“Thank you princess.”

“Will you stop saying that, just call me Luna.”

“Thank you, Luna.” I say smiling.

“Now, let's get you back to your friends.” Luna states. I just nod.

It doesn't take long to reach the guest area of the castle, it was only when we get there that I just realised something. I decided to ask Luna about it.

“Luna, how come you never just...you know, teleport us here?”

“Me and Celestia don't like using it in the castle, we normally only use it when we are in our private rooms.” Luna replies.

“Well I don't see anypony around, could you just...a little?” I make the small gesture with my right hand.

“Really? Here? Twilight never teleported you?”

“Well she did at the start so I could avoid Ponyville's population, but I just wanted to feel what yours is like.” I rub the back of my neck.

“So, you want to feel my magic course through you? Is that it?” Luna walks up to me and leans her head closer to my face. “There are other ways I could do that, all you have to do is ask.” Her expression changes into a seductive look.

I swallow hard. “Uh, Uh.” That's about all I could muster in speech at this point.

Luna recoils and giggles. “I believe I have made you blush again John, your so easy aren’t you?”

“Hey! All I asked was to get a little princess teleport, not to partake in some magical fetish.”

When I finished my sentence, a blue flash engulfed my vision and I found myself standing before a door labelled room 18. I froze in place, my body unable to move. I know I was just teleported but the magic felt way more powerful than Twilights.

“Well? Did it feel good for you too?” Luna asks to my side.

“That was intense! Your magic felt way more powerful than Twilights. I can't find the words to explain what I felt.” I lift up my hands to see why they are tingling, I could see a slight pulse of yellow under my skin. Then it was gone. “Did you see that?”

“See what?”

“My hands, they had a small glow after your teleport.” I say.

Luna reaches over and examines my hands. “Hmm, I don't see anything now. Perhaps we should refrain from teleporting you for now, it seems to effect your M.A.R if that's the case.” Luna lets my hands go and points to the room door. “This is your room John, your friends are inside. I have to get back to my duties but if you have a free moment during your stay here I would like to test something with your M.A.R. If you don't mind that is?”

“No, I don't mind. I’ll see you later Luna.”

“Of course, enjoy your stay here John. Don't hesitate to ask any of the maids ponies for assistance. I hear they give good massages.”

“Hey!” I shout.

“Bye!” Luna states laughing before she vanishes before me. That mare will be the death of me, and Applejack will be the reaper.

I stare at the door for several minutes before I start to tidy myself up. I tuck in my shirt, make my tie look flat as it can go. I check my hair in a nearby vase that just happened to be standing on a pedestal in an alcove. I walk back to the door and grab the handle, I let out the breath I was holding before opening the door and stepping inside.

“Girls? I'm ho-” Before I can finish my sentence two blurs one white and one yellow tackle me to the ground. I look down and find my newly crowned sisters hugging me tightly. “Girls...Can't...Breathe....Need....Air! Lungs....Collapsing!” I say.

“Oh, John sorry!” Rarity replies letting me go followed by Fluttershy. “Where have you been? Princess Luna told us you were on and errand for her.”

“You seem a little flushed John.” Fluttershy states looking at me with her head slightly tilted.

“It's nothing Fluttershy, and to answer your question Rarity. I was running a small errand for Luna, but i'm afraid I can't speak about it.” I slowly rise to my feet.

“Really? But you just arrived couldn't it wait?” Rarity asks.

“It was somewhat important to my continued stay here, but like I said I can't talk about it.”

“Ok John, we understand.” Fluttershy says. Rarity looks to her like she wanted to press the issue but conceded her defeat.

“Very well John, we won't ask again.” Rarity and Fluttershy head for the door.

“You two are leaving? I just got here.”

“Me and Fluttershy are going for a spa date John. Unless you would like to join us?” Rarity replies.

“Pfft! Really? Yeah but no thanks, I stayed away from salons and such on my world. They never really interested me that much.”

“Oh you really should try it! It will leave you feeling great and revitalised by the end. But I can't force you...Yet! Maybe I can book you into the spa in Ponyville when we get back, Aloe owes me a favour and i'm sure her and her twin sister would love to get their hooves on you.” Rarity grins.

“Rarity please stop setting me up, i'm fine the way I am and plus the only pony putting her hooves on me next is Applejack. That is in a friendly non sexual way.” I state as I feel all my blood rush to my face.

“Yeah ok John, we'll see you later back here.” Rarity says walking out with Fluttershy in tow.

When the girls had left I took off my tie and placed it on the bed, I opened my bag and started to remove all the clothes that had been put in it. I have to say Twilight did a good job of it, I had more than enough underwear and clothes to last all weekend. I even had change of clothes for some formal occasions too, I have to remember to give Twilight my thanks when I get home. I was just in the process of putting my clothes into an empty chest of drawers when I heard a pop sound behind me. I turned to find a letter adorned with Luna's cutie mark laying on the bed next to my bag.

“Huh? Wonder what this is about?” I pick up the letter and break the seal.

“Dear John,”

“I forgot to ask you something before we parted,”

“Me and Celestia was wondering if tomorrow night you wouldn't mind giving a small speech infront of the royal family, It's just that some of them have expressed some interest in you,”

“The meeting won't belong, it's just a formal gathering to discuss how everything is going in Canterlot and the rest of Equestria,”

“If your answer is yes I have enclosed a small parchment in this letter, all you have to do is write I accept and give the letter to one of the royal guards. They will ensure it gets to me.”

“Yours Hopefully,”

“Princess Luna (Your sexy Princess).”

“Really? Your sexy princess.” I face palm. “But meeting the royal family would be interesting.” I find the small piece of parchment, I locate some writing ink and a quill and write I accept on the paper. I also find an image of the royal seal on a stamp like instrument and use it to seal the folded letter. “Right. Now I just have to find a guard and give him this, shouldn't be too hard.” I walk to one of the windows and peer out. “And then I think I should sample what Canterlot has to offer and sample I shall!” I strike a pose that involves me pointing to the window.

I cough slightly then proceed to look at what I can wear. Tonight a human parties in Canterlot.

Author's Notes:

Hi guys, hope you enjoy this new chapter. I know I have put that this has a mature tag and sexual reference tag but I have not really written any in. I assure you it will get more mature and sexual later on.

Another thing is that as this story goes on I will be adding new elements to it, such as certain points of view and discussions between ponies that happens when John is not around. These will be added under headings like if it was between Celestia and Luna I will write above it "POV - Celestia and Luna". These parts will be relevent to the story and some will be coming up in the next few chapters.

Hope you guys continue to fav and read this story because in the words of Twilight sparkle "It's not over yet!"

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