In My Own Words IV

>Day WHAT?! on Earth

>Be Noteworthy

>You awake on the couch to find it roomier than last night

>Groping around confirms that Anonymous is not beside you

>You open your eyes slowly and take in the sunlight

>It is a warm kind of morning and your fur feels so cozy

>A voice rings out from upstairs and you look up

>Anonymous is standing above in a suit you have never seen

>It is considerably fancier than his more casual clothing and it makes you wonder just how many different suits Anon truly has

>"Come on, Note. We got a lot to do and a very little amount of time to do it in."

>Anon sounds rather rushed and flustered

>You stretch your hind legs and then get to your hooves with a small yawn

"What's the matter, Anon?"

>"We have a big day today and I'm going to need to get you dressed up."

"Oh, are we going to buy some new clothes again?"

>"Yes, we are. Now, hop into the shower."

>Anon walks faster around the upstairs floor and you decide it would be best to listen to him

>Freshening up takes a little while longer than usual as your sleepy mind tries to dream up what has Anon so anxious

>Stepping into the hallway, you find Anonymous waiting around with a grim expression on his face

"Hey, you... How's everything?"

>"It's fine, come on."

>Anon beckons you with a simple wave and you both head out the door and into the car

>As the engine starts, Anon turns the radio off

>You feel kind of nervous as he looks at you

"So, um... sleep good?"

>You smile as kindly as you can

>"Yeah..."

>Anon wears the expression of a funeral attendee

>With a quick motion, the car begins to move and you are on your way in utter silence

>You study Anon's face for a while and you can't help but feel that he is hiding something

"Anon... Is something wrong?"

>"No, nothing. It's going to be fine."

>A worried feeling takes hold of you and you twiddle your hooves

>Being nervous is kind of rare for you, but you think you can handle it for a little while

>You arrive in town in record time and Anon helps you out of the car

>"OK, let’s get you a nice outfit. Presentation is key today. Keep your head up..."

>You enter the odd clothing store and look around

>There are many racks of dark suit clothes like Anonymous likes to wear in both pony and human shapes

>It makes you curious as your eyes scan the poorly lit store for any sign of an owner

>A human with a grey mane and saggy skin spies you two at the entrance and slowly walks over

>"Hello there, Anonymous, sir! Are you back already for another jacket?"

>"No, thank you. The last few have been excellent."

>"I see you're wearing -that- coat today; big meeting?"

>Anon scowls and holds out his hand

>"Enough!"

>Both you and the clerk look to him with a little more than fright on your face

>He begins again in a calmer, but no less icy, tone

>"I need an outfit for my dear friend here. She has to look as good as I."

>Anon's hand raises to his chest before motioning back towards you and you find the gesture difficult to comprehend

>"Well, I just got a shipment in from Equestria. It's a new line up called, "A Touch of Gemstone", by that one seamstress... Oh, her name slips my mind right now."

>"Fine, yes, sounds great..."

>Anon looks to you with a stern look

>"... Let’s get you fitted, shall we?"

>You walk close to Anon, despite the distance you feel, and enter a back room

>The shop keep disappears shortly only to return with a few sparkling outfits

>They seem to be made up of material and jewels from Equestria and look dreadfully expensive by pony standards

>The first outfit you try on makes you look a bit too bulky

>It has a nice vest and you decide to keep that piece on the side

>Six polished gem stones make up the buttons on the black cotton material and you smirk in the mirror

>You take a pair of dark pants from another outfit and button them up

>They are a little tight in the hindquarters, but what isn't on Earth?

>The vest and pants look very stylish, you think as you reach for a coat from the final outfit

>It slips over your shoulders and rests easily on your frame

>This combination of parts forms the perfect ensemble and you step from the dressing room

>The human clerk sees you first and his jaw drops in astonishment

>"What on Earth did you do?! Why did you take apart all those masterpieces?!"

"Um, I thought I was supposed to be trying them on?"

>"Yes, the outfit as it was meant to be worn! You-you-you... This is a disaster!"

>Anon suddenly appears from nowhere in particular and his face is intense

>"-What- is a disaster?"

>"Your friend, she has dismantled the finely paired suits with reckless abandon! Please, explain to her why they are meant to be worn as a whole!"

>Your friend's face twists and contorts into something wholly unnatural

>"I hate, absolutely -hate- every single item you've shown me. Is this not where the sophistication of the world is suppose to reside? What kind of cheap, 'Macy's' knock-off did you get these outfits from?!"

>The other human shrinks and stammers at Anon's words and even you think he is being a little loud about this

>"Note, get rid of that garbage. You are too good to be seen in such trash."

>You listen to Anon's compliment, but something about it seems off

>Everything about today has been off and you put your hoof down both literally and figuratively

"No, Anon! I like how this looks! What's wrong with you?!"

>He furrows his eyes at you and you meet him in kind

>"Noteworthy, this is not the time..."

"This is the perfect time! What is wrong with you?"

>"You are making a scene..."

"And you are being a mule! Tell me what is going on!"

>"We do not have time for arguing!"

"You don't, but I do! I am not going anywhere until you tell me what we're doing!"

>Your chest huffs from the yelling and you want to cry at how sharply Anon glares back

>Why Anon is acting like this is beyond anything you would have imagined

>"Damn it... fine... I am not suppose to say anything. Get in the changing room."

>You look harshly at Anon and slowly back up into the small booth

>He follows you in and closes the door quickly before sighing

>Anon sits down and rubs his face in a small circle with his phone in his free hand

>"Read this..."

>You look at the screen and see a message neatly typed down

"Anon... this is Helen with a quick update. Our meeting is going to be discreet before any public announcements come out. The -Sun- and -Moon- will both be rising and are expecting you. Don't fuck this up for me. Toodeloo. Smiley face."

>As you finish up, you think quickly

>It dawns on you like the very sun dawns over Canterlot

"P-Princess Celestia? Here? Princess Luna!?"

>"Keep it down! Yes, that is why I am on edge... I... I'm sorry I snapped at you."

>You see Anon sulk and his eyes take on that original loveliness you know him for

>It takes a moment, but you get on your back legs and hug Anonymous for all you're worth

"Don't be so hard on yourself. I was worried before, but now I'm just darn terrified!"

>You let out a nervous sort of giggle and press your face into Anon's chin

>"I want you to know, Note, that these last few days have been the best of my life."

"You can't mean that..."

>"... I do, Note. I really do."

>You look up to see Anon staring back at you and the world stands still for the moment

"Why are you afraid of the Princess? She is the nicest, wisest, most understanding pony of all time."

>"This is just about the end. Today is it, everything, the end game. If I fail, if something goes wrong, I lose everything I've been building."

>You rub your cheek to his own and feel a wet, warm human tear

>It is impossible for you to understand his view now and you just work to console him

"You won't fail, Anon. You are too good at being you. If you show the Princess just what you showed me, I think everyp0ny would like you."

>You feel two strong arms warp around your back and hold you tightly while Anon sobs a bit

>"Thank you... Note..."

>A small gasping noise emits from Anon as he tries to calm

>You return his hug with twice the fervor to show him how much you mean what you said

>"You don't need this, Note. This suit isn't you..."

>Anon's hands release you and start sliding into your fur

>His strong fingers undo the clothing's bindings and you feel each article come loose under his expert ministrations

>"A red dress, what do you think? That shimmers, even. That's you, Note. Beautiful, fiery, passionate. A burning hot personality that everyone should meet."

>Anon regains the passion you know him for as he strips you down to your natural form

"R-red sounds nice, heh..."

>You try not to fall victim to your own emotions as Anon teases your senses

>"And we'll get your hair done, yeah, would you like that?"

>Your handsome friend runs his fingers through your mane a few times and grazes your sensitive horn

"Y-y-yeah, my mane... I'd l-like that..."

>"Thank you, Noteworthy, for snapping me back to reality. I am sorry I lost it there."

"N-no problem..."

>You close your eyes as Anon pets down your face and pulls you into his chest again

>His heart thumps with a happy rhythm just for you

>He leans you slightly from him and stares into your very being

>"How'd I find a pony as wonderful as you?"

"A-Anon..."

>You slightly pucker your lips and close your eyes

>The anticipation beats loudly in your throat as you imagine, any second, Anon will make amends with you in the way only a stallion can

>A sudden pull lifts you off the ground and into Anon's arms as he smiles

>"Come now, I'll carry you to the car for all this trouble."

"Oh-h~... Yeah, -carrying-, that's... that's what I thinking too."

>You smile in a disappointed way before enjoying Anon's welcoming affection again

>The shopkeeper makes some comment to Anon and he responds with a simple form of human sign-language that involves extending one finger at the center of his hand

>You suppose it means something particularly powerful to other humans as they all quickly ignore Anon when he makes such gestures

>It takes a few moments to reach the car and Anon sets you down to your hooves again while he reaches for the door

>He looks to you with wobbly, wet eyes and you feel how upset he is

"What's the matter?"

>"Nothing, actually."

>Anon lets out a short chuckle before letting you into the car and you buckle yourself in

>He runs around to the other side and hops in with a faint smile on his lips

>"Here..."

>A finger slides along a circle on the radio and it comes to life

>"... Put on whatever you want."

>You return the smile and humbly refuse

"How about we just talk, you know?"

>"I'd like that..."

>It is quiet for the moment, but a good kind of quiet where you can reflect

>"Blueberry ice-cream..."

"Hmm, what?"

>"I remember you telling me that you ate a blueberry ice-cream at least once a week because you loved them."

"Oh... Oh! Yeah! You know, I haven't had one at all this week."

>You lean in and smile to your dear friend

>"We should make it our business to get some ice-cream later. I know a great place too."

>It takes a minute, but you recall another fun topic

"Remember the letters from when we first started writing?"

>"Most of them, yes."

"I kept our very first letter. Have it framed on my desk at work. You should see how many screwy stamps they put on it because the address was written so weird."

>"Hah! Yeah, I had no idea how to properly address letters in Equestria at that time. The postage alone was crazy to me."

"I know it costs me nearly ten bits to send it to the human world."

>"Hmm, that used to be a chunk of change in America. A bit from your home, especially the royal bits, were worth a lot here. It was kind of funny when people first started examining the Equestrian bit."

"Funny? What happened?"

>"Well, gold here was worth about 1.400 USD per ounce at one point. Suddenly, ponies were stepping into Earth with bags filled with what humans thought was precious. The markets were flooded and bullion went straight to nothing."

"Wait, humans thought bits would be precious? Why?"

>"Humans use gold in everything. It is weird to think, but most of my car is made of gold in one part or another. It is an amazing material for electronic devices."

"Weird... gold is just everywhere in Equestria. It's kind of valuable because it resembles the sun. That's why we use it as currency anyways."

>Anon nods sagely with your analysis before continuing

>"A few ponies who were specialized in excavation explained to humans how nearly every square foot of Equestrian soil was littered with gold and silver or precious gemstones."

>You think about this for a while and never realized that Earth would be lacking such common minerals as gold

>An odd thought crosses your mind about what else Earth may not have

"I wonder why humans don't just come over and sell things? I mean, humans have really neat stuff."

>"That would be the Princess' decision. The first few humans who came to Equestria had some... issues adjusting."

"What? Equestria is beautiful! How could humans -not- like it?"

>"Some humans are, for lack of a better word, morons. They saw Equestria and already planned to lay down malls and highways."

>You don't mind the mall idea so much as you think about the neat things humans might sell

>The food alone would probably help Ponyville's otherwise bland assortment

"It seems that ponies took to the human world pretty well though."

>"It looks that way, yes. Humans get over meeting alien races pretty quickly, so long as we all speak the same language."

"You know, since we started writing each other, I've always wondered how you knew how to speak Equestrian?"

>"Interestingly enough, we have a language known as English here that just so happens to sound like Equestrian. Though, I know that Equestria has many other languages that we also have analogues for."

>A grin plays over your face."

"I took two years of Andalusian in school! Here, watch!"

>You clear your throat and try to smooth your voice for the required accent

"¡ Hola ! ¿ Cómo estás ? That is Andalusian for..."

>Anon quickly interjects

>"... Hello, how are you? Estudié pocos años también."

>He smiles to you with an interestingly pleased look

>"Good to see you have studied other languages. It always perplexes me to think that anyone could get by in life with just one."

>You smile at how highly Anon places you on his strangely perceived list of values

>It is always nice knowing that he looks to your mind as much as he notices your hips

>A hoof pushes on your hip slowly and sinks in a bit, just to check if they are really so noticeable

>« Est-ce que tu parles français ? »

>The sound catches your attention and you look to Anon

>His eyes are lit up and you see the remnants of a question hanging from his lips

"I... I am not sure. Say it again?"

>Anon repeats himself a little slower

>« Est-ce que tu parles français ? »

"I don't think that is Andalusian?"

>"On Earth, it is known as, 'French'. It is consider to be the language of love, but really, it's about as standard as the other, 'Romance' languages."

"Hmm, interesting. How much more of Earth is there to see?"

>"Since we haven't once left the city here, I would estimate about a hundred-thousand more miles in every direction. Earth is massive and it would be nearly impossible to see it all. At least, on a seven day vacation."

>You try to comprehend the vastness of Earth through Anon's words, but to no avail

>It is hard to imagine that many more giant cities with even more humans exist

>As you ponder, you feel Anon park the car and the rumbling subside

>"I think you will like this place."

>You hop from the car and rush to Anon's side as he enters the store

>As you step before the door, it slides to one side and allows you both entrance

>It is an odd bit of magic, you think, and more than a little boastful!

>The first thing your eye catches is a mare sitting at a horseshoe-shaped desk

>You two approach her before Anon begins

>"Miss, I am here to see the, 'Designer'."

>The mare's eyes perk up for a moment

>"I am sorry, sir, but she is not taking guests at this time."

>Anon smiles slyly and lays a card before the clerk

>"I am sure she won't mind seeing me."

>The mare lifts the card carefully before jittering like she had just seen a huge spider

>She quickly presses a button and speaks into a small microphone

>"The, 'Doctor' is in, Miss Rarity."

>You hear a muffled voice call back before the mare points towards a wall

>Anon kindly smiles and thanks her for the time

>You watch as Anon walks to the metal doors and presses a button

>A light flashes and you can hear mechanics turning for a few moments

>The metal doors suddenly open and Anon walks into a small room

>"Come along, Note. You certainly don't want to take the stairs."

>You do not understand entirely, but do as your trustworthy friend asks

>Stepping inside, you hear a light music playing and watch the doors close on the outside world

>This place is kind of stuffy, you think as you fidget in the confined space

>Anon presses a button that lights up with the number 36 in a luminous blue

>"Is this your first time in an elevator?"

"A what?"

>Before you have time to hear an answer, your body is pulled to the floor

>You scream in terror as you feel the pressure on you

>Anon kind of chuckles at you and leans onto one corner

>"Elevators are much faster than taking the stairs. Simply put, they travel up or down very quickly."

>You hate human technology sometimes!

>The numbers fly by rapidly until you come to 35

>A halting feeling takes over you as the pressure fades and you can stand up again without wobbling

>Some bell rings inside your metal box and the light ticks to 36

>You quickly step out as the doors move aside and you stretch every hoof once

>Despite the invisible weight lifted from you, it stills feels uncomfortably heavy

>Anon walks slightly ahead of you now and you take in the sights from where you are

>Massive windows line every wall and some on the ceiling as well and the sun seems to shine more radiantly from this building

>You giggle to yourself as a cloud passes neatly above your head and for a minute you are lost in the majesty of the sky

>A sudden realization kicks in long enough for you to ask Anon where you are exactly

"Anon, you said we went up, right?"

>"Yes, we did."

"How, 'up' are we now?"

>"Hmm, approximately 300 feet skyward."

"Oh... That makes sense. Look how close the clouds are! I almost feel like a pegasus at this angle."

>You consider what it would be like for a unicorn to fly for the moment and then sigh a smooth, happy sigh

"What are we doing up here anyway?"

>"Seeing a friend."

>A journalistic grin crawls over your muzzle at Anon's words

>You continue walking through the hallway until you come upon a pair of gilded doors that have large letter R's written in jewels upon them

>Anon opens the door and steps inside with a different type of canter to him

> « Madame Rarity ! C'est moi, Anon ! »

>For a moment, the room is still and Anon's voice seems to simply disappear in the space

>You listen closely as the sound of a pony's gait picks up over the stillness

>A white unicorn with a purple mane appears from behind a pile of clothing and you are startled

>She looks like a run-way model in Canterlot with perfect hair and elegantly applied makeup

>Her cutie mark shines proudly on her backside as you notice she is not in any type of dress

>Never have you seen a more gorgeous mare outside of the movies!

> « Anonymous ! Comment vas-tu, mon chéri ? »

>Without hesitation, the white unicorn stampedes towards Anon and he readily takes her in his arms

>You feel a burning scowl on your face as you witness this scene

>Just who does this unicorn think she is to invade the arms of -your- friend?

>They say a few more things as rapidly as other languages often do before you butt in

>You wedge yourself between Anon and the usurper with the most practiced smile you can muster

"Hello! Name's Noteworthy, columnist. Good to meet you! I, that is, meeting -you- for the first time. I see -you- already know Anon. Let's chat..."

>You lower your head and pin your ears, mostly unconsciously, at the intruder

>"Oh, I didn't notice you there, darling. Anonymous, do you know her?"

"Yes, she is visiting from Ponyville for the week."

>Rarity smiles and seems to daydream for the moment

>”Ponyville? How lovely it is in the spring time…

>She turns quickly to you once more

>"My, my, what -have- you been doing to yourself?"

>The unicorn quickly rubs her hooves on either side of your face and draws you closer to her

>"Look at the state of your poor mane. Tsk, tsk, this will never do."

>She drops you and you rub a sore cheek gently

>"Anonymous, I know -exactly- why you are here."

>"You do?"

>The mare smiles at you quickly

>"You are taking this poor creature to me to have the very finest mane treatment performed and I must say that you are not a moment too soon!"

>She lays her leg across her forehead and swoons towards Anon

>What a drama queen!

>"This is true, yes. I also came to ask you a very personal favour, dear Rarity."

>"A personal favour... From -moi-? Oh, do go on, Anon."

>She saunters up to Anonymous again with her tail slightly raised and her lush eyelashes batting gently in his direction

>Never have you felt so much anger for another living being before

>You take a few deep breaths and tell yourself to calm down

>Two ponies can be friends without anything getting really serious, you think

>Her porcelain hooves wrap delicately around his face and hold him steady

>"You know it will cost you though, hmm?"

>"Rarity, this may not be the best time..."

>"I think you really require my services, 'Doctor' and I know I am long overdue for a -checkup-."

>Your eyes bulge from their sockets and you are sure you just popped a blood vessel or eight

>"Madame, I don't quite think you understand... this is Noteworthy, my pen-pal."

>Rarity seems to stop and turn to you slowly without really releasing Anon

>"So, she is the pony who has won your eye... I see..."

>With no compassion at all, Rarity spins about and locks lips with your friend

>You stand in place as frozen as the very time around you

>Seconds feel like hours as you watch Anon's eyes close under the feeling of another's mouth

>The kiss breaks as Rarity steps away from the stunned Anonymous

>"Well, I am just glad to see that you are happy, darling! It's not often I get to design a wedding dress for my best friend and his bride."

"Whoa! Time out! What in the name of Celestia just happened?!"

>You yell a little louder than you think you needed to, but it sure feels good to shout

>Rarity trots around you with a length of measuring tape and begins taking your size down

>"Anonymous has told me all about you, darling.”

“Huh, interesting. He never told me anything about another pony…”

>”Oh, I believe you. Anon is so shy sometimes! He can stand in front of the world and tell them what they should do, but if I kissed him in public, he would turn as red a strawberry!”

>You suddenly snicker at that information

“How often was -that-?”

>“Sadly, not so often. We tried dating for a while, but our lives are just so very busy and I am usually not even on Earth. We're still just the best of friends, though, don't get me wrong."

"What about the kiss just now?"

>"What’s a kiss between good friends, darling?"

>Anon stands to his full height and sighs a deep, frustrated sigh

>"Rarity, be gentle. Yes, we go back quite a while, but it has been very professional."

>"Oh, yes, darling! The time we took that trip to Venice on your yacht was delightful! I remember you serenading me under the cool glow of the moon while the candles burned in the night."

>"I was thinking more along the lines of when you were rushed to me on the verge of dying..."

>"... And how you nursed me back to full health, taking the pain away. Tragically, you had stolen my heart in the same process."

>The white mare leans on your back and sighs happily

>It takes a lot of will power to not buck her off you

>"Now, Rarity, Noteworthy and I are just good friends. We are not getting married."

>Rarity stops and looks up with wide eyes

>"You're not?"

>"No, we have a very important meeting to go to today and I was hoping you had a dress I could borrow?"

>"Always business with you, Anon. Don’t you ever think of settling down with a nice mare and rearing a few foals? You would make the finest father, I know it."

>So do you, but the pony in question would be unquestionably different

>You slip away from the seamstress and quickly trot to Anon

"Well, this has been great, but we should probably be going now..."

>Rarity slowly approaches with a notepad in her magic

>"Going? Oh, no, no, no, darling! We have a makeover to attend to!"

>You are pulled into a backroom and tossed into a chair

>”What to do with this wild mane?”

>Rarity holds her chin and thinks for a moment before jumping to her hooves

>”Yes! Rarity, you are a genius sometimes!”

>The self-congratulating unicorn races around the room for supplies before gathering a massive assortment of tools

“Now, just so you know, I’ve never done a story about fashion before.”

>”What ever do you mean, darling?”

“This is a little new to me…”

>The white mare simply laughs before brandishing a pair of scissors

>You shake with fear and excitement as the sound of metal blades buzzes around your head

>Perfumes invade your nose and water flows over your hair a dozen times

>Rarity brushes your mane and glosses your fur a few times before filing each of your hooves

>”Oh, darling… You look simply… Darling!”

>A mirror appears and you get a good look at the new you

>Thinking about how you last look, you raise a questionable eyebrow to the elegant pony

“Sorry, but… I don’t look different at all.”

>”Of course not! Why would I interfere with your nature beauty? You only needed a bit of sprucing up.”

>Your mouth hangs open at the compliment

>”Now, we’re did I put that dress?”

>Rarity begins rummaging among a rack of clothing

>With a high pitched squeal of delight, she reveals a green dress bedecked in gemstones

>”It matches your mane perfectly, darling! Let me just make a few adjustments to the shoulders and croup.”

>You try not to let Rarity notice how much that remark stings

>Rarity disappears behind a corner and you slowly let the scenery sink in

>The chair you are sitting in seems to be in a middle of an explosion of clothing and makeup supplies

>A stack of magazines sit haphazardly to one side and you spy your hostess' image on every cover

>You dream up a hundred questions to ask Anon later and another hundred for Rarity

>It does not take long for Rarity to return and she gestures for you to stand

>”This is going to be so lovely.”

“Should I go to the dressing room?”

>”Oh, no, no. This dress is far too complex to simply put on.”

>Rarity’s horn begins to glow a bright blue before you watch the dress become nothing more than a mist

>The odd magic surrounds you in a brilliant light until you feel the weight of something on your body

>You look over yourself and admire the gleam of green gems

"What a scoop! I don't think I've ever seen a spell like that before!"

>"A little something I've been perfecting for these overly intricate designs. It also saves a lot of powdering time!"

>You aren't sure what that means, but you feel like the belle of the ball in this gown

>Anon steps briskly from where ever he was hiding

>He looks to you with a bit of awe and a smile not of his own

>”Noteworthy?”

>You bat your eyes at him and coyly cover part of your mouth with a well-polished hoof

“Yes, Anon?”

>Anon seems to stumble a bit to one side before catching himself

>Dusting off his own clothing and drawing his tie straight, Anon breathes in carefully

>”You look great… W-we’ll make a staggering first impression.”

>Smiling, you prowl forward with your eyes narrowed on the tentative human

“With me on your arm?”

>Anon simply cannot speak as you invade his space and pin him with your very presence

>It feels so incredible to be in control for some reason, but you quickly allow him relief when you nuzzle his leg

>”Y-yes, exactly!”

>His hand carefully touches your mane before a voice rings out from across the room

>”Anonymous! What are you doing back here while a lady is changing?!”

>”I’m sorry, Rarity. I just had a funny feeling…”

>The perfect unicorn simply shakes her mane and sighs

>”Always a scoundrel for personal space. I have everything under control.”

>”I've never doubted you for a moment.”

>Rarity smiles quickly as she shoos Anon away and returns to you

“Thank you for everything, Miss…”

>Rarity waves a hoof and dismisses you with grand pomp in her movements

>”Please, call me Rarity, darling! Think nothing of it. I am glad that you are happy and exceptionally pleased with how you handled Anon. Make him sweat… even if sweating is ghastly on the complexion.”

>She puffs her curled mane with a hoof and smiles to you

>You trot out to see Anon standing about by the doors and casually approach

>”Note, my god, you look beautiful.”

>Rarity laughs and mockingly tuts her teeth

>”Don’t you mean, ‘-More- beautiful than usual’?”

>Anon nods without hesitation and you find yourself blushing

>How nice it feels to be fawned over, you think

>The generous unicorn walks you towards the elevator again as she converses with Anon in French

>You watch their expressions change a few times until Anon is looking a little nervous and Rarity is grinning wickedly

>A thought crosses your mind to ask Anon in the car what this conversation is all about

>"Well, darling, it has been a pleasure. Go now and showcase my beautiful new designs to the world!"

>Anon smiles at Rarity's showy display

>"Well, at any rate, the world won't see this for a few weeks."

>"Oh, this fashion will be dead and buried by then! C'est la vie, non?"

>Anon and Rarity chuckle with each other for the moment and you are certain you have never seen your friend so chummy with any person or pony before

>You enter the elevator once again with Anon and the doors close

>The trip down is just as frightful as it was coming up, but you are prepared this time

>Springing from the horrible contraption, you land on solid ground once more and wipe the sweat from your brow

>Anon has a sort of dazed smile on his face as he walks behind you

>No doubt from that other mare, you imagine

>It is a sort trip to Anon's car and you let yourself now before buckling up

>The dress makes it a bit hard to turn as the sides are a little tighter when you twist

>You breathe out to give yourself the extra inch before sitting properly again

>"Are you ready, Note?"

"As I'll ever be!"

>Anon stares at you for the moment before starting the vehicle

>"I never noticed you had your ears pierced."

"What? Oh, well, yeah. My mom did that a long time ago. I just haven't worn earrings in a while."

>"I think Rarity really outdid herself on your outfit..."

>He smiles and you know he's thinking about that perfect mare again

>You dream up what she would look like if you poured a bucket of water over her head

>Oh no, she's sexy!

>It takes a moment to push that image away

"Yes, she's very friendly with you... Maybe a little too friendly."

>A hoof rubs at your chin while you squint at Anon

>"Note, believe me when I say that our relationship was always profession. I am a doctor after all."

"I sort of know that part, I can only imagine what -things- you had to do."

>Anon looks at you with a true expression of anger and you think your joking has gone a little too far

>"She was the first Equestrian to ever visit my hospital so many years ago. It was a car accident... smashed ribs... one rib lodged into the right lung. I was a young veterinarian at the time, tasked with such emergency."

>You shrink down in your seat as Anon speaks with a ting of coldness in him

>"The operation was a success, but other doctors and myself were not sure where to begin with physical therapy. It is easy on animals... This was a different case. I lived at the hospital for months, we went through the motions until Rarity could start walking on her own."

"Anon... I'm sorry... I didn't mean to..."

>"I spent nearly a year with her and I was there to see her pain. I stopped her from giving up numerous times, even when I knew the pain was unbearable. I suppose the exposure made us closer, you could almost call it, 'love' if it were not for... -outside- interference."

"What do you mean?"

>"Princess Celestia had personally come to see Rarity. Apparently, Rarity is part of some administrative board, the Elements of Harmony, I think. The idea that something had happened to her made Celestia furious. I did my best to help her..."

>Anon's fingers begin to turn white on the wheel as he clutches it with nothing short of malice

>"I sunk a small fortune into the equipment to help her and spent every waking hour I could on Rarity's rehab. It hardly appeased her -royal- highness."

"Princess Celestia was angry at you?"

>"More than angry. I only saw Rarity for a day longer until she was taken back to Equestria. It would be two long years until I would meet her again. I was relieved, no... astonished to see how well she had healed."

"Wow... that's... That's front page stuff, Anon. But, why didn't you tell me that before?"

>"Because... It was my private moment. I don't like people seeing me like this."

>Anonymous relaxes a bit and you wish you could reach over and hug him right now

"It's OK, Anon. You don't have to tell me anything if it upsets you. I'll understand."

>He smirks a bit and sighs

>"So... anyways... do you remember what we talked about last night?"

"Of course! I will be on my best behavior and take lots of notes!"

>"Perfect... Unfortunately, we are here."

>You look out the window to find a tall building with a lot of humans and a hoof full of royal guards surrounding it

>The moment you open the door to exit, you are beset on all sides

>"Easy, you mooks, it's just me."

>Anon casually waves some badge and everything relaxes

>"This is Noteworthy, the humble columnist. She is our guest this evening."

>A human with something shiny and black in his hands reaches for a small radio and talks quickly

>"The doctor has landed, he has the package, over."

>You look at them skeptically before they allow you entrance

>Anon stands at your side and you both walk smoothly into the building

>The doors are shut behind you quickly and you find yourself in a very elegant setting

>Red and gold carpets adorn the floor and a dozen chandeliers provide light while the windows are shut tightly

>Other humans and guards and guard-humans are moving about over the floor in a hurry

>Anon doesn't seem to pay them mind as he crosses the floor

>You stare up at all the paintings and fixtures as you stumble along

>Climbing some steps to the next room, you enter to see a large table filled with humans and ponies sitting in a perfect divide from each other

>A female human in a grey suit smiles widely and waves to you

>"Anonymous, So nice of you to join us! And..."

>The woman shakes a wrist watch in the air

>"... Only thirty minutes late. This has to be your quickest arrival time to date!"

>"Nice to see you still among the -living-..."

>The room is silent as all eyes turn to the battling humans

>You spy a chair beside the table that has your name on it and you slink away to have a seat

>The chair was made with ponies in mind and the perfect proportions feel great

>Human chairs are so narrow and tall, it is a wonder anyp0ny is comfortable with them at all

>"So, we are here now, Helen. I assume you have a script for me?"

>Helen smiles sharply to Anon

>"Oh, not at all. I am sure you will know just what to say."

>The door bursts open now and startles every being in the room

>A trumpet sounds proudly before a voice rings true into the small office

>"Her majesties, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, have arrived!"

>You spring to your hooves and bow quickly upon the sound and you see Anon and all the other ponies in the room follow your lead

>Peaking from a corner of your eye, you see that all the other humans are being quite disrespectful and just sitting around

>Princess Celestia does not show any sign of anger, but you believe she never would

>That is not how a princess acts!

>She easily walks in on her majestic hooves with her cosmic mane swirling in some invisible breeze

>You watch her walk around the side of the table where the ponies are seated and see her sit nearby Anon and yourself

>A pony of her status need not speak to impress everyp0ny, but you see the humans fidget restlessly in their seats

>Princess Luna enters the room next and, interestingly enough, she is wearing a shirt

>It is a simple kind of shirt, sky blue in color and with a neatly pressed collar for the neck

>She is not wearing pants or a skirt, however, and her cutie mark is clearly visible for all to behold

>Her trot is a little more lively, a little less dignified and she wears a bright smile

>"Greetings, denizens!"

>Princess Luna's voice rings in the small room

>Celestia wears no expression, but her eyes shift quickly to her sister

>Luna picks up her pace a bit and finds her seat beside Celestia and you sneak a glance at the two

>While Celestia is wearing her traditional royal garb, Luna has the strange humanistic shirt and her mane is bound up like a pony's tail

>Before you can dare ask a question, the doors are pulled tightly shut and a human stands at the forefront of the table

>"Welcome, everyone, we are pleased to have you gather here on such short notice."

>Princess Celestia rolls her eyes as well as most of the humans

>Helen proceeds to join the other human at the front

>"Yes, welcome ponies and people. Thank you, Princess Celestial for joining us to today..."

>The words play in your head a few times; Helen mispronounced the Princess' name!

>"We are gathered today to discuss the, 'Exchange' project. As you may be aware of, Equestrians are enjoying human cities, wealth, and culture. This program, once set forth, would allow humans the same enjoyment in Equestria."

>Princess Celestia smiles softly

>"Little girl, if you would explain in greater detail exactly how you plan to peacefully bring humans into Equestria, I would be happy to listen."

>Helen looks back at her with a false smile and you watch her motions become rigid

>"Yes, of course. Simply put, humans would travel to Equestria and take up residence within a human embassy..."

>A golden hoof taps the table and the room shakes quickly

>You are jarred a bit, but Celestia smiles calmly

>"I asked not of what you will do, but of how you will maintain peace in the docile nation of Equestria?"

>The human steadies herself on her two legs once more and looks nervously at the Princess

>You hear a small sound of a repressed laugh from Princess Luna as you look on

>"Well, as always, humans will be held accountable to the laws of Equestria, as is fair. They would also need to begin developing a stronger relationship with their fellow Equestrians."

>Princess Celestia looks at Helen with a sharp glare

>Magic fills the room quickly and some strange object appears on the table

>It is long, smells of oil and mining soiling and looks overly complex like most human-held objects

>Princess Luna sits upright in her seat with a smile on her face

>"This is a recovered device used in Equestria by the first scouting party of humans ever to set foot upon Equestrian soil. It is know as an M-240 machine gun. It can fire nearly 1,000 bullets per minute with an effective range of 800 meters!"

>Celestia raises a hoof for her sister to stop

>You were kind of getting interested in whatever this, "machine gun" is and what it's used for

>The answer comes swiftly from Princess Celestia and you suddenly wish you didn't know

>"27 slain in a matter of seconds. Six were foals..."

>An eerie quietness fills the room before a few ponies on one side weep or say last rites

>You feel tears coming on until Anon's hand wraps around your hoof

>He looks to you and you stare back into his warm face and feeling eyes

>Celestia looks around the room once and then back to Helen

>"I have no reason to allow another human into my nation when lives are at stake. Had my sister not been there that night, that small, peaceful community would have been destroyed."

>Helen quickly tries to make some sort of statement while Celestia looks on

>"I understand what you must have felt, I know it was a terrible thing to happen. I assure you that humans are not all like that. It was a mistake of our military in, what was assumed, hostile territory."

>There is a sudden ruckus from both humans and ponies now in the small room and allegations are flung from side to side

>With a flash of brilliant light, the whole room settles down again

>Celestia stands up tall and begins walking towards the door

>"Another fine waste of time... Come, dearest sister."

>Helen reaches her hands up in the air

>"Wait! Just one moment! I have proof!"

>Luna halts first, but Celestia takes a few more steps before stopping

>They do not speak, but simply nod in return

>Helen calls upon Anon now and he looks a little more than nerves

>His hand slips from your hoof slowly as he stands up and you follow him if only to show your support

>"Princess Celestia..."

>She turns her head back to look at him

>"Anonymous..."

>Princess Luna smiles a little and repeats

>"Anonymous!"

>Celestia turns her self about to face Anon now and Helen seems to relax as bit

>"You, Dr. Anonymous, had saved the life of one of my dear ponies and you, Dr. Anonymous, had also been her reason for being imprisoned on Earth for so long."

>"I assure you, madame, that I was unaware of your magic when I first met Generosity."

>Something in the way Anon says the word causes Princess Celestia to step forward and pin her ears

>For the first time in your young life, you see an expression that you never thought the Princess was capable of

>"She has told you?"

>"Yes, everything about the E.O.H. and about her role in your world. Rarity is my friend, a dear friend, and there is nothing I wouldn't do for her. We have spent much time together and, dare I say, learned a lot from both worlds."

>Princess Luna slides beside her sister and smiles

>"Sister, it is clear that this particular human has had a particular way with ponies. Would you not agree?"

>"What do you mean, Luna?"

>Luna chuckles

>"Have you truly been so blinded with your irritation that you have looked over the shining star sitting at Anonymous' side?"

>Celestia scowls for a moment, but slowly, her face returns to her calm nature

>"A keen eye, dear sister..."

>The princess stares at you for the moment, but her eyes pierce much deeper

>She looks up in a bit of shock as she realizes just who you are

>"Noteworthy? I am sorry, but I did not recognize you. It is good to see you looking so well with your time here."

>You feel a sense of love and joy you cannot quite explain

>It is the feeling you get when your mother says, "I love you" or when you find an amazing story for the papers

>Joy overcomes you and you try your best to calmly rush before your Princess

>Just being near her is warming and peaceful and you kneel pleasantly

"Princess, it is a pleasure to see you! Thank you for allowing me to take my vacation here in the first place."

>"Oh my, this meeting is interrupting your vacation?"

"Oh, no, not at all! Any meeting with you, your majesty, is always wonderful to attend!"

>She smiles to you and your heart thumps with happiness

>Princess Luna walks to you and smirks

>"Have you been enjoying yourself, little one?"

"Oh, yes, Anon has been so awesome. We have done so many fun things and eaten so much fantastic food and it's just been the best week ever so far."

>Celestia listens to you carefully before looking to Anonymous

>She seems to swallow a lump in her throat before speaking

>"Can you explain further?"

"Better than that, Princess! Let me show you..."

>You look to one solid, white wall and charge your magic

>In an instant, a week's worth of memories appear on the wall from your perspective

>An image of the first day appears with you two eating pizza, then that night as you lay beside Anon watching the film, "Ghost Busters"

>You try to skip over the part where you watch Anon's shapely bum swimming in his pool, but it stills plays through

>Luna chuckles a bit and Celestia seems concerned

>You begin to tire from just that much, however, the Princess demands further evaluation

>She lays her horn upon yours and in a moment, you are supercharged with pure magic

>More of the memories spill themselves upon the canvas as you show what you have scene

>A driving scene appears with Anon at the wheel and your favorite song playing

>Celestia's magic fades as she stands to her full height again

>You see her mouth trying to react with some expression, but you feel she cannot find one

>"I could feel it... Everything you had felt. Noteworthy, do you... Do you truly feel these things for Anonymous?"

>Blush spreads over your muzzle as you are singled out in front of all these ponies and humans

"Y-yeah, I mean... They're my feelings, right? I must have felt them..."

>Luna looks to her sister with a bit of concern

>"Are you alright, Celestia?"

>"Yes, I am going to be fine. I have come to a conclusion..."

>All eyes are on the Princess now as the room awaits a verdict

>"It has come to my attention that humans, as a whole, as untrustworthy, dangerous beings who are not fit to live in Equestrian society."

>Helen's face twists into something purely demented

>Before she is allowed a word, Celestia continues

>"However, there are... rare exceptions. Before humanity is permitted access to the bounty of Equestria, a thorough investigation must be undertaken to determine just -who- I allow into my borders."

>The humans clamor amongst themselves before a male human in a camouflaged outfit pipes up

>"What is the criteria for access to Equestria?"

>Princess Luna smiles

>"May I, dearest sister?"

>Celestia nods carefully

>"To be allowed into Equestria, one must understand the fundamental building blocks of society."

>The man in camouflage speaks distrustfully

>"And what are the fundamentals of society to you?"

>Luna shoots Celestia a glance and both of them speak in sync

>"Love, harmony, and friendship. This is the way of Equestria."

>The humans on one side scratch their collective heads and look to each other like they are being fooled while the ponies all simply nod to each other

>A bookish looking woman stands up and addresses Princess Celestia as neatly as one should

>"Princess, I have been in charge of studying Equestrian history and law for the past six years now and I have not come across any passage about these essential principles."

>Celestia nods slowly before turning her gaze upon the humans

>"It is ingrained in our ways and embedded into our culture. A pony is born with love in their hearts for all things and instilled with values so old that it is as natural as breathing. You would never need to write a detailed report on something so natural as harmony."

>The woman nods a bit as if processing this information

>At once, the room focuses on you as a loud burble escapes from your tummy

>You chuckle quickly

"We, um... We missed breakfast and lunch today. I-is anyp0ny else hungry, heh?"

>You hear murmurs around the room before the Princess herself steps up

>"Little Noteworthy, you have shown me a great deal of new information today. I wish to partake in a slice of pizza, if Anonymous would kindly show us the way?"

>Luna looks awestruck for the moment at her sister

>"-You- wish to walk amongst the humans? Eat their food? Are you feeling yourself, dear sister?"

>"Yes, I am fine... But, this room is stuffy. We should conduct all meetings outside from now on..."

>The princess looks to Helen with a sharp stare

>"... Wouldn't you agree?"

>"What? Oh, yes, of course! Outside, right."

>Helen seems both confused and distraught while Anon smiles onward

>Princess Luna smiles widely to her sister before a spark of magic crackles from her horn

>A deeply yellow shirt appears and floats idly in Luna's magical grip

>"I have even hoof picked this shirt for just such occasion!"

>Princess Celestia looks at the shirt with a worried expression, but you carefully explain the idea of clothing

"It would be a really good thing for you, Princess, to just try on the shirt, you know?"

>Celestia looks on for a while longer before approaches the article of clothing

>The room is silent as she slides her horn and head into the dark space and reappears out of the neck

>Her golden hooves slowly fit into the sleeves and at once, you hear a collective sigh of relief

>The Princess' face twists through a few expression until she decides on a smile

>"It is... comfortable."

>The ponies and Anonymous cheer quickly and most praise Celestia for her triumph

>A snort can be heard from the human side of the table, but otherwise, they are friendly enough

>You see Anon punch the shoulder of the human in camouflage quickly and they exchange a glance

>Anonymous next proceeds to Princess Celestia and speaks coolly

>"I know of a beautiful place that is far enough from prying eyes. We could eat and delegate there, if you so wish?"

>Celestia smiles a true smile to Anon

>"May I?"

>He looks to you and you nod back

>"Um, yes?"

>The Princess places her horn against Anon's forehead slowly and you see a jolt of energy surge through the pair

>Anon stumbles a little and Helen rushes to him

>"Interesting..."

>He looks a little tired suddenly and Celestia thanks Anon for his cooperation

>"Sister, I will need your magic for this as well."

>Helen looks to the princess and then to the woozy Anon

>"What? What do you need more magic for? What's going on?"

>"Anonymous has so kindly given me the directions and you said yourself that you want to avoid attention. We will travel to this garden I have seen and finish this meeting then."

>The whole room is just about at the same level of confusion, so it is not hard to corral them all

>"Luna, dear sister, follow my lead."

>You watch Celestia raise her horn before the pull of immense energy tugs at your very being

>"Relax, little ones..."

>Celestia's voice is calm and cool

>The Princess of the Night begins charging her own magic now and you watch the tips of the princess' horns touch

>An odd mixture of brilliant darkness engulfs you and the world seems to freeze and fade away

>This feels not unlike the portal you first took to Earth days ago

>A green tint glazes over the background and then a red and finally a blue until color is restored to the world

>Looking around, you find yourself and the group in a lush green place with grass under your hooves and trees all around you

>The scent of fragrant flowers drifts on the cool wind around you

>You look for Celestia, but notice she is not around

"Princess Luna, where are we?"

>"We are in a place known as New York on Earth."

"Still? But, where did all this come from? I have been on Earth for nearly a week and never seen anything like this!"

>"I am not exactly sure where we are in terms of full geography, but this is where my sister thought of in her spell."

"So, where is Princess Celestia... For that matter, where's Anon?"

>Luna and yourself look around for a bit before shrugging and looking to the group of ponies and humans standing about

 

>In a stuffy boardroom

>Be Anonymous

>You look around as the others quickly vanish, but you are not certain why you are still standing here

>The princess glides about you for a moment before you realize you are alone with her

>"Anonymous the human..."

"Yes, princess?"

>"I must have words with you."

"Can you... stop pacing around me? It makes me a little nervous."

>Celestia stops at once before you and stares into your eyes

>She is nearly your height if you don't count her long horn and the feeling of being so near to a tall pony is an oddity

>"Noteworthy had shown me a good deal of her adventures and I am relieved to see how well you have taken care of her. There is something that puzzles me, however. Ponies who live in this strange place do not usually retain such levels of pureness like those of Equestria. What did you do?"

"I did nothing, but be a gracious host. As I have always done and you have never believed. For a talking, flying, magical-laser-beam horse, you are exceptionally insular about me."

>"Insular? Me? Never! I worry about my ponies everyday that your world remains present. I have seen the destruction your kind can cause with minimal effort and..."

>The princess turns from you and walks slowly towards a window

"And what? What are you afraid of?"

>"... And I am -afraid- I cannot keep my little ponies safe. You know of the Elements of Harmony, they are the living spirits of Equestria whom act as a last line of defense against threats."

>You think about what Rarity had told you, but never really understood the magnitude of it all

"You... You don't think that -I- am causing Rarity to spend so much time on Earth, right?"

>"I allow her to come and go as she pleases. She truly loves this place, it keeps her mind busy."

>Carefully inching towards the princess, you meet her by the window and watch the sun setting over the city

"It's funny, you know?"

>Celestia cranes her neck and looks to you

>"What is?"

"I have lived in this town my whole life and I will probably die here. But, damn, if I have ever just taken time to watch a sunset. It's beautiful, right?"

>The princess smiles and laughs lowly

>"I suppose I have seen many in my time. It feels strange to not be monitoring the sun."

"That's good, in my opinion. You can just sit back and enjoy it for a while..."

>The Princess looks to you for a moment with a curious grin before looking back through the window

>"I think I understand why she is so smitten with you now..."

>You turn and raise your eyebrows quickly

"Rarity and I have a very professional..."

>A golden hoof silences you quickly

>"Not Generosity, Anonymous. Surely, you have seen the way Noteworthy eyes you?"

>You brush a hand through your hair and try to focus on the sunset again

"Well, yes and no. Noteworthy and I have been pen pals for as long as I can think back and meeting in the flesh has been incredible. She is just as smart, funny, witty and kind as she appeared in the mail."

>"But, you have your doubts, I can tell."

>You laugh and ask in a joking manner

"It's not like you'd give me the go-ahead to actually date one of your ponies, ha ha."

>Celestia turns to you with a very serious expression

>"Why not? After all, even I am not powerful enough to stop two souls in love."

>Your blood freezes in your veins as the dominant Princess of the Sun looks through you

>"You -do- feel what she feels, don't you?"

"Of course! Probably! Why, what did Note say?"

>Celestia smiles and turns back to the twilight sky

>"I think you know better than I. You are interesting, Anonymous. I believe you fully when you act this surprised, yet I know you are so much more observant than that."

>You sigh and rest your body against the wall

"Did you want to talk to me about anything particular since we are still alone?"

>"I do, yes, but I also just want your opinion. You seem like the finest human that I deal with and it is a shame that you govern so little in your world."

"I'd probably be a terrible person had I ever been made president."

>"No... No, I don't believe you. Your heart beats so purely and with too much passion. It is as if you want for your goals so badly that you would put yourself last to see them fulfilled."

>You nod, not entirely sure if Celestia is reading you correctly or if you are downplaying your own values

>"It is unfair how readily humans have accepted ponies. They are a species who can so easily integrate with an ever changing world."

"I think ponies have been doing a good job assimilating on Earth."

>"It is true and many who return to Equestria tell stories of the fast paced world. This city is not for everyp0ny, but the few who do stay simply adore it."

>The hum of electricity picks up in your ears as the overhead lights begin to turn on

>Your little room is illuminated at once as night descends on the city

>Streetlamps flicker to life and headlights dot the street, but nothing slows in the darkness

>"A thought exercise, if you would?"

"Go on."

>"What can change the nature of a human?"

>You look at Celestia and bob your head a few times in thought

>She looks back to you with her ears standing tall

"In my experience? Nothing short of death... It is a bad answer, I suppose, but what can change the nature of anyone?"

>"That is just about the answer I had expected. It has taken me some time, but I think I enjoy your presence, Anonymous. You are very... What is the word, 'Genuine'?"

"I should take that as a compliment. Truth be told, I suppose I don't mind being in your company."

>You laugh a relieved laugh as you look to her

"Would you believe I was out of my mind when I heard you would be here? Crazy, I know, but we haven't always been able to just talk."

>"I will be calling on you again, Anonymous... You may be just the human to solve my dilemma. For now, let us gather the pizza and return to our waiting group."

>You had forgotten about the pizza and everyone else and your eyes narrow

"The pizzeria is like 45 minutes across town and that's another hour or so from our meeting place. You did send everyone to our meeting place, right?"

>"I did and fear not. Time is not -my- master."

"OK, great, so, teleportation, correct?"

>"I would prefer such methods of travel, but alas, the city is too dense for such methods. We will have to hoof it, as it were."

"Walking eleven blocks is certainly not going to keep you undercover."

>"Forgive me, I did not mean actually walking..."

>The windows open under Celestia's power and you see her ruffle her wings once

"Hah, OK, you got me, excellent joke..."

>"I am not joking about this. Now, please hop on my back."

"You are a little small for a riding horse."

>"Do not mistake my physical size for weakness."

"I wasn't, I'm just really kind of nervous about this whole situation right now."

>Celestia smiles sharply

>"So, the great Anonymous is averse to flying. This is -news- fit for the papers."

"Oh, you are something else when you're -friends- with someone."

>Celestia spreads her wings and smiles again as the air around her takes on a fragrant scent

>"The wind feels so lovely here; we should be moving soon."

>You sigh heavily and walk towards her

>Her body is very warm as you place one hand against her flank and look under her raised wing

"Are you absolutely sure?"

>She simply nods to you before you hoist yourself onto her back

>To your surprise, she does not strain or even so much as grunt as you mount up

>"I advise you to hold onto me. Please do not pull at my mane."

>A few interesting thoughts cross your mind about the phrase and you chuckle lightly

>Your hands grip into the princess' sides as she steps to the window

>With one graceful beat of her wings, you are suddenly hurting through the air

>The world is a blur as buildings speed by and a yellow trail, not unlike the tail of a comet, wicks from your form

>When you can finally see again, you find yourself standing before Mario's restaurant

>"There we are, this is the correct location if memory serves me right."

"I... You... That..."

>"Impressed by such a small measure of my strength?"

>You dust yourself off quickly and try to look nonchalant about it all

"Let me order a few pies. I am sure the others will be famished..."

 

>In a lovely garden

>Be Noteworthy the Clever

>You and a few other ponies find a great deal to eat at this garden party

>Who knew Anon had such good taste in food?

"So, mhm, you think the princess and Anon got lost?"

>A pegasus with a proper looking tie and hat shrugs back to you in between a bite of some clover

>"I'm sure, mmm, that they, mhmhm, are just fine."

>The humans look on to you while your lot grazes pleasantly

>You had tried to offer them first dibs on the choicest selection of greens, but to no avail

>Sometimes, humans are simply suckers!

>Princess Luna cranes her neck over to some sweet smelling flowers and nibbles lightly

>"Anonymous has offered us quite the variety. Truly delectable! I do wish that Celestia would return soon for I know she is starving."

>As if fate would have it, you see a yellow something speeding through the air

>It whips about as it nears the ground and finally lands with a soft thud

>All eyes turn to see the form of the regal Celestia in all her glory with Anonymous sitting smartly on her back

>Luna chokes and her eyes go wide in surprise as Anon hops down

>"S-sister?!"

>"Hello, Luna, have you been keeping the peace?"

>Luna stands dumbfounded for a while longer as Anon brandishes a few boxes

>"Sorry for the delay, but we got here as soon as we could."

>The humans rush to him and he hands over two boxes

>One remains in his hand as he approaches you and the smell from the box quickly makes your mouth water

>"My dear, Note, I hope I didn't keep you too long?"

"Oh no, I had a bit of an appetizer while we waited."

>Anon looks at you with a sort of smile for the moment before presenting you with the box in his hand

>Opening it revels what you already smelled, a delicious pizza topped with mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and spinach

>You let go a sigh of utter bliss as you inhale the perfect aroma of a masterfully created meal

"It's what sweet dreams are made of! If only I had..."

>Without finishing the sentence, Anon produces a frosty can of Coke from his jacket with a bendy straw to compliment

"I... I love you..."

>"I know, Note. I know."

>You lay on the grass beside Anon and shovel down pizza and guzzle your Coke

>Today was a load of fun, you reflect

>Celestia raises to her hooves as the others sit and eat and her voices rings out

>"Everyp0ny, I have come to a conclusion..."

>Helen looks up carefully

>"What? We didn't even talk about the terms?"

>"As ruler of Equestria, I hereby decree that the human, Anonymous, shall henceforth be granted complete access to the borders of Equestria and may experience the wonders of equinity and take back with him all lessons he may learn for all of humanity to share."

>Helen stands to her feet and scowls

>"And where does that leave the rest of humanity?"

>Celestia smiles an amusing smile

>"I am granting Anonymous the ability to decide upon who may enter my fair nation."

>Anon turns to her with worried eyes

>"You are?"

>"I am."

>He scrunches his nose quickly

>"But, how would I find time to perform my duties on Earth?"

>The princess smiles widely before looking to her sister

>"I will assign you an adviser. Somep0ny trustworthy and praiseworthy and, above all, thankworthy. The new advisor for this agenda will be the columnist, Noteworthy."

>You cough up some soda and bubbles invade your nose

"M-me?"

>"Yes, dearest Noteworthy. You have made me realize I did not give these creatures a chance, but that I am not suited for such a task. You will decide such crucial matters in my stead."

"So... So, I am going to have to stay here longer, right?"

>You ask in the most journalistic way you can as your eyes light up in excitement

>"Yes, exactly. I was thinking we could give you a home in the upper part of the city..."

>Celestia pauses for dramatic effect and you stare at her intensely

>"... Or, Anonymous could offer his residence to you."

>Anon looks to Celestia with a silly grin before nodding

>"My home is your home, Note. For as long as you wish to stay."

>The human Helen turns red in the face as she points at Celestia

>"How can you just give such powers to someone we don't even know?! She won't even be an official resident until the country allows her in."

>Celestia nods carefully

>"This is very true. We can bide our time and continue to deny almost all human interaction in Equestria."

>Helen's face sinks at her own threat and Anon smiles

>"My, my, this has been a productive meeting of minds. Well, I do hope we see each other soon."

>You smile as Anon takes hold of your hoof

>"Hmm, I think this calls for a little champagne to celebrate. Are you ready to head home, dear -advisor-?"

"You bet, -boss-!"

>The two of you giggle like idiots as you begin to walk away

"We should definitely watch a movie tonight."

>"Definitely! And in the morning, I am making French toast."

>Anon slides around your body and hugs tightly

>His hands rest around your shapely bottom and you feel a little embarrassed

>"Love... Yeah, you're easy to love."

>In a moment of burning passion, you feel your body pulled towards the beautiful lips of Anon and you are kissed lovingly

>You can do nothing, save for melt under his expert mouth

>The eyes of everyp0ny and human tracks you two until you hear a laugh from Princess Luna

>"Dearest sister, I am not sure what has come over you, but I like it indeed!"

>"I haven't changed my mind about humans, baby sister, but I can't be an insular, old mare either."

>Luna smiles

>"You? Insular? Never!"

>"That is what -I- said as well!"

>The royal sisters laugh with each other quickly before they begin to walk off towards a clearing

>"Anonymous... Take care of my little ponies while they reside on Earth. I would do no less for your fellow humans."

>Anon nods with a warm grin

>You beam too, more so about the fact that Anon is learning to get along with the princess than anything

>"You have my word and... You have my thanks."

>They exchange a quick nod before the princesses disappear into the night

>A human hand caresses your mane and neck

"Hey, Anon... You any good at back rubs? This dress is tight in all the wrong places..."

>You grin and a human hand glides down your back

>"We have a lot of time to practice now. I'm a pretty quick study."

>This new life seems a bit daunting, but you are certain Anon will make it the best

>He always does