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(NOTE TO SKIP THIS: this was an early ending placeholder chapter to end the story and is now obsolete. the chapter was bad anyway)



>Today was the day, it was morning. But both you and Fluttershy were wide awake and ready for her arrival. You both were waiting in the cottage for her. Twilight had explained that the Princess had wanted to make this a nonformal personal visit, as to not raise any alarms.
>A personal visit without any flares or drums or action or anything. When you had first heard that yourself. You weren't hit with the most pleasent of thoughts. You had remembered Spike's words. And as he had tried to play it off as a more serious reasoning to her reasoning to sending off her own sister, it still had you rattled. Especially since Fluttershy herself was nervous about this.
>And why wouldn't she be? Twilight had told her the Princess wanted to be with you alone. It seemed Twilight had sent a letter to her explaining the current relationship between you and Fluttershy. But for whatever the reason, it had caused the Princess to want to speak with you alone....or perhaps that was her intent all along.
>"Mom...I'm going to be ok right?" you looked at her nervously.
>unbeknownst to you, the actual reason Fluttershy was worried was not because you two would be alone with one another. But on a fear that a decision would be made to have you taken away. Not to be hurt, but to be returned to wherever you had come from. Even if it was a small chance, it was still a possibility. But Fluttershy wanted you to be confident for this. She turned to you, straightened the tie to your tux, and gave you a kiss on the forehead. "Not a thing Anon, you really have nothing to worry about"
>You had no idea how this was going to go, but you opted to not wear the top hat that came with the tux. You felt it may have been a tad silly for such an occasion. Things were tense as is.
>Suddenly, a knocking came from the door.Was it Celestia? no...probably a royal guard. You had been prepped alittle bit by Twilight on what to expect. But she never prepped you on how to act. But you had an idea...
>Fluttershy hurried to the door, theres only a few times you've ever seen her move so fast. And it was usually when something important happened. You started to shiver. You felt nervous. But she said....she said everything would be just fine. And you did your best to keep that in mind.
>Fluttershy opened the door, and upon seeing who was behind it. immediately bowed "P-P-Princess Celestia, G-good morning!".
>A larger pony...or perhaps horse. of pure beauty stood at the other end of the door. she was pure white, with a horn and wings like Twilight. But unlike Twilight. She looked so regal, and that mane...it flowed it's beautiful colors....despite there being no wind to beable to move it...you were awestruck.
>The princess looked down at Fluttershy, she actually looked alittle confused "Fluttershy, are you alright? You needn't be so timid around me., it isn't like you."
> Fluttershy stopped bowing immediately after that. Of course she was nervous. She wanted to do her best to smooth everything as much as possible before you ended up alone with her. Even if the chance of finding out where you came from and sending you back was small, it was a chance she would do her best on to be decided against. "I'm sorry Princess Celestia, i'm just alittle nervous, it's ever so rare you visit my home....I...umm...made some cake"
>You were silent, and it seemed Celestia hadn't noticed you yet. You were just surprised at the monumental difference there was between her and the other ponies.
>Celestia' smiled at Fluttershy, it was as warm as the sun she raised every morning. "Fluttershy, I sense you are greatly troubled. Are you sure there isn't anything else wrong?"
>Fluttershy just shook her head "No, I...I just am alittle nervous" She didn't want to admit to anything, she didn't want to try to sway any kind of judgement with words in fear that she may say something wrong.
>Fluttershy looked up to the Princess with great respect, however her word was also the law of Equestria. This was probably one of the only times she feared her, another time dealing with Celestia's phoenix.
>>"If it's abut the cake I spy on the counter, then I have no doubt it will be quite delicious." She smiled, but...something about the smile seemed deceptive, as if she knew what really was bothering Fluttershy.
>Celestia walked forward from the doorway as you stood there staring, Fluttershy silently following her.
>Celestia then notices you, or was perhaps ignoring you until she could get a better look. "Oh, ahhh...this must be young Anon, a pleasant morning to you." she beamed a regal smile to you.
>Oh crap, she spoke to you. And you had no idea how to act. All you knew was not to call her princess, she probably didn't like that. Twilight sure the hell didn't...
>You raise your hand slowly and nervously wave "Hi umm...Celestia"
>Fluttershy almost seems to have a panic attack, whispering inaudible "oh no...". You didn't bow, you didn't address her as Princess...nothing.
>Celestia just giggled "I don't think I've ever been addressed in such a way.But it is good to see somepony realizes this is a casual visit....now then, shall we all partake in this cake?"
>Fluttershy was surprised by that reaction. She thought She was going to correct you or...or...something. what did she mean by casual visit? That wasn't at all what she was told.
>Fluttershy rushes over to cut some pieces of the cake as you walk over to Celestia. That mane, you wanted to touch it. You wanted to know what it felt like. "ummm..Celestia?...ahrm..Miss Celestia" you thought she might be one of those proper types atleast...or perhaps just liked to be called that. "Can..I touch your mane? please?"
>Upon hearing that, Fluttershy nearly slices the cake and her counter in half. She wanted to say something, anything. But she didn't want it to seem she had to lead you around. She wanted to present you as her capable, gentlecolt, son.And instead you were getting curious and acting wierd.
>But you couldn't help it. You were so entranced with the mane. And she didn't seem bad so far. You were sure things would be fine aslong as you didn't bug her.
>Celestia turned abit to her side "You may,I think you will find it quite warming actually.".
>Something seemed amiss, atleast to Fluttershy as she put the slices of cakes on a plate. Or perhaps she was thinking way too hard on it. But the Princess seemed much to...she couldn't think of a word.
>You tap the mane at first, you could feel something, more than horsehair, flow automatically through your fingertips. You then go and give it a full fledged hug. Oh wow, it's like a thermal blanket....but cuddlier.
>Celestia used her magic to lift a fork and cut small pieces of cake to nibble on as you hugged her.
>Fluttershy cleared her throat "Anon....would you like some cake too?" She wanted you to stop hugging her. Already things were not going as smoothly as she hoped.
>You did want some cake, and atleast, to Fluttershy's relief. You remembered how to eat cake with a fork atleast.
>You were finding this rather enjoyable. She actually seemed pretty neat. You thought perhaps you shouldn't have hugged her mane though, you didn't want such a high profile princess thinking you were girly.
>"Miss Celestia, do you really raise the Sun everyday?" You had wondered about that,you wanted an answer from the source.
>Celestia gently nibbled and swallowed a piece of cake "I do, it is an important task I must do everyday...now may I ask you a question Anon?"
>Oh crap, she asked you if she could ask you a question. Whatever it was, you had to be ready for it. You wanted to impress her. "Sure Miss Celestia, shoot"
>Fluttershy was definitely starting to sense something off, but she couldn't figure out what.
Or perhaps, there wasn't anything wrong at all. She tried to reassure herself it was going good so far, and perhaps relaxing about it would be best. But it was hard, she hadn't even touched her own slice of cake.
>Celestia found your response humerous "My question may seem to the point, but I'd rather get it out of the way, but do you want to go back to where you originally came from?"
>Fluttershy froze at the question.
>You however didn't hesitate that question in earnest "Never, I'm happy here with my mother...I'm always happy here with her. I like Ponyville and the ponies in it. I can't even remmeber where I came from, so...I definitely don't ever want to go back!"
>Celestia looked down slightly, looking ominous all of a sudden "I see, I had a feeling that may have been your answer....but I'm afraid..."
>Fluttershy couldn't hold it at "I'm afraid". She started crying and immediatly begged Celestia not to take you back. That she loved you dearly, that you to her was her real son.She sobbed, and sobbed.
>Celestia looked down at Fluttershy, she wasn't smiling "I can see you care for your son with all your heart Fluttershy, but...I'm afraid..."
>Fluttershy looked up at her, but before she could say a word. a small cherry was gently shoved into her mouth
>"I'm afraid that I had noticed the cherry ontop of the cake, they have not been reacting to my stomach well lately and I wanted to ask if you'd mind if I took it off?" Celestia gently smiled at her.
>Fluttershy quickly swallowed, and looked up at her "Princess...Celestia?"
>You were wholly confused about what just happened. Why did Fluttershy react like that? You thought you were doing pretty good so far
>"Do not worry Fluttershy, I could tell you were worried about something. But you needn't fret, I never had any intention of taking him from you, not unless he truly wanted to leave. But I can see he values you as his mother, as you value him as your son." Celestia's words were spoken as if she was herself a mother to Fluttershy. You began to understand. Fluttershy thought she was going to take you away, you had thought that at first yourself. But something told you, upon meeting her, that wasn't going to happen.
>You couldn't stand it however, you rushed over to Fluttershy to hug and nuzzle into her. It was your turn now. to tell her everything was going to be ok. You knew it was, Celestia had just said so. And she didn't seem like the lying type.
>Fluttershy weakly nuzzled into you "Anon..." was all she could say. You felt bad, even Celestia started to feel bad. She could see how much Fluttershy desperately cared about you.
>Celestia nodded "hmmm...I can see now, for absolute certain, that this bond between mother and son is as pure as any other in this land.And therefore, I see no reason why it shouldn't remain as such."
>"See mom? Even Miss Celestia is ok with it. Just like our friends too....don't worry ok? Please don't" You continued to hug onto her, you could feel her sobbing slowing. She was calming down.
>Celestia looked down upon her again "I apologize for making you upset Fluttershy, but I needed to know your conviction to being a mother. I beg of you to rise, and to no longer feel saddened"
>Fluttershy heard her words, but it took her a moment to process them. She slowly stood, and looked towards princess Celestia, and bowed to her. "Princess Celestia...I'm...I'm glad we have your blessing...thank you...for letting my keep my son"
>Celestia merely nodded to her. For Celestia, this was important. She could tell you weren't from this world. And had to make sure the love was real. She had no doubt it was, but she still had to be sure. She didn't want to deem you a threat, nor did she want anypony deeming you a threat aswell. She wanted harmony to remain in her kingdom.
>Celestia smiled to the both of you. "I will be making my exit back to Canterlot, but please remember that you have nothing to fear. Remember that you have not only my support, but the support of all your friends. I can see that thus far, you have not treated this as taboo, and I certainly hope that it is never felt that way. Not just for you, but for any of my subjects who happen upon a similar situation....I bid you both a pleasent morning"
>you both say nothing at first as Celestia turns away, but she stops. and turns to you one last time. "Ahh yes, and Anon...I personally welcome you to Equestria, and hope you enjoy your stay for aslong as you are with us."
>you smile, something about that felt official and....uplifting. Like you were a legit pony...but not. You and Fluttershy say goodbye to the princess as she flies off back to Canterlot. You thought it alittle odd she didn't have guards with her still. But...perhaps that was the point.
>everything went smoothly. extremely so. Fluttershy was releived and overwhelmed with the results. She kissed your head multiple times and happily proclaimed you her son many times over. You smiled, you couldn't help it. You've never seen her so happy and energetic.
>However, you turn to the table. and realise a gigantic horrific crime has also been perpetuated inside the cottage.
>The cake....had been taken.