trans_9 | Suddenly, Princess Celestia! [Open]

Celestia had lived a long life, but the past few days were the strangest she had ever experienced. She had awoken from a pod in a strange chamber, only to find herself whisked away to a strange maze soon after.

This maze had had her most concerned - as Princess of all Equestria, she had duties and responsibilities, after all. She could only hope that her sister Luna was managing on her own, and do her best to escape this maze and return to her beloved subjects.

Escape came unexpectedly though, when Celestia found herself suddenly dropped from the mess hall ceiling, where she landed on top of one of the tables with a thud, her hooves sending plates and trays and cutlery flying in all directions. Have a rather elegant pony - or perhaps a horse? - with a long horn on her forehead, graceful wings adorning her back, and a mane and tail that was a multicolour and gravity-defying sight standing on your table, diners, looking rather bewildered.

"Oh! I'm sorry. I hope I didn't ruin your meal," she said, with a chuckle. Then she looked around at her surroundings, her expression turning concerned. "Now this doesn't look at all like Equestria..."

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Rarity looked down on the floor, a little sad about Equestria's destruction. "I hope my sister and friends are in pods."

Celestia lowered her head, nudging Rarity softly in reassurance. "I hope so too, my dear pony. But we must have faith - Applejack tells me that there is a chance that Equestria may be returned to us. I promise you, I will do everything that I can to help bring about it's restoration."

She appreciated the nudge and smiled up at Celestia. "I will do my best to help, Princess Celestia."

"I know you will, my dear Rarity," Celestia said, pulling up to her full height. Celestia hated to see any of her ponies facing the trials of war, but she knew from her star pupil's letters that while delicate and ladylike, Rarity was nonetheless a pony who could take care of herself. Celestia hoped that Rarity would be able to use her inner determination and fortitude to be strong in the face of the difficult times ahead.

But for now, Celestia would focus on how her ponies had fared in the present, and past. "And how have you found your adventures on the ship so far? Are you settling in well?"

"Quite well. One of the others graciously let me work and stay in Stormwind Clothiers. It just feels like home, doing what I like."

Rarity glanced at the pegasus unicorn, making sure a strand of hair was not out of place. As usual, the princess was still as graceful and regal as ever. "What about you, Princess Celestia? Have you found a place to stay?"

"Oh, there is a dress shop here? That is good news! I'm sure the creatures here will appreciate your skill," Celestia said, smiling. A place where Rarity could be continue to design might help her to deal with the grief of losing Equestria - so Celestia certainly approved.

"No, I'm afraid I haven't yet. I've been running around in a very strange maze, so I haven't had a chance to look at the real estate," Celestia laughed. "Perhaps you could show me to the accommodations?"

Rarity shuddered a bit at the mention of accommodations. "I heard the crew quarters is very unpleasant and alive. Most people live in the city where it's more comfortable."

"A city?" Celestia asked, surprised. "Why, now that is a strange thing to have on a ship."

This place must be large indeed, to be able to house an entire city within.

The unicorn nodded. "Yes, there is a city. It's really spacious and I heard some parts are still unexplored."

Some parts still unexplored? This City - and this ship - must be large indeed. "I see I will need to have a look around! Would you like to join me, Miss Rarity? I would love to have a guide."

"I would be honored, Princess Celestia!" Rarity bowed down again.

"Wonderful! Shall we go, then?" Celestia said, smiling happily.

Equestria may be gone - for now - but it lived on in those ponies who remained, like Rarity. Celestia certainly intended to value them.

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