I’m not one to brag, but I look good as a human. No, good doesn’t do me justice. I was jaw dropping. Of course, that’s just a guess. I haven’t spent ‘a lot’ of time with humans, but I’ve spent enough to know what they see as beauty. Staring at my form in the mirror, I knew I hit that definition perfectly. Helps when you practice transformation magic for a few centuries. That and a little ‘field testing’. Nothing too risque, but shaking it at a few human parties tends to get a reaction out of the males. Well, perhaps a couple of females too.
The humans called it an hourglass figure, or was it voluptuous? Hmm, the second sounds a tad bit more exotic. Voluptuous. Ooh, just rolls off the tongue. I just love humans and their words. So much so that I often incorporated into my own kingdom.
Handle does sound much better than hoofle once I thought about it.
Anyways, I’m just glad Smaug had some full body mirrors lying around. Well, I shouldn’t be surprised. This was a rather large kingdom and I’m sure that the dwarves who lived here had tailors and such. I didn’t want to think about the devastation around me though. I’d long since learned to keep it out of my thoughts. The sorrow would be too much. Which is why I didn’t use any of the dwarvish dress, lovely as some were. They weren’t mine. Instead, I created them from memory. It was a simple spell and hardly used up any magical power, so I didn’t have to worry about how many dresses I could try on.
The dress I had on now was a simple yellow ball dress. Well, simple as in it wasn’t nearly as poofy as many noble dresses. It was sleek and form fitting. It did bloom down at the hip, but the dress stopped just above the ankles. I didn’t want to keep tripping over it, especially in a town on the water. I’m not afraid of getting wet, but I can’t just use a spell to dry myself off. I don’t want to cause a scene….or get tried as a witch. Humanity can be annoying at times.
The dress was sleeveless. I know it would probably be a tad bit scandalous given the state the humans were currently in, but I’m sure it wouldn’t be too obscene. It stopped just above my breasts, so they shouldn’t be shouting too much about obscenity. Strange things breasts. My own were quite large, but I still find it curious as to how much ‘sexuality’ they are given to by humans and other anthropomorphic creatures. Personally, I find the butt to be of much more importance. Most creatures had those and I personally believed mine to be just right.
Though still, my sun dress was far from normal. It shined like the heavenly orb in the sky. Smaug wanted me to show off a bit. A golden necklace, not unlike the one I usually wear as an alicorn, was hung around my neck. I lifted hand to touch the sun pendant at the center of it. It felt strange to be without the mark on my flesh. Even stranger than having fingers and toes. Those were just facets of my biology. Something I had to keep safe, which is why I was wearing simple gold colored shoes. No high heels or any of that nonsense. The mark was something more...I just had to remind myself it was only temporary and I’d get by. Even through my long white gloves, that stretched up a good deal of my arm, I could feel the warmth of the symbol.
My golden mane was swept backwards and a pink bow was tied right in the middle to keep it in place. Now again, a part of me wanted to keep my mane as it was. Even Smaug got on to me about my mane, but I wanted us to blend in….Well, blend in as well as we could. We’d still get stared at, but it wasn’t going to be for my wavy, rainbow mane. No, it was be golden as to pay homage to….an old friend.
‘I don’t think Megan would have been bothered with a little imitation.’
It’s tough being immortal sometimes, seeing old friends pass away. They were never truly gone, however, since I kept them alive in my own heart. It still didn’t stop the pain on occasions.
A deep growl reminded me that I wasn’t the only one dressing up in this small, dwarvish room. Smaug had been irritable the last few days and it wasn’t just because he was human. Oh yes, that was a major factor and I’ve been doing my best to reassure him that it wouldn’t be for long. It was headache inducing work, though it wasn’t all that difficult once I got a feel for him. Both mentally and physically.
He was mainly grumpy over the fact that he’d have to leave his gold. I assured him that no one in their right minds would be stupid to steal from a dragon. He didn’t believe me. He’s a very suspicious beast, even for a dragon. I was just barely able to convince him to leave this afternoon, if only that he’d be able to stay by my side the entire time. I didn’t mind really. I was growing accustomed to having his sexy hide around.
Which brought me to the third reason he was angry. My teasing a few days ago didn’t go as far as he would have liked. Oh we cuddled through the night. There were plenty of nuzzles and I gave him a few kisses on the cheeks, but nothing more. He was both confused and angry because of it. I...I didn’t know how to feel.
Smaug was handsome as a dragon. He was divine as an alicorn. Yet, even though I wanted to take him, to make him my stallion, I….backed out of doing so. I just didn’t feel right with doing it so early, even though I’ve known Smaug close to a year by now. It would have been so easy to do so, but I didn’t. I was scared. I didn’t want to admit it, but I was. I can flirt with the best of them, but in the thousands of years I’ve been alive, I have never committed myself to intercourse.
I’m a virgin in every sense of the word. I’ve never even kissed someone on the lips and Smaug...was he the one to give it to? To give him that special moment, my first time. I didn’t know. I didn’t know if I’d be any good at it and if he’d be disgusted. I just didn’t know and it hurt a little bit because of it. Perhaps I would give myself to Smaug, or perhaps I’d find myself back home and put it behind me.
Of course….I don’t know when I’ll be back home. I don’t know how long I can keep to myself with Smaug around, or if these thoughts are just folly. I’m a tad bit scared of thinking about it. Smaug doesn’t own me. Not truly, but if I gave myself to him, there would be no turning back. A part of me would be his forever and...and...His child would remind me of that. It’s a silly thought, but it could happen. Dragons are the most fertile of creatures. He would find no trouble in impregnating me.
I have always wanted to be a mother. I’ve done my best to treat my subjects as my own, but it isn’t enough. It’s why I often visit the orphanages and schools on my spare time. They made me feel happy. The closest I have ever come to being a true mother was with Sunset Shimmer and….would mine and Smaug’s child end up the same way. Would he/she run away, hating me? I, no, they wouldn’t hate me.
‘Sunset did.’
She’s changed. Twilight told me that she’s changed.
‘Sunset never writes to you. She never talks about you and she’s never asked for you. Sunset doesn’t want you anywhere near her.’
Sunset loves me. My children would love me.
‘And then you’ll make a mistake. They’ll come to hate you. Your children will try to destroy you. Just like your friends, your sister and the only being that can be considered your child. Face it. You are not fit to be a mother.’
I am fit. I deserve to be a mother for all the heartache I’ve gone through. I deserve some happiness of my own.
‘Tell that to Discord, who was awake in stone for a thousand year. Your sister, trapped on the moon. Tell that to Sunset, who ran away from home because she couldn’t stand you. They hated you.’
Shut up. Shut up. Where is this voice coming from? My head hurts. I put my hands over my head in some vain attempt at stopping the pain. It hurt. Nightmare Moon couldn’t be trying to take over. She wasn’t strong enough, but...was this voice right? No. I am not going to fail, but this pain. Shut out the pain.
‘I just want to have some fun, Tia. You wouldn’t let me have fun.’
Discord, you were going too far.
‘You wouldn’t listen to us. You cast us aside.’
No, you changed. You...I was trying to help, but I didn’t know it was hurting you so.
‘How dare you keep this kind of magic from me. You know that I’m ready for this. That I can be great.’
My little sunshine….You weren’t ready. No, I trained you...you weren’t ready.
‘You aren’t worthy of their friendship and love. Twilight will be the same one day as would any beast you birth with that dragon.’
They...no…..silence!
The voices stopped as did the pain the moment I felt too large arms wrap around me. “Celestia, what’s wrong?” There was something in his voice that soothed me. How he held me so delicately and made me feel safe.
Perhaps it would be different with him. Perhaps a kirin child would be possible….and oh so adorable.
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Rage. Everything about this form brought such rage within me. A mighty drake stuck in a mushy form such as this? It was disgusting. I couldn’t bear to look at myself in the mirror, but I had to. My precious jewel was very convincing, the temptress. I had the last say of course. She knew that. She was my property. A dragon would never let a horse dictate their life. I just happened to make a decision she enjoyed very much so.
Not enough. Ugh, I hated that alicorn form. Celestia’s body was most enticing then. The sight, the smells, the everything. She was the living definition of beauty amongst her kind. I could see that now. At least that form gave me more than this one. I felt naked, odd given how I’m so clothed.
Such clothes were red as my hide. A ‘suit’ as Celestia called it. Something common in her world. It felt leathery, similar to my own hide with even the same pattern. The cape adorned on it was just the same. My precious jewel thought it was silly. She thought capes weren’t practical. HA! This paltry thing functions to show the world that I will not part with my wings. This cape would suit me well. Even with it, I found clothes a tad bit stupid, but humans had no form of protection. Their skin was weak. I didn’t want to look at it, which is why I wore these black gloves over my hands. Celestia thought a little variation in color would do me nicely. Bah, at least these black boots were good for something, keeping these pathetic feet safe.
The rest of my human form, from the reddish-brown hair and green and blue eyes, flat face and all that just made me growl in frustration. Celestia was going to pay for this and for what she did. Teasing me. Cuddling me. Without any sort of pay off. It has been centuries since I have had relief and she teases me so. She will rue the day she teased Smaug, the dragon dread.
That’s when I heard said female. She sounded...like she was in pain! I rushed over as quickly as these scrawny human legs could take me. That’s when I saw her clutching her head as she cried. She was shaking, about to fall. I wouldn’t let that happen. She is my jewel and she will not be damaged. I quickly pulled her into my arms. Huh, even as a human she feels good against me. She’s beautiful in this form.
It’s this damnable species thing again. Thinking her beautiful when she doesn’t hold the majesty of dragons. I have gone daft in my isolation indeed.
“Celestia, what’s wrong?” I asked of her. She turned to look up at me. Her face was marred by the tears she shed. Those beautiful, purple gems shining up into my own. They had no right to hold such sadness. Her lips quivered and she mouthed something, before she shut them. She didn’t say anything and just buried her face into my chest.
I pondered what upset her so, before I felt the darkness once more. I growled in anger. He would not leave my property alone. I was being kind to Sauron in not going out there right now and smashing whatever bits and pieces managed to survive his war against the lesser races of Middle Earth. It would be so easy to do so. I couldn’t now. I would not leave my gems, my gold...my Celestia. They were all mine. I was King Under the Mountain. This was my territory and Celestia would not weep here. With my own magic, I was able to still whatever hold that vermin had on her.
She seemed to relax. That was good. I don’t know what to do with crying females anyways. She gave me a teary smile and a peck on the cheek. “Thank you, Smaug.”
Why couldn’t I move again? Why was I burning up so? This female has far too much power for her own good. As long as she isn’t crying though, I’ll keep my mouth shut right now. I just kept my hold on her until she was fine.
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There is nothing in the world I love more than gold. The smell of it. The taste of it. I loved everything about it, but I wouldn’t forget about gems and the like. Oh no I shant. My favorite past time is to count my own store of it. The people of my town were so generous, giving and wanting nothing in return. At least, I made sure they knew that was how it worked. I honestly doubt those commoners know what to do with gold. Probably try to kill fish with it or something. Commoners were moronic like that.
I was busy counting the newest batch of gold at my desk. There were several dishes of different delectables I have been snacking on. I have to maintain my health and image. That meant I needed enough food to survive. That and I wouldn’t clean these up. That was for the maids. I frowned as I looked at the small pile. I took up a coin and bit into it. It was real.
“The smallest haul I’ve had in years,” I scowled as I counted the gold coins once more. “Don’t these people know I need to make a living?”
“Of course they don’t sire,” Alfrid, my trusted servant, answered. He was a reliable fellow and was one of the few intelligent people in this forsaken town. “They don’t know how hard you work to keep this town afloat.”
“Of course they don’t,” I stood up from my chair and went to the balcony. I sneered as I looked at my town. “For thirty years I’ve done my best to make this town great. Look at it. It’s decaying.”
“Dreadful sight it is, sire.”
“It’s these people,” I said with conviction. “They’re letting it rot and they aren’t doing anything about it. All they do is complain and complain. I’m the best master they’ve ever had. I don’t know why they can’t see it.” I turned away from it and stalked back inside. I wouldn’t bother keeping myself outside when I had such a fine interior.
“It’s the rabble rousers,” Alfrid said. “They’re becoming louder, sire. They’re making it difficult for the town to get by.”
“Then stop them,” I sat down on my luxurious, imported sheeted bed. “Cease their rabble rousings at once. Show these people I’m the Master of Laketown, not just some stooge.”
“Won’t be that simple,” Alfrid commented, picking through my gold. “They want change.”
“They’ll have change when we get the dragon’s gold,” I nodded to myself. It was such a brilliant plan. “Why haven’t we heard from Bard yet? It’s been several days.”
“The dragon hasn’t been spotted outside the mountain for a while, sire.” Alfrid frowned and turned to me. “Though you know Bard. I wouldn’t put it past him that he’d try and trick us.”
“Trick me?” I blinked in confusion. “After everything I’ve done for him? He’s allowed to stay in this town isn’t he? He should be grateful. Bah, that man has always been a thorn in my side. He’s a troublemaker.”
“That he is, sire.” Alfrid nodded and grinned. “He might be planning something behind our backs. He is popular with the people.”
“Yes, I know.” I groaned. Bard was the most popular man in the town, even if the people hated his family for their mistake. That and how often he tried to fight against my fair rule. “Blasted man. I wish I didn’t have to rely on him when it comes to that gold.”
“How do we know he’ll tell us?” Alfrid quirked an eyebrow.
“He’s lie to me?” I scowled. “Of course he would. Maybe he’s seen the dragon already and hasn’t told me. He could be trying to keep all the gold for himself, that rat.”
“Perhaps we should keep a closer eye on his family,” Alfrid said. “Get them to feel more at home and it’s always nice to have a bargaining piece.”
I grinned and nodded. “Splendid idea. Keep plenty of guards and spies around their house, Alfrid. I knew there was a reason I kept you around.”
“I do my best, sire.” Alfrid bowed, grinning. “I’ll keep a really close eye on them.”
“Good,” I stood up and went to my closet. I always kept several expensive clothes nearby. This town was filthy, so I had to import them. The people needed to see their Master well off in order to get by. If their Master looked splendid, surely he is great, that’s what they will think. I frowned and started scratching my left arm. “Now help me into something else. These furs are itching like mad.”
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I think it's so adorable that Smaug has absolutely no idea how smittened he is with his ' property .'
Man, Celestia can occasionally be vain about her appearance. Still, her thoughts about humanity from her liking of certain words (voluptuous and handle), her thoughts about dresses, and her confusion about the importance of breasts in human sexuality as opposed to butts were hilarious. The homage to Megan was also a nice touch. I was also surprised that, despite being an expert flirt, Celestia is a virgin but upon watching her losses I felt sympathy. Good thing Smaug is giving her hope in finding a mate. Also, watching Smaug be overprotective of Celestia (and have a liking towards capes in general) made me laugh. Thanks for the chapter. I hope the next one comes soon.
Gold is food for Smaug? I wonder what dragons eat in this universe?
6287387 No, he doesn't eat gold. The last bit was the Master of Laketown, that fat guy in the movie. He was just biting down to see if it was real.
6287307 He's twitterpated.
Oh, they are falling for one another so hard. And the Master of Lake Town is in for such a terrible surprise...
The Master of the town is going to turn green with envy when he sees Smaug and Celestia's finery.
I think I remember reading a bit of this story a while ago, possibly even before I had an account... was it posted on fanfiction? Anyway, it has a lot more than I remember, so I'll probably be reading it during my breaks during work tomorrow.
Celestia is a virgin? This is a first among all the stories I've read.
Sauron, stop nagging Celestia!
They both clean up nicely. How long is Celestia's mane in this form?
The Master's UGLEH
Hey look! Smaug's falling increasingly hard!
They are just so cute together!!!!! and I'm not one to throw around the word "Cute" often.
I know this is down the line, but I can't help but feel if the dwarves and Bilbo stay their course and try to slay smaug that it will hit all our feels like The Black arrow hitting Smaug.
I continue to enjoy this greatly; thank you for staying with it.
Good on Celestia for owning her beauty; don't worry, Tia, vanity is forgivable when you are literally the most beautiful Alicorn and/or Human on the planet. It's refreshing when a beautiful woman is honest about her looks, instead of doing that thing society wants them to do, where they pretend to have no idea that they're attractive.
A virgin? Like other commentors, I didn't see that one coming, but okay, I'll go along with it.
I suppose it's that thing where you just assume the incredibly hot girl in high school, or the gorgeous woman at work is sexually active, just because they're so attractive that they could have all the partners they want, any time they want, but that doesn't mean they've availed themselves of the opportunity.
I DO love that you brought up Ki-rin--tjhat's perfect, as the hybrid offspring that a Smaug/Tia pairing would produce--a mystical 'Dragon Horse'. (The legend I remember also said they can fly, just by running through the sky, which would be awesome).
Golden hair? Again, not my first thought, but I can follow Tia's logic there; toning things down a tad, to keep from rubbing her magical nature even more in the human's faces.
I do object to the 'no silly high heels' thing, simply because I think women in heels look amazing, but obviously that's a trivial thing.
Still, in Alicorn form she does wear fancy 'shoes'. Is there any chance Smaug might change her mind?
After all, guys love to deck 'their' women out in jewels and fancy things, and Smaug very much wants his treasure to dazzle the mortals. Might he not decide to bring out some of his prized shiny trinkets, and present them to Tia to wear for the event?
There could be some amazing double-meaning there, as he rambles on about how his treasure shines so brightly, and all shall envy his riches, and desire what HE owns, blah, blah, blah, but underneath that, there's a male, giving offerings to the woman he's smitten by, the woman he's courting without admitting it, and he wants very much for her to accept his gifts. Amethysts and gold, ornaments for her hair, or bracelets and bangles and jeweled high heel slippers, maybe?
The old wyrm would be all but wagging his tail (and pretending not to really care at all) if Tia accepted his gifts and walked in on the event glittering like a Queen.
I WOULD say, she should wear the Elven king's jewels, just because they're known to be magnificent, and it might give you a way to move the story in a certain direction, but I'm not sure how jewels of silver and moonlight would go with her gold and sundress theme....
Okay, enough rambling about fashion.
Keep up the good work, whichever way you take the story.
Ah, Ri2 had a good question: Does Tia's hair in this form conform to her mane length?
Are we looking at something that's ankle-length or even longer? I've certainly read books where long-lived elven women have hair long enough to trail behind them, unless they loop it elegantly over the crook of one arm (see also Winnowill, from Elfquest).
Also, I really, really hope Smaug isn't foolish enough to walk in among the humans in a body that's easily killable.
Either he still have all or most of his hit points, or there's some protective magic operating, right?
(or, hilariously, he could be wearing a shirt of mithril rings under his suit, taken from his own hoard. Pleasepleaseplease let it be that; the irony will be epic.)
Remember, this IS a clever and ancient beast; just because Tia is in the process of taming him doesn't mean he can't outwit the humans.
Smaug is going to flip his lid
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First off: Nightmare Moon was the nagger.
Second off: Her hair isn't as long as her pony self. She likes her mobility and it's a town on a lake. It is still quite long, going down to about her waist.
Third: Celestia thinks high heels are silly because she's an alicorn first. High heels aren't practical for a quadruped species.
Fourth: Smaug is very arrogant and thinks very little of humans. That said, he isn't dumb so he has some tricks up his sleeve just in case.
I want to thank you all for the comments. I enjoyed each and every one of them and it makes me feel special that you all decided to give my fic a chance.
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Fifth: Dreamsmith has a point, but also I didn't think Celestia as a virgin is that rare. Hmm, interesting. Eh, I always saw Celestia as the type who'd wait for someone she thought was special instead of just a fling. That and she's practically a goddess. That'd intimidate a lot of stallions out of trying to court her.
6288127 That was Nightmare? But Smaug mentioned Sauron...eh, whatever. Thanks for the clarification.
6288135 Smaug doesn't know about Nightmare Moon, so he's assuming that the dark energy he's sensing is Sauron.
6288151 I'm surprised he thought it was Sauron, since Moony's so...weeeeeeak.
You know, it's kind of a shame you mentioned Sunset Shimmer. If Celestia and Smaug did have a daughter, and that daughter had to take on a pony form, she would probably look exactly like Sunset Shimmer. Would have been interesting if this story was set a few decades before the show, would give a really cool origin story to Sunset, and it would certainly help explain her megalomania and greed.
The Master and Alfrid was hilarious. I'm imagining everything he says in Stephen Fry's voice.
Okay here's the next betting pool! I've got 70 bits on The Master of Lake Town getting decked by Smaug for trying to make a move on Celestia (even though he probably also trying to confiscate the jewels she might be wearing)
Wishes to see smaug burn a bitch man.
Just realized something, Celestia has the power to change forms. So how come she hasn't turned into a dragon?
She'd probably look something like this.
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She is even headmaster of her own school.
I am pretty sure that batponies came from dragon and pony parents.
We didn't see kirins in mlp universe.
I started reading this chapter at the start of my lunch, so I was hungry... took me a moment to realize it was Celestia speaking instead of Smaug at the start. Then I laughed to myself at the thought of Smaug going as a smoking hot (Pun intended) woman with Celestia and seeing how many heads they turned and guys got slapped for wandering eyes. I'm all for Kirin babies! Luna needs some nieces and nephews to spoil, Cadence needs more practice for when she has kids with Shining, and then the whole family can track down Sunset and bring her back into the fold.
Smaug... kill the mayor and his toady and I think the town will praise you and do whatever they can to please you. Seriously, the A-holes need to BURN!!!!!
6287627 Hmmm, hadn't thought of that.
6288485 I'm saying it's Alfrid who makes the move, he's already been mentioned having a disturbing interest in Brand's eldest daughter, so I can see him perving on Celestia as well. Smaug will likely slaughter the Mayor after overhearing what the fat bastard wants to do with his treasure. I think Smaug would respect the dwarves more since they'd be coming for revenge, this guy is just a dragon wannabe.
6288705 And Smaug would start blushing, bringing her a tree bouquet, and eventually the Dwarves and Bilbo would walk in on two dragons getting it on and run out again as soon as they realized what they were seeing.
6288216 All of my yes. Headcanon established. Sunset is a kirin child.
6288216 Well, I already did establish this story from the very beginning to have taken place late season 4, as it ties in with Love Needs No Reason.
Though that is something I haven't thought up before and could easily fit....Why didn't I think of that?
6288728 *cough* QUESTION:
Why do you call them batponies if you think they came from dragons?
DRAGONIES!
Ah, poor Smaug...))
6288774 Oh, and she does use transformation magic to turn into a bat-winged monster! And then later on she manifests wings of pure flame. The only concern I have with Sunset being a secret kirin is this: When she went through the mirror portal, how come she didn't end up looking like a Diamond Dog?
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Yeah, I know this story is tied into a lot of your other great stories, you can't change it now. And hindsight is 20/20. If Celestia wasn't a virgin I would suggest that Sunset's father be that obvious Smaug expy who was breathing all the smoke. Probably why Celestia didn't go and chase him out of the mountain personally, too many bad memories. Here's another angle: Even if Sunset Shimmer isn't the daughter of a dragon, imagine how cute the average dragon would find her? (Probably applies more to old-school villainous fireball-shooting Sunset than new low-key Sunset, but whatever).
6289629 You know, it's kind of funny that I was already thinking of Sunset secretely having a draconic father....and I do really love the idea of Celestia being a mother figure to Sunset....grrr, Sunset being her real daughter would have been cute and made it more tragic. Well, I can't change it now, unless this story somehow has a time travel paradox or something but I really don't want to touch on something like that....hmmm, there are magical means to create children though....but your idea sounds like something I would have really liked to do. {Sunset being Smaug's little jewel would be cute...darn it.}
6290505 Honestly, temporal paradoxes aren't that hard to do, it does seem like Sunset just showed up out of nowhere and became Celestia's student, and I've always found it weird that she doesn't have a double in EqG world. Who's to say she wasn't hurled back in time as an infant like 30 years or something, to appear with a note that says: "Celestia, raise her as your own, Love, Future Celestia." After all, if she has some sort of grand destiny as the protector of EqG from the sirens and other threats, she would need to be moved in time so she could be ready.
Also, "my little jewel" does sound adorable.
6288705 This. Do this.
6290576 I'll give it a thought. Celestia might have a hard time giving up her baby and Smaug....hmm. Not exactly two figures that would want to part with a child, but it's a thought.
6290605 True dat, hell hath no fury like a dragon scorned.
The foal of Smaug and Celestia would be majestic indeed. She should totally go for it
Smaug is gonna get raped... Poor lad,
6288485 I'll take that bet.
I'm not much of one for writing long detailed comments, but you keep asking and I keep reading. Just know that I still find this very enjoyable, I love where you're taking the characters and am always pleased to see a new chapter posted. Excellent work.
Yours for the duration, ~Dollars.
6288023 I think it would would compliment her very well, personally. I'm sure Celestia would see it as a way of remembering her sister, and who she needs to return to once she has her full strength back.
Found this today and read it in one sitting.
Loved it, great story, keep it up!
So... human Smaug looks like Benedict Cumberbatch? I'll allow it.
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Because they are called so generaly.
*sips vodka while nursing a shiner and a busted lip*
Welcome to the club, mother fucker. Have a drink. You'll sure as hell need it.
Although on a certain level interchangeable, I've always associated 'hourglass figure' with a borderline wasp body shape or model thin waistlines. Voluptuous carried, for me at least, connotations of a softer but still pronouncedly curvaceous figure. Maybe it's the cake thing, but I've always imagined Celestia to be a tad on the bulkier side of slim, both as a horse and human form as well.
At this point it would still most likely be more of Smaug mating with his ego really so I'd doubt he would be disappointed regardless of outcome.
6288023 I suspect her choice of simple footwear is related to the fact that these are docks that most everything is on, some probably floating and much likely in poor repair. A set of elvish high heels would be asking for trouble at such a venue.
6288127 Had an anatomy professor explain high heels once. he pointed out that both the position of the foot and the balancing lend to a tightening of the buttocks, giving it a bit more 'pop' or pleasing shape. Quadrupeds, especially an unguligrade such as a pony would not receive the aesthetic benefit, nor the stature shift since they are effectively on their toes normally anyway.
I can just imagine Smaug as a ruler instead of this asshole. I don't even remember his name, he was such a dick.
Smaug for president!
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I agree with everything you just said. Including the name part.
A wise person once said, "Condoms. Condoms condoms condoms."
Also, I don't have my Smaugicorn art yet!