In a sudden rush of sheer and profound joy, Twilight's suspicions about the Fake Cadance were finally cemented with her discovery of the real Cadance, because if she were wrong about Fake Cadance being evil, trying to defend her case would be a foal's gambit. I have to go and find Twilight. Taking a deep breath, Velvet braced herself. Finally, Luna cast the spell, and it encapsulated both Velvet and Night in two white bubbles filled with interlinking particles of magic. If your levels of bitterness increase, so too will the strength of the forces, to the point where the spell cannot protect you. She is a mare now, not a foal. Just let it out" Cooed Candace softly, still dutifully caring for the filly she was entrusted with. "That's the Changeling Queen's name, and it sounds every bit as evil as she is." I only hope we can all come up with an apology sincere enough to save Twilight from her grudge against us, all of us "As you know, General, the Hive is situated inside the Equestrian Badlands, a place which is infamous among ponykind for being home to the bad apples of the Equestrian bunch. What I'm asking is if you know Twilight did something wrong as well?". Shining's thoughts were soon interrupted by the sound of Celestia throwing herself atop her bed, dispirited and miserable. As she walked away, she heard the familiar sound of a shield spell being cast. ", "The point here, your Majesty" Night Light continued "is that our daughter was the key to stopping the invasion before it ever began. a canterlot wedding. With a sniffle from her snout, she fixed her Stetson and turned to face Cadance, a look of firm and hardy readiness on her face. That was when the two elder Apples understood Applejack's point. Shining sighed deeply. We will never-". Did you, all of you, forget that Canterlot was under threat of an attack?!". "Oh mah" Said Applejack, horrified. You have already done enough as it is to destroy our daughter and so did the Princess and her friends, reminded Velvet, still in tears. something they needed to rectify, and fast. "Canterlot Caves?" Celestia smiled responsively. Moments later, Princess Cadance, the bride, Twilight's former foalsitter and somepony with whom she was very close, appeared. It never has and it never will, for as long as my heart beats, my brain thinks and my allegiance lies with you. Marching up to the doors, still wearing his ceremonial Mareish Guards dress, Shining motioned to four of the eight throne room guards standing before him. Do you have any idea what would have happened to me if..". With that, Snake turned his attention to Icy Tone, who was comfortably hidden in the brush behind him. ", "Thank you Cadance. She was glad there was still somepony loyal to her. Almost instantly, Blade returned to the throne room, always ready and eager to serve his queen. "CHARGE!" Such actions would be unworthy of his rank, as if he had not done enough to stain its honor already. As a result, my thoughts and feelings turned to darkness, and it was not long before the Nightmare Forces found me languishing in my bitterness and hatred. Please follow us to the living room." Meanwhile, Applejack had woken up from a deep slumber. The Nightmare Forces feed off negative emotions, such as the two I just mentioned. A heavy price to pay, perhaps not one more heavy than that of death, but it was still a loss that affected you deeply. "The Princess just had a bad dream.". "But Princess, we can't just sit here and do nothing!" One could even say Twilight loved Celestia just as equally as she loved her mother. While she failed to break the shield, Rainbow had certainly gained somepony's attention as the doors to the treehouse balcony opened. ", "We didn't listen to her when she tried to warn us" Added Fluttershy "So we knew we had to do something to help her. At the moment, Twilight only trusts me and Spike, so it's better if I talk to her. Spike could only smile at that. The Mane 5, with Cadance in tow, entered the main room of the library. Spike looked back at the girls, angered. Gasped Celestia speechlessly. "Which is why I suggest we hide in the Everfree Forest. Prepare the prisoners for their rehabilitation.". To make me be Celestia's attack dog again?!!". Grunting and groaning angrily, the Changeling Queen got up on all fours, before raising a hoof into the sky in damnation. When they did enter, she wasted no time leaving the game before getting up off her beanie bag to face Shining, who had just walked in behind his vanguard. This time, there can be no resistance to the might of the Changelings. However, that was the least of her concerns. Cadance could do little more than stroke her mane with a free hoof while trying to soothe the unicorn with comforting words. Twilight Sparkle grapples with her conflicted feelings when she finds out her brother, Shining Armor, is marrying Princess Celestia's niece, Princess Cadance. "What gives you the right to question me, AJ?" ", Applejack cried silently. Are you sure you slept well?". Shining's actions had badly damaged their honor, something the family had proudly carried and improved from generation to generation. One would expect her to take it maturely. With that, Celestia was beaten. ", "No Luna. I'll never leave you Twily" Said Cadance soothingly. We thought leavin' her alone to think about what she had done would be best for her.". Twilight looked at Spike with a frank expression. Alternative Stories - Canterlot Wedding Blues - Fimfiction This time, she would show no mercy. As it stands, we have done enough already. The escort stopped just a few metres away from the Sun Princess, allowing Shining to step forward to address her. We'll be waiting.". "Yes ma'am!" Cadance knew they had to do something and fast; the changelings and Chrysalis were still at large and if they don't get Twilight back as their best friend and the Element of Magic back in full swing, the Elements would remain inactive and Equestria would still be open to attack. "Changelings! Cadance headed back to the library to help Twilight and Spike cool off, Rainbow went back to her cloud house in Cloudsdale, the mission to repair the broken bond with Twilight stuck firmly in her mind. How she, out of her friends, her brother and her mentor was the only one to notice the glints of Chrysalis's evil under the shroud of her poorly rehearsed masquerade, how helpless and shocked she felt when Chrysalis brainwashed Shining, how little her friends took her seriously when she tried to tell them her concerns about the impostor, how hurt and betrayed she felt when they walked out on her, following her brother to comfort a pony who was completely undeserving of any sympathy, regardless of the crocodile tears she shed, how lost everything seemed when Celestia was defeated and she and her friends were captured before they could reach the Elements of Harmony, and how justified she felt after Chrysalis was beaten. "They were shocked and angered by what I told them. With that, Luna spread her wings, before flying off into the distance. "Twilight, I'm here to say sorry for leaving you at the rehearsal. They would act as a second echelon, coming in from behind to support the main force. One of the guards said gruffly. Anypony who attempts to resist or to rescue her is to be dealt with immediately. All of this was still cooking up a storm deep in the annals of her mind, and there was little she could do to forget about it. Finished Barbarousis. Growled the commandant in annoyance. We all chose that stupid bug over our best friend, that's how we repaid Twilight for all the fun times we've had together. As the days passed, and my hopes turned into bitterness, you ignored it for the limelight, leaving me to succumb to my demons. If you'd allow me, I will describe it to you in detail.". We hope you can forgive us.". "Have you completed your missions Captain? ", "It even got to the point where Twilight had to make a problem herself." Celestia will retaliate, and it will be her intent to destroy us as a force once and for all. Yet another price had been paid for their mistake, and one that was very, very costly. "What is it honey? asked Velvet, feeling concerned. the Mane 5 could do little more than look at each other, speechless and shaken. Unnerved, but not visibly so, Shining decided to make an announcement to his officers. "Proceed" Answered the Guard, who proceeded to open his door to the study. Before him, the girl's faces were clear expressions of shock and dismay, so too was Cadance's. You believed that she was the perfect protege, and thus you took her under your wing in order to help her realize that potential. Asked Applejack. I'm begging you!". "Well, it's best that I start from the beginning..". I am here to save you from the Nightmare Forces that once corrupted me.". Asked Granny Smith. "Night Light! Velvet and Night looked at each other in surprise, before returning their gaze to Luna. While I watched over my night, the ponies were asleep in their beds. The valley through which the convoy walked was dotted with rocks and boulders of all shapes and sizes, with the surrounding mountains acting as a perimeter wall which surrounded the hive. The memories of that dreadful episode of her life were rushing back into her mind. ", "Shh, it's OK big sister." Celestia did mention something about betraying somepony when she was crying in the former's embrace, but it was only after she put two and two together did she see the horrible picture that was painted in her mind. Despite this, Cadance continued to console the distraught unicorn with all the love she had to give and more. Should we find somewhere to billet for the time being? "You're a love-stealing evil thug!". How do I know? Do you realize, Princess, that had Twilight not found the real Cadance, who was also imprisoned down there, they could have both died? "Proceed Commander." "Y-yeah, sure." my commanders are deploying their troops to assist construction efforts and seek out any Changeling stragglers. He was just a boy. The outside world didn't matter anymore. Replied Chrysalis. I just didn't think that what I did would hurt her so badly. Everything she had been through, especially the part where Twilight drilled the thought of her untimely death into her head, had finally caught up with her. Hissed Shroud. "Come on girls. With a look on her face that screamed "enough is enough", Celestia turned to Shining to issue orders. Hoping that Celestia might help him, he turned to her for answers. I mean, I know Twilight was only looking out for us and she was worried for me but the way she barged in with no proof to back up her reasoning, I couldn't tell whether or not she was trying to destroy the wedding or shatter our friendship.. How could they have no patience for their best friend the one time she was in the wrong, after all the times she helped them with their mistakes? Spike? A Canterlot Wedding-The Alternate Ending - FiMFetch.net All this was as per Shining Armor's orders to get Canterlot back to working capacity. Celestia screamed in her Royal Canterlot Voice as she woke. You're going to need it, because there are long and trying days ahead. Celestia assured her she would be fine under her tutoring and she held that for years but the moment she and the others betrayed Twilight, she broke that promise. Tell her I will seek an audience when the time is right.". Something snapped in Velvet's mind, and at once the unicorn bowed before the slightly bemused Luna. I may fall, but I will fight you to the bitter end, because that is the reason I am a Royal Guard! Following an unbridled facehoof, Rarity used her magic to lift Rainbow out of the mudhole and brought her inside Sugarcube Corner. "Twilight? The price you paid was one which I know very well caused you immense grief. Twilight bowed her head as well, Spike and Cadance looking up to notice her movements. Despite being armed with weapons and armor, the Royal Guards were finding it tough fighting the vicious and determined Changelings. Instead, she opted for a conciliatory defeat. The Mane 5 were shocked to see that the baby dragon had taken on such a strict form, but Cadance remained unbowed by such an appearance. For now, shes a 5 speed v6, but eventually will be LS swapped with a single turbo. As quickly as she could, the orange cowpony mounted her Stetson atop her head before flying downstairs. Meanwhile, Luna was first to break the ice between herself and Celestia. They were not impressed at all. "I'm fine Spike. Meanwhile, very much unbeknownst to Celestia, Luna had taken the decision to head off to the Sparkle family home. "Is that it?" With a quick and curt bow, Snake Bite flew off to Ponyville. "You heard her. She has enough on her hooves without us being attacked.you may cast the spell Princess. Can't you find it in your heart to give them another chance?". Meanwhile, a second echelon, made up of thugs and lowlives from neighbouring towns and villages in the Badlands will advance northeast towards Canterlot, where upon arrival they will smash their way through the city and, through sheer brutality, cripple the Royal Guard's defensive perimeter.". She was still very ticked off at the Mane 5, not just because they were invading her space, but also because she couldn't trust them to walk out on her again. "Shininghow could you? With that, Spike began packing his things. You didnt even give Spike a chance to choose the wedding or her!, "Mom, please!" Tears began to flow from their eyes and everything, but most importantly, the last word had fallen to Twilight. I need to know what she was doing the day of the invasion. Deadpanned Applejack. He didn't like leaving Twilight so broken, but he didn't want to be cast out of the wedding either. "Nothing sinister darling. ", "Either way Son, you have shamed your family." however what happens when her only chance is also in the mafia. But from too many mistakes, there's no love, dancing or cake. You should be ashamed of yourself!". It was also revealed at the wedding that the impostor had put Captain Armor under a mind-control spell, with Twilight watching every second of it. There was no doubting it; his actions had inflicted severe damage on their relationship, damage that had clear knock-on effects as demonstrated by Cadance and Spike. Just please try to bring her around. You know why we are here. "Then why did you not defend Twilight at the wedding rehearsal?". Youhad no right to berate her like that and that goes double for her friends and the Princess herself. If no resolution could be reached, fighting could then begin. After a little while, Celestia managed to recompose herself, with a request to boot. Replied Applejack, slightly unsure of what was about to happen. Cookies Last time we merely harvested the love from the ponies and kept attacking. Just thinking about her down in the caves, cold, heartbroken, alone and dying while they were all caught up in the happiness of the false wedding and then Chrysalis taking over and her army wreaking havoc across Equestria, especially Ponyville, without their best friend to help stop their greatest enemy brought tears of shame to her eyes. "And just how did all y'all betray Twilight?" Do you seriously expect us to have just believed her out of blind loyalty? However, Blade ordered Snake to hold position for a little while longer, so as to not make things seem suspicious. Their mistake, which deserved a big fat mark of shame. Without them, they cannot corrupt a host, hence why Twilight did not fall victim to their temptations. Twilight quizzed. The reason was obvious; Twilight would be welcoming to everypony else but her former friends, her Big Brother Former Best Friend Forever and as of late, her former teacher. Meanwhile, Cadance and the Mane 5 had arrived at Golden Oaks Library, only to find the tall but humble treehouse shut up tight and covered by a large shield, which Cadance was quick to recognize as a spell cast by Twilight to keep out any unwelcome visitors, namely her former best friends. To ask for her forgiveness and to get her to resume being your student, or simply to resume being your attack dog?". All of this was going down a pair of raging waterfalls that flowed down the mare's face. "What is the matter dear sister? "Oh honey! "Surrender now and you will not be harmed.". "I'll go and get Twilight. "Hi girls." "I slept just fine. ", "It was I and Alkaios who came up with a separate plan of attack to deal with the princesses, your Majesty." Pinkie chimed, albeit half-heartedly. "Princess, you are aware Twilight isn't exactly innocent of her crimes either?" Chrysalis's threat was met with laughter from the Guards, angering her greatly. The difference here was that while Twilight was wronged, Spike was as much part of this disaster as Princess Luna was. Barked Blade, who ran off to prepare the freshly replenished Changeling Army. Nopony usually goes in there, and it would provide the perfect cover for us to carve out a plan while we wait for the moment to strike. The tale that Celestia was spinning before her was intriguing her more and more. Afterwards, I will update her on the situation". Cadance wasn't done though. Perhaps the word "Twily" sparked connotations between Twilight and the memory of her brother banishing her. "You may see her, young Spike, but take heed. "Beautiful? Shining Armor had left you. Just before Shining could salute the monarch, he heard her quill stop writing. They were doing so well to get back on Twilight's good side but then Pinkie (unintentionally) opened her big mouth about the Elements of Harmony and now they were back to Square One. "Well, OK, I'll take your word for it. After throwing the doors open and shut with her magic, the lavender unicorn threw herself on her bed, crying every fibre of her pain out of her. Cadance interjected. With that, the war room returned to its usual activity. ", "No Fluttershy,I haven't. "Well, it happened during the wedding rehearsal. That was the way things were for the time being. There is nothing more we desire than this.". "I'll talk to her first Rarity, let her know you all feel terrible for what you did and you want to apologize. "Oh Spike, how could I not forgive you?" Would you care to stay with me for the time being?". Her efforts to try to pick herself up were in vain, as no matter how hard she tried to put it behind her, temporarily or otherwise, her own memories always found a way back to the forefront of her mind. Rainbow added. His face was initially grim with dread, but Shining recomposed himself, and dismissed the sentry. "Good evening Princess Luna. All three had very well-developed and clever minds, which could use the full capabilities of their respective species to full advantage. "Celestia, please wake up!" Said Cadance, her usual mirth waning when she saw how the girls had fared since the previous night. "At ease." If she hadn't found the real Cadance, they could have both died down there, so in fact, me and the girls straight up betrayed Twilight and left her to die.". #3056427 - safe, lemon hearts, lyra heartstrings, minuette, moondancer They were perfectly content to leave me to fade out of existence like I was nothing to them, and then, after risking my neck once more to save both you, them and Equestria, they expect me to put together the wedding?! Rarity moved to comfort her. Added Night Light. Cried Cadance, but it was too late. Princess Luna is here!". An evil and satisfied smile crept across the Changeling Queen's mouth. "We are Twilight's friends! "I did not commit the same sins you did!". As quietly as she could, she made her way back to her bedroom. "Princess Cadance, I'm here to see Twilight. Good day to you all!". Luna gasped in shock. With a new school, town, and friends, it's an adventure waiting to . The guards immediately saluted, before giving Luna the lead out of the room. If Spike could tell she was still conflicted with the events of the wedding, then there was no hope of hiding it. I think they have marinated long enough. Unfortunately, she still managed to surprise the pink alicorn. It was only now that everypony in the castle had learned of the caves, and ever since, Celestia had sent a scouting party of Royal Guards to investigate them, in order to find out how Chrysalis had managed to imprison both Cadance and Twilight in them, while taking measures to ensure they are never used in such a manner ever again. Pinkie piped up. The other Bearers, accompanied by the Princess of Love now seek to repair relations with the Bearer of Magic, in hopes of the restoration of the Elements of Harmony to action. While his stance remained unchanged, he was willing to lend an ear to Cadance's plea. ", "It is a good plan, Commander." Back at the library, Twilight's sobs were beginning to slow. One moment he was the groom, deeply in love with his bride and super excited for their wedding day. Were it not for Twilight and Cadance's intervention, Canterlot faced certain doom at the hooves of Chrysalis, and they would've been held responsible. Applejack could only look at her with a face that bore a very clear expression of horror. What.why are you here? For Celestia and the Mane 5, this was very grave news. She's first skeptically about meeting new people, but when she discovered the magic of friendship, her life becomes a little happier. "We all betrayed it. But for now, the main objective was to meet the girls and Cadance at Sugarcube Corner to form a plan. "Surrender? I was left feeling alone and betrayed, believing the ponies did not celebrate my night like they worshipped Celestia's day. Was the collective response from the gathered war room personnel. As for Shining, he felt it was best Celestia was informed of this development. "Let's go home Spike. The first gaze she cast was at Cadance, to whom she smiled. Muffins which ah' and the royal cooks had spent so much time working on! He was still her loyal assistant, and as such he would follow up on his role's job description, as well as the promise he made to himself to never leave her again, following his forgiveness by Twilight. "I am sure you do not need an explanation as to my sadness, Captain Armor. Still, somepony had to say it, and it fell to Rainbow to take up that mantle. Luna responded. You saw much potential in her. Replied Velvet, making room for Luna to enter. "I see somepony is eager!" The latter turned to Shining Armor next. Still, she tried her best to remain perky, and after having breakfast herself, she set to work stacking Sugarcube Corner's display case with treats and confectioneries of all shapes and sizes. With that, Fang departed the throne room, but not before bowing to Chrysalis, who prepared to issue the day's final orders. Ah' told the girls we should go and check on the princess, and with that, we walked out on her. Around her, some of her Changelings were also coming to, but their numbers had been severely depleted following the massive pulse of magic released unto them by Shining Armor and Princess Cadance. They were supposed to have learned their lesson after the incident they dubbed as "Lesson Zero", but in truth, they had learned nothing. Fortunately, he wouldn't have to ask. This actually isn't like her. "That kinda goes without sayin' Princess" Replied Applejack. "So, what's the plan?". Both Night and Velvet looked at each other nervously, before returning their attention to Luna. I hope I'm not interrupting." Cadance smiled, but whatever it was that was compelling her to smile felt incomplete. Surely one like yourself would have learned from their past mistakes. "Oh little Twilight Sparkle, I cannot imagine how much it must hurt to have been betrayed and left for dead by those you held close to your heart, those you loved. I will return, and when I do, Canterlot will BURN!". But they refused to believe it was anything more serious than wedding stress. The Princess requests a moment alone with the captain.". "Attention!" Twilight had eventually stopped sobbing, her emotional wounds partially healed by the warmth handed unto her by the Mane 5. They were nothing more than relics to her now, relics that celebrated a friendship she thoroughly enjoyed. It was just them against the world. "Oh, well that's a shame", said Night Light, disappointed. Without Twilight to lead them, the Elements of Harmony would become useless, and Equestria as a whole would lose its greatest means of defense. Take care of yourself. Spike gently stepped inside, with intent to repent. Discord By the Creator, was Shining right when he guessed this wasn't over. We're both aware of how badly her friends, Shining and Celestia emotionally damaged her, but how is it she was not taken by them? Could you explain the basics of what happened?". ", "I failed the Element of Loyalty because I did not stand by you when it was needed most." You're always welcome here.". Try not to look suspicious. No matter how hard she tried to ignore it, it throbbed away in her mind like the many bruises she sustained from her numerous crash-landings. If this was the ultimate price they were being made to pay for their actions, it was.
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