", "Very well." It changes depending on how they are feeling at any given time. They did not know that Twilight, too, had something to apologize for. Back in Ponyville, morning had dawned over the town, birds chirping happily to mark the occasion. Having opened the letter and read its contents, Shining learned of how Chrysalis and the remnants of her army had attacked a settlement near the border, burning it to the ground and taking the inhabitants prisoner. "Come on girls, you did well the first time. "Proceed Commander." Her throne possessed the ability to channel the love from her prisoners into her body, giving her extra magic power and increased strength, a much needed boost considering the toll Cadance and Shining's spell took on her. Asked Shroud, preparing his mind to take mental notes, regardless of length. Only Rarity, who looked the better pick of the bunch, greeted the pink alicorn. 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? Apparently, the Bearer of Magic has distanced herself from her friends, convinced they had betrayed her and left her to die by my hooves. Alternative Stories - Canterlot Wedding Blues - Fimfiction ", "What place would that be Snake?" "I did not commit the same sins you did!". However, Twilight seemed to only cry harder. Although taken aback, Shining settled into his role, doing his best to soothe the tormented alicorn. "Yes Dad." It was almost unfathomable, how far he had fallen from grace. Applejack's voice began to waver as her normally iron will sagged, melting back into a puddle of regret. Designed and coded by knighty & Xaquseg - 2011-2023, Privacy Yelled a voice from outside the door. Finished Barbarousis. But for now, the main objective was to meet the girls and Cadance at Sugarcube Corner to form a plan. "Now, the spell should protect you from any attempt at intrusion by the Nightmare Forces. "I cannot hold my tongue any longer. "With pleasure sir!" Remember, I'll be staying in Carousel Boutique while I'm here, so if you ever need me, I'm here for you. As for Spike, he was very much pushed to his limits here. Only he knows why I grieve at this time, and therefore I request that we be given our peace. ", "Is that so?" ", "Very good Commander Barbarousis. However, they were completely harvested. Once that is done, my unicorns will then teleport into the castle en masse, where they will begin to harvest the Princesses' love simultaneously, so as to increase their powers and give them extra strength in close combat. "Please don't leave me." Her brother, Shining Armor, somepony she held very dear, disowned her before abandoning her in her hour of need. "Oh Cadance" Sobbed Twilight, who embraced the former in a hug. ", "And I failed the Element of Honesty because when we wrote that friendship report, we were supposed to have learned an important lesson. The worst of it was from Celestia, whom Twilight idolised and worshipped even as a foal. Shining could only hang his head deeper from the truth in her words. FLASHBACK. "Have you completed your missions Captain? Applejack, meanwhile, slowly trudged back to Sweet Apple Acres, saddened and dejected. It doesnt matter anymore. With that, Spike began marching out of the room, tearing off his tuxedo as a symbolic reminder of the corruptive power of the wedding. Any information she could get at this time would be of great assistance to figure out how this happened. "Aura is the energy which is generated from a pony's emotions. Cadance arrived at Golden Oaks Library, the dark purple shield still encasing it. It won't go away. . Spike, on the other hand, wasn't as troubled by the recent events of his life, but he certainly did still regret abandoning Twilight, and from the point where he was forgiven, he swore to himself that he would never leave her again. A storm was crashing down upon the Black Widow's Peaks, rain as thick as glass soaking the jagged mountaintops. Grunting and groaning angrily, the Changeling Queen got up on all fours, before raising a hoof into the sky in damnation. That was an impostor with evil intentions, yet you let her facade fool you, and I know you sister. It never has and it never will, for as long as my heart beats, my brain thinks and my allegiance lies with you. Only the Creator knows where they are right now." The Changeling Queen took her place at the top of the table, flanked by her loyal general. By the Creator, was Shining right when he guessed this wasn't over. According to intelligence that was given to me just this very moment, I believe the Changelings are planning a revenge assault on the city. Furnishing the room was Celestia's wardrobe, a study where she kept endless amounts of correspondence, particularly from Twilight and her friends, a mirror as high as the tip of the alicorn's horn and a rather extravagant grandfather clock, designed using the wood from an oak tree to create a working celebration of the sun, which crowned the head of the clock. Meanwhile, Applejack had woken up from a deep slumber. Shining proceeded to tell his parents of the events of the rehearsal, doing his utmost to retain his composure. To complicate matters, nopony knew the truth at the time, so by a technicality Twilight was as much at fault as the girls were. It is with honest hearts that we apologize for abandoning you when you needed us most. Thus she knew what she needed to do. The colour was the same as Twilight's magical aura, a reddish hue of purple, but it also contained a dark tint. "Rainbow!" A Canterlot Wedding-The Alternate Ending - FiMFetch.net Just gimme a second." As for the stallion himself, he and his officers were gathered in the castle's war room, where they were coordinating patrol routes, reconstruction efforts and new areas of temporary resettlement. ", This made Cadance lower a brow in question. Everyone in the Hive could feel it: nothing was going to stop them now. It was just a slip of the tongue. Having settled in, Chrysalis decided to pass on some fresh orders to her officers. #3056427 - safe, lemon hearts, lyra heartstrings, minuette, moondancer They are led by Cadance, the Princess of Love and their mission is to broker a renewed peace with Twilight. Spike looked back at the girls, angered. To be precise, the only traceable source of conflict to be found in Equestriawas in my heart.". ", "No Rarity, I haven't forgotten, but let me ask you this. You want to say sorry? Replied Luna respectfully. Hissed Shroud. How can you even call yourselves her friends anymore?!". "I slept just fine. "Who's there?" 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. 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. Shining dug deep before finally letting it roll off his tongue. Celestia started tossing and turning, her hooves planting themselves against her temples. But in that fateful moment, everything changed. Also, we did not know it at the time, but their leader, Queen Chrysalis, had managed to somehow infiltrate the city, taking the place of the bride after locking her in the Canterlot Caves.". Barbarousis answered assuredly. They would act as a second echelon, coming in from behind to support the main force. Well, when on that Nightmare Night I tried to connect with my subjects, it was Twilight who helped me to become more down-to-earth and kinder to my subjects than before. It was clear what she had planned now that she'd taken her revenge on Twilight; for straight ahead, perched on the side of the mountains and lit by the evening sun, was the capitol city: Canterlot. ", "I failed the Element of Loyalty because I did not stand by you when it was needed most." He couldnt bear to think of it any longer but he wanted to get it over with so they can quickly make amends to his own sister, the Element Bearer's best friend and Celestia's student they all scarred for life.Still, they had to know, so Shining knocked on the door and it opened to reveal his father Night Light. She had come to make sure the lavender unicorn had a good morning, and it looked like she had. 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. The outside world didn't matter anymore. Taking a deep breath, Spike proceeded to talk. 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? Snake grinned. For Celestia and the Mane 5, this was very grave news. To make me be Celestia's attack dog again?!!". Applejack could only look at her with a face that bore a very clear expression of horror. Fer that, I will never forgive myself. She must know that her resignation spells doom for Equestria and life as we know it". Pinkie's mouth was immediately sealed shut by the force of four hooves desperate to stop her from making things worse. After being laid down gently on the floor, the blue pegasus came to. pleaded Shining in protest. ", "Of course they do Twilight, that's why they're here. Greater matters such as this always overruled the minor details, a fact Cadance did not forget. Despite being calmed by magic, Twilight still let out small sobs. "Why did I ever doubt her? He was walking up to the throne that Princess Celestia was seated upon. The lavender unicorn looked at him, having snapped out of her trance. Did you become Twilight's friends because you liked her and wanted to be best friends forever? With that, Spike began packing his things. Same goes for Sergeant Tone and his men.". Things did not go as hoped for Applejack and the rest of the Mane 5. Velvet and Night could barely comprehend the news given to them. Twitter, MLP: Friendship is Magic - 2023 Hasbro Inc. How were they able to come to Twilight's aid the first time, when they did not the second time? The tale that Celestia was spinning before her was intriguing her more and more. "Without Twilight, the Elements become useless!". Those who escape into enemy territory will be left at their mercy. It was obvious to the cowpony that Big Mac had been busy. But from too many mistakes, there's no love, dancing or cake. You have not only brought shame to our family Applejack, but you have brought shame on yourself and your Element. When we betrayed you, the connection between us as the Elements of Harmony was critically damaged to the point where they could not be used. We must catch the train". We couldn't be more grateful for your help. That was when the two elder Apples understood Applejack's point. She made a run for the front door, until a voice stopped her. With that, the war room returned to its usual activity. "No Granny Smith. Fluttershy returned to her cottage and carried on her duties to her animal friends but all the while, she thought about Twilight and how much she had been hurt behind her and the others' backs. With that, Luna walked out the household door, before spreading her wings and taking off into the darkness, the moon (which she had lifted prior to flying to the Sparkle family home) lighting the way ahead. Applejack replied. Luna was dismayed. They were all suffering equally as bad as she was, and thus they had to be there for each other and for Twilight especially. "And that's why all this has happened." How he wished that Death would be so merciful. Why hath you summoned me before you? Replied the four guards in unison, following Shining down the hall as he trotted ahead of them. I'm your number one assistant. They now recognize that they made a terrible mistake and they wish to make amends however possible.". Now, do me a favour and try not to cry while I'm spying on you.". Twilight looked at Spike with a frank expression. "I knew it. All you need to do is think of a Plan B, something that can make and have Twilight understand how sorry you really are. "What is it Granny Smith?" There was nothing that could ruin this moment, absolutely nothing. Twilight's brother and Celestia also walked out on her, which left her emotionally devastated. The captain was debating whether to watch over her or leave her in peace, but before he could make up his mind, Celestia suddenly let out a distressed whimper. "Using my magic, I have been able to observe the movements of our enemies. With no words, he awaited his orders. Because of your foolishness, our dear Twilight will be lost. Thinking quickly, Chrysalis turned to her Changelings to rally them. This time, she would show no mercy. As for Shining, he felt it was best Celestia was informed of this development. Cadance and Rarity exchanged glances. "It's as simple as that. Meanwhile, very much unbeknownst to Celestia, Luna had taken the decision to head off to the Sparkle family home. It described how Chrysalis and her Changelings had attacked the village and completely incapacitated and harvested the Royal Guard garrison stationed there before setting the village's homes alight, capturing the residents and harvesting those who tried to resist. Whispered Luna, comforting her sister. Unbeknownst to them, a Changeling disguised as a tanned yellow pegasus stallion, replete with a brown mane and tail had walked into town, and was quietly observing them. screamed Twilight Velvet from the kitchen. Each and every sob that Twilight sobbed made Cadance shake a little, but still she held onto the unicorn for all she was worth. I think I need to lie down". "Of course ma'am." "How could I have been so blind Shining?" Twilight Sparkle grapples with her conflicted feelings when she finds out her brother, Shining Armor, is marrying Princess Celestia's niece, Princess Cadance. "Never. Many of my unicorns will experience an incredibly tough battle initially, given the Princesses' powers, but over time they will weaken, and my troops will gain the upper hoof.