8   >Prance was nice little hamlet. >When you meant small, you meant MOTHERFUCKING HUGE CITY >There was this huge tower in the center, Celestia knows what for. >Cadance took it to herself to point out the major areas in Prance. >You never saw her this excited. >The city lights reflected on her pink irises, which made you sigh in awe. >She just assumed you liked the city. >Fuck, you could be home playing with Twilight. >It was Whirlwind Wednesday. >You never missed that. >Shining’s been pretty quiet the whole ride, only responding when Cadance asked if he was alright. >He just smiled. >You fucking hate this guy. >Politics first, violence later.   >You soon see a large, pink castle in the distance. >Its size rivaled Canterlot Castle, its design- >Well, it was like Hearts and Hooves everyday here. >The domes were etched in silver to form hearts. >The center piece was actually formed into a heart. >God, any more from this, and you just might start to puke. >You needed your daily dose of Twilight. >Looking at the city and the mare in front of you, it’s somewhat not surprising Cadance is like this. >”Anon.” >You shift in your seat, trying to take in the sight. >It was still a nice city to look over. >”Anon! You listening to me?” >”Hm?” You turn, facing Cadance in her dress. >”Hey, what got you all dressed up?” >”I’m meeting my parents?” >”Eh.” >”Remember, my parents are a bit stuck-up.” >You raise a brow. >”Okay, a lot. That’s why you need to be extra careful with them.” >”What do I need to call them, Ms. Mi Amore Cadenza?” >She smiles at her full name, and gives you another peck. >”My parents are Coruscous Passion, and Umbra Valentine.”   [Note: Fuck you Scooter and Sudo, I know it’s a Mary Sue name.]   >You whistle. >”Fancy.” >”What’s with all the lights?” >”Don’t say that in front of them, Anon.” >”Aw.” >”Let me do the talk.” >You nod. >The two of you lean in closer, before Cadance’s horn stabs your forehead. >”Ouch.” >Cadance backs up immediately. >”Oh my Celestia, I’m so sorry, Anon!” >You rub your head, and smile at Cadance. >”Hey, if there is going to be any poking, I’ll be at the giving side.” >Cadance giggles, and delivers a jab to your arm. >You recoil a bit. >That kinda hurt.   >You stop by the Castle gates, greeted by a rather large band of musicians. >Strings, woodwind, they got it all. >You wish Twilight was here. >She would love it. >You fix your tie, and exit first. >Then, you hold the door open, just so that Shining and Cadance can come out. >Shining wears a smug look, and drapes a hoof over Cadance. >This bitch was getting it. >The two of them walk through the carpet, while you keep up the manservant role. >”Cadenza!” A deep ringing voice came from the end of the carpet. >A pure white Pegasus unicorn stood with another. >The other one was jet black. >The white one was probably Cadance’s dad. >He had a golden, waving mane, which was flowing till his shoulders. >Cadance’s mother had long, silvery hair that reached the floor. >Cadance smiles and trots after her parents, as Shining and you follow from the back. >You give a fake smile, and speak with clenched teeth; >”Watch it, Shining.” >”No, you do the watching.” >He smiles again. >You can’t wait till this day is over. >”And you must be Cadenza’s new special somepony!” Her father rings out. >And then his gaze falls on you. >”Oh, it’s one of you.” He gives you a disgusted stare. >You can’t help to flinch. >”Who are you to my daughter?” >”Well, sir, I am her f-“ >You see Cadance shaking her head. >”F-favorite aide, sire.” >You bow low. >He grunts. >”Excellent.” >He turns to Cadance. >He whispers to her, quite loudly. >”Did you have to get such a disgusting creature?” >You turn your gaze to Cadance’s mother, hoping for some care. >”You dare look at me, creature?” she hisses. >Shit. >You feel a light slap on your face. >Ouch. >Shining snickers. >”Ah, look here, a stallion with some looks!” >Cadance’s dad comes over, pushes you aside, and looks over Shining. >”And a sense of humor, as well.” Cadance’s mother comes over, pushing you again. >Fucking stuck-up fuckersdalihfdiasfugasyidgyuasf >Cadance comes over and places one hoof on your hand. >You turn and give a weak smile. >Hope this is worth it, Cadance. >You nod and slowly back off. >A guard offers to escort you, and you gladly follow.   >”So, manservant, sir?” The guard asks. >”Yep.” >”That is a bad cover, sir.” >You raise a brow. >”Everyone in the military knows you are the captain of the guards in Canterlot.” >”Heh. It gets around, I guess.” >”My question is, what are you doing being pushed around? The majesties would respect you.” >”Fuck that. They’re a bunch of bigots.” >”True, true. It has become harder to achieve higher up positions if you are a Pegasus or an Earth pony.” >The guard taps a door. >”This will be your room sir.” >”Thank you, when is the dinner?” >”I’ll let you know, sir.” >You smile and salute the guard. >”Thank you, my good pony.” >”My honor, sir.” >He salutes back, and then goes away. >You jump on the bed, sighing. >Cadance owed you a lot for this. >Soon, a knock is heard and a maid comes in, placing your luggage. >You nod and tip her five bits. >Minutes later, the same guard comes and escorts you to the main hall, where the dinner was held. >On the table were- well, food. >And some wine. >And stuff. >You couldn’t really give a shit. >You stood behind Cadance, watching her and the rest as they ate. >You dared not to look at the two leaders. >Fuck them and their magic. >Love horses got nothing on you. >Okay, maybe a little.   >”You have quite a servant, Cadenza.” The father talks, while chewing. >How the fuck was this guy the god of love? >”He- he had lots of lessons.” Cadance replies. >”Now, now, sweetheart, he gave you lots of trouble.” >Shining leans to her. >”But being the kind princess she is, Cadance pulled through.” >The king and queen awww’s >Fucking hell, Shining. >”He even gave her a nickname, isn’t that sweet, my dear?” >”Oh, my passion fruit, they really are.” >’They really are’ making my skin crawl. >”What’s that, servant, something displeasing you?” The queen snaps. >Shit. >”I can read ponies’ emotions, Human. Even yours.” >You dare not make eye contact. >”I believe you should return to your quarters, servant.” Shining orders. >You nod with a fake smile, and head out. >”Such patient heart! We do adore you, Shining Armor.” >As you leave you take one last look at Cadance, who cringes. >Shining rub his dirty face all over hers. >This is fucking rape, right here. >You feel a slap again. >”Well, didn’t you hear, go on, human.” >Confound their pony magic. >You bite down your anger and walk away. >For a pair of love Pegasus unicorns, they sure were stuck up. >You ordered some food to be delivered to your room. >You got some pieces of bread delivered. >You chew through your dinner. >Let’s just hope this doesn’t go on longer. >You hear a knock on your door. >Must be Cadance, checking up on you. >You open the door. >Instead, there stood Umbra Valentine. >This can’t be good. >”Human.” The queen’s eye twitches. >”My queen.” You bow. >”I’ve seen something else back there, human.” >She emphasizes on the word ‘human’ >”I don’t know what you are talking about, my queen.” >Do not make eye contact. >They cannot see you if they cannot see your eyes. >You have to admit, that was one of the most suspicion-attracting reply ever. >”Do not play coy with me, human. Whatever she said to you, whatever she has shown, does not equate what you feel.” >”I-I still have no idea, my queen.” >fuckfuckfuckfuckfuck >”Fine, play your little games. Let’s just see then.” >See what? >You feel a sharp pang in your head, as the queen’s horn connects with your head. >You can see your entire life flashing before you. >Wow, you used to eat mud? >And it finally stops to your present moment. >The two of you, disoriented from the quick peek through your life, stagger onto the floor. >”You- YOU DARE?” The queen quickly gets her bearings. >Time to run? >Time to run. >You narrowly evade the incoming bolt of energy, and run out. >As you exit the door, you feel light of all sudden. >You know this feel. >You hear a poof and you land back in front of the queen. >Oh Celestia no. >You run out, only to be put back on your place. >Again and again. >”Had enough, human?” >Your expression straightens, and you raise a finger. >”Pass?” >The queen brings her horn to you again. >The memory of your first day in school is gone, just like that. >You can’t remember how you met Cadance. >She slowly works up, trying to find other memories. >You instantly grab her horn and jerk her away. >The memories are starting to return. >”You dare touch my horn?” >The queen fires another bolt. >That done it. >You bring up a shield, stopping the blast. >You kick the queen off you, and get to your feet. >”Didn’t you see another thing, my queen?” >Your hands start to glow in a blue aura. >”I’m also the captain of the guards.”   >Cadance finally got to avoid Shining Armor. >He’s been testing Anon’s patience all night, she could see. >And looks like he had too much wine for himself. >Father kept offering more. >Cadance flat out refused. >Shining- well, he was too easy to convince. >”Come on, honey, wait for me.” Shining comes to her in a sluggish run. >From the way he keeps swinging to the sides, Cadance could tell he was drunk. >Cadance paced quickly, she just wanted to get it over with. >”Cadanceeeee.” Shining whispers as he catches up. >Cadance can sense something else now. >There was the bitterness of anger, jealousy and… >Lust? >She quickly catches the wind and starts running. >A powerful blast tries to hold her. >Thanks to Shining’s drunken stupor, he often misses. >Well, that is what got her in this situation in the first place, so she can’t thank it too much. >Cadance kicks her door open and runs in. >With all of the magic she can muster, she holds the door. >She can feel her heart thumping, and beads of sweat run down her neck. >”Cadanceeeee” another whisper. >With that, there is a quick flash, and Shining is in. >Confound this magic, Cadance swears. >Before she can react, Shining pins her to the door. >He kisses her neck, and starts to trail down. >”No, Shining, please don’t…” >”I know you’ll enjoy this, Cadance.” >Shining grins, before forcing her into a kiss. >One of his hooves are rubbing her cutie mark. >Cadance is quietly crying now, trying to stop Shining with all of her might. >His magic is cancelling out hers. >He crosses the horns, and smiles seductively at her. >”No, no-“ Cadance whimpers. >She wished Anon was here.   >You jump over your bed, avoiding another blast. >Mrs. Cadance’s mom really had a temper. >Wonder if Cadance had that- >Oh my Celestia, why don’t you just teleport over? >Great idea, why didn’t we do that earlier? >Because we like to let things sink in. >Really smooth. >You gasp, and shroud yourself in magic. >You land in Cadance’s room, and as you land, you can hear controlled sobs. >You see Shining rubbing his dirty hooves on Cadance, as he slowly readies his member. >You will never view horse cocks the same way again. >Not that you will see more. >”SHINING!” You roar. >The stallion jumps, and turns around. >As a blur, you land a punch on the unicorn’s head, sprawling him to the side. >You go over and hold Cadance, as she breaks down. >”Are you alright, Cadance, did he touch you?” >She buries her head in your chest, and bawls her eyes out. >”What’s going on here?!” A voice comes from the other side of the door. >You know that voice all too well. >Coruscous. >He bursts through the door, seeing the situation. >The assumed coltfriend was out cold, and the girl was in another man’s arms. >Of course it looked bad. >”Human.” The king clenched his teeth. >But you don’t hear him. >All of your eyes are on Shining. >He staggers to his hooves, staring wide-eyed at you. >”You son of a bitch.” You mutter, before charging at the unicorn. >You grab him by the neck and teleport.   >You land back in the main hall; this was the only place you could think of. >The two of you land punches to each other. >Strange, Shining was a little off today. >This was an advantage to you. >The teleport must have got to his balance. >”STOP!” The king shouts. >With that, the two of you are levitated off each other. >”What did you do to my daughter, human?” >whatthefuckamIhearing.jpg >”I didn’t do anything! Tell him, Cadance, tell him!” >You point at Shining, who is getting more and more pissed. >Good, you had some words for him. >Lefty and Righty. >Cadance, who was right behind her father, starts mumbling. >”Tell him you’re with me!” You plead. >You do not want to be accused of rape. >”I-I-“ Cadance starts drawing circles with her hoof. >”Is this true, Cadenza? Are you dating a human?” >Cadance mumbles again. >”Answer me, mare, Were. You. Dating. This. Human?” >”I-I-“ Cadance looks to you, sadly. >No, no no no no. >”I am not, father.” >You feel a sharp chill down where your heart is. >You look to her pleadingly. >Cadance avoids your gaze, and turns away. >”Human.” The king starts to speak. >You turn to Shining. >He smiles in victory. >No, if you’re going down, you’re going down with him. >”Shining.” You whisper. >He cocks his head to you, and jeers. >”I’m still the captain of the guard.” >He does not understand. >Of course he won’t. >You let out a quick burst of energy, and rush to the stallion. >All you wanted to do was to kill him. >You grab him, and teleport.   >Before you know it, you are falling. >Correction, you’re falling with Him. >He struggles to your touch, but you’re not letting him go that easy. >Before the two of you land, both of you teleport away. >He lands on his fours, and gets his horn glowing. >You were already ready.   >You flick you hands like a madman, all aimed at Shining. >A quick burst of energy kicks off on the surface of Shining’s shield. >He is slowly losing focus, you can tell. >But your anger can go so much. >Once you tire, it is Shining’s turn. >You’re going to make sure he doesn’t get it. >You throw more shots, before your arms scream at you. >You are getting tired. >Shining sees this, and starts firing off his own magic. >The unbreakable shield is about to meet the spear that pieces through everything. >You quickly open up your own shield, but Shining was better than you at it. >But, you were the better attacker. >You quickly teleport behind him, and grab his neck. >Placing another hand under his snout, you throw the stallion to the side. >He rolls on the ground, before jumping up again. >He erects another shield, blocking your flurry of attacks. >”Give it up, human, I always had the better shield!” >You bite your lip and charge. >You muster up all of your strength and magic onto your hand, and bring it down on Shining’s shield. >The shield shatters, and your fist connects with Shining’s face. >He flies before hitting a wall. >He groans. >You hesitate, and take few steps closer to him. >You wanted to end his life with your own hands.   >Suddenly, he jumps up fires a beam at you. >You fire back in reflex. >Two beams collide, pushing each other. >Your blue beam wrestles Shining’s purple. >Your attack slowly pushes through. >You can feel it. >He can feel it. >As he is about to give in, a drop of rainwater falls on you. >Losing your focus, your beam dissipates. >Shining quickly takes note, and fires. >You swipe your hand over your face, stopping the beam. >As the rain starts and your shield buckles, you are temporarily blinded. >Shining takes the opportunity and teleports behind you. >You saw this coming, and jerk your left arm backwards to elbow him.   >As you elbow flies to the unicorn, time seems to slow down. >You see a flash, and look down to a younger version of Shining. >He smiles to you, and jumps. >You can see yourself catching the young colt, and the two of you laugh. >Then your elbow makes a hit, and the image shatters. >He falls to the ground, shaking. >You can see numerous wounds on his face. >He looks up to you, and you see his flushed face. >He was drinking again. >He could never control himself when he was drunk. >A terrible feeling washes over you. >No, he tried getting between you and your mare. >”Anon? Are we still friends?” He raises his hooves, to try to block out the final blow. >But the final blow doesn’t come. >Friends… >You spit on the ground and turn away. >You and your mare…   >Cadance flies over, and wraps around you. >”Anon! I was so worr-“ >”Shut up.” You hiss, looking forward. >You tear her off, and drop her to the ground. >”What I said back there, I was just-“ >”SHUT UP!” You roar. >You can hear your voice echo. >”You can have your coltfriend, right there!” You point at Shining, who is desperately trying to get to his hooves. >”But, I thought we were-“ >”WE? You said so yourself back there! There is no ‘WE’! THERE WAS NOTHING!” You shriek. >You can see tears welling up on her eyes. >You are already letting the tears flow. >The rain just made you invisible on that part. >”No, Anon, please-“ >She tries to come for a kiss, a hug, a simple understanding. >You are having none of it. >You forcibly push her off. >”Go to him! I’m nothing to you!” You walk away, as Cadance sobs in the mud. >You hated mud.