The Alicorn

by hghmpegasister

Rating: teen
Tags: Romance, Comedy
Length: 6840

Flash a guard pony at the royal castle falls head over hooves for the new alicorn princess.

Flash a guard pony at the royal castle falls head over hooves for the new alicorn princess. But how could Twilight ever love someone like him?

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2014-03-10 02:32:16 UTC

Um Hi

Flash just stared. The beautiful alicorn slowly flapped out of the books. Her crown still crooked. But that didn't matter. Her beautiful purple and pink mane swished back from the wind coming back from the balcony door that was open.

She looked like an angel even with the messy hair and her crooked crown. She looked tired. She had bags under her eyes and looked as if she had been up all night. But still those eyes the way they sparkled. Flash could barely breathe.

"Um hi.." said the Princess.

Flash suddenly snapped back into reality and realized the Princess was talking to him.

"Your highness." said Flash sternly.

"Oh please, call me Twilight." laughed Twilight.

"Oh really?, oh I mean as you wish Princess er I mean Twilight."  smiled Flash nervously.

"How can I help you you?" smiled Twilight.

"Right why am I in your room this late heh heh." said Flash nervously. "Well I heard a noise and all the guards were on the night shift and so ya I went to investigate and well the noise was coming from your room but I didn't know your room was up here because im new and well um are you ok?"

"Oh im fine I was probably running around getting notebooks and pencils and I must have knocked down all the books with my hoof hitting the shelf or something and thats why they fell on me." blushed Twilight.

Flash couldn't help but smile. When Twilight blushed she looked so cute.

"Um of course, might I ask why your doing that at 2 am?" asked Flash.

"THE STAR COLLISION OF COURSE!" burst Twilight.

Twilight's face suddenly turned red.

"Sorry I didn't mean to shout." blushed Twilight.

"Its alright." smiled Flash. "Um well whats the Star Collision?"

Twilight looked excited.

"The Star Collision only happens every 100 years. The stars are all lined up when suddenly. A single shooting star streaks across the sky. The magic in that star empowers every pony who wishes on it one wish. The star grants each wish. Then that wish magically happens but can be broken if.......' Twilight's voice trailed off. "I still haven't read the rest of it yet."

"Wow thats so neat." agreed Flash.

"Well I think so, your the first pony ever to like when I talk about stars." blushed Twilight.

"Stars are a beautiful thing, they're special and deserve to be talked about." said Flash looking deep into Twilight's purple eyes.

"She probably has to get back to her book, you've been here to long." thought Flash.

"I have to go Princess I..I mean Twilight." sputtered Flash. Not wanting go.

"Ok." said Twilight looking suspicious.

"Good night Twilight." smiled Flash.

"Good night Flash." smiled Twilight, her eyes sparkling with beauty.

Flash looked at Twilight expecting her too say guard or something but she said his name.

"Um Twilight how do you know my name?" asked Flash curiously.

"Oh um .......... I..I got to get to studying. BYE!"

With that Twilight shut the door quickly.

"That was weird." thought Flash.

Flash was deep in his thoughts why would Twilight even be so friendly to him. She just probably was getting tired of him. Thats why she shut the door so quickly. After all he was just a guard pony and Twilight well she was a princess. She well shes..........an alicorn. Flash kept walking down the hallways, and heard Daft Pony playing in Princess Luna's room. Obviously still awake. Flash looked at the giant grand clock. It read 3 am. Flash moaned. He knew he would be tired in the morning if he didn't get to bed. Flash finally reached the hallway where the guard quarters were. Where all the guard ponies slept. He was making his way down the hallway when some guard ponies, some white unicorns came walking down the hallway. Flash recognized the first pony was Blade and the second one was Shine they were raised to be guards in their family tree. Like most the guard ponies. They were given the option of changing your appearance to match guard standards. But Flash didn't change because some job so, he looked different from most of the other guards.

"Hey Flash, what are you doing out this late bro? Your shift starts this morning." questioned Blade.

"I heard a noise." replied Flash

"Oh does Flashy need his mommy." teased Shine.

"Shut up Shine!" retorted Flash.

"Oh ok then what was the noise?" spat Shine.

Flash thought he wouldn't dare tell them it was Twilight.

"It was nothing." Flash said looking down.

"HA!! Your pathetic Flash." retorted Shine.

"Thats enough." said Blade sternly.  "Come on we got to start our shift or Celestia is going to kick are flanks."

Then with that both of them walked down the hallway and turned the corner to go to their posts.

Flash rolled his eyes and walked into the area and went the wooden door. With is cutie mark painted on the front. Flash walked in and looked around the room. It was the same as he left it with his red guitar and his amp. His room was blue with a large window that had a view of Twilight's bedroom up in the tower. Flash sighed and shut his window. Flash tried to fall asleep. But all he could think about was Twilight. What was this feeling. Everytime he thought of the purple mare he got tingles. Flash turned around and looked through his window and looked at the tower. "Goodnight, my dear alicorn." cooed Flash and shut his eyes.

But up in the tower Twilight was pacing around her room. "That was way too close." thought Twilight.

If Flash knew that human Flash liked human Twilight well.......... her things would be all weird. Maybe pony Flash didn't feel that way about Twilight. But Twilight thought she felt that say about him. As soon as Flash showed up she was a nervous. She was a nervous wreck inside. All she could think while he was there was why is he here?

Suddenly there was a knock on the door of the tower. Twilight turned around and opened the door. Spike was standing there with a white box of donuts from Pony Joe's Donut shop. They were Spike's favorite.

"Hey Twilight im back from the donut shop." said Spike Spike looked around. "What happened in here?" asked Spike looking at the mess of books and paper everywhere.

Twilight laughed tiredly and smiled.

"Oh just studying." laughed Twilight.

"Oh course, just why the mess?" asked Spike.

"Oh um well its about the Star Collision......." started Twilight.

"BORING!' replied Spike and dove to his bed and pulled the covers over his head.

"Goodnight Twilight." yawned Spike from under the blanket.

Twilight rolled her eyes. She was used to Spike not wanting to listen to her reports. But Flash liked them.

Twilight used a clean up spell and soon everything was cleaned up instantly the way Twilight wanted it. All she did was use her magic and pictured in her mind the way she wanted it to look.

She went to the table in her room and opened up the donut box. They were all covered in gemstones.

"Spike why are these donuts...."

Twilight turned around and realized that Spike was already asleep under his blanket quietly snoring.

Twilight giggled and put the donuts back on the table.

Twilight got in bed and opened up a Daring Do book. But she couldn't read. All she could think of was Flash. Did he feel this feeling? Everytime she thought of him she would get this tingling feeling inside her. Memories of her as a human with Flash drifted into Twilight's mind.

Twilight walked out onto her balcony. The purple dark sky wasn't so dark with the stars surrounding Luna's moon. It was like a large night light floating in the middle of the sky. Twilight looked around. She saw a part of the castle there was a window across from her balcony. Twilight gasped. A sleeping Flash Sentry was in that window. He looked exhausted. Twilight could only smile. Twilight yawned . She looked at the window and blew him a kiss.

"Goodnight my dear pegasus." cooed Twilight.

Then she got in bed and fell asleep.

That night all Flash or Twilight could dream about was each other. How much they felt as if they were in love.

Celestial Confrence

Flash slowly opened his eyes. The sun rose through the window. His dark blue walls last night had slowly faded back into their light hue of color. Flash yawned and suddenly all his mind could think about was Twilight. Then he remembered what had happened last night. Flash got out of bed and opened his window. The warm, cool air, slowly touched his cheeks. Then Flash slowly turned his head toward the balcony that was only was a few inches away from his window. The balcony that was outside Twilight's bedroom. Flash could only smile. Lucky him. Flash then remembered that Celestia wanted to talk to him. He couldn't be late. So Flash groomed his mane at the small dresser with the mirror over it and put on his armor.

Flash walked down the long hallway until he reached the door of the throne room. Two guards stood outside the door.

"What is your appointment here?" sternly asked a higher ranked guard.

"Order from Princess Celestia, sir!" replied Flash Sentry with a strong voice

The guards nodded and they slowly opened the doors to reveal a large white alicorn sitting on her throne.

Flash gulped and walked in.

"Your majesty." Flash said as he bowed.

"Welcome Flash Sentry." Princess Celestia smiled. "I have heard many great things about you."

"You have?" questioned Flash.

"With all due respect your majesty, what have you heard?" asked Flash.

"Yes, I have heard many things as the time you saved a foal from a changeling when the palace was under attack and the time a part of the castle was on fire and you saved 5 ponies and put the fire out and the time you chased down a pony who stole Granny Smith's purse and returned it too her. Shall I continue? questioned Celestia.

"No your majesty." blushed Flash Sentry. "Im just doing my job."

"Your doing it very well Flash. To inform you, you are one of my best guards. smiled Celestia.

"Thank you your highness." smiled Flash.

"As of that I am giving you a promotion." replied Celestia.

"A promotion, really?" smiled Flash.

"Yes, Flash Sentry, I think you are a very strong guard. I think that you are notable and a good friend. You are very strong and are willing to learn so I Princess Celestia am here to title you as Princess Twilight Sparkle's royal guard to protect her at all times.

Flash could barley hear the last words. Princess Celestia wanted him out of all guards to protect Twilight. Him? Out of all the ponies in the castle it was Twilight?

Princess Celestia could see the look on Flash's face.

"Do not worry Flash Sentry. I know it is a big task. But I believe in you."

Flash looked up at Celestia's determined face.

"I won't let you down your majesty." said Flash determined.

"Good, now you will stand next to Twilight's door. Follow her all the time for protection. You will have to spend a couple nights in her room. While our construction team makes your new room closer to hers." informed Celestia. " So what you need to do now is tell Princess Twilight then get your things."

Flash gulped and nodded.

"Good, we have no time to lose. You may go." said Celestia.

"I will not let you down your highness." replied Flash with a salute.

Then he walked out the room and down the hall.

"I know." smiled Celestia.

Vanilla Twilight

Twilight looked around her room. It was quite in the castle. She had only stayed at Canterlot Castle for a few days and knew in a month or so she would go back to Ponyville. Twilight looked around and then noticed a giant closet. She had not once this week gone in there.Maybe there was something in there for Twilight. Twilight slowly trotted over to the door.Then with a sudden turn of the handles a whole room full of dresses appeared. Twilight marveled at all the beautiful dresses and accessories. There was a note on the door.  A princess should have a dress for everyday-----Princess Celestia.

Twilight blushed. Well if Celestia said she could wear them it couldn't hurt to try on one.

"Wow." marveled Twilight. She looked in the mirror. "I feel beautiful." blushed Twilight.

It was a red and orange fire like dress that covered her wings. The seamstresses must have forgotten to add some wing holes to  some dresses because she forgot that I have wings now. Twilight knew everyone at the Castle they watched her grow up at Celestia's palace. In her class of gifted unicorns.

Twilight looked at herself in the mirror. She didn't normally dress up. But she felt like she deserved to pamper herself. It was nice to treat herself to things sometimes. Suddenly Twilight heard a knock on the door. It was probably Spike coming back from the donut shop.

"He better not have got the jewel covered ones again." grunted Twilight.

Twilight opened the door expecting to see Spike but instead at the door was Flash Sentry.

Twilight gasped.

"Flash I..I uh um." Twilight blushed looking down at her dress.

Flash could only stare. Twilight looked simply stunning. Her beautiful hair so delicately place behind her fire like dress. Her sparkling eyes. The way she blushed matched the color of her dress. She was so beautiful.

"Shes beautiful." thought Flash.

"Hello Flash, sorry about the way I am dressed." blushed Twilight.

"No, its fine Princess." replied Flash.

Twilight gave Flash a annoyed look.

"Oh I mean Twilight." apologized Flash.

"How can I help you?' asked Twilight. "Was I making too much noise?"

"No." laughed Flash. "Im here to tell you something."

"Ok what is it?" questioned Twilight.

"Princess Celestia has ordered me to come and protect you and be your personal guard and stay with you well at all times and protect you from danger." replied Flash.

"What danger?" questioned Twilight.

"Anypony might want to try to harm you." replied Flash. "Your royalty, they could kidnap you as a way to blackmail Princess Celestia or worse."

"But I don't need protection, I am capable of taking care of myself." insisted Twilight.

"Believe me Twilight, I am completely aware of that." smiled Flash. "But these are Celestia's orders. So I am here to help you with anything. I am completely here to assist you."

"Ok I could use someone to do my dishes." laughed Twilight.

"Very amusing." laughed Flash.

"Ok, we probably need to get your stuff." smiled Twilight.

"Oh, please Twilight let me get it by myself." insisted Flash.

"Oh, no Flash just because your my guard doesn't mean I can't do things for you." smiled Twilight.

"Very well." agreed Flash.

Flash and Twilight walked down the long halls.

"So Flash tell me about yourself, who is Flash Sentry?" questioned Twilight.

"Trust me Twilight, im no special story."

"Come on tell me."whined Twilight.

"Very well." smiled Flash.

"Well lets see, I was born in Canterlot and was trained as a trainee guard at the castle to soon protect a lost kingdom known as the Crystal Empire. After you brought back the Crystal Heart." smiled Flash.

"Oh no Spike was the one who brought back the heart. I was trapped." blushed Twilight.

"But you weren't selfish, you let Spike help the ponies even if it meant disappointing Celesita." beamed Flash.

"Oh it was nothing." blushed Twilight.

"I see, would you like me to continue?" asked Flash.

"Yes, please." smiled Twilight.

"Very well." laughed Flash.

"I grew up with my mom and dad in Canterlot. We lived a simple life. My dad was a guard. He trained to be the best of the best. He believed I should continue the family tree." continued Flash.

"But is that what you wanted?" asked Twilight.

"Well I wanted to be a musician, to play guitar and sing." replied Flash. "But my dad said that is nothing more than a silly dream."

Flash looked down at the ground he looked weary.

"Do you own a instrument?" asked Twilight.

"Yeah, I own a guitar and a amp." smiled Flash.

"Well you should play for me sometime." replied Twilight.

"Really?" questioned Flash.

"Ya, I men I love to sing." smiled Twilight.

Flash laughed "I would love to hear that."

Twilight smiled.

Soon they reached Flash's room.

Twilight looked at the beautiful light blue walls and windows with golden curtains. But she noticed the other items in the room didn't quite match. There was a lava lamp and rock posters everywhere. But Twilight looked at one that caught her eye.

"Flash whats this?" asked Twilight

"Oh that, thats well its my favorite album." smiled Flash.

"I own this album." laughed Twilight.

"You do?" questioned Flash.

"Yeah, I got the album for my birthday." continued Twilight. "I would practice one song on it over and over. Its funny though I don't remember what its called."

"I do." smiled Flash.

"You do?" asked Twilight.

"Was it called Vanilla Twilight?" asked Flash.

"Thats it. How did you know?" laughed Twilight.

"Lucky guess." smiled Flash.

"I think I am starting to remember the song." smiled Twilight.

"Well sing it out." smiled Flash.

(Starts to play song.)

"Well ok but im not very good."

"Just sing to your heart." replied Flash.

"The stars lean down to kiss you and I lie awake and miss you. Pour me a heavy does of atmosphere." sang Twilight.

Flash smiled and started to sing.

"Cause Ill doze off safe and soundly. But i'll miss your arms around me. I'd send a postcard to you dear. Cause I wish you were here."

Finally the song ended.

"You have a beautiful voice." insisted Flash.

Twilight blushed. "Thank you."

"Well we should get back to your room." smiled Flash. "You probably should change."

"Oh yeah." blushed Twilight.

And with that they walked back down toTwilight's bedroom.

Growing Strong

Flash looked around the room. He knew he would be here for a while. There was a small corner of the room that would be perfect for him. He moved his box of stuff to the corner. Flash smiled. He could live by that corner the rest of his life if he could be in the same room as Twilight. Flash shook his head. Stop it Flash your her guard you can't think things like this . It's not right.

Twilight walked in from the balcony. She told him she would be studying for a bit and said she needed to concentrate on The Star Collision. Flash knew how important this was to her so he just nodded and went to the corner quietly. Flash knew that when Celestia said it would take a couple days for the construction team to be finished that meant like a week. But Flash didn't care they could take as long as they wanted as he smiled as he glanced at Twilight.

"No." shouted Flash frustrated.

Twilight turned around. Staring at Flash with a confused expression.

"Um Flash is everything ok?" questioned Twilight

"Ya, im fine Twilight I just saw a spider." smiled Flash suspiciously.

"Ok if you say so." stared Twilight.

Twilight stared at Flash for a while he looked confused. But he looked so handsome with his golden yellow coat and his dark blue mane that matched the lowering of the sunset. Twilight shook her head. Everytime she looked at Flash she got these thoughts.

"Whats going on with me?" blurted Twilight.

Flash looked up from his train of thought. Did Twilight say something? Ugh whats going on with me.

"Whats going on with me?" Twilight thought.

"Twilight.."

"Flash.."

"Yes." they replied.

"You first." smiled Twilight.

"No you go ahead Twilight." insisted Flash.

"Well I just wanted to say I am glad your my guard." blushed Twilight.

"Im glad your my princess." smiled Flash dreamily.

"What?" asked Twilight confused.

"Oh I mean im just glad you think that and and your a really good singer and im flattered you think that cause to some ponies don't trust me no I mean ponies trust me I just am glad you like im your guard.." flustered Flash "because im glad your the princess im with."

"Thanks Flash." giggled Twilight."Hey can I show you something?"

"Of course." smiled Flash.

Twilight walked out onto the balcony with Flash. She smiled and looked up into the sky. It was a starry night and the wind had a magic that made Twilight's mane glisten and blow back in the wind. Flash tried not to smile but he couldn't help it.

"Just look at the stars." smiled Twilight.

Flash looked up it was a dark jungle full of beautiful starry creatures at every corner. You could get lost in their glow. As they shined in the dark.Flash glanced at Twilight.

She was looking into the night sky with a beaming face and a look in her eye that was captured by the stars.

Flash smiled she was totally lost in that dark jungle of lights. It was amazing that somepony could love something so simple but so amazing. The thing about Twilight it seemed like she saw the greatness in a simple thing. Suddenly Flash had an idea.

"Hey,Twilight?" beamed Flash. "May I show you something?"

"Um sure." blushed Twilight.

Flash reached out for Twilight's hoof.

"May I? smiled Flash.

Twilight blushed and nodded.

Soon Flash leaped off the balcony with Twilight holding his hoof. Twilight panicked for a second.

"Um Flash." said Twilight nervously.

"Just trust me." smiled Flash.

Soon Flash opened his wings and Twilight did the same. They soared through the clouds. The wind going through Twilight's mane. Twilight smiled she had never flown at night before. They flew above rivers. Twilight put her hoof in the water and smiled. They flew over the Castle maze and a patch of land where Twilight could feel blades of grass tickling her stomach as she watched fireflies pass her eyes with their gleaming glows.There was a single cloud in the midst of the darkness. Flash smiled and they flew up towards it and landed toward it softly placing themselves on the cloud.

"Now have you ever seen the view of the stars from up here?" smiled Flash a gleam in his eye.

Twilight blushed "This is amazing, I honestly have never flew at night. Its beautiful!"

Twilight looked at the beautiful night sky. Absorbing every sight of the breath taking view.

Flash could only stare. "Yes you are." thought Flash.

Her eyes glowed through the night.

"Just look at them how they sparkle." whispered Twilight.

Flash smiled. "They sparkle like no other."

Twilight looked at Flash him looking into the night sky wondering if she should tell him about the strange world where she met a boy just like him and they danced together. Twilight knew that she should tell Flash the truth. It was a truth that kept coming to her mind and kept haunting her.

"Flash I need to tell you something?" said Twilight looking down at the misty, white, puffy cloud.

"What is it Twilight?" asked Flash.

Twilight hesitated.

"Thank you for taking me up here." smiled Twilight awkwardly.

"No problem." grinned Flash.

"Actually your the first pony I have ever taken up here." smiled Flash nervously.

"I am?" blushed Twilight.

"Well I know you love stars and I wanted to take you to the front row seats." smiled Flash.

"Oh well thank you." said Twilight her face turning pink.

"Your welcome." beamed Flash.

Flash stared deep into Twilight's eyes. Her gaze in his. With all his might he wanted to kiss her but he just couldn't.

"We better get going, its getting late." said Flash breaking the stares.

Twilight sighed. But she knew Flash was right.

"Alright."smiled Twilight.

"Race you to the castle." Twilight giggled.

"Oh your on." laughed Flash.

Soon they were back at the castle balcony. They just smiled and stared into the night sky from the balcony.

Flash thought for a moment. Then Twilight thought for a moment. All that has happened all the stares and the blushing. The smiles the laughing. This could only mean with one thing.

Im in love with

"Twilight." thought Flash.

"Flash." thought Twilight.

But thats only the beginning of the love between a Princess and her guard.

Shiny Armor

Flash slowly opened his eyes and peered around. Then slowly he saw a blurry purple figure under him. Flash gasped a sleeping Twilight Sparkle. Flash was right next to her. Flash got up slowly careful not to disturb the sleeping princess. Flash took a golden blanket from Twilight's bed. Then pulled it around her sleeping body. Flash smiled Twilight looked so peaceful. We must have fell asleep on the balcony talking. Flash quickly stood guard making sure he followed his duty. Flash wondered did Twilight know? Probably not. But what if she did? Suddenly there was a quiet knock on the door. It was the royal mail stallion.

"How may I help you." smiled Flash.

"Delivery for Princess Twilight Sparkle." smiled the mail stallion.

"Thank you. I'll deliver them right away." smiled Flash.

Then shut the door. The mail stallion frowned.

"Oh I almost forgot." smiled Flash as he handed the mail stallion a bit.

The stallion smiled and trotted away happy to have some lunch money.

Flash felt his eyes droop. Flash yearned for coffee but knew he couldn't leave this spot.

A couple minutes passed.

Flash jerked his head toward a yawning noise.

Twilight looked to the balcony and realized Twilight was waking up. Flash smiled.

Twilight slowly opened her eyes recalling last nights events. She looked around not getting up.

"Good Morning, Flash." yawned Twilight.

"Good Morning Twilight." smiled Flash

"Funny Flash I don't remember having a blanket on the balcony with me last night." grinned Twilight.

"You looked cold." blushed Flash.

Not wanting to tell her about him falling asleep by her side last night.

Twilight slowly got up stretching her wings.

Then she trotted over to her makeup table and sat down on the coushiney chair.

Then used her magic to make her comb brush through her hair.

"So Flash, what are we both doing today?" giggled Twilight.

Flash grinned. We. He liked the sound of that.

"Oh of course." grinned Flash. "Well Twilight you have received two letters!"

"Hmm. Ones probably from Spike in Ponyville. But I wonder what the other ones for?" questioned Twilight.

Twilight opened the first letter.

Dear Twilight,

Thank you for all the seventeen letters you sent me making sure. I got on the train safely. Yes, I did.The ponies on the train sure thought it was funny. But yes im in Ponyville doing the book count, running the library, and taking care of Owlwishes as you asked. I have a question what do owls eat? I can't find a book in the library on owls so I borrowed one from Fluttershy. I miss you a lot Twilight!! Come home real some.

Your #1 assistant,

                    Spike

Twilight smiled. But then blushed realizing she probably babied Spike a little. Twilight just couldn't help it.

Twilight opened the second letter. Excpecting  to see something from Celestia. But this wasn't Celestia's graceful cursive. This was scribbled out.

Twilight began to read

Dear Twilight,

I usually don't write letters. But I wanted to tell you something really exciting Im visiting. By the time you get this I will be here.

Surprise!

Before Twilight could answer there was a knock on the door.

Flash shrugged and Twilight walked to the door.

Then Twilight slowly opened the door.

There standing in front of the door was no other than............

"Twily." Shining Armor squealed.

Run!

Twilight smiled it had been a long time since she had seen her brother. He looked a little different since she had last seen him he looked taller and slimmer. But suddenly Twilight remembered Flash. Twilight knew her brother was overprotective. She remembered at her coronation when a prince was about to ask her dance when suddenly Shining gave him the scariest look and he ran away. Twilight didn't think much of it she didn't even feel like dancing anyway. But now Twilight didn't feel like seeing a fight go down. Even if Flash was just her guard. Shining Armor wouldn't give Flash two seconds to explain he already would have been punched in the face.

"I was wondering if I could see your new room." smiled Shining.

Twilight was panicked all she wanted to do right now was run. But she couldn't say no he would suspect something. Shining had interrogated tons of bad ponies. It was part of his job as a royal guard. So Twilight could do the only thing she could do.

"Um sure."

Twilight slowly opened the door and Shining walked in.

Twilight closed her eyes and held her breath waiting to her the sound of punches.

But to Twilight's surprise. All Shining said was

"Wow Twilight you must really like it up her, its so nice."

"Um thanks." gulped Twilight.

"Well Twilight im going to get my stuff downstairs. I'll be right back." smiled Shining Armor.

"Sure thing." smiled Twilight.

As soon as Shining Armor was out of sight.

"Flash Sentry where are you?" panicked Twilight.

Suddenly Flash flew through the window.

"Hey sorry I left Twilight I thought I heard a noise outside but it was just a stray cat." smiled Flash.

"Ahh I have to hide you." panicked Twilight.

"Wait why?" questioned Flash.

"I'll explain everything I just need you to hide in my closet." answered Twilight.

"Wait Twilight is somepony trying to hurt you-"

But there was no response because Twilight already slammed the door and locked it.

                   ****

"Im back Twilight." smiled Shining Armor.

"Great." cringed Twilight.

"Twilight, is everything alright?" asked Shining.

"Yes everything is fine Shining I just have a lot of studying to do." lied Twilight.

"Oh ok." said Shining.

He sounded disappointed. Twilight hated having to lie to her brother. But she couldn't go do something with her brother with Flash locked in the closet.

"Well ok I'll let you get to work." smiled Shining.

"We'll do something later." smiled Twilight.

"Ok, I know lets go to park later." answered Shining.

"That sounds great." beamed Twilight.

                       Mean while in the closet......

Flash Sentry was confused. First of all why did Twilight lock him in a closet.

Second of all why was Twilight acting so strange. What did she mean she'll explain later? Flash Sentry looked around the dark closet. It was large almost as large as Twilight room. Flash guessed Twilight hadn't wore these clothes to much. It was really dusty in here. Flash slowly walked up to the closet door it sounded like muffled voices. Flash wsas about to pound the door when suddenly ACHOO!

"Twilight did you hear something?" questioned Shining.

'Nope, nothing at all! Bye!" Then she slammed the door.

"I really got to stop slamming the door on people." thought Twilight.

Twilight ran toward the closet and opened the door. Aconfused Flash Sentry was standing in the doorway.

"Twilight, whats going on? demanded Flash.

"Flash there's a lot I need to tell you." sighed Twilight.

So Twilight explained about how Shining Armor was an overprotective brother.

"Oh um ok." blushed Flash.

"Heh, ya sorry about locking you in the closet." responded Twilight.

'Its fine." smiled Flash.

"Flash there's something else I need to tell you." blushed Twilight.

"Don't tell me Spike is like that too?" questioned Flash.

"No not at all." giggled Twilight.

"When I was staying at the Crystal Empire I went to an alternate universe were everypony had a person just like them like an alternate them and I met your alternate you. He liked me and he asked me to dance and we danced together." said Twilight

"Oh wow.." blushed Flash.

"Yeah so thats how I knew your name." blushed Twilight.

"But Twilight there is something I need to know." blushed Flash.

"Yes?" asked Twilight.

"Do you feel that way about me?" asked Flash.

"Well.."

Little Talks

"Well um.."

Twilight blushes. Why would Flash put her in this situation? What to do.. What to say?

Twilight was trying to find an answer hen suddenly KNOCK! KNOCK!

A knock at the door.

"I'll get it!!" shouted Twilight trying to get out of the question.

"Wait Twilight what if its your brother?" panicked Flash.

Twilight slowly opened the door to a crack. She didn't see any pony.

"Down here." smiled a voice.

Twilight looked down to see her number one assistant standing there smiling with a small green suitcase and a owl carrier.

"Spike your home." cheered Twilight flinging the door open and hugging the dragon.

Flash smiled at this.

"I missed you too Twilight." grinned Spike. "I just thought maybe I could just bring Owlishes here! You know until you come back to Ponyville."

"Oh how wonderful!" exclaimed Twilight.

Spike was just about to ask when they were heading back to Ponyville. Because Twilight said soon. But then suddenly he noticed a yellow pegasus guard standing in the middle of her room staring at them

"Um Twilight what is Flash Sentry doing in the middle of your room?" questioned Spike.

Twilight whipped around suddenly remembering Spike didn't know why Flash was here.

"Oh you see.." Twilight blushed. " He is kind of my personal guard now."

Spike stared at Twilight then Flash and then he burst out laughing on the floor.

"How ironic." laughed Spike making Flash and Twilight turn a shade of pink.

Spike smiled and stood back up. "But you know I actually like this idea!"

"You do!?" questioned Twilight.

"Ya!" smiled Spike. "I'll finally get to hang out with a guy! Not a bunch of mares."

"With the exception of Rarity of course." blushed Spike.

Spike turned to Flash.

"Flash me and you are going to do so much fun stuff together!' exclaimed Spike. " We can play video games, read comics, play football, talk sports, and all kinds of stuff! Maybe you can even teach me some guard moves."

Twilight was about to say Flash might not want to but before she could Flash joined in.

"I would love to do those things with you Spike." smiled Flash.

"That is if its alright with you Twilight?" questioned Flash looking at Twilight.

"Of course it is." nodded Twilight.

"This is great." cheered Spike."

When suddenly he remembered what he was going to ask Twilight.

"Just one question Twilight?" asked Spike. " When are we heading back to Ponyville?"

Twilight smiled. Spike must have been feeling homesick from being in Canterlot so much. Besides Twilight was really missing her friends back in Ponyville. Twilight smiled and made a decision right then.

"Tomorrow."

"Really?" smiled Spike. "So soon?"

"Yes im sure of it."

Then Twilight remembered Flash.

"Is that ok with you Flash?" questioned Twilight.

"Twilight I would follow you anywhere." replied Flash turning a shade of red realizing what he had just said.

"Alright then." Twilight giggled. "Im going to take a shower then we can start packing."

"Alright." replied Flash still blushing.

"Ok then im going." grinned Twilight walking backwards when suddenly she knocked into the door.

"Whoops!" blushed Twilight by this. "Well im going to take a shower. Heh ok bye!"

Flash just stared at Twilight with a big goofy grin on his face as she went into the master bathroom.

"Stupid." she groaned from behind the door of the master bathroom.

Spike stared at both of them. Noticing this.

"I know whats going on." grinned Spike.

"Whats going on? There's something going on? I didn't know there was something going on!" rambled Flash.

Spike sighed. "Flash lets talk. You know drake to well um stallion."

"Ok." whispered a nervous Flash Sentry.

"Im just going to come right out and say it.' mused Spike. "You love her don't you?'

"What?" blushed Flash nervously.

"The signs are clear." grinned Spike. "Its so obvious!"

"Well.." sighed Flash. "Ok yes I might be in love with Twilight."

"I knew-" Flash covered Spike's mouth with his hoof so Twilight wouldn't hear or possibly the whole castle.

"Look you can't tell Twilight!" whispered Flash. "Im not ready to tell her something like this yet."

"I don't get it why not?' questioned Spike as her took Flash's hoof out of his mouth.

Flash sighed trying to find a way to explain it to the young drake.

"Imagine if this was you and Rarity." whispered Spike remembering what Spike said earlier about her..

"Well I guess I can understand that," sighed Spike. "Well I guess I understand. But you have to tell her someimes."

"Maybe." sighed Flash looking down at the floor.

But how could he tell her Flash was just a guard and Twilight was a princess. How could that ever work? It seemed to complicated. What would ponies say? They would laugh at him. No matter how much he loved Twilight. He didn't think he could ever have the guts to tell her this.

"Well." moaned Spike. "We better get started packing."

"Yeah packing." frowned Flash thinking about how he or Twilight could ever be.

When Spike left the room to get some boxes.

Flash walked out on the balcony looking down at his old room. He looked up at the starry night. That jungle of glows and beauty was still there. Now when he looked up at the stars all he could think about is Twilight. Suddenly a shooting star came floating out of the sky. Flash closed his eyes. I wish I could tell Twilight how I felt. He looked out into the night sky. A single tear going down his face.

"I love you Twilight Sparkle." he whispered.

Then went back inside to pack.

The Guard

Flash Sentry drowsily opened his eyes. He saw a blurry guitar with a amp. He sat  up looked around his room. His alarm clock read 2 am. He heard a noise the same noise that he heard when he woke up.

" Wh-wh-wha-what is that?" Flash Sentry moaned.

There it was again. Flash looked out his window and saw a long tower not far from his window. The lights were on and whoever was in there was making a racket.

Flash sat up put on his armor and grabbed his sword. Flash quietly closed his door and walked up the stairs to the long corridor of the castle. It felt like a maze in this Castle ever since he got transported from the Crystal Empire a day ago. Princess Celestia wanted to talk to him about something important. He wondered what it was. He hoped he wasn't in trouble.

   He was now in the West wing. He walked past several doors, leading to anything you wanted. It was like a whole town in Canterlot Castle.  A movie theater, a restaurant, a salon, even a indoor pool. As Flash Sentry passed all the doors he noticed even bigger door with Princess Luna's cutie mark painted on it. He could hear the tv going, Princess Luna was probably watching tv. She was always up at night.

Flash kept walking. There that noise was again. Flash walked slowly down the hallway. He didn't run because he was tired and it was 2 am. Plus he didn't want to disturb the sleeping castle. Well except for Luna.

He passed all the rooms. The noise got louder and louder. All the guards had the outside shift. They would be coming back soon. But Flash needed to stop this noise now. Whatever it was it could be a threat.

Soon enough Flash was at the entry of the staircase. He would have flied up but whoever was in the room might hear him and that would be a threat if that pony was dangerous.

Finally Flash reached the top stairs there was a wooden door. No label or anything. There the noise was a huge crash. Flash couldn't take his curiosity anymore. Flash reached for the door.One hoof on the door knob and other hoof on his sword in his belt.

He swung the door open. It was a large room, as large as Celestia's and Luna's rooms. There were papers everywhere.

The balcony had a chart with a telescope. Notebooks sprawled across the floor. But to top it all of there was a huge mountain of books in the center of the room.

Suddenly the books started to move

Quickly frightened by this Flash Sentry pulled out his sword.

"Holt, who goes there?" Flash asked sternly.

"Ughhhh." moaned the mysterious pony.

Then suddenly a purple alicorn peeked out of the books with a crooked crown.

Suddenly a memory hit Flash "Twi-Tw-Twi-Twilight?"