Big Brother

I heard the door open. Shining Armor was home. I gave a deep breath, and Twilight hugged me.

"You can do it." she softly whispered.

I trotted out of Twilight's room and stopped Shining Armor at the top of the stairs. Our eyes met, and I tried not to show fear. He seemed more pissed off than when he locked me up, but I doubt he'll attack me.

"Hey Captain Shining Armor," I said, "Can we talk?"

Shining Armor rolled his eyes. "Fine, come into my room. You should explain why you were smooching up to my sister."

Shining Armor had a queen bed, which made it easy for us both to sit on.

"The reason why I kissed your sister," I started, "Is because I love her. She's an amazing mare. I really love her, Shining Armor. She's like you. She's a great leader. She's everything I've ever wanted. I hate to tell you, Captain, but she's all grown up. Let her grow up."

Shining Armor looked angry, but then sad, "How?" he said, looking down, "How can I let her grow up?"

"Captain Shining Armor," I started, "She deserves love. Isn't it cruel to force her to be forever a filly? I know how you feel. I have a little brother. I can't imagine him growing up one day. But one day he will, and you have to consider all of the possibilities of what he can achieve. When he's an adult, he'll be mature. He should be able to make his own choices. I wouldn't want to get in his way. It's his life, not mine."

Shining Armor just looked at the bed, and we sat in silence for a couple minutes.

"You're right." He finally said, and looked at me, "I love Twilight so much, I want to protect her from the world. But she can protect herself. She's a strong mare. I should stop worrying."

"Thank you, Shining Armor." I said calmly, but on the inside I was exploding with joy.

I can love Twilight with nopony getting in our way!

"May I see her?" I asked.

"You don't need my permission." Shining Armor said, which contradicted what he said the previous night about me needing permission.

"Thank you, Captain." and I left to go see Twilight.

I walked into her room. "Well?" she asked.

I didn't respond, I just laughed and kissed her. When we finally pulled back, I said, "He won't try to get in our way."

She squealed with joy and hugged me, and we made our way downstairs to spend the day together. I saw Shining Armor's face. He was sad Twilight was grown up, but he was happy she was happy.

Everypony was happy.