It was the beginning of another new day in Ponyville as Celestia's sun just began to rise. All of the ponies that got up at this time were just starting to awaken. Two of these ponies were Mr. and Mrs.Cake. The bakers always woke up early to get an early start on preparing the goodies for their shop. Sweets were best eaten when they were fresh, after all. The Cakes opened their eyes as the sunshine broke through their bedroom window and hit the their eyelids. Mr.Cake smiled as he gazed upon his wife.
"Good morning, dear." he said, nuzzling her. "I hope you're ready for another day of baking and diaper changing." Mrs.Cake sleepily chuckled at her husband's words.
"I always am." she joked. The two began to kiss, but the sound of crying foals made them stop. "I guess I'll go tend to Pound and Pumpkin. Why don't you get started on the sweets."
"Nothing would make me happier." said the stallion as he gave his wife one last nuzzle before getting out of bed. "I love you."
"I love you too."
A few hours had passed since the sun rose and by now almost every pony was up and about. With the exception of Rainbow Dash, of course. Ponyville was bustling with activity as ponies trotted from one place to another. It seemed that the whole town was busy, especially the local market. Ponies were running around, trying to get the supplies and ingredients they came for. The market square was filled with ponies buying, selling, and hustling items. One of the ponies in the market was none other than the former prince, Blueblood. After Rarity told Princess Celestia of how he acted at the Grand Galloping Gala, she quickly stripped him of his title. Ever since he lost his royal status, Blueblood had been desperately trying to find a mare to date. Celestia had said that if Blueblood could prove he was capable of truly loving another pony, he could become a prince again. Since then, he had been hitting on every mare that looked his away. He was turned down almost every single time. As the stallion walked through the Ponyville market, he began to look for any mares he found attractive. Finally, a mare decided to approach him instead.
"Hello, there!" yelled the mare. "You must be new in town because I've never seen you before!"
"You must lower your voice. It is terribly uncouth to speak with such volume. As for me being new in this pathetic town, I am just passing through."
"Oh, well that's sad. I really wanted to throw you a Welcome to Ponyville party. Hey! If you're only here for a little while, you should visit the Cakes' store at Sugarcube Corner. It's the best pastry shop on this side of Equestria. Tell the ponies working there that Pinkie Pie sent you. Ok, bye now!" said the pink mare as she bounced away.
"What a psycho of a pony. However, I am famished and there could be other mares along the way. Why not? I guess I will go try this Sugarcube Corner."
While Blueblood made his way towards Sugarcube corner, the Cakes were just about to open their shop. Mr.Cake was in the kitchen, putting all of the newly made cake batter in an oven. Mrs.Cake was sweeping the floor and the twins were playing with blocks on top of the counter. Mrs.Cake finished sweeping and was about to put out the open sign when her husband stopped her.
"Dear, you can't open up shot just yet."
"And why not?"
"The batter for the Chocolate Delicious Carrot Cake is missing an ingredient and I need to go get it."
"That's okay, honey. I can handle the shop while you're gone. It's only one ingredient. You can't be gone that long."
"I guess you're right. Okay! I'll be back soon. If things get to hard to handle, I'll..."
"Oh, hush. I will be fine. Now you go and get that ingredient and leave the rest to me." Mrs.Cake said while pushing her husband out the door."
"Allright, I'll be right back. I love y..." Mr.Cake stopped speaking when his wife gave him a small peck on the cheek.
"I love you too."
By the time Blueblood had made his way to Sugarcube corner, he had already hit on and had been rejected by seven mares. He was reaching the limit of how many times he could get shot down in one day before going crazy! Blueblood, having had enough of Ponyville, just wanted to get something to eat and leave. The former prince searched and searched for the place the pink mare had told him about until he saw a sign that said "Cake's Bakery."
"I suppose this is it. While it is not a classy establishment, I presume will have to do." As Blueblood stepped through the Cake's doors, a horrible noise filled his ears. The stallion looked around and spotted a mare tending to two crying foals at one of the tables. He could see that one of the foals was a unicorn filly and the other was a pegasus colt. The mare was blue with fluffy pink hair and wore an apron. "Mrs.Cake, I presume?" Hearing a voice, the mare looked towards Blueblood and smiled at him.
"Yes, that's me. I'm sorry about these two." she said pointing to her children. "They can get a bit rowdy at times. So, tell me. Are you here to try some of our legendary desserts?" Blueblood suddenly got a brilliant idea.
"If the mare is a single mother," he thought, "Then she should be easy to win over. They always are."
"Yes." Blueblood said, finally talking. "I am here to try one of your desserts. I'm sure they are delicious if they are made by such a pretty mare."
"Why thank you." Mrs.Cake replied, blushing at the compliment. "Ponies do tend to think they are good."
"Of course they do. I mean, how could they not? If such a talented mare can raise two foals and cook sweets all day, she must be a hard worker." Blueblood said while stepping closer to Mrs.Cake.
"Well, I..." stuttered the mare, uncomfortable with how close Blueblood was getting.
"I understand how much you must push yourself." Blueblood said, stopping so their muzzles were only inches apart. "I have worked hard in my life as well."
"What are you doing?" she asked shaily as the stallion began to lean in.
"What you want me to do." Blueblood replied as he went in for the kiss.
"Hey!" a voice called that made both ponies turn towards the door. Blueblood saw a very angry looking stallion standing in the doorway with grocery bags on his back. "What do you think your doing with my wife!?"
"Your wife?" Blueblood squeaked as he realize who he was seeing. Suddenly, Mrs.Cake ran past Blueblood and to her husband.
"Oh honey, thank Celesta you are here. This stallion was trying to kiss me."
"What!" furiously exclaimed Mr.Cake. The angry husband began to stomp towards Blueblood.
"No, no. She has it all wrong. I was merely doing a little harmless flirting." With that, Mr.Cake stuck out a hoof and punched Blueblood right in the jaw. Being the delicate upper-class pony he was, Blueblood went down instantly. "How dare you!" the angry stallion asked as he got back up. "Do you know who I am? I'm..." He was was cut of as Mr.Cake slammed a cookie tray down on his head. Blueblood's horn pierced the tray and it now contained a giant hole in the middle. "Please, think about what you are doing. Are you really going to strike such a handsome looking stallion?" His words only angered Mr.Cake more, for he picked up Blueblood, threw him back on the ground, and bucked him into the wall. "I guess you are."
For the next twenty minutes, Pumpkin and Pound Cake watched as their father wailed on the poor stallion that had flirted with their mother. The foals giggled and smiled as Mr.Cake repeatedly pounded the former prince. Although the event would make them believe violence is good, right now they were just enjoying the show.
