Royal Guard Sterner Stuff, a seasoned guard, is one of many guards at the Grand Galloping Gala the year following the one that Twilight and her friends wrecked. It's a practice run for the upcoming wedding between Princess Cadance and Shining Armor. Things take an interesting turn for Sterner Stuff when he meets a beautiful pegasus, but the night doesn't end there.

Written for the EQD Hearts and Hooves Day Contest