Chapter 33: Betrayal through Love (Un-Edited)

(Location: Crystal Empire)

Beyond the cold mountains, far north of Equestria, a Kingdom, made entirely out of crystals lies. It was known as the Crystal Empire, a place filled with love, and happiness. Princess Cadence, along with her husband Shining, live happily in this crystal world. All of the crystal ponies live happily, smiling and seeing the love and joy around them. However, a dark secret will be uncovered for the princess of love.

Cadence and Shining retreated to their master bedroom, having their day being violated with so many business papers, and assisting the citizens of the empire. Needless to say, they were exhausted.

“By Equis, that was one of the most difficult days I’ve ever been through.” Shining sighed wiping his forehead.

“I agree. I’ve never been this exhausted since we took over watching the Empire.” Cadence agrees.

“Well, the day’s finally over.” Shining said smiling. “Now I can finally relax with my beautiful wife.”

Cadence giggled with a small blush. “You’re such a charmer Shining.”

The married couple took their clothes off and stepped into the showers. They’ve been married for over a year now, and their lives together have been happy. Even though they don't have much free time to be together like they used to, but that will never stop their love for each other.

The relief feeling of the warm water hitting their bodies let out a sigh of relaxation to the couple. Cadence washed her mane, feeling more relaxed and stressed free from the troubles of the empire. Suddenly, she felt two hands grip her sides and caressed them ever so gently. The hands moved up to her E-cup breasts and kneaded them ever so gently.

“Ohhhhh Shining.~” She moaned in pleasure, feeling her husband's magic through his hands.

“Wanna take this to the bed?~” He whispered seductively.

Cadence grinned deviously. The two turned the water off, dried each other off, and rushed to the master bed. Cadence grabbed her husband and threw him onto the bed. Like a hungry Manticore, she pounced on her husband and kissed him roughly, but passionately the two moaned together, feeling the pleasure of love and sex fill the room. Cadence felt Shining's member stiff, poking her stomach. She quickly casted a spell over her stomach, and broke the kiss.

“Rut me. Now.” She growled in a playful way.

Shining growled as well and rolled his lovely wife below him.

(Time Skip)

The married couple panted heavily, while Cadence laid on Shinings body, hearing his heart pound in his chest. The last few times they rutted together, Shining was getting better and better at it.

“That was amazing Shining.” She finally said, getting her lost breath back.

“It was.” He replied stroking her mane.

“I’m curious? We only rutted a few times, but you seem to get better?” She then smirked. “Have you been reading tips and tricks on how to please a mare?”

Shining blushed deeply, but she failed to see the sweat on his forehead. “Yes...I have.”

Cadence giggled. “You’re a naughty stallion. I guess I’ll have to punish you for it.~” She purred slightly moving her hips, making his stallionhood hard again inside of her.

“Oh boy.” Shining through.

This was gonna be a long night for him.

(Next Day)

Cadence was walking down the halls of the empire, moving to different meeting rooms to attend some boring meetings. Shining was not with her for the moment. He was off doing some other work for the Crystal Kingdom.

As she was close to the meeting room, she came across a room, with the door closed. She heard the sounds and giggling and moaning in the room. She felt strong love coming from that room and she giggled. The memories of Rutting her husband from last night formed a blush on her pink cheeks. She wanted to experience that again, but for now, work was the number one priority.

(Time skip)

Cadence yawned, another day finished. She was exhausted,and needed good rest. She took a warm, quick shower and got into her night gown. When she stepped out of the bathroom, Shining came in, exhausted as well.

“Hello sweetie. How was your day?” Shining asked.

Cadence sighed. “Long. The meetings were a pain in the flank.”

Shining chuckled. “I bet.”

Cadence then saw something on his cheek, it was lipstick.

“Shining, why do you have a kiss mark on your cheek?” She asked.

“Oh, I was assisting one of our new maidens today and she gave me a kiss for her gratitude for me helping her.” He explained wiping the mark off.

Cadence knew the ways of kissing, and getting friendly kisses from other ponies is alright.

“Alright then.” She replied smiling.

“I’ll join you in the bed in a couple of minutes.”

She nodded and headed for bed while Shining entered the bathroom. After a few minutes, he came back out and joined Cadence at the bed. Feeling his presence, Cadence rolled on top of her husband, catching him off guard a little.

“Cadence?”

She didn’t reply and kissed him deeply, grinding her tongue against his. Her soft hands slowly moved down and stroked his stallionhood through his pants.

Shining broke the kiss and looked into his wife's eyes.

“Shining?”

“I’m sorry, but I’m really exhausted honey.”

“That tired?”

He nodded. “Maybe tomorrow, okay?”

She smiled a little and kissed his lips. “Okay.” She nuzzled into his chest, hearing the soft sounds of his heart beating.

“Goodnight Sweetie.”

“Goodnight Cadence.”

(Next Day)

“Another stressful day.” Cadence thought. She had attended more boring meetings with the nobles and merchants. What was making her curious is that Shining was supposed to be attending the meetings, but for some reason, he wasn’t around.

As she was heading back to her chambers, she stopped at another room, and heard more moaning and gasping.

“Oh yes! Yes! Yes! Harder! Don’t stop!” A mare in the room cried out from behind the door.

Even though Cadence was happy for the couple in the room, she couldn’t help but wonder. She has been feeling love through the castle for a while. There was more in the love, there was lust, and pleasure. But, then she thought it was probably some of the guards rutting with some of the maidens.

She returned to her chambers and filled out some paper. She turned to her husband’s desk and saw some of the paper’s he received, but surprisingly, none of them were filled out. She was getting worried, and a bit suspicious about her husband. First, he’s been gone all day, the kiss mark from before, no rutting and now none of his papers have been filled out.

Cadence shook it off for the moment and continued filling out her papers. When she was done, she got into her nightgown and headed for bed. She didn’t fall asleep though. She waited for her husband to return. She looked at the clock and it was eleven forty five.

“Where could he be? I haven’t seen him all day.” Once more, the love, lust and feelings of the mares being rut filled her mind. “Could it be that...No! Don’t think like that! Shining would never go behind me and cheat on me. He vowed his love to me, and will only love me, and me alone.”

She was right. The promise he made to her was when they got married. He vowed his love and heart to her, and promise he’ll never go behind her back with another mare. She was still worried about him though. She slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Cadence awoke two hours later, when she heard the door open slowly. Pretending to still be asleep, she slowly rolled over and saw Shining enter the room. He stripped out of his clothes and slowly got into the bed. He gently scooted closer to his wife and sighed heavily.

Cadence wanted to speak up, but the sound of his breathing, he sounded exhausted. He smelled fresh, like crystal berries. He must have taken a shower, probably from training. She slowly moved closer to him and nuzzled into his chest.

Shining felt her presence and slowly wrapped an arm around her.

“Sweet dreams Honey.” He whispered and fell asleep with his lovely wife.

(Next Morning)

Cadence woke up and saw her husband wasn’t there. She heard the sound of the sink going off and she climbed out of bed. She entered the bathroom, and saw Shining brushing his teeth. Shining saw Cadence through the reflection of the mirror and spat into the sink. He turned to her and frowned.

“I know what you must be thinking, where I was and why I didn’t come back until it was very late.” Shining starts.

Cadence nodded.

“Some of the new recruits were slacking at the training room, and I was called down to push them until they get it right. Not hard, but hard enough to get them on their feet.” He explained. “I’m really sorry Cadence. I’ll make this up to you. I promise.”

Cadence smiled a little and kissed her husband. Shining kissed back and their tongues met. The two let off moans of pleasure from the kiss, and they caressed their bodies.

Cadence broke the kiss and smiled. “Come. We have a day ahead of us.”

Shining nodded and the two left.

(Three Days later)

Truth to Shinings words, he spended the last few days with her. He attended the meetings, and filled out all of his papers without a problem. During their nights together, Shining would rutt her silly, making her almost explode in the pleasure she felt. She was still curious to how he was getting better, but her answer would be the books from the library. However though, what Cadence will discover, will change her life forever.

Cadence walked to her chambers, having to fill out so many papers, and attend meetings. Happily, Shining helped her through most of it, but he left early to help some of the new recruits train, which she didn’t mind.


Cadence sighed and entered her chambers. She probably knew Shining returned to the chambers a while ago before she could, so he might be relaxing, waiting for her return. She walked towards to the door, but failed to see a cotton red bra lying near the doorway. She opened the door. “Shining, I’m ba-“ She stopped and her eyes widened to what she was seeing.


Shining…her husband…was in the bed…rutting with another mare.

She thought her eyes were deceiving her, but she rubbed them furiously and blinked a few times, but what she was seeing was true.


The two didn’t hear the door open, neither heard her as their moans were filling the room, along with the smell of their sex.

“Oh Celestia, Harder!~” The mare cried as Shining continued to pound her.


“Oh shit, you’re so tight!” Shining moaned rutting her.

Cadence’s heart shattered into a million pieces, seeing the stallion she loved to her heart…cheating on her, with a younger, more busting mare.

“Shining?”

Upon hearing her voice, Shining stopped and looked behind him. His eyes widened, in fear and shock, seeing his wife.

“Cadence?”

The mare got up and saw Cadence, her eyes widening as well. She quickly grabbed a bedsheets to cover herself.

“Cadence, I can explain.” Shining started getting off the mare.

“How long?” Cadence asked.

“What?”



“How long have you been doing this for?”

Shining recoiled a little, but swallowed and answered the princess of Love. “F…four months.”

Tears were now forming in her eyes. They’ve been married for almost a year now, and yet he went behind her back and was rutting with other mares. The pieces in her head came together. The love, lust and pleasure she sensed was from Shining, rutting with the maids in the kingdom.

“H-how could you do this to me?” She asked nearly almost at the break of sobbing.

“Cadence, I-“

“HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME!” She screamed and her tears fell.

“Cadence, I’m sorry. I-“

“YOU’RE SORRY!? YOU WENT BEHIND MY BACK AND YOU WERE FUCKING WITH OTHER MARES IN THIS KINGDOM FOR FOUR MONTHS, AND YOU SAY YOU’RE SORRY!?”

“Please Cadence I-“

“YOU VOWED YOUR LOVE TO ME, AND YOU PROMISE TO THE DEPTHS OF YOUR HEART YOU WOULD NEVER DO ANYTHING TO HURT ME, AND YOU PROMISED YOU WOULD NEVER GO BEHIND MY BACK WITH ANOTHER MARE!”

Silence fell through the room. Shining remembered the promise he made to her when they got married.

Cadence lowered her head and started sobbing. “I thought you were the stallion I would love, and care for me.” She looked up with great fury in her eyes. “But now I see I married the wrong stallion.”

Shining’s eyes widened. “Cadence?”

Cadence took the ring off of her finger and threw it to the ground. “We’re done Shining. I putting up right now, we are getting a divorce.”

Shining gasped. “No, Cadence please give me another chance. I can change.” He pleaded and tears of his own formed.

“It’s over.” She turned around and started walking away, but found Shining’s arms around her neck.


“Cadence, please don’t do this. I’m so so-“

SMAK

Cadence slapped his cheek, hard, leaving a slap mark behind. It was a strong slap, and it left him falling to the ground.

“Don’t ever touch me again. I want you out of my sight.” She turned around and left the chambers.

The mare got off of the bed and got into her clothing. “I’m sorry, but I have to go.” She left the chambers and shut the door behind her.

Shining stood there alone, feeling incredibly guilty for what he did. He had sex with so many of the mares in the castle, he forgot what he truly cared for. His lovely wife.

He growled in anger and sadness and banged his fists on the crystal floor, with his tears flowing freely.

“What have I done?” He thought, as he continued to sob his heart out.

Cadence walked into a privacy room and closed the door behind her. Her violet eyes were filling up with tears, and she ran to the spare bed and collapsed her face into the mattress, covering her face and cried her eyes out.

“Stupid Shining! Stupid Shining!” She shouted as she sobbed uncontrollably.

How could she be so blind to the truth? All this time, she was married to a stallion, who gave her a promise, that he would never cheat on her, but he ended up sleeping with so many mares in the castle. In all of her life, she never felt this broken before.

Cadence didn’t want to go back to the chambers, not with Shining. She slowly got on the bed and pulled the covers over her. She sniffled a little while her tears fell. Soon, she cried herself to sleep.

(Nightfall)

Cadence was having a very difficult time sleeping. The memory of her husband sleeping with a mare replayed in her mind over and over. She struggled around in the bed, trying to get comfortable, but couldn’t. Her heart felt very hollow, missing the love and care she wanted. All of that was thrown out the window, all because of Shining.

“I’m so sorry young one.”

Cadence’s head shot up from the bed and looked around the room.


“Who’s there!?” She called out.

“Do not be afraid Cadence. I mean no harm to you.” The voice explained in a sweet female voice.

Cadence calmed herself, but wanted to know who the voice is. “Can I at least see you?”

“Of course.”

The room was filled with a bright pink light. Cadence covered her eyes to keep herself from going blind. When the light died down, she opened her eyes and was face to face with a being, wearing a pink cloak, and looked to be a female.

“Why are you here?” She asked.

“I’ve been watching you for a long time Cadence. I’ve been watching over you ever since you made your home here in the Crystal Empire.”

“What do you want?”

The being frowned. “I can feel your pain within your heart. I want to say how sorry I am that your husband cheated on you for so long.”

Cadence frowned and tears started forming in her eyes again. “I don’t want anything to do with him anymore. It’s clear to me I married the wrong stallion.”

The being approached her and gave her a warm embrace, startling her, but the warmth in this hug made her relax. “I know there’s nothing i can do to help…but I know some pony…or someone that can help.”

“What?”

The being pulled back and smiled a little. “I believe the best thing for you to do, is to travel to Ponyville. A certain Human will help you, for he can help heal your broken heart.”

Cadence gasped. “How do you know Daniel?”

“He and I are…good friends.” She answered giggling a little. “Other than that, Daniel will listen to you, and will help you get through your pain. I know he will help you find true love again.”

“You really think he can help me?” Cadence asked wiping her tears.

The being smiled warmly. “I know he will. He’s the most caring human I’ve ever known. Able to help those in need, and has a pure heart of gold.”

Cadence smiled a little. “Okay then. I’ll leave tomorrow, and head to Ponyville.”

The pink being smiled again. “Good.” She held her hand out and gently touched her head. “Now, sleep.”

Cadence felt very woozy, and tired, and felt at peace. She gently laid down and the pink being covered her with the sheets. Before she left, Cadence asked her. “Wait, can I asked your name?”

The being turned back and smiled warmly while her pink eyes glittered under her hood. “Call me Rabu.” She then vanished into thin air.

(Next Morning)

Cadence woke up early than she would usually would. Reasons, One, she needed to get out of the Empire for a while. Two, she didn’t want anything to do with Shining, not while she’s here. She left a message to Gem Blade, one of her most loyal guards to watch over the kingdom with Shining, while she’s out for the moment.

After Cadence collected her belongings, she left the Crystal Empire and boarded the train to Canterlot. She wanted to see her aunt first before she could go to Ponyville and visit Twilight and the others.

After a long ride, she finally stepped off of the train and headed towards Canterlot. As she entered the city, already, most of the local noticed her.

“Is that Princess Cadence?”

“What is she doing here in Canterlot?”

“Where’s Shining Armor?”

“Isn’t he always with Princess Cadence?”

Cadence ignored the comments and moved onward to Canterlot. When she got to the gate, the guards noticed her and allowed her to enter.

As she walked through the halls to the throne room, the memory of her former husband continued playing again and again. All this time, she thought she married the right stallion, but she knew now all of it, was a lie.


She opened the doors of the throne room and entered. She saw Luna, and Celestia on the thrones. They noticed the princess of love immediatly.

“Cadence?” Celestia asked surprised.


“Hello Tia, Luna.” Cadence greeted, smiling sadly.

“Well, this is a surprise. I didn’t expect you to visit Canterlot.” Celestia said smiling warmly.

Luna then noticed something off. “Cadence…where’s Shining?”

Upon hearing his name, tears formed in Cadences Violet eyes.

“Cadence?” Celestia asked, now worried for her niece.

All of the sadness and pain in her heart grew too much and she collapsed on the ground, burying her face in her hands. Her tears fell like a waterfall, that can never stop.

Celestia and Luna kneeled to their niece.


“Cadence…what’s wrong?” Celetsia asked, now concerned.

“Shining…he…*sob*…he…” Her breath was taken by her overflowing emotions of sadness and pain.

The two princesses embraced their younger niece.


“Shh…it’s okay Cadence. Just breathe, and relax.” Celestia whispered, comforting her niece.

The two princesses continued comforting the princess of Love, while she tried to calm down. The feeling of being embraced by their aunts made her feel at peace, and she was starting to feel a tad bit better, but she needed more comfort by her family…her friends….and Twilight.

After she finally calmed down, Celestia and Luna pulled back a little.

“Now, can you tell us what happened?” She asked kindly.

Cadence took a breath to keep herself from crying again.

“Shining…he cheated on me.” Cadence answered.

The two gasped in shock, hearing such shocking news from the princess of Love. They would have never thought that Shining would do something like this.

“He cheated on me for the past four months, bedding so many of the maidens at the crystal empire. He…I can’t say it.”

Celestia and Luna’s blood was now boiling to their extent. How in the world can Shining do this to his own wife!? They knew the promise he made to her when they got married, but he broke it, shattered it into a million pieces.

“Shining…you better pray to the gods I don’t kill you for this.” Celestia thought, grinding her teeth in anger.

“Shining…I’m gonna banish you to the moon for eternity when I get my hands on you.” Luna thought growling.

The three princesses remained quiet for the moment, until Celestia spoke.

“Cadence…you’re more than welcome to stay here as long as you like.” She said smiling a little.

Cadence smiled a little. “Thank you…but…I wish to be in Ponyville…with Twilight and the others.”

Celestia smiled. “We can arrange that.”

The doors opened again and the three princesses see Aurora enter.


“Hello Celestia, Luna.” Aurora greeted. She then noticed the princess of love. “Oh, who might you be?”

“I’m sorry. You two never met. Aurora, this is my niece, Princess Cadence, the princess of Love. Cadence, this Aurora, one of our honored guests here in Canterlot.” Celestia said.

Aurora smiled and gave a small bow. “It’s a pleasure to meet you Princess Cadence.”

“Oh there’s no need to bow to me Aurora, and you can just call me Cadence.” Cadence explained smiling a little.

“Very well then.”

“Cadence, would you like me to get word to Twilight that you’ll be coming?” Celestia asked.

“No. That’s okay.”

The solar princess nodded. “We’ll get a chariot ready for you.” Celestia and Luna left the throne room, leaving Cadence and Aurora.

“Umm…so you’re the princess of love right?” Aurora asked.

“Mhm. My special talent is working with Ponies who love one another.” Cadence explained.

“I’ve been living here for a while now, so how come I’ve never met you?”

“I live at a kingdom called the Crystal Empire, a beautiful kingdom, where everypony get’s along in love and peace.” Cadence explained.

“This crystal empire…is this place made out of crystals?”

“Of course, even the ponies are crystals as well.”

“Wow, I would love to visit there sometime.” Aurora said amazed.

Cadence giggled. “It’s a peaceful place indeed.”

“Are you here for some time off at the kingdom?”

Cadence frowned a little. “Something like that.”

“Is something wrong?” Aurora asked.


“No no. Just a little stressed is all. I just needed to get out of the kingdom for a bit.” Cadence said smiling a little.

“Alright then.” Aurora replied smiling a bit.

A few minutes later, Celestia and Luna prepared the chariot to Ponyville. The two princesses, and Aurora said their goodbyes to Cadence.

“Even though we heaven’t known each other for long, it was great meeting you Cadence. I hope one day, we can be good friends.” Aurora said smiling.

Cadence smiled back at the majestic creature. “I would love that.”

The two hugged each other, taking their first step in their new found friendship.

“Take care at Ponyville Cadence. If you ever need anything, send us a letter.” Celestia said smiling.

“Thank you.”

“Can you do me a favor and let a human named Daniel know I said Hi?” Aurora asked.

Cadence smiled and nodded. “Of course.”

Cadence mounted the chariot and waved goodbye to the three. The chariot moved and flew in the air.

“Daniel…I hope you’re the one that can help me.” Cadence thought, as a lone tear fell from her eye.

Author's Note

WOAH WOAH WOAH, before any of you grab pitchforks, torches, and start an angry mob, let me explain about this chapter.

Yes I did put out in my story a cheating scene about Cadence and Shining. It’s not that I have a problem with this shipping, the thing is, I haven’t read or seen many stories that involve something like this with Shining or Cadence, so I decided to put something like this out here.

I will tell you all right now, and I promise, There will be an explanation to why Shining cheated on Cadence. Please try to understand, and try not to slit my throat.

Next chapter is up. See you all soon.