In Laws and Inpections

Rosinta awoke with the sun hitting her face. She smiled in contentment as she felt the warm,fuzzy bodies of Cadance and Shining lying with her. In the weeks since she made her arrangement with them, they have been the best. She didn't sleep because her body needed it, but rather because her mind did. She entered back into dreamland. But her rest period is shorter than her lovers'. Too comfortable to move, she took the time to check up on the hive activities while she was out. The mining was going well and more than meeting quota. Well, Cadance will be happy about that. The hive itself is doing well, the nymphs growing well and strong. Her hive has been thriving since she moved it to the Empire. She lay there for a couple hours more, when her lovers woke up. Both giving her a peck, she responded with a "good morning". The trio then got up and stretched before sharing a shower. It took some effort from the three of them to only just shower before heading to the dining area, Rosinta in her Rose Gem form.

“So, what's on for today, Cadance?” Rosinta asked as the food was brought out.

“Well, the Equestria Games inspector is arriving today, so Twilight and her friends should also be arriving to help us impress her. They should be arriving in an hour or so. I should send someone to greet them.”

“I'll go,” Rosinta said.

“Why you?” Cadance asked.

“Well, you have to get all pretty for the inspector. Though you're always pretty, to me. Shining has to take care of the guard training. Besides that, I want to meet Twilight and her friends, and I have nothing much to do today, anyway.”

“Hmmm, can't argue with that logic,” Shining commented, and Cadance sighed.

“Okay, my sister-in-law is a lavender mare with a dark blue mane with purple and pink stripes in it.”

“Got it.”

The rest of the time was spent enjoying the meal.

* * * * * *

Rosinta sat on a bench waiting for the train to arrive and quietly observing the ponies around her. She watched them interact with each other until a train whistle blew. Looking over, she saw the most brightly colored train ever pull up to the station and stop. When the doors opened, she looked around and found a mare matching the description Cadance given her. She definitely was a looker, but she was not the height of beauty. She was more...adorable than beautiful. She was with five other mares: a unicorn that fit the definition of equine beauty, a pair of pegasi, and a pair of earth ponies. The pegasi were lookers; the cyan one had all the signs of an athlete, with her slim and trim look and her defined muscles. The other pegasus was a butter yellow with a pink mane. She was the pinnacle of beauty and easy model material. The first earth pony had orange fur with a blonde mane and tail, deep emerald eyes, and a stetson hat on her head. The hat, along with her muscular build, gave her away as a farmer. The apples on her cutie mark signified that she was of the Grand Apple Clan. The last mare was a hyper pink thing with blue eyes, her cutie mark being the only things that wasn't pink.

“Twilight Sparkle?” Rosinta asked aloud, and the lavender mare look over to Rosinta.

“Yes?”

Rosinta put on a smile and said, “My Name is Rose Gem. I advise Princess Cadance and have come to escort you to her.”

“You're Rose Gem? Cadance has mentioned you many times in her letters.”

“Oh, and what does she say about me?” She asked, genuinely curious as she lead them away from the station.

“Just that you are a talented mare and have made ruling the Empire so much easier."

“Well, it's nice to be appreciated. So, who are your friends?”

“Well--” Before Twilight could go further the pink one jumped in.

“Hi! I'm Pinkie Pie, nice to meet yahowdoyouliketheempirewithallitsshininess--” The mare wouldn't stop, speaking faster than Rosinta could keep up. Rosinta was gripped with fear. She leaned next the the cyan pegasus and asked,

“Did she get dumped into coffee beans on the way here?”

The mare chuckled and replied, “Oh no, Pinkie is banned from caffeine. Has been for years. Ever since the Week of Pink Terror.” The mare actually turned white at the thought.

'By the First Mother, how have they survived?' Rosinta thought.

“Anyway, the name's Rainbow Dash, fastest flier in Equestria and the only mare alive to do the Sonic Rainboom.”

“Impressive. Most impressive.”

“The white one is Rarity, the orange one is Applejack, and my fellow pegasus is Fluttershy. Don't worry; she's like that with anypony new,” Rainbow Dash finished, addressing the fact that the last member of the group was trying to hide behind Rarity.

“Thank you, Rainbow Dash. Applejack, I figured you were of the Apple Clan.”

“You know of mah family?”

“It be hard to find a pony who doesn't. Your clan is everywhere except here, but I bet it's only a matter of time. You make good apple products. I know Cadance is trying to have some brought in.”

“Well, that's nice ta know.”

“And what do you do, darling, beside being Princess Cadance's adviser?” Rarity asked.

“I originally came to take over the mining of crystals with my company. Cadance helped get the paperwork through, and after that, I eventually found my way to the role as adviser. I have been so happy since I took that position, and I get to meet such mares as yourself. What do you do, Rarity?”

“I am a fashionista and own Carousel Boutique.”

The conversation continued, and the girls commented on how shiny the Empire looked. Rosinta explained that the crystal ponies were trying to make it look nice for the Equestria Games inspector. They eventually reached the spa, and Rosinta took them in. Cadance and Twilight called out to each other and then," “Sunshine, sunshine, ladybug's awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!”

That.

Was.

ADORABLE!

And the love boost Rosinta was getting jumped significantly from that. Woe to any being that harms either one in the presence of the other.

“Oh my, this is spectacular. Please, everypony, stand back. I need air,” Rarity said to Rosinta's amusement.

“Go ahead and try anything. It's all complementary for the welcome committee.” Cadance pointed to the crystal mud bath as Rarity cooed and extolled its virtues, while Pinkie literally dove right in. Twilight started to scold Pinkie, until Cadance came to her side. With just a look, she got Twilight to do a breathing exercise.

'That's my Sweet Cadance.'

“Go ahead, have a good time while I get my ceremonial headdress done.”

“Ceremonial headdress?” Rarity asked with a giddy look.

“When meeting with important guests, it's tradition that the rulers of the Crystal Empire weave crystals into their mane in a very special way. The Games inspector is known for doing her homework. She will be certainly expecting my look to reflect the importance of her visit.” A mail mare showed up then and gave word that the hairdresser for Cadance was sick and unable to make it. Cadance asked around if any of the other stylists knew how to create the headdress. None did, and Rosinta facehoofed.

“This is why we should always have a backup. I can't believe the Empire only has one mare that can do the job.” Fortunately, Rarity decided to take a crack at doing the headdress. Cadance had a couple servants bring out the scroll that had the instructions for the mane style.

It was a big scroll.

Rosinta felt sorry for the unicorn mare, considering how much she had to do for this mane style. Soon afterward, they ran into another problem, courtesy of a second messenger.

“What do you mean 'the Inspector is coming early'!?”

“Just that. She will be on the next train, which should arrive in fifteen minutes.”

“That's just great,” Rosinta commented. “Okay, here's the plan. Rarity, get to work on the mane. The rest of us will greet the inspector and try to keep her away from Cadance as long as possible.”

Rarity looked over the scroll again. “I might be able to skip a few steps,” she said absently.

“Good luck,” said Cadance. At Rarity's urging, Cadance lay down so she could begin work on the mane style.

“Want some help, Rarity?” Rosinta asked.

“Your help would be appreciated, darling.” With that, the two got to work on Cadance's mane. The work was hard, tedious, and stressful. And it certainly didn't help that one of Rarity's short cuts was a disaster, which was horribly timed, as Twilight came in just then for a progress report. After a while, they were making progress with Cadance's mane, when Rosinta thought she heard something hit a window. Then, she heard something sliding on a window. She mentally shrugged about it.

'Likely another pony making the city look nice for the inspector.'

Finally after much tedious work, the mane was done, and they moved Cadance over to put on a dress. That was all going well until Twilight and her friends came in.

“Wonderful news! LOOK! Princess Cadance is better than new!” Rarity cheered. Then an orange mare sat up from one of the massage couches and said,

“Princess Cadance, so this is where you've been. I'll have you know this has been the worst welcome I've had in all my years.”

'OH SNAP!' Candance looked shocked.

“I can't believe it! What was wrong with the welcome?”

“There wasn't one.”

Rosinta facehoofed.

“What is going on?” Cadance demanded. Twilight stepped forward, but Rainbow stopped her.

“We gave our welcome to the wrong pony, left the right one waiting at the station, and completely ruined everything.” Rosinta double-facehoofed. Then, Rainbow Dash went on about how she hoped that she could prevent the loss she felt when Cloudsdale lost their chance to host the games when she was small. However, the mare the others mistook for the inspector stepped forward and told the real inspector that the welcome she received was the warmest, funniest, and most fabulous welcome she ever heard of. Fortunately, the impressed the inspector enought that she decided that the Equestria Games would be hosted in the Empire. Needless to say, when the announcement was given, the love output was massive and the heart spun fast, creating a beautiful aurora of colors. Rosinta, Cadance, and Shining did a lot of personal celebrating that night.

Author's Note

things will heat up in the next chapter.

special edit by icecreammanic