Romantic Getaway (Sort of)

"Damn it Twilight! I was only trying to protect you!" Flash shouted.  "Flash I thought I told you to use lethal force only if absolutely necessary! Why did you have to kill him!?" Twilight shot back, with teary eyes. "Twilight... You could have died. He was heading straight for you with a knife, and you were pinned down..." Flash responded, and Twilight remained silent. "... Look Twilight, I understand why you are upset about this... But sometimes, we guards have to take the necessary actions to protect you. Even if that means having to kill." Twilight was about to let her sadness take over, but she had to retreat into her room. She couldn't let him see her like this.

"Flash... Listen, I need to be... alone for a while. Just please... don't bother me." Twilight said, with sadness in her tone. Flash sighed sighed at this. "Twilight... I'm sorry-"

"Flash just leave me the hell alone!" Twilight shouted, slamming the door to her room in Flash's face.

A bit earlier, Flash was accompanying Twilight on a stroll through Canterlot, she had wanted to go shopping, get a bite to eat, that sort of stuff. Flash was appointed her personal guard, so he had to follow her if she decided to leave. When they were strolling around, they came to an empty street, and it was quiet. They had noticed all the shops were closed, some even boarded up, and Flash was starting to get suspicious.  Suddenly, somepony lunged out of one of the closed shops at twilight, and then three more of them came out and pinned her down. Flash fended them off her, and went on defense. Twilight also held her ground. Flash was blocking them with his spear, and Twilight was using force spells to defend herself. However one of them lunged at her with a knife, and Flash put a spear through his neck.

The guards took the rest of them into custody, and his captain ordered that it would be best if Flash led Twilight back to her room in the castle. On the whole trot back, Twilight didn't speak to him once. When they arrived back at her room, the argument started, and Flash is where he is now. As much as he hated to kill other ponies, it was a price to pay for the protection of the princesses. But, when he saw Twilight's reaction to it, it made him feel torn inside. Celestia and Luna have witnessed it multiple times, however this was Twilight's first.

Maybe I should go talk to her...

Flash decided that was his best option. Ever since he was appointed as her personal guard, they have grown to become good friends, he didn't want it to end over this incident. Plus, he did have a 'slight' crush on her, however due to the laws that Celestia has in Canterlot, and that she might not return his feelings, he never really told her.

Flash knocked on the door. No response. He knocked again, still no response. "Twilight, I am coming in." But then he paused for a minute, she told him not to disturb her...

No! She needs help.

So, very slowly, he opened the door. He said in a soft tone: "Twilight, I am coming in, like it or not."

When the door was open, he was interrupted by a terrible sight. What he saw broke his heart. She was on the floor, and she was crying, quietly and softly. Like an angel that lost her wings. Quiet enough he couldn't here her through the door. "I thought I told you to leave me a- alone... I don't want you t-to see me like this..." Twilight responded to his entrance, sniffling. Flash didn't speak, he only thought about what he should do.

Should I... try... a hug? I could get so fired for this... But... She needs a friend right now... I am gonna do it.

He slowly closed the distance between them. Once he was close enough, he picked her up by the hooves, and gave her a sweet, and gentle hug. He also put his wings around her for additional comfort. At first Twilight showed a bit of resistance, but she gave in to his comfort. He's... He is hugging me...

"Flash... I'm sorry I yelled..." Twilight was interrupted. "Twilight, don't talk, just breathe. We are alone in here, it's okay if you need to cry." Twilight gave in to her tears, and let the flood gates open.

This lasted for about ten minutes, her crying on his chest and him stroking her back until she settled down. When she had went from crying, to slow whimpers, Flash was the first to break the silence.

"Feeling better?" He asked. Twilight nodded, and noticed that his chest was completely damp. Twilight blushed, and flash spoke up again.

"Twilight, just tell me what's on your mind. I want to help." Twilight hesitated, but knew Flash enough to know that he could read her like an open book. He knew what to do, so she agreed.

"Okay Flash..." She took a deep breath. "Okay."

"Ever since I became a princess, it has put a lot of pressure on me. I am always thinking I may have my own kingdom put upon me one day, and that I would have to lead it... I can't, I just can't do it. I don't know the first thing about being a princess... And with the consequence of other ponies getting hurt or killed, along with me, or ponies close to me... I'm scared that I could endanger my friends..." Flash was listening closely, and came up with a response.

"Twilight, it's okay to be scared." Flash said. "We all get scared at some point. Remember when you fought Tirek?" Twilight cringed when she heard that, and nodded. All while Flash was stroking her back. "You didn't run, you didn't cower in fear, well you may have ran at first, but-"

"You saw me????" Twilight interrupted, and Flash smiled. "Twilight, I saw everything, and you pushed through it, just enough to put the fight to a standstill. You proved that you are a brave, and caring pony. I know you can pull through this Twilight, and I think Celestia knows it too. She wouldn't have made you a princess if she didn't believe you could handle it."

Twilight started to tear up again, and Flash started to worry, however he soon realized these were tears of joy, as she was smiling. This time, she hugged Flash.

"I'm glad I kept the door unlocked... I'm sorry for pushing you away like that..." She said, and Flash nodded at her and smiled. But then, Twilight had to ask him something else.

"Flash... why were you watching me? During the fight?" Flash chuckled a bit. "Twilight, you think I wouldn't notice a unicorn fighting an ancient demon in a huge firefight a few miles away?" Twilight giggled. "I suppose not." Flash looked at the time, and spoke again. "Well, twilight, it looks like it's getting late, my friend Shift said he would take the night shift for me tonight, since I have an important meeting tomorrow with my captain and need to get up early.

"Oh... Well, I hope it goes well. Goodnight."

"Goodnight Twilight."

Flash exited her room, and noticed Shift waiting for him outside. "Oh, hi Shift."

"Hey Flash... I heard you and the princess talking, was something wrong?"

"Well... She was just concerned about her new position, it's really getting to her. Also we were attacked today."

"Woh... What happened?"

"I'll tell you about it tomorrow, I'm pooped."

"Well, what did you do to cheer her up?"

"Don't tell the captain, but... I hugged her." Shift gasped. "Well I am finally glad you are making a move on her, but you know that's not-"

"SHIFT!" Flash silently yelled. "Heh, sorry mate."

"Well... I guess I will see you tomorrow after the meeting. Keep a good eye on her."

"Don't worry I have stood guard for the night plenty of times for the other princesses."

"Alright. Bye Shift." He said as he started walking toward his quarters.

"Night Flash."

Flash left to go to bed, leaving Shift to guard Twilight.