Chapter 5: Meeting The In-Laws (2)

Twilight smacked her hoof against her forehead, signaling her frustration. What was supposed to be a nice family dinner with her parents and her brother turned into a royal get-together that would certainly be in the media the following morning. Twilight was already picturing the headlines.

-Royal Princess In Ponyville Married!-

That was not the kind of attention she wanted. Sadri, on the other hoof, was having the time of her life. She had never met Princess Luna before. Luna, as Twilight recalls, was quite the celebrity in Sadri's village. Luna was enjoying the positive attention, as well. A thousand years ago, she didn't have entire villages of ponies who worshiped her more than her sister, Celestia.

"So... What do you think?" Twilight asked her parents, referring to Sadri as she talked non-stop to Luna.

Velvet nodded approvingly.

"I think she's lovely, Twilight. Though, it is a little sudden. You said you two were married yesterday?"

"Yes," Starbright agrees. "Your mother and I were in the middle of our tax returns when we got your letter."

He chuckled softly to himself.

"What?" Twilight demanded as a scowl formed on her face.

"Oh, nothing..." Her father said as he tried to control his laughter. "I had just thought you were interested in that orange pegasus from the Crystal Empire. The thought of you marrying a princess from a distant village had never crossed my mind."

"What pegasus? Are you referring to Flash?" Cadence asked. "Yes, Twilight, I also thought you had feelings for him. What changed your mind?"

Twilight didn't have an answer. She felt trapped again. This was not the kind of conversation she wanted to have with Cadence and her parents. Luckily, Shining sensed her discomfort. He gave Cadence a swift kick under the table.

"Ow!" Cadence glared at him. "Why did you-"

Then, she met Twilight's pleading gaze.

"Oooh... I'm sorry Twilight. I did not mean to pressure you. I'm sure you are feeling enough stress right now as it is, being married just yesterday."

Now, it was Luna's turn to hop on the embarrassment train wreck.

"Actually," The moon princess said. "From what Twilight's lovely wife has told me, all of the sex they have been having has reduced her stress levels greatly. Good for you, Twilight!"

The purple alicorn's ears felt like they were on fire, and her fur stood straight up.

"Wow..." Shining muttered softly.

This time, it was Celestia who kicked Luna underneath the table. Twilight was finished. She couldn't take any more. The purple mare stood and began walking down the corridor towards her room.

"Twilight." Velvet called. "Twilight, where are you going?"

Twilight didn't answer. Sadri got up from the table and began trotting after her. Just as Sadri was about to follow Twilight into her room, she slammed the door shut, locking Sadri out.

"Oh, dear..." Luna muttered as her ears folded down.

She felt terrible. The moon princess opened up her wings and embraced the sniffling Sadri who retreated back to the table.

"What did I do?" Sadri asked as tears streamed down her cheeks. "Why is she displeased with me?"

"It is not you, little pony..." Celestia said. "It is my arrogant sister. Luna, you should be ashamed of yourself for bringing such a private matter to the ears of everyone here. Come. Let us try to talk to her."

Celestia stood up from the table, and she motioned for Luna and Sadri to follow. They began making their way down the corridor, leaving Velvet, Starlight, Shining, and Cadence alone at the table. When they reach Twilight's room, Celestia knocked her hoof against the door softly.

"Twilight, may we come in?" She asked.

There was no response, but a few moments later, the door cracked open. Sadri eyed Twilight carefully as the purple mare stepped out of the shadows. Twilight was a mess, as was her room. It looked as though pillows and sheets had been thrown around in frustration. Books had fallen from shelves, and a lamp was shattered. Twilight looked past Celestia and glared directly at Luna.

"You..." She snarled.

"Twilight," Celestia cautioned as she stepped in her way. "Luna will apologize for what she said, and she will pay dearly, but right now, I need you to come back and rejoin your parents at the table. We still have a meal to finish." She said in her warm, motherly tone.

Sadri stepped forward until she is face to face with Twilight. She slowly leaned forward until their horns were crossing.

"Please, my love?" Sadri asked. "I am sorry things have not gone how you had wanted. I will try to make them right..."

Twilight hesitated for a moment, but she couldn't fight against the smile that was forcing its way onto her dry lips. Twilight didn't know why, but she loved that mare. She simply couldn't say 'no' to her.

"Alright..." Twilight muttered, still giving Luna a mean look.

Together, the princesses made their way down the crystal corridor, back to the dining table. It was time for round two, the dessert challenge. Cadence and Shining helped Spike bring an assortment of cakes and pastries, wedding gifts from Pinkie Pie, from the kitchen to the table. Celestia licked her lips hungrily as she eyes the sweet feast before her.

"Now, Aunt Tia, remember what the nurse said about your sugar intake." Cadence scolded her.

"Oh, one or two won't hurt." Celestia said dismissively.

Sadri shared a quick kiss with Twilight as she sat down next to her, giving her wife a slice of red velvet cake.

"Thank you..." Twilight said giddily.

It looked like the night would turn out alright after all. Her parents approved of her new wife. That was the goal, wasn't it? Mission accomplished. Now, it was time to eat cake. Sadri watched happily from the kitchen door as Twilight and her friends and family enjoyed themselves. She let out a sigh of relief followed by a chuckle. She smiled sweetly as she eyed Twilight, but her gaze wandered. Her eyes drifted until they fell upon Princess Luna.

"Hmmm... One down, three to go..."

***TO BE CONTINUED***