Shining Armor had a good life he was married to his beloved Princes Cadance, Captain of The Royal Guard, Co-Ruler Of The Crystal Empire, and expecting his first child. But his good life falls apart as Cadance dies in child birth leaving him a widower, single parent, and the sole ruler of The Crystal Empire.

Now he has to deal with the pressure of politics, especially when in a society where mares usually are the prime rulers of their nations. Can Shining Armor keep it all together and be the ruler and parent he needs to be?

Idea by Rated Ponystar

Edited and pre-read by Angry Lass and ChudoJogurt

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