The Lion and the Princess

Cadence paced around her own Castle, Flurry Heart noticed her mother just walking around in circles, which was odd since she never did that before. Flurry saw her as a stallion waiting for his wife, or worrying about his wife while she was giving birth, but why was Cadence pacing around? Shining also saw her and was just as confused as Flurry Heart.  Shining took Flurry Heart out to see Twilight, giving Cadence all the time she needed to figure her plan.

"I bet if Twilight and Asher got together, then they would be happy! But how? How will I get them together? With Shining not allowing Asher to see Twilight, it might be hard......" Cadence said with a smile, but it soon faded in the past.

Cadence thought about how Twilight looked at Asher with Friendship, but if she, no they, looked at each other with love then, everything would be fine right? But it's going to be hard with Shining around, and he's not glad about Twilight being friends with a lion, but Asher is nice, so why? Why can't Shining see that Twilight trusts Asher? He didn't do anything to get  on Shining's bad side, did he? Either way, Cadence wanted Asher and Twilight together, she didn't need Shining's answer for it, let alone his thoughts on the matter.

"AH! I got it! I can write something to Twilight, asking her to bring Asher here! But, I'll need to ask some guards to keep an look out for Shining, of course!" Cadence knew very much that Shining cared deeply about his sister and her well being, but this was something that needed to be done.

Twilight, bring Asher here to the Empire, don't worry Shining's out with Flurry Heart. I already asked the guards to keep their eyes out for them, so don't worry. Bring him as soon as you can! I need to talk to him about something!-Cadence

Cadence smirked to herself, she was doing good so far, just watching out for Shining might be a little tricky, but she was willing to put up with it.

Twilight, bring Asher here to the Empire, don't worry Shining's out with Flurry Heart. I already asked the guards to keep their eyes out for them, so don't worry. Bring him as soon as you can! I need to talk to him about something!-Cadence

Twilight finished reading the note, and looked at Asher, who was sleeping, Cadence wanted to talk with him about something? At least Shining wasn't there so, that was good. She thought about it for a moment and knew her answer, he began writing back to Cadence and smiled.

I'll bring him, but why? What's the talk for? Getting on Shining's good side? He won't like that Cadence, Shining won't trust him. But, I'll bring him. Just, don't let Shining see him, for me...Please.-Twilight And then, Cadence responded to Twilight's message.

It's not how to get Shining's good side Twilight, we all know that won't happen until later! It's just that I want to get know him better, that's all! So no worries! But, you have to hurry! Shining and Flurry could be back any minute now.-Cadence

Okay! We'll be there! After he wakes up, see you soon!-Twilight

Twilight heard Asher groan and wake up, he shook his mane and looked at Twilight. He smiled, while she blushed lightly and smiled back at him, she had to admit, he was cute for a lion. Asher sat down and looked at her, before laying on his stomach, Twilight laughed a bit before sitting with him, showing the letter Cadence sent them.

"So, Cadence wants us at the Empire? And she's sure Shining isn't there?" Asher asked, with a smile, he liked Cadence. So far, other than Twilight, Cadence liked him and was friends with him.

"Yeah, she said he and Flurry went out." Twilight said, then a thought came to mind, "You have to meet Flurry Heart sometime. I just know you too will get along great!"

"Flurry Heart?" Asher asked, confused, "Is she your niece or something? Or older sister?"

"She's not my sister, although maybe she could, but she's not." Twilight began,"But she is my niece though, Shining and Cadence's daughter."

"I don't think ponies would like seeing a lion in the Empire." Asher said while looking down, almost like a cub being scolded by their parent."Besides, if Shining saw me when we get there, then who knows what he'll do!"

"Asher," Twilight began, looking at the lion with a serious face, "If Shining found or saw you, do you really think I would let him kick you out of the Empire? Or banish for that matter."

"Banish? Twilight, you don't know what happened at the Pride Lands once." Asher looked down, that was not a happy time then. Scar made the Pride Lands a mess! Only Simba could keep the Pride Lands in shape and very much alive. "It's not something you would like. I lived in that part and time."

"What does the Pride Lands have to do with anything?"Twilight asked, seriously, what did the Pride Lands have to do with this?"Asher, tell me. Please.

"It's not important." Asher said, still not looking at Twilight, as if he was scared she would yell at him and banish him. "Let's go to the Empire."

Twilight had made loads of checks around the Empire, just to see if her brother was there, lucky for her, he wasn't. She had gotten Asher to the castle without being notice. When the broke into a run, Twilight saw Cadence waiting for them with a smile, the guards were gone and Shining was still no were to be seen.

"Twilight! Asher! You made it!" Cadence smiled, Twilight just nodded and Asher didn't do anything."It's great to see you guys again, now, follow me."

"Cadence, what time do you think Shining will be back?" In honest, Cadence didn't know. She shrugged and lead the way into a secret room. "So, we're talking here then?"

Of course, it has to be a room. Asher thought to himself while Cadence nodded and closed the door. He could tell this talk was going to be out of the blue for him, knowing his feelings about talking with others, this couldn't be so good.Please, don't be something weird and out of the blue! Please!