The Red Carpet

It had been about an hour since we had left Canterlot. I love traveling by flying carriage it was so much faster than a carriage being pulled on the ground… We landed a few minutes away from the hotel. Once the carriage had landed safely the 4 Pegasus guards lightly trotted to the hotel a few blocks down.

The guards stopped outside the hotel. It was no surprise to see the paparazzi, the reporters and many professional photographers waiting to capture the perfect picture of us. ‘The newly wed royals’ I looked to bolero with a slight blush and in annoyance. I didn’t want this, I wanted to just enjoy the rest of our wedding night in peace but I guess that wasn’t going to happen just yet and it angered me.

Bolero knew I wasn’t happy, he sighed and spoke to me in the sweetest tone. “You knew this was going to happen you’re the HOT new celebrity in Equestria now and everyone wants to capture you...”

I shot him a glance, the tease always made me smile when I was angry. “I’m not a ‘celebrity’ and I don’t want to be captured. I just want to relax with you alone…. Can’t we just stay here until there gone or you fly us to our hotel room?” I tried with the saddened eyes but it didn’t work…

“No, we have to go inside. These guards need to get back to Canterlot to help with the mess and if you don’t want to talk you don’t have to just smile, wave and trot quickly.”

“Fine, but I still don’t want to…” He smirked again. “What.” I raised my eyebrow in curiosity.

“The quicker we leave this carriage and get to our room the quicker I can show you what a night in bed with me is like…”

With that he magically had his tie and tux back on and had got out of the carriage. Leaving me blushing and his hand gestured to me, waiting for me to except it and be helped out of the comforting carriage. I reluctantly took his hand as I quickly refastened my armoured crest and stepped out of the carriage being greeted by a thousand flashes. I stood with Bolero feeling very self-conscious that all eyes were on me.

I mean I was used to people looking at me and people taking notice of me. But that was work and this was personal. Bolero and I was never together in public. It was forbidden for a royal to date a commoner. The only people that knew were my parents and Celestia eventually found out. Once I became captain, I was higher power the only person above me was Celestia, Luna and Bolero himself. It was considered normal for nobles or high powerful people to date royalty. That’s when it was announced and boy did Bolero know how to embarrass me…

It was a normal day; I was giving the whole of the royal guard the main issues of the city that needed to be addressed for that week, when Bolero had walked up the middle of the meeting. The meeting was held in one gigantic hall with 2 columns of chairs and a middle walk way.

When bolero got about 2 feet from me and stopped I wondered what was wrong. Then he turned to the rest of the hall excusing himself for his interruption, saying it was of up most urgency that he does this. By now my lieutenant and the higher and personal friends of mine had started to smile. (Looking back now bolero must have told them) Bolero turns back to me, by now I have a very confused expression plastered on my face. He proceeded forward and got down on one knee. At this point I started to question if I was dreaming or having a nightmare as I was sure Bolero wouldn’t do this to me but alas he did. The words were spoken crystal clear. ‘Captain Shining Armor, would you do me the honour of sharing the rest of your life with me as my husband…. Shine, honey, will you marry me…’ that’s when the golden box came out and inside was a horn golden ring. I was in shock after what felt like forever I finally spoke the words ‘of course sweetheart I love you.’ (It may seem cheesy to you but it was the best day of my life) and with that Celestia announced it hours later.

I wore that ring for 5 long months before it was replaced with the ring that’s on my horn right now, a golden band with a single diamond. Bolero’s is the same to match.

I felt Bolero's arm come round by back pulling me in as he whispered. “Just smile, wave and trot. Let me do the talking.” His whisper sent shivers down my spine and made me weak at the knees.

We trotted slowly towards the hotel entrance, Bolero giving me time to take everything in. Bolero trotted confidently and with purpose, this made me feel more confident as I matched his pace and stature.

As we walked question after question was shouted at us. Even though his attention was on me, Bolero still answered to every question with the same answer: “Me and my husband have no comment. If you wish to discuss certain details with us, you will have to contact the royal Canterlot office and they will direct you. Thank you.”

Question after question most about us and what we would be doing for the rest of the night. I blushed at this the reporters ate up my embarrassment. Bolero pulled me in for a rough kiss it didn’t help the situation much but me made feel good and I felt my embarrassment fade as I excepted the kiss and then pulled away to trot towards the door keeping my eye locked on Bolero. He got the hint he playfully trotted towards me we kept our eyes locked the entire time. I was done caring who saw and apparently so had Bolero. He roughly picked me up as we neared the door. He placed me down by the door as one of the guards opened it. I heard someone mention something about the invasion. I found myself feeling sick and before Bolero could stop me. I angrily walked over to the reporter.

“What did you just say…?” Silence… “I asked you a question ma’am.”

“I err… was just saying that you would have been…better off...err”

“Yes, go on…. What would I have been better off with….” I stared daggers at this reporter.

Luckily for her Bolero stepped in. “Honey, come on. Let's enjoy the rest of our night.” He kissed my neck, that was enough for me to turn away and walk with bolero up to our hotel suite.

Inside our suite was lovely and luxurious. The bed was huge not as big as Bolero’s in his chambers but big enough. The carpets were like clouds when bare hooves touched them. It was heaven and Bolero could see I loved it.

“Like?”

“Like…. LIKE! I love this!!”

“Well get used to it this is what your life as a prince will feel like.”

“P.....prince….”

“Yes baby, you’re a prince now. When we get back you will start to perform princely duties.”

“Wait so I’m no longer a captain….”

“No shine, but you can still participate in the things you used to do but you will be the one making the orders not following and reporting them. Also are you okay you suddenly look like you’re not here but miles away.”

“Oh okay… and yes I’m fine just a minor headache.”

“Okay but if it gets worst just tell me, I know….”

“A healing spell…”

“Yeah, how do you know?”

“You… Well the king pretending to be you used it on me but I’m going to guess he also used that as an excuse to control me…” it saddened me again.

“Probably but no worries it’s over, no damage was done so forget the prince stuff for now; back to tonight and the rest of the week ahead!”

“Yes! Of Course this is our week.” I perked up; knowing this week was going to be the best.

The first thing I did was undress, I got out of my wedding outfit so did Bolero. Stripped down to our naked bodies a long and passionate week lay ahead for us…