Our Love that Sparked in a Flash

by Tavitima

Rating: everyone
Tags: Starlight Glimmer, Romance, Spike, Flash Sentry, Main 6, Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Princess Cadance
Length: 4204

After being told my Sunset that she and Flash Sentry are dating, Twilight begins to loose hope in ever finding love. It isn't until a certain pony becomes her royal guard!

Twilight Sparkle, a magical pony princess, has fallen in love with Brad Flash Sentry, a human from an alternate dimension. Huh, seems very unlikely for this to happen what with all the Brad haters who don't like him because he's stolen everyone's waifu and is portrayed as an undeveloped and boring character. Happily Sadly (For Twilight it's sad.), the princess finds out that the human Flash Sentry and her friend, Sunset Shimmer, are now dating.
Heartbroken, Twilight begins to doubt herself in being able to find love. But when the pony counterpart of Brad Flash Sentry is stationed as Twilight's new line of defense, how will she handle it, and how does Brad Flash Sentry feel about the princess and his new position even though hardly any fan of the show gives a damn?

Published 2017-03-16 00:20:02 UTC
Last updated 2017-03-26 18:22:16 UTC

Chapter One (Edited): Shock

Chapter One: Shock

Twilight Sparkle sat by the fire in her library reading over Starlight's latest spell. Nearby, Starlight and Spike were pretending to be characters from a book. It was just like every evening at the Friendship Castle. The ponies and dragon who lived there loved doing what they wanted everyday.

"Give up evil queen! I, Sir Spike the III will defeat you!" Spike declared.

"Not a chance poor peasant!" Starlight snarled, shooting a weak beam at Spike that tickled him. "Bow down to me and forget this battle!"

"Never! Free Lady Twilight at once! Thou should never keep a lady locked up, Queen Starlight of Starlandia!

"Guys, please! Rarity seems to be more of the lady than I am. Why couldn't you pretend she was the lady needing rescuing?"

"Halt!" Starlight called. "We can't pretend Twilight, we all have to be present!"

"It's all part of the games. But I really wish Rarity was the lady, we could've used my Rarity doll if we could've imagined!" Spike said with stars in his eyes. "Resume!" He said, facing Starlight once again.

"Uh... Okay? I really need to look into the rules of this game more, even though I'm guessing you make it up as you go along." Twilight said, clearly confused. Then, Twilight's attention focused on the book she used to communicate with Sunset. She smiled as it began to glow and vibrate. "Sunset's writing!" She said, jumping up and using her magic to teleport the book towards her.

"HALT!!!" Both Spike and Starlight giddily said, rushing towards Twilight.

"Let's see, last time we left off... Aha! Here we are! Spike, can you get me a quill please?"

After Spike gave the quill to Twilight, she replied to Sunset's message.

Hey, Twilight! I've got something news to tell you.
Great! Spike and Starlight and with me, we can't wait to hear it!
Okay, but, I'm warning you. This may be something that'll hurt you. I decided it'll be best for you to know this.
How could anything possibly hurt me? Come on, tell us!
Okay, so, it all started at Camp Everfree. I told Flash he had to get over you because he was crushing on the human Twilight who wasn't interested in him. Later, he asked me if he "waned to start over as friends" and we did. Later, we started to begin to date again. I felt kind of guilty, but how can a human and pony relationship work? I mean, I live here, I found that a little bit different. Please don't be upset, Twilight.

Wow Tavitima! So subtle!
Wha- Pinkie Pie?!
You're punching holes in your own ship! Who does that?!
Uhm... Me?
Pinkie Pie does NOT approve!
But I approve very much!
Fine, but I WILL help these two be together!
No you won't... My story, remember?
You'll feel the urge to write me in...
O... Uhm- PINKIE PIE GET OUT OF MY COMPUTER!

Twilight's face fell as she reread the sentences Sunset wrote. Spike placed his claw on his shoulder, and Starlight looked at them in confusion. Suddenly, tears fell from Twilight's eyes as she began to sob.

"T-Twilight? It's just a guy, right? Cheer up!" Starlight said, trying to calm here friend down.

"Not just any 'guy' Starlight! It's Twilight's first actual crush. Imagine how heartbreaking that could be!" Spike explained.

Starlight looked at her friend and mentor and pulled her into a hug. "Don't cry, Twilight! I know just how you feel... You'll get past it, don't worry. I mean, look at me. It took me some time, but I got over it in the end!"

"B-But St-Starlight! You, you, you don't get it! F-Flash ac-actu-actually liked me bah-ah-back!"

"Come on, Twilight! You're not acting like yourself!" Spike said, worry filling his voice.

Ooo, not acting like herself! I wonder who did that out-of-character placement!
Di-Discord?! What in the name of Celestia?! GET OUT!

Twilight stood up and shook her head. "I-I'm sorry for overreacting... I just never actually been in love before, and seeing somepony be taken away from me like that just rushed over me..." She explained, looking at the ground. "I-I should've seen it coming... Flash is a human, I'm a pony. We have different occupations, it it would've never worked out..!" She said slightly louder than she wanted it to be. Twilight's eyes watered a bit, but then she noticed Spike and Starlight looking at her with worried expressions. "I'm fine! There's no need to worry about me! I just need to think about it myself! She said too quickly for the two's liking.

"If you say so..." Spike grumbled, keeping a close eye on Twilight.

The book began to vibrate and glow again.

Twilight? Spike? Starlight? Any of you three there?

Twilight sadly sighed and took the quill.

I'm happy for you both, I really am. Tell everypony everyone that I'm so proud of you two to be together, and tell Flash that I'm glad he finally found someone worth while. And just for me to say to you, I'm proud of you to be earning your life back after the past you ran away from. Your still welcome to come to Equestria whenever you want! And don't you worry about me. I'll get over in no time, I'm sure of it. I really have to go now, so do Spike and Starlight. Make sure to update us as soon and possible and we'll do the same! Till next time, Sunset!
Bye, Twilight! And Spike and Starlight!

"Twilight..?" Spike carefully asked.

"I... I... I should've never been day dreaming. I guess that I should've been in contact with reality when I first met Flash..." She solemnly said before walking out the library and to her room.

Wonderful! That was the best thing ever! Great job, bravo, bravo!
DISCORD!!!
Cheer up, Tima! Put a smile on that face! It wasn't so bad! Discord and I can't wait until the end! Even though of course you made Twilight take the mature way of getting out of her problems!
Th-The end...? Twilight..? Hold on, GET OUT OF MY COMPUTER!!!!!
We'll get out of your computer...
... But not your head!

Author's Note

:rainbowderp:... So
I'm not hated for this, riiiiight?:twilightblush:
Heh, just so you all know, I joined this site to improve my writing. I'm a young preteen with a mind full of ponies and... PONIES!:pinkiehappy: That's why Discord and Pinkie Pie are there. It's me thinking to myself. I don't know why I do it, but I just do, no questions! It helps me think and makes me want to think!I read and write for my own enjoyment, but hardly for other's enjoyment. I thought that if I wrote here, I could learn to improve and make my writing enjoyable for others as well as me!:scootangel:
Also, if you hate this chapter, tell me why! Like it, tell me why! Find it decent, tell me why! Liked or dislike? TELL. ME. WHY! I want an explanation. I want to improve, and that's why I'm here!:twilightsmile:
Also to those who're reading, I LOVE YOU RANDOM PEOPLE!:trollestia::heart:

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Chapter Two: Comfort and Surpries

Chapter Two: Comfort and Surprises

Twilight woke up looking like a mess. She cried all night, and she didn't know why. She didn't feel like herself at all, and she found herself crying over Flas. She closed her eyes, but the vision on Flash kept popping up into her mind. No matter how silly she felt, she couldn't stop.

"Twilight, can we come in?" A young voice asked from outside Twilight's room.

"Sure thing, Spike." Twilight responded.

Starlight and Spike walked into the room, a stack on pancakes within Starlight's magical grasp. "Eat this Twilight, it's noon." Starlight sadly said.

"Noon?! I've been moping in my room for that long?" Twilight muttered in disbelief.

"Twilight, we know loosing Flash to Sunset is hard for you, but you really have to put it all behind you!" Spike said.

Twilight buried her face into her hooves. "Guys, I know that I have to get over Flash. I mean, my future kind of depends on it! Truth is, I'm really not fine. I tried to keep myself level headed yesterday because I didn't want you two to worry about me. But I guess I can't get past you guys, huh? Twilight chuckled.

Starlight pulled Twilight into a tight embrace. "Like I said last night, I know how you feel, Twilight. I lost my best friend. I overreacted and controlled a whole town. I forced them into something bad. I know that you won't do what I did, but you might not be your actual self if you carry on like this. I didn't face reality the right way when I was younger. Don't make that same mistake, please."

A small smile spread across Twilight's face. "Starlight, I'm glad that I helped you change into the pony you are now! I really needed somepony to tell me that I was acting irrational who wasn't just me!"

"Yeah, but I think I've got a pretty good feeling about what you're thinking. Starlight lost her best friend, and I kind of thinking I'm loosing my crush..." Spike sadly said.

"You and Rarity? Psht! Spike, that's never going to work out!" Starlight chuckled. Twilight immediately nudged Starlight and gave her a stern look. "Oh- I mean that... Uh..."

"It's okay, Starlight. We all have to come and realize the truth."

"Sorry, Spike. I should've never said that"

Spike only responded with giving his friend a smile.

"Look, I appreciate how you two are looking out for me, but I think it'll be best if you leave me be." Twilight stated, burring her head in her pillow. "And all those papers I have to review, I'm going to save them until 5, okay? I'm just really not in the mood today."

Starlight and Spike retired from trying to talk sense into Twilight and left the room. Thinking she was alone, Twilight began to quietly sob into her pillow. It wasn't until she heard a loud bang outside her window.

"Hey, Twi! Daring mailed me the newest book! Wanna read?" The pony impatiently asked while banging the glass.
"Hi Rainbow Dash!" Twilight quickly said while getting up. She hastily opened the window. "What are you doing here?"

Dashie's there because Tima loves her! Speaking of Tima loving characters, when's Rarity going to in the story?
PINKIE!!!

Rainbow Dash gave her friend a weird look. "I just told you that Daring mailed me the next book and- Whoa! You look terrible! What the hay happened to you?!" Rainbow Dash said in shock after realizing the state her friend was in. "Did somepony go a head and mess with you?! If they did, they're in the for the Dashinator!"

Twilight giggled to herself remembering the time she and Rainbow Dash were giving a presentation to a group of Wonderbolt candidates. "Thanks for the support, but nopony did anything wrong."

"Then why do you so... Uhm... Bad?"

"It's actually a really weird story."

"C'mon, Twi! You can tell me anything!"

"I don't feel comfortable explaining it." Twilight said. She noticed the book she used to communicate with Sunset on her night table. She levitated the book towards her and smiled when she saw the note. It read, 'Please think over everything again. We love you and we want the old Twilight back. Love, Spike and Starlight.' Good old Spike and Starlight. Twilight thought as she set the book in Rainbow's hooves. "How about you read this? It'll help you understand. If I told you, I'd probably start crying before I finish."

Rainbow Dash gave Twilight a confused look and began to read. Twilight watched her friend's movements. When Rainbow Dash put the book down, she had a conflicted look on her face.

"Twilight, I really just don't know what to say. You know I'm not the one for this sappy stuff."

Twilight sadly sighed. "I know, Rainbow."

"How about you go see Rarity? She'd totally help you!"

There she is, Twi's going to Rarity next!
... I give up...

Twilight's face lit up. "Great idea, Rainbow! You. Spike, and and Starlight have been trying to comfort me. But Rarity, she'll actually give me advice. She's experienced with stallions- I mean guys!" She giddily explained.
"Wow, Twilight. This really is getting you happy..?" Rainbow Dash slowly asked.
Twilight sighed once again. "This whole thing is getting to my head. I've never been in love before. You might've done the same thing if you lost your crush."

"Heh, in a thousand years I'll get a crush!"

"I'll mark it on my calendar!" Twilight joked. The two began to laugh, and she was feeling a lot better. "I'm glad you dropped in, Dash. How about we read that book when I'm finished with Rarity?"

"Kay, but we might needa fix you up, seriously." Rainbow Dash said.

Twilight sheepishly chuckled. "Right, good idea."

Before any of the two could do anything else, a knock was heard from the door. "Twilight, Princess Cadance is here!" Starlight said.

Twilight stopped and looked at her calendar. For the day's date, it read, 'Cadance visiting at 12:15 pm for a matter she wants to discuss.' Twilight began to walk around the room and panic. "Oh, no! No no no no no no! Cadance is here, I can't go down there! Princess of Love! I don't want her to sense anything!"

"I'll be with you." Rainbow Dash assured, tossing Twilight a hairbrush.

"Thanks, Rainbow." Twilight said with a smile. "Starlight, tell them that we'll be right down!"

"Alright." Starlight said before walking off.

After a quick brush, Rainbow Dash threw Twilight's crown on her head and forced her friend out the room.

"Twilight, getta grip! Just finish this meeting. Me, Spike, and Starlight will also help you! You're just overthinking!"

"Spike, Starlight, and I!" Twilight corrected. "And I'm not overthinking. As the Princess of Love, Cadance could maybe sense love!"

"So, I'd honestly recommend for you to talk to her!"

"Wh-What?!"

"Shh! We're here!" Rainbow Dash hissed as she opened the door.

Twilight frowned to herself. Rainbow Dash is obviously upset with the way I'm acting. But she's offered to help me, keep her here, Twilight! She thought to herself. But when she entered the room, her heart stopped. Next to Princess Cadance was somepony she didn't expect to see: Flash Sentry.

Rainbow Dash saw Flash, then Twilight freeze. She swiftly kicked Twilight's back leg from next to her and pointed her head to Cadance. Twilight nodded and continued.

"Twilight! It's great to see you again! Oh, hello Rainbow Dash. Pleasure to meet you again." Cadance greeted.

"It's great to see you too, Cadance!" Twilight said, her worries melting away. She forgot that Flash was behind her sister-in-law, she was just happy to be with Cadance.

The two began to sing their song. "Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!"

Twilight happily giggled. "So, what brings you here?"

"I had a good talk with Tia and Una about this." Cadance said. "I know, sorry to use those nicknames I have for them. I know they make you laugh." She teased. "So, I realized that you're a princess now. You've started as a savior of Equestria, a target for villains. Now, you're a princess. That gives all the better reason for ponies to try and take you hostage! You need some sort of protection besides your own magic."

"But Twilight can magnate just fine without any kind if protector!" Rainbow said with her hoof waving in the air.

"I know, but what if something like what happened with Chrysalis happens again? We need to keep out guard up! That's why I've decided for you to have a royal guard around." Twilight had a troubled look on her face, anypony could tell that she didn't feel right. "How about we try this for a week and see how it goes?" Candance said with a smile.

Twilight sighed in defeat. "Alright, for you. But I still don't think I need it-"

"Actually, you do!" Starlight interrupted. "Twilight, everypony gave me directions to your castle and told me where you were and when you and Spike would be back from that presentation. You even had your door unlocked!"

"But I want to be open to friendship opportunities! Remember what happened with you?"

"I do, but protection is something you need! I swear, many ponies want to crush you!"

"She does have a point." Spike said.

"I still think Twi can manage on her own, but whatever she chooses I'll stick with." Rainbow stated.

"Then I guess I'll try the whole guard thing out." Twilight uneasily said. "For you."

Cadance warmly smiled. "If you don't like the whole guard set up then you can go back to how everything was! Now, Flash Sentry has been assigned to be your guard!"

Finally realizing Flash, Starlight, Twilight, Rainbow Dash, and Spike froze. All fully aware of the recent news of Twilight's crush be taken.

"Twilight? Are you okay?"

"Huh?! Oh, yea, sure!" She uneasily said. "Thanks for stopping by, Candance! Are you staying?"

"Me? Oh, I'd love to stay, but I still have some work to complete while Shining watches Flurry Heart.

"Isn't that Sunburst's job?" Starlight questioned.

"Flurry's caught the cold so we decided to give him a break today. Phew, that baby is hard to take care of! Well, I'll see you all later. Bye!" Cadance walked out the room where two of her crystal guards were waiting and she left.

"Soooooo... This'll be awkward!" Rainbow Dash stated as she slowly flew up to Twilight. "You still gonna talk to Rarity?"

"I think now I really have to!"

Author's Note

Kay, second chapter that came out a long time after the first one (Few days.)! Isn't Middle School a pain? It sure is!:pinkiecrazy: I've really got nothing to say except I hope this chapter makes the story a little bit better. I'm in school right now and the bell is about to ring, see ya people!

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Chapter Three: Girl Talk

Chapter Three: Girl Talk

Finally! Rarity is here! Hey, when will I be in the story?
At this rate, never!
Oh don't be so one-sided, Tima!
Okay I should really start writing the actual story now...

Twilight nervously sat on the edge of Rarity's bed as she waited for her friend. She glanced at her new guard outside from the window and quickly looked away. Why does this all have to be so awkward? Twilight began to play with her hooves as she waited for Rarity, more thoughts pilling into her head. Why did Cadance even think I needed a guard? It's obvious I don't. Everypony made valid points earlier, but this all just seems weird! The soft sound of a door closing caught the alicorn's attention. She saw Rarity standing at the door with her measuring tape dangling over her neck with a tussled mane. Her glasses were already on her night table.

Using her magic to levitate her hairbrush and fix her mane, Rarity happily sighed. "Fixing myself up really makes me feel fresh and alive! Now dear, what was it you wanted to talk about? I couldn't really catch what you were saying earlier, too caught up in my work." With a flash of magic, a small tea table with two teacups, a teapot, and a bowl of sugarcubes rested in front of Twilight. "Sorry to keep to waiting."

"No trouble at all, Rarity. I'm sorry for interrupting your work, I just needed some advice, and somepony experienced in this field to talk to." Twilight accepted the cup of tea from Rarity and thanked her.

"One sugar cube or two?"

"Two please."

After putting the sugarcubes in Twilight's tea, Rarity dumped three into her own and took a sip. "Now, what was it you wanted to talk about?"

Twilight blush slightly. "Well, it's actually about a stallion and-"

Suddenly, Rarity spit out her tea in Twilight's face. With stars in her eyes, she stared at her friend. "DETAILS!" She exclaimed, whipping out a notebook and quill.

"I-It's actually the one outside, and-"

"That gorgeous hunk of a stallion is your crush? No wonder! I new you've fancied him since the start!"

"Yes, but I got those feelings from the human counterpart of him. I don't know anything about him! Whenever I look at him, I think of the Flash Sentry in the other dimension!"

"What's got you so worked up about this? It obvious that the human Flash likes you back. Maybe this one will as well? Well, I wouldn't be surprised if you're counterpart was dating the Flash Sentry in her dimension."

"Actually, human Twilight is dating somepony else."

Rarity raised an eyebrow and poured herself more tea. "That doesn't seem right... The two worlds are parallel, are they not? If your dating the Flash here, shouldn't she be dating the Flash there?"

Twilight's cheeks flushed bright pink. "We're not dating." She flatly mumbled. "And Twilight's dating somepony named Timber Spruce!"

"Then maybe you'll end up with Timber Spruce."

"Rarity! Just because two worlds are parallel doesn't mean that the same exact events need to happen, but with just different versions of the same ponies!"

"I know, dear. I was only curious. Shouldn't be like that?"

"Both worlds are their own places, Rarity!"

"Sorry for that thought, dear. I was just so happy for one my friends to fall in love!"

Twilight blushed once again. "It's okay, but I'n not in love!"

"Oooh, really now?" Rarity playfully cooed.

Twilight buried her hooves in her face in embarrassment. "I don't know what's going on, Rarity! This Flash Sentry is a different pony than the one back at CHS. I never really knew the human Flash all to well either! It's all so complicated!"

Rarity sipped her tea and gave Twilight a thoughtful expression. "Darling, I know this hard for you. Conflicted feelings, I know what you're going through. But this is an opportunity to get closer to Flash Sentry! We both know you find him rather cute, find out what's on the inside! From what you've told me before, Flash seems rather nice. He even plays the guitar. Find out if this is what this world's Flash Sentry is like. You yourself said that both of these worlds are their own place. You dating Flash Sentry cannot be more different than Sunset Shimmer dating that world's Flash. Just remember to take your time, dear. All will be fine!"

Twilight sighed and smile and her friend. "Thanks a lot for this, Rarity. I'll try to find out more about him. I only have a week to do so. But like I said, it's all really hard!"

"Don't you worry, Twilight. There is always somepony else for you to love. Forget your fears and just act like you've never met him. You two may become good friends! Isn't that the best you can get with anypony?"

"You're right! Thanks a lot, Rarity!"

"No problem, dear."

"It's already 4. I should be getting back home now."

"Of course, you wouldn't mind coming over tomorrow for your opinion on my new line, would you?"

"Sure!" Twilight said. She headed for the door and paused midway. "Uh oh..."

"Twilight, whatever is the matter?"

"While I was coming over here, I talked with Rainbow Dash. But she's not here. That leaves me to talk with Flash Sentry..."

Rarity smiled and shook her head. "Darling, that leaves him the impression that you and Rainbow Dash are good friends, which you two are! If you talk to him on the way back to the castle, that'll let him know that you're open to new friend opportunities all the time!"

"B-But-"

"No buts!" Rarity stated, cutting Twilight off. "Just be yourself. You feel just fine when you have those small moments with talking with Big Macintosh and Braeburn. Why can't you be at ease while talk to Flash?"

Twilight forced a half confident smile. "You're right. J-Just be myself, nothing more!"

"Exactly, dear."

"Thanks again Rarity! Heh, I'll be over here at 2 tomorrow!"

"I'll be looking forward to it. Goodbye!" Rarity said in a sing-song voice.

"Bye!" Twilight said before scurrying away,planning what she'd say to Flash.

'Planning what she'd say to Flash.' Ha! Classic Twilight!
Can't blame her, Discord. Our little Twilight is in love!
I can't disagree with that! ^^

Author's Note

Alrighty, this chapter is a mess (Like always!:raritywink:). I've really got nothing to say. I'm debating on how to present Flash's character since he really isn't given any. I was thinking about that before I started the story, but I went ahead and ignored the fact that he has little to no character besides being really nice and playing guitar. I mean, a 3 minute Rainbow Rocks short gave this guy more character than the EQG movies!:facehoof:
But I can see some stuff in Flash, and I ship TwiSentry so much ~~but not as much as SoarinDash~~!:rainbowkiss:
Welp, whoever's reading this note, wish me luck!

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