After making sure that Spike was safe, Shining Armor doubled out patrols everywhere on the castle grounds and the streets of Canterlot. Princess Luna was outside, issuing orders out to every guard within and outside the castle that should any enter the throne room or Celestia's bedroom without authorization, they would be immediately escorted out as well as being executed should they disobey their orders.

"Has every guard been put at their post?" Princess Luna asked.

"Everypony is in place, Your Majesty. A fly couldn't buzz in here." one of the guards said.

"Good. Double-check and make sure that every guard is in his precise position. We are in a volatile situation, so we cannot take any chances."

"Yes, Princess."

"You may go now."

After the guards left, Shining Armor came through the hallway and approached Luna.

"I sent out every guard all over the castle grounds and doubled extra security on the streets of Canterlot. We should be safe for right now."

"Just what could this maniac have to gain from threatening into giving up my sister? It does not add up in the slightest."

"I know that feeling. But what I'm even more concerned about is sent that letter? Somepony needed to have a motive if he were to go this far to threaten Spike."

"Indeed. Right now, we need to be vigilant. For all I know, one of the guards could have sent that letter."

"I hear you. By the way, I wonder how Spike is taking all this?"

"I do not wish to know..." Luna said as she looked up to Celestia's room.

Meanwhile, Spike was spending his time with Celestia. He was curled up in a ball while she was waiting for the guards to report for any pre-determined incidents. She went over to him to see how he was doing after reading the letter. Looking at him a little further, he appeared to still be shaken from the letter that he received. The thought of being given a death threat was enough to make his scales chill. Seeing as how he is afraid, she wrapped her arms around him and consoled him.

"Whenever you shivered like this, I would often wrap you up like this, even though you begged me not to." Celestia said, trying to raise Spike's spirits.

"You know how much I hated that, right?" Spike responded with glumness in his voice.

"Come now. You enjoyed it. Especially when you were still a baby drake."

"It was embarrassing to do in front of Twilight..." Spike said, putting his head down.

"Oh, you big baby. You're so bashful to admit it." Celestia pouted.

They both chuckled at each other for a brief moment before they went back to their current demeanors. The little conversation between them only seemed to calm them for a brief moment. Spike was still afraid and confused as to why this stranger sent that letter. Celestia herself was clueless as to why this would happen to them, let alone her soon-to-be drake husband. But it only made her hug Spike a little more.

"Don't worry. As soon as he is caught, the wedding will resume. And when that happens, we will have as many babies as we choose." Celestia said, putting her face next to Spike's.

"Yeah... babies. That would be nice." Spike said with a nervous yet happy chuckle.

Just then, they heard a knock on the door.

"Yes?" Celestia answered.

"It's me, Your Highness."

It was one of the captains from outside the door.

"I have to speak with the captain outside. I will be back for you. But don't leave my room." Celestia said as she let him go.

"But what if he gets in? What should I do?" Spike asked, feeling scared.

"Don't worry. I promise that I will come back to you. I have guards outside the castle and near my room to protect you. You have my word as your wife."

Spike was paranoid at this point. He had no idea what to do on how to defend himself, let alone Celestia and his unborn child. He knew that she meant well, but didn't want to take any chances alone. But having known her his whole life, he believed that she would do right by him no matter what. After considering her circumstances and what she is trying to tell him, he said with reluctance,

"...okay. But please be quick."

"I will, my love. I will." Celestia said with a warm smile.

She gave him a quick kiss and went to open the door. After shutting it, she saw the captain standing at attention.

"What is the status of the security?" Celestia asked in a commanding voice.

"Security has been set around the walls and every doorway within the castle halls. A fly couldn't buzz it's way in." the captain answered.

"Hmm. Any word on who the perpetrator is yet?

"So far we've interviewed most of Canterlot Society and none of them have a clue who it could be. We are currently searching for clues and trace back the steps of whoever sent this letter. From now on, we are dispatching the guards to sort through any mail linked to the perpetrator for any leads. I hope you have no problem with this, Your Majesty."

"I have no objections. Do doing what you can and bring this criminal to justice. Anypony who will object to any commands that I have will answer to me. And if there are any guards doing anything suspicious, see to it that they are arrested and brought for questioning."

"As you command, my liege."

The captain turned away, leaving Celestia alone by the door. After checking to see if there were any intruders, she went back in to see that Spike was still inside.

"Do you see? Back. Just like I promised." Celestia said.

"Yeah. You seemed to be pretty quick." Spike replied.

"Hmm. So what have you thought about naming the child?" she asked as she wrapped her arms around him.

"I was thinking about naming the little guy Garnet."

"Oh? What is it about the name that draws your attention?"

"I dunno. Since it is our first child born from our love, it just seemed appropiate to name him after one of the gems that I love. Especially after searching for more of them with Rarity."

"Hmm. Well, when this child comes into our world, his name will be Garnet. Would you be happy with it."

"Would I? I would love it!" Spike said with excitement.

The two chuckled again as they comforted one another. After doing so for a few minutes, they heard a knock on the door.

"Yes?" Celestia called out.

"It's me, dear sister."

"Luna? Come in!"

Luna entered and when she closed the door, she gave Celestia a serious look that seemed to have had something to say.

"What is it, Luna?" Celestia asked.

"We may have a lead."

Hearing this shocked both Celestia and Spike upon hearing this news.

Author's Note

I apologize for not being able to write this chapter. I have been very busy to the point that I just didn't have the time. I really hope that you people can find it within yourselves to forgive me for my laziness. Especially since I had finally finished my hours up for my externship. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this chapter and check out my other stories in the meantime if you can. I promise I will give you more material whenever I can. I will also see to it if I can write some blogs for you all to read. In the meantime, have a nice day or night and see you on the other side.