Cadance's Lovely Potion Of Truth

The pink alicorn slowly awoke from her slumber and yawned loudly, before sitting up. She looked around her room in confusion. “Strange, I don't remember getting into bed.”

A maid walked into the room holding a tray of food. “Good morning, Princess.” She walked over to her and placed the tray on her lap. “Today's breakfast is pancakes with maple syrup on it and a cup of orange juice. Prince Spike had requested the cooks to make this for you.”

Cadance's eyes sparkled as she looked at the soft and syrup covered stacked pancakes. “How very lovely of him. Thank you.” She looked at the maid. “By the way, did he carry me to bed last night?”

The maid smiled. “He indeed did, he even tucked you in and tidy upped your room.” She placed her hooves on her cheeks while closing her eyes. “He even kissed your forehead, it was adorable. But I gotta say, you are quite the lucky Princess.”

Cadance blushed heavily while eating her breakfast. “Wh-What do you mean by that exactly?” She sipped her drink.

“To be dating such a lovely and handsome dragon, AND he's Princess Celestia's son! Dating him is such a special thing.” The maid said loudly. “Also if he gives you a nickname, that's when he really likes you. That's what I heard from Princess Celestia.”

Cadance blushed even more, but before she could say a thing. The maid excused herself and walked out of the room before giving her a wink. “... But we're not dating… Right?” She cut up a piece of pancake and ate it. “Hopefully only she thinks that and that there aren't any rumors going on about us.”

After she had finished her breakfast, Cadance walked into the royal bathroom and turned the bath up before putting soap in it to make it bubbly. “I should thank Spike when I see him again.” She got in the bath and moaned softly at the warmth of the water. “Mmm, this is nice.”

She grabbed a bottle of body wash and washed her body while humming to herself.

Chrysalis popped out of the water in front of Cadance making her shriek. “Hello!” She giggled while Cadance glared at her. “I heard that you went of a date with that dragon everypony has been talking about.”

Cadance groaned. “We're not dating, we are just hanging out and doing what normal friends do.” She grabbed a bottle of shampoo and poured a bit in her mane, before rubbing it in.

Chrysalis cocked a brow. “Do you love him? Like love love him?” She sat next to her. “You know you can tell me everything.”

Cadance grabbed a bucket and filled it with water. “I mean, I barely know him but he is a very lovely guy.” She smiled and placed her hoof on her cheek. “He's also handsome, very kind, his voice sounds amazing, his eyes are like a shiny emerald, he's understanding and his touch feels great.” She smiled like a goof and even laughed like one.

Chrysalis smirked and nudged her. “You are in love with him! You're the princess of love, you should know this.”

Cadance blushed heavily and looked away. Is she falling in love with him? “I should, but I'm still not certain.” Her ears perked up. “But I do have something that can.” She poured the bucket of water over her, rinsing the shampoo out.

Chrysalis watched with a puzzled look as Cadance got out of the bath and dried herself. “What is it?” She asked before sighing as Cadance left the room. “Damn.”

Cadance ran into her room and towards her drawer before opening it. “It should be here.” She asked herself while going through the drawer. “Aha!” She got out a the potion bottle.

She opened the bottle but hesitated. “Is it really worth it? Is it a mistake? How will i even know that I do love him?” She asked herself. But she gulped nervously and drank a tiny bit of the potion. The taste was quite sweet but had a bitter after taste.

Cadance smacked her lips before blinking a few times. “I don't feel different.” She looked in the mirror. “I don't look different.” She sighed, did the potion work? Did she do something wrong? Maybe she just need to walk around or talk to Spike.

She placed her hoof on her head and groaned, before noticing a string that changed was slowly appeared connected to her chest. “Huh?” She rubbed her chest where the string was, but her hoof went right through it. “This must be the potions doing.”

She walked out of her room and walked around the castle. It appeared that no one had noticed the string on her chest, nor the fact that it grew longer when Cadance walked out of the castle.

Cadance saw the string grow longer very slowly. “I should go to Spike.” She said blankly before blinking a few times and blushing a bit more. “Why did I say that?” She said to herself before flying up in air and flew out of the kingdom.

She soon arrived at Canterlot castle and slowly landed in front of the front door. The string at this point was longer than ever, it made her chest tight for some reason.

She walked into the castle and went to look for Spike, anxiously. While walking, the string tugged on her chest and pulled her towards the royal garden. It made her even more anxious.

She looked down at the string and gasped as it had slowly disappeared. “Nononono.” She thought inwardly while rubbing her chest, but the string disappeared making her sigh. “Damn, must've had a timer.”

She walked into the garden and saw Spike who was watering the plants while talking with Luna. She smiled and walked over to them. “Good morning.”

The two looked over at Cadance. “Good morning!” They both said before Luna nodded and walked off.

Spike looked over at Luna confused but shrugged and smiled at Cadance. “How are you this morning, Candy?” He asked as he put the watering can down and sat down on the edge of the water fountain.

Cadance sat next to him. “Oh I'm doing quite well.” She sat back. “What about you?”

“I'm doing great, woke up feeling refreshed, ate a delicious breakfast and finally managed to water the garden.” He smiled brightly while putting his claws in his pockets. “But my mood has gotten better now that you're here.”

Cadance's face turned red as she snapped her head at him. “Do you really enjoy having me around or do you just love seeing me flustered?”

He let out a chuckle. “Guess you could say it's both. You are adorable when you're flustered.” He looked at her and patted her back. “But enough about that. Wanna head out on out somewhere?”

Cadance’s eyes sparkled and opened her mouth to say something, but was quickly interrupted by a maid walking over to Spike and whispered something to him before walking back inside. Cadance noticed Spike’s disappointed look and frowned. “What’s wrong, Spike?”

Spike blinked and smiled at Cadance. “Oh it’s nothing, just someone I know visiting me.” He stood up and stretched. “Sorry to cut the chat short, Cadance.” He patted her head before walking back into the castle.

Cadance placed her hoof on her head while smiling and giggling before quickly snapping out of it. “Okay I think I have a problem.” She rested her head on her hoof while making a confused pouting face. “I should go see who this pony is.” She hopped off the fountain and walked inside.

She walked over to the throne room where Spike was and saw a beautiful mare who was a unicorn, chatting to Spike while being awfully close to him and by what she heard, flirting. Cadance walked in the room while cocking a brow and stood beside Celestia.

The mare wrapped a hoof around Spike’s arm. “Oh it's so good to see you again, Spikey.” She planted kisses on his cheek. “It's so good to finally touch you.” She rested her head on his chest.

Spike smiled and patted her head. “It's good to see you too, Heather.” He grunted as her grip tightened around him. “Would you kindly let go?”

Heather let go of him and giggled. “Sorry, hun. I'm just happy to see you.” She sighed happily. “Now how about we catch up. I found this lovely restaurant and I think you'll love it!” She walked him out of the throne room.

Cadance tilted her head. “Celestia, may I ask who that mare is? Is she a close friend of Spike?”

Celestia sighed. “Her name is Heather, she's been friends with Spike since kindergarten. After high school, she's consider herself Spike's lover.” She placed her hoof on her head. “I will admit, she's a bit of a nuisance. Always tiring Spike and stopping him from doing what he needs or wants to do. But I can't stop her, Spike looks happy to be around her and Spike's happiness means a lot to me. I will however stop her if his health starts getting bad.”

Cadance frowned. “I'll keep an eye on him if you want. I'll talk with Heather if I notice something off.” She walked out of the throne room and slowly followed the two out of the castle, before turning herself invisible.

Cadance watched them for what felt like forever. Watching Heather walk Spike to look at random stuff, them chatting while having coffee and Heather getting Spike to try that outfits that he obviously didn't like.

Heather walked Spike to the local food market and picked out a few things, with Cadance keeping a close eye on them. She watched Heather happily chat with Spike, glaring at her when she would kiss Spike's cheek.

Heather put the brought food into a picnic basket and dragged Spike towards the forest, Cadance following close behind the. Stopping as they reached an open area of the forest.

“Here we are!” Heather shouted excitedly before placing the basket down on the ground. “A nice and quiet place, just for the two of us.” She sat Spike down with her magic and laid down in front of him.

Spike looked around while smiling nervously. “Yeah, it sure is.” He snapped his head back at her as she sat on his lap, a chocolate covered strawberry in her mouth. “Uh Heather, we talked about this.*

Heather rolled her eyes and ate half the strawberry before putting the other half in Spike's mouth. “Oh it's just a kiss, Spikey. There's no harm in that.” She rubbed his chest. “Are you really going to let your Mother's’ thoughts about me get in the way of our relationship?”

Spike frowned. “Heather, we're not dating each other. I told you that multiple times, there's no us.” He groaned in annoyance as Heather nuzzled his muzzle.

“Oh you're just nervous to admit your love to me, like you were in high school.” Heather got off his lap. “But let's not let denial ruin our appetite.” She opened the basket and got out a bottle of wine with two glasses.

Spike rolled his eyes and proceeded to make the sandwiches. “You're a stubborn one, Heather.” He gave her her sandwich and took a bite out of his.

Heather chuckled to herself as she poured them a cup. “I know I am.” She sipped her wine as she handed Spike his glass. “But that's why I'm so loved.”

Cadance watched from behind the trees, glaring at the unicorn. She was relieved to know that they weren't dating, but seeing a mare like her getting really close to Spike, made Cadance fuming with rage.

The two continued chatting to each other before Heather ‘accidentally’ spilled her drink on Spike. “Oops! Sorry about that, sweetie.” She grabbed a cloth and rubbed Spike's chest, down to his crotch area.

Spike blushed heavily and backed away quickly. “No, it's alright! I know a cleaning spell that'll fix this.” He grabbed the cloth from her. “Thank you though.”

Heather slowly raised her brow “Why need a spell to clean that spot, when you have this.” She pointed at her tongue and grabbed the zipper of Spike's pants.

Cadance's eyes widen at this while noticing Spike's look of discomfort and quickly turned herself visible before running over to them. “Spike!”

Heather immediately stopped and looked up at Cadance in shock. “Princess Cadance!? What are you doing here!?” She sat up and smiled nervously.

Spike quickly stood up and used a spell to clean the stain off his clothes. “Good evening, Cadance! What brings you here?”

Cadance placed a hoof on his shoulder. “Celestia wants you back at Canterlot, something about paperwork or something.”

Spike smiled. “Thank you for telling me, Candy.” He looked at Heather. “Sorry Heather, but the picnic will have to be another day.” He ran off.

Cadance smiled as Spike left and looked at Heather. “Well I better head back to my castle, need to finish a few things.” She flew off.

Heather sat there furious. “The absolute nerve of him! Choosing paper over me! Paper!” She laid down and angrily ate her sandwich. “At least the food is good.”

Cadance flew towards her kingdom. “Celestia was right, she is a nuisance! Attempting that when he obviously doesn't want it!? The nerve of her.” She sighed as she gently landed down and walked into her castle. “Spike sure did look happy when he had paperwork to do.” She giggled as she walked upstairs to her room.

She walked into her room and went on to do her paperwork. “I should check up on him once I'm done with these. I sure hope he's alright.” She rested her head on her hoof while writing. “He seemed pretty exhausted around her, poor thing.”

Cadance shrieked as Chrysalis teleported on her lap making her fall back. “Damn it, Chrysalis!” She pushed her off. “Would you stop!?”

Chrysalis rolled on the floor laughing. “Oh I got you good!” She continued laughing while Cadance stared down at her, unamused.

“You are going to give me a heart attack one of these days, Chrysalis.” Cadance said after sighing and getting Chrysalis up. “What do you want?”

Chrysalis calmed herself down and sighed in relief. “Oh nothing special, other than I saw the that the potion you used failed.” She crossed her hooves. “And I know why.” She smirked.

Cadance blinked a few times. “What do you mean?” She asked. Her eyes widening as Chrysalis got out a knife, making Cadance step back. “Wha-What are you doing, Chrysalis?” She was cornered into the wall, her heart beating like crazy. She clenched her eyes shut as Chrysalis brought the knife closer to her, she felt a slight pinch coming from her chest causing her to look down.

Chrysalis had used the knife to cut a bit of fur off, this calmed Cadance down but she was slightly angry and confused at Chrysalis. “We need your DNA to fully activate the potion!” She chuckled a bit but stopped when Cadance repeatedly hit her arm. “Owowowow! I'm sorry I'm sorry!”

Cadance pouted and crossed her hooves. “You could've just asked me instead if scaring me!” She huffed angrily and walked passed her. “Just show me if this works or not, Chrysalis.” She walked over to her bed and sat on it before getting out the potion.

The black coated mare walked over to Cadance with the bits of fur and opened the bottle before gently putting them in. “And it should change color right about, now!” Like she said, the potion changed from being a clear liquid to a mixture of pink and lavender. “Tada! Now it should work.”

Cadance looked at the bottle and quickly drank a small portion of it, the taste was now quite sweet with no bitter aftertaste. “Taste is different, but.” She looked down and noticed that her chest was glowing a faint red. “Now that is new, can you see that?” She looked up at Chrysalis.

Chrysalis poked Cadance's chest and tilted her head. “Looks like it worked, the way it works should be different now.” She laid Cadance down. “Now relax your body and close your eyes.”

Cadance furrowed her brows but closed her eyes and started relaxing her body. “Okay, my body is relaxed and now the potion should do it's magic.” She inhaled and exhaled.

Chrysalis watched as Cadance's chest glowed brighter and a symbol appeared levitating above her chest. When getting a closer look, it was a symbol of something familiar but it was still fuzzy. “I've seen that before, but where.” Chrysalis crossed her hooves and tapped her chin.

Cadance groaned in discomfort and opened her eyes, causing the effects of the potion to vanish. “Ohhh.” She sat up and held her stomach. “Oh sweet mother of. Did you see anything?” Her face went green and she ran to the bathroom to vomit.

Chrysalis cringed as Cadance vomited and waited until she returned to tell her what she saw. “I probably should've mentioned the side effect.” She watched as Cadance made her return. “You feeling okay?”

Cadance smacked her lips. “Yeah I'm alright now, please tell me what you saw.” Sat sat down rubbing her stomach.

“The image was fuzzy but it looked familiar, cutie mark familiar.” Chrysalis rubbed the back of her neck. “Does Spike have a cutie mark or a tattoo?”

The pink mare blinked a few times before remembering that Spike has a magic birthmark on his chest. “He does actually, Celestia gave him a mark to give him the ability to use magic. The mark is Celestia's cutie mark but purple and on his chest.” She smiled. “Did it look like her cutie mark?”

Chrysalis bit her lip remembering the image and slowly nodded. “I guess it did, maybe.” She smirked and giggled. “Celestia is your soulmate.”

Cadance slowly cocked a brow at her. “Yeah, no. I view Celestia as a friend, not a lover.” She stood up and looked out the window, noticing the moon rising up. “I should have dinner soon. Wanna join me, Chrysalis?” She asked as she turned her head at the bug pony.

Chrysalis responded by shaking her head. “No I'm alright, I met a cute unicorn today and I'm taking her out tonight. I'll introduce you to her later, you two will love each other.” She giggled before hopping out of the room while Cadance waved at her.

Cadance breathed in deeply and exhaled. “At least she's not bothering me with marriage now, that's very good.” She walked out of her room and had dinner, before heading to bed for the night.