Cadance's Lovely Potion Of Truth

A week had gone by and it was an early morning, Cadance eagerly walked over to Spike’s room with a box of chocolates and knocked on his door. Without getting a response, she opened the door and walked in. “Spike, you in he-” She stopped mid-sentence when seeing Heather in the room, reading Spike's research. She angrily marched over to her and snatched it from her. “That's only for Spike to see, Heather. What are you even doing here?” She put the book back where it originally was.

Heather looked up and down Cadance while frowning. “I'm here to spend time with Spike and nothing personal from Spike is ever hidden from me.” She smirked and got up real close to Cadance. “I need to make sure he's not doing anything, naughty.” She looked behind Cadance and stepped back when seeing Spike enter the room, a towel wrapped around his waist.

He looked up and stopped in his tracks when seeing the two in his room, he smiled slightly and laughed. “I wasn't expecting any visitors today, how are you two doing?” He asked before walking towards his closet.

Heather snatched the chocolates from Cadance making her stare at her in shock and anguish while walking over to Spike. “I came here to check up on you, you haven't left the castle for about a week. It started to worry me.” She pouted her bottom lip before levitating the box in front of him and smiled. “I also got you a box of chocolates.”

Spike looked at Heather as he grabbed the box. “Thank you, Heather. It's a nice thought.” He levitated the box on his desk. “But you shouldn't take stuff from others, it's rude.” He walked into the closed to get changed, leaving Heather standing there pouting angrily and Cadance giggling to herself.

After a few minutes, Spike walked out of the closet fully clothed. “Also I'm sorry I haven't been in contact with you two for a while, I've been busy with royal stuff.” He walked over to his desk and grabbed the box of chocolates. “I've also been busy with my research.”

Cadance smiled and nodded. “That's completely understandable, Spike. Finishing up the royal paperwork is quite important.” She walked over to him. “Also how's your research going? Found anything new about them?” She asked in an eager tone.

Spike smiled widely and nodded. “Yes I have, I've found out a secret location thought to be the homes of them. I do plan on going to this location, but.” He sighed sadly. “Royal work.”

Heather got in front of Cadance and placed a hoof on Spike’s chest, rubbing up and down it. “I'll stay and help you, you need the extra help.” She fluttered her eyelids. “What do you say?”

Spike smiled nervously and grabbed her hoof, cupping it. “I appreciate it, but it's a one creature job.” He let her hoof go and looked at Cadance. “Thank you for the chocolates, Candy. The guards told me you had a box with you.” He opened the box and offered them a piece, which they eagerly took.

“Well I hope you two don't mind, but I gotta start on my work. When I'm free I'll come and talk to you two. “ He grabbed a piece of chocolate and ate it before closing the box. “If I don't, I'll get in trouble.”

Cadance nodded and grabbed Heather's hoof with her magic. “Okay Spike, we'll be heading off. Good luck on your work and your research.” She walked out of the room, dragging Heather. “Come now, Heather.” She closed the door behind them and let go of Heather, who didn't look happy.

“Tch. Bloody work always getting in the way, wish he'll get more free time.” Heather snarled to herself before looking at Cadance. “And what were you doing here? Planning taking my precious Spikey Wikey away from me or something?” She walked up really close to Cadance, their muzzles touching but Cadance didn't step back.

The alicorn looked at her is displeasure and huffed at her. “I came to visit him to check up on him and to give him a gift, that's what friends do. I don't plan on taking him away from you, but.” She glared at her, making the unicorn step back. “I will if you start doing something ‘naughty’ to him that'll make him not do what he wants to do, do you understand?”

Heather growled and walked passed her, flicking her tail at her. “I understand.” She huffed angrily while cursing.

Cadance watched her leave before nodding and walking off. “I wonder what Celestia and Luna are up to.” She walked around the castle looking for the two, stopping when stumbling upon a purple unicorn who wore an celestial assistants uniform. “Oh hello there, I don't believe we've met before.”

The uniform blushed and smiled nervously. “Oh good morning, your Majesty!” She bowed before standing back up. “My name is Twilight Sparkle, I'm Celestia’s newest assistant.”

“So you're the assistant I've been talking about, the description was spot on actually. It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Sparkle.” Cadance smiled while tilting her head. “Do you by any chance know where Celestia or Luna is?”

Twilight quickly nodded. “Yes, they're in the royal garden. I'll take you there, Princess Cadance.” She happily led Cadance to the royal garden, where the two sisters were. “Princess Cadance is here.”

Celestia looked over at the two and smiled. “Good morning, Cadance. Come sit with us.” She poured Cadance a cup of tea.

Luna placed the watering can down and sat with her sister. “Thank you, Twilight. You may now leave.”

Twilight nodded and went to walk off, but fell back screaming when Chrysalis suddenly appeared in front of her. “Damn it, Chrysalis! I told you to stop doing that!”

Cadance helped Twilight up while frowning at Chrysalis. “You even do it to strangers? How cruel.”

Chrysalis chuckled and pulled Twilight close to her. “Oh she's no stranger to me, I've known her for a while now.” She nuzzled Twilight's cheek making the unicorn herself blush.

Cadance blinked a few times. “So this is the lady friend you've mentioned, never thought it'll be Twilight.” She sat with the sisters while looking at the couple. “You two knew about them?” She asked the two sisters.

Celestia sipped her tea while glancing at them. “Yes we do, odd match but oh well.” She looked at Cadance. “So what brings you here, Cadance?” She asked, already knowing the answer.

“I came to checked on Spike, haven't seen him for a week.” Cadance said as she took a sip of her tea. “But since he's working, I'll leave him be.”

The moon princess smirked and rested her head on her hooves. “Aww, you missed your hubby. How cute.” She giggled as Cadance blushed. “Just teasing.”

Cadance rolled her eyes while groaning. “I was just concerned, Luna.” She sat back in her seat. “But other than that I'm happy for him when finding out that he got something new on his current research, it's good news.” She smiled.

Celestia nodded. “Yes, hopefully he finds something that reveals more about them. I'm curious about what they're like.” Her eyes sparkled slightly while giggling like a nerd.

Luna patted her sister's back. “We all are, sister. But finding one that's alive might be difficult.” She cupped her chin. “If they were alive they would've been easier to find, or maybe they're just very good at hiding.”

“Or maybe they have a leader that shielding them from being seen.” Twilight said while keeping Chrysalis a good far distance away from her. “I overheard Spike saying it and if he's right, they might still be around.”

She paced back and forth while cupping her chin. “And if they do have a leader then I wonder if they're a royal blood one that's immortal or they choose the strongest they have as their leader. If so then how strong is the leader and if they have to be a magic user or not. So many fascinating facts to discover.” Her eyes sparkle as many questions went through her head.

The three alicorns looked at Twilight in interest as she continued on her nerdy mumblings, while Chrysalis looked at her smirking.

“You might be onto something there, Miss Sparkle.” Spike said as he walked up to her with his research book and his paperwork.

Celestia frowned and crossed her hooves. “Spike, aren't you supposed to be working?” She cocked a brow at her son.

Spike smiled nervously at his mother. “I am I am, just needed fresh air is all.” He looked at Twilight. “But back to the their leader thing. Of course they would have a leader, all creatures must have a leader. Like how the alicorns or ponies of royal blood are your leader.” He continued mumbling like a nerd with Twilight.

Luna chuckled. “And they're gone.” She looked at Cadance. “Looks like you have a tough competition here, Cadance.” She smirked.

Chrysalis frowned and pulled Twilight close to her. “Oh not on my watch! She's mine!” She glared at Luna. “And plus, Cadance already has her eyes on Spike here.” She gestured to Spike who blushed in response.
Spike looked at Cadance. “Is that true, Candy?” He tilted his head.

Cadance blushed heavily and went to say something but could only get out inaudible mumbles. Luna sighed and decided to talk for her. “Cadance sees you as a great friend, Spike. Chrysalis was just teasing.”

Spike slowly nodded while scratching his cheek. “O-Oh okay.” He cleared his throat. “I better head back inside and finish work.” He turned around and head back inside.

Chrysalis wrapped a hoof around Twilight. “We should head back inside as well.” She dragged the purple unicorn back inside.

Cadance buried her face in her hooves and groaned. “Thanks for the save, Luna.” She rested her head down and continued groaning in embarrassment.

Celestia smiled and rubbed Cadance's back. “What happened there? Never seen you act like that before.”

Luna patted Cadance's back. “Little Cadance here has a crush on your little Spikey Wikey.”

Celestia's eyes sparkled and she held Cadance's hoof. “Is that true, Cadance!?”

Cadance lifted her head up and sighed. “I don't know anymore, I mean I probably do but I'm still not certain.” She held her head. “My speciality is love and stuff, but I guess for my case, I'm not sure for me.”

Luna sat back. “Don't you have a potion that helps you find your soulmate or something?”

Cadance nodded. “I do and it worked, but the answer was fuzzy. The potion maker did mention in the letter that it was the first one she made, so flaws is possible.” She looked at Celestia and noticed her over excited expression. “Are you okay?” She asked nervously.

Celestia got off her seat. “Of course I'm okay, I'm feeling great!” She smiled brightly. “Who would've thought that the children I raised and taught would be a possible couple.” She placed her hooves on her cheeks and giggled like a goof.

Cadance fiddled with her mane. “Celestia please don't get too ahead of yourself. I'm still not sure about it and what if he doesn't like me back!?” She grew worried.

Celestia clapped her hooves together. “You are right! I am getting too ahead of myself.” She rubbed her hooves together. “But don't worry about it, I'm sure he likes you too, he has given you a nickname which is pretty great.”

Cadance blinked a few times upon realizing that he had given her a nickname, she just hadn't figured it out until now. “Yeah, you're right.” She smiled slightly but frowned. “But still, he just view me as a best friend and not a lover.” She rubbed her mane messing it up.

Luna wrapped a hoof around her. “Hey now, calm down. Don't think about it too much, just relax.” She rubbed her back. “Even if he doesn't, you still get to fantasize about it.”

Celestia rolled her eyes. “Or just still hang out with him, but there's nothing wrong with fantasizing.” She shook her head. “But never mind that. Why not go home and relax, think about it later.”

Cadance slowly nodded and got up off her chair. “I will, thank you you two.” She walked out of the royal garden.

Luna looked at her sister after Cadance left and smiled. “You seem awfully happy for her.”

Celestia giggled and sat down with her sister. “I'm just happy for her, I'm happy that she found someone and I'm happy that Spike has an strong interest in someone.” She sighed happily. “But for now, let's leave them be for now.”

Local Canterlot Street

Heather walked around her room, angrily pacing back and forth. “Damn it! Ever since Spike met that damn Alicorn, he has been keeping his distance away from me!” She slammed her hooves onto her desk and huffed angrily. “I will make sure no one gets near my Spikey Wikey.” She looked over at her saddle bag and eyed a bottle that glow a faint pink.

A smirk grew on her face before she chuckled a bit. “Oh I know exactly what to do.” She grabbed the bottle with her magic and started cackling. “I know exactly how to bring my prince closer to me.” She said while waving the bottle around, the label that said ‘love potion’ that nearly dangled off the bottle waved around slightly.

“And when he does, no one will stop us.” She said before giggling like a schoolgirl. “All I have to do wait to talk to him on private.” She placed the bottle down on her desk and hummed.