Royal Romance

Flash Sentry opened the door and poked his head around the corner. He didn't want to get caught, but being a royal guard, he must have the privileges. He looked around the vast room. It was nicely set, with a vast desk at one side, and a huge bookshelf on the other wall. There was a small table, set with 5 chairs and little decorations on them. Flash couldn't help but stand there being absorbed by the delicate layout of the room. A short while later, a side door opened and Cadence walked into the room utterly exhausted. Flash snapped out of his dreamland and noticed her. He thought thought to himself about how cute she looked. He came to the conclusion very quickly that she was very very cute. The alicorn looked up and noticed Flash standing there, staring at her. She gave a sheepish smile before calling for him.

"Flash Sentry, I assume?" Cadence asked, in the most majestic voice she could. Flash nodded quickly, afraid to say the wrong thing. Cadence motioned to him to come to sit on a chair next to her, which he did with pride. Being invited by the most gorgeous princess to sit next to her was a huge thing for many ponies. Flash could definitely tick this off his bucket list now.

"Yes, Your Highness?" Flash asked after resuming his seat next to Cadence. She turned to face Flash, her eyes glittering. Cadence had to stop herself from blushing. Seriously, how can such a cute pony not be resisted? Cadence began to speak.

"I've heard that Shining Armor has been abusing his power against you?" she questioned. Flash looked down and nodded.

"Yes, ma'am. It has been happening for a while now." Flash looked up and their eyes locked. He smiled and Cadence blushed before smiling back.

"You can call me Cadence. It's absolutely fine," Cadence said. Flash nodded and then started a conversation.

*****

Cadence giggled as Flash kissed her hoof.

Flash felt slightly embarrassed and stood, "I-it's been a pleasure talking with you, princess." He gave a curt nod, then turned around and quickly left the room. Cadence's heart fluttered. Flash was a wonderful pony. She had to make sure that nothing bad happened to him. She would be devastated if something did.

On the other side of the door, Flash had leaned against it, his heart pumping. Cadence was a gorgeous pony. While contemplating his thoughts, Shining turned around the corner. He smirked. Now was his chance to mess with Flash.

"Hey, pretty boy! What are you doing?" Shining shouted. Flash turned to face him; his face etched in fear.

"I... I was just..." Flash started to speak before a hoof slammed into his jaw. He stumbled back from the impact of the punch Shining gave him. Flash spit out blood before fighting back. He gave Shining a hard blow against the side of his mouth.

Shining chuckled, "Is that all you can do, weakling?" Flash was filled with rage and he struck Shining again, harder. Shining stumbled back, blood dribbling out of his mouth. "Ha, you're weaker than I thought. A true warrior would have killed me in cold blood by now!" Shining raised a hoof and slammed Flash into the wall, dragging his face across it. Flash groaned as the wall pulled his dry skin and ripped little cuts on his body. Shining let go of Flash, dropping him onto the floor. He then proceeded to kick his face and legs, making him bleed profusely.

As all this was happening, Cadence opened the door and gasped. Shining's jaw was hanging loose and blood was dripping down his mouth. His face was red and his coat was disheveled. Flash Sentry's nose was bleeding and he had a few cuts which were bleeding constant. His jaw was covered in blood. Cadence looked at them both.

"Boys, I can't believe you two! How can you both do this?" she scowled at them. She then turned to Shining, as Flash made a weak attempt to stand.

"Flash Sentry here told me everything that you do to him. And I see the evidence right here in front of me. Come here, Flash. Shining, you leave right now," Cadence ushered Flash in her room and slammed the door in Shining's face. He fumed.

"I'll get you, you little runt." He muttered angrily.

****

Cadence placed a wet cloth on Flash's cut.

"Uh..." he groaned. The water stung the cut beyond words. Cadence cringed and licked the wound. Flash looked at her and smiled. He kissed the top of her head, before laying his head back against the wall. Cadence blushed and continued to treat his wounds.

"I'm so sorry about Shining..." she started, but Flash stopped her.

"Shhh. It's alright. You don't need to apologize about anything. It's not your fault," he reassured her. Cadence looked up at Flash who nodded at her. Cadence sighed and went back to cleaning his wounds.

"I just wish he wouldn't be so aggressive towards you," she explained. Flash lifted her face towards his and looked her in the eye. The spark he saw in her eyes helped him realize what he wanted to say.

"Don't worry about it. I have you and everything's going to be fine," Flash stated. Cadence looked at him.

"But, we're not even a couple. What do you mean?" she questioned. Flash looked her in the eye.

"Cadence, I know I have no right to say this, but I love you. Even though we met just a few weeks ago. Cadence, will you be my somepony forever?"

Cadence gasped and looked down, silent for a few minutes. She looked up and nodded at Flash.

"I will. I love you too," she said, laying her head against Flash. He lifted her head and kissed her. Cadence stood stunned before kissing him back. He put his hoof on her mane and brought her closer to him. Cadence let him, enjoying every moment. This was the pony she wanted.