Royal Romance

Cadence and Flash raced each other along the river to the hill. Once at the foot of the hill, Cadence jumped on Flash and they both rolled over, laughing and smiling. Flash kissed Cadence softly.

“What’s the rush, love?” he questioned his girlfriend. Cadence looked at him and smiled.

“Nothing’s the rush. Just, trying to have some fun,” she replied. Cadence then looked away, a troublesome look covering her face. Flash sat up and looked at her concerned.

“Hey, love. What’s wrong?” He turned her face towards his and looked her in the eye, lovingly. Cadence managed a small weak smile before saying something.

“Flash, I have to tell you something…” Cadence began. Flash looked at her confused but nodded at her to continue. She looked back at Flash before looking down. She sighed and continued.

“I’m… pregnant,” and with that, she finished her sentence. Flash stood stunned for a little while, trying to comprehend what had just been told to him. Cadence bit her lip and looked down. She did not wish to ruin Flash’s time, but she knew she had to tell him sooner or later. After a few minutes of awkward silence, Flash spoke up.

“Who’s the father?” he whispered. Cadence looked at his big blue eyes.

“You are…” Cadence replied quietly. Flash looked back at Cadence’s eyes. They were the most beautiful eyes he has ever seen, and today, they seemed to glow even more than ever. He then stared down at her stomach. The thought of her carrying his child increased his love for her even more. How could he not love her even more? Flash looked back at her face and smiled warmly.

“I love you, Cadence,” Flash said. Cadence stared into his eyes and smiled back.

“I love you too… soon to be a daddy.”

*****

Back at the castle, Shining walked up along the line, inspecting every royal guard in the line.

“Fix your helmet… your armor isn’t polished enough.” Shining reach Flash and stopped examining him. Flash Sentry’s armor was polished, gleaming bright in which Shining could see his reflection. His helmet was placed properly and Flash had no fault. Shining smirked.

“Flash, I would like to speak to you after,” Shining said. Flash nodded in agreement and when back in line and waited until Shining finished his examinations.

After the examination, Shining Amor pulled Flash aside and smiled at him.

“Congratulations, mate,” Shining started, hitting Flash rather hard. Flash looked at him glumly.

“For what?” he questioned. Shining looked at Flash and responded rather surprised, but that wasn’t to decide.

“Why for your child with Cadence. I must say you’ll be a great father, but I would have been a better father than you. Oh well,” Shining said, tilting his head and smiling at Flash in a rather strange way. Flash couldn’t help feel like something was wrong. He would have to speak to Cadence and the princesses later about this. Shining then looked deadpan into Flash’s eyes.

“Listen to me, pipsqueak. You got lucky that Cadence chose you, but if you weren’t here, I would be the father of that child, not you. So, you consider yourself a lucky mate. Otherwise, you don’t belong here. Got it?” Shining had walked forward to Flash, forcing him to go into the wall. Shining had his sword out and pointing at Flash’s neck. Flash looked into Shining’s eyes. They were black with jealousy. Flash gulped. Shining laughed and cut Flash’s neck. Blood spurted everywhere. Flash raged and grabbed his sword aiming it for Shining’s heart. But he stopped halfway, blood dripping down his neck and sweat falling down his face.

****

Cadence walked down the hallway after a wonderful meeting with Princess Luna and Celestia. Such wonderful aunts, though they weren’t actually. As she turned the corner, she saw Shining and Flash fighting. She gasped and hid behind the wall. Shining laughed and looked at Flash.

“Aww… are you too scared to hurt me?” he cackled. Flash tensed himself and cut Shining’s leg. Shining grunted before striking back, but he failed the shot only to have his sword ricket off Flash’s armor. Flash Sentry looked back at Shining Armor, his hair over his face and with the angriest face ever. He turned around and aimed his sword at Shining’s heart. Cadence emerged from her hiding spot.

“FLASH!! DON’T!!” she shouted. Both the stallions turned to face Cadence. The color drained out of Cadence’s face when she saw Flash’s cut neck and Shining’s cut leg. She looked at them both angrily and sad.

“Honey, please… I’ll explain,” Flash started. Shining saw the opportunity and grabbed the sword from Flash’s grasp and pointed it into Flash’s armor. It penetrated through and went through his body into his heart. A scream pierced the air and Cadence ran to Flash’s bleeding body.

“No!!! FLASH!!!” Cadence screamed into his face. Shining backed against the wall and smirked. He had done the right thing, now Cadence and the baby were all his now. Cadence’s eyes filled with tears. She couldn’t believe this was happening. Her love was dying in her arms. Flash opened his eyes slightly and looked at Cadence.

“Hospital…” he whispered. Cadence looked at him with wide eyes but nodded. She turns to Shining.

“Shining!! Go get Princess Celestia and Princess Luna and tell her that we need to take Flash to the hospital, then you’re going to tell everything that happened. NOW GO!” she ordered Shining. Shining Armor trembled and nodded quickly running to find the princesses.

“You’re a strong woman, Cadence,” Flash said quietly. Cadence pulled him closer and laid his head on her lap.

“Shhh, you must keep your energy saved. Everything will be alright. I promise,” she replied. Her eyes started tearing up again. Just then Celestia, Luna, and Shining ran around the corner. Celestia took one look and immediately called for more guards.

“Quick, we must take him before it’s too late.”