The Icing On The Date Cake!
"Daddy!"
"Yes, Flurricane?"
"It's time!"
"Time for what?"
"The date!"
"Time for cake?"
"Not yet!"
"Dates...like the fruit?"
"No...DATE!"
"Your playdate?"
"Nooo...my date-date!"
"Oooh!...Wait...that's today?"
"Yes, daddy!"
"Oh."
(Shhhhhhrrrk!)
Prince Shining Armour heard the sound of a sharply opening curtain, further causing him to stir from his peaceful, calming, slumber. Hushabye Mountain suddenly felt oh-so far away.
The usually youthful stallion felt like going back to bed. After all, he was already in it.
After stressing so much that month - due to the misfortune of preparing for the next Crystal royal summit with delegations from Changelings, and Donkeys (and other far-dwellers) - had completely drained him. More tired than Cadance, he had worked harder physically, as captain and still taught occasional drill runs; even with his apprentice Flash Sentry heading most of the newbie and trainee duties. Today, Cadance was handling the last month court meeting.
They would soon have ample time to play with their daughter. But not yet. Shining had to be productive in the first place.
Restful to restless, he sighed at the prospect of getting up. The situation would sort itself out and either the guards, or even Sunburst and Starlight could drop Flurry off. However, he had Pinkie-promised to keep his word in escorting the tot to her first real date, and that would happen despite his tiredness.
Shining had not realized that planning the Crystal Summit would be so hard, without Celestia, Luna (or his ever-busy ruling sister Twilight,) to help. He really wanted the ex-royal sisters to come out of retirement but did not want to interrupt their freedom, even in his time of need though. Oh well.
The prospect of spending time with the Cakes for a while on a double date sounded like a wonderful break from planning, despite him fervently wishing to remain in Snore'sville. Although, he would rekindle the long-distance relationship for Flurry! That fact was slowly coaxing his laziness out of bed, though apparently not fast enough - probably having slept in already...no harm in asking for a few more "z's", right?
Just five more minutes. He would arise to his responsibilities after five more minutes. Guaranteed. They weren't expected for another two hours, they'd make it there in one and a half. He'd awaken fully...soon enough. Just a tiny extra nap. The land of Nod was waiting.
He was aware that if Flurry was anything like his wife, she wouldn't let him. It's always better to be early for events in case something went wrong; such as a late train, or freezing weather locking up the wheels, frosting the tracks.
He put his hoof on his head shielding himself from the sunlight, rolled over and groaned into his pillow. Hooves akimbo, he was reminiscent of a splattered pony snow angel that had belly flopped into the plush bed.
"Please daddy? We'll be late if we do not go now!"
She stared with adorable, pleading eyes. In an act of good will, she kissed his mane and he slapped a second pillow onto it. The train to Snoozeville - delayed, put on hold, shut down! Already hearing the hissing of the train's tremendous whistle in his mind's eye, he mourned his strong imagination, huffing.
*Woo-woo!*
Actually, that's the real train! It was only an hour away!
Shining face-hoofed.
"Sigh, Alright, alright, I'm going, I'm going! Just go tell Cadance that we are leaving."
"*Gasp*...yay!"
Unfortunately, Slumberland could wait; he was late.
His filly beamed, clapped, and bounced in earnest celebration; the situation couldn't be helped. An irritated, grunting Shining lazily slipped out of bed with a loud thud.
(Ka-flompf!)
Muffled by the floor, he said: "I'm definitely returning to bed after this."
(Bllling, pling, pling!)
The bell greeted the guests with a chime, as the door to bakery opened; Flurry tackled by an equally small blur.
(Fwip-Thump!)
"McFlurry!"
"Snowflake!"
The speeding bullet, erm-new voice-belonged to a pegasus colt and Flurry's - coltfriend (yes, they generally loved each other despite being young,) -Pound Cake.
The cuties with bowties adorning them hugged, sat up and stepped back towards their fathers.
"Hello Flurry Heart! Are...are...(gulp)...are you r-ready for o-our date?"
"Why, yes, my pastry! I am so excited for my playdate-date, if that's OK with our daddies?"
"Why yes, Sweetheart, I'd say it is about time. Shall we meet Cadance at the train station now?"
"Why yes, dearie Prince, let us go on our rendezvous!" Mrs. Cake agreed.
"Don't cause any trouble for Auntie Pinkie and have fun!" Mr. Cake said, ruffled the manes of the young'uns, and leaving. "And do not mess up the store!"
The kids had played all day under Pinkie's semi-watchful eyes, but she made sure to reign in their excitement since the children did not know their own magic and flight strength.
"Haha, "REIGN!" Snort!* Also, Pump and her Fry talked about their favorite homework assignments...boring! Anyway, bye!"
Under the stars and on the grass, Pound and Flurry had a slumber party where they reminisced about life.
Pound admitted that he felt bad because he occasionally felt jealous about her powers.
"It's OK, I understand! My powers are crazy awesome, mortal; I know you are in awe of my might! Haha!"
"Haha! I am sorry for being jelly, oh, mighty empress."
"I think you should know that you are a great friend and coltfriend; as long as you do not let your emotions take control and apologize with snuggles and cupcakes!"
"Yes, I will shower you with apologies, my lady! Haha!"
"Wow, Pound!" Pumpkin Cake chastised from the window of the Cake Twin's room. She and Small fry had poked their heads out and Pump's voice was carrying to the kids below.
"Um, Way to disrespect my future sister-in-law! How dare you think of yourself as highly as the princess of sugar!"
The foals laughed; their parents soon returning; everyone thinking of happy days to come.
On the 'morrow, Pound and Flurry would attempt to bake a giant cake...it would come to life and try to eat them. Oops!
Fin!~
Author's Note
Hee-hee, I mentioned Small Fry from Pony Life. He will be featured more in the future as Pumpkin Cake's crush.
I hope you enjoyed!
The sequel/huge time skip: https://www.fimfiction.net/story/540006/easy-as-pienot-really
