The Godmare: Only Personal

"And do you, Rainbow take this stallion to be your husband, Ora e per sempre, until death do you part?"

"I do."

"Then by the power vested in me, I pronounce you mare and stallion. You may now kiss the bride. Complimenti, i miei figli."

Twilight felt a single tear of happiness welling into her left eye as her life-long friend engaged in a romantic kiss signifying her unity to a stallion which she loved. All Twilight wanted was for her friends to find happiness in their lives. She never wanted any of them to join in on the family business, but when they came to her and said that they were helping no matter what, how could she send them away? Her focus on the ceremony was interrupted as Spike whispered something into her ear.

"Octavia is in your office. She has a urgent matter she needs help with." Twilight glared angrily at her Consigliere.

"Can it wait?"

"It's pretty urgent." Spike knew not to be scared when Twilight got angry. She was always constantly under pressure from this thing of theirs, but underneath she was kinder than any pony Spike had ever met. He was but a new hatch-ling when she was forced into the life, so he never really knew her before the life claimed her.

"Confonderla... Fine, tell her I'll be right there." Spike nodded and made his way back to the office. Twilight took one last look to Rainbow, who was busy dancing happily with her groom. Rainbow's smile faded as she looked over and saw Twilight walking away with a sigh. She knew that Twilight was busy for a good reason, but she hated the fact that business always came first. With a sigh, she turned back to her groom and continued dancing.

"Godmare." Octavia nodded as Twilight entered the room. Three years ago, Twilight had helped Octavia get her career started by rigging a local music contest in her favor. Ever since then, Octavia had been famous. The favor, of course, was repaid in full by Octavia serving as a distraction while Big Mac pulled a hit on a city official. And now it seemed she needed another favor...

"Be quick, Octavia. You're interrupting a wedding." Twilight's temper was very thin. The only things that could anger her were insulting her, causing her to miss time with her friends, hurting her friends, and wasting her time. Right now, Octavia was doing one and possibly doing two.

"Thank you, Godmare. You see, I am having a slight problem with a big shot producer who agreed to sign me on under his company."

"So? How is that a bad thing? You don't want to be wasting my time, Octavia..."

"Sorry, it gets worse. My current producer found out that I was thinking of accepting the other producers offer and dropped me. I wouldn't have minded it, only the new producer decided that I wasn't good enough. I pleaded with him, and he called me a talent less attention whore." Tears began to fill into the mares eyes, causing Twilight to roll her eyes.

"Stop crying. I don't have time for this."

"I-I want... Want." Twilight, having had enough of the stuttering mare, raised her hoof and smacked her in the face.

"ENOUGH! It's one thing to come to me after I specifically stated that I don't want any more visitors, but it's another to come into my office and cry about something so small. Grow up!" Octavia swallowed and stood from the ground. She immediately stopped crying and with a sniffle, kissed the Godmare's hoof.

"Thank you, Godmare. I am very sorry."

"You know I enjoy your company and your music. I just can't have you in here crying like a newborn foal. Leave this producer to me. You'll be under his employment by tomorrow."

"How are you going to do that? He stated very obviously that he'd never have someone as untalented as me under his employment." Octavia wiped her eyes and rubbed the red hoof mark on her cheek. It wasn't the first time Twilight had hit somepony while she was angry, but everypony knew she only did it when they deserved it. Twilight turned around and smiled slightly at the musician.

"I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse. Now, go back out there and entertain my guests. I want this to be the perfect day for Rainbow Dash."

"Yes, Godmare." Twilight stepped aside as the sobbing mare exited the room.

"Spike, go get your coat and briefcase." Spike nodded.

"What for?"

"You're going to Fillywood. I want you to arrange a meeting with this producer stallion and see if he'll be open to reason. If not... Then call me and I'll take care of matters from there, okay?" She stared firmly at her assistant.

"Yes, Twilight."

"Good. Now, could you please ensure I don't have any more visitors today? All I want is to be able to enjoy Rainbow's wedding."

"Don't worry, Octavia was the last guest. Do you need me for anything else, or should I depart immediately?" Twilight opened the door and turned back to her Consigliere.

"Go ahead and leave. I'm going to need all the time I can get if he doesn't agree."

"What are you going to do?"

"You just worry about doing business. I'll worry about the dirty stuff, alright?" She narrowed her eyes at the dragon, who sighed and nodded. "Good." She didn't like to be assertive with her friends, let alone Spike, but when they started asking about her dirty business... She had to be assertive to protect them from hearing of the things she must do. As she returned to the yard, she wondered what her mother would think of her.

Her mother was actually the reason she joined Celestia's family. Around 17 years ago, her mother had been killed in a drive-by shooting on a shop that didn't pay it's protection. For three years she lived with her friends as she tried to find the ones responsible. During that time, she had become ruthless in her search, killing around 30 mobsters in search of her mothers killers. Each kill hardened her and it was only a matter of time before Celestia came to her with a job offer.

"Hey, Twilight." She smiled as Fluttershy called at her from her table. It just now occurred to her that she hadn't had a chance to talk to her friend.

"Fluttershy! Come sei stato? How have you been?" She tried to be careful about using ancient Equestrian when talking to others, but sometimes it slipped out. Fluttershy herself was very fluent in it, but her stallion friend obviously was not. It was plain disrespectful to have a conversation with somepony without including their friends!

"Well, besides the post traumatic stress disorder from the war, I'm good. But the doctor says that since I didn't see much over there, it'll be gone within a week. Nightmares are terrible though..."

"I'm sorry to hear that." She turned to Ace. "You are Ace, I presume? Fluttershy has said much about you in her letters." Ace stopped sipping his cider as the Don addressed him.

"The one and only. How're you doing?" The stallion extended a hoof to shake with Twilight. Fluttershy cringed as he did so, since Twilight had never once in her life shook hooves with someone. She said it just wasn't a proper way to greet somepony. The last pony that had offered her a hoof shake was thrown from the compound and told to never come back.

"Just great!" She placed her hoof against his and shook it, much to Fluttershy's surprise. Was it because she was dating him? Or was it because he wasn't from Equestria and had no idea of their customs. "I take it you are enjoying the Equestrian hospitality?"

"Oh, yes! I'll admit, some of the stuff over here you ponies do it strange. Like that big stallion, Big Mac was it? He was talking to himself over there." Fluttershy looked at Twilight, expecting her to show any sign of anger. Instead, all she did was smile and continue talking to her stallion friend.

"Yes, he is a little strange. But he's one of my most loyal businessman. He always gets stuff done when I need it done." Twilight smiled as she accepted a cider from a nearby waitress. As she took it, she nodded and mouthed thank you.

"So, what type of business are you into? Fluttershy won't tell me." Fluttershy continued to hold herself back from covering Ace's mouth. If anything else didn't anger Twilight, asking about her business definitely would.

"We make some of the finest ciders in Equestria. You're drinking one right now, matter a fact." Twilight remained calm as she spoke to her guest. He didn't know of their customs, nor did he have any intentions to offend. As long as he was with Fluttershy and showed her respect, he would have her respect. And everypony knew that having the respect of a Godmare was a good thing to have.

"I assume it's a fine business. I mean, look at the size of this place! You'd have to kill to be this rich in most places." He and Twilight laughed. Fluttershy, however, was stiff as a board. How long until Twilight had enough and kicked him from the compound? She loved Twilight like a sister, but she also feared her. Everypony did. But still, she would do anything for her. Just like Twilight would do anything to protect Fluttershy.

"Ace, can you go fetch the car? I'm going to talk to Twilight for a moment later. I'm getting pretty tired." Twilight, a smile still on her face, looked to Fluttershy.

"Sciocchezza! You two can stay in the extra room. You're always welcome here."

"No thank you, Twilight. It's going to be busy here tonight and I just want to go right to sleep." Twilight's smile faded as her friend rejected her.

"Fluttershy, I wish you would stay and catch up. But if you are truly tired, then please, go get some rest." Ace nodded to the two and stood up.

"It was a pleasure meeting you, Twilight Sparkle." She stood and shook his hoof once more.

"Please, call me Godmare." She smiled much to Ace's confusion.

"That's a bit of a strange name, but if that's what you want to be called! Good day to you, Godmare." Twilight curled to left side of her lip up a little bit as he called her Godmare. Ace departed their presences, leaving Twilight to sit down across from Fluttershy.

"Thank you for not getting angry with him, Twilight." Fluttershy sighed as Ace exited the compound yard. He was the only pony she had ever had romantic interest in. If anything were to ever happen to him...

"Of course not, my dear friend. As long as he treats you right, he is like family. So, now that he's gone... Why have you refused my offer of staying the night here?"

"You know I don't want any part of this... Thing of yours. Just being close to here makes me feel like a criminal." Twilight sighed. Being called a criminal by her favorite friend hurt her more than anything. Still, she did not get angered, nor did she get saddened. It was true after all, but she didn't like to think of herself as a criminal. Rather, a businessmare that goes to higher lengths to get what she wants; to protect her and her family.

"I understand, my beloved friend. I can't and won't force you to stay somewhere you aren't comfortable. How long are you staying?"

"I actually left the military. Too much death over there... I'm just going to make a life here. Probably open up a flower shop. Ace also talked about opening up a bakery, since he was quite the baker over in the Zebra homeland. Those striped oddballs definitely have a interesting cuisine."

"That's good to hear." Fluttershy stood as she heard their vehicle's horn.

"I wish they would just bring back the carriages... Those automobiles are so untrustworthy. Anyways, goodbye, Twilight." Both nodded to each other as Fluttershy stood. As Fluttershy began to make her way to the car, Twilight extended her hoof and stopped Fluttershy.

"Remember, I'm here if you need anything. Anything at all. If those hoodlums around there start messing with you, let me know." Fluttershy looked down at her hoof and followed it to Twilight's face, which was solemn and caring.

"Thank you, Godmare." She brought her trench coat over her body and made her way to the vehicle. As she walked away, Twilight sighed and frowned. If she was back for good, then she was in danger of being brought into the family business... None of her family would even attempt to do so, but what if one of the other families start something? She was going to have to try her hardest to never allow her dearest friend to be forced into this life of theirs.

Even if it was the death of her.