Chapter 4

As the six mares, the dragon and the young prince Alicorn stepped off the train ever greeted by dozens of armor soldiers welcoming them to the great city of Canterlot. "Well this is new." Ash whistled

As the group stepped into Canterlot, Twilight went to confront her brother, Ash went to talk to the princess, and the other ponies went out to get supplies for the wedding.

(With Ash)

Ash took of flying to see where Celes or Lulu were at. After circling for about twenty minutes he spotted Celestia up in the highest tower with a telescope overlooking Equestria. He landed next to her and bowed to her.

"Princess Celes what's wrong? There're enough guards and solders here to start an invasion" he asked

"There has been a threat on Canterlot" she explained "but no one knows who or what sent that threat" Ash looked at her with shock but noticed dark shadows under her eyes.

"Have you've been sleeping lately Celes" questioned Ash

"I'm afraid I have not slept very well for the thought of my home and kingdom under threat is very unnerving for me surely you know how that feels" replied the princess

Ash did know how it felt to worry about his home and his people for always being under the threat of war from the dark ones who used aura for their own selfish means always upset him and he had many sleepless nights.

"Indeed I do. Is there anything I can do to help Celestia anything at all I am here to serve" stated Ash bowing to her.

She gave a small smile and said "Ash thank you for your gesture, maybe if you can use your aura to scout out to find the one who might want to harm the citizens of Canterlot would be most helpful. Come back by tonight and Lulu will help you continue to search by night again I am thankful to you Prince Ashton for this" she bowed to him which Ash blushed and said "it is my pleasure Celes"

So Ash quickly set off into it around Canterlot occasionally using his aura around great groups of people see if there attentions where hostile towards any others though he found a few upset mares towards their lovable colts but with all the pressure of the wedding in a matter of days many people were still quite anxious and with the threat against Canterlot on ever-pony's mind, he didn't have a good understanding of the ponies around him.

'This is going to be a long day' thought Ash himself

(End of Ash's view)

(With Twilight)

Twilight was still very upset as she strolled through town. She met a few ponies pushed on quickly to ignore them and soon found her brother with many of the other soldiers guarding one of the walls of Canterlot.

"Twily its so good to see you" exclaims Shining Armor

"Don't you Twily me Shining armor, why didn't you tell me yourself that you were getting married?" Yelled Twilight

"Twilight I did wanted to tell you but with this recent threat against Canterlot, I've been busy keeping all in check"

Twilight looked over the wall and so many of the guards piecing back-and-forth around the castle, she did know that her brother had a huge responsibility being the captain of the guard but she was still upset about the whole wedding thing.

Before she could ask another question for brother had it held up his hoof for silence as he was getting ready to perform his routine Shield spell. The flash of pink went straight up and increase the sphere shield that surrounded the castle.

Now Shining Armor rubbed his head as if he was having a hectic headache as he and twilight start to walk across the small bridge.

"I know you have a very important job here in Canterlot, but I still don't like it that you're marrying a pony I don't know." countered Twilight "I mean who is this Mi Amore Cadenza anyway?"

Shining Armor just chuckled "Twily, Mi Amore Cadenza is Cadence. Your old fillisitter."

"Cadence..." Twilight whispered

"As in Cadence the world's best fillisitter!" she exclaimed

"You tell me she was your fillisitter" snorted Shining Armor

Twilight then remembered all the times that Cadence come over to her house and fillisit her plus all the fun that they shared together. Also how caring, kind and amazing she was. Now Twilight was all excited that Cadence was the bride.

"Your marring Cadence! Your marring Cadence! Your marring Cadence!" sing-sang Twilight until running up to Princess Cadence herself.

"Am i interrupting something?" she scoffed

"Cadence!" Twilight squealed "sunshine sunshine let ladybugs awake clap your hoofs and do little shake" Twilight did their greeting perfectly but Cadence just looked annoyed

"Yeah, Shining Armor I need you to help me with the ceremony. Will come with me?" she interjected

"Oh, ah ok. See you later Twilight" as the two walked off Twilight was in shock.

'What just happened?' was all that she could think of