There are many axioms in Equestria. "Go with the grain." "Count your blessings." "Strive to be happy with what you have."
And, though left unsaid, the most important one of all: "Know your place."
Although Flash Sentry loves Twilight, she can never know of his love. She can never return the feelings. It wouldn't be proper. After all, social order is more important than fulfilling one's own wishes.
Alternate Universe tag is due to the existence of a caste system in this story. Please keep that in mind as you read.
Thanks to Sir Rustbucket, Draconian Soul, Regidar, and Loopy Legend for editing.
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Flash Sentry loves Twilight from afar. She can never know of his love. She could never return it. The two could never be. Such is the order—the way things are supposed to be.
Sequel to "The Order". Despite receiving a harsh reprimand from Captain Ironhoof, Flash Sentry still struggles with his feelings for Twilight. When he is assigned to escort her to the Crystal Empire, tensions on all sides escalate.