We currently find ourselves at the wedding of Shining Armor and Princess Cadence. They had successfully defeated the evil Queen Chrysalis, and were ready to commence with the ceremony.

"Mares and Gentlecolts, we are here today to witness the union between Shining Armor, and Princess Mi Amore Cadenza." started Celestia. "If there is anyone here who feels these two should not be wed, speak now, or forever hold your tongue."

Everypony there seemed to not have any objections. But before Celestia could speak, there was one claw and hoof raised up. What stunned everypony was the claw belonged to Spike, and the hoof belonged to the groom himself, Shining Armor.

"Shining Armor? What are you doing?" asked Twilight who was stunned to see her brother object to his own wedding.

"Well, there's something we need to tell everypony." replied Shining Armor as Spike stood next to him. "You see, me and Cadence aren't getting married."

"What!" exclaimed the mane six in shock.

"Yeah. Cadence is actually marrying Spike." replied Shining as Spike walked over to Cadence. Both looked at each other with a gaze that showed true compassion.

"But....how the......when..." muttered Twilight shocked at the turn of events.

"Let me explain how this all came to be." replied Spike.

(Flashback)

We currently see a young Cadence pushing a filly Twilight on the swing set.

"Higher!" cried Twilight in joy.

"Okay." Cadence gave another push to let Twilight go higher. She noticed something tapping her back leg and looked down to see a purple baby dragon. His name was Spike, who had been hatched by Twilight not that long ago, but was technically Celestia's son.

"Hello there little guy. Need something?" asked Cadence crouching down to look him in the eye.

"Are you a pwincess?" asked Spike with curiosity.

"Why, yes I am." replied Cadence who found the little dragon's question adorable.

"Where's your pwince?" asked Spike again.

"I don't have one, yet." replied Cadence.

Spike walked over to her head and wrapped his tiny claws around her, gicing her a hug. "Then I'll be your prince." replied Spike.

Cadence found the act adorable and decided to humor the little fella. "Alright then. When we get older, you can be my prince, promise?" asked Cadence holding out her hoof.

"Promise." replied Spike shaking it with both his claws.

"Cadence, please push me higher." replied Twilight who had seen their little conversation and wanted another push.

"Coming Twilight." replied Cadence who began to push her on the swing. She felt something on her back and turned her head to see Spike holding onto her while he closed his eyes and took a nap. Cadence smiled at the tiny dragon sleeping and gave him a kiss on the forehead before gently pushing Twilight so as to not disturb Spike's slumber.

(Flashback End)

"After that encounter, me and Spike began to hang out a little bit more during each visit." replied Cadence holding Spike with one of her wings.

"It may have been a silly promise when I was a kid, but we really understood each other as the years went by." replied Spike.

"Wait, I thought Shining also liked her?" questioned Twilight.

"While Cadence is fun to hang out, we were just friends. Nothing romantic or anything." replied Shining.

"So this whole time, Spike and Cadence have been dating?" asked Twilight.

"Yup!" chorused several ponies in the room, including Celestia.

"You too princess?" asked Twilight who was shocked even more.

"I felt Cadence would be a good candidate for Spike. He is a prince after all." replied Celestia.

"Now then, do you, Prince Spike, take Princess Cadence as your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do." replied Spike.

"And do you, Princess Cadence, take Prince Spike as you lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do."

"Then by the power invested in me, I now pronounce you mare and drake. You may kiss the bride." Spike didn't need to be told twice as he held Cadence's face and locked their lisp together, signaling their bond. Everypony there cheered as the happy couple made their way down the aisle.

"I've got to know. Why did you say you were getting married in your letter?" asked Twilight to her brother.

"Well, Spike felt nopony would come if they heard he was marrying a princess, so he figured me as the captain of the elite guards, marrying Cadence would bring in a big crowd.

"Oh." Twilight and everypony else watched as Spike and Cadence held each other close while everypony they passed stomped their hooves in congratulations.

"So, how's it feel to be my prince now?" asked Cadence.

"Feels pretty darn good." replied Spike as they boarded the carriage to head to their honeymoon.

(omake)

Rarity was currently doing some harmless flirting with a few stallions as the after party was going on. She flet someone tap her ont he shoulder and turned to see Rainbow Dash.

"What is it, darling?" asked Rarity.

"I thought of something." replied Rainbow.

"What's that?" asked Rarity.

"Since Spike was technically a prince, considering his mom is Celestia, if you married him, you would have been a princess." replied Rainbow.

Rarity's jaw dropped at that and realized she missed out on something big.

"Well, time to get drunk in my despair." replied Rarity going over to the nearest bar.

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