After walking for some time through the Canterlot Castle, Luna and I stopped at a door. It was rather simple but had a heart carved in its center. I suppose behind the door is where that love-solving alicorn resides. Well, here it goes...

Luna knocked at the door. After hearing a muffled reply of some kind, she opened the door.

...

Well, that alicorn sure loves purple and pink. And some gold. Uh... I don't think I should be surprised much. Love is always brightly-colored, right?

"Auntie?" the alicorn spoke from somewhere inside the room. Soon, she appeared. Um... her mane looks a little like candy. Well, at least it looks solid... How much hair gel was out in there or is it natural? Dark pink, purple, and golden are her mane's color, and her fur is pink. Her eyes are violet. She is almost as tall as Luna. The tips of her wings are fading to purple. Well, she's certainly the most colorful alicorn I've ever seen. Also, she wears a tiny crown on her head. This overall looks... something. "Oh, I'm so glad to see you!"

"Yes, I believe I was too busy to visit you, Cadance." Luna replied with a warm smile. Um, how could she not see her everyday is a mystery to me. I mean, they're in the same castle. The castle is kinda huge, but I don't think it's hard to meet somewhere from time to time on occasions. "Let me introduce you Flame Metal, my best friend!"

This is kinda awkward... Being called by— oh damn it, it's alright!

"Hello there, colt!" Cadance smiled at me, walking closer. "Nice to meet you. My name is Mi Amore Cadenza. But please call me Cadance... First name is too formal, don't you think?" she chuckled.

Isn't "mi amore" translated as "my love" from one of the languages? Italian or French... Maybe Spanish. I'm certain it's close to Latin. What a strange name to have. At least it's not in English.

"Um, hello..." I replied. "Uh..." I am still kinda shy.

"Flame has some love problems, and I thought it will be right for him to visit you." Luna spoke after seeing my shyness. "He doesn't yet know you good enough, but I think he and you will go along just fine. But I also want to tell you one important thing. Trust him, whatever he tells you is true. And keep that a secret."

"You both can count on me." Cadance nodded.

"Alright, then. Flame, I will be waiting outside." Luna told me and walked out of the room.

I suppose Luna thinks I should discuss my love problems one on one with Cadance... But I don't think it helps much with my shyness. Um...

"Let us take a seat. It'll be much more comfortable, won't it?" Cadance suggested, gesturing for me to follow. Deeper in the room, a pink sofa was situated. We took seats there.

"Um..." I muttered, preparing to speak. "Well... There is a big problem..." I started explaining slowly. "Just, don't think it's stupid... But I'm actually an alien."

"..." Cadance blinked.

"And, um, I wasn't a pony." I continued. "And I am actually older than eighteen, psychologically, um, speaking. And... well, there is one filly that, uh, told me she loves me, and she's nine, and... well, that is my problem." I explained the best as I could.

"..." Cadance blinked again, and then spoke: "That is an... interesting case, to say the least. Is it why Luna told me to trust you?" I nodded. "I find your story hard to believe, as many foals tend to imagine things, but if Luna trusts you, so should I." she lets a deep sigh. "So, I had a few adult ponies coming to me and confessing that they love young fillies, but I didn't have it the other way around until now. Can you please tell me more of that filly and how it came to be that she loves you? It might help me."

"Well, um, I've already said she's nine." I started. "I don't think her appearance matters much, but she's kinda... I don't know, a bit more beautiful than others. I... can't exactly tell, as I wasn't familiar with, um, ponies until, well, summer. To me, most of you look the same." can I say that ponies are like asians? Well, unlike ponies, I can actually tell the difference between different asians. Unless they're twins, of course.

So, I continued: "As for the love, it started with... I dunno, but the first sign of it was when, um, she kissed me on the cheek after I helped her, uh, fight her own shyness. Back then, I, um, didn't know if it was just... expressing gratitude or something more. I just, um, hoped it was the former. So, I suppose her feelings built up for some time, until one night...

"She invited me to a party. There were a couple of her friends. We played some games, including Truth or Dare. Um, one of her friends dared me to kiss her... on the lips. I did that, and, um, I think it was at that moment she decided to confess her feelings. Some time later, she did that, and said that I'm very kind, I was always nice to her, that stuff... She also asked me to kiss her again. I, um, did that, but... I still don't know what to do with the whole thing. I mean, she loves me and thinks I am just a colt of her age. And, um, it's very hard to me to figure out what to do. I didn't, well... I didn't have much... love experience anyway."

I suppose that's it. It was kind of hard, but now I should wait for Cadance's advice.

...

She's silent. It's not a good sign.

...

"It is hard." she finally sighed. "I don't think there is much you can do. This is a special case to which I don't have any useful advice. But tell me, did you love someone?"

"I did." I nodded. "When I was thirteen, I had a crush on a girl... I don't know if that can be called love, like a true love and not hormones speaking... Um, alright... Well, after some time, I confessed my feelings, but they weren't mutual. I got, um, friendzoned... You know what it means?" Cadance nodded. "So... That got me in a depression for at least a year, and, um... I'm afraid I will do something like that to the filly that loves me. I... I guess I saw that light in her eyes when she confessed... Like, maybe... happiness or something. And, um, I know she wants us to be together. But... what can I do? I... I can't really be with her because of my age. And, um, I don't love her in a way she loves me..."

"Well, there is a way that will not hurt any of you." Cadance replied. "Act around her as usually, but try to show more affection. This way, she'll know you care about her feelings. But don't do anything unless it comes natural — don't just fulfill her desires by being somepony you aren't. Keep it like that, and when she is of age, you will know if you are ready to be with her or not. Well, unless she develops love for somepony else. In that case, your problem will be gone by itself."

"Um, I guess... Thanks for advice, Cadance." I said.

"I know it must be hard for you to trust me right now." she told me. "Especially considering your nature. But I will keep it a secret unless you allow me to tell someone about it. Don't worry, nothing about our meeting will be told to anyone, including even Celestia." she smiled at me. "I respect privacy. So, I wish you good luck! I want to get to know you, but I see you're not comfortable around me just yet. But if you feel troubled and think I am the right person to talk to — feel free to do it. I am here most of the time. But remember to knock the door." she winked.

Uh... Is she implying that I might catch her in a compromising situation? Well, I never enter someone's room without knocking first. I mean, what if they're busy? And I guess the princess of love wants some love for herself, too.

"Um, bye..." I said, turning to the door.

"Bye!" I heard Cadance saying to me. I walked to the door, and then outside the room.

Luna was there, waiting for me. As soon as I emerged, she turned to me.

"How did it go?" she asked me.

"Um, fine, I suppose." I replied. "She... told me an advice. I think it'll help me. Um, at least Cadance believes it will. And I hope she's right."

"I understand that this situation is very confusing to you." Luna nodded. "If I were you, I doubt I'd be able to solve it on my own."

"Yeah..." I said awkwardly. "So... we meet again in a day, right?"

"Yes, I suppose we do." she nodded. "Until then, Flame. It was nice to see you."

"Likewise, Luna." I smiled at her.

Well, time to go, I suppose. I need a shower after all that training.

Author's Notes:

This chapter is rather short but important nonetheless. A bigger chapter will come soon, trust me.