Author's Notes:

Was facing a few bugs uploading this chapter after the edits. Everything is good now.....Happy Reading

Twilight stirred softly in her large queen sized bed, slowly trying to awaken from her slumber. Her eyes slowly fluttered open, but was immediately hit with the warm rays of the morning light coming through an opened window. She yawned, raising her front hooves in the air, trying to rid herself from her current weary state. "What time is it?" She asked, rubbing her eyes.However, she got no response. Twilight made her way out of her bed, slowly walking to the window to pull the curtains shut. The lavender unicorn slowly cantered back to bed where she once again sat down, contemplating on the events of the previous day, her head throbbing slightly with pain from the memories. Twilight sighed as she allowed a yawn to escape her lips, her head again throbbing from the slight movement. "Great, now I have this to worry about too." Twilight voiced, rolling her eyes in annoyance. She attempted to move from her spot on the bed again, but her attention was caught by a small note folded in half on the bed side table. She used her hooves to open it, smiling when she saw who it was from.

'Hey Twilight, sorry I couldn't stay until you had woken up. I left because I had a few things I needed to take care of. I should have some free time today around 1:30...you know, if you wanna talk about how you were feeling about yesterday, or we could talk about something else. If you decide to come, then I'll be awaiting for your arrival in the western wing of The Royal Gardens.

Flash.

P.S. I made you some breakfast. I knew you would probably have doubts about going outside, so I put it on the coffee table right by your bed.

Twilight smiled, rolling her eyes at the note and at Flash Sentry's sweetness. 'Yup, I'm definitely falling for him,' she thought blushing at that. She then smacked the side of her face in slight irritation. 'Come on, Twilight! Snap out of this! You'll have plenty of time to think about how sweet he is after this disaster passes,' she reasoned with herself.

Deciding to push her thoughts aside, she trotted over to the coffee table, only to find a small blue tray covered with a yellow cloth. After removing the cloth, Twilight found a mouth watering daffodil sandwich with an assortment of grapes and orange slices on the side. Twilight's hunger found a voice for itself as she looked at the food one more time before gobbling up the delicious contents in three hungry swoops. "Mhmm! Wow Flash! You make a mean daffodil sandwich!" Twilight voiced, very surprised at the deliciousness of the food. 'Another reason for you to choose him,' her thoughts chimed in. 'Not now, head.' she told herself, silencing her thoughts. 'Besides, he might have a marefriend already.' a sad feeling bit into her heart at that thought. 'Hopefully not'.

After those thoughts, she decided to trot over to the opened window, gazing at the beautiful risen sun. The day was simply marvellous as the pegasi were doing a wonderful job to keep the Canterlot’s weather in pristine conditions. Ponies were trotting down the glamorous streets of Canterlot, showing they were getting ready for the royal wedding. If it weren't for the large flock of black birds gathered outside of Canterlot, then the day would be a flawless one. Twilight's eyes narrowed, looking closer at the flock of birds. "Birds?...that’s odd, what in Equestria could cause that many ravens to gather?" The lavender unicorn closed her eyes, focusing her magic to stealthily scan the flock from within the tower. "Strange, their magic signature almost feels the same as-" Twilight gasped as her eyes widened with a combination of fear and realization. "Cadance!"

Twilight gulped at the new knowledge she had just gained. Seeing this, she ignited her horn in an attempt to get a more in-depth comprehension of the swarm. However, this magic probe, unlike the first, was reflected by sending a powerful yet invisible wave of magic back at her, knocking her down in the process. The sudden backlash of magic immediately resulted in a massive headache. "Not again." Twilight muttered, raising herself from the floor. She ventured to the window again, looking at the black mass. However, they were slowly faded away like a puff of smoke. "A cloaking spell," she murmured, raising an eyebrow. "Seems like I'll just have to try another route."

Regaining her focus, she lit her horn as she tried to ignore the surging inferno within her head. 'Just a little more,' she thought, gritting her teeth as her horn glowed brighter. As she continued to weave another spell, two sparks of magic jumped from her aching horn and into her eyes. Immediately, her eyes changed, rivaling those of a feline. As soon as the spell was over, she collapsed again. Breathing heavily from exhaustion, she slowly rose to her hooves, "I knew studying Feline Transfiguration would come in handy!" she said, smiling to herself. 'These Feline Eyes will allow me to see through any disguise,' she thought, a small smile gracing her features. She walked back over to the window for a third time, turning her attention to the swarm once again. Closing her eyes and then reopening them, she focused her gaze on the black swarm. At first, she saw nothing, but Twilight focused harder. Then, just as clock work, the cloaking spell was breached, revealing an army of black pony looking creatures. They were also somehow insect looking as well. Twilight cringed in horror. "As I thought, those aren't birds. That's a whole army in disguise! Not only that, it looked like they were currently trying to weaken the shield! I have to find the girls and warn Princess Celestia!" she allowed her eyes to return to normal and then galloped out of her tower towards the main castle, completely ignoring the pain from the overuse of magic.

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Dearest sister, I am sorry for not being present at the council meeting this morning. Alas, I am not well. I prefer to be left alone while I slumber for I fear that sleep is the only thing I need now. Do not worry about Twilight Sparkle either, she visited my chambers earlier this morning, expressing her thoughts of retiring to her parents' manor for today. I have reason to believe that Miss Twilight Sparkle is tired, and as such, she has decided to turn over her duties as head of the wedding planning committee to anypony who is willing to assume this position. She has also explained that she would be present at the wedding, but only as an onlooker. She needs time to gather her thoughts, and as your sister, I recommend giving her space.

Your sister,
Luna.

"Pardon my intrusion Princess Celestia, but what did the letter say?" Rarity asked, slight concern in her voice.

"Yeah Princess, is it from Twilight?!" Pinkie asked, excitedly bouncing around the room.

The alabaster alicorn read the note again, furrowing her eyebrows with confusion. "It would appear that my student is fine, however she has gone to her parents." Celestia answered, using her golden magic to dispose of the note. Princess Celestia, as well as the remaining element bearers and Spike, were all gathered in the throne room, waiting for news on Twilight. "It will also mean that I will be taking over as head of the wedding planning committee until Twilight returns."

"Princess, are you sure everything is alright?" a worried Spike asked as walked over to the Princess.

Celestia nodded. "Yes, I have every reason to believe so."

"I reckon we should all go visit her and see for ourselves princess." Applejack said, getting the attention of rest of the group. "It's not like Twilight to run away from her duties."

"Yeah princess, AJ is right." Rainbow Dash continued, landing beside Applejack. "Twilight may overreact sometimes, but she never backs away from an assignment."

"I am sorry my little ponies, but I do not recommend you disturb her. The letter specifically expressed that Twilight wanted some time to herself." Celestia answered, placing a hoof around the young drake, comforting him. "Besides, we have some final adjustments we need to tend to." Celestia said, gesturing to Fluttershy and Spike. "Fluttershy?"

"Yes, your Highness?"

"I need you and Spike to inform Princess Cadance and Captain Shining Armor that the wedding rehearsals will be starting shortly," Celestia explained before turning her attention to the rest of the group. "For the rest of us, we need to do a bit more work in the wedding halls. I suggest we do so now while they inform the couple."

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Twilight galloped as fast as she could towards the castle, blocking out the pain all over her body and ignoring the complaining guards. However, a certain pegasus guard caught her attention, "FLASH SENTRY!" she called out as loud as she could through her tired lungs.

"Twilight?" Flash replied, recognising the voice. He turned around to find an exhausted purple unicorn. Seeing this, he quickly glided over. "Are you ok, Twilight?" he asked with eyes full of concern.

Twilight made an attempt at speech, but then Luna's words echo in her ears. 'Be careful of who you trust.' the voice echoed. "Say Flash, trick question.....what's my favorite sandwich?"

Flash blushed, scratching the back of his head in sudden embarrassment. "It was that awful?"

"Just answer the question Flash!"

Grimacing at Twilight's outburst, he answered. "You told me it was daffodil. I'm sorry I couldn't make it the way you liked." Flash answered, hanging his head.

Seeing his response, Twilight shined a small smile. "I'm sorry for shouting at you, but I needed to make sure you were you." Twilight then used her hooves to raise his armored head.

"What do you mean?"

"Look up to the sky Flash Sentry." Twilight answered, pointing her hoof towards the sky.

He looked up and cocked his eyebrow in confusion. "Um...what exactly am I looking at Twilight?"

"Close your eyes and take a deep breath. It is within the nature of pegasi to see what unicorns and earth ponies cannot," Twilight commanded, patting his shoulder as she gave him a slight nod.

Following her command, Flash did as he was told. He closed his eyes and slowly reopened them, staring at the sky. He began to see black figures appearing all over the skies above. "What in Equestria are those?!" Flash yelped, giving the same reaction Twilight had previously given.

"I don't know Flash. I'm just as baffled by this as you are." Twilight replied, trotting towards the castle entrance. "Those creatures clearly have the ability to change their shapes. I have to tell Princess Celestia about my findings."

"Then I'm coming with you." Flash offered.

"Flash, I can't ask that of you, You might get in trouble for leaving your post." she said, shaking her head..

"I won't allow you to go back inside the castle alone Twilight, not while that thing is still in there." Flash reasoned as he patted Twilight back. "Besides, I'll be in way more trouble if Equestria is attacked."

"Bu-"

"No buts, I'm coming with you."

"I don't need a knight in shining armor Flash. I'm no damsel in distress." Twilight pouted, slightly blushing as she tried to look away..

Flash chuckled at her cuteness, "Then thank Goddess Lafaustia, you've got me." Flash said, moving closer to the blushing mare, just inches away from Twilight's face. She could feel his hot breath tickling her lips as their eyes got lost in the moment. Twilight wasn’t sure why, but she knew that both stallion and mare were about lean in, preparing to take the leap. Time stopped as their eyes closed, moving closer and closer until-.

"Ewww! Cut it out you two, I don't wanna see anymore of your lovey dovey eyes."

"Sp-Spike?" Twilight stuttered, quickly whirling around her eyes as they snapped open while her cheeks burned crimson red with embarrassment. "Wh-wh-whats up?"

"I should be asking you the same thing Twilight." Spike replied with a raised eyebrow and claws folded. "Aren't you supposed to be at your parents' manor?"

"What are you talking about?" Twilight asked in confusion.

"Princess Celestia received a letter from Princess Luna saying you retiring to your parents' place for today."

"I don't know what you’re talking about Spike, but I don't think that letter is from Princess Luna. At least...I don’t think it could be from her." Twilight replied, confused as to why Luna would spread false news against her. "I'm so glad you ran into us-" Twilight blushed again as she gestured to Flash Sentry. "This is Flash Sentry, we met yesterday. And as you can see, he is a member of the Royal Guard."

"Nice to meet you, Spike." Flash said, extending a hoof towards the drake.

"Likewise Flash Sentry," Spike answered, shaking the extended hoof. "It looks like you two have grown fond of each other since you met." Spike added winking, chuckling at their burning cheeks.

"Haha, very funny Spike. Say, why aren't you with the girls?" Twilight asked, trying to change the subject.

"Well, Fluttershy and I were supposed to call Princess Cadance and Shining Armor to the wedding hall." Spike paused, pointing a claw. "But somepony decided to fly off to say hello to the cute little ravens-augh!"

Twilight and Flash Sentry allowed their eyes to follow Spike's outstretched claw, their expression quickly contorted into that of fear. "GET AWAY FROM THERE FLUTTERSHY!!" Twilight shouted, earning mixed looks from onlookers. However she was used to ignoring the wondering eyes as she quickly used her magic to pull Fluttershy away from the forcefield. "Fluttershy, what were you thinking?! Are you ok?!"

"Hi Twilight, I thought you whe-" Fluttershy didn't get time to finish her queries as Twilight interrupted her.

"No time to talk now, I'll explain everything on the way! Come on guys, we have a villain to stop!" Twilight commanded before galloping into the castle. Spike exchanged a worried glance with Fluttershy before running after her.

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"What's taking them some long?" Rainbow Dash complained, looking at the large clock in the wedding hall. "I thought they'd figure out Princess Cadance and Shining Armor were here already!" The cyan pegasus threw her hooves up in frustration.

"Well, I for one think, we should continue without them," Cadance said impatiently, earning a glance from Celestia. "We wouldn't want to mess up tomorrow, now would we dear?" Cadance asked, turning to Shining Armor.

"I suppose we could start without them." Shining answered obediently, scanning the group. "Has anypony seen Twily? She's my best mare and is supposed to be here rehearsing with us."

Celestia smiled sadly, walking over to the confused stallion, "I’m assuming you have not heard, Twilight is-" However, the Sun Princess was then interrupted by a loud crashing through the large double doors.

"I'm here, we all are." The lavender unicorn snarled, glaring daggers at the pink alicorn, slowly stalking over to her. "I will not stand near her, she's evil!"

"Twilight?! What is the meaning-" Celestia called, trying to get her attention.

"I will not allow you to ruin my brother's life!" Twilight shouted, charging her horn to attack.

Cadance knew she couldn't reveal herself yet, so she decided to play the victim card, "Why must you be so mean to me? All I wanted was to marry the love of my life, is that too much to ask?" Cadence fake cried, galloping out of the room.

"THAT'S ENOUGH TWILIGHT SPARKLE!" Celestia bellowed in her royal Canterlot Voice. "I expect better from you! How dare you barge in here unannounced and spreading false news without proof!" Celestia shouted, making everypony quiver with utter shock and fear.

"But I saw her attack my brother last night! I saw her knock him out, and when I confronted her, she attacked me and my friend!", Twilight explained as Fluttershy, Spike and Flash Sentry all walked up to her, signaling that were standing by her side no matter what. Twilight gave a slight glance to her friends, glad that she had explained what happened before they got here.

"It's true Your Highness," Flash Sentry begged, trying to help. "She attacked me and injured my wing. If it weren't for Twilight's healing spell, I'd be bed ridden."

"Be quiet Guard! Who authorized you to speak?" Celestia barked harshly, shocking all of them, even Twilight. Both Fluttershy and Spike let out a tiny yelp, shutting their mouths as fear took them over.

"You aren't being rational princess, haven't you noticed Cadance's aura? It’s not-"

"From now on, that is Princess Mi Amore Cadenza to you, Twilight Sparkle." Celestia answered coldly, her regal mask in full play. "And my niece is fine, I would know because I was the one who raised her."

“But-”

"AHEM!" Shining Armor voiced, drawing Twilight's attention as his glare was even more intense than that of Celestia's. "Cadance has not been using her magic to hurt me, she's been using it to heal me. The Force Field Spell takes a lot out of me and keeps giving me these migraines."

“You can’t be serious Shining! If that’s true, then you wouldn’t be charge of such a spell!” Twilight exclaimed as she looked back at Celestia. “Surely that has to be against regulations and I know she wasn’t healing you!”

The white unicorn shook his head in disdain, refusing to meet her eyes. "I thought you grew up Twilight, but apparently that's not the case."

"Shining Armor, please listen to me!" Twilight begged, tears now cascading down her cheeks.

"Captain, please listen to us-" Flash tried as well, despite being ordered to be silent.

"Silence Flash Sentry! Your duty was to protect the royal family, not going around, tainting their names." The captain brushed passed his crying sister without a second glance, walking to the exit. "You can forget about being my Best Mare. In fact, if I were you, I wouldn't bother even showing up to the wedding at all. Now if you would excuse me, I must go comfort my bride." Shining Armor trotted angrily out of the room, stopping once he was outside.He then turned around to glance at Flash Sentry. "Oh, and as for you Flash Sentry? You're FIRED! I want you out of the castle by the end of the day!" Shining Armor finished, walking away as he ignored Twilight once again.

Flash said nothing, only hanging his head in sorrow. It was then that Spike and Fluttershy finally spoke up. "Don't you all think this is going a little too far? Twilight could be right about what she’s saying!" Spike shouted, getting the attention of the whole room.

"He's right! You all are quickly dismissing Twilight as if she would just make up such accusations." Fluttershy spoke softly, "Don't you think we all owe her a chance to explain herself?"

"Isn't this the same pony that charmed the whole town to get a friendship report for Princess Celestia?" Rainbow Dash asked nonchalantly, earning a glare from Spike. Rainbow ignored him and continued, “Besides Fluttershy, didn’t you see what just happened?! She made the princess cry!”

"Come on girls, let's go check on the princess", Applejack called, ignoring Twilight as well as she trotted out of the grand hall with Pinkie Pie bouncing after her. "Fluttershy, Spike? aren't ya’ll coming?”

"Some friends you guys are! We'd rather stay here with our real friend." The young drake hissed.

"Suit yourselves. To me, Twilight is just overreacting again." Rainbow said, rolling her eyes as she flew past the group, catching up to Applejack. "Rarity, aren't you coming?"

"Just a minute darling, go on ahead and I will follow suit shortly," the pristine white unicorn replied.

"K," Rainbow muttered, flying away.

Twilight looked up through tear filled eyes at Princess Celestia, hoping she'd offer some kind words, "Princess?"

"You have a lot to think about Twilight Sparkle," Celestia hissed, walking out of the room as well.

Twilight finally lost it. Most of her friends, her teacher and her brother had turned away from her. She laid down on the cold marble floors, belting out her sorrows and pain. "They've all sided with that....that monster." She sobbed.

"There, there darling, I am so sorry for not stepping out and defending you Twilight. I just...I had to know for sure you were right." Rarity cooed, hugging her friend.

"Aren't you going to go comfort the princess too?" Spike spat, glaring venom at Rarity.

"Do not forget that she's my friend as well Spike! Why would you think that?!"

"Well, Rainbow, Pinkie and AJ just walked out, so I'm assuming you were going to do the same." Spike said, folding his claws.

"I wouldn't dare to do that. Besides, I am done working for Bridezilla! She has had faults with all my designs!" Rarity shot back.

"Stop it you guys, I've had enough.I think we all have, Twilight the most." Fluttershy whispered.

"Indeed, let's get out of here before something else happens." Flash said, using a hoof to raise Twilight to her hooves.

"Oh Flash, I'm sorry you lost your job. I shouldn't have brought you into this." Twilight sobbed lightly, resulting in Flash drawing her into a tender embrace.

"It's not your fault Twilight. I keep telling you that." He offered, running a hoof down her back. "I'd do it all over again if I had to, no matter the consequences. I know you’re right and this may sound funny, but you mean so much to me."

The lavender unicorn softly pulled back from the embrace, getting lost in Flash Sentry's loving blue orbs, her cheeks turning crimson. "I do?" she barely spoke, her words seemed lost in the abyss. The others giggled at the sight, causing her to blush even more.

"Yes, you do and I won't let any harm come to you. Now, let's leave this place, there's nothing here for any of us anymore." Flash announced to the group, causing them to all nod. The small group began to slowly make their way out of the hall, but were all halted by a strange cackling come from outside.

"Aww, thats so adorable. Too bad it won't last." Came a sickly, raspy cackling voice from outside, startling the group.

"WHO'S THERE?! SHOW YOURSELF!" Flash Sentry commanded, jumping to the front of the group in defense mode.

"Mhhm, it would appear that you haven't learned your lesson from last night, pegasi."

Flash, as well as Twilight, quickly realized who the mysterious figure was, their eyes narrowing in anger as they prepared for a fight, "Cadance!".

"Twilight was right!" both Spike, Fluttershy and Rarity shouted at the same time, their eyes widened with terror.

"Nice to see you and your pathetic little coltfriend again. Alas, I'm afraid it will be our last meeting, before you die of course." Cadance mocked, stepping into view. "You have interfered with my plan one too many times already, and as such, you must be punished!" With that, Cadance's eyes flashed their evil neon green and the group was enveloped in a sickly green magic, pulling them deeper and deeper down below. Twilight tried desperately to repel the attack, but it was too late for her to even ignite her horn. She and her friends were doomed to succumb to the spell as it quickly made them vanish into thin air.

"With this little loose end tied up, no pony can stand in my way! Hahahahahaha!", Cadance laughed, leaving the room with a satisfied grin on her face. "Equestria will be mine!"

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Queen Chrysalis had the perfect plan. Capture and impersonate the princess and Equestria would be hers. But there was always that one little pain in the flank for every plan. In this case, it came in the form of a little purple unicorn, Twilight Sparkle. She was the only real threat she had besides the solar sisters Luna and Celestia. But, Celestia had also eventually fallen to the Queen’s tactics, making things easier. However, there was the Night Princess. Unlike her sister, she is very observant and quite stealthy. She almost discovered Chrysalis's plans if she hadn't been tricked to leave to go on a wild goose chase.

'Soon I won't have to hide within this pathetic little body any longer.' Chrysalis thought, staring at Cadance's body through the mirror, slightly turning to get a better look at the gown she was wearing. 'Celestia will feel the very same hardships that that meddling Starswirl subjected me to 2000 years ago.' Chrysalis thought again, giggling at her dangerous thoughts. She then stopped her giggling and fluttered over to an opened window within her room, staring out at her army just out of Canterlot with a proud smile upon her face. "It won't be long now my loyal slaves. It is almost time." Reaching for the door with her disgusting green magic, she strolled out of her chambers proudly. She had a throne to take and a kingdom to enslave. This day is going to be perfect.

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"Is everypony ok?" Flash asked, brushing the debris from his armor.

"I am." Twilight answered, getting up from the ground. "Spike? Fluttershy? Rarity? Are you all ok?”

"Over here Twilight, you need to come see this." She heard Spike answer a few feet away.

Galloping as fast as she could with Flash Sentry just behind, they quickly made their way over to the startled trio, who stood glued to their spots. "Girls? What are you looking at?"

"Turn around, Twilight" Fluttershy whimpered, pointing her hooves in the opposite direction. Upon turning around, Twilight was met with the most disturbing of images. A cocoon shaped object, green in color and large enough to hold a large pony or in this case, a young alicorn stood hanging from the catacomb ceiling.

"What is that thing?" Rarity asked, clearly disturbed by the object's appearance.

Twilight took on a similar expression like the one her friends where sporting, stunned by what she was gazing at. A few seconds later, her memories caused her to speak up, "But this is impossible, the only creature able to use this form of spell was banished from Equestria by Starswirl the Bearded".

"I've never seen anything like this." Spike said, trying to get a closer look.

”Don't go any closer Spike. If this is what I think it is, then it's littered with dark magic. Step back everypony, this object has dark magic all over it." Twilight warned, prompting everypony to step back. The lavender unicorn lit her horn, channeling a large amount of magic to the tip. Twilight closed her eyes in deep focus and then opened them again. The eyes revealed that they now carried two different colors, purple and a darker shade of green. Twilight reared up on her hind legs in an attempt to build up some momentum, firing this dark and dangerous spell at the cocoon. However, it reacted by sending off a powerful sonic wave, dangerous to the ears. But Twilight was ready for any form of retaliation, and she quickly sealed herself with the cocoon within a protective barrier, halting the sonic wave and saving her friends. She would yield no longer to her foe, and with one last push of magic at the cocoon, the protection spell crumbled, releasing an unconscious Cadance. Twilight quickly used her magic to grasp the falling alicorn and collapsed the barrier spell she had previously put up.

The others watched the whole event unfold before their very eyes, unable to lend a hoof or claw, their expressions plagued by both fear and awe. Spike, being the overprotective little brother he was, ran to the breathless unicorn the moment the barrier spell collapsed. "Twilight! Are you ok?!"

"I'm fine Spike, we should be more worried about her."

"Her?! She's the cause of all of this! Why should we worry about her?!"

"I agree with Spike." Rarity chimed in, trotting over. "She has only caused harm to us, especially my beautiful gowns!"

"Because this is not her fault, she's a victim, just like the rest of us."

"Twi," Flash began, making his way to the center of the group while guiding a horrified Fluttershy. "You're not making any sense, and why did you seal yourself within that barrier alone?! We could have helped you!"

"Calm down Flash Sentry, I need to help Cadance first before I go through all of your interrogating." Twilight answered, rolling her eyes at his overprotective behavior. She turned her attention to the unconscious alicorn and sighed. "From the looks of it, she's been trapped here for days and it doesn't help that the black magic has been suppressing her light magic. She's alive but weak, I have to remove the dark magic from her body to wake her up."

"WHAT?!" the group cried in unison.

"Trust me guys. In the meantime, split up and see if you can find a way to get us out of here."

"Are you sure you wanna stay alone with her, Twi?" Flash Sentry asked after the others left. "Cause If you don't, I coul-". Her lips made contact with his and within that moment the world was at peace, at least for the couple. Flash embraced the kiss, wrapping his forehooves around Twilight's lower back, savoring every moment of this erotic embrace. Out of breath, they parted while looking into each other's eyes, an intense fire burning deep. Flash was the first to speak, still lost in those lavender orbs. "Twilight, I love you."

The lavender unicorn blushed, looking up at her stallion, smiling at his declaration. "I love you too Flash, I've known it since I first laid eyes upon you."

Flash couldn't help but chuckle, embracing her once again and kissing her cheek. "And I'll keep loving you as long as you let me."

Twilight broke the embrace, even though she didn't want to and looked over at the still unconscious Cadance. "I have to perform the spell now Flash, she's in need of it."

"Are you sure you're OK on your own with her?"

"I am, go help them. The more eyes we have searching, the quicker we'll find a way out."

"OK, just be careful." he whispered, kissing her again before flying off to join the others.

"I just hope we find a way out soon, Equestria depends on it."

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The Changeling Queen continued her slow walk down the long hallway towards the wedding hall. She had less than an hour before the ceremony began, thus she took her time recollecting the hardships that had lead up to this day. 'Things didn't have to be like this Starswirl. I loved you with every fabric within my body, yet you chose Equestria over me, forcing me to wear this blasted flesh!'

Chrysalis stood still for a while, calming her raging emotions. 'I will curse this whole kingdom with the very spell you used against me that night. That is, once I have sucked every drop of love from here. I hope you are witnessing this from beyond the grave Starswirl.' Chrysalis giggled at her dark thoughts, continuing her slow crawl. 'It gives me so much joy to destroy the very place you destroyed me for. For that, your descendant will pay for your sins.' The bride closed the final gap she had with the elaborately decorated entrance to the wedding ceremony, rolling her eyes at the beautiful decorations. 'Pathetic, but it will have to do....for now.' doing her best to put on a smile, she strolled into the room. Preparing to walk down the aisle, a determined grin appeared on her face. It was going to be the best day ever.