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// Chapter 14: The Ceremony and the Invasion 
// Story: A Sparkle's Little Dusk 
// by Mister E-Nonymous 
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Chapter 14: The Ceremony and the Invasion






Dusk and the real Cadance were heading towards the exit of the Gemstone Caverns. Dusk and Cadance saw the light from the exit that led right into Canterlot.

"That must be the way out of these caverns," said Dusk. "We can climb out of that hole, and get to the wedding ceremony before it's too late."

"You're right," said Cadance. "Let's get out of here before it's too late."

"Not gonna happen!" came three voices.



"The bridesmaids?!" Dusk asked. "I thought they were going to be at the wedding."

"The Changeling must've hypnotized them and made them make sure I didn't get out," Cadance said.

"How do we get out of here?" Dusk asked as he and Cadance were backing up.





At the wedding ceremony, all of the ponies in Canterlot were attending. Twilight and Shining were standing at the alter in a trance. The fake Cadance finally made it to the alter.

"Princess Cadance and Shining Armor, it is my great pleasure to pronounce you..." Princess Celestia announced before interrupted.

"Hold up!" came a stallion's voice. From the doors across from the alter, there were Fancy Pants and Fleur de Lis. They walked down the aisle and Fancy Pants said, "There's something missing from this wedding. Something very important."

"And that is?" Princess Celestia asked.

"Me!" came the voice of the real Princess Cadance. The crowd looked behind Fancy and Fleur to see Princess Cadance and Dusk coming in. "I was trapped in the Gemstone Caverns under Canterlot for the past week. You would've noticed that she was making me seem different to others if you all weren't concentrating on the wedding, which by the way, should have been inspected by the real bride!"

"And I got teleported to Appleloosa when I saw the fake's real identity!" Dusk said. "By the way, Applejack, Braeburn says 'Hi'."

"We were running late to the wedding ceremony, until we saw these two coming out of the cave entrance to the Gemstone Caverns," said Fleur de Lis.

The fake Cadance growled and then shouted, "How did you two get past my bridesmaids?!"

"Easy," Dusk said with a smirk. "Bridesmaids can't resist the bouquet toss."

"She's a changeling!" Cadance said. "She's been posing as me and hypnotizing ponies and stealing their power for their own personal meal!"

"Princess, she's not just a changeling!" Dusk said. "She's the queen!"

The fake Cadance then started laughing. And then she shapeshifted back into her true form. Then she laughed and said, "Right you two are, Princess and little colt. You are all too late!"

"No!" Cadance said. "Not my Shining Armor!"

"This will never happen!" Princess Celestia announced. She then flew up and fired a blast at Queen Chrysalis, but Chrysalis countered. Chrysalis was winning the magical stalemate, but Dusk came charging in, and shoulder bumped Chrysalis in the chest, making her lose her concentration, and Princess Celestia winning the magical blast duel.

"Why you...!" Chrysalis shouted, but was then lassoed by the legs thanks to Applejack.

"Yeehaw! Get along, evil critter!" Applejack said. Rainbow Dash then flew around Chrysalis with the other end of the rope, tying her up. Then Pinkie Pie got up in front of Chrysalis, and fired off her party cannon, which she pulled out of her dress, and fired it at Chrysalis's face, making Chrysalis have cake frosting all over her face, making her look like a clown. Then the birds for the wedding music came in and started pecking Chrysalis. Then pink fabric in a light blue glow started wrapping around Chrysalis. Then Applejack pulled on the rope, making Chrysalis fall over.

Chrysalis groaned and said, "You are all going to regret that!" She then used her magic to get out of all that was put onto her. Then she charged at Dusk, tackling him, and then shapeshifting into him, confusing all of the ponies.

"Oh, no!" said Rainbow Dash. "Which one is the real Dusk?"

"That isn't good!" Rarity said. "We can't tell the two of them apart."

"I'm the real Dusk!" said the Dusk on the left.

"No, you're not! I am! the Dusk on the right argued.

"No, I am!"

"I am!"

"I am!"

"I am!"

"This isn't good," Fluttershy said. "How can we tell the two of them apart?"

"Looks can be deceivin', but let's not forget that one o' 'em was once a human," Applejack said.

"Wait, what's a human," said the Dusk on the left. Then that Dusk was hit by a beam by Princess Celestia. Then that Dusk was revealed to be Queen Chrysalis. She then growled and said, "How?! How did you know it was me?!"

"Dusk Shine would never forget that he was one a human," said Princess Celestia. "Now, release your control on my student and her brother, and get out of Equestria."

"Hmm... Let me think about it... No," Chrysalis said, smirking. "Besides, you're too late. My changelings are already attempting to get into the city as we speak."

Then the sound of something banging came from outside. Dusk and the rest of the Mane 6 and the CMC looked up and saw the changeling swarm banging on the barrier, trying to get into the city of Canterlot.

"Oh, no!" Dusk said.

Celestia used her magic to release Twilight from the mind control that she was under.

"Uhh..." Twilight groaned. "What happened?"

"Twilight, you were being mind controlled by the queen of the Changelings, who was posing as Cadance," said Princess Celestia. "You're lucky that Dusk came back with the real Cadance."

"I knew that Cadance was acting strange to the others," said Twilight. "I should have known it was a changeling."

"Well, it's too late!" said Chrysalis. "My changeling invasion starts... now!"

Then the changelings broke through the barrier, charging at everypony roaming the streets. Some changelings already shapeshifted into the loved ones of ponies before shapeshifting back into their original forms.

"No!" Twilight shouted. "We have to stop them!"

"Get the Elements of Harmony," Princess Celestia said. "I'll handle Chrysalis." Princess Celestia then charged up her magic and got ready to face Queen Chrysalis while the Mane 6, ran out of the wedding hall, stripping off their dresses. Rarity tried to fold them up, but she was called, so she forgot about the dresses and moved on with the task of getting the Elements of Harmony.











The Mane 6 were captured by the changelings, Princess Celestia was trapped in a slimy cocoon, Dusk and the Crusaders were stuck together, wrapped in a slimy rope, and had their backs facing each other.

Chrysalis was looking down at the changelings that were chasing ponies all over the city. Twilight quietly walked towards Cadance, and said, "Quick! Go to him while you still have the chance!" She then used her magic to release Candace's hooves from the slimy bond.

Cadance then walked over towards Shining Armor. Cadance cried and then hugged him. Then electricity emitted from her horn, and then Shining Armor was released from his trance. 

"Wha– where... huh? Is...is the wedding over?" Shining asked, putting his right forehoof to his head. Cadance was happy. Along with the Mane 6.

"It's all over!" Chrysalis said to all of them, giving an evil smile.

"Your spell! Perform your spell!" Twilight called out to her brother.

Chrysalis laughed and said, "What good would that do? My changelings already roam free." And she was right. The changelings were chasing ponies all over Canterlot.

"You'll never get away with this!" Dusk shouted.

"Oh, I already have you pathetic little colt!" said Chrysalis. "You came so far, and yet... you failed."

"Not if my uncle Shining stops you!" said Dusk. Chrysalis looked at Shining Armor, and saw him trying to cast a spell.

"No!" Shining said when his barrier spell failed. "My power is useless now. I don't have the strength to repel them."

Cadance nuzzled him and said, "My love will give you strength."

Chrysalis chuckled and said, "What a lovely but absolutely ridiculous sentiment."

Shining and Cadance hugged each other, and a love of powerful magic surrounded both of them. The Mane 6, the Crusaders and Dusk were smiling at what was happening, but Chrysalis was surprised. Then Shining and Cadance were lifted into the air, having their bodies make a heart. Then a huge barrier emitted from them, pushing out all of the changelings from Canterlot, and releasing those who were bonded by those sticky bonds.

Twilight went to help up Princess Celestia, who responded with, "Don't worry about me. I'm fine. You have a real wedding to put together."

Twilight nodded, and then they all went to go prepare the real wedding.





The real wedding went off with no problems. Cadance liked the sweets Applejack prepared, loved the dress that Rarity made for her, and enjoyed the party that Pinkie set up. Fluttershy's birds did well on the music for the wedding. And the married couple made their vows, and Rainbow Dash did her Sonic Rainboom, and to her point of view:

"Best... wedding... ever!"

At the party, everypony was enjoying themselves. Even Dusk and Sweetie Belle, along with Spike. Cadance was finally happy to meet Dusk after what had happened because of him leading her back up to Canterlot. Eventually, Cadance and Shining Armor had to leave for their honeymoon.

Later that night, Twilight, Spike and Dusk were heading back to the room where they were staying until they bumped into a royal guard in training.

"Oh, I'm sorry," said Twilight.



"Oh, no, it's my fault," said the guard. Then he blushed, making Twilight blush as well. "It's... It's an honor meeting the sister of the captain of the royal guard. Your name is Twilight Sparkle, isn't it?"

"Y-yes," Twilight said. "Are... are you new to the royal guard?"

"Yep," said the guard. "My name is Flash Sentry. It's nice to finally meet you."

"Mom?" Dusk asked. "Are you alright?"

"I'll... I'll be fine," said Twilight. "Now, let's get you to bed."

"Oh ho ho," said Spike. "Twilight's in love." That comment made Twilight blush.

"Well, I am honored," said Flash Sentry. "Maybe... one day... you might want to... I don't know... go out... maybe?"

"I... I would love to," said Twilight. "But, let's keep this from Shining Armor. You know how much he's over protective of me."

"Believe me," said Flash Sentry. "I know. He's talked about you ever since you left Canterlot that day before the Summer Sun Celebration."

"Well, I'll see you soon," Twilight said.

"Will Friday night work for you?" Flash asked.

"Sounds perfect," Twilight said. Then Twilight, Spike, and Dusk walked into the room where they were staying. Twilight stuck her head out and said, "I live at the library in Ponyville. Golden Oaks Library."

"See you there and then," said Flash.

Spike got into the basket he brought, and Dusk got into the smaller bed while Twilight got into the bigger bed. Then all of them fell asleep. But Twilight was thinking of what would happen if Flash came into the family. At least Dusk would have a father figure. Hopefully, the two of them would get along.






The End...