Some parents smother their children. Others make them fend for themselves. Shining Armor has one tool in his parenting toolbox, and never before has Flurry Heart looked more in need of a hammer.
When faced with adversity, all a child might need is a loving hoof to nudge them in the right direction. But sometimes, that gentle nudge takes the form of a forceful kick.
It's normal for any filly whose aunt has saved Equestria hundreds of times to try and emulate her, and Shining Armor is right there to (blithely) encourage Flurry in her aspirations. Even if they're a tad... esoteric.
Now at that 'tricky' age of nine, a moody Flurry Heart is left with her aunt Twilight for the afternoon while Shining Armour goes off to take care of... something. Their time together is more eventful than either one expects...
It’s that time of year again, ComiCon is just around the corner, but once again, Flurry Heart must attend a diplomatic meeting with her parents. And now the half of the royal guard is watching her every move. Escape is impossible, or is it?
"I only left my daughter alone for an instant Mr Officer, I didn't know this would happen. Her name? Flurry Heart. My name? Prince Shining Armour... oh, so namedropping that I'm royalty won't do me any good? That's a shame..."
You are Anon. You got adopted by Prince Shining Armor for tax reasons, long after your adventures ended. But you're starting to think that Shining Armor might be a terrible dad.