Shining’s Log-Entry: New Year
You know, I think this past year has been the happiest time of my life, both this and the last, and I’m sorry that it’s soon to end. While guard duty at the palace can be extremely boring, being posted to Canterlot meant that I got to spend a lot of time with my family, and also got plenty of time in order to learn about Cadence as more than a friend. I think I'll spend this time as the new year approaches, to reflect on what’s important to me.
I have much to be thankful for. I have wonderful parents, who, while not always understanding their children (I don’t think either Twily or me were normal foals; I had too much experience, and Twily always spent far more time reading and studying than any other foal her age), they have always done their best to support us. I have a wonderful, if occasionally exasperating (particularly when trying to convince that she should take some time and have fun, rather than study all the time), sister, whom I dearly love, and I know loves me back. And I have a great, silly uncle, who treats me like his own and taught me all I know about fighting (alright, maybe I learned a bit from the academy, but what Uncle Jewel taught me was the foundation). Family is wonderful, and time shared with them, any time at all, is something I’ll always treasure.
I have four great friends, who I know will have my back, no matter the situation. While the fact that all five of us are guards, and go where we are assigned means that we aren't often in the same place at the same time, I think the time apart only makes our time together more interesting. And probably more profitable for whatever establishment we meet at. Although, one bit of advice, never, ever say anything about a mare to any of them, as three of them (it would probably be all four, but one of them is mute) are compulsive gossipers, and anything which even hints at a possible marefriend situation is a prime target for them.
I also am extremely grateful for the treasure who is Cadence. When all is said and done, we have a rather surprisingly simple relationship, but it works for us. Between my duties as a guard, trying to spend time with my family (especially Twilight, who I practically have to physically pry from her studies) and dealing with my friends, I don’t have that much time, and Cadence’s schedule isn’t much better (if not worse) due to the fact she’s a princess (duh), so we can’t get together as often as we’d like. But I really enjoy the times we do have together, sometimes on official dates, but frequently just doing things as close friends. Even doing something simple like taking a walk in the woods can lead to the two of us having an amazing time.
While Cadence can occasionally be exasperating, I find myself extremely comfortable in her presence. We can just tease talk to each other for hours, sharing things, about ourselves, about the world, about things which have happened to us, or even occasionally, about the weather. It doesn’t matter, we can share with each other, and playfully poke fun at everything, including (most often) ourselves.
I suppose I really should also be very grateful that my friends can never read this log, as otherwise what I’ve written would haunt me for the rest of my their natural lives. For I will ensure they will be rather short and painful.
Although, thinking of my friends’ reactions reminds me that I should probably mention that Cadence and I agreed to try and keep our relationship on the down low. Not that either of us would lie about it or are ashamed or anything, we both agreed that we just wouldn’t talk about it with any other pony unless they bring it up first. It’s just that I’m fairly certain that if it got out, it would torpedo my career, or at least ensure that any further advancement in the ranks would be tainted by rumors of nepotism. I care for Cadence very much, but I need to be in the guard, and advancing in the ranks means that I’ll be better able to protect everypony I love. Fortunately, when we were still awkwardly attempting to define our relationship, Cadence was the first to bring it up. I’m not really certain why she thinks it necessary, but I can think up almost half a dozen reasons right off my hoof just stemming from her being a princess.
I guess life can just be that way sometimes. When you get something that you really love, and want to shout it to the world, but can’t, because it just wouldn’t be proper. I guess I really should get used to that, I’m in the military after all. A guard started shouting to the heavens while on duty would do wonders for our image. Huh, I guess that is something I haven't really considered much. The higher I climb in the ranks, the more visible I'm going to be, and the more stiff and proper I'll have to be. Although, given how relaxed the princess can be... Although, who would dare call out the pony who raises the sun every morning, and the moon every evening. I'm just glad that I have a loving family (and marefriend) who I'll be able to be myself with, no matter how high I rise.
Speaking of my career, things have been going fairly smashing on that front as well. As a sergeant, I end up with both command duties and regular guard duties. It can make an interesting mix, like pulling a surprise inspection of the barracks after having a boring guard shift staring at a wall expressionlessly for four hours. And running drills can be even better, as I get to both lead them in various routines, and it’s the sort of thing which helps give them better chances in any situations they may face in the future. In fact, according to Rock, I’ve developed something of a fitness nut reputation among those who didn’t know me previously. I don’t know why, I only make them to 5 laps of the castle every day, I mean I do 10.
Shining Armor, Signing Off
Wait...
Oh good, I missread "soon to end" as the end of this story.
Also yay! I love shinigs log!!
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How are you going to handle the wedding?
Let me rephrase that: On a scale of 1 - 10, how close are you going to stick to cannon, with 10 quoting the entire two episodes? Will Shining be more trusting of his little sister's advice, or will he react in some other way? I know that that is still a long way off, but I have to KNOW!
On a totally unrelated note, did you know that you can say the word "that" five times in a row and it will be grammatically correct?
Example: Did you know that that "that" that that nurse said was referring to the puppy?
Did you know that (meaning: look at the rest of the sentence) that (meaning: look at the next word) "that" (The word she said. Any word in the world would be correct here.) that (meaning: look at the rest of the sentence) that (referring to a specific nurse) nurse said was referring to the puppy?
While, as shinings perspective of the show,this is aninteresting story, the main charachter being human really hasn't affected anything. Sure, shining gets good grades easily, but being twilight's brother, being human wasn't necessary to him getting good grades. Why not have him use even general knowledge of humanity for his own benifit: guns are actually pretty easy to make, at their most basic level, especially with the assistance of magic- they're just a tube with gunpowder and a small pellet, and the gunpowder gets ignited when the trigger moves flint onto a plate, causing sparks and ignition. With some development, flintlock muskets could easily replace every single weapon the guards use, as bayonets allow them to be used as lances, they're as effective as arrows when used in volleys, and ponies can't really use swords anyways. Here's the wikipedia pge with the flintlock mechanism: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flintlock
Furthermore, Shining could be repurposing fireworks for use as rockets, and pinkie has a cannon, so equestria obviously has the abiloty to make uch weapons, if not the initiative.
I like the way this is written, generally, but if I'm being critical I'll have to agree with 2834626 and a point brought up. Namely, there's not much difference between canon events. Well, that, and the fact he seems a little too surprised when some things happen.
The SI has a pretty complete understanding of some points in the future, but more importantly, has a lot of baggage in the form of human memories. A nice spin on the events would be to sprinkle little human phrases in his vocabulary once in a while, or to approach an idea is a human way, rather than a pony way. When other ponies pick up on this, this would be a nice way to make him a little different. A relationship with the Princess? But.. she's.. like a horse! Being attracted to ponies is weird! What if I don't want to marry her some day? It's an opportunity to stand out from a crowd, or make him a little unapproachable for some people.
It might also be a nice way to spread some explanations in. How did Shining armor get his position as the Captain of the Guard at such a young age? He approached problems in unique (human) ways, or thought out of the box (from a mindset of a culture that doesn't exist there) and was promoted as a strategic genius as well as a defensive master.
Or the tl;dr version - If Shining armor is a human SI, make that have consequence.
i missed this... MOAR!
Well he has been a pony sense birth, so is he so used to it now that his human memories seem to be a blur?
When Cadence sensed his love I was hoping she would have sensed both of his sets of family and friends. Having two lives' worth of life, love, and happiness, but still being in his prime, would have been an excellent reason for his powerful love magic.
The first thing that comes to mind....
''Captain's Log, Equestrian date 986 L(unas)B(anishment). I seem to have been born as an equine of the unicornian subspecies, after my untimely demise as a human....... That is all.''
This actually makes sense. Shining Armor always showed far more aggression and combat prowess (and courage, lets face it) than any pony to such a degree that he might as well not have been a pony at all.
If I have to rate this story on a scale from no to yes
Hell the fuck yes
Really, this fucking story man. This fucking story is one of the best I have read in a while
3117867 XD DAMN RIGHT!
So,will there be more chapters?
3849014 Guess what....
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3870971 holy.frickin.crap....MY GOD!
3871742 The day is here!
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''Number 1, you have the brigde, while I go and meet up with 'Number 2' for my appointment and make a 'Captain's log'. See you all in... let's say 4 hours.''
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3872376 Ah...I see what ya did there.... XD
So, when do you plan on updating this? Or have you been eaten by wendegos for how you depicted them? Please respond! I need to know how this story ends!
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