(Twilight Sparkle's Castle, Main Throne Room)
It was spring in Equestria, the season of fun and games outside for ponies of all ages.
The only problem, Twilight didn't have that luxury, she was stuck in her castle while Burning Star, her BBBFF, and her brothers dark clone were off on vacation.
Shining Armor sat tapping his hoof, leaning against the pair of suitcases he brought with him, their train left in a few hours, what was taking Shadow Armor so long?
Burning Star came down with five suitcases in his magical grasp, Shining Armor exhaled a sigh of relief.
He said in a releaved tone, "What was taking you so long, Burning Star? Our train leaves in a hour and a half. Or are you just preening your feathers again?"
Burning Star snorted and shot a weak burst of fire at Shining's butt, setting it ablaze and making Twilight use a water spell to put out her brothers burning rump and tail.
Twilight Sparkle glared at Burning Star before saying, "That was uncalled for, Burning Star."
Burning Star scowled, "No. It was totally called for, Shining has no idea how important preening your wings are to Alicorns. Then again, he isn't an Alicorn, is he?"
Shining Armor shot a bolt of magic at Burning Star, hitting him square in face, leaving a visible red mark on his jet black furred face.
"Shut Up! My wife is an Alicorn! You're just a flying candlestick!" Shining Armor retorted, an annoyed look on his face.
Burning Star's left eye began to twitch as he ignited his mane and tail and began sprinting towards Shining, "I'll turn you into a candlestick! Let's see how well RED FIRE works with your blue mane, Shining Moron!"
Shining Armor rushed Burning Star with his horn extended, eyes full of rage, "You're a moron if you insulted me!"
Twilight Sparkle pushed the two apart, saying "You both overreacted to a simple insult. Calm down!"
A deeper version of Shining Armor's voice pierced through the struggle.
"I for once agree with Twilight, grow some thicker skin you two, but I would have loved to see who would win that battle..."
It was Shadow Armor! He was wearing a Haywaiian Shirt with black, white, and red flowers on it. He was carrying nothing with him.
Twilight asked the shadowy knight, "Where is your luggage?"
Shadow Armor pointed outside, "I put it out early this morning."
Twilight Sparkle opened the door and saw Shadow Armor's "Luggage." It was a giant crate with Shadow Armor's Cutie Mark of a Sword plastered on it. There were labels such as "Fragile" and "No Fire" taped on it.
Twilight rubbed her eyes to make sure she was still seeing clearly. She then turned to Shadow Armor and said, "How much Stuff do you need?! This is shipping freight, not clothes and bathroom accessories!"
Shadow Armor closed his eyes and playfully smirked, "My clothes and bathroom accessories are in there Twilight Sparkle, along with a few of my personal belongings."
Burning Star walked outside and saw Shadow Armor's crate, "Ah Shadow Armor! Thank Celestia you're ready! By the way, I owe you a favor for packing up my inventions."
Twilight Sparkle's eye twitched, "You're bringing your inventions!"
Burning Star winked at Twilight, "Yep! I figured that it would be a good idea. I wanted to demonstrate the wonders my inventions can create, is that a problem Twilight?"
Shining Armor stepped outside, "Don't worry Twily, I'll make sure he doesn't do anything stupid."
Twilight grabbed her brothers face, "And who is going to make sure you won't do anything stupid?"
Shadow Armor whistled, "I will be keeping your brother from destroying his life, Twilight Sparkle. After all, I am indebted to you for removing the black magic seal on my mind. I've never thought any clearer..."
Shining Armor chimed in, "Or any more snarky..."
Shadow Armor dropped a suitcase on Twilight's brother's head, earning a glare from the purple alicorn.
Twilight sighed, "Ok. Go have fun boys... I have a meeting to get to."
The three stallions waited for Twilight to close the door before taking a sigh of relief.
Burning Star said first, feeling relieved. "Finally... I thought that nagging would never end. Let's go catch our train everypony!"
The trio of stallions started to walk to the train station, talking about various things.
(The Equestria Train Line, Destination: Maneami Beach)
Burning Star was lucky enough to get a private car for four ponies, so he let everypony inside. Burning Star brought the pair of knights a couple of soda bottles, before sitting down and cracking open his.
Shining Armor said to Shadow Armor, "So, anything you want to know about us right now Shady?"
Shadow Armor said to his companions, "Yes, have the two of you gotten laid recently?"
Shining Armor was red in the face, Burning Star just leaned back in shock.
Burning Star finally coughed out a response, "Uh... Why do you ask?"
Shining Armor responded to Shadow Armor's question, "That is none of your business Shadow Armor! Why would you even bring up such a subject?!"
Shadow Armor looked at Shining Armor with the "Are you kidding me?" look, "Shining, I am a manifestation of your dark side and darkest desires. Trust me, if you loosened up you would ask the same question."
He looked directly at Shining Armor, "And I've seen some of your darkest desires... that is some kinky stuff you like."
Shadow Armor turned towards Burning Star, "The question is mainly aimed at you, hot stuff. I've noticed Twilight's belly growing recently, sure you haven't gotten lucky?"
Shining Armor's shocked expression twisted into a angry glare. He slammed his hoof on the table and said, "YOU GOT MY SISTER PREGNANT!"
Burning Star nervously replied, "Yes... Sorry 'bout that. It just... happened one night."
They heard another shouting voice as Burning Star was knocked to the floor by a white blur. It was Princess Celestia!
"YOU GOT MY FORMER STUDENT PREGNANT!" She screamed in his face.
Burning Star pushed the sun princess off him, "Yes. But do not worry, I intend to be a caring father to the child."
Celestia smashed her hoof into his chest, knocking the wind out of him. "What is Wrong with you?! Did I give you permission to have intercourse with Twilight!"
Burning Star spat back at her, "She isn't your student anymore Celestia! Why do you care? She is old enough now that she can rule without you constantly checking up on her." He stepped forward, wings flared. "Don't think I didn't notice the random golden wisps of energy you have been using to spy on us."
He smirked before saying, "I thought I needed lessons on trust, you need them more than me, Celestia."
Shadow Armor got up and pushed the two Alicorns apart, "Let's not ruin the train ride... you will both have plenty of time to tear each other apart when we reach Maneami Beach."
Burning Star dusted himself off, then chuckled. "So, why are you here Celestia?"
Celestia looked away for a minute, then said "I was... observing your movements. But, you're heading on Vacation, so I guess I could come along too!"
The three stallions said in a synchronized voice,
"WHAT?!"
Celestia giggled, "Well. I haven't had a vacation in a long LONG time. There's not much going on at the castle, so I decided to leave for a little while."
Shadow Armor asked the princess, "What did Princess Luna think of this decision to just "leave"?"
Celestia rolled her eyes, "Luna has been so busy with the Summer Solstice Festival setup. I doubt she even noticed I'm gone, so I'm home free!"
Burning Star gave Celestia an eye roll, "Yes, that's great. Just try to not get in the way of us having fun?"
Celestia nodded "ok, That's fair" She sat down and said, "I just can't believe it, Twilight is pregnant... wow."
Burning Star put one of his wings around Celestia, "Don't worry Celestia, I'm going to be a great father to the child."
Shining Armor chimed in, "Yeah. I'll be a good uncle too!"
Shadow Armor cut in, "Excuse Me Shining? Wouldn't that make me an uncle as well?"
Shining just sat back as that relevation sunk in, "Oh... yeah it would."
Shadow Armor continued, "and since I'm technically you, wouldn't that make me Flurry Heart's step-father as well?"
Shining fainted on the spot, Shadow Armor just laughed. "Oh man I love doing that to him, it gets better every time."
Burning Star and Celestia looked at Shadow Armor with a disappointed gaze.
Shadow Armor said, "What? If we are going by actual biological evidence, I would be Shining Armor's exact genetic makeup, meaning that I am also the father of Flurry Heart, right?"
Burning Star went to his sleeping room and turned off the light, "Goodnight Shadow Armor."
Shadow Armor looked at Celestia, before smirking and saying, "Did I say something wrong?"
Celestia smacked him in the head, knocking him out cold.
"What am I going to do with you three...?"