“IM SO EXCITED! Areyouexcited?CauseI’mexcited.Imean,what’snottobeexcitedabout?InevergottoseethenewChangelinghomeuntilnow,andnowwe’rehere!”
“Pinkie Pie! Calm down, will ya?” Apple Jack had to shout in order bring Pinkie Pie out of her hyperactive, excited state.
“Oops, sorry.” The pink, party pony giggled, as she floated down to the ground from mid jump(Defying several laws of physics in the process).
“It’s alright,” Celesta reassured, “We’re all very eager to see how Thorax and the other Changelings are doing.”
“Yes, especially since Thorax has little experience in leading a kingdom,” Luna pitched in, keeping pace with her older sister.
Rarity looked about the area around her with a critical eye. “Well, if nothing else, the plants around here could use a good trimming.”
“I’m more surprised that anything was able to grow ‘round here,” Apple Jack looked around her in amazement at the staggering amount of foliage that had sprouted up, “Last we was here, all this was dried up dirt, rocks, and sand.”
Fluttershy was content with simply admiring its presence. “I think it’s lovely.” Everypony wordless agreed with that sentiment.
Rainbow Dash continued to zip about in the air space surrounding the group. She made a dive that was a tad too low and came dangerously close to Twilight’s head.
The Purple alicorn let out a little “Eep!” and ducked.
Twilight rose to her hooves, looking slightly annoyed by the cyan pegasus’ antics. “Dash, watch it!” She called up, “You’re gonna hurt somepony with that flying. Including, but not limited to, yourself!”
“Oh, come on Twi,” the cyan pegasus in question flew back and forth, making boxing poses in those directions, “I gotta be on guard!”
Rarity rolled her eyes, “And why exactly must you be ‘on guard’, as it were?”
“You never know,” Rainbow Dash said, continuing to shadow box in the air, “Some big, scary monster could come out of nowhere!” A smirk quickly formed on her face, clearly displaying the mare’s love for danger and adventure.
Cadence couldn’t help but chuckle at Rainbow Dash’s enthusiasm. Her small smile soon turned to a concerned frown, as her gaze drifted to the ground.
“What’s the matter, honey?” Shining Armor’s impeccable ability to know when his wife was distressed kicked in as he moved closer to his wife.
A smile returned to Cadence’s face, “It’s nothing dear.”
“Cadence, it’s never just ‘nothing’.” Shining looked at his beautiful bride with eyes of worry, trying to think of what could be wrong, “Did I forget to turn off the stove?”
Cadence let out a small laugh at the absurd question, “No honey, it’s not that,” her worried expression returned as she stared up at the sky, her gaze now directed more towards the Changeling Hive, “It’s just that…”
“Just what, dear?”
“Ever since Thorax left the Crystal Empire and became King of the Changelings, he seems so distant. Nowadays, I wonder if he can handle running a whole kingdom on his own. I mean, I’m not saying he’s incapable. Not at all. He helped out a lot with all the legal documents we had to deal with, and he managed to successfully babysit Flurry Heart of all ponies.
“But hardly ever writes to us and never really tells us what’s going on. I’m just scared that he’s pushing himself to much.”
Shining turned Cadence’s face to meet eyes with him. He then gave his loving wife a little kiss on the lips.
“Cadence, if there was a problem that Thorax and the Changelings couldn’t handle on their own, I’m sure that he would contact us, or somepony that could help him immediately.”
The two snuggled a bit and Cadence couldn’t help but smile at her beloved husband. “Thank you, sweetie.”
“You’re welcome, honey.” A warm smile cane to Shining Armor’s face. He took comfort in knowing his wife was happy. “Besides, Thorax is a tough little guy. I’m sure he’s fine.”