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// Prologue: An unexpected visitor. 
// Story: Princess Skyla's backstory (The origin of Princess Cadence) 
// by Mi Amore Skylenza 
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It was a normal day at the Crystal Empire. Shining Armor and Cadence were doing their usual Royals business. The Mane 6 decided to come to visit the Royal Family.

"Girls! What are you doing here?"

"We can't visit the best Royal Couple?" Joked Twilight. The others chuckled at her joke. Then, a familiar little alicorn flew quickly to hug her aunt. 

"We still have some business to do. Why don't you go play with Flurry? We'll talk at dinner."Said the Prince. The Mane 6 nodded and took Flurry Heart away from the Throne Room. 

While they were playing with Flurry Heart, Flash Sentry entered the Throne Room unexpectedly. "Your Majesties, you have a visitor."He said, referring to the Royal Couple. "She claims to be close to Princess Cadence."

"Send her in, Flash."Responded Cadence. The guard bowed and nodded as an answer. 

"I have to tell you that this visitor is quite unexpected.Then, he opened the door, revealing a white alicorn with a blonde and pink mane. Flash left them alone. Cadence teared up as she saw who the pony was.

"S-Skyla?"She stuttered. The pony nodded. The Crystal Princess slowly walked to her before hugging her tightly.

"I thought I'd never see you again..."She mumbled. The alicorn, apparently named Skyla, hugged back before saying :
"I missed you too." They broke the hug. Then, Skyla noticed Shining Armor wide-eyed behind Cadence. "You might wanna give some explanation to your husband." 

Cadence looked back and saw her husband shocked. She walked back to her throne then said: "Let's settle this in the dining room since its almost dinner." We nodded and got to the dining room. The Mane 6 were called by a servant to get to the dining room. When they arrived, they were shocked to see an alicorn sitting right beside Cadence.

"Before you ask, sit down first and I'll explain to you."Said the Princess. The mares nodded and each took a sit.

"Now, tell us who is this alicorn."

"Guys, meet Princess Mi Amore Skylenza, my sister."