Shining Armour was trotting home from the outskirts of the Crystal Empire after a supposed changeling sighting. Well, whoever had spotted the bastard was right. But the actual changeling was long gone, flying back to their disgusting hive.
And now, he was stuck with this thing.
This... this foal.
It had the pure white coat but also had the jagged horn and insect like wings of the Changeling Queen. He didn't know where the foal had come from, nor did he know if it was a filly or colt, but he was taking it to the Royal Castle to ask Cadence for help.
Hopefully she would help him.
The young foal cooed up at him with bright eyes from the basket and blankets it was found in, chewing on something he had not noticed before.
Shining levitated it in front of his eyes, which were widening every second he read on,
My dearest and most beloved Shining Armour,
Remember my little visit to Canterlot last year? When I acted as your beloved fiancee? Well I certainly do. I also remember the lack of power I had after I was flung from the city unceremoniously by you and your 'wife'. I just wanted to say how 'thankful' I am and have decided to return the favor. Here is your little filly. Mothered by me, and fathered by you. Have fun explaining all of this to your 'wife'.
With all the love in the world,
Queen Chrysalis.
"No, no, no, no, no!" Shining yelled.
Shining rubbed a hoof on his head. How would he ever explain this to Cadence. How was it possible? Unless... he had gotten her pregnant when she was acting as Cadence.
"Buck!" Shining Armour yelled, glaring at the foal under the bushes. He couldn't face Cadence but he definitely needed help. He couldn't go to Celestia or any of the Crystal Ponies either, they would only blab to Cadence.
A face and name snapped into his head and he glanced down at his foal. "Stay here." he snapped. Shining ran off towards the castle leaving the foal to sleep in the sunlight. But now he needed to contact the only pony he could trust.
Twilight Sparkle. His sister.