STORY #15
What I Think Of You
Dear Flash Sentry,
Your letters have warmed my heart and made me realise the error of my ways. Meet me in the castle library at midnight, and we can come up with a plan which will allow me to leave my husband. You and I belong together, and nothing can change that.
Lots of love
Princess Twilight Sparkle
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You hold the letter close to your chest as you sneak down the hall from the barracks to the library. You feel as though you are walking on air, and your heart feels like somepony banging on a drum kit.
Approaching the library door you check to make sure you are alone before cracking it open and stepping inside. The smell of the musty tomes fills your nostrils and you close the door gently.
"Flash?" A familiar voice calling your name makes your ears perk up. "Is that you, Flash?"
"Yeah." You reply. "It's me. Is that you, Twilight?"
"It is." She replies. "Before I reveal myself to you, I have two questions for you. First, why do you feel the way you do about me? And secondly, why should I leave my family to be with you?"
You take a few nervous breaths.
"I love you because you've done so much for Equestria and asked for nothing in return. I love you because you're a beautiful, elegant mare. And I think you should leave your family because that husband of yours is not good enough. I can give you something that he can't — stability."
"Stability?" Twilight asks. "Could you elaborate on that?"
"I mean that I wouldn't do anything which would get me taken away from you." You reply. "I would always be there for you, regardless of what may happen. It would also get the House of Nobles off your back as well, Twilight, because you know that not all of them approve of your marriage to the human."
"It would be nice to go through a whole day without getting harassed by some uptight noble." Twilight muses. "But I have children now, Flash Sentry, I can't leave them."
"Then take them with you." You offer. "Those foals need a stable environment, and I can give them it. They won't be taken from place to place all the time, being left with ponies they don't know because their father is too busy to watch them."
Twilight giggles.
"I'm guessing you don't like Geo that much?" She says. "Tell me, what is it you don't like about him, and what would you be willing to do in order to take me away from him?"
"I hate him." You growl. "He thinks he is so much better than everypony else, simply because he is a Prince now. He says he will always be there to protect you, but if I had my way I would knock some sense into him and show you that he's weak. You need somepony who can stand up for you, Twilight, and it isn't him."
"Hmm..." Twilight trails off for a moment. "Well I'm convinced. Since you obviously care so much about me, I am going to give you exactly what you want."
Your face lights up the darkened room and you fail to stop yourself bounding on the spot like an overexcited foal.
"This is the happiest night of my life!" You exclaim. "I am going to get the mare of my dreams, and show that uptight husband of hers that he's not the one she deserves!"
"Oh, I'm sorry." Twilight laughs. "But when I said 'give you exactly what you want', I didn't mean me."
The lights in the library are suddenly turned on, rendering you blind for the briefest of moments. When you regain your sight you look up to find yourself staring at a very angry Prince.
"Oh ponyfeathers." You mutter.
Geo simply grins, cracks his knuckles and takes a step forward. He raises his fist, causing you to throw your forehooves up defensively.
"Wait!" You cry. "I don't know how you impersonated Twilight so well, but what if she finds out about this? She'll never forgive you!"
Laughter fills your ears as, to your dismay, Twilight steps out from behind another one of the bookcases.
"It was my idea." She says with a grin. "I grew tired of the filth you were sending, so I concocted this little plan to teach you a lesson."
With those words your entire world falls apart... followed closely by your teeth as Geo punches you in the jaw.