//------------------------------// // Cadence Disapproves // Story: Blueblood's Fiancé // by Gabrielangel13 //------------------------------// The royalty rode to Canterlot Castle on Earth-bound chariots pulled by Earth Ponies. Sunrise was shocked by the amount of guards Celestia had ordered to protect them. "Princess of the Sun, if it is not too bold, why do we has so many guards?" Sunrise Glow inquired. Celestia smiled at the Alicorn. "First, Sunrise Glow, my name is Princess Celestia. We are both princess so you can just call me Celestia. Second, the arguments between your parents and Luna and myself have caused some unease towards Stabalians." Sunrise was shocked at how warm and friendly Celestia's voice was. "Oh." She answered, suddenly struck shy. Rarely was she corrected kindly, or even spoken to kindly. When her parents treated her lovingly, she knew that they wanted something or they were in public. "Celestia, may Princess Sunrise Glow and I go tour Canterlot in one of the chariots? It would be a good opportunity to show her around and bond with my future cousin!" Cadence asked cheerfully. "Don't you think that she and Blueblood should go?" Celestia asked. "Being stuck with Blueblood immediately after getting here is a good way to scare her off." Cadence aisle red to Celestia. "If it's alright with her parents, it's fine with me." Celestia said. With the consent of the two other Alicorns, cadence and Sunrise boarded the chariot. "And tell Shining that I love him when he gets here!" Cadence threw over her shoulder as the two mares drove down the street. "Where would you like us to take you, Princess Mi Amore Cadenza?" One of the drivers asked. Cadence noticed more pegusi and unicorns in armor following them. "Oh…just drive us around. Me and Sunrise are going to have a little bride chat. First piece of advice, watch out and make sure a changeling doesn't kidnap you." Cadence said the last part as a joke and she put up a spell so that no pony could hear the two princesses talk. It didn't stop the princess from hearing the guards chuckling. "I don't get it. Is that some kind of joke in Equestria?" Sunrise asked. "Let's just say that your wedding can't turn out as strangely as mine did!" Cadence chuckled. "So, Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, are the races separated here?" That one question had been gnawing at the princess's mind since they arrived. "No, they all live amongst one another here. Otherwise they are weaker. Is it true that they are separated in Stabalia?" Cadence asked. All the reply she got was a nod of the head. "By the way, please, don't call me Princess Mi Amore Cadenza. I prefer just Cadence. Can I call you Sunrise?" She said trying to get a bit of conversation out of this quiet mare. "Sure! I guess we're both the same rank." Sunrise said. Scadence suddenly blushed. "What?" "Um…well… when Celestia said that you two were the same rank, it was kind of a lie. Yes you bear the same title, but she rules a kingdom. She and Luna by all rights should be queens." She said. "But…we're the same rank, right?" Sunrise said. "Not really. I rule the Crystal Empire. But I'd still rather you didn't call me 'princess'. We are going to be friends and I don't think using titles helps that." Cadence said. Cadence was an expert on emotions, and she saw sorrow and fear carefully hidden behind Sunrise's calm expression. She dropped their eavesdropping spell. "Guards, would you take us to the palace please. I wish to continue our talk inside our rooms." Cadence said politely. "Yes, Princess Mi Amore Cadenza." They replied and turned the chariot. "Sturdy Knight! How many times must I tell you to call me 'Cadence'?" "At least once more, your highness." One of the ponies pulling the chariot replied. Cadence rolled her eyes. at Canterlot Castle Blueblood merrily walked down the halls of the palace. What reason had he to be anything but merry? He was going to marry the one mare that surpassed his good looks. And when they were married, he would become heir to Stabalia! And he would gain part of Equestria! It was almost too good to be true. Almost. What Blueblood hated is that he still wasn't receiving much of Equestria. He had found his aunts' will, and they had him down for a very small part of the Everfree Forest. He was sure that it must have been a typo. Was he not the most handsome and refined stallion in all of the world? This will said that the elements of harmony bearers were to become immortal and receive land. They were to receive more than he was! It 'wasn't fair. "When I'm king of Stabalia, I'll declare war on their land." Blueblood thought. "Prince Blueblood, can I speak with you a moment?" The voice of King Noon Sun said. Blueblood followed him into the King's chambers. "Blueblood, I am so glad I chose you to be our son-in-law! Sunrise Glow is so excited! I can't tell you how glad I am to have an heir like you taking over after I'm gone!" Blueblood's pride inflated even more each word that the King spoke. "Thank you, Sire!" Blueblood replied. "If it is alright with you, I'd like to have little chats about this time everyday." The king said. "Certainly, King Noon Sun." "Oh, and one more thing. Please call me Noon Sun." The king said. As Blueblood walked out, an evil grin found its way onto King Noon Sun's face.