Jasper adjusted his bow tie and gazed at his reflection. At the moment, he was wearing a black tuxedo; his hair had been combed back and for once, his gauntlet lay upon his bed. He glanced at it for a moment; in the back of his mind he wished he could wear it. But Chrysalis informed him that it would clash with his and her outfit, therefore she decreed to him, “No weapons at the reception.”
“What a pain,” he checked himself one last time, “Can’t she understand that I might need it?”
His reflection shook its head, “She doesn't’ understand, none of those stupid ponies do. Besides, our plans can’t be deterred. Not after how hard we've worked.”
Jasper turned from the mirror, “But what if the alliance suspects before the last move is made…all of our hard work will be for nothing.”
The Jasper turned around and the reflection sneered, “Their just a means to an end, once all is said and done,” Jasper and the reflection smirked in unison, “I’ll be the top dog around here.”
Jasper blinked a few times before he grabbed the mirror and smashed it against the ground. He panted as his hair became slightly askew.
“This…has to end.”
*
Jasper stood on the podium as the Canterlot nobility, visiting royals, and other honored guests gazed around slightly uncomfortable as Changelings mingled with them in the seating sections. Soon the far doors opened and in entered the bride. Chrysalis’s mane had been done up in a fashion that framed her face spectacularly. Small green and harlequin beads had been weaved in and her wedding gown was a pristine white and looked like it had been woven with the finest skill. She stood beside Jasper as he mentally prepared himself, the Queen herself on the verge of tears. Soon the ceremony began in earnest. Their vows were said and soon the one thing that the priest even spoke with uncertainty.
“You may now kiss the bride.”
Jasper turned and scratched the back of his head, “Um…”
Chrysalis was engulfed in green fire and Jasper’s eyes widened when it dissipated. Standing before him was a woman equal to his height with emerald green eyes and a figure that would be the envy of any woman.
Her voice was single toned but as warm as honey and smooth as silk, “Come here husband.”
Jasper nodded stupidly as she smirked and pulled him into a passion filled kiss. The human pulled away after they had finished and blinked in surprise.
“Wow…,” he looked at the human changeling, “How did you?”
Chrysalis shushed him, “I can do a lot more,” she then whispered in his ear, “But that can wait until later tonight.”
Jasper blushed heavily but slowly nodded.
*
The reception afterwards was a celebration of not only a marriage but of the unity of a once enemy nation. Ponies were socializing and absently chatting with the couple of the hour, Chrysalis still wearing her human guise. Jasper nodded after his latest conversation and took notice of Twilight at the far end of the reception. He narrowed his eyes as he closed the distance, the purple alicorn looked up as the human took his seat.
“You have some nerve showing your face here,” Jasper glared daggers at the almost smug alicorn.
Twilight took a sip of some punch, “I’m only here to congratulate you on your happy marriage.”
Jasper leaned forward, “I know your only here to gloat, granted that would be a first for you,” he then pointed at her, “Rest assured, your reckoning is coming.”
Twilight then absently said, “You’re not wearing your gauntlet.”
Jasper looked away in response as Twilight stood, “Think what you will, but whatever you have at this moment you should enjoy,” she then leaned forward and locked eyes with who she considered not only her enemy but intellectual rival, “Because it’s you who will have a reckoning.”
Jasper stood, “Really now? Is that before or after I break you?”
Twilight merely teleported away.
*
Jasper paced in his chambers, “The audacity of that mare…I swear when I get a hold of her I’ll skin her alive and burn what’s left!”
“That sounds a little brutal.”
He turned his head and beheld Chrysalis in her gown still and maintaining her human form. Jasper grabbed the gauntlet and put it upon his hand and made for the door.
“I’ve kept her and her friends alive long enough,” his irises took on a slight reddish color as he stalked past her, “It’s time I remedy that.”
But a firm yet soft hand stopped him, “Let it go for now love, they can wait,” her hand gave a soft green glow.
Jasper nodded slowly, “Your right…,” his eyes lost their red color and returned to their original color, “They can wait. I’m just so tense, something’s wrong with me, plus this rebellion is happening and…”
He was shushed as Chrysalis let a strap fall from her shoulder, “Let your worries cease, it is our wedding night,” she gently pulled him toward his bed not paying the gauntlet any mind; “a consummation is in order. Besides, should you not sire an heir to carry on our legacy?”
Jasper smiled, “Your right,” he and Chrysalis then fell upon his bed as the gem on the gauntlet, which was never removed for the whole night, gave a soft glow.
Nopony in Canterlot knew of the union that took place, but many could guess.
*
Jasper awoke the next morning to an empty bed, he saw a note on the bedside table that informed him that his wife still had some matters to attend to back in her domain and greatly apologized for the early departure. Jasper shook his head with a smile, the nights events had indeed calmed his nerves. He stood and glanced around; he felt a weight on his right arm and glanced at his gauntlet in surprise. He shrugged and donned his regular clothes and opened the door. But he froze when he noticed Ignatius and a changeling scout staring at him.
“Can I help you?”
The Changeling bowed his head, “Lieutenant Hisk of the recon corps your highness. I realize we have not met, but we of the recon heard whispers of a rebellion and that you seek to implicate the Elements of Harmony.”
Jasper raised an eyebrow, “Your point?”
Hisk smirked, “I took it upon myself to assist our new king, consider it a wedding present,” he then stepped forward, “I bring information as to the whereabouts of your missing statues and prisoner.”
Jasper’s eyes became slightly red once more, “I’m listening.”