//------------------------------// // Chapter 11 - The Royal Couple (Rewritten) // Story: New Life in Equestria // by jkreader //------------------------------// Chapter 11 - The Royal Couple *Twilight’s P.O.V.* After getting off the train, the six of us made our way into the Empire. The crystal ponies were going about their business, as happy as they could be. Some even gave us waves as we passed by. “Why are the ponies here shiny?” Joshua asked. “They’re called crystal ponies, Joshua,” I told him, “It’s a special magic that’s making them look like that.” The castle soon came into view. “And that over there is the source of magic in the empire, the Crystal Heart,” I said pointing at the relic. Joshua walked up to it and stared in awe at it. He then placed a hand on it for a short moment. “It feels so warm,” he said taking his hand off. “That’s the power of the love and unity the crystal ponies have in the empire,” I told him, “It’s also what keeps the empire safe from danger.” We then walked up to the castle doors. A couple guards were at the doors when we walked up. “Princess Twilight Sparkle and friends welcome,” one of them said. “Prince Shining Armor and Princess Cadance are waiting inside for you and your human friend there,” said the other one. “Thank you kind sirs,” I told them. We all walked past them, but I noticed one of them held out a hoof to Joshua. “Welcome to the Crystal Empire young man,” he said. “Thank you sir,” Joshua replied nervously. He then walked up next to Nyx. Nyx lowered herself to let Joshua get on her back. Joshua did so and we continued on. Joshua was admiring the interior as we walked towards the throne room. About halfway there, we saw my brother coming up to us. “Twily!” he said. I ran up to him, and we embraced each other, “Good to see ya again, little sis. How have you and Nyx been since the coronation?” “We’ve been getting along just fine Shining,” I told him, “How’s Cadance doing?” “She’s been doing okay,” he said, “After her recent appointment, the doctor said the foal is expected sometime near the end of November*.” “That’s good to hear,” Mom said. “Mom! Dad!” Shining exclaimed. “Hey there son,” Dad said sticking out a hoof, “Put ‘er there!” Shining and Dad shook hooves, and then he hugged mom. He then turned his attention over to Spike. “How have you been doing Spike? Making sure Twily’s been staying in line?” “Pretty much,” he said. “I heard that!” I said sharply. “Just teasing ya, sis,” Shining replied. He then looked over at Nyx and Joshua. “Hey there Nyx,” he greeted her, “How’s my favorite niece doing?” “I’ve been doing just fine Uncle Shining,” Nyx said, “Thanks for asking.” “And is that the human Celestia told me and Cadance about?” “Yep!” Nyx replied turning to the side so Shining could see Joshua, “Uncle Shining, this is Joshua. Joshua, this is my Uncle, and Twilight’s older brother, Prince Shining Armor.” Joshua climbed off Nyx’s back and bowed his head to my brother. “It’s nice to meet you, Prince Shining Armor,” he said. “Nice to meet ya too, Joshua,” Shining replied putting a hoof on Joshua’s shoulder, “And you can just call me Shining.” “Where’s Aunt Cadance?” Nyx asked. “She’s in the throne room holding day court at the moment. She should be done pretty soon though. Follow me everypony.” He then started leading us to where the throne room and Cadance were. We eventually came up to the throne room doors. “Wait here guys,” Shining said, “I need to make sure she’s finished before bringing you all in.” He then went inside leaving us to wait. After waiting a few minutes, the door opened up, and a couple crystal ponies left after talking with Cadance. “Come on in guys,” Shining called. We all walked inside and saw Cadance and Shining on the other end of the room, Cadance smiling brightly upon spotting me. “Twilight! Long time, no see!” she exclaimed trotting up to me. “Cadance!” I said, happy to see her as well. We then began our nursery rhyme and dance. “Sunshine, sunshine, ladybugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake!” we recited giggling and embracing each other afterwards. “How’ve you been since the coronation, Twilight?” she asked after finishing our hug. “I’ve been getting along just fine,” I tell her, “Thanks for asking. How’s the foal coming?” “It’s growing healthily,” she replied, “I’m guessing Shining told you when it’ll be due?” “Yep.” “Hello Night Light, Velvet,” she said greeting my parents, “Glad you two could make it.” The two of them nodded politely to Cadance. “And how are you faring Spike?” “I’m doing great, Cadance,” Spike said. “Good to hear.” She then walked up to Nyx and Joshua, “How about you Nyx?” “I’m doing good, Aunt Cadance,” Nyx replied as Joshua climbed of her back. Cadance and Nyx then embraced each other warmly. After they broke away, Cadance sat down in front of Joshua and placed a forehoof around his shoulders. “And you must be Joshua,” she said, “My name is Mi Amore Cadenza, but you can just call me Cadance." “It’s nice to meet you too Cadance,” Joshua said, "What was that dance you and Twilight did when we came in?” “That was a special nursery rhyme we did back when I foalsat Twilight.” “Wow, you two knew each other that long?” he asked amazed. “Yep,” Cadance said. Joshua’s stomach then gave a low growl. “My, you sound hungry.” “My tummy always growls when it’s time for lunch,” Joshua said rubbing it. Cadance then wrapped Joshua up in her magic and levitated him onto her back. “Let’s go have some lunch then,” she said starting to lead us out of the throne room and toward the dining hall. Music: Radiant Garden - Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep The Promised Beginning - Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Peaceful Hearts - Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep