"So Big Mac, I have a question for you." McGrath said, gaining the attention from the big red stallion. Currently the the gang was hanging around the guys pool. Phoenix was sitting all the way on the other side, trying his best to avoid Applejack. Apparently she didn't like the stunt he pulled the other night.
"You wanted a adult person to watch your sister? Then why out of everybody did you chose Phoenix!?" McGrath asked, but Big Mac had no response. Suddenly, Spike let out a belch as a letter appears out of the fire... How does that work exactly?
Twilight caught the letter as she reads its contents out loud, "Dear Twilight, I am sure you are as excited as I am about the upcoming wedding in Canterlot.".
The mention of a wedding confused everybody, some gave a few quick glances at Skywalker but even he didn't have a clue.
"Wait, wedding in Canterlot?..." Phoenix started slowly before giving Skywalker a shocked look, "Jason Sephiroth Skywalker! Don't tell me you got Luna pregnant!". The others couldn't help but laugh at Skywalker embarrassment, "No! Of course not!" he said blushing furiously.
Twilight continues to read, "I will be presiding over the ceremony, but would very much like you and your friends to help with the preparations for this wonderful occasion. Fluttershy and Sutakira, I would like you and your songbird choir to provide the music. Phoenix and Pinkie Pie, I can think of no one more qualified than you to host the reception. Applejack and McGrath, you will be in charge of the catering for the reception.".
McGrath's got a surprised look on his face, "Why would they put me in the catering department? I can barely bake pancakes!" he shouted, making the unicorn next to him giggle. "But you make excellent pancakes, darling. If I may say so myself." Rarity said, she had to giggle more as for a second, the side of her boyfriends mouth curled up in a smile.
"Rainbow Dash, I would very much appreciate it if you could perform a sonic rainboom as the bride and groom complete their I do's." Twilight reads, gaining a big yes from Rainbow, "Rarity you will be responsible for designing the dresses for the bride and her bridesmaids."
They would never know what Rarity wanted to say about this, as she broke down in complete gibberish. "And Twilight and Griffith, you two will be playing the most important role of all: Making sure that everything goes as planned. See you all very soon. Yours, Princess Celestia."
"I'm not asked for a job!?" Skywalker said as he read over the letter again, and his name wasn't even mentioned.
"Yeah... I'm not going to to any of that." Griffifth said laying down on the grass, looking up to the skies, "But... I don't understand. Who's getting married?" he wondered. Spike burped out another letter, "I was probably supposed to give you this one first.", he said scratching the back of his head.
Twilight shook her head in annoyed as she cleared her throat, "Princess Celestia cordially invites you to the wedding of Princess Mi Amore Cadenza and... my brother!?" she exclaimed, gaining a shock look from everybody save Skywalker.
"You have a brother!? Great scott!" Sutakira shouted as Twilight nodded, "I know this is heavy." Big Mac agreed as the girl congratulated Twilight with the big new. "What a great news!" Twilight shouted as she stood up, "That I just got from a wedding invitation! Not from my brother, but from a piece of paper! Thanks a lot, Shining Armor!"
"Wait a minute." Skywalker said interrupting her, "Your brother is Shining Armor?".
"Yes... Why?"
"I met him a few years ago, nice guy." Skywalker said as Twilight got a sad frown on her face, "Sure, nice guy... I mean, really, he couldn't tell me personally? Princess Mi Amore Cadenza? Who the neuk is that!?" she exclaimed, but she was startled by a shout from McGrath.
"You can't say that word!" he exclaimed, "Only I can say that word!"
At the mention of Mi Amore Cadenza, something popped up in Skywalker's mind, "Shining Armor is gonna marry Cadance? How did he manage to score a hot babe like her!?"
Twilight started to think where she had heard this name before, "Cadance? As in the Cadance? As in the greatest foalsitter in all the history of foalsitters!?" she exclaimed happily. "You tell me, she was your baby... foalsitter." Skywalker said as the others gave them an odd look, "Uhm... Who is Candance?" Sutakira asked, the moment the words left his mouth, Twilight got so close to his face that their noses pressed against each other, "Who is Cadance? Cadance is only the most amazing pony ever! She's beautiful, she's caring, she's kind..." Twilight started to preach but soon the happiness disappeared from her face, only to be replaced by sadness. "Um, Twilight? Are you okay?" Sutakira asked as she shook her head.
"Sorry, it's just that Shining Armor and I have always been so close." She started to explain, "He's my B.B.B.F.F!", this got a puzzled look from the rest of the gang. "B.B.B.F.F.?" Skywalker started, "Is that a droid?", this made her roll her eyes as she explained that B.B.B.F.F. meant 'Big Brother Best Friend Forever?'.
"You mean a B3F2!" Sutakira nodded as Applejack placed a hoof on Twilight, "As one of your PFFs...", this gained another puzzling look from the gang, "Pony Friends Forever..." she explained gaining a "Ohhh" from the rest.
"Were not ponies..." Griffifth said dryly as Applejack continued, "...I wanna tell you that I think your brother sounds like a real good guy."
"He is pretty special. I mean, they don't let just anypony be Captain of the Royal Guard." Twilight explain.
And so later that day, the gang boarded the train towards Canterlot City, as the landscape passes by. "So you all get to help with the big fancy wedding, but I'm the one who gets to host the bachelor party!" Spike said excited but that got him a worried expression from the guys, "I have just one question. What's a bachelor party?".
As McGrath started to explain it to him, Skywalker leaned over to talk to Phoenix.
"Yes, Skywalker?" he asked with a smile, his expression turned to worry as he saw his friends pained expression, "I notice you don't have a nickname for me." Skywalker said, as Phoenix felt at ease, "I call you Skywalker. You've probably heard it once or twice." he stated.
"But that's my family name." he explained, "It's not like Moody or Sunshine.". Phoenix crossed his legs as he gave him a cheeky smile, "Sure, Messiah. You want a nickname, I'll be happy to fix you up.".
Skywalker thought about, before giving a approving nod, "Messiah? That works.".
After a half hour, the train arrived at Canterlot Station and the first thing the gang noted was the increase in guards stationed through the city.
"I'm sure they're just taking the necessary precautions." McGrath noted Royal weddings do bring out the strangest people."
"I apologize guys, I have a big brother to congratulate. And then give him a piece of my mind." Twilight apologized as she walked away.
Skywalker was about to go after her but Griffifth stopped him, asking if he could take to him for a minute. Skywalker nodded as the rest went on ahead to work on their wedding task.
"Skywalker, I know this might not be my place to question but..." Griffifth started, it was so unlike him to voice his opinion on anything really... "What has Celestia done to earn your complete trust?" he asked.
Skywalker thought about it for a second, "I don't know. She was kind enough to help me with my mental block." he explained but somehow this got Griffifth irritated.
"Can't you see she's turning you into her dragon?" he said, trying get through to his friend, "Do you feel like you owe her? Because of the house, which she gave out of the kindness of her heart? Because she trained you, because you had potential of some crap?".
Skywalker interrupted his rant, shouting "That's enough Adam!" being called by his first name shut Griffifth up, "I know you have trouble trusting people, but unlike you I try to see the best in everybody.".
Griffifth looked to the ground, "Why doesn't he see it? Why does he have to be so naive? Nobody is that kind!", he thought to himself as he looked back up, feeling Skywalker place a hand on his shoulder.
"Look I know what your trying to say. I'll be careful." he said giving him a encouraging smile, Griffifth could only nod as his friend left to find Twilight.
Skywalker walked arrived in the courtyard where he saw Twilight talking to Shining Armor and Cadance. Noticing him walking towards them, Shining Armor got a big smile, "Ser Skywalker!" he extended his hoof which Skywalker shook, "Long time no see!"
Skywalker nodded and smiled, "Indeed, Shining Armor, Cadance." for a moment, Skywalker could have sworn he saw Cadance look at him with a mix of hatred and fear before turning to indifferent, "...Lord Skywalker. Tis a honor indeed." she said formally, making Skywalker wonder why she was so formal with him all of a sudden.
"Anyways, what's with all the extra guards?" Skywalker questioned as Shining Armor's expression turned grave, "Is it that bad?"
Shining Armor explained that someone made a threat to Canterlot, which both agree would be stupid if your trying to take it over. Because letting your enemies know your gonna attack is smart.
"I wonder who..." Skywalker said as he started to think up possible threats, "Discord? Nightmare Moon? Marieke? A bug queen? That Mizuki chick.".
Shining Armor shook his head at all those suggestions, "We don't know who's responsible for it, but Princess Celestia asked that I help provide additional protection. Anyways, I've gotta get back to my station, but Cadance will be checking in with all of you to see how things are going. I think I speak for both of us when I say we couldn't be more excited to have you here. Right, dear?" he said, adding that last part with a smile to his future wife. "Absolutely." Cadance said, less than interested.
"Welp if you guys need me, just give me a call." Skywalker said as e flew off. "I often wonder how he can fly without wings..." Shining Armor said, gaining a nod from his sister, "You're not the only one." she said.