After word got out about Tombstones role in solving Buttercups murder case there were mix reactions about him. Some thought he did good while others were wary of him and his abilities. After about two months most of the town was accepting of his presence. Tombstone was also warming up to the townsponies as well and came to realized that they weren’t as bad as he first thought. All the while Tombstone and Twilight began a secret relationship, going on various dream dates while she slept. On some of those dates he noticed some similarities between her and Vibrant and began to wonder if it was more than a mere coincidence. Their current dream date involved them lying next to one another under a shady tree on a warm summer’s day.
“Twilight what is it you see in somepony like me? Especially after how we first met.”
“Well after you explained your past to me and we got to know each other a little more I came to realize you weren’t necessarily evil. You were just a pony that’s lived a hard life and has been in pain for a very long time. I also realized you had the potential for good, you just needed somepony to help you heal, and we happen to have a few things in common.”
“It wasn’t out of pity was it?”
“No, I really liked you.”
That brought a smile to his face. “Come here.” He then wrapped his hooves around her and whispered in her ear. “Twilight I…I love you.” There was no hesitance in her response.
“I love you too.”
In that moment Tombstone was the happiest he had been in the last thousand years. The feeling of loving and to be loved is something he thought he’d never have again. Once the feeling started to subside another took its place.
“Twilight I’m worried.”
“About what?”
“About what the others will think when they find out about us. We can’t keep it a secret forever. What would happen if Luna popped in while we were in the middle of one of our dates? What would happen if Celestia found out? She still seems convinced that I’m up to no good.”
“I don’t know, but we should tell them before they figure it out on their own.”
“Yes it probably would be better if we just told them rather than having them come to their own conclusions.”
“How about today? I’ll have spike gather my friends so we can tell them and I’ll send a letter to Celestia.”
“Ok, but mark my words they won’t take it very well.”
“Twilight, Twilight.”
“That sounded like Spike.”
“Twilight, wake up Twilight.”
“Guess its morning, I’d better get going.”
“Twilight!” Twilight’s eyes slowly began to open. “Twilight are you alright? It seems like you’ve been sleeping in a lot lately and that’s not like you.”
“I’m fine Spike, really I am.”
“Well ok.”
“Spike while you’re here I need you to do something for me. Can you go and tell my friends to meet me in the throne room in a half hour? I have something important to tell them.”
“On it.”
A half hour had past and Twilight had just finished her letter to Celestia when Tombstone entered her room.
“I’m not so sure about this Twilight.”
“It’ll be fine. I’m not expecting them to be accepting of our relationship right away. They’ll need time to come to terms with it, so it’s better they find out sooner than later.”
“I suppose you’re right.”
“Good, now let’s get going, I expect my friends to be here any moment.”
Twilight got up to leave when Spike walked in.
“Twilight the others are here.”
“Good, Spike I need you to send this letter to Celestia right away.”
“You got it.”
After the letter was sent they made their way through the halls and entered the throne room.
“Oh hay Twilight you wanted to tell us something,” said Pinkie.
“Yes I did. Well you see girls for a little while now Tombstone and I have been seeing each other and we’re in love.”
Spike and her friends just stood there in a stunned silence for a moment, trying to process what Twilight just said. Rainbow Dash stated laughing a few seconds later.
“Good one Twilight, you had me going for a sec. This is some kind of joke right.”
Twilight shot her a look that said, does it look like I’m joking.
“I’m being serious.”
“What!? Really!?”
“I think what Rainbow Dash is trying to say is we’re just caught off guard by this, it’s something we never expected to hear,” said Rarity.
“I realize this is a lot to take in but I hope you can accept our relationship.”
(Meanwhile)
Celestia was sitting on her throne when a scroll appeared. She broke the seal and began to read.
Dear Celestia,
I have something important to tell you. Tombstone and I have been seeing each other and I’ve come to realize that I love him and he loves me. I know you probably don’t approve, but I ask that you give us a chance. He’s no longer the villain you thought he was. I hope in time you can come to accept our relationship.
Sincerely,
Twilight Sparkle
Celestia’s eye went wide as she read and felt her heart skip a beat. She was beside herself as she read it over again. Her magic intensified, the letter burst into flames and was reduced to ashes. She then took a deep breath.
“Princess are you alright?” said a concerned guard.
“I’m fine.” Calm down Celestia, no sense getting all worked up. I just need to talk to Twilight about this. Tombstone will not take her from us.
Then the throne room doors opened and Luna, Cadence, and Shining came running in.
“Cadence, Shining Armor, what are you two doing here? Luna what’s going on?”
“Sister I bring terrible news.”
“Guards leave us.” They nodded and left the room. “Now then whatever it is my news is probably worse. I just found out Twilight is in a relationship with Tombstone, she claims to love him.”
“What!?” they said in unison.
“Well sister as troubling as that is we have a more pressing matter to deal with. King Sombra has returned and took over the Crystal Empire, which is why Cadence and Shining are here. They and a few guards managed to escape before it was too late.”
“I see. I’ll contact twilight immediately. With our combined strength we should be able to defeat him once and for all.”
“We may need more than that. This could be the perfect opportunity for Tombstone to prove himself.”
“No! It’s too risky, for all we know this could be the opportunity he’s been waiting for and turn on us to join Sombra.”
“I don’t know. It has been a couple mouths since our last meeting and we haven’t heard a peep out of him, maybe he has changed.”
“Hmm I don’t like this one bit, but very well he can come, though I know I’ll regret it. I’ll send a letter to Twilight at once.”
Back at Twilight’s Castle Spike coughed up a scroll. Twilight broke the seal and started to read. She was shocked by the contents.
“What is it?” said Tombstone.
“It says that King Sombra has returned and took over the empire. We’re needed in Canterlot at once.”
“Hmm the train may be too slow, we’d better teleport there.”
“Alright. Come on Spike, girls we’re leaving.”
Once everypony was in position they charged the spell and were gone a moment later.