My Little Pony, Friendship is Out of This World

by Robobrony

Wedding Crasher

The Wedding Crasher

It was another beautiful day in Ponyville. So much so that Twilight, Nova and friends had gathered for a picnic. They were merely chatting away enjoying the food when Spike came running up and nearly fell over with a letter. “Twi….light…have….message….from….Celestia…important…”

“Whoa, whoa, easy Spike. Relax, just calm down and take a deep breath.” Nova said to try and help the little dragon.

Twilight took one of the letters and began reading it. “Dear Twilight, I hope you are excited as I am about the wedding.” She paused a moment. “Wedding?” She questioned before continuing. “I would like Applejack to provide the catering.”

“Well hot dang. I’d love ta.” Applejack said.

“Rarity, I would like you to be in charge of the gowns.”

“Oh how marvelous.” Rarity cheered.

“Pinkie Pie will be in charge of putting together the party.”

“Of course.” Pinkie said proudly.

“And Fluttershy, we would love it if your bird choir provided music for the ceremony.”

“Oh my gosh, I’m so honored.”

“And Twilight, you and Nova will have the most important job of all, overseeing all preparations. Looking forward to seeing you in Canterlot.” She then looked the letter over more, then on the back. “I don’t understand, who’s getting married?”

“Oh, I uh…probably should have given you this first.” Spike said presenting the other letter.

Twilight took it and began reading. “Dear Twilight Sparkle. You and your friends are cordially invited to the wedding of princess Mi Amore Cadenza and…’Gasp’...MY BROTHER!?”

“Your brother!?” The girls exclaimed.

“Hold on, you have a brother?” Rarity asked.

“How come you never told us about him?” Rainbow asked.

Twilight frowned. “It’s never really come up. The thing is, ever since I left Canterlot to live here, I felt we’ve grown apart.”

Twilight broke into song.

When I was just a filly I found it rather silly

To see how many other ponies I could meet

I had my books to read, didn't know that I would ever need

Other ponies to make my life complete

But there was one colt that I cared for

I knew he would be there for me

My big brother, best friend forever

Like two peas in a pod, we did everything together

He taught me how to fly a kite

(Best friend forever)

We never had a single fight

(We did everything together)

We shared our hopes, we shared our dreams

I miss him more than I realized, it seems

[Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Rarity]

Your big brother, best friend forever

Like two peas in a pod, you did everything together

[Twilight Sparkle]

And though he's oh so far away

I hoped that he would stay

My big brother best friend

Forever

Forever

“Come on Twilight, that can’t be true. Family is family. I’m certain he’s been thinking about you every day.”

“Oh? Then why hasn’t he told me about this Mi Amore Cadenza he’s marrying?” Twilight countered.

“Well…I”m…sure he has his reasons.” Nova tried to reason. “Maybe he couldn’t because he’s been too busy.”

“Too busy to tell his own sister he’s about to get married?” Twilight countered.

Nova placed a hoof on her shoulder. “Okay, calm down. Look, I’m certain there’s a logical explanation. You just need to ask him outright once you see him.”

“Oh, I’m going to ask him all right, and give him a piece of my mind.” Twilight said firmly.

Nova sighed and headed off to see his family.

“OH MY GOSH! I can’t believe we’ve been invited to a wedding!” Nova’s mother cheered. “And to think, our little Starburst has been asked to be one of the ring bearers.” She said proudly as she hugged Starburst.

“Mom…can’t…breath…” Starburst strained before Cosma let go.

“This is rather exciting.” Cosmos said. “We’ll get to see one of this world’s ceremonies. It’ll certainly be an informative event.”

Nova smiled. “I’m glad you all are excited about this.”

“And to think you’re helping with the wedding preparations. You just have to tell us everything before the wedding.” Starla said.

“I don’t know if I’ll have the time. But I’ll see what I can do.” Nova replied.

“What does a ring bearer do anyway?” Starburst asked.

“From what Twilight told me, the ring bearer carries the rings down the aisle on a pillow to the couple to be wed and presents them. Then the two take the rings and give them to one another.” Nova stated.

“Sounds important.” Starla commented.

“It kind of is.” Nova replied.

It wasn’t much longer before Nova and the girls were on their way to Canterlot by train. As they approached, they saw the city had a large magic force field around it. This made Nova nervous.

“What’s with the magic barrier?” Rainbow questioned.

“It’s a royal wedding darling. Of course their going to take precautions.” Rarity said.

“You don’t think it might be a bit overboard?” Applejack asked.

“I’m worried it doesn’t undo my unicorn disguise.” Nova said.

“Don’t worry Nova, It’s to keep unwanted visitors out. It’ll simply let the train through. Nothing is going to happen.” Twilight assured Nova.

Nova managed a small smile. Just as Twilight said, the train passed through without his disguise being removed. The train pulled into the station and the group got out. “Let’s go Nova, We’ve got an older brother to meet.” Twilight said.

“Actually, I was thinking I’d…okay I’m coming.” Nova was about to argue but then was pulled by Twilight’s magic. He began walking on his own just behind Twilight.

They soon managed to find Twilight’s brother, Shining Armor. He was directing a few guards before dismissing them, then turned to greet Twilight. He was a white unicorn with a blue mane and tail wearing blue armor. “Twily! I am so glad to see you.” He came up to Twilight and was about to hug her but she stopped him.

“All right mister, you got some explaining to do.” Twilight said firmly causing said stallion to recoil a bit. “How could you not tell me you’re getting married?”

“I’m sorry Twilight, but things have been so busy here preparing for the wedding, mainly with the security.” He then took notice of Nova. “Oh, and who is this?”

Nova gave a nervous smile as Twilight smiled a bit mischeviously. She took Nova in a side hug. “This is my future husband Nova.”

“Future husband?” Shining asked. “When did this happen?”

“When did this thing with you and this Cadenza pony happen?” Twilight countered.

“Okay, fine, you made your point. I’m sorry. Like I said, I’ve just been so busy with everything. Come on, can’t I get a hug from my favorite little sister?” Shining asked holding out his forelegs.

Twilight couldn’t help but smile and gave in, hugging her brother. “I’m still mad you’re marrying some mare I don’t even know. Who is this Cadenza anyway?”

“Twilight, princess Mi Amore Cadenza is Cadence, your old foal sitter.”

Twilight gasped. “Cadence!? As in THE Cadence!? As in the greatest foal sitters of all foal sitters!?”

Shining laughed. “Well you tell me, she was your foal sitter.”

Twilight pressed her front hooves on Nova’s chest. “Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! Cadence is one of the nicest, sweetest most caring ponies ever! She was like my best friend when I was a filly.”

“Oh, so then this is a good thing.” Nova said.

“This is a great thing!” Twilight said as the conversation took them to an overpass.

“So Twilight, Nova?” Shining said.

“Oh! Right. An official introduction. Shining Armor, this is Nova. Nova, my older brother Shining Armor.”

“Nice to meet you.” Nova said feeling a little more relaxed as he offered a hoof for a shake.

“Same.” Shining said shaking Nova’s hoof. “So how did you two meet?”

“Nova and his little brother were….um…travelers who decided to finally settle down and came to Ponyville.” Twilight said remembering Nova’s old cover story.

“Traveling merchants.” Nova said. “My family decided to settle down and we chose Ponyville. After that, I met Twilight and things just kind of went from there.”

“Well you better take good care of her.” Shining said with a smile.

“Am I interrupting anything?” A new female voice spoke.

Twilight gasped and smiled. “CADENCE!” She cheered before galloping over to the mare. Said mare was an alicorn of light pink with a long mane and tail of light yellow, dark pink, and purple coloring. Her cutie mark was of a crystal heart and wore a gold necklace and gold shoes on her hooves. Her eyes were a light purple and had a very slender figure.

Twilight began a little song and dance. “Sun shine sun shine lady bugs awake! Clap your hooves and do a little shake.” She finished shaking her flank at Cadence.

Nova held back a chuckle.

The mare raised a brow. “Do I know you?”

Twilight stood up with a bit of surprise on her face. “Cadence, it’s me, Twilight.”

“Uh huh.” Cadence said dissmissively before going up to Shining. Twilight gave a curious look.

“So Shining, if I may ask, why the shield around the city?” Nova chimed in.

Shining’s smile faded. “There’s been a threat made on the city. We don’t know from who or when they might strike, so we had to increase security.” He then fired a beam from his horn to the top of the shield showing he was the one behind it.

“Whoa, this shield surrounding the city is yours? Amazing.” Nova commented.

“Thanks, but it’s not easy.” Shining said rubbing his head.

“Come along dear, I’ll help you deal with that nasty headache.” Cadence said as she began walking Shining off.

“Something doesn’t seem right. She didn’t seem to remember me.” Twilight said.

“That is weird.” Nova said. “Nothing we can do about it now though. We do have preparations to supervise.”

“Right. I’ll look into this more later.” Twilight said. The two then went to start looking over preparations.

First on the list was food. They stopped by the kitchen to find Applejack overlooking food preparations with Cadence coming with them. “Hey Applejack, how are things coming along?” Twilight asked.

“Great so far. What do ya think of the cake yer highness?” Applejack then asked Cadence as she presented the large white wedding cake.

Cadence gave it a scrutinizing look. “I suppose it will do.”

“And here, have a muffin ta snack on. Ah’m sure yer hungry with everythin goin on.” Applejack offered a muffin.

With a fake smile, Cadence took it. “Yummy.” She then ate it feeling disgusted but swallowed it anyway.

“Here, made ya a few more fer later.” Applejack then presented a paper bag with more muffins in them.”

Cadence took the bag in her magic. “Thank you.” When Applejack wasn’t looking, she tossed the bag in the nearest trash can.

“What the?” Nova said to himself.

“Applejack, did you see that?!” Twilight said.

“See what?” Applejack questioned.

“Cadence just tossed your muffins away.” Nova pointed out.

“Awe, nothin ta worry bout, must be one o’ them fussy eaters. You know them royal types like ta watch their figure.” Applejack replied, brushing it off.

“I really don’t think that’s what this was.” Nova said. But the two moved on.

They went to Rarity to check on the dresses to find Cadence complaining the dresses needed to be a different color. “Are they too long? Too bright?” Rarity asked.

“I think they’re lovely.” Lyra, one of the three maids of honor said only to get a mean look from Cadence.

“Just make them a different color.” Cadence said before walking out.

“Well that was rude.” Twilight said coming up to Rarity.

“Oh, she just wants everything to be perfect. It is her wedding day after all.” Rarity said.

“That’s no excuse for how she looked at Lyra though for her comment. And I agree. I think your dresses are just fine.” Nova said.

“It’s fine darlings, really.” Rarity said.

Nova sighed and they moved on. Next was checking on Pinkie’s party decorations. “As you can see we got streamers and balloons and lots of fun games like pin the tail on the pony! Isn’t it perfect!?”

“Oh yes, perfect…if we were having a childrens ‘party. Take it all down and start over. And this time, make sure it’s for a wedding party?” Cadence said before walking off.

“Okay, that was just downright mean.” Nova commented. “Are you sure this is the same Cadence that foal sat you?”

“Something is definitely off.” Twilight commented.

A little later, they were sitting at a table after the sun had gown down with everyone, each having a glass of some kind of drink. “I’m telling you something is off.” Twilight started. “Cadence has been nothing but rude to all of you. Pinkie Pie, she insulted your party decorations.”

“Oh it was no big deal, she just wants everything to be perfect.” PInkie said.

“And Rarity, she seemed to hate the dresses you made even though they were beautiful.” Twilight then said looking to Rarity.

“She just wants things to be perfect. Nothing wrong with that.”

“And Applejack, she threw away those muffins you made her.” Twilight then looked to Applejack.

“And like ah said before, no big deal. She’s just tryin ta keep her figure is all.”

Nova then cut in. “Girls, listen. Twilight knows Cadence better than any of us. She knew Cadence when she foal sat her. I think it’s safe to say that if Twilight thinks something is off, then something is off. From how she described Cadence from back then, I don’t think a little wedding jitters or stress of having to deal with all the wedding plans herself would cause her to act like this. I believe Twilight, and as her friends, you should too.”

“Thank you Nova.” Twilight said with a smile before kissing him on the cheek.

“Well…ah suppose ya do have a point there.” Applejack said.

“Think about it. We’re talking about the princess of love right? Isn’t that Cadence’s role? Yet she hasn’t been acting like that at all. She’s been nothing but rude and mean this whole time.” Nova added.

“Well even if that is the case, what can we do about it?” Rarity asked.

“We need to find some way to expose her. To show she may not even be who she says she is.” Nova then stated.

“Wait! You think she might be an imposter?” Twilight asked.

“It only makes sense. Unless something turned Cadence evil since the last time you saw her.” Nova stated.

“So an imposter or evil huh?” Pinkie questioned.

“We’ll go talk to Shining about this. You all just go on about your business. And one thing. This conversation doesn’t leave this table. Understand? No telling what this Cadence will do if she finds out we may be on to her.” Nova stated.

“Right.” The girls replied.

Nova and Twilight then headed off to find Shining. They went to his house and knocked. Shining smiled opening the door to see her and Nova. “Twily.” He was wearing a red uniform with a silver shield badge that had his cutie mark on it. “Come on in.”

“We need to talk.” Twilight said as they entered.

“Is something wrong?” Shining asked.

“Shining, it’s about Cadence, we think she’s…” Nova started but was cut off.

“Ahem! Am I interrupting anything?” Cadence said standing at the top of a set of stairs. She came down and approached Shining. “Could I have a moment of your time dear?” She headed for another room.

“Better go see what she wants.” Shining followed and entered the room.

Twilight couldn’t help but wonder what they might be talking about so she and Nova peeked in through a crack in the door.

“I thought I made it perfectly clear I didn’t want you wearing that.” Cadence said pointing to Shining’s badge.

“This was my fathers.” Shining said.

“And?” Cadence asked in response.

“And I think I should wear it.”

“Are you disagreeing with me?”

“I guess I am.” Shining then winced as his headache acted up and dropped to the ground.

“Oh, is your headache bothering you again?” Cadence cooed before shooting a green beam of magic from her horn to Shining’s head that made his eyes glow green and swirl in his head a moment. “Better?”

Shining stood up and nodded.

“Good.”

Twilight gasped. “She’s not just rude, she’s downright evil! Come on Nova!” The two quickly ran out of the building.

“Twilight, I don’t know but I don’t think that magic Cadence used was for headaches, nor did the color of the aura seem right.”

“What do you mean?” Twilight asked.

“Think about it. Usually the color of a unicorn or alicorn’s magic aura matches up with their own coloring, eyes or personality. Yours is purple, mine is yellow to match my eye color I’d say. Celestia’s is a sun yellow to match her warm personality and so on. Cadence’s aura…it was green. She’s the alicorn of love and is light pink. I would think the color of her magic aura would match up but it didn’t. So she’s not just evil, but I think an imposter as well.”

“We have to warn everyone.” Twilight said.

“We need real evidence though. Without any real proof, no one will believe us.” Nova stated as he came to a stop.

Twilight then stopped and turned to Nova. “Celestia would, she has to.” She insisted.

“Twilight, remember the promise you made about listening to what I have to say?” Nova asked.

Twilight turned her head to the side. “I do.”

“I know it may seem hard to believe Celestia may not believe you on your word alone, but think about it. She’s a princess. She can’t just go on hearsay.”

“I’m sorry Nova, but for the sake of my brother, I have to stop her.” Twilight said before taking off.

“Twilight wait!” Nova called after her and gave chase.

Everyone was gathered in a large hall practicing the wedding ceremony. Celestia was directing Shining and Cadence where to stand as the other girls watched. “And Cadence, you’ll stand there. Perfect. Then you’ll say your vows and Spike and Starburst will present the rings.”

“STOP!” Twilight’s voice called out as she burst through the doors. Nova came in behind her.

“Twilight?” Shining questioned.

“This has to stop!” Twilight said again. “That’s not the real Cadence!”

Shining stood defensively before Cadence.

“She’s been mean to my friends, rude to everyone, and I saw her use magic on him that made his eyes go all…” She made her eyes swirl. “She’s NOT the real cadence!”

“Princess…” Nova cut in. “Shining, please, hear us out. Twilight has known Cadence since she was a filly. And Shining, You’ve known her a long time too right? You have to know the real Cadence wouldn’t let something like pressure over a wedding cause her to act the way she has been right?”

“Why would you say such things!?” Cadence cried before running off.

Shining didn’t buy it and glared at Twilight. “I would think having to oversee wedding preparations on their own WOULD make anyone cranky. And that magic she’s been using on me was to heal me from my headaches!” Shining insisted. “I can’t believe my own sister would do something like this.” He began walking past her. “If you’ll excuse me, I have a wife to console. And consider yourself uninvited to the wedding.”

“But…Shining!” Twilight said sadly.

Princess Celestia started walking past as well. “You two have a lot to think about.” She said harshly which really cut Twilight deep as she started to shed tears.

“Twilight.” Nova said as he hugged her.

The other girls gathered around. “Don’t worry Twi, we’ll have a word with them, see if we can’t change their minds er something.” Applejack stated.

“We believe you.” Rarity said before they left.

“Oh Nova, what have I done? I may have lost my big brother.”

“Don’t worry Twilight. He’s your brother. No matter what I’m certain he’ll forgive you eventually. Once he see’s your right, he’ll have to.”

“But…what if we WERE wrong?” Twilight said. She sang out another small song in remorse.

He was my big brother best friend

But now we’ll never do anything…

Together….

Nova hugged Twilight as she cried.

Just then, Cadence approached the two with a smile.

“Cadence…I’m sorry.” Twilight said.

Nova just gave a light glare.

Cadence’s eyes flashed green. “You will be.” With that, the two were engulfed in green flames and sank into the floor.

“Twilight!” Nova called out as he held her close.

“Nova!” They blacked out for a moment.

As the couple slowly came to, they found themselves in a cave. “Oh, what the cosmos, where are we?” He asked as he looked around. “Twilight!?”

“Over here.” Twilight was just a few feet away from him.

Nova rushed over to her. “Are you all right?”

“I’m all right, but what happened?”

“Seems we WERE right, that Cadence is a fake.”

“Very clever.” Cadence’s voice spoke seemingly from everywhere. Her image then appeared in a series of crystals jutting from the walls.

“YOU! What did you do? Where are we?” Nova asked.

“In some hidden caves beneath Canterlot. You’ll never find your way out.”

“What are you going to do with my brother?!” Twilight asked.

“Once I marry him, I’ll take over as Equestria’s new queen and harvest it for all the love it has. Starting with your precious big brother.” The false Cadence proclaimed.

“Don’t you DARE hurt him!” Twilight threatened as she lit her horn up.

“Try and stop me if you can.” The fake said with a smug smile.

“Twilight wait! It’s not the real her. She’s talking to us through a magic projection. Your magic will just start bouncing all over the place.” Nova said.

“Well what else are we supposed to do!?” Twilight asked.

“I’ll think of something.” Nova said.

“Good luck, ha ha ha ha ha ha!” The imposter laughed before her visage vanished.

Nova began thinking and racking his brain on what to do. “I got it! A sonic wave.”

“What?” Twilight asked.

“Echo location. It’s a method bats use to navigate in the dark. I can use a spell to emit a sound wave to map out the surrounding caves. From there, we should be able to find a way out.”

“Nova you’re a genius!” Twilight said hugging Nova.

“Takes one to know one.” Nova replied back with a smile.

Twilight giggled. But then frowned. “But there is still the question. If that isn’t the real Cadence, where is she?”

“I don’t know. Maybe she’s down here somewhere too?” Nova said. “We’ll have to try and keep an eye out for her.” Nova then focused his magic in his horn and let out a sonic wave. The echo came back and Nova had an image of the immediate surrounding. “Something’s off. There’s a wall that’s weaker than the others close by.” Nova led the way to a wall nearby. “Here. I think.” He let out another sonic wave. “There is definitely a weakness to this wall.”

“How can you tell?” Twilight asked.

“Another part of the spell let’s me determine the strength or weakness of walls so we can try to find a faster way out.” He then focused his magic again and blasted the wall, turning it to rubble. Behind it, a mare appeared. Not just any mare.

“YOU!” Twilight tackled the supposed Cadence imposter.

“NO wait! Please don’t hurt me!” The mare pleaded. She looked a mess. Her mane was ragged and her coat unkempt.

“Twilight wait!” Nova quickly stopped Twilight. “I..I think this is the real Cadence.”

“Twilight?” Cadence asked.

Twilight kept her suspicions as she gave a wary look.

“It’s me, Cadence, the REAL cadence.” Cadence said.

“Prove it.” Twilight said.

Cadence then did the same song and dance Twilight did for the fake Cadence. “Sunshine sunshine lady bugs awake. Clap your hooves and do a little shake.”

Twilight soon smiled. “It is you!” She cheered before hugging Cadence.

“Oh Twilight, am I glad to see you.” Cadence said.

“But what are you doing down here?” Twilight asked breaking the hug.

“That imposter put me down here and trapped me.” Cadence said.

“Well don’t worry, we’ll figure out a way back, we have to.” Twilight said. “Oh, by the way, this is Nova, my fiance.”

“Fiance?” Cadence questioned with a smile. “So nice to meet you. I can’t believe Twilight actually found a stallion of her own.”

Nova blushed. “Well…things just kind of matched up between us. So I figured why not go for it. Anyway, I’m working on a way to get us out. I promise I’ll get you to your wedding.” Nova said.

“Thank you.” Cadence replied. The group began making their way through the caves.

Queen Chrysalis

This day is going to be perfect

The kind of day of which I've dreamed since I was small

Everypony will gather 'round

Say I look lovely in my gown

What they don't know is that I have fooled them all!

Princess Cadance

This day was going to be perfect

The kind of day of which I've dreamed since I was small

But instead of having cake

With all my friends to celebrate

My wedding bells, they may not ring for me at all…

Queen Chrysalis

I could care less about the dress

I won't partake in any cake

Vows, well I'll be lying when I say

That through any kind of weather

I'll want us to be together

The truth is I don't care for him at all

No I do not love the groom

In my heart there is no room

But I still want him to be all mine

Princess Cadance

We must escape before it's too late

Find a way to save the day

Hope, I'll be lying if I say

"I don't fear that I may lose him

To one who wants to use him

Not care for, love, and cherish him each day"

For I oh so love the groom

All my thoughts he does consume

Oh, Shining Armor, I'll be there very soon

Queen Chrysalis

Finally the moment has arrived

For me to be one lucky bride

Princess Cadance

Oh, the wedding we won't make

He'll end up marrying a fake

Shining Armor will be...

Queen Chrysalis: ...mine, all mine. Ha ha ha ha ha!

The trio finally made it out of the caves and rushed to the wedding. “STOP!” Cadence called out. Everyone gasped seeing the other cadence. “That Cadence is a fake!”

“A fake?” Celestia questioned.

“It’s just like Twilight was saying.” Rarity said.

“She’s a changeling! A shapeshifter that take the form of the one you love and drains them of their love!” Cadence informed.

“How clever of you to find me out.” The fake Cadence said before she encircled herself in green fire and soon began changing. Her wings shed their feathers revealing insect like wings, her legs grew longer and gained some holes, her horn grew longer and sharper and curved. Her coat was replaced with black chitin. Her eyes turned to a light green with slit irises, her mane more web like and a pair of fangs protruded from her mouth. “That’s right my little ponies. I am Chrysalis, queen of the changelings. And I intend to take over this land and turn it into a love buffet for all my children. And there’s nothing you can do to stop it!” Her voice had a double tone to it like there were two voices speaking at once.

“Shining Armor will stop you!” Cadence declared.

“Him?” Chrysalis said looking to Shining who looked to be in a trance with his eyes green. “I’m afraid not.”

“Then I will stop you.” Celestia said. “I will not let you hurt my subjects.” She flew up and fired a beam of magic. Chrysalis fired one back and the two collided. Chrysalis seemed to be struggling but was soon pushing Celestia’s magic back. It soon hit her and knocked her out of the sky. Celestia fell to the ground with her horn burnt and smoking.

“CELESTIA!” Everyone cried out as the girls surrounded her.

Chrysalis laughed. “Ha ha ha ha ha ha! It seems Shining’s love for you has made me stronger than Celestia! Soon my children will break through the barrier and all of Equestria will be MINE! HA HA HA HA HA!”

“The elements, they’re…our only hope.” Celestia struggled.

“Come on everyone! To the elements of harmony!” Twilight exclaimed.

The group left the room and got outside in time to see a swarm of changelings banging against Shining’s shield that looked ready to crack…which it soon did and the changelings descended like a meteor shower. “RUN!” Twilight shouted.

They continued on until they ran into a large number of changelings blocking their path. “We can do this everyone! Ready!?” Nova said looking to everyone before looking back and saw himself staring at him. “What the…”

All the changelings then began turning into duplicates of one of the girls or Nova.”Don’t let them distract you!” Twilight said.

“Don’t let them distract you!” A group of Twilight’s mocked.

“We can do this. We have to!” Twilight said. They then went on the attack. A large brawl broke out between them. Rainbow Dash fighting Rainbow Dash, Pinkie fighting Pinkie, and so on. Some were tricked at first by a changeling looking like their friend but the real one came in and helped. Nova was blasting and kicking away doubles of himself and others. Soon, the group was managing to start winning and knocked out all the changelings before them. But then another swarm was heading for them. “RUN!” Twilight called again. “We’re almost there!”

They rounded a corner to the building that held the elements only to find even more changelings swarming the place. Outnumbered, they were captured and brought back to Chrysalis.
“Nice try little ponies, but it’s hopeless. Equestria is mine and there’s nothing you can do. Ha ha ha ha ha.” She turned to a window and looked out over Canterlot.

This day has been just perfect

The kind of day of which I've dreamed since I was small

Everypony I'll soon control

Every stallion, mare, and foal

Who says a girl can't really have it all?

Nova whispered to Twilight. “Twilight, listen. While she’s not looking, I want you to get Cadence and Shining, and get everyone out of here.”

“What? What are you going to do?” Twilight asked in concern.

“I’m going to distract her.”

“You can’t. She’s too strong.” Twilight said.

“Don’t worry. I’ll be fine. I promise I won’t do anything too risky. Just get everyone to safety. Please.” Nova said.

Twilight hugged Nova. “You better come back safe.”

“I promise.” Nova said.

Twilight then snuck over to Cadence who’s hooves were being held in place by a green slime. Twilight used her magic to blast it away. “Come on. Go to Shining and come with us.”

Cadence went to Shining and was saddened seeing him in such a state as he was still under Chrysalis’s spell. “Oh Shining.” She hugged him tight and managed to use a bit of magic to free him from her control.

“Wh…what’s going on? Oh, my head.”

“No time to explain, come on.” Twilight said. The group began sneaking for the exit.

Nova stood firm. “Godess Galea give me strength.” He said silently to himself first in a prayer. “HEY, Cheese legs!” He called out.

Chrysalis furrowed her brow and turned to Nova. “What did you just call me you insolent little pony?”

“I called you cheese legs. What? That webbing you call a mane is interfering with your hearing or what?” Nova shot back with a grin.

“Oh you are going to pay for that you pest.” Chrysalis began walking towards him.

“Your gonna have to catch me first.” Nova summoned his wings and took off like a shot out a window to the side.

“What the…GET BACK HERE YOU PEST!” Chrysalis cried before giving chase.

Nova led Chrysalis on a chase around the castle, around roof tops, under bridges, and through towers as she took shots at him but missed. “Can’t hit me! Can’t hit me!” Nova mocked. He zoomed behind a tower getting out of her sight for a moment. Chrysalis followed but then stopped mid air when she couldn’t see him.

“Where did you go!”

“Up here.” Nova said standing on the roof of the tower and shot a blast of Magic at Chrysalis, causing her to fall down some. She regained her flight and resumed the chase.

“I’m going to destroy you!” Chrysalis roared. She began firing beams again. They were getting closer to hitting their mark. Then, one hit one of Nova’s wings, causing it to disappear.

“No no no!” Nova cried as he soon came for a crash landing back where they started. He skid along the floor on his side. Chrysalis flew in then glaring at Nova. Nova slowly got back up and stood firm. “I won’t let you take over this land. These ponies are my friends!”

“Like I care what they are to you. YOu and everyone else are food for me and my children. But I think I’ll enjoy draining you of your love in particular.” Chrysalis said before firing a beam of magic.

Nova managed to erect a shield just in time to block it but it pushed him back. “NO! I…won’t….let you win!” Chrysalis’s beam stopped. Nova glared at the bug queen and fired a beam back. Chrysalis met his with her own. For a moment they were at a stalemate. But soon, Nova could feel power beginning to build inside him as his beam was pushing Chrysalis’s back.

“Nova, I hear your prayers and they shall be answered.” A voice spoke in his head.

“Galea?” Nova questioned. His power grew and his beam intensified.

“No…imposible!” Chrysalis cried as Nova’s magic was now rushing towards her. “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” The blast hit her and sent her flying out of Canterlot and beyond. Seeing their queen defeated, the changelings fled as well.

Nova smiled at this but fell to the ground, exhausted.

“NOVA!” Twilight cried as she rushed back into the room. Soon, everyone else began pouring in.

“Hey Twilight, told you I’d be okay.” Nova stated. However, his unicorn disguise started to give way. The fight had taken it’s toll on Nova’s holo necklace as it fell apart.

“Oh no.” Twilight gasped.

“Nova! Yer disguise!” Applejack said in concern as she and the others had gathered around Nova.along with his parents and little brother.

“He’s….a changeling?” Shining questioned before glaring. “GUARDS!”

A number of guards rushed in and surrounded Nova and the girls, pointing spears at him.

“SHining NO! It’s not what you think!” Twilight cried out.

“Get away from him Twilight! He’s dangerous!” Shining shouted.

Nova and his family hugged each other close out of fear.

“He is NOT! He’s our friend!” Pinkie countered.

“Don’t you dare hurt them!” Rarity shouted.

“ENOUGH!” Celestia cried out. “Shining, have the guards stand down.”

“But your majesty…” Shining tried to argue.

“Stand down.” Celestia said again.

Reluctantly, Shining gave the order and the guards raised their spears.

Celestia began walking towards them as the guards stepped aside to make way.

“Princess, please, it’s not what you think.” Fluttershy said.

“He’s not a changeling!” Rainbow said.

“Girls, step aside please.” Celestia said.

“Princess…Nova…he…he’s not…” Twilight stuttered in fear.

“Twilight, please, step aside.” Celestia said with a straight face.

Twilight bowed her head and moved aside.

Novas family had their eyes closed as they all hugged each other closely.

The day Nova feared had finally come. He gulped before standing up. “Guys, let go.”

“But Nova…” Starburst whimpered sadly.

Nova gave a smile. “Don’t worry.”

“Please dear…be careful.” Starla said.

“Don’t worry Mom, I got this.” Nova said before gaining a straight face and stood before Celestia. “Princess Celestia. As you see I am not what you thought I was. My name is indeed Nova. And yes, I do seem similar to those changelings that attacked, but I swear, me and my family are NOT one of them.” He looked to them and nodded. They each removed their holo disguises, revealing their true alien forms. Nova looked back. “We are….from another world. A planet that was met with tragedy and destroyed many years ago. My race was scattered to the stars. It was by fortune of the goddess we believe in that I found my way here, then my parents. We are Equians. And I swear to you all we want is a place to call home. We mean no harm. So please, I beg you, do not cast us out.” Nova lowered his head.

Celestia kept a straight face before speaking. “Nova, you and your family are more than welcome to call Equestria your home.”

The equians looked up in surprise.

Twilight and the girls smiled and sighed in relief.

“I take it this is why you were so afraid of me then?” Celestia asked.

“It is. I thought that with all your wisdom and magic, you’d see through my disguise and cast us out.” Nova stated.

“I’m surprised you thought I would be so cold hearted. Especially with how big a help you have been with Twilight and her friends in their friendship lessons.” Celestia said.

“Thank you, your majesty. I can’t tell you how much this means to us.” Nova said bowing his head.

“He’s…not a changeling?” Shining asked.

“No, he’s an alien.” Twilight said. “And he’s my future husband.” She added as she snuggled up to him.

“As well as a hero.” Celestia said. “Nova, you have saved Canterlot and all of Equestria from an invasion. You are truly a hero. We are honored to have you among us.” Celestia said bowing.

Everyone cheered in celebration.

“So Twilight, husband to be huh? When’s the wedding?” Cadence asked.

“We still haven’t figured that out yet. I wanted to wait till Shining and Nova met. Not that they have…” Twilight trailed off.

“Well….how about we make this a double wedding. Me and Shining and you and Nova.” Cadence asked.

“A double wedding?” Twilight and Nova questioned together.

“That is, if it’s okay with you Shining.” Cadence said.

“I think we can manage.” Shining replied with a smile.

“Um…I…well uh…” Nova stuttered as he blushed.

“Hear that? Sounds like we’re getting a wedding now.” Twilight said. “This is so amazing.”

Nova’s entire face turned red. He knew this day would come but he was still nervous about it. “Right….great.”

Twilight giggled seeing how nervous he was and kissed him on the cheek.

Soon, Canterlot was under repair and was quickly fixed. Then it was back to getting the wedding ready, only for two couples. And the REAL cadence was happy and much nicer about all the preparations for her part. She even liked Pinkie’s games ideas for the reception party. Twilight and Nova were fine with everything as well. Rarity soon had a nice tuxedo ready for Nova to wear for the wedding. And a gorgeous gown for Twilight.

Now that everyone knew of Nova and his family being aliens, he no longer had to hide his true form as everyone was accepting of him. So there he stood at the alter next to Shining as Cadence and Twilight made their way down the aisle, with the cutie mark crusaders spreading flower petals along the way before them.

Celestia smiled as she started. “Mares and gentlecolts, today we gather here to celebrate the joining of not just one, but two couples who love each other very much. And to welcome our new friend Nova and his family who have come from beyond the stars into our home. May your new lives together with the one you love be full of joy.”

Spike and Starburst presented the rings for Shining and Cadence while Nova’s first ever gem with the sonic Rainboom was brought out. “Twilight, my most treasured possession I present to you as a sign that you now are my most treasured. I promise to love and protect you for as long as I live and beyond.”

“I accept your gift and promise to do the same. You too are now my most treasured.” Twilight said in return. This was part of the Equian marriage ceremony that Twilight was happy to incorporate for their part of the wedding. Cadence found it romantic.

“You may now kiss your bride.” Celesta said.

Cadence and Shining kissed first.

Twilight blushed lightly while Nova blushed heavily. It may not be the first time they kissed, but it was the first time they kissed as a true couple. They pressed their lips together as husband and wife for the first time. Everyone cheered and confetti rained down as Fluttershy’s bird choir sang out.

The sun had set as the reception party began and soft music was playing while Shining and Cadence danced with each other along with Nova and Twilight. “Wow…..I….can’t believe it finally happened.” Nova said.

“What?” Twilight questioned.

“You…and me….us….married now. I….” Nova stuttered.

“Aren’t you happy?” Twilight asked.

“Of course I am. Just….nervous. I mean…this is all so new to me. I never really thought such a day would come.” Nova stated.

“Well it has. So you better get used to it mister.” Twilight stated with a smile.

“I’ll do my best.” Nova replied. “By the way. I also understand that after an occasion like this, the couple are supposed to go on a honeymoon. A place to be alone and spend time with each other to celebrate their union. We never made plans for that, did we?”

“True, but Cadence was nice enough to help us out with that.” Twilight said.

“She was? What did she do?” Nova questioned.

“Cadence really is amazing. You and I are going to spend our honeymoon in Las Pegasus.” Twilight informed.

“Really? Wow. How did she arrange that?” Nova asked in surprise.

“She is a princess of love. She has her ways.” Twilight replied.

Nova just shook his head.

The music kicked up suddenly and A microphone was tossed to Twilight. She and Nova both broke out in song.

Love is in bloom

A beautiful bride, a handsome groom

Two hearts becoming one

A bond that cannot be undone because

Love is in bloom
A beautiful bride, a handsome groom
I said love is in bloom
You're starting a life and making room
For us

Your special day
We celebrate now, the pony way
Your friends are all right here
Won't let these moments disappear because

Love is in bloom
A beautiful bride, a handsome groom
I said love is in bloom
You're starting a life and making room
For us

At the end, Nova and Twilight shared a kiss.

The two couples shared their goodbyes to everyone as they got ready to leave on their honeymoons. Another adventure down with a wonderful happy outcome.

Comments

[Edward Sapphire]

So now, everypony knows that there are aliens among us. This will change a lot for Nova and his family.

[Truthseeker]

About time, lol. Hopefully Ponies and Equinians are physically compatible otherwise Twilight may end up a very unsatisfied bride.

[Brony-Wanderer]

This is AWESOME and now Nova and Twilight are married it’s amazing I’ve waited a long time for this and it’s finally happened now it’s a huge mystery filled with so many questions but the right thing too do on my end is to wait and see but I wonder what will come next but I just have to wait but you are awesome and amazing all at the same time.

[AstralFlare42]

If you need an OC, let me know via PM.

This is a great story.

[Haver]

More more now now nice good

[Stargate command]

Love the story 😍

[TheVirtuousOne]

Hope you come back at some point to finish this, but also understand life is not fun sometimes. Gonna read this anyway hoping you return!

[Brony-Wanderer]

Hey there long time no see I hope you're alright I wish I could talk some more with you, what is the name of the dark being that Nova has dreams/visions of, and how will events play out if I have to wait so be it but I also want to know how you are because I care since you are the person I owe for becoming a Brony and I'm trying to sort through ideas for my G5 story that is based in the reality this story takes place in but I have some things going on and I might use a vacation week to figure things out with my story and I hope when the day comes for me to try and put it up you'll be able to read it because I just can't help but worry about your wellbeing.