Alcohol by ArguingPizza
by ArguingPizza
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Shining Armor drained yet another wooden mug in a single long pull and slammed it on the table he shared with nopony.
“Another,” he ordered in a voice that grew more slurred as the night wore on. The barmare, a look of concern etched onto her pretty face, grimaced as she fetched him a fresh drink. When he failed to empty it immediately, she retreated to tend to the bar’s other patrons.
Shining Armor sighed as he stared into the shimmering beer in front of him. It had seemed a good idea when he began, drinking away his troubles. Even if it didn’t solve them, it would let him think about something else for a little while.
He snorted. A solution for his problems, wouldn’t that be nice? Eleven tankards later, the only solution he had was the answer to the question of what kind of drunk he was. As much as he would have hoped otherwise, he was a sad drunk.
Then again, what solution was there? He could try, and whether he succeeded or failed Twilight would be devastated. If he didn’t try, at least he was the only one hurting. That was his job, wasn’t it? His purpose in life? As a Big Brother Best Friend Forever, he was supposed to protect Twilight in any way he could. Hay that was how he got his cutie mark in the first place!
For the thousandth time, he cursed himself for his cowardice. He had a chest full of medals for bravery, enough to pin him to the ground if he wore them all at once. An Order of Valor from the evacuation of the Equestrian Embassy in Leonis, a Silver Chevron for his actions during a peacekeeping operation in Zebrica, a Bronze Hurricane with V for Valor from the Badlands Campaign. More awards than he could count for courage in battle and yet he was unable to simply confess his feelings to a single pink mare.
He shook his head and downed the rest of his drink. Maybe it was for the best. After all, if anypony deserved to be happy, it was Twilight. How many times do you have to save Equestria before you get the girl anyway? That’s how the story is supposed to go, anyway. The valiant knight rides it, slays the dragon (metaphorically speaking, since Spike was part of the family), and rescues the Princess from the tower.
For the first time since he could remember in his inebriated state, Shining Armor smiled. It was a sad, pitiful thing, but it was a smile. He supposed the knight did get the Princess in the end, even if it turned out to be yet another Princess. After all, how many times had Twilight saved Equestria? Four? Five? He had honestly lost count, something which he had never thought would be possible.
Twilight was the hero, the champion who rides in to save the day. Who better than the Princess of Love for the Princess of Harmony? He was just another soldier. Expendable, replaceable. There would be other Guard Captains, but there could never be another Twilight Sparkle.
So he would do what good soldiers do; he’d grit his teeth and endure. He’d fake every smile, spit out every platitude of congratulations. He’d help the two most precious mares in his life live their Happily Ever After, and he’d never say a word. Because he was Shining Armor, Captain of the Royal Guard, and Big Brother Best Friend Forever.
Forever.
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damn....
i fell bad for shining.
The first time I have ever felt bad for shinning when it comes to relationships. Hot damnit, stop teasing mine emotions mortals!!!!!
Hmm... this is new. I actually feel pity for Shinning Armor. Interesting, now please, continue...
You realize, of course, Cadence will see right through his bluff.
This...this right here...is the form of Shining that SHOWS he is a proper big brother. Speaking as one myself, and being in a situation all too damned similar to this, I can say I know his feels. The burden of putting the happiness of others before yourself, wanting their smiles and wishing to keep their happiness despite having your own crushed. Frankly, THIS Shining more than most versions has my respect. I want to see more of him if possible, though I'm fine with more Cadence and Twi. Still...for this Stallion, I offer a Salute and a Bro Hoof, you are not alone colt.
I agree for BBBFF ers you put the happiness of your LSBFF first.
This one...ouch. I actually like Shining Armor, and this...this hurts. This right here is kind of the reason I never got into this ship, and why I'm starting to regret reading this prompt collab, actually. But it's well done and sweet, so I'll likely continue.
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Guess the one bright side for Shinning here is that Cadance is not actually cheating on him with a much better character. It was said that he never confessed his feelings to her, so they never became anything.
atta girl twilight bout time the heroine got the girl sorry shine you should have bin quicker if you wanted to woo cadance