Is there going to be side stories of the times Rarity and Shining Armor were together during and after the vacation, aside from the one where Rainbow Dash found out about it?
Should Rarity’s name tag be changed to the EQG one?
Wow, cadence is rather delusional if she thought manipulating him like that would turn out ok for her. Once trust is broken to that degree, even if they got back together it would always be weaker for it (it would be for me anyway). Great chapter, I've been looking forward to the continuation of this story for a while now .
10678954 Sometimes it does turn out "ok". But it depends on what exactly "OK" means. Regardless, it doesn't actually solve anything; getting even rarely does.
Here, it looks like the much greater concern should be what Cadence does next. That's the trouble with anyone whose first solution to a problem is "get even"; it tends to be their second solution too.
10680106 I can only really be sure looking from my own perspective of course, some people can move past these kinds of things and live happy, I seriously doubt I would though. As for Cadence here, she put him in a position where she knew he would be tempted and actually hoped he would be, so she could justify having her affair, making them 'even'. Rather dangerous game plan, considering he may (and did) find out about her cheating and actually develop an attachment to one of the girls. Really she has no one to blame but herself for the whole situation, but of course she will blame them for the outcome. My guess will be her trying to get twilight on her side, by telling part of the truth or something like that. Either way this is shaping up to be an interesting story.
To add a separate thought stream: Cadence here makes for a very compelling antagonist. We don't get a lot of information about it on the first story (really, just enough so we have a vague idea of what's going on, and also that it's almost certainly not just a misunderstanding), but here the conflict is made clear. It isn't (just) that she cheated; Cadence doesn't respect Shining Armor. She's (at least at a glance) treating the whole thing very casually, as if having it off behind your partner's back and then trying to trick them into doing the same is "just what couples do."
I really did not care for the last story I read on the site that made it clear that Cadence did not respect Shining Armor, but I suspect that's because the subtext here is that this is a major breach of trust, rather than "don't be such a prude." (That other one was intended to be a comedy, too, so that may be factoring into this take, but meh).
I hope the author has intentions to continue this.
Goddess knows this hits home for me, least the cheating and manipulation, I am one of those rare guys that once I am in a relationship I don’t even LOOK at another girl unless the one I am dating WANTS to bring one into the fold. Sadly that leads to situations like Cadence did to shining a lot for me. So I know how he feels.
Honestly? Knowing Cadence and seeing her manipulations? I wouldn’t be surprised if she goes to Twilight and his parents and spins bullshit to get him in as much trouble as possible. Also wouldn’t surprise me if she “Anonymously” sends a false tip to his employment that makes him look like a Pedo.
10680632 I believe this is intended to be a two-part.
It only occurred to me later, but the Cadance we see here seems like she's not only Cadence and seems to blend in elements of Chrysalis well. No matter how this is sliced or plays out, realistically there are only two outcomes that I can see: Either they continue their relationship, tell everyone like they should have done in the first place, and then navigate the consequences, or decide to end the relationship, tell everyone what happened, and then navigate the consequences. Either way, this does not end with fewer than 4 permanently damaged relationships (Shining/Cadance, Night Light/Cadance, Velvet/Cadance, and either Twilight/Cadance or Twilight/Rarity, if not both). The final fallout will likely extend beyond even that.
For all you young folks out there, heed my words: Do not joke around with this stuff in your own lives. The amount of damage it can cause is always far more than you think it's possible.
Honestly I agree, but this is also the aspect of love and that includes Lust to a small degree.
I highly doubt Night light and Twilight Velvet will do anything, more so once the truth of their break up comes out. Twilight might be and issues, but if she is a TRUE friend to Rarity I don’t see much of an issues. Hell Twiggles might even already know and hasn’t said anything.
To add a separate thought stream: Cadence here makes for a very compelling antagonist. We don't get a lot of information about it on the first story (really, just enough so we have a vague idea of what's going on, and also that it's almost certainly not just a misunderstanding), but here the conflict is made clear. It isn't (just) that she cheated; Cadence doesn't respect Shining Armor. She's (at least at a glance) treating the whole thing very casually, as if having it off behind your partner's back and then trying to trick them into doing the same is "just what couples do."
I really did not care for the last story I read on the site that made it clear that Cadence did not respect Shining Armor, but I suspect that's because the subtext here is that this is a major breach of trust, rather than "don't be such a prude." (That other one was intended to be a comedy, too, so that may be factoring into this take, but meh).
Goddess knows this hits home for me, least the cheating and manipulation, I am one of those rare guys that once I am in a relationship I don’t even LOOK at another girl unless the one I am dating WANTS to bring one into the fold. Sadly that leads to situations like Cadence did to shining a lot for me. So I know how he feels.
You two hit the nail on the head.
If Cadence respected Shining in any way, she should've been HONEST about what she wanted with him. Any healthy sexual relationship, whether romantic or casual, is built on trust and honesty.Not lies and manipulation.
The fact that she's waltzing in and basically stalking and harassing him proves how really childish and immature she is, and how little she respects Shining.
Rarity maybe younger, but she's definitely more mature about her relationship with Shining than Cadence ever was.
I was really hoping that either rarity or cadance would throw a punch at the other
Great chapter!
Is there going to be side stories of the times Rarity and Shining Armor were together during and after the vacation, aside from the one where Rainbow Dash found out about it?
Should Rarity’s name tag be changed to the EQG one?
Wow, cadence is rather delusional if she thought manipulating him like that would turn out ok for her. Once trust is broken to that degree, even if they got back together it would always be weaker for it (it would be for me anyway).
Great chapter, I've been looking forward to the continuation of this story for a while now .
His erection.
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Sometimes it does turn out "ok". But it depends on what exactly "OK" means. Regardless, it doesn't actually solve anything; getting even rarely does.
Here, it looks like the much greater concern should be what Cadence does next. That's the trouble with anyone whose first solution to a problem is "get even"; it tends to be their second solution too.
10680106
I can only really be sure looking from my own perspective of course, some people can move past these kinds of things and live happy, I seriously doubt I would though.
As for Cadence here, she put him in a position where she knew he would be tempted and actually hoped he would be, so she could justify having her affair, making them 'even'. Rather dangerous game plan, considering he may (and did) find out about her cheating and actually develop an attachment to one of the girls.
Really she has no one to blame but herself for the whole situation, but of course she will blame them for the outcome.
My guess will be her trying to get twilight on her side, by telling part of the truth or something like that.
Either way this is shaping up to be an interesting story.
To add a separate thought stream: Cadence here makes for a very compelling antagonist. We don't get a lot of information about it on the first story (really, just enough so we have a vague idea of what's going on, and also that it's almost certainly not just a misunderstanding), but here the conflict is made clear. It isn't (just) that she cheated; Cadence doesn't respect Shining Armor. She's (at least at a glance) treating the whole thing very casually, as if having it off behind your partner's back and then trying to trick them into doing the same is "just what couples do."
I really did not care for the last story I read on the site that made it clear that Cadence did not respect Shining Armor, but I suspect that's because the subtext here is that this is a major breach of trust, rather than "don't be such a prude." (That other one was intended to be a comedy, too, so that may be factoring into this take, but meh).
I hope the author has intentions to continue this.
Goddess knows this hits home for me, least the cheating and manipulation, I am one of those rare guys that once I am in a relationship I don’t even LOOK at another girl unless the one I am dating WANTS to bring one into the fold. Sadly that leads to situations like Cadence did to shining a lot for me. So I know how he feels.
Honestly? Knowing Cadence and seeing her manipulations? I wouldn’t be surprised if she goes to Twilight and his parents and spins bullshit to get him in as much trouble as possible. Also wouldn’t surprise me if she “Anonymously” sends a false tip to his employment that makes him look like a Pedo.
Hey, it's finally here! ^.^
This is awesome, I wasn’t expecting the drama but it was really well done. Can’t wait for next chapter.
10680632
I believe this is intended to be a two-part.
It only occurred to me later, but the Cadance we see here seems like she's not only Cadence and seems to blend in elements of Chrysalis well. No matter how this is sliced or plays out, realistically there are only two outcomes that I can see: Either they continue their relationship, tell everyone like they should have done in the first place, and then navigate the consequences, or decide to end the relationship, tell everyone what happened, and then navigate the consequences. Either way, this does not end with fewer than 4 permanently damaged relationships (Shining/Cadance, Night Light/Cadance, Velvet/Cadance, and either Twilight/Cadance or Twilight/Rarity, if not both). The final fallout will likely extend beyond even that.
For all you young folks out there, heed my words: Do not joke around with this stuff in your own lives. The amount of damage it can cause is always far more than you think it's possible.
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Honestly I agree, but this is also the aspect of love and that includes Lust to a small degree.
I highly doubt Night light and Twilight Velvet will do anything, more so once the truth of their break up comes out. Twilight might be and issues, but if she is a TRUE friend to Rarity I don’t see much of an issues. Hell Twiggles might even already know and hasn’t said anything.
On a side note, is this EQG or Prime Equestria?
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EqG, unless I missed an important note.
But that's more of less what I meant in my last comment; there is going to be lasting damage as a result of this, regardless of how it turns out.
You know, I always wonder why there isnt more Rarity-Shining stories. This one is gonna be good.
I am a staunch believer in the sex positive movement.
So it really aggravates me that Cadence basically triviliazes the term "friends with benefits."
Because she's forgetting the keyword: friend.
As in, someone you care about and treat with respect.
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10680632
You two hit the nail on the head.
If Cadence respected Shining in any way, she should've been HONEST about what she wanted with him. Any healthy sexual relationship, whether romantic or casual, is built on trust and honesty.Not lies and manipulation.
The fact that she's waltzing in and basically stalking and harassing him proves how really childish and immature she is, and how little she respects Shining.
Rarity maybe younger, but she's definitely more mature about her relationship with Shining than Cadence ever was.
Plot twist: this was Chrysalis the whole time, and Rarity's going to need to call the girls in to deal with magical shenanigans.
Welp! Cadance is obviously going to tell Twilight about Shining and Rarity relationship.
Can I just say, i have become super invested in this story and hope more chapters are coming soon.
When is the next chapter going to be released?
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If everything goes according to plan? Within the next month.
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Thanks!
God when Cadance started spewing her nonsense and Shiny was remembering the hot tub I was reading through my fingers quietly going 'ahhhhhhhhhhh'
Came for the smut, staying for the story cos I'm hooked already
6 teenage girls? Cadence wanted Shining to do an incest?
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Sunset was there.
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Ikr I love this pair but I rarely find any story's with them
So, did Rainbow Dash and Armor bang already? Like a one-time thing? I doubt Rarity would be into sharing him anymore.