She appeared as if from nowhere, a dark shadowed figure full of dread magic. Shining Armor and Cadance scowled with apprehension, but her attention was on the _other_ shadowy overlord that stood before her. Only one could remain.
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We have most certainly reached interesting.
Really hope this doens’t turn into some boring romance.
ill keep reading until that point
You know, funnily enough, "Prince" Shining Armour is also a consort. Technically, only the ruling family gets to use royal titles, while the one who married into the family is known as the "royal consort". Even if they are considered royalty in another country.
Thus the correct title in the Crystal Empire would be Princess Consort Shining Armour.
Where did "Prince" come from? Well, it could easily be considered a ceremonial title, one without power, most likely given to him by the Equestrian Princesses (as this is not without precedent, see "Prince" Blueblood), thus making him an Equestrian prince, not a Crystal Empire prince. Later, this would gain legitimacy via his sister being crowned as a Princess and heir apparent (making the rest of her family royal by default).
Note that a lot of European empires did in fact use "prince" as a title that could be awarded to (almost) anyone. It was a rank just below the heir apparent and conferred control over significant amounts of land as well as putting them in line for the throne just below any children of the royal family. It could also be inherited. So it wouldn't be outside expectations for Shining Armour to be awarded such a title for his service (especially if the title is only ceremonial in modern Equestria).
Well, I expected the cultural misunderstanding to happen sooner or later. Glad to see it didn't escalate.
Umbra is a cinnamon roll and is too good for this world. Too pure.
Shining and Cadance were super creepy about the whole thing.
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Cadance admitted as such. Steps are being taken, no thoughts?
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I like the interaction between them, although I feel that Umbra should have had more concerns over the power dynamics in the relationship. Consort would basically make her their on-call fuck girl no matter what Shining and Cadance sugar coat it as. I think that she should demand to be considered an equal in their relationship, becoming a princess. And Cadance did make the offer to do anything to make her more comfortable with the relationship.
I have to agree with a comment, this is twisted on several levels. Shining's somewhat concerning fetish aside, what Cadence did was disturbing. Toying with people's feelings and manipulating them in this way is something a sexual predator would do. I would never have expected someone like the princess of love to do something like this—even if she has the ability to control ponies in this way, the fact that she even would consider actually doing this to a friend, even, is beyond messed up. This is easily on par with what Queen Chrysalis did, and what her changelings might do in other fanfics. This isn't just a small breach of trust and boundaries, this is indicative of an incredibly unhealthy view of love and relationships, and I pity the therapist who has to address this couple. Shining isn't wrong, this Cadence is a bit of a monster with a very warped view of what is appropriate. Not because of what she can do, but because of what she does do.
It definitely isn't uninteresting though.
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One thing not brought up, that I appreciated, but I am the author, was that Umbra drew a very clear line in the sand. She made her stance extremely clear. She was the adult in the room. +2 points for best shadow crystal wizard.
While this is an interesting story to read... the connection forced on all three feels... wrong. Whatever the crystal heart did to connect them is something it should not have done at all. I certainly hope Twilight can break this curse quickly so borders don't get crossed like this again. Though the main character is clearly not without her own flaws. At least to me, she seems a bit too eager to declare someone trans (or the species equivalent in regard to Shifting), whether it's just a bit of roleplay or a disguise they put on so they aren't lynched. It is definitely apparent that the topic is a personal and major one to the character, which is good since it means she has a passion and drive, I quite enjoy the desire she has to be a hero with shadow and crystal powers because one should always aspire to be a hero rather than a monster.
What Cadence did was absolutely uncalled for, and Umbra is right, she should have had a real conversation with Shining before bringing the option up with Umbra. Errors were had on both sides though, they could have explained exactly why they were offering the option, and Umbra could have tried to not jump the gun about what they were implying and actually get the full explanation in before flat out turning it down. It could have led to a much more peacefully-resolved conflict.
But peacefully-resolved conflict, a story does not make. The sequence was very well-written and has me eager to continue reading in the hopes of solutions being found that are appropriate to all parties involved.
It looks like Cadance's issues about control are poking through. Good on Umbra for making her stance clear though.
That said, I wonder if Cadance has a low level need or drive to draw together ponies who match well with each other, regardless of their thoughts, and that this bond is acting like beacon to that need.
Yikes Cadance i'm pretty sure there were other ways to show Umbra that Shining had the hots for her without you using your magic and effectively mind-controlling them to prove a point. Next time try a game of truth or dare or something to that effect. Also i feel sad for Umbra she is being thrown way to much stuff to deal with and it is overwhelming her if i was there i'd give her a friendly hug, an ear to listen with and after what just happened her a shoulder to cry on. I hope her new changeling friend can help in this tumultuous time of learning about her pony self. Plus yeah the two royals need therapy after the reveals i read in this chapter, i know Cadance definitely needs it after pretty much roofying Shining and Umbra with her magic to prove a point
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What you call 'too eager to declare someone trans', I call 'misunderstanding what was said'. Remember, the main character never really new love because she was in a weird, uncomfortable place sexually. She likely never had the chance to do any experimenting, plus there's the fact that in this new world and society magic is an every day thing. There's probably a spell for turning a mare into a stallion and vice versa. I think the simple fact that Twilight played with the idea in the Y-rated canon version means that the idea should by no means be discounted in a more involved version of the world that doesn't gloss over stuff.
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I didn't misunderstand what she had said, it was simply what my opinion was of it at the time of reading the chapter. As I explained in my comment, I don't hold it against the character nor do I see it as something that shouldn't be in the story. The author has done an excellent job in portraying the character that they need for the story and my comment was simply my observation of the facts presented at the time.
Do I think the character was a bit too quick to jump to an imaginary defense, yes. But as per the author's description of the world that Umbra lived in before showing up in magical pony land, that's a completely logical jump for the character to make.
...unless you are referring to the main character misunderstanding what was said... in that case my whole point is moot and I agree with you.
Ok, I admit I'm having a brain melt moment here, and had to read this twice, so please feel free correct my stupidity. In the space of one conversation did they really just ask Umbra to be their consort, have her admit she was interested in both of them, have both of them at least imply if not outright say they were not interested in her, and that she can't be with anyone else? Then Cadance demonstrates, after asking for consent and only getting half of it, that she can use her magic to make shining love her anyway.
All other misunderstandings aside, Equestria is that way Umbra, dust that magic crystal and start running!
Ok, so, this has been a fairly interesting story so far, I'm just a little lost now with the back and forth. I'm sure it will get cleared up in the following chapters, but wow, they did not plan this conversation out.
Phew, okay, wow. This chapter was really hard to get through. I kind of agree with a lot of points made by the other comments on this chapter.
Damn they make it so complicated...
Snuggelbug to the rescue
I love Cadance using her powers for ethically dubious purposes- sure, it's immoral, but it's a very fun use of the worldbuilding.
I also really like Shining Armor having weird kinks from dealing with Chrysalis.
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Watch the show again with the mindset of "ponies are good. You want to be good. Therefore, you want to be pony" and the show turns into a dystopian nightmare
I love the name
... So, wasn't this conversation just had a chapter ago? I've noticed sometimes things get rehashed like you were going back and editing stuff in but not out.
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I do not comprehend. That they went back over a topic was entirely in-universe, and mentioned a few times.
Things escalated quickly... So Shining might be open for a Bugwaifu but Cadance isn't?
Because depending on the story gender shaping is a thing and Cadance could have doubled her fun~♡
Alright, Shinys a monster f*cker
Can we find the typo? Let's seeeeeee...maybe it's...