Cadance wasn't done though. The Princess requests a moment alone with the captain.". Applejack couldn't help but notice the way they were looking at her. "Oh mah" Said Applejack, horrified. Cadance had just recently left Carousel Boutique to check up on Twilight, as she had planned previously. This had left them both hurt and furious, emotions which Luna knew full well would suppurate and fester within their souls. Grinning evilly, Chrysalis held little care for such a plight. "I'll talk to her first Rarity, let her know you all feel terrible for what you did and you want to apologize. a canterlot wedding twilight betrayed fanfiction Spike looked back at the girls, angered. Rarity was the only one who was sleeping the easiest of them all, but only because she had managed to maintain her composure. She then smiled and clenched an eye as a red Spartan came into view on the river. What do you mean Canterlot nearly fell?! The battle was ferocious. You doing OK this morning? Twilight had just reunited with her brother, who also happened to be the groom. You, her friends and her princess put her and all of Canterlot in jeopardy! ", "Is that so?" "Princess, you are aware Twilight isn't exactly innocent of her crimes either?" Meanwhile, Pinkie had also just woken up. Is your pride too stubborn for you to admit that the way you treated Twilight was wrong?! ", "I failed the Element of Loyalty because I did not stand by you when it was needed most." In the meantime, she was drinking a cup of hot cocoa, trying to drown her sorrows. The words "You have a lot to think about" continued to ring throughout the young unicorn's head, a constant reminder of her loved one's betrayal. For Celestia and the Mane 5, this was very grave news. We'll be waiting.". Somewhere in the outskirts of Canterlot, Chrysalis regained consciousness after suffering both a heavy defeat and a long fall from Canterlot Castle deep into the province's borderlands. "Twilight, have you forgotten why we're here? Asked Rarity worriedly. ", "No Rarity, I haven't forgotten, but let me ask you this. I believe that Twilight's parents should be informed of these events as soon as you are finished.". His strict side came to the fore once more. Sorry I'm late. Without them, Equestria is defenseless.". Applejack wasn't the only one who betrayed everything she stood for, we did as well. "Yes sir!" How will the mane 5, Celestia and Shining Armor bring Twilight back to . Act 1 [Later, when Twilight and her friends are setting up for the wedding preparation before The REAL Canterlot Wedding begins] Twilight Sparkle: Seriously, though, I get why the Queen of The Changelings wanted to be with you, but how did you get someone as amazing as Cadance to marry you? A Canterlot Wedding - Part 1 is the twenty-fifth episode of the second season of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic and the fifty-first overall. "Oh Celestia, how are we going to fix this mess?" ", "I got called into a meetin' with Granny Smith and Big Mac. As soon as they got into formation, they broke into a canter, making haste for Luna's private quarters. "Has she lost her mind or something?!" It's not like she didn't make that clear after we defeated Chrysalis" Added Rainbow in annoyance. Pinkie and Fluttershy were also crying in their sleep, Rainbow was tossing and turning, her attempts to wear out her body coming to nothing. Instead, she opted for a conciliatory defeat. FLASHBACK. They now recognize that they made a terrible mistake and they wish to make amends however possible.". I want the new army to be deadlier than before. Twilight could have stopped the Changelings from wreaking havoc, but she was never given the chance! Once the locomotive had reached a complete stop, the duo disembarked, bypassing the station building before heading towards the Golden Oaks Library. As for Spike, he was very much pushed to his limits here. At the same time, I felt Celestia wasn't paying any attention herself, which only made me feel worse. Meanwhile, very much unbeknownst to Celestia, Luna had taken the decision to head off to the Sparkle family home. As she began to sob once more, Spike immediately took the mare in his arms, consoling her for all she was worth. ", "Why Auntie? However, her memories did not betray her. "You heard her. Equestria Girls: Friendship is Magic Chapter 20: Date Night, a my Applejack barked angrily. Discord "I will not leave anypony to fall victim to the same force that once held me, certainly not this night, nor any other. "Not at all darling." Still, she tried her best to remain perky, and after having breakfast herself, she set to work stacking Sugarcube Corner's display case with treats and confectioneries of all shapes and sizes. After thanking the runner, who left the war room immediately, Shining read the letter, which was sent from the village attacked by the Changelings moments earlier. Now she knew what was going on, but then came the million-bit question; how would the events of the wedding affect her, and what would come in the future relating to that event that would also affect her? Applejack, meanwhile, slowly trudged back to Sweet Apple Acres, saddened and dejected. That was the question burdening Applejack's mind, however. Once that is done, my unicorns will then teleport into the castle en masse, where they will begin to harvest the Princesses' love simultaneously, so as to increase their powers and give them extra strength in close combat. I have also informed my parents of Twiley's situation.". It was only now that everypony in the castle had learned of the caves, and ever since, Celestia had sent a scouting party of Royal Guards to investigate them, in order to find out how Chrysalis had managed to imprison both Cadance and Twilight in them, while taking measures to ensure they are never used in such a manner ever again. It was almost unfathomable, how far he had fallen from grace. Before she could say anything, Celestia continued. "Cadance, is there anything else you wish to tell me?". Applejack replied. She's first skeptically about meeting new people, but when she discovered the magic of friendship, her life becomes a little happier. Granny Smith mused. The worst thing about all this is that they didn't even care! "Good evening Princess Luna. "Take as much time as you need. Only time would tell. What kind of ponies are you? What greeted the Guard Captain was a sight he had seen often enough, but still awe-inspiring in it's visage. After a long and hard trudge through the Black Widow's Peaks, Chrysalis, along with what remained of her army and the prisoners they took from the Canterlot settlement arrived at the Changeling hive, one of the tallest peaks in the entire mountain range. It didn't take long for Rarity to put two and two together; Rainbow was asleep when she crash landed, and now she was only just waking up. Then, when she tried confronting the fiend openly, like indignant fools we chose to abandon her. I told them what happened, and welly'know.". "Twilight? We're going home, considering I'm not welcome here anymore.". "I turned to the dark side for want of recognition of the beauty of the night by my subjects. "We're nearly there girls. "I hope you aren't hurt? "On your hooves, quickly! ", "Excellent. She glanced behind her to see Twilight's treehouse/library encased once more in a dark magenta coloured bubble. Celestia remarked, raising an eyebrow in suspicion. We thought leavin' her alone to think about what she had done would be best for her.". Cadance asked inquisitively. You didnt even give Spike a chance to choose the wedding or her!, "Mom, please!" He was desperate to let her know how sorry he was for what he did. ", "That's not the point Princess! "What happened? That was it, there was nothing left to stand in her way. You should be ashamed of yourself!". "But nonetheless. Rarity had awoken from her sleep, groggy but quite well-rested. "Attention everypony! "Girls, tell me Twilight wasn't right. You know why we are here. I wasn't going to let them go, so I chose to betray my best friend in favour of a bug. Before Pinkie could finish speaking, the girls heard a loud thump outside, followed by the sound of something being dragged through mud. How dare you lecture us on how to be Twilight's friends!". He had no idea that Chrysalis had imprisoned her in the caves, or that her life was in danger, but now that he did, it was taking a bad toll on him. asked Night with a hint of disappointment. Knowing that there was no escape, he took a deep breath and made his decision with a heavy heart. ", "But that's not true Granny Smith! Not only was this the most important moment of the Mane 5's lives, but it was quite possibly the most important moment in Equestrian history. Meanwhile, Luna was first to break the ice between herself and Celestia. According to intelligence that was given to me just this very moment, I believe the Changelings are planning a revenge assault on the city. distant, and to make matters worse, she cannot rest for fear of a dream that she cannot remember. Replied Velvet anxiously. Still, her mindset was very much like Spike's; it remained to be seen if the Mane 5 regretted their actions at all, therefore now was the time to prove it. There was no doubting the alicorn's mind that yesterday's fiasco had taken a toll on Twilight's already haggard mind, therefore she felt the best course of action was to ensure she was looking after herself that morning. The wedding hall was one of those scenes at the present time: the picture of purest sadness. You just need to know how to get the message across. But if there's anything wrong darling, just talk to me, alright?". The shamed former groom felt antsy about the whole ordeal; now he was beginning to wish he hadnt taken on the extra order from Celestia. ", "That's OK Rarity. Replied the four guards in unison, following Shining down the hall as he trotted ahead of them. Ah' told the girls we should go and check on the princess, and with that, we walked out on her. "How are we going to get the message across with Twilight still mad at us? However, Cadance did take into account that while upsetting a bride before her wedding is an undeniably despicable act, the knowledge that the fate of Equestria was at stake managed to outweigh her crime, but only a little. 212. One would expect her to take it maturely. Pinkie piped up. She glanced at the three commanders, before looking at General Skoula, whom she greeted with a nod. "My story is not so different to Twilight's, Lady Velvet. The first gaze she cast was at Cadance, to whom she smiled. "My Changelings, the time is ripe. They were not impressed at all. Eventually, she reached the door to her room and opened it. She was glad there was still somepony loyal to her. Spike's request was greeted with a smile, but Cadance wisely remembered Twilight might not be too pleased to see him. "No Granny Smith. She didn't know it at the time, but she was late for the meeting. "Princess, it's getting late. Accidents do happen. Cadance was left with the job of escorting them out. There wasn't a hint of delight or joy traceable on her face or in her soul. "They forgive each other no matter what! To ask for her forgiveness and to get her to resume being your student, or simply to resume being your attack dog?". For now, it was just her and Twilight. As for Shining, he felt it was best Celestia was informed of this development. ", "The point here, your Majesty" Night Light continued "is that our daughter was the key to stopping the invasion before it ever began. There was nothing that could ruin this moment, absolutely nothing. Replied Luna respectfully. Do you understand the motive behind her rage? I have to be elsewhere, so I must make my stay here as brief as possible. Together, Chrysalis and her ragtag, yet respectable strike force hurried to the village, intent on razing it to the ground. In the meantime, Celestia turned to Cadance. It doesnt matter anymore. Amidst the cries and pleas of the terrified prisoners, Chrysalis sat atop her throne once more, the wounds from her landing fresh, but unbled. Cadance did have a right to be angry, considering how close she was with Twilight, but this was the equivalent of sticking thorns in her body. "Son, if I were you, know this: I'd be thinking about the apology youll say to your sister when the time comes and youve plenty of time to do it. Said Chrysalis, her men following the command. Shining's thoughts were soon interrupted by the sound of Celestia throwing herself atop her bed, dispirited and miserable. She tried alerting her friends to the impostor's cold and condescending behaviour, compared to Cadance's warmth and benevolence. Twitter, MLP: Friendship is Magic - 2023 Hasbro Inc. Aegis's Guards stood to attention, poised to strike on his word. Meanwhile, Cadance and the Mane 5 were aboard the train which followed Twilight's to Ponyville. Additionally, I have information you may want to hear.". With that, Spike went back inside, the doors closing behind him. There's still a chance for you to make up with Twilight. Surely one like yourself would have learned from their past mistakes. "Just who in the hay do you think you are Spike? ", "You don't exactly look like it darling. Take care of yourself. It's not like that!" On the other hoof, I can imagine how glorious victory will be when we storm the gates of Canterlot, and it is all thanks to you that this is possible! Should we find somewhere to billet for the time being? We all chose that stupid bug over our best friend, that's how we repaid Twilight for all the fun times we've had together. As for the other group of officers, they are to take their men and assist with reconstruction efforts wherever they are needed.". Turning to the girls, she decided to test them, in order to prepare them for what they were about to face. ", "Funny you should mention that Fluttershy, because I didn't either." I don't remember exactly what happened after that, but I do remember asking her what spell she had learned.". Designed and coded by knighty & Xaquseg - 2011-2023, Privacy Yelled the lead Royal Guard. There was a brief pause as Spike registered what he had just heard. "Instead of waiting outside the city to attack, our forces will infiltrate the city in disguise en masse, and blend in with the locals. Replied the alabaster unicorn. "Is that it?" ", "We also failed our Elements." That would mean telling his mother and father, Twilight Velvet and Night Light, of the events that had transpired since the rehearsal, and by the Creator, they would not take it well. Spike had her well and truly beaten. "Of course we did!" "Ok girls, I trust you are all aware Twilight will not be pleased to see you?". This actually isn't like her. "It's alright Applejack. In fact, it was because of Twilight that she was freed from the clutches of Nightmare Moon, a deed that truly won her sister's praise and gratitude. How could you think I wouldn't stand against that?! Cadance took a moment to consider Rarity's offer. I just didn't think that what I did would hurt her so badly. Replied Applejack spiritedly. Added Pinkie. I need to know what she was doing the day of the invasion. "Cadance, I need you to talk to Twilight, because she needs to know I am extremely sorry for what I have done. Shining couldn't keep it together anymore and slowly wept. I know we did try but it's just not enough. Moments later, Princess Cadance, the bride, Twilight's former foalsitter and somepony with whom she was very close . With little hesitation, Shining followed Celestia through the doors, the guards saluting as she went. Replied Shining without hesitation. Cadance knew they had to do something and fast; the changelings and Chrysalis were still at large and if they don't get Twilight back as their best friend and the Element of Magic back in full swing, the Elements would remain inactive and Equestria would still be open to attack. State your business!" A small part of the pink alicorn was disappointed about the lack of a hoofshake, but it was completely understandable. A redo of MLP: Sleeping Twilight Sparkle. In your disguise, try to look panicked and terrified. However, she was at war with her pride, which was trying to convince her that Twilight's actions were over the top and completely unlike her, not to mention rude and shameful. Her eyes and teeth were clenched shut in pain and she was letting out groans that would rend one's heart irrevocable. "Twilight, it doesn't matter anymore. "But what if this second echelon decides to rebel against us? With the defeat of the princesses, the pegasi and unicorns will then exit the castle through the main entrance and over the walls, so as to engage the Royal Guards from behind. Celestia screamed in her Royal Canterlot Voice as she woke. This was the latter's ultimate redemption. Replied Velvet. How could you do such a thing?! I can let myself out. As Spike left to fetch Twilight, Cadance decided to ensure that the girls knew what they had to say, and more importantly how to say it. Even if she had managed to find an answer, it didn't matter anyway. In the background, Black Blade had returned with one of the best spies in the army, Snake Bite. All this was as per Shining Armor's orders to get Canterlot back to working capacity. Cried Rarity, who immediately galloped over to the aforementioned pegasus to make sure she was OK. "Are you alright?". Honestly Luna, I can't explain it. The price you paid was one which I know very well caused you immense grief. The couple were furious at Celestia and the Mane 5, and respectively angry at Shining for treating Twilight the way they did, and Luna could tell the level of anger they felt was potent enough to allow the Nightmare Forces to exploit it and subsequently corrupt them, therefore she had to act quickly so as to deliver them from evil.