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=BiE 52=
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>You bounded down the Canterlot streets as fast as your legs could carry you.
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>The Changelings were descending en masse, trying to rout you back to the chapel.
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>They were easy enough to discourage, toss 'em around a bit and they flew off.
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>"What's the plan here!?"
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>You sure didn't have one.
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>"We get the elements and we stop all this, that's the plan!" Twilight shouts.
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>"And the Changelings in our way?"
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>The seven of you round a corner into the main market.
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>"These Changelings are starved of love, if we can get to the element vault before they can feed, we should be able to make it." Twilight says.
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>"Alright, so, the castle?"
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>Twilight shakes her head. "Princess Celestia had the elements moved after Discord almost got out. They're kept in a vault on the other end of the city."
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Nice going there, sport.
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>The girls overtook you as you lagged behind. "Mous, come on! We have to hurry!"
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>You shoot a glance up at the castle.
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>Have to be sure.
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>"You girls go on ahead, I'll catch up."
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>You don't wait for a response and make for the castle stairs.
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>The royal guards, despite not having a leader at the moment, were doing a decent job of holding down the fort.
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>Still, Changelings harried the stallions on the walls.
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>Dammit, where the hell was Luna?
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>You ignore everyp0ny and race up the stairs as fast as you could.
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>You burst through the door into your room.
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>"Lotus! Are you in here?"
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>"Mous?" comes a voice from the bathroom.
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>The door opens and Lotus steps out, she looks worried, but unharmed.
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Oh thank god.
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>No time to waste, you grab your bag and throw it on the bed.
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>"Mous, what is going on out there!?" Lotus shouts.
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>"Changelings hijacked the wedding by disguising themselves as the bride, and now they're trying to invade the city."
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>You throw your spare clothes out of the bag and dig through the pockets until you find what you need.
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>"You brought your knife to a wedding?" Lotus asks unbelieving.
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>"Yes, and now I'm glad I did."
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>You secure David on your belt and kneel down to look Lotus in the eyes.
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>"Lotus, I need you to hide in here. I need you to lock, barricade, do whatever to the door and not open it for anyone. Even if it's me."
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>Lotus silently nods her head.
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>"If you hear me at the door, ask me where our first kiss was. Ignore everyp0ny else."
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>"Be careful." she said.
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>You promised not to take risks, but damned if you were gonna do nothing during an invasion.
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Do this quick.
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>You pull Lotus close and lock your lips. "I love you."
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>You dash out of the room and slam the door behind you.
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>You stand outside for a moment, mentally preparing yourself.
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Alright. No quarter. Let's go.
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>You run outside to meet up with the girls as a Changeling descends on you from overhead.
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>You don't give it the chance, you grab it and toss it to the ground.
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>David dives into the creature's neck and flies out as just as fast as you continue to run down the path.
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>Alright. The hard one was down.
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>Lotus is safe, we're working on the girls.
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>Anon better be okay...
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-Anon PoV-
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>You were Anon and you were not okay.
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>Oh sure, you were physically fine.
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>But you were still a prisoner of some crazy bug queen while your best friend and marefriend went off to fight an entire army and save the entire city.
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>Mous could handle himself, but you were more worried about Rainbow then you'd ever been.
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>Thoughts kept creeping into your mind of Rainbow laying broken under a never-ending tide of Changelings.
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>It continued to wander to how they treated their prisoners...
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>You shook your head to banish the thoughts and come back to reality.
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>The queen was off delegating orders to her various subordinates.
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>Celestia was hoisted up to the ceiling and encased in a cocoon, while you, Cadence, and a still hypnotized Shining Armor were left to sit at the altar.
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>Cadence was waving her hoof in front of her almost-husbands face. "Darling! Come on, talk to me!"
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>The Queen's laughter echoes through the vacated hall. "You waste your time! Shining Armor's love for you has put him under my total control. He won't move unless I allow him to."
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>"I'll never let you win!" Cadence shouts.
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>The Queen just laughs again. "My dear, you have no say in the matter." She turns back to her lieutenants.
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>Cadence's face falls
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>You lean over. "Hey, it's okay. Everything will work out."
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>Cadence sighs. "I wish that I could believe that...Twilight and the others just have so much working against them, while we can only sit here and do nothing."
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>Aaaaand there goes the mood.
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>You have to salvage the mood, anything to keep the thought of what would happen if you lost this out.
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>You say the first thing that pops into your head. "So, tell me how you and Shining met."
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>Cadence sighs and looks off out the only window that doesn't show a city getting attacked.
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>"I used to foal-sit for Twilight, so Shining and I are old friends. I had a bit of a crush on him since we were young, imagine my surprise when he asked me to the Grand Galloping Gala one year. I guess, Shining Armor has been a fixture in my life since day one. Getting married just seemed so...natural."
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>You lean back and sigh. "I can relate. Rainbow Dash has been with me since I first arrived here..."
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>You here a small giggle escape Cadence. "You and Rainbow Dash? Twilight has told me so many stories about her antics."
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>It's your turn to laugh. "I'm glad to say that I've been a part of those antics for coming on two years now." Your eyes drift over the city. "I wish I could help her now..."
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>Cadence turns back to her fiancé. "I can't stand to see him like this..." a tear rolls down her cheek. "I would give anything to have him back."
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>Poor mare, you could tell she loved him.
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>Wait...
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>Love. Cadence's power was love.
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>That...That could work.
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>You smile as a plan starts to come together. "Oh, thank you John Lennon."
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-Mous PoV-
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>The Changeling takes Lotus's shape as it gallops towards you.
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>They must be able to tell who you love instinctively.
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>Too bad. Ten minutes ago that would have stopped you.
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>You catch it in the air as it dives towards you and push David deep into its stomach.
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>"Hi, honey." you whisper to is as green blood seeps from the wound.
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>You catch Rainbow Dash's wide eyes as you throw the corpse away.
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>"Keep fighting."
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>Rainbow doesn't argue.
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>You return to your task.
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>Green magic rolls off you as you cut your way through the Changelings.
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>Any Changeling who got too close was immediately opened up as it's comrades looked on in what you assume was horror.
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>These Changelings thought they could use Lotus as a weapon against you, that you would hesitate.
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>You were teaching them of their grave miscalculation.
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>These Changelings were surprisingly light, you were able to hold one with one arm without any trouble.
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A side effect of being bugs.
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>You watch as the girls make their own way through the horde of Changelings, each taking on their own doppelgangers.
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>Wait...idea.
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>"Look at me you pathetic insects!"
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>The Changelings turn to glare at you.
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>"I've killed dozens of you and don't get my own clone? I'm hurt..."
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>The Changelings let loose a low growl at the mention of their dead and are engulfed in a green inferno.
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>Before you now stands an army of you.
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>You charge the closest, it falters as you kick it down and drive David into his neck.
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>The rest reel in shock, some of them lose their balance.
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Bingo.
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>"They aren't used to fighting on two legs! Come on!" you call to the girls.
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>You wade into the Changeling ranks and get a good look at what your face looks like when you get stabbed.
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-Anon PoV-
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>A Changeling bursts into the chapel. "My Queen! The element bearers have almost reached their destination! Our forces only serve to slow them down!"
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>"Curse those ponies!" The Queen turns to her subordinates. "Ditto! I make for the field! See to it that all goes according to plan here!" she cries as she buzzes off out the window.
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>The Changeling in question takes the Queen's place and resumes giving out orders.
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>You turn back to Cadence. "Okay, she's gone, they're distracted. This is our best chance."
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>Your plan was a long shot, but still better than your Discord Prison idea.
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>Basically, Cadence was going to love Shining Armor out of his trance.
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>Cadence nods and turns to her husband. "This will be easier the more love I can channel." she says.
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>You take your cue and start thinking about everyone you've ever loved. Your family, your bro, everyone you've ever dated, Rainbow...
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>Cadence starts her channeling. "Darling, I hope you can hear me."
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>You recite the names in your head. Family, bro, exes, Rainbow.
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>Her horn begins to glow. "This wedding, the Changeling Queen, all of it doesn't matter to me. When I was trapped in the caverns, and I only had my thoughts to keep me company, one thought kept me going. That I love you, Shining Armor, and that I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
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>Family, bro, exes, Rainbow...
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>The magical glow moved to Shining Armor now. "But, we can't be together if the Changelings feed off our love. I'm ready to give them everything I have, but I need your help, darling."
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>Shining Armor's entire body is glowing now. "So please, come back to me."
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>"C-Cadence?"
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>Everything takes a pink hue.
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-Mous PoV-
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>The girls were trapped by the Changelings.
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>You weren't.
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>You weren't going to let them stop you.
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>The Changelings had gotten faster, better, they were evading your stabs and slashes and generally just being a pain.
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>But still, you cut through them.
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>A shrill shriek fills the air as a magical blast hits the ground a few feet away, scattering the Changelings.
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>You feel something heavy hit the ground and the sound of Changeling magic.
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>The smoke clears and reveals the new arrival.
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>It looks like Anon.
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>It even sounds like him. "Ah, hello human."
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The Queen.
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>"You have made quite the problem for my soldiers."
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>"However, I am not one of my soldiers, I and the one who defeated Celestia Herself. You cannot defeat me.
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H-how
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>You're shaking.
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>"Lay down you're weapon and save me the time it would take to pum-"
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>"HOW DARE YOU!?"
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>Your outburst silences the Queen.
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>Your world is going red.
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>"HOW DARE YOU TAKE HIS SHAPE! HOW DARE YOU PERVERT THE IMAGE OF MY LITTLE BROTHER!"
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>The Queen moves Anon's hand to her mouth. "Oh dear, you do care for this one...How fitting that he will be your undoing."
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>That gets a smile out of you. But not one the Queen seems to like.
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>"Oh no. That's where you're wrong."
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>You step into the area the Queen cleared.
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>"See, I know that's you. I know you're not the real Anon"
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>You brandish David.
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>"And now, I'm gonna choke you to death with your own insides."
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>This fucking Queen.
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>This fucking slut of a Queen thinks she can kill you while she looks like Anon.
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>You don't give her the chance.
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>You were tired, you were sore, but you didn't care.
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>You slash at her head, missing only by inches as she darts away.
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>She knew her way around two feet, it seemed.
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>The Queen holds her hand out and fires her sickly green magic at you.
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>You relish the look on her face as you bat it aside and begin another offensive.
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>Some fancy blade work nets you a quick slash on the Queen's cheek.
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>One that seals itself with green energy as the Queen laughs, her own voice breaking through.
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Damn. That makes it hard.
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>The Queen's hand sprouts gouts of emerald flame as the fingers on it elongate and sharpen.
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>She lunges at you and swipes with her new claw, you parry her as best you can.
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Shit! That makes it harder!
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>The Queen puts you on the defensive as you backpedal and look for an opening.
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C'mon man! This is their leader! She has the gall to look like Anon! Take her out and this is over!
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>You shout in your enemy's face and start a daring plan.
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>A head butt dazes the Queen long enough for you to twist your knife to her, she dodges, but you don't let up.
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>Slashes lead to punches, which lead to stabs, which lead to kicks. Everything you can think of, you throw in at her.
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>Every attack however, is healed the moment it's caused.
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>"Dammit! Stay down!"
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>Your exhaustion is catching up with you as you try for a desperate maneuver to get behind her.
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>The Queen catches on and sweeps out your legs, sending you falling to the ground.
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>The Queen laughs as she plans a foot on your chest, pushing you onto your back. "I win."
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>You glance behind her.
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>Did the city always look so pink?
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-Anon PoV-
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>It was working.
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>The entire chapel was lit up in a brilliant pink glow.
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>Cadence and Shining Armor were floating above you.
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>They had combined their magics, Shining Armor casting his shield spell powered by Cadence's love magic.
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>These ponies were learning about the science of magic, it seemed.
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>Energy was cascading off the happy couple by the second.
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>The waves were passing right through you, but were playing hell with the Changelings.
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>They were getting tossed to and fro, those smart enough to hang onto something being the only stragglers.
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>They wanted love? They were getting all they could handle and more.
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>The waves were bringing forth every memory you had of all the people you loved.
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>Your parents teaching you to ride a bike... Mous standing up for you at school... All your time with Rainbow...
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>Eventually, the waves intensified, throwing even the last Changelings out.
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>Eventually, only one remained. Spitto, or something. "What is this!?" he cried. "How are you doing this!?"
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>You turn to the Changeling as his grips begins to break away.
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>"That's the power of love."
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>It was the after party now.
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>The Bride and Groom insisted on being wed as quickly as possible, a request Celestia was happy to oblige.
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>Mous gave you a pat on the back and said the love magic had saved his ass. He then said he was going to go hang with the DJ after a visit to "Queen Got-Squashed-By-A-Bug".
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>You let him, you had other things to do.
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>You spot Rainbow having a laugh with Soarin after her Sonic Rainboom and pull her aside. "Hehe...What's up Anon?"
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>You find yourself at a loss, all the things you felt today were gumming up your works.
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>"I-I love you Rainbow." was all you could get out.
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>Rainbow chuckles a bit and gives you a peck on the lips. "I love you too, Anon."
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>"No, I mean, it's more than that." Dammit, you were screwing this up. "When I was with Cadence and Shining Armor today, I was worried sick about you. I didn't know what I would do if you got hurt."
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>Rainbow blushes a bit. "T-thats real sweet, Anon. But you had nothing to worry about, see?" she performs a little flourish. "There's nothing in Equestria that can stop The Dash."
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>You laugh a bit. "Yeah...But still. Today, I saw a couple that loved each other so much, they were able to clear out an entire city. And when I saw just how far Cadence was able to take that love, I got reminded of how much I love you."
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>Rainbow opens her mouth, but you speak first.
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>"Rainbow Dash, let's get married."
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>The party is silent.
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>Everyp0ny present is either standing with their mouth agape or just staring wide eyed.
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>You can see Mous lift up some stupid purple goggles he probably stole off his face and mouth "Do it." over and over again.
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>Even the bride and groom were shocked.
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>Rainbow was just as stunned as everyp0ny else. "Anon...I-" she brings her hooves to her mouth as you get down on your knee. "Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh." you hear her say.
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>"Rainbow, I love you more than anyone I've ever met. You're funny, confident, and one of the best friends I've ever had. Certainly my first Equestrian one. I don't have a ring, or a plan, or anything like that. All I have is this feeling inside that says that this is what I want out of my life, to share it with you. So, Rainbow Dash. Will you marry me?"
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>Rainbow's big magenta eyes meet your own, they had tears in them. "Heh...was beginning to think I'd have to use estrus again. Yes, yes of course I will."
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>The party erupts into cheers, congratulations, and a resounding "Qapla'!" from the DJ stand as you pull Rainbow in and kiss her.
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>Music starts, oh god, was he really doing this?
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>You don't even care. The mare you love just agreed to marry you, your life couldn't get any better.
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>Rainbow hovers her way through a dance with you as your best friend and brother serenades you with words that have been on your mind for hours.
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>"Always, I wanna be with you and make believe with you, and live in harmony, harmony, oh love!"
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