Shiny and Cadance have had a pretty good run on the fanfiction side of things. We have a boatload of them again for you all to read today. Hope you want loving horse words.
Get them all below!
Slice of Life
Gone So Long by Skywriter
The
Royal Ceremonial Headdress takes ages to fix up. Just ages. Plenty of
time to chat about love, and time, and those big steel cups
they serve alongside your milkshake.
In The Bleak Midwinter by Skywriter
In which Cadance I of the Restored Empire is given a very unusual Hearth's Warming gift.
Winter Lily by Silver Tongue
Every
pony has a goal. Some are grand. Some are not. Sometimes a pony doesn't
even know they want it until it happens. But not many
realize that a lifelong dream can spawn from simply telling a bedtime
story. Shining Armor knows this all too well. As a B.B.B.F.F., it is his
duty to read to his sister every night before bed. And sometimes, a
simple story can spawn so much more.
B.B.B.F.F.B.R. by 8686
When
Twilight and Applejack have a falling out over who can claim to have
the best big brother, each will stop at nothing to prove theirs
is better. And their brothers will stop at nothing to make their
sisters happy.
Tea Time by Einhander
Every
week, Cadance and Celestia used to have tea and discuss everything. Now
that Cadance has become Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, ruler
of the Crystal Empire, those weekly tea sessions have gone away. So
Celestia decides to visit the Empire, unannounced. Why? Because, as
Cadance is about to learn, when you are a Princess, making a pot of tea
is more than just making a pot of tea...
Awful Lot of Coffee in Equestria by NorrisThePony
Every
week, Equestria's princesses take a break from ruling their kingdom and
discuss life. Usually over coffee. Here are their assorted
conversations.
Flurry Heart Goes to Magic Kindergarten by PresentPerfect
Flurry
Heart has just turned six, and that means it's time for her first day
of school! It's sure to mean lots of fun, learning and
new friends!
How to Remove a Unicorn Tooth by Skywriter
Three
missing pieces, two loving alicorns, and a single stupid decision that
will set young Princess Cadence on a fresh new course.
Story One of the "Cadance of Cloudsdale" cycle.
Not By Its Cover by applecinnamonspice
An
ordinary afternoon at Canterlot's Summer Sun Faire becomes
extraordinary when a young filly gets too curious and Princess Cadence
experiences every foalsitter's worst nightmare. This is how one
Princess discovered there is more to Twilight Sparkle than she ever
imagined, and realized she is truly anything but "a regular old
unicorn."
Shining Armor Shows No Fear by Arwhale
It's
that time of year again. The leaves are turning, the air is cooling,
and the chimneys are smoking. But to a young Shining Armor,
this can only mean one thing: pony flu season has arrived. And, thanks
to his mother, this inevitably means a date with the dreaded needle.
Only this time, Shining isn't the only one who has to be worried. His
filly sister is coming along for the ride for
the first time... albeit, against her will. And despite having fears of
his own, Shining Armor knows that, for Twilight's sake... somepony has
to be brave. Warning: Cuteness abound.
Games for Brothers and Sisters by Yacob
Shining
Armor doesn't have a clue what to do with his little sister Twilight.
She's moody, egotistical, screechy, and she constantly
begs him to play with her because she has nopony else to play with. Fed
up with her tormenting ways, Shining takes it upon himself to do the
impossible: find Twilight Sparkle some friends!
Leaving Home by Carmine
When
the call to go to war in foreign lands has finally arisen, Shining
Armor takes one last look at the pictures that adorn the hallway
and staircase. Doing so reminds the unicorn of times of innocence,
peace, and devotion to the greater good.
Heart to Heart by Crosis
There
was a question... and Spike wanted the answer. The curiosity of it was
gnawing at his little dragon brain like gerbils in a vat
of candy corn. In desperation, he turns to Cadence for help, and she's
more than happy to assist. After all, it's just a simple question.
What's the worst that could happen?
The First Time You See Her by Skywriter
In which Shining Armor receives a promotion, Princess Cadance reunites with an old friend, and cloudfall is finally made.
Spa and Order by Skywriter
Princess
Cadance's first diplomatic post to the City-State of Cloudsdale is off
to a rocky start, as she deals with a mysteriously intransigent
sitting ambassador, the damnable ever-present pegarazzi, and an
insatiable alicorn metabolism that just won't quit. But even the coldest
of cities can hide places of warmth and friendship to help you get back
on your hooves after a fall, and on one bitter
night, Cadance finds hers in a little place called "Posey's."
Big Brother Best Friend... Forever? by Karrakaz
Fights
between siblings are a part of life. Being the father that has to
comfort a crying filly, is also a part of life. A quick little
look into being the parent of an introvert. Fluffy.
Training His Relief by LuminoZero
Twilight
is growing older. Shining Armor is rising through the ranks of the
guard. Their paths will soon diverge, but Shining Armor
cannot bear the idea of her wandering off alone. Thankfully, he has
someone just as reliable to take over his job.
A Royal Morning by Poptard
The
life of a mother is challenging, but the life of an expectant one is
excruciating. Maybe one day, Princess Cadance can reach the
challenging part. For now, all she faces is the cold bathroom floor and
a solid bout of nausea, and she is losing miserably. Can she survive
this morning?
A Captain's Legacy by gmen15
Shining
Armor wants to know what his parents mean when they talk about his
grandfather's "legacy". To do so, he ventures into the nearly
untouched attic of his house. Will he find the answer to his question?
Comedy
On The Natural Rise And Fall Of Celestial Bodies by Georg
Princess
Cadence and Princess Twilight Sparkle are called to Canterlot to take
over two very important responsibilities: The Sun and
the Moon. Oh, and just one additional thing.
The Battle Of Fort Book by PinkamenaPiePrincess
Twilight
Sparkle's imagination as a child was unbelievable, probably due to all
those books. Which also make up the amazing Fort Book,
Twilightopia's first stronghold against the country of Armor! With the
help of Captain Smartypants and Private Cadence, General Twilight
defends her fort against her brother's advancing army of one! A tale of
Twi's childhood told from her point of view.
The Floor Is Lava by Caliaponia
Fresh
cookies are a great start to a summer afternoon, and an unexpected
surprise makes things even better, but what's a little filly
to do when the best foalsitter ever is running late, her BBBFF starts
acting funny, and her house is filled with molten rock? Peril,
adventure, and cookies await, when the floor is lava.
Worst Princess by DrakeyC
A
reader's poll in Equestria's leading newspaper rates the Princesses by
approval ratings. OOC meta humor ensues as the four discuss
the findings.
A Couple of Tossers by PresentPerfect
After
noticing that Pinkie has a peculiar talent -- one she's only seen once
before -- Twilight decides to have a little fun while doing
some research. Yes, it's time for the first Ponyville Pony Throw-Off,
between Prince Shining Armor and Pinkie Pie! Who will win? It's
anypony's game!
A Gift Fit For A Princess by Bad_Seed_72
Swept
up completely in his guard duties, Shining Armor nearly forgets his
upcoming first anniversary! With only one day to find the
perfect present, will Shining obtain a gift fit for his Princess in
time? With the help of two inept Crystal Guard recruits, of course he
will! One way or another.
An Unepic Pony War In The Non-Distant Future by anowack
Once
upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria... One week ago, Twilight
Sparkle was crowned the fourth Princess of Equestria. Tonight,
Ponyville hosts the 1003rd Summer Sun Celebration, and Princess
Celestia and Princess Luna want a vacation. With two fine young
princesses like Cadance and Twilight to take over for them, nothing
could possibly go wrong.
Two Peas in a Pod by Blueshift
"Like
two peas in a pod we did everything together!" sang Twilight in the
season finale. But what if she was letting on more than everyone
else knew? What if Twilight really was a pea?
A Hell of a Time by Aragon
The
princesses gave their magic to Twilight to prevent Tirek from stealing
it. As a result, they end up stuck in Tartarus. Marvelous
place, Tartarus. Really brings ponies together. The fact that things
manage to go downhill here says a lot about the wonders of family and
alicornhood.
A Joke Too Far by Carapace
Cadance
didn't know what to expect when her formerly banished Aunt Luna
returned from her thousand year banishment. But, she's quite
entertained by the hilarity. Especially if it means a chance to play a
little joke.
Your Money or Your Life by Gulheru
Princess
Cadance, just like everypony else, needs some time of leisure from her
many duties. While Shining Armor is taking care of their
daughter, Cadance enjoys her lone trips to the nearby Nephrite Forest,
where she can be away from all of her burdens and obligations for at
least a short while. She was simply destined to get mugged eventually,
wasn’t she? Why not by somepony who takes his
job very seriously.
A Princess by Any Other Name by Skywriter
Princess Cadence tries to legally change her name to "Princess Cadance." Footnotes ensue.
Sugar Games by Nitrox
Coming
back to Canterlot shortly before Cadance's wedding to Shining Armor,
Celestia and Cadance soon grow bored on the train ride and
decide to have a bit of fun...at the expense of a sleeping Luna.
Needless to say, the princess of the night is none too pleased with this
development and decides to enact some revenge of her own. Hilarity
ensues, and bananas may or may not be involved!
Ménage à - Quoi?! by Noir de Plume
Sometimes,
when I look at fanart... things happen. This was one of them. I'm
sorry. Shining Armor has everything - the wife, the house,
the life. So when he rolls over to find the creature that crashed his
wedding and nearly wrecked his chance at happiness snuggled
oh-so-sweetly at his side, with his darling Cadance at his other, it's
all he can do to keep it together and try to assemble the
missing pieces.
Cleaning Up the Mess by Justice3442
In
the wake of Rarity’s ‘improvement’ spree, the Princesses have a
discussion about their duties and what it means to be a princess…
also they complain a lot… In fact they mostly just complain.
My Brother, The Tooth by Georg
Shining Armor is a tooth. Really. Princess Luna says so.
"Shining? You Think Mom And Dad Might've Been Kidnapped By Ninjas?" by naturalbornderpy
"Shining?
You think Mom and Dad might've been kidnapped by ninjas?" Twilight
Sparkle nervously asked her brother. "Looks like it," Shining
told his sister openly. "Why else would they be so late?" Thus began
the night of a thousand fibs.
Drama
Hear The Baby Laughing by Aragon
Princess
Flurry Heart has been a little kidnapped. And only Shining Armor and
Princess Cadance can save—roughly three quarters of—her.
(A study on fairytales.)
Cosmic by ArgonMatrix
Serenade
has not had an easy life. Being a high-school dropout, estranged from
her family, penniless, unemployed, and a single mother
to her infant daughter Cadenza, it's hard to imagine things getting
much worse for her. But all too often, things get worse before they get
better. Yet despite it all, Serenade endeavors to keep her chin up and
work hard for the sake of her foal. She's come
too far and suffered too much to give up now. But just how far can a
mother's love carry her?
A Nightmare in Love by Oroboro
Princess
Mi Amore Cadenza receives a lot of love letters every Hearts and Hooves
Day. Most of them are harmless, maybe even a little
silly. Most. Some precious few are too sincere, too earnest for that.
This can have unintended consequences in a kingdom powered by a love
radiating artifact.
My Fluttering Heart by Titanium Dragon
After
the birth of Princess Cadance's fourth child, an adorable little
pegasus filly, Princess Flurry Heart wants to know why none of
her brothers and sisters are alicorns. Her parents claim not to know
why she's different. They're lying.
A Good Princess by HoofBitingActionOverload
Prior
to the events of "A Canterlot Wedding" Princess Celestia asks Cadance
what ought to be done with the changelings that have been
discovered living hidden in Equestria. Cadance's proposed plan of
action is swift, brutal, and ruthless, but absolutely unnecessarily so.
Celestia has never heard Cadance speak an ill word of anyone, and she
cannot fathom why the young princess seems to so
despise the uncovered changelings. Cadance just can't fathom why the
uncovered changelings have chosen to forsake their own kind to live
among the ponies.
Three Nights by Bradel
Hearth's
Warming Eve is supposed to be a happy event—Cadance knows this, but all
she ever feels is lonely. Now, with Shining Armor gone
and a freak snowstorm battering her kingdom, it's up to Cadance to
salvage the holiday and teach her crystal ponies to care for one
another.
Her Scarf Fluttered in the Absence of Wind by ArgonMatrix
A
dragon has lived alone for centuries in a cave far beneath the earth.
When a pony trespasses on his domain through no fault of her
own, what will become of her?
A Million Little Lights by Aragon
Tonight, Celestia will talk to Shining Armor. With just one conversation, she needs to save Equestria.
More Precious Than Silver or Gold by Georg
The
worth of a dragon is measured by their hoard, so what happens when a
dragon finds something so valuable as to make all other hoards
small by comparison, but so precious they cannot keep it for their own?
A young dragon discovers the answer when she finds the priceless
treasure kept by the Sisters of Song. A tiny alicorn, named Cadenza.
Shipping
Three Goddesses, the Apple, and the Stallion by Snake Staff
Once,
long ago, there lived three goddesses atop a mountain, ruling over
ponykind in peace and harmony. Until one day, there came a
spirit of chaos, bearing a certain gift...
Love and Barriers by CvBrony
Shining
Armor and Princess Cadence's marriage has become legend. However, the
two were not always a couple. Learn how the famous lovers
first met and the stunning lengths that the Princess of Love herself
had to go to in order to get her destined beau's attention after years
spent drifting apart while Shining served in the military.
I Found Love: A Princess Cadence and Shining Armour story by Kuromi
Princess
Cadence is a lonely filly who has been shielded and protected all her
life as a princess and member of the dwindling race of
Sacred Alicorns. She longs for a friend her age to play with, and as a
young teen she is sent to stay in Canterlot where her Aunt Celestia
would personally mentor her in developing her magic. There she hopes to
finally have the freedom she longs for and find
somepony to be her friend. Instead, she is asked to foal sit for one of
her aunt's royal adviser's fillies who may just be as lonely and
reclusive as she. This is the story of how Princess Cadence learns that
the ability to give love cannot be complete without
finding love for yourself, and sometimes it is found when you least
expect it.
Morning Mi'Armadura by Overlord-Flinx
The
morning after the most memorable night of your life should always be
used for reflection. Whether it is by yourself and your thoughts,
or just the sweet nothings you speak to your amor. Love is always
around and always commits some thought.
Honeymoon by Darth Link 22
As
she rides off into the night with her husband, Cadence takes a moment
to reflect on how lucky she is, and to assure Shining Armor
of how great he is.
Sad/Dark
Back And Forth by adcoon
A
mystery arrives in the Crystal Empire! Cadance receives a letter which
no one delivered, written by two little fillies who never lived.
It mentions a daughter Cadance didn't know she had, and a great wolf no
one's ever heard of. Cadance decides to find the two and grant their
wish, but why did she go alone, and what did Clover the Clever write on a
rock in the middle of nowhere?
Behind Closed Doors by Cynewulf
Where
does Cadance go the fifteenth night of every month? Shining wishes he
knew. She claims that she's having trouble sleeping, or
that she's attending some sort of meeting with her aunts, but he can
tell something is different when she comes home. He'll stop at nothing
to find out what's going on. And he'll regret knowing.
Happily Ever After by Benman
Shining Armor will do anything to save his marriage. Anything.
Sleep by Cynewulf
Cadance has felt off recently. Restless. One could say she felt... not herself.
Il Duce e la Principessa by GIULIO
Days
prior to the planned march on Rome, Benito Mussolini is anxious. Oh
yes, he has been given the go-ahead from the American ambassador
and has thousands of blackshirts and some of the most avant-garde
fascists behind him. However, this strength is deceptive, just like the
confidence he made sure to wear in front of his fellow fascists; his own
blackshirts commander told Il Duce that he would
not act against the king if he resisted, and there is still the army
loyal to the king that is ready to fight on his word. Doubt plaguing
him, Benito is now at a crossroad: should he continue as planned or
perhaps flee Italy altogether? He decides to take
a night stroll to iron out his thoughts. That is, until a freak
earthquake hits Naples and changes history forever.
Together Forever by Snake Staff
Hundreds
of years have passed since the wedding of Princess Cadence and Shining
Armor. As with all mortal life, Shining Armor was fated
to die and his soul to pass from the world. But with magic, his end was
averted. What price will his immortality demand?
Mi Amore by Shoeblock
They
all say that love conquers all. I've seen it for myself. And for the
longest time, it was my rock; my foundation. Love was the
cadence that filled my life with music. But what do you do when love
becomes nothing more than empty lies and shadows? What do you do when
the things you thought you could trust fade? What do you do when
everything falls apart?
The Quiescence of the Crystal Empire by Aldrigold
Before
Twilight and her friends saved the Crystal Empire, its ruler had to
watch it die. Long before she meets Shining Armor and Twilight,
Cadence walks through her home for the last time.
Minnkandi Stjarna by Bad_Seed_72
There
is an ending to every great story. For Spike, Shining Armor's story
will never end. No matter what Twilight, Cadence, or the doctors
say. Spike isn't ready for that story to end. Not yet. There is one
more thing he needs to add... if he can find the words to do so.
Wires by Dark Avenger
The
news had shocked the entire nation. Anger, violence, and even threats
of war have erupted in the colony on the borders of the harsh
Frozen North, all of it centered around the infamous city of
Gueldergrad. If Equestria is to put an end to the chaos before it
escalates, somepony must venture into the foreign lands and set things
right. A noble unicorn steps up to meet the challenge: Shining
Armor. Newest prince of the Crystal Empire. Captain of the Royal Guard.
The pride of the Equestrian armed forces. But there is a lot hidden in
the far-stretching lands of the Frozen North, and even more can it
reveal among those who dare to enter. Things the
valiant captain does not yet know about his own company, those who
command him, or even himself...
The Cost of Life by Softy8088
Twilight
Sparkle’s own body has betrayed her. Her life hangs by a thread, and
her only hope of survival is a vital organ transplant.
But when the sole possible donor turns out to be a young, healthy, and
honourable pony, Celestia proves just how far she is willing to go to
save her student. In the decision to trade one life for another, the
most serious casualty may be everypony’s ethics.
Adventure
Essenza di Amore by Cerulean Voice
Orphaned
as a filly, a young pegasus named Kaviyayu is raised by an adoptive
Earth pony family in a secluded, peaceful village. When
a strange unicorn drops by the village, Kaviyayu and the other foals
are captivated by her tales of the world, as well as her various spells
and illusions for their amusement. But there's something about the way
she doesn't speak of her own family... how she
never removes her traveller's cloak... how she seems to take a very
strong interest in Kaviyayu... Who is this mysterious mare, what does
she seek, and just what is so special about that pendant she wears? This
is the tale of how a seemingly ordinary filly
rose to become both a princess and a beacon of love to ponies all over
Equestria.
Three Solos, One Cadence by Inquistor M
Cadance,
Discord, and Fluttershy walk into a blizzard, but it's no laughing
matter: there's something out there, buried beneath centuries
of ice. But it's going to take teamwork to find it, and it's neither
the Princess of Love nor the Lord of Chaos that are holding all the
cards. What's more, somepony predicted everything that is about to
happen, and it turns out that history has an unexpected
cadence.
The Six Deeds of Harmony by Defoloce
A
lovestruck knight in Equestria's early days, unconvinced of his own
worthiness, decides that he must prove himself to the mare he
loves. With Princess Cadence as his guide, he is put on a quest by the
Crown to go forth and right wrongs and ease sorrows associated with
latent Chaos, all while learning of the Elements of Harmony from the
ponies' companion races. The entire piece is written
in iambic pentameter, with the exception of a few English sonnets,
which are italicized.
To Make a Spark by Chris
The tale of Cadence's ascension to alicornhood.
Canterlot Cantata by Ringcaat
Things
ended well in "A Canterlot Wedding", but the characters didn't always
act as rationally as they might have! How might Queen Chrysalis's
schemes have gone differently if she or Twilight had made other
choices? This story is a three-part exploration of what might have
happened in the season finale if... * ...instead of making a scene at
rehearsal, Twilight had gone back to Spike for ideas. *
...when Luna said "Stay indoors, Twilight Sparkle," Twilight had
actually listened! * ...Queen Chrysalis had decided to maintain her
cover for Twilight. Curious? Read on.
The Birth of Harmony by AugieDog
The
friendship between Clover the Clever, Smart Cookie, and Private Pansy
led to the founding of Equestria. But what can they do in
the face of a new and chaotic menace who calls himself Discord?
Lady Prismia and the Princess-Goddess by Skywriter
Filly
Cadence turns her first heart. Part of the "Cadance of Cloudsdale"
cycle; familiarity with the previous work is not required.
Washed Up by Ambion
A
familiar Captain of the Guard finds himself dredged out of the ocean
and into the dubious company of totally-not-pirates. He doesn't
remember who he is, and he's not entirely sure he likes the looks the
all-mare crew is giving him. Cadence is certainly not going to be happy
about that when she catches up with him. He might have been better off
in the water after all.
Thanks to Whisper Key for sending them.
