Every Pony Learns to Love

TwilightxFlash: Big Brother's Always Watching pt. 1

Hi guys, here's Twilight's second time with Flash. Enjoy!

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Twilight

It was eleven in the morning. I was supposed to meet Flash and Princess Celestia at the Crystal Empire in an hour. I could be earlier, since they were already there, but I decided it would be better if I was just patient and waited. I couldn't believe I saw Flash Sentry again, and the way he was so excited to see me.

It was like a dream come true!

But today, we had to be careful because my brother would probably, no, definitely be at the Crystal Empire and he gets pretty overprotective of me. Especially when it comes to boys liking me. There was one boy who came up to me back in Canterlot just to say hi, and Shining Armor just scared him off.

"Twilight? Why are you up so early on a Saturday?" Spike, my number one assistant, asked rubbing his eyes tiredly.

I looked behind me and there he was. "Oh, sorry, Spike, did I wake you?" I asked.

"No," he replied.

"Oh, well, is it okay if you watch my castle while I take a trip to the Crystal Empire? I have to take care of a few things," I told him.

"Oh, okay! No problem. You're number one assistant is on the case!" Spike puffed out his chest pridefully and I giggled.

"Great, Spike, I really appreciate it," I hugged him and flew off.

I might as well have left now. There was nothing I was waiting for, really. I flew all the way to the Crystal Empire. I didn't even care how long it took, I just needed to get there.

Once I got there, ponies started bowing, but I ignored them. I didn't mean to, I was just looking for Flash. I then saw Cadence, she'd know where he was.

"Cadence!" I called, and she turned to see me running toward her.

"Hey, Twilight! What brings you here?" she asked confused.

"Princess Celestia and Flash Sentry are supposed to come and visit you today," I stated.

"Oh, right! They're not here yet," she told me.

"Oh...when are they supposed to arrive?"

"In about ten minutes, why? How'd you know they were coming today?"

"Flash told me. I'm supposed to be meeting him here," I blushed when I mentioned his name.

"You like him, don't you?" Cadence smirked.

"No...well...maybe," I smiled shyly.

"Don't be scared to love, Twilight. Trust me, I've felt the same way before, with your brother," Cadence placed a hoof on my shoulder, "I doubted myself, but then I let it go and I felt free. Afterwards, we just talked and then we got together after awhile. And now look where we are."

"You're right, Cadence," I smiled. "Thanks for the advice."

"Anything for my little sister in law!" she giggled and gave me a hug.

"Twiley!? What are you doing here!?" called the familiar voice of my brother.

"Shining Armor!" I grinned and rushed over to him and gave him a hug.

"How are you?" he asked me. "I missed you so much!"

"I missed you too, big bro," I said. "I'm here to...uh..."

"Don't worry, Shining Armor, she's with us," said the soft voice of my old teacher, Princess Celestia.

"Welcome, your majesty," Shining Armor bowed in respect. "And nice to see you again, Flash."

"Hey, Captain," Flash waved. "Your majesties."

"I thought I told you that you don't have to be so formal," I told him.

"I'm sorry, I'm just so used to being formal," he blushed.

"It's okay, for now," I teased.

He giggled. Shining Armor looked at us strangely. He's already starting to sense something. I hope he won't be like this all day.

"So, do you have what I've requested?" Celestia asked Cadence.

"Yes, it's back in the castle," she smiled.

"Great, Flash Sentry, you can stay with Twilight, if you wish," Celestia smiled knowingly.

"Yes, of course, your highness," he bowed.

Cadence and Celestia started their way to the castle. Flash smiled at me.

"So, what do you wanna do?" Flash asked.

"Yeah, what are we doing today?" Shining Armor butted in between us.

"Uh, Flash, can you give us a minute?" I asked.

"Of course," he smiled and I led my brother off to the side.

"What do you think you're doing?" I snarled.

"What do you mean, Twiley?" he asked.

"Why do you always do this around a stallion I like?" I questioned.

"Do what? Twilight, I'm trying to protect you."

"From what? Love? Last time I checked, love was a good thing," I stated. "Shining Armor, all I wanna do is have a relaxing day with the pony I like."

"You can, but I'm coming with you."

"No, you're not," I ordered. "Listen, I know you're trying to protect me from heartbreak, but I'm a big pony now. I can take care of my own problems. Besides, you married Cadence."

"That's different," he said, he sounded like he was getting angrier.

"Oh yeah? How?" I challenged. He didn't say anything. "That's what I thought. Now, please, go with Cadence and Celestia."

He nodded and went to follow the princesses, but before he did, he went up to Flash and said, "I swear, if you hurt her, you'll get what's coming to you."

Flash gulped as my brother walked away. I walked back over to Flash.

"Don't worry about him," I reassured him. "Like I said, he's overprotective."

"Right...so, where do you want to go, Twilight?" he asked me.

"Let's go...to...I dunno," I stated.

"I'm sensing that you want to go to the library, but you're too scared of what I'd think," Flash smiled knowing my exact thoughts.

"Alright, you got me," I giggled and nudged him. "Let's go to the library."

"After you, my lady," he bowed.

I giggled inwardly and walked in front. "Why, thank you, kind sir," I joked along.

We both started laughing as we walked to the library.

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Well, that's it for now! I've hit my 990-1000 word mark. If you enjoyed please leave a vote and/or comment. Goodbye from the other side!