Princess Sunset Shimmer is not looking forward to her arranged marriage to the softhearted Prince Timber Spruce from Everfree. All her life she has been under the thumb of her grandfather, King Empyrean Blaze of Canterlot. But when the king suddenly passes away, Sunset and her new husband are thrust into a world of scheming nobles, political backstabbers, and the eroding pillars of tradition. Can Sunset survive and write her destiny as a great queen? Or will she and her kingdom fade into history. ---- A Sunset Shimmer x Timber Spruce royal AU because why not? [Trigger warning for depression, suicidal ideations, mentions of blood & death]