"Thanks for wanting to take me, Shiny." Cadence said as she walked with Shining Armor, "It only opens once a year."

The white unicorn smiled, "I know, and you deserve to go." He then reached and kissed her cheek.

It was Hearts and Hooves Day in Canterlot, and everypony wanted to celebrate the holiday with their special somepony. This was the only time of the year where couples would dedicate themselves for an entire day of showering each other with love and praise for one another.

This holiday also happened to be a certain teenaged pink princess' favorite time of the year. If you didn't know, Cadence was a master of the element of love. She was a pony who could spread love and affection to wherever she walked. Her spells, who whom she was best at, were all affiliated with the findings and teachings of love. And whenever their were struggling couples that came across her path, she would come and fix and sort out their affairs with relationship answers and advice. Not only was she the princess of love, she even had a diamond hearted cutie mark to show that she was the representation of the element of love.

The teenaged alicorn was proud to know the purpose of her life was to spread the joy of love to all of Equestria's beings through her spells and teachings.

And through all that, she even found herself the stallion of her dreams. Her brave knight in shining armor, Shining Armor. Cadence knew how lucky she was in finding a colt who met her expectations in being caring, loving, and romantic, and being simply nice as her. He was like a character found in a love romance novel.

And not to brag to all the unlucky mares in Equestria, he was a real eye catcher in the looks department.

Shining Armor was so much as handsome enough to even star the leading role of a romance movie with his trademark blue mane and white coat. But if only he were old enough and simply wanted to from his own will.

Cadence had once proposed the idea of an acting career to the white unicorn one time.

But Shining Armor simply replied, "But if I do that, how will I have the time to protect the ones I love." He held her hoof with his, "That includes you, Mi Amore."

Remembering that moment gave Cadence butterflies in her stomach.

It turns out he had already had other plans in store for himself. Plans to join the royal guard. To rise up and reach the title of captain. Only to join Celestia's royal forces to protect the one's that were dearest to him, to stop invaders whom wish to plot to take away everything from him.

Cadence took a glance to the stallion walking with her. Not only was he handsome, he was also really passionate in the job of making her feel special. For instance she could remember another time when Shining Armor snuck into the royal castle to wish her goodnight in her bedroom. He had told her how he waited until the night was on his side when it was its most darkest to climb the royal gate and elude the night watch guards patrolling the castle. He even brought up the cardboard box he had to use to hide in to evade even the most cunning of guards. Cadence then recollected on how Shining Armor used a levitation spell to reach her bedroom balcony brick by brick. And when he finally reached and passed the railing, he gave a tap to the glass door leading to her room. While still awake and upon hearing this, Cadence removed herself from bed and answered the knock to her balcony door. After opening it, she found out who it was and then hugged the brave colt that dared sneak into the royal castle. Cold air entered her room, but was stopped by the closing of the door.

"You came." she muttered into his ears softly.

She could feel the stallion in her arms shiver from the cold temperature. She squeezed him tighter to try to heat his body with her own body warmth. While doing this, Shining Armor closed his eyes and put his hooves around her and rubbed his muzzle against her neck like a young colt would do to his mother. He did this to thank her for her caringness.

Cadence responded to his action, "Your such a foal." she joked. "But that's okay, because you're my foal." she slowly started to glide her hoof down his mane repeatedly.

They stayed like this for awhile. Her room was dark and all that could be seen was the moonlight space that occupied the ground where the young couple were lying down on.

This moment was then spoiled when Shining Armor spoke, "I should really get going, I don't want to keep you up. You deserve your sleep."

"…Oh….okay," the alicorn tried to hide her disappointment. She hated having this moment taken away from her, "You're right, I…I should get some sleep." she gave a fake smile.

("Oh Shining, please don't go….")

He waited in her arms until he was finally heated to the right body temperature. With in time, he gave her a quick peck to her cheek and wished her a good night before he removed himself from her and went for the door that led to the balcony. His steps could be heard on the carpet while doing so.

Shining Armor spoke while still inside, "Well, see you la-"

"Wait!," Cadence interrupted.

Shining Armor stopped the door halfway. The room suddenly became quiet.

"….Are you sure you can't spend the night?" she shyly waited for his response.

The room went silent of hoof steps. So quiet that a cloak would be heard ticking. During the silence, the pink coated mare just looked at him in anticipation. She waited in hopes of her question being answered in agreement.

("Please say yes.")

Shining Armor just looked at her, but decided not to speak. But instead shut the door behind him. He walked up to her.

He gave her a look of happiness, "Alright….I'll stay….."

("YES!")

"You will." her eyes gleamed with happiness. She was now trying to hold her tears back.

"Anything for you, my princess."

Cadence would have normally shown that she hated being reminded that she was a pony of royalty to those who brought it up. But for Shining Armor, he was an exception. She quickly created a magic field around the him and focused carefully on levitating him to her bed. This surprised the unicorn, but soon found it welcoming. She laid him carefully on her softly bed and joined him. As they lied together in comfort; Cadence got up and pulled the blanket towards her to drape herself and him. The couple then cradled themselves after they found a comfortable position to sleep in. Cadence had her hooves around his neck while Shining Armor had his around her barrel. The setting was complete.

"Don't you like this, Shining…"

"Being like this always makes me feel warm when I'm with you…"

"Really….I'm happy then." she rested her cheek on his chest. A small repeated heartbeat she heard while pressed against him.

"…Shining…do you get afraid?" her mood changed.

"…...I do sometimes.."

"…like what?"

Shining Armor waited awhile, but spoke, "I'm afraid Cadence. Afraid of having that feeling of comfort taken away. For something to be stolen from you."

Cadence decided to speak up, "But…when you were little, didn't you always feel safe and secure being held by your parents?"

He lowered his head. "Yeah, always, but when my sister was born, they just turned their attention to her. They had stopped giving signs, signs of me being wanted. Not bothering to take me with them to the store or the park but only to take Twilight. Not caring if was still outside in the dark. They even started to say I was to spoiled, and that I was a waste. I felt sad for them only loving Twilight. I knew secretly that they would cry for me if I were to suddenly disappear. But, I couldn't help but feel…betrayed. Used. I was always alone…..until I met you. I know now that it is to late for them to love me, but, I'm okay with it now."

Cadence could feel his despair. "Shining…you missed out in all good things in life." she tightened her grip on him. "You've missed out on so much…."

He gave a small shrug. "….Maybe."

Moments passed, and the couple heard silence.

"I like it like this, Shining." Cadence said softly. "…Me being here with you feels right.."

"Me too." he admitted. "…You should get some sleep Cadence…."

"….Just…a little longer, please."

It was extremely late. Cadence decided to end this night with a statement, "My aunt has always given me love, to care for me. But now….Shining, you're the one that gives me the most comfort." she reached and kissed his cheek. "Comfort and happiness." She adjusted his pillow for the more of a better rest .

The couple in bed shut their eyes and went off to each of their dreamlands. Both knowing that they would see each other there soon.

Remembering that moment today made Cadence feel weak in the legs as she walked with the blue maned colt that had cradled her that one sleepful night . She looked over to him. He had a smile on his face as he looked ahead. She suddenly felt the need to straddle him around his neck to show her appreciation for his affection of her. But, she decided to do whatever she wanted to him as soon as they reached their destination. The place they where their going you would ask. Well, Shining Armor decided he wanted to take his ladylove to the place where all the other good coltfriends were taking their marefriends. To the annual Heats and Hooves Day fair in Canterlot. Everything will be their, like the cotton candy and popcorn making machines, the love boats, and the giant grand ferris wheel that gave a wonderful overhead view of Canterlot once you were at the top.

And today couldn't be anymore of a perfect day for Cadence to be with Shining Armor. The sky today was by far its most bluest, not a single cloud to ruin the skyward portrait that was laid above them. And Celestia's summer sun was at its finest for not being to bright nor to humid. All aspects of a perfect day to spend time with her little 'Honeybunch's and Oats' have now been put into place.

"There it is." Shining Armor said as soon as soon as the festival came into view. "And look, they did put up the ferris wheel." he turned his head towards her, "You owe my that kiss now."

Cadence laughed inside. They had previously made a wager on whether or not that their would be a ferris wheel at the event. And what they both wagered was a kiss to the winner. Cadence didn't care she lost. In fact, she knew beforehand that the ferris wheel was going to be their . She purposely made a losing bet to make an excuse to kiss her 'Shining'.

"Oh c'mere you." she reached for his face to meet her lips with his. Both the couples lips have now been joined together, eyes both closed. Sounds could be heard escaping through the couples mouths. Sounds of them yearning for each other in embrace. Their horns grinded softly against each other as they heard the sounds of hoofsteps from other ponies walking by them, they were probably heading to the fair as well.

Minutes passed and the couple's lips became withdrawn when they reached satisfaction.

Cadence's stomach starting getting that feeling again. "Oh Shining, I…..I love you." She drew her arms around him.

Shining Armor did the same to make the hug complete to full potential. The loving teenage mare then started to rub her cheek against his neck.

"I'm sorry but, do you think we can do this once were at the top of the ferris wheel." Shining Armor interjected. "But I'll understand if you wanna stay here, like this."

Cadence his words into realization. "Oh your right! We've wasted enough time here." An idea came across her, then a grin. C'mon, I'll race you." The alicorn stretched her wings. "THREE TWO ONE GO! She bolted into flight towards their destination, leaving the unicorn behind as she passed by other couples on foot. The race had started with the pretty pink mare in the lead and had distance from

Shining Armor just stayed there from where he was standing. He then gave grin like Cadence had done and cleared his throat. He yelled out, "THE WORLD!" Suddenly his surroundings came to a still. The trees stopped swaying in the wind. Leaves stopped in midair as they fell. A bird came to a stop before it could land a drinking fountain. Colts and mares in front of Shining Armor froze. Time had come to a cease. This was his world. One in which only he could move in. This was his only special technique in magic. It took him awhile to fully master it as it took rigorous training for it to be used for its full potential like this. He first came across it when he was young while during a fight with his parents. He gotten into trouble for supposedly knocking over a glass jar of pickles at the market, when it was clearly the fault of a clumsy clerk worker. He tried to give his side of the story, but was quickly told to be quiet. The young foal gotten so made at his parents over something so stupid he suddenly just snapped. He started yelling at them, but stopped when he found out they weren't talking back or moving, their faces frozen with angry facial expressions. The entire market came to a stop. Shining Armor tapped on both of them for a response. Nothing happened. He started getting scared and started to cry and wishing for them to come back to life, until finally, he heard the yelling again. It was over. Time was now flowing as if nothing happened. Days passed and Shining Armor started investigating himself from that previous incident. He started searching and reading books about it. He came to a finding in a book that a only a famous unicorn was known to have the ability of stopping time. One by the name of Star Platinum. He felt special knowing he had the gift of freezing time just like he did. And so forth he started training himself, learning how to control it, to call upon it when it was needed. He started to use it to help protect himself or others from incoming danger, such as bullies picking on him or other ponies. Or to stop flower pots from falling on someponies head. And save runaway carriages from going over cliffs. He secretly kept this power as a secret, as to not be accused for using it for misdeeds, but instead let karma take all the credit for all of his acts of heroism. Never once he had used for evil. Not even on Cadence…that is until now.

Shining Armor took a breath and exhaled, everything was quiet. "So peaceful." he remarked.

He started walking, moving away to not touch the couples in front of him that were once walking, while also admiring the scenery from where he was. He kept walking, but stopped when he came across to his love. Cadence was frozen while flying, she had a look of excitement on her face.

"I guess you deserve a handicap." He moved a few feet behind her. He readied himself into a running position.

"Time will now flow…."

Disclamer: My Little Pony:Friendship is Magic is all property of Hasbro.

Authors Note: I'm sorry for not writing in awhile. I just started school again and are now trying to write on a weekly basis. I will start adding chapters to both of my stories. So anyway, did you like my new story. If so, please review.(You dont have to) Did any of get it when Shining Armor said "The World."

I'll give you a hint. *inhales* ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!

Oh and also please forgive for making Derpy the future villain. I dont want hate mail, I get enough of that.