Hello everyone! In case you forgot about this AU story, then know that we are back once again!

It's been a while, but just know that…

MLP and the characters are owned by Hasbro.

This story was inspired by one scene from VeronicaToon7's "Aqua Blue" and StormXF3's "My Little Dashie" story.

• The song referenced in this belongs to the artist Jonsi.

That's it so far. Oh! As for any of the suggestions…

Alexriolover95, about the Crystalling idea, considering the fact that Twilight's not Shining Armor and Cadence's official baby, I don't know if that'll work. But who knows. Maybe I can take a look at the Season 6 premiere again and decide sometime in the future.

Also, again, I'll eventually be able to put up a little story on how Rarity found Spike. And it goes with her explaining it to Twilight.

Finally, Sunburst and Starlight, and even another orange pony will make an appearance. Just read, wait, and enjoy this and more stories coming up.


CHAPTER FOUR: A LITTLE TIME LATER

Being well treated by two adult ponies, having to meet their friends and be loved by them, taking a walk around an empire, and being temporarily adopted by the two ponies. Those were the traits that made little Twilight's day feel so special and relieving.

After a few hours, she and her new parents, Shining Armor and Cadence, were all sitting together for dinner since the sun was setting (thanks to you-know-who), and it made the adult ponies feel like it was good timing; good timing for them and their new daughter to talk more.

Each of them had smiles on their faces as they were eating Shining Armor's delicious haysoup. The taste was good and moist to them, but as Cadence was eating her bowl, she noticed little Twily trying to scoop out all the vegetables and hide them under her napkin. She thought it was so cute that she wanted to laugh, but resisted so she wouldn't spit out her food.

She gently spoke up, "So…(chickling)…Twilight, I can tell you're enjoying Shining Armor's soup?"

"Uh huh. Thanks for making this, Daddy."

Shining responded, "You're quite welcome, sweetie. Oh, there's something you should know. For a long time, I've made a ton of good food, and after me and Cadence got married, the first dinner we had together on our honeymoon was my delicious soup here. Though, there were times where I felt like Cady didn't enjoy it since I spotted her scooping out the vegetables."

"Oh Shiny." Cadence laughed. But Twilight quickly tried to put the vegetables back her soup, so Shining Armor wouldn't get mad. It worked and only Cadence was intuitive enough to see that.

Then Twily decided to ask, "Um…Daddy, you said you and Mommy tried this after you got married. What does 'married' mean?"

Cadence explained, "Well, dear, marriage is when two ponies who love each other very much come together in order to be sealed, exchange vows, and promise to be together forever."

Shining, "And the day when I got married to Cadence here, was the best day of my life." He brought his wife to a loving embrace, and they snuggled their cheeks together before Shining Armor continued. "And who knows. Maybe when you're old enough Twilight, you'll be able to marry your own special somepony."

"Hmm." Twilight wondered. But she didn't understand much. "I don't know, maybe."

Cadence, "Well, in the meantime, I think we should focus on the here and now. And right now, what you do have are two special ponies who care very much about your well-being." She slowly pet Twilight's head.

"Thank you. To be clear, that's you, right?"

"Yep." Cadence and Shining said in unison, then laughed.

Twilight chuckled too, before asking, "Um…Mommy?"

"Yes, dear."

"When…(gulp)…when you and Daddy do find my parents, will I ever see you again?"

The two adult ponies felt like their hearts just dropped down. Neither of them thought about what would happen if they found Twilight's parents. But Cady was able to show a quick smile and say, "Of course, Twilight. When we find your folks, you'll be well taken care of, and we'll be able to visit you anytime you'd like."

"Anytime?"

"You got it, Twily." Shining Armor hugged her by surprise and made her laugh. "But for right now, how about we enjoy of the family dinner. In fact, we have a small gift for you upstairs."

"Really?!"

"Uh huh. Just don't get too excited. Eat your soup."

"Okay." Twilight did get too excited, so she quickly went through the entire soup like light speed (and with the vegetables). That action just made her adoptive parents laugh a little more.

A few minutes later…Twilight was happy to have finished her soup. So she sat on Shining Armor's back when he and Cadence both lead her to their room. He opened the door, and Twilight kept her eyes shut before Cady turned on the lights.

Once Twilight opened her eyes, she saw her parents smiling, and they pointed to what looked like a large bed used for a foal.

"Oh my gosh!" Twily chanted. She raced off of Shiny's back and looked at the bed.

"Haha." The two laughed.

Cadence, "I take it you love it?"

Twilight, "Absolutely! I-Is it staying in here?"

"Uh huh. We had our helpers in the palace make this for you. While you're living here with us, you'll get to sleep here with us so you can be safe."

Shining, "Until we find your parents. But still, we're glad you like it."

Twily, "Ooh, thank you." She hugged them and tried climbing onto her bed. It was difficult, but with all her strength, she got to the top. The effort made the two clap for her and loved seeing how she was enjoying the bed.

"Comfy?"

"Yep." The alicorn filly was indeed loving her new bed.

It was a little big, but enjoyable. It had a few white, wooden, child-proof bars on the other side, for safety. It had a beautiful purple blanket cover with pictures of crystals and stars. Finally, Twilight even observed a few plush toys that she quickly began to love. The whole bed was something she really did love.

"Thank you. I…(yawning)…really love it."

Cadence, "Good, and perfect timing too. You now get to try it out."

Shining, "Because I believe it's bedtime for you."

Twily, "What? No, I…(yawning)…I'm not that tired yet."

"Oh I think you are."

"Come on, dear." Cadence said and then brought another blanket to the girl. She was gladly able to comfort her, and Twilight didn't argue.

As she tucked her nicely into bed, Twilight yawned again and said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome, sweetie. Hey, I just remembered something."

"What?"

"This: when I was about your age, I was a lost little filly, in need of finding a good family, just like you."

"Really?"

"Oh yeah. But then, Celestia found me and offered me a home in her palace. She raised me like a real mother would. In fact, she even sang this song to me whenever I had nightmares."

"How…(yawning)…did it go?"

"Like this:" Cadence cleared her throat, and softly sang to Twilight the best song to help her sleep.

("Sticks and Stones" by Jonsi)

She sang a nice and loving song to little Twily. She seemed to love hearing her as she shut her eyes, and nearly fell asleep as Cadence went through every lyric and went to the end. Once she stopped, all Cadence did was watch Twilight rest in her new bed. Then she kissed her forehead.

"Sleep tight, dear. I love you."

"I love you too, Mommy." Twilight responded before falling asleep.

Shining Armor heard her, and both he and Cadence felt their hearts growing rapidly and their faces heat up. What they felt was love and joy, and that came from the appreciation Twilight showed them ever since they took her in.

The two felt so happy, that Cadence started to feel tears flow down, and Shining Armor was able to hug her.

"Oh, Shiny."

"I know. I felt that too. And I'll be honest…I'm hoping she will stay with us."

"Me too. But…until we face the next day, can I mention something?"

"Yeah."

"Of all the ponies I've met that truly love and understand me, you are the best." Cadence kissed him deeply, and he did it back before they fell into their bed to snuggle with one another.

"Mmm. I love you, my Shining Armor."

"I love you too, my princess."

"And our new daughter here?"

"And our new daughter here."

They both chuckled and just continued snuggling before they felt tired, and slept in each other's embrace. Before they would get ready for the next day.


This still looks sweet so far, right?

That song Cadence sang to Twily was the song used for the first "How to Train your Dragon" film. And know that the third and final one is coming this week!

Anyway, now would be a good time to hope for the best that things for Shiny, Cady, and little Twily will go well.

BTW, if anybody got confused when Cadence mentioned "seal", that term is actually used in my church. I don't know if others use it too but it means being married together forever.

So now, apart from this, tell me what you guys think and ask what else you'd like to see this tale.