My Little Pony: The Power of True Love and True Friendship

Chapter 11

A Different Princess Cadence

Applejack was in the castle's kitchen, preparing various foods for the wedding, Twilight was there making sure everything was going as planned like Princess Celestia requested, music was playing in the background ("El Desengano" (Disenchantment) by Martina and Maria Eugenia Diaz). Spike was playing with the sculptures that were for to go on the wedding cake.

Then Princess Cadence came in to see how everything was going, Applejack greeted her, but Cadence told her to call her Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, she said she had come to see what Applejack was making for the wedding. Applejack had her try something she had made, Cadence tried to act like she liked it, but she was actually rejecting it, and Twilight noticed it. Cadence said she loved it, making Applejack feel proud of herself, she even gave Cadence a bag of what she made to take with her, as Cadence walked out of the door, Twilight saw Cadence toss the bag in the trash and use her magic to slam the door. Twilight couldn't believe it, she asked Applejack if she saw what Cadence just did, but she didn't notice.

Then Twilight went to see how Rarity was doing, Rarity was hard at work designing the dresses for the wedding, Twilight wanted to talk to Rarity about Princess Cadence, Rarity was busy but she said she could talk while she worked. Twilight told Rarity how Cadence had been acting so different and she seemed like a totally different person. Twilight said, "Oh, you should have seen how she acted back there, I don't know when she changed, but she changed." Then she imitated Cadence, going on about how she's making everypony call her Princess Mi Amore Cadenza. Suddenly Princess Cadence came in and said, "Did I hear someone say my name?"

Rarity was so pleased to see her, she said, "Your highness, let me just start by saying what an honor it is to play a role in such a momentous occasion." She laughed nervously, Cadence didn't seem very enthusiastic, she asked to see the dress that Rarity was making for her, Rarity showed her the dress and said, "Yes, of course, um, I've been working on it ever since I was given the assignment, and I think you'll be pleased with the results." And wouldn't you know it, Princess Cadence practically demanded that Rarity put more beading and a longer train, and make it a different color, and she went on about many changes that she wanted made to the dress. Then Cadence's bridesmaids came in, there were 3 of them and one of them was Lyra Heartstrings, the bridesmaids said they loved the dress and it was a very lovely dress, but Cadence demanded the changes, then she walked out of the room and used her magic to slam the door shut. Twilight was so surprised by her behavior, she said, "Gee, maybe her name should be "Princess Demandy-pants."

Then Cadence rejected Pinkie Pie's way of hosting the wedding, saying that it was like celebrating a birthday party for a 6 year old, but Pinkie took it as a compliment, Twilight continued to spy on Cadence all day and study her outrageous behavior.

Meanwhile, Neo was in the castle's dance hall, trying to decide on the songs he was going to sing at the reception, he thought it was be fun to perform some Mariachi songs, then Neo practiced a Mariachi song that he wanted to perform for the reception ("El Carretero Se Va" by Mariachi Aguilas Dr Chapala) Neo danced to the song like in classic musicals, Twilight heard the music and came in, she saw Neo practicing his dance and she watched him with amusement, she always liked seeing him sing and dance, she always found it joyful and happy, Princess Luna also came in and saw Neo practicing his songs and dances. Princess Luna watched him along with Twilight, both enjoying his songs.

When Neo finished the song, they clapped for him and encouraged him to keep practicing, then Neo practiced another Mariachi song ("La Bamba" by Mariachi Aguilas De Chapala), while he practiced, Princess Cadence came in to see about the songs he was planning to perform for the reception. Cadence watched him practice, when he finished the song, Twilight and Princess Luna clapped for him, but Princess Cadence did not seem impressed at all, she even said that was the worst songs and dances she had ever seen, which made Twilight angry, she wouldn't allow anypony to put Neo down like that, even if it's Cadence of all ponies. Cadence even said that they are doing a wedding, not a Equestrian festival, she demanded that Neo choose different songs that were appropriate for a wedding reception. Neo was beginning to think that this Cadence was not the Cadence that Twilight had described, even Twilight was beginning to see it, Cadence was practically being a bully to everypon. After Cadence demanded the song changes, she stormed out the hall and made an insult about Neo's music. Twilight and Princess Luna saw that Neo was upset by Cadence's rejection, Princess Luna told Twilight that she should go continue checking on the wedding preparations and she would comfort Neo. Twilight left the room and Princess Luna was alone with Neo in the dance hall.

Luna sat down by Neo and told him not to listen to Cadence, she thought that Cadence was just frustrated and stressed out by everything and that's why she was acting like she was, but Neo didn't believe it, her behavior was outrageous, and it was no excuse to be a bully to everypony who were working their asses off for her wedding. This Cadence was either a totally different pony, or a spoiled brat who just wanted everything to go her way. Princess Luna kept comforting Neo and told him not to worry, Neo told Luna that she was the most wonderful princess in Equestria, Luna deeply appreciated that sweet comment, she gave him a hug and reminded Neo that she'll always be there for him and she will always love him. Then she gave Neo a kiss on the cheek, which made Neo blush bright red, being kissed by a pony princess was one of the most wonderful things possible.

After she kissed him, Luna daydreamed about her own future wedding, she loved Neo so much, she was hoping that one day, she might ask Neo to marry her, and if he agreed to, they would have a big wedding like this one, and it would be so wonderful. She knew that she and Neo would have a happy life together, but she would have to consider his friends because she knew that he loved his friends just as much as he loved her. but she couldn't help but daydream about someday marrying Neo, then she came out of her daydream, remembering it was time for her to raise the moon and guard the night, she told Neo that she had to raise the moon and guard the night. Neo understood and said he would be okay, he also mentioned that Celestia is so lucky to have a wonderful sister like her, that deeply touched Princess Luna's heart, that was one of the nicest things he'd ever said about her, she smiled sweetly at him and thanked him for the sweet comment, she winked at him and said she would see him later, then she went out to the balcony to raise the moon and guard the night.

End of chapter 11.