Chapter 37- Rude Interruptions

Me: It's about to get real.

Tid: That's not good.

Me: Silence! Anyway, I don't own the rights to Naruto Shippuden or My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

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The others gasped. "What? How could you be sure?" Princess Cadence asked. "Just now, I escaped from a trap that Princess Luna had set up for me. Just before she tried to kill me, she told me that with me out of the way, I wouldn't be able to defend Equestria. I kind of inquired that there would be a war from that." I said. "Is this true?" Twilight asked Celestia. Celestia closed her eyes. "Yes." She said. Eventually. "How long have you known?" I asked. "She's been exhibiting strange behavior lately. I didn't know what she was planning, until now." She said. "Exhibiting strange behavior?" Twilight asked. Celestia nodded. "How long has this been going on?" I asked. "For about three months." She replied. We all stood there in silence. "Tid, I am going to give you a very important job." Celestia said. "Which is?" I asked. "I'm putting you in charge of all of our armed forces, even Shining Armor and his men." She said. Princess Cadence and Twilight looked at Celestia. "But Shining Armor was given the highest position possible, unless you're saying that he's..." Cadence said. Celestia nodded. "Tid, you are going to be the first ever Grand Prince of Equestria." She said.

"Grand Prince of Equestria?" I asked. She nodded. "This position has never been given to anyone before. The criteria for Grand Prince of Equestria is very high, and puts you in a position of almost equal power to a Princess." She said. "And, you think I have met the criteria?" I asked. She nodded. "Thank you, I'm honored." I said. "You should be. You are the only one who has received this position, and are likely to be the only one to ever receive this honor." She said. I nodded. "While you are the Grand Prince, you must refer to yourself as the General outside of this castle. Do you understand? You will still be able to lead Shining Armor and his forces into battle, as he is only a Captain." Cadence said. I nodded once more. "Good. Now, one more thing before I let you go. You may want to know where your forces are. Robert, Shining Armor, and Neon Lights are on a quest right now. They are heading toward the Changeling Empire as we speak. They are accompanied the top colts of the Royal Guards. We do not have any idea as to when they shall return. Also, until war is officially declared, do not speak of this to anyone outside of the Council. Do you understand?" Celestia asked. I nodded. "Good. We shall send you back now." She said. With that they teleported me home.

When I materialized at home, Itachi was waiting for me. "So, what happened?" He asked. "The date went swimmingly." I said. "Did you ask her yet?" He asked. I shook my head. "That time will come soon enough." I said. "I thought you were going to be back a few hours ago?" He asked. "I got a little caught up in something." I said. "Hmm? What?" He asked. "I'm sorry, but I can't tell you. Anyway, I'm beat, I'm going to hit the sack." I said. "Alright." He said.

The next day I woke up and did my ritual as usual. After that I went back to find Itachi. I found him sitting under the shade of a tree outside of our house. "Itachi, I have something to ask of you." I said. "And that would be?" He asked. "Would you send your crows to tail a few people for me?" I asked. "Who?" He asked. "Robert, Shining Armor, and Neon Lights. They're in the Changeling Empire." I said. "That's an incredibly long distance from here. Why do you need to keep tabs on people who are so far away?" He asked. "I just need to know what they're doing and where they are going, is all." I said. He nodded. He performed the summoning jutsu and crows flew in all directions. "Are you sure they'll be able to make it in time?" I asked. "My crows can fly many times faster than anything else. They'll make it." He said. "Alright." I said. With that I turned around and walked away.

A few weeks later, Itachi informed me that the others had returned from their quest. I decided I would personally give a visit to Robert. I walked to Vinyl and Robert's house in the countryside, observing the scenery as I went. Creeks stretched for miles this way and that, occasionally emptying out into lakes surrounded by forests. I eventually came upon their house and knocked on the door. Robert answered it. "What do you want?" He asked. "I've come here to inform you that I've been appointed General of the army. While that does mean that I can give you orders, the army doesn't need any additional support, and with your children having been born and all, I've come to inform you that your assistance won't be necessary." I said. "Wait, how did you know we had children?" He asked. "Nothing you need to know about. Anyway, that was all, so I'll get going." I said. With that I left without another word.

That night, I invited the others to our house. I had made the decision. I waited until everyone was there to begin. "What did you call us here for, Tid?" Twilight asked. "I have something I need to ask Rarity." I said. "What? You have something you need to ask me?" She asked. I nodded. I then left and quickly got the small box, concealing it under my cloak. I then asked everyone to back up, leaving Rarity and I in the center. I got down on one knee, and opened the box. "Rarity, will you marry me?" I asked. She gasped and put her hooves over her mouth. The others all awed like teenage girls. Tears were running down her face. She was about to answer when there was a loud noise coming from the air. I got a bad feeling. "Get down!" I shouted and tackled Rarity to the ground as an explosion rocked the house.

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Me: Well, I think this chapter lived up to it's title.

Itachi: Well, not even my Sharingan could've seen that coming.

Me: Not sure if you're being sarcastic or not. Anyway, favorite, follow, and leave a review! I'd love to hear feedback! See you next time!