Chapter 2,

Twilight stretched her legs and wings as she made her way to the castle's large, beautiful garden. Needless to say, there were countless lovely flowers dancing in the light breeze, capturing the shining sunlight just right. She thought of how much Fluttershy or Rarity would love being here, maybe giving Rarity a few ideas or inspiration for new dresses.

The Princess of Friendship turned her head as she spotted the familiar color of her love's flank waiting for her on the small bridge that went over a stream that coiled all throughout the garden.

"Flash!" she called out, trotting quickly over to him. Flash Sentry smiled at her and nuzzled her cheek once she got to him. "That sure took a while," he commented about the meeting. Twilight rolled her eyes. "Yeah, you have NO idea!" she said back, shouldering him playfully as they walked slowly and peacefully across the bridge, strolling through the garden.

"So, like I wanted us here for.. How have you been?" Flash asked her as he lifted up a low branch on a tree to let her walk underneath. "Thank you, dear!- Well, not much. Except, you know, becoming Princess of Friendship, and losing my home, and it getting replaced with a castle," she teased. "Which, by the way, you should come and visit when Cadence decides to give you some time off. Or maybe come with her next time she and my brother come to visit?"

Flash Sentry nodded, laughing. "I'd love to!" Twilight grinned as both of them slowly stopped in their tracks, leaning close and kissing each other lightly. As if on cue, the two heard the hoof steps of someone coming their way. Twilight blushed and pulled away from the kiss as a guard came up to them.

"General Sentry," the guard began as he saluted, "there's a problem. Heading right toward the castle."

Flash looked surprised and shocked. "What? What is it?"

"It.. it appears to be some sort of.." the soldier trailed off. "Come with me, sir"- he glanced at Twilight, immediately dipping his head with respect- "and you as well, Princess. You'll be safe inside the castle."

The lovers nodded and hurried after the guard as they raced back to the palace.

I wonder what sort of threat is coming this time..? Twilight wondered in worry.