An Affinity With the Sun: Act I: Chapter IV

~An Affinity With the Sun~
{Act I}
[Chapter IV]
|Cynical Lies|
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>The next day you wake feeling determined
>Your first priority is to make it out of this forest in one peace
>It shouldn't be too hard
>You've been walking on foot for a couple hours and the trees are now thinning out
>The Sun completes it's peak and watches over you high in the sky
>Your reminder of what you must do
>It doesn't take much longer for you to make it out of the forest
>The forest leads out onto the top of a hill, which you can see Canterlot suspended atop the tallest mountain
>You begin your trek through the rest of the wilds until you come across a quiet country town by the name of Ponyville
>It's always annoyed you how every city has some horse pun in it
>It's high noon, but you don't see anyone about their daily business
>However you do notice the giant banner that hangs from city hall which reads "Welcome Equestria's Bride & Groom"
>You read the sign aloud which triggers an eruption over by a market stall
>A pink pony makes a b-line to your location
>She takes an exaggerated deep breath and screams
>"Anon is here!!!"
>Suddenly, ponies emerge from their homesteads to gaze upon the new arrival
>You are swarmed with ponies of various color pallets and you their prying eyes make you feel a bit uncomfortable
>You wonder how any of them could possibly know you
>Just then a slightly long-necked purple horse approaches and bows
>"Mr. Anonymous, it's a pleasure to meet the husband of Princess Celestia."

"Husband? How the hell did that happen?"
>The purple unicorn suddenly looks familiar
"You're the new princess right?"
>You notice her wing/horn combination
>It doesn't look good on her
>"Yes, I am Princess Twilight Sparkle, former student of Princess Celestia. I'm surprised the two of you hit it off so well. She says you've only known each other for a few weeks, and now your married! It's impressive. I've never seen someopony become such great friends so quickly."
>She claps her hooves together
>It sickens you to the core
>It's apparent she has been spreading lies
>And you've only been gone for a day!
"There was no wedding. Why would you think we're married?"
>The question doesn't phase her
>"Oh, shes told me how shy you are and you felt you wouldn't be comfortable with a public wedding. Which is kind of cute if you ask me."
>Private wedding?
>Not only has she spread lies about you but made you out to be the most beta man in existence
"Listen Twilight, you shouldn't believe anything that mare says about me. Everything she's told you is probably a lie."
>"Are you calling me a liar, dear?"
>Her voice nearly forces you to evacuate all substances in your stomach
>There she is, the pony that's caused you so much strife
>It's time you plot your revenge

>"Hello my husband, I see you are enjoying your stay in Ponyville. Hello Princess Twilight, it's good to see you."
>She smiles warmly at Twilight, and than shoots a playful yet lethal glance in your direction
>"Hi Princess, Anon and I were just talking about the wedding."
"Yeah, we were just talking about how much of a liar you are."
>The three of you fall silent
>The surrounding ponies have now dispersed, giving the three of you some privacy
>Celestia is the first to break the silence with a giggle
>"Oh Anon, you mustn't joke like that, it might give ponies the wrong idea."
>Her hoof makes contact with your shoulder, a bit too hard to be considered friendly
"Maybe I want to give them the wrong idea."
>You challenge her
>Annoyance flashes across her face for a fraction of a second but you could see it
>Another awkward silence over takes you three again
>"Well, why don't we go inside, I'd like to introduce you to my friends sometime Anon."
>Twilight turns and leads the both of you to her castle
>It can be seen shining terribly in the near distance
>You and Celestia fall behind her
>Each step you take, she draws closer
>And you also draw further away
>"Oh Anon, why do you act so distant? We're married, we should be closer than the best of friends."
"We aren't married, you've lied to the entire country and frankly I want nothing to do with your crazy ass."
>This sends a twinge of pain to Sunbutt's heart
>It's as if she really did love you, though her methods be insane
>You arrive at Twilight's eye-sore of a castle and settle down for tea
>The three of you sit at the end of a long dinning table
>Twilight occupying the end seat, and you and Celestia sitting side-by-side
>"So when is your honeymoon?"
>You spit out the freshly made tea you have just brought to your lips
>"Anon and I are planning to just take privacy in Canterlot. He thinks going to exotic locations aren't very fun. Right dear?"
>You slowly lower your tea cup onto your saucer
>You decide to play along

"Yeah, we plan to spend it in the highest tower of Canterlot. Fucking like wild animals."
>Now it was Celestia's turn to spit out her tea
>"How....intimate." Twilight replies
>Twilight is also caught off guard by the statement
>Celestia regains her flawless composure, with a slight blush of course
"Oh yeah, we're really in love. From the first time I saw her I knew I was in love. Love at first sight and what not."
>Celestia's face is now bright red
>Perfect
"So Twilight, you got anyone special?"
>Twilight joins in on the spit taking
>"NOPE"
>A pretty straight forward answer
>You notice a guardspony who stands out from the rest look at Twilight curiously
>Twilight buries her face in her tea, nearly gulping it down
>Celestia giggles and moves her seat closer to you
>You allow it, surprising yourself and her
>Stick to the plan Anon

>The three of you spend hours talking on various subjects well into the afternoon
>"Well Princess Twilight, thank you for your hospitality. We'll be sure to visit after the honeymoon. Right Anon?"
>You nod in agreement
>The two of you board the chariot bound for Canterlot and at the order, the pegasus guards spring into the air
>It's quiet between you two, but you don't mind
>You find a small peace in the silent air with your 'special somepony'
>"Anon..."
>You turn to her in interest
>"Did, you really mean what you said. About loving me the moment you saw me?"
>The question was exactly what you expected
"Of course I did. I see now that you ruined my entire life, most likely abducted my friends at the shelter, and dumped me into the wild for a reason. You must love me beyond belief."
>Your words send her over the cliff of happiness and the warmest of smiles spreads across her muzzle
>You see her in her most sincere state
>She is truly happy
>It's going to be a shame when you tear her heart to pieces