In the Crystal Empire, Shining Armor and Princess Cadence were on the brink of a war tragedy. Half the empire believed that Shining Armor shouldn't be ruling with Cadence. Shining Armor was one of the warriors fighting for himself, so he was the main target. Because of this, Cadence banned him from going into battle.
But, one fateful day, all three of the troop leaders were killed. Shining Armor insisted on filling in for them, and Cadence had to surrender to his logic. Unfortunately, the rebelling side launched a sneak attack on the castle.
Shining armor ran towards the enemy, but suddenly, an arrow shot through his chest, through his heart. He fell to the ground, dead. The fighting stopped and the intruders left right away.
Cadence was heartbroken.
"NOOOOOOO!"