Adente 1,000 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 *Spoilers ahead* If you haven't watched the S4 premier, watch it now! So, I was watching the S4 premier, and I noticed that both Luna and Celestia were taken, and everyone immediately looked to Twilight for guidance. They made one passing remark about Cadence not being able to leave the Crystal Empire, but really? If two princesses are gone and all of Equestria is in peril, why didn't anyone think to get her involved in the problem? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 She should have least been involved but, since she has to protect the Crystal Empire there would have to be a good reason for her to go from the Crystal Empire to Ponyville. The good reason should at least be to, assist Twilight. Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammo 986 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 They mentioned she was busy in the Crystal Empire. But you're right. The plants were a crisis. I'd don't care if she's having tea with the Griffon Ambassadors, "Our allies town is under siege!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prime Reaper 180 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 She is busy working out with Shining Armor on bed, probably still in sleep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCS 7,537 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 (edited) Please note that this post contains spoilers for the season 4 opening. My guess is that she decided to remain in the Crystal Empire in order to make sure that they were protected from the plants, and that she would only leave it if Twilight Sparkle and the rest of the mane six were unable to defend Ponyville. Edited November 24, 2013 by SCS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammo 986 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 She is busy working out with Shining Armor on bed, probably still in sleep. Heard in The Enquirer that they are having bedroom issues when Shining Armor shouted "Twiley!". They couldn't help Ponyville because they were in couples therapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duidamasterXD 9,627 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 This thread appears to be discussing MLP:FiM in some way, shape or form. Thus, it has been sentenced to Show Discussion. This is an automatically generated message, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prime Reaper 180 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 Heard in The Enquirer that they are having bedroom issues when Shining Armor shouted "Twiley!". They couldn't help Ponyville because they were in couples therapy. They are making baby, so keep your voice down! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammo 986 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 They are making baby, so keep your voice down! But royal scandals are what people in countries without monarchy's want to hear about. I got a number you can call. As soon as she's pregnant call the tabloids and bring the news. Ooh you should also say something about cocaine involved. They'll pay more for your story if it involves drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not_A_Replicant 109 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 Come on guys. She and Shining Armor are both still somewhat newly wed, and are both very young. It's kind of obvious what she was doing. She was to busy with Shining Armor, and making love, to worry about Equestria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Storm 1,020 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 You do realize that this was literally an overnight thing that happened right? Princess Celestia and Princess Luna disappeared before "sunrise" and considering they are the primary source of instant communication (as far as we know) to and from the Crystal Empire, Princess Cadence probably doesn't even know that anything actually happened. And Twilight and her friends had the princesses rescued and home that night for the Summer Sun Celebration. (Also Ironic that they picked the Summer Sun Celebration as the focal point of a Winter Release Special. Love the hysterics behind that.) But yeah, that's an easy explanation as to why Cadence wasn't there. She probably still doesn't even know anything happened yet, and once she finds out, it would have been over. Would be nice to see them make reference to that in a future episode though. 9 Princess Luna is best pony Avid Twilicorn Supporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adente 1,000 November 24, 2013 Author Share November 24, 2013 You do realize that this was literally an overnight thing that happened right? Princess Celestia and Princess Luna disappeared before "sunrise" and considering they are the primary source of instant communication (as far as we know) to and from the Crystal Empire, Princess Cadence probably doesn't even know that anything actually happened. And Twilight and her friends had the princesses rescued and home that night for the Summer Sun Celebration. (Also Ironic that they picked the Summer Sun Celebration as the focal point of a Winter Release Special. Love the hysterics behind that.) But yeah, that's an easy explanation as to why Cadence wasn't there. She probably still doesn't even know anything happened yet, and once she finds out, it would have been over. Would be nice to see them make reference to that in a future episode though. That's a good point. I lost track of how much time had gone by, which was testament to how much I was immersed in the story I suppose. But I guess Australians are thrilled about the Summer Sun Celebration happening in November... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tian_Disharmony~ 48 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 Either getting ready for the Filly or since they're Newly weds, having a honeymoon Another MLP Villain? http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/princess-draca-r4725 http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/prince-hades-ares-r4816 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNGRpony 658 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 how fast can they get word over to the crystal empire? there you go. They don't have a spike o gram to candice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvTYhrZUgYY flight to the finish. i continue to improve, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winona the Dog 1,984 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 I don't even think Cadence had enough time to get to and fro from the Crystal Empire by the time the crisis would be resolved. It's not like the ponies have texting or anything. And Cadence is busy runing her own Kingdom so I guess her hooves were too full to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaweed-Headed Dragon 359 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 Cadence is probably at the Crystal Empire doing her thing as the guards said Thanks to Tao for making this sig for me ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars Caramel 319 November 24, 2013 Share November 24, 2013 My best guess would be that the guards decided to turn to Twilight, because she's the princess that took only a few hoofsteps instead of a train ride to the Crystal Empire to reach. And when Twilight gave her orders, the guards assumed that despite how recently Twilight was crowned, everything was already under control. Or of course, Cadence was simply on her honeymoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windy_prance 114 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 By looking at the MLP toy line, I say Princess Cadence couldn't come to the rescue because she is too busy having a baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confetti Nova 58 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 I think the best replies in this thread were the ones that said, "she was too busy making sure the plants don't reach her kingdom". Honestly, that sounds like the most sound solution. I wish she had met Twilight in person though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyro Zeppeli 120 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 (edited) Here's a thought. The events of the two episodes, everything exciting happened over the course of one day. The crystal empire is probably a several hour train ride away. By the time somepony made their way to the crytal empire, informed Cadence and Shiney of the situation, and then got back to Equestria, the situation likely would have already been dealt with. Sure letters can be sent magically, but we don't know exactly how the letter thing with spike works. Is the magic fire specifically attuned to send letters to Celestia? Probably. If you remember, in the episode "Griffon the brush off" when dashie and pinkie are on their pranking spree, they gave Spike the hiccups, which sent off the scrolls he was carrying, they automatically went to Celestia, without him even intending it. So they are probably attuned to Celestia. If you say that Twi could just telleport herself there using her magic, well, again, the crystal empire is a very long way away, and that would have taken a lot of energy, even for an Alicorn, especially since she just recently became an alicorn. And the situation would have just gotten worse with Twi's absence if she had left to fetch Cadence and Shiney. Besides, the mane six handled the situation very well, despite needing to sacrifice their elements in order to destroy the vines and the chaos seeds Discord had planted so long ago. Edited November 25, 2013 by The Knight Solaire [Filler] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champion RD92 8,658 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 (edited) She was busy looking after the Crystal Empire, although I would think that it would be a priority for her to help find her sisters who were kidnapped. Or they're not her sisters, but you know what I mean. Edited November 25, 2013 by Champion RD92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nature's Spell 526 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 She was busy looking after the Crystal Empire, although I would think that it would be a priority for her to help find her sisters who were kidnapped. Or they're not her sisters, but you know what I mean. Well her sister-in-law and her adopted aunts. I agree that the main reason was the lack of time and honestly what would she have done that Twilight and the Mane 5 didn't do. Princess Twilight Sparkle: Princess of Friendship Princess Luna: Princess of the Night My short stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinkitty 589 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 I thought it was pretty clear. She wasn't allowed to leave the Crystal Empire. Also, Twilight needs to learn how to be a princess. 1 ~Siggy made by Kitteh O Shy <3 In a society that has destroyed all adventure, the only adventure left is to destroy that society~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Horn 430 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 Cadence doesn't really have jurisdiction over Equestria, only the Crystal Empire, and it is a long, long train ride away... but still, even so, Twilight needed to learn to fend for herself. "The most horrible kind of ignorance is to have an opinion on an experience that you have never experienced.""Get off your high horse and give her a hug." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plz_No 9 November 25, 2013 Share November 25, 2013 This is exactly what I was saying to my friend when we watched it and he told me to shut up I don't see why she wasn't included but I guess it is for plot conveniences and also I guess everyone forgot about her as she has another empire to rule over. Oh well Twilight FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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