Flash Sentry

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> *"I was planning to give it to you before we broke up, you don't have to say yes, but I want you to have it. See, I saved up a lot of money to get this and I was hoping that someday you might..."*
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- DAUGHTER OF DISCORD CHAPTER 23: EVER AFTER

***Flash Sentry*** is a minor character in the Daughter of Discord fanfiction but makes a cameo appearance in the audio drama, he's Princess Twilight Sparkle's husband and the father of Twinkle Sparkle.

## Appearance

He's an pale orange colored pegasus stallion with matching blue eyes, a two tone blue mane and tail with his cutie mark: a two toned shield with a yellow lightning bolt in the center on his flank.

## Personality

Flash is portrayed as a good-natured and caring individual who values his family and friends, he's a very respectful character and can be rather brave. He can be determined and patient, as shown when he approached Twilight twice as an attempt to talk things out and later ask Twilight to marry him which she accepts.

## Skills/Abilities

* **Pegasus Physiology:** Flash Sentry is a winged pony called Pegasus/Pegasi that are known for their flight capabilities.
* **Flight:** Naturally, Flash can use his wings to fly at different heights and distances to either reach or visit places such as Cloudsdale.
* **Cloud-Walking:** Every winged creature is gifted with the ability to walk, run, sit or lay down on clouds for an unlimited time.
* **Cloud Manipulation:** Besides walking on clouds, Flash is able to manipulate clouds by moving them to different locations or gathering enough to make one giant cloud.
* **Weather Manipulation:** Changing the weather in Equestria is one of the abilities pegasi or winged creatures are capable of and often use daily.

## History

Not much is know of Flash Sentry's history except that he became a royal guard for the Crystal Empire and during Daughter of Discord was transferred to Canterlot during Daughter of Discord.

## Residence

Prior to Bride of Discord, Flash Sentry worked and lived in the Crystal Empire and would be transferred to Canterlot, shortly after Flash moved in with Twilight at the Golden Oak Library.

## Appearances

* Bride Of Discord (mentioned)
* Daughter of Discord
* Son-In-Law of Discord (non-speaking)
* CMC: The Next Generation

## Storyline

### *Bride of Discord*

Although Flash doesn't make an appearance in Bride of Discord, he is mentioned by Cadance when she's teasing Twilight's crush on him.

### *Daughter of Discord*

Flash Sentry is first introduced when he knocks on Twilight's door in Canterlot to inform her that her friends have arrived, as Twilight is walking away he attempts to talk to her about their relationship but is quickly shot down. Before the gala, Twilight asks Cadance why she transferred Flash to Canterlot and is told that it's an opportunity for the two to talk things out and that they have something special, during her conversation with Soarin and Rainbow Dash Flash makes another attempt to talk this out but again is rejected. Flash wouldn't be seen until after the changeling battle and reveals to Twilight that he wishes to marry and that he saved up a ring for her.

### *CMC: The Next Generation*

Flash makes an appearance in two chapters with the first being his wedding to Twilight and the second preparing the room for their upcoming baby and choosing a baby name.

## Trivia

* Him being demoted to a cameo in the audio drama is due to controversy regarding people hating him for "being bland" or "a Gary-Stu".
* The creator of the fanfic no longer ships him with Twilight. Despite that though, him being married to Twilight Sparkle hasn't been retconned.