As the two got to talking, Twilight and Stygian discovered they had a lot in common - beyond their shared thirst for knowledge, of course - and each of them could be just as socially awkward as the other. Right before Twilight boarded the train back to Ponyville, Stygian took even more initiative and asked Twilight out on a real date. Twilight had such a fun time talking with Stygian earlier that afternoon that she gladly said yes, and a royal romance had begun.
Commissioned from Dragonfoxgirl. I think this ship deserves more attention.