The wedding of Applejack and Rainbow Dash
Ponyville was covered in a familiar white blanket of snow. The town was almost empty; everypony was inside, keeping themselves warm. In a cottage on the outskirts, close to the Everfree Forest, a lavender unicorn found herself in front of the fireplace. She wasn't alone; Angel Bunny was sleeping on her lap. Twilight glanced over an album with photos of herself, friends and family, all smiling into the camera. At the moment, she was looking at a very old one, taken before she and Fluttershy had started to date. She was in the middle of the group hug, all of her friends a part of it. She remembered Spike taking that photo. On the next one, Rarity was kissing Spike on the cheek. The dragon's blush was noticeable. The bookworm pony giggled a bit.
"What's so funny, Twi?" Twilight quickly glanced at where the voice had come from, and saw her wife quietly closing the door, approaching her without making a sound.
"I was just looking at the album, remembering the old days." They shared a quick kiss. "Remember this one?"
"Oh yeah… That was a nice picnic; a few weeks before I developed a crush on you…"
"Really? Wow, I didn't know about it until a few months later... Did you seriously spend that much time secretly admiring me?"
Fluttershy nodded while blushing. She then sat beside Twilight and rested her head on the unicorn's shoulder while they kept looking at the photos in the album.
"Tell me, honey, are they asleep?"
"Yes, they're so cute when they sleep. Spike falls asleep almost instantly, but our little filly needs some company, even when she's sharing the room with Spike."
"I think that's cute, but she'll learn how to sleep alone. She just needs more time…"
"I guess you're right, but I love watching her falling asleep. She's so… Angel?" The bunny had woken up because of the talking. He hopped to the door and opened it, shaking his fists at the mares before slamming the door.
"I guess we were talking too loud." She giggled and Fluttershy did the same. They kept turning pages, remembering all the adventures and fun they'd enjoyed with their friends. Then, they came across a picture with Applejack and Rainbow Dash kissing under an apple tree. They were wearing wedding dresses.
"That was a beautiful day… Remember?" Fluttershy commented serenely.
"Of course I do! I remember every detail."
They kept staring at the photo as they remembered that day, two years ago.
"I don't like this dress… I hate wearing it…" The cyan pegasus muttered to her mare of honor.
"Rainbow Dash, you promised to wear it once for your wedding. By the end of the day, you can take it off!"
"I didn't promise to wear it, I lost a bet with AJ… I hate losing…"
"Even if it's with your future wife?" Twilight giggled.
"Especially if it's against my future wife!"
"Calm down, Rainbow Dash. Just smile. Remember that you're marrying the pony you love."
"I know… I just wanted to look cool, you know? Not corny…"
"No matter what you wear, you'll always look cool to Applejack."
The rainbow-maned Pegasus sighed. "You're right… Thanks, Twilight…" Rainbow Dash said, putting a hoof on her mare of honor's shoulder.
"That's what friends are for!" She smiled, and both of them looked at the guests.
The guests were almost the same as Twilight and Fluttershy's wedding, but instead of their family, those seats were occupied by Applejack's. They were in the front row, alongside Spike, Fluttershy (who admitted she wouldn't survive being in front of so many ponies again), and Scootaloo, who said she would sit out and let the rest of the crusaders be the flower fillies because she wanted to stay with Rainbow Dash. The lavender unicorn and cyan pegasus were standing under an apple tree. Princess Celestia was speaking with Fiddlesticks and Octavia, along with her sister and Rarity beside her. A few moments later, the doors from the house opened, and Pinkie Pie trotted out. She looked happily toward Fiddlesticks and Octavia and nodded to them when they noticed her. They started to play the Wedding March as Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom and Babs trotted alongside the carpet, throwing flowers as Applejack appeared from the house alongside Big Mac. She headed to the altar where Rainbow Dash was waiting for her. Celestia, Luna, and Rarity got back to their positions as soon as they saw Pinkie Pie appear from the house. Applejack finally arrived and kissed her brother's cheek before standing in front of the cyan pegasus. The party pony got in her position as well. The Princess of the Sun began speaking.
"Fillies and gentlecolts. We are gathered here today to celebrate the union between Rainbow Dash and Applejack. The love these two share is pure. Two more Elements of Harmony have found love. They will now read their vows."
Twilight approached Rainbow Dash and gave her a piece of parchment. She began to read it in a high voice.
"Applejack, I honestly never thought I would fall in love with you or anypony else, but without realizing it, I did. After Fluttershy told us that she was in love with the egghead, I started to feel strange around you. It wasn't until you kissed me that I realized it was love. But I wasn't ready to show it to everypony else. It wasn't until Twilight and Fluttershy caught us kissing that the truth got out." She looked toward the lavender unicorn beside her, who giggled and blushed. Rainbow continued.
"It was a relief, really. Since it was no longer a secret, we could show our love in public. But of course it wasn't always awesome; we had our bad moments… But after a huge fight we had… I realized I was nothing without you... AJ, you make me look cooler, and I promise I'll be loyal to you and stay by your side until the day I die." Rainbow Dash kept her eyes on the farmer pony beside her, who had tears streaming from her eyes.
"Applejack, your turn." The Princess of the Sun said. Pinkie Pie approached Applejack and gave her the piece of parchment where Applejack had written her vows. She cleared her throat and began reading.
"Rainbow Dash, everyday with you is an adventure. Ah never thought Ah would make you work, but you did it and Ah never had to ask you. Ah'll never forget the day Ah kissed you for the first time. It was a risky move, but it was worth it. When you asked to keep our relationship a secret, Ah panicked. If somepony asked me, Ah probably would have told everythin' since Ah hate lying, but luckily nopony asked. Ah thank Twilight and Fluttershy for discoverin' us; the guilt was consumin' me!" The cyan pegasus scratched her head, feeling guilty for that.
"After that, everythin' got better. Ah'm glad that mah family approved of you... I know we both made mistakes, but one of mine almost ruined our relationship… But instead, it made our bond even stronger… The next day, you forgave me and proposed to me… Ah'll remain by your side, for the good and the bad. Ah love you, sugarcube, and nothin' will change that, because ah know you are the only pony ah can love, my soul pony…" She looked at the pegasus in front of her. She was trying not to cry, but a single tear had escaped nonetheless.
"Necklaces?" Celestia continued with the ceremony after a few moments of silence, only interrupted by the sounds of sobs from the guests. Rarity approached the couple with the necklaces on a pillow.
"Rainbow Dash, do you promise to stand by Applejack's side, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, 'till death do you part?"
"I do." Rainbow said as she put the necklace around Applejack's neck.
"Applejack, do you promise to stand by Rainbow Dash's side, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, 'till death do you part?"
"Of course I do." Applejack said as she put the necklace around Rainbow Dash's neck.
"Then I pronounce you mare and mare. You may now kiss."
Rainbow Dash closed her eyes and prepared to kiss Applejack, but AJ was impatient. She threw her hooves around Rainbow's neck and pulled her in for a passionate kiss-their first kiss as a married couple. Everypony in the crowd applauded happily, stomping at the ground in approval.
Missed me? Thanks for coming to the third part of Magic of Love, no refunds! XD
I plan to finish this trilogy with everything I got so, be prepared! :)
I want to thank Blue Dragon for editing this chapter before its release! :D
