Chapter Seven
As Celestia raised the sun the following morning, Joe was among the first to wake up. The young lion sprang to his feet to help finish the last minute preparations before the wedding starts, he rushed down the hall to find Krystal, exiting out of her room wearing a bathrobe Rarity made for her.
"Morning Krystal"
"Hey, Joe." Krystal smiled.
"Where is everyone?"
"They aren't awake yet."
"But we are." said a familiar voice.
Joe and Krystal turned around to see the Omega Squad approaching them.
"Morning guys." Joe smiled.
"We're all well rested and ready to work!" Scowler said boldly.
"Lets wait til the others are up first." Krystal suggested
"Let's hope they get up soon." Juniper said, "The wedding's only several hours away."
"Don't worry, I got this." Scowler said before going down hall. He calmly takes a deep breath, but then-
"WAKE UP YOU SLEAPPY HEADS! LET'S MOVE IT! MOVE IT! MOVE IT! MOVE IT! TOP SIDE! TOP SIDE!"
Everyone was shaken up by Scowler's sudden bellowing.
"WHAT THE...?!" The others heard Pavisoso exclaim. Next they heard Pavvy crashing as he fell out of bed.
"Nicely handled Scowler." Joe groaned before seeing everyone walk out of their rooms.
Murphy was coming down the hallway when a door suddenly opened next to him by Hobbes and was slammed face-first in his path.
"Okay, who became an alarm clock?", Hobbes yawned with tired eyes.
"I did", Scowler replied
"Well... That's one way to get everyone up..." Spyro said as he stretched his wings.
"Say, has anyone seen my cousin?", Zielae, seeing that Murphy was missing.
"Right here...", Murphy groaned behind the door Hobbes was holding open. Hobbes then realizes that he accidentally opened a door on him. The tiger closes it and everyone sees the young prince lying on the floor in a daze. Everyone helps Murphy up as he shakes it off.
"Sorry, Murph", Hobbes apologizes.
"It's alright".
"Next time, I prefer to wake up to an alarm clock." Pavvy said, before seeing Johnny rush up to his face and grab him by the shoulders.
"NO! Anything but that!"
"Huh?"
"Johnny for some reason has a fear of clocks." Leo said.
"Everybody has something he or she is scared of, Leo." Murphy said as Daizua stepped out.
"What's going on?" He asked.
"We have no time to waist," Scowler said, "The wedding's a few hours away and we still need to finish getting everything ready!"
"That's right, so let's get to it." said Cynder.
"And you can count on our help too" Daizua winked, giving a tumbs up.
"Say, where are your friends?" Benny asked.
It was at that very moment when the rest of the Neo Guardians were up and about, except for Lilyena, whose hair is messed up.
"Come on sis, time to get ready." Jaugaibee smiled as she shook her sister, who finally woke up. Lilly's hair is all sticking up funny, she also has snot and drool running down her.
"Wh-what time is it?"
"Time to get ready for the wedding," Rainbow Dash as she stood at the door way with Rarity, "What else?"
"Oh yeah," Lilly smiled while blushing a little, "I guess it slipped my mind"
Rarity gasped upon looking at Lilly's messed up hair. "Oh my stars darling, whatever happened to your coiffure?"
"You mean my hair?"
Jaugaibee scoffs, "She's always like this when she wakes up."
"So what else needs to be done?" asked Kamuaik
"Well, Fixing Lilly's hair is one thing," Rarity said before leading her and the other guardian girls to the dressing room, "come along now ladies, I also need you to try on your dresses."
"Our DRESSES?" Kaimuaik asked In surprise.
"Yes indeed. And then after wards, I'll take you to the spa with Cadence and Lexi. We need you girls to look fabulous for the ceremony today"
"Have fun ladies." Tyler said while waving to them.
"Oh, and you boys will be next to try out the outfits I made for you!" Rarity called out, making Daizua and Murphy blink in surprise.
"...Okay." Daizua said nervously.
"Moe, Larry, Curly," Murphy said to the three stooges, "I need you three to lay out some carpets in the court yard for the reception."
"Don't worry Murphy you can count on us!" Moe said with a salute.
"Aye, Aye sir!" Larry and Curly saluted, unintentionally hitting Moe.
"I'll kill ya two later!" Moe said before grabbing them by the ears, "Come on!"
"Those three friends of yours?" Goola asked as he watched Moe dragging Larry and Curly.
"Yep." Murphy replied with a nod
"I like 'em" Egeeat said with Tullait nodding in agreement.
"Patchi, will you along with Juniper and Scowler trim the hedges?" Murphy asked.
"Sure, that way we'll get some breakfast into our stomachs." Scowler said as he licked his chops.
"Heart and I will be ready to help the guests inside" Drago said.
"Junior and I will help you with that if you want." Speckles volunteered.
"Thank you."
"What about us?" asked Pavisoso as he stood by Boldekekhan, Wajanja, and Zielae.
"We should get ourselves ready for the ceremony."
"Right" Zielae nodded.
"Well, I'm going to get Lexi to meet up Rarity and the others at the spa." Cadence said, "We'll see you at the wedding."
"Okay then." Shining Armor said before watching his wife dashing off.
"Is there any way we can help?" asked Apholara as she stood by with her Zamekas.
"What else needs to be done?" Joe asked Murphy.
"Hmmm..."
Just then a thought came to Murphy.
"Pinkie, Applejack, can you take care of the wedding cake?" he asked.
"You bet your sweet horse shoes we can." Applejack said with a wink.
"This is going to be fun," Pinkie Pie said as she bounced.
"Twilight, I need your organizing skills to make sure that things get done." Murphy added.
"You can count on me!" The Alicorn smiled.
"Fluttershy, can you get your birds to handle the music?" asked Murphy.
"Of course." Fluttershy smiled.
"You know, I was thinking. Maybe Fluttershy could sing as well." Claudius said as he approached his girlfriend.
"Hey, that's a great Idea!" Hobbes said.
"S-sing?" Fluttershy asked nervously, "In front of hundreds of ponies?"
"Come on, Fluttershy. I've heard you sing hundreds of times. Your voice is so... heavenly." Claudius told his girlfriend.
"That was when it was just with you and the animals."
"He's right, Fluttershy." Boldekhan smiled, "Your voice is sensational."
"And if you want, I'll sing with you." Twilight said, putting a wing around her friend.
"Yeah, and we'll help too!" Sweetie Belle said. Scootaloo and Apple Bloom nodded in agreement.
"And you've got all of us here to support you." Tyler added.
"You can do it, sweetie." Claudius told Fluttershy, giving her a quick kiss in the lips.
Fluttershy immediately blushed at this, "Well...Okay."
"That's the spirit!" Hobbes said, giving a thumbs up.
"You're gonna knock them dead, Fluttershy." Spyro said with a wink
"Yay!" Fluttershy said quietly.
"Let's see. Is there anything else that needs to be taken care of?" asked Murphy.
"What about the flowers?" asked Zielae
"Just got them delivered from Ponyville," Heart said as he came in with a crate filled with flowers.
Murphy felt a tickle in his nose, catching Joe and Daizua's attention.
Heart quickly remembers what Murphy's problem was, "...Uh Oh!"
"Ah... AH... AAAHHH..." Murphy began to sneeze before Rainbow Dash noticed and darted toward him.
"Oh no, ya don't!" Rainbow exclaimed, instantly stuffing two corks in Murphy's nose
Murphy sighed in relief.
"That was close." said Applejack.
"Heart, I think you'd better get those flowers out of here." said Rainbow Dash
"Right."
And with that, the T-Rex dashed off with the flowers in his claws.
"So Rainbow, think you're gonna be able to do your Sonic Rainboom today?" Tyler asked.
"You got it." Rainbow winked confidently
"Guess that takes care of everything else." Murphy said.
"Well what are standing around here for?" Scowler said, "we got a wedding to prepare!"
"And YOU need to suit up!" Garrus said to Tyler.
"Right."
"Hold on. Who're the best men and bridesmaids?" asked Murphy, realizing he hadn't been told yet
"Isn't it obvious, the best men are Hobbes and you two." Tyler smiled, referring to Joe and Murphy.
"US?" Joe asked in surprise.
"Yes, and the bridesmaids are Krystal, the Mane Six, Marianna, and Nightmare Moon."
"And the flower girls?" asked Spyro
"Our little Cutie Mark Crusaders, or who we known as Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo." Tyler said.
"And the ring bearers?" asked Whirlwind
"Hmmmmmmm, How would you like to take on that task Spike?" The Alidragon asked.
"I'd be honored." Spike smiled
"Then let's do it guys." Joe said, sticking his paw out. Soon the others placed their hands, paws, hooves, or what ever else in.
"Let's go team."
"We're making today a perfect day for Tyler and Lexi!" Murphy proclaimed
"YEAH!"
Meanwhile, at the Canterlot Spa, Lexi, Cadence, Rarity, and the Neo Guardian girls were getting a relaxing treatment in preparation for the wedding. While Lilly, Jaugaibee, and Kaimuaik were soaking in a hot tub, Lexi was getting a massage while her hooves get polished.
Kaimuaik sighs, "So relaxing. You guys would love our hot springs back home."
"It's too bad the others are missing out on this." Lexi said
"Well, you know how they are," Cadence said, "they want to make this wedding the perfect one for you and Tyler. Especially Murphy and Twilight"
"Still, it would do them good to loosen up. Especially after their battle with Tenebris." Rarity said, "That way Tyler can settle down with his new life."
"I often dream of my wedding with Goola." Jaugaibee replied, "We've been together for a few years now."
"Really?" Rarity asked, "I had no idea you two were an item."
Kaimuaik adds, "I had a boyfriend once. He was a blacksmith for my village... but he was killed in battle."
Rarity and the others were stunned upon hearing what the young girl said.
"We're sorry to hear that." Lexi said
Kaimuaik wipes the tear off her face, "It's fine. In truth, I've always desired a happy life with romance. That's what I hope to find."
"And you will, darling." Rarity assured, putting a hoof of Kaimuaik's shoulder, "After all, It happened with Cadence and Shining Armor, and the same goes with Lexi and Tyler of course."
"It's true," Lexi smiled.
"Plus there's Spyro and Cynder." Cadence added, "trust me, when they right guy comes along, you will know he's the one you're gonna spend the rest of your life with."
"Thanks girls." Kaimuaik smiled. Lilyena, on the other hand, is daydreaming and humming to herself.
"Say Lily, what about you?" Cadence asked,getting the young girl's attention, "Don't you have a special someponey in your life...Uhhh, I Mean someBODY?"
"Me," answered Lilyena, "I often think about Daizua. He's not just my mentor... he's my hero. He saved my life from predators, the Mutations, and an evil human."
"From what Murphy told us," Cadence said, "He sounds like a strong warrior."
"Is that why you like him?" Rarity asked.
Lilyena answers, "Of course, Rarity. Daizua is good friend. He's a sweetheart, he's gentle, selfless, and puts my safety before his own. We're great friends."
"What Rarity meant was, you don't think he's your special some one?" Lexi asked. Lilyena suddenly blushes when she hears this.
"You mean do I LIKE him like him?"
The Alicorn Princess nodded.
Kaimuaik teases, "I know you do, Lily. I can tell from how you look at him."
Lilyena blushes and hesitates but gives in, "Don't tell anyone, but it's true; I have a crush on him."
"I knew it!" Lexi grinned
Lilyena adds on, "I sometimes feel he has those same feelings for me... but he doesn't seem to show it...Or maybe I'm just thinking silly things. After all, he was the son of the fire lord. A girl like me wouldn't be suitable for him, he deserves a Princess."
Just then, Cadence lets out a soft giggle as she and Lexi exchanged amused looks.
"What's so funny?" the water bender asked.
"How can you be so sure of that?" asked Lexi
"Just because you two are from different worlds doesn't mean you cant share love with each other." Cadence said, "I mean, I married the captain of the Canterlot Royal Guard, and I couldn't be happier"
Lilyena replies, "Was it an act of love, Cadence?"
"A love stronger than any magic an ailcorn could wield alone." Cadence replied
"Come to think of it," Lilyena adds, "he does treat me with greater respect than anyone else I know."
"Because he cares for you deeply." Cadence smiled, "I can sense these kinds of things."
Lilyena holds her hands to her heart upon hearing this, making the other girls smile
"My advice: give it time, sister," said Jaugaibee, as she patted Lilyena on the back, "Confess when you feel ready. Then again, he'll probably confess first; guys usually confess first."
"She's right. It did take a little time before Tyler confessed his feelings to me." Lexi said, remembering how Tyler told her that he was in love with her.
"And that's a lot coming from the Alicorn who's going to get married in a few hours." Cadence said with a smile before turning back to Lily, "Listen to your heart Lily, just like I did. Trust me, you'll be glad you did."
Lilyena gives a heart-warming smile, "Thank you."
"Well, in any case, we should get back to the castle and get ourselves ready." Rarity said.
"Let's get going then." Cadence said before winking at Lexi, "We don't want to keep the groom waiting."
Back at the palace, the boys were just getting into their outfits, Daizua was wearing a red Tuxedo, which matched well with his fire element.
"WOW, you're looking sharp there man." Johnny said as he finished putting on his "Prince Ali" royal garbs.
Daizua blushes a bit, "This... wasn't exactly what I had in mind. But it will have to do."
Murphy was dressed in garbs much like Prince Derek's from "the Swan Princess", made specially by Rarity.
"Nice work, Rarity." Murphy smiled as he looked at himself in a mirror. Jut then, he then saw Joe's reflection in the mirror. The young lion was wearing a suit like Eric from "The Little Mermaid"
"She did well on me too." Joe said, "It must have been easy for her since I walk on four legs like all the other ponies here"
Egeeat had little trouble with his light blue tuxedo, while Goola was struggling to fit into his purple tuxedo.
"You boys need some help?" Benny asked, who was wearing his "Beauty and the beast" waist coat and trousers.
"No, I got it." Goola said as he sucks in his gut, Allowing him to fasten his pants. Tullait, who was wearing a brown Tuxedo. was having a little trouble with his suit.
"You okay there man?" Pavvy asked as he put on his ball suit, "Is the suit to tight?"
"Nope, but that unicorn forgot to add something."
"What's that?" Goola asked as he puts on a Purple tux.
"This." Tullait said before slicing a hole in his pants with his claw, causing his tail to slide out comfortably, "Ahhhh, that's better."
"Say Daizua, what ever happened to Yahdo?" Wajo asked, wearing a uniform similar to Captain Phoebus from "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
"Huh, now that he mentioned it, we haven't seen her since yesterday." Spyro said.
"Oh, she returned to Alayssia to take care of something," Daizua answered, "But she said she'll be back pretty soon."
"Master Mshauri went with her as well," Murphy added, "He didn't tell me why he was going, only that he figured that Yahdo might need help making the journey."
"I hope they make it back in time." Hunter said.
"I'm sure they will." Joe said with a smile.
"Hey, bro, you ready? We don't want to keep your bride waiting forever!" Murphy called to Tyler
"I'll be right out in just a sec," Tyler's voice called out from behind a curtain, "I just need to get this tie on."
After a few moments of silence, Tyler finally stepped out, wearing a blue suit.
"WOW, you're looking sharp there man!" Xiro said with a smile.
"Looking good, bud." smiled Spyro
"He, he, Thanks you guys." Tyler said
"Just wait till Lexi sees you in that." winked Johnny
"So, you excited, bro?" asked Murphy
"A little Nervous to be honest." Tyler admitted.
"Hey, everybody get's nervous on their wedding." Boldekhan said.
"They also get nervous when they first admit their feelings for a woman." Spyro said.
"Kind of like how I was nervous when I first admitted my feelings to Spyro." Cynder added as she walked in.
"Oh hey Cynder," Joe said, "Is the bride ready?"
"Almost." Cynder replied
"I can't wait to so see her." Tyler said.
"As long as it's not before the ceremony, remember it's bad luck."
"And we don't want bad luck to happen on this special day, do we?" asked Hunter. Bold smiled at this, then sighed. Joe realized Bold was thinking about something... or someone.
"Something on your mind Bold?"
"Hmm...? Oh, it's nothing." Bold replied.
"Ooh, I know who you're thinking about." Sparx grinned. Bold immediately blushed at this.
"What have we got here?" said a voice. The others turned to see a blue anthropomorphic lion.
"Jordan!" Murphy exclaimed, happy to see his old friend
"It's so good to see you!" Joe smiled.
"Good to see you too, Joe." Jordan smiled.
"Welcome." Tyler smiled
"Thank You Tyler."
"How've you been?" asked Spyro
"I've been great!" Jordan smiled.
"And how's Carmelita?" Bold asked before realizing what he said. Pavvy, Hobbes, and Sparx immediately smirked at him, "What are you three looking at?"
"You're eager to see HER, aren't you?" Murphy snickered.
"Heh, heh, heh, Bold's got a girlfriend I see." Scowler chuckled. Bold immediately blushed at this.
"Come on guys, stop teasing him." Goola said in Bold's defense.
"Oh, we're just having a little fun." Sparx said.
Even Daizua couldn't help letting out a chuckle.
"Hey, looking good there Tyler." Jordan said, seeing the Alidragon in his suit.
"Thanks, Jordan." Tyler smiled.
Just then, Murphy heard purring and felt female hands caressing him. He looked and saw Shine Lotiz fluttering her eyelashes. She always had maintained a flirtatious side toward him.
"Hello, handsome." Shine purred, causing Murphy to blush.
"Oh, boy."
"Now who's the smitten kitten?" Tullait teased, causing Joe and the others couldn't help but let out a snicker
"Cut it out, sister!" Jordan laughed.
"Are you ready, Tyler? The wedding will be starting soon." asked Tembo
"As I'll ever be." Tyler sighed nervously, but was then comforted when Joe placed a reassuring paw on his shoulder.
"Don't let those nerves get the best of you," the young lion smiled, "This is a happy day."
Meanwhile, the girls are trying on their outfits, with Lilly, Kaimuaik and Jaugaibee changing behind a curtain. Lexi was also there, changing into her gown.
"Alright Rarity, we're ready when you are." Kaimuaik called from the curtain.
"Very well ladies," the unicorn smiled before turning to Twilight, Cynder, and the others, "My friends, Allow me to introduce my latest creations: Beauty of the Alayssian Elements!"
She removed the curtain to reveal the girls wearing BEAUTIFUL gowns. Lilly was wearing an ocean Blue dress, Kaimuaik's was pink with tads of gray to indicate her gravity abilities, and Jaugaibee's was ice blue, decorated with shimmering crystals. The Mane six and the rest of the girls were in awe upon seeing this. Jaugaibee examines her ice blue dress in a mirrorr, "Hmm, this actually looks like my type."
"WOW You girls look amazing!" Twilight said, making Lilyena blush.
"Thank you."
"Imagine the look on Daizua's face when he sees you now." Rainbow Dash winked
Lilly then Blushed brightly as Kaimuaik smirks and winks at her, "I know he will like you in that outfit too."
"Come on girls, don't tease her like that!" Jaugaibee said in her sisters defense, "She's never had experience with dating, but Kaimuaik and I have."
"Don't sweat it. Murphy himself doesn't have much experience with ladies, though some take an interest in him." winked Zielae
"You mean that blue lioness, Shine?" Juniper asked.
"Indeed, and Apholara too." Rarity added.
"Rarity did consider dating Murphy once when she heard he was a prince." Applejack winked, causing Rarity to blush.
"How was I supposed to know he was a lion and not a unicorn?"
The other girls couldn't help but laugh at this.
"Egeeat used to have a girlfriend," Kaimuaik went on, "but one day, she just disappeared after a Mutation attack. We've never been able to find her."
"Oh, that's terrible!" Fluttershy said.
"The world is cruel," said Jaugaibee.
"I'm sorry to hear that." Twilight said sadly.
"I'm sure he'll find her someday." Applejack said assuringly
"Thanks," replied Kaimuaik, "I worry about my brother. He's not been himself ever since she disappeared."
"I wish there was something I could do to help." said Fluttershy
"Where we come from," said Jaugaibee, "you won't last five minutes. Just because Alayssia is beautiful doesn't mean it's safe. It's home to the most dangerous animals you can imagine. No living thing is safe from danger."
"Trust me, we've gotten out of worse scrapes." Rainbow Dash smiled
"From what Murphy told us, we can see why." Kaimuaik smiled.
"Oh, Lexi, are you ready yet?" Rarity called.
"Yeah, I'll be right out."
"Don't keep us waiting too long!" Rainbow called. Just then, Lexi stepped out, wearing a beautiful white gown with blue trimmings. Everyone was stunned at how she looked in her wedding gown.
"You look beautiful!" Rarity said.
"Awe, thank you."
"Wait til Tyler sees you in that." Krystal smiled, before the girls hear a knock on the door.
"Hey Twily, you in there? Celestia wants us to check the courtyard."
It was Shining Armor's voice coming from behind the door.
"I'll be right there." Twilight said before turning to her friends, "I'll see you guys at the alter."
"Okay then Twilight." Lilly said.
"See you two later." Lexi waved as Twilight walked out the door.
"Come on sis, let's go see how Moe and his pals are doing." Shining Armor said.
Meanwhile, the Three Stooges marched like soldiers into the courtyard, carrying red carpets to lay out for the reception.
"Company halt!" Moe yelled as they stopped.
"Left face!" Moe said as they turned left.
"Fort arms!" The Stooges held the carpets.
"Relax arms!" The Stooges each dropped their carpets, but accidentally dropped the carpets on their feet and groaned in pain.
"Come on! Get busy and lay these carpets down!" Moe said as they lay the carpets down where they were supposed to be and prepared to roll them out.
"Ready? Go!" the Stooges started unrolling the carpets, but didn't notice that the carpets rolled back up behind them.
"That's that." Moe said as they reached the end. But then they noticed that the rugs had rolled back up behind them.
"HMPH!" Curly growled in annoyance. The Stooges knew it couldn't be Discord since he promised not to give them anymore trouble.
"Come on! Roll it back!" Moe said in annoyance. The Stooges unrolled the carpets across the ground, but the carpets rolled back up behind them again.
"I gotta figure out a way to fix this." Moe said.
"I'll fix it!" Curly said as he started unrolling his carpet again. Moe and Larry tried to think of a way to fix the problem.
"Well, would it be possible for us…" Larry began.
"I don't think it would be possible." Moe cut him off.
Curly continued unrolling, but stopped when the carpet rolled back up and bumped his legs.
"HMPH! Get back! GET BACK!" Curly yelled at the carpet, which then rolled back the other way. Curly chuckled and turned back around, but the carpet rolled back up and bumped his legs, causing him to fall. Frustrated, Curly blew on the end of the carpet, causing it to roll away then come back and hit Curly in the face.
Curly started sobbing in defeat before Moe and Larry approached him.
"HEY! What're you playing around for?! You know we got work to do!" Moe said as Curly stood up
"It double-crossed me! It's sabatoojie I tell ya!" Curly replied, mispronouncing 'Sabotage'.
"I'll sabatoojie you! Get that weight! Hold that row! Lift that barge! Tote that bail!" Moe said, giving orders to his comrades and getting carried away before realizing, "What am I doing…?"
The Stooges got at the ends of their carpets. Moe and Curly stood at the ends while Larry stood at the side.
"Ready?" Moe asked Curly before turning to Larry, "You, lay across all three of them."
Larry lay across all three carpets to weigh them down as Moe and Curly got ready to roll the carpets across.
"You in there?" Moe asked, "Let's go!" Moe and Curly started unrolling the carpets again, but the ends Larry was on were starting to roll back up.
"Hurry up, you guys! I can't hold it much…" Larry began to say when the carpets rolled up and wrapped around Larry.
"Now what we gotta do is find a way to get the carp… OH!" Moe didn't finish. The carpets rolled back up and bumped Moe and Curly's legs, causing them to fall forward and bump their heads on the wall. Curly grunted in frustration.
"That settles it. We get rid of these carpets and spread flower petals all over this courtyard." Moe said, fed up, "Come on! Pitch them outta here!"
Moe opened the doorway, then picked the carpets up with Curly, not knowing Larry was still wrapped inside the carpets. They swung the carpets back and forth as they counted to three and prepared to toss them out.
"One… two…" Moe and Curly counted, as they swung back on "Two", Larry came flying out of the carpets and into a fountain.
"THREE!" Moe and Curly exclaimed as they tossed the carpets at the open doorway. At the same time, Shining Armor and Twilight Sparkle came walking through the doorway.
"How're things coming out… OOF!" Shining Armor began to ask, but was interrupted when the carpets hit him and knocked him back.
"Whoops!" Moe and Curly gulped at once upon seeing what they did.
"Are you OK?" Twilight asked Shining Armor.
"I'm alright, sis." Shining Armor smiled at Twilight before turning to Moe and Curly, "What was that about?"
"We're sorry, Shining Armor. We didn't know you were coming through that door." Moe apologized, "We were having trouble with these carpets so we decided to get rid of them and put flower petals all across the grounds instead."
"Hold on. Where's Larry?" asked Curly.
"Here I am!" Larry called as he got out of the fountain, all soaking wet
"What's the idea, going swimming?" asked Curly, "We got work to do!"
"You guys got a towel?" Larry asked.
"Here's one." Shining Armor replied as he used his magic to give Larry a towel.
"Thanks."
"What sort of trouble were you having?" asked Shining Armor.
"Well, we keep rolling these carpets out, but they keep rolling back up." Moe explained.
"I can fix that." Twilight said as she used her magic to put the carpets back in the grounds. She shook the carpets to get any dust out before setting them down. With her magic, she unrolled the carpets. And this time, the carpets didn't roll back up. The Three Stooges looked in surprise before turning to Twilight.
"Thank you, Twilight Glitter." Larry said.
"It's Twilight Sparkle. And you're welcome." Twilight smiled.
"And sorry that we accidentally hit you." Moe apologized.
"It's alright. Just try to be a little more careful next time, Ok, boys?" Shining Armor smiled.
"Soitenly." Curly replied. Just then, one of the guards called out in alarm.
"DRAGONS! DRAGONS HEADING THIS WAY!"
"Dragons!" Moe said.
"Dragons?" Larry asked nervously.
"I see no dragons." Curly said several guards rushed past them. Concerned, Shining Armor and Twilight followed them.
"Oh, this is bad!" Twilight said in worry, "Of all days a Dragon attack has to happen! Why did it have to be TODAY?!"
"Captain!" Flash Sentry said, saluting to Shining Armor, "We've spotted the Wonder bolts and two other Pegasus being followed by the dragons!"
"Have our soldiers ready for battle in case the wonder bolts can't shake them off"
"YES SIR!"
As the Pegasus dashed off, Daizua and Murphy rushed outside.
"Shining Armor, what's going on?" Murphy asked.
"Are we under attack?" asked Daizua.
"Dragons! Headed this way!" Shining Armor replied.
"There they are!" Flash Sentry cried out, pointing up towards the sky. Looking up, our heroes saw the wonder bolts flying towards Canterlot. Accompanying them were two other Pegasus, A yellow stallion with a green mane and tail, plus he was wearing a brown vest and a cowboy hat. The other was a blue stallion with a brown mane and had a key blade strapped to his back. And then they saw them, three dragons following close behind them. There were two big ones and the other was slightly smaller and looked different from the others.
"Sweet Celestia!" Twilight gasped, "Those two are the biggest dragons I've ever seen!"
"Wait," Daizua said, trying to get a better look, "Something about those two dragons look familiar to me."
Murphy took a pair of binoculars and looked. But when he saw the dragons, a big smile spreads across his face.
"Well I'll be DARNED!"
"What, what is it?" Daizua asked.
"Here, Take a look," Murphy smiled as he handed his friend the binoculars, "You're not going to believe this!"
Daizua looked through them and gasped in surprise.
"They're here! and Mshauri and Yahdo are with them!" Daizua said.
"Hold your fire! Do not attack!" Murphy commanded.
"Sir?" said one of the guards.
"Do not attack! It's OK." Murphy said.
"They're friends of mine!" Daizua smiled.
Up in the sky, the leader of the wonderbolts, Spitfire, looked down to see Canterlot down below. She turned to the dragon that Mshauri was riding on, A large red creature with a silver head and tail with green was Zilver, the great King of the Titans.
"We're almost there sir, that's Canterlot down there." Spitfire said
Zilver's eyes notices Daizua, "And there is the legendary son of Olmaka."
Yahdohcyzila, in angel form, replied, "The others are with him as well."
"And Murphy is with them as well." Mshauri said before giving the wonder bolts the signal to land.
"Alright wonderbolts, we're going in." Spitfire said.
"You got it!" Soarin said with a salute.
"YE-HAW!" The yellow Pegasus cheered as he an swooped in for a landing.
"Look out Canterlot, we're coming in!" The blue Pegasus called out to the ponies below him with Zilver and his mate, Ziberi right behind him. Murphy and his friends approached to welcome the new arrivals as one guard went to get Celestia, Luna, and Cadence. Everyone clears a path for the gargantuan Titan and his mate to land. The Third dragon finally landed as Mshauri slid off Zilver's back and landed on his feet.
Murphy knelt before the titan king and queen as Daizua embraced his old friend. Daizua and Yahdoh then shared a big hug with each other.
"So that's where you went off to." Murphy said .
"That's right, and I needed your master's help getting Zilver and the others here once we went through the White Tiger Gateway."
"No trouble at all." Mshauri smiled. Just then, a small flying creature arrives, hovering over them and perching on Murphy's head.
"Greetings every one!"
"Gnu, you're here too?!" Daizua asked in surprise.
"At your service, m'Lord"
Daizua smiled upon seeing his companion.
"Welcome to Canterlot, King Zilver and Queen Ziberi" Murphy said.
Zilver answers, "We are glad to be here, Prince Murphy. I have asked my messenger Zalor to watch the country in my absence."
"Knowing him, he'll do a fine job at it." Murphy said.
"Why Daizua, you look quite dashing with your new looks." Ziberi said upon noticing Daizua in his tux.
"Thank you, my Queen," said Daizua.
"Plus it matches your element." said a male voice. Daizua and Murphy looked up to see a creature that looked like a cross between a big cat and a dinosaur hopping off Ziberi's back.
"Rouchet!" Daizua smiled, "What are you doing here?!"
"Well, I wouldn't want to miss an event like this."
"We're sure glad you were able to come," Murphy smiled, "It has been a long time since we've last seen each other."
"FAR to long," Rouchet said in agreement, "And I must say, you look quite nice yourself."
"Say Murphy, who's the Great Dane?" Moe asked, giving Rouchet a surprised reaction.
"Rouchet isn't a dog," Murphy laughed, "He's a friend of ours."
"He is the Emperor of the Varanians." Daizua added.
"Pleasure to meet you." Twilight smiled, "I am princess Twilight Sparkle. And this is my brother, Shining Armor."
"Welcome to Canterlot."
Rouchet bows as Spike steps out to look in awe at Zilver,
"Whoa, look at the size of that guy..."
"Why hello there little one." the titan smiled, "I've never seen another dragon like you before."
"Another dragon?"
Spike turned to see the third dragon-like creature approaching He as well as the other pony guards were in awe of his scared rainbow colored wings.
"Behold, my new friends," said Zilver, "the Great Fire Dragon, Dracosaura."
"It's good to see you again." Murphy smiled.
"You too young prince." Dracosaura smiled.
"Uh-he, he...H-Hello." Spike said waving nervously.
"Fear not, little hatchling," said the golden dragon, "I won't bite."
Spike let's out a big sigh of relief before approaching the large creature, "Pleased to meet you, I'm Spike"
"You don't have to worry about him Spike," said the yellow Pegasus, "This big fella's quite nice when yah' get to know him."
"Yeah, these guys aren't like other dragons you'd find in other parts of Equestria." Murphy assured Spike. Then the yellow Pegasus then caught notice of the young lion.
"Hey, you're Murphy Dragonstar right?"
Murphy turned to the yellow pegasus.
"That's right. I am." Murphy smiled, "Who might you be?"
"Hey, Murphy!" Applejack's voice called. Murphy saw Applejack step beside the yellow pegasus.
"Hey, Applejack." Murphy said.
"Ah can see ah got here in time to introduce yah to someone very special to meh." Applejack smiled.
"That's right Sugarcube." the Pegasus smiled.
"This is ma husband James Thunder." Applejack introduced.
Murphy's eyes widened in surprise.
"Y-y-your husband?" Murphy asked, "I didn't know you were married!"
"James and Ah met shortly after you, Tyler, and Claudius saved Equestria." Applejack smiled.
"Pleased to make yah' aquaintence sir!" James smiled as he shook Murphy's paw, which was EXACTLY like how Applejack did it.
"P-p-p-p-p-pleasure's mine!" Murphy managed to say through the shaking.
After he lets go, Murphy's hand was still shaking. James then pointed to the blue Pegasus with the Key Blade.
"And that over there is mah' friend, Guardian Soul. He's Rainbow Dash's husband." James said.
Murphy looked in surprise.
"Rainbow Dash? She's has a husband too?" asked Murphy.
"We would've invited you to our weddings. But we couldn't find you anywhere. I guess you were on your adventure in Camelot at the time." Applejack said.
"I guess so." Murphy said, "It's alright. I'm happy for all of you."
"Thanks you're highness." Guardian said as he bowed to Murphy
"There's no need to be formal with me, Guardian." Murphy smiled.
"But how did you guys get acquainted with Zilver and the others?"
"I can answer that," Spitfire said, "We were all on our way to Cantelot when we crossed paths with your master and the Titan king."
"An I gotta say, we were quite surprised when we saw them." Soarin said, "We've never seen dragons that big before-UHH, sorry, I mean Titans."
"It alright," Ziberi smiled, "And we would like to thank you all for kindly escorting us the rest of the way."
"But how did you get acquainted with the Wonderbolts?" asked Guardian Soul.
"It's a long story. Let's just say they helped us defend the Crystal Empire in the past." Murphy replied.
"That was during our Heart of Equestria quest." Murphy added.
"Oh, yes. Applejack told me all about that." James said.
"Yeah, that was some adventure." Soarin said.
"A grand quest from the way you described it. " Dracosaura said.
"We had a lot of close calls at the time, but we always pulled through." Applejack added.
"Would you like to meet the rest of my team?" Murphy asked James and Guardian before any pony could answer, Princesses Celestia, Luna, and Cadence stepped into the courtyard and saw the Titan Queen and Queen.
"King Zilver, Queen Ziberi. May I present Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, and Princess Cadence?" Murphy said as he directed the titans' attention toward the alicorn princesses.
"Greetings fair princesses." Zilver said, "I am King Zilver, ruler of the Alayssian Titans, and this is my mate, Queen Ziberi."
"Welcome your highness." Celestia said before bowing to the titan. Luna and Cadence did the same
"We are glad to participate in this harmonious occasion." Zilver smiled
"Glad to see you made it back safely, Mshauri." Luna smiled.
"Of course I did, old friend." Mshauri smiled, "Now then, I believe we have a wedding to start."
Everyone nodded in a agreement.
"Quite so," Ziberi said before moving towards the castle, "Let's get this on shall we?"
"Indeed you're highness." Celestia smiled.
"Looks like they're going to get along quite nicely." Zilver said with a chuckle. Murphy nodded in agreement as he and the others back inside. Soon enough, Tyler and Lexi will be married.
