Hard Times - Part 50

My, oh my, how time sure flies fast! A week with the woman of your dreams simply went by too quickly. Now, today, was the day I've been waiting for; the day we've been waiting for...

Canterlot...such a wonderful capital city...so beautiful, so elegant, so...so, amazing. Words simply cannot describe this capital city fully and if they could, that list would be tremendously long in a good way.

The ceremonies were to be held inside one of the halls inside the Canterlot Castle - a task that was backed by Princess Twilight Sparkle herself. It was a large hall, plenty of windows, and more than enough lighting for everyone inside the room. Princess Celestia promised to say a few words about the two Elements that were to be wed momentarily, closely followed by some words from Twilight herself.

I was nervous...I mean, how was a vampire unicorn supposed to feel about getting married? How was anyone supposed to feel when they get married, for that matter? Is it intriguing? Is it fascinating? Is it tough? Or is it gruesome?

A knock on the door soon snapped me out of my thoughts and the door opened up afterwards. Coming inside was Spike, who was wearing a tuxedo that Rarity had made especially for him for today. He came up to me, wanting to talk to me one last time before the wedding was scheduled to begin.

"How are you feeling?" He asked me.

"Like I'm about to die from nervousness..." I gulped, trying to straighten my bow tie.

"Just relax," Spike told me, "pretty soon, you'll have Rarity's heart and soul."

Not necessarily, you know...our souls are no longer with us since we technically are the walking dead. I may have her heart, but never her soul.

"Thanks, Spike," I replied, "I needed that."

"Any time, Robert," he answered in reply, "just remember, you break your promise about keeping her as happy as she can be, and I'll come for you."

"You have my word, little guy." I said.

I looked at the clock located above the mirror I was staring into and noticed that it was almost 12:30 in the afternoon...I was supposed to be up at the altar by now!

Great, Robert...the one time you can't fuck up, and you did...

Shut up...

Not my fault that you're late, you know.

You could've reminded me though.

Could've, would've, should've, didn'tve.

That last one isn't even a word!

It is if I say it is, which it is!

You're drunk!

And you're late!

Oh, horse apples...

I rushed towards the altar and managed to get there before anyone else had arrived. Shortly afterwards, my friends had started coming up to the altar, Spike included, and started surrounding me as the orchestral music started sounding. Twilight called especially for Octavia to come and help provide some classy orchestra music with her cello, something I'm more than certain that Rarity will love.

After the orchestra music started and Princess Celestia had stepped up in front of us all at the top of the altar, Rarity had elegantly come through the doors wearing the most beautiful wedding gown you had ever lay your eyes upon. I was awe struck by my soon-to-be wife's stunning looks and was proud that I was about to become her husband for all eternity.

Rarity had slowly approached the altar, proceeding up the steps, and finally coming to a halt right next to me. We had turned our attention towards Princess Celestia as she began saying a few words about us.

"Fillies and gentlecolts," Celestia started, "we are gathered here today to celebrate the coming together of these two determined ponies. Their love is undeniable and undying between these two and have pulled them through any and all obstacles that have been presented to them throughout their lives. Rarity, the Element of Generosity, and Robert, the Element of Happiness, are two ponies that were truly made for each other.

"May we please see the rings that will symbolize the coming together of these two ponies, please?" Celestia asked, looking at Spike.

Spike smiled, pulling out two rings from his backside. One ring had a purple gem and resembled much like Rarity's Element of Harmony while the other ring had an emerald gem and resembled much like my Element of Harmony. Princess Celestia levitated both rings in front of us both and we each took over each other's ring with our magic.

"With this ring," I quietly stated, "I promise to always love and care for you."

I had then put Rarity's ring on her horn, as unicorns tend to do with their rings, and then it was Rarity's turn.

"With this ring," she stated, "I also promise to always love and care for you."

Rarity had then put my ring on my horn and we turned back towards Celestia for a few more words.

"These ponies have overcome anything that had been thrown at them and may they continue to do the same for years to come." Celestia said. "Now, Princess Twilight Sparkle has requested to say a few words herself. Princess?"

"Thank you, Princess Celestia," Twilight thanked, stepping up from her original location from behind Rarity to next to Celestia.

"Rarity and Robert," she started, "it seems like only it was yesterday wen you two met. If it weren't for there being a seventh Element of Harmony, we wouldn't have gotten to know you, Robert. It is with much gratitude and happiness that I do wish you both a very long, happy life together. You two can be seen as a source of inspiration now and are forever to be known as one now. Congratulations."

Twilight's speech was deep, to say the least...I enjoyed every word of it. She then proceeded back to where she came from originally, while Celestia continued on for a bit while longer.

"By the power invested in me in this great capital city of Canterlot," continued Celestia, "I now pronounce you mare and colt! Robert, you may kiss the bride."

I approached my new wife and had kissed her with all the love that I had on her lips. She blushed, returning the favor by kissing me as well before we had begun leaving the hall together. Hoof-in-hoof, we walked out of the large, majestic hallway together, back to the carriage we had rented for the day.

"I love you, Robert," Rarity told me, collapsing her head slowly onto my shoulder.

"And I love you, my elegant and majestic Queen," I replied.