Celestia's sun rose up from the horizon, marking the beginning of a new day in Equestria. And this was no ordinary day for the equine inhabitants of the magical land. Today was Hearts and Hooves Day. Hearts and Hooves Day is a holiday where ponies celebrate love and romance. It was a day where ponies would shower their special somepony in loving devotion. In the town of Ponyville, couples were already out celebrating at the crack of dawn.
In the Golden Oak Library, Twilight Sparkle was lightly sleeping in her bed. The only sound that could be heard in her room was the sound of her gentle breathing. This was accompanied by her blanket rising and falling with the movement of her chest as she breathed. Her ear flicked when she heard a creak coming from her door. The sound of hoofsteps followed suit. The hoofsteps stopped next to her, and she felt something was placed over her lap. She began to stir from her slumber.
"Be careful when getting up," Said a hushed voice.
She recognized that voice. It was deep, masculine, slightly hoarse but calming at the same time. She opened her eyes, slightly cursing under her breath when the light entered her corneas. The first thing she saw was a stallion's face looking at her. It was covered by a red mask with black circles around the eyes. She smiled upon seeing that face.
"Good morning, sweetie," Said the stallion.
"Good morning," Replied Twilight.
She reached an arm towards the stallion's mask. She pulled it upwards, leaving it to rest on the bridge of his muzzle. Lifting his mask revealed bare skin that was riddled with scars. She lifted herself up to have her eyes level with his. She then placed her hoof on the side of his face, and locked her lips with his. They shared a deep, tender kiss for a few seconds then parted afterwards. She then looked down at her hind legs, noticing something that wasn't there when she went to bed.
Situated above her was a tray held up by two foldable legs. There was a large plate that had two fried eggs with a sprig of parsley, two slices of golden brown toast, and a side of hay bacon. To the right of the plate was a fork and knife resting on top of a cloth napkin. A small container of grape jelly rested to the right of the utensils, presumably for the toast. And above everything was a single glass of orange juice.
"What is this, Wade?!" Asked Twilight in joyful surprise.
"I got up a couple hours before you, so I decided to make you breakfast," Answered Wade.
"Aw! Thank you!"
As Twilight used her magic to pick up the knife and jelly and spread the latter on her toast, Deadpool sat down next to her on the foot of the bed.
"Handsome, employed, knows how to cook; I am everything a mare wants in a stallion," Said Deadpool boastfully.
"(Chuckles) I knew I found the right stallion for me the moment you said you loved me," Said Twilight.
"I can say the same thing about you. That and when you kissed me under the mistletoe on Hearth's Warming," Said Deadpool.
"Speaking of Hearth's Warming, this wouldn't happen to be a preview of what's to come on this special day, would it?" Asked Twilight suggestively.
"Hmm… Maybe. I guess we will just have to wait and see, won't we?" Asked Deadpool in reply.
"Yes, we will. I've got to say, I cannot wait to see what you have planned for this evening," Said Twilight.
"Great! You go ahead and enjoy your breakfast. I'm gonna go ahead and get everything ready."
"Alright. I love you."
"Love you too."
Deadpool got up from the foot of the bed, and quickly walked over to Twilight and gave her a peck on the lips before leaving the bedroom. In no time, he went down the stairs and ended up in the main library. He found himself enjoying the taste of toast and grape jelly from Twilight's lips.
"Mmm… That was nice! I oughta try and get her to eat a cherrychanga, so I can taste it on her lips when I kiss her," Said Deadpool.
([Gags] Gross! Ever since you got with Twilight you have become so sappy!)
"It's called being in love. You oughta try it yourself."
(I am in love.)
(Really? With who?)
(With myself.)
"I never would have thought that disembodied voices could be so full of themselves until I had the displeasure of meeting you."
(What you say, punk?! I'll knock your fat ass out right here, right now!)
(Since clearly I'm the peacekeeper in this little relationship of ours, I'm going to change the topic before you start punching yourself in an attempt to beat him, Wade. What do you have planned for Twilight?)
"I don't know. I have no idea what she meant by 'special day'. Maybe she was suggesting a date night? I suppose I could take her out tonight. We haven't had a date that the readers got to observe since our first date. And this could be a new slice of life chapter."
(Umm… Did he forget?)
(I'm afraid he did.)
"Forget what?"
(You seriously have no idea what today is? No thoughts as to what it could be?)
"Uh, Sunday?"
(Go look at the calendar. You may want to brace yourself.)
Doing as he was told, Deadpool walked up to the front door, where a calendar hung on the wall to the right. He gazed at it until his eyes landed on today's date. He noticed on said date there was a pink heart. The gears in his head slowly turned as he connected the dots. Eventually, he realized what today was. His eyes were reduced to the size of pinpricks, and he felt a lump form in his throat.
"T-T-Today's… Hearts and Hooves Day…"
Deadpool opened the front door, and stepped outside. Once he shut the door behind him, he took a deep breath.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Deadpool screamed from the top of his lungs. This attracted the attention of everyone outside. While many were very confused, there were also a few ponies that gave him knowing looks. After he eventually stopped screaming he ran back inside in a panic.
"How could I have forgotten Hearts and Hooves Day?! Twilight's going to be so upset and disappointed in me!" Said Deadpool in panic.
(Calm down. There is still plenty of daylight left. You could probably pull something out of your ass before this evening.)
"Okay, okay. What do I need to do to get myself out of this hole I dug? I know, I'll ask my friends for help. Combining our heads together, I'm sure we can come up with something. How am I gonna contact everyone quickly?"
Deadpool looked around, and found Spike. He was walking downstairs, looking like he had just woken up.
"Spike, I need your help!" Said Deadpool frantically.
"But I just woke up," Complained Spike tiredly.
"I know, and I'll make it up to you somehow, but right now I have a problem that I need your help fixing," Said Deadpool.
"... Okay, what do you need?" Asked Spike annoyedly.
"I need you to use your magic dragon breath to mail some letters to our friends. You can do that while we head over to Rarity's," Explained Deadpool.
"Rarity's?! We're going over to Rarity's on Hearts and Hooves Day?!" Asked Spike flusteredly.
"Now's not the time to lose your cool, Spike! That's my job right now!" Said Deadpool
"Okay, okay. Should we get Twilight to come with us?" Asked Spike.
"NO! We are NOT bringing or telling Twilight!"
"Why n-"
"I'll explain along the way! We need to go, now!"
"Whoa!"
Deadpool grabbed Spike, some paper, an inkwell, and some quills, then ran out the door. Just as they left, Twilight walked down the stairs from her room.
"Wade? Spike? Are you two down here?"
Twilight looked around, and found a note on the back of the door. Examining it, it read…
Took Spike with me. We'll be back in a few hours.
XO Deadpool.
A few minutes later…
Deadpool met up with all of his friends at the Carousel Boutique. Rarity, Spike, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie all stood together while Deadpool nervously paced the floor.
"What am I going to do? What am I going to do? What am I going to do?" Asked Deadpool to himself repeatedly.
"So, what did ya call all of us here for, Deadpool?" Asked Applejack.
"And what has got you all worked up, darling? At this rate you're going to leave impressions of your hooves into my nice clean floors from your pacing!" Said Rarity.
"Okay. So, I fucked up big time," Said Deadpool.
"That's… new?" Said Rainbow Dash in confusion.
"How did you (Ah-Ahem) mess up?" Asked Fluttershy.
"Did you accidentally open a mystical chest thingy, which let out a bunch of spooky ghosts and turned your face into melted ice cream?" Asked Pinkie Pie.
"No, but that does sound like something I would do in a different crossover fanfiction," Said Deadpool.
"Then what happened?" Asked Rainbow.
"It's… It's so embarrassing."
"Oh, come now, darling. Whatever you did can't be that embarrassing," Said Rarity.
"If you say so. I, uh, may have forgotten that today is Hearts and Hooves Day."
GASP!
Everyone but Rainbow Dash gasped out of shock. The rainbow-maned pegasus fell onto her back and laughed hysterically.
"Hahahahaha! This is too rich!" Said Rainbow.
"Of all the days that you could have forgotten, why did you forget the one where you shower Twilight with love and adoration?!" Asked Rarity furiously.
"I honestly have no idea. I've been single for the past two years. It must have just slipped my mind. And if we're going to be truthful here, I'll have you know that I give Twilight all of my love and adoration everyday. Holiday or not, I show Twilight how much she means to me," Said Deadpool.
"Hmm… Well, I suppose I can cut you some slack because of that. It's nice to hear how much you love Twilight," Said Rarity with a smile.
"But just so you know, if ya don't come up with something real likkity split, she's gonna stuff your suit with feed and toss ya into the pig pen at Sweet Apple Acres," Said Applejack.
"Yeah, I know," Said Deadpool.
"And I would help her," Added Applejack.
"What?! Why?!" Asked Deadpool fearfully.
"I'm just telling the truth. We're two friends who have each other's backs. And when one of us needs help, we'll toss each other's domestic partners into the pig pen."
"As if I didn't have enough to worry about. Now I learn you and Twilight are transpiring against me. I have an all new motivation now to never get on her bad side."
(Oh, buddy, it doesn't matter how cautious you are. Mares always win in the long run.)
(I'm scared for my existence, now.)
(That's how they want it.)
"With my life on the line, I believe I have a plan that may just save my ass. Will all of you help me put it together?" Asked Deadpool.
"I'd be happy to help!" Said Rarity.
"Count me in!" Added Applejack.
"I'll help as well!" Said Spike.
"Eh, I guess I could help. I don't have any plans anyway," Said Rainbow.
"Oh! I'd be happy! No, delighted! No, ecstatic! No, th-"
Before Pinkie could say every adjective in the dictionary, Rainbow put a hoof in front of her mouth.
"Pinkie would be glad to help," Said Rainbow.
"What about you, Fluttershy?" Questioned Rarity.
"Well…"
"Is something wrong, darling?" Asked Rarity.
"You see, I already have plans," Muttered Fluttershy.
"I'm sorry, what?" Asked Rarity.
"I said I already have plans," Whispered Fluttershy.
"Can you say that one more time?" Asked Rarity.
"I said I… already have plans of my own," Answered Fluttershy,
"You have plans?" Questioned Rainbow.
"Yes. This afternoon I'm going to have tea with Dis -"
"Fluttershy, please help me. I promise that once you help me out, you can head on your way; no buts about it," Said Deadpool.
(Wait, was she going to say Discord?)
"... Well… I guess as long as we do this efficiently, I can stay and help you, Deadpool," Said Fluttershy.
"Thank you, thank you! You won't regret it!" Said Deadpool.
"So, what's this plan of yours anyhow?" Asked Applejack.
(Is nopony going to acknowledge that Fluttershy was going to say Discord?!)
"Here's the game plan: Rainbow Dash, I need you to find any restaurant that is open," Said Deadpool.
"On it!"
Faster than a speeding bullet, Rainbow Dash flew out of the boutique. A rainbow streak trailed behind her.
"Rarity, if you don't mind, I would like you to make me a new suit," Said Deadpool.
"Deadpool, darling, I thought you would never ask! I would love to redesign your outfit!" Said Rarity.
"No! I want you to make a new tux, not change my tights! They're iconic!"
"(Sigh) Very well, I'll make you a new tux. But if you ever decide to change your hero attire, you would look great in white."
"Sure... Pinkie, you're a mare of sweets. Can you please whip me up a special Hearts and Hooves Day box of chocolates?" Asked Deadpool.
"Chocolate. Did you say chocolate?" Asked Pinkie.
"Yes."
"... CHOCOLATE! CHOCOLATE!"
Only visible as a pink blur, Pinkie ran out the door, while shouting chocolate.
"... Okay… Applejack, can I have a bottle of Sweet Apple Acres cider?" Asked Deadpool.
"Darn tootin' you can!" Said Applejack.
"And Fluttershy, will you come with me to the flower stand and help me choose some flowers for Twilight?" Asked Deadpool.
"Of course!" Said Fluttershy.
"What can I do, Deadpool?" Asked Spike.
"You have the most important job, Spike. I need you to go get me some cards for Twilight."
Deadpool reached into his sleeve and pulled out his Hello Kitty wallet. He shaked out twenty bits from it, and handed them to Spike.
"Here's twenty bits. Buy me a few cards to choose from, and use the rest to buy anything you want to get for Rarity," Whispered Deadpool.
Spike's eyes lit up, and a smile as wide as a mile grew on his face. He then rushed out of the boutique.
"Okay, Fluttershy, let's go."
With Fluttershy following behind him, Deadpool left the boutique. With just a short walk, they arrived at the Ponyville marketplace in no time. The marketplace was noticeably busier than usual. The stands were swamped with customers who wanted to purchase items as gifts for their special someponies. As they arrived at the flower stand, which was identifiable by its large sign with a pink flower, they noticed a large line had formed at the front of the stand.
"Damn it. Of course there's a big line in front of the flower stand," Said Deadpool annoyedly.
"Try to think positively. Maybe the line will get short quickly," Said Fluttershy.
"I guess. Rose might be able to get these ponies orders done efficiently."
Both ponies stood in the back of the line, and prayed that they wouldn't have to wait in line for long.
Two hours later…
Two hours had passed, and both ponies only had to wait for one person to pay for their order. Having had to wait in line for a while, they looked exhausted. Fluttershy closed her eyes, only for them to open quickly, trying to avoid succumbing to sleep. Deadpool on the other hand looked at one of the pistols he kept at his side.
"It's very tempting; very, very tempting. Eh, what's the point. I would heal afterwards," Muttered Deadpool.
Finally, the last pony stepped out of the line, and Deadpool and Fluttershy were free to reach the stand. They were greeted by the owner, Rose, who looked completely exhausted.
"Welcome to the… Oh! Hi Fluttershy! Hi Deadpool!" Greeted Rose.
"Hi Rose. Are you feeling alright? You look a little rundown," Said Fluttershy.
"I'm alright. Hearts and Hooves Day is a VERY busy day for us flower ponies. Daisy and Lily Valley have been stretched thin delivering orders to both Ponyville and Canterlot, while I've been here running the stand."
"Oh. If you're too busy, then I guess we won't bother you."
Before Fluttershy could leave, Deadpool grabbed her by the shoulder.
"What my timorous friend meant to say was, I know you are very busy, and we're sorry to add more to your plate, but would you mind if we ordered a bouquet of flowers for my marefriend, Twilight?"
"Hmm… Well, as you can see, I am very busy today." Rose gestured behind them, and they saw the large line behind them. "But, since you're getting flowers for a princess, I suppose I can help out," Said Rose playfully.
"Thank you. Let's start off with a classic red rose," Said Deadpool.
"How about a couple purple orchids? They represent delicate beauty and strength," Said Fluttershy.
"Great idea! I'd like to get a couple of stargazer lilies because of the name. Twilight loves to study the night sky."
"That's a good choice. Would you be open to getting a dark red carnation?"
"I would. And to finish it off, let's get a white daisy. She is the Princess of Friendship, which they represent."
Having listened to their conversation, Rose gathered all the flowers they selected, and put them in a bouquet.
"That will be thirty bits," Said Rose.
"Thirty bits?! I bought a bouquet for fifteen in chapter eighteen!" Said Deadpool.
"Yes, but that's because you had only chosen three different kinds of flowers last time you were here. Besides more kinds, you chose a couple that are a little expensive."
Mumbling under his breath, Deadpool reluctantly pulled out his wallet, and handed Rose the amount due.
"Thank you for shopping here! I hope you…" Rose looked at Deadpool, and her eyes were reduced to pin pricks. "Um, Deadpool."
"Yes?"
"You may want to look at your muzzle."
Deadpool looked down at his muzzle, and his heart almost stopped. He noticed a honeybee had landed on the end of his muzzle. She looked him straight in the eyes with her own compound eyes.
"Fluttershy… Help…" Whispered Deadpool fearfully.
"Excuse me, Ms. Honeybee?"
The honeybee moved around on Deadpool's muzzle, facing Fluttershy.
"Could you please get off my friend's muzzle? There's a field filled with flowers that you can go to feed and rest at over by my cottage. You'll find it south of Ponyville near the Everfree Forest."
Warming up her wings, the honeybee flew off of Deadpool and towards Fluttershy's cottage. With fear of getting stung fading away, Deadpool collapsed onto the ground.
"Deadpool, are you alright?" Asked Fluttershy.
"I make a living beating the shit out of the most terrifying ponies on the face of the Earth, but that was easily one of the most terrifying experiences of my life! Fuckin' flowers! Let's get back to the Carousel Boutique and see if everyone's completed their tasks," Said Deadpool. His words slightly muffled from having his face pressed against the dirt.
After the bee scare, Deadpool and Fluttershy walked back to the Carousel Boutique. Once entering inside they met up with their friends in the boutique's workroom.
"Fluttershy and I got ourselves a bouquet of flowers for Twilight. How did all of you make out?" Asked Deadpool.
"For starters, I got ya a bottle of Sweet Apple Acres' finest cider!"
Applejack tossed a bottle of cider to Deadpool. He beamed upon holding it in his hooves until he read the label.
"Non-alcoholic! This is the second time in this series you have pulled this on me, femme Sam Elliot! Although I suppose since this is for Twilight, you chose this because she doesn't drink. In that case, thank you," Said Deadpool.
"Oh, oh! Me next! Me next! You didn't specify what kind of chocolate you wanted, so I put a bunch of chocolates inside! There's milk, dark, white, caramel, ruby -"
"Okay, you made a diabetic's worst nightmare. Thank's, Pink's. If Twilight doesn't get through all of it, I know I most certainly will be enjoying myself," Said Deadpool.
Pinkie handed Deadpool a rather decently sized box of chocolates in the shape of a heart.
"Your tux is almost done, Deadpool. I just need you to try it on, so I can see if I need to make any adjustments," Said Rarity.
"Exceptionally fast as always when it comes to designing outfits," Said Deadpool.
"And I got you a few cards to choose from."
Spike held five different cards for Wade to see.
"Also, I got a little something to give to Rarity," Whispered Spike.
"Good job, pal!" Whispered Deadpool.
"Rainbow Dash, did you have any luck with finding an establishment that had seating available?" Asked Rarity.
"No, everywhere is booked! Ponyville, Canterlot, even Cloudsdale has all of its restaurants packed!" Said Rainbow.
"Shit. I'm going to have to think about where else I can take Twilight tonight," Said Deadpool.
"You know, Twilight would love spending time with you at home just as much as going out on Hearts and Hooves Day; maybe even more," Said Rarity.
"I know. I suppose I can do that if I can't come up with something. I just wanted to do something special with her for our first Hearts and Hooves Day together."
"Perhaps this is something we can discuss over the fitting of your new tux, darling."
A few minutes later…
Rarity, Spike, and Deadpool were the only ones in the workroom. All of their friends had gone home. Currently, Deadpool was trying on his new tuxedo while Rarity was examining it. His tux was pure white with a matching colored dress shirt. He wore a red tie around his neck, and a red handkerchief rested in his breast pocket.
"Hmm… There's something off. I just can't put my hoof on it."
Rarity inspected Deadpool and his tux. Her eyes set their gaze on his mask, and she had an eureka moment. She used her magic to remove his mask, revealing his scarred face.
"There, that's much better," Said Rarity.
"Oh, please. You're just being nice to me. I know that you liked how my mask matched the red of my shirt and handkerchief. And this face wouldn't appear anywhere in a magazine, no less the front cover," Said Deadpool.
"Oh, come now, darling. You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. Sure you may look like you had your head in the oven for too long, but that doesn't mean you're no less handsome than any other stallion."
"Uh, thank you?"
Spike was sitting next to one of the boutique's display windows. He briefly looked outside the window. He saw something that made him jump and press his face against the glass. Looking out the window, he saw Twilight walking towards the boutique.
"Guys, Twilight's coming this way!" Said Spike frantically.
"What?! I can't let her see me right now!" Said Deadpool frantically.
"Quick, go and…" Rarity looked towards Deadpool, only to find he was gone. "... hide."
"I think I will go make myself scarce in the kitchen," Said Spike.
Once Deadpool and Spike hid themselves, the front door opened. On the other side was Twilight, looking particularly happy.
"Twilight, Happy Hearts and Hooves Day, darling!" Said Rarity.
"Happy Hearts and Hooves Day, Rarity!" Replied Twilight.
"What brings you over here?" Asked Rarity.
"Wade and Spike are out. I think they're preparing some last minute preparations for today, so I decided to stop by here," Said Twilight.
"Tell me, have you and Wade done anything this morning?" Asked Rarity.
"Not much. As soon as I got up, Wade had already made me breakfast, which I had in bed. He then left shortly afterwards to get ready. I can't wait to see what he has planned for this evening!" Said Twilight.
"Yes. I can't wait to see what he has planned too. I hope he has a plan," Thought Rarity.
"So, while he's doing that, I was hoping you could make me a dress for this evening. I know that this is short notice, but I looked over my old dresses, and I realized I don't have any dresses that have any openings for my wings other than my coronation dress. And I personally think that one is a little too flamboyant for my liking. So, will you help me out?" Asked Twilight.
"Of course I will! Let's not waste any time and get you in a dress that will blow Deadpool's socks off!" Said Rarity.
A couple hours later…
In typical Rarity fashion, she managed to design and make a dress for Twilight in just a couple hours. The princess was currently modelling her new dress. It was a simple violet dress, but Twilight was nevertheless beaming at her new dress.
"Well, darling, as much as I love my designs to stand out, I know you like simple clothing. So I hope you like it," Said Rarity.
"It looks fantastic! Thank you, Rarity! Although, be honest with me. Does it make my flank look big?" Asked Twilight, turning herself from Rarity to get her opinion.
"Of course not. It looks perfect on you, dear," Answered Rarity.
"Good. Thanks again, Rarity. I owe you one."
"Nonsense. You don't owe me a thing. Just go have fun with Wade tonight."
"I sure will! The pegasi are supposed to clear up any cloud cover tonight, so the night sky's going to look so beautiful tonight! That will make this evening even more perfect! See ya, Rarity!"
As Twilight made her way to the door, Rarity gave her a friendly wave goodbye. Once she was out the door, the fashionista sighed in relief.
"You can come out now, Spike and Deadpool," Said Rarity.
Spike stepped out of the kitchen, but Deadpool was nowhere to be seen.
"That was close," Said Spike.
"Indubitably. Have you seen Deadpool anywhere? Deadpool? Deadpool?" Cried Rarity.
Calling his name, Deadpool still didn't appear. Suddenly, she and Spike heard struggling noises close by. A large chest next to a flight of stairs sprang open, and Deadpool hopped out from inside.
"Deadpool?! I thought you were hiding upstairs or something. Why would you hide in there?" Asked Rarity.
"I was going for something comedic, okay? Good Christ, my back is suffering for my art, though," Said Deadpool.
"I assume you heard everything then?" Asked Rarity.
"Yup. Uh, I don't know what to do. I guess I'm just going to have to…"
Deadpool's thoughts trailed off. He recollected something he heard Twilight say as he hid in the chest.
"The pegasi are supposed to clear up any cloud cover tonight, so the night sky's going to look so beautiful tonight!"
"That's it! I know exactly what I will do with Twilight tonight! Come on, Spike, we've got to get my plan into motion!"
With determination, Deadpool ran out of the boutique. Spike was about to follow him when he stopped at the door.
"Wait, before I go, there's something I want to give you, Rarity."
Spike grabbed a small present wrapped in red wrapping paper that rested by the display window he sat at earlier. He then stood in front of Rarity.
"Today's Hearts and Hooves Day, so I wanted to get you something while I was out card shopping earlier. I hope you like it," Said Spike.
Rarity grabbed the present with her magic and opened it. She pulled out a small white teddy bear holding a heart in its paws.
"Awww! It's so adorable! Thank you, Spike! While we're in the spirit of things, I have something I would like to give to you."
Rarity opened a small chest from the other side of the workroom, revealing a bunch of radiating gems inside. She grabbed a red garnet, and gave it to Spike. He happily accepted the gem in his little claws.
"Happy Hearts and Hooves Day, Spikey-Wikey."
MUAH!
To Spike's complete surprise, Rarity kissed him on the cheek. A dopey smile formed on his face, and he fell over backwards. While Rarity was chuckling, Deadpool ran back inside.
"Come on, Spike! We don't have much time before this evening!"
Deadpool grabbed Spike and put him on his back. He then ran out the door once again. Later that evening, Deadpool and Spike stood in front of the door to the Golden Oak Library. The former's forehead was slightly sweaty, nerves taking over his body. He took a deep breath to calm himself down, and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his handkerchief. He slowly brought his hoof up against the door and knocked.
KNOCK! KNOCK!
"I hope this works," Said Deadpool nervously.
"It will work, I promise," Assured Spike confidentiality.
"Thanks, man."
The door opened up, revealing Twilight on the other side. Having been hiding in the chest earlier, Deadpool saw her dress for the first time. His cheeks blushed a little, and he smiled just as she smiled.
"Hey, Twilight. You look great! I love the dress," Said Deadpool.
"Oh, this? Thank you," Said Twilight with a blush.
Deadpool and Twilight looked at each other, then they leaned in for a kiss. Before their lips could make contact, they were interrupted when they felt something brushing up against their legs. They looked down, and saw Spike trying to squeeze by them.
"Sorry, don't mind me. Just trying to sneak by you two. I'll be upstairs reading the latest issue of Power Ponies," Said Spike.
As soon as Spike got inside and went upstairs, Twilight and Deadpool shared a chuckle.
"We should probably get going before it gets too late. Where are we going tonight?" Asked Twilight.
"It's a surprise!" Deadpool reached up his sleeve and pulled out a red blindfold. "Do you trust me?"
"Hmm…" Twilight inspected Deadpool, trying to find any signs of deceit. As far as she could tell, he's not hiding anything worth knowing about. "Okay, but this better not be some kind of prank."
Having her permission, Deadpool wrapped the blindfold around Twilight's eyes. Twilight moved her front hoof aimlessly. Deadpool grabbed it and carefully guided her around. After a few minutes of walking along Ponyville's outskirts, they came across a large hill. A single oak tree stood erect at the very top. Guiding her movements, Deadpool led Twilight to the top of the hill.
"Surprise!" Cried Deadpool.
"Oh, wow. This is so beautiful. I can't believe what I'm seeing," Said Twilight sarcastically.
Deadpool looked at Twilight's face, and realized he didn't remove the blindfold from around her eyes.
"Oh, oops. Let me take care of that."
Deadpool removed the blindfold around Twilight's eyes, allowing her to see her surroundings. She immediately took notice of a large blanket spread out on the ground. A picnic basket rested on top of the blanket with the bottle of cider, the bouquet of flowers, and the box of chocolates next to it. She also saw her telescope pointing towards the night sky.
"I thought we could have a picnic dinner under the stars, and then we can look at them from your telescope. Thought you could teach me about the constellations. So, what do you think?" Asked Deadpool.
Twilight was silent for a moment, looking at Deadpool and what he set up for them. She then grew a big smile on her face, and her eyes sparkled.
"This is the best Hearts and Hooves Day gift anyone has ever given me! Thank you, Wade!" Twilight gave Deadpool a hug, which he reciprocated. "I also have something for you."
Twilight's horn lit up, and she summoned an envelope.
"This is for you. Happy Hearts and Hooves Day," Said Twilight.
Deadpool grabbed the envelope from the air and tore it open. He pulled out a red Hearts and Hooves Day card with a pink heart on the front. Opening it up, he saw a message reading…
To my beloved knight, Wade Wilson. Thank you for giving me your heart as I did with you. And thank you for being my friend.
Happy Hearts and Hooves Day, Twilight.
After reading the message, Deadpool pulled out a small gift card with a picture of a taco on the front.
"I know it's not much, but I figured you would love to redeem that for a free meal at that one taco place in Ponyville you love to eat at," Said Twilight.
"Thank you, Twilight. And, hey, don't feel bad about it. This was very thoughtful, and you've already given me the best gift of them all," Said Wade.
"Oh? What is it?" Asked Twilight.
"... You. You are the best gift I've ever gotten, Twi," Said Wade warmly.
Wiping a single tear from her eye, Twilight hugged Deadpool again. Deadpool guided her towards the blanket. He sat down in the middle while she sat on his lap.
"Happy Hearts and Hooves Day, Wade," Said Twilight affectionately.
"Happy Hearts and Hooves Day, Twilight," Said Wade affectionately.
Wade and Twilight leaned in and kissed. Their kiss was lengthy, lasting twenty seconds. They then kissed again, and again, and again. Dinner and stargazing would have to wait a little bit longer. Right now, all they cared about tonight was each other.
Fin.
Hey everyone! Hope you all enjoyed this holiday themed chapter of "Deadpool: Mercenary of Harmony"! If anyone reads this on the actual day, I hope you all have a Happy Valentine's Day! Be sure to stay tuned for the next chapter, because it will revolve around a certain day for the Merc With a Mouth. Until next time, this has been ThePhantomArchives, and I hope you all have a great day!