Note:
This is the last chapter of this story! I can't believe it's been over a year since I started writing this. I feel so happy that you readers like Adorabella. Thank you readers for all the attention and interest in the story about my OC.
Anyway, about the chapter, it's a really special cute chapter. There'll also be POV scenes in the chapter. Now enjoy this last, and very cute, chapter :)
(Just before sunset)
Friday, Hearth's Warming...
Adorabella is wearing the coat she got on her birthday. She is flying towards Apple Acres. So many anxieties are running throughout her head, but she is going to the celebration at Sweeet Apple Acres. This could be her only shot to confess to Ralph! She has to give this opportunity her best shot.
At Sweet Apple Acres...
Ralph had just arrived at Sweet Apple Acres. As he was allowed to, he also invited Horizon and Lucy. All 3 are wearing big puffy fluffy winter coats. It is heavily snowing.
"Hey you ain't leaving here without confessing to this Adorabella mare," Horizon declared.
"She needs you, and you need her," Lucy added onto Horizon.
"I just don't want to mess this up... I really, really like her... I don't want to lose her trust," Ralph's voice trembled slightly. He doesn't know how Adorabella will react. They hang out a lot, they hug, they are great friends. But what if they're only meant to be great friends and not above that? What if Adorabella sees a proposal as an overstep or something?
"The worst thing that can happen is her saying no. Shy mares may be difficult to get, but they are so worth it," Horizon assured to Ralph while petting Lucy's head.
"Not so shy now though," Lucy smiled as she leaps up to try and kiss Horizon, but misses his nose. Horizon bends down and kisses Lucy on the forehead. Lucy and Horizon giggle as they playfight as she is trying to pull Horizon's head back down.
Seeing them play makes Ralph determined. Horizon is right about what he said.
A few seconds later, Adorabella arrives. As she lands, she takes several steps back, hiding her face behind her mane and quickly pulls the hood over her head. But she slowly steps forward and slowly uncovers her face.
"Ah, uh, Adorabella! This is Ralph and Lucy. They helped out with fixing your house. And you two, this is Adorabella." Ralph introduces Horizon and Lucy to Adorabella and vice versa.
"I'm Horizon. Nice to meet you."
"Heyo there, name's Lucy."
"H- hey..." Adorabella shyly waves to them. She tries to close the distance between her and them, but at a rate she feels safe to.
"I- overslept a- a nap... I'm g- glad I just g- got here before s- sunset..." Adorabella stuttered, sighing with relief.
"Wha' are y'all doin' out here! Get inside before y'all freeze ta death!" A voice exclaimed loudy, and echoing. It is Applejack, who begins leading the 3 ponies to get inside the barn.
Inside the barn...
(Adorabella's POV)
Oh this is bad this is bad! I weren't expecting Ralph's friends to be here too. I guess they're okay, but who else is coming? How many will be coming? How will I ever get the courage to ask Ralph out? Oh no...
"Hey, Ador'bella, come over." Applejack says to me. Okay, going in the corner near the big barn doors.
"Ah can notice somethin' is up." Applejack can detect anything and how someony feels very easily. She probably... knows... but...
"H... h- how m- many a- are c- coming?"
"Ah... well, follow me quickly." Applejack shows me a door, which I guess goes to a living room- any room that will be quiet enough for me to cool and calm myself down.
"If ta noise n' ev'pony get too much, you're welcome ta come into teh livin' room here." Applejack pats me on the back.
(No longer in Adorabella's POV)
"Also... ah'm sorry about teasin' yer about Ralph. I forgot t'at you may've not liked it," Applejack quietly apologized. Twilight is okay with the banterish teasing about Flash, and Applejack thought Adorabella may of been okay with it as well.
"W- well... I uh- y- you're n- not wrong- I- I do l- like him... b- but h- how d- do I t- t- tell him?" Adorabella asked while stuttering.
"Yah have ta tell him yerself. But don't wait, as y'could miss out. Teh worst he could say is no," Applejack replied.
"He- he m- m- makes me f- feel safe... h- how d- do I t- tell him th- that I- I... l- l- l- lo- love h- h- him?" Adorabella's speech breaks down into stuttees and stammers. Applejack sighs.
"It's public embarrassment, ain't it?" Applejack inquired.
"P- partially... b- but I'm a- also j- just sc- scared t- to t- tell him..." Adorabella stuttered in her reply.
"Find a quiet space... but as far as ta tell him... I'm afraid it's all on yer. He's probably as nervous as yerself," Applejack noted.
In the barn...
Ralph, Horizon and Lucy all take their coats off and hang them over the nearest chairs to them. In the barn, there are 8 small round tables and 16 chairs, all of which are in a rectangle formation in the middle of the barn, from the front to the back of the barn. The chairs are made of hard hay and wood, and the tables are made with plastic, with a red plastic sheet over them. The barn is decorated with colourful tinsel, shiny balls and lights.
"Looks like this'll be a big party," Lucy quietly hummed to herself as she gets very close to Horizon.
"I see what you mean Ralph. But that ain't normal shyness Adorabella has," Horizon noted.
"I know," Ralph quietly responded as he nods. He knows everything Adorabella has been through.
"You better win her Ralph. If you miss out on this and she finds another match later, and it's a bad match... it would be really bad fort her. So you really better win her," Horizon spoke firmly.
A few minutes later, Pinkie Pie, her three sisters and their parents arrive and enter the barn.
"Is Braeburn coming?" Pinkie Pie asked Marble while grinning.
"Mmmmhm," Marble hummed, nodding. There are ponies she don't know, which are making her nervous.
"Fine decorations," Cloudly Quartz thought to herself.
Coming in from the back door is Applejack and Adorabella. Marble's shy-looking posture disappears and runs up to Adorabella and hugs her.
"Hey, how are y'all doin' t'is afternoon?" Appkejack warmly smiled, welcoming in the Pies.
"Thy family is doing great, it is so," Igneous Rock replied.
"Same old same old," Limestone shrugged.
"I'm so happy! We're gonna top off last year's Hearth's Warming!" Pinkie Pie cheerily spoke aloud.
"Hey there, I'm Ralph," Ralph politely greeted himself to the Pies.
"Igneous Rock, Ralph," Igneous Rock very politely answered as he firmly shakes Ralph's right forehoof, accidently pulling him off balance.
"So you're the stallion Adorabella has non-stop been on about?" Limestone loudly inquired as she steps over to Ralph, giving him a deathly staredown.
"Wait- huh?" Ralph is caught off guard. Adorabella has non-stop been talking about him? Does this mean Adorabella definitely likes him back?
"You know, if you two get together and I find out you hurt her later on, I will find a way to ki-"
"Okay," Maud immediately jumps into action and covers Limestone's mouth before she could finish her sentence.
"Hey!" Limestone exclaimed with a frown directed at Maud. Limestone has seen Adorabella so much she sees her as family.
Meanwhile, Adorabella and Marble head further back, while the others that are present, greet and introduce themselves to each other.
"That big guy... that's... Ralph?" Marble quietly asked, pointing at the biggest stallion in the barn.
"Y- yeah..." Adorabella quietly answered while nodding.
"You got this Adorabella." Marble quietly encourages Adorabella to go up to Ralph.
(Ralph's POV)
Oh, she is coming over. Come on, say something Ralph-
"Oh, hey Adorabella." I quickly say. I couldn't think if anything else to say.
"I- I g- got a- a gift f- for you... b- but I c- couldn't c- carry it... s- so th- the gift w- will be delivered at a- a later date..." She tells me.
"No problem." I understand she can't help it not being strong. She looked so guilty while talking about it.
Ah... she is wondering off again. Damn it!
"Come on Ralph, you got this mate," I hear Horizon whisper to me. I look back at him and nod.
(No longer in Ralph's POV)
Other ponies begin to arrive. Twilight and Fluttershy arrive, then the rest of the mane 6 shortly after. They begin greeting and saying hello to each other and to the others in the barn.
Meanwhile, Horizon notices when Adorabella walks away, she heads to one of Pinkie Pie's sisters, the one with the mane covering the left eye. But that mare also appears to be shy, so he can't really speak to her. So, Horizon as well as Lucy heads over to Pinkie Pie.
"Hey Pinkie, can you help with something?" Lucy asked.
"Is it what I think you're going to ask?" Pinkie Pie grinned.
"Wait- huh?" Rainbow Dash jumped in.
"We got to get Adorabella and Ralph together before the end of the celebration parth," Horizon whispered. He wants to see his mate get his mare.
"Oh, yeah," Rainbow Dash nodded as she quietly replied. She wants to see her sisterly friend to get her stallion.
"Any ideas?" Lucy quietly asked. But nopony had any real ideas. They can only do so much. But Adorabella or Ralph must be the one to make a move.
Meanwhile...
Adorabella, Marble and Fluttershy are to themselves near the back of the barn. But then, Braeburn arrives, and Marble sprints off to him, almost lunging. Braeburn bends down slightly, preparing to catch her, which he does.
"Aww..." Fluttershy smiled. She is happy to see Marble happy and slowly coming out of her shell. Adorabella smiles as well, also happy to see her shy-equal-friend having Braeburn. Then Adorabella glances over to Ralph, awkwardly looks away, then feels a bit down. Fluttershy wanted to help her, but she doesn't know how to.
The next ponies to arrive are Big Mac and Sugar Belle, as well as the CMC. They had been out gathering all the food and drinks for the celebration. Adorabella isn't too unsettled, because she remembers seeing Big Mac and Sugar Belle on a few occasions while flying about. But she hasn't spoken to them, or know what they're like. The barn is also getting a bit busy for Adorabella.
"Are you okay?" Fluttershy quietly asked.
"I- it's getting c- crowded... so I'll ask Applejack if I c- can go into th- the living room for a bit," Adorabella quietly replied. Fluttershy nods.
"AJ is over there." Fluttershy points to Applejack, who notices and walks over.
"Is t'ere somethin' you two need?" Applejack asked.
"I- I w- want to go into th- the living room," Adorabella requested.
"Ah said yer could if t'ings got crowded. Ah thought ye pract'cally had photographic memory," Applejack responded.
"I- I know... but I- I wanted t- to double check in case if y- you changed your mind," Adorabella stated.
"Ah appreciate t'at. Come wit' me," Applejack gently spoke nodding with a smile.
In the living room...
Applejack takes Adorabella to the living room. Near the door into the barn is a chair, behind it being bookshelves under a staircase. Next to it is a couch. The cushioning of both the chair and the couch a shade of pink, with dark navy blue frames. There's a circle rug with an orange flower in the middle, and a brown ring at the edge with apples on it.
"Th- thanks A- Applejack," Adorabella sheepishly spoke.
"Will y'be alrigh' here or would y'like me to stay?" Applejack asked.
"St- stay... a- a little bit," Adorabella requested.
"D- do y- you have a p- pen and paper?" Adorabella asked as she sits down on the chair.
"Yeah, t'ere shoul' be, why?" Applejack wondered.
"I- I don't know h- how else t- to... confess... to him..." Adorabella quietly sheepishly mumbled.
"Trus' me, it'll be so fulfilling if y'said those words yerself. It'll be hard, I will be... but it'll be so much better an' meaningful," Applejack shared her thoughts.
"It's also th- the crowded space... l- like m- my sch- school was crowded..." Adorabella explained while trembling.
"Ah..." Applejack can see why Adorabella felt uncomfortable out there.
"Well, ah don't want ya t'miss out now t'ough... y'know how Hearth's Warming came ta be?" Applejack added, then asked.
"It m- marks th- the day E- Equestria was founded," Adorabella replied.
"Yeah t'at is right sugarcubea. All three tribes came t'gether to overcome t'problem which were ta windigos. Ev'pony came together, like everypony's doin' r'now... and I don't want ya missin' out," Applejack added onto what Adorabella said.
"Ah'll leave yer some space. There's some books if y'want t'read something. Do come out when yer ready, take it easy alright," Said Applejack. After making sure Adorabella is okay, Applejack heads back into the barn.
In the barn...
The only other ponies to arrive are Starlight and Sunburst, who say hello to everypony and quickly join in the fun. Everypony is chatting to one another or playing board games. Food and drinks are now available on all the tables. Everypony is having a good time.
During the time being here, the CMC have overheard some of the 'beans'.
"Adorabella and Ralph liked each other for months!? How are they not together yet!?" Scootaloo quietly exclaimed to Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom.
"Adorabella's too shy to confess to him, and Ralph's too afraid of scaring her away... neither of them ain't gonna make a move on their own," Sweetie Belle concluded.
"Are ya suggesting we try and get em to make a push for one another?" Apple Bloom inquired.
"I don't think that's a good idea... remember when we really messed up that one time and almost caused Big Mac and Sugar Belle to not fall for one another?" Scootaloo reminded her 2 friends. Sweetie Belle goes to reply.
"I think we've learned the do's and don't do's since them. I think we can pair Adorabella and Ralph up-"
"I think it's best that you leave it to them." Fluttershy happened to of overheard the CMC and she headed over to them.
"But we want the best for them. They both would look so cute together," Sweetie Belle responded, squeaking a bit in between speaking.
"I know, and it's sweet of you three wanting to help them. But maybe it's best that we give them time for now," Fluttershy advised. She truly loves how sweet the CMC are, but she also knows the CMC don't always know when to back out of an idea if it goes wrong.
Meanwhile...
From one of the tables, Ralph is grabbing some salted cashews and putting them in a paper pot.
"Ralph, when she comes out, lead her outside. I think it would be easier on her if you confessed to her outside," Horizon suggested. Adorabella resembles what Lucy was like when he first meet her... albeit, to a far greater degree.
"I'm just grabbing some cashews for her. She is obsessed with them," Ralph stated, letting out a chuckle.
Meanwhile, Lucy finds herself talking to Rainbow Dash. She is the one here who has known Adorabella for the longest.
"How long have you known Adorabella?" Lucy asked.
"Pfffffff... around late July... early August? I can't remember exactly. She is awesome though, that's for sure," Rainbow Dash guessed. She doesn't remember when exactly she first meet Adorabella.
"She has come an extremely long way. I used to go wherever she went because when we first became friends, she was absolutely petrified of everypony. I have so much respect for her, she is doing greater now than at any moment in her life," Rainbow Dash stated, speaking very highly of Adorabella.
"I feel bad, because I said I would help her with confessing to Ralph... but I just don't know how to. If I was helping somepony that's outgoing like Pinkie or Rarity to confess to somepony, yeah that would be much easier. But with Adorabella, it's so much more difficult... and I just don't know what to do to help," Rainbow Dash sighed.
"I hope Ralph and her get together. Ralph has been trying to find the right one for a while," Lucy quietly spoke.
"Yeah, she deserves to be with him," Rainbow Dash nodded.
"Absolutely agree!" Pinkie Pie jumps in.
"Anyway, who's excited for Granny Smith's roast dinner? I am!" Pinkie Pie squealed joyfully, making Lucy stumble.
"Agh... my ear-" Lucy squinted as she blocks her left ear with her left forehoof.
"Speaking about her... Pinkie, where is Adorabella?" Rainbow Dash asked while looking around, but she doesn't see Adorabella.
"She's in the living room to regain some energy. The noise and massive group of ponies in a relatively confined space is a bit too much for her," Pinkie Pie replied.
"I used to be like that... yeah I may of not needed to be in a completely different room- I still understand how she feels like is what I'm saying- sorry I can speak much more words than I need to- ah ha he he heh..." Lucy apologized with a giggle.
"You're not alone, I can waffle on too much as well," Pinkie Pie giggled back.
"Yeeeeeeaaah," Rainbow Dash frantically nodded while having a cheeky grin.
"Oi," Pinkie Pie jokingly frowned.
"Where were we?" Lucy chuckled.
"Oh yes- Adorabella and Ralph," Rainbow Dash nodded, going back to the previous conversation.
"Who's that grey mare over there with that stallion? Adorabella and her seem quite close," Lucy asked, tilting her head towards where Marble and Braeburn are, both of whom are sitting at a table eating cake.
"Oh that's Marble Pie, my baby sister who's only a few minutes younger than me," Pinkie Pie answered in very quick succession.
"I take it she is with that guy over there. And she seems like she can get through to Adorabella," Lucy thought. Being a former shy pony herself, Lucy notices some shy elements in Marble, who also has a stallion. Marble may be the boost of courage Adorabella needs to confess to Ralph.
"That ain't a bad idea. Nice thinking... Lucy was it?" Rainbow Dash asked for the name.
"Yep," Lucy nodded.
Half an hour later...
Marble and Braeburn are sitting down at a table, the left hoof table that is nearest to the front of the barn. They are eating some slices of chocolate cake. They are on one of the tables that's a little further away from everypony else to have time by themselves.
"Wow, these are amazing, don't you agree?" Braeburn stated while scoffing in slice to slice.
"Mmhmmm..." Marble nodded, slowly nibbling on one of the slices.
"Is something on your mind?" Braeburn asked. He notices Marble has her mind on something.
"Mhm..." Marble nodded as she quickly took a bite out of the slice she is holding.
"My best friend, Adorabella... I... I believe I told you a bit about her... she's the white pegasus that is in the living room..." Marble quietly spoke. Adorabella hasn't come out of the living room and wants to check if she's okay.
"Yeah you did talk about her a bit. You said she's a bit shy too right?" Braeburn double checked.
"Uh... 'a bit'... is quite the understatement. She's just as, if not... even more shy than me..." Marble stated in the same quiet voice.
"Ohhh... right," Braeburn understood, nodding.
"I... I promised her I wouldn't tell anypony, but I trust you, so- she has a desire for a stallion who's here... he's called Ralph. But Adorabella is t- too shy to ask him out... and I know how she feels..." Marble explained. She feels bad for breaking the promise, but she didn't know how else could explain it to Braeburn.
"Hey- sorry to interrupt you two's alonw time- I'll try and make it really quick," Pinkie Pie interrupted as she came over to Marble and Braeburn.
"Marble, you know how you and Braeburn are going really really strong... can you share some tips with Adorabella on how she could approach?" Pinkie Pie asked, speaking quickly to make everything go quick.
"Oh uh... we were- we were just talking about that..." Marble responded.
"As I was saying- I think it would be good if you did help her out a bit, Marble. Somepony that's a bit like her ie you, helping her, could give her more confidence," Said Braeburn. With Marble being shy like Adorabella, Braeburn thinks Marble would be a great motivator and could encourage Adorabella.
In the living room...
Adorabella is scanning through some of the books that came from the nearest bookshelf. Even though she was just constantly flicking through the books without reading them, she remembers the exact content, exact words, on each page, of every book. She stops after scanning through the fifth book, then closes her eyes. She begins reading through the first book in her head, as she had the whole book memorized, as well ad the 4 other books.
"Yer alright dear?" An old mare's voice said, which made Adorabella jump and open her eyes.
"Oh deary me I didn't mean to startle ya," The old-sounding voice chuckled.
"H- hi." Adorabella relaxes. It is only Granny Smith. Adorabella remembers meeting Granny Smith once, and has a positive energy about her.
"I jus' finished cooking da main meal," Granny Smith proudly declared.
"Th- that's n- n- nice," Adorabella nodded, trying not to stutter, but it makes her stutter worse.
"Still t'inking about Ralph aren't ya?" Granny Smith could tell by Adorabella's eyes, stuttering and posture. Adorabella feebly and shyly nods.
"Ah got an idea that'll 'elp yer out..." Granny Smith thinks for a quick moment.
"Ya announce t'at da main meal is just comin' out," Granny Smith suggested.
(Adorabella's POV)
"Wait what!?" ME!? Announcing... to a large group... I want to curl up into a ball...
"Well... if yer able ta do t'at, yer more then capable of confessing ta Ralph. He's a handsome stallion... I wish mine was still 'ere. I think abou' him everyday." She tells me. That makes sense... but who else is in the barn? I heard the door go many times...
"Trus' me, ya wanna do things when yer young, and y'still young. When yer get to ma age, ya can't do some things y'want t'do unless y'were young. Make da most out of it now, because before y'know it, you'll be at ma age and regretting things y'did not try." She also says... and... I can't say I disagree...
I quickly turn my head to face the door as I hear it opening- oh, it's Marble...
(No longer in Adorabella's POV)
Marble enters the living room, and walks over to Adorabella.
"Hey," Marble whispered.
"H- hi," Adorabella responded.
"Da main meal is done, n'she will be announcing it ta everypony. If she can do t'at, she'll get da confidence boost she needs to speak ta Ralph," Granny Smith declared. Granny Smith thinks if Adorabella can do that, Adorabella will be able to confess to Ralph.
"I- I d- don't kn- know if I- I c- can do that th- though..." The idea had sent Adorabella into a very stuttery moment.
"I'll stand with you as you announce it..." Marble softly assured. She just realized what she said, but she can't back out of it now, and she wants to help Adorabella however she can.
"O- okay..." Adorabella gulps as she gets off the sit. She is shaking very badly. But maybe Granny Smith's idea will work.
From the back door...
Adorabella, Granny Smith and Marble walk out. Marble hides behind Adorabella, but stays close by, supporting her. Granny Smith steps back into the living room and goes to the kitchen to grab the first part of the main big meal. Everypony is still chatting to one another. Adorabella gulps and quivers, and to make things worse, a few seconds later...
"Everypony! She has something to announce!" Granny Smith yelled aloud. All of a sudden, all eyes are on Adorabella, making her immensely tremble. Her irises and pupils shrink as her eyes open wide in shock. But...
"Dinner is r- r- ready-" After anouncing, she immediately leaps behind Marble. Then everypony begins applauding as Granny Smith comes out of the door, with a blanket on her back as she carries a massive tray of potatoes with a scoop. Meanwhile, Marble holds up her right forehoof, and Adorabella high hoofs using her left forehoof. Granny Smith pops it on the nearest table, which is to her right.
"I'm just gonna go back to Braeburn okay," Said Marble. Adorabella nods, still trembling and unable to speak.
"You got this Adorabella... I wish you the best luck when you confess to him... I believe in you," Marble smiled as she hugs Adorabella, then heads back to the table that she was at with Braeburn. Meanwhile, Twilight comes up to Adorabella.
"That was a massive improvement you made by doing that announcement- you should be so proud of yourself!" Twilight smiled as she congratulates Adorabella. It may seem like such a small task, but Twilight as well as everypomy know for Adorabella, it was a massively difficult thing to do.
"I- I need t- t- to g- go o- outside f- for a b- bit..." Adorabella manages to speak, albeit, with a lot of stuttering.
"Very understandable," Twilight nodded.
Meanwhile...
Horizon and Lucy immediately poke Ralph. They notice Adorabella is heading to the big front barn doors.
"Mate, now's your chance," Horizon quickly urged Ralph. He immediately grabs the paper pot he put the cashews in, with his left forehoof.
Adorabella tries pushing the door open. However, it is too big and heavy for her to push. But then, it mysteriously and effortlessly opened. She turns her head to the right and sees Ralph.
Adorabella tries pushing the door open. However, it is too big and heavy for her to push. But then, it mysteriously and effortlessly opened. She turns her head to the right and sees Ralph.
Adorabella tries pushing the door open. However, it is too big and heavy for her to push. But then, it mysteriously and effortlessly opened. She turns her head to the right and sees Ralph.
(Ralph's POV)
Okay Ralph- keep it together. This is it.
(Adorabella's POV)
IamsonervousIcannotproperlyprocessallofthis...
(No longer in either of their POVs)
Adorabella and Ralph walk further away from the barn doors. They walk further and further, leaving more hoofprint marks in the snow. They keep going until they are far away enough that they are on their own.
"I got these cashews for you... I was waiting for you to come out of the living room," Said Ralph as he gives Adorabella the paper pot of cashews, which she consumes the cashews in it very quickly.
"Th- thanks," Adorabella sheepishly spoke. Ralph can't help but blush.
"I'm guessing that doing the announcement really knackered out your words," Ralph chuckled.
"Mhm," Adorabella nodded.
"I have something... something I've been wanting to say..." Ralph stammered immensely. He is assessing how he can bring up his confession of love.
"I- I uh- uh... s- s- s- same..." Adorabella admitted as she uses her mane to hide her blushing cheeks.
For a few seconds, both of them are silent, frozen in theur thoughts.
"I... I have been keeping this feeling for months... and..." Ralph eventually spoke. But he quickly loses track of what he wants to say and how he wants to say it.
"I... I h- bave been t- too R- Ralph..." Adorabella stammered as she begins crying. She starts becoming incredibly emotional. She knows what Ralph is trying to say.
"You do too... what?" Ralph pretends to act dumb. He knows what Adorabella is saying.
"I- I ... I..." Adorabella stammered as she shakes. The anxiousness and nervousness in her is sky-high. She is overwhelmed with tears and emotions. But, it doesn't stop her from saying...
"I... I love you too!" Adorabella cries out more tears as she leaps up to Ralph and clings onto him with all the strength in her forehooves, hugging him with all her strength. Ralph supports Adorabella with his right forehoof. He too starts to cry slightly. Adorabella and Ralph blush as they bring their heads forward until their lips touch, and closes their eyes as they kiss. Their joyful tears touch and mix together as they run down from each other's eyes.
Unlike the tears she cried out in the past, these tears are now of extreme joy. Adorabella doesn't want this kiss or hug to end. She wants the kiss and the hug from Ralph to last forever. She doesn't want to let go.
Meanwhile...
Adorabella and Ralph is now official, long at last. From inside the barn, everypony is quietly cheering or 'awwing' as they saw Adorabella and Ralph kiss. Some cheer a bit louder, like Marble and Horizon. The loudest one cheering is Rainbow Dash. A few seconds later, Discord disappears before he gets noticed. A minute later, everypony returns to what they were doing originally.
Outside...
Adorabella and Ralph finally let go of one another. Ralph is fine, but Adorabella is still crying. She is overwhelmed, but in a good way. She is overwhelmed with joy.
"Are you doing okay there?" Ralph smiled while wiping his eyes. Adorabella nods, then climbs onto Ralph's back and clings to him again.
"Ah okay," Ralph nodded, and smiles. He knows Adorabella wants to ride him back to the barn. He starts walking back to the barn gates, with Adorabella on his back.
Inside the barn...
Adorabella and Ralph got back inside the barn. Adorabella then climbs back down, and is immediately on the prowl for cashews. But she bumps into Rainbow Dash.
"Hey Ador-" Adorabella hugs, then lets go. She is still weeping, but her tears are of joy, and she has a big blushing grin on her face.
"I'm happy for you Adorabella. You deserve it," Rainbow Dash smiled, patting Adorabella on the back.
Meanwhile, Limestone walks up to Ralph.
"You better take good care of her Mr!" Limestone frowned. She will always be protective of Adorabella.
"She'll be very safe," Ralph nodded.
Adorabella walks back over to Ralph and clings to his right foreleg.
"Adorabella, if he causes problems, you come and get me alright," Said Limestone. Both Adorabella and Ralph chuckle.
"Heh alright, you lovebirds enjoy yourselves," Limestone smirked, mainly smirking to Adorabella, who nods.
(Time-lapse)
Everypony enjoyed the main meal of potatoes, hot rolls, double-baked pot pie. Granny Smith also made rock soup especially for the Pie family. Granny Smith also prepared a legally slaughtered turkey, which was requested by Ralph. After the big meal, the CMC, being the youngest ones at the celebration, raised the Equestrian flag on a pole. After raising the flag, everypony went back inside the barn to finish up the party food.
(End of time-lapse)
Everypony is still going through the leftover party food. Ralph is one of them definitely. He loves his food a lot.
"Uh, Ralph, isn't it?" Ralph feels a hoof tapping on his right shoulder. He turns around and sees Starlight, as well as Sunburst.
"The white one had fallen asleep. AJ had to help her to the living room. We thought we'd let you know," Sunburst notified Ralph.
"Ah alright, she's probably tired now. Thanks for letting me know," Ralph nodded. He immediately starts heading to the back door.
He opens the door, and walks into the living room. In the living room, he sees that Adorabella is fast asleep. He walks over to her and carefully picks her up and pops her on his back, all without picking her up. She closes the door as he comes back into the barn. Horizon and Lucy walks over to Ralph.
"Imma head off and drop her back at her place," Said Ralph. He knows Adorabella can suffer fatigue in highly social scenarios. But today had been very socially exhausting for Adorabella, and Ralph wants her at home where she is safe and can relax.
"Alright, cya mate, and congrats," Horizon nodded and shakes forehooves with Ralph, who begins making it over to the front where the big barn doors are.
"Aw you're heading off?" Approaching Ralph now is Sugar Belle, as well as Big Mac.
"Yeah, she's knackered ain't she?" Ralph chuckled.
"Eeyup," Big Mac nodded.
"I'll see you later, take care," Ralph said his goodbyes. But before he can leave, the mane 6 as well as the Pie sisters come over to Ralph to say bye to Adorabella.
"Nu... huh...?" Adorabella drowsily mumbled, squinting her eyes.
"Bye..." Adorabella yawned as she goes back to sleep, getting some 'aws' from everypony. They know today had been exhausting for Adorabella.
Everypony said their byes to Adorabella and Ralph, who walks outside and into the snow.
"Hey, Adorabella?" Ralph gently whispered, waking Adorabella up and getting her attention.
"Want me to carry you back to your home?" Ralph asked. Adorabella nods as she tries getting down from Ralph's back, but slips. Ralph manages to catch her, not letting her fall and hit the snowy ground.
"Easy there," Ralph whispered as he kisses Adorabella on the forehead. Ralph takes his coat off and puts it on Adorabella. Ralph's coat is so big, it's like a sleeping bag for Adorabella, making her comfortable and warm. Ralph's teeth chatter as she flaps his wings, lifting himself off the ground, hovering above the ground. He then picks up Adorabella again with both forehooves. Then he begins flying back to Adorabella's home. Adorabella, knowing she's very safe, quickly falls back asleep. She knows Ralph will keep her safe during the trip back home in the winter's night.
(Back at Adorabella's home)
Adorabella and Ralph are back at the little bungalow. He gently shakes Adorabella, waking her up.
"We're home," Ralph whispered as he puts Adorabella down before landing himself. But Adorabella wobbles and falls over, but Ralph again catches her, and he hugs her.
"You're really tired aren't you?" Ralph chuckled. Adorabella weakly nods as she reaches into her coat's inside pockets for her door's key. She grabs it, but she doesn't even have the strength to left her left forehoof up to the lock. So Ralph grabs it and unlocks the door for her, and the 2 pegasuses walk inside.
"You alright?" Ralph asked with concern. He knew Adorabella was tired, but her not being able to lift her forehoof up to the lock really concerned him.
"I... I just need to... sleep..." Adorabella yawned her reply out, leaning onto Ralph's body. Ralph helps her to her bedroom, and helps her into her bed, and helps her take her coat off before putting it in the wardrobe. Ralph then goes back to the bed and grabs the blanket and neatly tucks Adorabella in.
"C- can you... st- stay... please?" Adorabella requested.
"I had dreams of c- confessing, th- then waking up and f- finding out it wasn't r- real," Adorabella explained. She just wants to feel safe and assured.
"Uh yeah, of course," Ralph agreed. He knows Adorabella is very tired. No matter how good her memory is, a tired pony can get confused, and Ralph doesn't want Adorabella to be confused. He wants her to know it's real, their love is real.
"C- can I sleep with y- you... so when I- I wake up, you're th- there, and I- I know it wasn't a- a dream?" Adorabella requested. She wants Ralph to be there when she wakes up, so she knows this isn't yet another dream.
"Of course," Ralph agreed as he takes his coat off and drops it on the floor. Adorabella shuffles herself to the left, making room for Ralph, who gets himself under the blankets and puts his forehooves around Adorabella. She kisses him on the nose, then putting her head under his jaw.
"I love you..." Adorabella yawned as she closes her eyes.
"Love you too. Goodnight," Ralph responded as he too closes his eyes while also ever so slightly tightening his hug, to make her feel safe. Ralph slowly falls fast asleep.
"Night..." Adorabella yawned as she quickly falls fast sleep.
Today was the best day of her life. Not even her birthday could compare to this day. Long at last, she is in a relationship with Ralph. She had never felt so safe going to sleep, she has Ralph to protect her. He makes her feel so incredibly safe. Adorabella genuinely feels excited for the future adventures she will have with Ralph in the future.
Note (well, lots of notes, important notes, sorry /):
And that will wrap up this story! Thank you all so much for reading! Now, with this story at an end, I want to say some things, well, a lot of things, because they're important.
I do plan on making another Adorabella story that is a sequel to this, exploring her relationship with Ralph. So don't panic, there will be more Adorabella :D she isn't going away or her overall story. So make sure to follow me so you get updates for this.
I also want to make a story between 'Her Backstory' and 'A New Life Awaits'. This will cover what Adorabella's life was like when she was in the Everfree Forest. But this isn't my top priority, but it is something I'm interested in to write.
Lastly, the big topic. Don't worry about the sequel having nsfw scenes, it won't. But I do know some people will be 'curious' about that part in the relationship between Adorabella and Ralph. If I do explore that area in their relationship, I can put that stuff in a document that can be shared to just those who are interested to see that area of their lives. This way, the sequel can stay clean and PG without these scenes in them. I care about my readers and I want all my readers to be comfortable.
This is all I have to say regarding future plans for Adorabella's story. Thank you all so much for reading the story. I'll admit, writing has been up and down, but the main thing is, I had fun writing it and you readers had fun. Please do feel free to leave compliments and constructive criticism in the comments. Bye for now and stick around :)