Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x ?

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Story Start

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The following day the other Bearers and Ditzy had been invited over to celebrate the good news. Courtesy of Pinkie's Party canon the congratulations echoed with explosive cheer.

"I am happy for you two." Seeing Twilight genuinely happy for them put one of Naruto's fears at ease. The whole romantic issue between them or he should say developing between them was still in the process of working itself out.

"Congratulations Rarity, Naruto." While Applejack was happy for them, she'd be lying if she said she wasn't a smidge bit jealous.

"It's about time. Congratulations guys." Rainbow Dash laughed as she landed softly next to Applejack. Ignoring the small ache in her chest.

"Oh I'm so happy for you two." Fluttershy commented softly.

"I'M SUPER EXCITED! WHENS THE WEDDING? CAN I PLAN THE RECEPTION?" Pinkie Pie asked as she bounced around the group excitedly.

"Of course Pinkie." Naruto told her.

"Congrats you two, guess that puts an end to the betting pool." Ditzy added before being sent a look by Rainbow and Applejack that said keep your mouth shut. Not out of malice, but because the last thing they wanted was for Rarity to know about the betting pool.

"Wait what?" The fashionista asked.

"All and all I know this is last minute, but I'm hoping this Friday you could all arrange your schedules to be free. Rare and I are hoping to have a dinner to celebrate our engagement."

"You all will be available right?" She looked to her friends with expressions of hopefulness.

"I'm free Friday." Twilight spoke up. Well she would be as soon as she rearranged her schedule this week which might mean spending all of tomorrow rearranging her schedule for the rest of the month.

"Me too." Fluttershy followed. How could she not be there for the engagement party of one of her dearest friends.

"Oh, me too, me too!" Pinkie Pie said, skipping on her spot.

"Ah'll make it too, sugarcube." Applejack said, and then all looks went to Rainbow Dash.

"I guess that I can make it. I only need to change my plans."

"You mean, changin' the time yer goin' to sleep?" Applejack jokingly said.

"Hey! Winter season is going to be starting soon. I need to be well rested to direct the weather team."

"If ya mean like last year you'll still find time to nap above mah farm. Ah don't know how you not wake up when ah we apple buck!"

"That's my secret, AJ and mine only." Applejack opened her mouth to argue more, but she decided to just sigh and forget about it. Rainbow Dash smiled proudly for her victory. "So any idea where we going?" The cyan Pegasus asked, like if nothing happened.

"Indeed." Rarity turned to Naruto, seeing as he knew about the location better than she did.

"I took notice of this nice restaurant during one of the towns I went through. It has a nice atmosphere there and I figured it would be the perfect place."

Rainbow Dash's smile faded as she growled. "Does that means that I'll have to dress... fancy?"

"I'm afraid so, darling. That is, if you want free food."

"Free? Oh, no, no, Rarity. Allow us to pay a percentage." Fluttershy spoke.

"No way." Naruto was the one to speak. "I will handle every bit. I know its not exactly tradition, but I hope you all are willing to expect there are certain cultural things I like to still indulge and I would feel happy if you all let me take care of paying for everything.

"Wonderful! It's settled then. That's all I wished to say. Do you want to add anything, my love?" Rarity said, gazing at Naruto as she said the last.

"Nothing comes to mind my Treasure." Both of them looked at their friends once again. "Thank you for coming, everypony. Now, I know it seems like we're kicking you out, and quite simply it's because we are."

"Nar." She said, playfully swatting him. "What he means is we have a few things to talk about, which might cross into a more private nature."

"Sure! We'll be going then." Twilight said and everypony formed a cue to hug their friends and left. Rarity closed the door as she and Naruto went to sit on the couch.

"So did you already tell your parents?" He asked as Rarity began pouring herself a cup of tea.

"Both of them were delighted by the news. They'll be here with Sweetie any day now." She answered taking a sip of her tea.

"Then I'll add three more to the reservations."

"Have you given thought about our living situation? By that I mean will you be moving back in with me?" She was of course hoping that the blond would save yes. Every night he spent away from her, instead of just holding her had felt lonely. The few precious nights in which they would simply snuggle and fall asleep were among some of the most blissful rests Rarity could ever recall.

"I haven't fully decided yet. I have considered putting my home on the market, but it seems like a waste and its in town so its not like it can work as a getaway or summer cottage. It would be more convenient for the both of us for me to move back into the Boutique than the other way around not to mention I'm going to be busy soon. Now with my official status as Captain I'm going to be spending more time away training recruits and being in the country side." As he finished Rarity laid her head on his chest as if to listen for his heart.

"To think if a year ago somepony would have told me I would be marrying a military pony I would dismiss it as jest."

"What can I say being around you makes me happy."

Rarity lifts her head up and faced him with a concerned expression. "Speaking of which, there is something we need to talk about."

Naruto's expression turned into one of concern. "Is there something wrong?"

"Not with our relationship, no," she quickly interjected, realizing how that must of sounded. "I mean I wish to discuss a concern with a member of our herd."

"Okay." He couldn't think of any issues.

"I want you to spend tomorrow with Fluttershy." She told him to which his expression gave away how confused he was at this request.

"But why? Rare I just proposed to yo…" She cut him off with a finger to his lips.

"I know darling and I still have not stopped playing that wonderful memory in my head, but she has expressed concerns that you don't find her attractive."

"Well that's insane. She's beautiful, I've told her that." Naruto's gaze dropped down to her hand which was gently grasping his.

"And I am sure you have, but barring Twilight who is still on the fence have you ever had an intimate moment with her like you have me or the others?"

For a moment he tried to recall when he had a moment like that with Rarity only to remember that massage he gave her not too long ago and how things started to heat up only to be interrupted when Sapphire Shores came to pick up her dresses.

"I see your point."

"I understand why you have not done so. While I love you for being such a Gentlestallion in regards to Fluttershy you musn't forget that she is a mare and would appreciate your interest. Little pushes here and there would go a long way." While she wanted nothing more than to be greedy and have Naruto all to herself during their engagement she knew it wouldn't be fair to the others. While Applejack and the others would at least complain she knew Fluttershy would far too easily accept it and that was not something she would allow.

Besides the two of them had more than enough time to plan everything out for it to be perfect. Who knows. Maybe he might be ready to propose to another one of her herd sisters not too long afterwords.

"Are you sure about this?" He knew that Rarity's Generosity was greater than most, hell it was one of her defining characteristics, but he couldn't accept this if it meant that doing this would hurt her, even if she suggested it.

Rarity thought for a few moments before nodding. "She needs your company more than I do right now. I am loved by you, I know that in my heart, but Fluttershy's confidence issues makes it difficult for her to see her own worth or fully pursue what she wants. Besides we are in no rush right darling? A proper wedding takes both proper planning and time and I do plan on having my dream wedding."

"I would expect no less Rare. Just don't put me too far in the hole expenditure wise. I do wish to retire someday."

Naruto smiled and gave Rarity a peck on her lips.

"Oh darling, if not for your charming looks you would be paying for that right now." She teased as she used her tail to flick his nose.

"I would be scared; you love me too much to inflict permanent harm."

"That is something which is true I suppose."

They both stared at each other's eyes and kissed once again. It was meant to be just a peck, but it turned into a passionate kiss. Rarity put her arm around Naruto's neck and pulled him closer. When they parted, the gazed at each other once again and smiled as they nuzzled their noses.

"Want to move from the couch to that coffee bed of yours? Far better for cuddling."

"Now that is a suggestion I do not mind." They intertwined tails and headed upstairs, to the living quarters.