[Wednesday]
>"The dress still isn't finished yet, the flowers aren't ready, and the venue still hasn't been reserved!"
"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Just calm down Rarity. We still got two days to-"
>"I'M PERFECTLY CALM!"
>Rarity's eye spasmed and her hair was unkempt for a lady of class.
>You took a step back and held your hands in front of you.
"I think I'll just come back later. Is that alright?"
>Rarity had turned around and had various tools and materials flying around the room.
>She was mumbling incessantly to herself.
"Awesome. See you later, Rare."
>Rarity didn't even notice you leave.
 
>Geez, it seems anypony even remotely involved in this wedding was stressed beyond belief.
>Rarity took it upon herself to make Fluttershy's dress and plan most of the wedding.
>Twilight was making arrangements with Princess Luna to make sure everything was absolutely perfect to the tiniest detail.
>Applejack was preparing a lot of the food.
>Pinkie Pie and the cakes were building a massive wedding cake.
>Heck, even Rainbow Dash was working to make sure the sky was clear on wedding day.
>You offered your help several times, but they wouldn't have you.
>Fluttershy and yourself could only sit back and watch the chaos.
--
>Screw it.
>Whether they want your help or not, you will do something.
>Rarity mentioned flowers.
>Perhaps you should pay a visit to the florist's stall.
>You work your way through town to the market.
>Roseluck was manning the counter, completing a transaction with a customer.
>You walk up as the pony trots away with a basket of lavender in its mouth.
 
"Morning, Roseluck."
>"Good morning, Anonymous. How may I help you?"
"Well I was just checking up on all the flower arrangements."
>"Oh! Of course!"
>Roseluck pulls a box from under counter.
>White roses with deep blue veins made up the boutineers and corsages and were set in neat rows.
"Those look awesome!"
>"Thank you, Anonymous. It takes some time to make the flowers change co-"
>A stray tomato flies and knocks the flowers to the ground.
>"My flowers!" screams Roseluck.
--
>You bend down to grab the box as fast as you can.
>The tomato was rotten and had splattered all over the flowers, staining the brilliant white.
"Uh oh."
>"I worked so hard!"
>Roseluck turned towards where the offending vegetable came from with anger that could kill if she glared at you hard enough.
>"Who threw the tomato!" she hollared.
>The ponies in the market went about their business.
>Only a few ponies even gave Roseluck a second glance.
>You did what you could to wipe the red flesh from the petals, but they still looked pretty bad.
 
>"I'm so sorry Anonymous!" cried Roseluck, tears starting to well up in her eyes.
"Hey, it wasn't your fault. Probably some fillies playing a horrible joke."
>You take a look around the market but see nothing suspicious.
"Do you have anymore of these flowers?" you ask, turning back to Roseluck.
>"No I don't."
>Roseluck wiped her eyes with a leg.
>"Those were custom ordered for your wedding. There's not enough time to grow more."
"I don't remember ordering these," you say, inspecting a ruined boutineer.
>"Rarity came by and changed the orders a while ago. She thought they looked better."
"Yeah that sounds like something she would do."
>You set the ruined boutineer back in the box.
--
"So... What now? Do we choose another flower?"
>"We're gonna have to."
"Well how about normal red roses? You have plenty of those, right?"
>Roseluck smiled.
>"Well, duh," she said in a mocking tone.
"Haha. Very well then. Will you even have the time? There's only two days until the wedding."
>"I'll make the time," said Roseluck in a serious tone.
>"They'll get done. I promise."
>You smile and nod your head.
"Do you need any help?"
>"I can handle it," she said confidently.
>"You just worry about finding the ponies who ruined my flowers."
"Yes ma'am. And I'm sorry about all this."
>"Don't even worry about it. I'll see you on wedding day."
"You too. Later."
>"Goodbye, Anonymous."
>Turning from the stall, you take one last look around as you walk away.
--
>Well that couldn't have gone any worse.
>You wrack your brain to figure out if that was a freak accident or deliberate.
>And also who could have done it.
>Your thoughts are interrupted by a flash of rainbow and a slight tornado.
>You whirl around and stumble in your dizzy haze.
>"Bahahahahaha!" wailed Rainbow Dash.
"I hate it when you do that..." you say, holding your head with both hands.
>"And that's why I do it,"Rainbow Dash smirked.
"Of course. So to what do I owe this unfortunate encounter?"
>Rainbow Dash punched your shoulder to which you laugh and hold it with the opposite hand.
>"I just thought I'd drop in and bring you the word from above."
"They're coming out with cotton candy clouds?! Yeah!"
>You pump your arm.
>Rainbow Dash hits you again.
"Ow! Chocolate rain?"
>Punch.
"Ow! ... Haha. What now?"
--
>"Well I'm sure you'll be happy to know your amazing pal Rainbow got the sky cleared this Friday."
"Sweet! High fi- Oh right. Fist bump?"
>Rainbow Dash brohoofs you.
>"But that's not all."
"Popcorn hail."
>She spins and gives you a swift buck to the chest.
"A simple no would have sufficed," you say in a wheezy voice.
>"This is serious."
"Why", you whisper.
>You clear your throat.
"Why?"
>"There are some ponies around town saying horrible things about you and Fluttershy."
>You laugh, but your smile fades quickly when you realize Rainbow Dash isn't laughing with you.
"Oh, you are serious."
>"Yeah..." she said, nodding slowly.
"You mind showing me where?"
--
>"Celestia hates Equestria!"
>"Humans are a scourge!"
>"Beastiality is wrong!"
 
>You roll over laughing at the absurdity of the scene in front of you.
>There were four adult ponies and a filly wearing sandwich boards with some of the most hilarious signs you've ever seen.
>Rainbow Dash was beyond pissed.
>"How can they just spout stupid ignorant lies like that!"
>You glance and Rainbow Dash and raise an eyebrow.
>Really?
>You look back to the group and shrug.
"Whatever. Doesn't bother me any. They're wrong and I know it."
>"I'll show them a thing or two!"
"Rainbow wait!"
>You quickly reach out grab her before she gets too far.
>"Let me go! I'll kick their flank for you!"
"Ignore them and they'll go away!"
 
>"Hey! There it is!"
>"It's trying to eat another pony!"
>Aw crap.
>You look up in time to see a rotten tomato flying towards you.
>With Rainbow Dash held in your arms, you step out of the way of the missile.
>"Hey! Watch where you're throwing that garbage!" shout Rainbow Dash.
--
>You release Rainbow Dash, who hovers to your side.
>"Go back to Tartarus, beast!"
>"You manipulated Cerberus to set you free with your hypno-eyes, didn't you!"
>Haha, what?
>You laugh and turn to walk away.
>"Where do you think you're going, monkey?"
>You turn and point in the direction you were just walking.
"Lunch. You want anything?"
>The filly of their group stepped forward with a smile, only to be blocked by an adult.
>"Begone, filth! We don't want your kind in Equestria!"
>"Yeah!" shouted the rest in unison.
"Whatever."
>You turn and walk away with Rainbow Dash at your side who was glaring back at the protesters.
 
>"How can you put up with that?" she asked, her voice filled with obvious rage and annoyance.
>You look at her with a deadpan stare.
"Because it's not the first time this has happened?"
>"Watch it, bud," Rainbow Dash furled her brow.
"Just sayin'. Just ignore them. They'll go away eventually."
>"What if they try to stop your wedding?"
"I think that's what they're trying to do an- The flowers..."
>"What flowers?"
"Those pricks already ruined our flowers!"
>Rainbow Dash's face brightened and she hovered in front of you.
>"Let's go kick some flank!"
>She punched a hoof into the other.
"No... No forget it. I'm sure we'll see the end of this soon."
--
[Thursday]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVVdbysSW3w&t=4m10s
>"So what does it mean?" asked Fluttershy. "It's so sad."
"A man lived a horrible life, I assume. He finally fixed himself and can finally say he's proud of himself for the first time in a long time. At least, that's what I think."
>Fluttershy cuddled up tighter against you.
>"Do you ever feel like the songs you play? Like this song. Did you use to live a bad life?"
>You set your head back against the tree and think for a moment.
"Yeah, I guess you can say that. I wasn't the best person before I came to Equestria."
>"Well, if it makes you feel better,"
>Fluttershy sat up and kissed you on the cheek.
>"I don't care what you did before."
>You look towards that mare and smile.
>Your lips lock in a deep, passionate kiss.
>She opens her mouth, inviting your tongue.
 
>"What's up, lovebirds?"
>You slowly break the kiss and sigh.
>Looking up into the branches above you, you spot Rainbow Dash lying on her belly on a large branch.
"What."
>"Whoa, there's no need for that kind of tone," said Rainbow.
>She dropped to the ground in front of you and Fluttershy.
>"Hey, you two are needed at the library. It's pretty important."
"Now?"
>"Yes now."
>You slowly shake your head and stand, helping Fluttershy to her hooves as well.
>You sling your guitar on your back and follow Rainbow Dash.
--
>Rainbow Dash refused to let slip any details about the surprise.
>You are soon answered when you finally come upon the library.
>Rainbow Dash facehooved.
>"She left her chariot out front..."
"If it makes you feel any better, we're still plenty surprised."
>"Very," commented Fluttershy. "Why is the princess here?"
>"Ask her yourself," said Rainbow Dash.
>The guards, automatically assuming you're Anonymous and recognizing Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash, let you in without question.
>When you open the door, the three of you are greeted with a surprise.
 
>"SIR ANONYMOUS! FAIR FLUTTERSHY! WE WELCOME THEE TO TWILIGHT SPARKLE'S HOME!"
>You would cover your ears, but Fluttershy jumped straight into your arms, terrified.
>You yourself were almost blasted back through the door from the sheer force of the volume Princess Luna expelled.
>"ART THOU SURPRISED TO SEE US SO SOON?"
"VERY!" you shout back.
>Luna's eyes glowed white and she raised on her two hind legs.
>She spread her wings and a tornado of dark smoke enveloped her.
>The sky outside went dark.
>"THOU DARE RAISE THY VOICE TO US? THOU SHALT SPEND A THOUSAND LIFETIMES IN TARTARUS FOR THY INSULT!"
--
>You just fucked up.
>You back into a corner, Fluttershy still in your arms and burying her face into your chest.
>You hear a snicker through the lightning and see Luna desperately trying to hide a smile.
>You look around the room to see everypony covering their ears and laughing.
>Even Rainbow Dash sitting right behind you and Fluttershy had ducked to the ground as if a bomb was going off.
>Luna chuckled but still held her royal bearing.
>You blink twice
"W-What?" you stutter.
"We're sorry Anonymous and Fluttershy. We hope we didn't terrify you too badly."
>Luna walked over to the two of you with a smile.
>"Good afternoon to each of thee."
>You set a still quivering Fluttershy to the floor.
"The p-pleasure is mine."
>You hold out a hand and Luna meets it with a hoof shake.
>Fluttershy also held up her hoof while covering her eyes with the other leg.
>Luna picked up up with a tight hug instead.
>"Help me..." choked Fluttershy, extending a hoof helplessly to you.
 
>Twilight speaks up.
>"Uh, Princess, we should probably speak about wedding details."
>Luna drops Fluttershy to the floor to which you run over and hold.
>"We know all about weddings," said Luna. "Although we've never actually wed anypony before, we've attended many ceremonies, both noble and common."
>"It's a little more complicated when you're the one wedding somepony, darling," said Rarity.
>"We are sure that we can handle it," Luna said confidently. "We have no issue speaking to the public."
>"Well just to be sure, you might want to have a look at this," said Twilight, levitating a book over.
>Luna nabs it out of the air and holds it to her face.
>She quickly skims over the contents and slams the book closed.
>"There is not much to remember," said Luna. "Rest assured, there will be no issues from me."
"That's great!"
--
>"We have but one question, though."
"Shoot."
>"Where is the venue in which the ceremony is to take place?"
"Oh that would be at-"
>...
"Uh... Rarity! Yeah, ask Rarity."
>Everypony turned to Rarity who quickly began to panic.
>"What? Me? I, uh... There's just... one problem..."
>"We haven't reserved a spot yet..." Fluttershy said softly.
>"No venue?" asked Luna. "Then where does thou intend on being wed?"
>"Anonymous! Fluttershy!" called Rarity, motioning towards herself.
>You and Fluttershy follow Rarity to the corner of the room and huddle.
 
>"What are we going to do!" Rarity whispered loudly.
>"I'm not sure. I forgot all about it," said Fluttershy.
"Do we really need a reservation? Can't we just show up with tables and stuff?"
>"Of course not! The mayor needs to approve it," said Rarity.
"That's stupid."
>"What about the lake?" asked Fluttershy.
"Or city hall..."
>"You are NOT getting married in city hall while I'm your wedding planner!" said Rarity. "And we would need to reserve the lake a week in advance."
"The park?"
>"A week in advance."
"We're screwed..."
--
>"If y'all don't gotta spot, Ah'm sure Granny Smith wouldn't mind y'all using the orchard."
>The three of you turned to spot Applejack standing RIGHT there, listening in.
>"First off, how rude of you for eavesdropping!" chastised Rarity. "Second, the venue needs to be romantic and special. An apple orchard isn't any of those things!"
>"Y'all callin' mah orchard unspecial? Why I oughtta-"
"That'd be great."
>"What?" asked Rarity and Applejack in unison.
"That'd be great. I assume you wouldn't mind us using your land for free?"
>"Of course not. Y'all can do whatever ya want as well. Not like anypony's gonna bother us out there."
"Perfect," you clap your hands once.
>"You can't be serious!" cried Rarity.
"Not the most romantic place. No offence."
>"None taken," said Applejack.
"But we waited until the last second. We gotta make due."
>"But, but- How can-" Rarity sighed. "Fiiine. I suppose we could make it work."
>"Darn tootin'!" boasted Applejack.
>You look back to Luna who was awaiting your response.
"Sweet Apple Acres. The wedding will be at Sweet Apple Acres."
>"Very well. We shall meet thee tomorrow morning for thine most glorious day. Farewell and good night to each of you."
>You all said your goodbyes as Luna got into her chariot and flew away.
--
>The second she was gone, you got a face-full of Pinkie Pie.
>"Hey guess what!"
>You stare at her with a blank face.
"Huh?"
>She dropped from your field of view and appeared next to Fluttershy, holding her around the neck.
>"It's time for your bachelorette party!"
>Confetti and streamers explode from somewhere behind her.
>"I, uh... Do we have to?"
>"Of course, silly filly! It's your last night to be a free pony!"
>"According to my book, that is correct," said Twilight.
>"It's still early in the afternoon," said Rarity. "Lets go to the spa!"
>Rarity clopped her hooves and ran off ahead of the others.
>"Ah'll go tell Granny Smith and Big Mac the new plans. Ah'll meet y'all there in a few."
>Applejack trotted out of the library.
 
"Well... alright then. I guess I'll see you all tomorrow then."
>You felt a tug on your pant leg.
>"Don't feel left out, Anon," said Spike. "We can hang out tonight. It'll be fun!"
>"I think I will too," said Rainbow Dash. "I'm not really a 'spa' kind of mare."
"Cool."
>"Well while you three figure out what you want to do, we're outta here!" said Pinkie Pie.
>Twilight and Pinkie Pie pushed Fluttershy out the door like they were pushing a mule.
>Fluttershy's hooved skidded on the floor all the way out.
>The door closed behind them.
--
"So what do-"
>"Let's go to the bar," suggested Rainbow Dash.
"There's a bar here?! Why haven't I been told about this?"
>"I didn't think you could handle it. I still don't think so, but this is a night for fun."
>"Twilight wouldn't want me going there..." said Spike.
"Hey, you're with us now. We'll get you some juice or something. That alright?"
>"That'd be fine."
"Sweet. Lead the way, Dash."
 
>Rainbow Dash led you to a building on the outer edge of Ponyville.
>Upon entering, the first thing you see is the bar with the bartender cleaning a glass.
>Bar patrons of all kinds were here.
>They all stopped and stared at your posse when you walked through the double doors.
>Spike held onto your pant leg.
>"What's up everypony!" greeted Rainbow Dash.
>The patrons raised their glasses and cheered before going back to their business.
"You come here often?" you ask Rainbow.
>"Don't worry about it."
>She dashed over to a bar stool and took a seat.
>You and Spike followed.
>Spike had a little trouble getting onto the stool, eliciting a chuckle from you and Rainbow.
--
>"So Dash. The usual?" asked the bartender.
>"Make it double," said Rainbow.
>The bartender nodded.
>"And for the little guy?"
>"You got any molten rubies?" asked Spike.
>The bartender gave him a deadpan stare.
>"I'll j-just take some carrot juice..." Spike stuttered quickly.
>"You got it."
>The bartender walked away.
"Molten rubies, huh? I forgot you eat gemstones. I've never seen you eat any."
>"Well ponies don't eat gemstones. So other than Rarity, nopony else has too many."
"So it's a delicacy for you?"
>"Yeah."
"Huh, interesting."
>You nudge him with your elbow.
"You ever try to flatter her in return for some gems?"
>Spike blushed and turned away.
>He won't answer.
>That's fine.
--
>"So Anon." started Rainbow Dash.
>The bartender set two pints on the bar and a glass of juice for Spike.
>Rainbow grabbed hers and slid you yours across the bar.
>She raised her mug up.
>"Am I wrong to assume you can hold your alcohol?"
>You crack a sly smile and grab your stein to take a sip.
>Cider.
>Why aren't you surprised.
>The two of you knock you pints together in cheers an throw them back.
>You stop midway and turn to Spike to get him in on the celebration as well.
>Spike drank from a straw the bartender dropped in his glass.
 
>You wipe your mouth and sigh with content.
>It's not very strong, but it tastes damn good.
>Rainbow pats you on the back.
>"And here's to the start of a great night."
"Yeah."
>You raise your hand to get the bartender's attention.
"Two more."
>He nods and brings you your drinks.
--
>He lingers after setting your drinks on the bar.
>You and Rainbow slam the second round.
>"So if you don't mind me askin'" started the bartender. "What's the occasion?"
>Rainbow slapped your back.
>"This poor guy's selling his soul", she said.
>The bartender smiled.
>"Marriage?"
"Yup", you nod.
>He shook his head.
>"I'm sorry to hear that."
>The four of you share a hearty laugh.
"Yeah well, what are you gonna do?"
 
>"Y'all want a celebratory shot?" offered the bartender. "On the house."
>"Buck yeah!" exclaimed Rainbow Dash.
"Yeah I can get in on that. Spike?"
>Spike shook his head.
>"Nah, I'm good.
--
>The bartender drop three glasses on the bar and pulled out a bottle of...
>You lean in closer to read the label.
>Applejack Daniels.
>Old time apple whiskey.
>Every damn thing is apples around here.
>The double doors open as the bartender pours your shots.
>You look out of curiosity and are pleasantly surprised at what you see.
>Big Macintosh.
>And Steelwing?
>You hop off your stool and go to meet them.
"Hey!"
>You meet Big Mac's raised hoof with a handshake and slap him hard on the shoulder with your free hand.
>You repeat your greeting with Steelwing.
>"How's it going my future son in law?"
"Doin' good. You?"
>"Well I was doing fine until I heard the news that I'm giving my only daughter away to a stinking ape tomorrow."
"Well thanks for the blessing you old bastard. You two wanna drink?"
>"Eeyup."
>"Haha, sure. I guess I can stay for a minute."
"Bartender! Two more if you please!"
>"I think I can help you out," he said, pulling out two more glasses.
--
>You return to your seat.
>Spike moves down two to allow you all to sit together.
>Steelwing sits next to you.
>Big Mac seats himself next to Spike.
>Everyone grabs their glass.
>You raise yours up.
"To..."
>You shrug.
"A happy, long-lasting marriage, I suppose."
>"And hopes for no mutant foals," blurts out Steelwing.
"Yeah. That too."
>The five of you throw back your shots and slam the glasses on the bar.
>You smack your lips.
>That was stronger than you thought.
>Also, it tasted nothing of apples.
--
>The bartender cleared the bar and went back about his business.
"So where did you two come from?"
>"Well, me and the misses were going to help with final preparations today when we were told you two had left to party. Weird, since it's still early in the afternoon."
"Yeah. I got dragged here by Ms. 'can't handle a little pampering'," you point back over your shoulder at Rainbow. "And Fluttershy got dragged off to the spa."
>Rainbow hit you upside the back of the head.
"Someone's mad," you say with a smile.
>"Why don't YOU go get one of those girly treatments with Rarity sometime and see how you like it?" she came back.
"So what's the story with you Mac?" you say quickly to change the subject.
>"Applejack," he said.
>You wave to the bartender for another round of cider.
"She tell you 'bout the party?"
>"Eeyup."
>"Big Macintosh here is the only reason I found you two," said Steelwing. "Apparently, his sister knew exactly where Rainbow Dash would be. He also told us where to find Fluttershy and friends, so Morning Dew went to them."
"Well it's great to have you two."
>Your pints are set out for each of you.
"Oh crap, I just realized something."
>"What?" ask Steelwing and Rainbow.
"How are we paying for this."
>Rainbow pats you on the back.
>"I got ya covered," she said.
>"I can help out as well. Big Mac?"
>"Eeyup."
"Awesome. Lets do this thing."
>The four of you start chugging the contents of your wooden steins.
--
>About two hours and several more pints of cider later, you have the patrons of the bar uproarously singing random songs.
"Cowboys like us sure do have fun"
"Racin' the wind, chasin' the sun"
>Rainbow Dash was dying watching you sway side to side with Steelwing under your arm and a pint raised high in your other hand.
>The other patrons were also having a great time singing along or just laughing.
"Take the long way around back to square one"
"Today we're just outlaws out on the run"
>The double doors to the bar swing open and almost smash against the walls.
"Drink one more cold one-"
>The songs stop and everyone stares at the intruders.
 
>It was Fluttershy and the rest of her party.
>Well, Applejack kicked down the doors.
>Fluttershy was hiding in the back.
>"Ah found 'em!" sounded Applejack. "Told y'all they'd be here."
>"Why in the world would they choose this disgusting place to celebrate?" questioned Rarity.
>"Hey! This place rocks!" defended Rainbow Dash. "At least until you came."
>"BEFORE we came," emphasized Rarity. "This dump lack any class at all. You should be grateful tha-"
>"Whoa! Calm down now," said Applejack. "We're all just here ta have a little fun."
>Rainbow Dash groaned and dropped her head on the bar.
>"Well we WERE having fun..." she muttered.
--
>Fluttershy, Twilight, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie went to go sit at a booth in the corner.
>Spike left his stool to join them.
>Morning Dew sat at a table and Steelwing left to join her.
>Applejack took Steelwing's stool.
>"So Ah see y'all got the party started already," said Applejack.
>"Eeyup," commented Big Mac, taking another swig of cider.
>"How can y'all stand to drink that stuff anyways?"
>Big Mac just shrugged.
>He's stared at the wall opposite of him all night.
>Something about him makes him worth keeping around.
>Even though he doesn't speak, he's not a buzzkill.
>Odd.
 
"It tastes good," you say, answering Applejack's question.
>"That ain't no reason to drink it. That stuff's cheap."
"And what do you recommend?"
>Applejack whistles.
>The bartender nods and pulls out four shot glasses.
>He pours each of you a shot of Applejack Daniels.
"Of course. How did I not see that coming?"
>"Just drink it ya filly," taunted Applejack, throwing hers back.
>Big Mac also drank his and slammed the glass on the counter.
>You and Rainbow shrug at each other and drink yours down.
>Rarity waves for the bartender to come take their orders.
--
>Two more shots of this and you realize something.
>Looking around, you spot a raised area in the floor.
>A small mic stood on the stage.
>Your hazy mind couldn't resist.
>You hop off of your stool and your legs almost give on you.
>Your seat helps you keep your balance and you make your way to the stage, swaying pretty good the whole way.
>You grab the short mic and bring it to your face.
 
>You begin to whistle and snap your fingers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShMNIWSsf8k
>You almost fall off the 3 inch cliff multiple times from you trying to dance around.
>You're not even sure you even finished the song correctly, but they don't know that.
>You step down and stumble when you realize there's a drop there.
>A few patrons and Fluttershy clop slowly to your... performance.
>You decide to take a seat at your fiance's table.
>The girls had ordered some fruity drinks and things of that nature.
>Pinkie Pie had something called Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
>Twilight had something called a Wizard's Mindbomb.
>Fluttershy had a Grasshopper.
>Rarity was sipping on straight vodka.
>The only two drinking real heavily were Rainbow Dash and Applejack.
--
"So what made the five of you want to come here of all places?"
>"Mother thought it would be better for everypony if we weren't split apart all night," said Fluttershy.
"You and I, or everypony?"
>"Every- Well, she didn't say specifically."
>You peck her on the cheek.
"Well it's still great to be with everypony. It makes the night more interesting."
>Fluttershy nodded, staring at her drink.
"Well, I'm gonna go grab another drink. Do you want anything to help lighten up? I know how you get when you've had a few."
>Fluttershy blushed and you laugh.
>You're welcomed back by Rainbow Dash and Applejack, another shot prepared.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWYRfsjBNQk
>You look and spot Rarity standing on the stage, her head turned towards the floor.
>That voice...
>Those lyrics...
>You think you feel a tear coming on.
>But then you throw back your shot of apple whiskey and the burn clears it all right up.
>When Rarity finishes, she gracefully steps down off the stage to the hooting and whistles of a few of the noisier bar patrons.
>You were also clapping and cheering over rest.
>"Anonymous."
"Huh? What?" you ask, looking back and forth between Rarity and Applejack.
>"Sit down and have another," said Rainbow Dash, passing another shot.
>You look down on it and then find a clock on the wall high behind the bar.
"I should probably make this my last one," you tell them.
>It's only a short time now until all this alcohol hits you like a freight train.
--
>"Whats 'a matter, Anon? Worried ya won't be able to handle it?" teased Applejack, dumping the contents of her glass down her throat.
"No. I would rather stay totally coherent and not have a raging hangover tomorrow morning.
>Rainbow Dash looks up at the clock.
>"It's not even 8 yet!" she said.
"Yeah, but when did we start? Five, Six hours ago?"
>You almost forgot how to stand, but caught your balance before you hit the floor.
"I should probably go."
>"Wow. Way to be a buzzkill, Anon," chastised Rainbow Dash.
"Deal with it. We can go completely overboard tomorrow night because there's nothing special afterwords.
>Rainbow let out an annoyed sigh.
>"Fiiine... I'll see you tomorrow then."
>"See y'all later, Anon," said Applejack.
"Yup, la- Oh wait."
>You quickly shoot your drink and clumsily set the glass back down on the bar.
"See ya later, Rainbow. Applejack. Big Mac."
>"Eeyup," said Big Mac.
 
>You make your way to Fluttershy and spread the word.
>Fluttershy agrees to leave with you.
>You say your goodbyes to Twilight, Pinkie, Rarity, and Spike.
>You also say farewell to your in-laws on the way out, Fluttershy leading the way.
>"Oh! Anonymous, darling!"
>You turn around, halfway out the door.
>Rarity trots up to you.
"What's up?"
>She stands on her hind legs and plants a quick kiss on your cheek.
>"Have a good night," she said before returning to her seat.
>'That was strange of her,' you thought as you follow Fluttershy outside.
--
[Friday]
>"Anonymous! Get dressed!" shouted Rarity.
"Why? We still have over two hours.
>You were lying on the couch in your house reading a book.
"It doesn't take that long to get to Sweet Apple Acres even by walking."
>"That's not the point. You and Fluttershy need to get ready and get over there now."
>You sigh.
"Fine. Where is Fluttershy, anyways?"
>"She's at the spa."
"Again?"
>"She needs to relax and look beautiful. Something stallions don't understand."
"Alright. I think I'll just get dressed at Sweet Apple Acres. No need to get my clothes dirty on the walk out there."
>"Fine. Just get there soon, okay?"
"You got it. What are you gonna do?"
>"I need to finish a few small things here before I go meet Fluttershy at the spa."
"Alright. Just lock the door on your way out."
>You grab your clothes bag out of your closet and head out to Sweet Apple Acres.
 
>You were trying to stay as cool as possible, trying not to worry about anything.
>You know how much stress a wedding can cause.
>Especially for the bride and groom.
>But the more you think about trying to stay calm, the more worry you're causing yourself.
"Okay, lets see what we got here..."
"Well, the wedding itself can't take more than 30 minutes, right?"
"Just need to stand there and say 'I do'."
"Go home, celebrate, done deal."
"Easy day," you tell yourself.
--
>Wow, this day is turning out way more complicated than you thought.
>You have thirty minutes until the ceremony is supposed to start and everypony is freaking out.
>Princess Luna hasn't arrived.
>There isn't any food set out yet.
>Half of the guests haven't arrived, Fluttershy's parents included.
>And Fluttershy hasn't even arrived yet either.
>You're doing what you can, but it's still not very much.
 
>Fluttershy and Rarity are the only two who are still at the spa.
>Knowing Rarity, she's probably getting in some last second beautification or something.
>You trust they'll be here soon.
>Twilight is trying to organize all the chairs and such while simultaneously giving instructions to everypony on what still needs to be done.
>You helped with the chairs as she runs off towards the house.
>The placement is actually quite nice.
>The surrounding trees provide plenty of shade from the morning sun and the wedding arch was fairly shaded in itself with all the leaves, vines, and flowers woven into it.
--
>As you and Applebloom finish setting up the chairs, the blur of a shadow catches both of your eyes.
>The two of you look to the sky as a chariot passes over.
"There's the princess," you remark.
>"This is so excitin'!" exclaimed a giddy Applebloom. "We ain't never had royalty on our farm before!"
"Really? I always thought they would want to visit the place that grows the best apples in Equestria."
>Applebloom smiled wide.
>"Aw, chucks Anon! Ya really mean that?"
>You reach up into the nearest tree and pull two large, juicy red apples, tossing one to Applebloom.
"Of course."
>Applebloom had to stand on her hind legs to catch the high-tossed apple.
>She caught it in her mouth at the expense of tumbling into a row of chairs.
>"Whoops... Sorry, Anonymous."
"That's fine. Lets set 'em up again!"
 
>As you race Applebloom with the chairs, three sets of hooves walk over to you.
>You realign the chairs that had fallen over and turn back towards the chariot.
>You freeze as you spin around and stare deep into the eyes of the regal Princess Celestia.
>Princess Luna at her side.
>Twilight was standing opposite of Luna.
"Princess!"
>You quickly drop to one knee.
>"Good to see you, Anonymous."
>You stand and talk to her eye-level.
"Good morning, Princess Celestia."
>You look to Luna.
"Good morning, Princess Luna."
>"A pleasant morning to thee as well, Anonymous," greeted Luna.
"So princess," you say to Celestia. "Pardon me for being rude, but I wasn't aware you were coming today."
>"Why, of course, Anonymous!" she said with a smile. "It's the marriage of the Element of Kindness and my duty to my loyal subjects to attend such special occasions when possible."
"Well we're honored you would take time out of your busy schedule to be here."
>"It's my pleasure, Anonymous."
--
>Applejack comes out of the barn and waves over to you.
>"Applebloom! Anonymous! Can y'all spare a minute?" she calls.
"One sec'!" you call back.
"Excuse me your highness, but something requires my immediate attention."
>Celestia chuckled.
>"We won't hold you up. Hurry back. You don't want to be late for your own wedding."
"Will do you majesty." you say with a slight bow.
"Come on, Applebloom."
>You jog off to the barn, Applebloom on your heels.
 
>Applejack's already inside when the two of you get there.
>Applebloom claims victory and bounces through the door ahead of you.
>You follow her into the kitchen where it look like a freakin' earthquake and a tornado passed through at the same time.
>Pastry tins and other dishes were stacked high in the sink.
>Frosting and cake covered the walls and furniture.
>"Applebloom! We need you to help wash the dishes," order Applejack.
>Applbloom hopped to it without question.
>"Anonymous! We need- Oh, nevermind."
>Applejack saw you were already dressed for the wedding.
>"Y'all can go back outside, Anon. You don't need to ruin your clothes."
"What is all this?"
>"Were gettin' the food ready. But Ah doubt we're gonna make it in time."
"Applejack. Don't worry about the food. The reception isn't until later."
>"What about after the wedding? Don't ya want somethin' to eat after?"
"Yeah, after. Seriously, the food's not important right now. We need to get everyone together."
>"Don't worry, Anon. We'll get this all laid out for ya before the ceremony."
"No. You don't understand what I'm saying. Stop cooking. It's really not that important."
>"We can do it, Anonymous," said Applebloom. "Why don't you go outside. The wedding's 'bout to start."
>You look back and forth between the two sisters and sigh.
"Fine. Just be out there soon. You should get dressed like... now, Applejack. You're walking the aisle."
>"Can do, Anon!"
--
>You step outside as your inlaws walk up.
>You walk out to greet them.
"Mommy!"
>You sweep Morning Dew up in a large bear hug and spin her around.
>"Woo hoo hoo! Easy there, big guy. I'm a little small to be your mother."
>You set her down and smile.
"Oh right. I forgot."
>You look at Steelwing and extend a hand.
"Mornin' pops"
>He rolled his eyes and met your hand with a hoof.
>"You're not even married yet and you're already acting like we're your parents."
"It's my duty as the man who stole your daughter to annoy you as oft as possible."
>"Well I don't see you being relieved of that duty anytime soon. I guess we're stuck with you, huh?"
"You know it."
>You kneel and bring them each in for a quick hug.
"Glad you could make it."
>"Wouldn't miss it for the world, sweetie," said Morning Dew.
>"And besides, I don't want to miss my chance to give my daughter away. Be it to a stinking hairless ape, but nonetheless."
"Aw. Your words are too kind, you disgruntled old bastard."
>The two of you share a laugh and you go off to mingle with the rest of the arriving guests.
--
>"Oh and by the way," said Steelwing. "Do you know there's a bunch of ponies cursing your names at the front gate?"
"What?"
>You facepalm.
"They followed me here... didn't they?"
>"They followed someone here."
>"I don't think you should go near those awful ponies, sweetie," said Morning Dew.
"Aye aye, ma'am."
 
>"MOVE IT!"
"What the hell?"
>You all look towards the front gate, an angry white unicorn in a dress is storming right for you.
>She skids to a halt, kicking up dust, but miraculously not getting her white dress even slightly tinged by the dirt.
>A box hovers in a blue aura next to her head.
>"What is this... this..."
>Rarity opens the box for you to see.
>"Atrocity!" she yells.
>Inside are the boutineers and corsages from Roseluck.
>"Aww... How pretty!" commented Morning Dew.
"Huh... So she actually did it. I was scared she wouldn't have time."
>"What did you do to my flowers!" shouted Rarity.
"Rarity, calm down. They were ruined so I had them changed to save time."
>"Ruined? How in Equestria could they be ruined just like that?"
"Did you see those protesters out by the front gate?"
>"Yes, but I didn't pay them any mind. I galloped straight past them."
"Well, a rotten tomato managed to find its way into the other flowers."
>"Those ruffians! Trying to ruin this day for you and Fluttershy!"
>She regained composure with a deep breath.
>"I'm sorry, Anonymous. Although now I'm quite upset thay they don't match my dress SOO perfectly anymore. But they will have to do."
>She levitates one and sticks in on her ankle.
>"Perfect fit," she comments.
--
"Hey, wait a minute. Where's Fluttershy?"
>"She's with Pinkie Pie. They should be here soon."
>"Who's with Pinkie Pie?"
>Rarity looks beside her and finds Pinkie staring right at her.
>"Pinkie?! Where's Fluttershy!"
>"Fluttershy? Oh! Oh yeah, that's right! She said she would be here soon."
"What?!" you and Rarity said in unison.
>Pinkie took a step back.
>"Now, now, children. Let's not be too irrational," said Morning Dew. "We all know Fluttershy wouldn't miss this for the world."
>"Yeah. And besides, cake's here!"
>Pinkie drops from your view and pops up behind the cake.
>It was a massive four-layer cake with white frosting with pink borders.
>On top, they had a little yellow toy pony with...
>Some sticks in the vague shape of a human on top.
>You definitely got a laugh at the awkward decoration, bringing a smile to Pinkie's face.
>"I'm glad you like it!" said Pinkie. "We worked really hard on it."
"We? Oh the Cakes. Right. Where are they, anyways?"
>"They couldn't make it. They were way too busy, but they gave me the day off!"
"Awesome. As long as you made it, I'm a happy Man."
>Pinkie smiled huge at the comment.
--
>"Attention subjects!" announced Princess Luna. "We request thou make thine ways to thy seats for the start of the ceremony!"
>Holy crap her voice carries far.
>But the guests are listening and making their way to their seats.
>You take a look around.
>So far there's only you, Rarity, and Fluttershy's parents who are here who are actually participating in the ceremony.
 
We just need to wait on Applejack and Rainbow Dash to get here and-"
>WOOSH!
>"Wait on who now?"
>Right on time.
>Just like Dash.
"Cool. Hey, Rarity. Can you go check to see if Applejack-"
>"Ah'm a comin'!" shouts Applejack from inside the house as she gallops over to the 5 of you.
"Well that's everyone, save for Fluttershy. Should we wait for her, or-"
>The sound of a cello cuts you off.
>"No time!" said Rarity. "Go, go, go! We'll be right behind you."
>You take off towards the arch where Luna is waiting for you.
--
>You take your position and wait.
>You also take this opportunity to glance around.
>The Cutie Mark Crusaders were in the front row.
>You loved those three fillies.
>They were easily your first best friends in Equestria and helped you cope with the stress of being deemed a monster in your early days in Ponyville.
>You would give anything for them.
>Big Mac and Granny Smith were there as well.
>The two who accepted you almost immediately despite what they may have heard from others.
>They may have also helped to win Applejack over.
>Celestia sat off to the side on the grass, smiling all the while.
>In the far rows were more of yours and Fluttershy's friends.
>Cheerilee, Lyra and Bon Bon, Vinyl Scratch the DJ (still wearing those goggles).
>Others you can't seem to recall the name or don't remember meeting.
>All in all there were about 30 ponies at this little gathering of yours.
--
>The cellist began to play the Bridal Chorus as your friends began to slowly walk their way down the aisle.
>Rarity walked beside Twilight.
>The two unicorns with the most knowledge of fancy upper class.
>Rarity refused to walk with Rainbow Dash or Applejack.
>What could you do?
>Rarity has always been there for you.
>And being best friends with your fiance got you on her good side almost immediately.
>All the help she gave you, the clothes, the jewlery, the wedding...
>None of this would have been possible without Rarity.
>Twilight was one of the harder ones to win over.
>Twice you might add.
>Nonetheless, you enjoyed your debates and talks of the difference between Earth science and Equestrian magic.
--
>Applejack walked with Rainbow, their competitive rivalry making them the perfect pair.
>Applejack, while stubborn at first eventually caved from the pressure and prodding of her friends to see that you were truly a good guy.
>She even gave you a full-time job at Sweet Apple Acres.
>Rainbow Dash fought you for the longest time.
>Even after you befriended her entire group of friends ,and even Vinyl Scratch, she still refused to speak to you past insults.
>Shit, she even tried to split Fluttershy from you.
>It turns out that doing her a favor as simple as getting her to see the Wonderbolts in person was all you needed to do; albeit by accident.
>Next came the mother of the bride and Pinkie Pie, the two silliest ponies you've ever had the pleasure of meeting.
>You know, now that you think back, you may owe a lot of your current situation to Pinkie.
>If she hadn't tried to shoot you with her party cannon, you wouldn't have jumped out of the way and Rainbow Dash would have grabbed you from behind.
>Who knows what that bloodthirsty crowd would have done with you.
>And you never would have had the chance to befriend Twilight, Applejack, or Rainbow Dash.
--
>Rarity and Twilight split at the arch.
>Rarity stood behind the bride's place, Twilight behind you.
>You hold out your hand and Twilight hesitantly gives it a mild slap.
>When Applejack and Rainbow split, Applejack stood behind Rarity.
>As Rainbow Dash walked by, you held out your hand and she swung her entire leg around to hoof slap your hand.
>You cringe your hand but softly chuckle the pain away as she stands behind Twilight.
>Pinkie Pie split off towards you.
>You held out your and, but she jumped up and threw her forelegs around your waist.
>You put one hand on her back and pat her head with the other.
>She releases you and stands behind Rainbow Dash.
>Everypony stands for the bride.
>You all wait anxiously.
 
>A minute goes by.
>Ponies start to murmur among themselves.
>Two more minutes go by.
>You tap your foot.
>Another five minutes go by.
>Luna whispers in your ear.
>"Where is Fluttershy?" she asks, her voice noticeably irritated.
>You shrug.
>You look to Rarity for help.
>She shrugs as well.
>Steelwing appears at the end of the aisle.
>Alone.
>You freeze immediately and feel a large lump in your throat.
>Steelwing walks down the aisle, his head hung low.
>He walks to you and Luna and whispers to the two of you.
>Without a word, you walk up the aisle, past the guests, and away from the ceremony.
--
>You walk through the orchard and past the farm house.
>Past the barn and towards the road.
>You have a sneaking suspicion a certain group of ponies are up to no good.
>As you come up to the front gate, you can see the group of protesters standing there, their backs turned to you.
>You hear the mumbled anger as they shout.
>Their ranting becomes ever more clear the closer you get.
>"It was the humans who corrupted Princess Luna!"
>"Nightmare Moon is a curse by the ape!"
>"Celestia has been hypnotized by the creature!"
>This shit needs to stop.
>Now.
 
>You get close enough where you can see over them.
>They will soon wish you hadn't.
>In the middle of their semi-circle was Fluttershy.
>She was cowering beneath her hooves, being forced to listen to their banter.
>Why was she not backing away?
>Or calling for help?
>"You are the start of a cancer that's killing Equestria," said one pony standing directly over her.
>"Bestiality is a sin, and we will halt this marriage if it's the last thing we do!"
>You walk up behind this one, grab the nape of his neck, and hoist him high above your head.
>He screams when you force him to look into your eyes.
>The others in the group back away from you and Fluttershy immediately.
"What do you think yo- You!"
>In your hand you hold an all-too-familiar light brown pony.
--
"What in the hell do you think you're doing harassing my wife?"
>"Your wife?" pipes up another in the group. "You haven't been wed yet. And you never shall! You do NOT use that term to describe her!"
>You lock eyes with this pony and give her a death stare.
>She's terrified but can't look away.
>She begins to visibly shake in fear.
>You look back the pony in your hand.
"What are. You doing. Harassing. My. Wife."
>"Set him down, you monster!"
>You keep hold and search for the next one to speak up.
"Why would I do that?"
>"Your disgusting ways are heresy against Princess Celestia!"
"Princess Celestia? Oh, but she approves it."
 
>You take the brown pony and cradle him in your arms.
"This is my super best friend and we do everything together."
>"That's a lie!" shouted the pony in your arms.
"Why, I remember when we first met."
>The pony starts kicking and squirming to get out of your grip.
"He came walking up to me in the market next to the fountain. He was so frustrated that he couldn't read the newspaper, he slapped it out of my hands. But that's okay because I wanted to help him."
>"No! No, he's lying!" cried the pony.
>You start to pet his mane roughly.
"He's my favwitest wittle pony fwend."
>You rub your face against his fur.
"You so fwuffy..."
--
>"Let him go, you pervert!"
>"Yeah!"
"No need for name calling."
>You drop the pony on his back from chest height.
>He scrambles to his hooves and runs away, not even rejoining the group he was just with.
"Coward," you mutter under your breath.
>You kneel down to Fluttershy and slowly pick her up to her feet.
>She's been crying.
"Are you alright? Did they hurt you?"
>She slowly shakes her head, not looking at you.
>You inspect her dress and are disappointed to find mud all over it.
>You give her a hug and shush her.
"You know, Rarity isn't gonna be too happy about you ruining your dress like this."
>You hear a small giggle escape her.
"Come on. Your father's waiting for you."
>"And where do you think you're going!"
"WE are going to go get married. You can sit here and wait for us to get back."
 
>The princesses, Fluttershy's parents, and your friends come walking down from the orchard to see you and Fluttershy walking your way back up, pursued by the shouting insults of the protesters.
>Your friends run over to you and Fluttershy.
>The princesses slowly catch up.
>"You two will burn in Tartarus for all eternity!" the protesters shout after you.
>"Celestia will bring the sun down to purify the world of this blasphemy!"
>"Nightmare Moon will swallow your eternal souls!"
>Luna's eye twitched.
>"Thou speaketh lies!" she shouts back at them. "We would never perform such a heinous act upon any being!"
--
"Princess, calm down."
>She whirls around on you, her eyes glowing white.
>"They speak lies and hate!" she shouts. "How can thou expect us to ignore that!"
"Like this. Pinkie."
>In an instant, Pinkie sits in front of you.
"Go bring the cake down here."
>"But why? Are we gonna share it? Because mean ponies like that don't deserve to-"
"Please."
>"Okie dokie, lokie!"
>She zips away to the barn where the cake was set and brings it back on a wheeled table.
>She pull outs her cake knife.
>"Would you like the first slice?"
"Please. Oh, you know what? I would like the princess here to have the first slice."
>You've completely ignored the inane banter the protesters were spouting from their traps.
>Luna can't take her eyes off of them.
>She grits her teeth as her eyes glow, literally trying to stare them into oblivion.
>Pinkie gives you a plate and you hold it in front of Luna's face.
>She looks from the cake to you, then back to the cake.
>"What is this?" she asks.
"Just watch."
>She holds it in a hoof as you take another plate from Pinkie.
 
>"Anonymous, why are you cutting the ca-"
>You release the cake slice from your hand in one hard throw.
>The ponies' hate speech comes to a pause when one of their members are splattered right in the face with the confection.
>Luna grew a devious smile.
>"We think we see what thou art speaking about."
>Luna chucked, throwing her piece and hitting another pony.
"Huzzah!" she rejoiced.
>She grabbed some more cake chunks with her magic.
>You grabbed two handfuls and even Pinkie got in on this, windmilling her legs as she fired dessert across the fence.
>Cake blotted out the sky like arrows raining down upon them.
>"Princess Celestia!" they cried. "Help us!"
>Celestia smiled.
>"Help you from what? All they're trying to do is share some cake with you."
>Like machine gun fire, the three of you hurl the confectionery globs at the ponies.
>Eventually, they concede and run away.
>Much to the rejoice of everypony else.
--
>"Well then," spoke Celestia. "If I'm not mistaken, we have an unfinished ceremony to attend to."
>Everypony nods and returns to their seats and places beneath the wedding arch.
>Once more, you wait up there alone.
>Luna in the center, Rarity on the far side.
>Twilight stands behind you.
>The cellist begins to play the Chorus Bride once more.
>Everypony stands.
>Fluttershy and her father are wing in wing, walking side by side down the aisle.
>Small colorful birds swoop and drop individual flower petals before her.
>Her veil covers her eyes, but you know she's looking straight into yours.
>As she steps beneath the arch, she keeps from looking at you with her face, but you can still feel her eyes on you.
>Steelwing stands beside her, smiling proud.
--
>"Friends!" starts Luna. "We art gathered here today, on this happy and joyous occasion, to join this man and this mare in holy matrimony."
>"Who would be giving away the bride?"
>"Her father," said Steelwing.
>Luna nods.
>Steelwing walks to you and you each extend a limb then meet in a hand/hoof shake.
>He takes his seat in the audience.
>"Repeat after me." said Luna.
>"I, Anonymous, take you, Fluttershy, to be my wedded wife. To have & to hold, from this day forward. For better, for worse. For richer, for poorer. In sickness & in health. To love & to cherish, 'til death do us part."
>You repeat her as she breaks it down into manageable parts.
>Fluttershy repeats the process.
>"Then by the power invested in us as Princess of the Night, we now dub thee, husband and wife. Thou may now exchange rings."
>Twilight and Rarity each levitate a ring to you Fluttershy.
>Fluttershy sticks yours on your finger but...
>Oh no, where do you put Fluttershy's?!
>Fluttershy slowly unfolds a wing and sticks it toward you.
>Not fully understanding, you stick the ring on the largest finger-like appendage in her wing.
>Apparently that was the right move.
>"Thou may now kiss thy bride," announced Luna
--
>You lift Fluttershy's veil.
>Those beautiful eyes-
>"Hold on now! Y'all forgot ta say the 'I Do's'," called out Granny Smith.
>Luna instantly reeled back.
>She speaks quickly.
>"Anonymous, do you-"
"I do."
>You lock lips with Fluttershy in a deep-
>"Fluttershy-" starts Luna.
>Fluttershy breaks the kiss.
>"I do!"
>You meet once more.
>"It is done!" announced Luna.
 
>You and Fluttershy were still locked in a kiss when your friends and newly acquired family decided to rush to two of you in one massive group hug.
>The CMC managed to crawl over everypony and sit atop you head and shoulders.
>Spike was on Twilight's back in the center of the giant hug.
>You break your kiss with Fluttershy and stand tall over the rest.
>You point and shout.
"To the barn for free food!"
>"Oh yeah!" shouted Rainbow as she sped off.
>Your friends released you and started walking to the barn.
>Soon, you and Fluttershy were alone, save for the two princesses.
>"Well that was very... concerning to say the least. But very sweet," said Celestia. "Unfortunately, I cannot stay as I have important business to attend to back in Canterlot. Luna, I'll see you at dusk."
>"Very well, sister. We shall see you then."
>The three of you went to the barn as Celestia gets into her chariot and flies away.
--
>It was just past noon when the party started.
>The food still wasn't laid out, but that's fine because now you have all night to get the food out here.
>There WAS cake, but that got spent on some hate-speaking ponies.
>At least there was alcohol.
>Oh boy, was there alcohol.
>It seems that each pony had brought their own bottle of something they enjoy.
>Hell, even Big Mac hauled an enormous keg up from the barn cellar.
>After eating lunch, most of the guests had to go back home, Fluttershy's parents included.
>A congratulations from them and a thank you in return from you made everyone happy.
>Cheerilee walked the children home, Spike included.
>Applebloom went back to the house with Granny Smith.
 
>It had been some time later.
>Pinkie had music playing and most of the remaining ponies were dancing.
>You, Fluttershy, and Luna were having an informal conversation about your future plans together as a family.
>What you plan to do on your honeymoon and what not.
"You see, we've been discussing this for a long time, but we never have money. It all goes towards paying off our house. Whatever's left is usually used on food."
>"You don't have any other source of income?" asked Luna.
>Fluttershy shakes her head.
>"Sometimes a pony comes to buy a pet or I sell some eggs or something," she said. "But that's not really a lot of money."
>"Perhaps I can help," offered Luna.
---
"I don't know if that's a good idea. That's an awful lot of money."
>"It doesn't even register as a scratch on the royal treasury. Also, think of it as a gift and as a little help for our Element of Kindness, here."
>Fluttershy smiled and hid her blush behind her mane.
"You... You really mean that?"
>Luna nodded.
>"You just need to name a time."
>You and Fluttershy exchanged glances.
"Well, we were planning our honeymoon as early as Sunday after Nightmare Night should we come up with the money."
>Luna raised a hoof.
>"Say no more. I will council with my sister and get word back to you tomorrow."
>Luna stands from her seat.
>"Now if you will excuse me, my time has come to depart. I shall send word tomorrow night when I have counciled with Celestia. Pack your things, as I'm certain I shall return with positive news."
>You and Fluttershy stand.
"Yes, your majesty."
>The two of you bow.
"Good evening, your highness."
>Luna steps outside and takes to the sky.
--
>"Do you really think she knew she would get permission from Princess Celestia to help us?"
"You know her better than I do. Can we trust that she's right?"
>"She seemed very confident, and Celestia is very kind. I'm sure she'll help us."
"Then should we tell the rest of our friends?"
>The two of you look over the party happening before you.
>Everypony was having such a good time.
>"I... I..."
>Fluttershy paused.
>"I really don't know."
"Well, are you sure we should even still do this? We've been planning it forever."
>Fluttershy sighed.
>"I'll support you in whatever choice you make."
"Oh come on! Don't play that card."
>Fluttershy smiled.
>Looks like it's too late.
 
>You hop onto a bale of hay.
"Excuse me, everypony. May I have your attention please?"
>The record stops and they all stop their festivities to pay attention to the newlywed groom.
"I, uh... Fluttershy and I... We kind of... How can I say this..."
>"What is it, Anonymous?" asked Rarity.
>"Yeah, Anon. What's got you all bothered?" asked Rainbow Dash.
>You rub the back of your head.
"Fluttershy and I... For our honeymoon...
>Somepony whistles and the rest burst into laughter.
"Haha. Yeah, no. Not entirely... THAT. Well you see."
>"We've been talking for a long time about world travel," Fluttershy spoke up.
"Right. Thank you, sweetheart. Well you see, we never took that idea seriously because we never had the money. But we just received word that Princess Luna was working to pay off our debts so we can live our dreams."
>"What are you trying to say, Anonymous?" asked Twilight.
"What I'm trying to say, what we're trying to say, is that Fluttershy and I are leaving."
--
>Big Mac, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash all did a spit take.
>"LEAVIN'?! What in tarnation got y'all ta think of that!" asked Applejack.
>"You're leaving?!" asked Rainbow Dash. "Why the buck didn't you tell us!"
>You just pissed everyone off.
>Fluttershy shrunk back behind you, but at least she was still there.
"Well, we didn't know we were even able to go. And now that we have money-"
>"Oh, to Tartarus with the money, Anonymous!" said Rarity. "You didn't even bother to give us the slightest indication you were ever planning to leave!"
"I didn't know we were going!"
>You're raising your voice.
>You take a second to cool down.
"It's just a really long vacation. It's not like we're moving away."
 
>It's dead quiet.
>No one knows what to say.
>Finally Rainbow Dash speaks.
>She passes you a mug.
>"Well then we need to have as much fun as possible until then!"
>You smile and grab the mug.
"Trust me, I plan on having the time of my life before we step off Sunday morning."
>"SUNDAY MORNING?!" shouted everyone.
"Oh... Yeah..."
>Rarity breaks her noble composure and grabs a cider mug as well.
>She raises it high.
>"To Fluttershy and Anonymous!"
>Everyone else grabs a cider mug.
>"May they live happily and come home safe and sound!" she shouts.
>Everyone shouts 'Cheers!' and starts chugging.
>Tonight is the first of two you have left in Ponyville.
--
[Saturday]
"I thought you said you wanted to go out tonight?" you ask Fluttershy.
>"No! No!!! Never!" she cried.
"But it's our last chance that we can spend anytime with our friends before we go."
>Fluttershy ignored you completely and sprinted around the house with Angel, boarding up the windows.
>"Gotta protect ourselves... Gotta hide! No monsters will get us on Nightmare Night!"
"You act like it's the zombie apocalypse or something."
>Suddenly, idea.
"Fluttershy, we should go to Rarity's."
>She turns to look at you.
>"W-Why?"
"I know how she can help you hide."
>"H-How?"
"Just trust me."
>She looks back at her hastily assembled barricade and softly sets the board in her hooves on the ground.
 
>An hour or so later has you holding Fluttershy as she tries to escape Rarity's boutique.
>"Calm down, darling! Please!" pleaded Rarity.
"It's not bad," you say calmly. "You act like they're real monsters."
>"They're still terrifying!"
>She tries to squirm free but you fold firm.
"Think of it like this, Fluttershy. What better way to hide than to hide among them?"
>"He's got a point, darling," agreed Rarity.
>"T-That still sounds s-scary," stuttered Fluttershy.
>You set her on the floor.
"I'll be there with you," you say, resting a hand on her shoulder.
>Fluttershy sighs.
>"O-Okay. If you really think so, I suppose I can try."
"There you go! Confidence!"
>"Yes, quite," said Rarity. "Let us get to work, shall we?"
--
>As you waited, for Rarity to finish with Fluttershy, Sweetie Belle came bouncing down the stairs.
>"Anonymous!" she shouted, her voice cracking.
"Sweetie Belle!"
>You sweep her into your arms when she runs at you.
>Three extra pairs of legs dangle off her body.
"So what are you for Nightmare Night?"
>"I'm a lady bug!"
>She had the red shell on her back and antennae on her head as well.
"I can see that. You look adorable."
>She squeed as she smiled at the compliment.
>A knock at the door.
>Sweetie Belle lept from your arms to answer it.
>In walked Applebloom and Scootaloo.
>Applebloom was dressed as a ninja, Scootaloo was a manticore.
>"Hi guys!" greeted Scootaloo.
>"Hey, Sweetie Belle! Hey , Anonymous!" they both greet.
>"You ready to score some massive mountains of candy?" asked Scootaloo.
>"You bet!" answered Sweetie Belle.
--
>"Hey, Anonymous," said Applebloom. "Why aren't ya in a costume?
>All three fillies look at you.
>You were still in your normal clothes.
"Should I be?" you ask. "Is my usual skin not scary enough?"
>They all shake their heads.
>"I got an idea!" exclaimed Sweetie Belle.
>She trotted to the bay window, grabbed the curtain, and tore it off.
>Using her magic, she threw it over your head.
>Wait, Sweetie learned how to use her magic?
>You were now a purple ghost with a gold strip across your waist.
>"Perfect! A spooky ghost!" said Sweetie Belle.
"I feel like a curtain more than a ghost."
 
>In walks Rarity.
>"Anonymous, darling. I need you to- Waieahaha!"
"Uh... Boo?"
>"What did you do to my curtain!"
"Apparently I needed a costume. I'm a ghost."
>"Well you look like a curtain. Take that off and I'll get you an old bedsheet or something."
"Okay."
>Rarity looks at the Crusaders.
>"Oh, nevermind then. I was gonna ask you to check when Sweetie Belle's friends were supposed to be here, but I see that has already been answered."
>"Do you three have a chaperone this evening?" she asked the fillies.
>"We sure do!" answer Applebloom.
>She opened the front door, revealing a sleeping Granny Smith.
>"Oh... Okay then," said Rarity. "You three be careful."
>"We will!" said Sweetie Belle.
>The three fillies dashed out the door.
>"Come on, Granny Smith!" called Applebloom.
>Granny Smith shook her head and drowsily looked around.
>"Huh? Wuh? Oh, alrighty then, youngins."
>She slowly sauntered off after them.
--
>"We're done, by the way."
"Huh?"
>"Fluttershy. We're done."
"So where is she?"
>"Hiding from herself."
"..."
"Haha, what?"
>"She's in the closet."
>You laugh and shake your head.
>Rarity leads you into her room and knocks on the closet.
>"Fluttershy? Darling? Anonymous is here."
"Fluttershy, please come out."
>"But I'm so scary!" called Fluttershy from the closet.
"Do it for me?"
>A few seconds pass before the door cracks open.
>You and Rarity step back as the door opens further.
>You lean to peek around the door as Fluttershy slowly steps out, hiding behind her mane.
>Her mane and fur is dirty and messy.
>She wears a tattered, muddy shirt.
>When she looks up at you, she reveals some makeup on her face, particularly around her eyes.
"Nice work Rarity."
>"You really think so? I can do the same for you if you like."
"Nah. I think I'll go with the bedsheet. Sweetie Belle might be disappointed if she sees me without. It was her idea, after all."
>"Oh come on, darling. You would be better off without a costume."
"But that's not the spirit of things. I'll take the bedsheet, I guess."
>Rarity rolled her eyes and pulled a large white sheet from a basket and placed it over your head.
>She lifted it up quick to cut two large holes.
"Woo!" you cheer, throwing two fists in the air.
>The two mares shared a quick giggle.
--
>"I'll be back in a minute," said Rarity. "I need to get my costume on, as well."
>Rarity left her bedroom with a black garment bag levitating beside her.
"What do you think it is?" you ask Fluttershy. "A jewel-encrusted germ suit?"
>Fluttershy giggled.
>"By the way, you make a good zombie."
>"Oh, uhm. Thank you, Anonymous. I, uh... What do zombies act like?"
"They moan, stagger around, and eat the brains of others."
>Fluttershy's eyes widened and she ducked her face into her hooves.
"But just because you're dressed like that doesn't mean you have to do it, although it would be funny," you say, trying to comfort her.
"And besides, this is all for fun. Just remember that."
>She sat up.
>"Oh, okay."
"Thatta girl."
 
>Rarity walked back into her room.
>"Okay, I'm ready to go."
>You and Fluttershy look at Rarity.
"Wow. What are you supposed to be?"
>"I'm a vampire," answered Rarity.
>Rarity wore a black bodice with the collar flaring out slightly as it went up the neck.
>On her legs were some kind of black faux leather stockings with zippers.
>She had a black web-like skirt that almost resembled wings.
>A red bow around her midsection and a little collar-like necklace complimented the outfit.
>She even went as far as to add to little false fangs.
>Dark eyeliner really brought out her eyes against her white coat and dark purple mane.
>"Wow, Rarity. You look beautiful," complimented Fluttershy.
"Tell me about it," you comment.
>"Why thanks, both of you. I spent quite a bit of time working on it."
"Well I'm ready to go. Fluttershy?"
>"Meep! I... I think so."
>"Fabulous!" exclaimed Rarity.
>Rarity led the way out of her home.
>Fluttershy cautiously followed right next to you, a wing extended and gripping your hand tightly.
--
>The three of you walked to the town square.
>The mayor was giving a speech to kick off the festivities for the night.
>Zecora, the zebra who saved you in the Everfree Forest all those months ago, was on stage as well.
>You never got the chance to thank her.
>You will need to say 'Hi' later.
>She was using smoke and other effects to give a visual of the story the mayor was telling.
>You never knew that pony folklore of Nightmare Moon included her coming back down to earth and eating the ponies.
>That's pretty morbid considering the nature of these ponies.
>It puts an awesome scare into the fillies, keeping them on edge all night.
>With the conclusion of the story, the fillies scatter throughout the town in hopes to acquire as much candy as possible.
>Perhaps you should join in as well.
 
>BOOM!
"What the hell!"
>You cover your ears and Fluttershy screams bloody murder.
>She wraps herself around your leg so tight she practically cuts off circulation.
>Rainbow Dash gets to laughing so hard she starts coughing as she struggles to breathe.
>"Rainbow Dash!" scolded Rarity. "How dare you frighten poor Fluttershy like that!"
>"Wait, what?"
>Rainbow Dash peeks over her black cloud to spot you trying to pry Fluttershy off as she clings to you for dear life.
>"Bahahahaha!" wails Rainbow as she falls back onto her cloud.
--
>When Rainbow calms down, she sits back up.
>"I never thought I would see Fluttershy out during Nightmare Night," she said. "Or you, Miss Sparkley Dress."
>"Hmph!" Rarity stuck her nose up. "Well pardon me for wanting to be with our friends before they leave."
>"What are you even supposed to be? The Spider Queen? Your costumes aren't even scary."
>Rainbow Dash was wearing what appeared to be a Wonderbolt uniform, but with darker colors.
"A tight black uniform, eh Dash? What are you, a dominatrix or something? That's not that scary either."
>Rainbow dropped to the ground.
>"Look who's talking. What are you, a table cloth?"
"I'm a ghost."
>You raise your hands and go 'Wooooo'.
>"You would be scarier if you walked around like normal."
"It was last minute. What could I do."
>"You could have had Fluttershy ma- Hey, where is Fluttershy?"
"She's right-"
>You look down at your leg to find her missing.
>"Uhm, excuse me."
>Rainbow Dash feels a soft tap on her shoulder.
>She turns around to find Fluttershy standing right in front of her.
>"Can I, uhm... Eat your brain, please? I-If that's okay with you, that is."
>"Uh... No," Rainbow states flatly.
>"Oh, okay... Uhm... Was I... Did I scare you?"
>"No-"
"Yes. Absolutely terrified," you blurt out, cutting Rainbow off.
>"Very convincing. A true performance," said Rarity.
>Fluttershy smiled and returned to your side.
--
"So we're gonna go play some games. You in?" you ask Rainbow.
>"Maybe later. This is the one night of the year I can't get in trouble for pranks, and I'm not about to let it go to waste."
"Alright. See you later, then."
>Rainbow Dash flies up and pushes her cloud away.
>The crack of thunder and screams of terror are heard shortly thereafter.
 
>The three of you make your way through the town square.
>Overnight, the town had been transformed into a ghoul's paradise.
>The street lamps were given jack-o-lantern coverings.
>Cob webs were strung up at random.
>The pegasi even spread fog throughout the town.
>Yet despite the spooky decor, the ponies couldn't be in higher spirits.
>There were the usual small town carnival games with a festive twist.
>Cornhole, for example, used stuffed spiders as opposed to bean bags.
 
>You passed by a catapult range.
>Curiosity caused you to stop and watch.
>A blue unicorn with a white strip in her mane readied a catapult and loaded a pumpkin.
>She took aim and stomped down on a lever.
>The pumpkin took flight and tumbled down range.
>It splattered dead center of a waiting target.
>A few onlookers cheered and you gave her a small round of applause.
--
>The three of you found a pumpkin carving station.
>Fillies of all ages were carving out goofy-looking faces.
>You decide to try your hand, you and Fluttershy on one, Rarity on another.
>Fluttershy was content to watch.
>Using a small carving knife, you cut some circles and lines.
>You step back and admire you art work.
>The crude shapes of a stick man and stick pony adorn your pumpkin face.
"A masterpiece," you comment. "How'd you do, Rarity."
>Rarity looked up from her work, made a few quick cuts, then spun it around.
>She carved out a castle scene in her pumpkin.
>It looked like something from an art gallery.
>The lines were straight and the cuts were precise, giving depth to the picture.
>You look from hers, to yours, and back.
>You blame unicorn magic.
"I guess I can feed mine to Applejack's pigs or something."
>You take your pumpkin over to the catapults.
"I would like a shot, if you please."
>The pony running the game stepped back and allowed you a turn.
>Ready, aim, fire!
>You stomp on the lever, launching the mutilated pumpkin down range, impacting the target dead-center.
>Fluttershy and Rarity clopped their hooves as you walk back to them.
--
>"Attention fillies and gentlecolts!" announced the mayor. "Please follow Zecora for the annual candy offering!"
"Candy offering?"
>"The children offer some of their candy to Nightmare Moon to sate her hunger so she doesn't eat them," explained Rarity.
"I would like to see that."
>"Then lets follow the crowd, shall we?"
 
>Zecora leads a large group of fillies and Pinkie Pie into the forest.
>The three of you, with the addition of Twilight and Spike follow close behind.
"So what exactly happens?" you ask Twilight as you walk. "We drop candy and go?"
>"Not quite," answered Twilight. "There's a little more to it, but I won't spoil it for you."
>Wow, do you hate being teased.
--
>You decide to run up ahead and walk next to Zecora.
"Hey, you may not remember me, but-"
>"Anonymous," she smiled. "How do you do? It is very nice to see you."
"Yeah, you too. I never got the chance to thank you for saving my life."
>"I did what must be done. For I knew you could not run."
>Your gaze dropped to the ground.
>Zecora knew that look.
>"Your actions you need not hide. For because of it, you earned a spirit guide."
"I thought that was just a hallucination from the drink you gave me."
>She shook her head.
>"It led you back to a place you most knew. For your bride-to-be was waiting for you."
"Yes... Yes she was..."
>You think about what she said and what she knew.
>How did she know yours and Fluttershy's plight?
>You never met Zecora before the timberwolves.
>Did she know to not be afraid of you?
>Or did pity or a gut instinct tell her to help you after the wolves?
--
>Zecora takes note that you're lost in thought.
>"I'm sure you have many questions for me, but sometimes best to leave things as they be."
>You lock eyes with Zecora before you nod.
"Yeah, probably."
>"Go on and have a wonderful Nightnare Night, and hope for a joyful fright."
"You too. Thank you, Zecora."
 
>"What was that for?" asked Fluttershy when you returned to your friends.
"There's something about that mare that gives me the creeps."
>"Well it IS Nightmare Night, darling," said Rarity.
"Yeah, that's probably it."
>The group stops before a carved stone statue of Nightmare Moon.
>Zecora reiterates the legend of Nightmare Night once more in greater detail.
>Her haunting story in itself makes the children skittish.
>Her added smoke effects and illusions send them screaming.
>Fluttershy reaches up with her wing and grips your hand once more.
--
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>Lightning flashes.
>Dark clouds swirl overhead and block out the full moon.
>Thunder rolls and lightning strikes.
>The wind starts to pick up.
>The children huddle together and cower in fright.
>The only source of light are a few small candles burning on the Nightmare Moon statue.
>An ominous laughter echoes through the trees.
>The wind gusts, and candles flicker out.
>All is calm, but only for a brief moment.
>Thunder booms overhead.
>The clouds quickly part, revealing the moon once more.
>A dark chariot whisks from the clouds, hysterical laughter echoing all around.
>The children shriek in terror and all but scatter as they run around the clearing.
>You hold Fluttershy tight, her face buried hard into your chest.
>You run your fingers through her mane and whisper to try to calm her.
>But you are intrigued at the spectacle taking place before you.
>Even Twilight and Rarity are put on edge.
--
>The chariot makes another pass overhead before circling around to land.
>The chariot is pulled by two grey pegasi, their armor teal, and their mane dark blue.
>They didn't have the usual pegasus wings, but instead had bat wings.
>The dark hooded passenger rises and steps from the chariot.
>"Tis that time once again, little foals. We have come to devour thy little fillies and spread darkness eternal!"
>Luna throws back her hood, stands on her hind legs, and spreads her wings.
>Her evil laughter is accented by the flash of lightning directly behind her.
 
>You are sitting on the ground next to Fluttershy, laughing at the show.
>"Drop the candy and run!" shrieks Pinkie, dumping two bags of candy before sprinting away.
>Some fillies drop whatever candy they had as well and ran away screaming.
>Luna cuts the clouds and lightning.
>She dismisses her guards, who take the chariot away.
>Walking over to your group, she smiles.
"Those fangs..."
>"Oh," she spits out her false teeth.
>"And how art thou this frightful evening?"
"Great. We even got Fluttershy out here."
>"Yes, we see that. Good evening, Fluttershy"
>"G-Good evening Ni- Princess Luna," stuttered Fluttershy.
>"Princess Luna!" Twilight trotted forward.
>"Twilight Sparkle. It is a pleasure to see thee once again."
>Luna acknowledges the entire group.
>Then looks at you.
>"Anonymous, why art thou covered in a ruined bed spread?"
"I'm a ghost."
>Luna raises an eyebrow.
>"Very well, then. Shall we commence the activities of fun?"
"One moment."
>You run over to the Nightmare Moon statue and scoop up as much candy as possible into the largest bag you can find.
"After you, princess."
--
>Adding the princess of the night to your group got you even more stares than usual.
>The occasional filly would get brave and ask Luna for a hug, which you thought was just adorable.
>You also passed out candy as you went with the giant bag you snagged from the statue.
>The night moved on.
>Applejack and Rainbow Dash eventually joined your party.
>Pinkie came by also, dipping into your candy bag constantly.
>More games, more candy, and frightened fillies everywhere.
>You got the bright idea to start a game of Ghost in the Graveyard.
>Players run and hide in the woods while one tries to capture them.
>You decided to be the ghost to demonstrate how to do it.
>The game ended quickly when you snuck up behind one mare and she bucked you in the groin out of surprise.
 
>You were sitting on a bench with Fluttershy, nursing your injured manhood.
>You ditched your bedsheet after that little incident.
>Rarity's face was scrunch, doing very poorly to hide her laughter.
"Yeah, yeah. Laugh it up," you tell her.
>"I apologize, Anonymous," said Rarity before snickering a bit.
>Luna walked over from speaking with Twilight.
>"Rarity, we would wish to speak with Fluttershy and Anonymous in private, if thou would allow us."
>"Of course, princess."
>Rarity trotted towards Twilight.
--
"What's wrong?"
>"Why should something be wrong for us to speak with you?"
"Oh, nothing. I just kind of thought."
>"On the contrary, we have great news."
"What's that?"
>"Our sister agreed to allow a small appropriation for yourself and Fluttershy. She also wonders why thou did not ask for assistance earlier if thine financial situation was so poor."
>Fluttershy nudge you.
>"He's too stubborn," she said with a smile.
>You bow your head.
"Yeah," you mutter.
>"We will not stand to allow each of thee, an Element of Harmony no less, to live like such rabble."
"Well I wanted to make a living myself. To have something to call my own as opposed to leeching off of others. Like off Fluttershy and Rarity. I feel I owe them each so much."
>Fluttershy kissed you on the cheek, causing you to lift your head and look at her.
>"I got you. That's more than enough."
>You smile and look away, your face turning a tinge red.
>You look back up and stand.
"Thank you, princess."
>You extend a hand, to which she meets you with a wing.
>"Never fear to ask for assistance. I want you to know that you have a friend in me."
>You fail to notice the change in her speaking tense.
"Thank you, princess. Now tell me, what is your favorite thing to do during Nightmare Night?"
>The next few hours has Nightmare Moon, a Shadowbolt, Zombieshy, and the meat-eating ape terrifying the citizens of Ponyville.
--
[Sunday]
>You lie in bed, staring at the ceiling and unable to sleep.
>You look out the bedroom window once more.
>It's early morning and the sun has yet to rise.
>You force yourself to sit up and groggily rub your eyes.
>Your new wife lies peacefully beside you.
>Her chest slowly rises and falls to the steady rhythm of her breathing.
>You let out a deep sigh and softly lay a hand on her shoulder.
>Fluttersy stirs slowly, eventually turning over to face you.
>You nod.
>She returns the gesture.
>You abandon the warm embrace of your lover and your bed and stand to get dressed.
>Fluttershy groans and lazily slides out of bed, her mane an absolute disaster.
>She walks past you and goes downstairs.
>No words are spoken.
>You finish getting dressed and go to the closet.
>You reach in an pull out Rarity's black long-sleeved shirt.
>The mornings were cold this time of year and they will only get colder.
>You throw it on and pull your old faded jacket from the closet along with your old boots.
>You go downstairs and set your boots by the door and hang the jacket nearby.
>Fluttershy leaves the bathroom as you walk up to the door, her mane brushed back into its curly pink style.
--
>You enter the bathroom after Fluttershy.
>After shaving and brushing your teeth, you take a look into the mirror and just stare.
>What in Equestria made you think this was a good idea?
>Just a few months ago you were saying how you were tired.
>Tired of walking; of wandering aimlessly.
>Ponyville is not a boring place.
>What made you want to get out so bad?
>Could it be your gypsy soul to blame?
>Are you a rambling man, born to get out and go?
>Perhaps it's just the idea of a whole new world to explore?
>Your old boots could go a couple hundred more miles.
 
>But unlike before, you aren't alone this time.
>Your beautiful wife has voluntarily decided to go with you, and even encouraged you to go.
>You remember when she left her old cottage, how she cried and how hard it was for her.
>You feel as if you're tearing her away from a home she only just got accustomed to.
>As much as you talked against it, calling it just a random idea, she pushed it.
>Eventually, the talks became more common; more serious.
>And now, it seems, you're actually going through with it.
>You sigh, splash some water on your face, and leave the bathroom.
--
>You can hear Fluttershy in the kitchen as you go back up to the bedroom.
>Fluttershy had already folded a blanket and set it on the bed for you.
>You roll it up tight and tie it down.
>You grab two pillows and take them downstairs, setting the three items on the couch.
>Going back upstairs once more, you grab your pack and a saddle bag from the closet, your hunting knife from the end table, and go back downstairs.
>You toss your knife into the bag, tie the blanket and a pillow on top, stuff your jacket inside, and set the bag by the door.
>You pre-packed your bags the previous morning on the chance Princess Luna's word was true.
>Looks like that was a good idea.
 
>Fluttershy walks out of the kitchen, carrying two stacks of sandwiches wrapped in cloth.
"Thank you,"
>You take one from her, open it, and munch on a sandwich.
>She does so as well.
>After a few minutes, the two of you wrap them back up and stick them in your respective bags.
>You heft your pack over your head and onto you back.
"You ready to go?"
>Fluttershy nods, putting her saddlebag on her back.
>You grab your guitar case and hold the door for Fluttershy.
--
>Before you can close the door, a white blur flashes past and sits atop Fluttershy's head.
>While you're not exactly on the best of terms with Angel, just him being there made Fluttershy all the more happy.
>You suppose you can tolerate him.
>Another companion means less food, but he's a rabbit.
>He can eat anything.
>If you catch him trying to snag Fluttershy's food, you're not gonna be too happy.
 
>You look back at the house once more as you walk away.
>You'll be back.
>There's no doubt in your mind.
>You've never had a home you can call your own.
>Nor have you ever thought you would start a family one day.
>Now you have both, and like hell you're going to throw away what you've worked so hard to achieve.
 
>The sun was just cresting the horizon.
>The walk to Ponyville was in relative silence.
>The only sounds were your boots on the dirt road and the morning doves cooing their signature song.
>Even Angel sat in a somber mood atop Fluttershy's head.
>He's usually chucking everything he can get his furry little paws on at your head by now.
--
>As you enter town, you pass through the market, as usual.
>The only ponies up at this time are the ones who need to set up their stalls for the day.
>The three of you walk straight to the library.
>You knock on the door, to which Twilight opens soon after.
>When you step inside, all five of your friends, plus Spike and the Crusaders, were waiting for you.
>The fillies were asleep, however.
>It was like 6 am, after all.
>Your individual friends said their goodbyes to the two of you.
>Many tears were shed and hugs were given.
 
>Pinkie Pie was literally crying waterfalls, her happy face balloon doing nothing to bring the mood up.
>Rainbow Dash did what she could to stay strong, but you knew that when she turned around, something must have left her eye.
>Rarity was the hardest to let go.
>She hugged you so tight and so long, you had to force her off of you with help from Applejack.
>After all, she wouldn't be seeing two closest friends again for a long time.
>She levitates each of you a scarf she made, the ends of which were embroidered with gemstones.
>Fluttershy's had a butterfly with an emerald body and diamond wings.
>Yours had the silhouette of a wolf head made of onyx.
>You had to look away as a single tear dropped from your eye.
>Spike motioned for you to kneel down for him.
>"Promise you will come back and tell me what it's like to explore the world."
"No problem, little buddy."
>You extend your fist, to which he promptly touches with his own; freezing and savoring the moment as long as possible.
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>Before you walked out, you gave each of the Crusaders a soft kiss on the forehead.
>Hopefully they don't change too much when you get back.
>And hopefully they can forgive you for not waking them up to say goodbye.
>You and Fluttershy leave the library, the other five right behind you.
>As you walk outside, Princess Luna lands quietly beside you.
>She levitates a small sack to you.
>Opening it, you find it full of bits.
>Your look of confusion is answered with a simple nod from Luna.
>You tie the coin purse closed and throw it in your pack.
 
>Your group follows you to the edge of town.
>On the road leading out of Ponyville to the south, you stop to say your last goodbyes.
>"Where will you two go now?" asked Twilight.
>You reach into a side pouch of your pack and pulled out a hand-drawn map you traced from one of Twilight's books.
"We thought we would start with the farthest place possible, and work our way around and back."
>You point to the continent across the ocean.
"We hear there's a port in Stableside on the coast. We can travel by ship from there."
>Luna steps forward.
>"We wish you both a safe trip and wish you home soon."
"Thank you, princess."
>You extend a hand, but she wraps you and Fluttershy into a hug with her wings instead.
>The rest of your friends join in, hugging your legs and Fluttershy.
>When they finally release you, you pick up your guitar case and step off.
>You look into the sky at the rising sun.
>Hidden behind clouds, it breaks through and shines into your eyes.
>You look away when the light floods in; your vision flashing white.