A repetitive ringing went out as knives and glasses met, and Applejack and her new husband turned to each other and kissed, drawing cheers and ‘Awww’s from the gathered ponies.
The wedding had ended with the colorful fall leaves lightly swirling through the crisp autumn breeze. Various scents of the season were filling the air as well, the hot apple cider had even been prepared specially for the occasion. Members of the
Apple family from all over Equestria had brought the cream of their crop, each making their own special dishes and supplying a feast befitting royalty.
The wedding and reception had gone by without too much excitement, that is except for one of the elder apple clan member attempting to deny a pegasus membership into the family, but he was silenced fairly quickly.
Big Mac’s toast brought tears to many eyes, due, in part, to the well written sentiment, and partially due to the fact that they hadn’t heard the big, red, stallion say so much at once.
During Big Mac’s toast, Princess Celestia sighed.
“Sister,” Luna whispered, noting Celestia’s depressed mood. “Why art thou so depressed? This is a happy occasion; the union of two souls, especially of those we love, is always a good thing.”
“Yes, Luna, I agree, it is a very happy occasion.” She said, with a forced smile.
Luna wasn’t believing it, but decided that she would let her sister tell her when she was ready.
Celestia was watching the proceedings with a slight feeling of depression. Watching the two become one family reminded her of her own family issues. Sure she finally had her sister back after one thousand years, but she was still missing something... Why did some mistakes have to be worse than others?
The Wonderful day ended with the newlyweds boarding a train, heading for Canterlot, where they would catch a zeppelin heading for the coast. A small island country known as the Domaneican Republic would be their honeymoon location.
It took a lot of arguing to persuade Applejack to go, as it was in the middle of cider season, and the farm would be busy. Finally Big Mac was able to convince her that the farm would be fine for two weeks, by recruiting Cousin Braeburn and some of his siblings to come join the workforce for the time being.
The two had finally left the station, waving goodbye to their friends and families. They headed off on their first real adventure as a married couple.
End.