//------------------------------// // Chapter 17: Pre Engagement Party! // Story: TwiMacVerse Part 2: Love is a Many Splendid Pile of Crazy // by ThatBronyWithTheClipOns //------------------------------// HAPPY PRE ENGAGEMENT TO TWILIGHT SPARKLE & BIG MACINTOSH PARTY!!!! Pinkie Pie had gone all out decorating Twilight’s library; streamers, balloons, and every other party decoration you could imagine. The banner she put up was white with violet and red lettering and tons of glitter on it. Pinkie did as Twilight said, and had only invited immediate friends and family. This included the mane six, Spike, the Apple Family, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Twilight’s parents, her brother Shining Armor, and his wife Princess Cadence; and even Princess Celestia and Luna were able to show up. Rarity had also brought along Hayseed Turnip Truck, but only after Twilight said it was alright. Of course, Pinkie had a song: HAPPY PRE ENGAGENT TO OUR DEAR TWIMAC! WE HOPE YOU’RE SUPER HAPPY AND THAT’S A TOTAL FACT! AND WE HOPE YOU BOTH LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER HAVING MANY HEALTHY OFFSPRING AND BE SUPER DUPER UPER SCHMUPER HAPPY FOREVER!!!! After taking a few breaths, Pinkie was back to hopping about and making sure everypony was having fun. “Sorry if the song felt rushed, Twilight,” said Pinkie Pie. “Just like the last party, I didn’t really have a lot of time to come up with something.” “That’s ok, Pinkie,” said Twilight. “It was very sweet nevertheless.” “Eeyup,” commented Big Macintosh. “Great,” exclaimed Pinkie Pie. “I hope I didn’t invite too many ponies.” “Of course not,” said Twilight. “Compared to most of your parties, this is certainly small. Besides, my friend and family and future family, what could be better?” “Eeyup,” agreed Big Macintosh with a warm smile. It just occurred to Twilight that she hadn’t yet introduced Big Macintosh to her parents, or even her big brother. She motioned Macintosh to follow her. “Mom, dad, Shining Armor, Cadence,” addressed Twilight. “I would like you all to meet my fiancé…” “Macintosh Chelmsford Apple,” Big Mac introduced himself. “But everypony calls me Big Macintosh, or Mac fer short.” “I can certainly see how you got that nickname,” said Twilight’s dad. “Pleasure to meet you, Big Macintosh. I’m Perseus Sparkle, though many call me Percy. This is my wife Andromeda Twilight Velvet.” “I’m sure Twilie’s told you about me,” said her brother. “I’m Shining Armor, and this is my wife Princess Mi Amore Cadenza.” “But you can call me Cadence,” she said. “Twilight’s told me bout ya’ll,” said Big Mac. “Hope yer not too disappointed in her marryin a simple farm pony.” “What matters to us is Twilight’s happiness,” said Perseus. “You seem like a fine young stallion.” “Quite handsome too,” commented Andromeda. “Thank ya kindly, ma’am,” said Big Mac with a little blush. “Do you plan on having children soon,” Andromeda asked Bluntly. “Um…well…we hadn’t talked about that yet, ma’am,” said Big Macintosh. “Well I hope you think about it soon,” said Andromeda. “I’ve been asking Shiny when he’s going to give me grandfoals as well.” “Cadence and I don’t exactly have the time right now, mom,” commented Shining Armor. “Excuses excuses,” said Andromeda. Shining Armor gave himself a face hoof. On the other side of the library, Rainbow Dash was just sitting slumped and drinking some punch. Pinkie Pie went to go check on her depressed friend. “Still feeling down, Dashy,” asked Pinkie Pie. “What? Oh nah,” lied Rainbow Dash. “What do I need to be down for?” “Because your colt friend dumped you,” Pinkie said bluntly. “He did not dump me,” snapped Rainbow Dash. “We weren’t even officially dating!” “Sure looked like you were dating to me,” said Pinkie. “You were always walking super close to each other, smiling at each other, nuzzleing and kissing…” “Just drop it, Pinks,” said Rainbow Dash in harsh tone. Pinkie Pie was taken aback a little by the tone in Rainbow Dash’s voice; she’d never heard her speak that way. But she knew that she was just upset right now. “Ok, Rainbow Dash,” said Pinkie with a frown. “I’m sorry, I won’t bug you anymore. Take all the time you need.” “I’m sorry too, Pinkie,” said Rainbow Dash. “I’m glad you’re looking out for me, but I just need a little time.” “Sure thing,” said Pinkie. Pinkie went to talk to Fluttershy. “I hope Rainbow Dash will be alright,” said Pinkie Pie. “I hate seeing my friends depressed.” “I know you do, Pinkie,” said Fluttershy. “Breakups can be rough for sure. But Rainbow Dash is a strong filly; she’ll bounce back from it for sure.” “Yeah,” said Pinkie with a sigh. “Let’s think about the celebration at hand,” said Fluttershy. “One of our best friends in the whole world is getting married.” “Yeah, that is something for sure,” said Pinkie. “You and Snowflake ever think about getting married?” “Oh…um…well…sure I guess,” said Fluttershy. “How come he isn’t here, by the way,” asked Pinkie. “Oh…he pulled his wings yesterday while working out,” said Fluttershy. “He’s cut back more on it, but still likes to do some lifting once a week. But he overdid it this time around. Poor thing can barely move. When a pegasus pulls a wing, it can be as bad as having a stiff neck.” “Oh wow,” said Pinkie. “Hope he’ll be ok.” “Oh, he will,” said Fluttershy. “Angel is looking after him. The two of them get along quite well.” Meanwhile, on another side of the library, Applejack was conversing with Rarity and Hayseed Turnip Truck. “So, Hayseed, how’s work at the park goin,” asked Applejack. “Things are goin real swell, Applejack,” said Hayseed. “Thank ya fer askin. Rarity here has even been helpin out some when she’s able.” “Rarity workin in the dirt,” said Applejack with a slight chuckle. “Now that I gotta see.” “I’m learning to try a lot of new things,” said Rarity. “And I’m quite happy I did. Hayseed has shown me the fun in landscaping.” “She sure is a swell gal,” said Hayseed with a proud smile. “Ah know it aint always easy fer her, but she does her very best.” Applejack took a moment to really look at this unusual couple. As odd as it was, there was definitely something there that seemed to work. You could tell they were really in love. This brought a big smile to Applejack’s face. “What are you smiling about,” asked Rarity with suspicion. “Nothin,” said Applejack. “It’s just really nice to see a young couple in love.” Both Rarity and Hayseed blushed at this remark, as neither had yet to exchange those words with each other. “Well, I hadn’t really thought about it,” said Rarity, still blushing. “I mean, I guess I do love Hayseed very much…” Rarity’s body turned almost completely red at what she just said, and she began fumbling with her words. “You really mean that,” asked Hayseed, now wide eyed in shock. “Well…I…uh…” fumbled Rarity. “Cuz ah love you too, Rarity,” Hayseed said with a big smile. “I…I…yes I do love you, Hayseed,” Rarity said with a soft smile, tearing up a little as well. “I love you very much.” The two embraced in a passionate kiss, which then caused Applejack to blush. “Jeez, you two,” said Applejack. “Get a room or somethin. Don’t be makin out in public.” “That does sound like a good idea,” said Rarity with an amorous look. “Sure does,” said Hayseed, also with that look. The two giggled a moment, and ran off, though Applejack didn’t really see where. “Everpony around me is nuts,” said Applejack, giving herself a face hoof. After a little while, the party came to an end. Twilight and Big Macintosh were the only two left in the library. “You know, Spike is having another sleepover with the Cutie Mark Crusaders,” said Twilight. “Is he now,” said Big Mac. “Race you to my room,” said Twilight with a sly smile. As they ran to her room and opened the door, Twilight let out a huge scream. “What’s the matter,” asked a concerned Big Macintosh, before seeing the site for himself. “Oh, Twilight darling,” said an embarrassed Rarity. “This is room, isn’t it? I completely forgot!” “Get out,” Twilight screamed at the top of her lungs. “Get out now! Do that in your own home! Or his! Doesn’t matter, just never again in my own home! Out!” Rarity and Hayseed ran out of the library as fast as they could; Rarity’s mane was still pretty messy. Back inside, Twilight destroyed her bedding with her magic. “Was that really necessary,” asked Big Mac. “You coulda just washed em.” “No way,” exclaimed Twilight. “I’m going to need totally new bedding. Nopony should ever have to walk in on that. That’s almost as bad as walking in on your parents.” A shocked look came to Big Mac’s eyes; a look that said he knew all too well what that experience was like. “What‘s with that look,” asked Twilight. “Um…nothin…” said Big Mac.