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// Chapter 6 - Another Canterlot Wedding (Part 2) 
// Story: My Fair Twilie (Book 2/3) 
// by AdrianJNovelle 
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	"You had to interject a nanosecond before I had confirmed their marriage? You couldn't have brought this up in a less suspenseful moment, sir?" asked the Princess, with a strong sense of disappointment and disgust in her tone.
"I'm sorry, it just did not occur to me," replied the former justice. "And when it did, I spoke out as immediately as I could."
"And if you hadn't, my most faithful student would have been able to marry the stallion of her dreams."
"She would be the wife in an unlawful marriage, Princess. Surely you could not stand to have that kind of blemish on your kingdom."
"You were the only pony in the audience who was aware of that law's existence. Even I had lost track of it because of its sheer age. That law is older than this building. Can't we refuse to follow it because it is so archaic, it no longer applies to present-day life?"
"Princess. You can't refuse to obey a law just because it's old: that's against the Equestrian Declaration of Foundation. And if you could, I wouldn't let you: also against the Equestrian Declaration of Foundation."
"Can't you just put your precious documents aside for two minutes to let me marry that couple out there?"
"If I let you marry them, then I'd have to let any heterotypical  couple from this point forward. I am sorry, Princess Celestia, but I stand by the law. I have been my whole life, especially back as a justice."
"What justice? What would a justice do in Equestria?"
"Not important, Princess. But I stand by my rules."
The Princess sighed. "There has got to be something we can do."





"I'm sorry, Twilie," uttered Dawn softly.
"It's not your fault." Tears streamed down her lavender cheeks. "It's actually mine. If I were a true unicorn, we could get married."
"Hey," Dawn lifted Twilight's head with his hoof. "You should not blame yourself for this. You were saving everyone from annihilation. If anyone's to blame for this, it's that guy and his huge mouth."
Twilight sobbed. "Thank you, Dawn."
Dawn huddled near his bride and gave her a kiss.
Suddenly the doors flew open.
"Twilight Sparkle," said Princess Celestia. "We would like to have a word with you - in private."
Twilight kissed Dawn. "I'll be right back," she said.
"I know you will."
They hugged again, and Twilight proceeded down the stairs and through the altar to behind the large doors, leaving Dawn completely alone atop the steps.
He sighed.
"I am right about this not being Twilie's fault. It isn't her fault. But..." Dawn stared at the murals lining the windows of the altar. "But this doesn't mean that I'm helpless. I love Twilie. And I promise to always be there for her. Well...there's no better time like the present..."
Dawn closed his eyes. His horn started to glow, the white aura illuminating around his horn. The aura grew and grew, as a blinding light formed at the tip. There was a massive buildup of pressure and tension in Dawn's horn. And finally, a huge implosion. There was a powerful wave of white light which spread at a blinding speed through the altar. When the light dimmed, Dawn's horn was a nub.
The large doors burst open.
"What was that?" asked Princess Celestia, having taken notice of the literally magical event.
"The law says a unicorn can't marry an earth pony," hollered Dawn from across the silent altar. "I guess I no longer defy the law if I'm an earth pony."
"Oh, Dawn!" Twilight darted out and galloped across the altar, leaping into her groom's arms as tears of joy dripped from her cheeks. "But, Dawn-"
"I'd probably have to give up being an artist for the rest of my life since I no longer have my horn, Twilie. But if destroying my horn at the cost of my ability to use magic and paint forever is all it takes to marry you, then it's a small price to pay." Dawn hugged his bride, staring out into the distance to Princess Celestia. 
"Princess, I believe we have vowes to pledge."
The Princess stepped across the altar, up the steps, and positioned herself in front of the couple. Twilight and Dawn wiped away their tears and stood abreast with genuine smiles over their faces as the Princess concluded their wedding.
"By the power vested in me by the Canterlot Royalty and as Princess of Equestria, I hereby pronounce you husband and wife."
Cheers.
Twilight and Dawn then kissed for the first time as husband and wife.





The ball was a huge hit, thanks to Pinkie Pie and her outstanding party-planning skills. Afterwards, Twilight and Dawn arrived on the train in Ponyville as they headed back to Dawn's place to spend their first night together as a married couple.
"I can't believe we actually did it," Twilight said.
"Me neither," replied Dawn. "But here we are: legally married. And all it cost me was my horn."
"Are you sure you're gonna be okay like that? I mean, what are you gonna do now?"
"Be your husband, of course. Since I'm no longer self-employed by means of my cutie mark, I can spend all day and night with you."
"Wow, really? But..."
"Yes?"
"Are you sure you can handle my friends?"
"Of course I can, Twilie. Your friends are tons of fun."
"Oh, good."
They continued for a long minute without talking.
"And what about your horn?"
"What about it?"
"You're not just gonna let it be a dud, are you?"
"Nah. Princess Celestia said she will arrange to visit Ponyville and synthesize a horn for me, much like she did for you."
"Are you ever gonna draw or paint again, Dawn?"
"I'll make do with my mouth...I just won't go into business or be very proud of anything I do," he laughed. Twilight laughed with him.
Another minute or so passed by.
"You know, I once read about this strange disease that occurs in ponies who were formerly unicorns and pegasi who are now earth ponies. Apparently they become so obssessed about not being able to fly or use magic that they just go completely insane."
"Eh, I'm sure it's just a myth."
The two laughed.


END OF PART 2