Making Adjustments

by Spazzy Jamz

Epilogue

The ceremony for the wedding of Tristan "Star Skipper" Shay and Twilight Sparkle was held a couple months after the Ponyville Ball in Canterlot's Royal Hall. It seemed the entire town of Ponyville had made the trip for the occasion. Princess Celestia herself officiated the event. Tristan stood at the front of the hall, with his groomsman, Big Macintosh and his best man, Spike, by his side.

"You freaking you yet?" Spike asked jokingly.

"Nah," Tristan replied coolly, "If anything, I'm more calm and happy now than I've ever been."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, Spike. I'm sure."

"You know, this is it for you." Spike egged on. "Once you do this, the old part of you dies. You'll be caught in a vicious cycle of going to work and coming home, with very few things in between. You can't have raging parties anymore, you can't..." Spike's words trailed off as he noticed Tristan's slightly annoyed stare. Tristan eventually gave in to a giggle and pat the baby dragon on the head.

"I'm fully aware of that," he said, "And I wouldn't change it for the world."

Just then, a fanfare sounded, and Twilight Sparkle walked through the entrance of the grand hall, a white wedding dress adorned with precious stones and small silver and gold accents. Tristan beamed an almost ridiculous smile. The bridesmaids, the remaining Elements of Harmony, watched on as their best friend approached.

Twilight came to a stop, standing directly across from where Tristan stood. Celestia leaned down towards them.

"I understand you two have prepared your own vows?" she asked.

Twilight and Tristan both nodded in agreement. Twilight looked back towards the corner of the room and levitated towards her a massive scroll. Applejack rolled her eyes in amusement from both the lengthiness of her vows and Tristan's panicked reaction to it. Twilight looked at the scroll for a moment before ultimately levitating it back to it's place. She cleared her throat.

"Star Skipper," she began with a wink, "I had prepared an almost exact telling of how we had met and everything we've been through up until now, but the truth is, I'm far more excited about what lies ahead. Although, I had always wondered if I would ever be standing where I am today, and I was always wondering about who I would be so lucky to be spending the rest of my life with. You came into my life as sudden and unexpected like nothing I've ever encountered before, and yet, you turn out to be the one with which my heart lies. This is the beginning of a new chapter of our lives, and I am honored, grateful, and filled with joy that I get to take that first step with you."

Tristan smiled and began searching through his tux pocket for a small piece of paper on which his vows were also written. Another small case of panic went through him as he realized he had forgotten his vows in one of the castle's rooms where he readied himself. He let out a small chuckle before speaking.

"Well, I didn't need them anyway, because everything I want to say to you is everything I want to tell you over and over again. Since your arrival into my life, I had yet to experience a day where you have left my mind. You've shown me things I could not have ever seen for myself and you've made me feel things I never knew existed. You make me the happiest ma-, er, stallion in the world. I cannot repay you for everything you have given to me. You're everything I could have ever hoped for in a friend, and even more than I could have ever dreamed about as my one and only. I promise to do everything in my power to care for you, protect you, and love you with every fiber of my being. I love you, Twilight Sparkle."

Princess Celestia smiled in adoration for the young couple's commitment to each other. "Well, that basically covers all the other formalities, but just to be official, do you, Twilight Sparkle, take this stallion to be your husband?"

"I do," Twilight replied.

"And you, Star Skipper, take this mare as your bride?"

"Absolutely," Tristan replied. "I mean, yes, I do."

"Then by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife! You may-"

Tristan swept Twilight off her hooves and planted a deep, passionate kiss on her, which she kindly, and almost eagerly, returned. The attendants cheered as the music played and the two walked down the aisle, Twilight's head leaned against Tristan's. The couple left the ceremony and everyone headed to the reception.

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"Please welcome Mr. and Mrs. Star Skipper!"

The crowd cheered again as the newlywed couple made their way into the reception area, which was the main Dining Hall of Celestia's castle. Pinkie Pie, who was in charge of the reception, managed to book DJ PON-3 for entertainment and the room instantly became a dance party. Traditions were continued as Twilight threw the bouquet, which was aggressively caught by Rainbow Dash and promptly given to Fluttershy. Tristan introduced a tradition of his own with the tossing of the garter, which Spike reluctantly got his hands on and his purple scales turned to a vibrant red.

Once seated at the table for the wedding party, Berry Punch passed around small glasses of champagne and a toast was made to Tristan and Twilight, but upon the actual ingesting of the drinks, Tristan found out that Twilight Sparkle was refusing hers.

"What's wrong, babe?" Tristan asked. "Champagne not your thing?"

"No, it's not that," Twilight replied, "I just don't think it would be too safe is all."

"Please, this stuff is weak. You'll be fine."

"I'm not talking about me, honey."

"Then what do you... Oh..." Tristan waved at Berry Punch. "Can I get a few more of these? I'm going to be a father!"

"To twins!"

"Double that, please!"

There were cheers of congratulations from the bridesmaids and a fit of excitement from Spike, who was ecstatic to become an uncle. Everyone certainly had plenty to celebrate as their lives together would only get more interesting from-

"Are you about done, Mr. Narrator?" Pinkie Pie asked.

E-Excuse me?

"You think I couldn't hear you? I've been listening the whole time!"

That's impossible.

"It's absolutely possible!"

"Pinkie," Applejack interrupted, "Who in the hay are ya talkin' to?"

"The Narrator, silly!"

"The who, now?"

"The Narrator! He's been talking this whole time!"

Applejack listened intently. "Nope. Nothin'."

"Ugh. Well, I hear him, and it's time to end this story before we tire out this Fourth Wall bit."

That's a great idea. I wish I could say that this is the end of Tristan's tale, but the truth is, it's not. He's a newly married stallion and he'll have his hands full with twins very soon. His true story is about to begin, and, with the love of his wife and his best friends in the universe, he's only destined for a happy ending.

The End

Author's Note:

Spazzy Says!

Well, here it is. The ending you guys have been waiting two years for. I truly hope it was worth the wait.

Also, I would just like to thank you guys once again for putting up with my temporary "death" and for welcoming me back into the community. I promise to not leave you guys hanging like that again without a proper two-weeks notice

As far as further writings, keep tuned to my blog where I will spill the beans on my next project within the next few days.

I'm glad I was able to finish this story, seeing as how a lot of you were really hoping for an ending. I don't write for myself. I came back for you guys, I wrote for you guys, and I will continue to do so until you get sick of me!

Well, thank you for reading another one of my tales, and, as always, keep being awesome!

-Spazzy Jamz

Comments

[Twilight Best Pony]

Update!
Woo!

[Darkheretic]

Isn't the last chapter in a story an epilogue not a prologue? or is there something your not telling us?

[Spazzy Jamz]

6269933 I respect your opinion. Yes, ripping Tristan from his real world without consent was a pretty big deal, but my interpretation was that Tristan didn't really have much in his own world, and having him whisked away to Equestria just seemed to be the right decision to make to me.

As far as the sudden proposal, I tend to be a hopeless romantic. I believe love can happen in any amount of time, as well as any other cliche there is about love. For instance, my history teacher in high school only knew his wife for a few weeks before deciding to get married. 27 years later, they're still married and still as mad with love as they were back then. That, to me, is beautiful.

Again, I respect your opinion and I am not trying to slam you or anything. I just want you to see my side of things. I hope you understand.

[the Joyless1]

WHOOO it ends :(
but a promise of a bright and new future :D

[Spazzy Jamz]

6276076 Yup! Everything is clear skies for the time being! Thank you for reading!

[Die Pie WiM]

I'm a little late to the party again, I guess? The wait for this hasn't been near as long for me considering I read your story like 2 weeks ago, I think. Regardless, I'm stoked to see a happy ending and glad to see you are back with us! Awesome job as always, I hardly expected Celestia to show up and save the day. Plus, the pinkie talk to the narrator, really gave a nice finishing touch haha
well until next, do svidaniya!!!

[Spazzy Jamz]

6276820 Thank you! Like I've said a million times, I'm more than stoked to be back! I'm about ready to publish the first chapter of the new story and I have plans for three more afterwards, so I hope I can stick around, and I hope you continue to stick around as well!

[Die Pie WiM]

6276855 I will keep an eye out for the new story!

[Spazzy Jamz]

6276994 I submitted it with the first chapter about an hour ago. Still pending approval.

[Die Pie WiM]

6277087 awesome I look forward to it. How long does the approval process actually take by the way?

[Zanec]

Kindly not indeed.