//------------------------------// // Sunset and the ring of eternal love // Story: Sunset's on Destiny // by MorningRose //------------------------------// Sunset and Twilight have now been dating for six months. Sunset had woken up before the sun has risen. As Sunset ate her breakfast she saw the most beautiful sunrise ever. It was at that exact moment that Sunset had decided that she would propose to Twilight. But first, she had to find the perfect ring. When Sunset was done eating she sent a message to Princess Twilight saying she would be coming over to Equestria in an hour. Once that one was done she sent another message to Princess Celestia saying she will be there in an hour and she needed to see her. Finally, she sent a message to her girlfriend saying, Twilight I am going to be out of town for today. Be safe and I love you. Sunset closed the journal and set out to find the perfect ring in Equestria for Twilight. Half an hour later Sunset walked through the portal. After the swirl of magic ended Sunset was back in Equestria. Before Sunset could look around she heard a voice behind her say " welcome home Sunset." Sunset turned around to see not just Celestia but also Princess Twilight and Cadance. " Hi, mom. What I needed to see you about was that I need your help. I have decided to ask my marefriend to marry me. But before I ask for her hoof in marriage I need to find the perfect ring. I thought you might be able to help me." says Sunset. As Sunset was saying all this Princess Twilight and Princess Cadance just stared at Sunset til Celestia says "My dear daughter I thought that was what it was about and I know just the ring. It is called The Ring of Eternal Love. The only problem is it will only allow you to propose with it if you can prove your love is real through three trials. I don't know what the trials are but I know you can do it." says Celestia as all three princesses cast a spell. Once the spell was over a ring showed up in front of everypony. When the ring began to glow a portal appeared in front of Sunset with the words those who seek the ring of eternal love must enter the portal. But know that if your love is false you will become a part of me Sunset read what the portal said and immediately walked through without hesitation. "Your first trial is to explain how you feel without using the word love." says a strange voice. "When I am around Twilight all I want is to protect her both physically and mentally. When I am with her I feel like we aren't two separate beings but one. when she is gone I feel like I am about to break. I feel lonely and incomplete." says Sunset. "You pass." says the voice. All of a sudden there was a flash of light. When it cleared Sunset saw a man pointing a gun at Twilight pulling the trigger. Sunset jumped in front of the bullet just in time to stop it. when the bullet disappeared a new voice says " You have just passed the second trial as for the third you must give up your past and live happily with the person you love. Do you accept?" " to be with the woman I love I accept," says Sunset. After a flash of light Sunset stood in front of Celestia and the others. Then a voice says " She has proven her worth and as such earned the ring of eternal love." There floating in the air was a piece of gold. Sunset hears a soothing voice say "When the gold is presented to your love it will transform into the perfect ring." "Thank you, mother, and thank you to Cadance and Twilight. I will send you a message to let you know how it goes," says Sunset as she hurries home. an hour later and Sunset was home sending a message to TwiTwi which read Hey I am back home. Would you like to have a private dinner with me? If you do be here at my house in three hours and dress nice. Sunset waited for a response with a worried look on her face. A minute later her book glowed. When she looked at the message she saw that TwiTwi had written. Hey, I am glad your back and I will definitely be there in three hours for our date. Sunset was so excited she changed into a dress that made her look like a goddess. Once Sunset was dressed she went to the kitchen and started to cook. What Sunset had decided to make was a fresh Caesar salad and garlic noodles cooked with just a hint of wine. As for dessert a homemade apple pie. Sunset had timed everything just right so that when the doorbell rang the plates were set and the candles burning. Sure enough when the doorbell rang Sunset had just lit the candles. Sunset took a deep breath and went to answer the door. When Sunset opened the door there stood Twilight in a dress that made her look like the princess of the moon. "Come on in my Twilight.," says Sunset leading Twilight to the dining room. When Twilight saw the setup with the candles lit, plates set and her favorite dishes she just gasped as she sat down in her seat. after a few minutes, Sunset and Twilight both relaxed and just talked about what they have been doing and how much they loved each other. When they were done eating the main course and it was time for dessert Sunset says" Twilight there is something serious I need to ask you." "SunSun You can ask me anything," responds Twilight. Sunset took a deep breath and says while holding a ring box. "Twilight I love you and the reason I went to see my mom is that I had to get something special. Twilight will you do me the extraordinary honor of becoming my wife and living together happily." When Sunset opened the box there was a powerful burst of magical light which transformed the gold into two rings. The first one was a sunset with a six-pointed star in the middle. The second was the same but instead, the setting sun was in the middle. " Yes, yes, yes I will marry you," says Twilight with tears in her eyes Sunset took the ring with the setting sun in the middle and slid it onto Twilight's ring finger. " I'll be back with dessert," says Sunset giving her now fiancee a kiss and going to get their apple pie. When she returned she saw Twilight texting someone wondering who it was. "So who are you texting sweetheart?" asks Sunset with a smile. "well, I was texting my sister in law Cadance and let her know that I just got engaged to the woman of my dreams. But don't worry I made her promise not to say anything about it," answers Twilight with a smile. "say, babe, how about you set up a dinner with your family for tomorrow and I will set up a meeting with our friends for lunch tomorrow so we can tell them? "asks Sunset. "Sounds good to me," says Twilight finishing off her pie. Twilight gives Sunset a kiss then says " see you tomorrow at noon at sugar cube corner." Twilight leaves while texting her mother, father, brother, and Cadence saying she and Sunset have some exciting news and they want to tell them over dinner tomorrow. When Twilight left Sunset sent a text to their friends saying hey guys me and Twilight have something important to tell you. Meet us at sugar cube corner tomorrow at noon. Please don't be late. Sunset changed out of her date outfit and changed into her pajamas. When she got back to her phone she saw she had 5 new messages. the first one was from Rarity and said can't wait, deary. The one from Fluttershy said I'll be there and applejack's said see you then. Pinkie said can't wait so excited while Rainbow Dash says awesome. After Sunset read the messages she went to bed. The next morning Sunset showed up at sugar cube corner at 11:20. When she showed up she saw Twilight outside with 2 hot chocolates with caramel. Sunset ran over to her fiancee and gave her a kiss. Once the kiss was over they went inside. By 11:50 everyone had arrived. "So what the big news darlings?" asks Rarity "Ya what's up?" asks Rainbow Dash "Well last night I asked Twilight to marry me," says Sunset blushing like crazy "Well color me pink and call me Pinkie Pie. That is so exciting. So what did you say Twilight?" asks Applejack "I said yes of course," answers Twilight "Can I see the ring? Can I, can I?" asks Pinkie Pie bouncing in her chair So the couple showed the group their rings. "They are lovely," says Fluttershy After three hours of chatting it was time to go to dinner with Twilight's family. Twilight and Sunset arrived at the restaurant called the Tasty Treat about ten minutes before the others arrived. When Sunset and Twilight were seated Sunset started to panic. Twilight could tell Sunset was panicking so she leaned into her fiancee and gave her a kiss while saying " Relax babe. Remember I have chosen to marry you and I will. No matter what my family says." Once Sunset heard her words she started to relax. A few minutes later the waitress showed Twilight's parents, her brother, and Cadence to their table. When everyone was seated Twilight says " Everyone Sunset and I have an announcement." Sunset saw that mister and missus Sparkle looked curious while her soon to be brother in law looked suspicious and Cadance who knew what was going on looked on with wonder. "Well what is it?" asks Nightlight. "Everyone last night I asked Twilight to marry me and she said yes. We are going to get married," says Sunset Everyone was silent for a few minutes before Shining says "Well done Twilight. As for you Sunset, you make my sister happy so welcome to the family sister." Velvet says " I thought that was it so you have my blessing." "You also have mine. I have never seen my light this happy before congratulations," says Nightlight "Be happy forever," says Cadance "So have you decided on a date?" asks Cadance "Well, I was thinking of August second at twilight. Because that's when I came to this world and twilight because of who I am marrying," says Sunset. After Sunset says that they started to talk about the wedding." About an hour later after everyone was done eating Sunset gave Twilight a kiss goodnight. "NightNight, what do you say to dinner with my mother, aunt, and cousin tomorrow at six pm," asks Sunset with wonder in her eyes. "why of course my SunSun," answers Twilight "Thank you for that my NightNight," says Sunset leaving to go home. When Sunset gets home she gets out her journal to Celestia and writes Dear mother I'm just letting you know that my marefriend said yes. But she wants to tell you in person. Can we have dinner tomorrow night at six. also please invite Cadance and Luna. When Celestia saw the book that linked her to her daughter glow she used her magic to bring the book down. When Celestia had the book in her hooves she opened it and read what was written to her. When she was done reading it she cast a spell that had allowed her to contact Cadance and Luna. Once they were connected Celestia says "Cadance, Luna there is a very important dinner meeting tomorrow at six pm. Can you make it?" "Of course I can sister," says Luna. "As can I," says Cadance who had an idea of what it was about. "Thank you both," says Celestia ending the conversation. The conversation only took a minute. Once the spell was ended she wrote back to Sunset Sunset felt the book vibrate so she opened it and read Dear my daughter they will both be there. Can't wait. When Sunset saw the message she started to cry because she was so happy. Once she stopped crying she got dressed in her pajamas and went to bed. At 4 in the afternoon, the next day Sunset was walking up to Twilight's house. When Sunset was halfway to the house Twilight comes running up to Sunset saying "I missed you my SunSun." "I missed you also my Night."Says Sunset giving her fiancee a kiss. "Shall we go to dinner?" asks Twilight with excitement "Yes let's," says Sunset taking Twilight's hand and starts walking to the portal. An hour and a half later the train is announcing that they were arriving at Canterlot. Once the train stopped Sunset took Twilight by her hoof and they walked down the streets to the castle. Once Sunset and Twilight reached the castle they were surprised to see that Cadance was standing at the entrance waiting for them. When Cadance saw them she trotted over to them and says "I am here to lead you to the dining hall." "Okay lead on," says Sunset After five minutes of walking through the halls, they entered the dining hall. Sunset was surprised when she saw the roundtable Celestia and Luna sat at. The last time Sunset was here it was a square table. Sunset got over the surprise of it just as Cadance sat beside Celestia, Twilight took Sunset by the hoof and they sat in the two chairs across from Celestia. When Sunset Shimmer sat down she says "Twilight may I introduce the princess of the moon Princess Luna. She is Celestia's sister which makes her my aunt. Princess Luna this is my marefriend Twilight Sparkle from beyond the portal." "It's an honor to meet you, Luna. It's also nice to see you again as well Princess Celestia and Princess Cadance. By the way, I have an announcement to make. I am going to marry this mare here in two months." says Twilight poking at Sunset. Celestia who knew about the announcement says" congratulations to both of you. I hope you will be very happy." "When's the wedding?" asks Cadance "Well my fiancee here was thinking August second at twilight," answers Twilight "Really. You're getting married in two months?" asks Luna "Yes auntie I am and I would like it on the other side of the portal. I also want the three of you to be there. After all, you guys are my family." says Sunset with a smile "Of course we will be there. But for this to work I'll need to immerse myself in wedding details with Twilight's parents. Take this to your parent's and we will be ready." says Celestia handing twilight a journal for her parent's "I will be there too," says Luna "I will be there as well with my husband," says Cadance with a smile. "Thank you, everyone," says Sunset who looked like she was going to cry "What's wrong my SunSun?" asks Twilight giving Sunset a hug "I am just so happy my family will be there. It's just I wish my sister Eclipse could be there. But since I betrayed Equestria she doesn't want anything to do with me." answers Sunset "Leave that to me. I will talk to her as somepony who was also betrayed by her sister," says Celestia with a grin on her face as she summoned a guard. "I want you to bring me my night guard to me at once," says Celestia "As you wish your highness." says the guard leaving Five minutes later a pure black unicorn guard with a cutie mark of a solar eclipse inside a shield walked in and says "You called your highness." "Yes. I would like to introduce you to my guests. The mare on the left is Twilight Sparkle and the mare beside her is Sunset Shimmer." says Celestia When the guard saw Sunset she threw off her helmet and yelled " traitor." Then the guard took out a horn blade and charged at Sunset Before the guard could take two steps Sunset had put up a shield bubble. When the guard saw the shield bubble she stopped. "Stay your hand Eclipse. They are my guests and it is time you forgave your only family. After all, she is risking her life to protect this world and her new world." says Celestia "Is that true Sunset?" asks Eclipse "It is my sister," answers Sunset looking worried "Then I will forgive you, sister," says Eclipse "By the way why did you call me your highness?" asks Eclipse "I figured it was time for you to forgive your sister. After all, tonight is a very special night for Sunset," says Celestia "What's so special about tonight my sister?" asks Eclipse "First let me introduce my marefriend. Twilight this is my sister Eclipse. Eclipse this is Twilight." says Sunset as she lowered her shield. "It is nice to meet you," says Eclipse "It is nice to meet you too," says Twilight "To answer your question about what's special about tonight. We came to tell their Highnesses that we are getting married on August second," says Sunset "You are?" asks Eclipse with shock. "Yes, we are. It will mean the world to Sunset if you came," says Twilight "Of course I will come," says Eclipse putting away her horn blade. Once it was away she ran over to Sunset and gave her a hug. An hour later Sunset and Twilight walked through the portal. "Did you have a great time?" asks Sunset as they started to walk to Twilight's house. "I had a lovely time. I'm glad you made up with your sister and that she is coming to the wedding," answers Twilight. Five minutes later they were at Twilight's house. "Well I will see you tomorrow my SunSun," says Twilight giving Sunset a kiss. "I will see you tomorrow my NightNight. Don't forget to give your parent's the journal," says Sunset smiling. "Of course I won't forget," says Twilight going inside. When Twilight was inside she skipped down the hall to the living room. When Twilight entered the living room she saw her parent's waiting for her. "So how did it go my daughter," asks Velvet. "It went great. Sunset's mom wanted me to give this to you so she could help set up the wedding," says Twilight handing over the journal to her mother. "Thank you. but Twilight I need to know would you like to move in with Sunset?" asks Velvet "Yes, I would love to. Why do you ask?" asks Twilight. "Because your mother and I have talked about it and decided that since you are about to get married you can live with her if you want," says Nightlight. "I will move in tomorrow. Thank you so much," says Twilight giving her parent's a hug. The next morning Sunset woke up early to find her journal to Twilight glowing. Sunset opened the journal and read the message which said Dear SunSun I will be moving in with you at noon if that is okay with you. Sunset sent Twilight a response saying that is fine. See you later When it was ten in the morning Sunset was parked in front of Twilight's house. Sunset gets out of the van and knocks on the door. After five minutes Nightlight opens the door When Nightlight saw Sunset he gave her a hug saying "Welcome. I'm guessing you are here to surprise my daughter by helping her move in. Am I right?" "Yes you are," says Sunset as she is lead to the third room on the right When Sunset and Nightlight got to the door Sunset sneaked up on Twilight and whispered: "Guess who came to help?" Twilight gasped but says "The only one I trust enough is you, my fiancee." Sunset giggled while grabbing a box full of books. Twilight grabbed another box that had her electronics and followed Sunset outside to her van. After two hours Twilight was officially moved in. Sunset looked at Twilight and saw she looked tired. Sunset walks over to Twilight picks her up and carries her to bed. Once they were on the bed they fell asleep looking at each other's eyes.