//------------------------------// // Chapter 32: Happiest Days of Our Lives // Story: The Pony Who Embraced The Darkness // by Zurvan //------------------------------// Chapter 31: Happiest Days of Our Lives =====Two Months Later===== Smoke billows as the train pulls into Ponyville and Apple Bloom and Diamond Tiara get off only to be greeted by their friends immediately. “Welcome back home!” Sweetie Belle cheers as she hugs Apple Bloom “Geesh Sweetie ya act like we left for something other than our honeymoon.” Apple Bloom replies as she pries the unicorn off her. “We’ve only been gone a month.” “Sorry, I’m just excited to have everypony together again.” Sweetie says. “It feels like old times.” “Except we all have our cutie marks.” Scootaloo says. “I remember when we formed the crusaders.” Apple Bloom says. “I never woulda guessed that after everything we’d been through our friendship would only get stronger.” “Now here we are, all of us happily married.” Sweetie says. “I know, right?” Scootaloo asks Apple Bloom nods. “So can we head home or should we head to where ever Pinkie Pie has her ‘welcome home from your honeymoon’ party?” “Where do you think she is having it?” Silver Spoon asks. Diamond sighs. “She’s sitting waiting at the mansion, isn’t she?” ”It’s not like we could convince her NOT to throw it.” Scootaloo adds. “Least it can’t technically be a surprise party?” Ash suggests. “I suppose you have a point there.” Diamond says then looks over to Apple Bloom. “Well, my darling wife, what do you say?” Apple Bloom grins. “Cutie Mark Crusaders Party Goers!” The bad joke causes the rest of them to laugh as they all head toward Rich Manor. They enter the mansion only to immediately see Pinkie Pie pop out of seemingly nowhere. “Welcome home!” She pulls the string on her party cannon somehow only hitting Apple Bloom and Diamond Tiara with the confetti in spite of them walking in at the same time as the others. “It’s good to be back.” Apple Bloom says as she looks at the collected ponies. Of course Diamond’s father, and her siblings are there. She sees her brother-in-law Greaves, still a shock to see a pony that died and was remade into a zombie, only for the princesses to find a way to fully restore him. The only problem is there are some gaps in his memory, but it’s nothing Applejack can’t help him with since he’s officially retired, having had technically died in combat. Twilight stands at the refreshment table talking to Rarity. Apple Bloom is relieved to see Twilight’s alicorn healing has finally caught us with her and she had all her limbs and both her eyes. Apple Bloom nudges Diamond and they approach the table. “Look like ya doing better Twilight.” Apple Bloom says. “Thank you Apple Bloom.” Twilight says. “You look happy.” “We just got back from our honeymoon, what else should I be?” “Very well said.” Rarity says. “Indeed.” Diamond says as she takes a drink. “Not bad for a farm pony.” She grins at her wife. “You got manners in me, now Ah’m goin to get ya dirty.” Apple Bloom says as she pushes the wine glass onto Diamond getting the punch on her dress. Diamond looks at her dress and starts laughing. “I deserved that.” “Yeah, you did.” Apple Bloom laughs with her. “It’s clear you two are made for each other.” Rarity says. Apple Bloom blushes slightly. “Thank ya.” “Miss Rarity, might I inquire as to how things are with you and Miss Pommel?” Diamond asks. “We’re still taking it one day at a time, it isn’t easy with what Umbra did to us.” Rarity says as she touches her barrel. “Sometimes I almost want to get rid of his foal, but I just can’t do it.” Diamond bows her head. “Sorry I asked.” “At least you’re in same situation as your marefriend?” Twilight asks “I suppose.” “Trixie is here for support too.” Trixie says as she steps up to Twilight with a couple drinks. “Those had better not have alcohol in them.” Twilight says. “It’s not any good for our foal.” “On Trixie’s honor, no alcohol.” Trixie says then nuzzles Twilight. “Trixie wouldn’t want to upset Trixie’s wife.” “Good.” Twilight says as she takes a drink from her and nuzzles her back. “Well, we’re goin’ say hi to everypony else.” Apple Bloom says as she and Diamond head off to do just that. Several hours later the party has wound down and most of the ponies have gone home. Just the cutie mark crusaders, their spouses and their honorary members Nymeria and Winter Spark remain. “Well, I gotta admit that was a great party.” Apple Bloom says as she sits down on a couch next to Diamond Tiara. Diamond snuggles against her. “I have have to admit it was a lot of fun.” “We all had a wonderful time.” Winter says as he pulls Nymeria against him. “We really should do this more often.” Nymeria states. “I don’t see why we can’t.” Silver Spoon says as she nuzzles Scootaloo. “Yeah, sounds good to me.” Scootaloo says. “I’m fine with doing that.” Ash says. “Just promise me no more crazy adventures, okay?” “I’m good with that.” Diamond says. “At least for a good while, things have been too intense these last couple years.” “A little adventure never hurt anypony.” Scootaloo says. “I suppose I can do with a little adventure.” Ash says “That’s good to hear.” Sweetie snuggles up against Ash and kisses him. “Because I have an absolutely grand adventure planned out.” “Careful there.” Silver Spoon says. “You’re starting to sound like your sister.” “Hey!” Sweetie says obviously hurt. “I can’t help it if she rubbed off on me a little.” “I didn’t mean to mean to upset you.” Sweetie nods. “It’s alright, I really shouldn’t have taken it that way.” “So let me get this straight.” Ash says. “You have some sort of adventure planned out?” Sweetie nods. “Yes.” “And what kind of adventure do you have planned my dear?” “I already told you it’s a grand adventure.” Sweetie says with a smile. “Some might say it’s the greatest adventure ever.” “Oh, now you have my interest is peaked.” Ash says as he pulls Sweetie into his lap. “You’ve got to tell me about this adventure.” Sweetie kisses him passionately and then whispers to him. “I’m pregnant.” ~THE END~