//------------------------------// // Weddings Part IV-Bobby and Rarity // Story: Spiders and Magic: New Families // by Masterob //------------------------------// The next day in Canterlot, the ponies had gathered to prepare for the wedding there. Rarity and Bobby were gonna be wed in the same room that both the couples of Shining Armor and Cadance, as well as Peter and Twilight had been married. Rarity was in her room preparing, she was so excited about getting married but also just as nervous. She constantly checked the mirror to make sure she looked nice, wanting to look beautiful for Bobby, feeling that he deserves to have that. Though Rarity knows that Bobby loves her for more than just her looks. "My big day, the moment I've been waiting for, the moment I've waited so long for, and with a wonderful stallion I might add," Rarity said, brushing her mane. She then heard a knock on her door, "Come in." Twilight entered the room, "Hey, how are you feeling?" "Quite nervous to be honest, but I guess that's normal," Rarity said. "You've probably heard that all week too." "I sure have." Twilight took a look at Rarity's dress, "You look beautiful though Rarity, Bobby's gonna be a lucky guy." "I feel lucky that I'm about to marry him, such a nice and caring stallion," Rarity said. "Much as I want to look beautiful for him it's almost pointless. He loves me for who I am, and now what I look like. I never thought I'd get a stallion like that." "Why not? You're a kind mare, you deserve a stallion who can see that. I'm almost surprised Bobby is that type of stallion though, he does seem like the type who's all about looking good," Twilight said. "There's more to him than that," Rarity said. "He's got this hidden sensitivity to him, and he's a stallion who likes me for more than just my looks, though he won't pass up a chance to compliment my appearance." "Speaking of Bobby, he's already at the Alter, time for you to make your way as well," Twilight said. "I will dear. Sweetie Belle's there too right?" Rarity asked. "She is, but speaking of Sweetie Belle, I have a little surprise for you. Somepony wanted to see you get married," Twilight said. "Really? Who?" Rarity asked. Twilight gestured to a new guest, none other than her sister, or rather her sister of a different world, Future Sweetie Belle. "Congrats Rarity, I'm so happy for you," Future Sweetie Belle said. Rarity looked so happy to see her sister of the future, "Oh my! Sweetie Belle!" She rushed over to greet her, though also felt curious. "How did you get here?" "I still have the time machine Rarity, it wasn't a one-way trip," Future Sweetie Belle said playfully. "Oh, right, silly me," Rarity said with a giggle, then hugged Future Sweetie Belle. "I'm happy you're here, now my whole family can see my big day." Future Sweetie Belle returned the hug, "I'm happy to be here Rarity, I love you." "I love you too darling," Rarity said. Twilight smiled at the sight of the two sisters and how much this meant to both of them, for one to have everypony she cared about present at the wedding and for the other to see things she thought she'd never have the chance to see. At the alter Bobby stood there alongside Peter and near Sweetie Belle, almost nervous but doing his best to stay cool about it. Helps that he literally has powers like that. He looked around to see all the ponies that had come, such as Rarity's parents, plus ponies that Rarity knows, such has her friend and fellow seamstress Coco Pommel. He also saw his fellow X-Men in the audience, smiling to himself knowing that he could look extra cool in front of his old teammates. "Hey, Bobby," Sweetie Belle said. "Yeah Sweetie Belle?" Bobby replied. "Um, I just want you to know that...I'm so happy for you, and I know you'll be a great husband for my sister. Also that while I like to tease you, I do it because I love you, and I love the fact that you're gonna be married to my sister," Sweetie Belle said. Bobby turned away a moment, hoping to prevent any tears. Sappy as that was, he felt so happy to hear that, but he wanted to keep cool about all this. He turned back to Sweetie Belle, once he was confident he wouldn't get too emotional,"I love you too, like I love your sister." Peter found this moment really cute; Bobby is getting along quite well with his fiancé's little sister. Sweetie Belle is really cute, when she's not being too flirty with Peter. Well he finds it cute but a little awkward too. The wedding music started to play, Mayday doing her usual job of throwing the petals around as Rarity made her way to the Alter, standing near Sweetie Belle. "You look like a princess," Bobby said. "Thank you my prince," Rarity said. Celestia went to her usual spot, "We are gathered here today for the wedding Rarity and Bobby Drake." Celestia went about her speech, which started to be tiresome for some of the ponies in the audience since most of them had attended the previous two weddings. Granted the speech was different each time, it got a little tiresome, except for Rarity's parents and some of the X-Men. Rarity and Bobby didn't care, they just eagerly awaited the one question they really wanted to answer, the one that would make them even more official. "Do you, Bobby Drake, take Rarity to be your wife?" Celestia asked. Bobby nodded, "I do." "Do you, Rarity, take Bobby Drake to be your husband?" Celestia asked. Rarity nodded a bit more eagerly, "Yes, I do." "I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss your bride," Celestia said. Bobby prepared to kiss Rarity, but she rushed in and gave a strong kiss of her own, to which Bobby quickly returned. The ponies all applauded the two as they held their kiss. Rarity felt like the most important mare in the world, having finally gotten a great husband. Afterwards all the ponies gathered around the newlywed couple and offered their congratulations. "That was such a beautiful wedding Rarity, you and Bobby look so cute as a couple," Coco said. "Thanks Coco darling, it's what I always wanted," Rarity said. Jean had also approached the group, wanting to speak to Bobby, "So, our little goofball finally got married." Bobby groaned, "Seriously Jean? I'm not that teenager I was when we first met." "I know, and I'm happy for you Bobby, we all are. It's nice to see you mature so much and marry such a Beautiful wife," Jean said. "Yeah, she is beautiful, and so nice too. She's one of the most generous ponies you'll meet, and I'm glad I'm lucky enough to be married to her," Bobby said. "I'm glad too darling," Rarity said, nuzzling him. "You make me very happy." "Glad it worked out for you Rarity," Bobby said. "I wanted to make sure this day was great for you, I know how much you wanted a beautiful wedding." "And it was, and I'm glad it was with you. I mean can you believe this Bobby? We're finally married," Rarity said. "Feels like a dream, I have myself the greatest wife in the world," Bobby said. Sweetie Belle hugged Bobby from the side, "Don't forget your little sister-in-law." Bobby hugged her as well, "Of course not, I love you both." "We love you too," the two sisters said and each kissed Bobby on his cheeks. Future Sweetie Belle looked on with a smile, her family had grown, and she was just so happy to see it happen. Now she wondered if she too can get that happiness. Suddenly felt some confliction within her. Would she really get married? To who though? She looked over to Peter, who was talking with his wife Twilight. Future Sweetie knows she can never have him, even if she still loves him. She wouldn't mind being in a herd with Peter since she also cares a lot about Twilight. But that's highly unlikely, a fantasy more than anything. She also started to remember her own timeline and everything the ponies are going through there, she can't exactly leave them behind. She has other there that care about her too, including the Pinkie Pie of her world, plus one other that nopony else aside from Pinkie knows about, one she was too afraid to talk about the last time she came. Again she looked to Peter with a blush, knowing full well the other reason she wished they were married to each other. She so much wants to be around for all of this, to be with Peter, to be with her family, but her time needs her. But it's not the only thing that needs her. Now she really wishes Peter could be with her, not just for her, but the foal that she loves. Peter, oblivious to Future Sweetie Belle, once again watched with some happiness, "Now Bobby is married, this truly is amazing." "I'm glad that Rarity has somepony, she looks so happy," Twilight said. "So does Bobby, now he's gonna be like a big brother too," Peter said. Twilight nodded, "I'm sure Sweetie Belle is happy, just look her her." Peter smiled at the sight of Sweetie Belle nuzzling against her brother-in-law, then noticed the other Sweetie Belle, who had turned away from him with a blush on her face. Peter could only imagine how she might be feeling, probably some mixed emotions. Twilight noticed the other Sweetie Belle and had some thoughts of her own, "I feel kinda bad for that Sweetie Belle, I mean I'm sure she has feelings for you." Peter shrugged, "Yeah, it's so weird, I never considered myself a ladies man, why does she like me anyway? I just thought it was a crush that would pass." Twilight looked to the side, knowing she may regret what she's gonna say, "Well, you did kinda, you know...do it with her, it probably made her love you more." Peter cringed a little, "My biggest regret, well not my biggest but it's way up there." Twilight knows full well his biggest regrets and understands why what happened with him and Sweetie Belle isn't higher on that. But that wasn't important, fact is Twilight knows it's a touchy subject for Peter, and herself. She still feels some resentment but she can't bring herself to hate either of them for what happened, even if she did wish that at points. "Sorry for bringing that up, I know it bothers you, I just hope you know I still love you either way." Peter nodded and kissed Twilight, "I love you too." Twilight returned the nod, "Well let's not worry too much, we can talk with her later, I feel like she could use more guidance from us, for now let's just enjoy the rest of the wedding day, we still have more to go." "We're almost done, I'm sure the others are just as excited," Peter said. "Each wedding was just as beautiful as the last, I'm sure the other three with be just as sweet," Twilight said. Four weddings down, two more to go.