//------------------------------// // Emergency Meeting and Permission // Story: Rose's Broken Soul // by MorningRose //------------------------------// Once Rose finished talking to everypony both she and Twilight teleport back to Ponyville. Upon arriving Rose turned to Twilight and said,“TwiTwi there is something I need to do alone. However I will see you tomorrow night my love.” Twilight blushed fiercely and said,“As you wish your highness. I will see thee in the night of tomorrow.” Rose broke out laughing as her true love trotted away into the moonlight. Over the next half hour Rose had called an emergency meeting for all her friends except Twilight. Soon everypony arrived. Once all of Rose’s friends were gathered Rose said,”Everypony I have something to say and it will be shocking.The truth is I am Celestia’s granddaughter. On top of that there is an organization that may target me and my friends and family. That is why I need to ask can you help keep an eye out to help me protect Twilight. Lastly I need you all to pinkie promise me not to say a word to Twilight about what I said or am about to say.” After everypony pinkie promised Rose continued,“In exactly one month at the Grand Galloping Gala I plan to ask Twilight for her hoof in marriage. Thus leading to a favor from everypony. I need you Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy to keep Twilight distracted. Meanwhile Rarity, Applejack and I will go to Canterlot to ask Twilight’s family for their permission. Pinkie because you can come out of seemingly nowhere I need you to warn us if Twilight finds out where we went.” Rose after taking a breath to steady herself timidly asked,“So can I count on you all?” “Of course we will darlin. By the way Rainbow Dash you lost the bet. I told you she wasn’t going to wait,” Applejack said. “You’re right Applejack. I lose the bet. I’ll come by in three days time to fulfill my end.” Rainbow winks. Everypony else nodded their assent. Rose smiled at her friends, they all came together in a group hug. The next morning Rose was at the train station by seven o'clock, waiting for Applejack and Rarity to show up. When the clock read 7:30 Rose saw both Applejack and Rarity coming towards her. Once all three were on the train the train departed for Canterlot. As everypony got comfortable Applejack asked,”So Rose do you know how you are going to ask Twilight’s parents and brother?” Rose says,“Actually I do. I’m going to knock on the door and ask to speak to the Sparkle family.” Rose getting excited takes a second to calm down and continues,”Once we are all comfortable I’m going to say Velvet, Night Light and Shining Armor as you may know Twilight and I are in love. I am here because I’m hoping you will allow me to ask Twilight for her hoof in marriage. I have a special poem for the proposal. It goes like this: As Celestia raises the sun And Luna the moon I know our love will always be true Though one day we may part Know your the bearer of my heart I love thee Will you marry me I hope you might My lovely Twilight.” Rose takes a drink of water before she continues,”After that it’s all up to them. I don’t know what their response will be. However I would rather have their blessing when I pop the question, rather than have them hate me for it later.” Applejack was stunned into silence by the poem. Rarity on the other hoof said,“That sounds like a lovely poem. It’s also the perfect setting to ask her at the Gala. Just know that no matter what, your friends will be there for you.” Rose smiles. “Thank you Rarity. By the way, if Twilight accepts my proposal I would be honored if you were to make the dresses.” Rarity shrieked in excitement for a minute before calming down. Once she was calm she said,“Rose, I would be honored to create yours and Twilight’s wedding dresses.” The three friends sat in silence for the rest of the ride. As the train pulled into the Canterlot stop Rose started to get nervous. Applejack noticing this said,“It’s alright Rose. These are Twilight’s parents and you have met them before.” Rose upon hearing Applejacks words calmed down and said,“You're right Applejack. Let's go meet my possible in-laws.” Once Rose finished talking she started to walk to the Sparkle household. After fifteen minutes of walking the three friends arrive at their destination. Rose confidently walked up to the door and knocked. After a couple seconds the door opened to reveal Twilight Velvet. Twilight Velvet upon seeing her daughters marefriend and two of her best friends said,“Hey girls. How have you been?” Rose deciding to follow through with her plan said,“Velvet, there is something I need to discuss with you, Night Light, Shining Armor and Cadance. It’s very important and has to do with Twilight.” Velvet realizing the seriousness in Rose’s tone leads the three mares to the living room where her husband, son and daughter in-law sat. As Velvet entered the room she said, “Nighty, Shiny and Cadance, Rose has something to say. It’s important and has to do with Twily. So listen up. The floor is all yours Rose.” Rose waited until everypony was comfortable before she said,”The reason I’m here is to get your permission to ask Twilight for her hoof in marriage. I even have a poem that may convince you if you want to hear it.” ”I would love to hear this poem you have written that will convince us of your love for our daughter.” Velvet smiles. The others nodded in agreement. Rose recites her poem: As Celestia raises the sun. And Luna raises the moon. I know our love will always be true. Though one day we may part Know your the bearer of my heart I love thee Will you marry me I hope you might My lovely Twilight. Night Light after receiving a nod from everypony else said,“As lovely as that poem is I have just one question. Do you love my daughter with all your heart and soul?” Rose not expecting that one universal question blushed and said in a shy tone of voice,“I do love Twilight with all my heart and soul. I have loved her since two months before she left to find the elements. Back then I was known as Rhyme Script.” Shining Armor shocked at hearing that Rose was Twilight's childhood friend said,“You were Rhyme? Twilight has always had a crush on you. As for your request, we would be honored to give you our blessing. Welcome to the family sis. By the way, congratulations on becoming High Princess. I always knew you had it in you.” Rose took a couple minutes to calm herself because she was about to cry tears of joy. When she calmed down she said,“Yes I used to be Rhyme. Also thank you for giving me your blessing. However now we must leave for I have a date tonight.” Velvet gave each of her visitors a hug before she let them leave. “Goodbye girls,” Velvet said. Later that night Rose dropped Twilight at home. Smiling, while she thought about her future.