//------------------------------// // Epilogue // Story: Love of the librarian // by Sarcastic Brony //------------------------------// “So, how are you feeling?” “Surprisingly calm.” George answers. Today is the day and despite everything that’s happening, George is calm. Mrs. Rule is walking in circles, looking very nervous, a side of her that George has never seen before but it doesn’t bother him. Afterall, he asked her to be his best mare. There were a lot of ponies he considered but in the end he wanted no other pony to be there by his side than Strict Rule. They’ve worked with one another for a long time but Rule has always been more than a boss. She was the only pony, besides Celestia, who didn’t react negatively to his appearance. Not only that but she took it upon herself in a way to teach George about their world. While it was never direct, she would send him to sections of the library that held information about their culture and what not. It’s odd but she acted strict in a motherly kind of way. Not mention she was the same way with Twilight when she was younger and it wouldn’t feel right if she wasn’t there for this moment. What moment? Well, George is about to get married. Only a few minutes until it’s his time to walk down the hall and enter into the chapel. Twilight and him have been planning this wedding for months now. After they worked on a few things, such as Twilight’s book and George’s pen. It goes without saying that the pen was a smash hit for ponies. It quickly replaced quills and ink but there are still a few ponies that prefer the old way of writing. As for Twilight’s book? Now that’s something worth mentioning. Her first copy she gave to Sweetie Belle as a test of sorts. She told her to read the entire book and to come back to her when she was done. Both Twilight and George were surprised when she came back only after a week and not only that but she could cast all the spells in the book. She could levitate objects and even teleport a short distance. This is from a filly that knew next to nothing about how magic worked, being able to use it after one week with Twilight’s book. That was the first volume, simple spells that all unicorns should know and once it was published it quickly spread around. Twilight gets a letter every so often from a pony thanking her for the book. Usually detailing how they never got a proper education when it came to magic but how her book was simple enough to help them understand what they were deprived of from a young age. Twilight keeps each letter she gets and George knows it’s the reason she’s been so excited to work on the next volume for her series. George lets out a sigh... How long has he been in Equestria? He thinks it’s been about a year or close to it. So much has happened and in so little time. He adjusts his tie to make sure it’s perfect. He’s ready to walk down that aisle and see his special somepony. “I think I’m ready.” George speaks up. Strict gives him a nod as she walks out of the room to inform everypony that George is ready. George can already hear the music being played as he waits behind the double doors. He was calm before but now his heart is pounding. This is it, as soon as the doors open then he’ll finally see her. His thoughts don’t have time to wander as the door starts to open. His eyes look to none other than Twilight and in this moment, as she locks eyes with him, he feels his heart stop. It’s odd in a way how beautiful she looks... She always looks beautiful but right now, in this moment, there’s something special about her. Maybe it’s the long white dress or the veil that slightly covers her face... He doesn’t know, he’s at a loss for words but all he does know is that he loves her. His mind returns as he starts walking down the aisle towards the front stage. Celestia is at the center of the stage acting as their pastor of sorts. Twilight chose Cadance as her best mare and it’s kinda funny to see how hard she’s trying to hold back her tears of joy. George briefly scans the room and finds a lot of ponies came. The elements and their family fill out most of the seats but what George really finds his sights falling on is Twilight’s parents. They decided to come today. That makes him really happy. The fact is that Twilight and him briefly went back to visit her parents at a later date and not too much changed... George knows her mother hates him but at least she kept her silence on the matter while they visited. It was better than when they first met and that was an improvement. After their visit, that’s when Twilight handed them the wedding invitation and told them they were free to come or not. George returns his attention to Twilight, now he takes his few steps up to the altar and gives Twilight a smile. “You look beautiful.” He says. She smiles at that. “You look handsome too.” “Are you two ready?” Celestia asks. George and Twilight give her a nod. “Then I’ll start.” Celestia turns her attention the crowd. “Today we all gather here to share in the love of these two that stand before us. To hear their promises of eternal love and affection. For what these two share cannot be broken, a bond so strong that it can cut through the darkest of times and heal wounds that have long since passed. Love so pure that none can taint it.” Celestia then looks over to George. “Do you take Twilight to be your mare, in sickness and in health?” “I do.” He answers. “And do you, Twilight. Take George to be your stallion. To care for him when he is ill and help him when he is not?” “I do.” Celestia smiles a she turns her attention back to the crowd. “If anyone would like to object this union, speak now or forever hold your peace.” George and Twilight looks over to Velvet... They can see her shake in place but she doesn’t say a single thing. “Very well.” Celestia continue as no one speaks out. “By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you man and pony. You may kiss the bride.” George doesn’t even get the chance to lean down as Twilight launches up into his arms and mashes her lips against his. The entire crowd now gives a cheer as they share their first kiss together as man and pony. They pull away from one another and can’t help the swell of love they feel inside of them. George sweeps Twilight up into his arms and carries her down the aisle and towards the carriage that’s waiting for them. All of Twilight’s friends are cheering their hearts out and Twilight throws her bouquet as they near the carriage. It’s funny for George to see out of the corner of his eye how Rarity goes for the bouquet. They enter into the carriage and Twilight has a large smile on her face as she waves to everyone. As the carriage takes off, George can see standing in the back are Twilight’s parents and while it’s not obvious, he can see a small smile on Velvet’s lips as tears start falling from her eyes. Soon, the both of them are now traveling towards the hotel in Canterlot. “We’re finally married.” George says. Twilight nuzzles into him. “This is the happiest day of my life.” George chuckles as he hugs Twilight. “Yeah, it sure is.” Twilight looks up at George. “So, what are we going to do when we get to the hotel?” George smiles as he reaches into his jacket pocket and pulls out a list. Twilight chuckles at that as she too produces a list of her own. The both of them are now laughing as they hold one another. George has been here in Equestria for awhile and while he does miss all the things he lost, he’s found something much better in return.