Burst noticed something about Inferno. He'd been acting like there was nothing tying him to the ground, and had the goofiest grin in the world. "So. You're taking the end of your bachelor days pretty well."
"Maybe. But my bachelor days really weren't all they were cracked up to be." Inferno said with a chuckle. "Plus, I can't think of a better best man than you!"
Steel shot a puzzled look at Inferno. "Dude. You were a rock star making pretty good money AND had tons of girl throwing themselves at you. From any other point of view, that's a pretty sweet set up."
"True enough." Inferno said with a shrug. "But my dad gave it all up to spend the rest of his life with my mom. Now? I guess I know why they did it. Besides, the life of a celebrity can be lonely and isn't very private." Inferno took a sip from his soda as he stared at the sky in thought. "The whole world's waiting to see if and when you mess up. Trying to maintain a relatively clean image in my line of music? It's really done a number on me. Now? I don't have that pressure constantly crushing me. Plus, I met the love of my life. Could I really ask for more than that?"
Burst chuckled. "I won't lie. I was wondering when you'd pop the question to Rarity. All I gotta say is it's about time." Burst then came to a realization. "Hey, when DID you plan the wedding for anyway?"
"About...a month from now?" Inferno said as he scratched his head. "Why?"
Burst blinked. "Inferno? Have your parents met Rarity's family yet?"
"......CRAP!" Inferno cursed! "Oh man! I got so caught up in my life I forgot to introduce my parents to her! I gotta make a call!" At the same time Rarity was telling her parents all about Inferno.
"And that's how we wound up where we are right now." Rarity said with a fond smile. "Inferno should be dropping by soon. Ah! Here he is now!" Rarity got up from the table and took Inferno by the arm. "Mother. Father. This is Inferno Flare. My fiancé."
Inferno smiled and waved. "Nice to meet you! Your daughter's certainly a gem."
"Well, she did mention that you call her your treasure." Rarity's father noted. "I'm just glad that she's with someone who's treating her right."
Rarity's mother beamed at the sight of the couple. "Oh, the two of you just look so adorable together!"
"Heh! Darn right we do!" Inferno said as he put an arm and wing around Rarity. "Hey, I've got my folks dropping by soon. It'll be a good chance for both our families to meet up. They should be arriving by teleport pretty soon." Inferno then noticed a red flash, and smiled. "Huh. Looks like they're here right now!" Inferno's father was dragon lineage skyborn with ash grey skin, red eyes, and black hair. Inferno's mother was an avatar with jet black skin, fiery red hair, light red eyes, and black wings on her back. Inferno's father had more casual clothes on while his mother sported rocker gear. "Meet my parents. My dad Ash Blaze, and my mom Seraph Flare."
Rarity's parents immediately zipped over to Ash Blaze. "YOU'RE Inferno's father? Our first kiss was at one of your concerts!" Rarity's mother squealed with joy!
"Always nice to meet a fan." Ash said with a chuckle. "I also found love through my music. Right Sera?"
Seraph giggled. "You certainly serenaded me on that summer night." She then wrapped her arms around Ash. "Never before had I heard such passion when one was playing. You almost ignited your guitar strings as much as my heart." Seraph shared a deep kiss with her husband.
"MOM!" Inferno shouted as his face went red! "C'mon! Keep the PDA in check!"
Seraph giggled at her son's flustered state. "Oh like you're one to talk Inferno! I'll bet that you and that fine beauty by your side have gotten into your fair amount of make-out sessions." She then noted Rarity's wings. "Also, welcome to the club. You're going to enjoy not aging anymore."
"You didn't tell me your mother was such an affectionate woman." Rarity said with a sly smile.
Seraph laughed. "Comes with being the avatar of passion." She then noted how tight Rarity and Inferno were holding onto each other's hands. "Hmmm. Looks like the two of you are certainly passionate about your romance." Both Rarity and Inferno's faces flushed red!
"Come on Sera." Ash said with a chuckle. "Quit embarrassing the kids! They're gonna be tying the knot any day now!"
"A month to be specific." Sweetie Belle said with a smile.
"Let's hope our wedding's less eventful than the Canterlot one." Inferno said with a sigh.
"Looks like you've got some stories to tell son." Ash said with a smile.
Inferno laughed. "It's a bit of a long story."
"Considering you're immortal now? You've got nothing but time." Seraph quipped. And so, Inferno recounted the many adventures. From their battles against the Nightmare Forces, the final stand against Discord, the changeling invasion at the Royal Wedding, saving the Crystal Empire, and most recently the slaying of Tirek.
"Yeah. I guess you could say this quiet little town's seen a LOT of excitement." Inferno said with a sigh of relief. "But at least it's never boring." Inferno then smiled as he felt Rarity snuggle against him on the couch. "And nobody I'd rather share this crazy life with."
One month later
Inferno took a deep breath as he waited at the altar. He'd kept his usual sneakers whereas the rest of his outfit was a standard suit. Here I am. At the most wonderful moment of my life. I used to think that there'd be some small part of me that would scream to stay single for as long as possible. But you know what? Inferno looked down the aisle, and smiled when he saw Rarity walking down it. The two saying their vows, and kissing as their gathered friends and loved ones cheered! Rarity gave that part of me a good reason to shut up. "Here's to our happily ever after."
"Here's to eternity together." Rarity said with a loving smile as she threw the bouquet! "I wonder who will be next to get their happy ending?"
Meanwhile, Fluttershy blushed like crazy when she saw that the bouquet had landed in her arms. Both she and Tyrannus blushed!