//------------------------------// // Celebrations // Story: Meta Sketch // by JaninnaMaynz //------------------------------// The arches were laden with flowers and vines, their perfume laid thick in the air, intoxicating with their beauty. She couldn't wait to finally do this. To be joined with the stallion she loved. As she peeked from her place, she could see everypony, waiting for the ceremony to begin. She smiled as he trotted into place, his face slightly red- he was nervous. But a good nervous. He didn't want anything to go wrong. It was their wedding day. If something went wrong... that would be horrible. So she refused to think about it. Then... "Are you ready, dear?" he asked. "What about the cue, dad?" "We want to be ready, don't we?" he chuckled. "Alright," she giggled. "Don't make any jokes, though. I shouldn't be giggling as I walk down the aisle!" "Alright, darling. I'm just so happy for you. What was his name again?" "Dad! I told you, no jokes!" she giggled, shoulder-bumping him. "Alright, alright." he answered, then, the music began to play. "Oh! That's our cue!" The two walked down the aisle, and Meta couldn't help but be entranced. He always told me, "The way her hair fell over her shoulder, like a golden waterfall. Oh, and the white dress practically sparkled against her coat, the white and pink mingling beautifully. Oh, and her veil... that little tiara looked so cute on her. I should really make her wear it again sometime... but I just couldn't stop staring. The priest actually elbowed me, because I was starting to drool!" The music ended, and the priest began, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Poly Sketch, and Meta Break. Any who wish to oppose, speak now, or forever hold your peace." You all know how that goes, I'm sure, so I'll skip the boring stuff. They said their "I do's" and kissed and lived happily ever after blah blah blah, then the reception! "Oh, Meta, Poly, I'm so happy for you two. Poly, I absolutely loved your dress. I hope that some day, I can have a wedding as beautiful as this." "Thank you." they said in unison, before laughing. "And I'm sure you will, Princess, I'm sure you will." Poly said, winking, then glancing over at Shining Armor and back. Princess Cadence simply blushed. "Oh, I don't know. It feels like that'd be an awful long ways off." she answered. "You never know! When Poly and I first met, I never would have thought this possible! Yet, here we are!" Meta told her. "Hey, sorry, Buttercup and Bright Mac were telling me about their latest discovery. What did I miss? Oh, congratulations! Sorry, I'm a bit frazzled. Guard training, y'know." "Latest discovery? Is it some sort of special jam? Oh, I'm gonna go ask, ok?" Poly asked, excited, before hurrying over to the two. "I should stay with her... y'know. And Shining, ask your girlfriend." Meta smiled, winking and Shining Armor before hurrying after Poly. "What? Alright, fill me in." Shining Armor asked Cadence. She flushed red in response. ---- "Hey you two! Hugs!" Poly said to Buttercup and Bright Mac. "So, I hear you've made a discovery? Tell me all about it!" "Hey, not without me!" Meta called as he walked over. Buttercup giggled, "Well, it looks like we have more than one thing to celebrate. I hope you'll be able to come to Ponyville... for, well..." she blushed, so excited she seemed to be struggling to say it. "For the baby shower!" Bright Mac blurted, before turning as red as an apple. "Baby shower? You're pregnant?" Poly exclaimed. "Oh, Celestia! This is amazing! Of course! I can't think of anything better! When is it?" "Well, we were originally going to do it next week, but when we got your invitation, we decided to push it until next month, so you could have time to get ready for it without worrying about your wedding as well." "Next month? Uh, Poly, isn't that art show next month?" Meta asked. "Oh, um. That's right... um..." She looked at Bright Mac and Buttercup, and decided. "It isn't important. I still make plenty of bits, and with your counselling business, we'll be fine. We don't need to go to the show. We'll be fine." "If you say so, darling. I'm looking forward to seeing the two of you again. However, I believe it's time for my bride and I to get some time to ourselves..." he smiled. Poly giggled, "Oh, yes. I think I agree. See y'all next month!" she called as the two walked away, nuzzling each other in preparation for that night...