The next few days saw an unbridled passion between Sunset and Twilight follow their every move. They had become closer than ever as a result of the past week and knew now that nothing could come between them. No matter how hard they fought, or how dark things got. They would always have each other.
As the calendar marked December 31st the two girls had planned to celebrate with their friends. Canterlot City did a beautiful fireworks display to bring in the new year and while it was always broadcast on TV, this year the girls had everything planned out ahead of time to see them live.
A Large hill overlooking Canterlot City just on the outskirts would be the perfect spot to set up a blanket and have the 8 friends see the majesty of the fireworks in person. Rarity was able to procure a large blanket and Rainbow Dash had somehow managed to obtain some alcohol, the rumors being it involved Fluttershy's brother Zephyr Breeze but neither girl said a thing.
"I've watched the display with my parents on TV every year without fail but this will be my first time seeing them in person." Twilight noted.
Sunset smiled at her. "Same here, and I'm glad we have our friends to celebrate with. After everything we've been through this year, moving in together, our first few months of college and now this whole last week. I think bringing in a new year can only be good for us."
Twilight smiled back. "Hey. It may not have been perfect but it did bring us closer together. I know we've only been officially dating for about a year now. But the time we spent as friends before that makes it feel like we've been together forever."
Sunset smirked and thought to herself. "Well if you say what I hope you will at the fireworks display. We can be together forever."
They packed some snacks into a backpack and put on their coats ready to leave for the hill before Sunset stopped.
"Wait Twi I forgot something, be right back."
Sunset ran into their room and produced from the back of the wardrobe a small black velvet box. She hid it in her pocket before returning to Twilight.
"Alright let's go."
The Christmas decor still lit up the streets and likely would for a least another week before the city took it down. It added a brightness to the evening that made the pair smile as they walked hand in hand to the hillside.
The girls were waiting and the blanket had been laid out with some drinks being opened already. The fireworks weren't due to start for another hour but they decided to meet earlier so they could hang out for a bit.
"Sunset and Twilight, so glad you could make it to our little get together." Rarity said smiling.
After a few drinks Twilight needed the bathroom and thankfully there were public restrooms not far. She left to use it and Sunset took the opportunity to tell the girls her plan.
"Hey girls. I have something planned tonight but I'm a little nervous about it. I'm going to propose."
Rarity almost fainted. Applejack caught her and gently lay her down on her own lap. Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy both looked shocked while Vinyl gave a huge grin and Pinkie a somehow even bigger grin.
"Well I think y'all can see what Rarity thinks. I think it's a great idea. This would be the final thing to bond you two together forever." Applejack said smiling.
Rainbow Dash was a little skeptical. "You two have only been dating for like, a year though. Isn't it a little too soon?"
"We've been through more in the span of a few years than most couples go through in their entire lives. I saved her from herself. We fought demons together, even as friends we were inseparable. We may only have been dating officially for about a year but we've been together far longer than that. Plus the things that happened between us in Equestria and here only made our bond grow stronger."
The most unlikely source of encouragement placed a white hand on her shoulder. Vinyl gave her a big smile.
"Look, I might not have been part of the group for as long as the rest of you. But anyone at CHS with a functioning pair of eyes could see you two were meant for each other the minute she transferred. She stood close to you anytime she had the chance to and I'd say she might've loved you before you even thought about having feelings for her. She'll say yes, she's gotta."
"Thanks Vinyl, you're right, we are meant to be together, and with this I hope we can be."
Rarity regained her composure and spoke. "But darling you're still in college, you cant exactly have married life while still studying can you?"
"The engagement can last as long as it needs to. I don't want to marry her right away, that will come when the time is right. Probably after we've finished college. I just want her to know that I never want to leave her side, and that I'll be hers now and forever."
Twilight returned and the girls chatted among themselves before Twilight noticed the time was 23:55.
"Girls! The fireworks will be up in 5 minutes. We need to get in a comfortable spot to see them."
The girls sat closer to their lovers and watched the night sky counting down when the time came.
"10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1. Happy New Year!" They all cheered as fireworks lit up the night sky. All of them embracing their partners with a loving kiss to bring in the new year. All except Sunset who turned to Twilight and produced the small box.
"Twilight Sparkle. We've been friends for years now, dating for around a year, and lovers for a few months since. I love you and I always will. No matter what tries to come between us I will stand by your side until the very end if it means you and I can be happy together. You're my whole world, and I never want to lose you, or to leave you. That's why I want you to know that I'll be yours forever, but I gotta ask you for the same thing." She opened the box to reveal a simple gold ring with a pink gemstone. "Twilight Sparkle, will you marry me?"
Twilight's jaw dropped, she stammered for a moment struggling to find the right words to say. But eventually she settled on.
"Yes, I will marry you Sunset Shimmer."
"We don't need a big fancy wedding, and I think we'd be wiser to wait till after college is done anyway. But with this ring I declare that I Sunset Shimmer will be yours now and forever."
"And I the same to you Sunset."
The two girls kissed as one final firework lit up the sky with a large heart shaped explosion. They knew this wasn't the end. It was a new beginning.