//------------------------------// // C: Ceremony // Story: The Alphabet of Starlight and Twilight // by Starlight Fan //------------------------------// Twilight couldn’t believe she had come this far. When she first moved to Ponyville, she didn’t even think that she needed friendship in her life. Let alone love. Though while Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Spike introduced her to friendship, Starlight Glimmer had introduced her how to feel love. Well, not when they first met of course but after Starlight repented for her crimes and let herself open up to Twilight, they blossomed a friendship which eventually turned into a relationship after the Cozy Glow incident occurred, realizing how much they truly meant to each other as Starlight was nearly sucked into another dimension. Weird way to figure it out but it made sense in a way. They dated for a good while and despite some issues, they were able to work it out. Twilight was very surprised when Starlight proposed to her, but she was still joyful when she did. She said yes without a second thought. Currently she was getting ready for the wedding was in a lavender dress when suddenly the door burst wide open and Pinkie Pie smiled, “Here we arrrrrrre!” “Pinkie. I thought we discussed on knocking.” Twilight rolled her eyes. “You’re putting on a dress. It’s not like you need that much privacy.” Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes as she, Applejack, Rarity, and Fluttershy walked in with grins. “Oh Twilight, we’re just so happy for you. I can’t believe you of all ponies are getting married, I mean that in a good way of course.” Rarity hugged Twilight lightly to which the alicorn smiles at. “I’m just surprised you and Starlight are going this far but either way, I’m happy for you.” Fluttershy admits softly. “Thanks girls.” Twilight smiled fondly before gaining a bit of a nervous frown, “I’m just hoping Starlight’s as excited as I am.” “What do you mean?” Applejack asked curiously. “Yeah. Wasn’t she the one who proposed?” Rainbow Dash said in confusion. “I mean, I know she loves me, and I love her too. I just know she can get nervous at times and I just hope she isn’t too worried about what happens next.” Twilight explained with a glance at the doorway. The five friends could understand Twilight’s worries, as pretty much every couple would go through with this before the big wedding. “We definitely can understand your point Twilight, and I’m sure Starlight is at least somewhat nervous.” Fluttershy said with a comforting hoof on her back. “But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t care about you.” Pinkie Pie said happily, “Maybe she will have worries about the future but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t care, it’s because she really cares and doesn’t want to screw up.” “I guess that’s fair.” Twilight shifts her eyes nervously. “Trust us darling. Starlight’s not the most normal mare in the world but it’s clear you two really care about each other, if you didn’t, you probably wouldn’t have been able to come as far as you did.” Rarity smiled at Twilight who smiled back. “Thank you girls. I needed to hear that.” Twilight sighed happily as she embraced the girls, even though her heart belonged to Starlight, she still had a special place for her friends. Meanwhile Starlight was in a short white dress as she paced around in the dressing room nervously, Trixie and Spike were inside and watching the scene unfold. “Starlight. Your pacing shows me that you’re worried and as much as Trixie normally finds this a bit unwarranted, it is your wedding day so I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and say it’s something serious this time.” Trixie said. “Smooth.” Spike rolled his eyes which earned him a glare from Trixie. “Me? Nervous?” Starlight smiled sheepishly, “I’m just about to marry the pony I love, who is a princess, and…” “And?” Trixie asked with a raised eyebrow. “Look at her Trixie. Practically everypony adores her, she’s the savior of Equestria, a princess, and lovable.” Starlight said solemnly before looking in the mirror, “And look at me. I’m just Starlight Glimmer. Former dictator, impulsive unicorn, what if I do something wrong?” “Starlight. Relationships aren’t picture perfect. You’re bound to go through some issues and make some mistakes as your life goes on.” Spike said reassuringly, “That doesn’t mean your marriage will fail.” “I should believe you and I want to. I want to marry Twilight, but I’m just afraid that I’ll do something and she’ll leave me.” Starlight sighed sadly. Suddenly a flash of light appeared and Discord was inside. “What are you doing here?” Trixie asked in annoyance. “What?! Can’t a friendly Draconequus pop in and visit to his favorite soon to be wed?” Discord asked with a smirk. “I thought Twilight was your favorite out of the two of them.” Spike said with a raised eyebrow. “You play favorites Discord?” Starlight asked curiously. “Not really. I just had more experience with her.” Discord shrugged before frowning sheepishly, “And… I have to talk with you. I’m aware of what you’re going through.” “You are?” Starlight asked with a raised eyebrow. “And here I thought you couldn’t be any more creepy.” Trixie rolled her eyes. “If you must know. I am merely observant. I’ve been where Starlight is. Sometimes I felt that I wasn’t good enough for Fluttershy’s friendship. I felt I was nothing but a chaotic mess that she would get tired of once she realized how different we were.” Discord said sympathetically, “And since Starlight’s getting married, I imagine her stress is much worse than mine.” “I guess so.” Starlight gulped. “Look, I know we may not be the best of friends but I know you and Twilight really love each other.” Discord sighed, “Literally. I’ve never seen Twilight light up as much as she does when she’s with you.” Starlight smiled with a blush, “She does?” “I can’t get her to shut up about how much you mean to her.” Spike added fondly, “Trust us Starlight. She loves you a lot.” “You and Twilight will be able to make your marriage work. After all, if you both can save Equestria and make it a better place, this should be easy.” Trixie smiled reassuringly. Starlight chuckled and sighed, “Thanks guys, I think I’m ready. I can do this.” “That sounds like the brave unicorn who saved the world.” Discord smiled proudly, “Come on. It’s time.” Starlight stood nervously at the altar, probably due to the large crowd. She spotted dozens of ponies, the ones that caught her eye were Twilight’s parents who waved kindly at her when they noticed her. She waved back with a smile. She was grateful they were so supportive of her relationship, after all it just felt right. She also spotted ponies like Maud, Double Diamond, Party Favor, Night Glider, and Sugar Belle in the crowd. She was glad they were all here, it just made the day more special. She looked around the altar, Princess Celestia was officiating the wedding, given it was a princess getting married, it was bound to be a royal wedding so hence why she was the minister. She also saw Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy at the side where Twilight would be. They were the bridesmaids, she gave a smile in their direction, in a way, they were the reason why this was all happening, given they were able to help give Starlight a chance so she was grateful to them. “Psst.” She heard from behind her, it was Sunburst, Starlight had taken the groom role of the wedding since Twilight didn’t want to choose a best mare between her five friends, with Starlight, it was less hard. “You doing okay?” Sunburst whispered. “I think I’m doing just fine.” Starlight whispered back. “I’m glad you’ve come so far Starlight. I’m proud of you buddy.” Sunburst whispered, which made Starlight smile. Soon the trumpets began playing and soon wedding music began to play. Twilight soon began to walk inside the crowded room as the Cutie Mark Crusaders planted flower petals on the carpet. Shining Armor soon began leading her towards Starlight as Twilight fought to contain her squee, this was happening. “Thanks for agreeing to lead me down the altar big bro.” Twilight whispered with a smile. “Of course. It is your special day, besides I might as well make it up to you after… y’know.” Shining Armor trailed off but Twilight knew exactly what he was speaking of. “I already forgave you for what Chrysalis did years ago.” Twilight reassured him. “I know. It just felt right to do this.” Shining Armor smiled. Twilight smiled back before heading to the altar and stood next to Starlight who smiled brightly at the alicorn, Twilight smiled back. “Welcome, friends, family, and all creatures of Equestria. We are gathered here today to witness the Union of Princess Twilight Sparkle and Starlight Glimmer. These two have quite a history together. From enemies, to friends, to the couple we see today.” Celestia spoke up, making Starlight blush a bit in embarrassment, “Let us now hear the vows. Starlight Glimmer, you’re up first.” “Twilight, when I first met you, I first saw you as a pawn to help make my twisted idea of equality come to life. When you defeated me, I sought revenge on you, to my surprise, you actually listened to my past and gave me the chance to grow into a better pony, the pony who I am today. I fell for you because you were caring, compassionate, and had a big heart. I won’t deny that we’ve been through issues, but I feel in my heart that no matter what happens we can get through it. Like you got through to me.” Starlight smiled softly. Everyone simultaneously gave out an ‘Awww’ at Starlight’s speech. Discord suddenly blowing his nose with a tissue, which gained everyone’s attention. “Sorry.” Discord chuckled nervously before sucking the tissue in the vacuum that is his nose. Soon it was Twilight’s turn to speak, “Starlight, when I first met you, I didn’t know what to make of you. I found your methods as a villain unorthodox, but somehow, I never felt the same animosity I felt with other villains like Chrysalis or Tirek, I still found you a threat but less so. Maybe because I knew you actually believed in your ideals for friendship, and weren’t just being evil for the sake of it. When you did take my hoof, I knew I had to help you be the best pony you could be. I know you make mistakes but even then, you learn from them. You’ve shown that you can be compassionate, dedicated, and even loyal to what you care about and know is right, heck, even you’ve taught me in ways I couldn’t have imagined, especially when it came to the Pony Of Shadows. Maybe that’s why I fell for you in the first place. I swear Starlight, like I said back in your ceremony, I’ll always be there for you.” “Best wedding ever.” Pinkie Pie whispered with a squee towards Applejack who rolled her eyes in silent enjoyment. “Thank you for that girls.” Celestia smiled before turning to Spike who walked over with a cushion that had yellow golden rings on it. Soon Celestia placed a ring on both Twilight and Starlight’s horns. “I now pronounce you both wife and wife.” Celestia said happily eliciting a childish giggle from Discord who shrinks back among noticing the glares he received. “You may now kiss.” Celestia decreed. Twilight and Starlight immediately kissed much to everyone’s joy, as they broke apart they smiled at each other. Despite the silence, they both knew that whatever they went through, they could do it together.