Sunset sat there in complete shock. Apple Cinnamon showed her a diamond ring and asked for her permission to marry Luna. But why her? That bugged Sunset.
“Why do you need my permission to marry mom?” Sunset asked.
“In the old days, the guy went and asked permission to call on a woman let alone marry them.” Apple Cinnamon.
“Call on a woman?” Sunset asked feeling very confused.
“Yes, if I showed up at your door one day. I would say to Luna’s dad “I have come to call on your daughter.” It means I have come to see Luna. Then her father would decide if I was good enough to see Luna.” Apple Cinnamon told her.
“That’s screwed up.” remarked Sunset.
“If the family were ok with the suitor then he would ask the father after some time for the hand of his daughter in marriage. Luna’s parents are dead and if I marry Luna, I marry her whole world including you. So I am asking your permission to marry your mom.” Apple Cinnamon.
Sunset knew that Apple Cinnamon had her over a barrel. If she said no he would leave and her mom. She knew that would leave her mom inconsolable. If she said yes: A person she had little love for would become her stepdad.
“Yes, on one condition.” Sunset said.
“Name it.” Apple Cinnamon said.
“If you hurt her, I will cut off every protruding part of your body. Do you understand?” Sunset warned him.
“Wow, that’s harsh.” Apple Cinnamon said.
“I love my mom and I don’t want to see her get hurt. Why don’t we call mom and Aunt Celestia down here and you can get down to business.” Sunset said.
“Something tells me your mom “other” sister will want to be here too.” Apple Cinnamon said making air quotes around the word other.
“I’ll call Aunt Chrysalis, I’ll let you know when she gets here.” Sunset said.
With that Apple Cinnamon put the ring away and headed upstairs. A spring in his step. He walked in to see Luna laying on her stomach dozed off while watching TV.
An evil smile appeared on Apple Cinnamon’s face. He carefully got on the bed not to disturb Luna. Then he landed a hard smack on Luna’s butt and said “Wake up!”
Luna got up on her hands and knees. And turned around looking at Apple Cinnamon with fire and passion in her eyes, like a hungry beast ready to pounce.
“That’s it your gonna get it now.” Luna said switching off the TV. Staying on all fours she pounced on Apple Cinnamon. Immediately met his lips after that they let their tongues wrestle for dominance in each other's mouths.
When Apple Cinnamon pulled away he started kissing Luna on her neck. Luna couldn’t help but let out a soft moan as she enjoyed the way he kissed her neck.
* * *
Chrysalis roared up on her Kawasaki Ninja looking like she usually did. White T-shirt, black leather jacket, ripped black jeans, and boots. She blew a strand of hair out of her face as she took her helmet off.
She always felt most comfortable like this. She couldn’t dress like this for work unless she was undercover (although she sometimes wore the leather jacket into the office).
Strapping her helmet onto the bike. Chrysalis stepped off and turned around as Sunset came running up to her. Chrysalis always loved to see her niece. Thanks to Sunset, Luna and her had become as close as sisters.
“Hi, Kiddo. So what’s the big news?” Chrysalis asked.
“Just wait until we get inside.” Sunset told her.
Chrysalis followed Sunset into the house and over into the lounge as Luna and Celestia called it. Celestia was sitting on the couch reading a magazine. Chrysalis looked over at Celestia who just gave her a look like I don’t know what’s going on.
Sunset ran up the stairs and went to Luna’s door and knocked on it tentatively.
“Yes.” Came Luna’s voice from inside.
“It’s me, mom Chrysalis and Celestia are downstairs.” Sunset replied.
“We will be down in a second.” Said Apple Cinnamon said buttoning and zipping his jeans up jeans.
Taking Luna’s hand they headed down to the lounge where Celestia and Chrysalis were sitting (impatiently in Chrysalis’s case) and Sunset stood in the doorway leading to the dining room.
Luna walked into the lounge and looked around at her sisters. Apple Cinnamon took a deep breath and followed her into the room.
“Ok what is so important that we needed to come over here?” Chrysalis asked.
“I didn’t know you were coming.” Luna said.
“OK Sunset what is going on here?” Celestia asked.
“Well Apple Cinnamon has something to say and he wanted everyone to hear this.” Sunset stated.
Luna turned around to question Apple Cinnamon about what was going on but he was down on one knee with a diamond ring. Luna took a step back and covered her mouth with a gasp.
“Luna I love you with all of my heart. Luna, will you marry me?” Apple Cinnamon asked.
Luna started crying causing Sunset to rush to her side and hug her. She was very concerned as was everyone else. Why was Luna crying?
“Mom, what’s wrong?” Sunset asked.
”I can’t believe this is happening.” Luna sobbed.
“Believe it, mom now I believe you have an answer to give.” Sunset said pushing her over to Apple Cinnamon.
“Apple Cinnamon I would love to marry you if it’s ok with Sunset.” Luna replied.
“Mom he came and asked my permission to marry you earlier today.” Sunset told her.
With that assurance, Luna turned to Apple Cinnamon and said “I would love to marry you! My answer is yes!” Luna said.
Apple Cinnamon placed a ring on Luna’s finger and immediately both embraced and kissed. Celestia, Chrysalis, and Sunset all clapped. Then a stunning revelation hit Sunset.
Her mom was going to now be a member of the Apple Family, and also some distant relation to the Pie family. Did that mean Sunset would be cousins too, three of her best friends? She had to ask.
“Apple Cinnamon, if you are marrying mom, what makes me?” Sunset said.
“Hopefully our daughter if you want. Now if also want you to take my last name you will be a member of the Apple Family.” Apple Cinnamon explained.
“So Applejack, Applebloom, and Pinkie Pie are all my cousins now?” Sunset asked.
“Yep, they are all related by marriage to you now.” Apple Cinnamon told her.
“I can’t wait to tell them and tell my girl as well. Wait am I allowed to do that?” Sunset realized and suddenly asked.
“I don’t care if you shout it from the rooftops Sunset, I got the girl of my dreams.” Apple Cinnamon said proudly.
“I got the man of mine too.” Luna stated matter-of-factly holding Apple Cinnamon.
Sunset ran off to call Twilight and tell her the great news, little did she realize she was about to hear even more wonderful news.
* * *
“Married!! Sunset that is Awesome. Give my congratulations to your mom.”
Twilight began.
“Now I have news for you too. My Brother and Sister-in-law were over and
guess what Cadence is pregnant!! I’m gonna be Aunt Twilight!!” Twilight exclaimed.
“I have to tell mom this news as well.” Sunset replied.
“Wow, both of our lives are about to change for the better huh?” Twilight asked.
“I guess so.” Sunset replied kind of flatly.
“You’re not happy about your mom?” Twilight asked.
“I am in the fact that Mom deserved to see that a guy can truly love her. But it didn’t matter who mom brought home I was not going to be happy.” Sunset replied.
“Well, you could have said no.” Twilight said.
“I couldn’t break my mom’s heart.” Sunset said.
“Another bonus is you are related to Applejack, Applebloom, and distantly Pinkie Pie.” Twilight asked.
“That’s true.” Sunset said.
Both Applejack and Applebloom were overjoyed. Granny Smith and Big Mac were as well. When Sunset told them on skype.
Pinkie Pie was over the moon as well during her skype conversation.
“I have to plan a baby/bridal shower. How would I do that? Maybe I should call Cheese to come to help me. Sunny I am so happy for your family and Twilight’s family but…” Pinkie began.
“Pinkie why don’t you make sure it’s ok with my mom and her fiancée and make sure it’s ok with Twilight’s brother and sister-in-law first?” Sunset asked and told her at the same time.
“Oh yeah!” Pinkie said putting her hand to her chin thinking how she was going to do this.
“I will let you work on planning this.” Sunset said hanging up.
* * *
Abacus Cinch walked into the kitchen of the house where they were squatting. There stood two Diamond Dogs. Gilda was standing behind them leaning up against the counter.
“What do they want? How did they find us?” Cinch asked Gilda.
“I brought them here. Don’t worry they were blindfolded.” Gilda said.
“Ok, what do the diamond dogs want though?” Cinch asked again.
“You seemed to have impressed many of our members, especially after Chancellor Jim turned up dead.” The first Diamond Dog began.
“I had nothing to do with that.” Cinch lied.
“Well we need a leader now, and you’re a good choice.” The second responded.
“Better than our last choice.” The first said motioning to Gilda.
Gilda glared at them for that response.
“Ok, why do you want me? Did I make that big an impression on you?” Cinch asked.
“You have the leadership we have the money.” The first Diamond Dog said.
“Good we need to meet the gang, we have planning to do.” Cinch said.
“Tomorrow morning meet us in the back of this building we can start then.” The second one said as the handed Cinch the address.
Gilda blindfolded the two and let them out the door to the car. Then she returned to get her keys and saw Cinch sitting in the kitchen looking at her.
“Do you trust them?” Gilda asked picking up her keys.
“No, and neither do you. They were too eager for me to lead." Cinch replied.
Gilda agreed and left the house. Adagio came out to the kitchen and sat across from Cinch.
“I don’t understand what your doing. The Diamond Dogs give us control of the gem trade and even a small army now what do we do with that? Where do we go from here?’ Adagio asked.
“We try to find out where these secret underground bases are. Chances are that weird cigarette-smoking man has the lab set up in one of them. I doubt it is in the place Gilda was incarcerated: Zephyr Heights.” Cinch explained.
“That leaves Bridlewood or Maritime Bay.” Adagio replied.
“I feel we are closer than ever before. We will soon have money, power, and the means to restore your magic.” Cinch said.
“What about you? You want revenge on Twilight I thought. Remember she is untouchable due to that weird man you talk about.” Adagio reminded her.
“Then I will punish the ones Twilight loves the most, her parents, her brother her sister-in-law, and most of all Sunset Shimmer. Get some rest.” Cinch said reclining back in her chair.
A few minutes later Gilda returned home and said “ I checked out that address that we were given.”
“And?” Prompted Cinch.
“Everything seems to be on the up and up, but I don’t know how long we can use that as a secret meeting place.” Gilda replied.
“Why?” Cinch pressed.
Gilda sighed and responded “Some kind of salon is going to open there. There is a sign in the window that reads Coming Soon: Mane Melody.”