Prologue
Pinkie Pie hopped joyfully through the streets of Ponyville as the sun was just setting. She had just left the town hall after getting things around for her wedding in two days. She was excited as ever and in high spirits. Ponies all over Ponyville waved to her and congratulated her on the upcoming event. The entire town was in an uproar over this wedding. It would be one of the biggest events to see everyone’s favorite party pony finally get married. She and Cheese Sandwich had been carefully planning the wedding for weeks. There was just one day left to see family and friends arrive for the rehearsal and dinner the night before. The plump, pink pony sang a happy tune as she carried on.
Unbeknownst to Pinkie, a mysterious figure lurked in the shadows behind some nearby trees. As she arrived at Sugarcube Corner to retire for the day, the creature in the shadows emerged and called to her.
“Excuse me, Miss Pinkie Pie?” asked a friendly female voice behind her.
Pinkie looked back to see a bright green unicorn mare with long reddish hair. She had a cutie mark of a ladybug and a camera around her neck.
“Hey there! Wait, you look familiar…” Pinkie replied as she studied the stranger.
“Yeah, we’ve met before. I’m Crackle Cosette of the Canterlot Historical Society.”
“Oh, now I remember! You’re the photographer lady that took pictures of us a while ago!”
“Yes, that was me. Well I hope I’m not interrupting anything, but the CHS really wants some more pictures if you don’t mind. See, your wedding is the talk of the town right now, and I don’t just mean Ponyville.”
“Oh, I know whatcha mean. Everywhere Cheese and I go; ponies are congratulating us left and right. We’re two famous party ponies about to be hitched and it’s to be expected! Hehe!”
“So would it be okay if I got some pictures of you for the Society? They’re really interested in your wedding right now.”
“Oh abso-tootly-lutely!”
“And if it isn’t asking for too much trouble; would you mind if we got the pictures inside Sugarcube Corner?”
“Abso-tootly-lutely 2.0! Follow me!”
Pinkie walked into Sugarcube Corner with the photographer behind her.
“So, where do you want me?” asked Pinkie.
“Well, how about behind the counter over there. Are the owners of this shop okay with us doing this?”
“Sure! Mr. and Mrs. Cake are still back at the town hall working on the cake in the kitchen, but they’d be happy to know we’re getting these pictures! So what pose should I do?”
“Actually, since you work here, would you mind maybe posing with some kitchen wear like some cooking utensils and…oh, pans! Pans would be great!”
“Pans it is! Let me just check in here real quick…”
Pinkie turned to a nearby cabinet and started to remove some pans and place them on the counter. While she was distracted, the photographer pulled the shades to all the windows.
“Alrighty, let’s see what we have here. Ah! That one looks good! Okay, we’ll use that one…and while I’m at it, how about I go ahead and-”
Before Pinkie could reach for another pan, she felt something clang against the back of her head. Her entire body vibrated and her vision went blurry. She fell to the ground, as stars spun around her head and her irises swirled.
“Ugggghhhh…why yes Cheese…I…do…ugh…”
She finally lost consciousness and her eyes closed. The photographer had hit her from behind with the pan and knocked her out. She had both her eyes closed and opened one carefully to see Pinkie wasn’t moving. She then put the pan aside and smiled wickedly.
“Hehehe! Just as planned. Now that I have you, Pinkie Pie, I can begin my revenge!”
The photographer then cast a spell with her magic and a green fiery aura crept up her body in an instant, revealing a tall, black, insectoid equine with holes in its legs and wings. Crackle Cosette was Queen Chrysalis in disguise. She looked down at Pinkie and fired up a green beam of energy onto her head. It was not an offensive shot; instead it was a spell the changeling queen was casting on Pinkie’s mind. It took several seconds until the spell was complete. Chrysalis nearly started laughing again until she heard noise from the story above.
“Pinkie? That you down there?” asked Pumpkin Cake as she and Pound Cake came down the stairs.
They both got to the bottom and saw Pinkie behind the counter with a big smile on her face. She had just finished closing a cabinet door with her hind leg.
“Pound! Pumpkin! How ya’ doin’?” she asked.
“Hey, did everything go well in the town hall?” Pound asked.
“Sure did! OOOOH! I’m so excited to be married the day after tomorrow!”
Pinkie jumped up and down, squealing with delight, as Pound and Pumpkin walked over to her.
“I know! We’re so happy for you, Pinkie!” Pumpkin said as she hugged her.
“And I’m glad you chose me to be your ring-bearer!” Pound added.
“And don’t forget Twilight will be officiating, all my friends are bridesmaids, Maud is the mare of honor, and you, Flurry and Annie are going to be the flower girls, Pumpkin!”
“EEEEH!” Pumpkin squealed.
“Alright, Pump,” Pound told his sister. “We best get to bed here before Mom and Dad get home from the town hall. It’s getting kinda late.”
“Alright! Night-night, Pinkie!”
“See ya tomorrow, guys!”
Pinkie waved to Pound and Pumpkin as they rushed back upstairs to go to their bedrooms. She then turned around and opened one of the lower cabinet doors. The real Pinkie Pie was inside, still unconscious. The one that Pound and Pumpkin had just spoken to was Chrysalis disguised as Pinkie. She spoke as quietly as she could so no one would hear.
“That was a close one. With this new spell, no one will expect another changeling invasion, and with Twilight already out of the way, it’ll be all too easy. Oh, and one more little thing.”
Her pink bangs transformed into her horn and she used her magic to take Pinkie’s engagement necklace off. She carefully put it around her own neck and attached it by both ends.
“There. Now this time I will not fail. Hehehe…”
~My Big Fat Pink Wedding~
The next day, tons of ponies gathered in front of the town hall in preparation for the wedding rehearsal. Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash all met with Pinkie in the middle while talking to other ponies. Other notable ponies like Starswirl the Bearded and the Pillars of Equestria could be seen as well as Princess Celestia and Princess Luna. Flurry and her friends watched, while Spike and Buttercream made acquaintance with some of Pinkie’s family and other attendees. Cozy was with Flurry and the others, but she was a bit shy when in large crowds and was standing behind Chip and Annie.
“This is going to be one great wedding!” Flurry said, excitedly.
“I know! Look at all the friends that have come from across Equestria and beyond! Everypony’s really looking forward to this!” Pumpkin added.
“So where’s Rarity at?” asked Annie.
“She’ll be here shortly,” Spike replied.
“I can’t wait to finally meet her, Spike!” Buttercream squealed with delight. “If you were crushing on this girl as a kid, she must be really pretty!”
“Well you’re about to find out!” Pound said.
Everyone looked to see a carriage that was being pulled by several fancy stallions in fashionable clothing. The door to the carriage opened and out walked a tall white unicorn with purple hair, blue eyes and a cutie mark of three sapphire gems. She wore a grey shirt with a blue vest on the outside, a pearl necklace and maroon glasses. This was the owner of the Canterlot Boutique and one of Pinkie’s closest friends: Rarity. Rays of sunlight emitted from her as ponies in the area cheered loudly and several members of the press walked over to get pictures. Rarity walked out daintily, as fashion show music played in the background.
“Thank you! Thank you, everypony!” Rarity said, blowing kisses.
“Miss Rarity, are you excited for your friend’s wedding?” asked one of the press ponies.
“Oh, darling, how could I not be? Not only am I one of her maids of honor, I was hoof-picked to design the dress! It’s been a tough past few weeks, but a lady does not turn down such an opportunity from one of her best friends!”
“RARITY!!!” Pinkie shouted, rushing towards her.
They both met and hugged tightly as ponies cheered again and cameras flashed.
“PINKIE PIE! Darling, you have no idea how happy I am for you!”
“I know! I’m so excited I could just burst! Is the dress ready?”
“Indeed it is! Gentlemen, would you all be dears and carry the precious cargo into the town hall?”
“Right away, madam!”
Rarity turned to speak to her assistants. They took out several large cases and walked towards the town hall entrance with them.
“Oh, and how rude of me! There’s my Spikey-Wikey!” Rarity called, as she noticed Spike walking in.
Rarity and Spike both met and hugged tenderly. Buttercream watched with her hands covering her cheeks in excitement.
“Rarity, so great to see you!” Spike said.
“Oh, and is this cute little one over here your sister?! You absolutely MUST introduce me!”
“She sure is! Buttercream, this is Rarity! Rarity, Buttercream!”
“EEEEH! Rarity, it’s so great to finally meet you!” Buttercream squealed as she hugged Rarity.
“Buttercream, you truly are as adorable as you appeared in that video game!!”
“And you’re just as pretty as Spike described you!”
“Oh if anyone knows my beauty, it’s definitely my Spikey-Wikey! When the time is right, I have got to meet the rest of your family!”
“Yeah, they’re going to be busy with dragon-wrangling up in Nordo Dracos during the wedding,” Spike said. “We’re gonna have to arrange a meet-up someday. It’s a little tough having large dragons stomping around Ponyville, but maybe we can get my siblings over some time soon. They’re small enough to walk around in here.”
“Sounds like a plan, darling. You have no idea how happy I was when I heard you had found your family. Oh, and how can I forget you, little Flurry Heart!”
Rarity then noticed Flurry walking in.
“It’s been so long, Rarity!” Flurry replied, hugging Rarity.
“Oh, I know, darling! I’m so sorry I haven’t had the time to come down here to visit in Ponyville; I’ve just been so swamped with work lately. The Grand Galloping Gala is coming up in August and I have a client I’m doing a huge order for that I simply cannot falter on!”
“That’s alright. We’re still so happy to see you here!”
“And how are all of you doing, children?” Rarity asked all the kids behind Flurry.
“Doing awesome, Rarity!” Pumpkin replied, joyfully.
“We weren’t going to miss this event!” Chip added.
“Yeah, we kinda gotta be here anyway since Mom is a bridesmaid and I’m one of the flower girls, but we’re happy to do it nonetheless,” Annie added.
“Weddings aren’t usually my thing, but I’m excited for this one!” Stormy told her.
“Oh, and I would be completely remiss if I didn’t get a chance to talk to you, Cozy Glow,” Rarity said as she noticed Cozy.
Cozy stepped forward carefully to speak to Rarity. The last time they met was definitely not on good terms, but Rarity knew, as did everyone else, what she had been through and that she was now one of them.
“Hey, Rarity,” she said, softly. “Sorry about what happened in Canterlot years ago.”
“Oh, darling, you need say no more. All is forgiven. Come here.”
Rarity and Cozy embraced warmly as everyone around them smiled. Melody then walked in to speak with Rarity.
“Oh, and you must be her mother. I think your name is Melody?”
“That’s me. It’s good to finally meet you, Miss Rarity.”
“Equally, dear. I’m so proud of you for what you did for your daughter the other day. You’ve done such a good deed for all of us.”
Off to the side, Twilight Sparkle watched with a smile on her face as reunions were made and new friendships were formed. Pinkie walked over to her and gave her a hug.
“Twilight, I’m so happy you could be here for this!”
“I couldn’t turn down your offer to preside over this wedding, Pinkie!”
Pinkie and Twilight then walked further away to speak in private. Pinkie whispered into the side of her ear.
“So how is everything right now?” she asked.
“We’re doing alright. We haven’t replaced Rarity yet though. She was already on the move by the time they got to Canterlot.”
“Just make sure you get her some time tonight. Also, don’t forget the dragon. He used the power of the Elements during the Canterlot battle too, so he might be a problem.”
“Which dragon?”
“You know, the fat one.”
“Uh…which fat one?”
Twilight then pointed to Spike and Buttercream as Smolder came over to talk to them.
“SMOLDY! Great to see ya!” Buttercream said as she squeezed Smolder.
“UGH! BUTTER, I CAN’T BREATHE!” Smolder winced.
“Hehe! Butter, take it easy there!” Spike giggled.
Pinkie watched in confusion but then seemed to remember something. She turned back to Twilight.
“Oh yeah. I almost forgot he has a sister. Just take Spike. Don’t worry about Buttercream. She can’t be that much of an issue I’d imagine.”
“Got it. Oh, look alive. Here comes the primary target.”
Twilight and Pinkie then put on smiles and turned to see Cheese Sandwich walk in.
“Pinkie!” he called.
“Hey, sweet-ums!” Pinkie replied as she hugged him.
“Should I do the honors?”
“Go right ahead! I’ll be here to back ya up!”
Cheese then cleared his throat and began to address the crowd.
“AHEM! Everyone, may I have your attention please? Thank you. Alright, first of all, my fiancé and I are really glad to have you all here. Now the rehearsal starts at noon, and then there’s a dinner later tonight at five-thirty in the recreation center. The wedding itself begins tomorrow at two, and the reception is at four-thirty and goes pretty much till midnight over in the rec center. You’re all invited to the reception of course, and get ready because Pinkie and I will be premiering our new song that night!”
“That’s right!” Pinkie added. “Cheese and I wrote a song about how we met, and we’d love it if you’d all join us after the wedding for the celebration!”
“Yup! So for anyone who isn’t in the rehearsal, feel free to relax the rest of the afternoon, but you’re all free to join us in the town hall for the dinner.”
Everyone in the crowd cheered and then returned to murmuring. Cheese and Pinkie walked over to Flurry and her friends.
“FLURRY!” Pinkie exclaimed as they embraced.
“Pinkie, I’m so excited for this wedding!” Flurry squealed.
“It’s going to be the biggest, most important, life-changing party I’ve ever thrown!”
“Was it hard to get this one arranged, Pinkie?” asked Pound.
“Oh, tell me about it! But Cheese and I pressed on and we got ‘er done! Right, Cheesy?”
“You said it, Sweetie Pie!”
Pinkie and Cheese snuggled up to each other while giggling. Flurry and the others looked happily at them. Off to the side, Buttercream and Spike were busy talking to the teachers.
“So are you guys part of the wedding?” she asked Gallus.
“We’re not in the wedding party itself, but we were all invited as guests of honor,” Gallus answered.
“We all make sure we have time in schedules to come. Yak had to let all of Yakyakistan know and Prince Rutherford come too!” Yona told her.
“Oh man, even the leader of the yaks? Gosh, everyone on the planet is invited here!” Butter jested.
“Everyone except the black changelings of course,” Sandbar remarked.
“Oh that’s right. Are we sure we won’t have a repeat of Flurry’s parents’ wedding?”
“We’ll be fine, Butter,” Spike told his sister. “Twilight has a new necklace that allows her to see through a changeling disguise. If anyone here is trying to infiltrate the wedding, she’ll know right away.”
“Talk about crazy-prepared!” Silverstream said.
“Thorax said he hasn’t had any intelligence reported of changeling activity,” Ocellus added. “I’m pretty sure Chrysalis wouldn’t come with all the protection we have right now.”
“Plus Discord is here in case things get hairy,” added Smolder.
“I dunno if Discord really wants to fight our battles for us, but we’ve always got the Elements of Harmony,” Gallus said as he put his arms around Silverstream and Yona as the rest of the teachers formed a circle and did the same.
Off to the side, Twilight could be seen whispering to two royal guards.
“We’ve got to get Spike and Rarity next,” she told them. “I’ve just been informed all the Pillars have been taken care of and so have Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Fluttershy. There are several scouts waiting at the teachers’ house. We’ll have them once they return home tonight.”
“So we’re almost there,” said one guard.
“And what of the princess? Didn’t she give you trouble the last time you were here?” asked the other.
“She isn’t one of the Elements of Harmony, but it’s because of her that the teachers became new wielders, so she could be a problem. I wouldn’t worry about her right now. Just leave her to me.”
The guards both nodded and walked away. Twilight looked back at the crowd and smiled, but kept her eyes on Flurry. Her look grew more suspicious.
“You’ll be sorry for our last encounter, Princess Flurry Heart. Just stay out of my way.”