Chapter 14
Wedding
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Weeks seem to fly by so fast I can't keep up, even though every day it's the same thing, though sometimes Pinkie and I go out or something of the sort, Alex and Rainbow seem to be getting along greatly, I haven't seen them apart ever.
We had a party for a thing they call Hearth's Warming Eve, which is like their Christmas, it was pretty awesome I got to see all of them in a play, it was in a theater in Canterlot, very large building, very beautiful too, it's amazing that all this was built by ponies, but I guess when you have magic that can help you it's not so bad.
The play was very informal of the history of Equestria, who knew that Earth ponies, Unicorns, and Pegasus' used to hate each other, I'm glad we can all get along now. It was a great day that day.
Another few months fly by, spring goes by, and summer is just ending today, and fall is around the corner, hard to believe it's been over a year since I have arrived, and look at all the stuff that has happened, it's quite amazing. It's also hard to believe Pinkie and I have been engaged for, I think about ten months now.
My mind has been so filled with questions about mine and Pinkie's wedding. I don't know when she wants to do it, because it's up to her, I walk up to her after my shift and I ask her, “Um, Pinkie...” I pause and clear my throat, “When should we...you know...get married...like when and where, we haven't really planned yet.”
“Uh, I kind of want an outdoor wedding, those seem a lot more fun than being cooped up in a building.” She smiles a cute smile, and I smile back. I like her idea it seems a lot nicer to be outside than inside, “I love being outdoors, so an outdoor wedding is perfect.” I say.
“So what would be a good day?” I ask next, she thinks for a moment, and she smiles and says “How about next month?” “Maybe we should go ask Rarity, since she makes dresses and stuff for weddings, she should know a bit about them.” I say.
Pinkie smiles and says “Great Idea!” she leans in and gives me a quick kiss and says “Let's go!” We head out the door and walk to Rarity's shoppe. We walk through town and arrive at Rarity's door, I knock.
Rarity opens the door, and says “Dean! Pinkie! Hello, Do come in!” We walk into the boutique and sit at the couch as Rarity pulls up a chair for her to sit in. “How can I help you two today?” She asks us.
I clear my throat and say “We were wondering if you could help us... set up a wedding, for Pinkie and I, we are both wanting to have it next month, outside.” Rarity smiles big and says “Of course I will help you dear! I know a lot about decorating a wedding! Now where outside do you want it?” I look over to Pinkie and she says, “How about the lake? That's always a nice place!”
“Oh a lake! Perfect idea Pinkie!” I say. I have always loved lakes, I would always go to the one in Poplar if I had the chance. “I didn't know you had a lake here, guess I have been too busy to notice.” I say.
Rarity gets up and says, “Okay, now don't you worry, I will make you're wedding spectacular!” “Do you want us to help?” I ask. “Good heavens, no, It's you're wedding! You don't need to worry about it, I will see if I can get the other ponies to help!”
Pinkie and I stand up, “Now run along you two. I will make you the most perfect wedding!” Rarity says. We walk out and thank Rarity. She closes the door behind us and we head back to Sugarcube Corner.
We look at the time when we come in, Seven o'clock, we go to the kitchen and get some food and eat. I look at the clock again, seven thirty, I sigh and say “What do you want to do Pinkie? We still have time before bed.”
She smiles and giggles a bit, and I look at her, knowing what she is thinking, and smirk a bit and ask “What's on you're mind?” Her smile turns into a smirk and says, “Well it involves upstairs...” She starts up the stairs, me following her. We go into her room and well...things get pretty steamy if you catch my meaning.
The month seems to drag on but the day finally arrives, I have noticed Pinkie has gotten a bit chubbier, but I push it off as her eating a lot of sweets, though I am not so sure, cause she has been acting a bit strange lately. I wake up on the morning of our wedding, birds are outside, the sun is rising, I love mornings here more than Poplar's, I wish Princess Celestia rose the sun for us on earth, that would have made everything great.
I turn over and I don't see Pinkie next to me, but I do hear strange noises from the bathroom, I get up and walk down the hall to the bathroom. I put my ear to the door and I hear a sound of throwing up. Pinkie? What's wrong with her? I knock on the door, and I hear, “Don't come in, please...” I knock again and say “It's me Dean, are you okay?”
I hear nothing for a few moments and then I hear the sink, then the door opens, and there stands Pinkie, she looks so sick, “What's wrong?” I ask, she looks down and takes a deep breath and says, “I'm... I'm... pregnant...”
My eyes widen, she's what? “Wh-What?” I say. “Y-you're P-pregnant?” I close my eyes and then I think, well maybe a baby isn't such a bad thing after all, I mean it would be awesome to have a family, at least it's not on earth with the corrupted government, and stupid stuff you have to do to have one.
She looks up at me and says, “I have always wanted a foal, and a family.” I smile and say “Me too.” I step forward and we hug, this is great! She hugs back, “I just wish it wasn't so painful.” Pinkie says. “Don't worry, I will be by your side Pinkie, helping you through it.” I say, just then I realize what day it is... is she up for it? Will she be okay?
“Pinkie? How do you feel right now?” I say. “I feel like poo right now, though I will get over it, I have to, cause today is our big day!” She says and leans in and kisses me, kind of grossing me out a bit, cause of what she's been doing, but I try not to think of that.
We hear a knock at the door downstairs, I run down to answer it, since Mr. and Mrs. Cake are off on business about the bakery. I open the door and I see Rarity, “Hello Dean, I came to see if Pinkie is ready to come over to my place and change.” she says. “One Sec'” I say. I run back upstairs and up to Pinkie, who seems to be looking better.
“Rarity is downstairs, she wants you to go over to her house and get ready.” I say to Pinkie. She nods and I ask, “You sure you're okay to go through the day?” I am worried a bit about her, she smiles a bit and says “Dean, don't worry I will be fine, I'm not going to let some morning sickness get in the way of our day.” she kisses me again and walks downstairs with me following her, “See you in a few hours, Dean.” she says and closes the door and walks with Rarity.
I wait a while and another knock sounds from the door, I open it, Alex and Spike stand there, “Hey guys!” I say, I hoofbump Alex and Spike, “Come on dude let's get you suited up!” Alex says. I walk with them to the Tuxedo Store, we walked in and the owner greeted us. I already payed for the tux, The owner hands us the tux that we bought and we thank him and walk out.
We walk back to Sugarcube Corner and I tell them to wait a few, I go upstairs and into the bathroom, Thank goodness it's just a vest, and not a whole suit, I slip it on over my head and put my front hooves through, I straighten it up and look in the mirror, my mane is a mess, I grab the comb that was laying there and comb it.
I take a look at myself, I look pretty good, I guess. I head downstairs and look at the clock, 3 o'clock, 2 hours to go before the moment, “Should we head to the lake? I'm all set.” I ask. “Yep, let's go!” they both say.
We walk over to the lake and I see Rarity and the others did an amazing job on the decorating. There is a banner going across the top of the entrance that says “Congratulations Pinkie Pie and Dean Yarlo ” It makes me smile a bit, I look around more, I see a bunch of chairs set up, a large cake stands there, Mr. and Mrs. Cake made it before they left, it stinks that they had to go to Manehattan on business.
The whole thing looks great, some ponies are already here, early birds, it'll be another hour before we start. I walk around looking at all decorations, to kill time really, then I realize, I haven't thought about my vows, oh crap...
I sit down in one of the chairs and think, why haven't I been thinking about them, I guess I can say what I will do for her and stuff, that's pretty much what they are right? I think over what I am going to say and I hear someone call my name “Hey Dean! Come on dude we are going to start soon!” I stand up and turn around and Alex is standing there. I nod and then freeze, I walk over to the Altar and stand on the right side, Alex and Spike to the left of me, Alex is best stallion, while Spike is the groomsdragon.
I look to the right and see the other five mares, Rainbow, Twilight, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, they are all here, I look out to the audience and see almost every pony in Ponyville here. It makes me happy that these ponies actually like me, which is way better than the humans in Poplar, they don't care about anything.
Just then the music begins and I take a deep breath, I start getting nervous, the music continues and Pinkie walks up the aisle, I smile as she looks up at me, her dress is amazing, its pink and blue, with glittery rhinestones on it shaped like hard candies, the dress is not tight on her at all, she reaches the altar and smiles at me and we turn to the priest, he begins the opening ceremony, I am trying to listen to him but I am so nervous, I start sweating a little, I silently take in a deep breath, the priest goes on and then he says, “The Bride and Groom will now say their vows to each other.” He looks at me and I hesitate.
I look at Pinkie and say “I, Dean, take you Pinkie, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part.” That seems normal, since I don't know what else to say.
Pinkie smiles and begins reciting hers,“I Pinkie, take you Dean to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live.”
I smile big and we turn back to the priest, “Now, the wedding bracelets.” I guess we resort to bracelets instead of ring's cause we don't have fingers. A young colt named Pipsqueak comes in, I know him from Nightmare Night, he was a Pirate. He is holding a pillow on his back, on it are two bracelets, the little colt comes up and he stands in front of us, the priest picks them up and gives them to us, which then we place on each others hoof.
The priest then says “Do you, Dean Yarlo, take Pinkie Pie, to be your wife, to love and to hold, in sickness and in health, til death do you part?” I nod and say “I do.” The priest turns to Pinkie, “Do you, Pinkie Pie, take Dean, to be your husband, to love and to hold, in sickness and in health, til death do you part?” She turns to me and grabs my hoof and says, “I do.”
I smile and she inches closer as the then says, “And by the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife... You may now kiss the bride.” Pinkie leans in and I lean in and our mouths meet, the kiss is magical, best kiss ever. I hear cheering around me, but it's all a blur, I am too focused on the kiss, the kiss seems to last forever.
Just then everything fades into darkness.........
(end of chapter 14)