//------------------------------// // The Marriage // Story: Date with the Muffin Mare // by MLPFan98 //------------------------------// Canterlot/Wedding Hall “I can do this.” Anon said to himself in the mirror. Today is a big day for him, because today was the day that he and Derpy hooves were to be married. With the help of Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle, the wedding was all planned out. Twilight and her entourage served as Derpy’s bridesmaids, Spike, Big Mac, Caramel, Bulk Biceps, and Discord serving as his best men (even if there is only supposed to be one best en, anon wanted all of them to share the role) and the cutie Mark Crusaders and Dinky were going to serve as the flower fillies. Dinky couldn't be ever more excited about Anon being her new daddy. She was super happy and he was happy that he was going to call her daughter. As soon as Derpy told her the news, Dinky couldn't be more excited and glomped into Anon, with the stallion laughing. “Anon,” He turned to see Caramel approach him. “Are you almost ready?” He asked. Anon smiled and nodded his head. “Yeah, almost.” He said as he looked into he mirror and gave a short smile. “It’s funny.” He said, with Caramel looking confused. “For a long time, I didn’t think I would ever find my soulmate, especially with my experiences in Canterlot…but after moving to Ponyville, and meeting Derpy, all of my fears had vanished right after our disastrous date.” He then turned to Caramel. “And I bet you feel the same way about Applejack?” Caramel blushed. “Wel…uh..” He stammered, trying to find the right words, but Anon chuckled and brought him to a one-armed hug. “Just messing with you dude.” Anon said with a smile as he and Caramel gave a chuckle together. Meanwhile in another part of the hall. Deroy was being fitted by Rarity, Deroy was dressed in a lovely yellow dress with sequins and her mane was done in braids. “Oh, darling, you look perfect.” Rarity squealed with happiness. “You and Anon are the ideal couple.” She said, “Thanks Rarity…” Derpy said with some hesitation, a feeling that the fashionista noticed. “What's wrong?” Derpy gave a small sigh. “I just…what if I mess up?” She asked. “I already lost my first husband with my clumsiness, leaving me to take care of Dinky all by myself ...what if my clumsiness messes things up for Anon and me? What if he leaves me too?” These negative thoughts were beginning to get to her. “Maybe this was-” but her mouth was closed off by Rarity, who gave a stern look. “Derpy, look at me. Who cheered you up when those snooty ponies dumped water all over you?” “A-anon.” “And who got mad and beat up that ghastly blueblood after he hit you?” “Anon?” Rarity nodded. “Darling, if Anon didn't want you, he would never have done those two things. I think you will be fine no matter what, so there's no need for you to feel any fear.” Derpy looked at her and at her reflection in the mirror. Rarity was right,s he was letting her nervousness get the best of her…but not today. “Alright.” Derpy said, this time with more determination. 20 minutes later… The entire hall was now filled with many residents of Ponyville. With Mayor Mare at the podium and Anon at the altar with his best men. The bridesmaids were on the other side, looking excited. “Are you nervous?” Spike asked Anon. “A bit, but I’ll get over it very quickly.” He said with determination in his voice. Discord, while usually being a tricker, extends his neck around him to give him a stern look. “Marriage is a sacred thing, and you only live once Anon. Don’t mess this up.” He said. “Alright, is everypony ready?” Mayor said ads everypony then went silent as Octavia Melody and a bunch of todehrs began to play the wedding march, and everypony turned to the door to see the Cutie Mark Crusaders and Dinky Hooves trotting down, tossing flower petals on the ground while giggling to themselves. The sight made many of the adults gush with adorableness. “Cutie Mark Crusaders: Flower Fillies!” they said in unison giving hoof bumps to each other, Even Diky got in on the action. The main three saw Spike and trotted up to him and each of them gave the young drake kisses,making the young drake blush a bit. “Girls, not now.” Spike said feeling a bit embarrassed, which grew even more when he saw Twilight and the Mane 6 giggling. But then his embarrassment went away as they all heard some hoofbeats and turned to the door. Standing at her end was the bride herself, Deroy Hooves, being escorted by her uncle, Doctor Whooves. When he saw Derpy in her dress, Anon felt butterflies fluttering in his stomach as he saw her. The mare he worked with, the mare who enjoyed eating muffins, the clumsy mare whom he fell in love with…it felt like a dream come true for him. Derpy felt the same, as she saw her love at the altar, she felt tears in her eyes. The stallion who didn't mind her eyes or clumsiness, the stallion who beat somepony up because she was attacked…she just couldn't believe that this was becoming a reality for her. “You ready dear?” Doctor Whooves asked her. Deroy nodded. “Yes, Uncle.” She said as the two began trotting down as Octavia and others played the wedding march. And to say that there was a dry eye in the hall was a lie. After a few minutes, Derpy made her way up and she and Anon faced each other. “Now, are we all here and accounted for?” Mayor Mare asked as she looked around, just to make sure. And after a few minutes, she smiled and nodded. “Good, everypony, we are gathered here today to celebrate the marriage between Anon and Derpy Hooves. Now some ponies were surprised by this revelation that these two were getting engaged, but a majority of them were so happy. Now is the time to exchange words.” Anon was up first, still feeling a bit nervous, but he took a deep breath and looked into Derpy’s crossed eyes. “Derpy. This past year has been the best year of my life. When I lived in Canterlot, I had many bad experiences with relationships because the mares I dated were all vain, and shallow. When I moved here to Ponyville, I thought I would, never be able to find love again…but it all changed when I met you.” His smile grew bigger. “During the months I worked with you in the post office, I felt weird things, and it made me realize that I had fallen for you. You're really nice, caring for Dinky, you make the best muffins. Even better than Pinkie” “Hey!” Pinkie complained, but everypony ignored her. “And I will admit, you are a clutz.” He said, making Deroy look down a bit, feeling ashamed. But then she felt a hoof gently raise her up to face him. “But you never let it stop you from trying, and your eyes might be crossed, but they are the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen in my life. Deroy Hooves, I Pinkie promise that I will honor, cherish, and treasure every single day with you and Dinky. Forever and ever.” After he said his vows, Derpy couldn't help but start to tear up at them, and she was not the only one as her bridesmaids also began to sob as well. Derpy sniffed as she began her one vows. “Anon…you are seriously the best thing that has ever happened to me.” She said. “When Dinky's father left us…I felt like I would never be able to find another stallion that would love us. Especially with my eyes and clumsiness.” Her frown then turned upside down a bit. “But then…you were there, you are nice to me, you treat me with respect, you never tease me for my eyes or clumsiness.” She turned to Diny, who was sitting in Doctor Whoove's lap. “And you always take time to play with Dinky.” She said with a smile, as Dinky smiled back and nodded. Derpy then turned back to him. “And let's not forget how you beat up Blueblood at the Gala.” She said with a slight chuckle that everypony did as well. “Anon, you really make me the happiest mare in all of Equestria, and I promise to cherish you forever and ever.” she said with the biggest smile ever. Now it was Anon's turn to shed tears as he looked at her and took a deep breath. “Actually, there is something else I want to do to show how much you mean to me.” He said as he motioned to Spike, who then walked on over to a nearby piano and took his seat. “And I want to say it…well..through song.” He said. “Ok, Spike!” He said. Spike with a  smile cracked his claws and began to play During his singing, Derpy's eyes began to water as her heart was beating faster and faster. And then the Mane 6, and the guys began singing along with him. The entire time, Anon had his hooves on her shoulders as the mare looked at him, biting her bottom lip and looking so happy. As the song ended, the audience cheered happily and the singers got back to their places. “Thank you, Anon for that.” Mayor Mare said to him. “Now, the rings please?” She asked, and Spike got them out, and using his magic, Anon got them out as he put the one ring around Derpy and his ring on his horn. “I now pronounce you mare and stallion, you may-” But she was interrupted as Derpy and Anon immediately kissed each other, wrapping hooves around each other. “Kiss…” Mayor Mare said, a bit peeved that she didn't get to finish. But it didn't matter as the entire congregation all cheered in an uproar, the two married couples then looked out and smiled at them all. To the two of them…this was a dream that had finally come true for the both of them. Now that they were married...they could not deny that they were in for a good life together. Dinky then laughed happily and trotted up to them and jumped on Anon's back. "Daddy!" She cried as Anon laughed and used his magic to levitate her off of him and he enveloped her in a big hug, in which Derpy joined in. Everypony in the room was awed and some even cried at the scene. 30 minutes Later... Anon and Derpy were sitting together watching eveypony else socializing, getting refreshments, or out on the dance floor. with the mare resting her head on the station's shoulder. "Anon," She said, getting his attention. "This is the best day of my life." She said with a smile. Anon smiled back. "Best day of your life so far." He corrected her. "I love you, my Muffin Mare." He said. Derpy giggled at her nickname and kissed him. "I love you too, my stalion." She said as the two rested their heads together...and drifted off, ignoring everything else going on around them.