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// Cakes 
// Story: Cutie Mark Chronicles Redux 
// by ColtClassic 
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“That wasn't a very good story,” said Pumpkin flatly.

“I don't know, at least it had an explosion,” countered Pound.

Rarity gently wrapped a foreleg around Fluttershy's shoulders. “Fluttershy, dear, it's normal to be nervous on your big day, but you're getting yourself worked up over literally nothing. Now why don't I take you inside the Apple's house and fix you a nice cup of tea and we can have a little chat.”

“Right. House. Tea. Chat. I can do that,” said Fluttershy, still slightly hyperventilating.

As Rarity turned to lead Fluttershy down the hill, the pegasus suddenly ran to Twilight and embraced her. “It really is so good to see you, Twilight. We'll have time to talk later and you can tell all about how things are going in Canterlot.”

“It's good to see you too, Fluttershy. I wouldn't miss this for all the bits in Equestria,” Twilight responded as she returned the hug.

“Feeling better already?” asked Rarity hopefully as Fluttershy followed her toward the farmhouse.

“BETTER?! How could I possibly be feeling better?! I just got word that Princess Cadence's chariot was delayed, which for all we could mean another changeling invasion underway! Can you picture that, Rarity? A changeling invasion at my wedding! What if Big Mac is a changeling?! What if I'M  a changeling? What if...”

Fluttershy's voice trailed off as she and Rarity descended the hill, leaving most of the ponies remaining in a fit of giggles. As everpony caught their breaths, Apple Bloom cleared her throat and captured their attention once again.

“Anyway, the story of how Ah got my Cutie Mark. As chance would have it, it has more than a little to do with this here weddin'. It was the day after what must've been the worst storm in Ponyville history...”