//------------------------------// // Will You Marry Me? // Story: A Bell's Sonata Magic of Love Part 2 // by MysteriousStranger //------------------------------// The day Twilight both anticipated and feared has finally arrived. She'd barely slept last night, and when she was able to, Princess Celestia’s sun only woke her up an hour later. She jumped out from her bed and took a quick shower. After that, she went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast, waking Spike along the way. “Twilight, why did you wake me up?” The baby dragon asked while he rubbed his face. “Sorry, Spike, it’s just that I’m so excited! Today is the big day and I can’t control myself!” “Twilight, breathe! You sound like Pinkie Pie!” “Sorry, Spike! Too excited!” When Spike saw that she was about to make breakfast, he quickly stopped her. “Maybe I should cook this morning…” ____________________________________________________________________________________________ After breakfast, Twilight decided to visit all of her friends, starting with Rarity. As usual, the fancy Unicorn was very happy to see her. “Oh, Twilight! I was hoping you'd come to see me today. How are you feeling?” “Excited and scared… I have most of the night planned, but I don’t know how to begin the proposal.” “Maybe we can figure something out, darling. Let’s think… Oh, I know! Luna is the Princess of the night? So, she can help you with that!” “What do you have in mind…?” Twilight cocked an eyebrow as the mare waved her over. She hesitantly stepped closer. Rarity whispered the idea into her ear, causing Twilight to beam immediately. “That’s a great idea, Rarity! But that means I have to tell Princess Luna about this... I hope that she doesn’t tells Princess Celestia...” “She won’t if you make her promise her not to!” “Rarity, you're such a good friend! If you ever need anything, just tell me!” Twilight spent the rest of the morning explaining her plans for the night to Rarity, who loved every detail. “Fluttershy is so lucky; I’m really jealous! Please come back to tell me how everything goes tomorrow morning!” Twilight gave Rarity a hug and left to visit her other friends. Pinkie Pie was next in her mental checklist since she needed to get cupcakes for the night. “Howdy, Twilight! I'm seeing a big smile on your face and that makes me smile! But if you don’t mind telling me, why the big smile?” “Today is my one year anniversary with Fluttershy. We're having a special date tonight!” “Oh, yay! Congratulations! It has already been a year? You two are so cute together! I should make you a party after Trixie gets out of the hospital! I’m going to…" “Pinkie, before you continue…" Twilight rised a hoof in front of her to stop Pinkie from talking. "I would love some cupcakes for tonight.” “Okie dokie lokie!” Pinkie Pie quickly prepared a dozen cupcakes and put them in the oven. “Pinkie, twelve cupcakes? We're just two ponies…” Pinkie Pie got so close to Twilight that their muzzles were only inches away. “There’s never too many cupcakes! If you don’t eat them all tonight, there’ll be more for tomorrow!” Pinkie Pie, then, got back behind the counter. “What are you girls going to do tonight?” “Can’t you wait until tomorrow?” “Nope!” The Unicorn sighed. “Fine… We're going to the hill where we had our first date.” “Where Queen Chrysalis ponynapped Fluttershy?” “No, and thanks for the reminder...” Pinkie Pie giggled. “Oopsies, sorry! Please continue.” “Well, after we get settled, we'll eat, and then I’m going to give her my gift.” “Oh, what did you get her?” “Sorry, Pinkie, but that’s a secret to my friends, too!” “Aww, I want to know! Please tell me!” Her eyes swam with tears. It was hard for Twilight to resist, but she couldn’t say the truth. “I'm sorry, I really can’t tell you. You’ll have to wait like everypony else.” “Aww, please, please, please?” “No, Pinkie. Please stop asking.” The party pony was about to cry, but the timer for the oven sounded, completely changing her mood. “Oh, your cupcakes are ready!” She hurried to the kitchen, putting the finished desserts in a basket. Pinkie Pie gave it to Twilight. “Enjoy them, Twilight, and have a good day!” “Thanks, Pinkie. I promise to tell you everything tomorrow--It’s a Pinky Promise!” “Okie Dokie Lokie!” When Twilight was about to leave, Pinkie Pie called her. “Twilight, look out!” She pushed Twilight out of the way, almost making her drop the basket. “Pinkie, what are you…!?” She fell silent when the door slammed open with a thud and both Mr. and Mrs. Cake entered Sugarcube Corner. “Hello, Pinkie... Oh, Twilight, I didn’t see you there!” “Sorry, Twilight, but my ear started flopping, my eyes began fluttering, and then my knee started to twitch! And you know what that means!” “Look out for opening doors... Thanks, Pinkie. I guess that’s another point for your Pinkie Sense!” “Be careful on the way, Twilight. I’ll see you later!” Twilight headed to Sweet Apple Acres, planning to get the food next. She saw a pony resting on the grass wearing Applejack’s favorite stetson, so, she decided to greet her. “Hey, Applejack! It’s strange to see you relaxing instead of… Rainbow Dash?” “H-Hey Egghead, what’s up?” The cyan Pegasus said as she stood up. “Is that Applejack’s stetson?” “Yup! I asked her if I could wear it for a bit; it’s really comfortable.” “It really suits you! Where’s Applejack?” “She’s over there! I wouldn’t bother her; she’s very busy.” “And, why aren’t you helping her, then?” “She told me that I already did enough for her and wanted me to rest.” “Since when are you working?” “Well, love can make you do this kind of stuff. We both know that!” “Yeah, I am getting better with the critters... They love me almost as much as they love Fluttershy. I have to talk to Applejack now, so, I'll see you later!” “Alright, but try to be quick!” Twilight slowly approached Applejack. “Hey, Applejack! I know that you’re busy apple bucking, but I needed to ask you something.” “Go ahead, Twi.” The farmer pony didn't stop kicking the trees. “I’m going out with Fluttershy tonight, and I need some food. Can you give me some of your apple pies? I’ll pay you tomorrow.” “Sure, sugarcube, just go to talk to Apple Bloom!” “Thanks you!” The lavender Unicorn knocked on the door that led to the basement storage area. It quickly opened to reveal Apple Bloom and Scootaloo. “Well, hi there, Twilight! what do ya need?” Apple Bloom asked with a big smile on her face. “Applejack told me to talk to you. I have a date with Fluttershy tonight and I need food.” “Oh, sure, come on in!” Apple Bloom and Scootaloo took her inside where there were large boxes stacked to the side. “So, what do ya need?” “Just an apple pie, please.” “Sure thing. Scoots, bring me that big one, please!” The orange filly grabbed one of the pies and hoofed it over to Twilight. “Oh, thank you, girls! Now I can go back to my place and relax until the night. I'll see you later!” “Goodbye, Twilight, take care!” The fillies said as the older mare left. It was late afternoon when she arrived home. “Spike!" She waited until he came running down the stairs, "Good. It's time to write my letter to Princess Luna.” “Now? She's probably sleeping…” “I know. You’ll write it now and send it later, when she’s awake. Let’s do this quick; I promised Trixie I would visit her!” “Alright… just tell me what to write.” “Dear Princess Luna, I know that I don’t normally write to you, but I need to ask you a favor…” ____________________________________________________________________________________________ “The manestyle doesn’t fit my personality… But I have to look good! Angel Bunny, would you mind helping me with the flowers?” The white bunny reluctantly hopped onto the table, took the flowers, and put them behind his owner’s ears. “Thank you, you're really nice, Angel. Now, my gift… And now I’m ready! I hate not bringing anything else, but Twilight said she would bring the food… Angel, be a good bunny and look after the house while I’m gone, okay? I’ll be back later!” Fluttershy closed the door behind her and started to walk to Ponyville, humming. The sun had just set when she arrived the town. She knocked on the library's door and waited patiently. When it opened, the Pegasus couldn’t believe her eyes. She had to rub them, but it wasn’t her her eyes. Twilight looked beautiful with her mane down, blushing when Fluttershy kept staring at her. “Fluttershy...?” “Y-You look beautiful, Twi…” Twilight’s blush became more noticeable. “Thanks… But I don’t look nearly as good as you, 'Shy. You look amazing.” “No, I don’t. I thought I was, but after looking at you… I look awful.” The Unicorn kissed her cheek. “Don’t say that, Flutters. You always look beautiful. Now come on, it’s getting late!“ The bookworm pony took the basket and closed the door. Fluttershy couldn’t help but notice the bag on her date’s side. “What’s in that bag? If you don’t mind me asking…” “It’s your gift! I’ll give it to you tonight.” “Oh, right… I have yours under my wing.” “I’m so excited... Let’s go before I pass out!” They intertwined their tails and walked to their destination. Nopony said a word. Fluttershy enjoyed the silence, but Twilight was too nervous to talk. Her mind was elsewhere; thinking about what she was planning to do on the date. When they finally arrived to the hill, Twilight put the blanket she brought on the ground. Fluttershy sat as the Unicorn put the basket on the floor and cut two slices of pie. She sat next to her marefriend, who embraced her with a wing as soon as she did so. They ate in silence, looking at the stars. The only sound that could be heard was made by the crickets. Fluttershy nuzzled into Twilight’s chest and could hear her heart thumping loudly. “Is there something wrong, Twi…?” “Huh? Why would there be something wrong? It’s our anniversary!” “Well, your heart... It’s racing really fast…” “N-No, it's always like this when I’m with you!” She laughed nervously, making Fluttershy even more suspicious. “Can I get my gift now?” the Unicorn grinned, trying to hide her uneasiness. “Oh, okay!” The Pegasus smiled and gave the gift to her date, who carefully started to unwrap it. When she finished, she saw a small crystal figure of herself and Fluttershy in an exact replica of the photo Applejack had taken of them some time ago. “Fluttershy, this is so beautiful... I love it! Where did you get it?” “Cloudsdale. Rainbow took me there a couple of weeks ago; I got one made for you and she got one for Applejack.” “So that’s why I didn’t see you that day until I got back home!” “Yes… Happy Anniversary, Twi!” Twilight kissed her on her cheek. “Happy Anniversary, 'Shy!” “Oh, Twilight, I’m really loving this date so far! But I have to say, even on that scary night… I couldn’t help but feel a Déjà vu…” “Now that you mention it, you’re right. Almost a year ago, Trixie… I mean, Chrysalis tried to kill us in the Everfree forest, and on the next day, we confessed our love to each other… But she won’t be bothering us again.” “No, she won’t… Thanks to you…” “Thanks to us, 'Shy. We were able to defeat her for good because of the Elements of Harmony. You helped defeat her as much as everypony else.” “I guess you’re right… Are you sure I wasn’t a bother?” Twilight hugged Fluttershy gently. “Flutters, you’re never a bother to anypony. We all love you… Well, I do more than anypony else, but everypony cares about you.” “Maybe you’re right…” “I am, 'Shy…” She kissed her while putting a hoof on her cheek. “I am…” The Pegasus put her head on the unicorn's chest. “Twi, your heart is still racing…” She said, blushing. “I told you; you make it race even if it’s just by looking at your picture… Or your gift.” Fluttershy nuzzled into her chest again, making them both blush. Twilight hugged her tighter. “I went to see Trixie today. The doctor said that she will be able to walk again in a week, but she still have to use the bandages a while longer.” “Really? That was fast, considering that she was hit by a trunk.” “She has strong bones and hasn't had an accident before. Even so, she doesn’t want to be seen here; you know why…” “Yeah, I understand…” “But she'll be staying for some time, wearing a hood in public places so she won't be recognized.” “I see… I’m happy that she will be with us, even for just a little bit. I really don’t know how to thank her…” “Show your kindness to her!” “Okay… I can try…” Twilight put a hoof on Fluttershy’s cheek and nuzzled it softly. They stared into each other’s eyes for a few moments, neither of them wanting to look away. But Twilight noticed the stars moving, and her heart started to race even faster. It was time. “Flutters… Look over there…” The unicorn nervously pointed to the place where the stars were forming a phrase. The Pegasus watched them in amazement as the stars finished moving and the words could be read. Fluttershy, I want to stay with you forever. Would you give me the honor of becoming your wife? The pegasus stared at the words for a few seconds, trying to see if she was reading it wrong. She, then, turned to her date and saw her kneeling with an open box in her hooves. A golden necklace with a ruby in the middle glinted from within it. Twilight spoke again. “You are the most beautiful pony I've ever met, both in the inside, and the outside. I love every part of you. You’re perfect, and sometimes I think I don’t deserve you. I know you really love me and that you only want to be with me. Fluttershy, will you marry me?” Both mares were crying of joy. Silence ruled the night--even the crickets stopped as if they knew the importance of this moment. Finally, after a few minutes, Fluttershy spoke. “Twilight Sparkle… I love you so much and I know that I can’t love anypony else… Of course that I will marry you!” Fluttershy took the necklace and put it around her neck before hugging her date tightly. They stared into each other’s eyes and kissed passionately. Fluttershy opened her eyes and gazed romantically towards her partner’s closed eyes before closing hers too. After the kiss, Twilight hugged her once again. “If it isn’t a bother…” Fluttershy jokingly said, and they both giggled. “Fluttershy, you can’t imagine the joy I’m feeling right now!” “I’m so happy about this too, Twi. We will always be together… Always!” The Pegasus hugged Twilight even harder, surprised when she heard a snore. She looked down to see Twilight sleeping, holding her tight. Fluttershy kissed her forehead and laid on the floor, still holding her. “Sweet dreams, my beloved fiancée…” She fell asleep shortly after.