The train doors opened and I stepped out onto the platform. The sun was shining brightly, birds chirping and chittering in the rafters. The station was almost empty, only a few ponies moving to and fro. The air was warm, a slight breeze so it wasn’t too hot. I made my way through the station and out the front onto the steps. I stopped and gave myself a minute to appreciate the beauty.
The trees were in full bloom, flowers of every color sending their aromas on the breeze to my nose. I took a deep breath, my smile growing larger. The town seemed to glimmer, all the quaint houses and buildings right where they belonged. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky, and it was a perfect shade of blue. For once, everything felt right.
I moved down the steps and through town, enjoying the wonderful day. I found myself at the park in no time. The stream gurgled and flowed clearly, glistening in the sun. Little animals bounded around, pausing to nibble at the grass or flowers. It was more quiet than usual, the sounds of nature taking the place as background noise. Only one or two ponies trotted by. I made my way to a bench under a willow beside the river. It had always been my favorite spot.
I sat there for some time, simply enjoying the day. Hoofsteps echoed through the air causing my ears to twitch. I turned my head to see who else was enjoying the day. The world fell away when I laid eyes on her. Nothing else could ever matter. There stood Rainbow Dash, the mare I loved more than my magic, my country, and my life. There stood my wife.
Tears of joy in my eyes, I galloped to the bridge where she stood as fast as my hooves could carry me. She turned her head and saw me as I ran, eyes lighting up. We met there on the bridge in an embrace, more happy than in a long time. Our eyes filled joy. We kissed, a kiss that neither one of us would ever forget.
She covered me with one of her wings and pulled me close. Together we made our way back to the bench. We sat in peaceful silence for a long time, content in each other’s presence. I spoke first.
“Rainbow, I’m sorry you had to go through this. I know how hard it is for you. This shouldn’t have had to happen to you.” I held her hoof in mine.
“It’s alright. Everything’s better now, isn’t it?”
I smiled softly and nodded. “Do you think I’ll see the others soon?” She nuzzled me affectionately.
“They’ll be along in time. Though I bet we’ll have plenty of alone time.”
I nuzzled her back and she traced her feathers down my back. “Rainbow, I love you” I whispered.
She smiled. “I know. I love you too”
“I know.” I chuckled.
We sat there until the sun set. The last sliver of sun went over the horizon and Rainbow stood up. In an instant, she unfurled her wings, pulled me into her hooves, and took off. We flew together through the air. Just a couple in love.