At that moment, back in Equestria, Spike, the Mane 6, and Trixie, were on a train bound for the Crystal Empire for their honeymoon. They would be staying at the Motels, where Shining Armor and Princess Cadance told the staff they were to be given complementary services.
“Isn’t this exciting?” said Pinkie Pie, who was bouncing around with joy. “We get to be treated like Royalty just for marrying Spike!”
“Calm down, Pinkie”, said Twilight. “I’m not actually sure that this marriage should even count since it was arranged by Princess Celestia.”
“I don’t think it’s so bad”, Fluttershy said. “Maybe marrying us to Spike will be a good…”
”But Fluttershy”, interrupted Twilight. “Don’t you think it’s unfair that the wedding wasn’t out of love?”
Spike could overhear them and knew how they felt. “I’m not sure that they would even love me anyway without the potion”, he said to himself. “I’m just a puny little dragon with no knowledge of his actual parents.” He looked out the window and could see the Crystal Empire coming in the distance.
”I still don’t know why she had to include Trixie”, said Rainbow Dash. “Don’t you remember everything she’s done?”
”Easy there, Sugarcube”, said Applejack. “Trixie may have messed up in the past and got us all mad at her, but that don’t mean we can’t learn to forget and forgive. Right Trixie?”
There was no response. Suddenly they heard a very loud scream of excitement. The only times they would hear that sort of scream was when Rarity was surrounded by something that made her really happy, such as a giant jewelry store or a warehouse full of fashionable ensembles. But the scream didn’t come from Rarity. It came from Trixie.
”THE CRYSTAL EMPIRE!” she cried in excitement when she looked out the window. “I’ve always been dreaming of when I’d get to actually see it with my own eyes!”
In no time, the train came to the station. Just before it could fully stop, Trixie dashed out of the coach to explore. She raced down the streets with a huge grin on her face. She seemed more excited than Pinkie Pie at a new amusement park. “I’m in paradise!” she cried in delight. “This is a dream come true!”
Spike and the Mane 6 got off the train with their luggage and went to look for the Motel.
“Shouldn’t we go after Trixie and make sure she doesn’t hurt anypony, or herself?” asked Spike.
“I’ll get her”, said Applejack. She marched over to Trixie and dragged her to the others by her tail. Presently the gang arrived at the Motel. They could see Cadance and Shining Armor there already. Twilight and Cadance then did their little dance.
Sunshine, sunshine,
Ladybugs awake!
Clap your hooves
And do a little shake!
“I just can’t believe it”, said Cadance. “You’re actually married now.”
“My little sis keeps growing up so fast”, commented Shining Armor. A tear was beginning to form in his eye.
“Liquid pride?” chuckled Twilight.
”Liquid pride”, answered Shining Armor. Then he noticed Trixie and seemed a bit cross. “Aren’t you that mare who caused an Ursa Minor to attack Ponyville and cheated in a Magic Duel against my sister?”
Trixie lowered her head in shame. Spike spoke up.
“Yes that’s her”, he said. “But that Ursa Minor thing wasn’t her fault. Snips and Snails were the ones that lured it in. She also feels bad for what she did. Let’s just let bygones be bygones and enjoy ourselves.”
Shining Armor looked hard at Trixie. “Alright”, he said. “But if you do anything to harm my sister, so help me…”
”Shining”, interrupted Cadance, “calm down. Twilight is in good hooves, er, claws. I’m sure Spike will keep her safe.”
So the gang followed the Bellhop up to their room.
”We were informed that you 7 are to be given complementary services”, said the bellhop. “So we took the liberty of making a special room for all of you.”
At last they came to the room. The Bellhop opened the door and they could not believe what they saw. The room looked more amazing than the actual throne room. It seemed to be divided in different sections. Each section was to the likings of the 7 mares.
”This is amazing!” cried Twilight. “It’s like they took bits of our homes in Ponyville and mashed them together into one place!”
”And they left us gift baskets!” said Pinkie Pie bouncing around.
Spike gave the bellhop a tip and joined his Mares. Their gift baskets included fruits, chocolates, and for Spike, some gems to munch on. But he shared them with Rarity out of generosity, earning himself a kiss on the cheek.
“I can’t believe we’re being treated so special just for marrying Spikey-Wikey”, giggled Rarity. “Maybe we should have done so earlier.”
Once they were unfinished packing, now came the time to look around. The Motel was unlike anything they had seen. Everywhere was so shiny and magnificent. There was an indoor swimming pool, an entertainment center, and even a dinning area.
“Now this is what I call fancy”, commented Applejack.
Suddenly, Trixie jumped onto a nearby table and put on her famous hat and cape.
“Citizens of the Crystal Empire!” she called to the staff. “You are all lucky for today, you have come face to face with the Great and Powerful Trixie!”
The Crystal Ponies all looked at Trixie as though she was crazy. Twilight put a hoof to her forehead in annoyance.
“Here we go again”, she said. “She’s gonna start her boasting and try milking this marriage thing for all it’s worth.”
“As I am married to the one and only Spike the Dragon,” Trixie continued on, “I require special treatment. Firstly, I want my pillows to be extra fluffy. Second, for breakfast I want French toast with the purest maple syrup. And finally, I expect a hoof pedicure every hour on the hour even if I happen to be asleep! If you refuse to meet my demands then I shall…”
Twilight covered Trixie’s mouth with her hoof before she could say anything else.
“Don’t worry, everypony”, she said. “Trixie is just teasing. She won’t do anything to harm you.”
The group then got their meals and sat down to eat.
“I wonder what gave Celestia an idea like this of having me marry all 7 of you anyway”, commented Spike.
One Week Earlier
In the Royal Castle of Canterlot, Princess Celestia was enjoying an early morning cup of tea. Suddenly she received a letter by magic, the way it was done by Spike’s fire breath. But this letter was different than the ones sent by Spike. Attached to it was a single rose. Out of curiosity, she began reading it. As soon as she was finished reading, Celestia brought a hoof to her mouth and her cheeks turned a bright shade of pink. She then let out a soft chuckle. At that moment, Princess Luna came in and heard this.
“What is it sister?” she asked. Celestia just looked at her with a smile.
”He’s back”, she said.
”Who is back?”
“Drago Fangtooth.”
Present Time
Celestia looked back down at the letter she had received. As she smiled, a single tear began to form in her right eye.
“It’s great to have you back old friend.”