//------------------------------// // CH.14 Spreading the News // Story: Sunset's Beauty // by D0CT0RWHOOVES //------------------------------// The couple took one more look at their rings. Sunset couldn’t believe this. Not only did she propose and he said yes, but vice versa. Sunset could feel tears begin to form; today was perfect, in every way. Sunset put her hooves around Spike and began to hug him, letting the tears flow. The couple stood there for what seemed like a lifetime in each other’s embrace. “I love you Spike.” Sunset lovingly, looking into Spike’s eyes. “I love you too Sunset.” Spike replied looking into Sunset’s eyes. What happened next required no words. In that field, a few miles away from Ponyville they made love. It may not have been their first time, but it meant much more to them. Even after they had finished they never went home that night, opting to lay there in each other’s embrace. The lovers lay there, nothing existing but them in that moment. They awoke early the next morn. The first thing they saw was each other. They were still immeasurably happy from the night previous. They had woke just in time to see Celestia’s sun rising. They both sat there in awe just watching the beauty. Neither wanted to break the silence but there were questions to be asked and answered. “So, what do we do now?” Spike asked. Sunset took a moment to ponder her options, eventually picking one to be the best. “Well, we should go and tell our friends before we do anything else.” Sunset replied. “That sounds like a good idea; I guess we should tell Twilight first.” Spike stated. “Why not Rarity?” Sunset countered. “Why her first? Twilight helped me propose to you.” Spike counter-countered. “Rarity helped me propose to you, she even made that dress I had on just for last night.” Sunset counter-counter-countered. “But, regardless, we should see Twilight first; we didn’t come home last night.” Sunset said. “Oh...yeah.” Spike replied. “Hold on, I teleport us there.” Sunset said putting a hoof around Spike. In the blink of an eye Sunset and Spike were teleported to the library. The sudden appearance surprised Twilight who, from her looks, seemed like she had been there all night. “Oh thank Celestia!” Twilight said hugging the two. Sunset and Spike laughed nervously. “Why didn’t you two come home?” Twilight asked, then she noticed the ring on Spiked finger. “And why do you have a ring?” Twilight asked. “Well, I proposed to him.” Sunset said. “Wait, but I thought Spike was going to?” Twilight said in confusion. Sunset and Spike took ten minutes to explain all that had happened the night before, except a few details. Twilight had become ecstatic at hearing that they had become engaged. “Oh I’m so happy for you two! Have you decided on the wedding date? Have you thought of a guest list, or have you…” Twilight started listing. “We haven’t planned out anything yet. We were just planning on telling everyone today.” Sunset cut off. “Oh, okay hehe.”  Twilight said nervously. “Well, we would stay longer but we have to go tell everypony else!” Spike said enthusiastically. “Okay, just come home tonight!” Twilight said in a motherly tone. “Yes mother.” Sunset replied. The couple left the library, they were glad Twilight was happy for them. Their next stop would be Rarity. On the way there, Sunset thought of a question. “Hey hun?” Sunset called. “Yes, sweetie?” Spike replied. “Have you given any thought as to who you want to be your best man?” Sunset asked. “Yeah, I have an idea.” Spike replied. “Who?” Sunset asked. “Well, Discord, we have actually become good friends. He’s not so bad once you get to know him. Fluttershy was right, again.” Spike answered. “Have you thought of who you want to be your best mare?” Spike asked. “Yes, I asked Rarity to and she said she would. Despite our less than stellar past, we have a lot in common.” Sunset answered. “I guess that makes sense.” Spike replied. The couple continued their walk with random conversations here and there. They soon arrived at Rarity’s house/work. They knocked on the door and were responded to by Rarity. “Come in darling.” Rarity said. The couple walked into the boutique. Rarity walked up to the two from whatever project she was working on. “Hello there darlings.” Rarity greeted. “Hey Rarity.” Spike said. “Hey, I have good news for you.” Sunset said eagerly. “Did he…?” Rarity asked with enthusiasm. “He said yes.” Sunset replied with the largest grin. “Ooooh, I am so happy for the two of you. Sunset, why do you have a ring?” Rarity said. “Well you see…” Sunset started. Sunset and Spike gave Rarity the same story they gave Twilight, but with a few more details, knowing she would take it better. “Oooh, that is so romantic, I do hope when Thunderlane proposes, it will be just as romantic as you two.” Rarity swooned. “Thank you Rarity, and thank you for the dress.” Sunset replied. “No problem darling. I wish you two the best but I must get back to work, I have a client coming in tomorrow for his order.” Rarity said with a tone of regret. “It’s okay; we have to go tell everyone else.” Sunset replied walking toward the door with Spike. “Good luck you two!” Rarity said as they walked out. The couple walked out of the shop glad she was also happy, regardless of what was expected. They had four more to go, they were sure Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie would be happy for them but they were not sure about Applejack and Rainbow Dash. Even after all this time they were still skeptical of Sunset. This made her feel kinda bad but she tried not to think on it too much as they had a good reason to hate her if they did. “Hey Sunset?” Spike called. “Yes?” Sunset replied. “Well, would you mind if I rode on your back?” Spike asked with a blush and a sheepish smile. Sunset just smiled at the display and put him on her back. He instantly put his arms around her neck in a hug. This made Sunset feel warm on the inside, she didn't care what anyone thought, and it was the little things that meant the most. They walked through the town towards Sugarcube corner. They got some odd glances and even a few of disgust, not everypony agreed about their relationship but they kept it to themselves. The walk was short and they soon arrived at the gingerbread house. When they walked inside they were greeted by the pink mare they were looking for. “Hey you two, did you come here to tell me any news?” Pinkie said with breathing. “Yeah, how did you know?” Sunset asked. “Duh, itchy hoof means somepony is going to tell me something important.” Pinkie stated with her usual enthusiasm. “Well yeah, we came here to tell you that Spike and I are getting married.” Sunset said with joy. “Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh! I am so happy for you two! You have to let me throw a party for you two! A ‘Sunset Shimmer and Spike are getting married’ party!” Pinkie replied without a single breath. “Of course Pinkie.” Spike replied. “I have to get planning right now, and you two have to go tell the rest of our friends!” Pinkie replied. The couple walked out of the shop, once again glad. So far everything was going perfectly. They walked in silence to Fluttershy’s cottage, deciding to tell her next. It took a little bit as her house was out of the way of the town. They soon arrived and knocked on the door. It opened to the sight of Discord. “Why hello you two love birds.” Discord said conjuring up two birds. “Hey Discord, is Fluttershy home?” Spike asked. “What, don’t want to talk to little old chaotic me? I’m hurt, I thought we were friends.” Discord said feigning sadness. “We’re here to talk to both of you.” Spike said rolling his eyes. “Ah yes.” Discord said, poofing Fluttershy to them. “W-What?!” Fluttershy questioned in fear. “Sorry to scare you dear, but Sunset Shimmer and Spike are here to talk to us.” Discord replied. “Oh no, what did Screwball do?” Fluttershy asked. “What? Nothing, this is about me and Spike.” Sunset replied. “Oh good, you wouldn’t believe what trouble the daughter of chaos could get into.”  Fluttershy stated. Both Sunset and Spike rolled their eyes at this. “We came here to tell you that Sunset and I are getting married.” Spike said with joy. “Oh that’s wonderful!” Fluttershy said with joy. “Hmm, a marriage as chaotic as yours? I approve.” Discord aid in a joking tone. “Well, we just wanted to stop by and tell you two, we are telling all our friends so, we must be off.” Sunset said as they began to walk to Sweet Apple Acres. "Well good luck you two. Come Fluttershy there is chaos to be done." Discord said teleporting the two of them off to an unknown location. The walk was a lengthy one as the two places were nowhere near each other. But they soon made it up to the house where they saw both Applejack and Rainbow Dash. Two birds with one stone Sunset thought to herself. “Howdy, what brings you two out here?” Applejack asked. “Yeah, we were having a conversation.” Rainbow replied slightly miffed. “Well we came here to tell you two that Spike and I are getting married!” Sunset with as much joy as there had been the first time. “Well color me pink and call me a pig that’s wonderful!” Applejack stated. “Yeah, that’s cool, but if you hurt Spike...” Rainbow started. “You’ll beat me into a fine powder, that’s getting old, and was never threatening,” Sunset replied. Rainbow let out a harumph. Sunset just laughed at the sight. “We just wanted to stop by and tell all our friends.” Spike added. “Well thank ya kindly!” Applejack said. “Well, we best be getting back to the library, it’s getting late.” Sunset replied walking off. Telling their friends had taken all day and it seemed to be about five, but the couple was also very tired. They walked back to the library, had a simple dinner and decided to turn in early for the night. Sunset couldn’t help but think she forgot somebody, then it hit her as she and Spike lay in bed. “Spike.” Sunset said nervously. “Yeah, what’s wrong?” Spike asked, shifting to look her in the eyes. “We still have to tell Celestia. What if she doesn’t approve or banishes me to the human world?” Sunset said panicking, “I think she will be happy for us. But if she does decide to send you back to the human world, I’ll go with you; I couldn’t imagine life without you.” Spike said tenderly. “Thank you Spike, I love you.” Sunset said in her most loving tone. “I love you too.” Spike replied, wrapping his arms around her.