Chapter 32
After much planning and anticipation, Charles’s wedding day had finally come. Celestia offered to let Charles have the wedding at the castle and would be presiding over it. Charles was in a room with his best stallions Lightning Thrash, Black Cloud, and Shining Armor. All were wearing tuxedos. Charles was pacing back and for the nervously while the three stallions with him just watched. “Oh man, oh man, I can’t believe it, the day is finally here, I can’t believe I’m actually getting married.”
Lighting spoke up. “Why not, you proposed to them, they said yes, you all agreed on a day, so now the day is here. What’s not to believe?”
Black Cloud agreed. “Yes comrade Charles, why so nervous?”
Charles looked at the three as he answered. “Because I never in a million years thought something like this would ever happen to me. I never thought I would ever fall in love and get married, yet it’s actually happening. I can’t do this, how am I supposed to do this?”
Shining Stepped forward. “Charles calm down, you CAN do this, no sweat.”
“Easy for you to say, you’re not the one getting married.”
“Well I might be soon, I’ve been seeing a beautiful mare in my spare time, her name is Cadence, she’s Celeistias niece, plus, she used to foal sit for Twilight.”
“Well that’s all well and good but that doesn’t exactly ease my nerves. I can’t do this, I just can’t.”
Lightning then came forward. “Yes you can, come on, you’ve faced worse than this, this is nothing.”
Charles paused for a moment and took a deep breath. “Your right, I have, I can do this, I can do this.” He started making for the door to the hall to take his place at the altar. “I can do this, I……” He turned back around looking a little panicked. “Can’t-do-this-I’m-scared-out-of-my-mind.”
Lightning threw his head back, Shining rolled his eyes, and Black Cloud facehooved, all giving out a collective grunt. “UGH!”
“Look, I’m sorry guys, but I’m taking a big step in life here, I don’t know how things will work out.”
Black Cloud came up to Charles. “Comrade, do you not remember talk we had a few days before Hearth’s warming?”
Charles thought for a minute. “Yeah, I remember, a herd looks out for each other, they work together to support one another and love each other.”
“Exactly, so no matter what, you are not alone.”
Shining then came forward. “Besides, knowing my sister, I’ll bet she’s probably stressing about all this too.”
With Charles’s brides to be:
Twilight was pacing nervously back and forth in front of Rarity, Applejack, and Pinkie, all wearing white dresses. Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Octavia, Vinyl, and Derpy were there as well, they were acting as the best mares for the four. “Oooh, this is it, I can’t believe this is it. We’re actually getting married. How does my dress look, is it on straight?”
Applejack answered. “Fer the hundredth time YES Twilight, you look fine, would ya just calm down.”
Rarity came in. “Darling, you’re working yourself up too much, just relax.”
Twilight turned to Rarity. “Relax, how am I supposed to relax, we’re about to get married here, maybe I’m not ready for this, maybe I answered too soon, ooh, what am I going to do?”
Pinkie wasn’t really much help, she was just jumping for joy and was very excited about it all. Rainbow Dash came up to her and put a hoof on her back. “Chillax Twilight, you’re not alone in this remember, we’re all here for you, besides, in case you forgot, you’re not the only one getting married.”
Vinyl came forward. “Yeah Twilight, you got Applejack, Rarity and Pinkie Pie with you, they’re marrying Charles too you know.”
Twilight smiled at her. “Your right, I need to just calm down, take a deep breath and relax.”
Pinkie finally spoke up. “Yeah, that’s what you need to do. I can’t wait to get this started.” She said as she continued jumping.
Rarity looked to Pinkie. “Pinkie Pie, darling, would you please stop jumping up and down like that, you’re going to get all sweaty and ruin your dress.”
Pinkie stopped with a frown. “Fine.” She quickly smiled again.
Back with Charles:
(Lights, by Aviators)
Charles was taking calming breaths after his little freak out. “Feeling better comrade?” Black cloud asked.
“A little, yeah, ok, I can do this. Time for me to get married.” Charles walked out of the room with his best stallions behind him and made his way to the throne room where the wedding would take place. Celestia was standing at the head of the altar and smiled upon seeing Charles enter. Luna was next to her with her friend Night Shine. On each side of the room were ponies ready to witness the wedding. Charles looked around and saw the parents of the four mares he was about to marry gathered near the front. He took his place in front of the two princesses. His best stallions took their place on his right with Shining first, followed by Black Cloud, then Lightning Thrash.
Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo soon entered with baskets of pedals in their mouths as they happily made their way to the altar leading the four brides with their bride’s maids behind them. Charles Smiled as he looked upon his wives to be as they approached. They all simply smiled back. The little fillies took their place to the side with their families and the girls took their place at the altar. Twilight and Rarity got on Charles’s right, while Applejack and Pinkie took his left. The brides’ maids, took their place to the left of the altar as Celestia began.
“My little ponies, we are gathered here today to join these five hearts in in love and unity. Their love is undeniable, their commitment is unquestionable. Today we join these hearts in herdship and wish them all a long happy life as one. Let their love prove that no matter the race, love will find a way, let us also let their love be a shining example for us all. And so, it is with great pleasure that I, princess Celestia of Equestria do hereby unite you five in herdship and love, you may now kiss your brides.“
Charles turned to the two mares on his right first and gave them each a kiss, then turned to his mares on the left and gave them a kiss. With that, Charles was now married to his four loves, and he couldn’t be happier. The ponies all stomped their hooves in approval, well, all but one, Applejack’s dad Appleseed just watched the whole thing with a stern face. He was still unhappy about this, but he did care for his daughter’s happiness, so he just watched.
Later at the reception, every pony was gathered in the ball room and having a good time at the party. Charles was near the buffet table which was placed along the wall next to the entrance of the ball room, He was chatting with his new wives. “Wow, I can’t believe it finally happened. I’m really married, and to four wonderful girls. I never imagined something so wonderful could ever happen to me, I can’t thank you four enough for all you’ve given me.”
Pinkie giggled. “Oh silly, you’re a wonderful human, and you make us all happy. You deserve this, and us.” She said as she gave a sly smile at the end.
“Charles, darling, you are a hero and a fine guard, how those other……humans treated you was horrible, but I think they just didn’t see the kind soul you are that we see in you.” Rarity informed.
Twilight agreed. “They’re right Charles, we all love you and are very lucky to have found one another.”
Applejack followed up. “Besides partner, you been so wonderful ta all of us, not just us four.”
Charles smiled. “Thanks girls, I am so lucky to have met you, now I’m even luckier to have you all as my wives. I feel so great right now I just want to…..to…..I don’t know, something.”
Pinkie hopped up and down with an idea. “I know, why not share another song with us, you’re so good at that, maybe that will help.”
Charles responded. “You know what, that’s a good idea. Why not, I’m sure every pony here would like to hear me perform a little something.”
Before he could make his way to the stage, Celestia, Luna, and Night Shine came up to them. Celestia addressed them first. “Hello my little ponies, and Charles.”
The five gave a bow, Twilight greeted them. “Hello princesses, hello Night Shine.”
Luna came in. “Congratulations you five, you all must be very happy.”
Pinkie answered. “You bet we are, we’re finally married to a great stallion.” Pinkie then hopped onto Charles and wrapped her hooves around his neck, giving him a big kiss.
Once Pinkie let go, Charles addressed them. “I am most grateful to you princesses, I don’t think any of this would have been possible without you.”
The two princesses raised an eyebrow at this, Luna was the first to ask. “And how is that so Charles?”
“You two were the first to accept me as I am, you allowed me to become a guard and sent me to Ponyville to start a job and get my own life going, because of this, I got to meet my four wives. I can’t thank you enough.”
The princesses smiled, Celestia responded. “You are most welcome Charles.”
He then turned to Night Shine. “And hello to you Night shine, it is nice to meet you on better circumstances.”
Night Shine smiled. “Thank you, it is good to meet you too, I know you will be most happy with your new life.”
“Now then, with your permission princess Celestia, I would like to play a little number for every pony on this occasion to express myself, I’m just so happy about all this.”
Celestia nodded. “Of course Charles, go ahead, I am curious as to what song you will be performing.”
Charles made his way through the crowd and got up on the stage, there was a microphone set up already for the band that was playing earlier. He took hold of the microphone and spoke. “Excuse me, can I have every ponies attention?” The crowd quieted down and turned to him. “Thank you, first of all, I would like to thank Shining Armor, Black Cloud, and Lightning Thrash for acting as my best stallions for this day, second, I would like to thank the princesses for allowing us to have our wedding here in the castle, thirdly, I want to thank all of you for being so accepting of me when I first came here. I figured I would just be treated like how I was in the other world I came from, but you all just accepted me for who I am and not what I am. For that I am eternally grateful. Now here we are at my wedding day, something I never thought would happen. I am just so happy, I would like to share a song with all of you, I would like to dedicate this number to my new wives, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Twilight Sparkle.”
“This song I want to perform pretty much sums up how I was before I met you four, so I felt it appropriate to share this one with all of you.” Charles summoned his staff, turned it into his guitar, and used his magic to form clones to perform the instruments. “This number is sure to get you all stomping your hooves. This one is called Feel Again.”
The ponies did indeed enjoy the music as they danced along to the beat of the music. Charles was also having a blast as he danced while playing. Once he was done, the ponies were cheering in approval as they stomped their hooves.
He gave his thanks to the crowed and made his way back to his wives. Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash were standing with them as he approached. Applejack was the first to compliment him on his performance. “HOO doggy, that was some number you put on, nice Charles.”
“Thanks.” He responded with a smile.
Twilight then came forward. “So did you really mean what you said about that song?”
“I do, ever since I ran away from……well, you know…..and I was treated so badly by others, I eventually just stopped caring, I closed off my heart and just became numb to the world. Then I met you six, you all changed my life for the better. You showed me friendship when no one else did. Twilight, Applejack, Pinkie, Rarity, you four showed me love. Thank you all for everything.” The girls all smiled at him. He shared another kiss from each of his wives.
Celestia came to them again. “Charles, girls, I have something I wish to tell you.”
Rarity responded. “Yes princess, what is it?”
Celestia smiled. “I have a wedding gift for you all.”
Twilight responded with a smile. “Princess, you didn’t have to do that.”
“But I did, Charles, think of it as a thank you as well for all you have done for this country.”
Charles looked up to her. “So what is this wedding present you have?”
Celestia smirked. “Remember that large house that was recently built in Ponyville?”
“You mean that large two story house near the middle of town?” Rainbow asked.
Celestia nodded. “That house is for you Charles, and your new family.”
Charles smiled big. “Really, I get……I mean, we all get our own house?”
“But of course, I think it would be easier if you all lived under one roof, don’t you?”
Twilight responded with a big smile. “Oh thank you princess, thank you!”
“You’re welcome, I’m guessing you would all like to move in soon.”
Pinkie responded happily. “You bet we would!”
“Well you’ll all be glad to know I’ve taken care of everything, while the wedding was going on, I arranged for all your things to be moved to the new house you all will be living in.”
Applejack tipped her hat. “Well I’ll be, thank ya kindly princess, you sure are full of surprises.”
Celestia winked. “I know.”
Twilight got a little worried about something. “Wait, what about Spike?”
“Don’t worry Twilight, he has his own room there too. I made sure to take care of everything, there is a bed large enough for all five of you in one room and Spike will have his own room.”
Twilight’s smile returned. “Thank you princess.”
Later on in the party, Charles went to hang out with his friends in the royal guard. It was a surprise to Charles when he saw Shadow Fang there. “Shadow Fang, I didn’t you’d come.” He said with a smile.
“Believe me, I would rather not be here, but other guards practically dragged me here.” Shadow said with a frown.
“I see, well I’m glad you’re here anyway.”
Shadow raised an eyebrow at this. “You are, why?”
“Hey, every party needs a party pooper, HAH!”
Shadow Fang narrowed his eyes. “Oh ha ha ha, dat was so funny I forgot to laugh, I’m going for drink.” He then walked off in a huff.
Black cloud came up to him. “Ha ha, dat was good one comrade, you are funny.”
“Glad some pony thinks it was funny. I thought it might have been lame. I’m not good at jokes.”
Dusk Fang came forward to agree, “I’ve definitely heard better.”
Dawn Fang then came forward. “I thought it was a little funny.”
Fuse then spoke up. “So Charles, now that your married, what now?”
Charles looked downcast as he responded. “Well, I guess tomorrow I need to leave and go find those elements of life, I’d hate to leave the day after I just got married, but this needs to be done.”
Carbon spoke up. “Any idea how long you’ll be gone to find them?”
Charles shook his head. “Not sure, from what I can remember from the information that was provided for me, they’re pretty far off, I could be gone for months, and I’d really hate to leave my girls alone for months after we just got married. Hay, I’d hate to leave them alone at all.”
Lightning Thrash came up to Charles and put a hoof on his shoulder. “Charles, you said yourself this is something you have to do, the girls will be fine without you around, sure they’ll miss you and you’ll miss them, but think of it this way. You have something to come back to, a reason to try and do this as fast as possible. You’ll have a home waiting for you.”
Charles smiled at him. “Your right captain, I do have to do this, but I’ll also have a home waiting for me.”
Dawn Fang came forward. “So that just means you’ll have to make this night extra special for your girls right? Eh eh?” He said as he nudged and winked at Charles.
Charles just looked at him. “Believe me, I plan to, I’m going to make this night very special for my wives. But I’m not about to go into detail with you guys.” He said with a smirk.
“I should hope not.” Shining responded from behind Charles.
Charles quickly turned around and saw him frowning. “OH, uh, hello captain.”
Shining then just smiled. “Just remember to take good care of my sister when you get back from your journey.”
“Yes sir, I plan to.”
Later that evening, after the party had died down, every pony decided it was time to head home, Twilight, Applejack, and Pinkie said their goodbyes to their families. Charles said his goodbyes to them as well, he did have a chat with Marble and limestone Pie. “Well you two, it has been interesting.”
Limestone started up. “Charles, do we really have to say goodbye?” She said sadly.
“Yeah, are you sure there’s nothing we can do to change your mind?” Marble asked.
Charles kneeled down and put a hand on their backs. “Look girls, I’m sorry, I think your both pretty and all, but I just don’t think I could handle anymore marefriends, if you two want to get in a relationship, you need to put yourselves out there, don’t be afraid, just be confident in yourselves and show any stallion that catches your eye that you are great, I know you can do it.”
The two smiled at Charles. “You really think so?” Limestone asked.
“I know so, and be sure to write to Pinkie and let her know if you two ever manage to land yourselves a stallion so she can tell me when I get back from my journey, I know you two will find that special somepony, your both fine mares.”
“Thanks Charles, I guess you’re right, we do need to try harder to get a special somepony.” Marble responded.
“You two take care of yourselves now, and good luck, not that you’ll need it.” Charles said with a wink.
The two blushed a little. The families finally parted ways and the ponies from Ponyville got on the train for home.
Upon arrival, Fluttershy and Rainbow left for home after saying goodnight, it was getting late and the sun had set a while ago. Luna’s night was beautiful, a crescent moon hung in the sky as the stars shined brightly. Charles, his new wives and Spike made their way through Ponyville to their new home Celestia got them. They soon arrived at their new home to be, it was a large two story house. The six gawked at it for a while before deciding to go in finally and look inside. “Come on girls, what are we wating for, let’s check it out.” Charles said as he took the first steps toward it.
Upon entry, Owlowicious was the first to greet them as he flew up to Charles, Charles held out his arm for Owlowicious to land on. “Hey there little buddy, good to see you here.”
Twilight came up to him. “Did Celestia get our pets here too?”
That was soon answered as Rarity’s cat Opal Essence came sauntering in looking as casual as ever. Winona, Applejack’s dog, came running in excitedly wagging her tail. Gummy just came walking in with the same odd look in his eyes. The girls each greeted their pet.
“Oh, Opal wopal, it’s so good to see you, what do you think of our new home?” Rarity asked her cat. Opal simply responded with a meow. “I thought so, I like it too.”
At the back of the house was an open kitchen, with an island in the center. The living room had two good sized couches and a table in front of them, to the left from the entrance was a staircase leading to the second floor. To the right was a door to another room. Twilight took Spike over to look at it. “Wow Spike, look at this, this must be your room. What do you think?”
Spike was smiling big, it was a big room with a big bed just for him. “Whoa, AWESOME, I get my own room and bed, I’m definitely going to like this place.”
Pinkie then called out. “Come one girls, let’s check out the upstairs.” Pinkie made her way to the stairs with Rarity, Twilight, Applejack, Charles and Spike following.
At the top of the stairs, another open area greeted them, it was like a second living room with couches and chairs. Behind that was a wall of windows with a glass door that led out to a balcony. Just before reaching the open area of the second living room was a door on the left and one on the right. While Rarity and Pinkie examined the second living room, Twilight and Applejack went to the room on the right, it was a large bathroom with white tiles, a large tub and a stand up shower with a glass door, and three sinks in front of a large mirror.
Rarity practically swooned when she saw it. Applejack was the one to comment. “Well I’ll be, the princess really went all out fer us on this place.”
Pinkie agreed. “I’ll say, and we haven’t even seen our bedroom yet.” The girls and two boys finally went to the other room and got a look inside. It was very spacious with a large walk in closet and a large bed big enough for all five of them to sleep in.
Charles was the one to comment. “Ok, this is just too much. I can’t believe she went through so much trouble for us like this. This place is too nice.”
Rarity disagreed. “Nonsense darling, I’d say it’s perfect, besides there are quite a few of us living here now aren’t there?”
Charles conceded. “You got a point there.”
Twilight then spoke up. “She just wants to make sure we’re well taken care of. I think it was very nice of her to do this.”
“I’m not saying it wasn’t nice, believe me, I’m grateful for this, I just never thought I’d get to live in such a nice place.” Charles said.
Spike soon gave out a yawn that got every ponies attention. “*YAWN* Is it bed time yet, I’m pretty tired now, and I’d like to try out my new bed.” He said with a tired smile.
Twilight smiled at him as she rolled her eyes. “All right sleepy head, let’s get you tucked in.” She lifted him up with her magic and placed him on her back. She went back downstairs and to Spike’s new room. Twilight walked in, used her magic to remove the covers and gently placed him in bed and tucked him in. “Good night Spike, sweet dreams.” Twilight then quietly left the room and went back upstairs to rejoin her new husband and herdmates.
She walked in just in time to hear the start of some music coming from the room. She saw Applejack, Rarity, and Pinkie lying near the edge of the bed as Charles started up on a song. She climbed onto the bed with the others and watched Charles.
Charles danced around seductively and slowly stripped as he went about the song, he gave his wives a special private show before crawling into bed with them to show them a wonderful night of love and passion, his little dance number really lit a fire in the mares that night.