Magic of Love: A Twidance Prompt Collab

by ArguingPizza


Anniversary by Foals Errand and Magicman7997

by Foals Errand and Magicman7997
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I straightened my mane for what had to be at least the tenth time in as many minutes. It had to be perfect! Everything had to be perfect! (I don't know why everypony says that I'm obsessive. I'm just a stickler for details.) Our first anniversary. Our FIRST anniversary. Wow, I can't believe that one year ago, Cady and I celebrated with all of Ponyville as well as half of Canterlot. The reception was still a topic of discussion amongst the Canterlot elite even a year later. But that's not what I remember most. What I remember most is my beautiful wife, in her elegant gown dancing ever so close to me. The smell of lilacs in bloom as we nuzzled. The softness of her hooves as we embraced. The...well, yes, perhaps I'm a bit off topic.

I look at my reflection and am still astonished by what I see. In a year's time I've gone from bookish librarian and faithful student to the princess, to the bookish librarian who had the hottest wife in all of Equestria. I couldn't believe my luck. Just how did I end up with her?

Twily, I don’t have long left on this realm… I’ve lived a wonderful life being with Cadance and being your big brother. That’s why I need to tell you. I’ve always known Twily. I’ve known how you and she fell for each other. Those hidden looks and soft touches. Hey, no worries, I’m not angry. I mean, it just means you both have excellent taste. Twily, when I’m gone, follow your heart. Be with her. Love her. Don’t let her be alone promise me.

Oh yeah, that's how. I hadn't thought of him in a while. His last letter, penned before he was taken from us by those Griffon mercenaries, still sits in our scrapbook. A silent reminder of both the cost of our love, and the reason for it's blossoming in the first place. But, no sad things tonight. Tonight shall be a night of revelry, merriment, and (ahem) other activities. First reservations at the finest restaurant in Ponyville, then a short walk to the park where the local musicians guild is holding an outdoor concert, rounded out by an evening of stargazing from atop one of the most secluded hills on Sweet Apple Acres. I can't thank Applejack enough for loaning me her “favorite spot” nor can I thank Luna enough for the little show that she's going to put on for us.

“I love you Cadance. You're the greatest thing to ever happen to me,” I say to my reflection as I give myself a final once over. As I'm turning to head downstairs to meet up with her, a slight flicker of blue and white catches my eye in the glass. I look again, but nothing is there. Confused, I quickly use my magic to analyze the room, but find nothing amiss. Chalking it up to nerves I move down the stairs and call out, “Are you ready sweetheart?”

Unknown to me, that quick flash of blue and white has been there the whole time, watching over us. And tonight, as many nights before it, he just looks on and smiles...


(Cadance POV)

I lay on the floor of the library, flipping through a book, not caring about its subject. One year, it was incredible to consider. One year ago today, I married the most beautiful mare I had ever had the honor of meeting. I still remember walking down the aisle, Twilight waiting for me in her suit. She was so beautiful. I don’t actually remember much of the ceremony. Other than repeating what Twilight did. After the ceremony though, mmmm, who would of guessed quiet meek Twilight had that in her!

My ear twitched as I heard my loving wife mumbling to herself. On a whim I levitated our memory book to me. Years of pictures were held within it’s confines, along with a single letter. I turned to that page and read it again, not realizing that a tear had fallen down my cheek. The permission for me to move on, along with the fact he knew my love for Twilight.

“Oh Shiny, i’m so very happy with my Twily. Yet, I miss you every day. If not as my husband then as my best friend.”

I received no answer, but then again, I had not expected to. I let out a soft groan, the last several days I just hadn’t been feeling well. Sick to my stomach, mostly, and very er well I got irritated easily.

Heh, if I was married to a stallion i’d think I was…

I blinked, no, it couldn’t be possible could it? Then again, Twilight and I are both very gifted mages… if anypony was able to. Well, there was one way to know for certain. My horn lit up as I cast the spell known as heart song. I listened. I cried.

I heard…

Three heart beats.

“Are you ready sweetheart?” I heard her call downstairs. I looked up towards the stairs tears streaming down my cheeks.

I thought I saw a flash of blue out of the corner of my eye. But no, I just felt a warmth in my chest and in my womb where my twin’s grew.

I can’t wait to tell you Twily.