It was a quiet, calm morning in Ponyville while Celestia’s sun was just starting to ascend in the early morning indigo sky. The song of the morning birds drifted along the morning breeze bringing a feeling of peace among the ponies who were enjoying a morning stroll. Some merchants were setting up their stands in the town square as they prepared to open up to sell their products
Inside the Carousel Boutique, Rarity was wide awake putting the final touches on both Fluttershy’s wedding dress and Big Mac’s tuxedo. Beads of sweat rolled down her face as she concentrated hard on making the completed designs absolutely perfect. After adding the veil, her work was done and a smile of pride crept across her muzzle.
It took a whole month, but I’m finally done with designing Fluttershy and Big Mac’s wedding attire. They look absolutely marvelous, but I hope Fluttershy will love her wedding dress and Big Mac will love his tux, because they both deserve the best for this momentous occasion. Also, my darling little nephew will look absolutely debonair in his suit that I decided to make for him.
A shade of pink washed over her cheeks as she beamed with joy Oh, I can’t wait to reveal my designs to them. For now, I got to start getting to work on mine and the girls’ dresses if we’re going to be Fluttershy’s mare maids. She giggled as she carefully placed the finished wedding dress and tux to the side Hm… I wonder what the others are probably doing to prepare for such a glorious union.
At the Golden Oaks Library, Twilight started to stir in her sleep as the rays of sunlight drifted through the massive tree’s balcony window. A soft smile formed on her muzzle as the warmth of the sun washed over her and she let out a slight yawn. She carefully sat up in her bed and stretched out her forelegs and wings.
She climbed out of her bed and stretched out her hind legs before trotting over to Spike’s basket. A smile of warmth etched on her face as she watched her son’s form rise and fall as he slept. After realizing how much the baby dragon means to her back at the Crystal Empire, Twilight promised to lessen up on Spike’s chores, allow him to join in on the fun and gatherings with her and her friends, and treat him as true member of her family.
Tenderly, she reached a hoof up to stroke at the frills on top of his head “Spike sweetheart, it’s time to wake up.” She leaned her head down to nuzzle at his cheek.
The baby dragon let out a yawn and blinked his eyes open to see the warm, smiling face of his mom. He stretched out his arms and returned the smile “Good morning Mom, what time is it?” He carefully crawled out of the other side of his basket and stood up.
“Well Spike, it’s seven o’ clock which I know that’s earlier than we usually wake up, but we have a busy day ahead of us.” She gave a giggle and blush “But first I thought of making breakfast this morning while you relax for a little bit, how does that sound?”
“Oh that sounds great mom,but are you sure? You know I love being your assistant and I don’t mind making breakfast.” He looked at her with a soft smile and twiddled his claws together.
She let out another giggle and nodded “I’m sure Spike. Besides, I’m going to write a letter to Princess Celestia after we eat and I’m going to need you to send it.” She gave him a kiss on the forehead “Now let’s go eat something good.”She levitated him onto her back and turned to trot downstairs.
Once they got down to the bottom, she levitated him over to his chair and sat him gently down on it “Now my number one assistant and son, what would you like for breakfast?” She turned to trot into the kitchen, but listened to what he wanted first.
He placed a claw finger to his chin and thought “Oh, I know. Will it be too much mom if you can fix some hay cakes with some sapphires in them?” He gave a hopeful smile.
She nodded “Of course sweetheart, you just wait here and I shall return shortly.” She gave him a playful wink and trotted into the kitchen.
After a few minutes, Twilight returned with two plates of hay cakes, hay bacon, and glasses of apple juice. She topped Spike’s hay cakes with maple syrup and sapphire gem sprinkles which Rarity was happy to give her. She had a pat of butter and also maple syrup on hers “Here we go Spike, I hope you like them.” She gave him a smile as she levitated his plate before him as she sat down in her chair.
Taking one bite out of his hay cakes, the baby dragon let out a comforted and happy sigh “Mm… these are terrific mom! I think you did great for fixing breakfast for the first time.” He chuckled as he ate at his food.
A giggle escaped her lips “Well thank you very much Spike, I’m glad you approve of them. I hope it’s okay, but I added a little bit of cinnamon to them to add an extra sweet flavor.” She winked at him as she chewed at her breakfast.
Once they were done, she gathered their empty dishes with her magic and levitated them into the kitchen to be washed. She washed them herself before trotting back into the living room “Okay Spike, I’m going to be upstairs writing the letter to Princess Celestia. If somepony comes just let them in and I’ll be back down in just a couple minutes.” Spike gave a salute of his claw, earning a tender kiss on his forehead before she trotted upstairs.
While she was upstairs, Spike decided to catch up on reading one of his Power Ponies magazines. After a couple minutes passed, he heard the hoofsteps of his mom coming down the stairs and he looked to see her with a scroll levitating in front of her. He closed his magazine and sat from his chair “Ready for me send the letter Mom?”
She nodded “Yes I am Spike, and I also made a checklist for us to follow today.” She levitated the scroll over to the baby dragon and he grasped it in his claw, and blew his flame over it. After the flame died down, the scroll was gone and Twilight stroked his frills “Thank you sweetheart. Now let’s see, what is first on our checklist.” She unrolls the checklist scroll and examines it “Aha… Spike, I know you’re going to love this.” She levitates the list in front of the baby dragon.
His eyes immediately went wide and he blushed heavily “YAY! We get to go see Rarity first!” He beamed with excitement as Twilight let out a giggle and patted him on the head.
She levitated him onto his back “Let’s go lover boy.” She giggled as she opened the door and trotted out of the library.
At Canterlot Castle, Princess Celestia was trotting back into her bed chambers after raising the sun when a scroll suddenly appeared before her. A surprised look washed over her face Oh, a letter from Twilight Sparkle. I wonder what she wrote to me about today. She used her magic to unroll the scroll and began to read.
Dear Princess Celestia,
I have some exciting news, and I hope that you and Princess Luna will be a part of such a happy occasion. As you know, last month when we were at the Crystal Empire awaiting on the return of Toby from the other world, Applejack’s older brother, Big Macintosh asked Fluttershy to marry him. Well, they’ve decided to have their wedding in a couple weeks, and I thought about no pony better that could reside over the ceremony than yourself.
Also princess, Applejack discussed with me that she would like to have the wedding on the farm of Sweet Apple Acres. She is planning on inviting most of the Apple Clan to the wedding and I thought it was a great idea to have the wedding there. I hope this will be okay with you, because Fluttershy and Big Mac just want this to be a small wedding with their family and friends. I hope you and Princess Luna consider on attending, because it’s going to be such a special day.
Your fellow princess,
Twilight Sparkle
A smile of joy crept across her muzzle as Luna trotted into the bed chambers “Good morning Tia.” The princess of the night bowed her head and noticed the joyful expression on her sister’s face “My dear sister, what has you so bubbly today?” She quirked an eyebrow.
“Here Lulu, read this!” Celestia levitated the scroll in front of Luna.
After she read the letter, the same expression of joy swept over her face “Oh, I can see how this makes you giddy Tia. I would love to attend the wedding, but how do you think we should prepare ourselves for such an occassion sister?” She looked at Celestia curiously.
Celestia slowly paced back and forth “Hmm… well, they want it to just be family and friends at the wedding, so I think with us just being in attendance will be enough. I’m sure Twilight and the other Elements of Harmony are doing their own stuff to prepare for the ceremony.”
Luna nodded in agreement “You’re right Tia, so do you think we should go pick out our dresses we are going to wear?” Celestia gave a nod as the two royal sisters turned and trotted out of her bed chambers.
In the home of Fluttershy and her son, Honey Dew was up fixing breakfast for everyone as well as figuring out what to get for Fluttershy on her wedding day. While she was cooking Iron Badge trotted into the kitchen and snuggled up beside her “Good morning dear. Mm… that sure does smell good, what are you fixing?” He kissed her cheek.
She blushed and giggled at his affection “Good morning honey. Oh, it’s just some fried eggs with hay bacon for you, me, and Fluttershy, and two slices of toasts with butter for our precious grandson.” She gave him a kiss in return on his cheek “Oh Iron Badge, I’m so excited about our beautiful butterfly and her mate’s wedding!”
Iron Badge simply chuckled “I know you are sweetheart and I am too. I’m kind of nervous though in giving our daughter away.” He turned his head away and sighed heavily before turning back to look at his wife “It’s just still difficult to see my baby girl all grown up and now she is about to be married. Is that bad of me as a father to feel that way?” He gave a small frown.
After making sure the eggs were cooked well enough, Honey Dew got a few plates to put the eggs and hay bacon on. She then turned toward her husband and stroked at his mane “No honey, that does not make you a bad father. It makes you a father who is concerned for the well being of your baby girl, but also a little afraid of letting another stallion take care of her.” She then gave him a sympathetic glare “But dear, you’ve got to allow her to grow up and live her life the way she feels is good for her. And I believe living together with Big Macintosh and Toby is what makes her happy.” She gave him a kiss on his forehead.
He smiled warmly at her reassurance “You’re right my love, I’m proud of the grown mare that my baby girl has turned into and the decisions she’s made I can see has made her truly happy.” He kisses Honey Dew on the lips.
Suddenly they heard hoof steps approaching and they turned to see Fluttershy trot into the kitchen. The shy pegasus gave her parents a warm smile “Good morning mom and dad.” She sniffed the air “Mm… breakfast smells good Mom, but you know you didn’t have to cook, you two are guests here.”
“Oh sweetie, I know we’re your guests, but I just wanted to fix breakfast this time for my precious butterfly and my dear little grandson.” Honey Dew smiled warmly at her daughter, but noticed that Toby wasn’t with her “Speaking of Toby, where is he?”
“He’s still sleeping. I didn’t have the heart to wake him, but he’ll be down when he wakes up. He always looks so cute when he’s sleeping.” Fluttershy let out a slight giggle and trotted toward the table.
“I’ll just put something over his plate then to keep his food warm.” Honey Dew gave a warm smile as she placed the lid to the frying pan she used over the plate. She turned back toward Fluttershy as her and Iron Badge trotted to the table “Are you excited my dear for your wedding? I know I am and your father is!” The mare beamed.
Fluttershy blushed “Well Mom, yes I am! I can’t wait to be the wife of Big Mac so we can share our lives together!” She beamed as big as her mom “And Toby having both me and his Papa is extra joyful!”
Soon the three could hear footsteps approaching as Toby walked into the kitchen. He greeted them with a soft smile “Good morning Momma, Grandma, and Grandpa.” He walked over to Fluttershy and gave her a hug by laying his arms against her barrel and laid his head on her shoulder.
She smiled warmly and wrapped a foreleg around his form “Good morning sweetie, are you hungry?” She kissed the top of her head and rubbed at his back tenderly.
He let out a soft sigh and looked up “Yes Momma I am. What are we having?” He turned to look at his grandparents.
“Well my precious grandson, I’ve fixed you two fried eggs with toast with butter and jelly. I hope that’s okay.” Honey Dew trotted toward him and kissed his forehead.
“That sounds yummy grandma!” He smiled happily and sat down beside Fluttershy.
Honey Dew trotted over to the counter to retrieve his plate and brought it over to the table “Here you go Toby, I hope you enjoy them.” She gave her grandson a warm smile and stroked at the top of his head gently.
While they were eating, Toby enjoying his breakfast, he looked at Fluttershy with a hopeful smile “Momma, after I eat, could I maybe go outside? I want to go to the park for a little while.”
She looked at him curiously, but gave him a warm smile “Of course sweetheart.” She stroked at his hair “You just be careful when you do go out and if you get hurt, you come home right away, okay?” He gave her a nod as he went back to eating at his breakfast.
At the Carousel Boutique, Rarity was enjoying a time of rest and relaxation by drinking some a cup of freshly brewed mint tea. A sigh of relief escaped her lips I do declare that those two designs was the toughest I’ve had to create yet. However, I believe they will be perfect on Fluttershy and Big Mac. Her thoughts were interrupted by a knock at her door Hmm.. I wonder who that could be. She set her cup on the table and trotted out into the living room to the door.
When she opened the door Twilight and Spike were standing there with warm smiles on their faces “Hi Rarity, how are you doing on this fine day?” Twilight beamed while Spike hopped off her back.
“Well good morning darlings, I’m doing wonderful. Would you two like to come in?” She gave a warm smile as she stepped to the side to let them in “Hello my Spikey-Wikey.” She gave him a kiss on the cheek as soon as he entered.
This caused the baby dragon to blush and giggle “I’m doing good milady, thank you.” He beamed with joy.
She patted the top of his head “That is good dear, and how about you Twilight, how are you?”She looked at the princess as she shut the door.
“Doing great Rarity. In fact, Spike and I decided to check up on how everypony is doing with the wedding preparations. And the first thing on our checklist is to check on how the dress and suit are coming along.” Twilight levitated the checklist in front of her.
With a soft sigh and a smile of pride, Rarity gave a firm nod “They are both completed and ready for the big day. Would you two like to come and take a peek at them?” The two guests nodded and Rarity led them upstairs toward her room.
As they approached her bedroom, Rarity looked at Twilight and Spike “Okay darlings, close your eyes, because I want the revealing to be momentous.” She giggled as Twilight and Spike obliged by closing their eyes. Rarity smirked as she used her magic to levitate the covers that were hiding the dress and suit over onto the bed. She beamed and turned back toward the two “Okay you two, open your eyes!”
When Twilight and Spike opened their eyes, they gasped at the sight of the wedding attires. Twilight blinked her eyes “WoW Rarity, they are beautiful!” A wide grin spread across her muzzle “You’ve done an amazing job with them, and I’m sure Fluttershy and Big Mac will love them!” She gave the fashionista hug around her neck.
“Yeah Rarity, they are great!” Spike gave a blushing smile while giving her a small round of applause.
Rarity gave a bow of her head as she placed the covers back over the dress and suit “Why thank you Spike darling. Trust me, these two were probably the two hardest designs I’ve ever worked on, but it’s all worth in the end. To see two of my best friends getting married in the attire that I made just fills my heart with joy and pride!” She beamed excitedly.
“I know, we can’t wait for the wedding either!” Twilight fluttered her wings happily and Spike nodded in agreement “Speaking of which, the next item on our agenda is going to see how Pinkie Pie is doing with the wedding cake. Would you like to join us?”
“That sounds delightful dears, I would love to come along. If we know Pinkie, I’m sure her idea for the wedding cake is extravagant.” She blushed and giggled. She cleared her throat “Anyways, shall we go see our pink party friend?” She smirked as the three turned to trot out of her bedroom to exit the boutique.
At the Ponyville park, Toby was sitting atop of the hill that looked over the park. He sat with his knees up to his chest and laid his head on his lap. He sighed heavily I wish I knew what to get Momma for her and Papa Big Mac’s wedding. After a few seconds he smiled happily I know exactly what to give Momma, but I hope Auntie Rarity won’t mind making it for me. He carefully stood up and started to walk toward the town.
Just like Rarity, inside Sugarcube Corner, Pinkie Pie was putting the last finishing touches on the cake she decided to make for the special event. After she completed it she breathed a sigh of relief Whew… I love baking cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, but this… this was a doozy to out doozy all doozies! She beamed with pride as she heard the bell in front being rung. Being very careful not to damage the cake she gently moved it into the big spacious cooler in the back of the sweet shop.
She hopped to the front when she spotted Twilight, Spike, and Rarity “Hi guys! What are you doing here on this wonderfully, sunny, sunny sun day today?!” She beamed joyfully as the three let out a light-hearted chuckle.
“Well Pinkie, Spike and I worked on a checklist of how the wedding preparations are going. We just came from visiting Rarity, and her designs for the wedding attire are beautiful!” She gave Rarity a wink “And now we came to see how the cake is coming along.”
“Oh, I’m all done with it! But I’m not letting anypony see it until the wedding, I want it to be a huge, humongous, enormous surprise!” She spread out her forelegs to show how big of a surprise she wants her cake to be.
Rarity made a pouty face “But Pinkie, I showed my wedding dress and suit, why can’t you show your cake?”
“Oh you silly willy, because it’s a super, duper, uper secret!” She giggled and blushed with glee.
“We understand Pinkie, we won’t pressure you into revealing the cake.” Twilight gave a nod of assurance as well did Spike. She looked at her checklist and checked cake off “Well, if you would like to join us Pinkie, the next thing we need to get done is to check up on how Sweet Apple Acres is looking since the wedding is going to take place there.”
“Okie dokie lokie, that sounds like funny fun fun!” She giggled and bounced in place.
Soon the door to the shop opened and walked in Toby. The four gave him a warm smile “Hi there my cutie wutie of a nephew!” Pinkie zoomed up to the child and scooped him up in her forelegs and brought him in for a big hug “How are you doing Toby Woby?” She nuzzled his cheek.
He giggled and blushed “I’m doing good Auntie Pinkie Pie.” He hugged her around her neck as they embraced for a little bit longer. Pinkie then set him down on the ground and he looked at Rarity “Auntie Rarity, can I ask you something?”
Rarity smiled warmly at him and nodded “Of course precious, what could I do for you my darling nephew?” He walked up to her and motioned for her to lean her head down. She obliged as he whispered into her ear. A warm grin crept across her muzzle after he was done “Oh my, that sounds like a marvelous idea Toby. What do you say we go back to my place and we can get started?” He nodded and hugged her neck.
“Thank you Auntie Rarity so much!” He said happily as he gently released the hug. He then turned to the others “I’m sorry that I’m being a little bit secretive, but I want you all to be surprised at Momma and Papa Big Mac’s wedding.”
“That’s alright buddy, we understand. I know I can’t wait to see what you have in store for a wedding gift.” Spike gave him a thumbs up.
“That’s right Toby, I’m sure we all will be very surprised at what you have in mind.” Twilight gave her nephew a warm smile.
“Well darlings, we shall be leaving, but may you all have a marvelous day.” She smiled warmly and then looked at Toby “Ready to go dear?” He nodded. They waved a hoof and hand to the others before exiting Sugarcube Corner.
While everything seemed going fine and good during this beautiful day, down below in the dark depths of Tartarus, the shadow of King Sombra slowly drifted along the air. He bared a strong, focused glare in his eyes as he approached the gate Knowing that brawn for brains of a centaur as I do, he should be willing to go along with my plan. Besides, he could rule half of Equestria with me.
“Lord Tirek, I command thee to come forth and face me!” Soon the shadow form would change into the king’s true, full unicorn form “Open the gate for me you oversized billy goat!”
The ground below Sombra’s hooves started to shake “Yeah, yeah, I’m coming, hold your mane for a second.” The rumbling voice of the centaur could be heard as he approached the gate. He looked down to see the king “Oh it’s you Sombra, what in the lowly world of Equestria do you want?” He sneered.
“First off you bearded bull, let me in and I shall tell you about a proposition I have for you that I believe you cannot refuse.” A sly smirk crept across the dark unicorn’s muzzle.
As he scratched at his chin, Tirek grinned wickedly “Hmm.. very interesting indeed my twisted friend. I’ll tell you what, I’ll let you in and listen to your offer, but if I don’t like it then you must stay here for eternity.” He let out a lowly chuckle.
Sombra simply rolled his eyes “Fine, now let me in!” He stomped a hoof against the ground as the gates magically opened.
“Well by means my liege, you may enter.” Tirek bowed sarcastically as he shut the gates back as soon as Sombra entered. He looked down at the dark king “Follow me to my chambers and we may discuss your offer.” He grunted and trotted forward.
Sombra rolled his eyes once again Oh don’t worry my buffoon of a friend, you shall fall under my persuasion. He let out a low chuckle to himself as he followed Tirek.
Above ground, Twilight and Spike returned home after bidding farewell to their friends “Well mom, it looks like everything is taken care of on our checklist. Boy, Applejack sure did pick the perfect spot for the wedding, didn’t she?” He lightly chuckled as they entered the library.
“Yes it is Spike. I think the clearing in the middle of the apple orchard will occupy all of the Apples that are invited and Fluttershy’s family. However, I think it’s only going to be her mother and father who will be in attendance for her, I don’t think she has other family.” She scratched at her mane.
“Who!” Owlowiscious flew down from above in Twilight’s bedroom and landed on his perch. The two smiled at the owl.
“Hello buddy, did you enjoy your day all alone here at the library?” Spike chuckled and walked up to him, and patted him on the head.
“Who!” Owlowiscious chirped and blinked his eyes at Spike.
Twilight giggled “It sounds like you did.” She stroked at his head feathers and let out a yawn “Well Spike, are you ready to go to bed? I’m exhausted after such a long day today.” She blinked her eyes tiredly.
Spike let out an exaggerated yawn “Yes I am too Mom. Although it was a busy day, I enjoyed being with you.” He walked up to Twilight and hugged her foreleg.
Twilight blushed and kissed the top of his head “I enjoyed being with you too son, I love you.” She wrapped a wing around the baby dragon and levitated him onto her back “Let’s go to bed.”
Inside the cottage of Fluttershy, the pegasus was tucking her son into bed “Did you have a good day today sweetheart?” She gave him a warm smile as she reached up a hoof to stroke his hair.
“Yes I did Momma. I spent some time with Auntie Rarity, and she made a beautiful dress for you for your and Papa Big Mac’s wedding. I think you’ll like it.” He blushed and giggled as he wiggled under the covers to get comfortable.
“I bet I will too sweetie, because your Auntie Rarity always make great designs.” She leaned in and kissed his forehead “It’s time for bed now my precious little one. Goodnight Toby, I love you.” She nuzzled his cheek tenderly.
“I love you too Momma, goodnight.” He smiled softly as he let out a soft yawn. Fluttershy smiled warmly at the sight and carefully trotted out of his bedroom.
After she left, Toby very quietly climbed out of the bed and walked over to his hoodie that he folded up and laid on his dresser. He reached into the pocket and pulled out a small, polished wooden box. He smiled softly down at it I hope you’ll like my gift Momma. He gave a small kiss on top of the box and placed it back into his hoodie pocket.
He walked over to his bed and climbed in, wiggling underneath the covers. He turned his head to look out at the warm, glowing moon of Princess Luna Goodnight Auntie Luna. He let out one last yawn, and closed his eyes to drift off into a peaceful sleep.