//------------------------------// // Epilogue // Story: The Love of Rainbows: Time is on our Whooves. // by Shadowflash //------------------------------// Canterlot -- Wesley's Restaurant -- Day: 22nd / Year: 2013 / Month: October It was October and was Carl's birthday. Kieran's already passed and they were ready to celebrate by going to one of the most fanciest restaurants in all of Canterlot. It was a special treat the main six have been planning for a while. "Surprise! Happy birthday!", Carl was greeted by the large group of ponies, Kieran, and Spike. "Whoa, hey, hey, who ordered this?", Carl laughed as he took a seat at one of the tables. "Well, we've all planned a little piece of it. But, most of the work was Rainbow Dash's.", Rarity said as she pointed to Rainbow Dash. "Always the one to do most of the effort again, Rainbow Dash? Well, thanks a lot girls, Kieran and Spike.", Carl smiled at them. "We didn't get you a present this year, though. We had to chip in a lot of bits to get a spot here.", Pinkie Pie frowned. "It's okay. Being around you all in an amazing restaurant is enough for my 17th birthday. Besides, what could be better to have my best friend here as well?", Carl smiled as he patted Kieran on the back. They all gathered around the table, Kieran and Rainbow Dash at each side of Carl, and everypony else -- along with Spike -- on the other ends. The restaurant was very large, and furnished, with gilded mahogany and velvet-cotton cushions. Most of the chandeliers glinted with a bright light as the gems and gold encrested onto them reflected throughout the restaurant. It was extraordinary. As the dinner was served, everypony was laughing and talking. Dash leaned in to Carl and whispered. "Carl.. There's something I want to talk to you about..", Carl leaned down to her. "What is it?", Carl asked. "Well.. I've been thinking.. We've been together for two years now.. And.. I was wondering if..", Rainbow Dash lightly blushed. "You wanted to.. Step up the level a notch.", She gave a nervous smile. "You mean get married?", Carl said, stunned a bit. He wouldn't expect a girl to ask a guy to get married. "Well.. Yeah..", Her face flushed the most brightest of reds. "Hehe..", Carl stood up, gently tapping the glass. Everypony settled down. "Everypony, I'd like to announce something.", Carl smiled and looked at the ongoing eyes. "Rainbow Dash and I have decided.. We're going to get married. I know it seems rushed, only been two years; right? But.. We've decided that it's out best interest to. Besides, who else better to marry than her?", Carl smiled and everypony thumped their hooves together. "Well, well, well, Rainbow Dash getting married? Looks like I'm going to have to show you how to be a proper lady at the wedding then.", Rarity giggled. "Oooh! I get to throw another party, then!", Pinkie Pie jumped up and down in her seat. Kieran was laughing. "Kieran and Spike will be my best 'men'. I think it's suitable. Don't you?", Carl looked to the pair. "Yeah, it's fine with me!", Spike smiled. "I couldn't think of anything better, Carl.", Kieran smiled. "Then it's settled. Rainbow Dash...", Carl went on one knee next to her. It's amazing that I actually was going to ask her tonight, anyways.. No matter, Carl thought. Carl pulled out a small box. He opened it, presenting its contents to Rainbow Dash. Inside, was a ring with a rainbow coloured gemstone in the shape of a lightning bolt. "Rainbow Dash... Will you marry me?", Carl smiled. Rainbow Dash was expecting this, but, she couldn't help but lightly cry tears of joy. "Yes! Of course I will!", Rainbow Dash wrapped her forelimbs around Carl, kissing him slowly. "Well, I be darned. RD gettin' married. Hope I get catering duty.", Applejack laughed, as well as everypony else. ________________________________________________________________ Looks like everything turned all right for the pair. Even Kieran had an enjoyable relationship with Pinkie Pie -- And he still does. What happened to Nexus? His stone body was thrown into the vaults of Canterlot Castle. Doctor Whooves was finally awarded his credit for stopping him and Carl and Rainbow Dash respectively got married. They weren't able to bare children, for obvious reasons, but instead, they adopted a little filly. Her name was Star Grazer. She was a little blue pegasus with bright green eyes. She was only two years old and was just learning to fly. Star Grazer would learn from one of the best fliers in all of Equestria, too. So, what better parent could there be? Back to Kieran, he enjoyed his relationship with Pinkie Pie. After that fiasco in Sugar Cube Corner, he loved it. Kieran never had a fetish for animals, but, it felt okay with him to be dating -- and having sex with -- a pony. She was crazy. Wild. Everything Kieran loved. Someone optimistic about everything. The rest of the gang went through their daily lives. All though it seemed like they were lonely, they weren't. Every now and then they'd gather up to have their regular parties or group talk. And, by the way, don't think Carl forgot Lust! Carl pleaded Princess Celestia to unbanish those ponies and give them a second chance. She allowed it and kept them in Canterlot. They worked their lives in the wonderful city. They eventually proved themselves ready to go back to the rest of pony-society. When they went back, they were greeted with hugs by their family members. Lust sometimes visits Carl. She apologized to Rainbow Dash for what she did, and is now foal sitting Star Grazer. They were their own little group of friends. Sometimes, Lust would help out around Ponyville as well; seeing as though she is almost a permanent member. I know, it seems odd to me too, but, you gotta love a happy ending... Yup. Everything is perfect. Nothing to fear. Nothing to worry. The only worries for any of the ponies is when their next gathering will be! I don't think you trust.. In.. My self-righteous suicide... I.... Cry when angels deserve to ... Die... The Abyss -- ????? -- ??/??/?? "Twists and turns are my master plan. Then find the Elements; back where you began...", ???????