//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: Wedding in Ponyville // Story: Equestria Wars Episode XI: Attack of the Vines // by sonicdash123 //------------------------------// 2-1B surgical droids and a FX medical assistant droid worked and adjusted a mass of electronic equipment near a huge tank. In a sudden blinding flash, the tank was filled with bacta, a thick gelatinous slime. Charming Thunder suspended in the bacta, began to thrash about, raving in delirium. He slowly began to calm as the bacta began its healing process, until he was left motionless. A few hours later, Charming Thunder woke up in a recovery-room bed. A large bandage covered his cheek where he had been struck by the Wampa, but other than that, he had no bandages or dressings. The metal door slid open and Shining Armor along with Cadence made their way into the room. "How are you feeling, Charming?" Shining asked. "You don't look so bad to me. In fact, you look strong enough to pull the ears off a manticore." "And its thanks to my sister," Charming Thunder replied. "Would you mind leaving me and my brother?" Cadence asked. "I need to talk to him in private." Shining nodded and left the medical room. She then approached Charming Thunder and placed a hoof on his face. "I am glad that you're alright. I thought that your magic could heal your wounds, but the medical droid informed me that you weren't strong enough since you were attacked." "I appreciate that." Cadence then kissed him on the forehead and smiled. "The droid said you can leave whenever you want. We have a wedding to go to in Ponyville." "You're right. My brother can wait." "Don't worry, brother. We'll find him. I promise that you will be together with him again." Charming Thunder only smiled as he embraced a hug from Cadence. --------------------- Arriving at Ponyville, Charming Thunder encounters a bear like monster attacking Twilight and her friends. He wanted to help them, but the couldn't miss out on the wedding. He then safely went through the battle without getting caught by the monster that is attacking the town. Rainbow Dash was thrown up into the air and crashed in front of him without hitting him. He then looked up to see the beast gazing at him. The bug bear then began to fly towards him readying its strike with its stinger, but Charming Thunder was quick enough to use his magic to levitate it and throw it to a safer spot for the Mane 6 to fight it somewhere less hazardous. He saluted to Twilight as she nodded then ran with her friends to fight the bear. He continued to walk through the town hall, but was stopped when he saw Vinyl Scratch and Octavia on the wheeled stereo along with other ponies that live in the town. He got hit and became the next passenger for the ride. Once they hit a cane everyone fell of and landed into the town hall where the wedding was supposed to be. The guests landed in their seats, Octavia and Vinyl landed next to the guests, and the cake safely landed on the table where the Cakes stood. Charming Thunder however landed on the walkway and was helped up by Roseluck, Lily, and Daisy. He then smiled and thanked them. After he winked at them, the three mares then sighed with awe and fainted to the floor. He then sees Celestia and Luna at the gift table arguing quietly. "What do you mean you left it on the counter?" Celestia asked. "I thought you were bringing it!" Luna replied. "Well, this is just wonderful!" The princesses then smiled as Spike approached the table acting casual as he puts his wedding gift on the table. As Spike leaves, the argument continues. "I handled the gift for Cadance and Shining Armor! You were supposed to do this one, remember?" "Well, we can't just come to this wedding empty-hoofed!" Charming Thunder had to do something and approached the table with his gift pretending that he didn't hear them. "You really should keep you argument to a minimum," Charming Thunder whispered. "It could get messy if that keeps up." He then turned to see Cadence comforting Shining Armor as he sobs. "What's up with him?" Cadence sighed and replied, "It's alright. He always cries at weddings." Shining Armor then starts bawling. "Usually it's not until the wedding starts." Charming Thunder sat down next to Cadence as he replied, "Note to self; bring a big box of tissues." Cadence giggled at that response. The doors then opened as Bon Bon appeared. "Attention, everypony!" Bon Bon reported. "Our friends have done it! They've defeated the bugbear!" Everyone in the room cheered as Charming Thunder only smiled at the news. The wedding was about to start as everyone took their seats. "Well, is everypony here?" Mayor Mare asked. Derpy slams the door behind her and locks it. "All set, mayor," Derpy replied. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join these two in mare-trimony. As I look around this room, I can only imagine how uncomfortable Cranky must be." Everyone in the room laughed as Cranky mumbled. "But I also see so many ponies from all trots of life, brought together by love. Cranky searched all across this great land of ours to find Matilda, and no matter what obstacles kept them apart, love would finally bring them together, just as it has brought all of us together now. It's remarkable to me how a story like Cranky's search for Matilda could fill this room with such a unique collection of ponies! It makes you realize that everypony is the star of their own story. And it's not just the main characters in our stories that make life so rich! It's everypony – those who play big parts and those who play small. If it weren't for everypony in this room and many more who couldn't be here today, Cranky and Matilda's lives wouldn't be as full and vibrant as they are. And so, in front of all these loved ones and our great king, Cranky, do you take this donkey to be your lawfully wedded wife?" "You bet I do!" Cranky replied. "And do you, Matilda, take this donkey to be your lawfully wedded husband?" "I do!" Matilda replied as she began to tear up. "Then I'm proud to say, I now pronounce you jack and jenny!" The two donkeys then kissed as the room cheered. Fireworks then somehow went off in the room. Dr. Hooves was surprised at this and laughed. "Of course!" Dr. Hooves shouted. "They need love to ignite! How could I have missed it?!" Charming Thunder smiled and got up from his chair as he was about to step outside. He then sees Twilight and the others watching the celebration through the window. Twilight turned to her friends and said, "You know something, girls? We are so lucky to live in this town. I love you all!" They then came closer for a hug as Rainbow felt something painful. "Ow!" Rainbow shouted. "That's where the bugbear bit me!" "Sorry." Twilight then noticed Charming Thunder approaching and gave him a hug. "And I am glad being with you, my love." "As I love you, my beautiful princess," Charming Thunder replied. They then kissed and embraced a tighter hug.