The Vows That Seal the Deals

Life in Equestria has become more peaceful even since Thunder Drum was banished back to Tartarus. During the last 3 months, the young princes, Eternal Flames had turn 19 and his younger brother Heat Wave had finally turn 17. During Heat Wave's 17th birthday, Eternal Flames had taken him to Sugar Cube Corner where Pinkie Pie threw him a surprise party. Everypony in Ponyville gathered around for his special day of almost turning into an adult. Even the Princesses of night and day, along with the boys' father joined them as they knew that they wouldn't miss the day that their own children were finally full grown stallions, ready for new challenges that lie ahead in their lives. Heat Wave had enjoyed a few cupcakes with his lovely and cutesy marefriend, Twilight during the party. Eternal couldn't help but feel proud knowing that his younger brother wasn't so little anymore and even had a special pony. Eternal felt lucky himself knowing that he has Sunset Shimmer, who also is carrying their unborn child. During that time, Eternal Flames was engaged to be married to Sunset Shimmer and was going to get married next month.

"You know, boys. It seemed like only yesterday you two were rough housing with each other around the Rogue Kingdom, and now look at you two, you've become heros." Royal Blaze says, smiling at his 2 sons.

"No, dad. I didn't do much. It was Eternal that saved us all." Heat Wave says, gesturing his older brother.

"Nonsense, Heat Wave. You and the others are heros as well." Eternal says.

"What are you talking about? We didn't do anything." Sunset replied.

"Yes you did. You all saved my life after I used up all my strength in the battle. If you hadn't shown up, I'd probably be dead and I wouldn't be able to come home to my loving friends and family." Eternal explains as he walks towards Sunset. He then places a firm kiss on her lips for a short brief moment. "Including you, babe."

"He has a point there, son. You shouldn't belittle your heroism so much." Celestia says. "You and your friends were able to save your older brother and gave us all another peaceful life to live."

"My heroic stud." Twilight says, leaning in on Heat Wave. giving him a peck on a cheek.

"Aww, shucks." Heat Wave says, smiling sheepishly with a deep blush.

"Heat Wave, is that sun burn, or are you blushing?" Eternal asks with a smirk.

"Oh come on, you're turning on me now?" Heat Wave asks, still embarrassed.

Everypony soon started to laugh knowing how funny it was witnessing their "bro moments." Finally, after a few hours, everypony had left for the night while Twilight decided to talk with Heat Wave outside of Sugar Cube Corner.

"Is there something you wanted to tell me, Twilight?" Heat Wave asks.

"Well, you see, Heat Wave, you've been such an amazing stallion ever since you agreed to be my special somepony that night. I was just wondering if, now that you're old enough...maybe...you could..." Twilight pauses, blushing a bit. Heat Wave started blushing as well.

"If I could what?" Heat Wave asks.

"Would it be okay...if...if you moved in with me?" Twilight asks, still blushing. Heat Wave grew a surprised look on his face while blushing a crimson red after hearing her say that. But luckily, he calmed down a bit and without saying a word, he walked up to Twilight and wrapped her in a warm embrace, hugging her. She hugged him as well.

"I would be honored, Twilight Sparkle." Heat Wave warmly replies.

"You're going to WHAT?" Eternal asked his brother.

"I'm moving out of the house, and in with Twilight. You already moved Sunset Shimmer into our house and besides, you two are engaged to be married so you shouldn't have to worry about babying me anymore, bro." Heat Wave explains, packing up his stuff.

"Yes, I know. But just know that as your older brother, I'll help you with whatever it is you need." Eternal says, patting Heat Wave gently on his back, earning a smile from him.

"Thanks bro. But I think I'll be okay now. After all, one day, I'm going to propose to Twilight and if we ever have kids, we'll work through it like a big happy family." Heat Wave says.

"I wouldn't count your blessings just yet, bro. Right now, since Sunset is pregnant, she's currently going through a few mood swings which can be a bit difficult to handle." Eternal explains. "I know you love Twilight, but try to take it slow. I had to take my next step as not only a prince, but as a father at an early age because of the whole "tyrant" situation." Heat Wave gulped at what his brother said.

"I...I never thought of it like that." Heat Wave says, nervously.

"Well, it's still your decision to make. I don't want to make you feel like you're making the wrong decision. I'm just trying to tell you that every decision you make will have an obstacle, especially starting a family." Eternal explains. "You're a good stallion, but I know that if you DO start a family, I have faith that you'll make a wonderful dad. I mean, Blue Blaze's wife is already 3 months pregnant and he's practically going through the same phase as I am right now."

"Alright. Well, thanks for telling me this, bro. At least now I know a little bit more about the complications of being an adult now."  Heat Wave said with a warm smile. He then finished packing up all of his belongings in his suitcases and took them with him downstairs. Unfortunately, he lost his balance on the third step from the top of the stairs and tumbled down. Eternal heard the noise and ran downstairs to find his brother buried underneath his suitcases all dizzy-eyed. Eternal shook his head and helped him up.

"You do realize that carrying these heavy suitcases down a flight of stairs can be hazardous to you when it comes to trying to keep your balance in check, don't you bro?" Eternal asks.

"Oh, HA-HA, very funny, bro." Heat Wave says unamused.

In order to prevent his brother from developing any head trauma, he helped carry his suitcases over to Twilight's house. Along the way, Heat Wave kept going on and on about how he and Twilight would always have their study time together after a hard days work in her castle, organizing books, cleaning the castle, and just plain old hanging out. Eternal just kept walking giving his brother simple answers like "that's nice" or "well good for you." Eternal knows Heat Wave is happy to be dating, finally, but he had other matters that he knows are important to him, like caring for his pregnant fiance.

They finally reached Twilight's castle with Heat Wave still talking about his dates with Twilight and Eternal started to get a bit aggitated and finally turned to his brother in a swift motion.

"OKAY!" Eternal shouted. He then took a deep breath and let it all out. "Look, it's nice that you're having a good time right now, but I'd appreciate it if you try to talk about something different. I don't know what, just something." Eternal says in a calmer tone.

"Sorry, Eternal." Heat Wave says, looking down.

"No I should be sorry for snapping at you like that." Eternal replies.

Heat Wave then lowered his suitcases and knocked on the door a few times. Seconds later, his cute little lavander marefriend appeared behind the door with a bright smile on her face.

"Hi Heat Wave, hi Eternal." Twilight says.

"Hiya, Twilight." Eternal replies.

"Hi, cutie-pie." Heat Wave says with a wink, making her blush.

"Well, since you two are having a moment, I'll just be on my way back home. I wish you both the best of luck in your new lives." Eternal says with a warm smile, before turning away and walking home. While he was walking home, Twilight and Heat Wave walked inside her castle bringing Heat's suitcases inside with them. It took a little bit of time for them to help unpack Heat Wave's things, but luckily there wasn't too much of a fuss going on as they finally finished. Heat Wave figured that he and Twilight deserved a well deserved bite to eat. He brought her to the kitchen and sat her down as he began to grab a few ingrediants from the pantry and the fridge. Twilight was reading a few books while her coltfriend was cooking up some dinner.

20 minutes later, Heat called out to Twilight telling her that dinner was ready. She used her magic to levitate her book off of the table and onto the bookshelf behind her. Heat Wave placed the food on the table and in turn got a surprised reaction from his lavander marefriend that made him smile. Twilight saw that he had made tasty homemade hayburgers and a large bowl of salad. Heat Wave had told Twilight that he managed to learn a bit from Hurricane Blitz before the whole "tyrant" ordeal.

Instead of stuffing her cute little face like she normally does, Twilight just takes simple and slow bites into her food. Heat Wave sat next to Twilight and enjoyed his food as well. They finished their meal after 15 minutes only to stare into each other's eyes. There was nothing but silence as the two love struck ponies kept gazing at each other. That is, until Heat Wave finally spoke.

"Twilight?" Heat Wave asked

"Yes, Heat?" Twilight asked.

"Ever since we became a couple, I've felt like the happiest stallion in the world. You gave me a reason to stand up for myself and for others, even when times were grim for me."

"I could say the same to you, my handsome prince. As I said before, had I not met you, I'd be living thousands of years never knowing what true love was like. You might not be a fighter, but you've got a kind-hearted soul, and you're so gentle. What more could a mare like me ask for from you, Heat Wave?"

"I...I only just have one question I've been meaning to ask you." Heat Wave then got out of his seat. "Wait right there, I'll be back." Heat Wave then bolted over to his room to grab something out of one of his dresser. He then went back to the kitchen where Twilight was still sitting at, patiently waiting for him. Twilight noticed Heat Wave had something hidden underneath his hooves, but she couldn't make it out. Heat Wave approached Twilight and revealed what was hidden underneath his hooves. It was a small jewelry box.

"Heat Wave...a-are you asking me what I think you're asking me?" Twilight asked, getting all choked up.

"Yes." Heat Wave replied. He then opened the little box revealing a golden ring that had Twilight's cutie mark at the top of it. "Twilight Sparkle, Princess of Friendship...will you marry me?"

Without saying a word, she lunged at him and tackled him to the ground on his back, hugging him.

"YES, OF COURSE I'LL MARRY YOU!!!" Twilight shouted with joy. She began to cry tears of joy while Heat Wave held her close to him in a warm and loving embrace. Once she calmed down, she got off of Heat Wave and he stood up. He proceeded to put the ring on Twilight's horn and soon they locked themselves in the long and passionate kiss. After about a minute, the two broke free to get some air.

"When would you like for the big day to happen?" Heat Wave asked.

"Well, how about 5 months from now? Or is it too long?" Twilight asked.

"I think 5 months should do perfectly, my beautiful princess." Heat Wave replied.

After finally proposing to his beloved future wife, Twilight, she and Heat Wave made their way upstairs for some well deserved rest. But instead of Heat Wave sleeping in a seperate bed, Twilight insisted on letting him sleep with her on her bed. Heat Wave didn't object and finally dove under the covers with her. They both smiled at each other before slowly closing their eyes and drifting into the dreamland.