It had been a week since the night of the Fall Formal in Canterlot, where Spike proposed to Twilight in front of so many others including the monarchs and his other closest girls as well. The first thing Spike and Twilight did was tell her parents of their engagement, with Velvet overjoyed and Night Light crying waterfalls not wanting to accept his daughter is going to wed. Soon enough the word of Twilight and Spike's engagement spread throughout Equestria and even to the Dragonlands. Dragon Lord Ember who heard that her promised fiance was marrying someone else before her, wasn't exactly thrilled about it much like Rainbow Dash and was almost willing to start a war, before thinking about Spike and knew he would not approve of such behavior from her. So she rejected the idea and decided to let it be until she had the opportunity to see either of the bride or groom-to-be and speak with them.

Meanwhile back in the human world one night, Rainbow Dash had called a secret meeting in Applejack's family barn, where she along with A.J, Pinkie, Fluttershy, Sunset, Starlight, and Rarity were gathered together.

“Well, this is everybody except Twilight. Just as you asked for, Rainbow.” Applejack recalled Rainbow's earlier specifications about not wanting Twilight or Spike to know of this secret meeting.

“Good.” Rainbow said, before drinking some cider.

“So why're we here?” Fluttershy inquired.

“Oh, come on, Fluttershy, like it's not obvious?” Rainbow asked rhetorically. Fluttershy shrunk back scared of Rainbow's tone, as she continued, “We're here to discuss Spike's proposal to Twilight.”

The girls hearing that flinched. Even though they accepted it, some of them were still torn that Spike proposed to Twilight first instead of them.

“I'll admit, I did not expect Spike to do that,” Applejack admitted before sighing, “And yet, I knew it was a matter of time.”

“Even I couldn't have sensed that was going to happen,” Pinkie added, “I must be losing my touch.”

“Well, Spike chose the right moment to do it, and now our two friends are gonna be married.” Sunset said with a smile.

“Though I don't understand why you wanted to meet with us to discuss it, Rainbow.” Starlight said in confusion.

“Are you thinking of how we should celebrate it?” Pinkie asked.

“No!” Rainbow announced, “I brought us here together in hopes we can get them to call off the wedding.”

The girls gasped in shock at Rainbow's proposal, “Rainbow, you can't be serious!” Applejack said in shock.

“I think she is.” Fluttershy noticed the determination in her friends eyes.

“How could you even think of such a horrible idea?” Rarity asked just as outraged.

“So you're all fine with Spike deciding to marry Twilight before any of you?” Rainbow challenged them.

Some of them looked guilty while Sunset and Starlight were sure of themselves, “Yes. Because it's Spike's choice.” Sunset answered.

“But it wasn't the right one!” Rainbow vented.

Applejack squinted, “Ya know, all I'm seein' from this is the behavior of a gal who just can't handle a loss.”

“What was that?” Rainbow asked sending a scowl at Applejack who continued.

“We all know ya like competition, and how much ya hate to lose. And now you're treating Spike proposing to Twilight as a competition and that he didn't propose to you is a sign you lost to Twilight.”

“You don't know what you're talking about!” Rainbow turned around and crossed her arms.

“I think she does, Rainbow,” Starlight spoke up, “Why do you have to take it so personally?”

“Because I don't see why he has to marry one of us at all!” Rainbow snapped, “We're already a big happy harem. So why does he even need to propose at all?”

“Well, what girl doesn't dream about a big wedding with friends family, and everything?” Rarity asked, while imagining herself and Spike having a wedding, before shaking her fantasy off before her own jealousy could get the best of her.

“Don't you see it?!” Rainbow continued to vent, “Because Spike's marrying Twilight that puts her ahead of us in the harem!”

“Wasn't she kinda already ahead of us in the harem?” Pinkie wondered making Rainbow squint angrily at her.

Sunset sighed, “Rainbow, I know you're pissed, but this isn't about you. This is about Spike and Twilight. And if you think any of us are gonna get on board with some stupid scheme of yours to get them to call off the wedding then you're not only selfish but stupid as well!”

“Selfish?” Rainbow blinked with frowning.

“That's right,” Sunset confirmed, “Because it sounds like you want Spike all to yourself and refuse to share him. That's not what we agreed upon when we decided to become part of his harem. But now that Spike is choosing to settle down with Twilight you're acting like it doesn't apply to you now? That's not very becoming of the Element of Loyalty, now is it?” she challenged the rainbow haired girl.

Rainbow growled, before getting up and stomping away, “Rainbow!” Fluttershy called, “Don't walk away angry!”

“And if you think of doing anything-” Applejack continued, only for Rainbow to cut her off.

“I'm not going to break them up.”

“Huh?” they asked.

“But next time I'm alone with either of them, I'll talk to them personally about all this.” Rainbow promised.

“Just don't do anything to break their hearts.” Starlight warned her.

Rainbow sighed while holding back tears, “That's the last thing I want to do.” and with that Rainbow left the barn leaving everyone else tense from not only the tension Rainbow got a rise out of them, but that she also got their deeper feelings on the marriage between their friends to come out. Some of them would have to deal with their inner feelings on the matter in their own ways.

The next day at Spike's place, he and Twilight were mapping out arrangements for their wedding. They had set the date a month from now with arrangements being at Canterlot Castle with Celestia supervising to make sure the staff would be prepared in schedule for her student's wedding. The engaged couple were currently making out invites to those they want attending their wedding. They already had Twilight's parents, Shining Armor, Cadence, Flurry Heart, the girls, those in the harem both in the human world and Equestria, including Fleur and her harem as well, along with any of their allies.

“It's gonna be a full house at the ceremony that's for sure,” Twilight chuckled, as she checked off the list of guests who would be attending. She heard a sigh and looked over seeing her groom-to-be looked a bit down, “What's the matter, dear?”

“Oh, Twilight. I was just thinking. Sure it's gonna be a full wedding of family and friends, but the downside to having a wedding in Equestria for me is... I can't invite my family or my personal closest friends to it.” he said thinking about his parents, and even Snips and Snails whom he know would want to be there for him at his wedding.

Twilight seeing where Spike was coming from laid a comforting hand on his shoulder, “I know it's hard to maintain this secret from your parents, your boys, and anyone else here closest to you but doesn't know of your secret. But remember why you're doing this.”

“I know, but it doesn't make it easier.” Spike sighed.

Twilight not wanting to see Spike this way knew what to do, “Tell you what, when we come of official age here, we'll have another wedding.”

Spike looked at her in surprise, “We will?”

Twilight smiled and nodded, “Our Equestrian wedding will be between us as Equestrians. And once we come of legal age here we'll have another wedding where all our friends and families can attend. That way it'll be like your family and friends never missed it at all.”

Spike smiled feeling better, “How did I get so lucky to have such a smart sexy lover like you?”

Twilight giggled, “Who knows.”

The two kissed, when suddenly a portal appeared, and Stone Edge stepped out surprising them, “Well, afternoon to you two lovebirds!”

“Stone, what a surprise.” Twilight greeted.

“What brings you here today?” Spike inquired.

“I just stopped by to see how your wedding preparations are coming along.” Stone explained himself.

“Well, they're coming along well.” Twilight admitted.

“Good. And listen, did you find anyone to handle the music yet?”

“Well, we thought Vinyl would be the one to handle music.” Spike answered.

“Good, but I may have something more to add to it.” Stone said.

“More?” the two asked curiously.

“Oh, yes. I found someone to sing for you at your wedding.”

“Who?” Twilight asked.

“The only singers we know as Sapphire and Rara, and they're already on the invite list because we felt they shouldn't have to work on our wedding.” Spike explained.

“I know, but I had someone else in mind.” Stone continued.

“So who did you get?” Twilight inquired.

Stone smirked, “Ask her yourself.”

Stone stepped aside to reveal a girl slightly older than the engaged couple. Her hair which covered her eyes was very dark persian blue with dark grayish persian blue highlights and also pale gold and light gamboge highlights. In her hair was a big pink bow. Her attire included a white top, covered by a black jacket, black pants, and black shoes. What added to her already gorgeous appearance was her lovely E-cup sized rack.

As the newcomer stepped into view both Spike and Twilight's eyed widened in shock, as Spike spoke first, “Twilight, that's Song-Song-Sooonnng...”

“Songbird Serenade?!” Twilight gasped in equal shock.

“Hiya,” Songbird greeted the two, “It's an honor to finally meet Twilight Sparkle the Princess of Friendship and Spike Drake the Dragon King.”

“She knows who we are.” Spike gasped.

“Well, of course I do. You think pop stars, models, and authors are the only celebs in Equestria? Everyone knows about you two.” Songbird explained.

“Stone, how do you know Songbird Serenade?” Twilight inquired.

“Well, awhile back during one of Songbird's tours, her two regular guards Vinny and Whinnyfield caught colds and I decided to fill in for them. Because of this she owed me one, and I've been keeping that favor on hold in case I really needed it. So I'm calling in that favor and requested she would sing at your wedding. An early wedding gift from me.” Stone smiled.

“Stone, this is incredible!” Spike said in joy.

“I thought you'd like it.” he replied.

“You really want to sing at our wedding, Ms. Serenade?” Twilight inquired.

“Of course. And let's skip the formalities. Call me Songbird,” she insisted, “And think nothing of it, but I do have one request of you and your soon-to-be husband.”

“What's that?” Twilight asked.

Songbird lifted her bangs up to reveal her eyes to them, before speaking seriously, “I want in.”

“In what?” Spike wondered, as he and Twilight were confused.

“I want in on the harem.” she clarified.

The two blinked, as Twilight responded, “Huh?!”

“You want to be in the harem?” Spike asked, as a blush formed on his face.

Songbird nodded, “I do.”

Stone held in a laugh, as Twilight regained her composure, “Songbird, that's a... Very bold request. What reason do you have wanting to be in it?”

“Well, what lucky lady wouldn't?” she began, “Spike Drake is a brave, strong loving, and caring soul. He's saved countless lives and places along side you, Twilight. Just the kind of guy I want to be with. And since he's got plenty of others I feel I could make some regular friends and not just acquaintances. Believe me, Sapphire's told me plenty of times those she's associated with outside the harem are merely associates. I want more than that. And the harem sounds like the place for that.”

“Well, there's no denying that.” Spike admitted.

“I offer myself to your harem as a wedding gift for you two. Will you take me?” Songbird pleaded.

Spike looked at the pop star and imagined having her in his harem was already liking the idea, until he turned to Twilight and knew she was the deciding vote. At first she looked unsure, before looking at Spike and smiled.

“We would both be honored to have you in the harem.”

“You mean it?” Songbird gasped.

“Hell, yes!” Spike agreed, until Twilight calmed him.

“We'll discuss your admission into the harem after the wedding.” she said.

“Deal.” Songbird said, as she and Twilight shook on it.

Spike thought to himself, 'I'm gonna have three pop stars in my harem! A triple singing sensation!'

Later that day, Spike decided to go for a walk to relieve some stress over the wedding planning, while Twilight stayed home to read as that was her individual way of relieving stress. Spike walked to the park before taking a seat on an empty bench.

“I tell ya, Bahamut, all this wedding preparation is much more stressful than I thought. So many decisions to make. TV and Movies make it look so easy.”

'Reality is different from media, Spike. You know that. And don't tell me you're starting to regret proposing?'

“What? Hell, no! Just because wedding preps are a hassle, in the end it'll all be worth it.” he assured his dragon partner.

'Good. Because preparations will soon be the least of your worries.'

“What?”

'Oh, nothing.' he replied and decided to end it there.

Spike was confused, until he heard two throats being cleared. He looked to the side and saw Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie standing together both looking concerned.

“Fluttershy? Pinkie Pie?” he asked.

“Hi, Spike.” Pinkie greeted.

“What're you doing out here alone?” Fluttershy asked curiously.

“Twilight and I finished wedding preparations for today. She decided to take some stress off by reading, while I decided to come out for air.”

“Oh, makes sense.” Pinkie said halfheartedly.

“So what're you two doing out here together?” he wondered.

“Well, we were each out and about and we ran into each other...” Pinkie began, until she sighed, “No, it wasn't coincidence.

“We were actually hoping to come see you,” Fluttershy explained, “We just didn't expect to run into you this close.”

“I see. And what did you need?” Spike asked.

The two looked at each other and sighed, “It's about your wedding.” Fluttershy began.

“What about it?” the boy wondered feeling this was going to take an emotional turn.

“We want to know if you truly want to marry Twilight.” Pinkie continued.

“What? Of course I do. Why would I go through all that trouble to propose to her at the Fall Formal?” Spike asked rhetorically.

“We get it.” Fluttershy sighed.

“But answer us this, when the concept of marriage ever came up to you even without being mentioned was Twilight the first girl to come to your mind?” Pinkie inquired.

Spike paused upon hearing that question. It made him think back to when Fleur thought he was going to propose to her first and how heartbroken she became when he said he was proposing to Twilight instead. Looking at two of his closest harem members and how disheartened they look could tell what was bothering them. But he knew better than to lie to them about this situation and came clean.

“Girls, I won't deny I always thought about the concept of marrying you all,” this got the two to brighten up, as he continued, “But I won't lie, I always planned to ask Twilight first.”

“Oh, I see...” Fluttershy began, as tears began to leak out.

“Fluttershy...”

The shy girl began to cry, “No, Spike, it's okay...really, it is! These are tears of joy and not because my heart has been ripped to shreds! I mean, it's not like things are going change just because Twilight's always been your queen and...oh, who am I kidding!?"

“Fluttershy!” Spike gasped, until Pinkie started bawling.

“Just admit it, Spike! I'm just...I'm just...it's not like you ever considered someone like me to be your wife. I mean, I'm just an annoying, immature child unlike Twilight who's a smarty pants princess who saved your life!”

The two girls bawled together as Spike watched wanting to stop this, while feeling glad there were no witnesses around to watch. Spike sighed, knowing he had to do something. He walked over to Fluttershy and Pinkie before pulling them into a big hug much to their surprise.

“Spike?” they asked.

“Girls, I'm sorry,” he began trying to hold back tears of his own, “I didn't realize what proposing to any one of you could've resulted in someone else feeling like their inadequate compared to another. But please you both have to understand, just because I picked Twilight to marry me first doesn't mean I think any less of you two or any member of my harem. Remember in the beginning before I even realized I could make a harem to satisfy my dragon desire, Twilight was still the one closest to me. I know it's no excuse, but still Twilight saved me from dying, she introduced me to all of you, and a world I never would've in my wildest imagination ever considered was real. That's how I fell in love with her. And I fell in love with you two in other ways that I didn't with Twilight.”

“Other ways?” the two asked.

“Pinkie, I fell in love with you because of your wild and excitable behavior. Before I met you I never thought I'd be invited to any type of party unless it was a family thing. But thanks to you I know what it means to party hard and have fun. Plus you make me laugh in ways others can't.”

Pinkie smiled while sniffling, “I always have that effect.”

Spike smiled, and turned to Fluttershy, “Fluttershy, even though you're timid and shy. Your kindness is on the level of a pure saint. You're even kind to a pervert like me, where most girls would slug a guy just for looking at them questionably.

“I could never hit you, Spike.” Fluttershy assured him.

Spike chuckled to himself, “Like I said, you're a saint, Fluttershy. And I doubt a real saint would've gone for someone like me. And yet you fell for me like so many others despite how lecherous I was known for. I always felt someone like you deserved better than me, but seeing you stick by me makes me so happy. And the last thing I ever wanted was to make you or anyone cry.”

“Spike, it's not truly your fault,” Fluttershy spoke up, “Sure we're sad that you didn't ask us, first, but we don't wanna be selfish and make you feel guilty for your choice.”

“Yeah, we shouldn't influence your choice on who you want to wed first,” Pinkie agreed, “We just want to make sure we're still important in your life even after you marry Twilight.”

“Of course you two are still important. Everyone in my harem is important to me, even if I marry Twilight.” Spike assured them with all his heart.

The two looked at Spike with a few tears left in their eyes before smiling and hugged Spike back.

“We love you too, Spike!”

Spike smiled, as he held Pinkie and Fluttershy close, until a voice called out, “Hey!” The three shot their heads up and looked back and saw watching them was Maud, Limestone, and Marble Pie, with Maud bearing a blank expression, Marble looking nervous, while Limestone was absolutely livid.

Pinkie gasped, “Hey, I told you three not to follow me!”

“We tried to stop Limestone, Pinkie!” Marble cried in guilt.

“But she insisted on following you.” Maud added.

Spike seeing Limestone's angry face looked to Pinkie, “You told them too?”

“As soon as we got home from the Fall Formal,” Pinkie confessed, “Better to know before you sent out the invites, right?”

Spike sighed, as he saw Limestone approaching them with stomps in her steps, “So, you're getting married, huh?” the more aggressive Pie sister began, “And it's not to Pinkie?!”

Spike cringed, “I'm afraid so, Limestone.”

“So what now, huh!? You marry Twilight and the rest of the girls are gonna be your girls on the side!? Are we just your fuck buddies while the pony princess gets top billing in all this!? I should have known you were to good to be true!!”

Pinkie spoke up, “Limestone, enough!” all eyes fell on Pinkie, “I admit I was heartbroken Spike didn't ask me first as are Fluttershy and even you for that matter.”

“I'm not heartbroken!” Limestone denied while looking away.

“Liar.” Maud said bluntly.

“Shut up!” Limestone frowned, “Don’t tell me you're actually ok with it?”

“I'll admit I am surprised,” Maud confessed even though she showed no emotion, “But this is Spike's choice. And it's plain to see he's made up with Pinkie who has accepted it.”

Limestone groaned before turning to Marble, “What about you?”

Marble looked nervous, “I really don't like confrontations! But it's what Maud said if Pinkie looks happy, then we should be happy.”

“You're both no help!”

“Calm down, Limestone.” Maud eased her.

Spike spoke up, “I already told Pinkie and Fluttershy just because I'm marrying Twilight doesn't mean anyone else in the harem is any less important to me. Not even you.”

Limestone felt moved but wasn't about to give in so easily, “I don't understand why you even have to marry at all,” Pinkie and Fluttershy hearing this started remembering how Rainbow Dash was during their secret meeting, “Isn't our bond as a harem alone above all that? By marrying Twilight it's like you love her more than any one of us.”

Spike already having this conversation with Fluttershy and Pinkie knew he had to assure Limestone as well, “Limestone, just because I'm marrying Twilight doesn't mean the love I have for anyone else is going to matter less. Each of you means so much to me in your own ways.”

Marble blushed, while Maud gave a small smile. Limestone still felt moved but struggled to remain indifferent, “I really want to believe you, you idealistic idiot. That you want to love us all equally and....I mean, I can see that you mean all that, but I don't know how you're going to pull it off. Your heart is really bigger than your head, Spike Drake.”

Spike smiled, as he approached Limestone and pulled her into a hug finally making her let down her guard, “Then you know because of that I always keep by my word in the matters of the heart.”

Limestone started blush, before having something else to say, “Just promise me this, Spike.”

“Anything.”

“Never break my sisters heart, otherwise I'll break you in return.” she warned him.

Pinkie was worried by her sisters threat, but Spike remained unnerved and answered, “I swear as dragon king, and as a man I will never hurt Pinkie in matters of the heart, or anyone that way,” Spike lifted Limestone's head up and kissed her. At first she was trying to resist but found herself as always succumbing to it, “That was a promise kiss to assure you even more I stand by my word.”

Limestone started to smile, “Message received.” the two hugged.

Spike looked over to Fluttershy, Pinkie, Marble, and Maud, “Get in here, all of you.” The four hurried over and joined in on Spike and Limestone's hug.

“Spike, I'd like a promise kiss as well.” Maud requested.

“So would I.” Marble insisted.

“Me too!” Pinkie smiled.

“And me.” Fluttershy finished.

Spike chuckled, “Ok, girls. One at a time.” he gave each of the other four a kiss like he did Limestone.

“That's better.” Pinkie said happily, “I feel so relieved now.”

“So do I.” Fluttershy admitted.

“I'm glad to see you girls are in better spirits. Coming out here was definitely the best choice for me. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a bride-to-be to go check up on.”

“Bye, Spike!” the four said, as Spike hurried home.

Fluttershy then realized something, “Pinkie, don't you think maybe we should've told him about Rainbow Dash?”

Pinkie answered, “No, Fluttershy. This is something Spike and Twilight have to learn on their own. Rainbow said she wasn't going to try and break them up. We have to believe she means it.” Fluttershy watched Spike leave while concerned over how Rainbow will confront him or Twilight on her own personal feelings about the marriage as she and Pinkie did to Spike.

Author's Note

Duke Moon II supplied me with some dialogue and scenarios.

And once again despite what Rainbow said here don't take it so seriously, until the end result.