Something About Us

They always knew, if they were going to go anywhere together, it would be Prance. Paris, to be exact.

Rarity loved it for the fashion scene- the lights and glamour of Paris nightlife combined with the high street shops in daytime- it was heaven for the designer.

Twilight Sparkle, however, was more interested in the architecture. Neightre Dame, the Hoofel Tower ... It would be a dream to study the city of light ... But it was also the city of love, and it would live up to its name.

They never got around to actually going though. Sure, they talked about going, over glasses of champagne in posh restaurants, and less-fancy glasses of wine in the library or boutique, but they never bought plane tickets or booked a hotel.

They'd always been too busy, with Twilight's duties as a princess, and Rarity's ever-growing success as a fashion designer.

But, ten years later from when they first got together, they would still sigh blissfully about Prance and its wonders.

"Rarity? Can you come down here for a moment?" Twilight called from her study, smiling in excitement, waiting for the familiar sound of Rarity's hoofsteps making their way downstairs.

Rarity had officially moved in to Twilight's quarters in the castle a few years ago, since she practically lived there anyway. It gave her easy access to her main boutique in Canterlot- though Ponyville would always hold a special place in her heart.

"What is it, darling?" asked Rarity, first poking her head round the door but then entering the room properly.

"I've got something for you. Close your eyes." Twilight instructed playfully, and Rarity followed. The purple unicorn lifted something with her magic off her desk and placed them in front of Rarity's eyes.

"Open."

Rarity's eyes grew wide immediately and she snatched the tickets gently with her own magic. She looked at Twilight lovingly.

"Paris, Prance. Two weeks, commencing in three weeks’ time. We're finally going to Prance!" Twilight's excitement seeped out of her clam exterior.

"Oh, Twilight Sparkle, this is simply marvellous!" Rarity gushed.

"The hotel's booked to. L'Hôtel Rouge Amant- it's supposed to be very luxurious, so I'm sure you'll love it.," Twilight said, taking a deep breath before continuing. "Now Rarity, this isn't just an out-of-the-blue trip. In a month it's our ten year anniversary. Ten years is a long time, and I've known you for more than that

"I've shared so many memories with you, good and bad. The time we defeated Nightmare Moon. The Gala. Discord. Countless others. Every moment with you is precious, and I love them all. I love you. I'm not very good at saying it, because I don't say it often, but I really do love you with all my heart. If I didn't, I'd be pretty stupid to do what I'm about to do. And I'm anything if stupid." Twilight chuckled, and Rarity giggled, but the laughter was caught in her throat as a field of Twilight's magic encased a small black jewellery box lying on the desk. Twilight let it hover in front of her, then took another deep breath and opened it.

The three blue diamond-shaped jewels were just like Rarity's Cutie Mark, surrounding a soft pink star-shaped jewel in the middle, all on a silver ring.

"We're connected in a way deeper than friendship. I felt it then and I felt it now. So, Rarity ... Will you marry me?"

"Yes!" Rarity said eagerly, a small tear running down her face. She captured Twilight in a fierce hug, who gently placed the ring on Rarity's horn.

"I love you. And you don't say it often, true. But it just makes it even more special when you do." Rarity smiled down at the tickets, feeling a warm glow spreading across her body as she thought of everything they were going to do in Paris, and the royal wedding that would follow.