Parents Meet Parents

I have no idea why we decided to announce things the way we did. I didn't like the idea of all four parents in the same room as us, but I chose to go along with Fluttershy's plan. Even so, the number of variables made me anxious and jittery. I couldn't focus properly.

A light peck on my cheek calmed me some, but not enough to make me focus on what was about to happen. "It'll be fine," she whispered.

I remained silent.

There was a strong knock at the door. My breath caught in my throat. I nearly leapt out of my own coat. "That's probably my mom," my gentle pegasus lover murmured. "We've already met each other's parents. It's just an announcement. There's nothing to worry about."

She draped her wing over me, bringing me with her to the door. With her wing came strength and courage. I felt safe and protected, as though I were wearing impenetrable armor.

The door opened to reveal a pair of rather large pegasi, both wearing Guard armor. I smiled and welcomed Fluttershy's parents inside. We made small talk and evening tea, relaxing as we waited for my own parents.

There was another knock at the door. I excused myself from the conversation, rising to greet my parents.

They hugged me warmly, showering me with affection. It took five minutes to pry myself loose from my mother's embrace. As we gathered, my parents greeted Fluttershy's with the same warmth they had shown Fluttershy. They started exchanging stories about us, much to each of our embarrassment. As we watched the clock, Fluttershy held my hoof gently in hers, her protective wing wrapped around me. Under her breath, I heard her whisper, "It's time..."

She tapped her spoon lightly against her cup, earning the attention of our respective parents.

"As interesting as our foalhood stories are, that's not why we called you here tonight," my lover said. She looked at me once, squeezing me closer with her wing.

We both turned to face our parents. Together, we announced cheerfully, "We're getting married!"

Author's Note

Suggested by Laarsgaard.

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