Rainbows and Apples

I woke slowly, my forehooves stretching out across the bedsheets. Bedsheets? Opening my eyes I found myself staring at Macs bedroom wall, a blush crossing my face as I remembered the night we'd had. So, beds can be as comfortable as a cloud.

I rolled over, to find his side of the bed empty, a the smell of breakfast his my nose sending a ricochet of delicious smells through me. I grinned this would be the perfect time to show of my newest item of jewelry.

Letting out a yawn, I gave my wings a short flap to move the covers from my body, as Mac walked in with a large smile on his face. He gave me a frown as he looked at me, before glancing out the window and looking at me once more letting out a small breath.

“I thought you’d still be asleep.” I rolled my eyes at him, before getting out of bed only to glance through the window as the sun started its routinely ascent into the sky. Usually I would be asleep, I guess I had a nice filling rest to get me up earlier.

“Just because I don’t normally get up before Celestia raises the sun, doesn’t mean it never happens.” He chuckled, and stepped closer before pulling me into a hug. I nuzzled my head into his fur before looking up into his eyes.

"I guess now is the time we tell the family?"  I asked hesitantly, dreading every second. He nodded, though I felt his heart beat speed up a little, I guess he was a worried, chuckling I stepped back smiling.

“I got this, don’t worry about me.” I said, rolling my eyes at him again though much more playfully.

“Ah’m worried about me Dash.” I frowned, giving him a hard look, waiting for further explanation I refused to move until he’d tell me why he’s the one worried.

“Well, ah guess they might assume ah proposed because they’d think you're pregnant …” I stood speechless, 1) The fact he’d thought of that and 2)That he thinks that they’d jump to that conclusion. I coughed the thought of having his foals a topic we’d never talked about before.

“I don’t think they will, now uh, lets just get it over with. Come on ya big lug.” I headed out of the room, before stopping and turning round as he held the glimmering apple in his hoof.

“Ah think you might need this now.” I stuck my tongue out at him, before clasping it around my ear once more, though now don’t think I will take it off until I need to sleep. Inhaling a quick breath I puffed out my chest and made my way down the stairs closely followed by Mac. I sighed deeply as the smell of breakfast followed into my nose once again, I licked my lips trotting to my seat at the table.

“Wow, smells awesome in here Granny” I sat down, piling food high on my plate, the excitement of the food making me bounce in my seat a little as Mac sat down shaking his head.

“Do you ever stop eatin’?” I shot him a small glare, who cares how much I eat, I burn it off flying so I won’t be getting fat anytime soon. I’m pretty sure I’d die of starvation if I skipped even one meal.

“Why thankyou Rainbow dear, you need some meat on those bones, Mac stop teasin.’” I turned to him, smirking granny was on my side … wait a minute.

“What do you mean meat on my bones?” She simply laughed, before taking a bite of her food and swallowing. I stared at her waiting for my answer causing me to frown when I didn’t get one. I took a large bite of my own food as I waited.

“Ya’ll too thin to bare an Apple of course.” I spluttered of my food, barely managing to swallow it before I coughed wildly, Mac rubbed at my back to help as I shot him a look, he stared at me deadpan but I could see the look in his eyes, I guess he didn’t know she’d talk about that. I glanced at AJ and ‘Bloom to find them staring at Granny.

“Wha-” I was about to put up a fight before Granny cut me off.

“Rainbow dear, what is that on your ear?” I suddenly didn’t feel as bold as I had, leaning back into Mac’s hoof for support. Breath Rainbow, she’s going to be happy Mac is getting married to an awesome pony like you, yeah of course she is. I glanced up at him as he looked down at me, clearly feeling uncomfortable.

“Uh … and engagement ring Granny.” I said, giving a small smile as I heard gasps from both AJ and ‘Bloom, causing Granny to stare and stand up, she walked around the table picking up a large plate of food and putting it next to mine.

“Eat up mare, I ain’t having no skinny grand-foals.” She then walked out muttering about making foals, I looked up at Mac wide eyed. What just happened?

“Ya’ll getting married, oh are we going to be flower fillies again?” I sat still, looking over at Apple Blooms excitement as she grinned from ear to ear. I ignored her question, since I didn’t really have an answer, and looked up at AJ, who just sat still looking at us.

“AJ?” I questioned, she cleared her throat and shook her head, though her eyes did have a slight happy shine.

“Ah don’t know you were pretty mad at eachother last night, how did it end with ya’ll being married?” I blushed, and opened my mouth to speak before Mac beat me to it.

“A misunderstandin’ AJ, we were both at fault for that. We talked and it was explained, ah don’t think you need to know anythin’ else. We’re engaged not married.” I leaned into his side, smiling up at him, before looking at AJ again she’d began to smile, a small one proving to me that  she wasn’t completely happy with that explanation.

“Ah was worried there for a moment, I’m happy ya’ll got somebody to love, and that you can work things out.” She gave us a genuine happy smile, walking over toward us, as I gave her a short and awkward hug.

“Thanks AJ, it uh means a lot.” She mussed up some of my mane before shooting Mac a look. The look was a mixture of protection and threat, and I had to force myself not to laugh.

“Ah expect you to look after her, and Rainbow, ah expect you not to hurt him too.” I folded my hooves giving her one of Mac’s stoic faces, offended at her comment. I scowled, lifting my head dignified.

“Hey my element is loyalty ya know, I won’t be breaking anypony’s heart... other than the poor stallions that don’t get to marry this awesome mare.” She rolled her eyes but nodded in agreement as I felt Mac chuckle beside me, causing y wings to twitch slightly.

“Do ah still get to be a flower filly.” ‘Bloom asked, her hoved up on the table as shen looked a little sad. The bow on her head tipping backward in an almost impossible angle.

“You bet, but we haven’t exactly planned anything to do with a wedding yet ...”

I trotted through the town, proudly showing off the earing, while I made my way toward Twilight's library to tell her the good news. Though we all kinda owned the castle now in Ponyville, she preferred the more homey vibe from the library. Though on my way a certain filly caught my attention, though I glanced around to see she was on her own.

“Hey squirt, doing some crusading today?” She instantly turned at my voice a beaming smile on her face as she ran toward me her wings flapping excitedly. I laughed at her eagerness, giving her a small hug when she got close. She bounced around a little from my attention.

“Hey Rainbow Dash! Wait, what’s that?” She grinned, before tilting her head confusion flashing across her face, she took a step backward frowning at it. She stared up at it as her eyes went wide, her mouth agape as she continued to stare at his as if it was enchanting her.

“Well, I’m engaged to Mac now, Apple Bloom is insisting that you her and Sweetie Bell are all flower fillies for this wedding whenever it happens. I guess that’s me asking you?” I shook my head inwardly, planning a wedding is something I’m definitely not familiar with.

“Ohmygosh, ohmygosh, ohmygosh, yes yes yes.” She all but shouted, jumping around me in circles flapping her wings and lifting herself up for a few seconds before dropping back down again. I noticed that we’d caused a little commotion as ponies began to stare in our direction.

“Oooh we all better go and prepare maybe we’ll get cutie marks for helping with the wedding, congratulations Rainbow, this wedding is going to be awesome!” She took of once more down the path I’d taken. I laughed once more shaking my head, smiling at her, my wedding will be awesome! I grinned her excitement rubbed off on my as I trotted onward, i just felt sorry for anybody in the CMC’s way. Soon The large tree library was in view, I picked up the pace a little my happy stride soon getting me through the door, discarding my traditional ways of flying through the window.

“Hey Rainbow Dash” I was greeted by Spike, who didn’t have anything to do with cleaning in his claws for once. He looked at me before carrying on with whatever he was doing.

“Hey Spike, Twi here?” He nodded pointing up to her room before coming to a halt to stare at my earing his eye widening. I simply grinned and flew up to her room. She sat on her bed with her nose in a book, the usual Twilight habit but she seemed less focused.

“Twi?” She jumped at my voice a small noise escaping her as I laughed, she was way too easy to scare. Getting over the shock, she shook herself, her wings twitching slightly before she glared in my direction.

“Oh hey Rainbow what brings you here so early?” She seemed completely oblivious to my earing at the time, annoyance laced in her voice,I shrugged before blurting out what I came to ask without another thought.

“I think I need a wedding planner” She blinked slowly, taking in the question making me stand silent waiting for her answer. I shuffled on my hooves nervously.

“T-then why did you a-ask me?” She seemed flustered by my question, and didn’t give me a yes, or no for that matter. I snorted, fighting the urge to roll my eyes.

“Well, you're my best friend and with your checklists and stuff you're the logical choice right?”  She brought her hoof to her mouth, before tackling me with a hug before I had chance to say anything.

“Oh Rainbow I’d love to, I could get all the girls to help me i’m sure, my biggest project yet since my princess hood!” I looked up at her, happy she was doing it, but slightly worried about the lengths she’s going to go.

“Uh, don’t over do it Twi, sure it needs to be an awesome wedding but all I want is to be Mac’s wife, I don’t care about the fancy girly stuff… Twi seriously.” She looked up slightly from the scroll she was adding a number or words to, a large list forming on the paper. Where did it even come from?

“Well it will be the first wedding held in our castle, that I can guarantee!” I stood up slowly, shaking my wings a little to put my feathers back in place. Today was moving at a really fast pace, even for me!

“Uh, are you sure, I mean I like flashy but this isn’t my wedding it’s Mac’s too …” She stopped dead in her tracks grinning wildly, causing me to take a small step back.

“Twi … are you OK?” She jumped up and down once, then smiled at me.

“Just go and see Rarity for your dress, I’ll grab Pinkie to help me plan this wedding, go, go!” I looked at her confused and worried, but deep down I knew she was just planning something for me, and was going to relish in the experience. Now, if Rarity must make my dress, then I better get Mac to give his measurements too.

“Uh Twi … i’m new to all of this, I don’t want to be like those mean, crazy controlling brides or anything, and I want all of you girls involved so can you promise not to go crazy on me?”

“Of course, I’ll make sure everybody gets to help so i won’t go overboard.” I smiled, feeling a weird … wait I know why. I’m going to be a wife for the rest of my life, I’m going to live with the apples, I’m going to work on the farm forever!

I forced a smile at her, taking a deep breath before flying through her window to let her plan things. I needed to calm myself down, and only one pony had the right qualifications for that job. I picked up my pace to get to him, thinking of his voice clear in my head before my mind hammered itself with questions.

“Dashie are you OK?” I landed in front of him shaking my head.

“No, I, argh.” I threw my hooves into the air turning from him. I tried to even out my breaths before carrying on, squeezing my eyes shut when he walked to look at my face.

“Are you sure you want me as a wife Mac, I mean did you think about this, where would be be in a year, heck a few months? Are you-” I was cut off as he kissed me, his hooves wrapping themselves around me. He broke away only to speak.

“Ah have, and ah can't wait for you to be the last mare ah see before ah sleep and to wake up to your face every morning, and to share everything I have with you for the rest of ma life.”

“But, but you know I’m not the kind of mare to, bring you your paper to read in the morning, or, or cook since you know I can’t cook to save my life and that I-” He silenced me with a kiss again, though I couldn't figure out if it pleased or annoyed me more.

“Dash, ah love you for you, all of your perfections and flaws, your tantrums and when you act like a mare around me, how you make me feel like ah matter and how even when you don’t want to you always help ma family, before ah met you my world was as simple as black and white, and now just like you it’s full of colour, ah love you so much Dash, ah don’t want you to change for me or anybody else. I want you to be ma wife, for the rest of ma life.” I blinked as a tear rolled over my cheek, seeing them pool within his own eyes as he went on, his voice beginning to crack. I sniffed, that was one of the sweetest things he’d ever said to me.

“W-was that supposed to be your vow’s?” His took a large breath, quickly wiping his tears.

“Something like that … ah just-” This time I cut him off with a kiss, full to the brim with as much love as I could. Once satisfied I’d shown him enough I buried my face into his neck.

“I love you Mac, I promise I won’t change, and if I do it’ll be for the better for us, and I’ll try not to … overthink things like this again.” I felt him shake with a slight laugh before her rolled onto his back.

“It’s ok ah got to kiss you, more than one ah might add.” I giggled against his fur before sitting up and putting my hooves over my mouth, giggling was so girly. He simply smiled, his hooves running off my back onto the grass.

“Ah like it when you giggle” I scrunched up my face at him, swishing my tail with annoyance.

“But it’s girly, and comes with the words cute and adorable attached!” He laughed at me.

“Oh but Dashie you are very cute and adorable in my eyes, and even if you don’t like it you can’t stop it, so give in because ah’m not gonna stop.”

“Just shut up and kiss me.” And like the good stallion he was, he was happy to comply.