Tale of Derpy Hooves and Time Turner Whooves

  Dr. Whooves looked up from his study. “Derpy, when are we going to dinner?” he asked. He was getting very hungry, and it was almost dinner time. “In 5 minutes, Doctor. I just have to get this stupid dress on.” Derpy called from her room. They had been together for a whole year now, and Whooves was going to tell Derpy something really important.

  He was going to propose to her.

How can I propose to her without making a fool out of myself? He thought. No, don’t think of that, David. You’ll get through this. You are going to propose to her without making a fool of yourself. And she will say yes. She will. But how can I marry a pony? I was born a human in England. How can it work? But it will work. This will work. People marry for love. So do ponies. This will work.

      Without saying a word, he strode out of his study, wearing:

• A black neck tie

• A white shirt

• A black tuxedo

• Black dress shoes (for a pony)

  He was ready for dinner in Canterlot. It was the capital of Equestria, and the fanciest town in the country. And maybe after today…

Derpy was going to be his wife. And nothing was going to stop him from having her.

  On the train, Time Turner was a little skittish. But Derpy was keeping calm. How can he be nervous? Is he hiding a secret from me? Why is there a lump in his pocket? Derpy’s head was racing with questions. But what she didn’t know is that he had a wedding ring for her.

It was a half-hour trip to Canterlot by train, and Time Turner was having some doubts about proposing to Derpy. But he wouldn't let them stop him from doing what he wanted.

  And they didn't.