The sun was bright in the Equestrian sky. Birds sung their sweet melodies, and flowers and trees danced in the wind. The breeze blew gently in the air, and brought a sweet scent of roses and honeysuckle to the land. In a city, perched upon a mountainside, was a metropolis could be found. The streets were bustling with life, and ponies trotted about to whatever business they had. In a secluded part of the city, in a clothing shop, a mare was worrying frantically. She had traveled to Canterlot to think, and she wasn't making much progress. Rarity had a serious conundrum. How was she going to explain to her friends the nature of her and Twilight's relationship? And how would Spike take it? She knew he fancied her, but the species difference made a relationship improbable. And she fancied Twilight more, Her intelligence, her eyes, everything. She had worked up the courage to ask her out, and Twilight had accepted wholeheartedly. The night had been wonderful, and nothing had been interrupted or malfunctioned.

Rarity sighed in frustration and confusion. How was she going to tell them? That was always the question now. She supposed she should just be forward and honest about it all, but she did have an image to maintain. Her conundrum left her lying down, the room seemingly now stuffy, and humid. She resolved to tell the owner of the shop to fix it, but she had more pressing matters.

She figure she would have to tell them sooner or later. She materialized a quill, ink, and paper to her side, and tried to think of something.

Dear friends, something rather... concerning to me has come up in recent months. I would like to tell you all about it, and I earnestly hope you all understand. Sincerely, Rarity.

After closing the letter, she tried to remember the spell for sending letters. Once she did, she sent it in a blinding light blue flash. Once the light faded, she sat down again. How in Equestria was she going to tell them, especially if they were rather unsure about the situation. She shook her head. These were their friends, surely they would understand? She got her things, resolving to just open up about it. Once she had left, she thanked the owner for letting her stay there, and revealed the issue with the humidity. She arrived at the train station, and as she received her tickets, she smelled a faint scent of mud and flowers. That would mean...

Just as she was thinking it, a yellow Pegasus crashed into her, sending them both falling to the ground. Rarity tried to make sense of the situation, and noticed who her attacker was. "Oh, hello Fluttershy, what brings you here?"

Fluttershy shook her head, removing tiny pieces of twig. "Oh, um, I was looking for you, actually. Opal isn't responding well to my cat food brand, and I wanted to know if you could tell me what she uses?"

Rarity sighed in relief. "Oh, no need to worry, dear. I was on my way back just now, when you, ah... stumbled into me."

Fluttershy began to mumble something, looking away from her. "Oh no, it's alright, darling! Come, let's return home, and you can tell me all that's troubling you." The train had just arrived, and the doors opened with a hissing noise. When they stepped in, they found almost all of the seats taken. They found an open spot finally, near the very rear, and sat, wondering what was going on.

"Well, as I said, I came here to ask about Opal's diet. And because... we're all kind of worried. Y-you seem really anxious recently, a-and we hope it's not because of us."

Rarity started sweating, trying to think of some kind of lie. "N-no, darling, why would you think that? Um, you look like you could use a rest, w-why don't you lie do..."

Fluttershy shushed her with a hoof. "Rarity, what's wrong? You're not yourself, and I-I'm worried. Please, tell me what's wrong."

"I-I can't darling. I'll tell you and all the others tomorrow. Please, I'm just nervous, that's all. Please, darling, can we talk after then?"

Fluttershy nodded, and Rarity smiled. The rest of the train ride was dull and painfully, excruciatingly long. They talked about the fashion changing, the weather, and their friends.

"I-I don't know, Twilight seemed rather... twitchy, when I brought up romance."

"Darling, um... m-maybe it's a rather touchy subject, hm? I'm sure she has g-good reason, to dodge the question."

Fluttershy sighed. "I guess you're right. Oh, we're back. I hope Angel is okay."

As they walked, they were silent. Wind tossed their manes about to and fro, and the sun was beginning to set. When they reached Fluttershy's cottage, Rarity excused herself. "Sorry, dear, but I must take my leave. A... rather obtrusive circumstance has arisen. Do forgive me."

"O-oh, that's okay. I need to put the creatures to bed, anyway. Thank y-you for walking me home."

Rarity smiled, slightly amused at her friends shyness, even after all the time passed. "It was a pleasure, darling. Remember, if you need help getting Angel to behave, I have a lovely tutu I've been dying to see on him."

Angel came out from the couch, eyes wide. He tried to hop away, but Fluttershy picked him up. "Now, Angel, you need to go to sleep, so you can grow stronger. Goodbye, Rarity."

"Goodbye, Fluttershy, pleasant dreams." Rarity closed the door, and sighed heavily. She had no doubt Fluttershy wouldn't mind her dating Twilight, but the rest? That was another chapter altogether. She supposed she would find out tomorrow, when she told them. Twilight better be there, I will not do it alone. When she stepped in her boutique, she tried to turn on the lights. But she was stopped. In the middle of the boutique's main room, surrounded by candles, clad in a frilly saddle, stockings and a collar, sat Twilight Sparkle. She was holding a riding crop in her mouth, and she smiled seductively.

"Hello, mistress. I've been bad, and I'm willing to accept my punishment."

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The next day was a bright, sunny day. The birds sang and whistled, and flowers danced in the breeze. In the Carousel Boutique, Rarity was waking up, albeit slowly. She gained her senses, and realized she was lying next to Twilight. She still had all her lingerie on from last night. Rarity sighed, got up, and went to go make a dandelion smoothie. She sat down at her window, gazing at Town Hall. She had planned to tell only her friends first, but supposed that she was dating the local princess, so all would have to know.

As she sat there pondering her predicament, Twilight came down the stairs. She saw her marefriend sitting there alone, and wondered what was bothering her. "Hey, beautiful. What's wrong, something on your mind?"

"Good morning, Twilight. I'm just attempting to figure out a way to tell them."

Twilight's face scrunched. "Tell who what?"

"Oh, you know very well what. How are we going to tell them about our relationship without some sort of trouble. You know very well, darling, that there are some ponies who, um... dislike this type of thing."

Twilight smiled, and sat down next to her, rubbing her hooves "Oh, Rarity. I know, but if they can't accept it, that's their business. What matters is the ponies who do accept it and I believe our friends will. Come on, we have to tell them today, that gives us all some time before the event."

Rarity smiled, and let Twilight lead her to her room. After they got washed up, they decided to eat some sustenance first. As they ate, they wanted to clear up some issues before they announced it. "Twilight, do you really... love me? And are you sure I'm the mare you want?"

Twilight giggled, making Rarity nervous. "Oh, stop being so flustered. Our friends won't have any problems with it, I'm sure. They know us, and Lyra and Bon-Bon are seeing each other, and so are Rainbow and Fluttershy. They'll offer support. Just stop worrying, and we'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

Rarity smiled at her marefriend, knowing the words she spoke were true. "Oh Twilight, you're right. I wrote you a poem, would you read it? I know how much you admire poetry." She hoofed Twilight a slip of paper, and Twilight opened it.

"Deep in the forest, shadows do call,
So even my lovely, she may soon fall.
But as long as I hold her, ever so near,
She'll find safe haven, if even I fear.
That one day soon, we'll open up hearts,
May nopony ever tear us apart."

Twilight loked at Rarity. "You know I have books for poetry, you didn't need to..." Rarity pushed a hoof up to Twilight's mouth, smiling. Twilight smiled back, knowing Rarity would fight for her way. They finished their meals, and stepped out the door. A bright, war sun greeted them, and the birds still sang. As they made their way to the town's center, they brought up a previous issue. "Rarity, do you really think everypony needs to be told?"

"I do. You are the local royalty."

Twilight sighed. "Don't remind me." Rarity giggled, and they finally found themselves at their destination. A few of the ponies that were told were there already, including their friends. As more ponies arrived, Rarity got more anxious. They did their head count, and saw everypony was there now. Twilight cleared her throat, which was becoming dry.

"Hello, everypony. I hope you're all doing well, especially those who's homes were damaged when Tirek was here. I have an announcement, for you all, especially the rest of the Elements. A half a year ago, I received some rather interesting letters, about eleven, from an individual. They were love letters, and were rather sweet. The sender was revealed, and it was none other than Rarity, the Element of Generosity."

Many ponies cheered at this, but soon were quieted. "Now, we've been seeing each other for a few months, and a week ago decided that we would like to entertain the prospect of marriage. I know a few of you will be rather put off by this, which is why we're telling you now. The wedding is to be held at the Royal Gardens, in two weeks. All are invited, and we'll pay for your train tickets."

As the crowd cheered again, Twilight had Rarity step up to the podium. "Hello, everypony. I'm rather pleased at the number of you who have shown such enthusiasm towards this announcement, and I thank you all. I desired for Twilight since I met her, and I never knew how to begin telling her my affections. It started out as the aforementioned letters, but I decided that it was time for the reveal. It would mean so much to me, to us, if you would join us at the wedding. Thank you all."

After she stepped off, the crowd disbanded. She was relieved that the issue was out of the way, but another was made apparent. They needed to make the final preparations. They had the location, time, decorations, and the refreshments. But they had no attire. Rarity couldn't simply design their dresses herself, the surprise would be lacking. Rarity knew she could go to Hoity Toity to ask about other designers he'd seen, but he'd be too busy, surely. Then she remembered that she could make her dress, and Twilight could browse Rarity's selections, and neither would have to see the other's choice.

When they discussed this, Twilight decided it was as good an idea as any alternative. They went back to Rarity's boutique, and Rarity started making her dress, and told Twilight to look for one she wanted. Rarity settled for a violet base, with dark blue trim. As she worked, she wondered if Twilight was as nervous as she was. The thought was quickly disposed of. She had more pressing matters to deal with. The wind blew through cracks in her shop, whistling a rather cheerful, yet also melancholy tune. She listened to it, enthralled by the sheer emotion she found in it, and found herself losing track of time. She shook herself, gathering her thoughts again. She continued to work, and the wind continued it's tune. The hours grew later, and it had been hours since Twilight selected a dress. She decided it would be best to retire for the evening, and ceased her designing. But she couldn't help feeling there was something she was forgetting. She shrugged it off, thinking it was unimportant, crawled into bed, and drifted away, the tune of the wind and Twilight never leaving her thoughts.

Author's Note

(Real quick, if you feel this is rushed, PLEASE REMEMBER it's just meant to be a "short and sweet" love thingy story.

The tune whistled by the wind is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCoRc3hX99U

Anyway, see you all next story, maybe. It will most likely be either a TwiLuna, or a Celestia Luna bonding time... (get your heads out of those gutters, pervs). Best wishes to you in all of your endeavors.