A cloudsdale wedding

by Harmonic Brush

Rating: teen
Tags: Slice of Life, Alternate Universe, Main 6, Romance, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Soarin, Rainbow Dash
Length: 7625

Soarin and Rainbow dash tie the knot.

Soarin and rainbow dash are getting married in cloudsdale.
But things take a turn when a certain unwanted pegasus stallion turns up.
You kinda need to read the prequel to get this story.

Published 2014-11-21 16:50:04 UTC
Last updated 2014-11-26 03:31:49 UTC

Preparations

Preparations

~This takes a month after the events in A cloudsdale date, enjoy.~ A cloudsdale Wedding

~Harmonic Brush~

Rainbow Dash has been engaged to Soarin for a month but hasn't even told her friends yet.

"So Rain, did you tell your friends yet?"

"No, but they're having a picnic this afternoon and I want you to come. That way you can be there when I tell them, besides me friends are all bring their special someponies, or in Fluttershy's case special somedraconiqui, and in Applejack's case special somedragon."

"Ok, I'd love to come honey."

Rainbow Dash grinned. She hasn't been called honey before, she always thought is was sappier than sap, but from Soarin's mouth, it felt, natural.

The afternoon

Pinkie hopped around carrying the picnic basket in her mouth. She was also holding on to Cheese Sandwich, who she had now been dating for 9 months.

"It's our 9 month-i-versery cheese!"

"I know it is Pinkie!"

Behind the energetic couple was Applejack carrying her dragonfriend Spike, whom she has been dating for 4 months.

Behind them was the royal couple~ a royal guard and royalty who have been dating for 4 years.

Fluttershy and Discord, the 4 and a half years, but still dating, were holding hooves and paws.

Lastly came Rarity and Fancy pants, holding hooves, who have been dating for 2 years, off, and then 1 year again.

They all set up and noticed something was off.

"Hey, where's Rainbow Dash?" Twilight asked, receiving a shrug or I don't know from the other ponies.

Behind the door of RD's cloud house, was Soarin struggling to get his Bride-to-be out the door.

"C,mon Rain, were gonna be late."

"I JUST CAN'T TELL THEM!"

"It'll be fine, lets just go!"

"Ok, fine."

Rainbow Dash was sweating like a hog as she walked out the door.

Soarin's comforting smile encouraged her to go forward.

"Oh look, there's Pinkie, that's the picnic, c,mon Soarin!"

"Wait up!"

The two lovepegasi were racing towards the picnic, they both tied, but didn't wanna admit it.

"I WON!" Rainbow yelled.

"Such a lie! I WON!"

"You tied!" Pinkie energetically burst out.

"Fine." Rainbow said.

"Howde Rainbow!"

"Hey Applejack."

"Hi Rainbow!"

"Hey Twilight!"

"Hi..Rainbow..Dash.."

"Hey Fluttershy."

"Rainbow Dash, darling."

"Hi Rarity."

"I have a question to ask that may be a little personal but.." Rarity asked. "How is your relationship with Soarin?"

Rainbow Dash's ears perked up at that question, she wanted to dart away, but Soarin put a hoof on her back, and shot her a facial expression saying It's time to tell them.

"Well, actually, that is, um.."

"Yes?" the 10 ponies asked in unison.

"were....were...engaged."

The 10 ponies gasped, then stomped their hooves.

"When?" Applejack asked.

"About a month ago, but I was too nervous to tell you."

"It's ok Rainbow Dash, I understand nerves."

"I know you do, Fluttershy."

"May we see the ring, darling?" Rarity asked.

"Sure." Rainbow Dash said.

She showed out her hoof to reveal the 7 carrot rainbow-coloured diamond. All her friends gasped at the sight of the big beautiful diamond. Rarity's eyes were in astonishment. She has been with jewellery before, but none as glorious as this.

"It's..it's beautiful darling."

"I had a similar reaction, Rarity." Rainbow Dash replied.

"I got it custom made for her." Soarin added.

"Where did you give it to her?" Twilight asked.

"The place we first kissed." Soarin replied. He then whispered to Twilight. "You're ok with this, right?"

Twilight whispered back. "Of course, I've been with Flash for 4 years.

"Soarin even got the wonderbolts team to spell out Will you marry me Rainbow Dash out in clouds.

"Awesome!" Spike replied.

"Now can we eat already, I'm starving." Rainbow replied.

"That's my girl." Soarin said, nudging her in the side. She gave a chuckle in response.

They had hay fries and oat burgers. Rainbow Dash had an extra apple and sandwich.

"So, Twilight, how are things with Flash?" Rainbow asked.

"They're great! Right Flash?"

"Yup."

"Fluttershy?" Rainbow asked.

"Things are great with Discord."

Rarity looked up at him. "Was he eating paper this entire time?"

The rest of the group laughed.

"Yes." Discord replied.

"Applejack, how are things with Spike?" Rainbow asked.

"Ah think things are goin just fine, ain't it Spike?"

Spike nodded.

"Rarity things with Fancy?" Rainbow asked.

"Things are absolutely amazing with Fancy Pants, besides the on off relationship part."

"And lastly Pinkie, things with Cheese?"

"Amazing, were the super duper party pony couple!"

"The super couple in ALL OF EQUESTRIA!" Cheese replied.

Everyone at the table laughed. Soarin took Rainbow aside for a minute.

"Rainbow Dash?" He whispered.

"Yea?" She whispered back as they were both talking in whispers.

"We should get going, we've got some planning to do."

"Ok, I'll tell my friends."

After everyone stopped laughing Rainbow cut in.

"Hey guys, I'm actually gonna have to split. Soarin and I have some more planning to do."

"Ok!" Everyone said in unison.

"C,mon Soarin, race you there!"

"You're on!"

Rarity was the countdown pony.

"1.." Rarity began. "2.." She continued. "3!"

And both pegasi were off in a heartbeat. They were facing the air. Both determined to win, even though Rainbow didn't want to admit it, Soarin won by a foot. She. Hated. Losing. So she decided to congratulate him.

"Nice job, you actually won."

"Of course I did, I got the most beautiful bride in Equestria."

"I mean you won the race." Rainbow said blushing.

"Oh yea, that too."

The lovepegasi laughed as they walked into their home. Rainbow noticed Lightning Streak inside her house waiting for them with an angry and evil face on. He gave a sly, evil grin as he yelled out to her.

"I WILL HAVE MY REVENGE, YOU, YOU, RAINBOW DASH! YOU TOO SOARIN!"

As soon as he flew out Rainbow felt shattered. She had been yelled at before, but not as harsh and not as unexpected as that. She grabbed Soarin and cuddled in his fur to feel better. She started to sob but then found herself kissing Soarin, suddenly, she felt better.

"Thanks Soarin."

"It's ok, Lightning's got a mental problem."

Both laughed but Rainbow still felt unsafe.

"Are you sure we're gonna be fine."

"Even if he does come after us Rain, we'll be fine. It'll all work out in the end, trust me."

"You sure?"

"I'm sure. Now let's get planning!" He said as he pulled up two seats and the wedding planning sheet they had been working on.

"Him and Rainbow sure are a strong couple." Twilight stated as all the friend's packed up the picnic.

"Oh, Ah bet him and Rainbow will be the best pegasi couple." Applejack said.

"Hey!" She received from Fluttershy, Discord, Twilight and Flash.

"What? Ah said pegasi." She pointed at Fluttershy and Discord. "Pegasus and Draconeques." They both shrugged. Then she pointed at Twilight and Flash. "Pegasus and Alicorn."

"True." Flash stated.

"When ah said pegasi, I meant both were FULL pegasi, no horn, no cloven hoof, bat wing, snake claw, lion paw and snake tail."

"Oh." Discord said.

"Ooh, I'll bet she raises a darling family." Rarity said.

Everyone stared at her.

"What? It could happen."

"Well Flash, I'm gonna go check on the lovepegasi, wanna come?" Twilight asked.

"Sure!"

And those two were off towards Rainbow's home.

"Ok, and Spitfire and Fleetfoot will sit there." Rainbow said pointing to the second row seats. "Silver Lining, wave chill, Misty Fly and Fire streak behind them."

Rainbow Dash heard a knock at the door.

"I'll get it." Soarin said.

Soarin cantered towards the door. He opened it to reveal Twilight and Flash.

"Hey Twilight, Hey Flash."

"Hey." The two said in unison.

"We wanted to see how the prep was going, and wanted to see if we could help!" Twilight offered.

"Sure, we could use some help. Rain, Twilight and Flash are gonna help!"

"Ok, we need all the help we can get!"

Soarin let the two in and showed them two seats.

"Do you guys want anything to drink?" He offered.

"Hmm..that depends.... do you have any punch?" Twilight asked.

"Grape and raspberry." Rainbow replied.

"I'll have grape." Twilight answered.

"Raspberry for me!" Flash said.

As Soarin was pouring the punches for the Sparkle-sentry couple, Rainbow Dash asked a question.

"Hey Soarin! Where should we sit Surprise?"

"Row 4!"

"Ok!"

"You and Rainbow sure have been busy, what do you want us to do, anything?" Twilight offered.

"Well, we could use some help with the invitations. We know everyone were inviting, so just make them following this one and tell them what seat they're sitting in, me and Rainbow are just finishing up with that part." Soarin said handing them the example invitation.

"Ok, Flash, got all that?"

"Mhm."

"Ok, let's get to work."

Dresses, Dresses and more dresses

Rainbow Dash lay asleep on her bed even though it was just the afternoon. Soarin was adding the final touches to the wedding invitations. As he finished he flew up to his bride to be's bedroom. He opened the door slowly and quietly as he whispered.

"Rainbow Dash?"

He got a groan in response, knowing it was his girl.

"Ok well, you leave me no choice..GERONIMO!"

Soarin yelled as he landed onto the bed causing it to wake up Rainbow Dash.

"AAAH!" Rainbow yelled.

Soarin flipped out laughing on the bed.

"Soarin! THAT'S NOT FUNNY!"

"I'm sorry it's just it's just." He said. "BWHAHAHA!"

"SOARIN!"

"Sorry Rain. Hey, who's gonna be your bridesmaids."

"4 of my friends."

"What about the 5th?"

"Oh, Twilight will be the one marrying us."

Soarin nearly choaked when he heard this.

"she WHAT?!"

"Hey, she's a princess, she had royal authority over me, and she's good remember, she's dating Flash?"

"Oh." Soarin said. "Right."

"Is something wrong Soar?"

"No, nothing."

"You sure?"

"Yea."

"Absolutely sure?"

"When I say I'm sure, I mean it Rain, trust me."

"Ok."

Rainbow Dash was meeting with her friends as Soarin was going to get decorations for the wedding.

"Hey guys!" Rainbow said.

"Hey!" all 5 friends shouted in unison.

"So I was wondering if..you guys would be my bridesmaids?"

"Absolutely darling." Rarity said.

"Sure." Applejack replied.

"I would..that is..if you wanted me to." Fluttershy replied.

"Absolutely-douply Dashie!" Pinkie Pie replied.

"Aren't I the one marrying you and Soarin?" Twilight asked.

"Yes you are, so your not a bridesmaid."

"Who are gonna be your flowergirls?" Rarity asked.

"I dunno, Scootallo Sweetie Belle and Applebloom are 30 now."

"Why doesn't Comet Sky go?" Applejack suggusted.

"Aw, Applejack, I don't wanna use your neice as a flowergirl, she should be a flowergirl for your wedding."

"Aw shucks sugarcube, that's might nice of ya, but y'all can use her." Applejack said.

"Thanks Applejack."

"Y'all are welcome."

"Wait, DO YOU NEED A WEDDING DRESS?!" Rarity said excited.

"No, I already got one. But you can make the flower girl and bridesmaids dresses."

"Yay!"

"So Pinkie, can you do the reception for me?"

"Of course I can! I never leave home without my party cannon!" Pinkie Pie said pulling out her canon.

"Where do you even keep that thing?" Twilight asked.

"I have party cannons all over Equestria."

"Cool!" said Scootaloo who flew over.

"Scootaloo?" Rainbow asked.

"Ooh, I see your getting married, who's the lucky stallion?" said Sweetie Belle.

"Soarin but.."

"Soarin?" said Applebloom who appeared as well.

"He's in the wonderbolts with me.."

"When's the wedding?" Scootaloo asked.

"In 4 months."

"Ok, can we come?"

"Sure."

"Jumpin Junebugs girls! Stop talking so fast!" Applejack yelled out.

In the crystal empire Junebug was walking aside Amethyst Star when she suddenly jumped up and down 3 times.

"You ok Junebug?"

"Yea but, I don't know what that was."

"Anyway girls, you can all come, just, try to be quiet there." Rainbow said.

"Of of course." Scootaloo said. "No problem, well, we gotta go, by Rainbow."

"Bye Scoots." Rainbow Dash said as Scootaloo and the rest of the band (which they named the CMC) walked or flew away.

"Well guys, I got some royal duties I gotta do for Princess Celestia." Twilight said.

"Bye Twilight." the 5 ponies said in unison as Twilight flew away.

"Rainbow dash, darling, I'm going to have to ask you what you need and what you want for bridesmaid dresses. I already have measurements of all our friends."

"Ok Rarity, why don't I come by at around.. sundown maybe?"

"Sure Rainbow darling, that'll be great, I'll even make tea." Rarity said as she trotted away.

"Well guys, I better go tell Soarin that I gotta meet Rarity."

"Ok." Applejack said.

"BYE DASHIE!" Pinkie replied.

"O-ok, b-bye R-rainbow D-dash." Fluttershy replied.

"Bye guys." Rainbow said as she sped away to the wedding decoration store.

This is where Soarin is right..hopefully...

Rainbow Dash entered the store and flew straight to the rainbow-coloured decorations. Of course, as usual, there was Soarin, her fiancé.

"Hey Soarin."

Soarin didn't need to turn around to know who it was. Rainbow Dash.

"Hey Rainbow." He said still facing the decoration.

Rainbow Dash decided to have some fun with Soarin. She put on her best Spitfire voice but it sounded like she had a cold. Luckily Spitfire had a cold.

"I'm not Rainbow Dash, I'm Spitfire."

"Sorry Spits, just need to find something perfect for Rainbow."

"You really like her don't you, why?"

"What do you mean by that?"

"Why do you like Rainbow Dash?"

"Oh boy Spits, where do I begin, first, those amazing cerise eyes of hers. I swear they sparkle whenever I look into them. Her hair also, when the wind passes through it, I swear it can glow."

"Anything else."

"I barely have gotten started. Even though she's a tomboy, she's beautiful, lovely, sweet, kind. She also is dependable, trustworthy, awesome, and don't make me start on her loyalty, she represents it after all. Everything about her is perfect, she may have a few flaws, but I look at her personality. Kind, sweet, caring, you know it. Wait Spits why do you even wanna know this?"

When Soarin didn't hear a response he turned around.

"Spitfi-" he almost finished.

He turned around to see a open-mouthed Rainbow Dash. He was shocked to see her. He thought she would be with his friends.

"Rainbow Dash, are you ok?"

When Rainbow Dash was on the same level as Soarin she kissed him. This time when they kissed, it wasn't usually like it was. Time felt like it was slowing down, like they were the only two ponies on the planet. Rainbow enjoyed the feeling. She explained to him why she was here and they both laughed at the situation.

"Well, the reason I came here is Rarity is making my bridesmaids dresses since I bought the wedding dress, and I just wanted to tell you I'll be there at sundown, but I don't know how long I'll be. I guess you can come if you want."

"Sure I'll come, I wanna see the bridesmaids dresses. After all, they are part of my wedding."

Rainbow dash chuckled.

"Then let's go Soarin, to THE CAROUSEL BOUTIQUE!"

Rainbow Dash then looked outside.

"IN ABOUT 4 HOURS!"

Soarin chuckled at the situation as did Rainbow. They looked around the shop for decorations. They found navy blue vases which they would fill with Rainbow's favourite flowers. They also found opaque rainbow ribbon. There was white tablecloths, along with place cards for the reception.

"Alright Soarin, that's enough for today, you only brought so many bits."

"True, and we have to visit that friend of yours."

"Rarity."

"Right. Let's go check out, remember you can get money off."

"Yea, that's, that's true."

They went to the checkout. Rainbow Dash recognized the cash pony as her consultant.

"Harmonic Brush? I thought you worked at the wedding dress factory?"

"Rainbow Dash, hey! guess who got fired from her last job?" She said with enthusiasm.

"Rain, how do you know her?"

"She was the pony who helped me find my wedding dress."

"Oh." Soarin said. "Is it nice?" he asked the counter pony.

"I think it is, now, if I remember correctly, both of you are wonderbolts making the price 20% lower and you saved the world 3 times so calculations..the total is 45 bits."

"Still a lot, but cheaper." Rainbow said tossing the bits.

"Thanks rainbow, now have a nice wedding!" Harmonic said.

"Bye Harmonic Brush, and one more thing, you can come to the wedding." Rainbow Dash offered while tossing her one of the nameless invitations.

"Cool, thanks, can my little sister come?"

"Sure, what's her name?"

"Lightning Orchid, she's in junior speedsters and she's a HUGE fan of you."

"Lightning Orchids you..your..your sister?" Rainbow asked.

"Yea, younger. So can she come?"

"Sure, and I knew she was in Junior Speedsters, she was my buddy for the wonderbolt speedsters event."

"Cool, well see you in....4 months." Harmonic said reading the invitation.

"Bye, now Soarin, we gotta go to Rarity's!"

The two pegasi flew towards the carousel boutique as the sun started setting.

Bridesmaids

Rainbow Dash and Soarin knocked on the door of the carousel boutique. It was answered by a white unicorn.

"Hi Rarity."

"Hello Rainbow Dash, oh I see you brought Soarin."

"Yep." Rainbow replied. "He's here to help out, he's got a nice fashion sense."

"I dunno whether to take that as a compliment or an insult." Soarin asked

"Compliment, darling, compliment." Rarity replied.

"Anyway Rarity, dresses?" Rainbow brought up

"Oh, of course Darling, one second, do come in, do you want some tea?"

"I'll have some, Soarin?"

"Sure."

"Of course, darlings." Rarity said as she used her magic to pour 3 glasses of tea.

She used her magic to levitate the cups to Soarin and Rainbow Dash.

"Thanks." Soarin said.

"You are most welcome, now to the dresses."

Rarity sat the two down at the table in her kitchen where she took out the patterns of the dresses.

"So darlings, Fluttershy's will be light, misty green with a black rim, along with some sparkles and glitter on her black shoes."

"That looks very nice." Soarin said. "What do you think Dash?"

"I like it, now onto Applejack's dress."

"Of course darling, now Applejack's dress is brown with green stripes and a red rim. Her shoes will be brown leather boots with red laces.

"Wow, I really like that one." Soarin said.

"It's beautiful. I have a suggestion."

"Of course Dash, what is it?" Rarity said using her magic to get out a pencil and notepad.

"I think for her rim it should have leaves on it. Just my opinion."

"Wow Rainbow dash, you have amazing fashion sense." Rarity said. "This will look amazing, now onto Pinkie Pie's dress."

"I can't wait to see what you've come up with." Soarin said.

"For Pinkie Pie, I am gonna use the same dress from the royal wedding but I'm adding pink shoes that tie around the hoof, similar to yours."

"Ooh, that's nice." Soarin said.

"It's beautiful Rarity. I love them."

"And now onto my dress. My dress is a blue, sparkly dress with sapphires encrusted into the rim. The shoes will be light pink."

"Wow Rarity, that's lovely!" Rainbow Dash yelled.

"It's gorgeous. Well, we've gotta get going, it's getting too dark." Soarin said.

Rainbow Dash looked outside to see a beautiful original Luna night.

"He's right, we'll talk more about it at the pony pet play-date tomorrow."

"Bye darlings."

"Bye Rarity." Both said in unison as they set down there teacups and flew towards Rainbow Dash's house. The stars were beautifully layed out as Soarin and Rainbow Dash walked into their house. They had decided after they get married, they would move into Rainbow's home.

"So Rainbow, when do you think Rarity will have those dresses done?"

"I dunno, maybe a week, they look more complicated than most of her designs, but they'll look great." Rainbow replied as she and Soarin plopped on her couch.

"I can't believe were doing this."

"Doing what Soarin?"

"Getting married. I never thought I would marry the mare I admired since the best young flier competition."

"Well, now you can think it, cause it's happening."

"I hope." he thought aloud.

"What do you mean by that?"

"Oh, nothing." He lied.

~1 week later~

"Hiya RD. Big day is gettin closer ain't it?" Applejack said while tossing a stick for Winona.

"I know." Rainbow said unexcited.

"Y'all don't sound very excited? Y'all ok?"

"I'm exited, but, Soarin a week ago said that he hopes the wedding happens."

"Sugarcube, the wedding isn't for another 4 months, I'm sure he's just nervous. It'll be fine."

"Thanks Applejack. I hope it'll be fine."

"Don't think like that sugar, now where's that Tank of yours."

"He's over there with Opalescence."

"Well sugar, y'all better talk to Rarity, see how your bridesmaids dresses are coming."

"Ok, thanks Applejack."

Rainbow Dash flew over to Rarity.

"Hey Rarity, how are the dresses?"

"They're almost done, I just need to add the touches to my dress and it'll be all done."

"Ok, so, tomorrow?"

"More like 5 minutes."

"Oh, thanks."

"No problem darling, I brought it with me while Opal plays with your pet. Need to add some sparkles here and layer that oh and of course backstitch that. Oh, and I can't wait for the wedding. Does Soarin know who his best mare or stallion is gonna be?"

"No, I've gotta go home! C,mon Tank!"

As if on cue the tortoise flew up towards the sky behind the cyan pegasus towards the cloud home.

"SOARIN!"

Soarin jumped up in surprise.

"Whoa Rain, what's wrong?"

"Do you know who is gonna be your best mare or stallion?"

"No, not yet at least."

"Pick somepony!"

"Hmm.."

"Think."

"I know I know...how about...Spitfire?"

"Sure."

"Ok, well I gotta ask her. Bye Rain, and you might wanna get back to your friends."

"Ok, bye Soar."

Rainbow sped back down to the pony pet play-date where her friends were.

"Hey guys, I'm back."

"Oh good, darling, I finished the dresses."

"Thanks Rarity, now can I view them on the bridesmaids?"

"Oh of course darling! GIRLS!"

All the girls ran to the carousel boutique except for Rarity and Rainbow Dash.

"How did you-what?" Rainbow asked.

"While you were away on that wonderbolts tour we made a code. When I scream girls we all run to my boutique, but if I say it in a regular voice, they just listen."

"Oh, well, let's go."

Both girls made it to the boutique.

"Now, since Twilight is performing the ceremony, I didn't make a dress for her, sorry darling." Rarity said.

"It's ok Rarity." Twilight replied.

"Now can I see the bridesmaids dresses?" Rainbow asked.

"Oh, of course Darling. Now let's begin with Fluttershy."

The shy yellow pegasus walked up wearing the exact same dress Rarity designed.

"Now of course, when she's actually at the wedding, her hair will be the way we promised." Rarity said.

They went through every dress that Rarity promised.

"Wow guys! That was AMAZING! Thanks Rarity."

"Oh no problem Rainbow darling, it's my generosity."

All the ponies laughed.

Meanwhile...

"Spitfire!" Soarin yelled.

"Soarin?" Spitfire returned.

"There you are." Soarin said as he flew towards her.

"What are you doing here? Don't you have a wedding to plan."

"That's why I'm here."

Spitfire looked confused and raised a brow.

"What do you mean by that Soarin?" Spitfire asked.

"I was wondering if you would be my best mare, it might be a little awkward, but, I'm just asking."

"Ok Soarin, I'll be your best mare."

"Cool. Thanks. Well, I've gotta go check out bridesmaid dresses."

"Bye Soarin."

"Bye Spitfire." Soarin said as he flew down into the clouds.

"There's only one bad thing about this?" Rainbow said.

"What is it Rainbow?" Twilight asked.

"That Soarin isn't here to see the dresses."

As if on cue the light blue stallion burst through the doors panting.

"I'm..here..."

"Soarin! These are the dresses." Rainbow said.

Soarin looked up to see the dresses.

"Wow, these are better than the pictures. They're awesome! I love them!"

The rest of the ponies laughed.

"What? A guy can also have fashion sense."

"Oh Soarin, anyway, did Spitfire agree to be your best mare?" Rainbow asked.

"Actually yes, yes she did. Now I found a nice venue for the wedding the exact day and time we want it." Soarin said.

"Amazing, where is it?" Rainbow asked excitedly.

"The Canterlot castle, I know you wanted it in Cloudsdale, but this is all I got."

"It's fine. Anything that's available the day and time I want it is perfect." Rainbow replied.

"Well darlings, it's lunch time, what do you say about us all going to Hayburgers?" Rarity asked.

"Sure." the other 6 ponies said in unison

Author's Note

Ok I admit it, I'm a terrible artist, just deal with it.

3 months later

"Rainbow Dash?"

"Yea Soarin?"

"I've gotta go out."

"Where are you going?"

"To get the rings for the wedding, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

"Ok, just be back in an hour."

"Got it Rain, see ya."

"Bye."

"Bye."

The door of her house closed. Rainbow Dash looked outside to see Soarin fly off in the direction of the jewellery store. She got up and ate an apple for breakfast. She walked into her library filled of daring do books which Soarin never entered. She knew this was a good place to keep her wedding dress, so Soarin wouldn't see it. She touched the fabric once more and stars filled her eyes.

This is happening. It really is.. Rainbow thought.

She walked outside and flew up a few feet before being pulled to the ground.

"Huh?" Rainbow questioned.

"Hello there RAINBOW DASH!" said a crazy blue face with yellow hair.

"Lightning Streak?!"

"Yes, IT'S ME! I SAID I WOULD GET MY REVENGE AND I AM NOW!"

"What are you gonna do?"

"But of course, tie you up, hide you, and poor little Soarin will think twice about marrying you."

Soarin wasn't kidding when he said Lightning had a mental problem Rainbow thought.

Rainbow Dash thought of the first thing that came to mind.

"HEL-" She started but couldn't finish after Lightning smacked her in the face.

"Scream one more time and I'll hurt you even more." Lightning said.

Rainbow Dash just nodded.

Soarin was about to enter the jewellery store when he heard a scream. It sounded like somepony was crying for help, somepony like Rainbow. His ears twitched.

"Rainbow Dash!" Soarin yelled.

He flew at his fastest pace towards her house. When he was just a couple meters away he saw Lightning tying up Rainbow Dash.

"LIGHTNING STREAK!" He yelled at the top of his lungs.

Lightning turned his head in the sound of the stallion's voice.

"Ah Soarin, just the stallion I've been waiting for, care to see how this ends?"

"How what ends?"

"Rainbow Dash, of course."

Rainbow eyes widened in fear as she shot Soarin a glare saying help me.

As Soarin started cantering closer to Rainbow Dash, Lightning pulled out a hammer.

"Step any closer and the mare gets it!" Lightning yelled.

Soarin flew backwards in fear of hurting Rainbow Dash.

"Finally, after the long time I've waited, I'll finally get my revenge on Rainbow Dash! MWHAHAHAHA!"

In all his evil laughing he didn't see Soarin fly silently towards Rainbow Dash and untie her. He snapped out of his trance when Soarin grabbed the hammer out of his hooves.

"And that revenge will have to wait." Rainbow said.

"But it WILL COME!" Lightning said as he stormed off.

"Phew, that was a close one, are you ok Rainbow?"

"I'm fine thanks to you."

"Well your welcome, a job as a husband means taking care of the wife, not only being sweet, but being there when she needs him."

Rainbow Dash flung her hooves around Soarin's neck.

"Oh thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you so much Soarin, and if I didn't make it clear THANK YOU!" Rainbow yelled.

"Your welcome. It was no big deal."

"No big deal. NO BIG DEAL?! If it weren't for you I would've been dead, by the way, how did you know I was in trouble?"

"Ears twitched, heard you scream."

"Ooh, like Pinkie or Cheesy sense."

"Kinda, but specified to you."

"Cool, anyway, the wedding's in a month, and you still haven't answered my question."

"What question?"

"What do you mean by you hope the wedding happens."

"Well, you see." Soarin began rubbing the back of his neck. "Lightning Streak, he broke through earlier than expected, but he might strike back during the wedding."

"Oh." Rainbow said as a frown spread across her face.

"Don't worry, take my word for it, it'll all work out."

"Ok. Fine. Whatever."

"C,mon, where's that smile?"

"Lightning Streak took it away."

"Sweetheart, don't worry."

"Ok, I won't." She lied as she put on a fake smile.

"That's better, now, I need some rings to buy, you coming?"

"Me?"

"Well, I don't want a crazy maniac coming after you."

"Ok." This time she actually smiled.

"Race you there. 1..2..3..GO!"

And both pegasi were off, towards the ring store.

"Ooh, I like that one." Soarin said pointing at a gold ring.

"Nah, I prefer this one." Rainbow said pointing to a gold one with silver decorations.

"How about you both settle on this one." The ring pony said holding out 2 gold rings with diamonds encrusted in them. "I'll give you a sale price, since wonderbolts and saving the world don't get discounted here."

"Ok, can you let us discuss it?" Soarin asked.

"Surely."

Soarin turned over to Rainbow Dash and whispered to her.

"Rainbow Dash, we should take it."

"Ok."

Soarin turned to the ring pony.

"We'll take it."

"Excellent choice, that will be 125 bits please."

Soarin grabbed the bag of bits out of his pocket and gave the bits to the cash pony. The cash pony counted and gave them the rings.

"Have a nice day." The ring pony and the cash pony said in unison.

"You too!" Rainbow Dash and Soarin said in unison.

"Well, let's go." Rainbow said.

"Of course." Soarin replied.

Author's Note

I really wanted to expand on Lightning's mental problem as some of you may know of from my previous story (I think) and there is a bit of foreshadowing going on here. Hope you enjoy! :pinkiehappy:

Lightning Strikes

The day of the wedding. (1 month later)

"Fluttershy, how is the songbird choir?" Rainbow asked.

"They're great, I think, I hope.."

"Twilight, you remember your part?"

"Yes Rainbow, yes."

"Rarity, you brought your dresses?"

"Yes darling."

"Applejack, the food?"

"Yes."

"Pinkie Pie, the reception?"

"Yes dashie!"

"Rainbow, don't y'all fret. It'll be fine." Applejack said.

"Thanks Applejack, but I don't really know." Rainbow said as she pulled out her wedding dress.

"Oh my STARS darling, that's GORGEOUS!" Rarity said.

"Thanks Rarity." Rainbow said slipping it on. "Fluttershy, get the songbird choir out, everyone else, can you go to your places please? Twilight especially."

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement. Rainbow Dash said a thought aloud.

"Marriage is a commitment, and I have to stay by my husbands side till death do us part."

Rainbow Dash stood by the door in the castle hall, waiting for the unicorn guards to open the door.

Soarin stood beside Spitfire and on the opposite side of where Rainbow would stand. He wore his black tux with pride and nervousness.

Fluttershy signalled her songbird choir to start chirping Here comes the bride, and as they did so, 2 unicorn guards opened the door with their magic to reveal Rainbow Dash. To the tune, Applejack's niece was the flower girl, Rainbow Dash slowly walked towards Soarin. Soarin's emerald eyes widened as he looked at the bride. She was beautiful. Her hair was tied with rainbow-coloured bands, her dress flowed nicely down her back. As Rainbow approached the groom,Twilight began here speech.

"Mares and Gentlecolts, we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Rainbow Dash and Soarin Skies. Together they shine brightly, they're love, is without a doubt, very powerful and committed, together, they are unstoppable. If there is anyone who objects to the marriage of these two, speak now or forever hold your peace."

"wait..I OBJECT!" Screamed a loud voice from the crowds, very stallion-like.

The whole castle filled with gasps. They cleared away to see a blonde, light blue stallion whom Rainbow, Soarin and Spitfire recognized as Lightning Streak.

"Lightning Streak." Spitfire mumbled under her breath.

"And why do you do so?" Twilight asked.

"Because they're not right together! My plan in killing Rainbow should've succeeded if THIS JERK DIDN'T SHOW UP!" Lightning yelled as he pointed his hoof at Soarin. "Oops, I just yelled attempted murder out loud, didn't I?"

"Yes you did." Twilight began. "And for doing so, I banish thee, to 30 years in Tartarus!" Twilight said as her horn began to glow very bright pink, to purple, then to black, as a image of Tartarus appeared. Twilight continued her spell as she lifted up Lightning Streak and threw him in a cell. The room was silent until a filly spoke.

"Princess Twilight is awesome." Squeaked Lightning Orchid.

"Shh Lightning." whispered Harmonic Brush. "Rainbow was kind enough to invite us." She still whispered.

Twilight coughed. "Can we continue the wedding please?"

The whole room nodded their heads in agreement.

"Now, as I was saying." Twilight said.

The whole room jolted their heads toward her.

"Together they shine brightly, they're love, is without a doubt, very powerful and committed, together, they are unstoppable. Rainbow Dash, do you commit every day of your life your love, to comfort in sickness and health towards Soarin Skies?" Twilight asked.

"I do." Rainbow said looking towards Soarin.

"And do you, Soarin Skies, commit every day of your life to your love, to comfort in sickness and health towards Rainbow Dash?"

"I do." Soarin said locking his green eyes with her moderate cerise eyes.

"Then may we have the rings?" Twilight said turning her head to Spike.

Spike held out the rings and Twilight used her magic to place them on Soarin and Rainbow's hooves.

"You may now kiss the bride." Twilight announced.

Soarin locked eyes with Rainbow dash. Without hesitation, they locked lips and slipped into a kiss. They held it for a few seconds and then slipped away. The people in the castles cheered and stomped their hooves. In the front row Firefly, Rainbow Blaze (Rainbow Dash's parents) and Speeding Flight and Shooting Skies (Soarin's parents) were crying.

The ponies were dancing to a upbeat song that Twilight was singing.

"Love is in bloom! A beautiful bride, a handsome groom."

Soarin had a nervous look on his face that directed to Dash.

"Don't worry honey, It's a song lyric." Rainbow said comforting Soarin as they continued to dance together swinging back and forth.

"Phew." Soarin replied.

Rainbow laughed as Vinyl Scratch announced the next song.

"Alright lovebirds, grab your partners and time to take it down a notch to slow song."

Twilight grabbed Flash, Fluttershy grabbed Discord, Applejack grabbed Spike, Pinkie Pie grabbed Cheese Sandwich, Rarity grabbed Fancy Pants, and in the background Fleur Dis Lee looked angry and jealous, Soarin reached out his hoof to dance and Rainbow instantly took it. This moment was perfect, and Rainbow Dash wanted it to never end.

Meanwhile....

"UGH! Tartarus sucks, and they gave me a cell that I can't fly out of or walk through the bars! THIS SUCKS, STUPID CERBERUS!" Lightning Streak yelled out.

The dog just growled which caused Lightning Streak to back into a corner.

"Tell me about it, I'm Tirek, your name?"

"Lightning Streak."

They heard yelling in the background.

"The GREAT AND POWERFUL TRIXIE SHALL NOT BE KEPT IN TARTARUS FOR HER CRIMES! JUST BECAUSE TRIXIE TOOK OVER PONYVILLE AND USED THE ALICORN AMULET, TRIXIE DOESN'T BELONG HERE!"

"Hi, Trixie, I'm Lightning Streak, and this is Tirek."

"I know very well who Tirek is, he stole my magic a while ago."

"What can I say, I'm mad with power."

"Well Trixie and Tirek, how do you say we strike back."

"The great and powerful Trixie shall not stand by someone with psychosis! Or a centaur!"

"You sure?" Tirek and Lightning said in unison.

"Well, Trixie can get back at Twilight, very well, but we still need to get out."

"No problem." Tirek said as he walked out of his bars. "I was waiting for ponies and creatures like me to come so I could escape, now to get you guys out."

The End!

Author's Note

I tried to come up with the best names I could for Soarin's parents, and since this is the last chapter, check out my story count for the next story that's coming up in the series. AU REVOIR! (Btw, ponies who don't know french, that means GOODBYE!"
(Speeding Flight = Soarin's mom and Shooting Skies = Soarin's dad and also Firefly = Rainbow's mom Rainbow Blaze = Rainbow's dad.

Shop til you drop

Twilight and Flash were working on the invitations for Soarin and Rainbow Dash's wedding. Of course she was telling her friends and her mother firefly, and her father Rainbow Blaze in person. She was going to give the invitations to the wonderbolts, princesses and some of the people she knew around Ponyville and Cloudsdale.

"Rainbow, where does Derpy sit?" Twilight asked.

"8th row 7th seat!" Rainbow replied.

"Did you remember everything Rain?" Soarin asked.

"Mhm."

"Ok Flash, are you done, cause I am."

"Yes I am done, Twi."

Twilight blushed. "Rainbow were done, any more help you need?"

"Hmm." Rainbow said. "Go to sugar cube corner and ask Pumpkin Cake and Pound Cake to make this cake." Rainbow said as she tossed a picture of a cake.

The cake was big and complicated. A 4 layered with Rainbow coloured frosting made from zap apple jam with red hearts with navy blue decoration as a border, along with mini figures of Rainbow Dash and Soarin.

Twilight flew down towards the cakes. She opened the door to see pumpkin cake.

"Hi Pumpkin!"

"Hey Princess Twilight!"

"You can just call me Twilight."

"Ok Twilight. What brings you here?"

"As you know, Soarin and Rainbow Dash are getting married, there a little busy so I'm helping them out along with my coltfriend Flash Sentry who is currently as their house helping."

"Ok, so, why are you here?"

Twilight showed Pumpkin Cake the picture. "They want this done for their wedding."

"Ok, I'll show Pound, mind if I photocopy it so we know what to do?"

"No, go ahead."

Pumpkin took the picture upstairs and read a duplication spell off of a spell book her mom bought her for her 4th birthday. As the picture was duplicated she grabbed both copies and returned the original one to Twilight.

"We'll get it done ASAP, when's the wedding?"

"In 4 months."

"Ok, that gives up plenty of time. I'll inform Pound right away." She said walking towards the kitchen.

Twilight walked out the door carrying the photo with her magic and flew to Rainbow's house. She opened the door and walked in. She gave the picture of the cake to Soarin. Soarin gave a smile saying thanks.

"Hey Soarin, where's Rainbow Dash?"

"Upstairs."

"And Flash."

"I'm here! Sorry, I was helping Soarin with his tuxedo."

"Oh well thats really ni- RAINBOW DASH!!!!!"

"YES TWILIGHT!"

"Emergency!"

"Ok, well come up."

Twilight teleported upstairs.

"Did you get a dress yet?"

"No."

"The wedding is 4 months, dresses are hard to find."

"I will just ask Rarity. She made a wedding dress for a CANTERLOT wedding."

"Yes, I know, but you need a dress that's thin, Rarity isn't familiar with THOSE types of dresses."

"Oh right- OH C,MON! SOARIN! ME AND TWILIGHT ARE GONNA BE OUT FOR THE DAY!"

"OK WHERE ARE YOU GOING?"

"BUYING A WEDDING DRESS!"

"CAN'T YOUR FRIEND MAKE ONE!"

"NO!"

"OK BUDGET is 2,500 BITS!"

"WHOA, THAT'S A LOT!"

"WHO CARES! THAT'S YOUR BUDGET!"

"OK! Twilight, a little teleportation?"

"Sure." Twilight said turning on her horn.

Twilight's magic was very shakily today. It went on then off.

"Sorry, magic surges. They just happen sometimes."

"Oh."

Twilight tried last time. Her magic aura turned from pink to white very slowly. Her and Rainbow were in a Cloudsdale shopping mall for brides to be. Being a princess, Twilight could get things for cheaper, and as a wonderbolt, things were about 10 % cheaper, also as saving the world at least 4 times, they got a little bit of bits off for that too. Rainbow Dash ran straight to the front counter. Luckily this wasn't a place where you needed an appointment to get in.

"Hello? What's your name?"

"Rainbow Dash."

"Ok, first wedding?"

"Yes?"

"Groom?"

"Soarin Skies."

"Favourite colour?"

"Rainbow."

"Ok, take a seat with whoever you brought if you brought someone in seat 24, we'll send a consultant ASAP. Did you bring anyone?"

"Princess Twilight Sparkle."

As soon as the cash pony heard this name she saw the lavender alicorn and bowed.

"The consultant will be there as soon as you get there."

"Thanks!" Twilight said.

Her and Rainbow galloped to the seat and saw the consultant."

"Hi, who here is the bride?" The consultant asked.

"I am!" Rainbow said shooting her hoof up.

"Ok, and who did you bring with you here tod-"

The consultant instantly stopped her words and bowed at the sight of the alicorn.

"You don't have to bow to me, just pretend I'm a unicorn."

"Ok p-princess T-twilight S-sparkle."

"And don't call me Princess or Sparkle. Royalty orders you call me Twilight."

"Ok Pr- Twilight."

"Better, now were here for Rainbow."

"Ok, my name is Harmonic Brush, and I'll be your consultant today."

"Hi."

"What are you looking for?"

"Something breezy, light, and translucent."

"Rainbow? When did you learn that word."

"You made me memorize it a while ago, remember?"

"Oh." Twilight said as she chuckled. "Right."

"Ok, I'll try and find something, come here with me Rainbow, and Twilight can order something from the cafe while she waits."

Harmonic leaded Rainbow towards a stack of aero-dynamic dresses that were light, breezy, and translucent. She picked out a light grey one with rainbow trimming and a back stitch hem. Rainbow tried it on and showed it to Twilight.

"What do you think Twi?"

"It's nice, but, not you. Lemme take a crack at this."

Twilight flew over towards the dresses and used her magic to sort through them. She grabbed a white, translucent one with a rainbow headdress and rainbow shoes. rainbow Dash tried it on and showed it to Twilight.

"Hmm..it's better, but it's still not you." Twilight said.

"I know, something's off..." Harmonic said.

"I know!" Rainbow said, darting off towards the dresses.

She grabbed a light bluish white dress with a rainbow ribbon that wrapped around the tail. The hooves were covered in gold shoes that was similar to the ones she wore at the gala. The headdress was like the crown she wore at the gala as well, except this one had a veil attached to it. The fabric was beautifully layered and especially underneath her neck. They even told her she could add her own custom pendant if she wanted to. She put the dress on and showed Twilight. Twilight clapped her hooves furiously.

"Oh, Rainbow dash! I think that's the dress!" Twilight said in excitement.

"I actually, really like it. Huh, this must be how Rarity feels over every outfit."

Harmonic chuckled a little at her joke but Twilight burst out laughing, probably because she didn't know who Rarity was.

"Well," Harmonic Brush said. "Is that the dress Rainbow."

Rainbow Dash grinned and squealed out. "It's the dress."

"But wait, what's the price?" Twilight asked.

"3 000 bits." Harmonic said before continuing. "But because your a princess and Rainbow is a wonderbolt, and don't forget saving Equestria almost 4 times, that cuts a little, so you would get 1 500 bit's off for that, making the dress 1 500 bits."

"Thank you!" Rainbow and Twilight said in unison.

"And when they asked who helped you say Harmonic Brush!" She yelled to them as she walked away.

"Ok, WE WILL!" The princess replied.

As they went up to the counter, mentioned the consultant's name, payed the bits, and teleported home, Rainbow Dash told Soarin about the experience, but of course, to follow tradition, didn't tell about the dress or wear it, She flew upstairs and flopped on her bed as Twilight continued talking to Flash and Soarin and thought occurred in her head.

The expression shop til you drop is more literal than it seems...

Rainbow dash eventually was so tired she would've fallen asleep in Soarin didn't burst in the room.

"Hey Rain, Twilight and Flash are leaving now."

"Ok." She said tiredly.

"You ok Rain?" Soarin asked.

"Just tired." She said yawning.

"You relax, I'll get some stuff done."

"Thanks Soarin, I'm really lucky to have you."

"Thanks Dash." He said blushing then closing the door to her room.

Author's Note

Yay! My OC is in here! I have no idea why I made her work at a wedding dress store.. oh well.
I think I'm getting better at longer chapters, what you think?
There needs to be a Soarin emoticon..
Like the cake? If you do, thank you, if you don't keep it to yourself, it took a while to make.