Stand the Test of Time

THWOMP!

A very heavy book landed on my desk. The title read: Equestrian Diplomacy.

“Really Twilight?” I say looking up at my new fiance.

“Well, yeah Stan. You have to read up on all the essential stuff. After all, that’s what happens when you marry a princess!” Twilight Sparkle said to me

“What?!” I said, maybe a little too high pitched.

“You’re going to become a prince for Celestia’s sake! You’re going to have to learn the ropes of being of nobility!” Twilight said, her tone now serious.

“Alright, alright. But only unless you help me study!” I said chuckling and looking at her in a wry way.

“Oh, is that so? Does my brave doctor need a tutor? This has got to be a first!” Twilight giggled.

“Yes, it is.” I said, feigning shame.

“Well lets get to it. After all, we have a wedding to plan on top of this.” Twilight said, smiling at me.

I stood up and kissed her. She returned the favor and slipped her tongue in my mouth. This made me open my eyes and pull back.

“Oh, we’re in that kind of mood today I see?” I ask her, keeping her close and locking eyes with her.

“Not tonight. I was thinking we could just cuddle, after all, it’s not all about the sex anyway right?” Twilight asked me, her eyes hooded.

“Of course, anything for you honey.” I say, kissing her again.

“Did you just call me honey?” Twilight said, breaking apart again.

“Yea, why?” I asked looking at her, a quizzical expression on my face.

“I like it. It’s cute, just don’t use it in front of my brother,” She said.

“Duly noted,” I chuckled and led her up the stairs to our bed.

The next day was a fairly quiet one. Twilight and I picked out the stationery for our wedding invitations as well as the DJ and reception planner (We picked Vinyl Scratch and Pinkie Pie because they were the 2 obvious choices). Twilight needed her dress of course and I needed my tux, which wouldn’t be hard to find, as Rarity said she’d be honored to both of our outfits as well as the groomsmen tuxedos and the bridesmaid dresses. I had a conversation with her as I was getting fitted.

“Rarity, don’t you think you’re going to be a bit overwhelmed by this?” I asked

“Oh, don’t you worry about it darling! I’ve had far bigger orders and tasks than this! It’s really nothing!” Rarity said waving a hoof at me.

“Well then thank you so much. We are so grateful for your help. Wow, this looks stunning!” I said looking at myself in the mirror.

“Well, I decided to balance your muscular form with the outfit, so it’s not too tight and revealing, but just enough for everyone to get a good look.” Rarity said, making some final adjustments.

“Awesome.” I said.

“All set darling! Now for your groomsmen. Who are they exactly?” Rarity asked me.

I gave a sheepish smile and ushered for the rest of my groomsmen to come in. Rarity was stunned. Now, my groomsmen were as follows: My college friend Rico Suave, who was a sleaze but a good hearted guy underneath.  My best friend Dr. Palm Cross, who had traveled with me for 2 years in the Arctic and then found a job in the tropics, and finally Gold Magnum, the PMC I had become really good friends with while in the jungle. Magnum was a tank, bigger than me but wasn’t as muscular, but he did have a slightly Spanish accent, which got him the ladies.

“EH! There’s the man of the hour!” Magnum yelled, nearly squeezing the life out of me.

“Hey Magnum, good to see you again!” I wheezed.

“Ayy lmao” Rico said knocking hooves with me.

“Nice to see you haven’t changed a bit Rico.” I said punching him on the arm.

“Well, well, well. I guess I owe you 250 bits.” Palm Cross said to me, referring to a bet we made while in the arctic that whoever gets to marry a princess first gets 250 bits.

“I’m expecting that along with my wedding present Cross.” I said laughing and hugging my friend that I hadn’t see in 3 years.

“Alright Rarity, are you still up for it?” I ask the purple-maned pony behind me, mouth still agape at my mostly attractive friends.

“I, Um, why of course” Rarity stuttered.

I chuckled and told the guys I had to go home and send the invitations.

I left the boutique and headed home to the castle.

I was greeted by a mass of envelopes addressed to all kinds of people.

“Getting things done as usual I see” Managing to find Twilight in the mass of envelopes, and plant a kiss on her cheek.

“Good to see you too Stan.” She said, breaking her focus on the invitations and running her wing down my face and neck. I did the same to her, except my wings are way bigger and more dexterous than hers, so I could move my feathers farther and more skillfully into the spots that make her turn into a puddle.

“Are they all ready to be sent?” I asked, gesturing towards the pile of envelopes.

“Yep, everything is ready to be mailed. Derpy will be here in around 10 minutes to pick them up.” She said

“Roger that, I’ll go look at that diplomacy book you gave me” I told her, walking to another part of the library.

“Have fun! It’s a loaded book!” She said smiling.

“Yeah, ok then.” I said seeing the book on a nearby table and going over to read it.

I opened the cover and saw a note, it read as follows:

Dear Dr. Stanley Do,

I asked Twilight to bring this book to you after hearing of your engagement. These matters are imperative to know as a prince in Equestria. I urge you to be the best stallion you can be for Twilight and keep her safe, as after you get married, many strange things are bound to happen. The power of love does odd thing that even the best scholars could not figure out. I should know, I am the Princess of Love after all.

Best of wishes,

Princess Cadence

P.S. Try not to be like Blueblood please, he’s enough of a burden around here as is.

P.P.S Shining knows too in case you were wondering, he’s not taking it as well as his parents did