It was the day of the wedding and all of Equestria seemed to be talking about it. Many ponies of different origins traveled toward the castle just to see the wedding for themselves.

Meanwhile inside the castle, Phoenix Force was pacing back and forth in his room nervously. He was wearing obsidian armor with a crimson cape running along his back and down close to his hooves.

Ember Heart walked into his room to check on him. She had been named his best mare and she would also hand them the rings once they said their vows. She was wearing short teal dress that hugged against her body.

"Phoenix? Are you nervous?"she asked.

Phoenix Force flinched. "Me nervous? Never!..I'm the king of Equestria, I never get nervous."

Ember Heart smiled and rolled her eyes. "Keep telling yourself that brother."

Phoenix Force huffed. "So, is um...Gale ready?"

"She's still getting ready. She should be done once you're at the alter."she replied.

He sighed with relief. "Good.."

Ember Heart moved to be beside him. "Phoenix, can I ask you something?"

"Well I have some time to spare so ask away."

"Do you love Gale? Be honest with your answer."

Phoenix Force froze. "Um....Why do you ask?.."

"When you were arguing with yourself over why Gale wasn't happy with you, I saw in your eyes that you really care about her. I know you won't admit it to the world but at least be honest with her."

Phoenix Force sighed. "Alright you caught me....Yes I do love her...I did not expect to fall for her but after I realized how important her happiness was to me...I knew I could not let her down."

Ember Heart smiled softly and wrapped one wing around him. "Well if that's the case, go out there and make her happy." He then preceded to pushed him out the door.

Once the wedding was close to starting, Gale was beginning to get cold hooves. A little pink unicorn filly noticed her discomfort and lightly touched her side. "You okay miss?"

Gale looked at the little Filly and smiled softly. "I'm fine sweetie."

The filly wagged her tail. "Aren't you happy you're getting married?"

"Trust me, there are too many feelings inside of me coming to conflict." Gale answered.

The filly gave her a small hug. "None of us other ponies thought the king would change....but he's been different since you came."

Gale looked down at her. "Different?"

"He seems...not as mean as before."'

Gale thought for a moment. "Was my presence enough to cause a change in him?..." she thought.

Once the trumpets played to signify the wedding was about to begin, Gale lifted her head up high. "Well..time to get married."

Once the flower girls went through, Gale began to walk down the isle. She kept her eyes on Phoenix Force so she wouldn't have to look at the other ponies.

Phoenix Force stared at her in awe. The obsidian and violet wedding dress trailed behind Gale's slender frame. Several white and violet roses were laced along the ends of the dress. Her long dark navy hair was wrapped up in a curly bun with purple rose arranged in it. He gulped, now more nervous than ever.

Gale stopped once she was next to him. She sensed that he was nervous and that made her smile.

Once it got around for them to say their vows Phoenix Force said 'I do' with no problem. Gale on the otherhoof, hesitated but eventually said 'I do'. When it was time for them to kiss, they were both hesitant. Phoenix Force was the first one to lean forward to encourage her to kiss him.

Gale gulped and she leaned forward as well and kissed him. The ponies in the crowd cheered for them. Once they pulled away, they were both flustered.

Gale's wings puffed up and covered her face to hide her embarrassment.

Phoenix Force smiled.

Ember Heart held out the rings for each of them. They each levitated a ring and placed it on the other's horn. The pegasi stepped away and let them walk off to be alone together.

Once they knew no one would bug them, Phoenix Force turned to face her. "Gale...?"

"Yes Phoenix?"

"There's something I have to tell you..."

Gale blushed. "Yes?...."

"Well you see...after giving it some thought and some pestering from Ember....I came to realize that....I'm in love with you."he confessed.

Gale blushed darkly. "You mean it?...."

He nodded. "Yes, with all of my corrupted heart."

Gale was silent a moment. To Phoenix Force, he thought that she did not feel the same.

"If you don't feel the same....That's fine with me..."

"No no!...That's not true..!"

Phoenix Force looked at her. "Then....What is true?.."

Gale looked him in the eyes. "I love you as well...I couldn't believe it at first but...after seeing what you did to try and make me happy...I realized that you're not the monster I first thought you were..."

"You thought I was a monster?"

"Well you didn't exactly make it easy to think otherwise."she pointed out.

He chuckled. "Good point."

Gale giggled.

Phoenix Force smiled and held her hoof in his. "You know I...had this scripted out in my head from the beginning...marrying you and having you as my queen, but I did not expect to actually fall for you."

Gale smiled softly and leaned against him. "Nothing turns out exactly as you expect."

He nuzzled her cheek softly. "Very true my love."

THE END For now....

Author's Note

Well this is the end for now with these two. If you liked this story, don't be afraid to tell me in the comments.