A Dash of Love Soared Through the Skies

A Dash of Love Soared Through the Skies

By: Crystal Heart

Chapter 7: Wedding

Rainbow Dash gasped as she heard the bridal march being played by Shining Armor's magic. She took a deep breath, as Cadance used her magic to open the doors from inside the large room.

Slowly, Dash walked inside the reception hallway, where Soarin, Cadance and Shining were waiting for her at the end of the long aisle. Dash took a deep breath, and started to walk.

Nothing was fancy. In fact, the four ponies weren't even dressed for the occasion. But nevertheless, Dash and Soarin were happy.

But Rainbow couldn't help but feel a little empty down inside. She always imagined her big day to be lavish, and full. With almost all of Equestria in attendance!

Even though it was far from what she always hoped for, she still knew it was perfect. For it wasn't the wedding that mattered. It was the marriage. And Dash was very excited to finally be united with her one true love. Even if it did mean an elope.

In a few minutes, Dash had reached the end of the aisle, and stood opposite Soarin, as they gazed into each other's eyes. Cadance smiled, as she saw the small gesture, before clearing her throat, and beginning her speech.

"Mares and stallions... Um.. Nevermind. Moving on! We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Rainbow Dash and Soarin Skies. The strength of their commitment, unbreakable. The power of their love, undeniable. In fact, they loved each other so much, they couldn't stand to be apart, resulting in an elope. Although they've had their rough patches in the past, they hope to forget about them, and create new memories together, and as one. So without further ado, do you, Rainbow Dash, take this stallion to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and health, till death do you part?" Cadance asked, looking over to the cyan mare who had tears in her eyes.

"I do." She said softly. Cadance smiled.

"And do you, Soarin Skies, take this mare to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and health, till death do you part?" She asked the baby blue stallion.

"I do." Soarin said. Cadance smiled again, and nodded.

"Very well. May I have the rings?" She asked Shining Armor, who handed the rings, which were on long threads, over to his wife with his magic. Cadance transferred the objects into her own magic, and slipped them onto the couple's necks.

"I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Soarin instantly dipped Rainbow Dash beneath him, and leaned in for a short, sweet kiss. They did it! They were finally married!

Cadance and Shining clapped their hooves together in celebration for the married couple, and both grinned over at each other. Cadance had never presided over a wedding ceremony, and she felt awfully great about doing it! She and her husband were also incredibly happy for the young couple.

"Oh congratulations, Rainbow Dash and Soarin!" Cadance said, as they broke away from each other. Soarin and Dash both grinned.

"Thank you Cadance!" Dash said. Shining nodded.

"Congrats, you two! Welcome to marriage life!" He said. Dash and Soarin grinned at him, and nodded.

"Thank you, Prince Shining!" Soarin exclaimed.

"Oh please... No need for formalities. Just Shining is fine." He said. Soarin smiled, and nodded.

"Cadance! No! We can't!" Dash insisted, staring at the crystal mansion on the outskirts of the Empire. Cadance shook her head.

"Please! Take it! I insist!" She said. Dash's eyes widened, and she frantically turned to Soarin.

"Soarin! Tell the princess we cannot accept such a gift!" She demanded. Soarin nodded with a serious face.

"Dash is right, Cadance. We can't take a house from your empire! That's way too much!" He said. Shining then stepped up.

"You're going to need someplace to live, though! This house is perfect for the two of you!" He said. Dash shook her head again.

"You've already done more than enough for us!" She said, stomping her hooves on the ground. Shining looked over to his wife with a nervous glance. Cadance only have him a small smile.

        "No. You are taking it. And that's final." She said.

        "But-"

        "No buts. It's final. In fact, as the Crystal Princess, I hereby ORDER you to take the house." Cadance said. Dash sighed.

        "Oh... Alright. We owe you one." She said, turning to her husband, and gesturing him to go inside the house. Soarin quickly glanced over to the two rulers.

        "Thank you, Cadance, Shining. This all means so much to us." He said. Cadance and Shining Armor smiled.

        "Oh please. It was no problem at all! Now, we best be going. You two should get settled in." She said. Dash smiled, and trotted inside the mansion.

        "Woah..." Soarin said in disbelief, when he entered the house. Dash nodded with an awestruck expression.

        "Yeah..." She mumbled, walking up the stairs. "Look... Five bedrooms... Soarin, this house is way too big!"

        "Cadance and Shining are just way too kind..." He replied, coming up the stairs from behind her. Dash turned to him, and nodded. She then looked over to the room farthest to the right of them.

        "That's our room." She said simply, grabbing Soarin's hoof, and dragging him inside.

        Once they entered the large room, Dash turned to Soarin, putting her hooves to the back of his neck, and pulling him in for a long, rough kiss. Soarin closed his eyes, as he melted into the kiss, kicking the door closed behind him.

        The two lovers floated over to the middle of the room, not breaking the kiss. Soarin wrapped his arms around the mare, pulling her closer to him.

        Dash let a few tears escape, still not breaking the loving gesture between her and her husband. Soarin lingered off of her, and stared into her eyes.

        "Dashie?" He asked with a concerned expression. Dash took a few deep breaths, and stared into the stallion's dark green orbs.

        "I... I love you, Soar." She said, pushing herself back onto him. Soarin lightly kissed her again, before pulling back.

        "Dashie... I love you too. And I'm sorry." He said, resting his forehead upon her's. Dash closed her eyes.

        "For what?" She asked him.

        "For doing this. For separating you from your family... Your friends..." He replied. He then felt her shake her head.

        "Soarin... It was my decision. Sure... It hurts a little, but I'm happy. I have you..." She said, before pulling him in again.

        Soarin relaxed into the mare's arms, and he felt her doing the same. He roughly pushed her, and they fell on the huge bed behind them, eventually leading to something more.