The Derpy I Know and Love

Nightmare Night came, and to Cookie’s delight, Princess Luna came in the guise of Nightmare Moon, the princess changed Cookie’s appearance to look like a little Nightmare Moon, she called her Nightmare Star and made Dinky her assistant for the night. Her friends were scared out of their wits and jealous that Dinky got to have so much fun with Princess Luna.

All of Ponyville was abuzz with activity. Most of the town was invited to the wedding. Even the ones who still harbored doubts about two mares getting married were honored to receive a gold invitation which read:

Their Grand Royal Highnesses send greetings and request your presence

at the state wedding of:

Muffins Star

to

Lady Twilight Sparkle

At Canterlot Castle on this Hearth Warming Eve at 10:00 p.m.

Canterlot Standard Time.

Due to the lateness of the service, reception will be the following day at

5:00 p.m. in the Canterlot Ball Room.

Please RSVP to Canterlot Castle by December 12th.

Princess Celestia Rex

Princess Luna Rex

It was now a week before the wedding, and all were excited. The entire wedding party had moved to Canterlot to get ready. Twilight and Muffins were in and out everywhere. Twilight’s parents were watching Dinky a lot. Many times she’d ask to stay overnight. Twilight’s prophecy of Dinky becoming spoiled was coming true, but so far, no behavior issues. Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo, were invited to stay with Dinky several times. To their great credit, Night Light and Twilight Velvet handled the little group with grace and the occasional assistance of Cadence.

Rarity had a constant stream of ponies coming in for last minute fittings. Rarity had to admit that the matching gowns and the similar Brides Maids dresses did make it easier to handle patterns and fabrics. She’d have needed twice the time if each had been different. Even so, she also realized that she could never had kept up this pace without Applejack there supporting her.

If she wasn’t dear to her before, she was now.

The only odd thing which happened was Pinkie Pie and her friend, Octavia, had come in to ask a favor. Rarity had been surprised just how unalike the two were, one bubbly and random the other prim and proper. How she was a friend of Muffins and Pinkie’s, Rarity couldn’t fathom.

“Rarity, Applejack,” said Pinkie, “we have a favor to ask of you.”

“What is it Pinkie Darling?” Replied Rarity.

“Octavia and I’ve not seen a lot of each other for the last couple years. Would you mind if Applejack traded sides with Octavia so we can stand together. We asked Muffins and Twilight if it’d be okay, they said yes, but it was up to you.”

“It would mean a lot to us,” said Octavia.

Rarity looked at Applejack who gave a little nod as if to say it’s okay. They had plenty of time to be together.

“Yes, Darlings, we’d be happy to.”

Pinkie hugged AJ and Rarity. Octavia thanked them and the two departed.

“It’s okay, Sugar Cube.” Said AJ “I’m sure we’ll get to be close together that night!”

Rarity blushed. AJ kissed her. Rarity only halfheartedly pushed her away.

“I’ve work to do.” Smiled Rarity.

AJ reached under Rarity’s tail.

“I think I’ve some work to do as well.”

“You’re incorrigible! If I’d known then what I know now...”

“You would’ve kissed me at Twilight’s slumber party,” said AJ.

Rarity turned to go to work, but she was swishing her tail the way that made AJ weak.

AJ was right.

“Later Darling. Oh yes, later.” Replied Rarity over her shoulder.