Twilight’s Love Volume Three: Scootaloo’s Love

Rainbow and Twilight Dash greeted ponies as they arrived. They were so proud of their daughter and their daughter-in-law. So much had happened in less than ten years.

Going from two best friends to being married and then mothers of a daughter they were extremely proud of and just as proud of her choice of wife.

Scootaloo and Silver Spoon were inside mingling with well-wishers. Up to the happy couple came a couple of familiar ponies.

“Shady, Sweetie Belle,” said Scootaloo. “we’re so glad you could make it from Manehattan.”

“You look great,” said Silver to Sweetie, “when’s the foal due?”

“We have another four months,” said Sweetie Belle, “I don’t know if I can make it.”

“Don’t be silly,” said Scootaloo, “you’ll make it, and you’re going to be a fabulous mother. You’re the one who was always playing with foal dolls.”

The four shared hugs.

“Okay Sweetie,” said Shady, “the doctor said you should be off your hooves as much as possible.”

“You and Shady are at the head table with us,” said Silver, “there are place cards but you’re by me, Scootie’s ‘shadow’ and Diamond are by Scootie. Then, next to them are Apple Bloom and her date.”

“Date?” said Sweetie.

The CMC had been the only other ponies outside the family who knew about Apple Bloom’s condition and they had been sworn to secrecy by a Pinkie Pie Promise, the most unbreakable of oaths. So they knew why Apple Bloom never went out with anypony.

“Apple Bloom has a date?” asked Sweetie Belle. “Who is he?”

“We just heard she had a date,” said Silver. She and Scootaloo just smiled a knowing smile.

They walked to the head table and saw at the center a place for Scootaloo and Silver Spoon Dash. Next to Silver was the reserved spot for Shady and Sweetie Belle. And then Rainbow and Twilight Dash. Beside Scootaloo there was, as expected, Emerald then his mother Diamond Tiara. Next to Diamond was a spot for Apple Bloom and then Applejack and Rarity. But no spot that Sweetie Belle could see for a date for Apple Bloom.

“Perhaps they canceled,” said Scootaloo trying to keep the secret to excite Sweetie Belle, she so loved mushy stuff.

“I hope Apple Bloom still comes,” said Sweetie Belle.

As Rainbow and Twilight were greeting guests, they saw a taxi stop in front. Off it climbed Diamond Tiara and her son, then Apple Bloom. It was noticed that the two mares were dressed very nice. Perhaps not unusual for Diamond Tiara, but to see Apple Bloom in a dress was one thing, but such a fancy dress was another.

Diamond paid the taxipony and then she and Apple Bloom kissed. They walked to the entrance.

Rainbow and Twilight smiled.

“Diamond, Emerald, Apple Bloom!” said Rainbow, “so glad you could make it.”

“Yes,” said Twilight smiling at the mares a most knowing smile, “Scootaloo was afraid you wouldn’t come Apple Bloom, it being a social gathering.”

“I wouldn’t miss it for all the tea in Canterlot,” said Apple Bloom, another Granny quote. “Plus I was asked out.”

Apple Bloom took Diamond’s hoof.

“Mrs. Dash,” said Emerald snickering, “mommy and Miss Apple Bloom have been kissin’.”

“Oh they have, have they?” said Rainbow looking at the couple with a smile.

“Well, we’ll just have to have a talk with them later.” said Twilight, and then to the couple, “are congratulations in order?”

“Not yet Twilight,” said Diamond, “Apple Bloom and I have some things to talk about.”

Diamond and Apple Bloom kissed a quick kiss.

“See!” said Emerald.

“We see,” said Rainbow, “all your friends are waiting for you. Go on in and have fun.”

“Emerald Sweetheart,” said Diamond, “I know you’re excited, but let mommy and Apple Bloom tell ponies about us, okay?”

“’member, a Cutie Mark Crusader always does what their parents ask of ’em,” said Apple Bloom.

“Yes ma’am,” said Emerald. He was excited to tell ponies, but with an original Crusader reminding him of one of the rules. It was the same as an order. Plus he was wearing her cape; he didn’t want it taken away because he couldn’t keep his muzzle shut.

Rainbow and Twilight watched as Diamond and Apple Bloom entered together walking very close, Emerald in tow.

“Didn’t see that one coming,” said Rainbow to Twilight with a chuckle.

“You and me both,” said Twilight giving Rainbow a kiss.

The ponies were nibbling on the fantastic hors d'oeuvres. Scootaloo was telling her friends with the way she’d mastered levitation, she and her moms were looking into other things she could do. Then everypony saw Apple Bloom and Diamond enter along with Emerald. They couldn’t help but notice how nice the two were dressed. They also noticed a familiar tiara but it was on Apple Bloom’s head.

Emerald came trotting up to Scootaloo and exchanged a hug.

“That’s so special of you to wear your CMC cape,” said Scootaloo.

“We appreciate it,” said Sweetie Belle.

“Thank you,” said Emerald, “but it isn’t my cape. Miss Apple Bloom let me wear hers.”

“I thought I saw a gold silk lining,” said Sweetie Belle. “My sis was so peeved at me for that.”

Diamond and Apple Bloom walked up.

“Hi girls,” said Silver Spoon.

“We heard you had a date, Apple Bloom,” said Sweetie Belle. “Couldn’t he make it?”

“My date is here,” said Apple Bloom giggling.

“Where?” said Sweetie suspicious.

“Her date is, here.” Said Diamond, who took Apple Bloom’s hoof and kissed her a very passionate kiss.

“Well butter my flanks and call me a biscuit!” said Sweetie Belle in a pleasant shock.

“You’ve hung around the Apples too long,” said Shady to his wife.

All the ponies laughed and then hugged Apple Bloom and Diamond.

“Well Di,” said Silver with a wink, “I guess I’m just going to have to make an announcement,

Diamond Tiara…

Likes girls!”

All the friends laughed so hard they got side cramps. Sweetie Belle was almost afraid she’d go into premature labor.

“Well,” said Di, getting her laughter under control, “that’s not quite accurate. The only girl I like is Apple Bloom.”

“And y’all know I’ve never allowed myself to like anypony. But now the only pony I could like is Diamond Tiara.”

The new couple kissed again.

“And to think,” said Sweetie Belle, “after all the trouble and grief we gave each other and with us not wanting to be around the other. Now look at us.”

There was a group hug just a few years prior, would’ve been unheard of.

“Ponies,” called out Twilight, “It looks like all the guests are here, everypony have a seat.”

They all sat and had a great meal. Many ponies looked at the affection being displayed between Diamond and Apple Bloom. Emerald asked if his mother and Apple Bloom would switch places so he could sit between Scootaloo and Apple Bloom.

No pony could’ve guessed years ago Diamond Tiara would have a son who’d be so proud to be a Crusader.

When done they all demanded Silver’s father come out to receive their gratitude.

Soup Spoon came out and there was a standing ovation for the chef.

Then there was mingling, dancing and just having a good time socializing. Everypony noticed how close Diamond and Apple Bloom were keeping to each other.

When dancing, especially the slow ones, Diamond and Apple Bloom had the most content of looks on their faces.

Soon it was announced to return to their seats for the cake. Afterward the crowd called out for the couple of the hour to open the anniversary presents. It’d been expressed gifts weren’t necessary but close friends felt they had to bring something.

Rarity and Applejack volunteered to bring the couple the presents. They would take turns and bring gifts to the couple one at a time. They’d have the couple read who it was from and then open it.

Applejack brought the last gift to the couple, a small box. Then AJ stood there as Scootaloo read the tag.

“This gift is from Applejack,” said Scoot. Rarity looked lost; they’d already opened the gift from herself and AJ. “But it says it’s for Rarity.”

“Me?” said Rarity and timidly came forward.

Scootaloo levitated the box to Rarity who took it with her aura. She opened it and there was a sparkling diamond ring, Rarity gasped.

Applejack sat back on her haunches and took one of Rarity’s fore hooves. The gathering went silent.

“I’m so sorry this was so long in comin’,” said Applejack, a tear rolling down her cheek, “but would you honor me by being my wife?”

Tears were streaming down Rarity’s face. For a moment, in her mind, there were no gathered friends, just she and Applejack, the love of her life.

“Of course I will Darling,” said Rarity lovingly.

Applejack stood, they embraced and kissed as the ring floated to Rarity’s horn.

All the ponies stood and applauded again. But Rarity and AJ didn’t hear it. They just heard their hearts beating while holding the most special pony in the world.

“I love you, my beautiful pony,” said Applejack.

“I love you,” said Rarity, “and I guess you’re going to get an extra helping of what I planned for tonight.”

Scootaloo and Silver came around the table and were the first to congratulate the two.

“What a wonderful anniversary present,” said Silver Spoon.

“It was the best we received,” said Scootaloo.

All the other ponies came up and congratulated the two as well as Scoot and Silver.

Apple Bloom and Diamond came up to the two.

“I’m so happy for you sis,” said Apple Bloom, “and you too Rarity, I’ve always thought of you as another sister. Now you’ll be for real. I don’t know if’n I’ve ever told you enough, but I love you.”

Rarity hugged Apple Bloom and kissed her on the cheek.

“And I’ve always thought of you as a sister too Darling,” said Rarity, “and I love you too.”

Then Rarity drew Diamond and AJ into the hug.

“I guess this is a special night for all of us.” Said Rarity.

As the party was breaking up, Rainbow and Twilight came to AJ and Rarity.

“Congratulations,” said Rainbow.

“We’re so happy for you,” said Twilight.

“Thank y’all,” said AJ, “I’m so sorry I didn’t do this sooner. Rarity’s been more than patient.”

“I was more than happy to wait,” said Rarity, “we’ve been happy living together so far. And it wasn’t necessary, but the thought and the commitment are appreciated.”

“You two have been an example we’ve tried to be like,” said Applejack.

“And because of that,” said Rarity, “we want you two to be our Best Mares.”

“We’d be honored,” said Twilight.

“We can’t wait,” said Rainbow.