Twilight’s Love Volume Three: Scootaloo’s Love

Six months later:

“And so, it’s my great pleasure to declare you wed,” said Princess Celestia. “You may now kiss your bride.”

Diamond and Apple Bloom embraced and kissed with all the joy in their hearts, as did Applejack and Rarity. Neither couple heard the cheering and ovation of hoofs. They only feel their partner’s lips and heard their hearts beating harmony with their mate.

“May I be the first to introduce Mrs. Applejack and Mrs. Rarity Apple and Mrs. Diamond Tiara and Mrs. Apple Bloom Rich.” Said the princess with pride.

Rainbow and Twilight Dash, AJ and Rarity’s Best Mares and Scootaloo and Silver Spoon Dash, Apple Bloom and Diamond’s Best Mares hugged the brides.

Emerald was beside himself, he ran up and hugged Apple Bloom and Diamond, he really had two mommies now.

They were joined by Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie, Shady and Sweetie Belle Daze. Along with Rarity and Sweetie Belle’s parents and Filthy and Spoiled Rich. They all surrounded the couples and congratulated them.

It had been a small private ceremony for immediate family and friends. Sweet Apple Acres main barn had been borrowed for the ceremony.

As the couples mingled with their families and friends and were headed to the sideboards where the food and drink for the reception were, Twilight and Rainbow hung back with Princess Celestia.

“The two of you have been such a big influence on this community,” said the princess. “Perhaps more than you know.”

“Thank you, Your Highness,” said Rainbow.

“We haven’t been that much of and influence,” said Twilight, “we’ve just lived and loved and tried to be there for our family and friends.”

“Believe-it-or-not,” said the princess, “it was all it took to guide these to the happiness they have now.

Through your example, Applejack and Rarity’s love was shepherded. Through your parenting, Scootaloo beat the odds of a foal lost in the foster system. Your love for her caused her to reach out to a pony who was once her adversary, love was found and it was based on your example. That example was passed on to Apple Bloom and Diamond Tiara.

That’s six lives whose destiny would’ve been much different.”

“Thank you, Highness,” said Twilight.

“That isn’t all,” said the princess smiling even more. “The lives of two other ponies were changed as well. A destiny was put on hold by the smallest yet greatest of acts.”

“What was that?” asked Rainbow.

“Twilight,” said the princess, “fate was diverted one fateful night because you did something even the wisest couldn’t foresee. You broke through you insecurity and pronounced your love to Rainbow.

Rainbow, you went against your normal instincts and felt compassion for Twilight and weren’t scared off.”

“How could that have made anything different?” asked Twilight.

“Because,” said the princess with a grin, “you weren’t home the next night to receive a package. I had sent you Star Swirl the Bearded’s spell book. In it was his unfinished spell if you had solved it, it would have proven you worthy to continue on to your next level.”

Twilight looked shocked. Rainbow nodded her head, she remembered the talk years ago with Cadence that Twilight had a destiny.

“So when I found out why you weren’t home, and Rainbow’s feelings were real, the test was changed,” continued Celestia, “you were to be a family and be an influence in the community. It took longer, but I’m happy to tell you finally passed.

You need to tell your friends that you two have to go somewhere and you will see them soon, both of you. Then meet me outside.”

Twilight looked happy to pass a test by her mentor but confused as to what this all meant.

Rainbow was happy for her Lover-Pony, but she was slightly worried about what this would mean for herself.

Twilight and Rainbow had congratulated the couples and told them what Celestia said and they would be back as soon as they could.

Everypony waved as they two left the barn.

Outside they found Princess Celestia waiting, along with Princesses Luna and Cadence.

“Are you ready?” asked Celestia.

Twilight nodded her head, the princesses stood around the couple. Rainbow started to get out of the way.

“No Rainbow,” said Cadence, “you need to see this. Remember what I told you about being there to support Twilight.”

Rainbow nodded her head and went and stood by Twilight.

Suddenly three horns glowed and light enveloped the two mares.

The next thing Twilight and Rainbow knew was they were no longer in Ponyville or Equestria. In fact, they probably weren’t even in the realm of earth. The stars were all around, and they were as if they were in deep space and standing on an invisible floor.

Around them, as if on a multitude of movie screens, events in the life of Twilight and Rainbow played out. Most embarrassingly, some of their special lovemaking sessions.

Then they saw Celestia approaching, she was looking at the scenes, and even stopped and chuckled at one of the more intimate events.

“I told Luna, two mares could do that,” said Celestia, not really to anypony.

Then Celestia looked at Rainbow and Twilight.

“My most beloved student.” Said the princess, “I knew you could do it. From the first day I saw you, I knew you’d make it this far.”

“Where are we?” asked Twilight.

“Here is the realm of magic,” said Celestia, “and only here can the magic you have earned be given.”

“What magic?” asked Twilight.

The princess only smiled and floated up, spread her wings. She was bathed in an almost blinding light. Twilight floated up also, a purple glow escaped from her chest and started to orbit around her at a quicker and quicker speed. Light started to flow from every part of Twilight. She felt herself being stretched; her sides felt as if something was breaking through. Then in a flash, she was gone.

Celestia settled down, the light was gone.

Rainbow had tears running down her cheeks, Celestia looked at the Pegasus and smiled.

“What troubles you Rainbow,” asked Celestia.

“This is harder than when you tested me,” said Rainbow. “I’m so happy for my Lover-Pony, I really am. But being around Twilight all these years I’ve learned things. I looked it up not long after Cadence told me this would happen. I found out Alicorns, all Alicorns are immortal.”

“And what’s the problem?” asked the princess.

“Maybe not now, but in forty or so years, I’m going to be an old mare and Twilight will be evergreen. Then I’ll eventually be gone and Twilight will continue.

I’m okay with that.

But I know Twilight loves me so much when I finally die, she’ll be devastated. I’ll bring pain on her which might possibly last forever.” said Rainbow, tears streaming from her eyes. “I can’t be responsible for that, I love her too much.”

“So you’re more concerned for Twilight’s happiness than for your own mortality?” asked the princess.

“We’ve had this conversation once before, Celestia(1) ,” said Rainbow looking oddly at the princess. “If I remember correctly, both of us were in tears.”

Princess Celestia smiled and walked to Rainbow Dash then embraced her.

“My Dear, Dear Rainbow Dash, I’m so pleased with the way you’ve helped, supported and loved Twilight. I was correct when I told Twilight you were the best pony she could ever love. Thank you my friend.

The other destiny would’ve been less complicated, but I’m glad things went the way they did.

You may not know it, but the test I put you through, it never ended…

Until now.

You Rainbow, have passed and proven yourself worthy as well.”

“Worthy of what?” asked Rainbow.

As the reception part was breaking up, everypony accompanied the two couples to the barn doors. They were about to toss their bouquets when they stopped and stood looking in the sky.

Everypony gathered to look as well.

There in the sky was a large pink six-pointed star superimposed over a white six-pointed star, There were six smaller stars surrounding it. It was headed slowly their way. When it landed there was a flash and there stood Twilight Dash.

Everypony could tell she was taller and she now had wings.

All the ponies gathered around Twilight as she tried to come to terms with her new form.

There were many comments. But the one which stood out the most was when Fluttershy said:

“You look just like a princess.”

“That’s because she is a princess,” said a voice.

All looked and saw Princess Celestia land close by.

“A princess?” asked Twilight.

“Yes,” said Celestia, “but that’s not all.”

There was a flash of red, yellow and blue lightning beside Twilight, all the ponies gathered gasped. There stood Rainbow Dash, she was as tall as Twilight was now. And it wasn’t the only difference.

“How do you Unicorns get used to this weight on your heads?” asked Rainbow.

She too was an Alicorn.

“Please welcome Princesses Rainbow and Twilight Dash!”

Rainbow now knew she’d always be there for her Lover-Pony. Her heart was singing as she embraced Twilight as all the gathered cheered.

“I love you forever Princess Twilight,” said Rainbow.

“And I love you Princess Rainbow,” said Twilight, “forever.”

Fin.

(1)Rainbow purposely left off any honorific to make a point of them sharing the same concern for Twilight.