Good Things Are Better When They're A Rarity

The friends had rejoiced at the news of Applejack and Rainbow, who when not working, were seen everywhere together, even holding hooves and kissing in public.

Rarity thought it funny.  To her discerning eye, she could tell the two interacted with other ponies like before.  But with the tenderness and affection they showed for each other, it was like they were two completely different ponies.

About a month after getting together, a notice was put in the Ponyville Express that a choice cloud house was for sale.

Three months later…

The stitches had long been removed from Rarity’s face and the coat had all but grown back in.  It was hard to tell there was ever any damage, except perhaps Rarity wore a bit more make up than in the past.  Twilight told her that she didn’t need it but she was afraid that some of the scaring would show.

Her horn showed a lot of regrowth but still had some to go before she could have it fashionably filed at the spa.  It did give Rarity the excuse (if indeed she ever needed one) to wear fashionable chapeaux when out in town.

Twilight was also helping Rarity with getting her magic to working again.

Sweetie Belle tried hard not to laugh.  Her magic was working better than her big sister’s.

But the first time she noticed this, Sweetie Belle slipped up and thought it terribly funny.  That is until she found herself in a purple aura.  Next thing she knew, she was three feet above the swimming hole.  When she returned soaking wet it was her sister’s turn to laugh.  They called a truce after that, especially when Princess Twilight was around.

One of the most noticeable changes, now that Rarity was Twilight’s partner, was there were several ponies who were hired for cleaning, cooking and other jobs around the castle.  With another pony living there and their focus was more on their love than the little chores, Rarity had convinced Twilight that a small staff was needed.  Plus it had been a dream of Rarity’s to live in a castle and have ponies waiting on her.

Twilight, Rarity and Spike were at the dining table eating breakfast.  Twilight was still a little disappointed that Rarity was able to feed herself now.  But Rarity enjoyed any time Twilight devoted to taking care of her.

“Lover-Pony,” said Twilight, “I think it’s time we go to Canterlot.  This weekend would be good, I found out that Princess Celestia doesn’t have any pressing duties.  And in her last letter, she asked when were we going to visit.  Also, my parents need to get to know you better.”

“I’d like that,” said Rarity, “I’ve been stuck in Ponyville since the incident.  An outing would be nice.”

Later the evening…

Rarity and Twilight had just climaxed for the third time that night, they were holding the other close and just enjoying the feeling of their afterglow.

“My sweet pony,” said Twilight, “why didn’t we think of this when I first came to Ponyville?  Who knew when you said that we were going to be the best of friends, it would be more prophetic than either of us realized.”

“Well,” said Rarity, trying not to let her face show she was kidding, “you weren’t a princess then.”

“Rarity!” exclaimed Twilight.

Rarity couldn’t keep a straight face.

“My love,” said Rarity kissing Twilight, “I love you for the same reason you love me.  Your generous and noble heart.  You were a princess among ponies long before your coronation.”

The two kissed some more, then after breaking the kiss:

“I keep expecting to wake up at any time,” said Twilight kissing Rarity.  “I’m living the greatest of dreams.  To be in love with and living with the most beautiful and most wonderful of ponies is beyond anything I ever hoped.”

They kissed again.

“I am so happy to have the love of an absolutely perfect pony,” continued Twilight.

“I truly am flattered that you think of me that way, but as I told you before, I’m hardly perfect My love.”

Twilight looked strangely at Rarity.

“You know, you’re right.  There’s one glaring imperfection on you My Sweet,” said Twilight looking strangely.

“What imperfection?” said Rarity.  Twilight had hit her right in the vanity.

“Your horn is almost healed,” said Twilight, “but it’s clearly missing one thing.”

“My horn?”

Twilight’s horn glowed and from a drawer in a chest by the wall an object floated to Rarity.  Rarity gasped, it was a diamond ring.

“Lover-Pony,” said Twilight with the most tender look in her eyes.  “I know I don’t deserve a pony as special as you.  But can you look past my shortcomings and honor me by being my wife?”

Twilight had thought she had heard Rarity scream at climax, but it was nothing like Rarity just did.  Twilight was afraid somepony would break down the door thinking Twilight had ‘lost it’ and was killing Rarity.

“Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!” said Rarity kissing Twilight so intensely, Twilight thought she’d go crazy.

“Twilight Darling!” said Rarity holding Twilight close.  “You’ve made me the happiest mare in the world!  Who knew a mare would be the pony to make all my dreams come true.  I know it doesn’t matter, but I’m now proud to consider myself a mare-lover.”

Twilight giggled.

“Do we need to wear black,” said Twilight, “in mourning for all the stallions hearts that are now permanently broken.”

“Twilight Darling,” said Rarity in her proper voice, “we mustn’t be cruel to those ponies less fortunate than us.  It would be rude to rub the muzzles of other ponies in it.

I think we need to think about white.”

A thought flashed through Twilight’s head.

“I know this is early and I don’t want you to take it wrong,” said Twilight, “but unless you really want to, I don’t think you should make your wedding dress.

This is about you, My Love.  Ponies need to cater to you.”

“Twilight,” said Rarity, “you said you don’t deserve me.  It’s I who doesn’t deserve you.  Never has anypony ever treated me the way you have.”

“I only treat you like the queen of my heart that you are,” said Twilight.  Her horn glowed again and in a flash, Twilight’s crown was on Rarity’s head.  “Command me, Your Majesty.”

Rarity giggled.

“I command you to take care of a particular itch I’m having in my marehood right now,” said Rarity trying to sound regal, “take care of it with you tongue.”

“Yes Your Highness.”

Twilight was soon ‘eating’ Rarity’s love organ.  It was true, Rarity had never been this happy or loved in her life.

The morning broke and Rarity was waking up.  As usual, she was in the embrace of Twilight.  She looked into the face of her now fiancée.  The peace and contentment shown like a candle at night.  Never had she seen a pony so happy just to hold her.

‘Twilight was right, why did this take so long,’ thought Rarity, ‘think of the few extra years that Twilight and I could’ve had.’

Rarity smiled and thought how without makeup and primping, how beautiful Twilight was to her now.

But will Twilight love her after she told her love something, something she had in fear held back?  It was so easy to love Twilight and Twilight’s love for her was beyond anything Rarity could ever imagine.  Such love she’d only read about in books.

But Rarity had to tell Twilight soon, it was about to be apparent without her saying anything.

Twilight was starting to awaken.  She could feel the wonderful pony in her forelegs.  A pony without whom, Twilight’s life would be so less meaningful now.

Twilight had found the secret to ultimate happiness.  That secret’s name was Rarity.

Twilight opened her eyes, she saw that her love was awake and there was a look of concern on her face as her eyes were fixed on some faraway thought.

“Is there something wrong My Love,” asked Twilight.

Twilight’s voice startled Rarity back to the here and now.  Rarity was afraid, but it had to be done.

Especially after last night.

“Are you having second thoughts about us getting married?” asked Twilight.

Rarity swallowed hard and steeled her nerves.  Will all her dreams come crashing down?

She kissed Twilight one more passionate kiss, to remember this time by.  If indeed it did end.

“No Darling,” said Rarity, “but I fear you will.”

“Why?”

“I should’ve told you sooner,” said Rarity, “but I’d hoped it wasn’t true.”

“What?”

Rarity took a deep breath and let it out slowly and then started:

“The night I was attacked, I was so sure Sky Watcher was going to ask me to marry him.  We’d talked about having foals and he appeared to want them.  I knew I was into the fertile part of my cycle, but we didn’t take any precautions.  Then after the attack, I wasn’t in any shape to try and clean myself out.”

Twilight was looking at Rarity in a way Rarity couldn’t read.  So Rarity took a deep breath.

“Twilight…

I’m pregnant.”

Twilight just looked at her lover.  Her expression didn’t change.

Rarity wasn’t sure how to read it.

“I know this sounds a bit shallow of me,” said Twilight, then starting to smile, “I was hoping it was that and not because you were putting on weight from living with me.”

“You knew?”

Twilight smiled more.

“I’ve known for several weeks,” said Twilight, “I knew you’d tell me when you were ready and comfortable.”

“And you still want to marry me?”

Twilight chuckled.

“What’s funny?” asked Rarity unsure.

“A joke Pinkie Pie told me once.”

“What joke?”

“Did you hear about the stallion who was so lazy he married a pregnant mare?  It was probably more funny the way Pinkie told it (Rarity did snicker slightly.)

Rarity, I’m excited that you’re pregnant.  It takes care of perhaps the one problem us being married would have.  Now we’ll have a foal.”

Rarity could tell Twilight was happy, Twilight held Rarity close and kissed her.

“You were afraid I’d turn you out,” said Twilight, “weren’t you.”

“I’m sorry to have doubted you My Darling.”

“Honey,” said Twilight, “it only makes me love you more.  The child is a part of you, and if I love you then why wouldn’t I love all parts of you?  My mother once told me that foals were made because the love between two ponies was so great, it couldn’t be held in just two ponies.   Foals are an extension of that love.  Yes, the child won’t be ‘my blood’, but it will be my child and as such, I’m already in love with it before even meeting it.

It’s just one more good thing to come out of the incident.  We’ll never look at the precious foal as anything other than our foal.”

“Oh Twilight,” said Rarity holding tight to Twilight, tears of joy streaming from her eyes.  “You are the most wonderful pony I have ever known!  I’m the luckiest mare in the world.”

“As am I my love.  Let’s tell the world,” said Twilight.

Rarity’s answer was her tongue halfway down Twilight’s throat.

Twilight and Rarity had all their friends and Rarity’s parents and sister over for a dinner.  Because of the extravagance, they were sure it was something special, something bad or they were being buttered up for something.

They were finishing up with a delicious cake provided by Pinkie Pie and fabulous wine Twilight was able to get from Celestia’s own cellars.

It was noticed Rarity was only drinking milk and water with her dinner and desert.

With her magic, Twilight tapped a spoon against a glass for everypony’s attention.

They all got quiet and looked to the head of the table.

“I’m sure you’re all wondering what the occasion is,” said Twilight.

“It did cross our minds,” said Applejack.

“You aren’t leaving are you,” asked Fluttershy.

“Are you needing money,” said Pinkie.

Everypony laughed.

“No,” said Rarity chuckling, “we have an announcement.”

“What kind of announcement,” said Sweetie Bell.

Rarity looked at Twilight who nodded to her love.

Rarity moved her forelock (which had been styled to hide the base of her horn).  The beautiful diamond encrusted ring shown bright, ponies gasped:

“We’re engaged,” said Twilight then she kissed Rarity.

All cheered, but Rarity held up a hoof for attention.

“That’s not our only announcement,” said Rarity.

All the gathered looked at the couple as they were smiling the largest of grins.

“It looks like Twilight and I will have a new addition in eight months,” said Rarity, “I’m pregnant.”

The silence was deafening.

“A grandfoal?” said Cookie Crumbles in shock.  Her smile was now as large as Twilight’s and Rarity’s.

“Just couldn’t wait could you.” Said Rainbow joking.

“You want to tell us how that works?” said AJ kidding, “Rainbow and I might wan’a try it.”

The friends and family cheered and rushed the couple.

“I’m goin’a be an aunt!” squealed Sweetie Belle.

“I guess we need to have a talk, princess,” said Hondo Flanks.

Everypony laughed.

The next few days went by happily,  a lot of friends by all the time.  The two said they were going to Canterlot to meet with Princess Celestia.  Twilight and Rarity wanted to hold off on announcing the ‘Princess Consort’ thing until they had all the details.

They also needed to see Twilight’s parents and give them all the good news as well.

Days later, Twilight and Rarity were on the train to Canterlot.  Spike was left to watch after the castle and manage any requests for appointments.  Rainbow Dash and Applejack had said they’d stay at the castle and keep an eye on him.  With the size of the castle, they knew that they didn’t have to hold back as they did in the Apple Home.

“Darling,” said Rarity, “I’ve never got to ride in the first class cabins before.  You‘re way too good to me.”

“I only treat you the way you deserve.” Said Twilight, “you’re the center of my life now, you and the little bundle of joy you’re carrying inside you.

Every time I think of us getting married, I have to pinch myself, it’s like a dream.  Then I think about there being a foal for us, I don’t think there could ever be greater news.”

Rarity snuggled close to Twilight.

“My dearest Twilight,” said Rarity, “I feel like I’m dreaming myself.  At times, I just want to squeal like Sweetie Belle.  And with the way you’re excited about the foal, well I too don’t think life couldn’t be any better!  How do you think your parents will react?”

Twilight got quiet for a moment.

“Sweetheart,” said Twilight, “I’ve never told them about my sexual preference.

They’ve always been a couple of open minded ponies, but I don’t think they’ve ever had to deal with something like this.”

Rarity kissed Twilight.

“Your parents love you,” said Rarity, “do they not?”

“Yes,” answered Twilight.

“Then I bet they wouldn’t have a problem if you told them you were in love with a manticore.”

Rarity growled and acted like she was clawing at Twilight.

The two giggled and kissed as they passed the time to the capitol city.

At the train station, Twilight hired a cab.  She said that she didn’t want Rarity to walk too much ‘in her condition’.  Rarity told Twilight that she was sure that it was still early enough that they didn’t have to be concerned about that yet, but Twilight insisted, and Rarity didn’t want to have to carry their bags all the way.

When they reached the castle, Twilight wrote a note and sent the bags on to her parent’s house.

They walked the well-known halls to meet with Princess Celestia.  As they approached the throne room doors, the guard recognized Twilight and bowed.  Twilight informed the guard of their purpose.

“Princess Twilight,” said the guard, “Princess Celestia has left word for you and the Lady Rarity meet her in her private quarters.”

“Thank you, Strong Hoof,” said Twilight.

The guard bowed and Twilight and Rarity walked back down the hall.

“The Lady Rarity?” said Rarity.

“Get used to titles,” said Twilight with a smirk, “you’re a princess’ mare now.  Just wait for the Princess Consort thing.”

Rarity grinned, she liked things like this.

The two walked through the corridors to a part of the castle Rarity had never visited before.  Soon they were before a non-descript door.  Twilight knocked and a golden aura encased the door and it opened.

“Please come in,” the princess called out.

The two entered and it wasn’t what Rarity had imagined.  The décor was simple.  There was a fireplace, a couch, a couple of bookshelves packed with books and scrolls, some pictures on the walls and a large cushion on the floor.  Most surprisingly to Rarity, there was a pony manikin with an ancient style battle armor and helmet.  They were slightly dented as if they suffered battle damage.  But they shined as bright as the day they were forged.

There also was a door that lead to the princess’ sleeping quarters.

Princess Celestia, in a sunken common room and was resting on a cushion, her legs folded under her, a book on the cushion she’d been reading.  Celestia looked at her guests and smiled.

“Welcome Twilight,” said Celestia, “welcome Rarity.”

“Thank you, Your Highness,” said Rarity bowing.

“Rarity my dear,” said Celestia with a smile, “in my private rooms here, that’s not necessary.  Especially with you now being engaged to Twilight.  Plus I don’t want you doing too much bending when you’re with foal.”

“You told her?” said Rarity to Twilight.

“She didn’t have to,” said Celestia. “You told me.”

“I did?” said Rarity a bit confused.

Twilight chuckled.

“Come on Sweetie,” said Twilight, “the princess is far more intelligent than Shadow Spade.”

“Some of my favorite books,” said the princess, “your sparkling engagement ring on your horn told me you were affianced.  And I know a pony like yourself would never just let herself go, so your increased girth and its location told me the rest.”

“Like Shadow Spade,” said Rarity smiling, “when she explained it, it sounds absurdly simple.”

The princess smiled and invited Twilight and Rarity to join her.

“So,” said the princess, “have you decided on a date for the wedding?  I assume you’ll want it before the blessed event.  After all, Twilight needs to make an honest mare out of you.”

They all laughed.

“We haven’t talked about it yet,” said Twilight, “but I think we’ll want it soon.”

“Good,” said the princess, “I’ll have Raven, my secretary, coordinate with you.  The coronation for Rarity as Princess Consort will be part of the wedding.”

Rarity trembled at the words Princess Consort.

“My Darling Rarity has always dreamed of being a princess,” said Twilight, “I think with all her dreams coming true, she’s starting to get an overload.”

All the ponies laughed.

“I’m sure the Princess Consort will be a shining example of Canterlot nobility.  And with my niece or nephew at her side, she’ll be even more so.”

“Niece or nephew?” asked Rarity.

“Twilight’s brother is married to Luna and my niece.  This makes Twilight and her future wife, relatives.  So your child will be my niece or nephew.”

Rarity was shocked.  She’d dreamed as a filly of being swept off her hooves and carried away to a castle to be some special pony’s princess.

When Twilight became a princess, Rarity was happy for her friend and even more so when her castle appeared.  But truth be told, she was jealous. Maybe not jealous but slightly envious.

Now Twilight had opened her heart to Rarity.  It was nothing Rarity had ever expected.  To be loved by a mare.  Not just loved but something much, much deeper.  Never had a pony given their heart and soul in trying to make her happy.  Twilight did this without thought of anything in return except seeing Rarity happy.

Now Twilight was making all her dreams come true, including making her a princess.  Yes the child she was carrying wasn’t physically Twilight’s (obviously), but Twilight was happy to be another mother to the foal.

Rarity was about to break down and cry out of joy.

“Equestria to Rarity, come in Rarity; Rarity My Love,” said Twilight, “are you still with us?”

Rarity’s thoughts came back to the here and now.  She looked at Twilight and kissed her with all her soul.

“Would you like me to leave you two alone for a while,” asked Celestia with a smirk.

The lovers broke the kiss.

“Sorry, Your Highness,” said Rarity.  “Just thinking of how special Twilight is to me now and what she’s unselfishly done for me.  Well it’s hard to keep in sometimes.”

“I quiet understand,” said Celestia with a smile.  “I  have never been prouder of my star student, or of you My Dear.

I’m sure the two of you have some settling in to do at Twilight’s parents’ home.  So make sure you stop by and see me before you go back to Ponyville.”

The ponies stood up and Celestia hugged them both and gave them a kiss of blessing.

“By the way,” said Celestia as Twilight and Rarity were leaving. “I believe you’ll find my cart waiting for you to take you to Twilight’s parents’ home.”

“Thank you Princess,” said Rarity.

“Thank you Princess,” said Twilight.

The two walked to the main entrance, there was a cart with two Royal Guards waiting.  On seeing the two, the Guard bowed.

“Princess Twilight,” they acknowledged, “Lady Rarity.”