Tying The Knot

Twilight made her way down the famous path towards Sweet Apple Acres with a wide-eyed happiness. After she woke up, she had a burst of positive energy and suddenly everything was easier. She didn’t feel comfortable talking to Applejack about this before, but now she felt confident that her friend would give her advice.

She approached the arch and looked towards the feilds, and quickly found the farm pony relaxing by a tree with her hooves behind her head. AJ had a very peaceful look, like everything was merely a beautiful drawing on her easel of life.

Twilight made her way towards Applejack, and quickly made her presence known.

“Hi Applejack, nice day huh?”, Twilght said as she approached the farmpony.

Applejack looked up, still retaining her grin, and nodded.

“Yeah, Twi, It sure is a beautiful mornin’. What brings ya here? Not that I’m complaining, Ah just don’t see out here much”, Applejack said.

Twilight sat beside her under the tree, the breeze tickling her mane as she got comfortable. She looked towards Applejack and smiled.

“I’m here because I need some advice. I trust you, so I thought that you’d be the perfect pony to ask”, Twilght smiled.

“Sure Twi, A’hm always happy to help mah friends. What’s up?”, Applejack asked.

Twilight took a deep breath, and began to explain to Applejack her plan. As she went on, Applejack’s expression changed. She wasn’t mad, she looked more like a proud parent. By the end, AJ bore a very genuine smile.

“Twilight, that’s great. Derpy’s made you so happy that it was bound to happen anytime. You’ve my blessing, Sugarcube”, Applejack said happily.

“Thanks Applejack, you’re a great friend”, Twilght said as she embraced her friend.

After returning the hug, Applejack looked quizzingly at Twilight.

“Ah don’t get it, you seem to be confident enough to do this. Why do ya need mah advice?”, Applejack asked.

Twilight just laughed a bit, confusing Applejack a little more.

“AJ, you’re the Element Of Honesty. Your opinion is needed for this. Plus, you’re like my best friend, I would tell you anyhow. The one thing I’m worried about is Dinky. She already things of me as a mother, but I just want make her happy in life. Derpy is an amazing mom, I’m just not sure I could live up to her standards”, Twilght said sadly, causing her ears to lower.

“Twilight, you ain’t got nothing to worry about. Dinky is a very sweet and kind filly, she accepts everypony who treats her right. You’ve treated her amazing in the time you’ve known her, so you’re covered there. Plus, you took care of Spike for like, what, 15 years? You would be a great momma”, Applejack assured her friend.

Twilight smiled widely, tearing up as her friends words finished. Maybe Applejack was right. Maybe she could be a good mother.

“Thanks AJ, you’re a good mare”, Twilght thanked her friend.

“Anytime, Twi. Say, you wanna get some fritters? Apple Bloom just made some”, Applejack offered.

“Apple Bloom made fritters?”, Twilght asked.

“Darn tootin! Best Ah’ve ever had!”, Applejack said while licking her lips.

“Sure!”, Twilght did as she scurried to get some treats.

Applejack chuckled and followed her into the home, also longing for some Apple goodness.

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“Hey Derpy, do you know where the sugar is? I was gonna make some pineapple upside-down cake and I need some sugar”, Spike called as he walked into the the living room.

Derpy looked up from her book and gave him a friendly smile.

“Oh, it’s above the spices. Sorry, I was making some muffins and I guess I just put them in a weird spot”, Derpy blushed.

“It’s cool, thanks!”, Spike thanked her.

He scurried back into the kitchen, leaving a thought-filled Derpy to her lonesome.

It was very hard keeping this in her. Though she made Rarity and Dash swear not to tell, she felt like she needed to tell other ponies. She wasn’t going to tell Dinky, because Dinky would bounce all over the room if she knew her intentions. Derpy loved her daughter, but she didn’t think she was capable of keeping a big secret.

Derpy then looked towards the kitchen, where a slight humming eminated from a cheerful dragon. She thought of how good and honest Spike was. He was a nice guy and a good friend, who never really went back on his word. Maybe he could keep a secret?

“Hey, Spike!”, she called.

Spike poked his head out from the door frame, lightly covered in a doug-dust.

“Yeah?”, he responded.

“Could you maybe come here, there’s something I need to tell you”, Derpy said.

“K, just give me second”, Spike smiled as he put the cake in the oven.

He walked out of the kitchen and sat beside of her, giving a smile.

“What’s up?”, He asked.

Derpy was nervous, but trusted Spike very much. Though scary, she told her plan to Spike. His face was blank after she finished, but a second later he had a big grin on his face.

“Derpy, that’s really awesome. You’ve got my support, I’ll do anything you need me to do. But, I don’t understand why your nervous?”, Spike said.

“Spike, Twilght is pretty much the best part of my life. Besides Dinky, of course. I just want to give her the best. Just like she gave me”, Derpy said.

“Derpy, you already have. Remember, I’ve lived with Twilght since she was Dinky’s age. I’ve never seen her so alive since you came in. Plus, you’re a good friend and mom. And I count you as a close friend, so there’s that”, Spike smiled at her.

Derpy smiled back and wrapped Spike in a hug, to which he accepted.

“Thanks, Spike. You know just what to say”, Derpy thanked him.

“No problem, just remember that you shouldn’t force it. Twilight likes a planned evening, so just plan a good night”, Spike said.

“I’ve thought of that, actually. I think I’m gonna do it soon. I just gotta get the ring and some reservations”, Derpy said.

“Derpy, I’ll give you the bits”, Spike said.

“Woah, really?! Spike, you don’t have to”, Derpy said suprised.

“You’re right, I don’t HAVE to, but I WANT to. Twilight is like my sister, and I’d do anything for family. That includes you, too. Family means more to me than money, you know. Money is replaceable, but the love of you and Twilight is not. I’ll get the bits tomorrow”, he smiled.

“I can’t thank you enough, Spike”, Derpy said.

“The best way you can thank me is doing two things. One, make Twilght happy; Two, come try my cake. It’s ready”, Spike smiled.