Tying The Knot

Derpy paced in her room, contemplating what to do and how to do it. The rest of her friends were outside enjoying the festivities, leaving her to ponder her descision.

Her heart was racing as she looked at the ponies through the window, noticing their smiles and jovial behavior. She hoped that after tonight, she would feel like them.

As she pondered, a sound startled her. She trotted towards the sound, which came from the foyer, and almost flipped her lid.

Princess Celestia was standing in the foyer, with a little box and a motherly smile. She looked as if she was going to cry, but not of sadness. No, the tears in her eyes were of joy, no doubt about it.

“Derpy, I have the ring. Before I give it to you, though, I need to talk to you one last time”, Celestia said.

Derpy nodded and trotted towards the princess, sitting in her haunches before the sun goddess.

“Ditsy Doo, I need to thank you. You’ve given Twilight so much happiness in such a short time that I already feel like you’re family. When you ask her, I need you to say what you feel. It will come in time”, Celestia spoke.

Derpy had tears in her eyes as the Princess finished, and gave the ruler a large hug.

“Celestia, thank you for all that you’ve done. Twilight has given me more happiness than I’ve ever experienced in life, and I’m honored that you see me in such a way. I promise that I’ll be her everything”, Derpy said passionately.

“You already are, my little pony. Now go, find her and make her life a thousand times better”, Celestia said in an inspirational tone.

She gave Derpy the ring, which she put in her mane.

Derpy nodded and trotted out the door, scanning for Twilght through the crowd. She didn’t see her, but she did see Applejack. She made her way to the farmer, who was currently sitting at a table.

“Hey Applejack!”, Derpy said.

“Well howdy, Derpy, havin’ a good festival?”, AJ called out happily.

“Um, yeah, I am. Anyway, have you seen Twilight? I need to talk to her about something”, Derpy said nervously.

“Ah can’t say Ah have, Derpy. Sorry”, Applejack replied.

Derpy looked down in sadness and began to trot away. Until she bumped into a certain friend, one that could probably help her the most.

“Oops, sorry Spike. Wasn’t looking where I was going”, Derpy apologized.

Spike, ever the cool one, just shrugged it off.

“It’s alright, Derpy. What’s up?”, Spike asked.

“Not much, I’m just out here looking for Twilight. Have you seen her?”, Derpy asked the dragon:

Spike put his thinking cap on, keeping Derpy waiting.

“Well, I think I saw her go towards Sweet Apple Acres. There’s this one hill that she rests on from time to time. Try to check there”, Spike said.

“Thanks Spike”, Derpy began”, I’ll be back soon. Take care”.

Spike looked as she walked away.

“Go get em’, Derpy”, Spike said happily.

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Twilight simply smiled as she watched sun lower on the horizon. The sentimental evening was already going well, and she felt that it couldn’t get better.

As the moon rose, her mind was reaching some places she hadn’t anticipated to go to tonight.

She thought of that conversation that she had with Dinky, and how she not only gained a somewhat daughter, but how she realized that she needed to spend her life with Derpy.

The mere thought would make her happier than she had ever felt. The mare had changed her and others lives for the better, and that was something that she could never forget.

She was actually getting somewhat impatient, with each passing day getting more antsy. Of course, Twilight was good at keeping things inside, so nopony seemed to notice.

Suddenly, hoofsteps came from her left, taking her out of her thoughts. There, walking down the path, was her beloved. Derpy was looking very happy, yet she also seemed determined.

Twilight smiled, but she always did that around her love.

“Hey you, I didn’t expect you to be put and about. What’s up?”, Twilight asked as Derpy layed down next to her on the grassy hill.

“I just thought that I would spend some time with you. I’m sorry about that by the way, work hasn’t really been the kindest to me”, Derpy said.

“You have nothing to apologize for, I’m sure whatever it was for was worth it”, Twilight smiled.

Derpy had a click in the back of her brain, and she felt that it was time. With a breath, she began to utter the words that would change her life forever.

“It was worth it, Twilight. I’ve been covering the Cloudsdale route on my schedule. I needed to earn more bits so I could...Well...Get something special”, Derpy blushed.

Twilight was curious, and cocked her head slightly.

“O-Ok? What did you get?”, Twilight asked.

Derpy’s last 6 months flashed in front of her, but she eventually spoke.

“Twilight Sparkle, these last 6 months have been the best time of my life. Through all the hardship, you’ve been there for me. I never went this to end. So that’s why I need you to answer an important question”, Derpy said passionately.

Twilight was stunned as Derpy stood up and took a small box from her mane. With a ‘flick’ the box opened.

“Twilight Sparkle, will you marry me?”, Derpy asked.

Twilight looked dazed for a second, but shot fourth and wrapped herself around Derpy shortly after, planting kisses on her cheeks.

“I take it that’s a yes?”, Derpy chuckled.

“Yeah, it is. Of course I’ll marry you, Ditsy Doo”, Twilght laughed back.

Both mares had tears in their eyes as the moon rained down it’s pale light. In the pale orb, in fact, was somewhat of a twinkle.

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“YES! YES YES YES YES! MOMMA’S GETTING MARRIED!”, Dinky cried happily.

She ran up and hugged Twilight deeply, a gesture that was now going to be a regular thing.

“I’m glad you’re happy, Dinky”, Twilght said happily.

“We’re all happy, honey. This is the best night ever!”, Derpy said before joining the hug.

“I agree, this is truly a wonderful occasion”, a new voice some from in front of them.

They all turned to find Celestia in somewhat tears.

“Celestia!”, Twilght ran up and hugged her former mentor.

“I’m so happy for all of you. This is going to be a good wedding”, Celestia said happily.

“Princess, I have a question”, Dinky said.

“What is it, my little pony?”, Celestia.

“Well, one time Twilight said that you were like a second mother to her. Does that make you my granny?”, Dinky asked.

Celestia chuckled and trotted to Dinky, lowering to her level when she arrived.

“Dinky, I would like nothing more”, Celestia smiled brightly.

Dinky hugged the alicorn deeply, causing the princess to tear up a bit.

“Dinky, your not only getting a granny. You’re getting some else too. Do you know what I’m speaking of?”, Celestia asked.

Dinky looked confused, but understood once Celestia pointed to Twilight.

“So, I have another Momma? Like, for real this time?”, Dinky asked.

“Yes, little one, Twilight I will become your mother once the marriage is finalized”, Celestia said.

Dinky turned to her future mother and trotted slowly towards her.

“Hey...Momma?”, Dinky asked.

“Y-Yes?”, Twilght said with tears.

“I love you”, Dinky said before kissing Twilght on the cheek.

“Momma loves you too, honey; Momma loves you too”, Twilight said happily.