Author's Note

This chapter has been written two years after the first xD Because being scatterbrained and suffering writers' block, then real life on top of that, I had forgotten I even still had this story.

Anyways, enjoy!

Wedding Prep is Fun

A flurry of activity had occured following the almost disasterous proposal- er, punposal, as Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash had come to refer to it. Rarity was put in charge of the wedding outfits, of course, and threw herself into making them the best and most fabulous in all of Equestria.

Twilight was in charge of finding the perfect reception location, sending out invites to the list of ponies, and other creatures, that the excited couple provided her with, and just generally overseeing things getting done.

Pinkie Pie did not even need to be told she was in charge of the catering, or the decorating. She had flat out announced before even being asked that she already the entire menu planned and the decorations decided on. Nopony questioned her or argued, leaving her free to do as she pleased.

Applejack had been tasked with hauling things to and fro in her apple cart, helping with any necessary building or heavy lifting, and providing cider for the reception. She was also in charge of keeping Rainbow Dash from any untimely demise in the process, as the speedster's focus during flying or training was quite often broken by thoughts of her upcoming wedding...resulting in her having crashed into a tree once already.

Fluttershy was over the moon. She was so happy and excited, but unlike her adorable mare friend she was able to force herself to focus better. She spent time teaching a song to her lovely birds for them to perform at the ceremony, and she also was completely clearing her cottage and redecorating, with Rarity's assistance. It had been decided that Rainbow Dash would be moving into the cottage, as it would be much better and easier for Fluttershy to still have constant contact with any creatures that needed it.

In spite of all the chaos of prepping a wedding in two days, the two did manage to slip off a few times, and spent time in each other's company. One of these times was just after yet another trip to the boutique for yet another round of measuring and fitting by Rarity, because the perfectionistic fashionista was determined there should be absolutely no flaws in these designs. So after suffering patiently through it, on Fluttershy's part, and very much impatiently on Rainbow Dash's part, the two pegasi left the boutique and escaped to a quiet hill overlooking the town. They settled down in the lush green grass, under the shade of a towering oak tree, and breathed a collective sigh of relief.

"Who knew wedding planning was so...so...intensive?"

Fluttershy leaned against Rainbow, smiling as the other mare wrapped her wing around her, drawing her close to her side and kissing her head.

"Well, we could elope." Rainbow pointed out, her tone playful. "Then all we need is me and you and somepony to marry us."

"Oh dear. What would our friends think?" Fluttershy giggled, knowing full well Rainbow was teasing.

"Well, let's see. Egghead would go into full Twilight Panic Mode level 10, Rarity would faint dead away, Applejack would determine to kick my flank, and Pinkie Pie would hunt us down and do...whatever she would do to us for taking away her right to plan the wedding party. I'm guessing tickle torture would be unavoidable."

Rainbow Dash shuddered, thinking of the last time she had suffered that horrible fate. It was not something she cared to live through again. Who knew Pinkie Pie could be so...well, it was best not to get into that thought. No sir. Next to her, Fluttershy giggled loudly at her reaction.

"The Princesses might have us put in a dungeon." She offered. "Or maybe banished and then locked in a dungeon in a place that they banish us to."

"Aw shucks." Rainbow nuzzled her tenderly. "I will happily be banished and put in a dungeon as long as I'm with you."

Fluttershy eeped softly as a light blush spread across her adorable face. She nuzzled Rainbow back and gave a happy sigh. Then she giggled.

"With all the fates that would await us, maybe we better not elope."

"Oh pony feathers." Rainbow huffed in mock disappointment. "Where is your sense of adventure? Being locked in a dungeon could be fun, you know. Because then we're together forever and always."

"But we will be anyway." Fluttershy smiled at her. "We're going to be together forever and always no matter what."

"Heck yeah." Rainbow grinned, and gave her a quick and gentle kiss. "Question. How do your animals feel about this?"

Fluttershy laughed. "Rainbow Dash, we've been dating for ages and they knew that. As long as I'm happy, they're happy. Although Angel did want me to warn you that if you hurt me he was going to stab you with a carrot."

Rainbow laughed at the image of the white bunny trying to impale her with a carrot.

"Tell him not to worry. I would never hurt you." She hugged her tightly, nuzzling her neck.

They sat in silence for awhile, gazing out across the hills and over the town, just enjoying each other's company, Fluttershy resting her head against Rainbow's chest and smiling softly at the steady and calming beat of her heart.

"You know what we forgot?" Rainbow asked suddenly.

"What?"

"The honeymoon."

Fluttershy sat up straight, eyes wide.

"Oh dear! We did."

Rainbow grinned at her, her magenta eyes sparkling.

"And where would my wonderful, amazing, and absolutely beautiful bride to be like to go?"

Despite the blush on her face, Fluttershy smiled and thought for a moment.

"Is Las Pegasus ok? I would like to see some more of the sights there."

"If Las Pegasus is what you want, then Las Pegasus is where we'll go."

Fluttershy stared at her for a second, and then leaned closer and kissed her. Rainbow wrapped her up in her wings and returned it, softly sighing.

"WHEEEEEEEEEE! THERE YOU TWO ARE!!"

Their tender moment shattered by the familiar shrill voice, Rainbow and Fluttershy quickly broke apart.

"Pinkie Pie!" Rainbow huffed in slight annoyance.

Pinkie Pie just bounced in place, grinning wildly.

"We have so much to do still! You two have to write your vows! Come on Dashie, I'm helping helping you with yours right now and Fluttershy's later!!"

"Can it not wait just a little long- AAAA!!!"

The last startled shriek as Rainbow was unceremoniously snatched by their hyperactive friend and flung on her back, where she bounced up and down as Pinkie Pie trotted away.

"No time to waste silly filly! We gotta get those vows written!"

"Bye Rainbow Dash!" Fluttershy called, giggling.

"Byyyeeee Fluttershyyyy!" Rainbow yelled back, the bouncing causing her words to come out in jolts. "I love you!"

Fluttershy barely got her response out before the two vanished in the distance.

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"Ok Dashie! One more time!"

"Pinkie, are you sure these vows are gonna be fine?"

"Oh stop worrying, Dashie! I pinkie promise Fluttershy will loooooooooveeee this!!! Now, let's go over it again! The officiator will look at you to say your vows and you will look in Fluttershy's eyes, reeeeeaalllllyyyyyy deeply like this-"

Rainbow yelped as Pinkie was suddenly right in front of her, muzzle pressed against hers as her blues eyes stared intensely into her own.

"-And then you'll sayyyyyyyy...?"

Rainbow blinked. It was hard to focus on her vows with Pinkie Pie literally right in her face. The party pony had absolutely no respect for personal space in the slightest! Inhaling deeply, Rainbow forced herself to pull her slightly scrambled thoughts together.

"Uh...I'll say uh...Fluttershy? I have been called many things in my life. Like awesome and cool, loyal, brash, daring, but in this moment I am so proud to be called your mare and uh..."

She stopped, hesitating, forgetting what was next. Sensing her conundrum, Pinkie Pie drew back a little, grinning, and offered her a prompt.

"Annnnnd I can't promise...?"

"Can I start over?"

Pinkie giggled. "I have an idea!"

She bounded from the room, returning in minutes with a somewhat disheveled Twilight.

"Pinkie, I have too many thing to do for you to drag me off on some escapade!" The youngest princess protested. "Now let go so I can- oh. Hello Rainbow."

"I dragged you here so Dashie can practice her vows in a more realistic setting!" Pinkie said cheerfully. "You stand here, Twilight!"

She shoved Twilight to the center of the room, then dragged Rainbow Dash over to stand facing her, before planting herself at the pegasus's side.

"Ok! Now Twilight, you be the officiator, and I'll play Fluttershy so Dashie can practice!!"

Twilight and Rainbow blinked.

"Ok?" Twilight inhaled. "Dearly beloved ponies..."

"Nononono!" Pinkie bounced in place. "Just skip to the vow part!"

Twilight's eye twitched at being told NOT to follow the speech strictly as it was written, but she inhaled and tried again.

"Rainbow Dash? Pink...er, Fluttershy? You two have written your own vows?"

"Yes."

"Yeppers!!"

". . . Pinkie Pie. Fluttershy doesn't say yeppers."

"Ooh yeah, you're right!!" Pinkie inhaled and tried again, in the best impression she could possibly come up with, which wasn't exactly that good. "I mean, um...y-yes?"

Twilight had to resist facehoofing.

"Alright then. Who says their vows first?"

Rainbow gulped audibly. "I-I guess I will."

She slightly turned towards Pinkie Pie, who planted her muzzle up against hers and stared intensely into her eyes. Twilight was amused, and had to swallow a laugh.

"Fluttershy." Rainbow inhaled. "I have been called many things in my life. Like cool, and awesome, brave, bold, daring, brash...but right now I can honestly say that I am proudest to be called your mare, and to call you mine." Her confidence had built considerably and she was able to remember the rest of the vows she'd written. "I can't promise you that it will be all roses and sunshine from here, because there will be some thorns along the way, but I do promise to love you with all my heart forever, and to take care of you and be here for you to lean on. Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye."

Twilight's eye twitched again at the use of the Pinkie Promise, but it was the most sacred promise a pony could make, so she decided it could just be left alone. Pinkie Pie grinned widely.

"Yay! You did it, Dashie! You remembered all of it!"

Rainbow inhaled and looked worriedly at Twilight.

"You think she'll like it?"

"I know she'll love it." Twilight assured her.

Rainbow grinned in relief. Pinkie suddenly let out a major gasp.

"Oh my gosh! Fluttershy's vows!"

And with that, she bounced her way out of the window and vanished.

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Fluttershy was busy attending her animals when a pink blur burst out of a cardboard carton with a loud squeal.

"EEEEP!!" Fluttershy yelped, falling over backwards. "Oh! Pinkie Pie, you scared me."

"Sorry! I'm here to work on your vows!! Dashie's are done, now we gotta do yours!"

Pinkie leapt from her box and landed next to Fluttershy, who picked herself up off the ground and rubbed a hoof along her leg nervously.

"Do-do you have an idea, because I, um, don't." She admitted timidly. "It needs to be as awesome as Rainbow Dash is."

Pinkie grinned mischievously.

"Do you remember her proposal?"

"Oh of course! It was lovely, puns and all." Fluttershy smiled.

"Weeeeelllllll...how would you like to do the same kind of thing for your vows to her?" Pinkie was now grinning from ear to ear.

"You mean puns?? Oh...oh my. Um, well, I-I could try. Rainbow Dash might like that."

"Oh she will. Because I have an idea for a theme for it. She used cheese as her theme. Why don't you use a creature? Liiiiiikeeee how about cats?"

Fluttershy blinked, suddenly imagining all the cat puns one could use, and giggled.

"Let's go in the cottage and you can tell me your idea."

Pinkie giggled as she followed Fluttershy inside. Ohhh yes, Rainbow Dash was going to get pun vows, and it was going to be epic! She paused outside the door briefly and then-

"HEY! YOU! WRITER!"

What, me?

"YES YOU. NO WRITING HER PUN VOWS DOWN. I WANT IT TO BE A SURPRISE!!"

Oh. But I was....

"NO. WRITING. IT. DOWN. WAIT TIL THE WEDDING CHAPTER!!"

Ok, ok. Sheesh.

-and then with a laugh she went inside and slammed the door for the top secret pun vow planning session.