Unexpected Boundaries

Several months later

"I look beautiful! Thank you so much Rarity!" Twilight beamed as she hugged the white unicorn.

"Well it is your wedding day, and you deserve the best." Rarity replied looking over the dress again for even the smallest of problems.

"I bet this was how Cadence felt. After the changeling invasion of course." Twilight sighed as she recalled her brother's wedding almost a year ago.

"This is a big decision Twily. Are you sure you're ready?" Shining Armor asked as he walked into the room.

"I've given it a lot of thought and yes I'm ready." Twililight said calmly before she started giggling like a school filly.

"There's something about that stallion that I don't trust." Shining said giving her a concerned look.

"I'll just let you two have a moment alone." Rarity excused herself when she saw how the situation was going.

"You doubt my choice in stallions, and on my wedding day no less?" Twilight sadly said turning away from her brother.

"It's not that! It's just I haven't gotten a good chance to meet the guy! So I know nothing about him, and I'm just trying to look after my little sister." Shining panicked as a yellow flowerfilly bounced into the room.

"Mommy? Did thid bad pony hurt your feelings?" Maple said peering at Twilight worriedly.

"Perfect!" Twilight said immediately cheering up, "Shining, meet the one pony who has known Star longer than I have! Maple, this is Uncle Armor."

"Uncle Armor? You mean she's your daughter?" The shocked unicorn asked before looking angrly at the door, "When I get my hooves on that little-"

"As of today at least." Twilight interrupted, halting Armor in his tracks.

"So you two never-?" Twilight shook her head allowing her brother to let out a sigh of relief.

"She's adopted, but Star loves her very much. And so do I." Twilight whispered into her brother's ear.

"Maple? Maple? Oh there you are." A canary yellow pegasus sighed as she came into the room, "Come on Maple, we don't want to be late for your mommy's big day."

"Ms. Fluttershy, you've known Star longer than I have, what's your opinion on him?" Shining armor asked.

"Star? Why, he's a perfect gentlepony who's always willing to go the extra mile. Also, he made plenty of time for Twilight and Maple. I believe that Twilight's truly lucky to have found such a wonderful stallion." Fluttershy said as she ushered Maple out the door.

"See! Even Fluttershy likes him." Twilight pointed at her as she walked out of the room. The white unicorn took a look at his sister before forcing himself to come to terms with what was happening.

"I'm sorry Twilight." Shinging Armor sighed, knowing that this wouldn't be easy. "All my life you've been my little sister, and now you're all grown up. I just want to make sure that you're not making a rash decision, and I see know that you're going to be just fine. A smart little bookworm like you knows when she's found the stallion of her dreams and she's not making a mistake. I believe you Twilight, and I want only the best for you. But above all else I trust your decision, and I want you to be happy.

Twilight was in shock, she was not expecting her brother to give in. "You really mean it?" Twiligh asked with joy filled eyes.

"Yes, he has my blessing. Which is kinda important since dad couldn't make it." Shining Armor said with a small grin.

"You're going to be walking me down the isle?" She squeeled in happiness and gave her brother a big hug as the bells began to ring.

"That's our cue." Twilight said as her brother escorted her out.

Almost everypony on Twilight's side of the room was looking in confusion at Star's side of the room. His section was blank and the only groom's stallions he had were an odd bunch. It had taken some coaxing but eventually Star had beside him Big Mac, Braeburn, Mr. Cake, and Dr. Whooves. Octavia's group began to play as Maple adorably skipped down the aisle spreading flower petals all the way, followed by Twilight with her brother at her side.

"Mares and gentlecolts, we are gathered here today, To celebrate the union of Twilight Sparkle and Star Guardian." Mayor Mare began as she continued to recite Celestia's lines. "Marriage is a solemn institution to be held in honor by all, it is the cornerstone of the family and of the community. It requires of those who undertake it a complete and unreserved giving of one's self. It is not to be entered into lightly, as marriage is a sincere and mutual commitment to love one another. This commitment symbolizes the intimate sharing of two lives and still enhances the individuality of each of you."

"Star Guardian, do you take this mare to be your wedded wife? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, remaining faithful to her as long as you both shall live?"

"I do." Star said looking at Twilight.

"Twilight Sparkle, do you take this stallion to be your wedded husband? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health, remaining faithful to him as long as you both shall live?"

Twilight met Star's gaze with a shy smile before clearly stating, "I do."

"May we have the rings please?" Mayor Mare asked of Spike who prouldy presented the rings.

The two unicorns gently placed the rings on each other's horns as Mayor Mare happily declared, "I now pronounce you mare and colt. You may now kiss the bride." The newlywed couple looked at each other before leaning in and no sooner had their lips touched than an explosion of cheers came from Twilight's friends.

"So, where are we going on our honeymoon?" Twilight flirted.

"I heard that the crystal empire to the north is nice this time of year." Star grinned.

"So to the crystal kingdom it is." She replied as they walked out of the wedding chapal together.