Author's Note

The title of this chapter is inspired in part by the title of episode 109 of Friendship Is Magic—Bridle Gossip. The word bridle in the chapter title is a pun on the word bridal.
SPOILER WARNING! Zecora will appear in this story as well.

4. A Bridle Fantasy

“Fillies and gentlecolts, mares and stallions, and animals of all species,” began Twilight Sparkle, “we are gathered here today to celebrate the legal union of Fluttershy and Lonesome Knight.”

All the while, Fluttershy kept her eyes on me, and I kept mine on her.

Twilight asked Fluttershy, “Do you take this stallion to be your lawfully-wedded husband?”

Fluttershy, in a clear and loud voice, answered, “I do!”

“Amazing!” I thought upon hearing her answer.

“Good for you, Fluttershy!” cheered Twilight. “I knew you could do it!”

“Now, Lonesome Knight,” she continued, now addressing me, “do you take this mare to be your lawfully-wedded wife?”

“Yes—I do,” I answered—boldly and confidently.

After Fluttershy and I recited all our vows, Twilight Sparkle announced, “I now hereby pronounce you stallion and mare.”

Fluttershy beamed with pride as she and I hugged each other.