Author's Note

Alright, here it is. Enjoy.

Chapter 14: Apple Family Wedding

After two weeks on vacation, both Rarity and Silver came back from Las Pegasus. The train had stopped at the station, allowing Silver and Rarity to climb out with their luggage in tow.

“Oh, now that was lovely.” Said Rarity with bliss on her face.

“Maybe next time when we have free time, we can go back there.” Said Silver, “I’d love to save up for our trip.”

“Oh, darling, I couldn’t let you possibly…” said Rarity as she tried to protest.

“Oh, but I insist.” Said Silver, “You were so generous to me for taking me in that day. So, it’s only fair that I do the same for you.”

Rarity couldn’t help but coo and held him close.

Suddenly, they felt a pair of arms wrapping them. They blinked and to their surprise, it was none other than Pinkie Pie.

“Hey guys!!” said Pinkie Pie in excitement.

“Hello, Pinkie.” Said Rarity whilst she rolled her eyes.

“Hey, Pinkie.” Said Silver.

“Glad you two made it back!!” said Pinkie, “We were just setting things up, and Applejack needs help with the dress.”

“Oh right, the wedding.” Said Silver, “Thankfully we still have about four days to get things ready.”

“Indeed.” Said Rarity as she flexed her arms, “Alright then, time to work on the designing charm.”

Suddenly, Silver grabbed her by the hips and pulled her close, surprising her as the two of them looked at one another face to face.

“Not without me you’re not, ‘darling’.” Teased Silver.

Rarity couldn’t help but giggle and said, “But of course not. After all, I need you to help me make a Tuxedo for the groom whilst I work on the bride.”

“But first, we’ll need to take measurements.” Said Silver, “And by measurements I mean I’ll take Bucky and you’ll take Applejack. Why you ask? Because I know how sensitive the females get over there, ahem, extra padding, if you know what I mean.”

Rarity couldn’t help but giggle at him trying to not sounding mean or to insult a lady. “How considerate of you, Silver.”

“Though I hope those two will be able to come over to the Boutique.” Said Silver.

“Leave that to me!!” said Pinkie Pie, who was somehow still there. “Gathering ponies and other creatures is my, specialty!!”

Pinkie suddenly dashed off like a speeding bullet towards Sweet Apple Acres.

“Sometimes I wonder how that girl has a habit of being this filled with energy?” asked Silver.

“Trust me when I say, darling,” said Rarity as she told him about Pinkie, “Sometimes it’s best not to figure out these things. We all tried, and it backfired horribly.”

“Speaking from experience?” asked Silver.

“That, and what poor Twilight went through.” Said Rarity as the two of them walked back to the boutique.

“What happened?” asked Silver as he was curious.

“When Twilight first moved her, she didn’t believe about certain events Pinkie would predict.” said Rarity.

“Like seeing the future?” asked Silver.

“Not really, more like certain accidents would happen, like rain or falling from the sky and such.” Said Rarity.

“Really?” said Silver, “Huh, one of my servants back at my world had the same feeling, except she feels it in her bones. Like a bad feeling and such.”

“Really?” said Rarity as she would be asking this in the future.

“Sure is.” Said Silver, “Anyway, continue.”

“Twilight thought it was ridiculous, so she tried to spy on her three times.” Said Rarity, “The first time she tried to spy on Pinkie, she was suddenly attacked by bees.”

“Bees?!”

“That’s right,” said Rarity, “As it turned out a nearby beehive was damaged and Pinkie predicted it when her nose itches.”

“And the second time?” asked Silver as he was baffled by what happened.

“During the second attempt, Pinkie felt that a door was going to open. Naturally, Twilight didn’t think so, but she fell down the cellar when its doors opened.” Said Rarity, before cringing and said “And she also fell down the stairs.”

“Ouch.” Cringed Silver.

“Not as bad as the third time.” Said Rarity whilst rolling her eyes. “The third time, Pinkie predicted a few things would fall on the sky. Before she knew it, a potted plan, an anvil, a hay cart, and a piano fell on her head.”

Silver’s jaw dropped by what she said. “How?!”

“Turns out a group of Pegasi were moving a few things when two of them dropped a handful of things.” Said Rarity.

“That’s a big coincidence.” Said Silver.

“Indeed.” Said Rarity, “And as it turns out, Derpy used to work there before she worked at the post office and she accidentally let it fell from her hooves with another Pegasus.”

“That would explain a lot.” Said Silver whilst rolling his eyes and remembering how destructive Derpy can get, even if she didn’t mean any of it.

“Now then, that’s enough chat for now, darling.” Said Rarity as she spotted her shop, “We are here.”

“And I see Pinkie kept her word.” Said Silver as he saw both Applejack and Bucky in front of the store.

“Hey, Rares.” Said Applejack as she hugged her Unicorn friend. “Glad to see y’all made it back. How was it?”

“Oh, it was certainly very exciting.” Said Rarity before giggling and blushed, as did Silver.

“But now that we’re here, we can get started.” Said Silver.

“Do we have to, though?” asked Applejack, which was clear that she didn’t want to go through this.

“Come on, AJ.” Said Bucky as he held her close, “You know very well that our big day is coming up, so we gotta look our best. That and Granny insisted that you get going.”

“Yeah, I remember.” Said Applejack whilst rolling her eyes, remembering how Granny told her to go for the fitting.

“Not to worry, darling.” Said Rarity, “I know the outfit I made for you at the Grand Galloping Gala was nice, but I’m sure I can make something equally breathtaking for your special day.”

“Rarity, y’all don’t…” said Applejack before she was cut off before feeling a hand on her flank, which made her blush.

“AJ…” said Bucky before whispering in her ear, making her blush deepen, but then groaned.

“Oh, alright, ah’ll do it.” Said Applejack, “On one condition, though.”

“Such as?” asked Rarity, until Applejack pulled her close and whispered in her ear, causing Rarity to be surprised by this. “Really?”

Applejack nodded whilst blushing a bit.

“Well then,” said Rarity with a smirk, “I’ll grant your request after when we’re done with the fitting. Now come along now.”

The four of them soon entered the shop and about to begin the work/fitting.

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Whilst in one of the fitting rooms, Applejack was spreading her arms and trying her best to hold still, whilst at the same time, Rarity was trying to measure Applejack. Though it was somewhat difficult considering her, ahem, assets. Rarity was busy measuring Applejack,, with the said pony being impatient.

“Rares, how much longer do ah have to be like this?” asked Applejack.

“Oh, be patient Applejack.” Said Rarity whilst she was measuring and writing down at the same time. “One simply cannot rush any measurements. Besides, we do not want you to look indecent do you.”

However, Rarity suddenly smirked and said, “Though I’m sure Bucky won’t mind. Especially with the lingerie I have planned to make for you in case you two want to have some fun again?”

“R-Rarity?!” exclaimed Applejack as she blushed madly at this, as she couldn’t believe Rarity had said something like that.

“Oh, come now, Applejack.” Said Rarity, “Don’t deny it. Why, the last time I saw you, you were practically glowing. The same glow that Twilight had after she and Beau had spent their wild night. And…”

Rarity blushed and said, “Same with me and Silver. I have so many ideas the next time we wish to relieve stress. I might as well try out a few things.”

“Uh, Rarity,” said Applejack whilst feeling both embarrassed and creeped out, “Too much…”

She suddenly squeaked as Applejack felt Rarity’s measuring band wrapped around her breasts and her posterior.

“Why in tarnation are y’all measurin’ my apples?!” exclaimed Applejack.

“Well, I don’t want it to be too tight or too lose,” said Rarity, “It has to be snug and perfect.”

Rarity couldn’t help but smirk and said, “And maybe design something revealing for Bucky?”

Once again, Applejack couldn’t help but blush again at that. Until, “Well…ah was sort of in heat when that happened. And seein that ah haven’t gone to the doctors yet to find out if ah’m…”

“Oh, not to worry, darling.” Said Rarity, “After the wedding, we’ll go there before you go to your honeymoon.”

Applejack sighed and said, “Ah hope Bucky ain’t as embarrassed as ah am.”

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“So, you and Rarity finally did it, huh?” said Bucky in a cheeky tone.

“You know I can prick a needle in your posterior, right?” said Silver as he looked at him with a flexed eyebrow.

“Hey, I figured it would happen sooner or later,” said Bucky. “But then again, at least you’re lucky that your special Somepony’s heat cycle didn’t kick in.”

Silver looked at him shocked.

“Wait,” said Silver, “You mean to tell me, that even though the ponies in this world look human, that would mean that…”

“Even they get heat cycles.” Said Bucky.

“Man, am I glad Rarity didn’t have that.” Said Silver. “Also, I know it’s gonna be a stupid question to ask, how’s Spike?”

“Still depressed.” Said Bucky, “Honestly, he needs to realize that Rarity is out of his league, not to mention the thing between him and her is never going to happen.”

“Hey now, none of that,” said Silver after he was finished measuring and wrote them down. “Your wedding is in four days, and I’m sure that Applejack is just as worried and excited at the same time.”

“Or in this case, complain about what outfits to wear, since she’s not in the mood for anything fancy.” Said Bucky. Then he blushed again and said, “Then again, I’d probably play this out in a fantasy of sorts.”

Silver snickered at that, and said, “Oh I’m sure she would. But still, you and Applejack make a great couple.”

“Thanks,” said Bucky, “I think you and Rarity are too.”

After finishing writing them down, Silver placed his written measurements down and said, “Alright, Rarity and I will get started, and they’ll be ready by tomorrow.”

“Thanks, Silver.” Said Bucky as he stepped off where he was standing in order to be measured. “Though now I’m very curious what the dress would look like once it’s time.”

“I think she’ll be great, but you’ll have to wait until your big day.” Said Silver, until he smirked and said, “And who knows, maybe Rarity will also have some lingerie designed for her for your special night.”

Bucky blushed madly and exclaimed, “Why the heck would you say that?!”

“Trust me when I say,” said Silver, “Rarity has a habit of wanting to design something special in order for them to enjoy their special fun night. She did it for Twilight and Beau.”

“But isn’t she currently pregnant now?” asked Bucky.

“She is,” said Silver, “But I’m talking about after the baby is born. And then they can have some fun whilst trying to relieve some stress.”

“But wouldn’t they…?” asked Bucky before being cut off.

“Oh, Twilight knows a spell that can keep one from being pregnant whilst they have some fun at the same time.” Said Silver.

“Huh, good to know.” Said Bucky before shaking Silver’s hand. “Well, we’d better get going.”

“Thanks,” said Silver, “And I hope the baby will be too.”

Bucky stopped and looked at Silver shocked.

“Three months if I’m not mistaken.” Said Silver, which shocked Bucky even more. With Silver winking and said, “I can tell.”

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A few days had went by and the big day had finally arrived. Every Apple family member arrived, whilst Twilight and her friends sat up front at the chairs, with Pinkie being the obvious pony that’s really excited.

Back inside Applejack’s room, the country girl was looking at herself in the mirror, wearing her white wedding dress that have red trims and green frills.

She was greatly nervous as this was now the next big step for her.

“Y’all alright there?”

Applejack turned around and was surprised to see Granny Smith standing at the door whilst smiling at her.

“Er, well…” began Applejack. Only for the latter to sigh and come clean. “Ah’m just greatly nervous, is all.”

“Ah understand.” Said Granny, “Ah was nervous too on mah weddin’ day.”

Granny then sighed and muttered, “Wish yer parents had a proper one.”

“What?” said a confused Applejack.

“Nothin’ dearie.” Said Applejack. “Ah was nervous too, but we were able to make it work. Though it was a shame he weren’t around anymore when yer dad was born.”

“Ah just wish mah and pa were here too.” Said Applejack. “Ah don’t like the idea of goin’ out there without them, well, bein’ there.”

“Oh, Applejack,” said Granny Smith as she walked over and placed her hand on her granddaughter’s shoulder, “Ah’m sure that they’d want you to be happy. They don’t want y’all to mope, be sad, be afraid, or skip out on yer own weddin’ day. Yer pa proposed to yer mother long ago because he didn’t want to lose her. Love is one of the most precious things in life. And it’s clear as day Bucky fell fer ya.”

“Though…ah fell for him since he saved Apple Bloom.” Said Applejack whilst blushing.

“And he fell fer ya the same way.” Said Granny Smith. “And y’all have kept yer relationship strong after that. Although…”

“What?” said Applejack.

Granny Smith couldn’t help but chuckle and said, “Y’all sealed the deal with yer relationship when yer heat kicked in.”

Applejack blushed madly at this, and said, “Ah…ah was a bit embarrassed about it. But…ah’m glad he, well…”

“And now y’all will gain a little one soon.” Said Granny Smith. “And one day, ah might be lucky enough to meet my Great-grand foal. Why, mah ma would’ve been tickled pink if she was able to meet ya. But then again, we lived a long time and ah waited too late until ah brought Bright Mac into this world.”

Granny looked at Applejack and said, “And one day, yer gonna have a little one of yer own. And though y’all are responsible around the farm and helpin’ folks whilst protecting Equestria at the same time, y’all will have an even greater challenge ahead of ya…the responsibility of parenthood.”

“And ah’m greatly nervous raisin’ our little one,” said Applejack, “Ah’m just worried that myself and Bucky won’t be around to raise them.”

“Now don’t go all thinkin about that,” said Granny Smith sternly, then smiled and said, “Y’all have a weddin’ to go to. And after that, we’ll figure things out together. And it might come as a surprise to ya, but Bucky feels the same way.”

Applejack looked at Granny Smith surprised.

“We talked earlier.” Said Granny Smith.

Granny Smith walked towards the window, with Applejack following suit as she wondered what Granny was thinking. She looked outside of the window and saw Bucky waiting there. But at the same time, she could see just how crazy nervous he really is.

“When we got up this mornin’ and everypony was gettin’ ready,” said Applejack, “He talked to me earlier and said he was greatly worried. He said that he was worried that he might mess up both yer relationships. Even he was worried if both you and Bucky weren’t around to be there for yer child…”

“Apple Slice.” Responded Applejack, which caused Granny to look at her. “The baby’s name is Apple Slice, and it’s a colt.”

Granny Smith chuckled and said, “Had the name dream, did ya?”

“Ah did.” Said Applejack.

“Anyway,” said Granny Smith, “Bucky was also mighty worried for the future. And he was afraid he was gonna end up like both his parents, the way they treated him. Cause it might shock ya now…but he’s forgotten what his parents looked like, even his own sister.”

Applejack looked at Granny Smith in shock and surprise.

“He ain’t remember them yelling, he ain’t remember them smiling, he ain’t even remembered what they looked like.” Said Granny Smith in sympathy. “He’s even forgotten his sister, and the picture don’t help much, either. Now he’s afraid that if one day the two of you enter parenthood, he might end up like his pappy and Apple Slice would end up like he did. He’s afraid to fail us. Fail him. And fail you.”

Applejack then looked at Bucky in shock, for she had no idea he felt that way ever since the day they found out she was pregnant and that they were getting married.

“Ah…ah had no idea.” Said Applejack.

“Maybe y’all aren’t alone in that department then ya think.” Said Granny Smith. “Now come on then, we got a weddin’ to prepare.”

After Granny Smith left, Applejack looked at herself in the mirror one more time, then at Bucky, who was waiting outside. She didn’t realize that he felt that way too. But then she placed her hands against her chest. No…they won’t end up the same fate as both their parents. They’ll make sure that Apple Slice grows up to have a normal life, just like anyone else. Then she ended up smiling as she was about to take the next step in her life. Both their lives.

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Right outside, Bucky was all nervous, then muttered, “I wonder if Applejack’s parents also felt this way.”

“Oh, quite the opposite.”

Bucky looked to his right and saw a mare with a bowtie and glasses and grey hair, but also had an authority look.

“Hey, uh, Mayor Mare, correct? Ponyville’s mayor?” asked Bucky.

“That’s right.” Said Mayor Mare, then playfully said, “Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten about me already, considering we met before when you asked me to help officiate the wedding, especially delivering most of the apple products to us.”

“Er, sorry.” Said Bucky, “I’m…still trying to get a feel for most of the population, considering I haven’t had a chance to tour around Ponyville ever since I got here.”

“Understandable.” Said Mayor Mare, “And I understand how hard it was for you to stay here.”

“I know.” Said Bucky, before holding his shoulder, gaining his attention.

“But then you went above and beyond to save Apple Bloom,” said the Mayor, “And because of that, the Apple Family was very grateful for what you did for her. And how Applejack fell head over heels for you, especially since you asked her out. And now here you are, getting married and with the two of you expecting a child. And given from what she told me about you, you’re going to me a great parent, as well as a citizen of Ponyville and a member of the Apple Family.”

Bucky couldn’t help but smile and said, “Thanks Mayor Mare.”

Suddenly, the music began to play. Bucky knew exactly what that meant. He turned around and there he saw Applejack, walking down towards Bucky where he was standing. Soon enough, the two of them were standing side by side as Mayor Mare was now officiating their wedding altogether.

Mayor Mare was talking about Bucky and Applejack’s union, with Applejack nervously looking at the Apple Family. Though from the looks on their faces, all of them have no problem with it. She looked back at Bucky, who then looked at her. He couldn’t help but smile, to which Applejack returned. The two of them slowly began to hold hands as the Mayor continued.

Soon enough, the wedding bands were given to one another as they were now one step closer to their marriage. After it was done, both Bucky and Applejack had exchanged their vows.

“I know pronounce you, husband and wife.” Said Mayor Mare.

Applejack ended up pouncing on Bucky as she wrapped her arms around him, with her lips placed on his, with Bucky returning it, to which everyone began to cheer at their happy union, whilst also clapping their hands at the same time.

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The celebrations went underway as everyone began to dance and enjoy the food all around them, with Pinkie Pie going back and forth, to make sure that everything is going great. They also had to try to keep Rainbow away from the Apple Cider, cause Bucky knew that she would go stir crazy around them, given what Applejack had told him.

Twilight was talking with Granny Smith in order to know how the rest of the Apple Family were doing, whilst Apples like Braeburn and a few others were talking to Beau, considering that he was the first human to arrive in Ponyville and is married to Twilight, the Princess of Friendship.

Silver was staying close to Rarity when he wanted to make sure that she would be in good company, considering he knows that sometimes she’s not comfortable with this. Fluttershy was, as usual, being shy and not comfortable with such a large crowd around her.

At the same time, Applejack looked at the stage and had an idea. She smirked and held onto Bucky’s hand, surprising him as he looked at her.

“Come on, partner.” Said Applejack, “Why don’t we do something very different?”

The two of them ended up going up to the stage, where the musicians were already getting things together, which surprised them as Applejack walked up to the stage with her newly wedded husband. The two of them were on stage as the band began to play. Both Applejack and Bucky began to sing.

After the song, everyone cheered for the newly wedded couple whilst everyone cheered. Afterwards they climbed down, with Granny Smith hugging the two of them.

“Yer ma and pa would be so proud of you.” Said Granny Smith.

The two of them hugged Granny Smith with smiles on their faces. One thing’s for sure; a new chapter begins in their lives.