The next day, the newly minted couple had no trouble finding some of those brilliant, shiny Diamondberries that refracted the light like real gems. It didn’t take long to locate the sweet ones that Diamond Tiara preferred, and soon after, they began their return trek to Ponyville. This time, the journey was much calmer and uneventful, allowing them ample time to exchange affection and sweet words. A romantic weekend of walking through the woods was certainly not a bad way to christen a relationship.

When Brewberry popped back up at his aunt’s home a few days after his departure, he found Berry Punch grinning giddily.

“I saw that, you know?” she teased.

Brewberry blushed. “T-The kiss?”

She nodded. “You really think you can kiss your new fillyfriend outside my house and I wouldn’t notice?” She ruffled his hair, which was a bit of a stretch since he was taller than his aunt.

“Well, fine. Me and Diamond Tiara are a thing now. I guess you’re never gonna let me live that down?”

She nodded enthusiastically. “You two are adorable together! You’d better get me some grand-nephews and grand-nieces,” she teased, making Brewberry blush like a tomato.

“A-Aunty, don’t say that! B-Besides, I have to whip up a potion before I meet Berry Rich later.”

She perked up. “Berry Rich? As in Filthy Rich???” she asked, mouth agape.

“Uh… do people call him that?” he asked, surprised by the nickname.

“Yes! Does she work for him?” his aunt asked.

“No, no, she’s his daughter,” he explained, watching as Berry Punch’s jaw practically hit the floor.

“You managed to woo the daughter of the richest pony in Ponyville? I didn’t take you for a gold digger,” she said, smirking.

He got flustered. “I-I didn’t do it for money! I really like Diamond Tiara,” he huffed.

“Of course you do, I’m just teasing. I think you two are very cute together,” she said with a smile before playfully slapping his rear, making him jolt. “Now go and make your potion. You have a father-in-law to meet.”

He nodded and, within the hour, headed to the mansion of Filthy Rich. When he arrived, he was welcomed at the door by his new marefriend and her father.

“Hello, Mister Rich,” Brewberry said, extending his hoof for a shake. The older stallion gladly took it, clearly pleased to be called "Rich" and not "Filthy."

“Call me Berry or Rich if you like. I can tell you made quite the impression on my daughter.”

Diamond Tiara blushed slightly but kept smiling at Brewberry.

“Y-you could say that, yes,” Brewberry said with a nervous smile as he unpacked a vial of Manegrowth Potion. “T-that’ll be 200 bits, by the way,” he added as he handed it over.

But Filthy Rich simply pushed the potion back toward him.

“Let’s not do business out in the street. Come in, have a drink, and take a seat.”

Brewberry stepped inside and was immediately in awe. Their home was stunning—shiny surfaces, expensive materials, and luxury everywhere. He took a seat on a soft couch across from Filthy Rich, with Diamond Tiara sitting beside him, blushing as she once again found herself close to her coltfriend.

“So, you said it’s 200 bits, right?” Filthy Rich asked.

Brewberry nodded.

“I don’t like that price,” the brown stallion responded. “I think…” He opened a box beneath the table. “300,000 bits sounds better to me.”

With a grunt, he slammed a massive bag of bits onto the table.

Brewberry’s mouth fell open. “W-What?! You haven’t even sampled the potion yet! A-And that’s way too much!”

Diamond Tiara rolled her eyes. “My word is enough for Daddy to trust your potion. And he’s obviously paying for your shop.”

Brewberry’s eyes widened like saucers. “I-I don’t know what to say… Thank you so much, Mister Rich!” he said, smiling as he handed over the potion.

“I think you should say, ‘I’ll pay you back in full,’ but that’s for later. First, I want you to put your extraordinary education and talent to use, Brewberry. And from one Berry to another: there is no way a pony of your talents could ever fail to market such marvelous products.”

He drank the potion, and Brewberry and Diamond Tiara watched as the stallion’s toupee lifted off his head, revealing real hair growing in its place.

Before Brewberry could even respond, his Fillyfriend grabbed his cheeks and pulled him into a deep, adoring kiss.

Author's Note

I hope you enjoyed this valentinesday special :)