A Falling Star in Ponyville

The morning after the meeting and his revelation of his love for Rarity, Falling Star was as happy as could be. He had great reasons for his happiness. Everypony seemed to have accepted him even after learning he was an alicorn and a prince, he had finally met his older sisters, and he had asked out the mare of his dreams. Not only had he asked her out, she had said YES! That memory made him so happy, he started bouncing around everywhere, just like Pinkie Pie. He stopped bouncing as he doubled over in laughter. He loved being in Ponyville and he wasn't going to leave. Star looked at the clock and realized that he needed to fly to Sweet Apple Acres to help Applejack and Big Mac with some applebucking, then he had magic practice with Twilight, and after that he had agreed to help Rainbow Dash work on some new moves. He had meant what he said to everypony yesterday about wanting to earn their respect. Star ran out the door and took flight, not even bothering to wear the crown that his sisters had given him. As he flew, he saw his friends, Fine Print and Slishy and waved. They waved back and Greeted him as he soared through the sky overhead.

*

Arriving at Sweet Apple Acres, he was surprised to see Rarity walking down the lane. "Rarity!" He called as he flew down to land beside her. Rarity looked up at him and smiled. "Hello, Falling Star. How are you doing on this gorgeous day?" She asked.
"My day just got a Million times better." He replied with a huge smile on his face. "How so, Darling?" Rarity asked, intrigued by his attitude. "I got to see you." He said as he lifted her hoof and kissed it. Doing so made Rarity giggle with delight. She absolutely loved it when he acted so gentlecolty.
"So Rarity, what brings you to Sweet Apple Acres today?"
"I was actually looking for you and Applejack. I wanted to get everypony together so that we could tell them about us."
"That's a great idea. I'll get Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash. You should go get Twilight and Pinkie Pie. We'll meet you at the library in 15 minutes."
"I'll be waiting." Rarity said as turned around to go get Their friends.
"You won't be waiting long." Star replied.

*

Racing as fast as his wings would allow, Star searched Sweet Apple Acres for Applejack. He finally found her deep in the southern orchard. He dove quickly and, just before hitting the ground, stopped near the orange mare. "Applejack!" he called. When she looked up, she smiled and trotted over to him. "What's up, Star?" she asked as they got closer. "Rarity wants to see you and the others at the library." Star said hurriedly.
"Alright, Star. Thanks for passing on the message."
"Anytime. Now, I've got to go find Dash and Fluttershy."

*

Finding Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash was easier than Star expected. As it so happened, the two of them were already heading to the library to pick up some new books to read. As he flew towards them he slowed down and gave a little call, just loud enough for them to hear, but not so loud that it would scare Fluttershy. The two pegasi turned towards the sound and waved at him. Star flew past hem when he figured out they were going to the library, and headed for his house. Once there, he quickly placed his crown on top of his head, knowing that Rarity would get a kick out of his theatrics. Soon, he was airborne again and flying to the library, where Rarity was waiting for him.

*

As soon as everypony was at the library, Rarity walked over to stand next to Falling Star. "So why in tarnation did you want to see us Rarity?" Asked Applejack.
"I-We, that is to say, Falling Star and I, have something to tell you girls." Rarity began, then she faltered, blushed deeply, and looked at Star, unable to continue talking.
Star cleared his throat, put his foreleg around her, and said with all the regality of the prince he was, "Rarity and I wanted all of you to be the first to know. We have decided to take our relationship to a new level, from friends to a couple."

*

After letting this new information sink in, the other mares started congratulating the two of them on their new relationship and wished them luck with it. After a while everypony went their own ways, except the new couple. Star picked Rarity up and flew to the top of a hill so they could watch the sunset together. As the sun was setting and the happy couple cuddled together on the grass, they heard someponies approaching them. Standing up and making sure nothing was near Rarity, Falling Star stood Protectively in front of her. Suddenly, the ponies stopped and parted, allowing a mare to come into view. The mare had a Tan coat, a long Red and Black mane and tail, and a Triple sun cutie mark on her flank. The Mare took one hate-filled look at Rarity and than stared at Falling Star with a sad look on her face, as though she had expected him to know her.

*

"May we help you?" Rarity asked. The Mare shot a look of such extreme hatred at Rarity, that she became afraid. Seeing this, Falling Star took a step sideways to get in the way of the look, and Stared down the mysterious mare. Nopony treated HIS Rarity like that and he made sure the newcomers knew it. "Answer Raritys question Strangers," Star said with his regal voice "May we help you?"
The mare finally spoke up. "The PEASANT can't help us, but YOU may. My name is PRINCESS Rising Sun and I have come to take you back where you belong, PRINCE Falling Star."
"And where might that be?"
"To my home in the wild and by my side as king and queen of the wildlands. That is where you should be, instead of here in Ponyville with this little HARLOT."
"If you insult Rarity again, I shall destroy you with my own hooves. I'll be going NOWHERE with the likes of you." Star said in a voice that made sure the issue was closed "now begone with you and never let me see you again. Because if I do, you will be thrown to the Diamond Dogs."
"If that is what the PRINCE wishes." Rising Sun sneered as she turned around and left.

*

"What was that all about, Star?" Rarity asked after a few minutes of silence.
"I don't rightly know, Rarity, but whatever it was about, it's over now." Star replied.
Rarity was secretly pleased that Falling Star had used his position as Prince of Equestria to come to her defense. It made her happy that he cared for her safety and would obviously do anything to protect her. As the two settled in to watch the rest of the sunset, she turned towards him and saw that he was looking at her. The two cuddled on the grassy hillside and looked at each other until finally, as the last rays of sunlight faded into moonlight, they kissed.