The Derpy I Know And Love

CHAPTER EIGHT

The Wedding and Pinkie Roulette!

The throne room was packed.  All the wedding party were dressed and ready.  All were beautiful.  Even Applejack was wearing a little more makeup than she normally let Rarity put on her, she also swore to Rarity that she would leave her hat back in the room, on pain of sleeping alone for life.

They were lined up in twos.  There were the Best Mares, Sparkler and Cadence.  Then came  Brides Maids, Applejack with Rarity, Carrot Top with Octavia, Vinyl Scratch with Pinkie Pie, Bon Bon with Rainbow Dash and Lyra with Fluttershy.  And ready to proceed the Brides, were the Flower Fillies, Dinky with Scootaloo and Apple Bloom with Sweetie Belle.

At the back stood Dr. Hooves and Night Light.  The music started and the doors opened all looked back to see.  Rarity’s first sight of the regal princesses wearing, in public, dresses she had made, almost made her swoon.  It was one of her most fondest wishes.

As Lyra and Fluttershy, the last of the Brides Maids,  made their way to their position, the music paused.  Then a louder chord sounded, all stood.  From the back, the Flower Fillies skipped up the aisle, spreading rose peddles.  The two Brides walked from out of sight to their escorts.  They then processed forward the escorts in the middle and the brides on the outside.  Never had Canterlot Castle hosted two such beautiful brides.  Nopony even noted Bubbles eyes, only how lovely she and Twilight looked.  They were escorted to the top of the dais.  Each escort kissed the bride they were leading and handed their hoof to the other bride.  The music stopped.

“Dearly Beloved Subjects, I have never had the honor to join two such cherished brides before.  The Lady Twilight Sparkle, whom I have taught since she was a filly has been as dear to me as a daughter.  I trust her knowledge, I trust her wisdom, I trust her council.  When she let me know she had found a pony to love, my sister and I rejoiced!

Then I found out that the pony was a pony I had known.  A pony that had faced the horror of watching the ultimate loss of a loved one.  A pony that faced a condition that others would scorn.  A pony that took all of that and yet forged ahead with grace and honor.

A perfect match for my apprentice.”

“So it is my pleasure to ask you.”

Looking at Bubbles;

“Bubbles Star, do you take Twilight Sparkle to be your wedded wife?  To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, to love and to cherish, until death do you part?”

“I do, your majesty!” Said Bubbles, a tear streaming down her cheek.

Then turning to Twilight;

“Twilight Sparkle, my beloved student, do you take Bubbles Star to be your wedded wife?  To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, to love and to cherish, until death do you part?”

“I do, your highness, more than anything!” said Twilight.

“Then if none object,” said Celestia.

“One moment my sister!” Said Princess Luna stepping forward.  “There is a small matter to take care of first.”

There were gasps from the crowd.

Princess Luna called out in her Traditional Royal Canterlot Voice;

“Magnum, Big Mackintosh Apple.  Do your duty!”

Rarity’s father and A.J.’s brother come forward and took A.J. and Rarity by the hoof and removed them from the Brides Maids line.  Sparkler and Cadence took their place then Bubbles and Twilight moved to the Best Mare position.  Rarity and A.J. were lead to the top of the dais.  Big Mac gave A.J. a hug and Magnum kissed Rarity on the cheek. Then they handed their hoof to the other.  Rarity was flabbergasted.

Luna spoke in a more subdued voice;

“We were approached by the pony Applejack who requested to share in the joy of this day with a pony she loved dearly.  One that she would do anything to make her dreams come true.  So with permission from Twilight Sparkle and Bubbles Star, and the consent of their own families, I have the honor to ask;”

“Rarity, do you take Applejack Apple to be your wedded wife?  To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, to love and to cherish, until death do you part?”

Rarity looked at the ponies around her and into A.J.’s eyes.  It was apparent that everypony was in on it.  And because her father was there for her, it was ok with her parents.  This had to be the most romantic thing that was ever done for her, and it was Applejack who did it.

“Answer her for pony sake!” said Sweetie Belle from behind.

“I do,” she said weakly.

Luna smiled as A.J. winked at her.  Then she continued;

“Applejack Apple, do you take Rarity to be your wedded wife?  To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, to love and to cherish, until death do you part?”

“I do your highness, I truly do!”

Celestia stepped forward again.

“Will the couples come forward?”

Bubbles and Twilight joined A.J. and Rarity in front of  the princesses.

“The rings please.” Said Celestia.

Rarity looked lost but A.J. produced a ring like Rarity had only fantasized about, Twilight brought out a ring, Bubbles pulled a ring from under her wing.  It looked strangely like her mother’s wedding ring.  Twilight looked over her shoulder to where he mother was seated.  Twilight Velvet nodded her head.   Celestia’s golden and Luna’s deep blue magic aura took the rings and placed them on the proper bride.

“In the name of the Crown” said Celestia and Luna together.  “And our regal selves.  We declare you wed!”

“What We join together,” said Celestia,

“Let no pony sunder!” said Luna.

“You may now kiss the Brides.”

All the crowd jumped to their hooves, cheering and stomping.

“Please join the couples at the reception tomorrow at 5:00 p.m.” announced Luna in the Voice.

Music sounded and the two newly married couples led the wedding part out.  They went to a room set aside for the party.  Their family gathered there with them.

Rarity’s family and A.J.’s were gathered around the couple as did Twilight’s family and Bubbles around them.

“I am so happy for you Rarity” said Rarity’s mother.  “And what a strong hard worker you caught.  When Applejack contacted us we thought we would go crazy not being able to see and congratulate you!”

“The look on your face was worth the wait,”  Said Rarity’s father.  “Sweetie Belle was the most calm,  she likes secrets.”

“I was so floored! It was nothing I ever expected.  I knew that Applejack was up to something but I never expected something so grand!”  She said smiling at A.J.

“And the ring, where did you get such a fabulous ring?  I have only dreamed of such a ring!” Exclaimed Rarity.

“What did you think, Sugar Cube,” said A.J. with a smirk, “that we give apples away?  Ponies eat a lot of apples, and who do you think sales them?”

“Are you saying that you are….. rich?”

“I am now that you are my wife!”

Rarity hugged and kissed A.J.  Discovering all her dreams were coming true with a pony she had only considered a ‘country bumpkin’ only a year or so ago.

Rarity’s father turned to A.J.;

“Welcome to the family, Applejack.” He said, “Take care of our little girl.”

“I think she is going to be taking whole lot more care of me.” Laughed Applejack.

“A.J.?” said Big Mac.

“Thank you big brother!” said Applejack, “I am so happy you could do that for me.  I love you so much.”

“We love you to, A.J.” said Big Mac.  “Sorry Granny Smith could not make it.  Just too far to travel, and to tell the truth I think the whole mare marring mare business would have confuse her.  She will get use to it.”

“Are you ok now with Twilight marring Bubbles?”

“He was kind of upset at first,” said Apple Bloom, “But when Miss Cheerilee heard of it, she came by to try to cheer him up.  And has been by a lot!  I think they are now ‘Very Special Someponies!’

“Eeyup!” said Big Mac, all laughed.

“And best of all, Sweetie Belle and I are now sisters!” exclaimed Apple Bloom putting a foreleg around Sweetie Belle.

“I guess you are,” said Rarity kissing each of the fillies' on the head.  “Now go find Dinky and Scootaloo and have some snacks.”

Off the two ran to find their friends.

Over where Bubbles and Twilight were, Twi’s parents were fussing over the couple.  Both Night Light and Twilight Velvet were constantly hugging the mares.

“Dad,” exclaimed Twilight, “we know you are happy for us, but if you keep squeezing us, we won’t be able to breathe!”

“We are just so happy for the two of you.  Your joy brings us joy!” Said Night Light. “We have hoped you would find the perfect stallion!”

Bubbles and Twilight both snapped their heads toward Twi’s father.

“Daddy!” said Twi.

“No!” he replied, “that is what we hoped for.  But bringing this wonderful mare into the family was more than we could have ever dreamed of.”

“Your father is right, Twilight.  I don’t think you would have been happy in a normal relationship.  I am not saying you could not have had a special relationship with a colt.  But it takes a special pony to break through barriers of prejudice and the mundane to show that they are truly the one.”

Twi’s friends were starting to gather around.  A.J. and Rarity came over and joined them.

“Rainbow, Pinkie, Fluttershy, you have all been kind of quiet.  Not like you, well maybe Fluttershy.  What gives?  Bubbles friends have been kind of off as well.”

“Twi it is like this,” said Rainbow, acting the spokespony, “Pinkie, Vinyl Scratch, and myself are very outspoken ponies.  We decided that we would tone it down, let you shine for tonight!"

“And you can believe how hard that is for Vinyl, Rainbow and Pinkie!” said Octavia.

All laughed.

“We wanted to keep it low key, being that it is late and you are going to need your strength tonight!” Said Rainbow Dash, more laughter.  “The party is tomorrow at 5.  That is probably the most we will be able to keep Pinkie contained.”

“Twilight,” said Fluttershy, “Where is Spike?”

“He is still a baby, and he tried to stay up, but he just couldn’t.  Truthfully I think he would have taken the Rarity/A.J. part hard.”

“Poor Spiky-Wiky.  We will have to make it up to him.” Said Rarity.

“I promised him free reign at the reception.” Said Twi. “That lifted his spirits.”

It was not noticed that Cadence or Shining Armor was not present until the doors came open to a royal fanfare.

“All hail the princesses of Equestria!” It was Shining Armor in his best uniform.

In proceeded Princess Celestia, her sister Princess Luna and following was their niece Princess Cadence.  They walked through the gathering, all backed away and bowed.  Then stopping before the two couples, Celestia spoke.

“It is a royal custom for the princesses of Equestria to bless special weddings.  The Royal Apprentice and her companions certainly qualify.  The Lady Twilight and Bubbles Sparkle, both have rendered service to our august selves in many ways.  As have Applejack and Rarity Apple.  Both wielders of the Elements of Harmony.”

Three horns glowed and a gold, blue and pink aura surrounded the four ponies.  They rose off the floor slightly.  Then Celestia continued.

“So it is that to these beloved and trusted ponies, we bless them this night.”

“May their dearest wishes come true tonight!”  Said the three princesses together.

The aura faded and the ponies settled to the floor.  Then the princesses proceeded back out.

“What was that?”  Asked Bubbles.

“I have only read of this.  It has not been done for a long time.”  Said Twilight, “it suppose to be very significant.”

Shining and Cadence returned to the room and talked a while with everypony.  Soon, Shining spoke up.

“Princess Celestia wanted me to remind that the couples need to retire now.  Please stay as long as you wish everypony else.  Remember that there will be a brunch tomorrow for family and friends only,” then with a smile, “when the couples can make it.  This is so the family doesn’t have to vie for attention at the reception.”

A.J., Rarity, Bubbles and Twilight gave a hurried goodbye and left the room to cheering and applause.

“I totally know what they are going to be doing!” said Pinkie Pie.  It was apparent that Pinkie had brought in a flask of whiskey, and had almost finished it.

“Oh great!” said Rainbow Dash, “Pinkie roulette!”

There were questioning eyes from those who did not know the pink earth pony well.  Seeing this Rainbow continued, “regardless of whether you want to or not.  Somepony is going to wake up with Pinkie in their bed!”

Some shocked and amused looks all around.  Not to mention a few hopeful ones as well.