IMPORTANT INFO: The following chapter takes place two years after the previous chapter

Rainbow Dash stood in her beautiful pastel colored gown, a pretty scented rose hung lose in her curly-styled mane. She admired herself in the body-length mirror, gently pushing a stray red hair behind her ear. She took a step back and gazed at her four friends. Pinkie Pie had taken the time to straighten her mane, yet the absolute curliness hadn't left, so it fell in thick, glossy waves that curled around her shoulders.

Twilight's highlighted mane was done in a pretty bun, a few dark strands were curled into tight spirals and it framed her pretty face. Rarity's hair was ina graceful side ponytail that hung around her left shoulder, Applejack had even taken her time today with her make-up and hair. She'd even gotten it cut, and it was in a pretty side-swept look at covered about a quarter of her right eye.

"Well, it's almost time!" Twilight said, checking the clock above the door. Rainbow looked up to confirm it. Ten 'til five. Right on schedule.

"I'll go see if Fluttershy's ready." she said, trotting out of the door. She walked joyfully through the long hallway until she finally reached the beautifully chiseled door. "Flutters, ya ready?" She said, poking her head in. She stopped when she could see her friend sobbing into Colorstrike's pink mane.

The Pegasus looked helpless as she tried her best to console whatever it was her foster daughter was fretting over. Fluttershy looked up, her makeup ran down her yellow cheeks. "Dash, I don't think I can do this! I mean, Colorstrike told me a long time ago that everything between my parents had been fine until the married," she looked down and bit her lip, looking as if she were about to dissolve into tears again. "W-what if that happens w-with..." She never finished her sentence.

She didn't need to, Rainbow understood. She ran over to her broken friend and nuzzled her gently. "Fluttershy, just because your dad was a total di-" She broke off when her mother shot her stern look. "Er, jerk. Doesn't mean your happiness has to be ruined."

Fluttershy sniffed. "I... I don't wanna go through any of that. I don't wanna put my future foals into that, I don't wanna be put through that pain again. What if he hits me, or worse, hits one of our foals?!" She fretted, before crumbling again.

Colorstrike frowned. "Fluttershy, Mac would never. I've seen him with you and how tender he is, how soft his voice gets when he talks to you." Fluttershy looked up at her.

Rainbow Dash leaned forward until she was face-to-face with her friend. "And even if he was, I'd call the police the second I even thought something was going on."

Colorstrike flinched, as if someone had just struck her. "That's exactly what I should have done."

Rainbow Dash looked at her mother. "You've gotta stop beating yourself up about that."

Meanwhile, Big Macintosh stood in front of the mirror in his own dressing room. The tux was tightly fit to his large stature, but he ignored it. Rarity had offered a thousand times over to make the suit, but he denied, saying he would rather rent one than bother her when she already had seven dresses to complete.

Fluttershy's foster dad, Bow N' Arrow stood beside him, looking proudly at his to be son-in-law. "You look great." He said, closing his eyes.

Mac poked at the soft carpet under his hooves before looking at the Pegasus. "Ah just hope Ah can be everything she's expected." He said, folding his ears down nervously.

Arrow opened his eyes and looked at Mac as he paced the room. "She just wants somepony that loves her more than anything. Do you love her more than anything?"

"Eeyup."

"Do you cherish her more than anything?"

"'Course."

"Then what's the problem here?"

Mac looked at Arrow and gave a small smile. The older stallion looked so hopeful and happy. "Nothin'. Absolutely nothin'."

Fluttershy flinched as Rarity's eyelash curler cornered her. "Come now, dear. I've got to fix your makeup!" She pleaded.

Fluttershy squeaked when she hit the floor,a small white hoof was placed on her chest. With a sigh of deafeat, she held still as her friend worked her magic on her eyes.

Twilight kept staring at the clock. "C'mon, guys! Two minutes!"

"Alright, dear. I'm almost... done! Ha!" Rarity squealed. They all stepped back to look at Fluttershy. Her gown was white, long and flowing, with small pink swirls that went along the hem of the dress. Her mane was in an up-do style, and it curled nicely around her ears. The young Pegasus shivered nervously and gave a weak smile to her friends.

Rainbow Dash smiled at her friend. She'd assured her friend time and time again that everything would be okay, and that she would never lose her friends. It had taken awhile, but Fluttershy had smiled, safely confident in what her friend was saying and allowed Rarity to come in and redo her makeup.

Mac's ears perked up as when he heard the piano begin the chime. He straightened up from where he was standing at the front and stared ahead as everypony who was seated stood up. His gaze swept across all of his family and friends who'd decided to attend. Applefritter, Applepie, Braeburn, even Ms. Cherry Jubilee was there. Applebloom and the other Crusaders skipped down the alter, scattering rose petals in their wake. The bridesmaids and groomsmen stalked in pair by pair - Derpy and Dr. Hooves, Rainbow Dash and Soarin'.

After what seemed like forever, he finally saw her. His breath caught in his throat as she stepped into view in all her grace and elegance. Her cheeks flushed pink when she noticed him looking at her, and she looked away slightly with that shy smile that always drove him insane. With Arrow at her side, they made their way down the aisle at an agonizingly slow pace.

Finally, there she was. She stood in front of him, her marked flank turned toward Celestia, who had insisted on performing the ceremony. "Fillies and gentlecolts," The Sun Goddess said, the cue for the piano to stop and for the guests to be seated. "We are gathered here today to witness the joining of Big "Apple" Macintosh, and Flutter Natalia Shy."

While Celestia droned on, Mac decided to drown in the depths of Fluttershy's aqua-marine gaze. He gazed at them head-on, not listening to whatever the princess was saying. His thoughts were broken when Fluttershy's angelic voice rose. "I do."

Celestia turned to him. "Big Macinstosh, do you take this mare to be lawful wedded wife? To love and to hold, in sickness and in health, through better or for worse, til death do you part?"

There was no hesitation in the stallion's voice as he said clearly. "I do."

With a majestic smile, Celestia rose her voice. "Then as Princess Celestia, ruler of Equestria, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Macintosh, you may kiss the bride!"

Macinstosh's lips had met his new wife's before the Princess had finished. He kissed her long and passionately, taking her in his forearms and leaning her back slightly. The crowd roared their approval with low cheers and clapping, a few shouts rang out and echoed in the chapel

Mac pulled away from Fluttershy and he smiled when he saw tears of joy streaming from her beautiful eyes. "As long as we both shall live." She murmured.

Mac nodded and nuzzled her, earning a soft giggle. "No matter what happens."

"Shy, you ready to go?" Mac called as he loaded the last piece of luggage into the carriage. He couldn't wait to go to their honeymoon spot - the beautiful Neighagara Falls. He pictures Fluttershy and himself stand up against the rail that was right next to the falls, she would be wrapped in his embrace, leaning against him, their eyes closed...

"Oh, almost!" She said. She turned back to her five friends, who all stood on the steps of the church. Rainbow had been the one to catch the bouquet, and the embarrassment was still fresh in the magenta eyes of the Pegasus.

"We're all gonna miss ya, Sugarcube." Applejack's voice twanged. She stepped forward and laughed, giving her friend a hug.

Rarity nodded, closing her eyes with a delighted smile. Pinkie Pie was shaking with excitement. "Ooh, and the second you get back to Ponyville, we're gonna have a ha-ugeee party! A "Welcome Back from Neighagara Falls!" party! There'll be cake, and dancing and music! Sweetie Belle would be happy to provide the music, right?" She said, turning to the young Unicorn who'd joined them only seconds ago.

"W-what?" Sweetie Belle asked. As she'd gotten older, Sweetie's voice had lost their adorable cracks, and it had become deeper and more refined, like her older sister's. Sweetie's question went unanswered as Colorstrike and Bow n' Arrow pushed their way through.

"We're gonna miss you so much, Shy! You and your new love better have a great time!" The pink Pegasus said, looking warmly at her adopted daughter.

Arrow smiled. "We'll see for Christmas, okay?" He said nuzzling her.

Fluttershy laughed. "Of course you will!"

All of the ponies smiled and pulled into a giant group hug, all of them laughing.

Fluttershy wriggled from her friends grasps. "Well, It's time to go." she said, smiling. With one last look to her friends, she flew to her new husband, seeing him instantly warming her heart to the point she thought it would explode. Mac turned and helped her into the carriage.

As soon had Mac slid into the seat beside his wife, she sighed and rested her head on his lap. The ponies lurched forward as the driver commanded the carriage and they sped away from the church.

Mac sat silently in his seat, stroking Fluttershy's long pink mane. She turned and rested her head so the she were looking up at him. A small squiggle of pink fell into her face, and Mac pushed away with a smile.

The yellow beauty smiled up at him. "I love you, Big Macintosh."

Mac smiled and leaned his head down and planted a deep passionate kiss on her lips. After a long moment he pulled away and pressed his forehead to her's. "I love you too, Fluttershy."

Author's Note

Alright, we are done! Sorry it took awhile to get this chapter out, I'm working on another story that'll be done soon, but that'll be a one-shot.
Anyway, I had so much fun writing this story for you guys, and I'm kinda both sad and relieved it's over. I never thought my ideas would blow up like this! I understand a lot of you are on Reddit, so if you'd like to know my username on there, just tell me and I'll gladly PM it to you! Suggestions for what I should do next?