Equestrian Heroes

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Naruto x Harem

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Demonic rage, Demonic characters, Kurama Speak

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Story Start

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It was a few days after the Nightmare Night festival of that year. It was a few days into the month of November and the impending nuptials of two of the bearers were marching ever closer.

Rarity, was currently at her parent's house about a matter of great importance.

Rarity made small talk with her mom for a few minutes, hearing about a new recipe she was excited about and talking about the coming nuptials. Eventually, a natural lull in the conversation invited a brief silence, and Rarity opted to fill it with the main reason she had come over.

"Mother? How did you know that you were ready to be a parent?"

Cookie's eyes went wide and a smile crept across her face. "Am I going to be a grandmother?"

"No, no, no, it is far too soon." she replied. "I have been giving it some thought and I am considering adopting Scootaloo under a joint adoption with Naruto." It only made sense. She and Naruto were going to be man and wife and that meant Scootaloo was included into her family by default. "I suppose when you think about it than technically, yes, you would be her grandmother."

"That's wonderful, dear, and I'm proud of you. Not too many equestrians are able to look past the stigma attached to adopting."

That was one of the aspects to Equestrian culture Naruto was sadden about upon learning. For the longest time there was a stigma attached to having to adopt as there was a perpetuated belief there was something wrong with that pony or the stock of their family line being unable to produce a child. This was particularly nasty if you were a stallion as your masculinity was questioned along with accusations of being a cultcuddler.

It was only with the past hundred years did the stigma began to wane, but a good deal of the population were still hesitant to go with the idea of adoption preferring magical or medicinal aid for their conception problems.

"Thank you, but I have to admit I am a bit nervous. We get along well enough, but spending a few hours every other day is a far cry from taking over the role as her mother. Mother, how did you know you were ready to be a mother?"

Her mother smiled a comforting sort of smile, the kind that mothers everywhere were well-versed in. "No one is ever ready to be a parent, dear. One day you wake up, and by the end of the day you have this tiny foal who you can't imagine your life without. And then you just muddle through the best you can." Her mother smiled again, an attempt at reassurance. "Your experience might be a little different then most mothers, but it's still the same."

Even though her sensible side new their was no universe gifted information that instantly occur upon having a child her irrational worried overwhelmed her abilty to figure that out at the moment. "Thank you mother. That puts my worries at ease." Rarity offered her mother a hug as she reflected on the idea that, no matter how old she was, a hug from her mother helped make everything just a little more bearable. "Is Father home?" she asked breaking away.

"He's in the den."

Again Rarity found herself telling her plan to adopt Scootaloo and get her father's perspective on it. "I worry if maybe I am making this decision too hastily. We are quite different and that makes me wonder if this is the best course of action."

"Well honey I like to think I did a pretty decent job raising you despite knowing nothin bout dresses, fashion, and the likes? Would ya had prefer if I did?" Hondo asked with a tilt of his head.

Rarity responded with a shake of her head. "No, I would not. The way you and mother raised me led me to be the mare I am now." Sure there were times when she was embarrassed growing up, but what kid didn't get embarrassed by their parents? Despite differences and faults Rarity loved her family as nopony was perfect. "You are perfect the way you are."

Rarity offered her father a hug before leaving him to his book.

Now that left one last member of family.

Sweetie's brow furrowed in concentration. A bead of sweat trickled down her forehead as she carefully painted on the canvas. She let out a sigh of relief. It was almost done. Her gift. With a relieved exhale Sweetie Belle took the painting off the canvas and stored it away in her closest.

"Hello, Sweetie."

To her credit the startled filly managed to regain her composure. "Hi, Rarity!" Sweetie said in between pants. "What are you doing here? Are mom and dad going on another trip?"

"No, I just thought I would visit and see how you were and to ask you something important."

Rarity took a moment to reflect how to phrase this question. "Sweetie Belle I am about to ask you a very serious question and I need you to be honest with me. How would you feel if I adopted Scootaloo?"

Sweetie's face stretched out slightly from the gesture of her confused expression. "Wait..but I thought Naruto already adopted her?"

"He did, but I am talking about joint custody. Seeing as Naruto and I are forming our herd, Scootaloo will be a part by being his daughter. Since we're all going to be family one way or another I wanted to make the effort by fully embracing the role I will be playing in Scootaloo's life."

"I see." If that was yet another thing her sister had to add to her growing list of responsibilities that likely meant the time they spent together would suffer as a result.

Rarity was able to read her sister's expression quite easily. Sweetie Belle was always one to bear her emotions to the world without thought.

"But that does not mean I will not have time for you." She said bringing Sweetie Belle into an affectionate hug. "No matter what happens I will always try and find time for you."

Sweetie Belle took comfort in being in her sister's arms.

Life couldn't seem to be any better. After everything they all been through it was wonderful that they were all moving towards the goals in their lives they always wanted.

"I'm back beloved." Rarity announced as she walked through the door's of Naruto's home. Seconds later she was scooped off her feet and met with a tender kiss she practically melted into. She was then gently placed on the floor.

"So, finished what you needed to do?" He inquired. He figured for whatever reason Rarity was hush hush about her little trip today must have been related to the wedding so he avoided pushing for information for fear that if it was a surprise that he would be ruining it.

"Yes. I am happy to say my little dilemma has been solved. Just one more week beloved. I can hardly wait." The journey to get to this point was a rather amazing journey. As they made their way to the living room memories of the past few months flickered through Rarity's mind.

Where they would be getting married.

"Church of St. Eddard?" Before Naruto could even began the suggestions Rarity in certain terms informed him that was where she wanted to be married.

"The Church of St. Eddard is where my parents got married; it is a staple in my family. It was just always understood that that was where I was supposed to get married."

He was not going to argue since it seemed important to her. It wasn't like he had any special connection to any of the churches or halls.

"What time do we start our scouting extravaganza tomorrow? Not too early I hope."

"We can leave at like ten. Our three reception hall choices already have us penciled in for one final look around so we can make our decision. They all know we are showing up, so no worries." she assured him with a radiant smile.

When they would be getting married.

"I'm going to ask now? While it would be beautiful I take it a winter theme wedding is out of the question?"

"As beautiful as it would be love I am not fund of the ice and even less so of freezing and pneumonia. I have always considered more of a spring wedding myself."

"If we're going by temperature and seasonal temperament I would say April, May, October and early Novemeber are our choices.

"April, sunny with the possibility of showers, but they would bring May flowers. While it would not be seen as an omen I would rather like it if the sun was out. I would strike out October sense the festivites of Nightmare Night is on the forefront of most minds and nothing about it appeals to me as particularly romantic."

"If I were to make a suggestion I would prefer November Rare and let me to explain why." He hurriedly added as he saw her on the verge of questioning why. "You see, in my culture we had certain beliefs in regards to nature, the elements, and days. Sunday for the Sun and Yang. Monday for the Yin and Moon." He continued on, explaining each day's connection to an element and further backstory in regards to traditions that were followed.

As he neared finishing his explanation he wrote out some kanji and read it out to her.

Taian.

"It stands for great peace. This is the day heralded finest for wedding ceremonies, starting new business ventures, having success with love and other avenues. I know it seems a bit silly but I just thought..."He was cut off when Rarity nuzzled his cheek and kissed him.

"I would never believe that. Beloved. After all both of us are getting married. It is your day just as much as it is mine. Whatever you wish to have to make you happy and to make our day special I will be happy to consider it."

At this rate he was sure that eventually the term Generosity would simply ceased to be as everypony would eventually refer to such actions as 'being Rarity' or being a Rarity.

Henceforth the decision was soon made to have the wedding on November 12th, the Thursday of that year.

Scouting out their reception halls.

The first one was one suggested and used by a lot of locals in Ponyville. It was called Oak Acres, the main building being a charming log cabin and had appealed to them because of its isolation; it would be nothing but their closest family and friends and such an unassuming place would be dismissed by the paparazzi and crazed fans of the bearers.

Walking into the front lobby Naruto and Rarity

were immediately met by Grand Oscar, the manager of Oak Acres, and a walking woodsman cliché. He was an older Stallion wearing jeans, boots, and a flannel shirt with suspenders. His long chestnut mane was swept back into a ponytail and upon reaching the young couple he pulled them into a friendly hug.

"Ms. Rarity, Mr. Whirlpool welcome back."

"Hello Mr. Oscar, thank you so much for having us."

"Well kids, how about we take a look at the reception hall. I have to be honest we've been doing some renovations in the room, but I'm sure we'll be done by whenever you'd need it."

Strolling into the reception hall through the large wooden double doors, Grand felt around the wall for the crystal switch. Tapping it the crystal lighting lit on, bathing the hall in light, eliciting a gasp from the two possible clienteles.

There was a good deal of discoloration on the walls and ceiling? "What happened?"

"Vandals that's what. Little savages just broke in to have their little drug parties. They trashed the place and when it rained it caused the damage you see now."

"How long do you think it's going to take to fix?" If everything was going to go according to schedule they would be getting married towards the end of the year.

"It happened a week ago. We are optimistic that as long as we can get everything up to code, we should be up and running by spring. Just haven't been able to pull in the funds with everything that's been going on."

"Oh Mr. Oscar that is just absolutely dreadful." Rarity. "I am not sure how to tell you this, but we already decided to get married by November."

Placing a hand on Rarity's arm, Grand sadly shook his head, "I understand my dear. I wish you two the best."

The second place belonged to a couple that were rather annoying. This one was a place Rarity had heard about in the passing from Canterlot elite. The couple was a middle age stallion with three younger mares as his herd mates. They all had matching snow white fur and bright platinum blond hair in a matter that unnerved the couple because it was likely that they dyed and bleach their fur to be matching for some odd reason. They were all dressed in the posh clothing of country club outfits complete with hats. Even the clothes coordinated with near indistinguishable white blazer and pants of the stallion Onix with his three herd mates, Olympe, Peppermint, and Pele who were wearing rather short skirts that had gold trimmed.

They were the short that was not accepting of others not like them; unless you could throw a whole lot of money at them that is. Most of the conversation was ate up as the herd knocked back drink after drink and talked about how great they were.

The overly intricate and gaudy doors opened into a massive room that was simply more white that did little to contrast with the rest of the club.

Most of the area was taken up by uniform arrangement of tables with the only windows being high up via cathedral with stained glass.

Now while Rarity was enamored by the stained glass, Naruto was not willing to spend sixty-thousand bits for a room for a single night. Especially since the hosts were irksome.

Their final choice thankfully had the best of both worlds. It was sheltered, but had a mix of an upscale resort. The lobby was filled with many diverse looking citizens enjoying the commodities of the lodge. The aptly named Emerald Springs had their own nice selections of Hot Springs.

The owner was a pleasant mare by the name of Sable in a business skirt and jacket. She was a chestnut colored mare with raven colored hair.

"Thank you so much for seeing us; I know we're a bit later than we agreed on."

"Oh no problem, things happen I understand. Well take another look around and I can answer any questions you may have. " Once again Rarity wandered off to reevaluate the room, while Naruto conversed with the manager.

"The atmosphere of this place is quite spectacular. Looks like everything is doing well."

"Indeed it is," she replied, "Speaking of doing well how about you. Excited to get married?"

"Of course, I can't picture my life without her," Naruto answered wistfully. "We made the decision to have the wedding in November."

"That is fairly soon but doable."

"So if you wouldn't mind what is the estimate for everything?"

"Twenty thousand. That includes set up, clean up, and the wait and kitchen staff."

Now that was a deal. The room to be rented was fairly large, with a high vaulted ceiling. The wooden floor was a nice spruce polish with the light from the sunset that was pouring in from the full-length floor to ceiling windows that wrapped around the room.

Suffice to say as far as Naruto was concerned he had already made his decision. Besides, loving the posh life style or not Rarity was business savvy enough to know when somepony was trying to pull the wool over your eyes and would not frivolously spend that much money.

Then there was the engagement party.

"I'm kinda excited for this engagement party," Naruto admitted.

It was incredibly kind for the diarch's to insist the party be held in the same room they held such royal activities like the Gala. They were walking down the long hallway where guards were stationed along both sides of the hall to prevent the general public and the uninvited from breaking in.

"I am as well. I am sure this will be a night to remember for the rest of our lives."

When they walked into the room the pair was immediately engulfed in cheers and hugs and kisses. Giving the room a quick sweep, nearly everyone important to them was there. The other bearers and by extension their family members. Friends old and new from either town or in Rarity's case from school. There were even promising members from Naruto's elite squad from the Lunar guard and even the personal guard and the personal tutors to the elements were there. It felt like it had been forever since they had sat down and had a conversation with any of them that wasn't in the passing.

There were several tables decked with wedding bell decorations and confetti for the wedding party but they were empty save for coats and pocketbooks. Instead the wedding party had pushed several tables together and seemed to be having a blast socializing.

"Naruto! Rarity! We've been waiting for you! Hi," Bright practically shouted. "Here, here, let me take your stuff!"

"Thank you Bright Star." Naruto greeted the chipper Unicorn.

After greeting all of the guests, Naruto joined Rarity at the makeshift table some of their bridal party sat at, grabbing a seat between Twinkle Shine and Thundershock, briefly interrupting their conversation. Gryfindor was keeping most of the people entertained by telling stories of his battle field heroics.

Applejack, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie were catching up with their old trainers.

The family of the bearers were all exchanging conversation. This was the second time that all of them had managed to all be gathered again within the same location. That included those who missed out on the first gathering.

"If I may have your attention." Just the act of Celestia speaking was enough to bring cease to any conversation. "Dinner is about to be served."

With that dinner saucers were brought out by the dozens by the staff. The vast collection of different recipes that catered to everypony's tastes must have taken weeks to plan.

Dinner went by uneventfully and Applejack quickly ushered the couple to the front of the room and brought over a stack of cards and several gifts.

"We didn't expect any of this, none of you needed to give us anything this party was more than enough." Rarity insisted. For something she had dreamed about for years, now that it was happening it felt like a dream she never wanted to wake up from.

"Don't try and delay it Rare! We wanna know what's in the gift bags," Rainbow shouted.

"Let's just open our gifts before Rain has a conniption." Naruto quipped as he grabbed a tall slender bag and took the card off handing it to Rarity. She opened it and read it quietly.

"Mother, Father, you shouldn't have! Again, this party was more than enough."

"Please," Cookie chided, "just open it dear."

"This is a rather expensive bottle of wine!" Rarity exclaimed as her expression became concerned. Rarity wanted to argue or point out that it wasn't practical but bringing attention to somepony else's finances just seemed so rude.

"Well honey we happen to be good on money. Especially since the bank let us know somepony paid off the house. Funny thing this somepony did not want to leave a name." Hondo noted giving his daughter a knowing look.

Rarity didn't even argue. It wasn't like it would have been that great of a kept secret anyway.

"Cookie, Hondo, thank you." Naruto said taking the bottle and putting it to the side.

Picking up the next gift, a large silver and golden sprinkled bag, the couple saw that it was from Night Light and Twilight Velvet.

"Oh it's beautiful!"

"We figured every couple deserves an elaborate picture frame for their wedding photo." Night Light explained.

"That was so thoughtful, thank you."

One by one, or two by two or whatever configuration they went the gifts were unveiled.

Cooking utensils and boards from the Apples.

From Fluttershy matching his and hers towels and robes hand crafted personally from one of Rarity's designer idols.

From Twilight a collection of books from other cultures centered around fashion and gardening.

From Pinkie and her family an assortment of gems that were not indengeous to this part of Equestria which gave Rarity a bit more variety in her future designs.

They all went down the line of presents until it came to the final one. Sweetie Bell's was obviously something light weight and rectangular seeing as she was able to carry it. Setting it up she removed the sheet and Rarity let out a touched gasp.

The painting was a recreation of the night Naruto proposed to Rarity during the Summer Sun Celebration a little over two years ago. That was the night all their lives changed forever. It seemed so long ago now.

"Even as far back as then Everypony knew you were meant for each other. Two bad it took you too like forever to figure it out."

Naruto couldn't help but heartily laugh and cover his face. There were just some moments, no matter how long you lived that you would never forget.

Suddenly Rarity pulled Sweetie Belle into a tight hug. "Oh honey its beautiful. Thank you."

Rarity let the memories of the past fade and returned to the present. Now it was time to look forward to the future.

"The next few days are going to be something. I have no idea what our friends are planning, but I am looking forward to it." Naruto commented as Rarity rested her head against his shoulder.

Rarity sighed in content, taking a long intake of Naruto's scent, "The big day is just around the corner. The start of a whole new adventure."

Naruto proceeded to nuzzle her affectionately. She leaned up to meet his lips as they shared a kiss. They were one day closer to the long awaited day.

I'm really hoping its easy to tell which parts are flashbacks and what is present. For some reason there are some people who struggle with the obvious. Also while I am checking the reviews now it seems highly likely Maud is going to be the winner.

Also I know I did something with Rarity contemplating being a parent to Scootalo but if I'm remembering correctly that was set-up and I'm hoping I'm not retreading the exact same part when this is supposed to be the middle bit and not the beginning. Writing chapter 248 as of this chapter being posted.

Also, yeah that's right. I'm like an anime studio that reuses frames of animation. I'm getting my money's worth lol. God I can't wait til my artist comes back or until I find a new one. If anyone has any recommendations for cheap artists I'll be happy to take them.