Author's Notes:

This story was originally part of the actual Geoverse, but was relegated to the Alternate Geoverse during my rewrite of To Friend Is Human.

You will notice that I am still using the 'humans are bastards' theory I used prior to the rewrite of said story — this is subject to change.

Anyway, if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment. For now, though, enjoy!

I woke up to the sound of birds singing, the warmth of the sun against my face, and the gentle breathing of the mare who was lying on my chest. It was the start of my first day back in Equestria after an extended absence, and I felt like I was on top of the world.

The suns rays crept further into the room and soon reached Twilight, who blearily opened her eyes. As the world came into focus the first thing she saw was the large grin plastered firmly across my face. Without hesitation she scooted forward and planted a small kiss on my lips.

"Morning, Geo." She said as she pulled away. "I was beginning to forget what waking up next to you felt like. It's so good to have you back where you belong at last."

"It's good to be back, Twi." I replied, before glancing at the clock. "Wow, is it really noon already? Time flies when you're having fun."

Twilight got off my chest and lay next to me, wrapping her forehooves around my neck and nuzzling my cheek.

"Well we were celebrating our engagement last night." She whispered cheekily. "So it's only natural that we'd sleep in after such an exhausting night."

I chuckled and put my arms around her before clambering out of bed and walking towards the bathroom.

"As much as I would love to stay in bed all day," I said, "there are a few ponies, and a couple of people, who need to share in our good news. I know that Rarity and Pinkie Pie are going to love it."

"Yes, they will." Twilight replied. "Oh, and we'll also need to tell my family about it as well."

I stopped in my tracks and looked at her blankly. She looked back at me, cocking her head in confusion.

"Um, Twi?" I said hesitantly. "You do realise that I've never met your parents before, right?"

Twilight thought for a moment before her eyes widened and she groaned, making sure to facehoof for added effect.

"I completely forgot." She sighed. "All the time you've been here, all the time we've been together, and I neglected to tell the three most important ponies in my life about you."

"They can't not be aware of my existence." I offered. "Surely word has spread outside of Ponyville about me?"

"Maybe." Twilight tapped her chin. "But I guess we'll find out when we go to Canterlot."

I nodded.

"Sounds good." I resumed walking. "So, when are we going?"

"As soon as we're showered and you're dressed." Twilight replied. "So might I suggest that you wear something smart? My parents aren't easy to impress, and my brother can be a tiny bit overprotective of me."

"Sounds great." I lied. "I can't wait to meet them all."

Twilight raised an eyebrow and smiled wryly at me as I entered the bathroom. Within minutes we were in the shower, and I was working on the speech I'd no doubt have to give to my soon to be in-laws. The day had barely started, and already I was wishing that it would end as soon as possible.

Half an hour later Twilight and I were walking to the train station when we were suddenly set upon by a small mob, which was comprised of the other Element bearers, John and Ace. The girls immediately gathered around Twilight with large grins on their faces, while John and Ace simply folded their arms and nodded.

"What?" I asked as I looked back at them. "Have I forgotten to wash all the shaving cream off my face or something?"

"No." John replied nonchalantly. "But there is something that the girls want to see. Something... sparkly."

"Ah, I get it." Twilight said. "You want to see... this!"

She held up a foreleg and allowed everyone to gaze at the hoofband which was around it. The sunlight reflected off the gold and danced across the gemstones embedded within, dazzling us all in its radiance and beauty.

"It looks even better when you're wearing it, darling!" Rarity squealed. "I assume he... well, you know..."

"Proposed?" Twilight replied. "He did, and of course I said 'no'."

Everyone gasped.

"You said no?!" Pinkie Pie wailed. "But... I was so looking forward to catering your wedding! I was thinking 'everything must be purple'!"

"Sorry, Pinkie." I said. "But we talked about it, and we decided that it wasn't really working out. She's only wearing the hoofband because she sees it as a thoughtful gift."

Our friends looked at us, ashen-faced, before Twilight and I finally lost our composure and burst out laughing.

"I said 'yes'!" Twilight giggled. "What else was I going to say?!"

"Yeah..." Rainbow Dash muttered. "Good one, guys."

"So what brings you out of the house?" John asked. "I thought for sure you would be celebrating, if you know what I mean."

"I do," I replied, "and we have. Last night. We were actually on our way to the train station to catch the next one to Canterlot."

"Canterlot?" Fluttershy chimed. "Why are you going there?"

Twilight and I exchanged a sheepish glance.

"The time has come for Geo to meet my family." She said. "But the only problem is... they don't even know about us being together, let alone being engaged!"

"So in other words..." Ace snickered. "You're going to be dropping two bombshells on them at once? 'Hey, folks, this is my boyfriend! Oh wait, I mean fiancé!' Are you pleased?"

"Yeah." I deadpanned. "We are. And neither of us are really looking forward to it. So if you don't mind, I would very much like to get it out of the way as soon as possible."

I started walking again with Twilight close behind. The rest of our friends stood silent for a moment and then began following us. We passed the rest of the journey in silence and soon we were on the platform, just as the train arrived.

"All aboard for Canterlot!" The conductor yelled. Twilight and I turned to the others.

"This is it." I said. "If I don't come back, avenge my death."

"I'm sure it won't be that bad." John said dismissively. "I'm sure Twilight's family are really nice."

"Her brother is Captain of the Royal Guard." I muttered. "So he's going to be a problem... I think."

"Shiny isn't all bad." Twilight said comfortingly. "He just tends to be a bit... overprotective... of me is all, especially after what happened at his wedding."

"And what happened at his wedding?" I asked, shocked.

"Let's just say that somepony tried to crash the party." Twilight replied. "There was a lot of trouble, and my friends and I were caught up in the middle of it."

"Oh, okay." I said, not keen to press the issue further. We stepped onto the train and took a seat, or two in my case, and soon we were moving away from the platform. The girls and guys waved to us until they were naught but a speck on the horizon.

"How long is this trip?" I asked.

"Four hours." Twilight replied. "Better get comfortable."

I adjusted myself in the seat as the conductor approached us.

"Tickets please." He said. "Oh, wait, you got on in Ponyville. I assume you are going to Canterlot?"

"We are." Twilight replied. "Two return tickets, please."

"Of course." The conductor got the tickets ready. "That will be ten bits. Thank you for travelling on Equestrian Rail."

Twilight passed him the money and tucked the tickets into her saddlebags. The conductor tipped his hat to us and proceeded into the next carriage. We sat in silence for a moment before I moved closer to the window and invited Twilight to sit next to me.

"If we're going to do this," I said, "then we're going to do it together. I don't want to leave your side for the rest of the day."

"Agreed." Twilight nodded, and the two of us sat in silence, watching the splendour of Equestria speed by.