Man of War
Chapter 104: Chapter 102 The Big Night
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As the carriage pulls away from the field Twilight and I look to each other... and start laughing. I can't believe we did it! I can't believe it's over! I can't believe nothing went wrong! No explosions, no invasions, no super freaky scary as shit monsters, nothing! I look back over to Twilight to see her giving me her bed room eyes, so I pull her in for a kiss. We wrap our forelegs around each other as we continue to kiss, stroking each others mains, rubbing each others backs, anything to help convey our love. The carriage suddenly comes to a stop in front of Applejack's barn, making me look back to Twilight in confusion.
"It's the after party." She says as the driver opens the door for us. "What? Did you think we'd go straight on our honeymoon?"
"I was kinda hoping to, but it doesn't matter. Lets go have some fun... wife." I say as I jump down and help her out. As we walk towards the barn we can hear the music playing loudly... but when we reach the door it suddenly stops. We look to each other before we each take a breath and open the doors.
" CONGRATULATIONS!" Everypony cheers as we enter the barn. The far end of the barn has been made into an eating area, with round tables taking up the center and a long table in the far back. All of the tables have white cloths covering them with small vases with flowers in the center. To the right and left of the tables are more tables set up with food. The left one only having treats and trays with the main dishes while the right tables have the drinks. The other half of the barn has been set up to be a dance floor, already having several ponies occupying it. Directly to my right is a DJ's booth with griffin standing at it. He's seems like your typical griffin but has the feathers on his head ending in black and covering half of his face.
"Let's welcome the lovely bride and groom! Mr. and Mrs. Cloud!" The DJ announces through a mic, getting everypony to stomp their hooves and cheer. We smile and walk in, waving to everypony as we make it to the back table and take our seats. We share a kiss before we look back out to everypony, getting a few more cheers from the crowd. "We're going to take a small break from the music to give our special guest their dues and to get some food, so don't go anywhere." He says before he steps outside. I hear Twilight giggle some more so I look over to her and nudge her a bit.
"Whats so funny?"
"I was just thinking, Mrs. Twilight Sparkle Cloud. I'm a Cloud that doesn't have wings and doesn't know any cloud manipulations spells. I don't know, I just found it a bit ironic." She says with a slight blush. I lean in and nuzzle her cheek a bit, perking her up.
"Not that it matters, but I'm sure you could figure that stuff out easily..."
"Hey! Save some for your Primum Somno." Miles says as he walks up to us, with Luna at his side. I look around the room to see that Celestia isn't here.
"Congratulations. I hope you have long and happy lives together." Luna says to us as she playfully nudges Miles.
"Thank you Princess. And thank you Miles for that wonderful gift. We'll cherish it for as long as it could live." Twilight says, getting a nod from Miles.
"Yeah, why don't we have one?" Luna asks as they walk away.
"We were kind of under attack..."
"Twiley!" Shinning says as he walks up to us with Cadence by his side. "I'm so happy for you little sister."
"Thanks BBBFF." She says before she goes around the table to hug him. I get up and walk after her, waiting for her to let go of him. We stare at each other for a second before we shake hooves, each of us putting as much pressure as possible.
"Storm."
"Shinning." We say before we let go. Twilight pulls me over and guides me over to the food tables.
"That was... awkward." She says as she starts making plates for the two of us.
"Sorry. I guess the two of us still don't see eye to eye." I say as I follow after her.
"Well... maybe in time you will. Lets forget about that for now and go eat." I nod and follow her back to our table. Everypony comes and goes as we eat. My mother was in tears of pure joy and didn't let go of me for almost twenty minutes. Twilight's parents were happy, though Velvet gave us the same expectations from when I proposed... I'm not quit sure how to feel about that.
All of the girls came and went, giving the same basic idea. Being happy for us, wishing for happy futures, things like that. I tried to pay attention, but I had two distractions. Food. And Twilight rubbing my leg. I nearly choked the first time she did it. It's taking every part of my being to keep my wings under control. It's been awhile since the last time we did it... I could explode any second right now.
"Alright, lets have the groom and bride come to the dance floor for their first dance." The DJ says over the mic. Twilight and I smile to each other as we walk to the dance floor. We take each others hooves as we start to dance to the music.
{Authors note: The music will jump around, if you want things to make sense try to follow it, if you want to listen... then listen :P}
"This isn't like anything I've ever heard before." Twilight says as she holds herself close to me.
"I know. It's a song from Miles's phone. I thought having a song never heard by pony ears before would make a good choice for our first dance." I say as we rock back and forth, moving in tune to the music.
"I like it." She says as she twists out. I pull her back in and continue our little rocking dance, enjoying the feeling of having my wife with me. We begin to slowly spin around, making out side steps move us to the left. Occasionally I dip her or do a twist with her, but I mainly enjoy her just being here with me.
"WOO LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED!" Pinkie yells from the DJ's booth as he flips a switch and starts a different song. We bob our heads along with the music as we get surrounded by ponies, and Miles, coming onto the dance floor. I grab Twilight and begin to bounce around with her in my hooves, getting her to giggle. I look over to see the DJ singing as he flips switches and turn knobs, bobbing his head to the music.
"MAY I?" Velvet yells over the music as she cuts Twilight out and starts dancing with me. I look back to Twilight, a bit scared, but comply anyway. I watch as Night Light begins dancing with Twilight as Velvet begins to spin us around. "ALRIGHT, I HAD MY FUN. GO GET HER." She says as she lets go of me. I give her a hug and push my way through the crowd to get back to Twilight.
"MAY I?" I yell to Night Light as I offer a hoof to Twilight. He smiles and gives Twilight a kiss on the fore head before backing off. I take Twilight and continue dancing with her, glad to have her back.
"COME ON! SHAKE THOSE HOOVE THANGS!" Pinkie yells as the next song starts. Everyone bouncing along to the song, some even yelling along with it. I twist and jump and just have a great time with Twilight as the crowd around us begins to liven up. I laugh as I look around at all of the dancing ponies.
Rainbow has Scootaloo on her shoulders and is bouncing up and down, getting big smiles from her. Miles and Luna are on the edge of the crowd, doing a step dance together. Miles looks like he's about to have a heart attack, but he's still here. Applejack and Rarity are dancing with their sisters while Big Mac and Fluttershy watch from the tables nearby, leaning on each other. My mother and Twilight's parents seems to be talking to one another while they dance together. Pinkie is dancing with...
"Hey Twilight, were you the one to invite Squishy?" I ask as I watch the two of them dance.
"I thought you invited them."
"Them?" She motions to the tables where I see Cheesus sitting at a table with a nurse. He's hooked up to an EKG machine that's flat-lining. The nurse is frantically trying to see whats wrong with the machine while Cheesus sips some whine. He then punches his chest a few times, making the beeping come back. "OK then.., I guess some party crashers were to be expected." I say as the music begins to slowly fade away, getting everypony to look up to the DJ.
"AAAAlright folks! It's time to bid our lovely newlyweds a happy honeymoon!" He says as a carriage pulls up to the barn doors. I was about to question it when Twilight started pulling me towards the carriage. The driver opened the door for us and we went straight in. When the door shut Twilight stuck herself out the window and tossed the bouquet at the crowd of cheering ponies. I see Rarity push everypony out of the way to try to catch it... only to get some grey pegasis to catch it instead.
"WAY TO GO DERPY!" Twilight yells out as she pulls herself back in. I laugh a bit as we pull away, but stop to ask a serious question.
"Uh... why are we leaving so early?"
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Perspective: Miles
After Storm and Twilight had left the... party, many started to leave. After about twenty minutes it was just the girls, the... smaller girls, Big Mac, Luna, Cadence, Shinning, and myself.
"Are you ready for this?" Luna asks me as we wait for Twilight and Storm to return. Once they had left we decided to get a small bite to eat, so now we're waiting at a table.
"Pfft, should I be asking you the same question?" I ask as I try a raspberry crepes... fucking disgusting. "How are these gross?"
"I actually have my vows ready and memorized." She says as she tries a bite. "It taste fine to me." I just shake my head as I watch her finish it off... it must be a pony thing. I hear the carriage roll up so we head to the back where we find Cadence rehearsing to herself as she paces around.
"You ready Cadence?" I ask, getting her attention, but not stopping her from pacing around.
"No. I've never done this before. I'm freaking out! What if I mess up? I don't want to ruin your night..."
"Cadence." Luna says as she approaches her, getting her to stop. "I'm sure you'll do just fine. We're just renewing our vows, I'm sure you're more then capable of handling this task." I look back to see Storm and Twilight running up to us, getting everyone to walk up to us as well.
"Show time." I say, getting Cadence to gulp. Cadence takes her place in front of the table, facing everyone as she takes a few breathes to calm herself. Luna and I take our place in front of her, standing side by side as we wait for her to begin.
"Welcome everypony. We are here to bear witness to the renewal of Miles's and Luna's vows. Love... love is the most precious thing in our lives. Love will always triumph in the end. No matter the hardships, no matter the controversy as long as you love one another, you will always find a way. Please take this moment to share your vows." We turn to each other and take a breath.
"Luna. When I first saw you I knew one thing. I'm going to jail." I say, getting everyone to chuckle. "The thing I didn't know though was what I was going to go to go to jail for... stealing your heart." When I finish everyone goes D'aw. "And it makes me happier then ever to know that I'll be sharing that cell with you, cause you stole my heart that night as well. I love you. More then anything in this world. My time may be limited, but with you there with me, it'll be more then enough. I love you." Luna wipes a tear away before she begins.
"Miles. That day I met you, I felt something stir within me. Every time we met after that I felt it grow more and more until I finally figured out what it was, love. I fell in love with you. I was unsure of it at first, but when we separated... I quickly found out that I had to be with you. I fear the day you leave this world... but I will cherish everyday that we do get together. No matter what, I will always love you." This time I wipe a tear away as I gaze into her eyes.
"Miles." Cadence says.
"Yeah?" I ask as I continue to stare at Luna.
"Do it."
"Huh?"
"The rose thing."
"Oh, right." I say, getting everyone to chuckle. I flare my hands and wait for Luna to close her eyes. I give her a second before I swipe my hand through her, turning my right hand blue. I kneel down and focus and conveying the two energies into their new purpose... love. After a minute I stand back up and look at my handy work. A rose, having a green stem with black thorns and leaves. The pedals are blue on the tips but fade to black in center.
"With the power vested in me I pronounce you re-married. You may kiss the bride." I kneel down and plant a soft kiss on her lips, getting cheers from everyone behind us. I smile a bit before I grab Luna and twist her around, putting me on top and getting an eep from her as I put more passion into the kiss. Getting even more cheers from the others.
"Alright you two, save some for the honeymoon!" I stop the kiss and turn back to see the griffin waving my phone at me. "You ready?" He asks. I smile and stand up.
"Ready for what?" Luna asks as I guide everyone to the dance floor. I pull up a chair and instruct Luna to sit, which she does. I go to the booth and slide to the correct song before taking the mic.
"Good luck." The DJ says as the music starts. I walk up too Luna as the music starts and twirl the mic before I point Luna out and begin to sing along.
Cant explain all the feelings that you're making me feel
My hearts in over drive and you're behind the steering wheel.
I walk up to her and gently place my free hand on her cheek, making her blush like crazy.
Touching you
Touching me
Touching you
Gah your touching me
I step back a bit as I drop my jacket, making her blush even more.
I believe in a thing called love
Just listen to the rhythm of my heart
There a chance that we can make it now
We'll be rockin till the sun goes down
I believe in a thing called love
whoooooooooo
huh!
As the guitar take s it solo I slide before Luna, playing my air guitar as I rise and drop from my ankles.
FWOOSH
Luna's jaw drops as I continue to play my air guitar, making everyone around me laugh or cheer along. I get up towards the end and start to circle around her.
I want to kiss you every minute, every hour, every day
You've got me in a spin but everything is A.O.K.
I stop before her again and place my hand back on her cheek.
Touching you
Touching me
Touching you
Gah your touching me
I believe in a thing called love
Just listen to the rhythm of my heart
There a chance that we can make it now
We'll be rockin till the sun goes down
I believe in a thing called love
Whooooooooooo
GET DOWN!
I twist around and drrop so I'm sitting on my feet with my back against Luna. As I play the air guitar again I rise and drop, rubbing against her and getting even louder cheers as Luna mumbles something to herself. As the guitar solo begins to end, the music begins to fade. I stand up and offer a hand as the next song begins.
"*gasp* its our song!" Luna says as she rears up and puts her hooves in the right spots for us to slow dance.
"I know." I say as we start stepping from side to side. Luna lays her head on my chest and hums along with the music, slowly getting the beat. Storm and Twilight take a spot to our right as Big Mac and Fluttershy take up spots on our left, each slow dancing along with us.
"I got dosed by you
Closer then most to you." I sing quietly into Luna's ear, getting her to sigh as she tightens her hold on me.
"What am I suppose to do
Take it away I never had it anyway
take it away and everything will be OK. Luna finishes. Our faces begin to move closer and closer to each other's as we stare deeply in to each others eyes.... that was, until the music suddenly stopped. {Stop music for that to make sense, if you want to... that is...}
"Um... I think I broke it... can you come fix it?" The DJ asks, getting me to shake my head. Luna lets go of me and tries to get her wings down as I go see what he did to my phone.
"You paused it." I flatly as I look at the screen.
"Oh...sorry."
"It's alright, just our song, lets see... track 17, that'll work." I say as I offer the phone to him. Before he could grab it I pull it back, getting confused looks from him. "This, is nearly eighty thousand prepurgian songs, that'll never exist again if you break this."
"Right..."
"So if you break this...I'll break you. Got it?"
"*gulp* g-got it." I finally let him take it and hook it up. As I walk back to Luna I can see everyone already bobbing their heads along to the music, so I run up to Luna and take her by her hooves. I start to run around the dance floor as I jump and twist around, getting her to giggle as she does the same. We soon crash into Applejack and Pinkie Pie, who are copying our dance moves. I look around to see that everyone is doing our little dance, making the dance floor into a soft core mosh pit. I shrug and twist the two of us back into the fray, jumping along with the music. I look back to Luna to see her swaying her head from side to side as we jump around. I sigh in content, nothing could ruin this night....
"Miles! Come try this!" I look over to see Pinkie Pie and Applejack eating little treats. Before I could say anything Luna had pulled me over and immediately tried one.
"Wow... this is good! What is it?"
"Nutella dip strawberries. Try one Miles!" She says as she shoves one in my hand. Well... I'm not sure what strawberries are, but chocolate is good. Down the hatch you go!
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"Well?"
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THUD
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Perspective: Tirek
As I walk through the dark halls of Perditus Spe, dragging the bottom of my Yari along the way, I sigh in annoyance. Why do I have to have to come to the is blasted meeting! I have an army to raise, I don't have time for these trivial matters.
"Aw, what the matter War?"
"*sigh* Pestilence." I say as he steps out of the shadows and approaches me. "Why am I not surprised to see you here?"
"We're *coughing* all here *coughing fit*."
"Famine? Why are we all being summoned?" I ask as I continue down the hall.
"Isn't obvious?" Pestilence asks as she runs up beside me. "You failed..."
THWACH
I had swung my Yari at her with the intention of missing. With it buried in the wall in front of her she just giggles, ducking my blade as they both continue down the hall. I yank my blade out and continue down after them, cursing them along the way. I find the in the great hall, kneeling in the center of the room, so I take my place beside them.
"Thank you all for coming." Master says in his usual voice. Some combination of a whisper, age and being hushed. "Now, War, why have you failed me?" I grit my teeth before I rise to face him.
"I haven't failed, I've merely been.. delayed..."
"By the human?"
"Yes... but he will not stand for long..."
"Actually, he will." He says as he stands up and walks around the three of us. "For you see, I'm taking over all of your little projects..."
"WHAT!?" We all yell as we stare at him. He simply raises his scythe and slams it onto the floor, silencing us.
"This human... has caught my interest. I wish to see what he will do on his own."
"But why cancel my research? Surely we could..."
"Famine, calm yourself. Your research has come an end becuase there is no more to research. Bring all of your forces here immediately."
"Does this mean..."
"Death has come." He says with a smile. We all look to one another and smile along... until a thought occurs.
"Death, an agent of mine went rogue, what do you wish for me to do?"
"Aw yes, I know all to well of your, failure. Let him spread our word to them, then send a single assassin." He says as he walks back to his seat.
"Just one? What if he fails?"
"Then our message will be all the more powerful. Now go, I must rest." We all bow before walking out of the room. I quickly get away from Pestilence and Famine to get to my chariot, finding Steelwing along the way.
"Whats the plan boss?"
"Consolidate our forces. He's planning something without telling us..."
"Want me to look into it?"
"No. I need you alive. Also, send an assassin to Ponyville."
A/N: Shout out to Nightmare for picking Diamond Dogs and Jmlop0 for picking Luna, both by Eurobeat brony. Tallestbrony picked every other song, Impulse to my addiction, by Daniel Mustard, Dosed By Red Hot Chilli Peppers, I believe in a thing called love by the Darkness and Dashboard by Modest Mouse. Shout out to Sine Wave for picking the treat Miles was fed. Brony on!
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