Loyalty To Love
Chapter 2: Chapter 2- Solved Troubles
Previous Chapter Next Chapter"Okay. Let mah git this straigh'." The amber mare shook her head, and placed her dirt covered hoof on her head. "Why in tarnation do ya wan' mah ta do this?" Stamping her hoof down. The stallion before her stepped back slightly from the mare's anger.
"Please, Applejack. It's the only way." He pleaded.
"Ah could hurt her, Soar. Ah don' wanna hurt mah friend. And anyway, she's ma leader. She'll kill me quicker than a timberwolf can kill a pony." The orange farmer began to walk away behind her apple stall. Away from the stallion.
But he just followed.
"Please. I need to talk to her. She's too fast for me to catch up with her, and she's too sneaking. Please AJ. It's important." Soarin begged.
"Ah know tha ya two are in love. So am ah. But-"
"No. I've tried everything. I need her. I need to talk to her. I need to ask her..." He interrupted. Earning a scowl from Applejack
"Wha? Wha is it?!" She nearly shouted.
"I'll tell you. But promise not to tell anyone else, okay?" He whispered dragging the mare behind the stall. "Promise?"
"Ah promise. Ah Pinkie Promise."
"I want to ask Rainbow the big question. I want to ask her to marry me. But I can't ask her, if she's hiding from me." Soarin pulled out the small velvet red box with his wing. Applejack stared at the box and smiled.
"Alright. Ah'll help. But only because tha two of ya belong ta each other." Applejack nodded. Making the stallion grin madly.
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"Are you sure, dear? It could be anything."
"Anything? Anything that has the exact same symptoms." The purple alicorn snapped. Making the white unicorn mare stagger back. She lowered her ears and pouted.
"Darling. There's no need for that attitude." The unicorn said quietly.
"I know. I know. I'm sorry. I'm just worried." Princess Twilight apologised. Lowering her head. The two mares were trotting into town. For a spot of lunch. After Twilight's ordeal with Rainbow earlier in the library, she had a visitor. An almost near breaking point visitor.
"It's okay, Twilight dear. But where did you come up with the solution?" Rarity smiled gently at the princess.
"Soarin. He told me that Rainbow was acting differently. That she was constantly throwing up in the morning. Always sloppy in movements. Started to be more tired. Cravings. A slight bump around her abdomen. It's very clear, Rarity. I can't believe Soarin can't see it though. It's clearer than new glass." Twilight explained. The unicorn beside her stopped and blinked several times before the realisation hit her. She smiled as she trotted back up to the alicorn.
"Oh! Our darling little Rainbow!!" Rarity squealed. "I can't believe- wait....what is Applejack and Pinkie Pie doing?" The white mare stopped mid-sentence and pointed to the two busy ponies. With a stallion beside them.
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"Now, when she flies over, lasso her, pull her down and keep her down. Okay?" The stallion whispered to the amber mare.
"Eeyup." The orange apple mare agreed.
"Okie dokie lokie!!" The bouncy pink party pony skipped. "I have no idea what we are doing but it sounds fun!!" She giggled. Earning a set of confused looks.
Near by, the scarlet red stallion and his lover, the butterscotch pegasus, came walking into town. Giggling and talking away. But as soon as they saw the two ponies with the rope- and the party mare skipping around- they wore looks of confusion and concern. And began to trot over. Nearly bumping into the Princess and fashionista.
"Oh, hello Twilight. Hi Rarity." Fluttershy smiled beneath her pale rose mane. Blushing slightly.
"Hi Fluttershy. And Big Mac. What are you two up to?" The princess asked. Forgetting the others, who they walking towards less than a minute ago.
"Oh, just out for a walk. But what is Applejack doing? With Soarin?....and Pinkie Pie..." Fluttershy replied. Gazing back over to the ponies.
"We know as much as you do." Rarity huffed. In the corner of her large sapphire eyes, she could faintly see a small rainbow trail. Her brain ticked for a little while until she knew what they were about to do. "Oh dear. This isn't going to end well." She muttered.
Everyone, including a few of the townsponies of Ponyville, watched as the well known speedster of the town flew past. But was suddenly halted, as a rope was wrapped around her waist.
Rainbow looked down and saw that Applejack was holding her down. And that Soarin was beside her. She gasped as she realised what their plan was. She tried flapping harder, but the strong earth pony held her still.
"Rainbow!! Just come down!! Please! Just stop running away from me!!" Soarin begged. But the cyan mare continued to flap her wings.
"No! I can't, Soarin!!" She shouted.
"Why not?" He yelled. But, with one finally tug, Applejack pulled the pegasus down. Dragging her to the ground with thud. She yelped as she hit the hard ground. Soarin gasped and scowled Applejack. But he knew that it was his fault.
Twilight's eyes opened wide and she began to rush over. Followed by the others. They stared as the cyan pegasus staggered up, swaying from the sudden impact. Her nose dripping with blood. The rope still around her waist. She tried to fly away, but her wing wouldn't budge. She groaned as her wing was in shock. Stuck to her side. Rainbow then attempted to trot away quickly, but Applejack tugged on the rope again. Stopping her in her tracks.
"Stop flying away. Stop running away. Just stop this, Rainbow." Soarin walked over to mare he loved. Who kept trying to walk away. But every time Applejack pulled the rope, she felt a jolt of pain. And she knew why.
"I can't, Soarin." She muttered. Giving up on her escape. "I just....can't."
"Please, Rainbow. It is hurting me so much. That you don't want to be with me." Soarin fluttered over.
"I do want to be with you."
"So, why are you avoiding me?! Don't you love me enough?! Am I not enough for the great protector of Equestria?! Huh?! Is that it?!" He shouted. Letting his anger get the better of him.
"No. Of course not. I love you, Soarin." Rainbow whimpered. Almost looking like Fluttershy as she coward away.
"So, tell me? Why? Why, Rainbow?" Soarin felt his tears starting to build up. He stared angrily at the mare. Whose own tears were falling down her cheeks.
"If I tell you, you'll leave me....you'll hate me." She croaked.
"Rainbow Dash. There's nothing to hide." Twilight hushed. "I know what it is. And you're going to have to tell him some time. You can't run away from him forever. It's killing you both."
"I can't. I can't." Rainbow cried. "He'll leave me. I don't want to be alone. Not again. He'll leave if I tell him. And he'll hate me." She began to fully sob. Soarin stared at the crying mare, and walked closer to her. Before hugging her. And stroking her mane.
"I won't leave you. And I'll never hate you, no matter what, Dash. I love you." He soothed as she cried onto his shoulder. She lifted her head and gazed into her lover's emerald green eyes. Tears still running down her face, and her nose still bleeding.
"You promise?" She croaked.
"I promise." He softly smiled.
"I-I-I-...I'm pregnant, Soarin. I'm bearing a foal." She admitted. Soarin's face turned to pure shock. As did Applejack's, Pinkie's, Fluttershy's and Big Mac's.
"You're...you're....pregnant?" He repeated. Staring at the mare.
"....yes..." Rainbow lowered her head. Ashamed. Heartbroken. "...I knew that you'll hate me. You don't want to be tied down with a mare and foal. You're a free stallion. Free to do whatever you want. Unlike me. So leave. You don't have to be with me."
"What?! I'll never leave!!" He snapped out of trance. Rainbow looked up at him with pure confusion.
"What? You mean-" She didn't have chance to finish her sentence as her lungs were suddenly grasping for air, as she brought into a spine crushing hug. Soarin wrapped his fore-legs around Rainbow tightly. Holding her close.
"You're pregnant!! This is the best news I've ever heard!!" He grinned.
"You mean, you don't mind?" Rainbow asked quietly.
"Of course I don't!! I love it!! I'm going to be a father!! Oh Rainbow!!" He kissed the mare passionately on the lips. Grabbing the assassin's attention. Everyone watching smiled to the couple.
As they parted, Soarin let go of Rainbow, and undid the rope.
"I am so happy right now. I just...wow...I mean...wow..." He stammered. The others trotted over. Congratulating the couple.
"Yay!! Foal party!! Foal shower!! I better start getting it ready!!" Pinkie squealed as she bounced off.
"Congratulations, you two. I know that the two of you will be perfect parents." Rarity applauded.
"Good goin' there, Soar." Big Mac laughed. Soarin laughed along.
"Thanks."
"How far are you gone, Rainbow?" Twilight questioned. Noticing the bump.
"Err....4-6 weeks." The pegasus mare answered. Earning a bunch of aww's from the girls.
"Rainbow. Ah am so sorry for earlier. If ah had known, ah wouldn't ave pulled ya so hard." Applejack apologised. But Rainbow shook her head.
"It's fine, AJ. You didn't know. Besides, I'm fine." She smirked. Wiping away her tears. As they others chatted, Fluttershy turned to Soarin and nudged him.
"Here's your chance." She whispered.
The Wonderbolt coughed and turned to the mare he loved.
"Rainbow. I know this isn't the most romantic time. I had a whole day planned. But all I care is that you're here." The two lovers gazed at each. Staring into each other's eyes. Getting lost in a sea of either sparkling rose, or glimmering emerald. "Rainbow, I love you. Even though you are an assassin. And that you could kill me without anypony knowing. But I love you. And...I want to spend the rest of my life you. Together. I want to grow a family, and grow old with you." Soarin took out the small red velvet box with his ice blue wing. Making the girls' eyes glimmer with happiness.
"So, will you, Rainbow Miriam Dashery, become my wife, and marry me?" He opened the box. Revealing a beautiful silver band, delicately engraved with swirls. And in the middle, was large clear cut diamond. That shimmered in the sun. Hoof engraved inside the ring were the words Dilectus Meus.
Rainbow gasped and raised her hoof to her mouth. Tears streaming down again.
"My beloved?" She squeaked.
"I had the jeweller engrave it in Latin for you. Just a special touch." He smiled. "So, will you?"
"Yes. Yes of course! I will marry you!!" She jumped up, fluttering her now loosened wings. She hugged Soarin. The others clapped and aww'd. Soarin slipped on the diamond band, as Rainbow pushed her lips onto his. Connecting the bond once again, between the two lovers. Who have a whole time to spend organising their perfect wedding.
Unknowing of the dangers coming towards them and Equestria.
Next Chapter: Chapter 3- Lucky Stallion Estimated time remaining: 3 Hours, 36 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
Yay!! Something happy!!
I say two or three- maybe four- more chapters of happiness and the heartbreak will come. And I will warn you, this story is one heck of a heartbreaker.
Thank you for reading!! Hoped you like it so far!! And sorry if it seems rushed!! I was crying while I wrote it
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