It has been two days since DJ’s late birthday party and the newly engaged couple had taken to sleeping together in the same bed. They were awoken early this morning by the sound of a burping little dragon. “Ugh, it’s too early for letters!” complained DJ.

“We might have a problem guys,” said Spike as he read the letter.

“Whatever it is, it can wait until later, Spike,” said Twilight. The two alicorns had had a late night study session the previous night and were still exhausted.

“Actually it can’t, Twi. It’s a letter from your parents.” Both alicorns were immediately sitting up. “They’re coming here, today!”

Twilight began to panic. “Oh no! What do we do? What do we do?! How do we explain this,” she said gesturing to DJ, “to my parents?!” DJ got that look in his eye again. “Whatever you’re thinking, DJ, stop!”

“Let’s prank your parents,” he said simply.

“WHAT?!”

“Trust me, this is a good one.” DJ leaned into her ear and whispered to her his plan. Twilight’s eyes bulged. For once, she was actually intrigued by what her fiancé had planned.

“Okay, say that I go along with this. How would we pull it off?”

“You leave that to me!” And a plan was put into action.

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Night Light and Twilight Velvet had arrived outside the Books and Branches Library in Ponyville a little before noon. They had planned on surprising their daughter and her coltfriend, but decided to at least give them a heads up. Night Light knocked on the door and heard his daughter’s voice come from the other side. “Coming!” The door opened a minute later. “Mom! Dad! It’s good to see you guys!” They hugged and Twilight welcomed them in. They sat down on the couch, while Twilight retrieved some snacks and beverages.

“So, why the sudden visit?” Twilight asked as she set the food on the table between them.

“What? Your parents can’t come and see you from time to time?” replied Velvet.

“NO! It’s not that, it’s just that I was hoping to have a little more warning when you did.”

“We’re just pulling your leg, honey,” laughed Night Light. “We just wanted to see how you and DJ are doing. He was quite the fellow and we wanted to get to know him a little more.”

“Oh,” Twilight said, lowering her head. “DJ and I aren’t together anymore.” Her parents were shocked.

“W-why dear? You two were so good together!” exclaimed Velvet.

“I know, but I can’t date somepony who isn’t here anymore. DJ passed away some time ago. There was an accident and he didn’t make it.” They put their hooves up to their mouths, they were in so much shock. “I meant to tell you guys, but it’s been hard bringing him up.” Velvet put her hoof on her daughters shoulder, offering her support. “Thanks mom, but I did find somepony new. He should be coming by soon.”

Suddenly the library exploded around them as a pegasus with a dark blue coat and a dark brown mane came crashing in. As the smoke cleared, they heard him complaining in a high, nasally tone (think Steve Urkel). “Ooh, ow, ow. Oh, boy, oh, ow!” He stood up and took a look around at the damage. “Did I do that?” he asked.

Night Light and Velvet were stunned at the entrance, but Twilight only giggled. “It’s alright. It can be fixed. Perfect timing, though. Mom, Dad, this is my new coltfriend. His name is Blue Frost. And guess what? We’re getting married!” Twilight ‘squee’ed in delight.

Frost approached Night Light, offering out his hoof. “Gosh golly, it’s an honor to meet you Mr. Night Light. Your daughter is one hay of a mare. Hubba hubba.” This stallion was beginning to get on Night Light’s nerves, but he swallowed his pride. He hadn’t even gotten to know the lad yet. Best to give him a chance if Twilight was willing to marry him. Night Light couldn’t tell why, though. The stallion in front of him was wearing a yellow plaid shirt with a pocket protector and he had thick rimmed glasses that were taped in the middle. This pegasus looked like a big, goofy nerd.

“It’s good to meet you, Frost,” said Night Light trying to hide the ice in his voice. “I must say that was one big entrance.”

“Yeah, I’m not the best flyer. Especially in the summer, can’t stand the heat. I mean just look at my cutie mark. It’s a snow flake for a reason, after all. I work better in the cold, not the heat!”

Night Light and Twilight Velvet were doing their very best to smile at the stallion. He was getting on both of their last nerves. He may make Twilight happy, but he just didn’t know when to shut up! Then he started to snicker. “Did you know…that…the…average…the avera…Pfft. AHAHAHAHAHA!!” The stallion broke down laughing in front them, gripping his sides as he began to roll on the ground. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” he wheezed, his voice beginning to sound much deeper and less nasally. “I’m sorry, Twilight, but their faces were just too much! AHAHA!” He burst out laughing once again, Twilight beginning to giggle with him.

“Can somepony please explain what the hay is going on?!” shouted Night Light.

“Oh, sorry about that Mr. Night Light,” said the stallion, who was still trying to calm himself down. “Why don’t we try that again? Hello, there Mr. Night Light, it is good to see you and the missus again.”

“What do you mean ‘again’?”

“Dad,” began Twilight, “say hello to my fiancé, DJ” Her parents went wide eyed and their jaws dropped to the ground. They demanded an explanation and they got what they wanted. Both unicorns were crying by the end of it, Velvet going into the bigger fit. Both of them were happy for the couple in the end, as it was painfully obvious that they were meant for each other. Neither were happy about the prank, though. They spent the next few hours discussing details about the wedding and other such things. While all this was going on, DJ had one thought, Shining Armor is gonna flip his lid when I tell him about this!

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The time had finally arrived. It was the second of August. The day that DJ and Princess Twilight Sparkle were to wed. DJ was waiting at the altar, dressed in his new suit. The suit was a brilliant black, two sparkling, blue sapphires in the collar. He was anxious and giddy. His best man of course was the dual rolled to Spike and Big Macintosh. Twilight’s friends were her bride’s maids. And of course, Celestia was the officiator for the wedding.

DJ looked out to the crowd of ponies. He saw his soon-to-be in-laws. They smiled at him and he smiled back. Shining Armor and Princess Cadence were in attendance as well, their foal, Guard Armor, was present as well. Nyx was the flower filly, waiting for hue cue near the door. The CMC and their families had come, too. DJ was brought out of his thoughts as the music began to play. Then he saw her, Twilight, dressed all in a white, glowing gown. Her regalia was still present, but the dress that Rarity made was still the main attraction. Night Light was accompanying her down the aisle, Nyx in front throwing the pedals. Soon, Twilight had joined her beloved at the altar and they shared a loving look.

Celestia then began the ceremony, “We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of DJ Apple and Princess Twilight Sparkle…”

Far away in the frozen north of Equestria, much farther than the Crystal Empire, a figure stirred as the ceremony commenced. His dark powers had finally reached their maximum potential. His plan for the world was set and his armies were nearing completion. He laughed to himself, carrying throughout his hollowed mountain fortress. “The time comes near. Soon, my soldiers will be ready and the Crystal Empire will fall. Then, Equestria and its retched princesses will fall. Then, the griffons, the dragons, the minotaurs, the zebras, everything shall fall. And then, the world will be mine!” He looked out as his army marched. “My empire shall reign supreme over all!” His wicked laughter shook the very foundation of the mountain.

The Dark King begins to rise!