Four Simple Words (Re-Edited)

"This is too hard." Solar flung his arms in the air. "I thought the hard part was saying those four words. But no, this is the hardest." He started to grab his hair. "How hard is it to buy a wedding ring."

It had been four years since Solar and Twilight promised each other to each other. Solar had healed nicely since the fight with Blueblood. But the strange part, Solar nor anypony could find Blueblood. But he didn't care. But Solar had an idea of where he went. Solar was sure that Blueblood had started to travel again. One thing in Solar's mind was the fact that he might have another fight with him. But Solar would be ready for anything Blueblood could throw at him.

In those four years, things had changed. Twilight started to hang out more with Solar and Solar began to take on more responsibility as the prince of Equestria. Twilight had also begun to sleep with Solar, though Solar promised Night Light and Twilight Velvet no funny business until after they were married. Solar had kept that promise to heart. They both slept fully clothed. They were growing even closer than before. Even though they were lovers, they were at times more like friends.

Solar had also finished growing. He now stood at about 6'3'', which was about his mother's height. He had a strong muscular body that most mares flaunted over, which caused Twilight drag him off, though he couldn't help if mares fell for his body. His hair and eyes no longer showed any signs of its original form. His hair had become a dark orange color with a light orange stripe coming down one side in the shape of a lightening bolt. His eyes were a bright orange color. Solar didn't mind having any of his original traits. He felt like these new features made him feel more like the pony prince he was.

But other things had happened in those four years. Shining and Cadance had grown even closer together, though Shining was still taking it easy with her. Captain Stonewall finally retired and hung up his captain's uniform for good. But he left it in the hands of Shining Armor. Of course Solar had a little influence on Stonewall for making Shining the next captain in line. Solar had also started to translate a bit more of Doctor Pulse's book. He knew that something was started back when his grandparents were still in charge, but he still wasn't all that sure of it yet.

But now Solar had decided that he wanted to move forward from the promise rings and move towards his final goal, marrying his love. With his mother, they went down to best ring shop in all of Canterlot. He also had Shining joining him to help. But even with him and his mother, he couldn't pick a ring.

"It's hopeless. I can't choose a ring," said Solar hanging his head.

"Well, any ring would be beautiful," said Shining looking through some of them.

"Solar, you're over thinking it son. A ring is just an object. The real fact of the ring is to tell ponies of your marriage with Twilight." Said Celestia

"I know mom, but I still want to get her a beautiful ring. I mean, I made the perfect proposal date for her. I decided to do the first date we had." Said Solar

"Well, now that should be interesting. But I though you went to Phantom of the Opera for your first date." Said Shining

"Well, I guess luck is on my side because the play is back in town this week. So I can't miss this opportunity. Except, this time, we will stop in the park, and I will pop her the question. But I can't if I'm stuck in this store." Said Solar

Solar sighed and watched as the clerk returned with a box in his hand.

"I couldn't help but overhear your conversation Prince Solar. But I just had this ring come back to the buying floor. So I thought it would be a good idea to show you first before any other pony." Said the clerk

He opened the box, and all three looked at it. They were all amazed at the sight of it. Solar smiled and looked at Shining and his mother. Shining gave a thumbs up, and Celestia smiled at her son. Solar then looked back at it. He smiled as he knew that Twilight would love it.

"I'll take it." Said Solar

"Well, I'm glad I was able to help you out." Said the clerk.

***

Solar knocked on the door to Twilight's home. He was once again in a suit. This time, he had changed it up. He had decided to go with a white suit and black button up shirt with a red tie instead of a bowtie. He heard the door open and smiled. No matter what Twilight wore, he just loved her. Twilight this time had on a red cocktail dress. It ended just short of her knees. She had on red high heels. She had her mane curled, and it hid half her face. Her makeup brought out the other side of her face. She still had on her lavender lipstick.

"Well, now that is a hot look for you," said Solar smiling.

"Well, I'm glad you like it. Nice suit by the way." Said Twilight

"Thanks, hand tailored. The seamstress at the castle sure can make an impressive suit." Said Solar

Twilight had also changed into four years. She had graduated from Celestia and was on her own. She only stood about 5'7'', about average for a mare. So Solar easily towered over her. But she didn't mind it as it seemed to make her feel safer when she was around him. Her body had also fully grown. Though she still felt a little annoyed that her breasts weren't the size she wished. She knew that Celestia was easily an F and her mother was a nice E. Cadance was also an E, though she could be F. But She was only a C. Twilight barely had a bust on her. She always had to drag Solar away when mares swarmed him because they all had bigger chests than her. But Solar never cared for a mare's chest. He cared for the mare herself. She smiled as she knew she was loved. But she gave a sigh that she at least wasn't a B.

"Well, should we get going. I have the best date planned for us." Said Solar

"That would be," said Twilight closing the door.

"Well, it's the best because we already had the date." Said Solar

"Solar, you never seem to stop impressing me." Said Twilight

"Well if I did that, how exciting would I be then." Said Solar

"That is very true." Said Twilight

***

The two did the same thing they did for the first date they ever had. Twilight didn't mind that it wasn't different. She liked that he was going back to the start. She knew this was the time she truly fell in love with him. Nothing in the past four years had changed her feelings toward Solar. He was still the same boy she fell in love with when she was nine years old. But she knew a lot of things had changed since he was nine. But she still could see the same Solar in his eyes.

"Well, how about it. Best date ever," said Solar sitting on a park bench with Twilight.

"It sure was, you even got me another Moon Lily. I have to say. You stuck to detail." Said Twilight

"Well, I am the son of Celestia. Detail is kind of in my nature. Well, at least I put into my life." Said Solar

"This was fun, just you and me. Nothing wrong, no fights, no nothing. Just a mare and her stallion." Said Twilight

"The same here Twilight, but I think I should do one more thing for you. I have been practicing this for a while. So I would love it if I could play it for you." Said Solar

"Sure Solar I love when you play." Said Twilight

"Oh just won't be playing. I have practicing singing. Though you will be the first to hear it," said Solar with a minor blush on his face.

"Oh, I'm sure you will be perfect Solar. Now get to it." Said Twilight

"Alright." Said Solar

He teleported in his P-pod his mother had gotten him two years ago. Twilight raised her eyebrow to what he was doing. He then summoned a box to play it on. He got up and made sure everything was ready. A few ponies saw what was happening and started to stare at their prince. She couldn't believe that Solar was going to sing to her.

"The title of the song is, 'Feels Like The First Time' by Foreigner. I do hope you enjoy Twi." Said Solar

Yes I am using a pop a song from our world. But as far as I see, this is fiction. So a band called Foreigner could exist. Also more songs from Earth will appear like this in the future.

Solar started up the music. Twilight began to listen to the beginning music. She waited for Solar to jump in. He soon did and was blown away by his voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3sfBQdrgiU

I would climb any Mountain

Sail across a stormy sea

If that's what it takes me baby

To show how much you mean to me

And I guess it's just the women in you

That brings out the man in me

I know I can't help myself

You're all in the world to me

It feels like the first time

It feels like the very first time,

It feels like the first time

It feels like the very first time

I have waited a lifetime

Spent my time so foolishly

But now that I've found you

Together we'll make history

And I know it must be the woman in you

That brings out the man in me

I know I can't help myself

You're all that my eyes can see

Solar stopped as the music moved to the next section. He looked around at the crowd that had formed. They were all happily listening to him sing to Twilight. The smile on Twilights face told Solar that she loved it. He began to sing again when the music hit the right point.

And it feels like the first time

Like it never did before

Feels like the first time

Like we've opened up the door

Feels like the first time

Like it never will again, never again

It feels like the first time

Feels like the very first time, it feels like the first time

It feels like the very first time, very, very, it feels

It feels like the first time, oh it feels like the first time

It feels like the very first time

Solar stopped again to catch his breath and listen to the guitar solo. He waited for his cue to go back to singing

Open up the door, won't you open up the door? yeah

Feels like the first time

And it feels like the very first time

And it feels like the first time

It feels like the very first time

And it feels like the first time

It feels like the very first time

When Solar is singing, I'll place up these videos up with the lyrics. Feel free to listen and read. Or you can move on. The song isn't a major part of the story itself. I guess it's your choose.

Solar finished up and heard clapping around him. He quickly gave a bow and the crowd slowly disappeared around them. Solar then felt Twilight grab him into a strong, loving hug.

"Oh, Solar it was unbelievable. I swore that you were going to play guitar. But hearing you sing is even better. I wasn't even sure you could, but you got yourself a nice set of pipes," said Twilight giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"I guess I do. Huh, I suppose I should sing more often," said Solar sending back his P-pod and player back.

"Well, it was simply lovely." Said Twilight

"Yeah, Twi it was. But this night isn't over yet. There is still one last thing I need to ask you." Said Solar

"What?" She asked

Solar let out a breath he was holding. He placed his hand into his pocket and felt the ring box. He turned back to Twilight. He could feel his body chickening out. If I can ask her to be my friend, to my marefriend and my promise. Then I can ask for her hand in marriage. Well, Solar, this is it. Solar let out a breath and got down on one knee like all other stallions before him. He looked up at Twilight. She raised an eyebrow to him. Again another crowd stopped and looked at them.

"Twilight for the past eleven years we have been friends. For the past seven years, you have been my marefriend. Now for the previous four years, my promise. All those years have given me plenty to think. I know I can be pretty stubborn and hard headed at times. But you still deal with it, and I thank you for that. So I guess what I'm getting at here is that I love you with all my heart. I would die to keep you safe. I want to raise a family with you. I would go through any crisis with you. You are something that holds me here in this world. I know that you are my rock. A stone that makes sure I stay right here. So would you do me the honor and listen to these four easy words plus insert name. Twilight Sparkle, will you marry me," said Solar as he pulled the ring box out and showed Twilight.

She began to tear up at the sight of a wedding ring. It was a beautiful gold ring with a sapphire in the middle. Twilight couldn't stop crying in happiness. All she could do was a nod at Solar. He got up and brought her into a hug. The crowd began to clap as Solar took out the ring and placed it on her finger.

"Oh Solar, you have no idea how this makes me feel." Said Twilight

"I know exactly how you feel. I can feel it too. So will you." Said Solar

"Of course, I will silly. There is no stallion I want to marry more than you. I love you Solar Flare." She said

"And I love you, Twilight Sparkle." He said

They came down into a warm and gently kiss as the crowd cheered for the new princess of Equestria. But only thing Solar and Twilight cared for was their love and that it had finally bloomed into something great. Twilight had dreamt of the day a knight in shining armor would save her. Twilight might have never needed saving, but she got her knight. In the form of Prince Solar Flare.

Solar got the mare of his dreams. The mare he blushed when he first saw her. The mare he found a longing friendship. The mare that accepted who he was and not his status. Twilight was the mare he had always want to hold close and cherish like his mother. Now he had his dream, for he would always have Twilight close to him, no matter how far he went.

The two had what they always desired. Twilight and Solar found love and found it together. Now they were about to live out the biggest dream of all. To live together for as long as they lived.

Author's Notes:

So sweet, so Solar and Twilight are going to get married. Though I had a total another idea, but let's just say that it was not where I wanted the story to go for a chapter. So I did throw this chapter together pretty quick, but it is all still there. I do hope you enjoy as I guess you all can guess what the next chapter will be. But there will be more to it, but no spoilers from me.

Now a few things. First off as one quote said, I will be using songs and bands from Earth. Now this won't happen a lot. I mostly like them to be background music or I use instrumental music. But it will happen now and then. These songs will only connect to when Solar sings or plays a song I think fits the chapter. Now Solar's singing will also be rare. I will only throw it in when I feel like the chapter needs one in it. But yes Solar can play guitar and sing. I guess that's really it.

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