“So...what took so long?” Blueblood asked. It had been a week since Saffron arrived with Blue Spice, and in that time the wedding was planned and moved forward at breakneck pace. As of thirty minutes ago, Saffron and Blueblood are now husband and wife. Now, they were riding back to the castle in a royal carriage, Blue Blood dressed in a black tux and Saffron in an elegant white dress that hugged her body just right.

“At first...it was a shock, I suppose it was to be expected though. We didn't exactly exercise caution.” She sighed, staring out the carriage window. “I honestly didn’t know who you were, until three months into the pregnancy, saw your face in the papers. “Prince Blueblood works deal with Dragonlands for trading scales for better guard armor.” She recalled. “And here I took you for a regular stallion down in luck.”

“Is that why…?”

“Yes. I thought you needed some kinda confidence boost. I also had a selfish reason...it had been a while since I last shared a bed…” Saffron blushed.

Blueblood smirked. “Well, from your reaction a week ago you didn’t know about the laws, so why speak out?”

“Should a colt go through life never meeting their father, even once?” Saffron asked, looking Blueblood dead in the eyes.

Blueblood’s smirk was replaced with a frown. “...Fair point. So...how’s it feel being royalty now?”

“Like I put too many peppers in a dish. It’s a lot to take in, hard to swallow, and makes my tummy feel uneasy.”

“I’m sure you’ll get used to it.”

“What of us?”

“Hm?”

“Are we...going to make this work for our sakes...Spice’s...or are we going to avoid each other.”

A quick flash of that night came to Blueblood. “We… we can try.”

The two walked through the halls of Canterlot castle, guards and servants alike both bowed at the two. While Blueblood paid no mind to this, Saffron blushed at the amount of attention. She worked her way through life...now, ponies were going to work so she didn’t have to. They arrived at Blueblood’s quarters, or rather, their quarters, where Blue Spice was, bouncing on the large bed of Blueblood’s. “Blue Spice!” Saffron said in a fluster, using her magic to settle the foal down. “I’ve told you not to bounce on beds.”

The foal just sat and looked down at the ground in shame. “Does...he not talk yet?” Blueblood asked.

“No, he should be saying something but he hasn't yet.” Saffron then chuckled, patting the foal's head. “I was like that, so I’m not too worried.”

Blueblood nodded, the corner of his eye catching the small pile of luggage that the staff had packed from Saffron’s old home. He sighed, it was a few boxes of personal things, a single luggage bag of clothes for both. “So...how about we go shopping?”

“Shopping?” Saffron asked, raising a brow. “For what exactly?”

“Well.” Blueblood trailed off. “As a princess now wouldn’t you like some...fancy things?”

Saffron pondered. “On one condition.”

“Name it.”

“I want a home.”

“A...home? Outside the castle?” Blueblood asked, nervously.

“Yes, it can still be in Canterlot. I just want Blue to be raised in a somewhat normal home. Not tended to hoof and leg by a mile of paid staff.”

A place outside the castle...Well, a change in view would be nice...plus there’s a long distance in the castle from what would be Blue Spice’s room if he moved in there… Blueblood inhaled deeply, before giving his best grin to hide his worry. “Sure thing love.”

“Thank you.” Saffron said, walking over to Blueblood and kissing his cheek. Blueblood flushed brightly at that, despite having kissed her lips earlier. “I’ll change Blue Spice and myself into something casual and then we’ll head out and...make our life.” She levitated Blue Spice over to her and once the foal stood next to his mother, he walked along happily.

Blueblood was alone now...until a certain pegasus flew in throwing rose petals out of a basket around him. “Here comes the groom, ugly, blond and rude~”

“Oh har har…” Blueblood said, using his magic to slam Hopper into the ground. “So that rost at the dinner wasn’t enough?”

“You know me.” Hopper said, getting back up and dusting himself off. “Man, what are the odds not only did she have your foal, but your aunt had you marry her!”

“It’s an old law still in effect, neither of us had a say in the matter.”

“Didn’t hear you argue about it~”

“Oh shut up!”

“Come on, admit it, you are happy about this.”

“It’s-”

“The mare that’s been invading your dreams for years now, yours now and forever, a handsome little colt between her legs-”

“That’s beside the-”

“Now imagine her, like she was the night you two met, a few months later, all round with you-”

“You keep talking, I will murder you.” Hopper just grinned as he rolled his eyes, using his hoof to zip an imaginary zipper on his lips. “Okay, yes, I am happy about this, nervous too, I mean, you saw her trot down the aisle too right?!”

“Yeah, and if I had my phone, I’d have the best picture for the wedding album.”

“If it was off her plot I swear.”

“Hey, she’s yours now bud, off limits. Just consider me Blue Spice’s fun uncle that works as his father’s butler.”

“Family butler now.” Blueblood corrected.

“Wait, what?”

“Saffron wants a home, outside the castle, so you’ll be the only staff in our new home.”

“Oh, neat. Though, don’t expect me to do everything.”

“What are you talking about, you’re-”

“The staff yes, but remember, Saffron is a hard working mare that I think enjoys doing normal, or in nobel talk, ‘commoner’, things, fifty bits says she cooks the day you all move in.”

Blueblood pressed his lips together. “...Deal.”

“A bet you’ll lose.”

“Not this time, I want you to have dinner ready by the time Saffron, Blue and I get home from some upper class sightseeing.”

“Huh, distraction, smart, still say you’ll lose.”

“Will not, I wouldn’t be in making deals with foreign embassies if I didn’t make flawless plans.”

“Yeah, yeah, yeah, just deposit it in my bank account as per usual.”

“...Why do I keep you around?”

“A, because you told me too, B, without me, you’ll have to talk about this stuff with your new wife, of aunts, C-”

“Okay, enough. Fine, fifty bits to you if I lose, but if I win… you have to…” A lightbulb went off in Blueblood’s head, followed by a wicked smile. “You have to ask three of the castle maids to form a herd.”

Hopper’s pupils shrunk. “Dude!”

“Deal’s off otherwise.”

“...Fine. Still not gonna lose though.”

“We’ll see.”

Saffron dressed herself into something more casual, as did Blueblood, though, their definition of Casual seemed to vary as Saffron was dressed in her regular day clothing and Blueblood still adorned a white suit. The two walked side by side in the streets to the shopping district, Blue Spice walking underneath his mother. “So, where to?” Saffron asked.

Blueblood pressed his lips together, thinking about it. I walk here weekly and I have no idea where to take her...uhh… His eyes then caught the sign of a dress shop in the distance. Carousel Boutique Canterlot Location. “There looks nice.”

“Oh, I think this shop is owned by a friend of mine! Maybe she’s here!” Saffron said with cheer, picking up Blue Spice on her back securely before picking up her pace.

“Wonder who her friend is?” Blueblood muttered, speeding up to catch up with his wife. As he entered behind her. The shop was large, the dresses, and to Blueblood’s surprise, suits, all looked high quality, well made, and from a general scape of the store, not a single article of clothing was the same as the last.

A mare that was clearly Canterlot born, light blue coat, orange and gold striped mane, sporting a black dress with gems at the edges and a gold saddle on her back. “Welcome to Carousel Boutique, I am Sassy Saddles, how may I help you?”

“Yes, is Rarity here?”

At the mention of that name Blueblood froze stiff. Rarity!? The element of Generosity, is my wife’s friend?!?! ...I’m screwed.

“No, sorry miss. She’s at her Las Pegasus location grand opening. I can take a not if you wish.”

“Okay, just let her know Saffron was here. Oh, and my husband and I are here about getting some clothes.”

“Okay, custom or would you like to browse our pre made selection?” The mare, Sassy, asked as Blueblood snapped out of his shock.

“I’ll browse, come on love.” Saffron said as Blueblood obliged. He followed her, browsing the selections. Saffron tried on three outfits before putting them back.

Blueblood noticed this instantly. “Uh...love, why are you putting them back, they love lovely on you.”

“Oh, I know but… I can’t afford them- why are you snickering?”

Blueblood was holding back his howling laughter, but snikkers escaped. “Oh, it’s just you forgot about one tiny little detail.”

“Being?” She asked, eyebrow raised.

“You’re a princess now love.”

“What does that have to do with buying these dresses?” The dam burst on Blueblood’s face as he started laughing. “What’s so funny!”

“Oh- Oh give me a moment.” Blueblood asked, taking deep breaths till he was calm, but still kept a grin. “Saffron, you are a princess, meaning auntie gave you your own royal funds, and now that we’re married, they are under the same account as mine. Hun, you’re loaded.”

It took Saffron several moments to register what Blueblood had said. “...How loaded?”

“What’s Ponyville’s networth?” There was a orange haze as His wife ran and grabbed near every dress in the store, majority of the suits, and some of the suits, and an arms full of the foal sized clothing. “And we’ll still have money to burn on the rest of town.” Blueblood said, happy with himself that his wife is shopping at such a volume.

The rest of the day was spent spending bits to Saffron’s content. Blueblood had more than a dozen carriages following them, paid ponies hauling whatever his wife purchased. They were now being let by a Real Estate agent, showing them several large homes fit for nobles, and on their fifth house, it was roomy, seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a personal spa room, large backyard pool, medium front yard pool, staff included, fully decorated, and, the hook that caught Saffron, a kitchen big enough to feed a busy restaurant. The house did take a large chunk out of their funds, but it was nothing Blueblood couldn't make up at the end of the month.

“So...this is it.” Blueblood said, he and Saffron dressed for sleep, Blue Spice was already sound asleep in his crib at the foot of their bed.

Across from him, stood his love, whether he will admit it or not. “Yes...first night sharing a bed.”

“Well...define sharing and bed?” Blueblood joked, making Saffron chuckle.

“Okay, okay, fair point. I mean, we are trying to make this work, right...can I ask you something?” Saffron asked as she climbed into bed.

“Sure.” Blueblood replied, climbing in under the sheets.

“I...can’t believe I’m admitting this...but Every so many nights...I’d dream of that night...did...did you dream of that night too?”

Blueblood looked Saffron in the eyes, for a moment, he was silent, then closed his eyes to take a deep breath, opening his eyes again to be greeted by Saffron’s. “Truthfully...Every other night.”