Here it is guys the end of Wedding Arc.

I looked around to see that everypony with a look of mixed emotions on their faces. How could they not though, I had quite literally come back to life after I had just died only a few minutes ago. The next thing I notice though is that my demonic right arm had started to crack and flake away into ash in the wind. This didn't surprise me in the slightest. The arm only existed due to the fact that it had Malice's stone in it and now that stone was apart of my body again. Without the Malice to maintain its link with the arm it made total sense for the limb to simply blow away in the wind, but he also meant that I need to get a new arm as well. Normally, I would just regenerate from an injury, but this wasn't an injury that I received the time around and I really didn't feel like cut off my shoulder since I had just replaced it. I decided to try and locate my crystalmail arm the Chrysalis had chopped off in the fight with Malice, and it wasn't hard to find due to its magic nullification. All I had to do was the sense where the magic for the ground was being suppressed, and I found it right away in a bush not too far from where the fight had initially started.

I quickly looked over the crystal arm to see how badly it had been damaged, but it was surprisingly unharmed for the most. The only thing that was damaged on the arm was where the outer cover had been cracked from when I ran into Chrysalis's shield when I knocked her out of the ballroom. I went through my usual routine to attach the arm to my shoulder. Then I gave myself a quick once-over and decide I could at least replace my almost none existent shirt, as it had been shredded to only a sleeve. Good thing I can just use Arc of Embodiment for this.

Now that I had my arm and shirt replaced I made my way over to my family. First, I started with my apologies to everypony, and then I explained the circumstances of why I was able to return. Luna was the first I had to apologize to, of course, then there was Tia, Shining, Cadance, and Twilight, especially, and not to mention the Elements and Polearm. The first thing that Luna did was hug me to the point I couldn't breathe. My poor wife was in tears the whole time she was holding on to me, all I could do was let her be and hold her back until she was ready to let go. As she let go of me I dried her I began to speak.

“I know all of you have questions and I will answer every single one of them, but I must first apologize for all of the grief and destruction that I have caused by allowing Malice to take control of my body,” I said in a sad tone.

“Edward, how are you here now? I know for a fact that you died. Your body was turning to ash as it does when a piece of you is removed from yourself.” noted Celestia still in shock.

“After I died I ended up in in a part of the void that was controlled by a being known simply as Truth, and do not ask what it is cause not even I could tell you that. While I was there I came across to Gates of Truth, and as it turned out they were both mine. One represented my form life before I was brought to Equestria and there other represented the later part of my life. It was then, that Truth appeared and explained I had two option available to me, but whichever I chose I would use the other as payment for the latter.” I explained.

“The Law of Equivalent exchange,” interjected Twilight.

“Yes, you see as the Gates represented both of the lives I had lived Truth gave me the option to end my life in Equestria to return to my homeworld where I had left off or I could choose the opposite, but in order to resume a life a life had to be offered in order to do so,” I said with a serious tone.

“But why'd you come back here? You could've gone back to your old home, your old friends and family,” asked Shining Armor.

“Because, my dear nephew, I have been gone from that world for too long now. I have long since given up on returning to my homeworld. I made peace with the fact that my family there would continue on without me, and my family here in Equestria needs me now. I couldn't just abandon all of you. Especially, since Malice had stuck around and I had ponies counting on me for automail.” I said with a smile as I rubbed my bottom of my nose with my finger.

“Whatever the reason I'm just glad to see you, Uncle Ed,” Cadance said as she walked over and hugged me. I could feel a few tears hit my neck as she did.

“But I must ask you for the sake of the ponies of Equestria.” she said as she released me and locked eyes with me in all seriousness. “Is Malice truly gone or will it return if you're a pushed past your breaking point again?”

I took in a deep breath and exhaled it then began to explain what I had been told by Truth.

“Truth told me that if I came back to Equestria that I would have to bear the burden of Malice just as much as the angry souls that it is made of. As I gave Truth the other life in order to return I was given the Philosopher's Stone that I'd created from my other it told me this. I don't really know how, either the void stone or Truth did it, but the new Philosopher's Stone I obtained was made out of pure kind souls. That's why I was able to absorb and complete seal Malice away.” I explained as I gestured with my hands.

“Do you think I could meet this Truth? I have so many questions I want to ask it,” asked Twilight with shimmering eyes.

“You most defiantly will not meet Truth Twilight,” I said in a gruff manner as I point at her. “Truth can only be met by performing forbidden alchemy, or by me opening the Gate of Truth for another being. Both of these methods have a heavy price on them. I never touched on the basis of the forbidden alchemy for this very reason, and don't bother trying to find notes because I never even bothered to make journals on it. The other reason I won't open the Gate is that Truth is a wicked being. Yes, it grants you knowledge but as the Law of Equivalent exchange states it must always be paid for, and you pay for this knowledge by giving up a piece of your physical being to the Truth. I can do this for the sole reason that I can regenerate from the payment when I open a Gate. In short, I pay the toll for the being whose Gate I'm opening allowing them to have the knowledge without being harmed.”

I looked at my now thoroughly shocked niece. As I crossed my arms as I started to wonder why I hadn't opened her Gate in the first place but decided this was neither the time nor the place for such things. I then looked over my shoulder to see a small herd of ponies, and one dragon, coming straight for me. The next thing I realized I was on the ground with the Elements of Harmony, Spike, and Polearm trying all to crush me in the throes of a massive group hug. All while balling their hearts out about they were so glad that I wasn't did and how they were sorry for blasting me or hitting. I just sat there and let them get it out of their systems and I couldn't hold it against them either. Today was an emotional and physical roll coaster ride for every pony here.

After all of the explanations were said and done we all head back to the castle for some well-deserved rest, but not before I used my alchemagic to fix everything up. I found that since my return from the Truth that I was able to do my more advanced alchemagic much more easily. I still had to focus my mind on more precise things, but it still flowed much better than it had before. I did this because we still had a wedding to hold and I didn't want my niece to have to wait another few months for the castle to be repaired.

I knew I had more power do to gaining another Philosopher's Stone, but it seemed as I had gained even more knowledge than the first time I'd passed through the Gate of Truth. Not only this but I also could clearly remember every detail of my past life from my home world and I mean everything. That's when I remembered the events of the show, but I decided against telling the ponies as I had no idea on how my arrival here all those years ago had changed to timeline. After all, there was never a mention of the Minotaur Wars in the show whatsoever. Besides, knowing a base of what will happen and what might happen in the future can be dangerous so I will have to take minor steps to do what I can to allow things to flow as they should but still do what I can to help. With these thoughts in my head, I started to drift off to sleep in Luna's arms. She had the most reassuring look on her face that everything was as it should be, and I totally agree as I shut my eyes for the final time that day.

I woke up the next morning and joined everypony in the dining hall for breakfast. I was very hungry this morning as I ate my own weight in just about everything. After everyone had their fill of food we all began to discuss how to best divide u the task so the wedding could commence the next day. We mainly stuck with what the mane six had been asked to do before, but this time we went with having Twilight accompany Cadance while she oversaw things. This was partially to keep to a schedule for the wedding, but mostly to allow Twilight to spend time with Cadance. I was going to go through the castle and repair whatever I saw was damaged in the attacks from yesterday and Polearm was going to assist me in this task. Shining Armor and a few of the elite guard were going to interrogate Queen Chrysalis and her changelings that we managed to capture during yesterday's attack. Spike was going to help Twilight for the most part, but he was also going to be well, Spike. Even if he had matured in the last few months he was still only a kid at heart, so we left him be for the most part. Celestia was going to attend to her royal duties for the day and I would pop by to see if she need any help whenever I passed by the throne room during my repair rounds. Luna spent most of the day in bed as usual. I would occasionally stop by to check in on her and we would talk a bit before I returned to my own tasks. I did stop by my workshop to alter my clothes as the ones I had were now too short thanks to my gain in height since my return from Truth.

I had just finished breakfast and headed to my room with Spike to fetch my checklist for the wedding. We were going to help Cadance with overseeing the preparations for the wedding. If I have to be honest, part of me was still in shock from yesterday's events, and I couldn't understand why we were still having the wedding after what had happened. I never have been able to fully understand some of the reasons Princess Celestia has me do some of the tasks she does, but they always seem to work out in the end and this also applies to Edward as well. I guess it has a lot to do with trying to teach me a lesson or something along those lines, or it could just be a family thing. I digress back to the task at hand, I may not understand why they're still having the wedding after what happened but I'm all to help. Especially, since I'll be spending most of the most of the day with Cadance.

My train of thought was then interrupted when I felt somepony tapping my shoulder. I looked down to see it was none other than Spike. I was so lost in my own world I had nearly walked into the bedroom door. Luckily Spike had managed to pull me back to reality before I turned in to the pony with the glowing red nose.

“Thanks for bringing me back to reality Spike,” I said with a smile.

“No problem Twilight,” said Spike as he opened the door to our room.

“Now let's get that checklist and then we can go meet up with Cadance to start going over the preparations.” I said as I made my way to my pack.

“Sorry, Twilight but I know for sure we'll have to make a new checklist for the wedding. The one you had from yesterday kind of got destroyed in all the chaos. On that note I have something I have to get off my chest too.” said Spike in a quiet tone.

“Okay, Spike what is it you want to say?” I said as I tilted my head as I was pulling out a blank scroll, ink, and quill for the new list.

“I wanted to tell you I was sorry for the way I acted and treated you the other day, again. It was wrong how I just blew you off.” Spike said as he looked towards the ground.

I took in a deep breath in and looked at my assistant with an apologetic smile.

“I'm sorry to Spike. Not just for the way I acted too. Even if I was right that still doesn't excuse the way I acted the other day.” I said as wrapped my arms around him. “Now, let's get started on this new list. We can make it out now and review it on our way to meet up with Cadance.”

“Sure thing Twilight,” he said grabbing the quill and scroll from me.

After we met up with Cadance the three of us head down to the kitchen to check-in with Applejack. Aj was just as busy as she had been the day before. She was rushing from this stove to that oven in the corner to the baking rack in the center to back in the corner, so she was pretty much everywhere in the kitchen at once. Applejack noticed that we had come into the kitchen and came over to greet us with a few samples for us to try.

“Here ya'll go. What ya think?” asked Applejack with a smile.

“These apple-fritters are amazing Ms. Applejack,” said Cadance as she munch on one of the samples.

Spike and I couldn't help but chuckle at this site. I watched Cadance and Spike each munch on a fritter as I went for the last one Applejack had brought for me with a smile. It was then the Applejack started to speak to me.

“Hey Twi, can I talk to ya for a bit over there?” she asked pointing to the other side of the kitchen.

“Sure Applejack, just let me check the food off the list,” I said placing a check next to where Spike had written on the new checklist.

We walked over to the other side of the kitchen out of hearing range of the others. “So what is it you want to talk about.”

“Ah'm sorry for the way ah treated ya the other day. As your friend I should have listened to ya better,” said Applejack in a remorseful tone.

“Thanks, Applejack it means a lot to hear you say that,” I said gently.

We rejoined Spike and Cadance after Applejack and I had finished talking to see them still chewing on their fritters.

“I think that'll cover the food, now let's move on to the next item on the list,” I said looking at the checklist.

“Hold on now, got a little somethin for ya'll to keep munchin on as ya go along,” said Applejack as she hands us each a small paper sack of snacks.

“Thanks, Aj, this should hold us over till supper,” commented Spike.

“Mah pleasure, now tall better get movin lessin ya'll fall behind schedule,” said Applejack in a snarky manner.

We left the kitchen and headed toward the courtyard the Edward had repaired yesterday evening to me up with Fluttershy. She was working with the doves that were set to fly off as Shining and Cadance were coming out of the castle and into the courtyard. Fluttershy was over by the walkway talking to the flock of white birds. She must have been instructing them on how to fly or something along those lines because I only saw the birds nod at her words. Then I noticed a little problem, as in a Discord problem.

Then only reason I could think that Discord would be here is that he was either invited by Fluttershy or he is checking up on her due to yesterday's events. I looked to Cadance to see worry written all over her face. Before I realized it I found myself rushing over to Discord and started to demand to know why he was here.

“Discord what the bucking Tartarus are you doing here?” I demanded while trying to keep my voice from scaring away the doves,

“Oh, well if it in the Element of Magic herself, and how have you been Twilight? It feels as if it been ages since I've last seen you.” chuckled the draconequus.

“Don't try and change the subject and answer me Discord,” I demanded again.

“Well sorry, I was just trying friendly as Celestia had suggested, and if you must know-” spoke Discord.

He immediately stopped mid-sentence as he'd been promptly surrounded by a cage of red glowing swords. I took a closer look and recognized them as the crystal blades that Edward used when he created them with his magic. I then turned around to see my alchemy teacher walking over to use from across the courtyard, and he didn't look pleased, at all. Edward didn't mind Discord form what he told him, but he still didn't like being around him when he was causing trouble. I think it had a lot to do with when they were trapped in stone and a little bit before that. I noticed Polearm was following Edward, so I waved at him and he proceeded to wink back as not to break rank. Edward then began to talk to Discord in a very serious manner.

“I wouldn't normally mind your presence in my home Discord, but ye please explain to me why you're here on this very important day. Do keep in mind that I will not stand for your chaos right now. So, depending on your answer will also determine if I let you stay or if I make you leave.” Edward scowled at Discord as he said this.

“Well if it isn't my old stone mate Edward. Did you get taller?” ask Discord as he teleported next o Edward as he measured him with a tape measure.

For Edward, this was that was all it took for him to react. He grabbed a hold of Discord by the neck with his right arm and as this happened Discord snapped his fingers to try and teleport away only to find he couldn't. He looked at Edward still scowling face in utter terror.

“I WILL NOT STAND FOR YOUR CRAP TODAY OR TOMORROW DRACONEQUUS! AND IF YOU PULL ANYTHING I WILL INCASE YOUR SORRY CARCASS COMPLETELY IN ANTIMAGIC CRYSTAL AND TRUST YOU WON'T BE GETTING OUT OF IT UNLESS I SAY SO. SO, THINK REALLY HARD ON WHAT YOUR ABOUT TO SAY.” Edward shouted.

“Okay, okay. Geez, you still can't take a joke when it comes to certain things. And I'm here because Fluttershy asked me to come as her date to the wedding. Also, you know that I would never interfere with a wedding in any way. They cause their own chaos without my help.” answered Discord.

Edward looked over to see Fluttershy cowering behind Cadance as she began to shake her head in a yes motion. Edward then released Discord and gave him another warning not to try anything before he walked off, I presume to continue to with his repair duties. He and Polearm waved goodbye to us and went back inside the castle and as the did there was a boom and in the next second Rainbow Dash join our group.

“Hey guys, Discord” hissed Rainbow.

“Practicing your rain-booms again I see,” I said while I shook my head.

“Yea, but I saw you guys down here and thought it'd be a good time to take a short break. I need to talk to you to Twi. I want to apologize for not having your back the other day. It was wrong and I shouldn't have used my practicing as an excuse. So, I'm sorry.” I said bowing her head before she shot off to keep practicing.

That was fast and exactly the kind of apology I expect to get from the fastest pony In all of Equestria. No pony could dispute this title either, especially after Edward's training. In fact, Edward and the Princesses were the only ponies that probably faster than Rainbow, I know Edward was for sure. I was pulled back to reality again by a tap on my shoulder. I looked to see Fluttershy now out in the open again.

“I wanted to sorry to Twilight it was wrong of us to simply deny your theory,” she said with a downcast gaze.

“Thank you for that Fluttershy, but I think we should let you get back to tending the doves. As it seems Rainbow scared them off.” I said as I point to the now miss birds.

As I pointed this out she immediately took off in search of her missing party. I took out my list and checked off Rain-booms and doves had a question mark next to it. I shot another scowl of my own at Discord who was simply whistling with a halo over his head. That experience was more than anypony would bargain for. Our group decided to follow Edward's earlier example and continue with our duties.

Rarity was the next stop on our checklist and I can tell after the last two checks I was beginning to have flashbacks to the setup of the Summer Sun Celebration. Cadance seemed to be completely unaffected by the past few happenings. We arrive at the doors to the dressing in no time at all and we opened the doors to find Rarity at her design table with fabrics and dresses all around. She heard us open the door and promptly turned to greet us.

“Good afternoon, Princess Cadenza, Spikey-Wikey, Twilight. How may I help you at this time?” asked Rarity as she curtsied.

“Sorry to interrupt your work Rarity, and please call me Cadance. We're just making rounds to see how things are progressing,” answered Cadance.

“Oh, they're coming along marvelously, darlings. I actually just finished your gown, your highness. But since your here is there anything you would like me to add our change?” sung Rarity.

“It's absolutely beautiful Rarity I don't want to change a thing,” answered Cadance with a soft smile.

“Why think you very much Princess, but if you excuse me I must speak with Twilight no a few things.” Rarity said as she smiled at me.

“Is something wrong Rarity?” I asked.

“No, dear, I just wanted to apologize for the way I treated you, and I need to get your measurements for your bestmare's dress,” she stated.

“Thank you Rarity and I'm sorry for the way I acted too. Also, I thought you had my measurements memorized.” I said as I raised my brow.

“Oh, I do darling, but I needed an excuse to talk to you. On a side note, Twilight would you mind if I had Spike act as my date for the wedding?” asked the fashionista.

“Okay, but shouldn't you ask Spike and not me,” I stated with an awkward look.

“I thought I would get your permission first,” said Rarity.

“While. I appreciate the thought Rarity, I can honestly say Spike does need me to look after him. How about I leave Spike with you for now. Me and Cadance can handle the rest of the list on our own and it looks like you could use a hand with your other works.” I said with a wink.

I rejoined the others and told Spike that Rarity asked if he wouldn't mind lending a hand with the other gowns. He was all too excited to help her out. We left the dressing room and moved onto the ballroom to meet up with Pinkie Pie. We happened to run into Princess Celestia and Shining Armor along the way.

“Twilight, Cadance, and Shining Armor what a pleasant surprise. How is everything progressing?” asked the Princess.

“Just as smoothly as they could be Aunt Celestia. Other than a little incident involving Uncle Ed threatening to in case Discord in crystal that is,” answered Cadance with I slight chuckle.

“I can imagine that was quite the sight. Edward wants your special day to be perfect after all. Especially after it was utterly destroyed yesterday and Twilight I'm sorry for the harsh treatment I put you through.” said my teacher in a remorseful tone.

“Thank you, Princess and I'm sorry the way I acted too,” I replied.

“Twily, I was wondering if would still like to be my best mare, this is if you want to. I would understand if you don't,” said Shining scratching his head.

“Of course I'll still do it anything for you BBBFF,” I said as I jump to hug his neck.

“Sorry about the, will you know,” he said still scratching his head.

“It's fine, you know I never stay mad at you anyways,” I said releasing my older brother.

“Now if excuse the two of us we have one more pony to go and check in with.” sated Cadance as we began to move toward to the ballroom. She kissed Shining on the check as she passed by.

The ballroom was completely confettied, again. Pinkie was going through the dance list with Cadance while I stood in the background. I learned it's best to stay out of Pinkie way whenever she is planning any type of part. Half the stuff she does I don't even know how to explain most of the time. So, I learned it's best just not to ask any questions of any kind. Before I could pull out my list I was met with Pinkie holding up a lavender colored cupcake with the words 'I'M SORRY' written in blue icing in front of my face.

“You're forgiven Pinkie Pie,” I said as I patted her head.

I took the apology cupcake in my magic and continued to check off the dancing on the checklist. With everything seemingly in order Cadance and I decided to had out and get some supper, after I finished off my cupcake for Pinkie's sake. It was rather peaceful, the rest of the days, even with Discord around. I guess Edward's threat to imprison him wasn't taken to lightheartedly after all. Even with Edward's in control of his body I could tell that he was still having some issue with his anger. I can only hope another Malice incident isn't in the near future.

We met up with the girls and Spike in Canterlot at a cafe for supper and then we head back to the castle for the rehearsal. It was awesome to be able to walk with Shining and down the aisle as his best mare. I know it'll be even better when we do it for real tomorrow. I saw Edward with a huge smile on his face as he took his turn to bring Cadance up to the altar, I could even see a small glint in his eyes as Shining and Cadance went through the motions of e wedding. For a scientist Edward was much more of an emotional being then he leads ponies to believe.

We finished the rehearsal with no problems and all decided to call it a night. I noticed Edward had stop Princess Celestia before we left the room and he had a serious look on his face. I don't think their conversation was about Cadance's wedding at all, even the Princess talking in a serious manner that I've only seen a few times. I decided against staying as I was completely worn out and wanted some sleep.

I decided to stay after the rehearsal to speak with Tia. I had plans I needed to set in motion, but I also had personal problems and reasons I needed to deal with to. The first was setting up my shops around Equestria's major cities. I would personally do the building and martial startup, and I knew exactly who I wanted to run each shop. So this was not a problem for me, but I wanted to take my time going around doing this so I could also explore Equestria in the process and get better acquainted with the ponies and other creatures. I also was going to have Luna come with me as we haven't really spent a lot of personal time together as a husband and wife since my return. This is why I stopped Tia and I was telling her what I planned and I wasn't going to take no for the answer whatsoever.

“Ed, you simply can't just up and take Luna with on a business trip,” snorted Tia.

“It's not just a business trip Tia. Look, I haven't been around at all the last two thousand years, and the time I have been back I've only been able to spend more than three days with Luna personally. Not to mention I spent three months training ponies then I get sucked into another world before I can even come back, and I end up training for another week with a smart ass demon trainer of a kid.” I stated in annoyance.

“Ed, you have to remember, Luna has duties of her own she must see to as a Princess of Equestria. She can't just drop everything, even if you are her husband..” she said as she motioned her hands.

“Listen to me Tia, do you realize that we never even had a proper honeymoon since Luna and I have been together. I'm not going to force Luna to come with me when I leave. You know me better the anypony and that I would never force her to do something she doesn't want, but if she chooses to come with me I will defend her choice, even if it means that I have to get rough. With even you dear sister.” I said as a raised my voice with a little bit of anger.

“I can see that there will be no changing your mind brother. As long as you can keep Luna safe I won't hinder you any further. Also, do you think you could at least have her do some of her royal duties while you're attending your automail shops' setups?” she said relenting to me.

“Of course, Tia. I wasn't just going to let Luna lay in bed all the time when I'm attending to my business. She'll still be raising and lowering the moon and she'll still be on dream duty,” I said as I started to walk off.

“You already talked to her about this did you?” she asked with a smile.

“Yes, I did. Earlier today while making my repair rounds I stopped in to check on her. That's when I told her my plans. She ended up tackling me to the floor, again, while say yes and thank you.” I stated with a smile to my sister. “And I don't plan to leave for at least two weeks. This should give me enough time to get a better handle on my new forms limits and do some mental training to strengthen my head as well.”

As I finished my conversation with Tia I bid her good night and head to my workshop. Luna was in the garden as usual so I popped in to give her the good news on the trip, which only made her even happier. I kissed her goodnight and continued on to the shop. I was exhausted from today. The castle was in much more of a repair than I'd originally thought, so I ended up fixing it all day and this had just worn me down. I reached my shop in the Lunar wing and entered it and went immediately to my bed in the corner. I slumped off and drifted in the blackness of dreamland.

I woke up and had breakfast with Shining Armor alone today. I wanted to have one last talk with my future nephew, and I had to get him out of the castle for the girls to get Cadance ready. If only for a little bit. I also wanted to get some updates on how things were going with Chrysalis and the changelings, and I wanted to make sure he didn't get cold feet. I don't think that'll to much of an issue though.

“So, Shining, are you nervous?” I asked with a grin.

“Yea, Ed, I'm fine, but I get the feeling you're just trying to get me out of the way,” Shining snorted as we walked around the gardens.

“Eh, you're not entirely wrong nephew. I was asked to get you out for a bit, then get you over to the dressing room when it's time. I also wanted to get an update on Chrysalis.” I lamented.

“It's going better than we thought it would, I'll say that. She is very clearly traumatized from her fight with Malice. I think that's what made her much more cooperative for negotiations of here and her people.” said Shining as he sighed.

“While I don't condone her reasons, she should have solved her peoples' problems by another method. I also don't like that fact that she is in this state partially due to my inability to control my rage at the time, but she only has herself to blame for bringing forth Malice at this time.” I said with my arms crossed as I looked toward the sky.

As we talked for a bit longer we got a letter sent via Spike saying that everything was just about ready. With this, we headed into our own dressing room. Shining wore his red captains uniform, while I wore a new suit I had Rarity put together yesterday, as I was to busy with my own duties. My suit wasn't much different than a standard tuxedo as far as black suite goes, and instead of a white shirt, I was wearing a red one. I was also wearing a white variant of my overcoat with a red variant of the symbol on my back. I had changed it from the original symbol of FMA of course. My symbol took the cross that but took away the snake and added the moon and clouds of Luna's cutie mark.

The wedding went down without a single problem. The only things that did match up from what I remembered are the addition of Discord and me walking Cadance down the aisle. After which I took my place next to Luna. The service went off without a hitch and we proceeded on to the reception.

We all danced on into the evening and had a good time. Who knew that Spike could dance. The drake did everything from the robot to the tango. He even gave Pinkie a run for her logic-defying skills, Rarity was able to keep up with him till around the middle of the reception. I danced with Luna most of the time, but I also danced with Tia and Cadance a bit as well. I took a little break towards about three-quarters of the way through the part and I started to scheme a little with Luna.

“Luna, why don't we sing for our niece and nephew,” I suggested in a whisper.

“Ed, we haven't sung together in over a thousand years, and if it's the song I think then I would have no better suggestion. I have miss singing with you so much, but I think that song would be absolutely perfect,” she whispered gleefully.

I made my up to the stage and started to talk with Vinyl Scratch. I gave her a record I made before I came up to her. I told her to play mine on my cue. I then made my way to the band on the stage and spoke with Lyra, Octavia, and Fiddly Faddle as I produced a few sheets of music for them to play along. The song I wanted to sing with Luna actually only sounds right if it's played with real instrumental accompaniment. I motioned to the lights to draw to me and began to yo speak.

“Good evening everypony, I just wanted to welcome my new nephew into the family,” I said as I motioned toward Shining and Cadance. “And to do this my wife, Princess Luna and I would like to sing a song for the bride and groom.”

Luna immediately came up to the stage and joined me next to the mic.

“The song we're going to sing is one that Edward would sing to me many years ago. It is a duet that requires a male and female vocalist. I didn't know this until I finally asked Edward why the song was incomplete and he explained why.” explained Luna.

“This is a song from my home that I would sing to Luna to tell her how I felt about her whenever she would start to doubt her own feelings for me. I have no doubt that it was written down in a book somewhere long ago but most won't likely know it. This song not only expresses how two ponies can feel for one another over time, but also a song that shows how that love can grow stronger for both sides as they learn how to lean on one another.” I explained in a comforting tone.

“Now if you would all come to the dance floor. Starting with Prince Shining Armor and Princess Cadance?” asked Luna.

The wedded couple made their way to the dance floor and soon all the others began to follow suit. I cued the dj and the musicians to began the music.

“This song is For The Dancing and The Dreaming,” I said as the music started to play.

Once the song ended Luna and I decided it was time that called it a night. We headed back to the castle on our own as the couples still enjoyed the remainder of their night. I looked over to Luna. She couldn't have looked more beautiful ant this time. With the full moon behind her, I couldn't help but smile at her. She promptly noticed me and started to blush.

“What is it, Ed? You've been staring at me since we left the party,” said Luna her face still fully flushed.

“I told you when I died I would have loved to have had a family of our own Luna,” I said as we walked. “ I meant what I said that day Luna, but I leave that time up to you. Just know I won't be leaving your side like that ever again.”

“I know you won't, Ed. Now let go to bed and get some rest,” Luna said with a smile as she blushed.