At 9:00 AM the two ponies rolled out of bed, Cloudfire first. Stumbling down the stairs, he went into the kitchen and threw together some breakfast for his sleepy Fiancée, which amounted to a couple eggs and some left over muffins, which he enjoyed as well. Then they took a walk.

The sun was bright, the morning hazy... the walk started out peaceful. Something happened during their walk that made Cloudfire's skin crawl, enveloping him with a sense of Déjà vu. After stopping by the fountain in the middle of town, with Derpy looking down and making faces in the water, Big Mac, the Cutie Mark Crusaders, and even Vinyl Scratch passed them by in the square exactly as they had in his dream. Then Rarity came by in an identical sun dress with Twilight and Spike following behind. The two waved hello to the group:

"Come join us for tea at 2:00 in the Library!" Twilight shouted.

"Everypony will be there!" Added Rarity.

Cloudfire found himself wanting to throw up again, but he kept it to himself:

It's just going to upset Derpy if I puke... he thought, taking a breath.

"I want to have tea with them, Cloudfire!" Exclaimed Derpy, not noticing her Fiancées paleness.

"We'll go, we'll go..." said Cloudfire, looking at the crystal clear water. "Just give me a moment... the water looks nice."

Nothing happened after that... they were only there for a few minutes more, but that was long enough for the old brown pony to show up. There was no older pony, save Granny Smith, who also passed them by at a slow pace. Cloudfire had a smile on his face as they left. Derpy giggled beside him, back to usual, bubbly self... just as he had hoped. He belched once on the way...

Today Ponyville was a busy town, alive with momentous activity. They walked casually for a couple miles, stretching their legs and chatting. While on their stroll they saw Pinkie Pie out and about with Rainbow Dash. From their giggling, it was likely they both had gotten the day off and were out playing pranks. Cloudfire liked to imagine what type of pranks they played, but both he and Derpy had yet to be the victims of one. They waved hi, the two mares smiling and waving in return. Twilight and Apple Jack were seen in front of the library "loudly discussing" various theories on the best ways to grow apples. The Earth Pony laughed, because he knew they were both right. Even Rarity and Fluttershy were out, in nice sun dresses, heading in the direction of the Spa:

"I always wanted to go there," said Derpy, as they waved to the mares. "But it's so expensive!"

"Maybe we'll go there before we go on our Honeymoon..." replied Cloudfire.

The Pegasus smiled:

"We get to go on a Honeymoon!?!"

"Oh yeah," he replied, winking. "We get a week of fun and being spoiled after we tie the knot... speaking of which, your dad wants to send us on a trip soon. Just for a few days, a bit before we get hitched as a way for us to have fun..." Derpy's eyes went wide. "... thought that might excite you."

"Yeah! When did you find out my dad wants to do this stuff?"

"Just this morning, before you got up. I was thinking... of something fun..." Cloudfire paused, playfully narrowing his eyes at his Fiancée. "Since you like the big outdoors... how's... camping sound?"

"Just the two of us?"

"Yup."

"I'd like that."

"Thought you might... I'm game for anything you like, so if you think of anything... just mention it."

The two ponies enjoyed their walk, heading away from the epicenter of Ponyville and towards the more rural parts. They almost lost track of time. However, once the sun got high, it was time to turn around:

"We should head to the Library now," said Cloudfire. "They're probably just setting up for tea."

It took them almost an hour to get back, but with the Library in sight Cloudfire saw Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash just arriving:

"That tea's going to hit the spot after all that pranking we did, Pinkie," said the rainbow-maned Pegasus. "Bet I can drink it with more sugar than you!"

"Oh, you're on Dashie!"

"Hey gals," Derpy said, as the two approached.

"Hey! You here for the tea party, too?" Asked Dash.

Cloudfire nodded.

The pink mare opened the door and stood beside it:

"Well then come on in!"

The two entered along with Rainbow and Pinkie, ready enjoy a quiet tea party at Twilight's library. The room was surprisingly alive with chatter, and sparely decorated with Rarity's festive, yet sophisticated flare. Rarity was standing by the table in what she would call "casual attire" and announced some new line of fashion she was working on as they entered... everything was a blur, so neither Cloudfire nor Derpy retained it, but they were happy to see everypony at the same time, and were happy for her. Rarity had mentioned everypony would be there, but it seemed only a fairly select group bothered to show up. Large enough for Cloudfire, though. Though Earth Pony wasn't much for crowds... and was happy to see just the Mane 6 there, along with the CMC out of robe. Derpy and Cloudfire settled between the two groups as Rarity poured the tea with her magic. The two silently enjoyed a few cups of black Darjeeling while the group chatted it up around them. It was going well and Cloudfire felt himself relaxing...

"I feel like I could run a mile!" A bug-eyed Derpy finally blurted out after twenty minutes of silence.

"Woah, slow down there, Derpy" chuckled Cloudfire, realizing he'd never seen Derpy on caffeine and seeing there were two empty mugs beside her. "You'll make yourself sick."

Derpy stuck her tongue out at him. He blinked twice in surprise:

"You're just afraid I'd beat ya," she said, cutely shaking her head.

"Oh, I'll race you if you want a challenge, Derpy," piped in Rainbow Dash, who was sitting across from the gray Pegasus. "And win, of course."

Derpy giggled:

"I'll take you up on that after this cup, Rainbow Dash!"

"You're on!"

Cloudfire watched as Derpy downed her mug of tea in one gulp, then disappeared out the door along with a rainbow blur. He started getting up...

"Darling, do take it easy," said Rarity, with a smile. "Rainbow's just out wearing down Derpy's energy... they're not about to overdo it."

"I know, I just want to check--"

"Trust us," said Twilight. "Derpy will be fine."

Cloudfire sighed:

"You're right..." He took a sip of his tea.

Twilight spoke up again:

"We haven't heard much from you two today... or for a while for that matter. What's going on?"

"Well, in a couple weeks, me and Derpy are taking a trip over what looks like is going to be a long weekend, then we're getting married. All of you are invited to the wedding, of course."

"That's wonderful, Cloudfire," said Rarity. "I'll help decorate, if you like."

"Me too!" Added Pinkie Pie. "I'll help with the reception!"

"Sure, just please keep it simple girls," replied Cloudfire with a smile. "I don't have much money anymore and I don't want Derpy's family shelling out many more Bits on us. They've done enough just by taking me in and sending us on this trip. I hope to give Derpy something of a nice Honeymoon out of my own pocket."

Both ponies nodded:

"Okay... we will accommodate your request."

"There's so much we can do for free with just some scrap construction paper and left over confetti!"

The Earth Pony smiled as he continued to sip his tea.

Cloudfire continued shooting the breeze with the Mane 6 for more than an hour. As he had another cup of tea, 4 cakes, and a few crisps before he got on the subject of work... all ponies fell quiet once he did that, turning ti him. He talked of the stress, Derpy's shaking while she tried to sleep, and the fact that she'd been less than her usual happy self lately:

"I can do the job just fine, but I'm really worried about her."

"You're doing everything you can to keep her happy," said Twilight. "That explains why we haven't seen much of either of you."

"If it doesn't work out," added Apple Jack, from across the table. "I'd imagine I can find something for her to do on the farm..."

"Or I can think of some way she can assist me with my animal friends." Added Fluttershy, who was beside Cloudfire.

I'm glad Rainbow's not here... Thought Cloudfire. The one pony who's actually worked with her... and I've only heard Derpy's side of it, but I know Rainbow won't keep her opinion to herself if it's bad... and something tells me she might not have constructive things to say.

Cloudfire spoke up:

"Your very good friends, and I don't know what tomorrow is going to bring. This may all blow over... Thank you for being there all the same."

As the Earth Pony continued chatting it up with most of the Mane 6, he realized Derpy had not returned yet. Another half hour passed and he tried to get up to check on her, just stick his head out the front door and look... see if she was in the air, on the ground. Where she was and what she was doing with Dash. He never made it out of the chair. Twilight and Rarity insisted he stay put, Fluttershy even got up and rubbed his shoulders:

"We know you love her, but even you need a break." Said the yellow Pegasus. "Rainbow Dash may be competitive, but she's responsible and loyal... she won't do anything extreme with Derpy."

"Whether you have a good reason or not, you don't wanna come off as overbearin'," said Apple Jack.

The ivory Earth Pony started to sit back down.

Pinkie suddenly appeared along side him with Fluttershy:

"That's it... Relax Cloudy! You're at a party!"

Again Cloudfire sighed... completely relaxing:

"Okay..."

Another half hour went by in which Cloudfire chatted away with his friends... maybe it was the Darjeeling, but he actually started to feel good.

Finally a sweaty Rainbow Dash came in with an even sweatier Derpy Hooves right behind her. Cloudfire bolted out of the chair once they stepped inside:

"That was a lot of fun!" She yipped. "I didn't know I could fly that well!"

"You just have to believe in yourself, Derps," replied Dash, patting the gray Pegasus on the back. "You even tuckered me out."

On sight, Derpy ran up to Cloudfire and wrapped her forelegs around him:

"You're not going to believe what I did!"

The Earth Pony chuckled:

"How about you tell me all about it on the way home... I dunno about you, Derpy, but I've had enough tea and cakes for today..." he turned back to the Mane 6. "If it's alright with everypony, Derpy included, I think we're going to depart now..."

"It's alright with me, Cloudfire! I wanna go home and play with you and Dinky!"

"I'm really glad you two had fun," said Rarity.

"Dun be a stranger now!" Added Apple Jack.

The rest of the Mane 6 nodded.

Waving farewell, Derpy and Cloudfire left the library. Derpy was bouncing in a way all too similar to Pinkie Pie as they walked out the door. Her mouth moved a mile a minute as they took the walk home. She described her adventures with her rainbow-maned friend... who apparently hadn't entirely tuckered her out. It was nice to see her full of zest again, at least:

"... and then we raced three laps around Sweet Apple Acres in the air! Rainbow Dash beat me, but then we..."

As they approached the door, Cloudfire rolled his eyes having had enough.. he couldn't tell her to stop, though. Instead of doing that, he ended up giving his hyper-active Fiancée a quick hug and peck on the cheek:

"I love you, Derpy."

When the ivory Earth Pony opened the door, he nearly fell over as his Fiancée went in like a shot ahead of him. Daddy Hooves was sitting in his chair reading and sipping a cola when Derpy approached:

"Cloudfire says you're gonna send us camping!" She blurted out.

The older Unicorn looked up from his paper as Cloudfire entered:

"Does he now?"

"Ya-huh!"

"Is that something you'd like?"

Derpy rapidly nodded her head.

"I haven't seen you this excited in a while..." Daddy Hooves chuckled. "Okay! If that's what you want, I'll do it." He looked up at Cloudfire. "Since this will be relatively inexpensive, expect me to chip in a bit on your Honeymoon."

"You don't have to..."

"I insist! I want you both to have a wonderful experience. And by both of you, I mean both of you."

Cloudfire cantered up to the sitting older pony. He gave him a hug:

"Thanks Dad..." He chucked. "A lot of Derpy's... 'excitement'... is coming from the 3/4 a liter of Darjeeling she just downed."

"Ah, yes... the tea party. Did you guys have fun?"

"Wha-" The Earth Pony pulled away. "How did you know about that?"

"Me and Mom were at Miss Rarity's shop the other day picking out some fabric for a project of hers... she dragged me a long, naturally. I can imagine you might know what that's like, huh?"

"I got there of my own accord..." Cloudfire replied, glancing over at Derpy. "... for love, of course."

Daddy Hooves smirked:

"Well, I mentioned how stressed you two have been, and Miss Rarity said she was throwing a party and it happened to be on your day off... I was going to mention it to you if you hung around for another day, but I take it she saw you two in town and invited you?"

"Yes."

"Good... she's a good friend. They all are, and I'm glad to hear you two had fun. I wanted her invite to be organic and from her, herself." The Unicorn opened his arms to Derpy, who rested her head in his shoulder. "Request a few days off a couple weeks before your wedding and I'll share with you a good spot in the woods for camping I used to take mom to. It's close enough to Sweet Apple Acres that if anything happens, it's just a hop-skip-and-a-jump back to civilization. You guys should have lots of fun."

Cloudfire smiled, looking down at Derpy as Daddy Hooves opened up his other side welcoming in Cloudfire for a hug. He joined his Fiancée and all three sighed.

"You guys have a good day, and don't worry about anything... you're both too young for that. And you have me and mom to help you out should anything go wrong."

The two played with Dinky until night fell after their conversation with Daddy Hooves. Derpy was... considerably more energetic and talkative, to the point that Dinky actually said "Just stop talking about it and throw the ball!" She had a good enough sense of humor to laugh about it at least.

That night they made love together. Cloudfire wasn't mounting Derpy yet, but they were still having plenty of fun doing what they were doing. Derpy was up until 4:00 AM because of the tea, chatting with Cloudfire in the dark, but at least... they felt at peace. It had been so long since they both felt this good.