Midnight and Vinyl slowly pulled back, still in bliss from their kiss. They each slowly opened their eyes breathing slowly from their shared moment. "So... what does this make us?" Midnight asked slowly.

Vinyl thought for a moment, “A couple, I guess?"  

Midnight smiled. "Y'know, I could get used to that." Midnight said. Vinyl smiled and kissed him again, a soft peck. "As great as this is, the floor isn't really that nice to lie on." Midnight said, motioning to Vinyl who was still on top of him.

"Heh, right. Sure thing Nighty." Vinyl said as she rose and offered Midnight her hand. Midnight grabbed her hand and accepted her help up, stretching his wings which had grown rather stiff. "Alicorns do that too?" Vinyl asked, returning to her breakfast.

"Do what?" Midnight asked as a slight pop came from his wing's base followed by a satisfied sigh by Midnight.

"Get stiff wings when turned on." Vinyl replied calmly.

Midnight froze for a moment before quickly responding, “No! All people with wings get their wings to stiffen when they feel any kind of strong emotion. We Alicorns are able to control it better, however."

Vinyl took a bite from the lukewarm pastry. 'Guess we were kissing for longer than I thought... oh well.' Vinyl thought to herself. "Sure Nighty. Whatever you say." Vinyl said before swallowing.

"You're doing that on purpose, aren’t you?" Midnight asked, annoyance flaring in his voice.

"Yup!" Vinyl replied happily once more.

Midnight sighed. "You are mending, Vinyl. I'm going to go take a shower." Midnight said as he walked for the bathroom.

"I might just have to join you." Vinyl said in her play/business voice and a lopsided grin.

"As awesome as that would be, I want to actually get clean. Plus, I would like our first time doing... that...  to be special." Midnight said with a mighty blush. Vinyl was disappointed and happy at his decline. Thinking about it, she would like it to be special as well. And a crappy apartment shower wasn't exactly romantic.

"You're right Nighty. Don't take too long, water is expensive." Vinyl said through another full mouth. Midnight sighed loudly before the bathroom door shut. Vinyl laughed; she could get used to this.

Roughly an Hour Later

Vinyl had just started getting dressed when she heard Midnight walking down the hall. "Hey Vinyl, have you seen my-" Midnight saw Vinyl wearing nothing more than underwear. His wings twitched outward, is question forgotten. Vinyl gave him a smile and strutted forward, laughing inside as Midnight's wings twitched again. She stopped right in front of him and pulled his head down for a long, passionate kiss. Midnight was hesitant at first, but Vinyl guided his hands with hers to her back. He grew more confident, slowly exploring her (almost) bare back. Vinyl and Midnight wondered just how far this would go when a knock at the door caused them to break the kiss.

"Guess I better go answer that..." Midnight said with a playful smile, hugging Vinyl.

"Yeah, that would be a good idea." Vinyl said, pulling out from the hug and resuming dressing herself.

Midnight let his eyes linger before he headed down the hall for the door. Midnight peeked through the view hole and felt his heart fly to his chest. He quickly undid the chain and deadbolt before opening the door and hugging Luna tightly. "Auntie! What are you doing here?" Midnight asked as he ushered her in.

"Well, I was thinking that, between you and Vinyl becoming a couple and Celestia trying to be a better mother, that perhaps you would like to have lunch with her today."

Midnight blushed and gave Luna a sheepish smile. "You know?" Midnight asked, sitting down on the couch next to Luna.

Luna smiled, “I was wondering how long it would take you two to finally kiss."

Midnight smiled normally now. "I've only been here a few days..." Midnight said.

"But you've known Vinyl all your life." Luna countered.

Midnight gave a small shrug. "Fair enough. But why would I go to lunch with Celestia?" Midnight asked, not happy, but not upset.

Luna gave a small sigh, “Midnight, why do you resist her so much? All she wants to do is grow closer to you. And with a development like this, I think now is the best time to begin to fully heal your relationship with her."

Midnight thought it over, Luna was right and he knew it, but the stubborn part of his mind reminded him that she abandoned him for fourteen years. "Be that as it may, that doesn’t change the fact that she hurt me." Midnight said neutrally.

"Celestia hurt me as well, or have you forgotten?" Luna replied, annoyance and anger leaking into her soft voice against her will. Midnight flinched at the recollection of Luna's story of her days spent as Nightmare Night. "Yet I have forgiven and embraced her. Why do you constantly fight her?" Luna asked. Midnight opened his mouth to answer, but closed it again.

Vinyl walked into the living room wearing shorts and a tee-shirt that read 'Drop the Bass' across the chest. "Princess Luna! What are you doing here?" Vinyl asked, sitting down next to Midnight and taking his hand in hers.

Luna smiled. "Hello Vinyl. I was just suggesting that you and Nighty go to lunch with Celestia, with you being together now." Luna explained.

Vinyl smiled, “That sounds like a great idea! Do you want to Nighty?" Vinyl asked, facing Midnight.

Midnight gave Luna a rueful glare before turning to Vinyl, “Sure. Have you meet mom yet?" Vinyl squeed in excitement and Luna grinned.

'Good job Luna. Now we wait.' Luna thought to herself as the two got ready for their trip to Canterlot Castle.

Canterlot Castle

Celestia nervously awaited Luna's return from her son's apartment. While she had the upmost faith in her sister, she knew that Midnight didn't exactly adore her. She couldn't help but glance at the clock for what felt like the hundredth time that day, 12:17 p.m. Last time she checked the clock it read 12:16. She knew that this would be important and knew that the possibility of repairing her relationship with Midnight was on the line. And it gave her nerves that worried to no end. This was very, very, VERY important. She looked at the clock again; 12:18. Celestia gave a sigh of impatience when Luna came in... alone.

"Luna! Where are Midnight and Vinyl?" Celestia asked.

"Calm down sister. They will be here shortly. I came ahead to inform you of their arrival." Luna said. Celestia blushed slightly.

"Yes, well, thank you. I believe it would be best if you got some rest, you haven't slept yet if I recall." Celestia said sheepishly.

"Don't worry sister, you'll do fine." Luna said with a reassuring smile.

"Thank you Luna. I'm just a little nervous, is all." Celestia said.

Luna stood and gave her sister a big hug, “I love you Tia."

Celestia hugged her back, “I love you to Luna."

***

"Oh sweet Luna, I'm nervous. Why am I so nervous? She's my mom." Midnight said as the countryside zipped by out their train car's window, rocking slightly from side to side every so often. Vinyl scooted closer to him and snuggled into his side.

"It'll be fine Nighty." Vinyl said, the soft rocking of the train calming her own nerves.

"I know, but I shouldn't be this nervous. I mean..." Midnight struggled for the right words.

Vinyl looked up to him and used a hand to softly turn his head to face her. "Hey, it’ll be fine Nighty. Don't worry." Vinyl punctuated her reassurance with a kiss.

Midnight sighed, “I know. It's just... I want this to go right. For once."

"It will be fine." Vinyl said tightening her embrace.

Midnight hugged her back fully, “Thanks Vinyl." The two sat in silence for a while, the countryside slowly growing smaller as the train wound its way up the mountainside. They were content, holding each other in loving silence as the farms flew by in amber blurs. Midnight spoke up after a while, “Given that we're together now, baby sis isn't gunna be a good nickname, is it?"

Vinyl laughed, “No, I guess not. What are you going to call me now?" Midnight thought as the train speed forward.

"I'm not sure. Maybe it'll just come to me." Midnight said with a smile and looked down to Vinyl.

"Approaching Canterlot Station in five minutes." The conductor's voice came from over the loudspeaker throughout the train.

"Guess I'll have to think it up another time." Midnight said.

Vinyl giggled, “I guess so. Ready to see your mom again?" Vinyl asked.

Midnight closed his eyes and sighed. After a moment, Midnight opened his eyes and smiled down to Vinyl. "Yeah, I'm ready to see her."

***

Midnight and Vinyl walked through the massive doorway that leads to the dining hall of Canterlot Castle. Midnight calmly sat down in a seat near Celestias higher throne seat while Vinyl looked around in awe at the large stained windows, the massive oak table, everything was incredible. Celestia smiled warmly as the two walked in and sat down near her end of the table. "Welcome Midnight and Vinyl. It's nice to finally meet you Vinyl." Celestia said.

"It's an honor to meet you Princess Celestia." Vinyl said.

"The honor is mine, meeting my son's childhood friend." Celestia said warmly. Midnight and Vinyl exchanged a knowing look before focusing on Celestia again. "What was that looking for?" Celestia asked, curious.

Midnight took a small breath, “Well, she's more than that now."

Celestia looked at him confused and looked between Midnight and Vinyl and saw they were holding hands. "Did you kiss her?" Celestia asked excitedly.

"Mom, come on." Midnight said feeling childish and a small blush while Vinyl giggled. "But yes." Midnight said, squeezing Vinyl's hand slightly.

Celestia grew a grin upon hearing this. "I'm so glad to hear that." Celestia said. "Before lunch is served, I would just like to say thank you for coming. I love you." Celestia added.

Midnight smiled, “I love you too mom."

Two Years Later, Canterlot Castle

Midnight was beyond nervous, he was boarder lining terrified. He paced back and forth as he waited for time to pass with Twilight sitting on the couch next to him. "What if something goes wrong?" Midnight asked to no one in particular.

"Nothing will go wrong. It'll be fine." Twilight said reassuringly.

"What if-" Midnight was all he could get out before Twilight cut him off.

"Oh for Celestias sake, everything will be fine!" Twilight almost yelled.

Midnight stopped pacing only long enough to look at her before continuing. "Yeah, you're right. Everything'll be fine." Midnight said. He stopped to look himself over in a mirror; he looked pretty dashing in a tux, if he did say so himself. He was sure that she would look amazing, but still, it bothered him to be away from her this long.

Rainbow Dash stuck her head in, “Nighty, you’re up."

Midnight took a big breath. "Okay... I'm ready." Midnight walked on shaky legs down the hallway.

"You'll be fine." Twilight said walking next to him.

"I know. I'm just excited, is all." Midnight said before walking through the archway and down the rows of benches filled with spectators to the royal wedding.

Celestia and Luna awaited him at the end of the red carpet that had been laid out, each wearing beautiful dresses and proud smiles. Celestia gave her son a hug when he approached. "Hey sweetie. Are you ready for your big day?" Celestia asked.

"Of course." Midnight said with a smile.

Luna gave him a hug now, “I’m so happy for you Nighty."

Midnight smiled. "I'm happy too." As a few more guest piled into the throne room that the ceremony was taking place, the Royal Orchestra began to play a modified version of the song played to announce the arrival of the bride down the walkway.

Midnight turned to face her, her beauty taking his breath away. Vinyl was wearing a simple white dress, but it matched her personality and looks like a glove. She walked elegantly down the walkway with a massive grin to Midnight as she approached. When she got to her spot next to him, they took each other's hands. "You look incredible." Midnight said.

Vinyl blushed, “You don't look too bad yourself." Midnight chuckled.

"Never gunna grow up, are you?" Midnight asked.

"Never gunna grow up without you." Vinyl replied.