Ask Sweet Disaster

Sweet couldn’t help but feel nervous as Storm helped her to her seat. She watched as he took her across from her as she started to think to herself

*Never in my life did I think I could be at the royal castle having dinner….This turned out to be more special than I ever could of imagined.*

Suddenly a panicked thought entered her mind

*Oh Celestia! Did I forget something? It’s not his birthday, is it? Anniversary…wait no that hasn’t happened yet*

She sighed as she looked to Storm who seemed to be taking a moment to take in the scenery. She looked over the edge and gave a small gasp.

Over the horizon it seemed like you could see all of Equestria, the homes of Canterlot, the greenery in between, and JUST beyond a small glimpse of the small homes of Ponyville and her home. No wonder Storm had been looking, with the sunset starting, it looked like something from a picture book.

Sweet smiled and thought

*Oh…nothing matters right now anyway*

They continued to take a moment before Storm finally interrupted the silence.

“I think Ash left your door open”

Sweet whipped her head around “WHAT?!”

Turning back she sighed and ran her hoof across her face “Ughh….I’m…I’m choosing not to worry about it. It’s been quiet so I doubt anything will come from it” She paused. “probably.”

As if out of nowhere, two plates suddenly levitated with magic from out of sight, promptly settling themselves down respectfully between the two of them with silver lids.

Storm looked back to Sweet as the plates settled “It’ll be fine. It likely wont matter depending on how our night goes” Before Sweet could ask what he meant by that, the silver lids rose with the same magic, revealing some appetizing spaghetti. “So tell me” Storm continued “How have you been? I know a lot has happened today. While I’m used to it, sometimes I forget that you’re still a little new to…well….”shenanigans”” he said with his smile fading a little.

It almost seemed cruel to ask questions when the most delicious looking spaghetti she had ever seen was placed in front of her. She paused and looked up with a smile “Honestly? I’m more weirded out about my sister being here than anything Ash has been pulling” She took a bite, marveling at the flavor then finishing it. “Having my family after all this time be back?” She paused as she thought about it as well as eating more spaghetti. “At least, I’m glad it was Pearl rather than….my parents.” Her smile faded as she seemed lost in memories and chewing thoughtfully.

Storm raised his eyebrow in intrigue but said nothing. Having the connections he does, he was well aware of “Petite Alabaster” and her family to boot. While not knowing all the details on how she was raised, he could understandably guess what it was like for a mare like Sweet to be raised by such different and Canterlot-esque ponies.

He finished his spaghetti and smiled to her again. “I’m just happy Pearl didn’t chase you off. It’s like she’s determined that any stallion she hasn’t met personally is no good.”

Sweet was just finishing her food and looking at Storm apologetically. “Her ‘Canterlot’ personality as I put it, is a lot sometimes but she means well. I honestly thinks it might run in the family” she said with a soft sigh.

Storm paused as the smile faded from his face “The Alabasters? I wouldn’t worry about them. No matter what they may try to pull, I’ll be there for you.” He reached over and grabbed a napkin “And lets be honest, they can’t be worse than the alternative. If this is how Ash treats acquaintances, you can imagine actual enemies.”

With napkin in hoof, Storm leaned over and wiped a little sauce that had managed smudge itself over her cheek. Sweet blushed deeply at the tender gesture, knowing him very well that these rare tender moments truly showed how much he cared.

Storm leaned back into his chair and discarded the napkin onto his empty plate. Now with both plates being done, a wave of magic swept over them and lifted out of the way and sight back inside.

“But I think we’ve talked enough about them. I wanted to talk about us.”

Storm uncharacteristically looked nervous as he cleared his throat and looked away. Sweet smiled and nodded, confused but wanting to encourage him to continue.

“I’ll be honest, when it comes to diplomatic talks, I excel. But feelings have never been my strong suit. So I..I want to apologize if I fumble.

Before Storm could continue, another set of plates with silver lids moved towards the table in front of them.

Sweet finally frowned at what he said “Storm, you know I never mind how you talk!” Smiling again she looked at him with love “I know who you are and I love you no matter what! And if any family of mind or Pearl can’t see that, then it doesn’t matter!”

The silver lids lifted off revealing what looked like breaded tofu steak, with rice on the side. A personal favorite of Sweet she had tried not to long ago “Storm,” She started with a big smile “Did you pick out these food choices?? So far they’ve all being my favorite!”

Storm had already been smiling from her little declaration and even more so as she continued to inhale her food. At this he thought it was the perfect time. Taking a breath to steady himself, blushing slightly he closed his eyes and started.

“Regardless of how it’s said, one thing I do know is that…I love you”

Sweet looked up red face, mouth filled to the brim and looking incredibly unattractive at this moment as she stared in embarrassment and awe.

Storm paused for only a moment before chuckling to himself, feeling a bit more at ease at his marefriends antics and continuing. “You're not judgmental, you're kind, you're caring to the detriment of your own health. And frankly you're the first pony to not run for the hills as soon as you found out more about me.” Storm leaned forward with a face full of love and adoration

“And that means more to me than you could ever know.”

Sweet had been finishing off her plate as quickly as she could, not only because it was amazing but she desperately wanted to answer him without food in her mouth. Wiping her mouth with a napkin, she gazed up at Storm spellbound at his words.

“Storm….” She paused as she blushed and looked for words. “I….heh….wow, alright I guess I’M the one fumbling now. But you’re wrong.

Both looked at each other an equal amount of love and adoration as they continued their conversation.

Sweet continued “I’M the lucky one to have you. I was still figuring out so many things when I met you. Storm, you taught me so much about…well, everything! Being your emotional opposite and unstable sometimes……You stayed. Nothing means more to me than that when I thought no one would

Storm smirked “Then I’ll guess we’ll be weird together”

Sweet smiled then realized her eyes were watering. Quickly becoming flustered she reached for a napkin and wiped her eyes. “Oh I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to interrupt! What you said was just so beautiful, I just had to respond.”

Storm smiled “It’s alright love”

They both took a moment pause, Sweet to wipe her eyes and Storm to look out at the beautiful view of the balcony and the setting sun. He seemed to be deeper in thought as he contemplated his own words. Finally, he spoke after a moment

“Tell me….what are your expectations?” he looked over to Sweet again who had looked at the question. “Now that Ash has his powers back, he’ll likely spend more time away than stay here. The other world is his home after all.”

Sweet finished drying her eyes and blinked at the change of subject, pondering his question as she put her napkin down. “Oh….well I hadn’t given much thought about it, since everything’s been happening so fast. But honestly? Ash has become such a dear friend. From when he was stuck in his pony form, the anons, the princess, the Halloween party” She couldn’t help but shudder at that “He’s become almost like the family I never had and always wanted”

She straightened up as she became excited as Storm mentioned Ash’s realm. “Oh his home!!” She grinned and looked out again in awe as if she could see it. “It’s incredible! It’s so strange but…wonderful! Our bodies were changed to look like him, it was so weird” She giggled than became a little somber as she remembered the question.

“The thought of seeing Ash less though? It makes me kinda sad. I wouldn’t want him to stay here in Equestria if his home and family are over there but…” She trailed off at the thought, looking a bit more conflicted at the revelation.

Storm however looked considerably more nervous all of the sudden, looking down and pondering his next words. At the very same moment, yet another tray had come and landed in between them with the same silver lid. The only difference was that there was one and it had come to Sweet’s side.

Finally he began again “It’s true, he’ll spend more time there than here….as much as I don’t like admitting it. I’m his adoptive son and will likely be dragged with him.” At this Sweet, whose attention was on the final silver plate that hadn’t had it’s lid removed, whipped her head up to meet his gaze.

“It’ll be a whole new world of adventure, and new experiences, a fresh start. And it was my hope….that you grant me a very selfish requesting”

Sweet blinked as she took in the very nervous Storm, almost looking pained from it, and smiling but very much confused. “What?” she said “you mean….live with you in Ash’s world?”

“….More selfish.”

“…Huh?”

Without another word, he stood up and started to make his way over to her. Sweet started blushing for reasons she didn’t quite understand but still extremely confused. He made his way beside her chair and looked at her

“I don’t know what the future holds, but if I’m going to be dragged to a whole new life……would you” he took a breath “be willing to let me drag you along too?”

Sweet was stunned, eyes tearing up as she watched him reach over a put a hoof over the silver lid as he continued “As more than what we are now?”

He lifted the lid, finally revealing a beautiful strawberry pastry. She gasped in shock as she realized what was on it, putting one hoof over her mouth.

The most beautiful ring she had ever seen, a shining diamond surrounded by silver decorations of nature, all adorned in specks of opal. She couldn’t hold her tears as they streamed down her face and even more when Storm took one her hooves and kneeled as best he could in front of her.

“….Will you marry me?”

At this point Sweet wasn’t sure if she could be any more shocked or stunned than what he already felt. Everything felt unreal as the sun was nearly completely set. After a moment when the shock had worn slightly, she lowered her hoof to his to speak

“Storm….”

She couldn’t bear that his eyes had started to shine with tears from emotion as well then slowly but surely with tears streaming she started to smile.

“Oh Storm…!” she hiccuped as she started to nod her head. “Storm there’s never been a doubt. Yes….YES!”

A single tear finally ran down Storm’s cheek as he looked up to her face with a smile. Using his own magic he carefully lifted the ring from off the pastry before finally making it’s way to Sweet’s horn. Only after it had been securely placed did Sweet finally move and almost desperately moved to Storm.

He readily caught her and did the same as their faces closed together in a simple yet earnest kiss.

Unbeknownst to them, a silent signal had been given as they shared their passionate kiss, a whistle soaring through the air and exploding in color. Fireworks of all colors began to shine as the two shared their moment together.

The beginning of the rest of their lives