Three Diamonds

Fluttershy's ears perked the moment she heard the music begin. Her heart started to race and her stomach twisted itself in knots. She gulped one last breath of air. Despite her desire to sit comfortably and hide away from the eyes that she knew would be upon her, she walked forward. As she stepped she could feel her dress drag across the ground. A sense of happiness overcame her when she stepped out into the open to see everypony's smiling face.

She looked over the small group of ponies, naming them one by one. On one side she saw Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Twilight, and Rainbow Dash, all of them dressed up and with the largest grins on their faces. Pinkie Pie looked as if she was about to explode at any moment. Not that that would be an unexpected occurrence.

Turning her head once more, she could see Rarity's parents, Sweetie Belle, Vinyl, and Octavia. She was so happy when she found that the musical couple could make it. They were partially responsible for her and Rarity's relationship in the first place. She felt that she owed them more than she could ever give.

Finally, looking forward past her veil, she could see the one pony who made it all worthwhile. Adorned in the finest dress of her own design was Rarity, beaming with a light brighter than Celestia's sun. Fluttershy could but stare at the face of her soon-to-be wife, her own smile growing with each passing step. Slowly, she approached the pony, knowing full well what was about to happen.

She stood, muzzle-to-muzzle with the mare of her dreams. Her heart was pounding; she wanted to hide. But she had already come to far. It was time for her to finally start and a new beginning.

There was a stallion in between them. He said something, but Fluttershy didn't hear him. She was so mesmerized by the eyes of the pony in front of her that she cared for nothing else. The stallion spoke more practiced words; it didn't matter. When the moment was right, she knew exactly what to do. She knew what to say; she knew they would kiss; she knew they would go off together and live happily ever after.

There was a pause. Suddenly, all eyes were on her. Panic shot through her; it was a needless panic, but still panic. The pegasus knew that this was the moment of truth; this was the moment that would change her life forever.

There was no shaking in her words. No fear. No stuttering. Her voice was strong and her words came out as clear, loud and beautiful as they had ever been.

"I do."