A month after last chapter:

“I… didn’t think you were all serious about coming here with me…” J said as they got off they train and stepped into the Crystal Empire.

“We wouldn’t let a little train ride stop us from seeing your kid when it’s born.” Fluttershy smiled, cuddling close to Star.

“Oh. I thought you were all coming to witness my painful demise.” J said jokingly.

“Well the kid was only half of the reason we came.” Star laughed.

“Come on… I’m not going to keep Cadence waiting any longer.” J said walking off towards the castle.

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J knocked softly on Cadence’s hospital room door.

“Who is it?” She asked.

“It’s me Caddie.” J said.

“Joe Joe!” She said happily as the door was thrown open magically, J got surrounded in Cadence’s aura and yanked into the room shortly after.

“And Star!” Star said walking into the room.

J was being squeezed against Cadence’s body as she held him tightly, “Hi everyone!” She said with a smile as she looked up at them.

“Hi Cadence.” Twilight said with a smile as she made her way to Cadence’s side.

“I’m really happy you all decided to come!” Cadence said as she grabbed Twilight and pulled her into the same crushing hug she had J in.

“I would join you but… I am having a kid soon too. I would like to live to see it.” Star laughed.

Cadence let go of Twilight and J. J dropped to the floor and took in a few deep breaths.

“Air…” He muttered. “Sweet… sweet air…”

Cadence giggled a little.

J pushed himself up before he was grabbed by Cadence again, this time she pulled him up onto the bed.

“I missed all of you so much.” Cadence said.

“The feeling is mutual dear.” Rarity said.

“I can’t wait for our little princess to finally be born!” Cadence said as she pulled J a little closer.

“Neither can I.” J said.

“So… Any names decided?” Star asked.

“Of course! She’ll be named Alexa.” Cadence said.

“Sounds perfect.” Applejack said.

There was a loud bang in the hallway, followed by a scream.

“What was that?” Cadence questioned a little fearfully.

Shortly after, the door opened and Sombra walked in. “Mm… Hello.” He said.

“Oh.” Cadence mumbled.

“Something the matter ‘Princess’?” Sombra asked.

“Yeah… I have one, why d-” J was cut off as Cadence closed his mouth.

“No… he’s not worth it.” Cadence whispered.

“What? Is it so wrong I came because I care about my ‘friends’?” Sombra smirked.

“That’d be more believable if you treated all of us like your friends.” Cadence stated.

“Aw don’t be like that Cadence… I’ve changed.” Sombra said defensively.

“Then maybe you should apologize to the people of the Crystal Empire.” Cadence smirked.

Sombra stared at Cadence. He glanced around to room and noticed everyone else was staring at him.

Star started to smile.

“What?” Sombra said.

Star’s smile only grew.

Sombra looked away and grumbled. “Fine…” He said.

Cadence smiled, “Good. I’ll call an assembly soon then.” She said. “And I really expect you to mean it.”

“Alright…” Sombra sighed.

“Good… now can everyone please leave?” Cadence asked.

“Sure. Just call if you get a craving.” Star laughed.

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An hour later:

The doctor let J into the room first.

“Hey Caddie… hey Alexa… you two feeling alright?” J asked quietly as he got beside the bed.

Cadence smiled and put a finger up to her lips.

J nodded and the smile already on his face grew as he looked down at Alexa who was fast asleep.

There was a soft knocking as Star peeked into the room, waiting permission to come in.

J got up from the chair and walked over to the door. He opened up the door a tiny bit and looked out at everyone, his large smile still plastered across his face.

“Can we come in?” Star asked.

“I promise we’ll be reeeeeal quiet!” Pinkie whispered.

“Why wouldn’t you be allowed to come in?” J asked opening the door fully for them to enter.

J was nearly pushed to the ground as everyone flooded into the room.

J regained his balance and walked back over to the bedside and kneeled down beside Alexa and Cadence. “My two very beautiful princesses…” He whispered to Cadence as he kissed her.

“She’s so cute…” Sombra smiled.

“Yes… just like her mom.” J smiled.

“Yeah… And just like her father.” Star said nudging J.

Alexa opened her eyes up a little bit.

“Shh… she’s waking up…” J said.

Everyone crowded around the bed, staring down at Alexa.

Alexa fully opened her mint green eyes. She looked around at everyone curiously.

“Hi baby girl…” J said as he reached a finger forward to tickle her stomach.

Alexa grabbed J’s finger and pulled it up into her mouth.

“Awww… She’s adorable.” Rarity said.

“I can’t even handle the cuteness!” Pinkie squealed.

Alexa looked up at Pinkie. She then spat out J’s finger and reached up towards Pinkie.

Pinkie smiled and leaned forward, “What is it baby Alexa?” Pinkie whispered.

Alexa tried to grab Pinkie’s hair but fell short by a little bit.

Pinkie leaned closer.

Alexa grabbed some of Pinkie’s hair and looked curiously at it before giggling a little bit.

Pinkie started giggling too. Sombra let out a chuckle.

Alexa looked right at Sombra.

“What?” Sombra raised an eyebrow, his smile growing slightly.

Alexa let go of Pinkie’s hair and her horn lit up.

“What’s she doing?” Star asked.

A little bubble left the tip of her horn and floated up towards the ceiling.

“Oooo… Bubbles!” Pinkie said, mesmerized as her eyes tracked it.

As it popped a few more flew out of Alexa’s horn.

“Okay that’s cute.” Applejack said.

After they popped a large amount of bubbles flew out of her horn right at J, Sombra, and Star.

“Magic bubbles?” Star questioned.

“Aww… using magic so soon…” Cadence sighed happily.

Meanwhile, Pinkie was jumping around the room trying to catch some of the bubbles in her mouth.

Alexa watched and giggled happily. Her horn stopped glowing and she happily reached up towards Sombra.

Sombra stepped forward, leaning in to Alexa curiously.

Alexa grabbed his hair and looked at it intently.

“You like my hair?” Sombra asked.

Alexa’s horn lit up again and there was a small flash. She started giggling happily right after.

Cadence soon started giggling too.

“What?” Sombra asked glancing up at Cadence.

“Oh… I think now Alexa really loves your hair.” Cadence said with a smile.

“Hey Sombra I like your new look.” Star laughed as Sombra’s hair started to turn pink.

Pinkie gasped, “Oh my god… This is the best thing ever.” She said quickly.

“Is this permanent…” Sombra asked.

“Alexa doesn’t have that much magic yet. So I’d say give it a few minutes.” Cadence said.

J chuckled a little, “Oh… this is just too cute.” He said.

“Well… So long as it’s temporary… You’re forgiven.” Sombra smiled and started to tickle Alexa’s foot.

Alexa giggled even more and kicked her feet a little.

There was a flash of light and Alexa disappeared.

J’s eyes went wide and he was quick to stand up.

“This isn’t funny.” Cadence stated.

“Oh but he’s just so cute.” Discord said floating into the room with Alexa in his arms.

“Did you just call…” J started.

Alexa looked up at Discord and her lip started to quiver.

“Phh… He, she… All the same to me.” Discord said.

Tears started to form in Alexa’s eyes.

“Discord stop it.” Fluttershy said.

“Is it so much to ask that I wanted to hold her? But fine. Take her.” Discord groaned, handing her back to J.

As soon as she was in J’s hands she cooed happily.

“Can I hold her?” Star asked.

“Sure…” J said as he motioned for Star to come closer.

Star walked up to J and gently took Alexa. As soon as he did, Pabu ran up Star’s leg and climbed onto his arm, staring down at Alexa.

Alexa stared curiously at Pabu.

“Alexa… This is Pabu. Pabu, Alexa.” Star said. Pabu crawled onto Alexa and curled up into a ball.

“I think he likes her.” Star laughed.

Alexa started giggling as she poked Pabu a little.

“I think she likes him too.” J said with a smile.

Pabu’s head shot up and started licking Alexa’s finger.

Alexa giggled even more.

“Oh! When are Auntie Celestia and Auntie Luna coming?” Cadence asked.

“Pretty soon. They’ll probably be here in the next ten minutes.” Star said.

“I can’t wait to see them! And I know Alexa would love to see them too!” Cadence said.

J chuckled quietly to himself.

“Sorry I’m late.” Chrysalis said as she walked in.

“Wait… weren’t you with us on the train?” Dash questioned.

“Yes. I was I just decided to get a few things done while I was here.” Chrysalis said as Pupa entered the room carrying a large amount of bags. “Don’t worry I got stuff for all of you too.”

“So…” J started.

“Sorry. I don’t enjoy watching mammals give birth… it’s so… strange.” Chrysalis said.

“Something wrong with it?” Star asked.

“No… it just seems so strange that you give birth that way.” Chrysalis said.

“And how do you give birth?” Cadence asked.

“I’m an insect. How do you think I lay my eggs?” Chrysalis questioned.

“Well I’ve gotten used to several different kinds of birth. Thank you very much by the way…” Star said glancing over at Fluttershy. She was eating a bowl of spaghetti.

“Wht?” Fluttershy mumbled with her mouth full.

Chrysalis laughed a little bit.

“When did you get the spaghetti?” Twilight asked.

“When did you get the wings?” Fluttershy snapped.

There was a pause.

“Touche…” Twilight said.

“Anyways… What’s so funny?” Star asked Chrysalis.

“Pumping eggs into the stomach. That’s nothing compared to what I can do.” Chrysalis said. “Oh… if only you knew.”

“I’m sure you’ll show us some day.” Sombra joked.

Chrysalis smile widened as she stared at J.

“I would not object to seeing that.” Star said curiously.

“Star… did I ever show you one of the breeding pods?” Chrysalis questioned as she looked over at him.

“No… Why?” Star asked.

“I find male birth to be much more… interesting.” She said.

“How… About we move to a different subject.” Star stammered.

Alexa giggled again as she reached up and grabbed Star’s lip.

Star’s tongue shot out and started licking her hand.

Alexa quickly grabbed his tongue and pulled on it a little.

“I thnk sh lks m tng.” Star said barely coherent.

Cadence started giggling.

J, Dash, and AJ started to laugh.

Star’s tongue was yanked from his mouth, detaching. “Ngh… Tck lhg..” Star mumbled.

“What’s wrong… Alicorn got your tongue?” Sombra asked.

Alexa went silent as she stared at Star’s tongue.

“Uh…” J mumbled.

Alexa giggled as she shoved it into Pabu’s face.

Pabu let out a squeak before falling off her and to the floor. He froze, looking a little stunned before glancing up at everyone.

J bit his lip trying to contain his laughter.

Alexa looked at Sombra intently.

Sombra squinted, “Don’t…” He said.

Alexa’s smile widened as she raised Star’s tongue up.

“Wt dnt!” Star slurred.

Alexa quickly looked at Star and shoved his tongue into his face.

Star’s tongue melded into his face and the tongue hung from his eyelid. “Nngh… Wht…” He mumbled.

Alexa giggled happily as she lightly clapped her hands.

“S… Star… you’ve… got a little something on your face… “J said through his laughter.

“NNGH! Spit...N… Eyes…” Star groaned. “Brns…”

Pinkie walked over and tore the tongue off Star and shoved it back into his mouth. Star blinked a few times. “Thanks.” He smiled.

There was a loud crash in the hallway.

“Who could that be?” J asked.

Chrysalis walked over and opened the door, quickly being forced to the floor as Naga tackled her and started licking her face.

Alexa stared wide-eyed at Naga.

“No! N-” Chrysalis began to say until Naga cut her off with even more licks.

“Naga come.” Star said. Naga’s head shot up and he started walking towards Star, sitting next to him as Naga stared at Alexa.

Alexa pushed herself against Star and tried to get further away from Naga.

“Hey… Naga isn’t going to hurt you.” Star whispered.

Alexa whimpered quietly in response.

Naga’s tongue lashed out and licked Alexa once.

Alexa froze up for a few seconds before whimpering a little louder.

“Okay… Naga go wait outside.” Star sighed.

Naga started to whine.

“Don’t give me that puppy dog face… You don’t get to do that anymore.” Star joked.

Sarah and Serena ran into the room. “There you are!” Sarah said jumping onto Naga and clinging to him, giggling.

“We were wondering where he ran off to.” Serena said.

Alexa looked over at Sarah and Serena for a moment before hiding her face again.

Serena walked over to Star and looked down at Alexa. “What’s her name?” She asked.

“Alexa.” Star said.

“Well hi there Alexa… I’m Serena.” Serena said smiling widely.

Alexa looked up at Serena.

Serena held a hand close, “You’re so cute…” She said.

Alexa looked over her curiously.

Ethan and Emile walked into the room, standing beside Naga as they scanned the room, their eyes stopping on Alexa. “Hey dad.” The two of them said.

“Hi you two.” J said with a smile. “Come here and give me a hug already!”

Emile and Ethan jumped onto J, hugging him and pulling him to the floor.

J squeezed them both tightly.

Naga walked over with Sarah on his back and lied down on top of the three of them, pinning them there.

“Hi uncle J.” Sarah said.

“Hi... Sarah.” J said as he looked up at her.

“Too… Heavy…” Ethan grunted.

“Yeah… it’s starting to hurt…” J said, “Can… you get… off of us?”

Naga licked the three of them once before moving off them and lying down next to Cadence.

“It’s nice to see you too Naga.” Cadence said as she started scratching behind his ears.

“Did you want to hold her?” Star asked.

Serena looked at J.

“As long as she doesn’t start to cry it’s fine.” J said.

Serena smiled widely and Star gave Alexa to her. Serena looked down at Alexa. “Hey there…” She said.

Alexa reached up a little bit.

Serena brought Alexa closer to her face.

Alexa giggled a little bit as she placed her hand on Serena’s face.

“Yes. That’s my face.” Serena laughed.

Alexa giggled a little bit more before withdrawing her hand.

“How are you feeling Cadence? Did you need anything?” Star asked.

“I’m feeling just fine.” Cadence said, “And I really just want to get Alexa back to the castle… but the doctors won’t let me leave just yet.”

Fluttershy let out a small yelp of pain as she clutched her stomach. Star rushed over. “Are you okay?” He asked.

“Yeah… He’s just kicking pretty hard.” Fluttershy laughed weakly.

“We are in a hospital.” Chrysalis said, “And I’d assume you’re close to delivery…”

“Yeah… Let’s get you into a bed.” Star said.

“No really… I’m fine.” Fluttershy said. Star lifted her up and started to carry her. She giggled slightly.

“I’ll be the judge of that. Now let’s go get you taken care of…” Star said kissing her and heading to the door.

“Did we miss anything?” Luna asked walking past Star.

“Mmhmm.” Cadence said.

Alexa looked right at Luna and Celestia as they walked in.

“And there’s the guest of honor.” Celestia smiled, staring at Alexa.

Alexa looked directly at Celestia and giggled a little.

“And how is the mother feeling?” Celestia asked, glancing over at Cadence.

“I’m feeling great.” Cadence said with a smile.

Alexa giggled again and her horn lit up.

Celestia raised an eyebrow, staring at Alexa.

A little pink cloud began to come out of her horn.

“Mm… Fear the pink mist.” Star laughed before heading out the door.

As the cloud fully came out it formed into a small heart.

“Dawww…” J and Cadence said at the same time.

“She’s just like her mother.” Celestia giggled.

Another small cloud started coming out right after the first.

The heart from earlier floated over to Pinkie and popped. Her expression went blank as she stared at the wall.

“Is everything alright?” J asked.

Pinkie glanced over at Rainbow Dash and started kissing her.

“Already spreading love. They grow up so fast…” Twilight laughed.

The next cloud formed into a small puppy.

Naga’s ears shot up as he stared at the cloud.

The cloud floated up to the ceiling and popped.

“That’s just adorable!” Rarity said.

Alexa’s horn stopped glowing and she yawned.

“Serena can you give her back?” Cadence asked. “It’s right about time she got back to sleep.”

“Sure.” Serena nodded, carefully handing her back to Cadence.

Cadence held Alexa close.

Alexa laid her head down and closed her eyes falling asleep almost right away.

“Hmm…” Discord mumbled.

“What’s wrong?” J asked.

“Not much. Just relaxing, watching you guys have fun, Fluttershy going into labor… The usual.” Discord shrugged.

Chrysalis calmly sipped her latte.

“Fluttershy… is going into labor?” J questioned.

Star opened the door, “Guys?” He said quickly.

“Mmhm.” Discord mumbled.

“Told you so.” Chrysalis said calmly as she took another sip.

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Star entered the room, instantly lighting up as he saw the baby in Fluttershy’s arms.

“Little Benjamin is happy…” Fluttershy smiled. Star motioned for everyone to come in before he rushed to her side.

Everyone walked in and J hung back against the wall.

Fluttershy gave Ben to Star. He looked down at Ben and smiled. “Well hello there…” Star said.

“He’s just as cute as you.” Pinkie said pinching Star’s cheek.

“If that was possible…” Star laughed.

“It’s nice to see that you're okay.” J said.

“I’m just happy he is.” Fluttershy smiled, staring at Ben.

“Would you like to hold him J?” Star asked.

“You hold him for a little bit, he is your child.” J smiled.

Star looked back down at Ben and laughed as Ben grabbed his hand and started licking it. “I taste pretty good don’t I?” Star joked.

Ben started giggling, holding his arms out and gripping Star’s hand.

“Heh we may have a contender for todays cutest baby.” J said.

Ben’s wings twitched slightly as he wiggled around in Star’s arms. Star moved him slightly and let his small wings move. Ben stretched his arms and legs out along with his wings, letting out a small yawn.

“They’re always so cute.” J said with a smile.

“Mmhm…” Star mumbled. As Ben yawned everyone saw two blunt fangs in his mouth.

“Just like his mom.” J said.

“Uh huh.” Star nodded, leaning in and kissing Fluttershy. Ben immediately reached up and grabbed both their hair. He put both of them in his mouth and started nibbling on it.

“Daww…” Rainbow Dash said.

Everyone looked at Dash.

“I mean uh… It’s kinda cute.” Dash shrugged.

J chuckled a little bit.

“Really… I held Alexa for long enough. It’s only fair.” Star laughed handing Ben to J.

J gently took Ben into his arm, “Well you leave me with no other choice.” J said with a small laugh.

Ben looked down at J’s hands curiously.

J raised his on hand closer to Ben.

Ben took J’s thumb into his mouth and tried to bite down with his fangs, chewing on it playfully.

J laughed a little bit, “Just like his mother.” He said looking up at Fluttershy.

“Speaking of…” Fluttershy said softly, yanking Star onto the bed and biting into his neck.

“NGH… Kay… Then…” Star grunted. “Thanks… Ben…”