The Hospital:

“FUCKING CHRIST!” Dash screamed, slamming her head back into the pillow of the hospital bed.

“Where the FUCK is a doctor?!?” Red shouted.

The door to the room opened and a couple doctors and nurses quickly rushed in and started setting equipment up.

“AHHHHG!” Dash groaned loudly.

“What do we do??” Scootaloo asked quickly.

“Just sit down, we’ll take care of everything.” One nurse said.

“You two go wait out in the lobby.” Red said, looking at Alex and Scootaloo.

“I WILL KILL YOU ALL!” Dash screamed with both rage and pain in her tone.

“RUN!” Red shouted, pushing both of them out of the room.

Scootaloo and Alex both stumbled out of the room, to which the door slammed shut.

“Um… what now?” Scootaloo asked.

“Well… I’m pretty sure with that going on it isn’t that safe to be here… so why don’t we head home?” Alex asked.

“But… she’s…” Scootaloo started, looking at the door. “Are you… Alex… Not to be rude but…”

Alex sighed, “Okay if you want to stay then I will too.” He said.

“Yes. We are staying.” Scootaloo stated. She blinked a few times as a thought hit her. “Actually no… You go get everyone else, they’ll wanna be here too.”

“Alright.” Alex said with a small nod before he walked towards the entrance of the hospital.

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“They’ve been in there a long time… do you think she’s okay?” Pinkie asked.

“I’m sure she’s fine.” Applejack said.

“She’ll be okay… right Alex?” Scootaloo asked, clinging tightly to him.

Alex nodded, “Of course she will.” He said with a smile, hugging her comfortingly.

“You’ve been with her more than anyone… How’s she been lately?” Cecil asked.

“From what I could see… great.” Alex said.

“Really? You’re sure?” Fluttershy asked, moving closer to Alex.

“She was also getting really motherly.” Alex said.

“Yeah… she’s going to be an awesome mom.” Scootaloo said.

“That’s funny… because she already has an awesome daughter.” Twilight smiled, spreading to Scootaloo’s face immediately.

“Mmhmm.” Alex nodded with a smile.

“And I have the best boyfriend ever to go with the best mom ever.” Scootaloo said, pressing her face into Alex’s chest and nuzzling close.

Alex hugged Scootaloo tightly again and kissed the top of her head.

“Mm why is that?” Rarity asked.

“Because he let me…” Scootaloo stopped and looked down at the floor.

“He let you…?” Twilight said slowly.

“I let her…” Alex mumbled, his last few words entirely inaudible as his face grew bright red and he stared at the floor too.

“Oh god did Fluttershy give you that book.” Cecil asked.

“No!” Fluttershy said quickly, her face reddening slightly.

Alex shook his head.

“What then? You can tell us.” Sam said.

Alex shook his head again.

“Oh stop pestering the boy… He’s probably being torn up inside by all the pressure.” Rarity said.

Alex twitched slightly.

“You’re right we shouldn’t push him into anything.” Twilight nodded.

“More like… pushing it… into me… all… seven feet of it…” Alex mumbled quietly.

“Seven feet? Now that’s stretching it a bit.” Sam said.

“Seven feet… of what?” Cecil asked.

Alex stared right at Cecil, his look saying, ‘You already know.’

“With her?” Cecil asked, staring at Scootaloo. “She??”

“One of Red’s potions… it’s gone now.” Alex said.

“And you’re uh… Okay?” Cecil asked.

“Yeah. I’m fine.” Alex nodded.

“Well that’s good… But really you’re… not bleeding out?” Cecil asked.

“Nope… That was taken care of after the bloating was cleared away.” Alex said.

“Bloating??” Rarity questioned.

“You let her fuck you in the ass with a seven foot dick?” Sam asked.

Alex chewed on his lip for a moment, “Yes.” He said.

Everyone in the room, including several doctors just turned and stared at Alex. Scootaloo shrunk even further in her seat.

Alex stared at the ground.

“That’s… quite the accomplishment.” Axel said.

“Yeah I guess it is.” Alex said.

Van moved a chair up in front of Alex and stared at him.

“Yeah?” Alex asked.

Van started writing something down and turned the paper around. ‘Hardcore.’

“Yeah…” Alex nodded.

“What a slut.” Pinkie said aloud.

Alex twitched slightly and he closed his eyes.

“Pinkie!” Axel snapped.

“What? I’m just talking about Twilight.” Pinkie said.

“Excuse me?!” Twilight’s eyes widened.

“Are you calling my wife a slut?” Sam asked.

Pinkie gasped. “You’re married to Bella?!” She asked.

Alex quietly stood up and walked off to the bathrooms.

“So we’re not talking about… Okay whatever.” Cecil shrugged. His eyes shifted to Alex and followed him a few moments later.

Alex stepped into a stall and closed the door behind himself. Cecil went into the bathroom after him and knocked on the stall. “Alex.” He said.

“What?” Alex questioned.

“You don’t have to come in here to hide… Unless you’re actually using the bathroom, then of course I feel like an idiot.” Cecil said.

“It hurts…” Alex said quietly.

“It does?? Um… Did you want me to get a doctor?” Cecil asked quickly.

“No… no it’s not that kind of pain…” Alex said with a weak laugh.

“Oh… Then what?” Cecil questioned.

“It’s just… I don’t feel like…” Alex stopped and there was a small thud as his head hit the side of the stall. “I don’t feel like a man any more.”

There was a long pause. “Oh good I thought something was actually wrong.” Cecil laughed.

“Yeah… it’s not that important…” Alex sighed.

“Why are you not feeling like a man?” Cecil asked.

“Scootaloo had a bigger dick than I do. She can easily overpower me… and…” Alex paused.

“Alex you know who I am right? I’m not the strongest of our friends, and I sure as hell am not the man of the house if you can believe that.” Cecil chuckled.

“She also said she’d suck Rainbow Dash’s dick if she grew one.” Alex finished.

“I’m sure a lot of our friends would…” Cecil said.

Alex sighed. “Yeah… I bet…” He said.

“You’re really set on the idea that you need to be the man of the house, that you need to be strong in order to be a good boyfriend? That’s the most sexist thing you can say around here.” Cecil said.

“It’s not that… I’m happy with where I’m at… it’s just… I want to be able to protect her… I don’t care about being the head of the house or anything like that…” Alex said.

“Then get off your ass and protect her.” Cecil stated.

“I can’t even fight.” Alex said.

“Boy that’s just the worst isn’t it? You can’t learn?” Cecil asked.

Alex remained quiet for a moment. “Who’d teach me though?” He asked.

“You do realize that Sam is like… not just Twilight’s husband, but her guard. He was trained at Canterlot to be part of the royal guard.” Cecil said.

“Okay…” Alex said. “And… You know I didn’t know that right?”

“The more you know.” Cecil chuckled.

Cecil heard the toilet flush and the stall door unlocked.

“Oh so it was both.” Cecil laughed.

Alex laughed a little as he stepped out of the stall. “I’m done hiding then… it hasn’t really gotten me anywhere before.” He said.

“That’s the spirit!” Cecil smiled.

“Let’s go back… I know I don’t want to keep them waiting.” Alex said, washing his hands and walking over to the door. Before Alex even could respond he heard the same stall door shut and lock. “Oh… I’ll see you back out in the lobby then…” Alex said as he walked out of the bathroom. As he walked back out into the lobby he saw that it was empty. The next thing he did was walk up to the door to Dash’s room. He peeked in and saw everyone was in there.

He stepped into the room and saw through the crowd of friends that Dash was holding two babies. “Oh that’s great!” Alex smiled.

“Oh my god they’re so cute I’m gonna explode!” Pinkie said excitedly.

“I can’t believe I have a brother and a sister!” Scootaloo squeed.

“I hope you don’t mind that… most of the time was just us choosing the names.” Dash chuckled.

“Not at all! What did you come up with?” Rarity asked.

“Well… The girl we decided to name… Dusk Shimmer.” Dash smiled.

“And what about the boy?” Alex asked.

“Starlight.” Red said with the same smile.

“I can’t wait to start playing with them!” Scootaloo said happily.

“Mm… I can’t wait to hold the- Oh wait.” Dash giggled as she brought them closer to her face and watched them grab at random parts of it.

Scootaloo giggled a little too.

“That’s so cute.” Alex chuckled.

The door to the room shot open and Cecil burst in. “Did I miss anything?” He asked.

“Not yet.” Alex said.

Fluttershy motioned him over and Cecil quickly sat down beside her.

“I can see you chose the best names possible…” Twilight smiled.

“Well you did risk your life… it’s only right.” Dash chuckled. “She’s got a horn so… she’ll probably be as much of an egghead as you.”

“The other one’s going to be a fighter… Those wings are just like his mother.” Red said.

“When are you bringing them home?” Scootaloo asked.

“Whenever she can move.” Red said.

There was a knock on the door to the room and Cross peeked in, waving as he stepped towards the bed.

“Everything’s alright, right?” Alex asked.

“Of course. Just checking up on her. Oh and uh…” Cross started, scratching his neck.

“What?” Alex asked.

“Nothing about her or the babies don’t worry… But uh Cecil?” Cross said.

“Uh huh?” Cecil asked, turning to Cross.

“Someone wants to see you in my office.” Cross finished.

“Oh… um… okay? Who is it?” Cecil asked.

“You’ll see… no rush, enjoy the babies for awhile.” Cross said with a quiet laugh.

Alex walked up behind Scootaloo and wrapped his arms around her.

“That’s better.” Scootaloo smiled as she pushed back against him.

Starlight’s wings twitched as he looked around the room at everyone.

Scootaloo’s smile widened and she waved at Starlight, “Hi there little guy.” She said.

Starlight held his arms out towards Scootaloo, a look of curiosity on his face. Dash smiled and handed him to Scootaloo.

Scootaloo took him into her arms and looked down at Starlight.

Starlight started feebly punching her face and giggling as he kicked randomly. “I knew he was a fighter!” Red laughed.

Scootaloo giggled as she pulled her head back a little bit.

“Oo can I can I!” Pinkie asked giddily as she looked at Starlight.

“Um… sure?” Scootaloo said, starting to hand Starlight to Pinkie.

Pinkie smiled widely as she took Starlight. The two stared at each other silently.

“Why… does this… not feel right?” Alex asked uncertainly.

“Yes… yes… I see… alright.” Pinkie said quietly, nodding as she stared down at Starlight.

Dash chuckled. “What’s he saying Pinkie?” She asked.

“He says he will accept the given name Starlight, but requests to be called by his true name.” Pinkie said.

“What’s his true name?” Alex asked.

“Stormageddon, Dark Lord of all.” Pinkie said.

“You gave birth to an old god.” Scootaloo said jokingly.

“Well it’s great to meet you Stormy.” Applejack laughed.

Pinkie shook her head. “No… he doesn’t like that. Don’t call him Stormy.” She said.

Alex chuckled a little.

“What?” Scootaloo laughed.

“Nothing.” Alex said.

“Well what about her?” Axel asked, motioning to Dusk.

Pinkie looked at Dusk for a few moments before laughing. “Babies can’t talk silly!” She laughed. Her attention shifted back to Starlight. “I know… I will don’t worry. Extra sweet.”

“I’m just not going to question that.” Alex said. “My brain doesn’t need to die so soon.”

“Well if you’re all about done I’d like to finish up here so she can head home.” Cross said.

“Mmhm…” Rarity nodded, standing up along with everyone else.

“Yeah but don’t expect to get out of this so easy. I wanna hold her too.” Twilight smiled before leaving the room with Applejack and Sam.

“Let’s go wait with everyone else.” Alex suggested.

Scootaloo chewed on her lip a little, “Alright…” She said, walking slowly out of the room with Alex.

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Cecil knocked on the door and waited.

“Just a minute.” A familiar man’s voice said. Cecil waited for a few minutes. “Alright come in.”

Cecil opened the door up and walked in. He looked at the fancy looking desk in front of him that had no one sitting in it. His attention was drawn elsewhere as the door shut behind him. “What the…” He mumbled. When he turned around he saw Nicholas standing in front of the door, staring at him.

“Hi… Cecil.” Nicholas said quietly.

Cecil instantly rushed Nicholas.

Nicholas’ eyes widened, a glint of fear in them and nearly tripping as he stepped back.

Cecil tightly wrapped his arms around Nicholas. “Oh god I’ve missed you…” He said.

Nicholas stood there, frozen for a few moments before he pressed his face into Cecil’s shoulder and started to cry.

“Shh… It’s alright…” Cecil said comfortingly.

“I… I’m so sorry big brother…” Nicholas sobbed, tightly hugging Cecil.

“I know… But that’s not important… What’s important is that you’re back…” Cecil said, squeezing him a little more.

“I just… I love you so much…” Nicholas mumbled.

“I love you too Nicky.” Cecil said.

Nicholas pulled back and looked at him. “I fucking hate when you call me that…” He said.

The two stared at each other for a few moments before they burst out laughing. “You’re a dick.” Nicholas laughed.

“I guess I can be.” Cecil laughed.

“You’re just like dad… Sometimes I think you just live to make me groan Cee Cee.” Nicholas said.

“Don’t make me punch you.” Cecil said.

“You know… I know kung fu and I’d still let you do that.” Nicholas smiled, hugging him again.

Cecil smiled and hugged him back tightly. “I’m really happy that you’re back.” He said.

“Happy to be back…” Nicholas said.

“So… what have you been doing?” Cecil asked.

Nicholas stayed quiet and sat down, refusing to look at Cecil.

“Nicholas.” Cecil said.

“I bet you’re wondering how I got this aren’t you?” Nicholas asked.

“Yes. I am.” Cecil said.

“Funny story…” Nick said quietly.

Cecil stared at Nicholas.

“It involved a little threatening… and asphyxiation…” Nicholas said.

Cecil’s stare turned into a slight glare.

“Nothing serious! And Rainbow Dash is okay…” Nicholas said quickly.

“You… choked… Dash!?!” Cecil said, a mixture of shock and anger in his voice.

“Hey do you think I coulda have gotten this job back if I asked nicely?” Nicholas said defensively.

Cecil silently glared at Nicholas.

“If I said I feel bad for it would that make you happy?” Nicholas asked.

“That won’t change the fact that you CHOKED DASH!” Cecil said angrily.

“I already told her I was sorry… Besides, I think I’ve done enough for Alex to earn her forgiveness.” Nicholas said. “No amount of surgery or reassuring talk could save that kid’s ass. But I did my best.”

“I don’t think anything could save his ass.” Cecil said.

“I swear… His girlfriend is going to kill him.” Nick laughed.

“I doubt that it’ll ever happen again…” Cecil chuckled, “Though he’s well prepared for the next time if it does.”

“If that happens I know I’ll be the one picking up the pieces.” Nick said.

“Yeah… and Red’s going to be the one cleaning out the house.” Cecil said.

Nicholas quietly looked down at the floor.

“What’s wrong?” Cecil asked, his tone becoming concerned.

“You know… I only did what I did because I care about people, and your friends, as difficult as that sounds.” Nicholas said.

“Really?” Cecil asked.

There was a knock on the door before both Red and Dash opened the door. “Hi, take a seat. And yes, really.” Nicholas said. Red stared at Nicholas.

Cecil looked back at Red and Dash. “Hey.” He said.

“So… You’re not going to try to kill us again?” Red asked.

Nicholas closed his eyes and took a deep breath in. “Unless you want me to.” He said.

“Nick.” Cecil stated.

“What? I’m only asking since he seems so keen that I’m still my old self, but if he wants me to I’ll do it free of fucking charge.” Nicholas said, glaring at Red.

“Then knock it off.” Cecil said. “You’re not showing that you’ve changed by acting like this.”

“And what am I acting like?” Nicholas asked, leaning back in his chair.

“Like a brat.” Cecil said.

“I’m a bra-” Nicholas stopped himself and started laughing. “Oh you’re funny.”

“Just stop… stop fighting please.” Dash said, looking down at Starlight and Dusk.

“I did all this for you! I’m trying to SAVE people! I CAN SAVE PEOPLE!” Nicholas shouted.

“Nicholas calm down…” Cecil said.

“No… You’ve always been so self-righteous, so kind, so perfect… Well guess what, you’re not. I am! I’M PERFECT! ME! NOT YOU!” Nicholas screamed angrily, swiping several different things off his desk and to the floor.

Dash backed up slightly as both her kids started to cry.

“Nicholas CALM DOWN!” Cecil ordered.

“You’re a god damn mechanic, locked away in the house all the time building useless bullshit while I’M SAVING LIVES! AND NO ONE CARES! You were always the favorite while I just lived in your shadow, fighting just to say that I was your brother!” Nicholas growled. “WHY! What gift were you given that made you so special in their eyes… they never ONCE cared about me!”

“You think I enjoyed the constant attention? You think I didn’t once WISH to be left to myself?” Cecil snapped. “You’re so fucking full of yourself…”

“Oh boo hoo I have so much appraisal… Too much love and care... You’re such a liar.” Nicholas chuckled.

“So that give you perfect right to be a fucking ass hole to everyone?” Cecil questioned. “That’s just how the fucking world works isn’t it? You get pushed behind by someone so you can just beat everyone else down? Yeah. That makes perfect sense.”

“Yes! I deserve it… If I can’t have it all then I… n… no one…” Nicholas was breathing heavier, his fists balled as he glanced between everyone. His face slowly slipped back to a more surprised and worried look. “I… I’m…” He mumbled.

“Just… stop.” Cecil said.

“I… need some air.” Nicholas said, walking past everyone and out of the office.

Cecil sighed and put his head in his hands.

Red and Dash both looked at Cecil. “He hasn’t changed at all… He’s still the same egotistical, manipulative, megalomaniac that tried to kill us before.” Red stated.

“No. He’s changed… not much but he’s changed. I know… I just know he’ll change completely… I just… Don’t know when.” Cecil said.

“It’s only a matter of time until he poisons us or stabs us in our sl-” Red was cut off as Dash kicked him in the crotch, sending him to the floor in pain.

“You aren’t helping by acting like that.” Cecil said, glaring at Red.

“Nngh…” Red grunted.

“He helped Alex, and he is sincere about helping people at the least… We have to give him the benefit of the doubt. If we shoved away everything that looks bad then things would never change…” Dash said.

“You couldn’t be more right.” Cecil said.

“So when you can move again, come find me. I’ll be at the house. And you still have to make us dinn- Have Sam make us dinner.” Dash said, turning and walking out of the office.

Cecil glanced down at Red and started to walk past him. He stopped and sighed before he slowly helped Red onto his feet. “Just keep your mouth shut unless you know something for a fact, alright?” Cecil said.

“Sorry… It’s j… just hard… to forgive someone… With everything that happened.” Red said.

“I know that better than anyone.” Cecil said as he walked out of the office.

Red stood there for a few moments. “And now I’m alone.” He mumbled, glancing around the room. He spotted an engraved nametag on the table with the name ‘Dr. Nick’ on it. He looked around the room before grabbing a marker and scribbling out the R, and the N. “And now I am the victor…”