An hour later:

“Nnnaah… My head…” Torrent mumbled as he slowly woke up.

“Oh good you’re awake…” Cecil said. “Sorry about the… you know… throwing you.”

Torrent remained quiet for a moment as he looked at Cecil. “No… I’m sorry I should have thought before… throwing holy water at you…” He said.

“I probably deserved it.” Cecil shrugged. “The others are downstairs. I told them I’d wait for you to wake up since it’s my fault.”

Torrent slowly sat up on the bed. “Did anyone else… show up while I was out?” He asked.

“Were you expecting someone?” Cecil asked.

“No… No I was hoping she didn’t arrive yet… If you thought the holy water was bad… Don’t mess with a pregnant woman…” Torrent shivered. “She would have torn us both apart.”

“I know how you feel… My wife can be terrifying when the mood swings kick in. She’s pregnant too.” Cecil sighed, lying back on the bed.

“Oh trust me… the things Rose can do when she’s in that mood… you’d never sleep again.” Torrent chuckled. “She can hit hard enough to crack wood now.”

“But oh god when Fluttershy is in the ‘mood’ mood…” Cecil said.

Torrent stared at Cecil for a moment, “Last time I wasn’t able to walk for a few days.” He said, “And I lost feeling in my wrists and ankles.”

“Were you tied to a bed, gagged, with a dildo up your ass?” Cecil asked.

“No.” Torrent said.

“That book… was evil…” Cecil said quietly.

“Oh and I still have the whip marks and partial… rug burns… from last time…” Torrent said. “You’d be surprised how dangerous a pair of panties can be in the right hands.”

“I think we’re going to get along just fine.” Cecil chuckled.

“Yep. I think we are.” Torrent nodded, he pulled a metal flask out of his coat and took a drink from it.

“What’s that?” Cecil asked.

“Spring water.” Torrent said offering it to Cecil, “Want some?”

Cecil shrugged and took the bottle, taking a big drink. “That’s actually pretty good… for water.” He joked.

“You’d be surprised how many times this has been confused for alcohol.” Torrent said. “Though I don’t drink…”

“It happens. People just love getting drunk I guess.” Cecil laughed.

“So you don’t? That’s refreshing… A lot of people I’ve met like to drink every now and again.” Torrent said, with a half hopeful smile.

“Well you’ve met Axel I see.” Cecil said.

“Yes…” Torrent nodded.

“I assume you haven’t met his brother?” Cecil asked.

“He has a brother?” Torrent asked.

“Yeah. Very odd little guy… And the fact that he’s mute doesn’t make it any easier to understand him.” Cecil chuckled.

“Not everyone is really easy to understand. You’d be surprised at just how many secrets someone can hide from everyone he knows.” Torrent said, looking up at the ceiling.

“That sounds specific enough to assume you know someone like that.” Cecil said.

Torrent remained quiet.

“Did you want to talk about it?” Cecil asked.

“Some tales are best left… untold.” Torrent said quietly.

“You uh… you know I kinda had someone like that.” Cecil said. “For awhile at least. He was pretty open later in my childhood. Well… mostly.”

Torrent looked over at Cecil.

“He was my brother… his name was Nicholas.” Cecil said quietly.

“Oh… I’m sorry…” Torrent said quietly.

“And I… I hated him… for a long time.” Cecil said shakily, his eyes glistening with tears that looked like they desperately wanted to break free.

Torrent laid his hand on Cecil’s shoulder and looked down at him.

“It… it wasn’t until… I watched him slip away in my arms… That I realized how much… I missed him… Oh god…” Cecil mumbled, beginning to sob into his hands.

Torrent pulled Cecil up and hugged him tightly.

Cecil’s arms wrapped around Torrent and his sobs grew louder. “I miss him so much…” He said through tears. “It’s my fault… I could have saved him… I…”

Torrent pulled Cecil’s head down against his shoulder, “It’s not your fault. Somethings happen for a reason. You can move on without leaving the memories behind. Just hold onto the good things you remember about him and don’t let go of those.” He said comfortingly.

Cecil’s crying slowed and he looked up at Torrent. “If it wasn’t for him I… I would never have met Fluttershy.” He said.

“Isn’t it strange how the best things that can happen to you happen after some of the worst things you can undergo?” Torrent asked quietly. Cecil noticed the faint tears in Torrent’s eyes.

“Yeah… I actually thought what my brother did to me was a curse… but I guess it brought us closer. I guess it backfired a little…” Cecil chuckled quietly.

“What did he do?” Torrent asked.

Cecil raised a hand and Torrent saw it turn to it’s skeletal half for a few moments before returning to normal.

“Oh…” Torrent mumbled.

“I still don’t get it though…” Cecil said.

“Get what?” Torrent asked.

“It was lifted after he died… I know it was. I could FEEL that it was gone… But it’s back, and I don’t know why.” Cecil said.

“Unless...” Torrent started, scratching his chin.

“What?” Cecil asked.

“Unless he’s not dead?” Torrent suggested.

Cecil shook his head. “No I… I buried him… My friends helped. He’s dead…he...” He said, his tone going uncomfortably quiet and the last of his voice just faded off as he seemed lost in thought.

Torrent started chewing on his lip and he closed his eyes.

“How… about we go downstairs and tell everyone you’re awake. I uh… I just… need to think about a few things…” Cecil said quietly, standing up and heading towards the door.

Torrent was instantly at his side. “Sounds good…” He said with a nod.

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Torrent had filled in the large gaps Alex had left in his own story about Torrent. “So after… a few things I decided to take up faith… and now I could be called a priest of sorts.” Torrent said.

“Uh huh… we’ll we’re slowly forming our very own circus.” Axel chuckled.

“Hey… Just because you and, your brother, and Cecil are scary monsters, doesn’t mean we’re ALL freaks.” Scootaloo said.

“Hey! We’re not monsters… And I never used the word ‘freak’. That’s very rude…” Axel grumbled.

“Hm. I resent being called a circus act.” Torrent said.

“So it’s normal to carry around a cross and a vial of holy water?” Scootaloo asked, putting her hands on her hips.

“Thanks for that by the way… I enjoy getting wet.” Axel said.

“I am a priest. Some people take things like holy objects very seriously.” Torrent said.

“I’m sure they do.” Alex nodded.

“Well that’s very fervent of you…” Axel said.

“If you’re offended by my faith then… well I don’t know what to say.” Torrent said.

“I didn’t say anything.” Axel said, holding his hands up half defensively. “I’d hate to start a holy war with your people.”

Torrent rubbed his temples, “It’s people like you that just…” He mumbled.

“Mm? Go on…” Axel’s smile widened as he leaned in.

“No. No. You wouldn’t begin to understand what I’d have to say.” Torrent said.

“If it’s the word of god, don’t worry. I’ve read it two times. Not impressed.” Axel said.

“Oh really? You’re part of our order?” Torrent asked.

“Ehh potato potahto. Order of the white lotus, order of the snake men. Same thing.” Axel shrugged.

“Tell me do you fear women?” Torrent asked.

“What time of the month is it?” Axel asked.

“Be glad my wife didn’t hear that. You probably would have a few broken ribs by now.” Torrent said.

Fluttershy tapped on Axel’s shoulder. “Wha-” Axel was cut off as she slapped him across the face. He paused for a moment. “What?”

“It’s good thing I’m a partial pacifist.” Torrent said.

“Yes I’ll be sure to grab my rain coat when I piss you off.” Axel said.

“Oh how does a good old fashioned silver bullet sound, you arrogant prick.” Torrent said.

“You wanna go?” Axel challenged, standing up and staring intently at Torrent.

“I sure as h-” Torrent cut himself off and he froze in pure terror. “Oh God have mercy on my soul…” He mumbled.

“What? Too scared to stand?” Axel asked, crossing his arms and smirking.

Someone tapped on Axel’s shoulder.

Axel turned and saw a woman he’d never seen before. He raised an eyebrow and looked back at everyone else. “Does a door mean nothing anymore?” He asked.

“Does common decency mean nothing to you?” The woman asked calmly.

“My point still stands. Who are you?” Axel asked.

“Rose. And I’d say it’s a pleasure to meet you but your comments about our choice of faith have just sickened me.” She said in the same overly calm tone.

“Well if joking is frowned upon in your religion then please… Forgive me father for I have sinned.” Axel joked.

“Too bad I don’t hit pansies.” Rose said as she walked by Axel and over to Torrent.

Axel stared at Rose for a few moments before glancing at Torrent. “I like her.” He said.

“Oh and that comment on ‘time of the month.” Rose said, she turned around and slapped Axel harder then Fluttershy, “Never ever say that around a woman who’s pregnant.”

Axel rubbed his cheek and laughed. “Ho hoo… I really like you.” He said.

“Too bad, she’s already taken.” Torrent smiled.

“Mmm right you are honey…” Rose smiled as she sat down on Torrent’s lap and snuggled her body back against his own.

“Uh huh… I’m sure you two make a good… cou...ple…” Axel said, his voice trailing off as his eyes slowly shifted behind them.

“We’ve been married for three years.” Rose said.

“Yeah that’s… great.” Axel said, seeming distracted.

“What are you looking at?” Torrent questioned, he glanced back and saw nothing.

“Uhhh…” Axel mumbled.

Torrent turned back and saw Van standing directly in front of him. “What the!” He shouted in surprise.

Van nearly fell backwards and dove behind Axel, peeking at Torrent over his shoulders.

“This is Van. He’s my brother.” Axel said. “Van why is your hair blue…”

Van looked at Axel and shrugged.

“Well… It’s nice to meet you Van.” Torrent said, not moving from his position on the couch. “I’m Torrent, Alex’s brother.”

When everyone looked to where Alex and Scootaloo had been they were both gone.

“Where’d they go?” Fluttershy asked.

“Where else would a young couple go when they don’t want to be bothered?” Rose asked with a small smile.

“Ohh they’re having sex.” Axel nodded.

“No they were both very tired. I sent them off to bed.” Rose said.

“Riiiight… Gotcha.” Axel winked.

“I’m being very serious. If you’re going to act like that then I can show you what I’ve been doing to my husband for the past eight months.” Rose said calmly.

“Listen lady… if you wanted to tempt me with no sex for eight months… Oh damn I’m so sorry…” Axel said, turning to Torrent.

“Oh? No sex? Why would I torture myself like that?” Rose asked.

“Beats me. I mean him… Because you know…” Axel chuckled, nudging Torrent.

“You’re a pig.” Rose stated.

“No I’m a dog. Woof.” Axel said, getting on all fours and sniffing Rose up and down.

“Get away from me.” Rose said, in an almost annoyed tone.

Van pulled Axel away and pulled out a notebook. ‘That’s rude. If she wants you to sniff her she’ll tell you.’ He wrote.

“Oh okay fine. Spite my efforts to get a laugh.” Axel sighed, falling back into his chair.

Van walked slowly up to Rose and waved.

Rose looked him up and down slowly before smiling and waving back.

Van smiled and looked at Torrent, waving at him as well.

Torrent smiled back and waved at him too.

Rose grabbed her stomach and closed her eyes.

“Something wrong?” Axel asked quickly.

Rose smiled, and quickly grabbed Torrent’s hand and placed it to her stomach.

Van’s smile grew wide as he understood immediately, he walked a little closer as if asking for permission.

“Go ahead.” Rose smiled.

Van knelt down and put his ear against her stomach.

“Oh my gosh they’re getting so big.” Torrent smiled.

Van’s head shot away from her stomach and his ear twitched slightly. He blinked a few times before his smile returned.

Fluttershy was over in almost an instant, feeling her stomach and giggling. “I haven’t gotten that far, but it’s getting here.” She said, putting a hand to her own stomach.

“Call it my own intuition but I know you’ll be a great mother.” Rose smiled.

“I don’t need intuition to know this guy is going to be a fighter… he’s kicking up a storm.” Fluttershy said, looking down at Rose’s stomach.

Rose chuckled, “Yes they both are going to be fighters.” She nodded.

“What?” Torrent asked in disbelief. His eyes widening in surprise as a smile grew on his face.

“That’s great!” Fluttershy said, almost bouncing with excitement. She turned to Cecil and tilted her head. “You’ve been really quiet since you came downstairs…”

Cecil stayed silent.

Axel shifted slightly, looking down at the floor.

“No more comments for the night and you can come here too.” Rose said.

Axel gave a small smile and walked over, putting both his hands on her stomach. “I can sense some sibling rivalry already happening.” He chuckled, his smile growing a little.

“You’d be surprised at how the fighters can quickly become…” Rose paused and smiled as she looked at Torrent. “Somethings just don’t need to be said.”

Axel’s smile faded immediately. “Oh god…” He said.

“What’s wrong?” Torrent asked.

Axel turned to Van. “Where’s Pinkie.” He said. Everyone in the room except for Rose and Torrent started looking around instantly. Van looked at Axel and shrugged.

“Hi!” Pinkie waved, seeming to appear on the couch next to Rose.

Rose jumped and instantly gripped her stomach tightly. Everyone noticed the sudden soaking of her pants. “Oh… oh fuck… it just broke…” She mumbled.

Torrent’s eyes widened and he shot up from the couch.

“I didn’t think I scared you that bad…” Pinkie said, scratching her head.

“She didn’t pee herself… her water broke… OH HER WATER BROKE!” Axel said, jumping to his feet and putting his hands on his head. “Um… what… what do…”

“I need help we need to get her to the hospital!” Torrent said.

“NnnAGH!” Rose screamed in pain, “FIRST ONES!”

“SOMEONE HELP ME CARRY HER!” Torrent shouted.

Axel quickly shifted to his werewolf form and approached Rose.

“Oh… Oh God…” Rose mumbled before her face shifted from fear to pain.

“You can be scared later…” Axel stated, lifting Rose into his arms. “Now hold on.” He ran over to the door and burst into a sprint, disappearing out it instantly.

Torrent raced out after them.

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“Th… thank you…” Rose mumbled quietly as she looked over at Axel.

“Just because I helped doesn’t mean I’m going to stop being sarcastic…” Axel chuckled. Looking around the room. “I didn’t mean any offense…”

“None taken… you were just joking around.” Rose said with a weak smile. “Oh… God… hurts so much…” She groaned.

“I’d probably make a shitty husband but… I think I should say ‘It’ll be over soon’?” Axel said uncertainly.

“If only…” Rose chuckled. “It’s just beginning. I’ve got a long while yet.”

“Well I’m just glad you’re okay.” Axel sighed.

“You’d make a great husband.” Rose smiled.

“Yeah su-” Axel was cut off as Rose spoke.

“Shh. I know. Don’t question it. You’re a great brother to Van so what’s stopping you from giving just as much effort to loving the girl who’s going to be your wife?” She asked.

Axel leaned back into the chair and smiled. “Well I might find out personally soon…” He sighed.

“Now… we just need to wait for everyone else to just catch up to us.” Rose chuckled.

“Is it weird if your girlfriend is also the girlfriend of your brother?” Axel asked.

“Really? You’d go down THERE?” Rose questioned accusingly.

“No no no I mean… literally. That woman that caused your water to break… Has decided she now has two boyfriends. That would be me and Van.” Axel said, holding his hands up defensively.

“I have no advice for that, sorry.” Rose sighed.

“Oh god… She might want a threesome…” Axel said, scratching his chin.

“Please. Shut up you’re just going to stress me out more and that won’t be healthy for either of the babies…” Rose said.

“What? Like you’ve never participated in one.” Axel joked.

“Axel would you be a dear and come closer?” Rose smiled.

“Sure. What is it?” Axel asked curiously, leaning closer.

Rose slapped him hard across the face, knocking him onto the floor, “Never call me a whore again got it?” She snapped.

“Ow! I just assume with a woman… of your stature.” Axel groaned.

“I still don’t like being even remotely called a whore.” Rose said.

“I’ve had plenty of sex… That doesn’t make me a whore.” Axel said. His face blanked for a second. “Wait…”

“Unlike you I’m actually faithful to someone.” Rose said. “Just like my husband I’d never cheat.”

“I never said you cheated… There was a time BEFORE you were married. Hey if I have sex with Pinkie does that mean I’m cheating?” He asked.

“That depend-” Rose stopped and stared at Axel, a slowly growing smile on her face.

Axel looked at her and cocked his head. “What?” He asked.

“Oh nothing…” Rose smiled.

“What??” Axel asked again, standing up and staring at her. “Tell me…”

“It’s safe with me don’t worry.” Rose said.

“What are y- Oh…” Axel said, his face turning bright red.

“That’s so cute.” Rose teased.

“Shut up… It’s… not like I do much… he’s in char-” Axel froze and shut his mouth, his face turning even redder.

“That’s so sweet of you.” Rose smiled, “And I did say that it’s safe with me. No one will ever know.”

Torrent and Fluttershy peeked in the room first. “Hey how’s it go-” Fluttershy said.

“NO WE DIDN’T HAVE SEX!” Axel shouted.

Rose giggled.

“Of course you didn’t.” Torrent said.

“Who’s having sex?” Cecil asked, walking in the room and looking around.

“Not me.” Axel stated.

“No one is d- AAGH!” Rose was cut off by her own scream of pain.

Torrent was at her side instantly and as she grabbed his hand Axel heard a quiet cracking.

“What’s that?” Axel asked.

“A… death… grip… on my… hand…” Torrent mumbled in pain, “Fingers… broken…”

Axel chuckled and patted Torrent on the back. “Keep up the good work.” He said.

“Oh… okay… not broken… just a lot of pain…” Torrent muttered.

“What a shame… I thought I’d have to crack it back in place.” Axel chuckled.

“Ha… ha… you think… your so funny… just wait until… you’re in this… position…” Torrent muttered.

“Been there done that.” Axel said, waving him off dismissively.

“Hi. Sorry I made you pee.” Pinkie said, peeking into the room.

Rose took in a few deep breaths. “You didn’t make me pee. You just managed to force my pregnancy over the edge… better here then anywhere else though.” She chuckled quietly.

“Oh. That’s not as bad.” Pinkie smiled.

“I don’t think it’s better…” Axel said.

“It’s better than you think.” Rose smiled.

“Yes. That means BABIES!” Pinkie cheered, rushing over and sitting next to Rose. Pinkie let out a shocked gasp. “I was the one that births your children… Ohhh myyyy god…”

“Um…” Fluttershy mumbled.

“Does that make me their mother?” Pinkie whispered.

“No it doesn’t.” Rose said.

“I knew it. I’m their father.” Pinkie nodded and winked. “Gotcha.”

Axel sighed and facepalmed. “Pinkie…” He said.

Rose shook her head and smiled. “If you were planning on staying here sweetie then I approve of that idea.” She said.

Torrent smiled. “That’s great!” He said.

“Oh good we’re getting a priest.” Axel said, sitting down and leaning back.

Torrent and Rose shared a silent smile, both looking as if they knew something no one else did.

“I wanna know.” Pinkie said quietly, looking at everyone before leaning in.

“It’s nothing really.” Torrent said.

“Just the thought about what we’re actually going to do.” Rose said.

“The funny thing here is I’m not a preacher so you’ve got no need to worry that I’ll open up a church or any place of worship.” Torrent said, glancing back at Axel.

“Oh phew… for a second I thought my life was in danger because a new building would be erected.” Axel joked.

“Yes…” Torrent sighed.

“Now all we have to do i-” Rose stopped mid-sentence and for a moment she stared blankly at the wall.

“What?” Fluttershy asked.

“Everyone out now.” Torrent said quickly.

Author's Notes:

This story will run side-by-side with my other story Tongue Tied. There may be things you do not understand in this story if you do not read the other, but hopefully not anything extremely important. You will still get your fill reading this story if you don't read the other, and vice versa. They are both about different characters. Feel free to leave a dislike if you don't like this idea, and feel free to keep reading if it doesn't bother you in the slightest! I love all my viewers and their opinions, so don't be afraid to crucify me for it. These stories take place in the same universe, so all the characters and OCs will most likely interact or cross paths at some point. So if you don't know about something or think something is random or surprising, it's because you didn't read the other story. Just a warning for future readers!