The next day:

Alex woke up with Scootaloo cuddled against his chest. “Hey you’re awake.” Scootaloo stated.

“So are you.” He smiled, kissing the top of her head. “How’d you sleep?”

“Pretty good…” Scootaloo shrugged.

“Just pretty good?” He asked tightening his grip slightly.

“Mm… really good.” She smiled.

He moved his head down a little and pressed his lips to hers. He pulled away, “Whatcha wanna do today?” He asked.

“Oh I know! Why don’t we go see what Rainbow Dash is up to?” Scootaloo said, seeming a little excited.

“Sure.” Alex smiled.

Scootaloo stumbled off the bed and started to quickly get dressed.

Alex followed shortly after and quickly put on his clothing. “Do you need any help?” He asked.

“No I dnpmh.” Scootaloo said, her last words muffled by her shirt as it got caught around her head, hopping on one foot as she tried to pull her pants up without her hands.

Alex chuckled and walked up behind her, pulling her pants up for her. “Don’t you need a bra?” He asked.

“Nope.” Scootaloo said, pulling the shirt down quickly and slipping her shoes on.

“Or socks?” Alex said.

“Socks are for quitters now lets go!” Scootaloo said, sprinting out the door.

Alex sighed and rushed out after her.

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“Okay we… can stop… running now… we’re here…” Alex panted.

Scootaloo banged on the door to Red’s house violently. The door opened quickly. “What is i- Oh hey.” Red said.

“Hey…” Alex waved.

“So by the energy you put into breaking my door down I assume Dash told you already?” Red asked with a smile growing on his face.

Scootaloo’s excitement turned more to curiosity. “Told me what? I just wanted to see how she was doing.” She said.

Red’s face blanked. “I uh… come in… she’ll be home… soon.” He said quickly, moving out of the way and motioning the two inside.

Both Alex and Scootaloo walked inside.

“Oh, Red. Have you seen Cecil or Fluttershy at all today?” Alex asked.

“No why?” Red asked.

“Everyone sort of left after Rose told us to go to bed last night.” Alex said with a small shrug.

“Who’s Rose?” Red asked, taking a seat on the couch and motioning them over.

“She’s my brother’s wife.” Alex said. “And I think she’s pretty pregnant…”

“Oh that’s neat. I think she and Dash would get along good. Although being pregnant is the only thing I can think they have in common…” Red said quietly, scratching his chin.

“Um… okay…” Alex mumbled. There was a small pause, “Oh and my brother threw holy water onto Cecil.”

Red paused for a moment. “So… his name is Dean?” He asked.

“No it’s Torrent.” Alex said.

“Who’s Dean?” Scootaloo asked.

Red shook his head. ”Never mind.” He said.

“You should meet them, they’re really nice.” Scootaloo said.

“Not until Dash get’s home. She’d kill me if I let you go right now.” Red said.

“Why? What’s going on?” Scootaloo asked, looking over at Alex.

“Mm… It’s a surprise.” Red chuckled, leaning back.

“Okay… though the last few surprises were a little… strange.” Alex said, looking over at Scootaloo.

“Whatcha mean?” Red asked.

“Um…” Alex mumbled. “Well Cecil’s a skeleton…”

“Okay that’s a given, anything else?” Red said.

“Well… and uh…” Scootaloo started.

“Axel is a werewolf.” Alex said. “And I think that means Van is one too.”

Red blinked a few times. “Like a balverine?” He asked.

“Um… maybe?” Scootaloo said uncertainly.

“Mm… Okay that’s new.” Red laughed.

“You’re not even going to ask any questions?” Scootaloo asked.

“Nope.” Red nodded.

“Ooookay…” Scootaloo said, looking at Alex.

“I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but a werewolf is pretty tame compared to what I’ve seen around here. I did nearly die to a giant spider to save Rainbow Dash. And I am friends with Cecil, you know… the walking corpse?” Red joked.

“Oh then I guess my brother being a priest isn’t all that strange either?” Alex asked curiously.

“Oh really? Don’t tell me he’s a…” Red started.

“A what?” Alex asked.

“Cult leader?” Red asked.

“What?” Scootaloo said surprised, getting a little taken back by the suggestion.

“No…” Alex said.

“You sure? Did he convert you??” Red said, poking Alex’s face.

“I haven’t seen him in five years…” Alex said.

“Oh okay. So what’s his religion?” Red asked.

“I dunno. I haven’t asked him… that sort of SLIPPED MY MIND!” Alex said.

“Well as long as he isn’t trying to summon a giant Stay Puft marshmallow man, he’s fine by me.” Red said with a laugh.

“What are… Oh I get it.” Scootaloo said with a quiet laugh.

Alex rolled his eyes.

Red’s eyes shifted to the front door and he started tapping his foot.

“Yeah… so… we’re just going to wait?” Alex asked.

“Mmhm…” Red said.

“What’s so important that you can’t just tell us?” Scootaloo asked.

“Mm… If I did then Dash would bite my head off. And not the one you’re thinking of…” Red said, shivering slightly.

Alex shivered slightly to, “Yeah… that wouldn’t be pleasant…” He nodded.

There was a crash as the front door swung open and Dash flew in. Cecil was clinging to her leg. “Calm down!” Cecil grunted as he let go and hit the floor.

“I can still fly, and I can still carry you dumbass.” Dash said, rubbing her stomach. “This little guy isn’t so bad…”

“Fine. But if you get hurt I’m not taking the blame.” Cecil shrugged.

“Just go and see how Fluttershy is doing.” Dash said, waving him off dismissively as she noticed Scootaloo and Alex.

Cecil sighed and stood up, walking back out the door and closing it behind him.

“Hi Dash.” Alex waved.

“Hey Alex, hey Scoots.” Dash said, floating over and landing on the couch.

“What was that about?” Red asked.

“He just doesn’t want me to push myself. I’m only eight months pregnant I’m fine.” Dash said, leaning back and letting out a sigh as she relaxed into the couch.

“Even I gotta admit… you should chill out a bit.” Red said.

“Where’d you find Cecil?” Alex asked.

“What do you mean?” Dash asked.

“Everyone left last night… I dunno where they went.” Alex shrugged.

“Oh he just saw me flying. I always go out at night when I can’t sleep.” Dash shrugged.

“You’re flying… outside? In the middle of the night??” Red said, his eyes widening. “Alone?!”

“I said I’m fine.” Dash said, slugging Red in the arm.

Alex closed his eyes and scratched his chin, “That doesn’t help with finding out where my brother and his wife went…” He mumbled. “Rose told me they’d be there in the morning…”

“I’m sure they’re fine.” Dash said.

“You know about them?” Scootaloo asked.

“Yeah me and Cecil talked a bit while he clung for dear life.” Dash chuckled.

“What did he say about them?” Alex asked curiously, looking up at her.

“While from his over exaggerated description of Torrent being a fanatical priest trying to cleanse the world of all undead, he sounded like a nice guy.” Dash joked.

“Okay… anything on where they went?” Alex asked.

“Mm nope.” Dash shrugged.

Alex sighed, “Alright.” He said.

“Dash…” Red whispered, nudging her.

“Oh right!” Dash said, her face shooting to a both surprised and excited state. “Come here.”

Both Red and Rainbow Dash got up and walked to the room at the end of the hall, pushing it open to reveal a large queen sized bed and a furnished room.

“Isn’t this the guest room?” Scootaloo asked, glancing up at Dash.

“It used to be. But it stopped being that, when it started being yours.” Red smiled.

Scootaloo’s face blanked for a moment. “Huh?” She questioned. “So you want me to spend the night?”

“Mm… well since you’re going to be living here I’d hope so. Unless you prefer to sleep in our bed.” Dash joked.

A large goofy smile split across Scootaloo’s face, “You want us to move in!?!” She asked excitedly.

Red’s smile grew. “She’s still not getting it.” He said.

“You know it’s going to be hard for you to be a big sister if you don’t live in the same house.” Dash said, looking down at her own stomach, then back to Scootaloo.

“Wh… huh… you’re… really!?!?” Scootaloo questioned happily.

“Although I can understand if you don’t want to call me mom.” Dash teased, her smile growing almost as goofy as Scootaloo’s.

“I guess that makes me your dad?” Red asked.

Scootaloo rushed up to Dash and hugged her tightly.

“Oof… you got a tight grip squirt.” Dash laughed, returning the hug.

“Mm… I see how it is.” Red said, crossing his arms.

Scootaloo walked over to Red and hugged him too.

“Thaaaat’s better.” Red laughed

“And I hope I get the same treatment from my future son-in-law?” Dash joked, her eyes shifting to Alex.

Alex smiled and hugged Dash.

“Oh damn…” Dash grunted, placing a hand on her stomach.

Red rushed over. “You okay?” He asked.

“Little bastard wants a hug too…” Dash chuckled.

“Well he’ll get all the hugs and kisses he wants.” Red said, kneeling down and kissing her stomach, causing Dash to giggle.

“Yeah he will.” Scootaloo nodded.

“Why don’t you two… test out your room…” Dash said, her whole body shaking as she tried to hold back a laugh.

“Mmhm… we’ll be here when you’re through.” Red said, tickling her stomach more.

Scootaloo grabbed Alex’s hand and tugged on it, trying to pull him into the room.

“I still find it strange that no one knows what happened to Torrent and Rose. I mean… it’s not like anyone doesn’t look out for the pregnant woman…” Alex mumbled before he started to follow Scootaloo in.

“Oh yeah… Cecil said something about going into labor…” Dash said, looking down at Red. A few moments later both his and Dash’s face blanked.

“Wh… what?” Alex questioned, stopping dead in his tracks.

“Rose went into labor? But she said she was only eight months in…” Scootaloo said.

“Yeah that might have been something I coulda said earlier…” Dash mumbled, scratching her head.

“You think?” Red said.

“Sorry… just kinda went through me. Was too excited about ADOPTING Scootaloo.” Dash said defensively.

“And I’m happy for that…” Red said, taking a slight step back.

“And I wasn’t too concerned… I don’t even know them. I figured it was all over since Cecil was like… you know… not there.” Dash said.

Red glanced to Alex. “I think maybe you should get to the hospital. You want us to come?” He asked.

“Sure!” Alex said before both he and Scootaloo rushed past them and out the front door.

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The four of them entered the hospital and Alex saw Torrent.

“Alex!” Torrent said, hopping up and hugging Alex tightly, “Before you ask Rose is just fine. She just finished giving birth and both the girls are healthy!”

“That’s great!” Alex smiled, returning the hug.

“Can we see them?” Scootaloo asked excitedly.

“If Rose is feeling up to having anyone else in the room then sure.” Torrent smiled, “Just follow me.” He motioned forward as he lead them all up to a room. He knocked softly on the door, “Rose, can we come in?” He asked through the door.

“Yes, you can!” Rose called back.

Torrent opened the door and motioned everyone to enter.

Scootaloo scurried into the room and next to Rose.

“I want everyone to be quiet my two little angels are sleeping.” Rose said quietly, slightly moving so everyone could see the two baby girls she was holding.

Scootaloo bit her lip as she looked down at them.

Alex took a seat beside Scootaloo and looked at the babies too.

“Can… I hold one?” Scootaloo asked.

“I don’t see why not.” Rose smiled, gently moving one of them closer to Scootaloo.

Scootaloo’s face lit up as she slowly took one, looking down at the baby and nearly squealing as she stared at her. “Hey there…” She said quietly.

“I think Petal likes you.” Torrent smiled as the baby reached up and grabbed Scootaloo’s nose.

Scootaloo smiled widely. “You like my nose?” She giggled.

Petal tugged a little on Scootaloo’s nose before giggling a little.

“Well I like your hand.” Scootaloo said, nibbling playfully on Petal’s fingers.

Petal giggled even more.

Her sister opened up her eyes and looked around the room. She saw Petal and Scootaloo and her face scrunched up and she looked like she was about to cry.

Scootaloo looked quickly between Petal and her sister, handing her back to Rose.

Rose took Petal back, “There you go Tulip don’t worry you’re sister is right here.” She said softly.

Tulip clung tightly to Petal and she went back to curiously looking at everyone.

“I don’t think she likes me…” Scootaloo said quietly.

“No it’s nothing like that. Tulip just doesn’t like to be away from her sister.” Rose said with a comforting smile.

“Oh.” Scootaloo smiled.

Rose looked over at Dash and Red. She then looked back at Scootaloo and a small smile crossed her face.

“What?” Scootaloo asked.

“Why don’t you tell me how you’re both doing?” Rose asked, looking at Scootaloo and Alex.

Scootaloo’s smile grew wide as she turned to Dash, then Alex. She nudged Alex slightly.

Alex smiled, “Scootaloo’s been adopted by Dash and Red.” He said.

“That’s wonderful to hear.” Rose said, her smile growing even more.

Scootaloo was immediately pulled into a hug by Rainbow Dash. “Yeeeah… she’s okay.” Scootaloo joked, clinging tightly to Dash.

“So this is Red.” Torrent said, looking up from the chair he was in. “It’s nice to meet you.”

“You too.” Red nodded, holding out a hand.

Torrent shook Red’s hand. “And thank you.” He smiled.

“Nn… easy squirt… still pregnant.” Dash grunted. Red walked over and scratched his head.

“You should really be in the hospital.” Red said uneasily.

“I am in a hospital.” Dash chuckled, shoving Red slightly.

“You know what I mean.” Red rolled his eyes.

Red looked at Torrent and Rose. “Can’t you convince her to stop being so reckless?” He sighed.

“I th-” Torrent was cut off.

“You should listen to your husband. It’s not like they’re only good for sex they do have SOME good ideas every now and again.” Rose said, her tone half joking and half serious.

Red paused for a few moments. “I’d like a second opinion.” He said.

Dash looked silently between the three.

“It is a great idea to stay in the hospital… or at least tone down all the action.” Torrent said.

“It won’t be too long…” Red said.

“Fine… if it’ll get you off my back I’ll stay here.” Dash said.

“Thank you.” Red hugged her, kissing her repeatedly.

“Just shut up and get us some food I’m starving.” Dash laughed, slugging him in the jaw.

Red grunted and stepped back, rubbing his mouth. “Okay… I wasn’t planning on eating don’t worry…” He said with a quick laugh before heading out of the room.

“I’ll go help.” Torrent said as he walked out after Red.

“You have a very wonderful husband.” Rose said, now looking over at Dash. “And you know he really does care for your health…”

“He’s a dork… but yeah I know.” Dash smiled. She looked down at Scootaloo and Alex. “And I have someone new to care about too.”

Alex smiled a little more and wrapped his arms around Scootaloo.

“So you’re using a condom right?” Dash asked, staring at Alex.

Alex’s face blanked.

Rose giggled quietly and shook her head.

“Um… n… n-” Alex was cut off.

“Because as great as it would be for you two to have kids, I don’t want to be a grandma yet.” Dash said. “I’m like… 25.”

“Okay…” Alex nodded.

“If it’s not too late.” Scootaloo said, glancing at Alex with an almost lusty look.

Alex bit down on his lip.

“You’d be surprised out how quickly Torrent got me pregnant.” Rose chuckled.

“Ohhh so virility runs in the family… that’s hot.” Scootaloo said, wrapping herself around Alex’s arm.

“I didn’t know how keen you were on knocking up my daughter.” Dash raised an eyebrow.

“Yeah Alex… you really want me don’t you?” Scootaloo asked.

“Twilight told me what happened. And in her own living room! You naughty boy… taking advantage of her like that.” Dash smirked.

“He’s very assertive when he wants to be…” Scootaloo teased.

Alex’s face grew bright red and looked down at the floor.

“He looooves being in control.” Scootaloo said, moving onto Alex’s lap.

“I bet you do don’t you?” Dash asked.

Alex mumbled something quietly, his face reddening even more.

Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash stared at Alex for a few moments before bursting out laughing. “Relax we’re just joking.” Dash said.

“Oh…” Alex mumbled.

“I’m not…” Scootaloo whispered, pressing against Alex a little harder.

Alex looked up at Scootaloo and kissed her. He pulled back quickly and hugged her a little tighter.

“I’m not even going to ask if you know.” Rose said, her tone turning serious. “If it is true… then there’s no way you wouldn’t know.”

“What?” Scootaloo asked, kissing Alex again but never taking her eyes off Rose.

Rose remained quiet as she looked at Alex.

“We know, why don’t we just leave it at that.” Dash said.

“Okay.” Rose said. “Now would someone mind holding these two so I can go use the bathroom?”

“I guess I should get used to holding two little monsters all day.” Dash joked, scooting her chair closer to the bed and gently taking the two babies from Rose.

“Thank you… oh and just a forewarning… they’re fighters.” Rose smiled as she got up from the bed and walked into the bathroom. The door closed behind her.

“Ah so you’re lookin’ for a fight eh?” Dash challenged, staring down at the two.

Both Tulip and Petal giggled.

“They’re so cute!” Scootaloo said happily, moving off Alex’s lap and next to Dash.

Tulip reached up and grabbed Dash’s nose. She giggled happily as Petal tugged on her arm.

“Oh you like my nose?” Dash asked, pressing her face to Tulip’s stomach and rubbing it back and forth.

Tulip giggled even more before Petal clung to Dash’s head.

“Mmph rly?” Dash said, still muffled by Tulip.

Tulip started chewing on Dash’s face as Petal started chewing on her hair.

Dash turned and started tickling Petal. “War has been declared!” She stated.

Petal giggled madly and started kicking her feet.

Scootaloo’s smile grew wide before turning to Alex and grabbing his arm, shaking him roughly. “They’re so cute I want one! Give me one!” She said with a barely audible squee.

“L… l… later…” He mumbled, his words a little shaky.

The door to the room opened and Red walked in with three bags, one in each hand and one in his teeth. “Mmgt fdd.” Red mumbled.

Torrent walked in behind him carrying two trays of water.

“Hi…” Alex said with a small wave.

Scootaloo hopped up and took the bag from Red’s mouth. “Thank you.” He said.

“Mmhm.” Scootaloo said, opening the bag and separating the food out onto the edge of the bed.

Alex stood up and attempted to take some food, receiving an immediate glare from Rainbow Dash that looked as if she was about to eat his hand.

“Back away slowly…” Red whispered.

Alex took a few steps back.

“Okay now we have the bacon…” Scootaloo started.

“Yes.” Dash nodded.

“Great. This bag is yours then.” Scootaloo said.

“The whole… bag?” Alex asked.

“Don’t worry we have more.” Red chuckled.

“One bag for the pregnant woman and one for the JUST finished being pregnant woman. The last one is for the rest of us.” Torrent said.

Alex nodded and sat back down in a chair.

Petal grabbed Dash’s upper lip and started giggling.

“I gueshh I’ll jst hav to eat yooou.” Dash said, taking Petal’s hand into her mouth and chewing on it gently.

Tulip grabbed Dash’s lower lip and pulled down on it with another loud giggle.

“Okay I think the lady’s had enough.” Red said, taking Tulip and Petal from Dash and handing them to Torrent.

Both Tulip and Petal stared at Red.

The bathroom door flew open, “I could smell the food…” Rose said as she look out of the bathroom.

Red instantly handed her a bag. “Just take it.” He said.

Rose took the bag and started eating the food inside

“All is good.” Torrent sighed.

Tulip and Petal fell asleep against Torrent’s body and curled against each other..

“And now for the rest of u-” Red paused as he picked up the third bag and looked at it. “And it’s empty.”