"Well, how wonderful, sir," Guiding said as she took out a form and handed it to Black Cosmos. "The children here are always wishing for a loving mother and or father to take them in," she let him take the form into his hands, then gave him a pen. "I'll just need your name, address, and the number of kids you wish to adopt."

"Very well then," Black clicked the pen and began to write. "Whilst I write, I suppose you want to know why I'm getting these children?"

"Well, yeah, I kinda do," Guiding leaned in towards him, partially distracting him from his work. "I mean, it's not often that a massive children donor wants to adopt some kids from the very orphanage he takes them to..."

"Well, despite my valiant efforts to maintain order, I can safely say that we are all to expire eventually," Black started to monologue. "Everyone passes away eventually, even me. And so, with this in mind, I come to this orphanage seeking heirs to my legacy; children to carry on my dreams and make the world a better place..."

"What kind of children, mister?" Guiding asked.

"Special children," Black said with a glimmer in his eye. "I've donated six very beautiful girls to this orphanage, and they're without a doubt going to be the perfect choice for me. Six best friends since they arrived, soon to be six wonderful sisters in arms..."

"Six?" Guiding's expression changed. "And you're sure you can handle that many kids?"

"Trust me, Guiding. If I could find them and bring them to this sanctuary, then I'm perfectly capable of caring for them myself," Black stated. "If I could not, then why would I even be here tonight?"

"Touché..." Guiding said once Black finished the paper and handed it back to her. "But if you're going to adopt six children all at once, I would like you to give out some specific details on what you want them to be. Unless you've already met them and left them here and can remember their names and faces," she let out a forced laugh.

"Actually, I can," Black said. "The six children I wish to adopt are Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie... and Sunset Shimmer..."

"Guess you couldn't stay away from them," Guiding's voice seemed childish and playful as she took down the keys to the rooms of the six girls that Black had listed off. "Alright. Just get up to the second floor, take a seat, and wait patiently. Once we bring them down, we'll discuss on some of the regulations to keep the six of them happy and healthy."

"Very well then." Black began to walk towards the stairs.

After Guiding Light and Black Cosmos walked up the stairs together, they went their separate ways after reaching the second floor. When they got to the doors, Black walked through them whilst Guiding Light climbed higher up the stairs.

Black saw a row of chairs over by the wall to his left. There were two potted plants next to the ends of the row, and the wallpaper was a simple shade of burgundy. Aside from the chairs, there was a locked door that led down to a series of corridors. Black Cosmos walked across the floorboards, hearing them creak with every footstep. Upon arriving at the chair, he sat down and kicked his feet up.

"The final nail in Princess Twilight's coffin will be hammered in with this adoption..." Black smiled as he pulled out the Staff of Time once again. "When she realizes that her former friends are my six new daughters, she'll be so distraught that she'll refuse to fight me, for fear that she might hurt or upset The Rainbooms in the process..."

After fifteen minutes, Black Cosmos saw Guiding Light and Motherly Love carrying in The Rainbooms. His name was called out by Motherly Love, prompting him to stand up.

"Thank you for your patience, Mr Cosmos," Guiding Light said as she unlocked the door. "It's a really kind thing you're doing for the six of them. After all, not many people adopt six children at once..."

"What can I say? I've got a big heart..." Black smiled.

"Awww...." both Motherly Love and Guiding Light swooned together.

Black opened the door and said, "Well then, shall we?"

"Yes. The sooner we get these six little cuties into your hands, the better." Motherly said as she and Guiding walked through the door that Black was holding open.

The walk down the corridor was uneventful for the three adults. Most of the time, they were either staring at the walls or floor as they travelled. There were some slight moments when each of the individuals would stare at The Rainbooms, seeing how peaceful they looked.

The Rainbooms were half-asleep, kept awake with the footsteps of Black Cosmos, Guiding Light, and Motherly Love. Their infantile states meant that they were unable to make any cognitive thought, so all they could do was idly put their thumbs into their mouths and suck on them. The only thing that came to their minds when they did so was that it was calming to them and that they couldn't help but continue. As they sucked on their thumbs, their eyelids drooped enough for them to fall asleep.

Eventually, the group arrived at one room at the end of a corridor. The door was just the same as the others, with the exception of the room number. Each of the doors had a room number, and the one that the group had stopped at was Room 237. Black opened the door and the group walked inside.

The room was much different to the rest of the orphanage. It was the same size of any of the child bedrooms at the orphanage, but there was a table with three chairs; two for the couple, and one for the staff. But because Black was alone, the single chair was his whilst Motherly Love and Guiding Light had the other two chairs. There were also two corners by the single chair with toys for the children to play with whilst they waited for Black to finish the discussion with the staff members.

Motherly Love and Guiding Light put The Rainbooms down by the corners. Once they did, they noticed that they were all fast asleep and quite content with their positions. Once they were done, they walked back to the two free chairs and sat down.

"So, Black Cosmos, you say that you're adopting these kids because you want heirs to your legacy," Guiding Light began to speak. "Tell me, what exactly does that entail?"

"Well, I'm one of the last of my kind," Black said. "Before me, there was my mother and my grandson. Unfortunately for me, they were part of a sick experiment that tried to make people younger or older," he said whilst he crossed his fingers behind his back. "Their tragic ends were caused by over-youthening, causing them to transform back into foetuses and eventually vanish off of the face of the earth..." he suddenly forced tears out of his eyes. "It's like I never really had children in the first place, and this might be the only chance I get the children that I deserve... I'm sorry..." he then put his hands on the table and cried crocodile tears.

"How sad..." Motherly Love said as she watched Black's fake tears drip down from his eyes. She couldn't help but sympathise with him. "I had a son as well. His name was Button Mash, and he used to attend Canterlot High School. But after the recent kidnappings, I haven't seen or heard from him since..."

"Well, I'm certain that he'll turn up eventually," Black lied once again. "Now then, are there any other important things to note when adopting these six girls?"

"Actually, there are some important things you need to know," Guiding Light said as she looked at each of the infant Rainbooms. "Fluttershy over there gets nervous when she's alone. So no matter what you do, do not abandon her."

"Alright then," Black pulled out a notepad and pencil. "Keep Fluttershy with other babies or with myself at all times..."

"Next up, Rainbow Dash is awfully feisty for her young age," Guiding said as she pointed to the rainbow-haired infant. "She's usually the hardest to put to sleep, but she's easily coaxed by warm bottles of milk. One of those, and her energy vanishes faster than a lightning bolt."

"Moving on to Applejack, she usually likes to put things into her mouth, be it toys, thumbs, pacifiers, or otherwise," Motherly Love took over. "No matter what you do, don't let her get her hands on anything sharp or poisonous."

"Keep Applejack away from sharp and/or poisonous things..." Black said to himself as he wrote.

"Moving on. Long story short, you want to keep Rarity as clean as possible and keep a close eye on Pinkie Pie's erratic behaviour," Guiding pointed towards Rarity and Pinkie Pie. "Finally, Sunset Shimmer has grown a certain affinity for a teddy bear in her room. If you're adopting her as well, take her teddy bear with her on your way out. Without it, she can scream your ears off and mean it..."

"So, should I go up and get it now or..." Black was about to ask, but he was stopped by Motherly's raised hand.

"We've ordered one of the members of staff to put it on the reception when you go out," Guiding explained. "Just take it with you before you leave."

"Their regular bedtimes are eight o' clock at the latest," Motherly told him. "Not only that, but they need mandated fifteen minutes naps every three hours to keep them happy and healthy. Before each nap, it's best to feed them so that they don't get hungry or thirsty whilst they sleep."

"Feed them before they nap and sleep. Got it..." he wrote down on his notepad once again.

"And you're certain you can handle six babies all alone?" Guiding Light wanted confirmation. "Handling that many children is stress enough for just a regular couple. But a single man? I recommend picking up some aspirin for the years ahead of you..."

"Guiding. Look at me," Black said. "Does this face look like a face that won't be able to handle these babies?" he watched her shake her head slowly. "I assure you, I have lots of experience with children. In truth, a child is like a dog. It needs to be kept happy and healthy. Furthermore, if you treat children with the utmost love and care, they will follow you into the depths of hell and do anything you say. It's a matter of loving them so that they love you back in a way..."

"Well, that sounds like a very nice thing to tell us," Motherly said. "But raising babies isn't just love, it's about devotion. If you're a working man who's all alone, you've gotta get maternity leave for your job, then tell the tax companies that your wife was taken in a tragic accident and that it's just you. You need to make sure that nothing distracts you from raising these six as best as possible."

"Trust me, ladies. I shall devote all of my time to ensuring that the six of these beautiful, fragile, and desperate girls get the wonderful life that every child deserves..." his evil grin grew as he put his elbows onto the table and propped his chin on his hands.

"Very well then," Motherly walked over to Black's side of the table and pulled out a hidden drawer. Once it was out, she picked up a certificate that would certify Black Cosmos as The Rainbooms' father. "Just sign this document, and Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and Sunset Shimmer will be your legal daughters."

Sparing no time, Black looked at the document and smiled with how well-written it was. After reading it, he pulled out his pen and wrote down his name on the line. Once he had done so, he put a full stop at the end of his name.

"Black Cosmos, by the power vested in me as the manager of the Canterlot Orphanage, I am proud to certify you as the legal father for these six children," she held out her hand and saw as Black grabbed onto it. Shaking his hand, she said, "From this day forth, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and Sunset Shimmer are your official daughters. Congratulations!"

"Thank you for working this all out, Guiding Light," Black said as he let go of her hand and began to pick up his new children. "I promise that I shall raise each of these babies with the most love and devotion I can muster. Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye..."

Black Cosmos had been given a special carrier for each of The Rainbooms. It was rather large for his size, but it was big enough to carry all six of his adopted children. It was as if he had been given a pair of wooden wings, and that each wing could hold up to three infants at once.

"Thank you again for your patronage, ladies," Black said as he picked up Sunset Shimmer's teddy bear and opened the door. "Have a wonderful night."

"We will, and tell each of your new babies that we'll miss them very much!" Motherly said as she and Guiding waved goodbye to him.

Black watched as the doors behind him closed up. Once they were gone, he walked down the road slowly. The street lights that he walked under blotted out the stars above him, but lit up the area in front of him. As he walked along the pathway had had been illuminated for him, he smiled and stroked the hairs of The Rainbooms.

"At long last... I have the perfect baby daughters..." Black smiled as he opened up a time portal with the Staff of Time. "Now I just have to raise them like my own flesh and blood. In doing so, I shall tell them the wonders of Age Regression from their fourth birthday onwards. The thoughts will linger in their mind, and they will do everything to stay children forever and carry on my legacy throughout the ages," he then lowered his eyebrows. "This is my harmony, and I will not let Twilight Sparkle of Equestria inflict the ailment of ageing on anyone else..." Black jumped through the portal, causing him and his new children to hurtle across the lights at a breakneck speed. "I gave these ponies friendships that last forever. I found a way to cheat death. I AM THE NEW PRINCE OF FRIENDSHIP! Twilight Sparkle is nothing more than a fake, an imposter, a liar, a cheat, and every other word that means she is not worthy of her title! I shall—" he looked at the sleeping Rainbooms once more "—No... we shall eliminate her age and give her the freedom she deserves. I know that deep down, everyone wants to become a baby again. Twilight just needs a little incentive to want to give up her age, is all..."

Black landed back in the ethereal realm of hard-light. Using this, he created a doorway with no room on the other side. Once the light was manipulated to his satisfaction, he put his hand on the handle, pulled it down, and opened the door wide.

On the other side of the door was a nursery with a wide variety of magical properties. The floor was made out of the softest of all fabrics, and was covered with a number of baby toys and building blocks. Aside from those, the walls were enchanted to make it look like it was constantly changing, ready for The Rainbooms to use their imaginations to go on adventures that their minds would heavily approve of. The ceiling had no light, but it was enchanted to make it look like the sun and the moon. Black turned the sun into the moon with one wave of his hand and walked over to an empty part of the room.

"Of course, no nursery is complete without a crib," Black said as he used his hands to manipulate the hard-light to make a majestic crib that was large enough to bed all six of his babies. The rails were made of golden plastic, the sheets were made of satin, and there were little pillows for each of the infants to lay their heads on. "Perfect. Large enough for all six of them."

Black Cosmos then took each and every one of the kids out of his carrier and laid them down in the crib. The first was Rainbow Dash, who was placed at the far left. After that, he put Applejack at the far right. Fluttershy and Rarity came after that, with Fluttershy being placed by Rainbow Dash, and Rarity with Applejack. Finally, Pinkie Pie and Sunset Shimmer were put next to each other, with Sunset beside Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie next to Rarity.

Black was about to leave, but he then remembered what Motherly Love and Guiding Light had told him. He took out Sunset's teddy bear and put it in her arms. He immediately watched the infant Sunset Shimmer cuddle the teddy bear in her sleep. Once she had stopped moving, Black pulled the covers over each of his infants and kissed them on the forehead.

"Goodnight, my sweet children," Black smiled to them as the walls changed to a starry sky to fit the room's enchantments. Once the room was darkened, he walked over to the door. "Have all the playtime you want when you wake up. And when you get older, I shall mould you into the most delightful little girls anyone has ever seen..."

Once Black had finished, he walked out of the door, locked it tight, and made the door vanish completely.