*December 22* *3 1/2 Months Later*

Christmas break is finally here! I'm happier than I've been in years! I've gotten so much good news in the past few months, that I haven't been worried, or sad, or angry at anything at all. I learned that the group that had tried to take away Rainbow, as well as the portal device, was a rogue group of agents who were only in it for the money they could make off of Rainbow. They were fired, and that was the last I ever heard from them! The real government notified me that while they were indeed interested in Rainbow, they wouldn't try to take her forcefully. Oh, did I mention that Rainbow is now an official citizen of the United States? While it was a difficult process filled with paperwork and court cases, she was finally allowed to take the test, and she passed with flying colors! Pun most certainly intended.

Alex and Skyler have become really close as well. They're happier than I've seen them in a long time. Maybe even happier than me!

One thing still lingers in the back of my mind. No news on the gang at all. While this could be a potentially good time for me, it could also mean that they are still out there, still plotting a way to get me back for murdering five of their members. I really thing it is time they let that go, but they just seem so persistent to get revenge.

The only thing left to do now, is have my kid. Rainbow looks like she could explode if you just poke her stomach. She constantly complains about it, but she knows that in the end, it'll be worth the struggle. I do feel bad for her though, all that morning sickness and pains in her stomach. It must really suck.

My life finally took that 180 I'd been wanting for so long. I no longer feel like an adult being pushed down by a bunch of unseen forces, I now feel like the happy kid that I really am. The good old Matthew Green.

So, here I am, keeping myself awake at midnight, just thinking over how much my life has gone up and down over the past year. To be completely honest, I wouldn't trade any of it for anything. While some of the events in my new life have been pretty bad, I'm actually glad that they happened to me. They taught me what the world is really like, and that not everything is going to be okay in life. The good events have taught me that, even though sometimes the world may seem like a dark place, if you know where to look, you can always find a spark of light. That light, is my friends and family. They are what kept me going through it all, and I couldn't have done it without them.

As I lose myself in my thoughts, I can hear Rainbow moving around in the covers next to me. I don't think much of it at first until I hear her gasp violently, and her hoof is around my arm in the blink of an eye. She wrapped her leg around my arm so hard, that I can't even feel my hand anymore.

"M-Matt! It's happening!" She cries out. My mind comes to a complete stop, not quite sure what I just heard. My mind tries to process her words, and finally I snap back to my senses. I don't even respond verbally as I shoot out of bed like a bullet. My mind starts racing about what to do. Um, clothes, need those. I quickly pull on a pair of jeans. I run over to Rainbow, and she is just grunting in pain. I feel her face with my hand, only to find my hand covered in sweat. She's sweating so much, it's like a river is flowing down her entire body. I stumble around in the dark to find my phone. I finally find it next to my bed, and I shoot open a portal to the middle of Ponyville. It didn't occur to me that I could just open a portal straight to the hospital. Hey, I'm under a lot of stress, don't judge me.

I scoop Rainbow up in my arms and she groans in pain as I do so. Any little movement will probably hurt, but I have to do this.

"It's okay Rainbow, I got you. Just hold on!" I say with a panicked tone. I need to get her to the hospital NOW. I rush through the portal, only to be immediately drenched. I look up to see rain pouring down on us. Freezing cold rain. I look around, trying to find the hospital from where I am now.

"Hey! I need help! Somebody!" I yell over the torrents of rain. Nothing. What did I expect? It's the middle of the night, nobody is going to be out here. I look around for a minute before gaining back my sense of direction. I remember that the hospital is south of where I am now. I sprint in that direction, trying my best not to slip on the muddy ground below my sneakers. As I run, Rainbow continues to cry out in pain, which only serves as fuel to make me run faster.

There, over a building I spot a large white structure. I sprint with all of the energy I have left, and almost come to a sliding stop once I get inside.

"I need a doctor!" I yell. Nobody is at the front desk right now, but I guess that would be because of the time. A nurse runs out from somewhere in the back, and gasps when she sees Rainbow in my arms. "She's having a baby!" I say quickly.

"Put her on here." The nurse says in a surprisingly professional tone, despite the panic flowing through me. She brings over a stretcher, and I place Rainbow down gently. A doctor comes running out, only to start pulling Rainbow down the long hallway. I follow behind them, watching in sadness as I see her in pain. It breaks my heart.

"I'm sorry, you can't go any further sir." The doctor says as we reach a set of double doors. I give him a scowl, and if looks could kill, he would be dead.

"I'll go to hell before I leave her!" I say as I push my way through. The doctor gives me a look, but doesn't try to stop me again, We continue going down the hallway until we turn into a room. Rainbow is transferred to a bed, and is hooked up to some machines like a heart monitor and some other things I don't recognize. The doctor and three nurses, all who look tired, quickly rush around Rainbow, and start giving her instructions on what to do. I watch from close by, my heart racing both from running, but also from being nervous.

"Okay, push on three Mrs. Dash." The doctor says. She nods with tears in her eyes, and closes them shut in preparation for the pain about to be wracked through her body. "One, two, THREE!"

Rainbow starts to yell out in pain as she pushes with all her strength. It breaks me to see her in so much pain, but I know the reward will be worth her struggle.

"Keep going!" One of the nurses says. "You're doing great!" Another one says, trying to calm Rainbow down some. I chance a peek over the doctors, and catch a glimpse of something blue before they block my vision again. Rainbow continues grunting and screaming for another few minutes, then everything in the room goes quiet.

"Sir, come here please." The doctor says to me with a smile. I slowly walk over to them, the only sound in the room coming from Rainbow panting heavily. As I approach, I hear a new sound starting to resonate through the room. A small, yet, innocent crying sound. There, in the doctor's magic, is my kid. The doctors cleans it off with a towel before looking over at me with a smile. My eyes water up so fast that my vision almost completely blurs over. I run straight over, and the doctor levitates the little thing into my arms.

It looks just like Rainbow. Same colored hair and tail, with only a slightly darker shade of cyan for its coat. A tiny little thing. I slowly spin it around, and gently lift up the tail.

"Rainbow." I say quietly, but with a smile.

"Y-Yeah?" Rainbow looks up at me, just now coming out of her trance-like state induced by the pain. "D-Did I do it?"

"We have a daughter Rainbow." I say, choking on my tears. Rainbow covers her mouth with a hoof and begins crying tears of pure joy as I bring the filly over to her. I place her gently in Rainbow's forelegs, and she cradles it like, well, a baby.

"I have a daughter." She says quietly. "Matt..." She starts to break down out of pure happiness. I glance over at the doctor, who looks really tired, and mouth "Thank you." to him. He nods at me with a smile, and I look back down at my kid.

I just witnessed the miracle of birth.

"Do you have an idea for a name Matt?" Rainbow asks quietly as we sit alone in the hospital room. I think it over in my head for a minute before coming up with an idea.

"How about Star?"

"Why'd you choose that?" She asks.

"Because you came from the sky. I'm not gonna call her Meteor, so I thought Star sounded nice."

"And we would always gaze at the stars on your roof... Oh I know, Star Gaze." Rainbow says as she looks down at the baby. I smile in response as we just picked a name for our kid. Star Gaze.

"Hey Star!" Rainbow says quietly in a high-pitched voice. "I'm Rainbow Dash, and this is Matt." She says with a smile as she looks up at me. The baby is asleep, but I can already tell Rainbow loves talking to her. Especially in that voice that people use to talk to animals or babies. I'm actually surprised the baby came out with all of her fur, as well as a full mane. I thought it would be like a human baby where they have little to no hair. Learn something new everyday. The baby spreads its tiny wings out as Rainbow holds her, and Rainbow almost squeals in response.

"She's so cute!" She squeals out quietly. I carefully pick the foal up, and hold her in my arms. She's about half the size of a human baby, which makes sense since Rainbow is pretty small compared to me. I rock her gently in my arms, making sure that I never let go. I'll never let go.

*Christmas Day*

I carry the baby into my parent's house for the first time to celebrate Christmas. Rainbow recovered extremely quickly, probably due to her being extremely healthy, and was able to leave the day after the delivery. Emily, of course, is the first to see Star in my arms. She runs over and lets out an excited squeal. Star opens her eyes, revealing big green irises, and looks down at Emily curiously. These ponies apparently mature a lot faster than humans, so it shouldn't be long before she can walk and even talk.

"Oh my gosh. Matt, she is beautiful!" My mom comes over and looks down at Star, gently stroking her head with an index finger. "May I hold her?" I smile in response, and gently pass Star over to my mother. She bobs her up and down slowly, and smiles widely.

Rainbow and I walk into the living room, where I find my father waiting for us on the couch. He gives me a look, then quickly changes it to a smile as he gets up. He walks over to me and places a hand on my shoulder.

"I still don't approve of you having a child and not being married, but I'm proud of you son for not leaving like some men would. That makes you a real man."

"Thanks dad." I say quietly as I wrap my arms around his neck.

We spend the next half hour or so unwrapping presents and just enjoying ourselves as a family. Star looks over at the backyard through the sliding glass doors, and I slowly get up with her in my arms. I quietly make my way outside, making sure nobody follows me. I walk to the back of the yard, a smile growing across my face.

"This is where I met mommy" I whisper down to her. Star reaches out a little blue hoof towards an area that is still charred from the countless meteor strikes. "This is where it all began."

The original point of impact...

Author's Notes:

So that's it? Its just over like that? Nah, we can't just end a story here! There is adventure to be had! Lives to live! We must continue onward into a new chapter of life! So that basically means... A sequel is coming soon to a theater near you!

I can't thank you guys enough for all of the positive support you have given me over the past month. It really has been an amazing journey. I would hate to see it all come to an end, so that is why a new story will be coming out very soon. A direct sequel to Point of Impact. Keep an eye out, it should be up within a day or two!

Again, I have to thank every one of you for taking your time to actually read what I created. I hope we can continue to grow this story into something bigger in the future.

The name of the sequel is "Through the Rift" Can you guess what it'll be about?

Let me know what you thought of this arc of the story down in the comments!

This is BombShelter, signing off.

*SEQUEL IS NOW OUT!*
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