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How Yer Folks Got Together

by Hopeful_Ink_Hoof

Chapter 7: And Home Again

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"Well, that pretty much covers it," Applejack said to her daughter. "You now know everything from how we first met to our gettin' married."

"And it didn't take nine years to do it," Soarin added with a grin.

"Yeah," Little Green replied, picking up one of the fritters. "So, when did you decide to have me?"

"That was something we talked about before we even got married," Soarin answered. "You've seen Mama's side of the family and how big it is, and I was an only child, but wanted brothers and sisters when growing up, so we both kind of wanted to have a big family."

"Speaking of," Applejack said as she turned to Soarin, "maybe it's time we talked about havin' another."

Soarin looked at his wife a moment, lips pursed. He then turned toward his daughter, raising an eyebrow.

"What do you think, Green?" he asked. "Ready to be a big sister?"

The filly's eyes went wide as she thought of the possibility. A big sister, just like her mother. A little brother or sister (preferably sister) to look up to her. Somepony to help her guide, to teach, to help. Maybe they would even be a pegasus, and she could help them learn how to fly.

A wide grin spread across Little Green's face as she let out a high pitched squeal that made bat ponies on the other side of Ponyville cover their ears.

"Well, that's a resounding yes," Applejack said, rubbing at one of her ears as she let out a chuckle.

"Green," Soarin said softly. "Remember to breathe."

The high pitched squeal came to an end as the filly did as she was told. Taking a deep breath, she slowly let it out, trying to calm down as she did. Still, her wings fluttered excitedly as her tail flicked back and forth.

"A'right," Applejack said as she got up and stretched. "How 'bout you help pack up the picnic and we head home?"

The three of them started packing up, putting away the dishes and what little bits of food still remained. Once everything was picked up and placed back in the basket, Applejack took it.

As they started to leave, Little Green stopped and looked back.

"I'll catch up in a second," she said. Applejack and Soarin looked at her a moment, then at each other, before continuing on.

As soon her parents were out of sight, Little Green ran back to the intertwined trees and gave them a hug. It may not have been the same as hugging her actual grandparents, but it was enough for her.

"I'm sorry we never actually met," she said before letting go. After giving the trees a gentle pat, she turned and ran off, trying to catch up with her parents.

Author's Notes:

I was going to save this for next week, but considering how short it is, may as well finish the story up now.

Thanks to those who enjoyed the little story I made.

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