Chapter 5
A Content Future
“Whoa! You two do this every night?” Dinky exclaimed as she stared at her new found parents moving the many clouds into position.
Ditzy flew down to talk to Dinky and told her “Well, yes and no Dinky. It was Sun Drifter who actually started doing it. This is his little gift to everypony. Then he got really sad because no one really wanted to hang out and be his friend. He was so sad that his clouds were filled with tears and had to be bucked out. This made him sadder because he couldn’t watch his gift set.”
“He looks so happy though, what made daddy stop being sad mommy?”
Ditzy looked at Sun with a blushing smile crossing her muzzle “I came into his life. One night, I saw him crying his heart out on a park bench. I went over to see what was wrong. We talked for a bit and then the next day he invited me here. He showed me this and I was so surprised that anypony hadn’t befriended him. He is just the nicest pony in all of Equestria.”
“Daddy is the nicest.” Dinky stated as she cuddled with her mother.
“He is isn’t he?”
Ditzy sat snuggled with Dinky and kept her warm as Sun Drifter was finishing. He flew over to where the others were resting and sat on the checkered blanket with them, snuggling with the two as the sun set.
“Thank you Ditzy for everything.” He said, kissing her on the cheek.
“It’s my pleasure Sun Drifter. You are the love of my life and since Dinky is here, were our own family.” Ditzy said as she snuggled closer to the ponies.
Their soft and warm fur against her own brought a smile to her face. The first night of them all together as a family is a night that will be remembered for several years to come and with many more to be made.
One month later
“You have fun at school Dinky. I left you something special in your lunch bag.” Ditzy said as her and Sun waved the school carriage off.
“I love you sweetie!” Sun shouted to her as the carriage took off.
Ditzy looked at him giggling at his fun display of affection. “You’re going to embarrass her Sun now come inside because I have a little surprise for you.”
“I thought I was the only one allowed to give surprises.”
“Not this time. I have a very special one for you. You’ll never guess it.” Ditzy said giving off a sarcastic evil laugh.
“Does it have anything to do with muffins?”
“Maybe a couple muffins, give me a break though. You know those are my favorite thing in the whole world, besides you and Dinky anyways. Here it is.” Ditzy said as she took out a manila envelope from under the bed. “I have been saving up for something. I finally managed to get enough bits and get you something. I thought you deserved a gift. I know it’s nothing like what you have given me, but it’s the thought that counts right?”
Sun took the envelope in hoof with a look of suspense and carefully opened the package. The content that laid inside were two silver wing bands that said, “Ditzy’s special muffin” and a matching one that said, “Sun’s special cloud.”
“You got this?”
“I know we don’t have all that much extra money, but I swear it is only from a small part of my checks and I…”
Ditzy stopped mid-sentence when Sun rested his hoof over her lips. “You shush now. Thank you Ditzy, I love it!”
Ditzy stared at her lover for a brief moment before pouncing him down onto the bed, laughing as they went down. She focused her sight as they settled into each other’s hooves comfortably on their bed. “If you couldn’t tell, I’m glad you like it.” She said giggling softly.
“I would never have guessed. Now how about we make some of your famous blueberry muffins?” The content stallion responded.
“Sounds perfect! I’ll get the flour and sugar and you get everything else.”
“Fair enough” Sun Drifter said with a small smile on his face.