//------------------------------// // Final part // Story: Adoption and Secrets // by Junster00741 //------------------------------// Part 6 “You ready to go?” asked Scootaloo. I nodded my head, “Yeah, i’ve been here for 2 weeks and i’m losing my mind here.” “Do you need help?” offered Fluttershy. I shook my head, “I should be fine but just watch my back for me ok?” They nodded their heads and I carefully got out of the bed. At first I was a little wobbly but I soon regained my balance and stood up straight. After stretching my whole body I felt less stiff but I still felt like a rock. The doctor walked in and gave us a paper telling us about the pay. I’m sure our friends will help out with this but for now we got more important things on our minds. Once we were out we made our way to the adoption center in Ponyville, it’s not too well known but there are more orphans around. As we walked to our destination I noticed our friends all eating outside of Sugarcube Corner. Since the adoption center is close by we decided to join them. They quickly noticed us and let us have a seat. I caught up with everything that happened while I was gone and funny enough, I completely forgot about the crater I made that I walked by moments ago. I’m surprised I didn’t noticed a 5ft wide crater to my left but I guess my head is still loopy. “So how much did they cost you?” asked Rarity. I gave them the bill and their jaws dropped, “How in the hay are you going to pay for that!?” said Applejack. I shrugged my shoulders, “I’ll get a part time job, Fluttershy works with the animals so she gets paid but not much. I was kinda hoping if you all could pitch in on helping us with this. I know this is a lot but i’ll pay you all back fully. I promise.” “Don’t sweat it, I got it.” said Twilight. I turned to her surprised, “B-but are you sure? I mean I don’t want to do this every time something like this happens...” She smiled, “Cerulean it’s what friends are for.” she patted my head, “I’ll take care of the money problems ok? How else would you come up with 30,000 bits?” I went silent for a moment then chuckled, “Thanks Twilight, glad to have you as a friend.” “We’ll figure out a way to repay you for this.” said Fluttershy. “Yeah, you really saved our necks here.” added Scootaloo. Twilight waved it off, “Trust me, I have so much money from being a princess it’s not even funny. I’m lucky enough have something to empty out my vault for now.” There was a moment from everypony, “What?” said Twilight, “Do you expect me to spend the money carefree?” she questioned. We shook our heads, “Just surprised you have that much money. That's all.” I said. “Well anyway, are you excited that you get to be a daughter now?” asked Cakeran. “You bet!” answered Scootaloo excitedly, “I finally found a family that won’t throw me out or leave me out in the cold.” she said happily. Fluttershy smiled and patted Scootaloo’s head, “She’s really grown on us and she practically feels like a daughter to us. I can’t imagine not having her in our family.” she said happily. Scootaloo blushed, “Come on mom, not in front of them.” she said quietly. We laughed as Scootaloo turned more red and hid her face from us. I didn’t think she would get like this but everypony has a weakness I guess. I then turned to Fluttershy and smiled, to think from here to the day we met we came a long way. We’re have a daughter now and i’m proud it's with her. “You ok?” asked Fluttershy, “Your face is getting red.” I snapped out of it and looked around, “Um...I’m sorry what now?” “You’re blushing.” said Fluttershy. My eyes widen, “I am?” I touched my cheeks and felt them burning up, “Must be the heat I guess...” “It’s only 72 degrees...” said Twilight. Everypony stared at me and my face turned redder, “I guess my head must still be loopy or something...” “Hm...Well i’m sure you’ll be fine.” said Applejack, “Maybe you should go adopt Scootaloo and get some rest or something.” she suggested. I nodded my head, “Um yeah...Sounds good.” Fluttershy, Scootaloo and I quickly said our goodbyes and went to the adoption center. While walking I kept on feeling my cheeks, they still burned brightly but I didn’t feel sick or anything. When did I start blushing anyway? I didn’t even noticed I was until Fluttershy pointed it out... “Um Cerulean?” said Fluttershy. I snapped out of my thought bubble and turned to Fluttershy, still blushing, “Um yes?” “Are you upset that we don’t call ourselves brother or sister anymore?” she asked nervously. I paused for a moment and shook my head, “I don’t want to live a lie Fluttershy...Yes it was nice to have a sister but ponies would begin to question why i’m staying with you so much.” “...I guess you right.” admitted Fluttershy sadly. I lifted her head up and looked into her eyes, “Hey, I know it’s hard but it’s for the better, trust me.” I kissed her forehead, “I still treat you the same don’t I?” Her smiled slowly came back, “Right, we may not be brother or sister or the same beings but we have each other and i’m lucky to have you in my life.” her face slowly began to redden. I smiled, “You’re blushing now...” “I know I am.” she winked at me and I instantly turned dark red. “Uh...Mom, dad?” interrupted Scootaloo, “The adoption center closes in 30 minutes...” We quickly turned to her, “WHAT!?” we said, “I thought they close at 8 today?!” screamed Fluttershy. “It’s Sunday, they close early today.” replied Scootaloo. “Well we better if we wanna adopt you today!” I flung Scootaloo onto my back, “To the adoption center!” We ran as quickly as we could and got there just as they were about to close up. After begging for a minute or two they let us sign the papers. Once we were finished Scootaloo was finally apart of our family, the only weird thing about it was that when we left a filly asked me and Fluttershy if we were married. We both turned bright red and said no calmly but the filly didn’t believe us and told his friends about us. Soon enough a rumor of Fluttershy and I was started that we were married. How could it spread so quickly in just a matter of minutes...Wait...I remember seeing Pinkie there and...Oh no... Once we got home we went into the living room and sat down, Fluttershy and I were still blushing and Scootaloo had a smirk on her face. I can imagine what she’s thinking about at the moment. Once our shame went down we made dinner and ate quietly. We were a bit tired since we had to do some running and I haven’t ran in 2 weeks. I must be really out of shape right now. “Um dad?” said Scootaloo. I turned to her, “Yeah?” “...Think you can teach me how to do a rainboom?” she asked excitedly. Fluttershy and I choked on a piece of food when she said that, “Y-you think you’re up for that?” questioned Fluttershy. Scootaloo nodded her head, “Come on please!” she pleaded, “Cerulean, Cakeran and Rainbow can all do a sonic rainboom so i’m sure I can learn it.” I raised an eyebrow and smirked at her, “You’ll have to have wing speed like us if you want to do that. Don’t worry, i’ll teach but once you get as fast as us, deal?” Scootaloo tackled me to the ground, “Thank you thank you thank you!” she said while choking the life out of me. “Um Scootaloo...You’re kinda killing your dad...” said Fluttershy quietly. Scootaloo pulled away and let me catched my breath, she knocked it out of me when she tackled me, “Haha sorry...” she said with a smile. I stood up and regained my balance, “You fine...Just give me a warning when you do that.” I said weakly. After that we went to bed since it was already late, we said our goodnights and went into our rooms. I can’t tell you how good it feels to be back in my bed with Fluttershy, I could hardly sleep in the hospital since I didn’t her with me. Crazy how all this happen, first Scootaloo wanted to be adopted by Rainbow then Fluttershy ran off, then the search and me and Cakeran confessing who we really are and to now with Scootaloo being adopted by US, it's crazy! Well i’m happy she found a loving mother and father that will never abandon her and always have her back. The End Epilogue, Few Months After Adoption It’s been a few months since we adopted Scootaloo and things have gotten a lot better for everypony. Scootaloo is happier now and since she can fly now she practices every day for the sonic rainboom. All though she can only fly as fast as Fluttershy she’s getting faster and faster every day. As for Fluttershy and I we’re still trying to clear up this whole marriage thing. Ponies still believe we’re married but we tell them no then they start to question me living with her and we get quiet by that. We’re starting to give up on that and let the rumor be a cover up for the fact that i’m not even a real pony and stuff. Of course we yelled at Pinkie for it since she admitted she started the rumor. She didn’t know it was us until somepony said our names and she quickly realized what she has done. She has tried her best to stop the rumor but it hasn’t really made a difference. Once Celestia and Luna got word about this she sent us a few gift baskets saying congrats on them. Of course we were disappointed that she and Luna would believe such a rumor but Twilight cleared it up for them. Sadly since EVERYPONY heard about this Shining Armor did too and word spreaded through Canterlot in a matter of days. When Shining Armor and his wife, Princess Cadence, came by to congrats us we flopped straight to the ground. Over the past months it’s just been us trying to clear up this whole marriage thing but we’re giving up on it now. To be honest it’s better to just leave it at we’re married then telling them we’re not and argue with them, saying we’re just friends. It was stressful at first but we just let it slip by now. Well that's all the time I have for now, I gotta go drop off Scootaloo from school and help Fluttershy with some baby birds that were just born. Until next time, i’ll see you later my friends. -gets up and leaves the room, closing the door behind him and going outside to his family-