Elusive knocked on the wooden door to the library. A purple aurora enveloped the door as it opened up to a very tired looking Dusk.
“My word Dusk Shine you’re worse for wear.” The classy stallion commented. “I forgo the wine so not to be rude to Eris but it seems it would have been appropriate.”
Dusk responded slowly; like a toy on its last battery. “Eris. Doesn't sleep. Anymore. Crazy hormones. Dick. So raw.”
Elusive was taken aback by the explanation. “There are things that should stay between a stallion and his mare. So I am to assume the pregnancy has had its effect on her?”
A multi color blur ran between the stallions. “Gotta pee, gotta pee, gotta pee.” Eris repeated as she dived into the nearest bush.
Wide eyed, Elusive stared at the plant. “Don’t you have a lavatory?”
Dusk’s tired expression went unchanged. “She can’t stand them anymore.”
Elusive raised an eye brow at the purple stallion. “Bathrooms?”
“I’m still going?” Eris shirked from her hiding spot.
“It’s the toilets.” Dusk clarified. “Every time she sees one she becomes nauseas.”
“I’m still peeing!” Eris yelled in frustration.
“She’s classy as ever.” Elusive commented. “May I come in?”
The exhausted stallion sluggishly stepped aside and let his friend in. The two made their way center of the library where they always hung out. Dusk groaned discontently as he sat down on the wooden floor.
“Did you bring it?” He asked.
“What exactly are you planning to use this for.” Elusive asked as he floated over clear plastic bag with a grounded herb inside.
Dusk took the back and placed it in front of him. “It’s a working hypothesis but if proven I'll get some sleep.”
Eris flew through one of the windows instead of going through the door. She slowly floated down and wrapped herself around Dusk nuzzling him behind his ear. “I want belly rubs.” She whispered in his ear.
“We have company, gorgeous.” Dusk answered.
Eris head snapped up and looked wide eyed at Elusive as if he appeared out of nowhere. “Oh I’m sorry Elusive; how are you?” She said politely.
“Um, hello Eris what have you been up to, my dear?” The tailor was a little confused by her manner.
“I’m pretty sure I just killed a bush but not much.” Eris went back to snuggling her stallion making Elusive wonder if he should excuse himself from their home.
Dusk, however, looked like he wasn’t interested in anything she had to offer. He slowly opened the bag and pulled out the herb; floating it into the air. Eris became transfixed on the brown mass of old dried leafs. Dusk flung it across the room with his magic and his mate dived after it.
Elusive watch perplexed as the spirit rolled all over the floor purring while rubbing the small tuff of plant life on her face.
The white stallion turned back to Dusk “I didn’t know cat nip worked on her.”
“Neither did I, but I’d hope that there was enough feline in her.” Dusk started to curl up on the floor.
Elusive went back to watching Eris roll on the floor like a large house cat. He caught a glimpse of her now dilated pupils.
“Is that healthy for the foal?” Elusive asked in a concerned voice.
“Don’t know don’t really care right now.” Dusk answered.
Elusive tried to retort but Dusk’s snoring stopped him. He let his concerns go and went back to watching Eris roll around on the floor. As he turned his gaze upon her he found the soon to be mother just inches from his face. The catnip forgotten on the floor behind her.
“What is the last thing you remember?” She asked. Her voice didn’t carry its usual tone, she spoke like a guard trying to question him.
“The um…the hospital, and the doctor telling us you're expecting.” Elusive answered.
“Good.” Eris stated; she then walked on all fours and lied down on her back next to Dusk.
Elusive’s eyes widen as he looked her extended belly. She was easily six months pregnant if not more. He couldn’t figure out why he never noticed it before.
Eris eyed him for a little bit. “You sure the last thing you remember was the hospital?” she asked.
“Y-yes.” He answered hesitantly.
“Good.”