//------------------------------// // Good News & Bad News // Story: Neighpon tales // by Seanzilla115 //------------------------------// Silver Hawk was hawk dead silent as he looked at Fluttershy with wide eyes, a guilty look on the shy mare’s face. “Wh-what did you say?” the snow-white pegasus whispered. “...Silver Hawk… I’m pregnant, with twins. One boy and one girl,” Fluttershy said as she looked down sadly, “I… I didn’t want you to find out because of what was happening with Aki back in Neighpon…” “And part of the reason for us getting the heck out of dodge is because of this,” Posey added. “...Butterfly-chan… I… I… I don't know what to say…” “You… can leave if you wish,” Fluttershy sighed, “...if you don’t want to help me, you can leave. It’s totally an option if you want it to be. But I will not abort them.” “...Abo… why would I want you to abort them, Butterfly-chan?” Silver Hawk asked her. “...I’m just saying.” Fluttershy informed, “...I...I know you must hate me right now a-” “Hate you? ...Why would I hate you?” Silver asked as he took her hands into his, “Butterfly-chan… thi-this is just… amazing.” “N-nani?” Fluttershy gasped a bit as she looked up at him. “Butterfly-chan… you should’ve told me sooner. I will support you. And… I’m honored to be their dad.” “And that means I’m an aunt,” Timid giggled. “And… uh… what would that make me?” Posey asked, “Am I an aunt as well, or a grandma?...I’ll wonder that later.” “And I wish to tell you something,” Discord informed as he appeared via a puff of smoke, “So… Silver Hawk, correct?” “Yes…” Silver Hawk slowly nodded. “Treat her right, or else. And trust me, you don’t want to know what the ‘or else’ option is,” Discord warned him in a serious tone. “Given what your kind can do, no, no I don’t,” Silver Hawk nodded slightly as he looked back at Fluttershy, “So...did you decide on names for the foals, Shy-Tenshi?” “...Sh-shy-Tenshi?” Fluttershy repeated as she blushed at the name. “My nickname for you because to me…” Silver began as he blushed a little, “You’re an tenshi… I know I told you that already back in Neighpon… but it’s true.” “...Only one, for the boy. Kaito,” Fluttershy informed. “For your Tree Spirit friend?” “Hai,” Fluttershy nodded with a small sad smile, “It’s to honor him… even though he’s not with us anymore.” “But… it needs something… something… to make it fly, so to speak,” Silver said as he pondered for a bit, “Hmm...maybe… Kaito Breeze?” “...it works. It… always did feel like he was talking to me in a breeze,” Fluttershy giggled, “But… I need a girl’s name for the filly.” “Soka…” Silver noted, “...Maybe… Snow Angel?” “...Snow Angel. ...Silver-kun… it’s beautiful,” Fluttershy smiled softly. “Thank you… Shy-Tenshi,” Silver smiled back as he hugged her, “I know they’ll be good foals… because their mother is amazing.” “...Thank you,” she smiled. --- “Please pick up… please pick up… please…” Silver Hawk muttered as he heard the dial tone. -Hello. Gentle Snow here. Who is this?- a female voice asked. “Kaa-san, it’s me. Silver Hawk.” -Silver Hawk! Oh… hold on a moment.- she responded, she put the phone down and Silver Hawk could hear her call out ‘Feather Scroll’, the name of his father. -Hello, son?- a male voice answered the phone now. “Hey, Tou-san,” Silver greeted with a small smile. -What’s up? How’s Ponyville and how’s Butterfly? Or… what does she call herself now? Flitterbye?- “Fluttershy, Tou-san,” Silver Hawk corrected, “And she’s doing fine...though, I called you and kaa-san because… well, I sorta have a surprise for you both.” -Oh? What is it, son? Hold on… let me put it on speaker so we can both hear you.- he responded, pressing a button, -Go ahead- -What is it?- “...Kaa-san, Tou-san…” Silver Hawk began as he took a deep breath, “I’m...going to be a dad.” -...what.- Feather Scroll blinked. -SILVER TEMPEST HAWK! YOU DID WHAT TO BUTTEFLY?!- “I-I didn’t even know she was pregnant!” Silver yelped, “Y-you see, on the time she spent the night at my place after the whole thing with Aki… w-well… one thing led to another after I comforted her and…” he paused as he blushed heavily, “...I-I’m sorry. It just… we were scared we would never have the chance.” -*sighs* I’ll let it go this once- Gentle Snow sighed, -Besides, I’m too excited right now because i’m going to become a grandma!- -That is if he plans on marrying her- Feather Scroll stated -Right son?- “...I’m really worried to even try that.” -Why son? Don’t you love Butterfly?- -It’s Aki, isn’t it? She hasn’t given up on you. *groans* Honestly. She needs to learn to let it go- Gentle Snow sighed, -And… I’m really sorry for what’s happened to Butterfly and her friends.- “Yea… I know.” he sighed. -So… how many kids does Butterfly have with her? What are their genders? Are there names picked out yet?- Gentle Snow asked next. “Twins, a colt and a filly, and their names are going to be Kaito Breeze and Snow Angel,” Silver Hawk answered in order. -Kaito. Why does that sound familiar?- Feather Scroll wondered. -Wasn’t that the name of Butterfly’s imaginary friend?- “Tree Spirit, technically,” Silver Hawk corrected, “...he’s by where her mom and dad are buried. Butterfly-chan wanted to honor him.” -Aw~ What a dear- Gentle Snow smiled softly -...and I’m really sorry about what happened to her father and mother. I could only imagine how excited they would be.- “I know.” -Also… uh… can we talk with Butterfly for a moment?- Feather Scroll asked. “...Sure. I’ll bring the phone to her,” Silver Hawk nodded as he walked upstairs and knocked on the door, “Shy-Tenshi, can I come in?” “Hai~” she responded. With that, Silver Hawk opened the door and walked in, seeing Fluttershy lying on her bed, wearing a gentle green nightgown. “My parents would like to talk to you,” Silver Hawk explained as he walked over to the bed and handed her the phone. “Alright.” she nodded, taking the phone, “Moshi-moshi?” -Hello, Buttterfly- Gentle Snow was the first to greet her. “Gentle Snow-chan, it’s nice to hear from you again.” -Same here, dear. Ooh I wish I can see you right now- Gentle Snow giggled. “...how have you and Feather Scroll been?” -Oh we’ve been doing fine, dear… and we recently found out that you’re expecting- Gentle Snow explained. “It’s exciting and nervous. I think Pinkie would call it ‘nervicited’.” Fluttershy giggled. -Oh I know that feeling. When I was pregnant with Silver Hawk, I was so excited and nervous, I didn’t know how to act- Gentle Snow giggled. “...but I’m also scared for their safety. I’m sure Silver-kun has told you about what happened to cause us to leave Neighpon?” -He told us everything before you all left Neighpon… especially the part about Aki and those threat letters- Gentle Snow frowned before calming down, -How’s Timid been?- “She’s good. She’s asleep right now, my itoko-chan is watching her and her pets. I swear I always see Timid asleep with Yuki and Peaches.” -That’s Timid for you. She always loves sleeping with her pets- Gentle Snow smiled gently. -Ano, dear?- -Oh right. I apologize dear. Here you go- Gentle Snow said as she handed her husband the phone. “Is something wrong, Mr. Feather Scroll?” -Nothing. I just want to make sure my son is taking good care of you, Butterfly- “He is. He’s such a gentleman,” Fluttershy smiled, causing silver to blush a little. -That’s the way we raised him- Feather Scroll stated -We told him if he ever found himself a marefriend, he should treat her like a lady- “He does. He’s so nice… I’m glad that I’m his marefriend.” Fluttershy giggled, “Hey uh… can I ask you two something?” -Sure- they nodded. “...would it be alright if I called you two… ‘Okaa-san’ and ‘Otou-san’?” -...Of course dear- Gentle Snow smiled. -We don’t mind at all- Feather Scroll added. “Alright. I’ll talk to you two later, Okaa-san, Otou-san,” Fluttershy smiled as she hung up. --- “Wait wait… and she hung up,” a male pegasus sighed, his fur a deep ice blue color with his mane a light yellow and was slicked back a bit. He currently wore a brown dress jacket on top of a dark grey dress shirt and a pair of black pantes. “So… you couldn’t tell her about our ‘guest’?” a female pegasus sighed, said mare having a pure snow-white coat, almost like freshly fallen snow, and a soft pink mane with a yellow highlight in it. She wore a Sea-blue blouse and a gentle blue skirt. “No.” he sighed, “Go make sure she’s alright, okay?” “Hai,” she nodded as she headed off to another room, where an injured Tomoe was currently in, “...are you okay?” “...why are you helping me? I’ve done nothing but torment your daughter and her friends…” Tomoe sighed, the filly having a black eye and her arm in a cast. “Yes, but we believe ponies can change,” Gentle Snow stated with a soft smile, “So… you were saying your father and sister were doing what now?” “...they have an agent amongst the guards in the Crystal Empire. You’ve heard about Princess Cadance expecting, right?” “Why yes, dear. Why ask?” “...Let me answer that with another question… do you recall when the Empress’ child disappeared?” “...Oh no… you’re not saying,” Gentle Snow began, a look of horror growing on her face. “Hai... they plan on stealing Cadance’s child, most likely to get Silver to marry Aki, and to make that Butterfly girl suffer.” “Oh dear…” Gentle Snow gulped, “Dear, can you call them back up? We need to warn them,” However, before anything else could happen, the power went out. “...H-hello?” Tomoe whimpered as utter silence fell upon the room, “I-is anypony still there?” “Tomoe, can you see me?” Gentle Snow asked. “N-no. It’s too dark in here… t-too… dark…” Tomoe whimpered in pure fear. She felt a hand take her, and she screamed and began to hit the pony. “Ow… ow… Tomoe, it’s me!” Gentle Snow told her. “...I-I’m so sorry. It’s just…” Tomoe began as she whimpered, “I’m… afraid of the dark.” “Don’t worry… I’m here. You’ll be safe.” Gentle Snow assured. --- A few weeks passed since that call, and it was a day or two after the birth of the child of Princess Cadence, Prince Lapis. “He’s beautiful...don’t you agree, Shining?” Cadence asked her husband as she held a small colt with silver-white fur and a bluish colored mane. “Yea, he is,” Shining Armor replied with a gentle smile, “Our son…” “Yes… our beautiful son,” Cadence smiled as she hugged the currently sleeping foal, small tears of joy in her eyes, “I’m so happy he’s here.” “Some day… I think I can do better with Twilight,” Flash Sentry smiled, being the guard assigned to the room at the moment. “...I don’t think so,” Cadence giggled. “Hmm? What do you mean?” Shining blinked at that. “Oh nothing, dear,” Cadence waved him off with a light giggle. Flash simply let out a quiet groan, thinking that Twilight was already seeing somepony else. He was about to speak before his phone went off. “...I gotta take this,” the bright orange Pegasus informed as he walked out the door and answered his phone, “Hello?” -Aki here. What’s up with the plan?- “...The prince has been born. He’s currently resting in his mother’s ar-” -Excellent. When they least suspect it, grab the little brat and grab the nearest boat out of there- “...if I go through with this, you promise Twilight is all mine. Cadence sounded like she had somebody else. Who is that?” -The cyan pegasus… what was her dumb name?- “...Rainbow Dash? ...are you serious?!” Flash exclaimed. “Is everything alright out there?” Shining Armor asked from the room. “Everything’s okay, sir!” Flash replied before turning back to the phone, “Are you serious?” -Yes Yes. Look… I don’t care what you do with that stupid Alicorn, just bring me the prince so I can have my negotiation item- “...expand on this deal. I can even bring you Cadence.” -...keep talking.- “If I do that… you have to help me get Rainbow Dash out of the picture so Twilight will be mine.” -...I’ll do you one better. Help me with this, and my father will make sure her other friends disappear in case she has feelings for them as well- “Deal.” he smirked. --- “So… how’s Lapis doing?” Dash asked Twilight, who had just gotten off the phone with her brother. “He’s doing fine. He’s currently sleeping right now with his mother,” Twilight replied with a smile, “And my brother is still totally clueless about us.” “You are evil,” Dash giggled. “I know,” Twilight giggled, “...Oh! Anyword on Fluttershy and her soon to be born foals?” “She’s doing fine. After Silver Hawk found out about them, he’s been helping her with anything she needs,” Rainbow Dash replied. “That’s good to hear,” Twilight nodded, “Oh… and about the other thing… how has that girl adjusted to being a pegasus… uh… what was that name again…? Oh right, Sonata Dusk. How has she been?” “Pretty good. Been helping her out with the basics and stuff...though she keeps asking for tacos afterwards and stuff,” Rainbow Dash replied, “She and Sunset are kind of close.” “Raelly?” “Yeah. Heck, it probably won’t be long until they’re going steady,” Rainbow shrugged, “But that’s just me.” Twilight gave a shrug, “Anyway… Shining and Cadence are going to be coming over really soon. I hope the place looks nice before they come.” “Twilight, knowing you, the place probably looks spotless,” Rainbow Dash chuckled a bit. “...I have a feeling,” Twilight giggled. “Espically after I spent the ENTIRE WEEK cleaning it!” Spike shouted, “Honestly… you spend the entire week watching hoofball, and you have to clean up the ENTIRE castle!” “...I honestly worry she’d make a bigger mess…” Twilight admitted. “Oh low blow, Twilight!” Rainbow laughed, “Eheh… well, at least it wasn’t one of Pinkie’s messes after she throws one of her parties.” “Or one of her stupid confetti cannons… I swear I still find those things. And I don’t know what motivated Pinkie to put one in the BATHROOM!” Spike shouted. “...OH yeah!” Rainbow laughed, “I remember that day! You screamed like a girl, Spike!” “It wasn’t funny!” Spike barked. “You’re right… it was hilarious!” Rainbow laughed as she fell on the floor. “...it’s still stupid you posted that on the INTERNET!” Spike responded. “Now now, you two,” Twilight giggled a bit as she got between them, “Let’s not blow this out of proportion.” “...Ugh….fine,” Spike groaned as he left the area, “I’m going to go visit Rarity and see if she needs anything.” “Have a safe trip,” Twilight waved. --- “Kaito-san… Snow-san… how are you?” Fluttershy asked as she was eating breakfast, the shy pinkette looking down at her now larger stomach. She felt small kicks, causing her to gasp a bit. “Oh my… S-silver-kun! Come here!” Fluttershy called out to the snow-white pegasus in the next room before said pegasus dashed over quickly. “Is everything alright, Shy-Tenshi?” Silver Hawk asked in concern. “Just… come here…” Fluttershy motioned him to come over, Silver Hawk nodding as he did so before Fluttershy motioned to her stomach, “Now… feel.” Silver nodded as he put his hand on Fluttershy’s stomach before he felt a small kick, Fluttershy giggling a bit in the process. “So cute…” he smiled. “Go ahead. Say something to them.” “Okay,” Silver nodded as he moved in a bit closer to her stomach, “Hey there you two. It’s me… your tou-san. I’m waiting for you.” Fluttershy giggled as she felt a few more kicks. “They really want to meet their father,” the pale yellow pegasus giggled. “You forgot one more person they can't’ wait to meet,” Silver chuckled a bit, “You, their beautiful mother.” “S-silver-kun,” Fluttershy blushed. “Ano… mind me asking something?” Timid asked as she walked over with Peaches, Yuki and Posey. “..You may, Timid-chan,” Fluttershy nodded. “...when you two get married… where are you going to raise them? Here in Equestria, or back in Neighpon?” A silence fell the room, the two parents to be not knowing how to answer. “...I… I haven’t even thought about that,” Fluttershy admitted. “Me neither…” Silver Hawk agreed. “Silver-kun, what’re we gonna do?” Fluttershy asked, worry evident in her voice, “I… I don’t want to leave Equestria, but I don’t want to keep you, Timid-chan, and Itoko away from Neighpon.” “...I don’t know,” he sighed, “I...wish I had the answer, Shy-Tenshi.” “Well… you could live in one place and visit the other.” Posey informed, “...but the question, what place is best to live in?” “...I don’t know,” Fluttershy sighed sadly as small tears formed in her eyes, “I...I don’t want to leave me friends, but at the same time… I-I don't’ want to be away from Silver-kun.” “Shy-Tenshi…” Silver Hawk whispered as he took her hands into his once more, “It’s true I miss home, but… if it means I might not see you again, or if you won’t be able to see your friends… then I’ll stay here in Equestria with you.” “Onii-chan..” Timid gasped as she looked at her big brother, “Demo… what about your job?” “I could always help out at the hospital here.” Fluttershy blushed at this, rubbing tears out of her eyes for a moment. “...I need to think about it.” “...I understand,” Silver Hawk nodded as he stood up, “Come on, Timid...let’s give her some time to think. Posey-chan, mind helping me out with somethings?” “...Okay,” Posey nodded. --- Cadence and Lapis were already waiting for Shining to show up in the carriage that would take them to Ponyville. They would’ve taken the train, but it was being repaired due to an incident last week. “...Come on Shining, what’s taking so long?” Cadence muttered, tapping her foot impatiently, “Normally you’d be done by now.” “The prince ain’t coming,” a voice told her, as a thing of knock out gas was tossed into the carriage, causing Cadence to cough as she covered her son’s mouth, making sure he wouldn’t inhale any of the gas. “Wh-what’s… ha…” was all Cadence could say before she fell unconscious. “The child and princess are secure sir,” a ninja told Flash Sentry. “Good job,” Flash nodded as he looked down at Cadence, “I’m sorry princess, but I need you so I can make Twilight mine. And no is not going t-’ “FLASH!” Shining's voice roared, causing the bright orange Pegasus’ eyes to widen as he saw the Captain of the royal guard charging towards him from the castle gate. “..I thought you said you knocked him out!” Flash snapped at the ninja. “Don’t worry,” the ninja assured, snapping his fingers, and causing about ten or twenty ninja to appear around Shining Armor, “Go. We shall keep him busy.” “Flash, you-!” Shining began, anger evident in his voice before he summoned a shield to block the flurry of kunai and shuriken sent at him, “Get out of my way!” However, more and more Ninja continued to appear, and weaken his shield a bit. During this, Flash was able to take Cadence and Lapis and get the heck out of dodge. “I said get out of my way!!!” Shining roared as his horn glowed brightly, causing a large shield to appear and forced the ninjas out of the area. However, he was too late as Flash was gone with both Cadence and Lapis, “No. No… no…” “Sir! Are you alright!?” a few of the guards, some being Crystal Ponies, asked as they ran up to him. “...Block all possible escape routes, and make sure no boats leave the dock,” Shining armor ordered, “Send this out to Canterlot and Ponyville as well! I don’t want Flash Sentry to get away with my wife and son!” “Sir, yes, sir!” --- Aki and her father were soon on a boat to Equestria, the former being a bit disgusted at the idea of being there, but knowing it was so she could make Butterfly suffer, made her okay with it. “...Ugh...how far until we get there, father? I want to be out of that backwater country as soon as we get what I want,” Aki stated with a slight huff. “Now now, be patient, Aki. The sooner we meet our agent, the be-” Aki’s father began before he noticed what looked like guards standing at the dock, “...It seems the former captain of Celestia’s guard had anticipated this.” The boat docked and a guard approached. “State your business,” he ordered. “We are simply some ponies who wish to see this land as it has now been opened up to us Neighponese…” “...You may go,” the guard responded, as a ninja disguised as a servant helped move luggage off of the boat. 'Perhapes this will be easier than I expected,' Aki's father thought with a slight, hidden dark smirk as.