This story is a sequel to Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Part 1: What's the Use of Crying?
Pinkie Pie is starting to figure this whole motherhood thing out, but now, Whiskey, Tango, and Foxtrot are beginning to realize their little family is different. They're starting to wonder where their Daddy is, and why he isn't around--questions that Pinkie would rather they not be asking.
Rated Teen for brief language.
Art by Alanymph. Woo!
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Good to hear it!
Yes, I meant Prench, as in, the language originating from Prance. What is this "French" you speak of? That's not a typo, is it...?
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Not a problem; I'm sure you're not the only one
Most countries have a pony-pun name: the first one that comes to mind is "Mexicolt," not to mention the canon "Saddle Arabia."
Awww
Baaaack in the saddle again!
I almost cried.
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That's quite the compliment --especially since we're barely getting started! I hope you enjoy the rest!
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Are you saying I ship trash, sir?? Very well--pistols at dawn.
Srsly tho, they're two of my favorite minor characters, and I was very excited to see the Hearths and Hooves Day episode back in the day.
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Seriously: I was planning on keeping both Rarity and RD single--Rarity is a working professional with no time for romance, and RD is a strong, independent mare who don't need no man (or woman???).
However, I'm still sketching out pt.3, so, if you have any suggestions, please send 'em along!
This go's deep .
WOW!!! Aurora turned out like an early Diamond Tiara...Twilight's gonna have her hooves full.
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Hehe--just wait for part 2.
Also, confession time: Aurora's pink, in part, because I've been mentally swapping her for Diamond Tiara since I first came up with this scene.
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Yep--For all three of them, especially Whiskey, not having a father is the one great misery of their lives.
7295313 When she first spoke down to them, that's the mental picture I got, Diamond Tiara with a horn...
...poor Twilight....
Diamond Tiara reincarnated confirmed.
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Derp, one got away, apparently. Good catch.
Fixed now!
Thanks for the quick update on the previous chapter--it was a good character growth for all parties involved.
...now I'm gonna wonder how long it'll be before Pinkie Pie is confronted by Twilight on the children's father?...
...or how long it'll be before Maud or her parents show up for a visit and find out she's a mother?
Who here thinks the dad is cheese sandwich?
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You're very welcome--as I said, the fic is uploaded and ready to go, so expect regular updates through the end.
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...actually, since you're asking, I'll tell you: the dad is Gummy :P
7299067 no freaking way that's true.
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Aww, you're no fun
Dad's identity will be revealed soon, don't worry.
7299192 okay. And sorry for being a sour sport. Just the idea of gummy being the father is too messed up. I can only take so much messed up stuff.
7299023 That was my first impulse belief, but doesn't fit Cheese Sandwich's personality.
I think it'll either be an OC or some other minor character. But my guess is as good as yours.
7300523 What if it was donut joe!
7300541 Can't imagine him as the dancing-type, but he does live in Canterlot.
7300550 What does dancing have to do with it?
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Pinkie said (back in part 1) that the dad was a talented dancer, which is why the kids are named after dances.
7300608 Oh. Sorry. I must have forgot.
Then I don't really have a clue.
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Alright, cards on the table:
Their dad is TENDER TAPS!
No, it's R63 TRIXIE!!
No, it's DISCORD!!!
No, it's ALL 3!!!!
7300674 ...really?
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Yes, really!!
<-- "Trollestia"
EDIT: Though, full disclosure, when the idea of triplets named "WTF" first popped into my head, my immediate thoughts were Pinkie x Discord. Just to be clear, he's not their dad in the final product.
7300759 okay.
That narrows it down to about 20,5976 potential ponies.
Brilliant implementation, man. I remember what we talked about, and I'm really looking forward to the climax and denouement we discussed. You rock.
Hmm. Cheese Sandwich? Too obvious
Party Favor? What would he be doing in Canterlot though...
Pokey Pierce? Nah, he lives in Ponyville
I'm at a loss on who the father is. Maybe there's three different dads...idk
Also where is the CMC?
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Dream Valley is the name of the setting from G1 MLP.
The idea behind "Dream Valley Union High" (also mentioned briefly in pt. 1) was a) Ponyville is one of several small communities in the Dream Valley region, and b) none of these towns are large enough to support their own school so, c) all the kids from smaller town, including Ponyville, commute to the centrally-located Dream Valley Union High.
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You'll find out tomorrow You'll probably learn more (and less) about him than you were hoping...
The plan was for them to have already graduated college and gone their seperate ways, but, well...
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Oh, derp, misunderstood the question
When they go out to lunch:
Well, it's better for Aurora to learn the "You don't way certain things because you can get your plot kicked" lesson sooner than later.
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That was awesome! But I would've added a bit on "Do not take if you have Diabetes, or plan to have Diabetes. Consult your Endocrinologist if you are suffering from high Hemoglobin A1C"...sorry, I'm a diabetic so I thought it'd be a good addition.
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That is a good addition! I'll plug it in when I'm not on mobile anymore. Thanks!
Well damn. He sounds like a real pos. I wonder if he pressured Pinkie into getting an abortion or he was going to leave her and made her choose. If so, we know her choice was obvious of course.
I wonder if he was an earth pony, a Pegasus or a unicorn...
7303755 Thanks! I try. Of course my parents always said I was very trying...
Another great chapter. Loved the foals plan (it's what I imagined them doing too!), and hope they find some closure to this event, even if they don't get the dad they've wanted.
Oh, hi, there's the gut punches I was ready for.
Oooof. A little different seeing 'em like this.
Tricky fits: That clown is an asshole, this one is too. I never thought I would reference Madness Combat in here, but hey!
BTW, sorry not sorry for yanking everyone's collective chain about Dad's identity. Curious: did I happen to catch anyone with the R63 Trixie/Tricky switch?
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I'm glad it's working for you--and, just wait until we get to tomorrow
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What's Madness Combat?
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Added a little bit about diabeetus to the chapter 9 notes
7305102 You know what scene I'm looking for to SUDDENLY! appear.
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BLASPHEMY!
http://www.newgrounds.com/collection/madness.html
Have at you :3
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Ooo! Happy birthday! I'll be publishing the next chapter about 10 am MDT, if you want to count that as a birthday present
I think its safe to assume that isn't the last we'll see of Tricky. Though I wonder what he means when he said she lied about being pregnant. Did Pinkie really lie to him? Or is he saying that to cover his own ass? I guess time will tell.
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Happy birthday, again! Did you like your present?
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Well, unfortunately...
FWIW, my intention was that Pinkie is truly being honest about her ex, possibly for the first time in her life, while Tricky is an abusive [plot]hole who would say anything to put himself in the right. Thus, you can probably trust what Pinkie says, but not Tricky.
But "the author is dead," after all, in multiple (figurative) senses. Go with whatever interpretation is most compelling to you!
You're quite welcome. The world needs more SUDDENLY! MAUD! Especially since I was working on a Maud-focused romantic clop at the time, it just seemed logical. :)
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I, um... hm. Not sure i needed to know that...
I can't picture Maud as much of a lover (as you'll see more of that tomorrow, sorta)--i dunno, she doesn't sound like she'd be very enthusiastic about the whole idea.