*Slight AU*
(In this story all school-aged ponies are babies)
Rainbow Dash has stumbled upon a box. In it contain a stuffed monkey toy, a blanket, a note, and a baby inside.
Rainbow Dash takes the box back home but will she be able to raise a baby on her? Hopefully with the help of her friends, Rainbow Dash can learn what being mother is all about.

Part of the Wibblyverse Continuity.
Previous Story: The Unexpected Adventures of Trixie and Sunset
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Rumble is feeling grumpy. He always is, especially in winter. He hates winter. It's nothing but a reminder of the family he lost, and the night he nearly died. So, when the Doctor takes him back to Hearth's Warming Eve in Old Lawndon, the pegasus is less than happy. Things only get worse when the duo are dragged into a web of murder and intrigue at the Frost Faire. Aided only by a carnival worker and attacked by undead monsters, this may be the last Hearth's Warming for the entire world.

Violence tag for domestic violence and a fight in the middle of a fire.
Death tag for lots of things actually, it's a bit morbid.
Gore tag for zombies, basically.
Also, this work contains references to homophobia and transphobia.

Hearth's Warming has always been a time for family and friends. A time when the ponies of Equis remember the frigid days before the rise of Modern Equestria, and bask in the warmth and comfort of their loved ones.

But for one particular holiday season, strange things are happening in Ponyville that can’t be easily explained. Least of all by Scootaloo, who is having her own share of troubles during this normally festive time of year.

When the mirth and whimsy of Hearth’s Warming starts to take on a more dour and icy edge, things take a turn for the stranger when out of the blue, the enigmatic “Doctor Clockwork” appears.

Join the Hourglass Stallion as he takes it upon himself, his temporary companion Spike, and the newly-conscripted Scootaloo to save Hearth’s Warming before the holidays are ruined forever!

This story is a sequel to Technicolor Dreams

After the episode, "Sleepless in Ponyville", Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo have grown quite close. However, when Rainbow Dash learns that Scootaloo's need for acceptance is more than just hero worship, Rainbow Dash refuses to back down. She pushes her limits - financially - to be there for this filly who's like a sister to her how she's needed most.

Rainbow Dash has always wanted to be a Wonderbolt, but all she's ever seen has been the glory of it, never understanding what it truely meant beyond the best of the best. However, someone she's long looked up to is going to reveal truths she will need to know to make an important decision...all the while holding back something even more important.

Twilight was expecting to have a nice, relaxing morning bath. What she did not expect, was for Rainbow Dash to interrupt her by crashing through the window. Twilight, instead of yelling at Rainbow, invites her to take a bath together.

While on a picnic, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle share a delicious honey pie. Soon, they find each other talking about something they never thought they would talk about. Foalhood is like honey pie.

There's nothing worse than feeling alone during the holidays, something that Scootaloo is all to familiar with. She knows that she has no family to celebrate with, save for a mother so drunk off cider she doesn't realize her daughter's heartbreak.

This is the filly's reality- the harsh card fate has dealt her. But this Hearth's Warming Eve, as she treks home through the brisk air all by herself, a certain rainbow-maned pegasus will show her the true meaning of family.

Cover image by Mickeymonster on DA: Mickeymonster/

Edited by DJ GarV the Expert

A/N: This is slightly improved. If you have read it you might want to read it again.

Applebloom has grown up and she is almost a mare now. However, she is depressed for many reasons and some mistakes she made. Now she is faced with a decision. Will anypony be able to stop her?

The day has finally come for Scootaloo. Her first flight lesson from none other than the Rainbow Dash. Little does she know of what is to transpire.

Cover art by GSphere