//------------------------------// // The tale of Skitter, Adjusting is annoying, Hating genetics. // Story: A New Tale In Equestria. // by Sylif Daring Doo //------------------------------// ____*that same day, 2:26 PM, Ponyville hospital.*____ Skitter waited irritably in the waiting room for the doctor to come back out, she had arrived a little late but the doctor was thankfully not that busy today. She had scheduled a medical checkup today, not for herself, but for her adoptive daughter Solar. Recently, Sombra's trial had concluded, he was not given the death penalty but was instead going to prison for a very long time, and seeing as he would be in jail, Solar would end up in the system, but Skitter had discussed this with both Sombra and Solar. ____*flashback, a month ago, the day after the fair, Crystal Empire prison, 1:22 PM*____ Skitter approached the cell of Sombra, she had already been searched by the guards, and Sombra still had the magical eliminator spell on him so he couldn't cast any spells. [1] Skitter took a seat on a stool and looked into the cell. Sombra apparently was very good at handling what given to him, as his cell had little more than a bed, a single shelf with a single chess piece and a small side table with a book, but he looked fine, he was currently sitting on the end of the bed looking at the floor and muttering. "I love what you've done here." Skitter said. Sombra opened his eyes and let out a small chuckle, he looked over at Skitter. "The Changeling.....how can I help you?" He asked. "I trust you've heard about your daughter?" Skitter replied calmly. Sombra nodded calmly. "Yes I heard, about how you and your immortal friends saved her from death, and I know how she will be taken away now that I'm I'm jail." He answered. Skitter stood up and approached the cell bars. "Then you must have an idea as to why I'm here?" She wondered. Sombra stood up and looked at Skitter. "I know what it is.....you intend to adopt my daughter don't you?" He stated calmly. Skitter shook her head for a moment before focusing on Sombra. "That depends on you and her.....seeing as there are no other alternatives, it comes down to either me or the system, which would you prefer?" She asked. Sombra approached the bars, while Skitter backed up out of reach. "Neither to be honest, but if the system is as bad as it was a thousand years ago, I refuse to put my daughter through that......adopt her if you will, but do not let her turn out like those sniveling cowards out there, or like those Equestrian idiots." Skitte chuckled. "On that, I agree......but I hope you understand that she might end up moving to Equestria, is that acceptable?" She wondered. Sombra nodded and quietly returned to his bed. "Better to be free from the Crystal Heart's influence than trapped by it." He answered. ____*Two weeks ago, The Crystal Empire, Market street, 1:48 PM.*____ Skitter walked with Solar through the city, they had already walked approximately two blocks and were just entering Market street. "So, i told the guy, you cantaloupe with her!" Solar said with a grin. [2] Skitter thought on it for a few seconds before snickering. "That was awful Solar." She said with a smirk. Solar nodded. "You're smiling though, and it was a good one." She argued. Skitter shrugged. "Can't deny that kid." She said. The two then continued walking around, idly passing the everyday life of the city, soon enough, Skitter looked at Solar. "Hey kid, on the more serious side of things.....I spoke with your dad." She mentioned. Solar looked at Skitter curiously. "You did?....what did he say?" She wondered. "We mostly talked about you to be honest, primarily on what to do." Skitter answered with a slightly evasive tone. Solar blinked and deadpanned. "Are you looking to adopt me?" She questioned. Skitter chuckled. "Your family is sharp." She muttered. "Like I said with your dad, it depends on you and him, he already gave his consent, but I need to know how you feel about this." She replied. Solar went silent as she went into deep thought. "I need to think on it." She said before going silent. After that, the two continued walking, they did not speak, but they simply walked. It was ten minutes later when Solar finally spoke again. "Will I at least get to say goodbye to my dad?" She asked. Skitter nodded silently. "Yea, besides it won't be instant, foal services need to do a background check on me and all this other legal stuff will need to be handled." She explained. Solar sighed and looked at Skitter. "Then sure.....I guess, just don't do the baby coddle thing." She pointed out. Skitter actually seemed to laugh, although it was quiet and short. "No problem kid, also, you can just keep calling me Skitter if you like." She added. _____*end of flashback*_____ Skitter couldn't help but be nervous, as she was technically a mother now, at least on paper, thankfully, her background check was all clear.....well, not including the Changeling bit, but it was a work in progress. In short, with some help from Twilight, who apparently knew loads of legal stuff as a hobby, Skitter's adoption paperwork was finished, all that remained at this period of time was the probationary period, other than that, they were good to go. [3] It was a couple minutes later, but the doctor eventually walked out and came over. "Miss Skitter, I need to speak with you." He said calmly. Skitter nodded and followed the doctor as he walked back through the doors and headed to the room he examined Solar. After they reached the room, the doctor looked at Skitter. "Would you like the good news or the bad news?" He asked calmly. Skitter sighed. "Good news first." She replied easily. The doctor then pulled out some papers from a nearby drawer and set them on a table. "Well, I am happy to say that she's healthy, she has a very powerful immune system and doesn't seem to be sick in any way." He said. Skitter then began pacing. "And the bad news?" She wondered. "The bad news is that she seems to have a nutrient deficiency along with a bruised back hoof, I also seem to be missing most of her medical records, along with a birth certificate." He replied calmly. Skitter sighed and stopped pacing. "I'll do what I can about the medical records and birth certificate, but what I'm most concerned about is the bruised hoof, do you know what caused it?" She asked worriedly. The doctor shook his head. "I do not, although I recommend you try to keep her from over stressing herself, in her current state, it would only make the hoof worse and can cause sudden black outs." He warned. Skitter nodded. "Alright, I'll let you know when I've got the records." She said. _____*five minutes later, outside the hospital.*_____ Skitter walked out of the hospital with Solar, who was still having trouble adjusting to the whether of Equestria. "You alright kiddo?" She asked. Solar rubbed her forehead and nodded. "Yea....I'll be alright, it's just too hot for me here." She replied. Skitter gave Solar a skeptical glare but soon sighed and started walking, after all, the kid had arrived just today. "Come on, let's go." She said. Solar followed after Skitter as she looked around the town. "So, what did the doctor say?" She asked curiously. Skitter chuckled. "You sure you can handle it?" She wondered. "Of course, I'm not a wimp." She argued. Skitter rolled her eyes and looked back at Solar. "First off you are perfectly healthy, secondly, you seem to have a bruised back hoof, so you need to take it easy until it heals, the other problem is that your medical records and birth certificate are missing." She said before continuing to the house. Solar looked back at her back legs for a moment before following Skitter. ____*later that day, Gwen's house, 2:20 PM*____ Skitter entered the house and let Solar inside, what was odd was that there was nobody here, with Fang and Spark living at Lyaroa's now, it seemed just a bit emptier. "Go on and make yourself at home." She said before heading upstairs. Solar simply watched as Skitter headed upstairs, apparently she was going to be sharing a room with Firefly, she didn't mind, but for now, she headed over to a nearby chair and sat down, she decided to get a better grasp of her surroundings and looked around. Upstairs however, Skitter was in her room looking around. "And, of course, the moment I actually need the bloody thing, it's nowhere to be found!" She complained. Skitter was looking for a medallion that she kept in a small box for years, any other day, she could find it with ease, but now it was gone, needless to say it was frustrating. She then looked under the bed and found the medallion, she sighed and grabbed it, it was a small silver medallion with a Changeling on one side, and a fire on the other, she set it on the side table and shook her head. "Of all the times, whatever." Skitter then used her magic to grab the medallion, she closed her eyes and channeled a steady stream of magic into it, she remained focused for several minutes until she opened her mind. Skitter then searched for her hive in her mind, but once again, nothing, just like every time before. "Why do I bother?" She muttered. She set the medallion back down and walked to the door, but just as she reached for the handle, she felt a sharp pain in her chest, she stopped entirely and growled, when the pain subsided, her eyes suddenly widened and her jaw dropped. "Oh hell no......oh please no." She muttered, she then reached down to her chest and she felt an unwelcome feeling. "Shit." She stated. Skitter managed to force her way through the pain and exited the room. ____*Downstairs*____ Skitter entered the living room and made her way to the couch, thankfully, Roxanne seemed to be home along with Firefly, they seemed to be getting along with Solar. "Hey guys." She said. Roxanne looked up at Skitter and motioned her over. "Hey Skitter, we were actually just talking about you." She said. Skitter looked at Solar who nodded. "What about?......I didn't do anything this time." She stated. "Oh you know, your fondness of giving everyone a nickname." Firefly answered. Skitter rolled her eyes. "Well, I haven't done that to everyone, but it's true." She said as she leaned back. Solar then got up. "I'll be right back, excuse me." She said as she headed for the stairs. Skitter looked over at Solar. "Bathroom?" She asked. Solar looked at Skitter and nodded. "Up the stairs, to the right and then to the left." Skitter said. As Solar headed upstairs, Skitter looked at Roxanne. "Skitter, is Gwen ok with this?" The fox asked. Skitter nodded. "Yea, I'm going to be paying my fair share of food costs and other stuff though, understandable." She replied. Roxanne nodded. "It is.....anyway, you up for another lesson?" She asked. Skitter chuckled and leaned forward. "Sure thing, alright, using what I taught you before, channel your magic until you feel it hit its peak, then image the familiar you wish to summon." She explained. Firefly watched as Roxanne began channeling magic, she watched in awe as Roxanne's magic flowed into a ball that was forming, and soon enough, a small ghostly Dragon appeared on the table, it walked around slowly for a few moments before vanishing. Roxanne sighed and looked at Skitter. "How was that?" She asked. Skitter nodded In approval. "Very good, your a fast learner, you have the focus and magical reserves, but you need more speed for the actual summoning, I can help you with increasing the duration and size of them some other time." She replied. Roxanne crossed her arms and closed her eyes. "Well, it's not bad for a week of using the magic, could be going slower." She muttered. ____*the next day, 8:10 AM*____ Skitter opened her eyes, she sighed and slowly got out of bed. "Well, it's official, I am technically a mother, I'm doomed." She whispered to herself. She stood up and walked to the door, just as she opens the door and walked out, another sharp pain went through her chest and she was immobile, she gritted her teeth and forced her way through it, she headed down the stairs and once she was at the bottom, she walked over to the kitchen to get something to drink. When Skitter entered the kitchen she got herself a glass of water, as she wasn't in the mood for tea or coffee, she went to the fridge and opened it.....she then raised an eyebrow and pulled out an empty ketchup bottle with a note. 'Sorry, but I drank this before moving, I.O.U a bottle of ketchup, Fang.' Skitter then threw the ketchup away and drank from the water, but just as it entered her mouth she realized what the note said. "He 'drank' the ketchup?.....what?" She muttered before shaking her head and walking to the living room. ____*Two hours later, 10:07 AM*____ Skitter walked with Solar to the school, thankfully, she had already informed them about Solar, and a bunch of students recently graduated, so now there was room in the same class Spark and Firefly were in, which would at least give Solar some friendly faces to talk with. As they approached the school, Skitter spoke. "Fair warning, there are two fillies named Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, they are the bullies, don't go picking fights with them or anyone in particular, also, there are three fillies there that call themselves the Cutie Mark Crusaders.....be careful with them, they reportedly cause a lot of havoc, just don't pick on them and be VERY careful if they ask you to join their club." She warned. Solar nodded and then looked at Skitter. "What club?" She asked. "I already said the name, but it's a club where they try to find their cutie marks, they kind of go overboard however." Skitter answered as they arrived at the school. Skitter leaned up against the wall and motioned inside with her head. "I've already spoken with Cheerilee, so you can go on in, I gotta get going, besides.....I don't think my presence would go over well with the other students." She said before walking away. "See you Skitter." Solar said before heading inside. ____*later that day, 12:43 PM*____ Skitter walked up to Lyaroa's house and knocked on the door. "Aaahhh!....oh hold on." Came a strange male voice. She waited a few moments before hearing a mechanical whirring above her, she looked up and saw Wheatly. "Oh hey, what did you need?" He asked. "Lyaroa home?" She asked. Wheatly did what Skitter assumed was a nod. "Yes, she's here, give me a moment." He then disappeared into the house and footsteps were soon heard coming to the door. The door opened and Lyaroa was now there, but she was sweating all over and was breathing heavily. "Yes.....what, is it?" The Sentinel asked curiously through the breaths. Skitter raised an eyebrow but said nothing about it, yet. "I need your help with something." She said. Lyaroa nodded and wiped the sweat off her brow. "Ahh....sure thing.....come on in." She headed inside. Skitter followed Lyaroa inside and almost jumped out of her skeleton when the door closed behind her, what confused her though.....was that Lyaroa had an entire bookshelf filled with water, energy drinks and coffee. "Do I want to know?" She asked while pointing at the bookshelf. Lyaroa shrugged, thankfully she seemed to be back to normal. "I need the energy." She replied. "Now, what's this about?" She asked. Skitter started pacing. "Something's wrong with me." She started. Lyaroa blinked. "Why not go to the doctor?" She pointed out. Skitter scoffed. "As though they know anything about Changelings......I figured that since you know all of this, you can help." She replied. Lyaroa rubbed her eyes and walked over to Skitter. "Fine, what's the problem?" She asked. "Sharp pains in my chest, it isn't heartburn, it's something else." She answered. Lyaroa materialized a table for Skiter to on, she then put her hand on Skitter's chest, soon she lowered her head and her eyes glowed for a brief second, she then backed up and looked at Skitter with a grin. "Well Skitter.....you, are gonna be a mommy." She said happily. Skitter did the only sensible thing she could, she fell over backwards and promptly fainted. ____*later that day, Lyaroa's house, 1:12 PM*____ Skitter paced back and forth in Lyaroa's living room, her current predicament was frustrating for the logical side of her, on one hand, Changelings couldnt conceive, unless it was the queen but even then they could only hatch larvae, they couldn't give birth like the other races. On the other hand, it was a joyous if confusing situation, sadly, Wheatly had heard the news, and was ecstatic, he was blurting out random names incredibly quickly, Lyaroa however seemed to be taking notes. In conclusion, it was very annoying. "So Skitter, what are you going to do now, because I ain't killing it or making it vanish." Lyaroa said. Skitter groaned and started pacing. "Right now?....I should just be thankful that you found out how much time I have until he or she arrives, all I can do is try to be ready when the time comes." She replied. Wheatly then slid along his rail and in between the two. "Well, as for me, I would definitely go for Samuel or Janett." He concluded with a nod. Skitter blinked. "Ok.....thanks for the suggestion Wheatly." She thanked. Lyaroa chuckled and looked up at the ceiling. "Although....I have to wonder something......if Changelings can't conceive, why do they have sexual parts?" She wondered curiously. Skitter went wide eyed at Lyaroa but couldn't reply with her jaw literally dropped to the floor.