//------------------------------// // The Truth // Story: Teaching Scootaloo A Lesson // by Matt11 //------------------------------//                    Two days had passed since Scootaloo revealed to Starlight what she’d been hiding, and since then everypony around her had been treating her like she actually was a foal (to some extent anyway), which Scootaloo thought it was quite nice. It made her smile, to not have to worry about anything. No crusades, no cutie mark problems, no school work, and no chores. Even so, a part of her knew she wouldn’t be able to do this all the time, and another part of her was wondering just how she was going to explain to her mom what she’d told Starlight. The filly had thought she hated being treated like a baby by her mother, yet she was going to ask if that’s what her mother could do.                                            Starlight hummed a little tune to herself, as she trotted into the castle. She had just come back from a trip to the toy store (she thought it would be nice if she bought Scootaloo a parting gift for when she would leave with her mother, and so she had bought the filly a big teddy bear for her to snuggle with). Starlight placed her gift right next to one of the glass windows in the castle and smiled. “I hope Scootaloo likes my gift. Oh, what am I saying? Of course she will.” She thought and walked into the kitchen. Upon entering it she saw Scootaloo being fed by Twilight.                      “Oh, hi Starwight, whewe have you been?” Scootaloo asked with a stuffed mouth.                      “Scootaloo, how many times must I tell you? Don't talk with your mouth full, it's very rude.” Twilight lightly scolded while waving her spoon back and forth at Scootaloo.                       Scootaloo instantly apologized, “I’m sorry, Twilight. I guess I’m just happy to see my friend, Starlight.” She said with a smile.                       “Real..Really, we’re friends?” Starlight asked, while secretly a little happy that Scootaloo could be like a second friend. It was hard for her to get friends as it was, due to her past life. And aside from Sunburst and Trixie, she had struggled with making new ones.                        Scootaloo nodded. “Yeah, you’re a lot of fun to hang out with. Especially when you kept my other friends from seeing me in a diaper.”                        “Hey, what are friends for?” Starlight chuckled, then let Twilight continue feeding Scootaloo.                        Once Twilight had finished feeding Scootaloo she took a sniff and smelt that Scootaloo was really sweaty and stinky. “Oh man, we really need to give you a bath before your mother gets here.” She remarked, waving her hoof around trying her best to get rid of the smell. The alicorn was regretting her decision not to bathe Scootaloo at all since she coming to the castle.                       Scootaloo blushed deep red, she had developed a rather noticeable stench. “I’m sorry, Twilight. I guess I should've told you yesterday, but I got all caught up in the fun.” She apologized, and then popped the purple pacifier into her mouth. She couldn't believe it but, sucking on a pacifier actually seemed to be relaxing, even in the daytime. Of course, she swore she would never let Rainbow Dash  or her friends know about this (well, aside from Starlight of course), but she couldn't help but wonder, “Should I really tell Mom? I mean I could just sneak the diapers and pacifier at home. But then, she would probably find them when she cleans my room.” She thought.                    Starlight noticed that Scootaloo seemed to be distracted by something, and walked over to the filly and gave her a little tap. The filly jumped in surprise, “I’m sorry. I didn't mean to scare you, Scootaloo, but I couldn't help notice you stuck in your thoughts. Is something wrong?” She asked in a concerned tone.                     Scootaloo was about to answer but before she could explain Twilight sweetly called.  “Scootaloo, your bath is ready. I even took the liberty of adding a few toys and a rubber ducky for you.”                     Scootaloo looked at Starlight, then at the bathroom. “Uh, I’ll tell you later, Starlight.” She promised, and with that she ran as fast as she could down the hall. However, she fell because her diaper was a little thick, though she quickly picked herself back up. “That’s going to take some getting used to. I wonder if there are any brands in my size that aren’t as thick, at least for daytime wearing. I know the nighttime ones have to be thick to protect the sheets.” She thought.                      Once Scootaloo was in the bathroom, Twilight took off the filly’s diaper. “You don’t have to go potty, do you?” She asked, while gesturing toward the toilet.                      Scootaloo shook her head, she’d already used the bathroom before lunch. Scootaloo then looked at Twilight, who held a hoof out, “What?” The young pegasus asked.                       “The Pacifier, Scootaloo,” Twilight explained. “You can’t have that in the bath. It might fall down the drain or get lost, I promise I’ll give it back when you bath is finished.” Reluctantly, Scootaloo gave Twilight the pacifier which caused a few tears to escape from the filly’s eyes,  she seemed to be getting slightly attached to that pacifier.                       Twilight levitated Scootaloo into the nice warm bath water, and poured some water on the filly’s head, “Now just because you’re older doesn't mean I’ll leave you alone in here, you're still my responsibility. Besides, somepony has to bathe you.”  She said with a smile, as she grabbed the shampoo and was about to pour it onto Scootaloo’s head, but then she noticed the filly seemed to be distracted by something, “What wrong?” She asked.                     Scootaloo looked at Twilight. “Well, I’ve been thinking…. should I really tell Mom about this? You know about liking diapers and being babied sometimes? I mean wha...what if she disowns me? What if she thinks I’m a freak?” She nervously said while beginning to babble.                      Twilight stopped Scootaloo with a small wing hug, while trying to not get water on herself. “Listen, Scootaloo, I know this might seem weird but I think Dizzy Twister will accept you for who you are. She's a very nice and understanding mare, and while she may find it a bit off putting I think she won’t be too bothered by the idea. Besides, she's your mother and what's a mother's job? To love their foal no matter what.” She said, as she released Scootaloo from the hug.                      “Bu..But Diamond Tiara’s mother is supposed to love her and yet she doesn't!” Scootaloo protested. “What if Mom starts treating me the way Diamond’s mother treats her? And what if she reveals my secret to everypony in Ponyville?! If Diamond Tiara liked diapers, I’m sure her mother would reveal that secret to the world, who's to say my mom won't do the same?!” A few tears started to form in her eyes, telling her mother was going to be difficult.                       Twilight tried her best to calm her young charge down. “Look, I know Spoiled Rich would probably do what you just said, but how could you just think your mother would do the same? Your mother has always told me that she loves you, and that you are her little sunshine, and nothing would EVER change her love for you!” Twilight replied, as she rubbed Scootaloo’s back and helped calmed her down.                       Scootaloo sighed. “I guess you're right, but I’m just worried she’ll hate me. I know that sounds absurd, but part of me fears it will happen.” She weakly replied as Twilight started to put shampoo on her head. Scootaloo covered her eyes with her hooves as the water started to pour down on her head.                        “Don't you worry, you’re too cute for anypony to hate.” Twilight cooed as she finished bathing Scootaloo, pulled her out of the tub and dried her up. She then pulled out a changing mat and put a fresh new diaper on Scootaloo. She took a good whiff of the air, delighting in Scootaloo’s fresh scent. “Ah, much better. You smell like roses.” She remarked, receiving a giggle from Scootaloo.                         Twilight and Scootaloo left the bathroom, when they got out the two decided to go into the living room for a little bit. Starlight had placed a few blocks and toys out for Scootaloo, while Twilight put Scootaloo's pacifier back in her mouth. The filly suckled on it as it was placed into her mouth                          “So when does my mommy get here?” Scootaloo asked, completely unaware that she’d used the term Mommy instead of Mom. She had not used the term “Mommy” since she was a very young foal.                          Twilight looked at the clock. “Actually, she should be arriving at the train station now. I can only imagine that she’ll want to see you as soon as possible. Starlight, you can watch over Scootaloo until I get back, right?” She asked her student.                          Starlight nodded. “Sure, in fact this will give me time to give her a present I bought for her.”                          “Okay, I’ll be back shortly.” Twilight replied, and left Scootaloo in the care of Spike and Starlight as she headed to the train station.                                                     Twilight arrived at the train station just in time, because Dizzy Twister had just stepped off the train. She gave Dizzy a small hug. “How was your little vacation?” Twilight asked. “I’d imagine it was wonderful.”                           Dizzy Twister smiled “It was an okay vacation, all my boss wanted to talk about was questioning if we should move Cloudsdale closer to Ponyville. I questioned him on why he’d want that, but all he said was that it would make delivering clouds to Ponyville faster and easier. Oh, and how was Scootaloo? I hope she didn't misbehave or destroy anything you own.”                           Twilight smiled. “Well, at first she didn't seem to like the treatment. She sneaked out of her crib once to use the bathroom and I took care of that problem, but other then that I think this week has been great. Well...aside from maybe her getting into a small fight with Spike, but she was given a timeout and after that she had no problems.” She answered honestly, as she and Dizzy Twister started walking to the castle.                           “So, did Scootaloo ever say why she's been ignoring her work around the house, and why she's been fighting with me?” Dizzy asked, hoping Twilight had found out. If Scootaloo was still going to act the way she had done before Dizzy left, she would have no clue as to what to do.                           Twilight scratched her head, “Well.... yes, but I think it's best for Scootaloo to tell you. It's rather… interesting... actually.” The princess explained as she and Dizzy arrived at the castle’s front door. When they stepped inside, they saw that Scootaloo was playing tag with Spike and Starlight, “We’re back!” Twilight exclaimed.                           Scootaloo’s eyes grew big as she saw her mother, she quickly covered her diaper with her hooves and blushed in embarrassment. “Uh… hi Mom.” She said nervously, realizing that she hadn't thought this through, “I really should've removed the diaper before she got here… wait, no! I need to tell her, Twilight is right!” She thought to herself, and reluctantly began to pluck up courage. One way or another, her relationship with her mother would never be the same after this.                             Dizzy Twister walked over to her daughter, not even bothered at seeing her in a diaper (even though it had been years since she’d last seen her daughter in one). “Scootaloo, you do know hiding it with your hooves isn't really hiding it, don't you?” She asked sweetly, and waited for her daughter to remove her hooves from the crinkly undergarment. “Twilight tells me you've got a lot to tell me, now why don't you be a good girl and tell me what's been bothering you?” She asked in a motherly tone, calm and gentle                             Scootaloo thought briefly about lying, but what good would that do?Twilight would probably tell her mom even if she didn't. “If I tell you, do you promise you won’t laugh or hate me?” She asked nervously.                             Dizzy Twister nuzzled her daughter. “Scootaloo, I could never hate you no matter what. Whatever it is, you can tell me and I promise I’ll try my hardest not to laugh.”                             Scootaloo sighed, and reluctantly she confessed. “Well, the thing is.... I kind of like being treated like a foal, just a little. I actually didn’t want to tell you this because I knew you’d start diapering me, but I’ve been wetting the bed at night sometimes. And, well, I kind of like wearing diapers and suckling on a pacifier, and just being treated like a baby. I don’t really like using them though. I wet myself once when Starlight tickled me, and I only messed them once by accident and it was very uncomfortable. I just sort of like how the diapers feel when they’re clean.” After telling her mother everything, Scootaloo could feel the tears escape her eyes, but she didn’t care, if she had to she’d claim they were just liquid ride.                             As Scootaloo let out her tears, her mother pulled her in for a warm loving hug and wiped the tears off her eyes. “I see, so you really need diapers for wetting the bed, but you also like being treated like a baby sometimes?” Dizzy asked, not one hundred percent understanding.                            “Yes, I miss the attention I used to get and it just feels like my fillyhood might be ending soon,” Scootaloo replied. “I know I can’t go back to being a foal, but I’d...I’d love for you to treat me like a baby sometimes...Mom, and I’m really sorry about the things I said to you I feel so selfish and ungrateful, you were only trying to look out for me” She apologized sincerely.                            Dizzy Twister smiled brightly “Aw, it's ok my little Wonderbolt. I’m glad you told me this, it was very brave of you to do so. I guess I won't mind treating you like a foal every once in awhile, but you are going to need diapers for bed as I don't want you waking up in a soaked bed, you could get a rash or an infection. So here's the deal, you need to wear diapers at night, and if you continue to do all the work at home while I’m at work, I will treat you like a potty trained foal. But only if you want me to, you little cutie. After all, Mommy loves her foal!” Dizzy cooed, as she rubbed Scootaloo’s back.                             “That’s fine,” Scootaloo agreed. “But if possible, for the daytime diapers, could you find ones that aren’t so thick? The ones Twilight put on me kind of made it hard to walk. I know the night time ones have to be thick so they don’t stain the sheets.”                             “That can be arranged,” Dizzy Twister replied, booping her daughter on the nose. “But for now, I think we’d better get you home.”                             “Yeah, just give me a minute to take off the diaper,” Scootaloo offered. “I don’t want anypony to see me in one in public, I’ll be the laughing stock of the town if they do.”                              “Don’t forget about your present, Scootaloo,” Starlight offered, levitating over the wrapped up giant stuffed teddy. “It’s a bit big, but it’s perfect for snuggling up with at night and it’s easy to wash.”                              “Thanks Starlight,” Scootaloo replied, but found that the teddy bear was too heavy. “Um, could you maybe bring it by my house later? It’s too big for me to carry.”                              “Sure thing,” Starlight agreed. “Think of it as my way of making up for causing you to have that accident a few days ago.”                                                             Once Scootaloo and Dizzy arrived home, Dizzy instructed. “Why don’t you go up to your room? I have something I need to get ready, but I promise I’ll be up to tuck you in, okay?”                                 “Okay,” Scootaloo agreed. “And just let me know when Starlight gets here with my teddy.” She then bolted upstairs to her room as fast as she could! Upon entering her bedroom. Scootaloo realized she’d left it in a total mess, and so she started cleaning.                               When Dizzy Twister finally came up to Scootaloo's room hours later, she was happy to see that the room was clean. She put then put a package of nighttime diapers on the floor, “Okay Scoots, sit down and I'll put the diaper on you,” She instructed, and her daughter did as she was told. Once the diaper was on tightly, Dizzyy put the pacifier in Scootaloo's mouth and helped her into bed, “I must admit you do look absolutely adorable in diapers.” She cooed giving her a kiss on the cheeks.                                After giving her mother a hug Scootaloo requested “You can read me a Daring Do book, please? I really like it when you read to me.”                               Dizzy Twister smiled. “Of course I can,” And she pulled out a copy of Daring Do and the Trek to the Terrifying Tower. After about three pages, Scootaloo finally fell asleep while suckling on her pacifier. Dizzy smiled down at Scootaloo. “I promise from now on I'll give you more love than ever, baby.” She whispered, and with that she left the room.