//------------------------------// // Chapter 14 Heart warming heart's warming // Story: Family of two // by Flat spin //------------------------------// MLP: FiM Family of two By: flat spin Scootaloo woke up and opened her eyes and looked out of her bedroom window. It’s finally here... heart's warming. This was going to be her first heart's warming with an actual family. She really liked Soarin… He was the first pony in her life who showed her some kind of compassion and love. She knew that she had only lived a week with Soarin but he already was like an father to her. Scootaloo jumped out of the bed and walked down stairs expecting seeing Soarin cooking in the kitchen. But he wasn’t there. But Rainbow Dash was making oatmeal… Or at least trying to make. Scootaloo liked Rainbow Dash but they really didn’t know each other. After all Soarin and Rainbow Dash weren’t living together. Scootaloo kinda hoped that Soarin and Rainbow Dash would start dating again but she too realized that they were two busy ponies. But she still wanted a mom… “Rainbow Dash why are you here and where is Soarin.” Scootaloo asked her. She knew that Dash had a key to Soarin’s house too but she usually didn’t come by. “Soarin asked me to look after you until he gets back from…” Rainbow Dash couldn’t tell her that Soarin went to pick up Rumble so she had to come up with something to cover him. “The wonderbolt compound.” “Oh… Well did he say anything about why he went there?” Scootaloo asked. “No…” But then Rainbow Dash remembered. “Could you give Rumble’s letter to Scootaloo when she wakes up.” “Sure thing Soar.” “But he told me to give this to you.” Rainbow Dash said and gave Scootaloo a letter. She opened the letter and read it in her mind while Dash continued her struggle with the oatmeal. Dear Scootaloo You asked me to write you and I could never break a promise I made to you. I really miss you, it’s quite lonely in here. Most of the other ones have left to spend the holiday with cousins or other family. I really hope that you have had fun with you new dad. I really would like to come and see you but I can so sorry. Maybe we can see each other at some point. I miss you… a lot. Yours truly Rumble. PS: Could you write me back and send cookies. Scootaloo looked at the letter and remembered how she like being around Rumble. He was so funny and handsome… NO! Scootaloo doesn’t do sappy! “Hey Scoot want some oatmeal.” Rainbow Dash said and gave her a bowl of oatmeal… If you could call it that. It looked like clue… And tasted like clue too. “Do you like it?” Rainbow Dash asked hopefully. “Well…” Scootaloo didn’t dare to hurt her feelings by saying that it tasted like rotten apples mashed with some oats. “It’s fine. Not as good as Soarin’s oatmeal though.” “Well he is the master of delicious food.” Rainbow Dash said. All the sudden the door swung open and Soarin walked in. “Morning.” He said and swiped the snow off his face. “D- Soarin!” Scootaloo said and ran up to him. He quickly picked her up and gave her a hug. Soarin noticed how Scootaloo again almost used the d-word… Maybe someday she would call him dad and he could call her daughter. There was no need to rush things. “Where were you?” “Well I had to pick up your little friend so he could spend the eve with us.” Soarin said and Rumble walked in to the room. “Rumble!” “Scootaloo!” They shared a small hug while Soarin and Dash looked at them. To them it was truly heart warming scene. “You two want some oatmeal?” Rainbow Dash asked and gave both Soarin and Rumble bowls of oatmeal. Both of then took a spoonful of it to their moths and looked at each other in horror. “Well do you like it?” Rainbow Dash asked them. “Yep!” They said. Both of them tried to smile and eat their meals. “I too might take a spoonful of it then…” Rainbow Dash said and stole a spoonful of Soarin’s oatmeal before he could act. “BHLELEBHEE! That tastes horrible!” Rainbow Dash said and spa out the oatmeal. Soarin, Scootaloo and Rumble chuckled a bit. “I think it would be best if you would leave making food to me.” Soarin said and hugged Rainbow Dash. “Sure…” She said and gave him a light kiss. They day went on. Soarin and Rainbow Dash mainly stayed inside Soarin’s house while Scootaloo and Rumble played outside in the snow. Soarin was laying on the floor next to a fireplace. Rainbow Dash walked in to the room with to mugs of hot chocolate. She sat down next to Soarin and gave him the other mug. Soarin opened up his left wing and draped it over Dash’s back while Dash nuzzled next to Soarin’s warm body. “I really like this.” Rainbow Dash said as they looked at the flames. “Yeah… I really hope next year isn’t going to be so busy. So we could have more moments like this.” Soarin said as he finished his mug. “We can always hope but with my new promotion to chief weather officer and your job as the second in command and your new little foal I don’t see it happening.” Rainbow Dash said in a disappointed tone. “Yeah… But maybe…” Before Soarin could finish his sentence Scootaloo and Rumble ran in to the room completely wet from all the snow in their fur. “I became dark so we decided to come inside.” Scootaloo said as they walked to the warmth of the fire. “Well since we are all here I think we should open up some presents.” Soarin said and stood up. “Aren’t we supposed to wait until morning?” Rumble asked. “We at the orphanage open our presents then.” “Nah we have always opened our presents during the eve.” Rainbow Dash said and stood up too while Soarin walked out of the room to get the presents. “And we decided to get you two something that you can enjoy together.” Rainbow Dash said as Soarin walked back in with two presents. “Here you go. these are for you” Soarin said and gave the two younglings their presents. “Happy hearts warming.” He said and looked as Scootaloo and Rumble teared the wrappings open. “A new skateboard!” They screamed together. “This is so awesome!” “Both of them ran to the Rainbow Dash and Soarin and hugged them. “This is the best hearts warming ever!” Scootaloo said to Soarin. “Thank you so much… Dad.” Soarin looked at Scootaloo teary eyes and said. “It’s nothing Scootaloo… My daughter.” Two of them Hugged each other tightly. This is what they had always wanted… A family. “Scootaloo…” Soarin said and picked up something from the table. “This has been my good luck charm since foalhood.” Soarin said and gave Scootaloo a small back object. It was a horn of some sort but it was clearly not an unicorn horn. It was sleek and black unlike unicorn's horn. And it was clearly snapped off of some thing since it's root was cracked. “I want you to have it.” Soarin said and gave Scootaloo’s forehead a kiss. “Thanks… what is it?” “I’ll tell you later.” Soarin said and hugged her “I’m sorry to interrupt your moment but it’s quite late.” Rainbow Dash said. “You two should get to bed. Scootaloo would you show Rumble the quest room.” Soarin said and wiped away his tears. “Yeah… Good night to you two.” Scootaloo said and the two young ones walked up stairs while Soarin and Dash continued to lay on the ground next to the fire until they were sure that Scootaloo and Rumble were asleep. “So…” Rainbow Dash said and kissed Soarin. “You ready for your Present.” She said in a seductive tone. “I’m ready but I think that you might not be ready for your gift.” Soarin said and Stood up while Rainbow Dash turned to lay on her back. “Well I think we should find out if we are ready.” She said and winked.