//------------------------------// // Adopted By The Sunset 3 // Story: Tales from Tinies. // by MrAquino //------------------------------// The morning sun peaked through Sunset's window, causing her to open her eyes. With a grunt, she sat up and stretched, her back cracking as the tension on her spine loosened. She was about to get up when she felt something move in her stomach. Then she remembered the little boy she took in and smiled. ‘So it wasn't a dream after all,’ she thought. She rubbed her belly affectionately before she got out of bed. Sunset decided to let Wesley sleep in. After all, it was summer. She grabbed her phone and went to her group chat. Sunset: Hey girls, come over to my place when you have the time, I've got someone I want you all to meet. With that done, she grabbed some clothes, and headed to the bathroom to shower. As she let the water soak her, she would feel the occasional shuffling of Wesley, stirring in his sleep. She would rub her belly and calm his stirring with soothing words. After her shower, Sunset started making pancakes when she got a text. Well, multiple texts really. Twilight: Sure thing. I'll be over at noon. Pinkie: Same here! Can't wait to meet your new friend! Applejack: I suppose I might be able to. Gonna have to give Applebloom a few more chores but she should be able to handle it. Rainbow: Sure, I'm not on duty today. I'll be there same time as Twi. Fluttershy: I would be glad to come. As long as your new friend isn't scary. Rarity: Certainly darling, I'll be over at noon. And, if you don't mind me asking, is this new friend someone special? Sunset rolled her eyes and laughed. Sunset: Yes he is, but not in the way you're thinking Rarity. With that, Sunset pocketed her phone and went back to her pancakes when she felt Wesley stir again. “Mmmm, Mommy?” “Morning Wesley,” Sunset said with an affectionate rub to her stomach. “Did you sleep okay?” “Uh huh!” Wesley said now more awake. “Good. Well, I'm making pancakes.” “Really? I love pancakes!” “I thought you might. They're almost ready okay?” “Okay!” Soon the pancakes were done, and Sunset coughed Wesley up. She set him on the table with a tiny plate and a bit of her pancake. She dabbled some syrup on it and smiled as Wesley started eating. “Do they taste good?” “Yep!” “Good. Now Wesley, I have some friends coming over today so I want you on your best behavior okay?” “Okay.” Sunset smiled and pet his head with her finger, which made Wesley laugh. After breakfast, Sunset put the dishes away and she and Wesley sat on the couch. They played a few games, mainly hide and seek, until there was a knock at the door. “Oh, that must be them. Come on honey.” “Okay,” Wesley said, stepping out from underneath the couch. Sunset gently picked him up and set him on her shoulder. He then immediately hid in her hair, which made Sunset chuckle a little. She then walked to the door, and opened it. “Hello Sunset!” Pinkie was the first one at the door. “Hi Pinkie, good to see you,” Sunset said giving the Pink haired girl a hug. Twilight was next. “Hey Sunset.” “Hey Twi. How's that job at the lab treating you?” “Pretty good actually. I may be getting a promotion soon!” “Oh that's great.” Then came Rainbow Dash. “Sup Sunset?” “Hey Dash! Oh, did you really drive here in your cop car?” “Hey, my Chevy’s in the shop, I had nothing else to drive.” Sunset rolled her eyes as Applejack walked in. “Hey there Sunny.” “Hey Applejack. I hope I didn't trouble you too much.” “Nonsense sugarcube. Applebloom can handle a few more chores fer one day.” Then came Fluttershy. “Hi Sunset.” “Hey Flutters! How have you been?” “Good. Um, I hope this friend of yours isn't too scary.” “Don't worry, I'm sure you'll love him.” And last but not least, Rarity. “Hello darling! Wonderful to see you again!” “Hello Rarity. It's good to see you too.” Everyone sat down on the couch and waited for Sunset to join them. She came out with a few drinks and set them on the coffee table. “So darling,” Rarity began, “who's this new friend of yours? We're all dying to know.” “Well, he's not so much a friend as someone I'm looking after.” She turned to her shoulder. “It's alright, you can come out now.” She felt Wesley hesitate before he crawled out onto her shoulder. “H-Hi,” he said shyly. All of the girls cooed at him. “Well who is this?” Rarity asked. “He's so cute!” Pinkie cried. Sunset gently grabbed Wesley and set him in her lap. “Girls, this is my adopted son, Wesley.” “Wesley? That's a nice name,” Fluttershy said. “You adopted him Sunset? When did you decide you wanted a child?” “Well, it sort of just happened. I found him in an alleyway, alone and scared. So, I decided to take him in.” “Aw, that's so sad,” Fluttershy said. “Well, I'm sure you'll make a wonderful mother Sunset,” Rarity said. She stood up and approached Wesley. “Hi little one, my name's Rarity.” Wesley looked at her shyly before he ducked and hid behind Sunset's arm. “Aw, he's just so precious! Well, I have a little girl of my own that I'm sure will love to meet you.” “Oh yeah, how is Melissa doing?” “Oh she's doing great. I'm sure she and Wesley would get along just fine.” “Hear that Wesley?” Sunset smiled as Wesley nodded, but stayed hidden. The rest of the day, the girls just hung around, letting Wesley get to know them. They shared dinner, then everyone left, saying their goodbyes to each other. Sunset waved goodbye, Wesley doing the same from the palm of her hand. Wesley then yawned, and Sunset smiled at him. “Alright baby, bedtime.” “Okay Mommy.” Sunset went to her room and sat in her bed. She cradled Wesley and started rocking him, singing him to sleep. Soon, he drifted off, he little snores letting Sunset know he was asleep. Sunset smiled at him and kissed his forehead. She then carefully picked him up and set him in her mouth before gently swallowing. She rubbed her belly as she felt him settle in. “Night baby.” She then laid down, pulled up the covers, and fell asleep.