Spiders and Magic: New Families

by Masterob


Feeling at Home Part II

The next day in Ponyville, Sweetie Belle had just told her friends about Bobby and Rarity, the other fillies congratulating Sweetie Belle on her sister's happiness.

"Now all of us are gonna have superhero brothers, this is so exciting!" Apple Bloom said.

"You have the most though," Scootaloo said. "You already have Peter, now you'll have Remy. I'll just have Johnny and Sweetie Belle will just have Bobby."

"Hey I have no complaints," Sweetie Belle said. "Besides Peter is important to all three of us, he's not just Apple Bloom's."

"Exactly, Peter loves us all the same, we just have extra ponies to love us now," Apple Bloom said.

Sweetie Belle noticed somepony approaching nearby, a huge blush coming onto her face. "Speaking of ponies to love..."

Apple Bloom noticed Rumble flying over feeling happy at first, then realizing what Sweetie Belle had said and seeing the blush on her face. She then glared a bit at the Unicorn filly, "Hey, don't get any funny ideas Sweetie Belle, remember Rumble is mah coltfriend."

"Yeah, yeah, I know that. I'm just saying he's a pony that's easy to love," Sweetie Belle said.

Rumble landed near the three fillies with a big cheerful smile on his face, "Hey girls, what are you up to?"

"Nothing much, just discussing the upcoming weddings, not only has Johnny asked Rainbow Dash, now Remy and Bobby asked Applejack and Rarity," Apple Bloom said.

"Oh wow, that's so cool, all that's left is Logan I think, and Spike," Rumble said.

"Don't forget Pinkie Pie," Scootaloo added.

"Right, though her coltfriend is a bit weird," Apple Bloom said.

"Still, as long as they love each other," Rumble said, then noticed something in the distance. "Hey, here comes that mare that's kinda like Logan."

"Huh?" Apple Bloom said, then turned to see Laura making her way over with Lightning Dust. "Oh right! Hey Laura!"

Laura noticed the foals and groaned, "Oh no, not them."

"What's wrong?" Lightning asked.

"It's those Cutie Mark loving fillies!" Laura said, looking really annoyed.

"Huh?" Lighting Dust looked ahead. "Oh, the Crusader fillies. What's wrong with them though?"

"They're all so annoying! Especially Sweetie Belle!" Laura complained.

"Come on, you're overreacting, I know they're always really excited and stuff but they're not that much of a pain to be around," Lightning insisted.

Apple Bloom trotted over to the two mares, "Howdy, good to see you both."

"Same to you kid," Lightning said, then nudged Laura a little. "Come on, say 'hello'."

Laura groaned and waved, "Hello Apple Bloom, and Scootaloo, and...ugh, Sweetie Belle."

Sweetie Belle rolled her eyes, "Like you're any better to be around."

Laura growled a little at the young Unicorn, then noticed Rumble nearby. "Oh, you're that Rumble kid right? Didn't you go to live somewhere else or something?"

"I did, I moved to Cloudsdale. I'm just here for a little bit, I wanted to see my friends, especially Apple Bloom," Rumble said.

"Why Apple Bloom?" Laura asked, then remembered. "That's right, you're dating."

"Aw, he misses her. Do you like where you live now though?" Lightning asked.

"It's not bad, since it's basically right above Ponyville I don't feel that far, plus I'm learning some cool new flight tricks," Rumble said.

"Best place to learn after all," Lightning said.

"So anyway since the other heroes are getting married to the elements, what about your family, is Fluttershy gonna get married to Logan?" Rumble asked.

"Hopefully, that'd be awesome," Lightning said.

"Maybe, I mean I want Fluttershy to at least be happy, Logan I don't care as much about though" Laura said.

"Come on Laura, don't say stuff like that, he's practically your father isn't he?" Lightning asked.

"Barely, still I'm not sure when that old man's gonna ask her," Laura said.

"Maybe y'all can help move things along," Apple Bloom suggested. "Ah did with Remy and Applejack."

"And I did with Bobby and Rarity," Sweetie Belle said.

"Well it's easier with you two. You're both cute little fillies, me and Laura don't have that, I'd rather not annoy Logan," Lightning Dust said.

"Logan's fine, it's Fluttershy I don't wanna annoy, she may be usually sweet and quiet, but she can be really tough when she wants to be," Laura said.

"Plus we're not little, we're teen fillies," Sweetie Belle said.

"Still, you're small and cute, me and Laura aren't," Lightning said.

"Still, gotta try at least," Apple Bloom insisted.

"Yeah, I think Logan and Fluttershy would make an awesome couple," Scootaloo said.

"I think he's also a bit concerned," Laura said. "I mean Logan is one of the toughest Superheroes, he's got such a harsh attitude. Fluttershy is a bit more delicate, and has a more caring attitude."

"But that's what makes it work," Apple Bloom said. "Fluttershy helps Logan be a little more gentle, while Logan helps Fluttershy be a little more aggressive. It's been working so far, Logan should just make it official."

"We'll try to convince him, anyway me and Laura need to get going, we promised Fluttershy we would get some groceries," Lightning said.

"Yeah, seriously let's get going, I don't wanna waste any more time," Laura said.

"Chill Laura, it's not like there's any rush," Lightning said.

"You're telling me to chill? That there's no rush?" Laura asked. "Wow Fluttershy really got you under control."

"Hey same could apply to you as well Laura," Lightning reminded.

"Hard as that is to believe," Sweetie Belle said softly.

Laura glared at the young Unicorn, having slightly heard what she said. "Wanna try repeating that?"

Sweetie Belle backed up a little, not wanting to further anger the Wolverine clone. "I'm fine, you two should get going, I'm sure Fluttershy is waiting." Laura continued to glare at the young filly, causing her run behind Rumble for safety. "Don't let her near me!"

Rumble freaked out a bit, "Wait! What!?"

Laura chuckled a bit sinisterly, "Really? That kid? You're better off hiding behind Mayday, at least she would try to look tough."

"Hey!" Rumble shouted. "I can so protect Sweetie Belle from you!"

"You really think you can?" Laura asked, showing off her claws, freaking out the young colt. "Somehow I doubt that."

Before anything more could happen, Lightning appeared in front of Laura, somewhat glaring at her friend. "Don't start a fight with Rumble, you know he can't beat you. Let's just get going."

Laura shrugged it off, "Fine Dust, whatever you say." She walked past the foals with Lightning Dust following, waving to the young ponies.

"We'll see you around, hopefully me and Laura can convince Logan to ask Fluttershy about marrying him," Lightning said.

Apple Bloom and Scootaloo waved good-bye, though Sweetie Belle barely acknowledged them. Rumble just stood there in worry and shock, he had nearly challenged the clone of Wolverine to a fight. There's no way he could have beaten her, she's way stronger. Lightning Dust emphasized that point well, he can't beat her.

Apple Bloom approached Rumble sympathetically, "Hey, you alright? Come on, don't worry too much about Laura."

"It's not just Laura, it's what Lightning Dust said," Rumble stated.

"What? About you not being able to beat her?" Apple Bloom asked. "Nopony expects you to beat her, that's like expecting Sweetie Belle to be better at magic than Princess Luna. Don't let it worry ya."

Rumble nodded, though still felt unsure about himself. "Right, sure thing Apple Bloom."

"Now come on, tell us about yer time in Cloudsdale," Apple Bloom said, leading her coltfriend away along with her friends.


Meanwhile with Logan, he was trotting through the park. He was supposed to be getting some food for Fluttershy's pets, but he couldn't help but start thinking about his future in Equestria, as well as his future with Fluttershy. He should ask her to marry him, but he really doesn't know how to go about it. He wants it to be special, because Fluttershy was special. He still doesn't know how a sweet filly like her could love a guy like him, an aged hero who doesn't always do the nicest things.

As he's walking he hears Peter's voice. "To think the three of you are gonna be married soon, it's amazing."

He then heard Twilight's voice. "I'm so glad it's to my friends, I know they're really excited."

Logan followed the sounds of their voices until he saw them standing under a nearby tree. Peter and Twilight were talking with Johnny, Remy and Bobby.

"I'll be honest, I'm kinda nervous about it," Remy said.

"That's to be expected," Twilight said. "Marriage is a big deal, if you ever need any help, Peter and I will be there for you."

"I appreciate that, I'm sure they do as well," Remy said.

"Not just being married, same if any of you decide to have kids," Peter said.

"Me and Applejack aren't thinking about that just yet," Remy said.

"Same with me and Rarity, kinda nervous about being a dad," Bobby admitted.

"Me and Dash already wants kids honestly," Johnny admitted. "Seeing how much fun you have with Mayday, I'm ready to be the cool dad to my own foals."

"Being a father isn't easy Johnny, just letting you know now," Peter warned.

"Appreciate that, but I feel confident about it," Johnny said, showing off an arrogant smile.

Twilight shook her head a bit at Johnny's attitude, but she knows it can't be helped. "So anyway that's three, how long before the others propose?"

"When they're ready," Peter said. "I'm quite eager for that myself, I really hope Logan proposes to Fluttershy soon."

"Why Logan? Personally I think Spike and Janet are next, especially the way they're always so lovey with each other," Johnny said.

"I'm sure Spike will ask Janet, but I really think Logan should ask Fluttershy soon, they'll be so happy together, I can feel it," Peter said.

"Honestly," Bobby began to say. "I can't see Logan doing that, he's the type of guy who's too hesitant to reveal their feelings, it'll be a while before he considers it."

"Give him some credit," Peter said. "Logan finally has a chance for a more peaceful life, what better way to start than proposing to a girl I know he loves and obviously loves him. Logan needs this honestly, and so does Fluttershy."

Logan had looked a bit surprised, then again he knows Peter is usually a nice guy and likes to see the good qualities of others.

"I think Logan's a great guy too, he'll make a good husband for Fluttershy," Twilight said.

"Probably, anyway I need to get back to the Boutique, I told Rarity I'd help her set her clothes for display," Bobby said.

"Same here, I gotta go see if Applejack needs my help with something," Remy said.

"Rainbow Dash and I are gonna race, come by later if you wanna see something awesome," Johnny said with a confident grin.

With that, the three stallions left, leaving Peter alone with Twilight.

"We should get home soon, if your friends and my friends are getting married, I'm gonna need to start preparing the weddings," Twilight said.

"Maybe we should wait a bit, I mean who knows how long before the others propose, this way you'll be able to handle everything at once," Peter said.

"Better to do this sooner, besides I already have some details on the wedding Johnny and Rainbow Dash are gonna be having. I was thinking of having The Wonderbolts there, I'm sure Rainbow Dash would appreciate that, plus I wanna see if I can re-open that portal to your world," Twilight said.

"Huh? What was the purpose of destroying it if you're just gonna open it again?" Peter asked.

"Maybe I can bring Johnny's family over, the way I see it Peter the two worlds shouldn't be separated like this, a permanent portal between the worlds would be great so that no one has to say good-bye forever," Twilight said.

"What if it causes an imbalance?" Peter asked. "Remember what Celestia said."

"You let me worry about that, I'll talk to Sunset Shimmer and work something out," Twilight said.

"But Twilight," Peter started saying. "You don't know what could happen. This world's magic is very delicate, and keeping portals like this open can really affect the magic. I'm glad the others are staying, but don't take any chances with this portal. They know that they might never see their world again, they were prepared for that, you don't need to do this for them."

Twilight sighed a little, "Still, I wanna at least find a way for Johnny's family to see, I think it would make him happy."

"He's happy just being here with Rainbow Dash," Peter said.

Twilight shrugged, "I guess you're right, besides I still need to find a spell to keep him bound here without causing an imbalance."

"Get home then, I still need to pick up some snacks for Mayday, she's been running low," Peter said.

"You're such a good father," Twilight said, kissing Peter's cheek, getting a blush from the hero.

As Twilight trotted off, Peter also started to get to where he needed to go, but heard someone calling out to him.

"Hey, Parker."

Peter turned and saw Logan coming from nearby, "Hey Logan, what brings you out here?"

"Thinking about stuff, such as what it's gonna be like living in this world, what I'll be doing here, but more importantly, my future with Fluttershy," Logan said.

"Oh, are you gonna ask her to marry you?" Peter asked.

"I want to, I really do. The problem is that I don't know if that's the right thing to do," Logan said.

"Huh? How is it not the right thing?" Peter asked. "You love her don't you?"

"Yeah, I do. I'm just worried though, I mean I'm not exactly the greatest example of the perfect guy," Logan said.

"Don't I know that feeling," Peter playfully lamented.

"Parker don't kid yerself. Twilight is lucky to have you. Yer a great guy who always puts others before himself and has no trouble doing the right thing. You know what type of guy I was, I didn't exactly use my powers for the same justice you did," Logan said.

"I know you had a complicated past, but that's behind you. Besides you're not alone, look at Luna," Peter said. "Even I made mistakes."

"Still, I have some pretty bad enemies, I'm worried they might find their way to this world, I don't wanna risk putting Flutteshy in danger like that," Logan said.

"You can't let that stop you. If I let something like that stop me, I never would have married Twilight," Peter said. "I really doubt anyone you made enemies with will appear in this world, but even if that does happen, you got us to help you."

Logan sighed, "Even besides that, what about Laura?"

"What about her? I'm sure she wouldn't mind you marrying Fluttershy, she loves her after all. You even got Lightning Dust there to help you, she can be like Trixie is to us," Peter said. "Go for it Logan, make Fluttershy happy. I believe you can make a great husband to her, don't doubt yourself."

Logan stared for a moment before chuckling a bit. "Amazing how even you can sound wise at times Parker, I guess yer right. I'm probably worrying over nothing."

"I know that feeling as well, go for it, let me know her answer, though I'm quite confident she'll say 'yes'," Peter said.

"Sure hope so," Logan said. "Thanks Parker, see you around."

With that, Logan trotted away, leaving Peter satisfied. "Another one down, to think I'm no longer gonna be the only hero married to a pony. At least I'll have been the first."

Peter trotted off as well, hoping to find what he needed.

With Fluttershy, she is seen feeding her animals with Laura's help. Laura seemed much more eager to help Fluttershy than usual, even smiling a bit more. She still had a somewhat tough looking face, but Fluttershy could tell her smile was very genuine.

"You seem really happy today Laura," Fluttershy said.

"I get to stay in Equestria and live with you, especially after I thought I was gonna leave a few days ago, how can I not be happy?" Laura said.

"Aw, you're the sweetest mare Laura," Fluttershy said and kissed her cheek, causing Laura to blush a little.

"Only for you 'Shy," Laura said and nuzzled Fluttershy a bit.

Lightning hugged Laura from the side, "Me too?"

Laura grinned to her friend and returned the hug, "Yeah, you too."

Fluttershy found this to be too cute, the only thing that would make this better would be if Logan was here, though had gone to the store to buy some food for Fluttershy's pets. This moment was interrupted when Fluttershy heard her animals calling to her, specifically her chickens.

"Oh right, we're not done yet, now let's see I just need some...oh, Logan's not back yet with the food, I don't know how long before he-"

"I'm here!" she heard Logan call out. He had approached the gate with the food and tossed it over, jumping over right afterwards. "That's a heavy bag, how'd you carry this stuff before?"

"Applejack or Rainbow Dash would help me sometimes, also Peter. Though now I have you and two other strong mares to help me, and I really appreciate that," Fluttershy said.

"Glad to help darling, now let's feed these chickens," Logan said.

"Me and Dust can handle that, you two can go inside, I'm sure you wanna be alone for a bit," Laura said while shifting her eyebrows.

Logan groaned, "Do you enjoy doing this Laura?"

Laura shrugged, "Sometimes, but seriously spend a little time with your favorite mare old man, let me and Dust handle this."

Logan groaned a little, Laura was definitely acting like a daughter, or rather an annoying little sister, whatever suits this situation.

"Fine, I wanna talk to Fluttershy about something anyway," Logan said and went inside with a curious Fluttershy following.

Dust leaned in next to Laura, "Think he's gonna propose?"

"Tch, he better, he's already living here, and Fluttershy deserves that happiness," Laura said.

Inside Logan sat on the couch and gestured Fluttershy to do so as well, "This isn't easy for me to say, I'm actually a little embarrassed about this but I think it needs to be discussed."

"Embarrassed? About what?" Fluttershy asked.

"It was something that made me a little nervous, though thanks to Parker I think I finally worked up the nerve to talk about this with you," Logan said.

"Talk, about what Logan? What's on your mind?" Fluttershy asked, getting more and more curious.

Logan took a deep breath and then looked Fluttershy in the eye. "I wanna talk, about us and our future."

Fluttershy looked a little surprised, "Our...future?"

Logan nodded, taking her hoof in his. "You mean a lot to me Fluttershy, and you mean a lot to Laura. You're probably the only one to really bring a smile to her face, and although she barely sees me as a father, in a way I can't help but feel happy fer Laura. I feel like it's my fault that she's had a rough life, maybe it is, maybe it isn't, but the point is that I'm just happy that you were able to help us both. Thanks to you, she at least tolerates me, and thanks to you I can feel like I'm able to live here with no regrets."

Fluttershy nodded, "I'm happy to help too, at least I can do something."

"You are what a guy needs, a girl who can understand," Logan said. "That's why Parker is able to have a good marriage, he has a girl that's been able to help him deal with all he crap he's gone through, and you help me with mine. I need a girl like you in my life, and I want to be the guy you need, I want to be there fer you and take are of you."

Fluttershy felt herself blushing, is Logan planning something right now? Is she gonna have what Twilight has and what her friends are going to have?"

"Fluttershy, I'm a little nervous asking, but I feel confident too," Logan got off the couch and on his knee as he held her hoof. "Will you marry me?"

Fluttershy gasped as she looked into Logan's eyes. The scowl and serious look that he normally had on his face was replaced by a genuine and hopeful smile.

"Oh Logan, of course I'll marry you," Fluttershy said.

For the first time in a while, Logan felt real happiness, his usual bad attitude replaced by a sense of happiness. Fluttershy was his girl and he was her guy.

"You just made me the happiest guy in the world!" Logan said, and turned to the door. "You girls hear what you wanted to hear?"

"How'd he know we were listening!?" Lightning asked from the other side.

"Honestly I'm not surprised," Laura had replied.

Logan chuckled a bit, "Those girls, it's like having teenage daughters."

"In a way," Fluttershy agreed, then nuzzled Logan. "I love you."

"You too darling," Logan replied, the two sharing a kiss, ready for a great future together.