Meanwhile in Manehattan, Stark is in the top floor of his building, showing off everything to Rarity and Bobby.
"This is my office floor, busiest part of the building for me, since I personally approve everything here," Stark said.
"My how fascinating," Rarity said while looking around. "You've really brought a lot of business here Tony, must have taken a lot of work."
"Yeah, but it comes naturally for me, everyone in my family can do big business like this," Stark said.
"Fine family trait I would say, a mare like me can learn a lot from a great business pony like you," Rarity said.
Stark grinned confidently, "Yeah I guess so, though I should say you're great in this department yourself, your business in expanding as well."
Rarity nodded, "Yes it is, though yours is just extraordinary." Rarity continued to look around at all the busy ponies, "Everything seems to be running so smoothly as well."
"I've been doing this a bit longer, since I was a kid in fact, like I said since it's a family thing I can get into it much easier," Tony boasted a bit.
"It's still remarkable, wouldn't you say so Bobby?" Rarity said, turning to her husband, who looked to be nodding off. "Bobby!"
Bobby got startled and jumped up a bit, "Huh!? What!?" He looked to see an unhappy Rarity and a smug smiling Stark. "Oh, um, yeah sure, I guess."
Rarity rolled her eyes, "Bobby can you at least pretend to show interest?"
"It's fine Rarity, this isn't for everyone I suppose, besides he's always been a lazy type from what I've heard," Stark said.
"Coming from a pampered rich boy, I've been through much more than you ya know," Bobby said defensively.
"Bobby, enough please, Mr. Stark is very nice in showing us his business, be a little more appreciative," Rarity said.
Bobby grumbled, "Still..."
Rarity turned to Stark, "Don't mind him, he's probably a little grumpy. Guess he didn't like being woken up early."
"It's fine, like I said this isn't for everyone, I'm just glad you're seeing what you helped make," Stark said.
Rarity blushed, "But I didn't do much, it was all you."
"True, but you did help me get started, sometimes that's all you need, someone to help you," Stark said. "I'm sure that's how it was when you expanded your business, you knew the right ponies and they helped you move along."
Rarity nodded, "I guess so."
"Don't guess, I credit you for this success, you helped me establish a building here," Stark looked to see an oncoming pony. "Plus this great assistant you introduced me to also helped."
The pony on the way over was Rarity's friend, Coco Pommel. "Greetings Mr. Stark, I just finished looking over the new prototypes you were working on a few days ago, they're coming along quite nicely."
"Good, keep up on that, I need those done within the next two days," Stark said.
"Will do, also I spoke with the Rich family, it seems as if they still haven't come to a decision regarding that branch of your business," Coco said.
"Still!? I asked them over a week ago! I went over it with them several times, what don't they seem to understand about my offer!?" Stark asked, obviously frustrated.
"It appears Mr. Rich still doesn't fully understand how this works, he's not good with certain technology," Coco said.
"He doesn't have to understand it! I can send someone to help him with that!" Stark complained.
"I'm sorry sir, I tried explaining but he's still unsure about it," Coco said somewhat saddened.
Stark patted her shoulder, "Don't blame yourself, it's not your fault that idiots exist in every world." Stark sighed, "I'll talk this over with him, again, just make sure everything else runs smoothly."
Coco nodded, "Yes sir, will do." Coco turned to Rarity and Bobby, "Good to see you both again, I hope you've enjoyed yourself so far."
"Yes I have, thank you darling, I'm happy you're doing so well," Rarity said.
"Thank you for introducing me, I didn't know I can do a job like this so well," Coco said.
"Of course, I knew you were something special, I'm glad Tony can see that as well," Rarity said.
"You bet, maybe I can have you go to the building in my world, you can see some of my friends here," Stark said.
"Sure thing Mr. Stark, well I'm off," Coco said and went to handle the rest of the business.
"Such a great mare, she's so perky too, she even helps the others feel at ease with her cheery attitude," Stark said.
"That's what I like about Coco, she's come a long way from just being a seamstress assistant," Rarity said.
Stark nodded, "Anyway I gotta speed this up, I really need to talk with that Rich family."
"Who are they anyway? Anyone important?" Bobby asked.
"I know them," Rarity said. "My sister Sweetie Belle goes to school with their daughter, though I'll admit I'm not too fond of her."
"Why what's wrong? She a total snob?" Bobby asked.
"Unfortunately yes, she used to constantly taunt my sister about her blank flank, if it wasn't that it was something else, such a pain honestly," Rarity said.
"What's this thing with Blank Flanks anyway? Why are Cutie Marks that important?" Bobby asked.
"I'd like to know that myself," Stark said, looking to his mark. "Granted I got mine after working on my Iron suits here, though I'd like to know what's so special about it."
"They're just part of what makes a pony well...a pony," Rarity explained.
Bobby looked to his own blank flank, "So I need one or something?"
Rarity shrugged, "I'm not sure, when Peter first came here, his lack of a Cutie Mark did cause him some trouble, I'm not sure if it applies to you though."
Bobby tapped his chin, "Maybe I should rethink getting mine, your sister can help with that I'm sure."
"She would love to, in fact she asked me if you were interested, when we get back home you can tell her, alright darling?" Rarity said.
Bobby nodded, "Sure, now tell me more about this little filly that's messing with Sweetie Belle."
Rarity shook her head, "Don't worry, she's lightened up, and Sweetie Belle can take care of herself, she won't let some mean names affect her."
"Still, I know what it's liked to be teased, being a mutant a lot of people gave me crap because of my powers, I don't want Sweetie Belle being teased," Bobby said.
"It's fine, she'll come to you if you if she needs you, just promise you'll be there," Rarity said.
Bobby nodded, "I will..."
Rarity nuzzled Bobby, "You're a great brother-in-law."
"Thanks Rarity," Bobby said, then noticed Stark. "Oh, right, you're still here."
Rarity looked to Stark and his coy smile, she found herself blushing a bit. "My apologies, anyway I know the Rich family, they usually do business with Applejack, maybe she can help you explain things to them."
Stark had a successful smile, "Excellent idea! Rarity you've done it again, I should hire you as well."
Rarity giggled, "That's fine, I'm happy in my business."
"Makes sense, maybe we can do a partnership or something," Stark said.
"How?" Bobby asked. "Rarity makes clothes and you make...wait what are you making?"
"Several things, there's so much technology this world hasn't seen yet! It's gonna be quite amazing!" Stark said, expanding his arms out.
Bobby looked unsure, "Just don't do anything too stupid."
"Bobby," Rarity said with a glare, then looked to Stark. "I'm sure it will be great."
Stark nodded, "Anyway I'll show you the rest right now, maybe later we can all do coffee, you, me, Bobby and Coco."
"Sounds like I good idea," Rarity said.
Bobby shrugged, "Guess so."
Stark nodded and continued to tour around the place for them.
Back at Fluttershy's cottage, she is giving some tea to Future Pinkie Pie and Future Sweetie Belle, the latter setting it aside so she can continue holding her baby.
Logan is also there, standing on his hind legs against a wall. Somehow he already knew who the father of the baby might be, he can pick up the scent. He remained quiet for the moment.
Laura and Lightning Dust were also in the room, sitting next to each other, waiting to hear what the mares from the future have to say.
"Alright, I guess I should just come out and explain," Future Sweetie said. "As you know, this baby is mine, he's over a year old."
"He's a beautiful baby, but I guess you want to tell us who the father is?" Fluttershy asked.
"Right, here it goes." Future Sweetie took a breath. "The father of this baby..." Future Sweetie looked around to see all the ponies staring intently. She started to feel nervous and almost regretted this idea, realizing how awkward things could be here.
Future Pinkie patted her shoulder, "I'm right here for you."
Future Sweetie Belle nodded, "Right, anyway the father of this baby...is Peter."
Laura and Lightning Dust stared wide-eyed and mouths opened. "Seriously!?"
Future Sweetie Belle nodded, "Yeah, he's this baby's father."
Logan sighed, he knew she would say that but it still didn't take away the shock. He knew this wouldn't be an easy thing for Peter or Twilight.
Fluttershy took a moment to register what Sweetie Belle said, she didn't quite expect to hear that. "Wow...Peter has a son, but not with Twilight. Um what's the baby's name?"
"Peter Belle Junior," Future Sweetie Belle replied.
Laura stifled a laugh, "That sounds so weird."
"Laura!" Fluttershy scolded, then looked back to Sweetie Belle. "I think it's sweet you named him after Peter."
"I'm guessing he doesn't know," Logan said.
Future Sweetie shook her head, "No, I never told him. I was afraid it would upset him."
"Upset him? You should be more worried about upsetting his wife! She's gonna be so pissed when she finds out! How did that even happen anyway!?" Laura asked.
"Long story, but it wasn't Peter's fault, he was a bit out of it when we, you know, did it," Future Sweetie said with a blush.
Laura shook her head, "If I were you I'd go back to the Future before that prissy Princess shows up and-"
"Laura! Enough!" Logan shouted. "She understands the situation, don't make it worse!"
Laura crossed her arms with a pout. Lightning still looked pretty amazed to know that Peter had a baby with somepony else.
"Truth be told, I didn't expect to have gotten pregnant from that, I didn't even realize I was in heat. I guess considering what was happening all around me I couldn't really tell, though it may have been another reason why I was so...flirty with Peter," Future Sweetie said.
"Flirty is an understatement, you were practically all over him, you even kissed him a few times before this happened," Future Pinkie reminded.
Future Sweetie Belle nodded, "Right, between the circumstances, my feelings for him and my heat, I guess I couldn't really control myself, especially that night. All I wanted at that moment was to forget about everything, and I knew Peter needed to forget as well. We just needed a moment of relief, we just found it in each other."
Logan looked aside, somewhat understanding what Future Sweetie is saying, "I get you kid, what happened between you two wasn't a romantic night, just a time to relieve stress, probably why Twilight was pretty understanding."
"I'll admit, when I saw that Sweetie Belle was showing signs of pregnancy I too was a little surprised," Future Pinkie said. "I was even more surprised when she told me Peter was the dad, explaining that it happened the night before he went back to his time."
"That was a very awkward conversation between us," Future Sweetie said, remembering what had happened.
Flashback
"Sweetie Belle, what have you been eating? You need to drop some weight," Future Pinkie said, noticing the growing on Future Sweetie's belly.
Future Sweetie Belle had an annoyed blush, "I haven't been eating more than usual, especially considering we're still rebuilding this world, that includes the food."
"Still, why are you gaining weight like that? Surprised it's only going to your belly, everything else looks the same," Future Pinkie said.
Future Sweetie felt weird now, she knew the reason, now it's time for Pinkie to know. "There's another reason, when I noticed my belly getting bigger I also started to feel different, and a lot hungrier. I came to a conclusion and took a test to see if it was true, which it was."
Future Pinkie rose her eyebrow, "What conclusion?"
Future Sweetie took a breath, "Pinkie...I'm pregnant."
Future Pinkie's eyes widened and her jaw dropped. A whole group of questions suddenly swarmed in her mind, so she picked one to start with. "How!? I mean, when did this happen!? Who's the father!?"
Future Sweetie felt even more weird, "The father has to be the only pony I've been intimate with...Peter."
Future Pinkie was gonna say something to protest such a ridiculous idea, but then remembered that the night before Peter left, he was with Sweetie Belle, and she did hear some moans of pleasure from nearby. She thought she was imagining things, but now everything started to add up.
"Wait, you, Peter, a month ago...HOW!?" Future Pinkie shouted.
Future Sweetie sighed, "When a boy really likes a girl, they then-"
"I already know that part!" Future Pinkie said with a blush. "I mean how did you end up being intimate with Peter!? Last I checked he was married, why would he go along with this!?"
"It's my fault, he wasn't even fully aware, he was just acting on instinct. The stress and the chaos just got to him and he fell into despair. I just helped him snap out of it. Though he really wasn't happy about it the next morning," Future Sweetie said.
"Of course he wouldn't be happy, what were you thinking!?" Future Pinkie angrily shouted.
Future Sweetie shrugged, "I don't know, I just had to do something and-"
"Suppose Twilight found out!? Suppose this ruins his relationship! Imagine how his daughter would feel! I thought you got over Peter for Celestia's sake! How can you been this stupid!" Future Pinkie shouted.
Future Sweetie sniffled a bit, "I don't know, I just had to..."
"Had to what? Sleep with a married stallion!? Cause him more grief!? Now look at you! You're pregnant with a baby from a father who isn't even from this timeline! How is your baby gonna be like, growing up without a father around! You couldn't even realize you were in heat!?" Future Pinkies shouted, feeling more irate by the moment.
Future Sweetie sniffled some more, she really started to regret things. "I'm sorry Pinkie, I know it was stupid, and I could have made a mess but...I just couldn't do nothing while Peter was like this." Future Sweetie rubbed her eyes and looked to Pinkie Pie, "I'm sorry I upset you, but I couldn't...I just couldn't..."
Future Sweetie had broken down in tears, the shame and humiliation she felt was extrodinary. She knows she messed up but she did what she thought she had to do. Soon enough she found herself in Pinkie's embrace.
"Shh, it's alright Sweetie Belle. I'm sorry I got so angry, I'm just worried for you." She looked into Sweetie's eyes, "But I'm here for you, I'm gonna help you through this alright?"
Future Sweetie nodded and hugged Future Pinkie, crying into her shoulder. "Thank you Pinkie."
Pinkie rubbed her mane, "I love you Sweetie Belle, I'm gonna be here for you."
End Flashback
"Yeah, I wasn't happy when I found out, to know she did that with a pony who she knows is married, you could only imagine how Twilight and Rarity would take that," Future Pinkie said.
"He told Twilight actually, she took it pretty well. When Rarity found out, it wasn't so well," Logan said.
"Figures, still as mad as I was, I knew I had to help her through this. She's still my friend and I wasn't gonna leave her alone to handle this, over time I grew to love this baby too," Future Pinkie said.
Future Sweetie Belle blushed, "Pinkie really helped me with this, I'm so glad to have her as a friend." Future Sweetie hugged Future Pinkie slightly, which her friend returned.
Fluttershy crossed her forelegs, "So, is that why you came to see Peter? You were gonna tell him?"
Future Sweetie nodded, "Yeah, I figured he should know, well Pinkie told me he should know, I'm just worried."
"For good reason, not to encourage what Laura said but Peter and Twilight won't take this too well," Logan said.
"That's why I didn't want to tell them," Future Sweetie said. "Twilight knows about what me and Peter did, I'm lucky she forgave us, I don't wanna push it."
"But if they find out another way, it could make things worse, wouldn't it?" Future Pinkie said.
Fluttershy looked unsure, she felt that Peter should know, but she wasn't sure if it was needed.
"I think you should tell them," Logan said. "Maybe not right now though."
Future Sweetie Belle looked to Logan, "Huh? Why not?"
"They've both been really busy lately, with all the heroes moving here, finding more portals, having to constantly chat with The Avengers, all the families about to start. Right now Spike and Janet just had a child, Applejack and Rainbow Dash are both pregnant as well, plus the headache he probably has from Shimmer trying to open that Capcom portal. Telling them about your son isn't needed right now," Logan said.
Future Sweetie Belle looked down, "Are you sure? Is it right to keep this from him?"
Logan shook his head, "I'm not saying to keep a secret from him, what I am saying is when to tell him. Just wait a while, once all the headache is done, they might handle it better."
Future Sweetie looked to Future Pinkie, who only shrugged.
"If we need to wait longer I guess it's ok, I'd rather do it now but you know what's best I guess," Future Pinkie said.
Logan turned to Future Sweetie, "Of course it's still yer call, I know you wanted to wait, just be sure that's what you want."
Future Sweetie looked around the room, the curious expressions of all the ponies all around. She looked down at her baby, who only looked up in confusion.
"This baby will meet his father," Future Sweetie Belle said. "Another time." She looked to Future Pinkie. "I'm sorry we came here for nothing, but Logan's right, I can't do it now."
"It's fine, maybe he is right. I just hate the idea that Peter doesn't know, it just doesn't seem right," Future Pinkie said.
"Telling him now will only cause more of a headache," Fluttershy said. "Take Logan's advice, just wait maybe a couple of months, things will cool down then."
Future Pinkie nodded, "Yeah, I guess you're right Fluttershy."
Future Sweetie got up, "I guess I should head back now, no point in staying."
Fluttershy shook her head, "You can stay a little longer, isn't it lonely in the Future?"
Future Pinkie shook her head, "We're fine, thanks for your kindness though Fluttersly, I really missed that about you." Future Pinkie suddenly got up to hug Fluttershy. "I'm so happy I could see you again."
Fluttershy returned the hug to Future Pinkie, "I'm here for you Pinkie Pie."
Future Sweetie Belle smiled on that moment, she realized that even though the Pinkie of her world has always tried to be there for her, she probably feels really lonely as well. She deserves to see her friends more too.
Future Pinkie broke the hug and returned to her friend's side. "We should probably get going."
"Don't you wanna see your other friends?" Future Sweetie asked.
Before Future Pinkie could answer, she heard the baby cry. "I don't think this little guy can wait, he might be hungry."
Future Sweetie held him up, "Don't cry little guy, your mommy will feed you." She gave the baby to Pinkie a moment as she pulled out a device. "Time to go back 25 years into the future."
She went outside to activate it, creating a portal that would send them through. The other ponies looked amazed.
"Hey can we go to your future soon?" Lightning Dust asked.
Pinkie looked curious, "Why? It's not a good place, it might still be dangerous."
"Dangerous? If it is maybe we should come, help you keep the danger down," Fluttershy said.
"It's fine, I have the Twilight Arms, if I still see anymore Changelings I can handle them," Future Sweetie said.
Logan looked unsure, "If they're still there, your world might be in danger, I think you should get some help, I'm sure one of us can handle it."
"It's fine, it's our problem, besides we can handle it," Future Pinkie said.
Fluttershy looked unsure, but trusted them. "Alright, but if you run into any trouble don't hesitate to come here."
"Don't worry, like I said, we'll be fine, but if you're really worried, take this" Future Sweetie said and gave Logan a radio. "It's specially designed so that it can communicate between timelines. I orignally made this for Peter so he can talk to us, but I'll give it to him another time."
Logan nodded and tucked the radio away, "Got it, we'll be in touch if anything."
"Thanks, take care now," Future Sweetie said.
"Bye everypony, hope to see you again soon...especially you Fluttershy, promise you'll let me throw a party for you and the others, like old times," Future Pinkie said. "I'd also love to see Maud again, how is she doing?"
"She's fine, she moved to Ponyville, or rather Ponyville Adjacent as she calls it so she can be closer to the you of this timeline," Fluttershy said.
"That's great to hear, I miss her so much. I'll see her and my past self soon," Future Pinkie said.
Fluttershy nodded and waved along with their friends as the two mares returned to the future.
"How come she only asked about Maud?" Laura asked. "What about her other sisters?"
"Maybe they're in that world as well," Lightning Dust pointed out.
"Probably so, anyway do you think they'll be fine?" Laura asked.
Logan sighed, "Not sure, those girls need help if Changelings still exist."
"I still say send a hero from your world to make sure," Fluttershy said.
Logan tapped his chin, "My world huh? Somehow I feel like that there's others outside of my world that's better for that."
"Huh? How so?" Fluttershy asked.
"I'm not sure really, we'll figure it out later," Logan said. "Let's go inside now, we'll figure things out in there."
Fluttershy nodded and went in with her family, all of them wondering what Logan meant.
Later in the future, Sweetie Belle was feeding her baby, laying in bed as Pinkie Pie walked into the room.
"I really hoped this Changeling thing would be over," Future Pinkie said.
"It's not as bad as it once was, we've done a good job so far keeping it under control," Future Sweetie Belle said.
"I guess, still though, I'm worried it's gonna get out of control," Future Pinkie said.
"We'll ask for help if need be, but for now let's just relax," Future Sweetie Belle said.
Future Pinkie shook her head, "Not sure if that's a good idea, we should be able to handle this ourselves, not burden others with this."
"We can't do everything ourselves Pinkie, if we could this would have ended by now, and honestly we only got this far because Peter helped us," Future Sweetie Belle said.
"Yeah and look what that did to him, from what you told me he's a complete wreck from what's happened here," Future Pinkie said.
"Weird, this only happened because he was messing with time travel, not to say this was his fault but it also shows that we would need help if anything, that's why Twilight even got that summoning spell in the first place, Equestria needs Peter," Future Sweetie said as she finished feeding her baby.
Future Pinkie sat on the bed, thinking over everything that's been happening. She partly wishes she could just go live in that other timeline, not because it's safer, especially since they're still dealing with certain things, but because she misses her family and prefers that calmer atmosphere. She also misses the feeling of hope and safety she felt when she was around Peter.
Future Sweetie got her baby ready for bed and placed him in his crib, "Time for bed honey, you need sleep to grow properly. One day you're gonna be a fine stallion, just like your daddy."
The baby smiled and held his hooves up, but Future Sweetie shook her head, "Sleep now, play later." After a minute, the baby finally went to sleep, lost in his pleasant dreams. Future Sweetie smiled a bit, then looked a bit concerned. "I hope I can raise him well."
"I'm here for you," Future Pinkie said, hugging her friend a bit.
Future Sweetie Belle offered a smile, "I know, thank you Pinkie." She then looked back at her baby. "I hope we can be good mothers."
"Of course, damn sure won't be easy but we'll get through it. I look forward to helping you raise him, he's already such a good boy, adorable too," Future Pinkie said.
"Yeah, he takes after his father after all," Future Sweetie said, then started blushing at the memory of Peter.
Future Pinkie looked curious, "Do you still love him?"
Future Sweetie looked surprised, "Do I what?"
"Love him? Do you still love Peter?" Future Pinkie asked.
Future Sweetie wasn't sure how to answer the question, she knew it's foolish to love Peter but she can't deny it either.
"I don't really know, I mean he did give me my baby, even if he didn't intend to. That baby is the greatest gift I could have gotten, plus I've always had a crush on him," Future Sweetie said with a blush. "I think I might be in love with him still, but I know it won't ever happen."
Future Pinkie pitied Future Sweetie, she remembers how much her friend liked Peter, all the hope he would give the others, she too cared a lot for Peter. Maybe she too could have fallen in love with him if she had the chance, she just never saw him that way. He was always just a friend, a great friend, one she cares deeply about, but she never loved him like that. He did help her smile again, and he's a main reason Sweetie Belle is smiling. She took another look at the baby, he did seem to resemble Peter a bit, even the same adorable smile.
Future Pinkie nuzzled Future Sweetie's cheek, "It's ok if you still love him, he did give you such a wonderful baby. In a way I love him for that too, maybe not the same way you do but still."
Future Sweetie hugged Future Pinkie close, "Thanks, don't worry, I love you as well. I do wish this baby had a father though."
"Maybe I can help you, I'm sure there's a decent stallion in this world," Future Pinkie said.
"Or another world, like Twilight has," Future Sweetie Belle said.
"Is there even a way for us to access another world? If we did, I wonder if it would be a future world?" Future Pinkie asked.
"I don't care if I meet someone from the present world or a future world, but I guess if you're with me then I'm fine," Future Sweetie Belle said.
"You're sweet, cute too. I could probably be with you myself," Future Pinkie teased.
Future Sweetie Belle blushed, "Come on Pinkie, you're more like a sister than somepony for me to be in love with."
"Sorry, I couldn't resist," Future Pinkie said. "Let's not worry about it right now, go get some rest."
Future Sweetie Belle nodded and went to bed, Future Pinkie Pie wondering if there truly is another world for them to access. A couple of possibilities exist, ones they may soon realize.
In the present timeline, that's something Sunset Shimmer hopes to achieve, accessing the Capcom world.
"I just know I'm getting closer, just you all wait, I'll make this happen," Sunset said.
Discord however, had a bit of trouble when trying to access the Dragon World.
"Um...something tells me I wasn't suppose to do that, I hope that God of Destruction is understanding," Discord said, putting the crystal ball away for now. "He might not like having been woken up early though, I hope this won't cause any trouble for those Saiyans."
Things weren't going so well for either Sunset or Discord, they will have to keep trying it seems. They only hope they can succeed in that