//------------------------------// // Vacation Time Part VI // Story: Spiders and Magic: New Families // by Masterob //------------------------------// The next morning, Peter had made his way to the café area to meet with his superhero friends. He was joined alongside Mayday, who wanted to spend some time with him before she had to go join the other foals. Something had been bugging Mayday lately, especially since her conversation with Sweetie Belle the previous day. She believes her dad only loves her mom, but she's gotten a little concerned lately with Sweetie Belle's affection. "Hey daddy, may I ask you a question?" Mayday asked. "Sure thing pal," Peter said. "You really love mom, right?" Mayday asked. Peter felt curious, "Huh? Of course I do, why wouldn't I?" "You would never leave her and marry another girl would you?" Mayday asked, feeling a little more nervous. Peter looked at her with curiosity, where were these questions coming from? "Of course not, I love your mom very much, more than any other girl. Why do you ask?" "I keep hearing about other girls that like you and I started to get worried, I thought you would find somepony better than mom," Mayday said. Peter stopped in his tracks, confusing his daughter. He looked down to her, making sure he had full eye contact, "Mayday, you don't need to worry about that type of stuff alright? I promise you that me and your mom are always gonna be together, I would never just leave her, or you for that matter, and I don't love any other girl more than her. She means everything to me, just like you do. I don't know who's telling you this stuff or if half this stuff is even true, I know I had my set of admirers but it's just that, admirers, ponies who like me because I'm a superhero. Your mom loves me for more than that, and it's because of that that I love her. Those other girls just like the suit, your mom loves the pony in the suit. So don't think I would find another girl to marry, because no other girl, whether they're mare, griffon, human, changeling, robot, alien, whatever, can ever compare to your mother." Mayday felt some relief, she knew her father was speaking the honest truth. "Thanks daddy, I knew you would only love mom, but I like hearing you say it." Peter rubbed her mane, "It's fine, nothing wrong with a little reassurance. Though if I may ask, what made you so worried?" "Sweetie Belle, she keeps talking about marrying you, or Rumble, but mostly you. Even Laura had yelled at her, telling her to stop talking like she wants to marry you," Mayday said. Peter sighed, "Don't worry about Sweetie Belle, she's always thought I was cute, she'll get over me. I just hope she can also get over Rumble and actually like a boy that isn't taken...or a total jerk." "That includes the other Sweetie Belle right? The one from the future?" Mayday asked. Somehow Peter felt worry when asked that question. While he doesn't love that Sweetie Belle, he had still been intimate with her, which was the only time he questioned his own loyalty to Twilight. However he could answer this question honestly to his daughter. "Yes, that includes Future Sweetie Belle. I only love Twilight, I would never marry another mare," Peter said. Mayday smiled in relief, "Good, I hope you don't." The two continued trotting down and eventually found the café. Logan, Remy and Bobby were already there, talking about something. Remy noticed Peter and Mayday arrive, "Peter, Mayday, good to see you this morning." "Hey guys," Peter said and approached the table. "Enjoying yourselves?" "Yeah, just talking about stuff, like our wives and our plans for the future," Bobby said. "How is Rarity doing lately? Feeling hormonal?" Peter asked. "Only a little, not too much though. I can't tell too much since she's always been somewhat hormonal and prone to mood swings," Bobby said. "Guess so, she's a little...overly dramatic," Peter said. "It might get worse, she'll be really mad, or really happy," Peter said. Bobby tapped his chin, "When you say really happy, do you mean REALLY happy?" "I mean really, REALLY, happy," Peter said. Bobby offered a coy smile, "That sounds good to me." The group laughed a bit, though heard one question from Mayday, "Um, what does that mean?" Peter stopped laughing and turned to Mayday, "Forgot you were still here." "Daddy, what did you mean by-" "Don't ask," Peter interrupted. "And please don't tell your mother." Mayday got even more confused, "O...k, I'm gonna go now." "Playing with the other foals?" Bobby asked. "I'm going to where they are at least," Mayday said, confusing Bobby a bit. As she began to trot off, Deadpool appeared beside Peter. "And you think I'm stupid, if anything you'll be the one who-" Peter then punched Deadpool through the roof of the place. "This is really getting old!" Peter groaned, then turned to Bobby. "I really should be more careful when talking around Mayday." "Peter, did you notice that she said she was going to where the other foals were, but she didn't say much about playing with them," Bobby said. "Huh? Oh that's normal, she's usually close with the others but she does her own thing," Peter said. Bobby shook his head, "That doesn't seem like a good idea, seems like she's having trouble making friends." "Trouble?" Peter asked. "Maybe, but it's no big deal. She's just not much of a talker, she'll do it when she's ready." "Still, isn't it weird that she barely interacts with them? Franklin I understand, she doesn't really know him, though it's sort a weird how she doesn't interact much with The Cake Twins since Pinkie Pie watches over them, so you'd think they'd be closer to her since Pinkie and Twilight are close friends," Bobby said. "She plays with them, sometimes. Pound Cake gives her some attention at least," Peter said. "She barely plays with her cousin Flurry Heart too, I think it bothers her a little, she wants Mayday's attention but Mayday won't give her any," Bobby said. "Don't worry about it, just let Mayday be who she is, alright?" Peter said. Bobby shrugged, "Alright, but I'm sure Twilight's gonna mention this, she is the Princess of Friendship." Peter shook his head and went into the café with the others. Mayday kept trotting until she bumped into Johnny. "Oh, hi uncle Johnny." Johnny looked pretty tired, "Sup kid? Where's your dad?" "In the cafe, but why do you look so tired?" Mayday asked, then came to her conclusion. "Is it Firefly?" Johnny nodded, "Yeah, it wasn't too bad, she eventually fell asleep...two hours ago." Mayday took pity of Johnny, "You should go back to bed, I can tell my daddy why you're not there." Johnny shook his head, "I'm fine, when you're a superhero you're used to sleepless nights, besides if I go back to bed now then your daddy's gonna try pranking me, and I'd rather not take that chance." Mayday shrugged, "What can I say, he has a good sense of humor." "Yeah, I know, I helped him channel it better," Johnny said playfully. Mayday giggled a bit, "Anyway I'm gonna go see my friends, bye now." "See ya kid," Johnny said as Mayday trotted off. Before she left she turned back to Johnny. "One question though uncle Johnny," Mayday said. Johnny looked to Mayday, "What's up?" "Why do so many girls like my daddy and wanna marry him even though he's already married?" Mayday asked. Johnny turned to her with some surprise. Is she aware of Peter's admirers? Granted some are very advancing he didn't think Mayday would really notice. He shouldn't be surprised, she's very smart for her age. "Your dad's got a combination of good looks, intelligence, athleticism and a great personality. It's almost hard for girls to not find that attractive. Luckily he's also smart enough to know which girl loves him for him, and that would be your mother Twilight." "You really think so?" Mayday asked, trotting over to him. "Mommy really loves daddy? Are they really a perfect couple?" Johnny chuckled, "They're not perfect, many ponies say that but they're not. Your dad is a total goofball and constantly annoys your mother with his odd antics. Your mother has moments where she'll overreact to certain things. What makes them a good couple is despite all that, they understand each other so well. They need each other and they would do anything for each other." Mayday nodded, "That's good to know...and it's because they love each other that i was born right? That's how babies are made?" Johnny knew the real answer but he wouldn't tell her, he doesn't want to hear it from her parents. But he gave her a pretty honest answer, "Peter told me he found out about your mother being pregnant with you sometime after he said he felt 'close' to Twilight. He said Twilight always wanted to be there with him and help him, that he was never gonna be alone. So basically Mayday, the moment Peter and Twilight knew they loved each other, Twilight got pregnant with you shortly afterwards. In a way you are always a reminder to Peter that he's got a great wife and a great relationship, one he would never trade away." Mayday felt a small blush in her cheeks, she hadn't thought of things that way, could she really ave been that important to Peter? She knows her dad loves her, he never stops saying that, but now she feels like she has more meaning. "Am I really that special?" Mayday asked. Johnny approached Mayday and rubbed her mane a bit, "Of course, you're a great kid Mayday. You have so much of your parents in you, you're so kind and so beautiful like your mother. And like your father, you're fun to be around, you're even becoming as smart as they are. I hope my daughter becomes as great as you." Mayday smiled up at her honorary uncle. She went in for a hug, "Thanks uncle Johnny. You're the best, and I think you're a good father, your daughter just needs to realize that." Johnny chuckled, "I'm sure she will. I love her regardless, she's my little girl. Now I know how Peter feels, he loves you so much Mayday, he doesn't shut his mouth about you." Mayday blushed, "He hasn't said anything embarrassing has he?" "Even if he has, I won't tell anypony, especially not the other foals," Johnny said. Mayday looked a little concerned, "You promise me though?" "Would I do anything to upset you? You're my favorite filly remember? I care a lot about you, and your parents," Johnny said, hugging her a bit. Mayday returned the hug, "I like you Uncle Johnny, can you come to our house more?" "I'll do my best kid," Johnny said. Mayday leaned up to kiss his cheek, "Alright, I'm going. Love you uncle Johnny, bye." As she trotted off, Johnny chuckled a little. "Just like her mother, she's got that cute look in her eyes when she's happy." Mayday kept trotting when she heard Flurry Heart call out. "Cousin Mayday! Over here!" Mayday turned and saw the foals waving, Flurry Heart looking excited, Pound Cake looking bashful, Pumpkin Cake being more casual and Franklin looking shy. "Hey Mayday, just in time, Auntie Pinkie is gonna help us make a big sand-castle," Pumpkin said. "Alright I guess, wait Firefly won't be there right?" Mayday asked, remembering how much of a pain she was before. "No, Firefly is with Miss Rainbow Dash and Miss Applejack, she's playing with Oliver," Pumpkin said. "Yeah, it's just gonna be us Mayday, you and me," Pound Cake said with a blush. Pumpkin rose her eyebrow at her twin brother, "Um, and me too." Pound Cake blushed, "Right, you too." "Don't forget us," Flurry said, pointing to herself and Franklin. "Alright, fine! All of us!" Pound Cake complained, much to the annoyance of Pumpkin and the confusion of Flurry and Franklin. Mayday again found Pound Cake to be a bit weird, but she's getting used to it by now. "I guess we just wait for Auntie Pinkie, where is she?" "She'll come soon," Pumpkin assured. As the Pie sisters were trotting along the beach, they noticed Deadpool trotting and angrily mumbling to himself, mostly about Peter. Pinkie Pie sighed a bit, "I wish he could get along better with the others." "Why did you marry him anyway? I still think you could have done better," Limestone said. "He's much more caring than you think Limey," Pinkie said. "He does care about me and he's really nice with the Cakes, especially Pound and Pumpkin." "Does he even do much? Is he even an actual hero? The others don't really seem to like him. Face it Pinkie, you made a bad decision," Limestone said. Pinkie groaned a bit, "I know what I'm doing! I didn't make any mistakes in who I married!" "You're not smart at times Pinkie, ever since you saw that stupid Rainbow you've been so annoying with your partying to the point where you can't even think properly anymore! You've become such a ditz!" Limestone said. Pinkie groaned, "At least I know how to be happy unlike you!" Marble freaked a little at Pinkie's outburst and ran off, leaving Pinkie a little regretful. "Wait Marble, come back!" Maud shook her head and took this time to speak up, "This is suppose to be a vacation, a time to relax. Let's try not to stress Pinkie out too much. I feel confident she made the right decision." "You always take her side Maud, this is why she won't grow up," Limestone said. Pinkie huffed, "You're just jealous because you're not close to me like Maud is. Anyway I'm going to check on my husband, who, like it or not, I love very much!" Pinkie left in a huff, leaving the two remaining Pies behind. "You need to work on how you speak to others, this is why you need to leave the farm more," Maud said. "Somepony's gotta watch over our family's farm," Limestone said. "Yes, maybe somepony other than you," Maud said, leaving as well, finally Limestone being alone. "Pfft, whatever, I'm the only one here who seems to know what I'm doing," Limestone said, walking by herself. Pinkie continued to walk, getting closer to Deadpool, who still seemed pretty upset. "I swear those guys can be real jerks sometimes," Deadpool muttered. "You alright honey?" Pinkie asked. Deadpool turned to see Pinkie Pie, "Oh, hey Pinkie. I'm fine, just a little annoyed." "What happened?" Pinkie asked. "I may have annoyed Peter a bit. I know I shouldn't but sometimes I just say whatever comes to mind and, well, crap happens," Deadpool said. "So were you by yourself or..." "I was just with my sisters, not something I wanna talk about right now," Pinkie said, a little annoyed. Deadpool looked concerned, Pinkie looked pretty upset, something he's not used to. "If something's bothering you, I'm here for you. I may be a little out of it but I would never leave you to be unhappy." "I know, I love you for that," Pinkie said. "You love me too though, don't you?" "Duh, of course I do...am I not doing a good job showing you?" Deadpool asked, genuinely concerned. "I don't want you to feel unloved." "You're fine, I love you the way you are," Pinkie Pie said. "Same here, don't ever change Pinkie Pie," Deadpool said. "Same to you, Deadpool," Pinkie Pie said. Pinkie then heard Pumpkin calling out for her. "Auntie Pinkie!" "Sounds like Pumpkin, better get to her," Pinkie said. "Come on." Deadpool nodded and followed his wife. Nearby Maud had been watching, a small smile on her face. She feels confident that Pinkie Pie is happy with who she married, though deep down worries that her husband may start to feel inferior. As Maud went over to check on Pinkie Pie, she couldn't also help but notice that Mayday seemed mostly to herself, despite how upset Flurry Heart and Pound Cake looked. She pitied the two foals, but in a way related to Mayday, knowing she's the same way with her rocks. Sometimes she wonders if maybe she should have had more friends aside from Pinkie, or at least tried to make sure the Pie sisters stayed closer. She could worry later, for now she'll just keep trying to enjoy herself.