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// One and Done? 
// Story: Foalhood Days 
// by KayeStar 
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Alicorns aged much differently than ordinary ponies, yet Celestia's baby years still seemed to fly by for her parents. Before their eyes, their filly was growing up. She was talking, walking, running, flying, feeding herself, and even using basic magic. That last one in particular proved to be a challenge, as she figured out how to play "hide-and-seek" and "catch me if you can" by teleporting. Nevertheless, it brought some excitement to their home. They could remember the years before she was born and while they wouldn't say they were unhappy, having their daughter brought them a joy they hadn't known existed.

Naturally, there weren't always happy days. Celestia kept them on their toes and certainly tested their patience. Sometimes, they swore they got less sleep as she grew instead of more. And the temper tantrums. Sweet heavens, the temper tantrums! A newborn fussing was nothing compared to a filly screaming because she couldn't have another cookie. Their daughter certainly knew how to use her lungs! Taking turns wasn't enough. They had to both be on top of her or she'd be a loose cannon, sometimes in a near literal sense.

Yet, no bad day was enough to make them wish she wasn't there. No bad day changed their love for her or made them want the old days without her. Maybe some extra sleep and quiet would be nice---okay, it would absolutely be great---but they didn't mind giving it up in exchange for the delight their daughter brought to them. At the same time, they still agreed she was to be their only one. They loved their one foal, but one was enough. To them, there was no question they couldn't handle another one, especially not if any foal they had would be an alicorn.

So, when Eos began feeling sick, she became scared.