Memory Orbs

by Robert Emerald Fountain


The Birth of Flurry Heart

They touched the last orb, knowing it would show them the birth of Flurry Heart.

"Here we go.", said Twilight, as they entered the memory.

The were in a hospital room at the Crystal Empire, Cadence was in the bed, with Shining Armor at her side. Except, she was sweating, because she had been pushing for a while, and she was resting for a moment.

"Okay, Your Highness, I need you to push NOW!!", the doctor said, intently. "One more push should be able to get your little one out."

"AAAAAHHHH!!!", Cadence shrieked as sharp pain flew up her abdomen.

Suddenly, "WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!"

Everyone, threw hooves over their ears, even Cadence and Shining Armor. Flurry Heart's first cry was so loud that everyone had to squeeze their eyes shut.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, it's a filly. However, you have an alicorn, which I can't explain.", the doctor said as he clamped and cut the cord.

Through squinted eyelids, Rainbow saw Flurry Heart's eyes, but they did not look pretty. They were puffy and red, and tight shut.

"Twilight, look at her eyes.", she screeched, over Flurry Heart's loud cry.

Twilight got one look at Flurry's eyes before the doctor turned around to leave and assess Flurry's health. Five minutes later, the doctor returned to Cadence and handed Flurry Heart back to her parents. At this point, Flurry had been diapered and wrapped tightly in a pink baby blanket and she had a pacifier in her mouth. Once Flurry had been placed in Cadence's hooves, Cadence used her magic to remove the pacifier and began to breastfeed her.

As the memory faded into darkness, Twilight wondered to herself why Flurry's eyes were puffy and red.

**

Cadence was waiting for them in the Present. They had confusion on their faces.

"What was with her beautiful eyes, Cadence? Why were they puffy and red?", Twilight asked.

"They eventually opened, but they were like that for four hours. Her eyes were swollen shut, which happened to me at birth, according to what my mother said.", Cadence replied.

"Well, at least they aren't like that anymore.", Twilight said blissfully.

"We have decided to spend a little bit of time with you, Twilight. I hope you don't mind giving Flurry Heart a tour of your Friendship School.", Cadence replied.

"Let's do it.", Twilight said, "Follow us."


The End