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// 4 
// Story: Children of the Moon 
// by WinterFang 
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The day of Princess Luna's baby shower was soon upon her. In order to not overexert herself, Luna used a pegasus pulled chariot to travel to Ponyville. It didn't take long before the night princess was in the town square. After getting directions to the bakery, Luna made way to Sugar Cube Corner with her guards close behind. Princess Luna was nervous about seeing the former families of the three fillies within her womb, because even if they don't remember, she does. But she didn't want to seem ungrateful to those, who spent so much time and effort into something just for her.

"Welcome Princess Luna. I'm so glad you could make it." Said Twilight Sparkle once Luna had finally reached the store.

"Many thanks to you and your friends Twilight Sparkle. This is the first time I've been to an event like this." replied Luna

"Then you'll have a great time princess." Said the purple alicorn leading the older princess over to a near couch.

Once the party started, Princess Luna felt more at ease with the situation. She made pleasant small talk with some of the guests and had some of the snacks on the counter. Luna was fortune that no pony asked her about how she became pregnant. After an hour or two had past, Pinkie Pie asked if it was time to open the gifts for Luna's future foals. The ruler of night was kind of curious about what the others had brought for her. So Princess Luna agreed that is was time for gifts and was handed a present by the pink mare. Luna had just opened a present of story books when a familiar earth pony mare came over with her gift.

"Howdy, princess. This one is for my family and I." Said Applejack setting down a smallish box next to the princess of the night.

Luna carefully opened the package to reveal a dozen jars of all natural applesauce. Tears threaten to emerge, but Luna was able to hold them all back to thank the apple farmer. Luna had similar reaction when Rainbow Dash and Rarity gave their presents to the expecting mother. Rarity's gift was a collection night clothes for the foals. While Rainbow's gift was a simple coupon for free flying lessons. After the last present was opened and the last cupcake was eaten, Luna felt that it was time to return to the castle.