Later on at lunch, Sunset let Thomas get his own lunch, until he picked out chicken tenders with fries and a soda, and some diced pears. When he was ready, Sunset, who got herself a tuna sandwich with lettuce and a bowl of fruit, went with Thomas over to where the girls were sitting, and then they all had lunch together.
“Hey, girls,” Thomas said. “Hello, Thomas!” they greeted warmly in unison. Thomas then made a soft smile, until they all noticed that he lowered his head down a little bit as he hardly ate his food, but got through most of it. Sunset then rubbed at his shoulder, “What’s wrong, Thomas?” The other six had looks of concern on each of their faces. Thomas then let out a heavy sigh, “Auntie Sunset... girls, I’m not trying to hurt your feelings, but I’m scared. I’m worried that there won’t be another 30th moon, or if... if I’m never gonna see them again. My Momma must be sad and all alone.”
“Aww...” Fluttershy said, as she placed him on her lap and then wrapped her arms around him for a hug. “Oh, please don’t cry, darling,” Rarity said. “You’ll see them again. It just takes time,” Fluttershy said, giving him a kiss on the cheek. Pinkie Pie then poked his shoulder from behind, and after he turned around, she had a vanilla cupcake with white frosting and sprinkles in her hand, and then he took it and ate it. “Thank you,” he said. “Aww... you’re welcome!” Pinkie Pie replied sweetly, until she kissed him on the forehead. Thomas then sat back down and continued to eat the cupcake.
“Do you feel better now, sweetheart?” Fluttershy asked. Thomas nodded with a whimper, and then after he finished his cupcake, Rarity wiped his face with a napkin.
Meanwhile, Starlight was still wandering around the hallway looking for her missing nephew. “This place is kinda freaky, but somehow pretty interesting. Don’t get these weird clothes, either,” she said. “But it might come into good use.”
While she continued walking, she accidentally bumped into Vice Principal Luna. “Oh, gosh! I’m so sorry, ma’am!” Starlight said. “It’s fine,” Vice Principal Luna said. “Umm... oh, sorry. Where are my manners?” Starlight said, and then she reached out her hand. “I’m Starlight. Starlight Glimmer.”
“Very nice to meet you, Starlight Glimmer. I’m Luna, the vice principal of this school,” she said, shaking her hand with Starlight. “Would you like to enroll here?” Starlight thought for a moment, then nodded, “What the heck? But could I talk to your principal, and probably get to know this place a little?” Vice Principal Luna nodded, and then took the new student to the principal’s office.
Later on, when school was nearly almost over, Sunset and the others were walking over to the library while Sunset was holding Thomas in her arms as he leaned towards both her shoulders and upper chest, but they were suddenly stopped by Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna. “Hello, girls,” Principal Celestia said. “Having a pleasant afternoon?” Vice Principal Luna asked. They waved and nodded at them, and then Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna smiled warmly at Thomas.
“Hello, Thomas sweetheart,” Principal Celestia said sweetly in a motherly tone. “Are you enjoying the school so far?” Vice Principal Luna asked. Thomas nodded with a soft smile, and he was hugging his Snuggle Bear teddy. “Anyway, we’d like to introduce somebody new here,” Principal Celestia said, until they saw Starlight walk over. “We’d like to you meet our new student...”
“AUNTIE STARLIGHT!!” Thomas exclaimed, as he ran over to his auntie for a hug. “Thomas!” Starlight said, until she gently wrapped her arms around him and then chuckled happily. “Oh, Thomas. You’re okay! Your mom misses you and is feeling a little bit broken, but I came over to see if you were safe.”
“Oh, you know this young man?” Principal Celestia asked. “Wait... are you Starlight Glimmer, Princess Twilight’s student from Equestria?” Sunset asked. “And you’re also his aunt?” Sci-Twi asked. Starlight nodded as Thomas nuzzled with her chest while she was hugging him softly, until she stood up and then held him like Sunset did, “This is even better than holding you with one hoof, but I’m gonna miss that later on.”
“You mean when you have to go back to Equestria?” Fluttershy asked. Starlight nodded, and then she thought of an idea, “But I would like to get to know about this human nature.”
“Well, we’d like to show you a few places, but how about if we show you one place we sometimes like to hang out?” Sunset asked. “Yeah, sure,” Starlight said. “Ooh! Ooh! I think I know which place you’re talking about!” Pinkie Pie said. “Then consider yourself a welcomed student here at CHS,” Principal Celestia said. “Thank you, Principal Celestia. It’s an honor to be here, but I’m actually here to look out for my nephew,” Starlight said. “But I’m glad you’re doing the same thing, so... can I join the fun?” The girls made agreeable comments and then wrapped their arms around her, and then Starlight made a warm smile. “Umm, is it okay if we catch up with you girls later?” Sunset asked. The girls replied with agreeable comments and then went on ahead.
“So, how’d you get here?” Sunset asked. “The portal closed for another 30 moons.”
“Well, I had a little help from a certain somepony that knows the moon better,” Starlight said. “Princess Luna helped you?” Thomas asked. “That’s right, and I’ve asked her if I could come here and maybe have a little recon to see if you weren’t hurt or anything,” Starlight said. “I’m fine, Auntie Starlight. But Auntie Sunset and her friends are looking out for me,” Thomas said. “I also made him a promise, including his version of Fluttershy that I’ll take care of him until the portal comes back,” Sunset said. “Well, that’s why I’m here now. So, could I have a little walkthrough about this world?”
“Yeah, but why don’t we get you some pajamas after... we go get some ice cream?” Sunset asked. “Yay!” Thomas said excitedly. “I guess I could go for some,” Starlight said, and then she took Thomas’s hand and the three left the school together.
Later on, they arrived at a building called The Sweet Shoppe, and then entered the building and saw two human versions of Mr. and Mrs. Cake.
“Hey, Mrs. Cake. Umm... could I get me and our new friend here some chocolate shakes with whipped cream and strawberry syrup?” Sunset asked. “Of course, Sunset dearie,” Mrs. Cake said, until she looked at Thomas. “Anything for you, sweetheart?”
“Umm... could I have a cookies and cream flurry please?” Thomas asked. “Aww... of course you may,” Mrs. Cake said, and then Sunset paid for the treats. “Thomas? Why don’t you go sit with girls while we get your flurry?” Sunset asked. Thomas nodded and then went to go sit with the girls, who were enjoying their milkshakes and smoothies. Rarity saw Thomas walking over, “Oh! Hello there, Thomas darling.”
“Hey, everyone. Umm, please don’t be mean, but is it okay if I sit with you while my aunts get my ice cream?” Thomas asked. “Yeah, sure. Come right in, sugarcube,” Applejack said. Rarity then patted her lap, “Come here, darling. You can sit on my lap.” Thomas nodded, and then he walked over to the edge where Rarity sat and then carefully placed himself on her lap. “Thank you,” Thomas said, until Rarity kissed his cheek. “You’re welcome,” she said softly. Sunset and Starlight came back with their milkshakes and Thomas’s flurry. Thomas then started eating his ice cream, and then they started to chat.
“So, Starlight... how’s about you tell us how y’all got here?” Applejack asked. “Well, back in the Crystal Empire, Thomas’s mother, which is Fluttershy from the other side, has been emotionally heartbroken over the disappearance of Thomas, her beloved son,” Starlight said, and then the girls made sorrowful comments. “So while they were distracted, I decided to come over here in this dimensional world, and probably find out if something happened to this little guy.” Starlight mentioned Thomas, and then continued, “So with Princess Luna’s magic, I was able to travel through the portal for once. I just want to know if he was still okay.”
“Well, I’m glad you decided to join the party, darling,” Rarity said, while she was softly stroking Thomas’s belly as he still sat on her lap. “Auntie Starlight? Is my Momma still upset about me?” Thomas asked sadly. “Yeah, sweetheart. She really misses you, and really wants you back,” Starlight said. Thomas lowered his head down in shame, until Sunset stroked his shoulder. “You’ve still got time to explore, okay?” she said. Thomas nodded, and then continued eating his ice cream until he finished it.
When Thomas was done, he then took out his Snuggle Bear teddy and then hugged it, until Rarity turned him on his left side, and then lowered his head against her bosom. As he felt Rarity softly stroke his hair, Thomas suddenly felt the warmth of her comforting hug soothe him, “How are you feeling now, darling?”
“A little bit better,” Thomas replied. “Aww... Still feeling the dumps, aren’t you?” Sci-Twi asked. Thomas nodded, and then he looked down in shame and then closed his eyes as tears started to shed. Rarity then held both his hands and stroked them gently, and then stroked his shoulder nicely and soothingly. “There, there, darling. There’s no need for any more tears of sadness. I’m sure your mother knows you’re just fine,” Rarity said. “How do you know?” Thomas asked in a broken tone, until Rarity softly shushed him.
When your mother is the most wonderful and caring person in the world
She's the angel voice that’ll tuck you in your bed
Cradle you in a warm hug and kiss you with pleasant dreams
Your loving mother of heart
Your loving mother of heart
The helping hand that guides you along
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
She’ll be there to keep you strong
The healer of sad faces or broken hearts
When you’re feeling hurt or depressed
She’ll be there to comfort you
Your loving mother of heart
Your loving mother of heart
When your mother sings you a song
Her soul will soothe your fears of the horrors and darkness of night
And what makes mothers all that they are
Might as well ask what makes a star shine so brightly
Ask your heart to tell you her worthy love for you
Until your heart will say when you’re in good hands
Another word for safely divine
And there’s always a moment
To tell her that she’ll always share her love
Your loving mother of heart
The girls were smiling warmly at Rarity’s generosity, until Thomas made a tear-filled smile, and then he leaned over for a hug. “Thank you, Rarity. You know how to make me feel better. And I know that she’ll be safe... my Momma,” Thomas said. “Yes, darling. I know,” Rarity said, stroking his hair as she rested her chin on top of his head.
“That was beautiful, Rarity,” Fluttershy said. “Thank you, darling. I just wanted him to know that he’s never alone, if he still misses his poor mother,” Rarity said sweetly. “But now, you’ve healed his broken heart with your generous hug,” Sunset said.
“Maybe we should all head home,” Applejack said. “Yeah, I should probably get some exercise,” Rainbow Dash said. “Well, then I guess we’ll see you all tomorrow,” Sunset said, and then lifted her nephew up and then held him against her hip until he rested on one of her shoulders, and then she and Starlight walked over to her apartment.
Back at the apartment, Sunset was watching some TV while Starlight was waiting for Thomas to be done with his bath, and she was wearing a moderate persian blue slim fit nightgown shirt with moderate purple shoulder straps and a picture of her cutie mark on the center, and a pair of soft lounge cropped shorts. When Thomas came out, he was wearing his Spider-Man pajamas after Sunset washed them earlier. “Aww... Thomas. Those are the cutest pajamas I’ve ever seen,” Starlight said. “Thank you, Auntie Starlight,” Thomas said with a soft blush on his cheeks. Thomas went to the couch and laid on Starlight’s legs and nuzzled with her belly, as she sat with them in mermaid pose, and then Sunset came back with a blanket. “Here. It’s cold tonight,” Sunset said. “Thanks, Sunset,” Starlight said, and then she wrapped it around herself, and her adorable nephew. And then after the movie ended, it was time for bed since it was a school night.
Before she went to sleep, Starlight thought about giving her nephew a nice warm cuddle for a little bit. “Are you glad I came?” Starlight asked, stroking Thomas’s shoulder. Thomas nodded, and then Starlight gave him a kiss on the forehead, “Yeah. I thought so.”
After a quick cuddle for a few minutes, Thomas heavily closed his eyes and then fell asleep, and then Starlight lowered him on the mattress and then laid down, and after she brought Thomas over for a hug throughout the night, Starlight fell asleep.