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// Chapter 25: One Super Pinkie Party, Coming Up 
// Story: Chaotic Harmony: Do Over 
// by shirotora 
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I sat there, blinking dumbly for several seconds. 

"Uh... say what now?"

Jynx winced. "I'm... pregnant."

"Oh..." My hind legs collapsed, dropping my rump to the floor. "So... who's the father?"

"That's just it, it can only have been you," Jynx said. "I haven't been with another male since before we were together."

"But... Ah thought we weren't genetically compatible," I pointed out.

Jynx let out a humorless chuckle. "Yeah, well, we both forgot one pretty big detail. You have chaos magic."

Realization hit me like a truck. "And chaos magic can act on its own. But, it's only supposed to do stuff Ah would approve of."

"And did you want to be a father?" Jynx asked.

"Well, yeah, but not if you... didn't." Another realization hit me. "Did... did you want this, too?"

Jynx gave me a weak smile. "Yeah, kinda. I mean, I did, but I wasn't sure you did."

A warmth spread through me, rising and curling my lips up into a massive smile. "Ah'm gonna be a daddy?"

Jynx returned my smile, tears welling up in her eyes. "Yeah, you are. I'm going to be a mommy!"

I swept up Jynx in a hig, spinning her around and around while we both just cheered and laughed.

"Ah wonder if they're going to be a pony or a tiger?" I wondered aloud.

"I don't care, as long as they're ours," Jynx said.

I looked Jynx in the eye and said, "Marry me."

Jynx froze. "Wh-what? Really? Yes!"

Once again, we devolved into incoherent cheers and laughter as we just held each other.

The front door opened as Midnight came in, followed by Fluttershy. 

"Hey, what's going on?" Midnight asked.

"We're havin' a baby!" I exclaimed.

"And getting married!" Jynx added.

Fluttershy's eyes widened before she launched herself at us, pulling us into a hug. "Oh my gosh, that's amazing!"

"Congratulations," Midnight said with a smile. "You're going to be great parents."

Jynx and I shared a look, an entire conversation taking place with our eyes.

Jynx nodded and looked to Midnight. "How would you like to find out, yourself?"

Midnight's eyes widened in shock. "R-really? But, I've only been here a day."

I shrugged. "And? You're a good kid, and we like you. We'll understand if you feel Ponyville is a little too... intense for you. It's not for everyone."

Midnight gave us a huge Pinkie-size smile. "Are you kidding? I've had more fun today than I've ever had!"

"Then get your butt over here," I said.

Midnight wasted no time leaping into the group hug.





Mister and Missus Cake cautiously peaked around the corner, into the still smoking kitchen.

"Pinkie? Are you alright?" Mister Cake asked.

"Pinkie sense... overload," Pinkie gasped from the crater, chest heaving. "Must... get to... party store..."





I hummed as I practically floated through the kitchen, preparing a feast for everyone. I was cooking up a storm while Jynx and Fluttershy taked, and Midnight told me about his day.

"I'm still not sure how Sweetie Belle got covered in sap. There weren't even any trees near us," he said.

I laughed. "Yeah, Ah'm thinkin' at least one of them will get a 'gettin' covered in tree sap' cutie mark."

"Or a property damage one," Midnight replied.

I laughed.

Midnight shrugged. "Those fillies are crazy, but they're fun."

I gave him a cheshire grin. "Oh? Are we going to have to plan a second wedding? Maybe a double?"

Midnight chuckled. "Maybe for Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo."

"Oh?"

Midnight nodded. "Oh, yeah. They deny it, but they're totally into each other."

"You don't say." I was already making plans on teasing them.

"Of course, Scootaloo is into a lot of people. Rainbow Dash, Rumble, Dinky, you, Big Mac..."

I chuckled. “Alright, that’s enough.”

"Is the food almost ready?" Jynx asked, coming into the kitchen. "I haven't eaten since a late breakfast."

"Yeah, just about," I said, returning my focus to the food. "Midnight, could you set the table?"

"Yeah," he said.

"I'll help," Jynx said.

By the time I finished with the food, the table was set. Everyone took a seat as I served the food.

As I sat down, I couldn't help but smile. This was our first, real family dinner.





The next day, I was on my way to work when I was tackled by a pink missile. The world spun away as I was launched into some nearby bushes.

"What were you thinking?!" Pinkie growled. "Don't you know you should space out that kinda thing? Now I gotta throw a combination baby shower/engagement party/adoption party! Any one of those are big, but all three at once?! Do you know how much work you just gave me?!"

"Uh... sorry?" I said.

"Okay," she said as she pulled away and started skipping off, while humming to herself.

I could only stare as she left. "These ponies are gonna be the death of me."





"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! I'm going to be an auntie!" Rainbow cheered.

"I'm so happy for you, Shiro," Rarity said. 

"Yeah, same," said Cedric. "I’m wondering, though. Is going to be a pony, a tiger, or some weird hybrid?"

"Cedric!" Rarity scolded.

"Ah'm kinda hopin' tiger, but a weird hybrid would be cool, too," I replied.

"Shiro!"

"I'm definitely hoping for a weird hybrid," Rainbow said.

"Rainbow!"

“Rarity!” Pinkie cheered as she popped out of nowhere and slapped each of us with an envelope.

“Pinkie!”

Pinkie was already gone, though.

“Are we sure she doesn’t use chaos magic?” I asked.

“Twilight checked for that, like, a hundred times. Jynx, too,” Rainbow said.

“Shiro, I know it may be hard, but it really is best to just let it be,” Rarity said. “Trying to figure out Pinkie Pie is asking for a headache.”

I chuckled. “Ah’m already well aware. That doesn’t mean Ah can’t speculate or wonder.”

“Just don’t think you’re going to be the one to figure it out,” Rainbow said. “Brighter minds than any of ours have tried and failed.”

“True, but Shiro is a chaos mage,” Cedric reminded. “Maybe he might have some perspective ‘greater minds’ don’t.”

“Besides,” I grinned. “It can be fun to speculate.”

“So... you having a bachelor party?” Rainbow asked with a smirk.

I laughed. “Damn right Ah am!”





I knew Pinkie’s party was going to be big, but I didn’t know it was going to take up four blocks. According to AJ, it was the biggest Pinkie Party in almost five years and the third or fourth biggest ever, not counting holiday parties.

I was pretty proud of that.

Pony after pony congratulated us on all three of our celebratory topics, many asking the same question as to what species the tyke was going to be. Most were surprised to learn we didn’t know.

Midnight spent most of the time hanging out with the orphans that remained while he could. He found out that most of them were getting adopted, too, and the rest were going to more permanent foster homes.

Jynx was spending most of the party having ‘girl talk’ with Rarity. It didn’t take a genius to guess what they were talking about.

As for me, I was just roving around, talking to whoever would put up with me. At the moment, that was our local incognito princess. Apparently, she and Jynx were working on some pretty cool stuff with what was found in the Crystal Spire and a few other recent discoveries.

“So... let me get this straight,” I said, trying to sum up what Twilight said. “You’re sayin’ you can use crystal magic with this runic magic?”

“That’s right, and with that, we can create persistent effects,” Twilight said. “Imagine the possibilities! Bridges spanning massive bodies of water made out pure magic, or houses built wherever you want in an instant. That isn’t even touching on the more complex stuff. Jynx believes she can figure out how to create simple machines using it. She’s trying to use it to power a train, and we might see the first test within a week!”

“She didn’t tell me all that. Now Ah’m kinda upset,” I groused.

Twilight giggled. “We didn’t have anything solid until this morning.”

“Oh...” I cleared my throat. “Well, that’s fine, then.”

“I have a feeling this is going to change Equestria forever, and your fiance is leading the charge,” Twilight said.

“Speaking of, where is Jynx?” I asked. “Ah haven’t seen her for more than an hour.”

“Oh, last I saw she and Rarity were heading toward the boutique,” Twilight said. “They’re probably planning her dress. You know, since she’s there, you should go ask Rarity about a suit.”

“Tryin’ to get rid of me, already?” I teased.

“What? No!” Twilight replied. “I enjoy our talks. I honestly think it would be a good idea.”

“Twi... I was teasin’,” I said with a deadpan look.

“Oh... right,” Twilight said with an embarrassed smile.

“Ah’ll talk to you later,” I said as I turned to head toward the boutique.

“I’ll get copies of the research papers we put together for you, if you want,” Twilight replied.

“Ah’d like that,” I replied.

I made my way toward the boutique, greeting and chatting as I went. So many ponies were looking to contribute to our wedding, it brought a tear to my eyes. From Lyra offering to provide the music to Bonbon putting her rivalry with the Cakes on hold to make the cake. 

That last one wasn’t as special as they make it seem. They try to talk as if they’re bitter enemies, destined to be at odds for eternity, but everyone knows they’re close friends. They actually reminded me of Rainbow Dash and Applejack in that way.

As I got close, I saw a familiar trio talking.

“Lieutenant, report,” I said as I approached.

Scootaloo immediately snapped to attention and saluted. “Captain! All’s quiet on the Northern perimeter, sir!”

Applebloom snickered, “At least for a few minutes.”

“Applebloom!” Sweetie complained. “I don’t want to think even think about that!”

“About what?” I asked.

“Nothing important,” Sweetie grumbled.

“She’s just upset because her sister made us leave,” Scootaloo said.

“Didn’t want you three under foot while she’s workin’?” I ventured.

Applebloom smirked. “Somethin’ like that.”

“So, Ah take it Jynx is in there with her, then?” I asked.

“Yeah, they’re in there, alright,” Sweetie said.

“Good, Ah gotta talk to Rarity,” I said. “Ah’ll talk to you girls later, alright.”

Sweetie nearly jumped. “Wait, th-”

Before she could finish, Applebloom wrapped a hoof around her mouth, muffling her. 

“Ignore her,” Scootaloo said. “She’s just in a bad mood. Go on and have fun.”

They were up to something. That much was obvious, but as to what that could be, I had no idea. Still, they were good kids, so I knew it wasn’t going to be that bad. I figured I’d let them make their mistake and hopefully learn something.

I headed to the boutique and went in. The jingle of the bell rang out in an empty lobby. I wasn’t surprised, having seen the ‘closed’ sign. Rarity was focusing on our wedding, so obviously there wouldn’t be other customers.

I went into the back, expecting to find Rarity and Jynx in the fitting room,only to find it, too, void of life. Well, except Opal napping in the corner.

That left only one other place; Rarity’s inspiration room. I headed to the stairs, trying to listen out for voices. I did hear a voice, but it wasn't speaking words.

I reached the second floor and made my way down the hall, towards the voice at the end of the hall... coming from Rarity’s bedroom.

My padded paws carried me completely silently as I approached and peeked inside.

My suspicions were confirmed when I saw Jynx lying on her back while Rarity was doing very M rated things to her.

I stood there watching for several long seconds, stunned at the sight. As I watched, I realized there was only one thing I could do...





I sighed in content, holding Jynx as Rarity snored next to us, her mane quite disheveled and coat slick with sweat.

“You know,” Jynx said, sleepily laying on my chest. “Once Rainbow finds out you and Rarity did it, she’s likely to rape you.”

“Eeyup.”