(After Rainbow leaves the 10 nymphs at Flutter’s place.)
Fluttershy, after being with the nymphs for a while, decided to take 8 of them to the others.
*knock-knock*
Applejack opened the door to see Fluttershy with 8 nymphs. “Hiya Fluttershy! So happy to see ya here! But why'd ya got those tiny changelings?”
“Rainbow Dash sent them here. She gave them as a ‘Thanks-for-being-my-B.P.F.Fs-forever’ gift. She said to give two of them to you. So, pick two you like!” “Hmm.. Ah’ll pick these two. But what do these lil’ fellers eat?” “Sleeping, probably on some couch or a pillow. Eating, nothing- you just need to love them. And maybe take them to Rainbow Dash every once in a while. They need a little bit of actual food. And by food I mean goo. She lives in the Everfree, but you just have to walk straight for about a 100 metres to go to her hive. It’s kinda oddly shaped and with a few holes.
“Okay then, they don’ need much maint’nance. And they’re a buncha cuties, aren’t they?”
Applejack had 1 big, unused shelf in her hat cupboard, where she put some pillows for them to sleep in. It was bigger than them.
She also trained them to help around the farm. The little nymphs were great help. She used a simple trick. If they’re good, they get a big loving hug. If they’re bad, they get the spray bottle.
5-6 months later, they started thinking of Applejack as their real mother, and had forgotten all about Rainbow Dash. All they remembered was rainbow hair.
Applejack too, surprisingly thought of them as her own kids too. The nymphs got a new room, new toys, and a whole bunch of stuff. The rest of her family didn’t mind. Applebloom was actually glad that she was no longer the youngest in the house and had two little nephews.
“Boys, good morning! Time to wake up!”
“Ma, but it’s 5 AM. We have an hour of sleep left.” said Storm.
“We’re goin’ on a road trip!”
“WHAT? NO WAY!! YAYYY!” exclaimed the boys. The boys and Applejack got ready and head into the Everfree. Thankfully their destination was only 100 metres away.
*knock-knock*
Rainbow Dash opened the door. “Applejack, Storm and Cloud! Welcome. Sit down. So, what are you doing here?”
“Ah came ‘ere to tell these two ‘bout their past. ‘Bout you.”
“Hmm... ok. AJ, can me and these two have some privacy? We need to talk.”
“Oh, sure thing!”
“Why do ya wanna talk to us ma’am?” asked Storm.
“And how did you know our names?” added Cloud.
“Storm, Cloud. I named you.”
“Huh? I don’t get it. Only the parents name their kids, and obviously Ma named me.” said Cloud.
“Boys, I AM your real mom.”
“What? No way! I’m asking Ma if it’s true.” said Storm, running off to Applejack.
“M-m-mom?” said Cloud, tearing up. “I knew you had a rainbow mane!” Cloud went up and hugged Rainbow tightly. “I wanna live with you... If that’s possible. I can’t be away from my real mum forever.”
“Of course, Cloudy! Lemme ask your mum first.”
“WHAT!!! IT’S TRUE!” said a shocked Storm. “I would love to live with you, mam. Even if Cloud does, I won’t. Sorry to disappoint you.” said Rainbow. “Sure. You can live at the Sweet Apple Acres.”
Applejack agreed to let Cloud go, but not Storm. Rainbow agreed too. Applejack left with Storm, while Cloud stayed back with Rainbow.
“Goodness, Cloud! You’re a bit malnourished. Lemme feed you baby.” Rainbow fed Cloud and played with him.