“Squawk! Just a bit higher. Now a tad to the left...perfect! Hold it right there Mina! Squawk!” Flappy exclaimed. He flew up with a few thumbtacks, and proceeded to tack a poster into place on the wall. Today was the day that Kicker was gonna be released from the hospital and Sparkler would be able to bring him home. With that knowledge in wing, Flappy, with Mina’s help, decided to spruce up what was now Kicker’s room in order to make it more homely for him.
Flappy drove the last tack into the wall, ensuring the poster wouldn’t fall. He smiled and proceeded to land on the bed next to Mina. “Squawk! And done. This room is now officially foal ready! Hehe. Squawk!”
“This was a nice idea you had Flappy. The room looks great.” Mina commented as she looked around. In addition to the poster they had just hung up, there were a few others dotted around the room. Additionally there were a few framed photos that had been miraculously captured in the time Kicker had been around. Him playing with the CMC, meeting the Mane 6, Ogres and Oubliettes with Spike, Starlight, and Gabby. And on the nightstand, there sat a framed photo that had the most significance. It depicted Kicker on Sparkler’s back as they flew across the sky, having a good time like a mother and her son.
“Squawk! Thanks for your help Mina. I couldn’t have done this in time without you. Squawk!” Flappy said. His eyes fell onto the aforementioned photo and stopped as a warm smile captured his face. He walked across the bed to take a better look at the photo of his best friend having a good time with her unofficial son. It was crazy to think how much had changed since he and Sparkler first arrived in Ponyville. Before, Sparkler was terrified at the idea of somepony learning that she had wings in addition to her horn. And now she had friends that accepted her, lived in a town that DIDN’T hate her guts, had a crush on one of her new friends, and was in the process of adopting a foal. Flappy had only predicted two of the four. Hehe. A long haul away from the filly I met so long ago.
“Something on your mind Flappy?” Flappy was brought out of his thoughts when he heard Mina’s voice. He turned to see Mina had walked up beside him and was giving him a curious look.
“Squawk! Eh, just thinking about how far Sparkler’s come in recent months. When she first got here she was Tartarus bent on making sure nopony found out about her wings. And now we just decorated a room for a foal she’s gonna adopt. Heh. Imagine that. Squawk!” Flappy explained.
“I can tell you’re proud of her Flaps.” Mina said as she wrapped a wing around Flappy. “The bond you two have is clear as day.”
Flappy blushed when he felt the wing wrap around him. In truth he had become quite fond of Philomena since their meeting during the Music Festival. They both liked to fly fast, have fun, and liked to troll on occasion. He felt like they had something special together, something he didn’t have with any of the few flyer friends he had back in Saddle Arabia. Something he wanted to last forever. Am I really falling for Mina? Eh, not the weirdest thing ever.
At that moment, they both heard a knock from downstairs. Flappy checked the clock. “Squawk! Mail call! Squawk!” He squawked happily as he wiggled out of Mina’s wing. The mailmare Derpy Hooves was here. “Squawk! Wanna come Mina? I can get us some Lemonade. Squawk!”
“Yes!” Mina exclaimed as she launched into the air along with Flappy. “Sparkler’s homemade Lemonade is the BEST!”
“Squawk! That’s right it is. Squawk!” Flappy replied as he and Mina flew out of the room.
A few minutes later, after receiving the mail from Derpy and settling down on the kitchen table with a bottle of lemonade, and two cups with straws, they began drinking the lemonade as Flappy started going through the mail for anything noteworthy.
“Squawk! I still can’t believe you can do MAGIC. As in actual levitation. Just...how? No offense, but you’re a bird. Squawk!” Flappy commented as he sifted through the mail.
“Phoenixes have a limited ability to do magic. I may not be able to cast spells but I CAN do things like levitate for a short time.” Mina replied.
“Squawk! Well I should be glad you can. Otherwise our little surprise for Kicker wouldn’t have been possible before he came home. Squawk!” Flappy said.
They fell into silence for the next few minutes, drinking the lemonade as Flappy continued to sift through the mail. Finally, Mina broke the silence. “Anything noteworthy in the mail Flaps?” She asked.
“Squawk! Nothing too noteworthy. Bills, commission payments. A letter from Sparkler’s parents that I’m not gonna touch because reasons...wait. Hold on. Squawk!” Flappy stopped as he took the next envelop in the pile and looked at the return address. “Squawk! Ahoy captain, what have we here? Squawk!” He asked.
“What is it Flappy?” Mina asked.
“Squawk! Return Address is Canterlot. From somepony named Sir Hurricane. Squawk!” Flappy replied.
Mina’s eyes widened. Sir Hurricane? “Is that right? Sir Hurricane?” Mina asked.
“Squawk! Yeah. Squawk!” Flappy replied. Giving Mina a confused look. “Squawk! Is there something wrong? Squawk!”
“You know how most of the Nobles in Canterlot are making a big stink of Sparkler being an Alicorn?” Flappy nodded in reply. “He’s one of those Nobles.”
Flappy froze as fear suddenly overtook him. He glanced down at the envelope that suddenly could contain something that wasn’t pleasant. Cautiously, he tore open the envelope and picked the contents out of it with his claw. He unfolded the letter.
Dear Falsicorn,
“Squawk! I don’t like this already. Squawk!” Flappy commented as he continued reading.
You have dishonored yourself by refusing to take up your duty to Equestria. If you do not surrender your wings you will regret it.
Sincerely,
Sir Hurricane
“Oh yeah. That’s DEFINITELY a threat.” Mina said.
Flappy put the letter off to the side and started frantically going through the remaining envelopes. One constant he was coming up with was that all of them were from Canterlot. He looked at Mina. “Squawk! Mina...how many Nobles are against Sparkler? Squawk!” He asked.
“The vast majority of them. Fortunately not all of them are stupid enough to act on it. Only like...a wingful of them.” Mina responded.
Flappy glanced at the remaining letters, and then at Mina. After a few seconds, he quickly split the envelopes in half and slid one pile to Mina. “Squawk! Let’s find out exactly what we need to watch out for here. Squawk!”
Mina nodded and they both started going through the letters. Another constant was that they all addressed Sparkler as a Falsicorn.
Surrender your wings or face the consequences, sincerely Sir Hoofington.
Agree to descension or face tax income increases beyond your current income. Signed Minister Stalliongrad.
Surrender your Alicorn status or face eviction. Signed Sir Whirlington.
Either give up your Alicornhood or be deported from Equestria. Signed Prince Blueblood.
The threats continued as Flappy and Mina read through a series of letters from Nobles who weren’t happy about Sparkler being an Alicorn. Finally, after a string of blood boiling hate messages. Mina came across one that she instantly knew was gonna be the worst of the bunch. “This last one’s from Silver-Mane. Perhaps the most vocal advocate for Sparkler’s descension.” She said.
“Squawk! What did he have to say? And skip the Falsicorn address. I already know that part. Squawk!” Flappy said.
Mina nodded and read.
Let’s get one thing straight. You can believe it all you want, but you are NOT a natural born Alicorn! The only way to become one is to ascend. And if you will not take up your responsibility to Equestria then you are unworthy of being an Alicorn. Surrender your Alicorn power, renounce the honor that you disrespect. Or else the kid will find a home somewhere else.
Make the right choice,
Silver-Mane
The letter fell onto the table as Flappy and Mina sat there stock still, slack-jawed, and for Flappy, his already boiling blood ran hotter as his rage increased dramatically. This noble threatened Sparkler, that was no surprise. But this same Noble had the audacity to threaten KICKER too?! After a moment of silence. Flappy spoke up. “Squawk! Mina? Squawk!”
“Yes Flaps?”
“Squawk! Likelihood that these threats aren’t empty? Squawk!”
“Extremely high.”
That was all Flappy needed to know as he started gathering all the Noble’s threats and taking them in his claws. “Squawk! Nope. Squawk!” He said simply. “Squawk! Nuh uh. Not gonna happen. Those Nobles aren’t gonna get the chance. Never! Squawk!” He said as he launched into the air with the notes.
“What’re we gonna do about it?” Mina asked as she joined him in the air.
“Squawk! We’re gonna make these notes known to one of the few ponies who’s authority exceeds that of the Nobles. And fortunately for us she also likes Sparkler a little more than just a friend. Squawk!” Flappy explained.
Mina seemed to get it as they made their way out the door. “We better hurry and be quick at Twilight’s. Sparkler’s due to bring Kicker home today.” She said.
“Alright Kicker. Ready to have at least SOME mobility again?” The doctor asked.
It was that day. The day Kicker would be discharged from the hospital. There was just one thing the doctors needed to do.
“W-What exactly are you gonna do?” Kicker asked nervously.
“Well, while your legs and hooves are still healing, the rest of you should be all healed up. So we’re gonna cut you out of the cast enough that your joints can move freely. Also we need to make sure your ribs are healed as well.” The doctor explained.
Kicker gulped. While what the doctor was saying made some sense to him, he was still frightened a little. Sparkler saw the nervous look on his face and gave him a warm smile. “Hey, don’t worry Kick. These doctors know what they’re doing. They won’t hurt you.”
“I promise we’ll be as gentle as possible.” The doctor said.
Kicker looked between the smiles on everypony’s faces, before shakily nodding. “O-ok.” He said.
“Great! Let’s get you out of there then. Uh, Sparkler if you could take a few steps back please to give us some room.” The doctor asked.
Kicker tensed up at that. He could see the tools he assumed the doctors were gonna use, and the prospect of Sparkler not being right next to him while those tools were being used freaked him out.
Sparkler saw how freaked he was and she leaned in to nuzzle him in the cheek. “It’ll be OK Kick.” She cooed. “Remember our deal? Anyone does anything nefarious and I kick’em out.”
“C-couldn’t you just be the one cutting me out? Please?” Kicker asked.
His question was loud enough that the doctors heard it. “I’m not sure that’s a good idea. Without the proper training it can go very, very wrong.” He explained.
“He’s right Kick.” Sparkler agreed. “I think we better leave it to the experts.” She leaned in to whisper to him. “But I will be watching and if these docs do anything nefarious I’ll kick them out on the spot.”
Kicker woulda protested more, but what he was being told made sense. So instead, he just nodded. “O-ok.” He said.
Sparkler smiled at him and took a few steps back to let the doctors do their work. Making sure her horn was ready to fire at the first sign of nefariousness. A simple levitation spell should get them to stop whatever they’ll do.
“Now, can anycreature tell me what constitutes a lasting bond between friends?” Twilight asked her class.
For a moment, no creature moved, which was no surprise to Twilight. After a second, one raised their hoof. “Yes Ocellus?” Twilight called on the volunteer.
“They’ll be there for each other no matter what. They have each other’s backs and support one one another.” Ocellus answered.
“That’s right.” Twilight responded. “They are there for each other whenever they need it. No creature left behind.” She said.
At that moment, the door to the classroom opened and every creature saw Spike the dragon at the doorway.
“Hey Twilight.” He said. “You’re needed in your office, you got visitors.”
“Whatever they want, tell them I’ll be available—“
“They said it was urgent.” Spike said, cutting her off. “Something about Sparkler under attack.”
The instant her ears picked that up. Twilight’s tone changed. She turned to her class. “If you’ll all excuse me. I shouldn’t be long.” With that, Twilight almost sprinted out of the room. “Spike you’re in charge!” She called out behind her.
Spike watched her go, and facepalmed. Changes her tune at the mention of Sparkler. And she says she doesn’t have a crush. Unbelievable. He turned around into the room. “That’s it. Before we continue with whatever Twilight put on the lesson plan, anycreature have a spare quill and parchment I could borrow?”
A few moments later, Twilight reached her headmare’s office and hastily opened the door. She charged in to at first see nopony around, but then she saw Flappy and Mina hovering near her desk. “Flappy? Mina?” She said in a confused tone.
“Squawk! Twilight. Sorry to take you out of class but I’m not sure how long we can put this off. Squawk!” Flappy said, with Mina nodding in agreement.
“Spike said Sparkler was under attack? Does she need our help? Where is she?” Twilight asked frantically.
“Squawk! She should still be at the hospital with Kicker. For the moment she’s fine. Squawk!” Flappy held up the notes in his claws that Twilight only just then noticed, and then dropped most of them on the desk. “Squawk! But that can change if these notes are any indication. Squawk!”
With a look of confusion, Twilight walked over to her desk and picked up the notes in her magic. She unfolded all of them and read their contents. And she immediately understood what Flappy was talking about. “Flappy?” She asked as she read through what were very clearly threats from Nobles. “When did these arrive?” She asked.
“Squawk! Just today. Oh, and I still have the best one in my claw. Squawk!” The sarcasm in his voice when he told her about the note in his claw was ever so clear.
Twilight took the last note from Flappy and unfolded it. Her blood was already boiling from the other threats so her mind was already coming up with what this last note could contain. She read through the contents of the last note...and her expectations were SHATTERED in how serious a threat it was. The others were threatening Sparkler with tax increases and other menial things that were typical of angry Nobles, but Silver-Mane took it a step further, attacking not only Sparkler and her legitimacy as an Alicorn, but indirectly threatened Kicker as well. The NERVE!
“I can’t believe the Nobles actually sent these.” Twilight finally said.
“Squawk! I know right? This is school in Saddle Arabia all over again! No. Actually, it’s even worse, not only have those stuck-up, snobby featherbrains, only HEARD of Sparkler through those lying news outlets without ever meeting her in pony, they also have the audacity to indirectly threaten a FOAL who has absolutely NOTHING to do with this! Squawk!” Flappy ranted.
Twilight shook her head. It absolutely disgusted her how the Nobles were acting. She expected the Nobles to make a scene, but these threats were crossing the line in her eyes.
“I don’t know what the Nobles are looking to accomplish here. But this is going too far. Particularly Silver-Mane, how the hay did he even find out about Kicker?” Twilight asked.
“Squawk! Friends in the right places? Squawk!” Flappy shrugged. “Squawk! But that’s not the point. These Nobles are threatening Sparkler just for being alive. And an innocent foal is now in the crossfire. Squawk!” He said.
“Their calling for her descension. But here’s what they don’t seem to get.” Twilight explained. “To even Celestia’s knowledge there’s no way to descend an Alicorn after ascension. Any attempt would just as likely destroy them entirely. And if the Alicorn is a natural born...” Twilight trailed off, not wanting to finish that sentence.
Flappy seemed to get the message and it only served to increase his anger. If that’s the case.. “Squawk! So those featherbrains might as well be calling for Sparkler’s execution! Squawk!”
“Precisely.” Twilight said. “But don’t worry.” She told Flappy.
“Squawk! Don’t worry? Squawk!” Flappy asked in disbelief. “Squawk! My best friend is receiving hate just for being alive. She’s receiving unwarranted threats from ponies who don’t seem to get that she never asked to be an Alicorn, and you want me to NOT WORRY?! Squawk!” Flappy exclaimed.
“Oh believe me Flappy. I’m just as worried. If you can keep this one secret from Sparkler, these notes are exactly why Investigators Nosey and River are being transferred to Ponyville, to deter the Nobles from trying anything.” Twilight said.
“Squawk! Ok so Sparkler has guards. Yeah ok. Sure. How does that solve the problem on the federal level? Squawk!” Flappy asked. Referring to the tax and deportation threats.
“As an added layer of insurance I’ll send a memo to Celestia, including these threats. And ask that she take the necessary actions to ensure these threats can’t be carried out.”
At that, Flappy finally calmed down a little and smiled. “Squawk! Thanks Twilight. That’ll help a lot. Squawk!” He said.
“Just don’t tell Sparkler about Nosey’s and River’s new assignment. She’ll probably object to it. Oh, and also, these notes stay between us. Is that ok?” Twilight added.
Mina and Flappy nodded. “Squawk! Our lips are sealed. Squawk!”
Twilight nodded as she summoned a quill and blank scroll. “Mina you’re going back to Canterlot today right?”
Mina nodded in reply. Twilight smiled. “Good. I need you to relay this to Celestia. Make sure she sees the names on these notes.”
Mina saluted while Twilight started writing. “Dear Princess Celestia...”
“There we go Kicker. That comfortable?” Sparkler asked Kicker. After the doctors managed to cut him out of the cast around his midsection, they saw that his ribs were all healed so they gave the all clear for discharge. They had just brought in a wheelchair for him that Sparkler carefully helped him in to.
“Yeah. I’m Ok. Can we go now?” Kicker asked. Eager to get out of there.
“Sure. Let’s go home.” Sparkler said with a relieved tone. I swear to Faust there better not be a surprise welcome home party. In fact... As Sparkler moved behind to push the wheelchair. She sent out a wide band horn pulse to her horned friends.
Sparkler: Kicker’s been discharged. We’re on our way home. There’s not gonna be a surprise welcome home party waiting for us is there?
Twilight: don’t worry Sparkler, Pinkie’s teaching so she can’t throw a surprise party right now.
Rarity: Confirmed. She’s currently helping me teach my students.
Starlight: so you’re good.
Airwave: Lyrica and I are out running errands. So we certainly aren’t there.
Sparkler: Alright. Thanks for letting me know everypony. Again, it’s not because of me. It’s Kicker I’m worried about.
She let out a smile as she and Kicker moved through the hallways of the hospital. A part of her was relieved that she and Kicker were heading home. She would be the first to admit that it would be good to sleep in a bed versus the couch. Though there was another, more subtle part of her that was worried. Those crooks are jailed in Canterlot now. They can’t hurt us anymore.
Do you really think that? Remember the master defense breaker thing that led to this whole situation?
I’m certain they still have their magic inhibitors on. That should hold them...I hope.
And if it doesn’t?
I’m sure we’ll be warned.
Soon enough, they pushed past the doors leading to the lobby of the hospital. Where the receptionist sat. Sparkler smiled at Kicker. “Just gotta make a quick pitstop to checkout and then we’ll go.” She said as she turned the chair towards reception.
The receptionist heard activity and saw Sparkler wheeling Kicker over. “Oh. Hey Sparkler. Finally gettin out of here huh?” He said.
“Yeah. This little guy’s been discharged.” Sparkler replied while nuzzling Kicker on the cheek.
“That’s great!” The receptionist said. He lit his horn and summoned a few forms and a pen. “We just need you to sign a few forms and we’ll be all set.”
“One of the forms is the bill I presume?” Sparkler remarked playfully.
“Actually no. Bill’s already been covered in full.” The receptionist said as Sparkler started signing where she needed to sign. With a raise eyebrow at the receptionist’s reply.
“Covered in full? By who?” She asked, confused.
“According to the night receptionist, your friend Twilight.” The receptionist replied.
At that, Sparkler’s eyes widened. Twilight paid the bill in full? She must’ve done it last night when she left after checking in on them. I can’t help but wonder what the bill came out to, but at the same time, that was nice of her.
She left her thoughts as she signed the last form. “That was nice of her.” She commented.
“I say you got yourself a keeper there. Hehe.” The receptionist playfully remarked, which Sparkler responded with an eye roll. “Anyway.” The receptionist continued. “We’d like to get Kicker back in for a followup and to get him out of his leg casts in about two weeks. Does December 13th work?” He asked.
“December 13th works just fine.” Sparkler replied. He’ll be walking again by the time my birthday rolls around the next day. Good.
“Then everything’s in order. If anything comes up in the meantime just bring him back and we’ll see what we can do. Have a nice day.” The receptionist said.
“Thanks. You too.” Sparkler replied. She gave the forms back to the receptionist and magically gripped the push handles on Kicker’s wheelchair. “And we are out of here Kicker.” She said excitedly.
“Yay!” Kicker exclaimed.
That got a chuckle out of everypony in the room as Sparkler wheeled Kicker out of there.
Flappy flew across the sky above Ponyville, heading back to the house after seeing Mina off back to Canterlot. During the trip, he tried to calm down to the point Sparkler and Kicker wouldn’t suspect something was wrong.
Twilight’s gonna take care of it. It’s gonna be fine. Kicker’s not gonna be taken from Sparkler because of those brainless self-absorbed idiots. He continually told himself. He had faith that it was all gonna be Ok. If I ever see that Silver-Mane guy though, he’s SO getting it! He continued to fly for a few minutes until he came across the house. He glanced down to see Sparkler and Kicker walking towards it...or rather Sparkler wheeling Kicker. A knot formed in his throat when he saw the kid in a wheelchair. Poor kid. Unable to walk for two weeks because some idiots didn’t think they had done enough to him. Fortunately they won’t be bothering him any...crud. Flappy realized that the nightmares were probably FAR from over for Kicker. And those nightmares would consist of Sparky and Misty. They were more than likely gonna haunt him for a long time. Well at least they can’t hurt him anymore. Only haunt him... Flappy shook his head clear. Don’t dwell on that Flappy. For now you need to show them the surprise. With that in mind, Flappy swooped down and went through the window into Sparkler’s room.
Down on the first floor, Sparkler had just gotten Kicker into the house and wheeled him in. “Here we are. Home sweet home.” She said.
“Do you know if Flappy’s here?” Kicker asked.
“Let’s find out.” Sparkler cleared her throat. “Oh Flappy!” She called out.
They heard a distant “Squawk!” coming from deeper into the house and a few seconds later, they saw Flappy fly into the living room, wearing a smile on his face. “Squawk! Hey Sparks! Kicker! Welcome home! Squawk!” He exclaimed happily.
“Hey Flappy.” Kicker replied.
“How are you?” Sparkler asked.
“Squawk! Great! I see Kicker’s midsection is cast free! Squawk!” Flappy observed.
“Yeah. His midsection is now healed. Now it’s just his legs and hooves.” Sparkler replied.
“Squawk! Great. Anyway, you guys are just in time. Come on! Squawk!” Flappy said as he began flying towards the stairs.
“What’s going on Flappy?” Sparkler asked.
“Squawk! You’ll see. Mina and I put it together yesterday and today and I for one think it turned out great! Come on! Upstairs, now!” Flappy replied. Seeming excitedly impatient.
Sparkler and Kicker looked at each other before Sparkler chuckled. “Alright Kick, let’s see what’s got Flappy going Mach 10.” She lit her horn and surrounded Kicker in her magic, lifting him out of the wheelchair and holding him in the air.
With as much care and a hawk’s eye. Sparkler took Kicker up the stairs to the second story and they found Flappy hovering outside the door to the room Kicker had been staying in all along. Sparkler bit her lip as she noticed the door still needed to be fixed. The next door is gonna have a lock from the outside. That way nopony can obstruct getting in.
“Squawk! Come on. Take a look. Hehehe. Squawk!” Flappy said. Unable to contain his excitement.
With a giggle, Sparkler and Kicker looked into the room, and their jaws went slack when they saw that it had changed dramatically since they last saw it. The walls that were once bare now had posters hanging from them. As well as framed photos. The dresser and other furniture with a flat surface had action figures and other coltish things lined up on them, and the bed now had a rocket ship cover on it.
Sparkler shook herself out of her utter shock and amazement and shot Flappy a confused look. “Flappy...what the heck did you do?”
“Squawk! Well, now that Kicker’s gonna be living here now full time. I figured I’d redecorate what we’re now calling his bedroom accordingly. Squawk!” He flew into the room and landed on the bed. “Squawk! I admit I don’t know what you like Kicker so I kinda just defaulted to what colts your age typically like. Action figures, rocket ships. Wonderbolts. Stuff like that. Squawk!”
Sparkler carefully set Kicker down on the bed while he looked around. “Wow. This is awesome!” His eyes caught onto the framed photos. And he recognized the subjects of one of them. “Hey! That’s me and the CMC!” He exclaimed. Pointing at the picture.
“Squawk! Yeah. Squawk!” Flappy replied. “Squawk through the power of miraculous circumstances. All the photos are ones that were taken since you’ve been here Kick. Squawk!”
Sparkler took a look around herself and was impressed with how Flappy managed to get it done. “Flappy did Mina help you with this?” She asked.
“Squawk! Did you know she could levitate things with magic? That was SUPER helpful! Squawk!” Flappy replied. “Squawk! Oh, and if everypony would turn their attention to the night stand, that picture might just be my favorite. Squawk!”
Kicker and Sparkler turned their attention to the nightstand next to the bed...and saw the framed photo. The one that depicted Kicker riding on Sparkler’s back as they flew in the sky, smiling.
Kicker let out a soft smile. “It’s us mom.” He said.
“Yeah. I know sweetie.” Sparkler replied. The sight of the photo made her heart swell with joy. Look at us. You’d think we were mother and son already.
“Squawk! So. I take it you like it? Squawk!” Flappy asked.
Kicker chuckled and turned to look at Flappy. “If my legs and hooves weren’t healing, I’d give you a big hug Flappy. I love it! Thank you!” He exclaimed.
Flappy chuckled and carefully moved closer and wrapped his wings around Kicker’s midsection. “Squawk! It only made sense. Squawk!” He replied.
Ok, now Sparkler was tearing up. Her two favorite boys hugging it out was a heartwarming sight. Oh yeah. Things are only gonna go up from here. She smiled at the thought, at last, after everything that’s happened, they could finally relax and get to be a family. However unofficial it currently was. For now...
To be continued...