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// Episode 28: Never Ending Legalities 
// Story: My Little Pony: Sparkling Harmony: Future Incursion 
// by Captain_Cosmos 
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It was a beautiful day in Maretime Bay. The sun was shining, birds were chirping, and at the Medley Deli, business was booming as usual.

“Thank you for dining with us today, come again soon.” Sparkler told another satisfied table when she brought out their bill. The bill was paid and the party left.

Sparkler smiled as she proceeded to another table. I’m almost going to miss this job. And not just because of Winter and her siblings. She thought. She never would’ve guessed that she would ever be waiting on tables. But the magical accident forced her hoof since it was a more stable income than music commissions. But she ended up enjoying her time as a head waitress.

“Hey Sparkler?” Sparkler heard Winter call to her.

Sparkler turned to see Winter approaching. “What up Winter?” She asked.

“Just on a call from the lawyer. He wants to talk to you.” Winter said. “Something about Copperbottom.”

Sparkler raised an eyebrow. “The hay’s going on with her?” She asked, seeing the urgency in Winter’s face.

“I got the lawyer on hold, come on.” Winter said as she headed to her office.

Sparkler followed, confused. And soon the two of them were alone in Winter’s office. Winter pushed a button on her phone. “Thank you for holding Case Cracker. I got Sparkling Medley here with me now.” She said.

Sparkler nodded. “Yeah. Hi, I was told you wanted to speak to me?” She asked.

“Hello Sparkling Medley. I’m Case Cracker, Winter’s go to lawyer. I wanted to talk to you about Ms. Copperbottom’s desires to sue the Medley Deli and you personally Ms. Medley.” Case Cracker said.

Sparkler blinked. Suing? “Ok, I can guess why she’s suing the restaurant, but why me in particular?” Sparkler asked. Unable to fathom why that crazed lunatic would want to sue her personally.

“According to her, you foalnapped her two twin batponies and then got her banned from the restaurant when she tried to take them back from you.” Case Cracker responded.

“…Excuse me for a moment.” Sparkler said after a moment of pure shock. She lit her horn, formed a sound proof bubble around her head, and promptly let out an RCV level scream of pure anger that though no sound could be heard, there was a little rumbling. After a moment, she stopped the screaming and canceled the bubble. “Ok. I’m back.” She said. She couldn’t believe the nerve of that psychopath.

“Do not worry Ms Medley. We can prove that you did no such thing. All I need to do is talk to the authorities in whichever town you found the two boys in.” Case Cracker explained.

Sparkler nodded and was about to answer, before it dawned on her that she never actually paid attention to the name of the town she found Light and Dark in. She gulped. “Uh, can you please hold for a few minutes?” She asked, whipping out her phone.

“Of course.” Case Cracker said.

Sparkler nodded and quickly dialed Light’s number. “Come on, Please pick up.” She mumbled.

A second later, Light’s voice sounded. “Yo mom. What up?” He asked.

“Light, do you know the name of the town I found you and Dark in?” She asked.

“You found us in Crystal Cove. Why?” Light asked.

“I’ll explain later. Thanks Light. Bye.” Sparkler hung up and turned back to Winter’s phone. “Hi, I’m back. I found the boys in Crystal Cove.” She told Case Cracker.

“Crystal Cove. Got it. Thank you Ms. Medley. I shall contact the relevant parties in that town and confirm that you have been granted foster parent guardianship of Light Wing and Dark Wing legally.” Case Cracker said.

“Thanks Case Cracker.” Sparkler responded. “Do you know when the trial is perchance?” She asked.

“The trial is set a week from today.” Case Cracker responded. “I’m sure you understand that yourself and Light and Dark will need to be there?” He asked.

It’s a few days before the Timegate recharges so we can be there. “Yeah. I understand.” She said.

“Good.” Case Cracker said. “In that case, I shall let you go. Have a good day Ms. Medley, Winter.” Case Cracker said before the call cut short.

Sparkler and Winter glanced at the phone before looking at each other. Sparkler took a deep breath. Winter could tell what was coming. “Sparkler, relax. Case Cracker is good. He’ll make sure the truth is known.” She said.

“Relax? Winter, that PSYCHO attempted to kill Light and Dark, admitted to abandoning them on purpose, and now she’s trying to accuse ME of that!” Sparkler exclaimed. “Sparky, Misty, the original Silver-Mane, Haven, and now this psycho? I am SICK and TIRED of ponies making me out to be the bad pony when THEY are the guilty party! ESPECIALLY when it comes to these kids!” She exclaimed as she banged her head on a wall. “It honestly breaks my heart that there are ponies out there that think doing something so horrible to kids is ok.” She said in a frustrated tone.

Winter bit her lip. “You have nothing to worry about Sparkler. Case Cracker’s good at his job. He’ll make sure Copperbottom’s case against you is proven to be insanity.” She said.

Sparkler nodded. “Still. The sooner the Timegate recharges, the better.” She said. She glanced at Winter. “Bringing them back won’t cause any time paradoxes right?” She asked.

Winter bit her lip. “I can’t say Sparkler. You know that.”

“All I’m asking is if bringing them back will make a time paradox. That doesn’t necessarily mean Twilight and I will adopt them.” Sparkler reasoned.

“All I’ll say is that you’ve changed their lives for the better.” Winter responded. “They’re happier now than they would be if they stayed at the orphanage. I’m sure of it.” She said.

“Yeah. Faust why do these kids steal my heart so easily? Ehehe.” Sparkler said.

Winter smiled. “Must be your magnetic personality.” She said.

That got Sparkler to laugh. “It might be.” She said. She took a deep breath. “Thanks Winter.” She said.

“What’s family for? Heheh.” Winter responded.





“I can’t believe the nerve of that witch!” Sprinkle growled at her siblings.

Sprinkle had received a flash of memory from Sparkler, and suffice to say, it was more stuff they didn’t like. “Are you kidding me?” Melody asked. “That witch is actually trying to throw the accusations at mom?” She asked.

“Sounds like it.” Mystic responded.

Light and Dark were beyond furious at their egg donor now. It was bad enough that she abandoned them solely for their appearance, but now she was trying to attack the pony that took them in and promised to get them into a loving home regardless if She and Twilight adopted them or not? “Thank GOODNESS we’re going to 1003.” Dark said. “Because that way she’ll never be able to bother us again.”

“Yeah. Although I kinda want to stick around for the trial just to see her humiliate herself.” Light commented.

“Trials a few days before the Timegate’s charged so you’ll be able to see it.” Sprinkle said.

“Awesome.” Light and Dark High Hoofed each other. It was clear that they had completely written off their egg donor as a lost cause and just wanted her to be gone forever.

“Good to see you two moved on from that witch.” Spike commented.

“If she doesn’t want us, then fine. We don’t want her.” Light said.

“Now our sights are set on hopefully becoming Medleys.” Dark said.

The Medley kids smiled and hugged Light and Dark in a big group hug. “We hope Mommy Twi says yes too. Mom’s already said she’s a yes for adoption.” Sprinkle said.

That made Light and Dark smile. They weren’t entirely sure if Sparkler had made up her own mind, but now it was confirmed.

To be continued…