//------------------------------// // Meeting everypony // Story: Motherly Dash // by Void Streak //------------------------------// "Maybe we should take him to see our friends if you want" Fluttershy suggested as she took the now empty bottle from Void. She then lifted him into a sitting position and started to burp, releasing several large belches. "OK, let's head to Twilight's first, we can pick up a few books about looking after foals" "Oh I didn't think you liked reading other books that weren't Daring Do" "I don't but desperate times call for desperate measures" Rainbow said before heading to the door with Fluttershy in tow. *** All the way through town they had been getting funny looks from passers by. Much to Rainbow's dislike Fluttershy told her that they were walking so they didn't disturb the now sleeping foal who was lay in a cloud stroller that Dash managed to put together. When they knocked on the large, golden castle doors, Spike answered "Oh hey Fluttershy, hey Rainbow Dash. What's that?" he asked pointing a claw at the stroller. "We'll tell you when we're inside" Dash spoke up, not wanting to explain the situation twice. "Follow me, Twilight's in the library with Starlight" As they walked through the grand, crystal hallways, Rainbow heard a tiny yawn and looked down to see Void open his yellow eyes. I hate to admit it but you do look a little cute she thought to herself. When they entered the large, sprawling library, Twilight greeted "Hi Fluttershy, Hi Rainbow, what bri- is that what I think it" she exclaimed, pointing her hoof at the blue foal that Fluttershy took out the stroller. "Oh my gosh, he looks adorable" both Starlight and Twilight said peering down at Void, who was in Fluttershy's hooves, Rainbow merely rolled her eyes. "Where did he come from?" Twilight asked, still poring over the newborn. "Well that's the thing, we don't know" after seeing the confused expressions on both unicorns faces, Rainbow explained how she woke up to find the foal on her doorstep along with what the FPS worker and the police officers said. "Could I borrow some books about foal care?" Rainbow asked "Sure, Spike can go get those" Twilight said as the drake started to collect books of the shelf. Starlight then spoke up and asked "What made you say yes? You don't seem like the sort of pony to take care of a foal er no offence" Rainbow sighed as Fluttershy squirmed uncomfortably "let's just say I know what it's like to be raised in an orphanage. The thought of being unwanted" Rainbow shuddered as she spoke. Twilight looked at Dash in thought, wanting to ask questions but thought against it. "Here's the books" Spike announced as he dropped them on a table making a loud bang causing both Fluttershy and Twilight to scold him as Void rolled over, still asleep now in his stroller. Rainbow let out a sigh of relief as she spoke "that was a close call. Well thanks for the books we're going to go and see Pinkie Pie next" *** As per usual, when they entered Sugar Cubed Corner Pinkie Pie burst out from seemingly nowhere as she yelled "Hi Fluttershy Hi Dashie what's brings you in today and OH MY GOSH THAT IS THE CUTEST FOAL IN THE WORLD, well maybe not as cute as Pound cake and Pumpkin Cake who are REALLY cute but but still-" Pinkie spoke at unnatural speed. Rainbow who was now getting annoyed shouted "PINKIE! slow down you overwhelming the poor thing". Indeed the foal was staring at pinkie as if she was unnatural. All of a sudden her nose crinkled as a foul stench started to fill the room. "Ew, what is that smell?" Dash asked, covering her nose with her hoof. Pinkie giggled while pointing at the now brown, stained nappy that adorned his flank. "I think some pony's made a stinker" "There is no way I am cleaning him" Rainbow stated outflattely while crossing her arms. "Oh I can clean him but you will have to clean him at yourself at some point" Fluttershy spoke up timidly but Rainbow merely grumbled. As she was changing him Void started to smiling evilly before letting loose a waterfall of pee which inconveniently struck Rainbow Dash right in the face. "HE PEED ON ME!" Dash shouted trying to wipe away the urine that was slowly staining g her face yellow all the while Void was laughing surprisingly louder than Pinke who was rolling all over the floor eyes streaming with tears. "He did that on purpose" pointing am acussatory hoof at the conniving foal. "Oh Rainbow it was an accident, he's only a foal" Fluttershy said with a miniature smile. Rainbow grumbled under her breath that sounded like a lot like accident my flank *** After they finished at Sugar Cube Corner, they decided to head to Carousel Boutique next. Walking in they heard Rarity’s usual sing song voice announce “Welcome to the Carousel Boutique, how can I help? Oh hello Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy AND OMG IS THAT A FOAL, HE’S ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!” She shouted scooping the foal into her hooves. The Colt looked uncomfortable at having Rarity holding him up in the air. “Rarity you’re traumatising the poor kid” Rainbow scolded. Rarity looking embarrassed gave Void back to Dash “Ahem yes erm sorry about that. Why do you have a foal?” She then asked. Rainbow once again explained the situation, wondering how many times today she would need to repeat the story. Rarity’s reaction was the same as everypony elses. She then asked Dash “So is he yours to keep?” Rainbow replied uncertainly “I’m guessing so once I’ve passed the inspection and everything else” “This is simply fabulous Rainbow, little Void could have playdates with Sweetie Belle” she admonished. “Er Rarity I hate to burst your bubble but isn't Sweetie Belle ten?” She asked. “Yes” she answered not seeing the problem. “I highly doubt that she would want to spend time with a newborn foal who cant walk or talk.” “Nonsense” Rarity exclaimed waving her off. Rainbow then slowly backed away with Fluttershy and Void in tow saying “Well we best get going we still need to meet up with Applejack” they then quickly left before the unicorn could invite herself along. *** When they arrived at Sweet Apple Acres, they found Applejack bucking apple trees in the orchard. Turning around she noticed Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy. She started walking over to them, when she noticed Void Streak sitting on Rainbows back. Not believing her eyes she rubbed and looked again to see the same blue colt. Before she could say anything Rainbow quickly told her “Before you ask I found him on my doorstep, so I am now taking care of him.” Applejack then asked jokingly “Are yah sure thats a good idea; ah mean yer like a big kid yerself” “Haha very funny” she replied sarcastically “But seriously, how do you take care of a kid” she asked her worried that she would make bad parent. “What do yah mean, sugarcube?” “I mean you’ve been taking care of Apple Bloom nearly, your entire life. How did you do it?” Rainbow asked. Applejack sighed “Everything came naturally to me, I had Granny Smith helping me but more importantly, I grew up” she told her. She then added, seeing Rainbow’s face full of nervousness “And i’m Sure that your own parents will be able to help you out” Rainbow looked down at her hooves sniffing and wiping her eyes. This made both Applejack and Fluttershy feel uncomfortable, they only ever seen their friend cry once and that was when her pet tortoise went into hibernation. Fluttershy comforted her by hugging Rainbow finally Dash sniffled “Sorry guys, it’s just that my parents have…moved on” “Ah’m sorry sugarcube I know how yer feel. Don’t worry me and our friends will help you take care of Void Streak. You are not alone, remember that” Applejack told her sympathetically. “Thanks guys” she replied, wiping away her final tears. Suddenly Applejack said “Oh shoot I’d better get going otherwise ah’ll be late picking Apple Bloom up from school. Hey why don’t yah join us, ah’m sure, Scootaloo would be happy to find out that she has a little brother.” *** They arrived just in time for the colts and fillies to be let out from school. The cutie mark crusaders spotted them and made their way over to them. “Hi, Rainbow Dash” Scootaloo greeted. “Hey squirt, guess what I have somepony who wants to meet you” she told the eager filly. “Really who!” Shouted Scootaloo. Rainbow slowly revealed Void Streak and said “meet your little brother” This instantly made Scootaloo stop in her tracks as her face fell “Oh” was all she could say. Rainbow was surprised; she expected Scootaloo to be jumping in joy. Before she could say anything, Sweetie Belle had noticed the colt and had screamed “HE’S ADORABLE! What’s his name?” She asked. “Void Streak” she told the two excited fillies “Where did he come from” Apple Bloom asked. Rainbow decided that it was best to tell them a slightly different story to what had actually happened, instead of telling them that he had been abandoned she instead settled on telling them “A friend of mine, was unable to look after him, so i’m now his new mum” she explained. While Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom was happy for Dash, Scootaloo was not. She felt that the colt was going to take all of her attention away from her. *** After they introduced Void Streak to the CMC, Rainbow decided that she was going to head home, when she arrived she found a letter from the FPS telling her when the inspection was due as well as a list of items she was going to need.