“So you’re absolutely certain you got this?” Trixie asked nervously as we sat on my bed watching Diamond Tiara lay down some blankets on her air mattress. “And why did he pick you? Not that you can’t do it of course.”
“Yes I got this. And well, she has no other real family other than those two. For all purposes, I’m the closest thing she has to a real sister. Imagine Scootaloo and Rainbow but it’s us instead.”
“She seems to be a lot more subdued about it now,” Trixie noted as I nodded with a frown. “I heard her mother was a real well, bitch for lack of a better word.”
“It’s been a few hours so I think it’s finally sinking in and all. I’ve never truly been good with kids after all. And yeah, she is. I’ve been in the house a few times to hear her say some really crazy stuff. It’s insane to think she actually believes it. I’ve heard some students say she’s worse than demon me and would actually prefer my demon self over her, which is crazy to think a she demon who could mind control people is better than a normal human.”
Trixie gave a hum in response as she tapped her finger on her skirt before shrugging.
“I can’t really comment on that. Never truly met the woman to come to a proper opinion. But if it makes you feel better, I think I prefer nice you?”
“Thanks Trix,” I chuckled and kissed her forehead. “You going back home?”
“Most likely. Dad should have gone to work by now and I need to change. Thank you for letting me wash my clothes here.”
“No problem. I can take you home if you want?” I offered as Trixie shook her head quickly.
“If dad hasn’t actually left and saw a potential girlfriend dropping me off, he would flip and loose his shit and I’d be kicked out of the house sleeping on the street in seconds,” Trixie answered as she picked up her light blue jacket. “I’ll probably call a taxi or walk.”
“I can ask Redheart to take you home?”
“She’s at hospital Cloudkicker said yesterday. Apparently the other nurse is in labor right now. For about eighteen hours at the time she told me. Not sure how long it is now.”
I idly wondered if I should be there. I never really been to a hospital before for something like that. I usually tend to avoid hospitals. Places are freaking expensive in both worlds. I suppose at least they have that consistency.
“Sunset?” Diamond asked as she stood at the top of the stairs. “I’m not interrupting anything, am I?”
“No you’re good,” Trixie and I said in unison as we both laughed quietly.
“What’s up?”
“Are you expecting anyone to come over other than me?” Diamond asked as I tensed up slightly. “Someone knocked about five seconds ago.”
Trixie and I looked at each other warily as we stood up and quietly walked down the stairs with Diamond behind us as I opened the drawer and pulled out my firearm as Diamonds eyes widened.
“What the fu-”
“Be quiet,” I said sternly and she flinched as I watched Trixie pull her back nervously and I inhaled, opening the door and pointing out the door.
“Woah!” Carrot Top screamed as she and Raindrops put their hands up. “Easy Sunset!”
“It’s us!” Raindrops added as I sharply inhaled and lowered the gun.
“Don’t fucking scare me like that, you know people are after me right now. Especially with Trixie and Diamond in the apartment,” I grumbled as I put the gun away in it’s spot. “I didn’t know you were coming by, sorry about that. Come on in.”
The two rolled their eyes as they walked in and I kicked the door shut as Trixie sighed in relief.
“We brought dinner because why not?” Carrot Top said with a shrug as she set down a glass container on my counter. “Hey Trixie, hey kid.”
“Are we just not going to talk about the fact we almost got our heads blown off by Sunset?” Raindrops asked flatly as she gave me a look. “I’m almost afraid to ask when you got a daughter.”
“What?” Diamond demanded as we both blushed. “She’s not my mom. She’s just taking care of me for a while so my dad can deal with personal matters.”
“Hm.”
Trixie released Diamond sheepishly and opened the drawer, examined the gun with a curious expression.
“Interesting,” Trixie mused as she shut the drawer and looked at Raindrops. “Where’s your brother at?”
“Snails is at work right now. He got a part time job bringing carts inside a store,” Raindrops answered casually as she leaned against the counter as she idly chewed on a carrot. “He says hi by the way Trix.”
I vaguely remember Snails was her younger brother. Believe me, Raindrops is scarily protective of her brother. I’ve even seen her punch Rainbow Dash once in a fit of rage because Rainbow said he wasn’t fast enough. Raindrops has a bigger anger issue than I do and I didn’t think that was possible.
“You two finally dating?” Carrot Top asked with a mischievous smirk. “Trixie wouldn’t shut up about you for months believe me. Especially about how you lo-”
Trixie slammed her hand over Carrot Tops mouth as she turned red again and Raindrops chuckled as Trixie glared at her.
“So I’m gonna be moving in next door,” Raindrops commented and I glanced at her. “To you and the nurse lady. Snails does spend a lot of time with me so we gotta talk about that. I’m gonna try to keep you living next door a secret until anon a miss is over.”
I gave her a grateful look. I didn’t necessarily talk to Snips or Snails anymore because they had their own friends and all now. Plus, it felt kinda weird hanging around the two I used as lackeys.
“Thank you,” I said as Raindrops gave a thumbs up and I tapped Trixie on the shoulder. “You wanna stay the night?”
“Yeah sure.”
“I hope to lord you two don’t do anything adult like,” Diamond muttered as I rolled my eyes.
“You gotta slow down. Like way down,” I grumbled as Carrot Top bit Trixie’s hand.
“Ow!”
“Don’t fricking cover my mouth like that you weirdo,” Carrot Top said and shot Trixie a dirty look. “Your hand tastes like caramel, apples and a carrot with salt.”
“That sounds disgusting.”
“You get used to it.”
Trixie honestly had the weirdest diet I have ever seen. I had always wondered what she did with all the random stuff she would get a lunch. We all have our own unique weirdness though I suppose.
“Okay well I’m going to sleep I guess. Goodnight.”
We all watched as Diamond face planted into her pillow and pulled a blanket over her as she yawned.
“Well goodnight,” Raindrops shrugged as she stretched. “I’ll see you around. Bye Sunset, bye Trixie, bye random girl.”
“We have weird friends,” Trixie muttered. “And I thought you were the weird one.”
For not the first time, I agreed with her on that.
“Wait what?”
Trixie gave a low chuckle as she disappeared up the stairs. I will never understand that girl I don’t think.