//------------------------------// // Chapter 6. Meet the Cakes // Story: Space Ponies // by Boss_Hoss1 //------------------------------// Space Ponies By Boss Hoss Chapter 6. Meet the Cakes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When they reached the ward, Scott did a double-take seeing who was there. Carrot Cake and Cup Cake were among the few new and waiting parents standing at the window, looking in on the foals. What really got his attention was his view from behind, seeing the mare’s sides were bulging out in a way that had nothing to do with her normal chubby build. When he’d been a human helping care for pregnant mares, he privately called it the Saddlebag Look, though if he dared say it out loud anywhere in Equestria, there would probably be fountains of tears and flying hooves of rage over the unflattering comment on a pregnant mare’s figure… He suddenly realized she must have been starting to show in her pregnancy between seasons! Oh, he really had to quiz Twilight on what Season 1 events happened when. Particularly how many weeks ago the Grand Galloping Gala was. -All to make sure the episode timeline was right. Immediately, Mr. Cake turned at hearing hoofsteps and waved a lanky hoof “Oh! Hello Twilight! Hello Redheart! My little Gingersnap here just had her checkup and we thought we’d take a look at the newborns to get a preview of our little dumplings.” Mrs. Cake giggled radiantly “Oh my, yes! My twins are developing safely. Pinkie Pie is so very happy for us!” Twilight clopped her hooves happily “Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Cake! What’s the expected Due Date?” The proud father-to-be hugged his wife as she gushed out “Sometime around Winter Wrap-up! That means last Hearts and Hooves Day was our little miracle we’ve been praying to Celestia for.” Nuzzling his wife, Mr.Cake grinned “Exactly, Honeybun! We’ve been trying for so long, and now we’ll have two to make up for the wait. Isn’t that exciting?” Twilight squealed happily “Oh my, yes! Another reason to look forward to my second Winter Wrap-up! Don’t you think so Scott?” Suddenly realizing he was just spoken to, he nodded quickly “Oh! Ah, yes! Very exciting!” The Cakes suddenly seemed to notice him for the first time, with Cup Cake’s eyes lighting up in joy. “Oh, hello dearie! Twilight, you really must introduce us!” She giggled “Is he your Coltfriend?” Both unicorns shared a wide-eyed look, then took a step apart and blushed brightly. Twilight stammered while Nurse Redheart giggled into her hooves. “Um! Errr… ahh.. N-no! I mean ..He’s..he’s a guest! F-from Canter… From Prin… Agh! Skip it! Pinkie is already telling everypony and Zecora by now! This is Scott Skybright! Pinkie brought him…! Given the unicorn’s reactions and quick denials, the married couple shared a look and a smile. The news at the end both made them gasp though. Nervously, Mr.Cake opened his mouth, “Errrmmmm, H-helping an accident victim, I suppose?” Twilight shook her head and sighed “It’s way too late for a Pinkie Promise for her not to tell anypony anyway. She already printed up party invitations and sent them out. Sooo… here goes. Scott is a… pony from another world. She had a Doozy and brought him back with her. No harm done, he likes Equestria. Just treat him like anypony else.” There was an awkward silence from the Cakes, then Mrs. Cake gasped at a sudden thought “O-oh my… I-I hope she won’t be doing this to bring home…ohdear.. coltfriends! “ Both suddenly looked at Scott and gulped, Mr. Cake spoke “*Ahem* Um, you aren’t a coltfriend of Pinkie’s, right?” Still blushing, Scott coughed “…N-no. Just her newest friend… I need to get my hooves under me before I dare ask anypony out.” Trying not to glance at Twilight, he quickly changed the subject “Aaaanyway, Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Cake! I’m honored to be the first of my… community to find out. “ Nodding, the Cakes flashed each other a knowing smile and wink, seeing the unicorns were too oblivious to notice. Perhaps a friendly little betting pool on the sly? With a sudden gasp, Ms. Cake rubbed her side as a foal kicked, then started fishing for information. “*Ooof*, strong one there! I wonder if that’s a boy? Anyway, what brings you and Twilight down here to this ward, dearie?” Smiling, Nurse Redheart stepped forward to stand by the two unicorns “Oh, I’ve got this. We just gave this stallion a full physical and some tests, and can you believe it? He’s never seen a pony foal quite like we have here. I thought he should get a look at them.” Shocked, the Cakes looked at each other, then back at the strange stallion. Oh, they just had to see his face when he looks at a foal! Softly giggling, Mrs. Cake stepped aside and nodded to the window. “Go on dearie…” A pair of older pegasi near him gave the stallion a curious glance as he peered into the huge window. Scott’s eyes went wide and his jaw dropped in wonder at what he saw. There were several foals currently there today, including an apricot pegasus foal being shown to the happy grandparents by the nurse on duty. “Oh… Wow…” He had never seen babies look so… CUTE! Scott had never considered human babies even in the running when compared to kittens or puppies, but these foals wearing the same shape as their human counterparts? With their pony attributes quite prominent in the mix? Hnnnggggg…! He now FULLY understood that internet meme word. Those huge eyes were captivating, and would probably be considered deadly weapons back on Earth! Mrs. Cake put a gentle hoof on his shoulder “I know dearie, just takes your breath away, right?” Nodding weakly, he managed to tear his eyes away from the multiple pairs of cuteness overload looking back at him and took a deep breath, then shook his head to clear it. “Y-yes... Oh Sweet Epona, it does! “ After a moment, he looked to Nurse Redheart. “So… what’s with the eyes? I can’t see any whites in any of them in there.” Giggling, the nurse waved a hoof “Oh, that’s normal for the first year. They just need to grow a bit along with the head before they start looking normal.” Inevitably, Twilight spoke up in her Adorkable Lecture Mode™ “Those adorable eyes are also a handy defense mechanism since newborns are pretty much helpless. There are accounts of predators looking a baby foal in the eyes and breaking down in tears before slinking off without harming the foal. Pretty amazing, huh?” Scott blinked a moment, then laughed “Oh I can believe it! If I wasn’t currently armed with an equine pancreas, I’d probably be getting rushed to the ER with instant diabetes! They are sweeter than a whole candy store, and I was having four foals look at me.” Both mares giggled at that. Off to the side, The Cakes looked on, with Mrs. Cake sighing dreamily like a proud mother seeing a daughter go to the prom. “Oh that stallion is going to make a fine father someday…” Mr. Cake smirked and nudged his wife “You said it, Honeybun, and “How Soon” is going to be another popular betting pool too…” '(_)' '(_)' '(_)' Author's Note Another shortie but its the best pause before... Pinkie Party! For some reason the more I edit the party, the bigger it grows so the next posting may take a little longer... She cannot be contained! -BH