//------------------------------// // Epilogue // Story: Children of Chaos // by Mike the Red //------------------------------// We held a very large very long party at Sweet Apple Acres in the barn. The karaoke singing was raucous and lasted several hours. I regaled everypony with my story, and told many other stories regarding my past, and held question and answer sessions until my voice became hoarse. Everypony was happy to see my foals, and many offers of help were given. I was even given a place to stay until I could get everything situated in Ponyville. EJ found quite a few new playmates and was very happy to make so many new friends. Cheerilee told me she would try to get him started in schooling as soon as possible, for which I expressed my gratitude. Stephanie proved to be irresistibly cute, even Fluttershy wanted to hold her close -- Stephanie cooed to Fluttershy as it seemed as though there was almost a natural bond between the two of them. I think I ate more food that night than at almost any other time in my life -- I swear I must have gained ten pounds from all the wonderful food that had been brought out for everypony to eat! "Better be careful, Ammy darling, don't want to lose that girlish figure of yours!" Rarity joked. "I will try to get some exercise in so I can try to keep myself in shape -- but this food is wonderful! Never tasted anything so delicious!" "I know, it's easy to let your eyes get bigger than your stomach," she chuckled. "If it's not too much of a bother, I would like to know if I could stop by your boutique tomorrow morning to see about getting my mane and tail styled -- I hear you're quite the fashionista around here!" "Ammy, darling, I would love to have you stop by! I look forward to the challenge your height will present -- it will give me an opportunity to stretch my talents, if you will." "Thank you so much, Rarity! I look forward to seeing what you can come up with," I smiled softly. "I believe you will love it!" she chuckled. Presently the party wore down and everypony went home. I followed Twilight to her place, as she had very graciously allowed me and my foals to spend the night in her guest room. I expressed my deepest appreciation for her generosity and asked about future living arrangements. She said she would check with Mayor Mare about finding a place for us to stay, and that we were welcome to stay with her until things were ready. I promised to help out as much as possible with anything, wherever and whenever it was needed. She was really appreciative of this offer and thanked me once again. In the morning I went to Carousel Boutique taking EJ and Stephanie along with me. I passed by Sugarcube Corner and Pinkie Pie greeted me warmly and I returned her greeting. She told me she had lots of fun at the party and wanted to know if she could get a karaoke machine as well. I told her I would see if I could get one for her. EJ asked her if he could play with the twins -- she said it was okay with her, and he went inside. "Be good, EJ, I'll be coming back in a little bit to get you. I still need to check with Cheerilee about getting you started in school." "Yes, mommy," he said cheerfully. He went inside as I continued along to Rarity's boutique. Shortly I arrived at the boutique and knocked on the door. Rarity smiled warmly as she let me in, and cooed to little Stephanie. She commented about making an outfit for her as well as well as just how cute she was. "Okay, Ammy, let's see what I can do for you, darling!" Rarity said with enthusiasm. I stood in front of a large mirror as Rarity played with my mane, shaping it and styling it so it looked like hers. "I always wanted to see what it would look like in your style," I commented. "Looks really nice." "I thought you'd like it, darling!" she laughed. "Now I'll just need to take some measurements so I can get started on some designs. I must admit, I'm impressed by how tall you are. How did you manage to persuade Celestia to make you that tall?" "I don't know -- I just told her I wanted to be a tall slender female unicorn, almost as tall as her sister -- I don't know if my assistance in helping her finally subdue Trollestia had something to do with it, but in any case, I'm really happy now, and I don't know if there's ever been a time in my life where I have been any happier than I am now. Everything I have gone through has taught me just how precious life truly is." "Well, darling, I'm glad to hear that! Everypony should be happy -- that's the best we can hope for." Rarity took her tape measure and started taking my measurements, double checking and triple checking her numbers. I winced a little bit at some of the more intimate measurements she took, but she assured me that it was necessary to ensure a proper fit for what she was going to make for me. "Measure twice, cut once," I chuckled. "Precisely, darling! That's why I take as many measurements as I can! I apologize if I make you feel a little uncomfortable, but I can assure you, this outfit I make for you will be one of my finest accomplishments!" "You spoil me, Rarity! Thank you so much!" "You're very welcome, Ammy, darling, and that's the last of the measurements. Give me a couple of hours, I will be working on some designs for you. If you wish, you may stop by later to peruse them." "Of course, thanks again. I'll be stopping by the school to see about getting EJ started with his studies. Be back later!" ---------------------------- I got EJ enrolled relatively easily -- he would have to catch up since the school year was about a quarter of the way over, but I figured his home schooling might have been enough to prepare him. Cheerilee assured me she would give him extra attention if he needed it. I stopped back by the boutique, and selected a pretty outfit, a dress done up in lavender and blue with pink accents, a ruffled collar and a sash to hold it around my mid-section. Quite a pretty ensemble to accentuate my beauty. Rarity also showed me a piece for Stephanie. I made my way back by Sugarcube Corner and took EJ with me back to the library. In a couple of weeks, we would finally have our own place, not far from the library. It looked like I could relax for the first time in a very long time. FIN