Band of Five Attributes

by Dragonborne Fox


Chapter 15-Carousel Shenanigans (edited)

The broken door was now repaired, and Koto was in the shower getting all that grime off of her. It dawned on her that she had yet to decide on a name for her upcoming foal. Speaking of which, how many would she have now or in the future? That, Nurse Redheart didn't say, which somewhat bothered her. She tried getting the dirt out of her mane, only to find it had a tangle the size of the Gryphon Kingdom.

"Koto, do you need anything?" Rekka asked, sitting on the toilet. No, he was not using the bathroom.

"I need a hairbrush," Koto answered, tugging at her mane a bit.

Rekka stood up and walked to the bathroom mirror-cabinet. He opened the door and found a hairbrush as well as quite a lot of beauty products. He picked up the hairbrush, trotted to the shower, and handed it to a waiting blue hoof. Soon, the sound of the hairbrush pulling at the tangle filled the room.

"C-Could you help me with this knot in my hair? It just will not come loose," Koto said after a while.

"Sure thing," Rekka said, stepping into the shower. He needed to get clean too. The more, the merrier.

He took the brush and started combing the tangles out, bit by bit. Boy, she really needed the help.

Eventually, the tangles lost the battle. And the dirt said tangles contained, for that matter.

"Thanks. Those tangles sure put up a fight," Koto said with a grin. She was now grime-free.

"Anytime, sweetheart," Rekka replied. He sounded like they were already married.

The two wrapped their forelegs around each other's shoulders.

"We need to decide on names," Koto whispered with a sigh.

"Ah," Rekka said, nodding. "For the foal, I assume?"

"Yes," Koto sighed, eyes closed. "We only started talking about the foal a few minutes ago, so it's best to do so ASAP."

"I could not agree more," He replied, smiling.

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"Rekka?" Sweetie Belle said, poking the stallion's foreleg.

"Yeah?" He replied, looking at the unicorn filly.

"Will you and Koto get married someday?" Sweetie asked, sitting on her haunches.

"Yeah, we will. Why do you ask?" Rekka answered, ears perked and eyes wide. He didn't expect that question.

"I don't think it's a good idea with the Quartet running around," Sweetie said, ears flat.

"While that is true, we'll be under protection. Don't worry," Rekka chimed with a smile.

"When's the wedding?" Scootaloo asked, flapping her wings.

"When we're sure we won't be attacked," Koto answered. She was laying on the couch eating a daisy sandwich.

"You took the last daisy, didn't you?!" Applebloom cried, pointing a hoof accusingly at the blue mare.

"It looks like I did, but there is another jar of them on the counter," Koto replied, raising a brow.

"Them ain't daisies, them are dandelions!" Applebloom whined, stomping her hoof.

"I am pretty sure those are daisies. I have potted plants back at home," Yuuki said as she entered the room.

"Really?" Applebloom asked. Yuuki nodded.

Koto finished her sandwich and yawned. She sure was tired.

The jet-man remained silent. He was staring at the ceiling whilst laying on the floor.

"Where has Rainbow Dash gone off to?" Pinkie asked, looking at Twilight.

"From what I was told, she went to buy groceries. She said she'd be back in an hour or so," Twilight said, crossing her forelegs.

"Hey guys! I brought the groceries!" Rainbow called from outside.

"Speak of the devil!" Tenmei said, being the first to run out the door.

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"I found the brat's problem, sire," Saki said with a sigh.

"That problem being?" Baki asked, raising a brow.

"She is pregnant with a foal, and is unable to fight for four months. But that doesn't mean she won't be alone," Saki answered, eyes twitching in irritation.

"Who's the dad?" Maki asked, dumbstruck. He blinked a few times.

"The brat with the laser gun," Saki replied, her hoof colliding with her face. "Furthermore, they're due for a wedding. When we or our hybrids are not attacking them."

"So, we can't ruin the wedding if they don't host it?!" Maki said, aghast.

"Pretty much," Saki stated as she nodded.

“Darn...”