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// Off We Go 
// Story: The Pie Family 
// by Grey Faerie 
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	The early morning light came in through the window. Pinkie was staring at the ceiling.

Some would think it strange considering who she was, but thinking made her feel better. It usually brought up happy memories of friends and family. It was calming. Pinkie thought about how she had been talking a lot with her sister Blinkie lately. It was one of the few happy moments nowadays. She always relished in the Monday mail call. It meant a new letter.

Dear Pinkie, Hello.

Dear Blinkie, I am so happy to hear from you! How are mother and father? Oh, and Inkie? I miss you all so much!

Dear Pinkie, No one loves me…..they only care about you, Maud and Inkie.

Dear Blinkie, We're sisters forever. Me, you, Maud and Inkie. I'll always be here for you three and I hope we'll never be apart for too long. I hope for nothing but the best for you three.

Dear Pinkie, I wanna hug.

Dear Blinkie, I really wish that I was there for you two when it gets rough.

Dear Pinkie, I wish we never fought.

Dear Blinkie, It's good to hear from you again so soon.

Dear Pinkie, Would you ever harm your own foal?

Dear Blinkie, Well, it is a Pie family tradition.

Dear Pinkie,We'll always be sisters.

Dear Blinkie, Always.

Pinkie chuckled as she thought of parts of their exchanges. It felt good to be talking to her again. They had fought when Pinkie moved out and continued to have a tense relationship for many years. Until she had sent Pinkie a letter one day, saying she missed her and asked how everything was. Pinkie indulged in writing her the details of her life. At the very least, her foal had an aunt to look forward to.
How is this baby even going to turn out? Pinkie thought of the time she spent with Discord. It was like floating on air. Sometimes literally as they both laid on candy clouds talking about nonsense. Pinkie sighed and rubbed her belly.
The first time. Only just once. Like on a wedding night. It was so gentle too.
Pinkie and Discord had only done the deed once. Before his new royal duties at Canterlot pulled him away and she left for Ponyville. She had been so scarecited. Both excited and scared.
Shortly after Twilight’s coronation, maybe a month or two, Pinkie was requested at the castle. Wondered about why they wanted her there after what happened at the Gala. It turned out Discord asked for Pinkie. Twilight had been confused yet she still let him see her. Pinkie Pie entered Discord’s sleeping chambers where he had wanted her to go. As she stepped in, her face began to redden heavily and a small drip of blood trickled down her nose.
Discord was splayed across the bed, exposed. He then proceeded to babble about how he needed to have some fun, and how she was the only one who was good enough for him. But, Pinkie being the mare who had been attracted to Discord beforehand, she had been enveloped in his body. It was simply beautiful. But, she was snapped out of her fantasies and felt her heart leap out of her chest when Discord leaned into her face and whispered with a smirk…

"I want you."

Pinkie sighed at the memory. They had separated before she found out she was pregnant so he didn't know there was a child. But everyone else did. They had all congratulated her and asked about a baby shower. Until they asked who the father was. Then it turned cold. No one looked at her the same way. It was so lonely. Luckily the Cakes and a few others like Fluttershy stood by her through it all. She still lives in her room above the shop. They joke about the twins having a new sibling.
It had happened so fast! Discord told me that he wanted me, we…you know…and here we are! Pinkie almost laughed at the thought. So fast, but she loved him. She loved every moment they had together. She regretted never telling him how she felt.
There was a knock at the door.
"Pinkie! Fluttershy's here to see you!"
"Okay!" Pinkie sat up in the bed. Fluttershy with walked in. She smiled at Pinkie and sat on the bed.
"How are you doing?"
"Better. I was just thinking about stuff."
"Like what?"
"It all..huh. It all had happened so fast. I don't know how I thought it would end. He's there, I'm here."
"Pinkie," Fluttershy put her hoof on her shoulder, "I think you should tell Discord that the foal is his. I think for something as important as this, he’d want to know and be there for you both."
"What? Fluttershy."
"It’ll be good for you both."
Pinkie looked down at her blanket, "I don’t know if I can, Fluttershy. What if he’s gotten bored with me?"
Fluttershy pulled her into a hug.
"I don’t think he did. I’m his friend and I know that he only gets bored with objects, not ponies."
"I know, I know, but…I can’t shake the feeling that something’ll go wrong." Her voice was so small.
"I’ll come with you if you’re worried." 
Pinkie looked up, "Really? You’d do that for me?"
"Of course."
Pinkie smiled wide and hugged her friend. It felt good to be excited about something again. Instead of just worrying all the time. They let go.
"Are you in love with Discord?" Fluttershy suddenly asked.
Pinkie blushed red and answered in a dreamy voice, "Hopelessly. That’s why I’m so scared, I don’t know if he still wants me."
"He will! Now I have to go home for a bit to tell Big Mac. I'll be back later and we can go to the train station."





Pinkie picked at the dirt as she waited for Fluttershy. She was outside Sugarcube Corner with a light suitcase.
"Hey Pinkie!" It was Zabchan. One of the few ponies that still talked to Pinkie normally. They had been friends for a while now.
"Hey."
"Where are you off to?" She poked at Pinkie's suitcase, "Not running away are you?"
"No. I'm off to Canterlot."
"Are you going to see Discord? Awesome!"
"Thanks."
"And hey,"
"Yes?"
"I just wanna say I think you’ll be a wonderful mother! You already have some experience with the Cake twins and all the foals in Ponyville already love you!"
Pinkie's face lit up.
"And, one of own other friends, you know Angle? Or 'Prince Nightlight' as he likes to be called." She rolled her eyes, "Said he'll kick Discord's sorry butt if he messes up."
"Thanks for the offer but I don't think that would be needed." Fluttershy said as she came into view.
"Well, he also gave me this to give you. It's some sort of magic orb. Just crush it if you need help."
Fluttershy took it, "We’ll be sure to hold onto this.
"I'm just so happy about this." Zabchan said. She was bouncing on her hooves.
"I’m happy too, Pinkie. I was so worried that you were just going to keep this from him."
Pinkie turned her head away, "I was actually thinking about that. I was just terrified of him rejecting us, me and the baby. But, with you guys’ support, and Angle’s magic orb, I’m sure things will turn out fine."
"Well it’s good to see you be so positive about all of this. It's been a while since you've cheered up."
"Thanks guys." Pinkie picked up her suitcase.
"I hope to see a wedding soon!" Zabchan called out as she left. Pinkie smiled.
"I hope so too!"
"Come on Pinkie, we've got to go."

Up on a cloud, Rainbow Dash watched them leave. I guess Zabchan’s right. Pinkie is a caring person, and good with foals. She’s also terrified of rejection, which is all I’ve been giving her. I need to apologize soon.