The Second Year; Gravidity

by TwilightsmyMare


Chapter 9 (Sisterhood)

It had been a week and a few days since my Angels 'date', Twi had kept me from interfering in that and the few that followed. Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle teased her a bit about it but they looked a little jealous while they did it.
Only a day into July and about a month until D day and Twilight was more then ready, despite how much I loved her pregnant I had to agree it was time. She was tired, sore and a bit irritable but she still glowed like the sun. I still couldn't keep my hands off her but she wasn't always in the mood for cuddling, or anything else...
Scootaloo came home in the afternoon excited galloping up to us, god I hoped it wasn't another date...
"Mom, Dad! Applejack and Apple Bloom are going on a camping trip! And they said I could come! Sweetie Belle is going to ask Rarity to come too!"
"That sounds like fun honey..."
"Yeah... But..."
"What is it Angel?"
"Well... I was thinking... Hoping maybe Rainbow Dash might want to come... I haven't asked her... I just thought... Maybe, if I could impress her maybe she'd take me under her wing! Show me some tricks... Like a real sister! I'm sorry, I love training with you Dad and all the books we've read on flying techniques really helped Mom but..."
"But you want someone to really fly with..." Twilight smiled smiling.
"Uh huh..."
"Want us to bring it up to her Angel?"
"Would you?"
"Of course we would honey and I'm sure she will be interested."
"Why don't you pack a few things and we'll go talk to her right now."
"Thank you, thank you!" She hugged and kissed us both rushing off to pack.
"Well, we better go find Rainbow Dash then!" Twilight giggled.
"One sec love..." I retrieved the camera from the closet carefully taking the film.
"What’s that for?"
"Leverage..." I grinned.
On the way to get the film developed I explained about the picture, Twi just shook her head with as smile. We dropped off the film with the assurance it would be done in an hour and went to find Dash, she wasn't home so we checked around town until Twi started to get tired so we decided to stop for a cool drink and who should we find waiting in line...?
"Dash!"
"Hey Rick, Twilight. What’s up?"
She was a few spots ahead of us and gave up her spot to come and stand with us.
"Why don't you go sit down love, you too Dash I'll get the drinks."
"Thanks..."
"Sure, make mine pineapple Rick."
They sat down while I waited and on a hot day like this the ice cream parlour was a popular spot, still they kept things moving fast, I got Dash her shake and a strawberry one for me and a chocolate one for Twi.
"Here you go ladies, I've just got to go pick something up I'll be right back."
We'll ask her together so just give me a second ok?
I don't think we really need to blackmail her.
It'll still be funny.
Well I would like to see the look on her face I suppose, alright see you soon.
I hurried to the camera store to get the pictures, the roll hadn't been full so it was a thin envelope the pony at the counter handed me, I paid and left eager to surprise / embarrass Dash and to get back before my milkshake melted too much.
Twilight and Dash were talking together as I entered they looked my way and giggled to one another.
"What are you two talking about?"
"Just mare talk..." Twi smiled.
"I see..." I sat down and took a refreshing drink of my shake.
"So Rainbow Dash, we wanted to ask you something..."
"Oh? What’s up?"
"Well Applejack and maybe Rarity are taking Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle camping for a few days and we were wondering if you wanted to go as well and maybe take Scootaloo along with you?"
"You know how she idolizes you..." Twilight added.
"Well yeah... I'm awesome! I dunno though, I've got tickets for a Wonderbolts show. I might even get to hang out with some of them after!"
"But you can do that anytime! And you'll see plenty of them when you get into the academy!"
"If, Twilight..."
"Don't be silly, you’re a shoe-in. Please, it would mean so much to her."
"Aww come on, you know I'm not that big on kids... Don't get me wrong I like the squirt fine, she reminds me of me when I was young!"
"Maybe these will change your mind..." I slid the envelope across the table to her with a sly smile.
"Hmmm?" With a little difficulty she opened the envelope and sorted through the few pictures a confused look on her face. "I don't see how any of these would change my mind..."
"What?!" I grabbed the pictures looking through them, one of Twilight and Spike in front of the library, one of Spike fast asleep in a pile of junk food, a few more of her and Spike along with our friends. Then a surprising one of me asleep sprawled out on her old spare bed she blushed as I looked over at her.
"I forgot I took that...! I... I was just..."
I chuckled and pulled her close kissing her passionately. The next picture I recognised from Angels sleepover her and the rest of the girls all made up and looking pretty there was only one picture left so it must be the one! Maybe she just didn't see it? I uncovered the last picture and groaned as Twilight giggled beside me, a perfect picture of the top of our couch and the top of my head missing Dash's cuddling altogether. Damn...
She leaned over looking a second before she clued in laughing. "Oooh... Nice try Rick, you've got to get up earlier then that to get the better of me. What else ya got?"
She was still laughing when a coin got flipped onto the table spinning before us.
"What’s this?" Dash asked Twilight just smiled leaning against me as it spun, after a second or two it wobbled coming to rest a single bit with a D etched into it. Dash stared at it a moment before bursting out laughing pushing it back over to Twi.
"Ok, ok you got me. You don't need to use this though Twilight I should have just agreed straight off I was just being difficult, it'll be fun."
"Thanks Dash, I'll get you one of these times..."
"Ha! Keep trying Rick."
"Scootaloo will be so excited... Ooh! Someone else is excited too..."
I put my hand on her belly feeling the little kicks as I had a hundred times before, never got tired of it...
Soon Starswirl...
Soon...
"You two really are something special together you know?" We both looked over to find Dash watching us with a grin. "Not that I'm into any of that kinda stuff you know..." She blushed quickly finishing off her milkshake.
Twi smiled knowingly nodding her head. "No, not our Rainbow Dash..."
"Darn straight... Ahh!!! Brain freeze!"
We nearly fell out of our chairs laughing as she squeezed her head groaning. "Ow..." She shook her head. "I'm going to go lay in the sun a bit then go see Applejack and see what I'll need to bring, tell the squirt I'll see her there ok?"
"You bet, thanks again Dash."
We walked out with her she stretched her wings a moment before taking off hovering before us. "Anytime really. See ya guys!" And she flew off towards Sweet Apple Acres.
"Scootaloo will be so happy! Let’s go home and tell her the good news."
"Sounds good love."
We headed home not in a big hurry and found Angel with her saddlebags loaded to the max and even some stuff set aside.
"Angel it's only for a couple days..." I laughed.
"What did she say?! What did she say?!" She galloped over excitedly.
I scooped her up hugging her tightly then putting her on Twi's back. "She said yes of course, who wouldn't want to spend time with a wonderful little filly like you?" I teased.
"Daaad! She really said yes? Really?!" She snuggled against Twi poking her head through her mane to look up at her.
"She did Honey, you'll have a great time."
"Maybe... Maybe I can convince her to take me under her wing..."
"And be your mentor you mean Honey?"
"Yeah! Show me... Teach me... Maybe even just hang out with me sometime... I... Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom always have so much fun with their sisters..."
"I know how you feel, Shining Armor is the best big brother I could have ever asked for but when I was young he had school and guard pony practice a lot, my parents were really busy too but like a miracle they got Cadence to foal sit me and suddenly I had someone... A kindred spirit! She always had time for me even when she wasn't sitting me! And we had so much in common; I was always so excited to see her. Armor was too but we all know why that was now..." She giggled.
"It'll be so great..." Scootaloo smiled lying down on Twilights back daydreaming.
"You never get this excited when I take you anywhere..." I mock pouted.
"That’s not true! I mean... Kinda..."
I burst out laughing kneeling down to hug her and Twi. "I'm kidding Angel; I know Dash can teach you so much more then me."
She sat up leaning over to kiss me on the cheek. "You believe in me..." She whispered.
I smiled and ruffled her mane. "We both do Angel and we always will..."
We sorted though her saddlebags taking out what she wasn't going to need evening them out so she could actually lift them and go on a hike with them. With everything ready we placed them by the door for the next morning. She was so excited it took another hour to get her to bed and asleep, we were both pretty sure she'd be up at the crack of dawn so we turned in as well, sure enough...

"Wake up! Wake up! Mom, Dad... It's morning!"
I glanced over at the clock and she was technically correct it was morning... Four in the morning, still I couldn't be mad at her adorable enthusiasm I grabbed her pulling her beneath the sheet between Twilight and I.
"Shhh, still a little too early Angel. Mom needs her sleep..."
"Sorry...'
Twilight giggled running her forehoof over Scootaloo's mane smiling. "That’s alright Honey; we'll have plenty of time to sleep while you’re away..." She teased nudging her.
"Mom!'
"We'll miss you Angel but for now try to get a little more sleep. You don't want to be all tired and grumpy when you’re with Dash right?"
"Noo, I don't..."
I rubbed her back pulling her and Twi close snuggling together. "It's going to be a big day for you Honey; I just know you and Rainbow Dash are going to get along so well."
"Thanks Mom..." She yawned her initial burst of excitement running out as her eyelids drooped.
All three of us drifted off, one big happy family...

Ring a ding! Seven am came quickly; I was still a bit tired but the excited little filly jumping on the bed mitigated that considerably.
"Let’s go! Let’s go! Wait... Should I get there early to show how reliable I am just like her? Or should I be a bit late showing my reckless devil may care attitude also like her...?"
"Its rude to keep others waiting on you Honey..."
"Or maybe I should be right on time? Done to the last second! Hmm... I guess that would be more like you Mom... That probably wouldn't impress her..."
I couldn't help but let out a chuckle both at Scootaloo's frankness and Twi's disgruntled look; I regained control of myself quickly but was still unable to wipe the grin off my face as we sat up in bed. "Be that as it may Angel, we better get ready or you'll definitely be late."
"Oh no!" She leapt off the bed soaring downstairs with ease. "Come on Mom and Dad!"
Twilight and I shared a smile getting out of bed and I helped her downstairs, being a quadruped certainly gave her more stability and strength then a human woman would while pregnant but it took some effort sometimes for her to get around. A car would be nice help her get around... I suppose we could get a cart though we both didn't care for spending much on luxury items (excepting books, things for Scootaloo and lately baby stuff of course.) I decided we'd check into renting one on our way to Sweet Apple Acres for awhile, it couldn't hurt...
We had a quick breakfast and got Scootaloo all ready making sure she had all she needed, we were sure Applejack would be prepared but we brought along some traditional camping fare to send along anyhow, marshmallows, s’mores and trail mix.
Twi was resistant to renting a cart at first but her aching hooves won over and soon I was pulling her and Scootaloo up the road to Sweet Apple Acres, we got there a little bit ahead of time and found Applejack and Apple Bloom getting ready loading up their saddlebags for the trip.
"Well howdy Twilight and Rick, ya ready to hit the trail Scootaloo?"
"Yeah... But where’s Rainbow Dash? She's still coming right?"
"Course she is sweetheart, she's just in town picking up a few things. I'm sure she'll have plenty of time to get here knowin Rarity she might be a few hours yet!" She laughed.
We got comfortable chatting together while Scootaloo and Apple Bloom galloped and played together. Another half an hour and Rainbow Dash soared down with her own saddlebags on.
"Hey guys! Hope I'm not too late?"
"Not at all Rainbow, still waiting on Rarity..."
"She's coming, I spotted her on the way but I think she may have over packed a little..."
In a few minutes we saw that was no exaggeration, Rarity and Sweetie Belle came trotting up a cart nearly overflowing with items and poor little Sweetie Belle pulling it!
I rushed up taking over for her. "Rarity!"
She gave me her best innocent look. "What? She insisted..."
"Just... Wanted... To... Help..." Sweetie Belle gasped.
Rarity levitated her exhausted sister onto her back smiling at me and trotting ahead as I pulled her heavy cart, fortunately it was a well made cart and rolled surprisingly easily.
Scootaloo and Apple Bloom galloped up and Sweetie Belle hopped off her sister’s back all three of them so adorably excited to go on this adventure. "Let’s go! Are we ready? I'm so excited!" They squealed together.
"Hold on youngins... I know yer all excited but first we gotta lay down a few rules. Number one; don't be wandering off on your own. An you three count as one so stick with us ya hear?"
"Yes Applejack..."
"Alright then, number two. Careful with the fires, we don't wanna be burnin down any of the forest..."
"Of course Applejack!"
"Great! Last an not least if'n ya have any questions ask me, Rainbow Dash... Well I guess even Rarity..." She snickered.
"Honestly Applejack, if you have some fashion questions feel free to ask me. As for this... Nature, you best stick with Applejack or Rainbow Dash."
"Okay! Can we go now?!" All three girls lined up eagerly.
"You bet, load em up and head er out!"
Everyone got ready and Applejack lead the way, Apple Bloom and Scootaloo looked ready to help Sweetie Belle so I was glad about that. I scooped up my little Angel for a goodbye hug between Twilight and I. "We'll miss you Angel, have fun."
"I'll miss you too!"
"See you in a few days Honey, just be polite and I know Rainbow Dash will see so much of herself in you."
"Hope so... Gotta go! Love you!" And with that she galloped off to help pull the wagon eager to catch up to Rainbow Dash.
I sighed watching them go.
"My love, it's good for her to learn from different ponies and I know Rainbow Dash and her will have so much in common." She whispered leaning against me.
"I guess... I certainly can't teach her everything, or keep her with me always. I don't know... After everything she's been through... Never mind, I just want to prolong her childhood I guess." I grinned.
"Silly, I love how you care for her... For us, Starswirl is going to be one very lucky filly."
I'd given up trying to argue with her about that if it was a boy or girl it really didn't matter to me, either way it was going to be amazing...
"With a mother as caring and loving as you Starswirl will be twice as lucky and a sister like Scootaloo...? Well, three times the charm? Let’s go home love..."
It's strange the things you get used to... Take for granted I suppose, Scootaloo galloping around the house helping Twilight or I with whatever we happened to be doing. Wolfing down supper to go spend some more time with her friends, little things... Needless to say I was bit distracted for the rest of the day, hopefully she was having a great time.
Later that evening we were reading in bed together, I put my book aside rubbing Twi's back and kissing up her neck and nibbling on her soft ears trying to get a little something started, she was too close for intercourse but there were still plenty of ways we could make each other feel good.
"Mmm... That feels nice..." She rolled over and we kissed feverishly caressing one another. I kissed my way down her soft body paying special attention to her swollen belly before moving lower...
"Rick..."
"Mmm...?"
"Rick...!"
Now Twi was a vocal mare during... But she sounded panicked, I sat up suddenly concerned. "What?"
Her face was flushed but that wasn't unusual in this particular instance.
"I... Ahh...!"
I felt and could see the spasm of pain in her face and without thinking opened myself to take it away but she stopped me. "N... No... This is part of it... I want to... Ahrg...!"
She didn't object when I tried again taking half of her pain, it was strange like nothing I had felt before. Like there was something inside trying to get out... Trying to get out!
"Wait... Is it?"
"I think so..."
I fell out of bed and was back up in a moment pacing back and forth at the foot of the bed. "It's too soon... I... Isn't it too soon?!"
She smiled opening her side table drawer pulling out the twenty seven part checklist of what to do when it was time. "Step one, calm down."
I remembered making the list with her and everything we had researched, that in itself did help calm me down. I helped her get out of bed carefully. "Ok, ok..." I took a deep breath looking over the list with her. "Step two, even if it is a 'false' birth it's still a good idea to be at the hospital just in case."
"Okay, good thing we still have the cart... Uggh!" Another spasm shot through her and me. "I'm ok..." She answered before I could even ask. "Let’s get ready, step three..."
By the time we got out to the cart we had checked off three to twenty five with only two remaining. Get to hospital and most importantly, give birth...
I tried to keep calm as I pulled her, no rush, no danger... Every contraction I could feel through her though sparked my adrenalin and we passed through town quite quickly, thankfully it was late in the evening and there was practically no traffic.
I pulled up sharply in front of the Ponyville hospital doors and rushed in as Twi checked off the second last thing. I slid up to the counter on the polished floor hitting it harder then I intended. "My wife is having a baby!" I burst out still la bit short of breath.
The nurse was calm no doubt she had seen many a panicked father to be in her time. "Just calm down sir..."
"She's out in the cart! Should I bring her in? Do I need a gurney or...?"
She smiled motioning over toward several awaiting wheelchairs nearby. I grabbed one and ran out to find her gingerly getting out of the cart.
"No, no love. Let me..." I walked around picking her up gently, she was very heavy but my adrenalin was still pumping and I didn't have much difficulty.
"Rick, I can manage..." She sighed softly as I carried her around the cart to the wheelchair setting her carefully down. "Thank you."
I wheeled her in and the nurse raised an eyebrow with a smile. "My goodness you certainly look ready, do you know how far your contractions are apart?"
I hadn't even thought to check that... "I..."
"Exactly three minutes forty five seconds for the last one." Of course she did.
"Good, we might be in for a bit of a wait still. I have some paperwork for you to fill out and if you could please move your cart sir? There could be other emergencies..."
"What? Oh! Right, of course I'm sorry. I'll be right back love."
"We'll be here." She smiled wanly still in pain but clearly relieved to be here.
I quickly moved the cart over to the designated parking area my mind racing with unpleasant scenarios and memories courtesy of Sombras door of fear. I shook my head trying to clear my thoughts as I walked back to the main doors, as I entered I could see Twi had calmed down considerably happily filling out paperwork. Satisfied the nurse showed us a private room promising to look in on us occasionally until it was time and assuring us the doctor would see us soon.
Twilight lay comfortably in the slightly raised bed practicing her breathing as I paced back and forth impatiently.
"It's ten in the evening how many other peop... Ponies could he need to see?!" I fumed.
"There are a few other patients in the hospital for your information..."
I spun to find a Unicorn pony dark yellow in color with a brown mane and tail. "Sorry doctor I didn't mean to..."
He held up his forehoof smiling in amusement. "I understand completely, now lets see what all the fuss is..." Her pulse, temperature and the condition of her belly and... Nether regions, he checked them all quickly and professionally scanning her as well with his magic. "Everything looks good, a few hours... Maybe more and we'll see."
Before he turned to go I stopped him. "But doctor it's to soon isn't it? We still had a month to go... At least!"
"Well premature foals aren't too common an occurrence but with Unicorns it does happen far more often..." Seeing my panicked look he motioned me to sit by Twilight before he continued. "Relax, it is mainly a by product of our magic use that can occasionally accelerate the foals growth within the womb. Nearly always there is no harm done other then a surprise early birth."
"Nearly?!" I had to ask.
"Occasionally... Very occasionally, some defects can occur... The loss of the foal is also a very small possibility... However! From what I can see your foal is perfectly healthy you have no cause for concern. Just be patient and soon you'll be holding your new baby." He nodded to us both and left. I didn't feel reassured...
"It'll be fine Rick." She assured caressing the side of my face with her forehoof.
I turned laying my head down on her chest to hear her heartbeat holding and rubbing her forehooves. "I can't lose you Twi... I know we're linked but I couldn't go on without you..."
"You could." She whispered soothing my hair.
"Maybe... But why?"
"For Scootaloo..."
Damn she knew me well. I sat up with a small smile brushing away a few tears. "But that’s not going to happen. You, me, Scootaloo and Starswirl..." I kissed her softly. "Love you."
"Love you, we'll be together a long time, triumphs and tragedies they'll grow up, get married and have children all their own..." She started looking a little melancholy herself thinking about it so I hugged her tightly kissing her again.
"One step at time right?"
"One step at a time..."
And so the waiting began, despite my renewed confidence that everything would be fine the waiting, every contraction, every twinge put me on edge. I sat nervously beside Twi for awhile as we waited and also paced lots and lots of pacing. Compared to me she was still quite relaxed breathing calmly and evenly smiling at my minor distress flipping through one of the hospitals magazines.
I wish Scootaloo could be here for this.
Me too... This shouldn't be taking so long! Should it?
Rick... Calm down, deep breaths. She giggled. You tell me, we've both been reading about it for months now.
I sighed taking a deep breath and kneeling down by her kissing her softly and gently caressing her swollen abdomen. Your right... It'll happen when its time. Just, really, really nervous...
I know. And I am too, but I have faith it will all turn out... "Ahggg..."
"What?!" I too felt the sharp spike of pain within her as she gasped for breath.
"I... I think its time..."
I shot straight up jogging in place momentarily. "Ok... Ok... I need to do something... Right! The nurse!" I dashed out into the hall to the nurses station, she looked up as I ran up sighing and rolling her eyes slightly as it was my seventh visit all the others having been false alarms.
"Yes mister Sparkle, what is it this time?"
"It's time! I mean... We think its time... Please..."
She sighed again trotting around the desk. "Alright..."
I followed behind her mentally urging her to gallop but we made it to the room soon enough. As she entered and saw Twilight her face got more serious and she checked her over quickly then turned to me with a nod and a smile. "You got it right this time. Just stay with her and I'll get the doctor."
I nodded numbly, it was happening...! I sat down by Twilight wiping the sweat off her brow as she kept breathing carefully favouring me with a small smile.
It'll be ok love, soon...
I'm ready for it to be done. I know you love me like this...
I kissed her softly with a smile. I love YOU. No matter what.
Once things started moving they moved fast, the doctor came quickly checking her over and confirming the nurse’s diagnosis. Her water broke moments after and I stood by Twi's head holding her forehoof lost, they didn't need me to do anything and all the preparation and planning I had done for this moment apparently had fled my mind! Not that I was completely unprepared I still had my magic and a tiny bit of experience in the birthing process, if anything went wrong I was ready granted the doctor had his magic and far more experience then me but it helped me feel better thinking I was ready for something!
I could feel every push and strain, the pain and pressure even feeling only half of it was nearly unbearable I had no idea how women and mares handled it! My part was simple I sat by Twi holding her hoof and wiping her brow reassuring her all I could until a final scream and pain we shared then silence, our ragged breathing the only sound until a soft wail as the doctor deftly cut the umbilical cord letting the nurse bundle up our foal and take it away to clean up and check it over.
My gaze followed the nurse numbly interrupted as pain spiked again.
"Just a few more pushes Mrs. Sparkle and we'll be done."
"Uggh!" The placenta passed and we both collapsed back exhausted.
"Very good!" He scanned her and smiled as I mirrored the action suddenly remembering I could even do that! "Rest, your doing fine and your foal is perfectly healthy. The nurse will be back momentarily. I'll look in on you later..." He cleaned up and left us alone, truly alone for the first time in a long while.
Are you ok?
She didn't open her eyes but smiled. I'm ok... The list and quill floated off the bedside table checking off the last item before she let it drop as she slipped into sleep. I put the list and quill back I was sure she'd want to keep that. I was tired but sleep didn't seem too likely, glancing up at the clock I was surprised to find it only a few minutes after one in the morning. Only three hours? It seemed like so much longer... I laid my head on her chest just breathing her in listening to her heartbeat and every breath calming me down...
I'm not sure how long I lay like that I could feel myself slipping off but I wasn't quite ready yet... The door opened and I sat up suddenly wide eyed staring at the nurse approaching with a wrapped bundle levitating right beside her. I stumbled to my feet and she smiled nodding to me.
"Your daughter... Congratulations." She levitated her into my arms and I held her tight yet still so gently like she was a soap bubble that might pop.
"Relax, she won't break. I'll let you get to know one another, you know where to find us if you have need..."
"Th... Thank you..." I managed to choke out as she left.
I stared at the warm bundle in my arms a moment torn between love and fear. What if something was wrong with her? What if my DNA somehow messed something up? Luna had promised us but... I slowly pushed back the wrap uncovering her tiny head eyes closed, two small normal ears, a miniature horn, her coat a pale purple even lighter then her mothers and her mane taking after her as well but it was a dark pink like Twilights streak.
I opened the blanket a bit more reviling her little forehooves folded against her perfectly normal a bit more and I could see her back legs too thankfully normal and her tail matching her mane. I just stood there staring at this tiny creature, she didn't resemble me in any way but she was my daughter... My daughter! I held her in the crook of my elbow gently rubbing her soft chest my eyes moist. I gasped in surprise as her forehooves closed around my hand holding it her seeking mouth finding a fingertip and suckling on it contently. I couldn't take it; I burst out crying in joy and love for this tiny new life nestled in my embrace.
Rick?
I had gotten so engrossed in Starswirl that I forgot about Twilight.
Twi... She... She's perfect... She's so beautiful... I... I can't...
Come here...
I stumbled over guided by her telekinesis kneeling down putting Starswirl on her chest my hand still entrapped by her.
Oh... Rick... Your right she's so perfect... Our daughter, Starswirl... I love you.
I love you...
We leaned together kissing softly, I must have jostled Starswirl slightly as she stopped suckling and yawned her eyes fluttering open and I saw the first of myself in her. A pair of big beautiful brown eyes stared up at the two strange beings looking down at her both of them smiling but sobbing tears falling like rain.
Apparently satisfied with what she saw she yawned again her eyes slowly closing but her grip undiminished as she fell back asleep.
Choked up and bawling like a baby myself I could barely manage to whisper. "Never letting go..." I looked over to Twi and kissed her again. "That goes for you and Scootaloo too, I'll never let go."
"I wouldn't want it any other way my love... And we’re never letting you go either..." She smiled as we put our heads together resting and watching the new life before us everything we had gone through, everything we were going to go through in the future...

Worth it...