//------------------------------// // Chapter 3 // Story: Momma's baby boy // by Will Atkinson //------------------------------// Momma's baby boy By : Will Atkinson Chapter 3 The next day Applejack awoke with some pony tapping on her hoof, as she opened her eyes she saw Bolt up and about. "Well good morning Bolt," Applejack said softly." "Good morning to you too Applejack," Bolt said happily. "I can tell by your attitude that you didn't have any bad dreams." "Nope not a single one," Bolt said, giving the farm pony a smile." "So Bolt, why are you up this early?" Asked Applejack. "Oh Granny Smith asked me to come in and wake you cause it's time to eat, so come on," Bolt said, as he pulled Applejack out of bed. "Ok Bolt, ok just settle down," Applejack said, as she was being pulled by the young colt. In the kitchen Granny Smith was just getting done setting up the table when she saw Bold pulling Applejack to the table. "Well I see that some pony is excited about something," said the old mare. "Yeah Granny Smith, Applebloom is going to take me cusadin with her friends again, and this time we are going to get our cutie marks," Bolt said happily. "Well I'm sure you two will have a great time today Bolt," said Big Macintosh. "Right you are big brother," said Applebloom, who just came out of the bathroom. "All right you two but now it's time to eat," said Applejack. After breakfast done Bolt got up and rushed to the door. "Come on Applebloom, we don't wanna be late," he said. "Ok Bolt, just give me a sec," said Applebloom, as she turned to her big sis. "Applejack, what do you think Bolt's reaction will be when finds out about you wanting be be his new mother?" She asked. Applejack smiled at her sister and said. "I think his reaction will be both happy and sad but at lest he will not be lonely no more," she said. With that Applebloom set off with Bolt while Applejack set off to tell Twilight to send a letter to the princess. When Applebloom and Bolt got to the clubhouse they saw Sweetie Bell and Scootaloo there waiting for them. "Hey you two, you made it," said Scootaloo. "Yep we made it. So did Sweetie Bell make the surprise for Bolt" Asked Applebloom. "Yep she did," Scootaloo said. When Bolt heard that the Cutie Mark Crusaders had a surprise for him, his eyes opened wide. "You guys got me a surprise?" Asked Bolt "Yep we sure did Bolt," said Applebloom. "But first you will have to close your eyes," said Scootaloo. So Bolt did as he was told and Applebloom and Scootaloo took him in the clubhouse. "Ok Bolt open your eyes," Scootaloo and Applebloom said together. As Bolt opened his eyes he saw Sweetie Bell on a podium. "Wha....what is this?" He asked. "This is your corrination to the Cutie Mark Crusaders Bolt," said Sweetie Bell. When Bolt heard this his eyes opened wide. "My, my coronation to the Cutie Mark Crusaders?" He asked. "Yep that's right Bolt," said Applebloom. "Wow thanks you guys," said Bolt. "Oh your welcome little guy," said Scootaloo. Just then Sweetie Bell spoke up. "Bolt? We the Cutie Mark Crusaders nominate you as a new member, do you except?" When Bolt heard that he said in a happy tone. "Yes I do except to be a Cutie Mark Crusader." With that Sweetie Bell stepped out of the podium and gave Bolt a cape. "There you go Bolt, now your a Cutie Mark Crusader." Bolt looked at his Cutie Mark Crusader cape and grind. "Wow this is great thanks you guys." "YOUR WELCOME BOLT!!!!" The Cutie Mark Crusaders said together. A few hours after Bolt's coronation there was a knock at the door. "I'll get it," said Sweetie Bell. As she opened the door Applejack was standing their. "Oh hi Applejack what are you doing here?" Asked the white filly. "I'm here to take Bolt to see Twilight and Fluttershy Sweetie Bell," said the farm pony. Just then Bolt, Applebloom, and Scootaloo came to the door. "Sis? what are you doing her?" Applebloom asked. "I came here because Twilight and Fluttershy wants to see little Bolt little sis," said Applejack. "Well then what are we waiting for? I would love to see your last two friends Applejack," said Bolt. Then Scootaloo spoke up. "Can we come too?" She asked. "I don't see why not," said Applejack. "YAY!!!!" Screamed the Cutie Mark Crusaders, along with Bolt. They screamed so loud that Applejack had to cover her ears. "Ok you four come on it's getting late," she said, as she headed towards Twilight's tree house. "Hey sis wait for us," said Applebloom, as she, Bolt, Sweetie Bell, and Scootaloo ran after her. As the gang made it to Twilight's tree house they saw Twilight waiting for them. "Oh your here," Twilight said, as Applejack came with Bolt, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders. As Bolt came closer to Twilight he saw that she was and alicorn princess which made his eyes widen in amassment. "Yes Twilight, and I've brought Bolt," Applejack said, as she motioned Bolt to let Twilight have a good look at him. As Bolt walked over to Twilight he felt a little nerves because he had never seen a princess before. "Um H.....hello P......Princess T....Twilight," he nervously said, with a bow. Twilight smiled at the young colt and patted his head. "Oh please Bolt, there is no need to bow to me," she said to the young colt. Hearing that Bolt shot up from his bow, as so as he did that every pony laughed including him. Just then the door opened and their was Pinkie Pie. "Hey Twilight we're ready," said the party pony. "Ready? Ready for what?" Asked Bolt. "You'll see surgarcube," said Applejack. As the group of ponies came into Twilight's tree house they saw Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity, and to Bolt's horror Princess Celestia. When the princess saw Bolt she started to come up towards him with a smile on her face. "Hello Bolt, it is nice to finally meet you, for your family has told me so much about you," she said. When the ponies heard that Celestia knew Bolt's family there mouths went to the floor. "Wait a minute Celestia, you knew Bolt's parents?" Asked Rarity. "Yes I did, they were my guards until they decided to start a family of their own, but even when they started a family together we still kipped in touched until this," said Celestia, with sadness in her voice. "Bolt, you never told us that your parents were Celestia's royal guards," said Sweetie Bell. "Well I actually didn't know either Sweetie Bell," Said Bolt. Then Bolt turned back to Celestia and said. "So I'm guessing that the reason your here is to take me to an orphanage right princess?" Asked Bolt. When Celestia heard this she giggled. "No my little pony, your not going to an orphanage." Bolt could not believe what he was hearing. "I....I'm not?" Asked Bolt. "No, in fact Applejack has something to tell you," said the princess of the sun. As she hared her name Applejack came up to Bolt's side and said in her sweetest voice. "Bolt when you came here I vowed that I would protect you with my life, and that's what I'm going to do," said the farm pony. "Dose that mean what I think it means?" Asked Bolt with happiness in his eyes. Applejack smiled at Bolt and said. "Yes Bolt I want to adopt you." With those words Bolt came up and hugged Applejack's leg and cried tears of joy. "Oh thank you Applejack, thank you so very much." Applejack smiled at Bolt and rubbed his mane. "Your welcome my little Bolt," she said with tears in her eyes. As every pony watched the two they all started to cry but Pinkie Pie Cried the hardest. After a few minutes Bolt let go of Applejack's leg but still had tears of joy in his eyes. "So dose this means I have to call you momma from now on huh?" Asked Bolt. Applejack Smiled and Rubbed the last of her tears out of her eyes and nodded, as the ponies watched Pinkie spoke up. "You know this calls for a party and I think I know where it can be held at," "Really Pinkie where?" Asked Fluttershy. "Well duh at Canterlot silly," said Pinkie. "That's a great idea Pinkie," said Rainbow Dash. "Yeah since Bolt's family used to be in Canterlot, it's only fair we have the party their," said Rarity. Twilight looked at Celestia and asked. "What do you think princess?" Celestia looked at all the ponies in the room which all of them had hopeful looks in their eyes. "Of course we can have a party at Canterlot and while the party is going I can set up the adoption papers for Applejack to sign to be Bolt's new mother," she said, with a smile on her face. "HURRAY!!!!" Shouted every pony. "Come on every pony lets get ready to go to Canterlot," said Pinkie Pie. With that every pony went home to get ready to go to Canterlot for Bolt's welcome to Ponyville and Apple family party. (Ponyville outskirts that night.) Every pony was waiting on the outskirts of Ponyville for the carriage to take them to Canterlot. "Oh pony fathers, where is that carriage," Scootaloo said impatiently. "Now, now be patient quart," Rainbow Dash said. "They are just running late." Just then a bright light flashed behind the group of ponies, as they turned around they saw a slender, serpent-like figure with mismatched limbs, horns and wings smiling at them. *Gasp* "DISCORD!!!!" They said in shock. "Why hello my pony friends," said the draconquus, as he came up to them and hugged them a little bit too tight. "Um Discord?" Asked Fluttershy. "Yes Fluttershy?" Asked the draconquus. "Your holding us to tight." "Oops, so sorry," said Discord, as he put his pony friends back down gently on the ground. "What are you doing here anyway Discord?" Asked Twilight. "Why my dear Twilight, I'm here to bring you and your friends to Canterlot," smiled Discord. "Wait, you are our carriage?" Asked Rainbow Dash. "Ding, ding, ding, that's right," Said Discord, as he ringed a little bell that he made appear. "But why are you are our carriage?" Asked Applejack. "Well you see Applejack everybody was so busy on getting this little colts welcome to Ponyville slash Apple family party that they couldn't come to get you all, so Celestia asked me to come and get you all." Just then Discord went down to bolt's level and said. "Hello young one my name is...." But before Discord could say his name Bolt finished it. "Discord lord of chaos, I've heard of you." "Oh well then never mind then, oh and by the way I'm terribly sorry about your family," said Discord, as he made a handkerchief a peer and blew his nose with it. After that he snapped is lion paw and their was a carriage with him dressed like a coachmen. "Alright you all, all aboard," he said. With those words Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Bolt, Applebloom, Sweetie Bell, Scootaloo, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Twilight got into the carriage and set off to Canterlot. As they flew to Canterlot Bolt looked at the everything in amazement. "Wow Applejack, everything looks wonderful from way up here." Applejack smiled at Bolt and said. "I'm glade Bolt, everything dose look great from up here." "You are going to like Canterlot Bolt, It is beautiful," said Rarity. "I'm sure I will like it too Rarity," said Bolt. Just then they heard Discords voice. "Well my little pony friends we're here." When Bolt heard that they were at Canterlot he looked out of the carriage and stared in amazement at the city. "Wow it is so beautiful here," he said happily. As Bolt continued to look on he could see every pony going to the castle. "Hey Applejack are all of those ponies their for my party?" He asked. Applejack looked at the ponies who were going into the castle and said to Bolt. "I think so dear, I mean Celestia spired the news about you all though Canterlot well except the part of you being the parents of Celestia's royal guards." "I see, well I'm glad to see that she didn't say that I was the child of two of her royal guards," said Bolt. "I can understand that Bolt, for if I found out that my parents where members of Celestia's royal guards I would not know what to think," said Applejack. Just then the carriage suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed on the castle with a laud thud. "DISCORD!!!!" Shouted the ponies except for Pinkie Pie and Bolt who were jumping up and down. "WOW, that was great let's do that again," they said happily, receiving glares from the others. Rainbow Dash flew right up to Discord's face and shouted. "GEEZ DISCORD, WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR CARRIAGE LICENSE?!" "Whoa come down their Dash, I never had any training in landing a carriage yet," said Discord. "Oh why you......." Rainbow Dash was about to hit Discord until Fluttershy stopped her. "Now, now Rainbow, let's not fight in front of the kids ok?" Rainbow Dash grown until she put her hoof down. "Fine but hear this Discord if you ever to something like that again I will pulverize you," she said putting her hoof up to Discord's face. "Alright fine, geez could you ponies ever take a joke?" Asked Discord, as he walked in the palace fallowed by the ponies. When they came in the palace they saw Celestia and Luna waiting for them. "Ah you made it, did you all enjoy you trip?" Asked Celestia. Every pony just looked at her until Rarity said. "Uh defy enjoy your trip please," she said. "What did Discord do now?" Asked Luna. "Let's just say he almost gave us all whiplashes," said Twilight. When Celestia and Luna heard this they tried very hard not to laugh. "Anyway is my brother and Cadence here?" Asked the purple unicorn. Celestia shook her head. "I'm sorry Twilight they had to go a last minute meeting at the Crystal Empire but some pony else is here from his trip," she said. Just then a young dragon appeared right next to the princesses. "Spike," Every pony said, happy to see the young dragon. "Hey every pony, it's great to see you all again," said the young dragon. Then Spike saw Bolt right next to Applejack. "You must be Bolt, the princess has told me so much about you," said Spike as he put his hand out. Bolt hesitated for a minute until he saw Applejack giving him a smile, and then he put his hoof out. "It's nice to meet you Spike," said Bolt. "And it's nice to meet you Bolt," said Spike. "Well if the introduction are done, Bolt would you close your eyes please," said Celestia. "Ok," Bolt said, as he closed his eyes. As Bolt walked with Applejack guiding him, he could hear the big doors slowly being opened, and felt Applejack starting to guide him again. After a few minutes he heard Applejacks voice. "Ok Bolt, you can open your eyes now." As he opened his eyes he could see he was in what appeared to be a ballroom. There were many ponies in attendance, most of the ponies he saw were dressed in elegant gowns, and nice suits. He recognized them as the ponies that lived in Canterlot. The other ponies he saw didn't have any clothes, just the fur on their body, manes, and tails. He guessed they were ponies from Ponyville. "Wow this is great," said Bolt. "I'm glade your pleased Bolt, now if you would follow me I will introduce you to every pony here," said Celestia as she walked up to the stage. As Bolt came up to Celestia, she began to speak with a royal yet elegant voice. "All mares and gentlecolts . Today myself, and my sister Princess Luna would like to welcome you as we celebrate the arrival of a new guest here his name is Bolt and he is the parents of Billy and Caroline Hoof Feathers who were members of my royal guards." Celestia then pointed her hoof at Applejack. "Our very own, The Element of Honesty, and farmer. Applejack was the one who discovered this little one inside her barn in Ponyville two days ago." Applejack put her hoof up and waved at every pony, just then Celestia looked at Bolt and said in a hurt voice. "Now every pony it pains me to say this but the reason that Bolt was in Applejack's barn in Ponyville was because him and his parents were attacked by a bear, while he survived his parents did not." When the ponies heard this they all gasped in shock. Celestia blinked her eyes to subdue her tears as she looked up at every pony. "Our faithful Element of Honesty, Applejack, and the Apple Family from Sweet Apple Acres brought all of their great apple delicacies for ever pony to enjoy. Our very own Element of Laughter, Pinkie pie, brought music, games to play, and an array of sweet treats baked by herself with some help from the Cakes of Surgarcube Corner. Later we will all may go outside to the palace courtyards to see the Element of Loyalty, Rainbow Dash, will be performing her Sonic Rainboom and for Fluttershy, our Element of Kindness, is going to soothe us with her bird choir. Now may this joyous celebration begin." With that a blast was heard throughout the ballroom, and every pony turned to see it was Pinkie Pie setting off her party cannon. Streamers, confetti, and balloons showered over the ballroom. Laughter erupted from every pony. Every pony bowed their heads respectfully to the princesses as they all started moving around. Some were conversing with one another, some headed over to the apple cart where Big Macintosh, and Granny Smith stood at, some went over to enjoy some of Surgarcube Corners top sweet where Mr. and Mrs. Cake. A few went over to participate in some games operated by Pinkie Pie, who had a bright smile on her face. The Cutie Mark Crusaders each gave Bolt a warm hug before going off to hang out with the colts, and fillies who were invited, Rainbow Dash gave him a gentle rub on the head before flying outside to prepare for her Sonic Rainboom. Rarity trotted up to him next, and gently wrapped a foreleg around his small form pulling him in a warm hug. She gave him a gentle kiss on the top of his head, and softly spoke. "Bolt darling, I will be mingling with the other ponies if you need me, okay precious?" He nodded, and gave her a soft smile, she returned it before trotting off to mingle with the others. Princess Celestia, and Princess Luna smiled down at the little child. "Young Bolt, Tia and I officially welcome you young Bolt." Luna spoke with a soft tone as both royal sisters lowered their heads, and lightly touched each of his shoulders with their horns. Just then Applejack trotted up to Bolt, and the princesses. "Excuse me Celestia but I was wondering if the adoption papers are ready yet?" Celestia smiled at the farm pony and said. "Yes my little pony, they are ready." With that Celestia used her magic to bring the adoption papers to Applejack. "There you go Applejack, now just sign on the dotted line and Bolt will be your adopted son." Applejack took a deep breath and then she signed right on the line, Celestia looked at the paper and smiled. "Congratulations Applejack you are now the mother of Bolt Hoof feathers." "Thank you Celestia," said Applejack, then she turned to Bolt. "Well Bolt, it looks like I'm your new mother now." Bolt looked at Applejack with happiness in his eyes, just then Pinkie Pie came up to them. "Hey Bolt, I've got a surprise for you but you have to close your eyes." "Ok auntie Pinkie," said Bolt as he closed his eyes and got on Pinkie Pie's back. As Bolt was being carried by Pinkie Pie he started to get excited. "Can I open my eyes now auntie Pinkie Pie?" He asked. "No, not yet Bolt," said Pinkie Pie. As waited to open his eyes he heard Pinkie Pie. "Ok Bolt you can open your eyes now." As Bolt opened his eyes his saw a banner that said. WELCOME TO PONYVILLE AND THE APPLE FAMILY BOLT. "Wow auntie Pinkie, this is great but why did you put Ponyville instead of Canterlot?" Bolt asked. "Cause you silly filly your living with us in Ponyville," said Pinkie Pie. "Oh right," said Bolt, as he rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment. Just then Bolt felt a hoof on his shoulder and when he turned around he saw Rarity and right beside her was a fancy dressed pony. "Bolt darling I would like you to meet one of my top clients, this is Fancy Paints, Fancy Paints this is Bolt," said Rarity. Fancy Paints looked at Bolt and smiled. "It is a pleasure meeting you Bolt." "And it's a pleasure meeting you Fancy paints," said Bolt. "My dear laid I'm so sorry to hear about your parents, I hope your new family treats you well and if you need anything wright me a letter ok," said Fancy Paints. "I will Mr. Fancy Paints and thank you," said Bolt. With that Fancy Paints tipped his top hat off to Bolt and then he left with Rarity, just then Bolt heard Pinkie Pie. "Come Bolt it's time for some games," she said with the biggest smile the Bolt ever saw. "Ok auntie Pinkie, I'm coming." As time passed by Bolt was having a great time at his party, He beat Pinkie Pie at Twister, he had fun bobbing for apples with his new momma, he enjoyed talking to other ponies, he also enjoyed seeing Fluttershy making wonderful music with her birds, and he had a great time playing pin the tail on the pony with his crusader friends. He was enjoying himself so much that he was sad that it was time to head back to Ponyville cause he had school in the morning. "Oh but momma why do I have to go to school tomorrow?" He asked as they got into Discord's carriage. "Cause Bolt every kid has to go to school and don't worry Applebloom, Sweetie Bell, and Scootaloo will be with you," said Applejack. "Yeah Bolt so don't worry," said Applebloom. Just then Discord appeared on the carriage. "Hello my pony friends, are you ready to go back to Ponyville?" He asked. "Yes we are Discord, and please be carful when we land this time," said Fluttershy. "You got it my dear Fluttershy," Discord said, as he used his powers to activate his carriage. "So Bolt, how did you like your party?" Asked Twilight. "It was great, even when I beat Pinkie Pie at Twister," said Bolt, and then they all laughed even Pinkie. As the group made it back to Ponyville they all said goodbye and headed back home. "That was the best party ever," said Applebloom. "Yeah mine too," said Bolt. "Well that's Pinkie for ya, she makes the best parties," said Applejack. As Applejack, Applebloom, and Bolt made it back to Sweet Apple Acers Bolt noticed that the house was closed up. "I guess uncle Big Mac and Granny Smith are still at Canterlot?" Asked Bolt. "Yes Bolt dear they are still in Canterlot for they are helping the princesses of cleaning up the ballroom from the party that we had for you," said Applejack. "Ok well *yawn* I guess we should get some sleep," said Bolt as he went up to his room. "He will be a great Apple wont he sister?" Asked Applebloom. Applejack smiled at her young sister and said. "Yes he will Applebloom, now go and get some sleep, you and Bolt have school in the morning." "Yes sister," said Applebloom as she went up to her room. As Applejack went up to her room she stopped by Bolt's room and looked at the now sleeping form of her adopted son. "Sleep well Bolt, momma loves you very much." With that she kissed Bolt on the head and went to sleep as Luna's moon shined bright on Bolt.