//------------------------------// // One - Complications // Story: Nidra's Road to Parenthood // by Killjoy_Writer //------------------------------// ----Complications---- Turquoise Blitz. The only male kirin in all of Equestria. Youngest child of Spike and Rarity. Loving father and husband. But he earned his title of Husband decades ago. When he and his first wife, Anthea, daughter to Fluttershy, had their first child, Oasis. But as time went one, they also had another by the name of Apollo. Everything was happy. But since T's half-dragon side granted him a quite lengthy lifetime, he soon outlived Anthea, leaving him in a storm of sadness and grief. That was until he started to date his only living female friend, Princess Nidra. Princess Nidra is the only daughter of Princess Luna and the past Prince Supernova. She is the only known batpony-alicorn hybrid in Equestria. She was a silent one. But she grew a liking for Turquoise while he was with Anthea. After Anthea died, she was there for him. But everything turned when he asked her hoof in marriage. She gladly accepted and a few days later, they were married. With everything said and done, they were ready for anything. But this is the tale of the one thing that catches them both by complete surprise. Turquoise Blitz slept soundly in what is now the room that belongs to him and his wife, Nidra. Because of his size, they needed a bigger bed. T squinted his eyes and groaned as a ray of light brushed against his eyelids. "Just a few more minutes..." he groaned as he rolled over, covering his face with the sheets in the process. He finally gave in with a huff of his breath. He stretched a clawed hoof to the body that lay beside him. "Good morning, Nid-" Turquoise halted his greeting to discover that there was no pony beside him. Just cold sheets. He opened his eyes and sat up to find that his wife was indeed, not there. "Nidra?" he called out to her. "Honey? Where are you?" The sound that greeted him was anything but pleasant. "HHHUUUUUURRGGHHH!!!" T cringed at the sound of solid chunks splashing from the direction of the bathroom. T got up, stretched quickly, and went towards the bathroom. From the other side of the bathroom door, he heard the sound of a toilet flushing followed by some low groaning. "Nidra?" he called out. "T! Oh! You're- HUUURRGH -awake." Nidra replied, lowering her tone on the last word. "Are you alright?" T wondered as he tried to open the door, finding that it was locked. "Y-Yeah. Just...something I ate." Nidra confessed. "Let me in, okay?" T requested. "No!" she denied before blowing a few more chunks. "I don't want other ponies spewing chunks in here!" "Nidra!" T shouted. But she declined again. The sound that met his ears was another toilet flush, the sound of a sink running, and Nidra gargling something, most likely mouthwash. After the door unlocked, Nidra stepped out. T notice that she was a mess. Her mane and tail, unkempt. Her usually dark blue coat, turned slightly pale. Most of all, her eyes were bloodshot, probably from vomiting so much. "How long have you been in there?" T wondered. "Since about one-ish." she groaned lightly. "Come on. Into the bed you go." T instructed. Nidra took two steps and stumbled. Turquoise caught her mid-fall with a wing. "Something tells me this is more than a little stomach bug." he noted. "I'll get Redcross to examine you." "Does it have to be now?" she asked as she pulled him into a hug. "Yes, Nidra." T replied. They stared at each other for a few minute but T finally gave in with a defeated sigh. "Breakfast, then?" he wondered. "You know it." Nidra replied before planting a kiss on his nose. After tucking her in, T left the room and silently closed the door. As he walked away from the door, he looked back, influenced by a sense of worry. As he looked back, he bumped into another pony. After regaining his balance, he realized who he ran into. "Oh, sorry Claire." he apologized. "No worry, bro." she accepted. "What's up?" "It's Nidra." he explained as he looked back at the door. "This morning I woke up to find that she was blowing chunks in the bathroom." "Oh." Claire responded with a hoof to her mouth in shock. "How about I watch over her?" "You'd do that? Thanks!" T smiled. "Anything for you, darling." Claire smiled back while rubbing her brother's head. "Come on Idie." "Yes, mommy." Identity quietly responded. "Hi, Uncle T." "Hey, Idie." T greeted. As T rounded the corner to the kitchen, Claire and Identity walked toward the bedroom where Nidra rested. "Idie? Could you get daddy for me?" Claire requested. "He'll want to know this." Identity walked off and Claire turned her attention to the door. So it's happening o you now, huh? Claire thought as she knocked on the door. She knew what was happening because she's been though it, too. There was no response. She knocked again. "Nidra?" she called out. "Darling? It's Claire." Again, no response. She declined a third knock and proceeded to open the door slowly as to not wake her. Much to her surprise, Nidra was not in the bed. Instead, she saw a light on and a slightly ajar bathroom door. "M-Might wanna take the food back, T..." Nidra groaned from the other side of he door. "Wouldn't the chef be disappointed?" Claire interjected as she walked in. Nidra jumped slightly as she saw who was there. "Oh. Claire? What are you doing here?" Nidra questioned. "T wanted me to watch you." Claire explained as she sat beside Nidra who looked like complete trash. As Nidra blew more chunks, Claire rubbed her friend's back. "I-I think that's it." Nidra groaned as she flushed the toilet. After cleaning her mouth, Nidra sat back down. "I know what this is." Claire admitted. "You do?" Nidra wondered. "Nidra." Claire retorted. "I've been through this, too. Don't try to wiggle out of this conversation." Nidra looked down and realized that she was right. "How long?" Claire questioned. "A little over a week." "Nidra." Claire started as she placed a hoof on her shoulder. "You don't need to go through this yourself. You've got me just in case if you have a few questions. You've got T and Lulu to keep you company. You also have Idie, Apollo, Oasis, and even your mom and aunt." "I know it's just that..." Nidra sighed, "It's just so sudden." "You are in the same position I was in a little over three years ago. I know how it feels." Claire comforted. "Just remember, we're here to help."