//------------------------------// // Chapter: One. Help me Twilight, I found something strange. // Story: My Little Pony: Secrets of the Kitsune tribes // by OtakuBrony47 //------------------------------// The next morning, Fluttershy wrapped up the baby creature into a blanket and placed him in a basket to carry him in. After all, she didn't have a stroller. Fluttershy put on her scarf and walked out of her cottage, down the steps, carrying the basket in her mouth. As Fluttershy made her way to Ponyville heard the little baby creature waking up. She placed the basket down to check on the baby. When he saw Fluttershy’s ace, he began to smile. Fluttershy smiled back, happy to know the little creature was okay. She picked up the basket and continued walking down the road. Finally, Fluttershy arrived in Ponyville. It was still pretty early in the morning. Some ponies were still sleeping. Now she had to find a certain alicorn, who could help her with this creature. If anyone could help her figure out what this creature thing was, it would be her dear friend, Twilight Sparkle. As Fluttershy walked down the road, she heard a little grumbling sound. She set down the basket again to check on the little creature. “Goodness,” she said, “was that you little guy?” The baby fox creature stared back at her with a nod. He began to make nomming sounds. “Nam, nam, name, nam nom-nom.” Fluttershy giggled, “I guess you’re hungry then, huh little guy?” ash asked. The baby creature nodded. “Well, I guess we could stop by for something to eat.” Said Fluttershy happily. “Hmm, now let’s see, what would a creature like you eat?” she asked herself. “Well, you do have the appearance of a fox. I know! Maybe you eat fruit. Some foxes seat fruit, maybe you’re one of them.” Fluttershy walked down the looked around the area, then she found a sales pony selling grapes. “Perfect.” She said. She picked up the basket the baby fox creature was in and galloped over to the sales pony’s cart. She could hear him already calling out. “Grapes! Get ja’ freshly picked grapes here!” yelled the sales pony. “Early bird special: 1 pound for 3 bits! 1 pound for 3 bits!” Fluttershy walked up to the sales pony and smiled. “Ay, morning there little lady! Ya’ look like you could use some fresh grapes.” Said the sales pony with a wink. Fluttershy giggled, “Oh, no, not me. But my little friend here is pretty hungry.” She replied. The sales pony looked down at the basket and saw the little baby creature. “Gee,” he said to himself, “That’s one freaky looking creature ya got there ma’am. What kind is he…uh, she…it?” “I don’t know.” She replied, “That’s why I’m here. I’m visiting my friend Twilight. Hoping she’ll know.” “Ahh, the Princess of Friendship Twilight?” asked the sales pony, “Ah yes sir-re. If anyone will know, it may be her. Ya’ know what, here, take a grape. On the house.” “Really?” asked Fluttershy. “Of course, any friend of Twilight’s is a friend O’ mine.” “Golly, thanks.” replied Fluttershy as she placed it into her satchel. “I really appreciate it.” Fluttershy thanked the sales pony and continued to towards Twilight’s castle. Finally she reached it. There it was, Twilight’s castle, straight ahead. Fluttershy skipped up happily up the steps and softly knocked on Twilight’s door…There was no answer. She waited for a while, and then she knocked again. This time she heard a distant voice. “Coming.” Then the castle door slowly opened. Standing in the entrance was Spike the dragon, Twilight’s best friend, assistant, and hero to the Crystal -- Okay you get the idea. “Oh, hello Fluttershy.” Spike said, “What are you doing here?” “I’m here to see Twilight.” She replied. “What’cha need?” he asked. “Let’s just say, I need help.” “Goo-goo.” “What was that?” asked Spike. “You’ll find out when I speak to Twilight.” Spike invited Fluttershy inside. As she picked up her basket, Spike saw the little baby fox creature. “Whoa, what is that!?” Spike asked nervously. “That’s the baby creature I found.” “Blah-ba-ba-ga-ga-goo.” Spike wasn’t surprised, this sounded like something that could happen to Fluttershy. But still, what was that baby creature? “Well, keep it away from me.” Spike demanded. “I don’t want it it biting me or anything.” Fluttershy giggled as she placed the basket down and opened her satchel to feed the creature. “Don’t be silly Spike, it’s just a baby fox creature.” Said Fluttershy. Fluttershy unwrapped the baby and slowly picked him up and placed him on the floor. As the creature slowly sat up, he began to suck on his thumb. “There, there.” Said Fluttershy, “I got your food over here.” She reached into her satchel and took out the vine of grapes she brought. As she feed the little fox creature, she heard a familiar voice come down that stairs. “Hey, Spike, have you seen…” Twilight’s train of thought was suddenly cut off when she found Fluttershy inside her castle lobby. “Fluttershy?” “Oh, Twilight, thank goodness you’re here!” Fluttershy said happily as she picked hu the baby creature and showed him to her. “I need your help.” “AHH! What is that thing!” she asked. “I have no idea!” Fluttershy exclaimed softly. So Fluttershy explained her story to Twilight. How she found the creature in the backyard of her cottage. She even showed her the symbol on his circlet. Twilight slowly picked up the circlet using her magic. As Twilight examined it, her face of interest, turned into a face of confusion. "Oh my." said Twilight, "I'm sorry Fluttershy, but...I've never seen a symbol likes this before. And I don't have a single book in my castle library that could tell me who this creature is." Fluttershy frowned sadly. "Oh no." she exclaimed, "What am I going to do now?" As she looked at the baby creature sitting on the floor, she began to wonder what it was and where he came from. "How can I help find this creatures parents if I don't know what it is, and where he comes from?" Just then, a Light bulb went off in Twilight's head. "Hey Fluttershy, you're pretty good with animals. Maybe you could care for this creature." she declared. "W-W-WHAT!" exclaimed Fluttershy nervously, "Oh o, I...I couldn't. I don't even know what type of creature he is." “Don’t worry Fluttershy.” assured Twilight, “I’ll help you. And I’m sure our friends would be more than happy to help you out as well.” “I don’t know Twilight. What if I mess up? Or what if he turns out to grow up into a DANGEROUS MONSTER!!” Twilight laughed, “Oh come on Fluttershy. I’m sure he’s not THAT bad. Besides, you’re great with animals, I’m sure you’re capable of domesticated a little creature like this.” Twilight pointed to the little baby fox creature, who was still sitting on the floor munching away at some grapes. At that point, Spike slowly walked up to the creature, to look at him. "Hmm, he looks harmless to me, Fluttershy." he said. Just then, the little creature spoke. "Utter-I" This caught everyone by surprise. Twilight especially. "Whoa. Amazing!" Twilight exclaimed, this creature is capable of communicating. And at such a young age, it only appears to be 2 months old. "Isn't that the cutest thing ever, Fluttershy?" Fluttershy looked at the creature. He happily began to crawl towards Fluttershy's location and raised his arms up, signaling that it wanted to be carried. Fluttershy smiled happily with tears in her eyes. She slowly picked up the creature and gave it a hug. "You're RIGHT Twilight!" Fluttershy declared, "This little guy needs me. And I'm not going to abandon him!" Twilight smiled and said, "Good for you Fluttershy. I'll help you raise it. And I'm sure Pinkie Pie, Applejack and, Rarity can help too." Fluttershy nuzzled the little baby fox creature in her hand. Like a mother and her foal, she didn't let go, and she softly kissed it on the forehead. And so, this began Fluttershy's new adventure. Motherhood.