Mother

by Foals Errand

Friends

All eyes were on the tiny pony sitting on Luna’s back. Twilight nervously waved. “Hi, girls. I can explain.”

A silence filled the room, unlike one which Twilight had ever experienced. She believed it may have been possible to differentiate the heartbeats of each of her friends as they stared at her until…

“Ow!” Twilight cried out, her wings flaring out in agitation before once more folding against her back. She leveled a glare at Rainbow Dash who had one of her purple feathers clutched between her teeth.

Rainbow swallowed heavily and locked eyes with Princess Luna. A shiver traveled down her spine. She hadn’t felt this level of fear, not even when she had stood up against Nightmare Moon. “Heh, j-just checking?” She carefully set the feather down on the floor before taking a few steps backward.

“We see that. Art thou content with your investigation?” Luna raised a single eyebrow, calming herself and remembering that these were Twilight’s friends after all.

“Uh, yeah… Definitely tastes like Twilight’s wings.” Rainbow Dash said, rubbing the back of her head.

“I was unaware that feathers had different tastes… However, it should not surprise me. But, did you have to choose such a garish way of testing? For goodness sake, Rainbow Dash!” Rarity tsked before turning her attention to the toddler riding upon Princess Luna’s back. “It’s obvious to anypony with eyes in her head that the little one could be none other than our beloved Twilight Sparkle. But my dear, what has happened? I could have sworn that only last night you were a grown mare.”

It took a moment for Twilight to think about exactly what to say. Finally, she settled on the truth. “Well, yesterday evening I was...but.”

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“And that is what happened. We just left the court and caught the first train home. I can understand if you don’t feel we can be friends anymore. I mean… I am only a foal now.” Twilight found herself gazing at the wooden floor of the library, her eyes locked with it for the entire retelling. Her ears were pressed firmly against her skull as if hoping to block out the sound of her friend’s reactions.

She expected them to leave one by one, maybe all at once, unable to handle that she was a toddler. She remembered what her mother had told her, however, about the love she held for her friends and vice versa. It allowed a bit of hope to fill her as a large hoof gently raised her chin to look into two green eyes which seemed to be smiling at her.

“Land sakes now, Sugarcube. That’s quite the adventure you and the Princess had over the last twenty-four hours. But, I think I speak for all of us when I say we ain’t going nowhere. The elements chose us-bound us together, even. Maybe from that day when we all got our cutie marks. Can’t reckon for sure, what I can reckon however is that well, you’re stuck with us, Twilight Sparkle.” Applejack paused before looking up at Luna. “Ah hope you don’t mind Princess, but Twilight and the girls, an’ of course Spike. They’re my kin. And Apples? We don’t turn our back on kin. Not ever.”

“That is what I had hoped when Celestia revealed the truth of my savior.” Luna smiled as she gave her foal a nuzzle. “And I hope that you will all see myself as kin as well.”

“Oh, but of course your Highness! I do hope you allow Twilight to spend time with us here in little Ponyville. We will desperately miss her when she is away in Canterlot, after all.” Rarity struggled to keep her tears away. Of course, there was every chance that they would drift away as time went on, but she had hoped that it wouldn’t be this soon.

“About that, Lady Rarity, you need not worry about spending time with Twilight Sparkle.” Luna paused as she saw even Rainbow Dash’s shoulders slump “Ah, no. I apologize. I am still learning how to speak correctly. What I mean is that Twilight Sparkle will not be in Canterlot except on the rare occasion. My sister and I have spoken at length and believe that for Twilight Sparkle’s well being, as well as her relationship and mine with my sister, that I move here to the library to keep Twilight in her home and allow her as much...leniency I believe the word is that I am able.”

“T-twilight is staying?” Fluttershy finally spoke up, smiling hopefully as Twilight, Spike, and Luna all nodded. “That is wonderful!”

“Heck yeah! This’ll be awesome! It was sorta hard to teach you to fly since you were grown, but now that you’re Pound’s size I can really teach you!” Rainbow grinned as Twilight poked her tongue out.

“Twitwi is staying and Luna is moving in. You know what that means, don’t you?” Pinkie cried out as she seemed likely to take off to Luna’s amusement.

“I’m going to just say a party in the hope that you do not blast off again.” Rarity rolled her eyes with a slight smirk, fondly remembering the day. She blinked in surprise as Pinkie shook her head “Oh? Then what does it mean?”

“Wellll, normally it would be a party. But since it’s also Twilight’s one thousand and second birthday it means this has to be the most super humongous epic party ever!”

Pinkie’s eyes appeared to become fireworks as Twilight glanced up at her Mother. Luna simply nodded before Twilight toddled over to Pinkie and touched her foreleg with her own tiny hoof. Pinkie glanced down as Twilight smiled up at her.

“I know you want to give me and Mom a super huge party. But, for today could we just have a cake? Y-you, see nopony else knows about me and Mom yet and well, Auntie Tia says the announcement will be in a few days.”

She looked over to Rarity. “She was hoping you’d be up to designing mine, hers, and Mom’s dresses? Apparently, the pony who prepared our coronation gowns has, ah stepped down?” She glanced at Luna, who was smirking a bit.

“D-dresses for all three of you? Oh...oh my.” Rarity’s horn glowed as her fainting couch appeared just in time for her to collapse upon it.

Twilight giggled into her hoof. No matter how much things change some things will remain the same. “Don’t worry, Mom. Rarity does this all the time. Just give her a few minutes,” Twilight said as she glanced up at Luna.

Luna nodded and took a seat. After everything they had already been through, this was the first time she had seen such a smile upon her daughter’s muzzle. I told you, mine poppet, your friends would never reject you.

After a few more moments, Rarity leaped back to her hooves and grabbed Twilight within her magical aura.

“Wha? Rarity! Put me down, I can walk!” Twilight complained, her wings flapping in irritation.

“No time! Come along, Twilight! I must get your new measurements at once! How long do I have to make your dresses? Ah, never mind the deadline makes it so much more invigorating!” And with that Rarity raced from the library with the toddler sitting in her magic and with her forelegs crossed while pouting.

Luna blinked a few times before shaking her head. “Spike, I’m hoping you know where she is carrying Twilight off to?” She glanced down at Spike, who was grinning and giving her a thumbs up. “Very well, then. Let us follow in due haste.” As Luna got back to her hooves, she paused and turned to Pinkie. “I do believe that we will need to postpone that cake.” At the sight of Pinkie’s mane losing its curl, she smiled. “In exchange, I beg of thee to head directly to Canterlot. Once there, inform my sister that I have chosen you to be in charge of the announcement and party to follow directly after. Do you think you can do that, Lady Pinkie Pie?”

Pinkie’s eyes widened to the point Luna almost feared they may pop out before she somehow grabbed both Applejack and Rainbow Dash by their tails.

“What in tarnation?”

“Hey! Let go Pinks. This is so not cool!”

“Needyouboff needtogonow!” And with that, the three ponies appeared to simply vanish in front of Luna’s eyes.

“...Spike, Lady Fluttershy did either of you…” Luna trailed off as both shook their heads. “Right. For mine own sanity, neither did I. Lady Fluttershy, will you join Spike and myself in saving mine baby from Lady Rarity’s best intentions?” Seeing the shy pony nod, she smiled. “Excellent. After you, Spike.”

Author's Note:

I'm Back!

Comments

[shaolin]

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today

[Foals Errand]

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Indded!

[Jest]

I have absolutely no idea whats happening in this story anymore. I feel like if you come off a 3 year hiatus you should be legally obligated to incldue a breif summery of the story so far.

[Foals Errand]

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My apologies... I just felt up to writing for the first time in over a year. Reviews were always telling me not to flash back in the chapters so this is the one time I didn't

[XzareAce]

this is Great i always loved this story, and I lost hope in it being updated. I'm glad your back

[Jest]

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I mean you dont have to flash back, just a "Twilight did this, that and the other thing before this chapter" in the author's notes.

[Foals Errand]

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Thank you! Sorry, it took so long but my mental and physical health just was not letting me write. I'm just thrilled I can write again!

[Foals Errand]

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Right, I apologize I honestly didn't think of that

[freecozyglow]

Now I interrupt this fan fiction to bring you a special message from the Princess of Friendship's voice actress herself!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzqmvInMsVU

[Jest]

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It can litterly be a just "This happened then this happened, then this happened." I dont even care if its spelled correctly, just something quick and dirty to fill me in on whats happened.

[New Rebellion]

Who are you, stranger?

Heh, that aside, it's nice to see this story coming back (hopefully?). Yours always was my more favorite of the momma-Luna brand. Though, I can't imagine that Twilight and her friends really understand just how much their lives are about to change just from the simple fact that they are technically best friends with what the rest of the world will see as a wet-behind-the-ears foal. There are just some social stigmas and expectations that nothing can overcome.

[manacar]

Omg it's update and a really good one to thank you for not making this a dead fic like a lot of the others. This a great story and happy it's updates thanks

[Xalok]

lovely to have you back and at it, and what a fitting time i just got done a few day ago with rereading this story Cheers

[Dusk Shimmer]

I am very happy that you continue this story because this is one of my favorites. He got off to a good start.

[Olden Bronie]

Yay! Happy to see you back, Foals!

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

Welcome back!

[ZeroGs]

Heck yer new up date and I just reread this story yesterday too

Also welcome back

[King of Kings]

Speaking of unexpected updates...

[benjamin]

A nice simple chapter, welcome baxk

[badninja]

Had to reread the story to remember what was happening. Now I hope they can save Twilight from Rarity because unfortunately our marshmallow is going to go overboard.

[techyhalo]

Yay

[MorningRose]

Great chapter looking forward to more

[Foals Errand]

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I completely forgot, Her toddler babble will return in the next chapter. Thank you for reminding me!

[Fluxxdog]

Took you long enough! No but seriously, welcome back and have fun!

[Lucky Rose]

Thank you for the new chapter. Welcome back

[Satto Kez]

Oh wow, an update. Can't wait to read this again.

[Level Dasher]

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I was gonna say, if there's no babble while Rarity's practically manhandling her while getting measurements it would just be wrong.

Didn't mention it in my earlier comments, but I just binged through this from the beginning after the update. While sure there might be a couple nitpicks I could make in terms of things being realistic (and other things that are just me), I like the premise too much to put the story down. Looking forward to the next update! Hopefully it'll be sooner than three years?
(Then again, I'm one to talk... )

[Teraunce]

This isn't dead? Well added to Read it Later then.

[Greenhorn]

Glad to see this story continue.

Wait, if Twilight is coming back to Ponyville, and she is a foal now...
Does this mean she has to join the CMCs too? Oh, wait, too young, right? Or maybe...
Cutie Mask Crusaders Foal Sitter, Yay!!!

[Hewolf]

YES!!!!!!! It's A-L-I-V-E!!!!!!!!! *Cackles like a Mad Scientist*

[Arcticlizard52]

Was not expecting this when I woke up this morning

[iAmSiNnEr]

Yoooooooo it returned

[Willfire]

Welcome back.

[dracone]

Nice to you, and this story are back, I almost forgot how much I anticipated an update to this story

her forearms crossed while pouting.

I know this will probably come across as a minor nitpick, but since this doesn't seem to be an anthro or human story (I checked and confirmed neither tag is pinned to the story), so "forearms" should probably be replaced with 'forelegs'

[Foals Errand]

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I will fix that...thanks

[Xanderfox]

Some questions unanswered but don't think this was the chapter to answer them. Will Twilight be mentally a child or an adult, an adult mind in a child body does lead to more comedy... Ask to other questions like how will relationships change, how will Ponyville be diffrent with Luna there etc well that is what the story will cover right?

[ILikeFanfiction1234]

Glad to see a new chapter and see this story isnt dead, hopefully everything is good on your end. I enjoyed the chapter and how it ended. I like the coversation between the friends. I also like how the end of this chapter can segway into the next chapter..

[Oni Bushi]

Poppet...weird word. Is it 'cuz i'm 'merican?

[Inucroft1]

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or just, skim read the earlier chapters

[Dark Feather]

Had to reread it and I'm not conplaning one bit.
It's a cute story and I'm glad its back in action.

[Twi-Fi Brony]

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HEY ... your alive

[Bloody_Tofu]

I am so lost lol. Reread time. Welcome back!

[dracone]

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You are welcome.

You have been out for a while, it stands to reason that you would be a bit rusty and have a few goof ups.

[Jest]

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or just breifly summerize them because as the author they know what happens in their story, and it would be easier.

[Christs Disciple]

Huh... I'm kinda surprised I got the notification of an update... I've removed stories from my favorites list that hadn't been updated for a while... I'm glad this wasn't.

[Midnitemist]

To quote a certain alicorn huzzah!!!

[Cobalt Comet]

I'm Back!

yay

[Tomi]

Welcome back and good chapter.

[Thyrrnatf]

Woo it's back.... And what a strong comeback

[link4]

back again!!! guess who's back, back, back...