This story is a sequel to The Best Man
Evan Sedmak would never leave his little brother hanging.And when a family emergency means he needs someone to watch his kids, he’s ready to go.After all, it’s what a big brother does.
Of course, there’s the little issue that his brother lives in Equestria, magical land of ponies.He may have helped care for his little brother in his childhood, but can he be ready to care for an earth pony colt and an infant unicorn filly?
(This story uses characters from earlier stories, but can be read independently.)
Chapters (7)
“How hard can it be?”
Foolish human, saying something like that.
What could go wrong? Post in the comments!
What could go wrong?
Well how about a oil leak.
Discord messing with the newcomers
Something ate the diapers
Town is out of stock on formula.
Barnyard Bargains doesn't have his favorite brand of moist towelettes!
Princess Luna scowls forebodingly at everyone!
Badgers! Badgers everywhere!
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We don't need no stinkin' badgers.
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Hmmm... Magic surge sets the house on fire? Monster attack? Stonehoof accidentally breaks something important?
Shall I go on?
Dude, if there's one thing that a magical works should've taught you is that you should NEVER temp fate. Ever.
They are so screwed now
Oh, now he's gone and done it. Why do I get the feeling we haven't heard the last of those manticores? Or whatever chased them out of their territory?
I have to admit, if I ever got to go to Equestria, I'd hope to be a pegasus.
Flight envy. And my kids are grown, so thankful there.
Nice source like slice of life, love how you work the little details.
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I'd want to be a unicorn. Flying would be fun, but I really want the ability to do anything with my mind (including flying, if you're an OP unicorn like Starlight Glimmer).
On the one hand, an experienced flying coach will definitely help Darlene enjoy Equestria. On the other... Well, we'll see how well April does with keeping her wings to herself.
Welp, that's the most adorable thing I'll see all day
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Yeah, but that's Pinkie's dream, I'm not sure that it counts.
And I'm really enjoying this story, lots of interesting world building. Would be interesting if Darlene meets up with Luna in her dreams after a minor nightmare. Maybe even have Luna arranging for her to meet other batponies.
I suppose I'm weird, given my taste in pizza. Of course, that doesn't come as a surprise to me.
In any case, a lovely day out and about in Ponyville. Rose Aurora has been very well behaved... which means I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop.
He has gone and invoked the Curse of Clarkson! Equestria is doomed to be drowned in cart reviews and the escapades of the Pony Stig!
Mwuahaha! Catching up after my work schedule! Is there anything sweeter?
Well maybe seeing some shenanigans and also hopefully some back ground romance with an adorkable princess...
Ha. Famous last words.
Although I am kindof hoping to see the filly make him human somehow stymieing Twilight with the impossibility of it all.
How? How could this filly do this? Then John comes out of the woodwork and calms here down.
Lol. I really wish something similar would happen.
Wahaha! Ok. Different from my mwuahaha! But still sound.
Sounds like some mare won't give up on the polygamy thing.
Great to watch.
Lovely little part of the story, and the kids are just super cute.
Sheesh... I didn't know this existed ^^' I've been VERY lax with checking new stuff on the site, specifically the feed, for the past few months and only came across this by accident. I'm already glad. Sadly I have a backlog of stuff to read and catch up on so I can't just bulk it.
First chapter is great! Stonehoof is an awesome colt. And I still love how you slide world building stuff into your stories.
The next time Evan hears someone complain about their kid, he will be armed for bear.
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"Oh, but Harry was quite the gentle and playful cub...."
Making pizza dough, dealing with surging babies. Just another day for best uncle!
I just came back from visiting my aunt and uncle and two very young cousins.
Fortunately, the cousins didn't get into anywhere near this much trouble - but I now recognize the feeling.
Great designs for the pony-operated utensils and appliances. A shame about the pizza, though.
The worst pizza is still better than... well, about everything.
Nice to see John's not-a-relationship with Twilight is still continuing apace. Also, fascinating detail with earth foal metabolisms. Passive magic means you don't have learn how to turn it on, you have to learn how to turn it off. Makes sense to me.
Warning: Bathamageddeon approaching. Take cover!
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Any toddler has the capability of turning a bath for one into a bath for everyone.
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Badger badger badger badger Mushroom Mushroom
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Ladies and gentlebeings, this appears to be what we now call an 'anchor' spell, or otherwise known as a 'Permanent Pegasi' charm. Rose likes her uncle, and wants him to stick around, or so it seems.
Now I want to see them run into Cadence, just because it would be fun to see their reaction to it.
You can drown in 2 centimetres of water if you work hard at it. No, the real reason is that too much water and they can—
—make a mess everywhere
I am pretty sure they have top ponies working on it now. Top ponies...
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"And even they get all awkward when you ask about speed of light delay."
Blister Pack does sound like a good name for a malicious unicorn. I'll have to remember that one.
In any case, very fun slice of life for two strangers in a strange land. Thank you for it.
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Snake it's a snake. Oh oooh it's a snake...
I can't wait for the next story.
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Dunno if this one is quite finished yet; hopefully it has a chapter or two to go. I'd love to see Stone and Rose thank Evan and Darlene for their help before they go back...
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Hum, maybe. We will find out the next time the author is online.
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No, this one is complete. I do have another story in the series in the works, but it will take a while before I post it.
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I thought this story is completed, and I was correct. I can't wait to see the next story when you post it.
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A pity, but that's your decision (I know how hard it is sometimes to find a good place to end a story). Will be waiting for the next story.
I'd make a joke about pineapples, but it took me far too long to find out that that was controversial to ever figure out why.
Because nobody likes a pedant.
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A while, huh? Was this the pandemic, or were you genuinely expecting it to take this long?
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I have several chapters written for a sequel, but I haven't felt that motivated to write recently.
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I like pineapple, but only in combination with ham or Canadian bacon. Where you could take a pizza with pepperoni and sausage and add mushrooms or bacon or onions or green peppers, pineapple is not something you would add to a pizza with typical toppings.