A Silver Sapphire
Ponyville
Silver Flame's House
Early Hearts Warming Eve Day
"Let's see... Presents; check. Float Potions; check. Holiday Cookies of various flavors; check. Okay I think that's everything packed up and ready." Silver said to himself as he set the list down. Silver was a Stallion standing slightly taller than Big Mac, about one or to inches not counting his mane and horn, with a coat the same color as his name which shined like the metal of the same name, complemented by a long red mane and tail. His mane along the top of his head resembled three greatly enlarged teeth from a circular saw while the mane on the back of his neck was shaped into three short spikes with the longest at the top. His tail was quite long and split into three "spikes" with the shortest one on top and the longest one on the bottom*, the bottom spike was angled to point towards the ground when he was standing. His eyes were red and his Cutie Mark was of a vintage soda bottle with a red liquid inside and a small blue flame coming out of the top.
Around his neck was a long silver and red scarf with thin black stripes separating the two colors with five tassels at the ends, each one tipped with a black crystal in the shape of a bear claw. He wore it in a loose wrap around his neck four times with the tails hanging to where his elbows (or foreleg knees?) would be. There is also a small red crystal attached to the right outside loop around his neck, which was his "Alarm Crystal" for if anyone tries to seal his Potion Formula.
But that wouldn't be an issue this time, since he was taking that Formula with him.
Silver smiled, everything was packed up and ready and he was just waiting for somepony before they would leave for his parents' house where his siblings and Niece were waiting for them and he was looking forward to this year's Hearts Warming.
A knock on his door brought him out of his thoughts and with a wide grin he walked to it and opened it, only for something to tackle him like a pouncing cat and once he was on his back Silver found himself in a tight hug and being nuzzled to death. Silver for his part just laughed and lifted his forelegs up to return the hug and nuzzle.
"You think with how many times you've tackled me as a greeting I'd have learned by to dodge." He said, the smile on his face still bright.
The figure on him chuckled. "That's because you love getting tackled by me, and you know I'd never willingly harm you."
"True in both Sapphire, but could you let me up now?"
"No, I wanna cuddle."
"We can cuddle on the train over there, speaking of which; we need to get moving before we miss it."
The figure, named Sapphire and female from her windchime-like voice, let out a groan of disappointment but got off and helped Silver stand up. As they were finishing up the packing Silver looked at Sapphire, taking in her beauty. Sapphire, full name Sapphire Ribbon, was an Eastern Kirin Mare with a dark sapphire blue coat, green scales and plates, long yellow mane and tail tip, and purple eyes. Her long, lion-like tail was a half-longer then normal and she wore a brown hooded cloak lined with white/grey fake fur along with several beads of various colors interwoven through her mane and seven silver bands on her tail.
She caught Silver gazing at her and she responded with a little smile of her own and reached over with her tail to gently brush the tuff against his chin, Silver making a purr-like sound, causing her to chuckle in response. The two had met just after Sapphire had moved to Ponyville for a fresh start; she had been having some family issues and it eventually led her to leave her home country and eventually settle on Ponyville, hoping to restart her life. Sapphire missed her home country but her and her family hadn't really parted on good terms so she wasn't sure if she would ever return there in the foreseeable future.
Despite usually being very close-knit, even Kirin could have fights with family members, especially when it involved something one was framed for something she never did.
So Sapphire had set up her own little restaurant in town and it's grand opening had been quite the success, much to her surprise, and she was already doing quite well for herself. She had met Silver at the opening and the two just clicked, soon hanging both at her restaurant and at his place. She was surprised to learn that Silver was raising his Niece Lilly Rose, well actually Lilly was Silver's Cousin, but because he was over a decade older then her Lilly liked to call him and his siblings her Aunts and Uncles which they were fine with, same with Sapphire and she was proud that he had taken her in after Lilly's parents (who for the record; loved their daughter very much) were unable to take care of her. She had met Lilly soon after Silver and the two had clicked as well becoming quite fond of each other, especially after Lilly found out Sapphire was a dancer as a hobby and the two had bonded over that with Sapphire even teaching Lilly a number of things.
Silver and Sapphire had grown very close over the mouths and now where in the dating stage of the relationship and where going strong, but they had decided to not fully tie the knot for awhile yet. Silver once had an ex-Marefriend in the cesspit of the town he and his family had grown-up in and she had hurt him really badly (and he admitted in hindsight he wasn't thinking at the time), Sapphire had been told the story as they started getting serious and she had been shocked at the story, but vowed to him and Lilly that she would not hurt Silver like that and Sapphire was determined to not break that vow.
Kirin of all races took vows like that very seriously and Sapphire had no intention of doing what she had been blamed for.
Once they finished packing Silver tossed on a black winter coat and the two left for the Train Station with Silver locking the door. Reaching and boarding the train the two took a seat, soon joined by none other then the new leader of the Changelings Prince Dragonfly Wings himself and one of his mates Bluebelle.
"Dragonfly, Blue, good to see you two again. How have things been?" Silver asked after he and Sapphire greeted them.
"Hi Silver, Sapphire." Dragonfly relied as Blue gave the two a hug. "Crazy, that's how it's been. It's been a year since the Wedding Battle and the Changelings are still getting use to my leadership; most of them are still Hiveless, but after what Chrysalis did to them I'm not forcing anything."
"That's for the best, buddy." Silver replied. "But from what I've heard they greatly prefer you over her."
"Ain't that the truth." Dragonfly said as he and Bluebelle took their seat across from them. "but besides the Changelings, I've been dealing with Nobles in Canterlot, I won't go into details but a few are raising a sink about it. Thankfully I've had plenty of support." Dragonfly leaned over and nuzzled Blue's head, the Unicorn Mare leaning into the nuzzle.
"And I've been in talks with the leaders of various countries, some going better than others."
Blue chuckled. "The Minotaur Leader challenged Dragonfly here to a dual."
Both Silver and Sapphire's eyebrows shot up in surprise.
"Really?" Silver asked.
"Yep," Dragonfly replied. "fortunately he was a good sport and didn't make any threats or insults, and he understood my stance when it started. I had told him that even if he had me on the ropes I would not submit, since at the time the Changelings had just been freed and were in a vulnerable state."
Both Sapphire and Silver both nodded, knowing the political effects him submitting could have on the Changelings as a whole.
"But;" Blue couldn't help but chuckle. "the Minotaur Leader underestimated just how capable Dragonfly is in a fight and while it wasn't a fast victory, it showed just what he can do when needed. Dragonfly even calmly said that the Changelings would not bow to anyone and had not fought so hard to end one tyrant just to be enslaved by another. The Leaders of the Hyena Clans fully supported that and right on that field signed a treaty with Dragonfly."
"I remember Joka even saying that he fully understood my stance, since he had to fight to say leader of his own Clan, the Minotaur Leader also signed a treaty and even praised my statement, happily saying if he was in my position he'd say the same thing. Same with the Outer Haven Pack's Alpha Shiva" Dragonfly said.
From there the four chanted about how things where going on in their lives, Dragonfly saying that despite having to lead the Changelings tea his shop, the Cozy Rest, was doing better then ever especially since he now had orders and customers from outside Equestria, Blue and the rest of Dragonfly's herd were still getting along perfectly and once things had calmed down were talking about maybe having Foals of their own. Meanwhile Silver told them about how Lilly's very first dance contest on stage coming in a few months time, while Sapphire told of how well both her restaurant and relationship with Silver was going.
Eventually the Train reached Canterlot and the group paired ways wishing each other a Happy Heartswarming, after which Dragonfly and Blue met-up with the latter's father who would take them back to the family mansion while Silver and Sapphire boarded the Train to their next destination. As the two relaxed into their seats Sapphire snuggled against Silver's side, the Unicorn's long red tail curling around her like a small blanket, and rested her head on his shoulder. She sighed nuzzling into his neck, Eastern Kirin had a well-known and deserved reputation for being very affectionate with their friends and family, and Silver didn't mind it at all. In fact, he gladly welcomed it and more then a few nights they spent cuddling together, just enjoying each other's company.
Sapphire was very grateful that she had met Silver; when she had first arrived in Ponyville she'd been in a tight spot, having enough bits to start her restaurant and provide for herself for some time, but she had been in very low spirits after the nasty fall-out with her family. Thankfully the first Pony to greet her was, no absolutely no ones' surprise, Pinkie who had sensed Sapphire's sadness and had rushed to cheer her up, giving her a place to crash at Sugarcube Corner while her restaurant was being built. Sapphire for her part had helped the Cakes out both their own restaurant and even looking after their Foals Pound and Pumpkin Cake from time to time, even after moving out. After the opening of her restaurant Sapphire had discovered that she'd made a mistake with her math and couldn't finishing playing off the loan she had taken without sacrificing a good chunk of the bits she had earned from the opening, and she had been worried about other bills and the very real danger of losing the place at the time.
That was when Silver helped her out.
He'd come to the restaurant at least once a week after it opened both as a treat for Lilly and himself and to chat with Sapphire, he'd noticed the change in her mood and asked her what was wrong and after hearing about the issue made an offer: He was due to host a dinner party for several clients of his and suggested having it at the restaurant, while Sapphire had been a little nervous of the idea she had know it was her only chance so she gave the okay. Well it was a decision she had not regretted, for that dinner party proved to be more successfully then either of them thought and not only were Silver's clients happy but Sapphire herself got quite a bit of repeat business from them. Now she was secure in her bits and the two of them were in a happy relationship.
Sapphire sighed again, before closing her eyes and drifting off to sleep.
Sapphire groaned lightly as something gently shook her awake, opening her eyes she saw it was Silver who had an amused grin on his face.
"We're here Sapphire, you slept the whole way."
"Well you were a very nice pillow." Sapphire said biting back a yawn, Silver laughed in reply.
After getting off the Train and leaving the station the two found themselves in a small town not unlike Ponyville and after walking for a bit stopped on the deck of modest-looking three-story house/bakery, which had a sign on the door saying "Closed for Heartswarming". Silver looked at Sapphire, who was gazing at the place with a little awe.
"Well Sapphire, welcome to the home of my parents and where we're spending this Heartswarming."
Looking over at him, Sapphire suddenly grew nervous.
"Umm... Silver..." She trailed off, Silver waiting for her to finish. "It's okay Sapphire, take your time."
"I know you've talked about your family to me many times, but standing here in front of your parent's house... it's really hitting me. I mean... this is the first time I'll be meeting the rest of your family. Lilly and your brother Metal Smith already know about me but I also know you asked them not to say anything about me to them yet. I'm just scared they won't like me, after what you told me abut your ex and what happened with mine..."
Silver moved to her and gently cupped her cheek.
"Don't worry Sapphire; I know for a fact they'll love you. It'll be okay." He said in a soft tone nuzzling her.
Sapphire steeled her nerves and nodded, knowing it was too late to back out now and that if she wanted to maybe become mates with Silver down the line she had to meet his family. Silver knocked on the door three times and soon it opened to reveal a Cave Thestral with a light grey coat, long and messy white mane and tail, deep blue wings, and light green eyes. His Cutie Mark was a anvil with a hammer striking the top, spraying a shower of sparks and on his forehead was a pair of bronze goggles with clear lens and a gold strap. The Thestral smiled brightly upon seeing them.
"Silver, Sapphire, happy to see you arrived. Happy Heartswarming."
"Happy Heartswarming Metal Smith." Silver replied as the two brothers hugged, Metal then hugged Sapphire.
"Here to meet the family Sapphire?"
"Yep, I'm quite nervous if I'm being honest." She replied.
Metal placed a hoof on her shoulder. "It's going to be okay Sapphire, we both know they'll love you. But let's not do it on the deck."
Once they had entered Metal shut the door as Silver and Sapphire removed their gear and soon the three made their way to the counter, encountering Lilly who was practicing her dancing on a mat set out in the center of the main area with the tables and chairs set to the sides. Lilly was an adorable Winged Thestral Filly around 10 years old with a deep blue, almost black, coat with a navy blue mane and tail which both had a spiraling red stripe running from base to tip, the mane had two bangs on top of her head and they hang a little to the right while her tail wasn’t hair but rather it was webbed membrane. Her stilted eyes were a Sapphire blue and she had no Cutie Mark. Her bat-like wings were a few shades lighter than her coat and her fangs stuck out a little past her upper lips, which only added to her adorableness. She wore a large red bow at the base of her tail with two long silver ribbons trailing and crossing down to the tip and held by smaller gold clips, and a large red rose as large as her eye, enchanted in such a way that it would never wither away, attached to a hairpin worn behind her right ear.
Normally she would be wearing a dark navy blue hoodie a few shades lighter than her coat, but since she was practicing her dancing Lilly instead wore her favorite leotard; a red one with a black belt that had a gold buckle, three gold stripes on each side of the torso and two more below the belt, and a gold ring around her neck holding the torso piece up.
It was clear to the three young adults that Lilly was lost in her own word as she "got down with her bad self" and was doing flips with her eyes shut, she was doing quite well and finished off her flipping and landed on her rear hooves in a pose with her forelegs spread wide and her hind legs together.
The sounds of three sets of hooves clapping caught her off-guard as last she knew Metal was the only one watching her and she opened her eyes to see who else had come to watch her, the second she saw Silver and Sapphire her eyes lit-up like the sun and with the aid of her strong wings she launched herself from the mat and onto Silver's face, tightly hugging it as he returned the hug, and after a moment did the same with Sapphire who happily accepted the facehug. As they did this Metal turned Lilly's music off and the four walked into the dinning room, Silver carrying Lilly in a foreleg which Sapphire found adorable.
Besides the large table and chair set in the middle of the room there was a large opening in the ceiling which revealed two balconies on the four edges. Metal went up to the table and called up.
"Hey Mom?"
"Yes Metal, sweetie?"
Over the second floor railing an Earth Pony Mare on the smaller side and a little rounder than the average Pony with a fluffier-than-normal white coat, "chocolate chip"-colored mane and tail that were just as fluffy, and brown eyes looked down at her son. Her Cutie Mark was a baking sheet filled with double chocolate chip cookies and around her neck was a worn red bandanna.
"Do you know when Silver is suppose to arrive?" Metal asked, said Pony trying to keep from laughing.
"He should be here soon sweetie, not sure when though." She replied.
"Well what if he was here already?" Metal asked, fighting to keep his smile down.
The mother chuckled. "Oh I doubt that sweetie."
"Are you sure about that Mom?" Silver called out, unable to keep hidden any longer.
The Mother went ramrod in surprise at the voice of her eldest son, followed by a door on the third floor balcony opening and another Pony, a Cave Thestral Stallion with a red coat appearing over it.
"Was that Silver I just heard?"
Before anypony could respond another joined in, an Earth Pony Mare with a dark blue, almost black coat, also appeared on the third floor.
"Was that Silver?" She asked.
"Who else could it be Art Brush." Silver called out, moments after he called the sounds of more doors opening and the thundering of hooves down the stairs sounded as Silver told Sapphire to hid out of sight for a moment as Lilly went with her before Silver's family came from the stairway off to the right of the Dinning Room, lead by the Cave Thestral Stallion. upon seeing their eldest brother the seven ponies, joined by Metal, proply jumped on Silver who welcomed it with a laugh.
"Pony pile on big bro!" A sea green-colored Pegasus Stallion yelled out as the eight of them piled onto Silver, their mother walking at a slower pace smiling warmly at the display. The nine siblings stayed in their pile for a few minutes before getting off and helping a slightly frazzled but smiling Silver up.
"Well you eight still know how to greet a Pony." Silver joked, as the other laughed. Silver then walked over to his mother and hugged her tightly as she did the same.
"Silver, great to see you."
"Hi mom, been awhile hasn't it?" Silver replied as they pulled apart.
"It has sweetie, you mentioned in your last letter that you had something important to tell us."
"Yes I do, Metal and Lilly already know but I'm guessing they have refused to tell you."
There was a string of "yes" from the nine Ponies and Silver smiled as he walked over so he could face them all at once, noticing that somepony was missing.
"Where's dad?"
"Out right now," The mother replied, "He should be back soon."
"Okay then, we can tell him when he get's back." Silver said and took a deep breath before continuing. "Everypony; I have an announcement to make: I have a Marefriend."
Hearing this caused quite the reaction from the others; a mix of jaw drops and loud "WHAT?"s sounded out, the surprise clear especially since after Silver's ex he had pretty much closed his heart to that kind of love, so hearing him say that now was not something any of them expected to hear from him.
"I know, shocking huh?"
"Shocking?!" An Earth Pony Mare with a purple coat shouted out. "Silver: After what your ex did to you we never expected to ever hear that from you."
"Well who is she big bro?" A Winged Thestral Mare with a dark blue coat asked. "She must be something special to have opened your heart again."
"She is." Silver responded and waved at Lilly, who took Sapphire's hoof and started pulling her into the open. Sapphire, steeling her nerves again, stepped out and revealed herself to Silver's family.
"Everypony; meet Sapphire Ribbon, my Marefriend. Sapphire, meet the rest my family: My brothers Fire Lance and the twins Moon Racer and Wave Racer, and my sisters Ribbon Weave, Socket Wench, Art Brush, and Star Catcher."
Fire Lance was a Cave Thestral with a red coat only a shade or two lighter than Big Mac's, deep blue eyes, and a Cutie Mark of a ponynequin wearing a nice looking suit. The Most eye-catching feature was his mane and tail, both were long and nicely coiffed and were pink of all colors. He was wearing a blue and green hoodie.
Moon Racer was a red coated, white mane and tailed Winged Thestral with clearly deformed wings but longer than usual legs with a Cutie Mark of a burled moving moon, blue eyes, and wearing a pair of black racing googles on his head while his twin Wave Racer was a sea green, light blue mane and tailed Pegasus with green eyes and a Cutie Mark of a Pony swiping in the curve of a large wave. He wore a pair of red saddlebags.
For Silver's sisters Ribbon Weave was an Earth Pony with a purple coat, black mane and tail with a streak of sapphire tied up with red ribbons, red eyes, and a mark of a dress being made. She wore a very nice beaded necklace with various "soft" colors. Socket Wrench was a Pegasus with a bronze coat, brass mane and tail, light red eyes, and a mark of wenches in an X-shape over a silver gear. She was wearing an orange hardhat and safety vest.
Art Brush was an Earth Pony with a dark blue, almost black coat, sliver mane and tail with two long braids behind her ears, pretty sapphire eyes, and a mark of three paint brushes with the tips being red, blue, and green. Atop her head was a black beret with a yellow badge also displaying her mark. Finally Star Catcher was a Winged Thestral with a dark blue coat, white mane and tail, sparkling blue eyes, and a mark of a night sky filled with tiny stars. On her back was a red telescope carrying case.
"And of course my mother; Cookie Tray." Silver finished. Sapphire give them a little smile and a wave but despite her trying to hid it it was clear she was nervous. For the family's part their reactions were varied; Most of them looked shocked by her, but some of them, mainly Lance and Ribbon, gave her a once-over and softly smiled, which helped Sapphire to relax a little. It was Cookie Tray however who made the first move; she weaved in between her Foals and walked up to Sapphire.
"Let me get a look at you sweetie."
Reaching forward with her forehooves Cookie took Sapphire's head in a very gentle grip and lowered her head so she could get a better look, Sapphire allowing her to. After a moment Cookie gave a smile and pulled her into a hug, startling Sapphire but the Eastern Kirin quickly recovered and returned the hug, melting into the Mare's really soft and fluffy coat and even let out a little purr which caused those around them to chuckle in amusement knowing that their mother was a hugger. After pulling apart Cookie reached up and rubbed Sapphire's cheek, the Kirin leaning into it.
"Well dear, you must be something special if you caught Silver's heart. I look forward to getting to know you over this visit."
Sapphire nodded and replied. "I'm also looking forward to getting to know you all as well, Silver's told be so much about you."
"All good things I hope."
Sapphire giggled. "
He told me about his ex and what she did, and I'm very grateful that he opened his heart to me."
"Sapphire had a... rather nasty fallout with her family, so this is her first Heartswarming without them." Silver said, Cookie in response pulled Sapphire into another hug which the Kirin gladly accepted as the siblings gave her looks of sympathy and understanding. Pulling out again Sapphire and Silver noticed that the others were really quiet and looking at them.
"What's wrong guys?" Silver asked. "Something on our faces?"
That's when Sapphire felt a presence behind her and she turned, and looked up...
…and up...
…and up...
…past a pair of legs as thick as small trees, over a heavy set chest, and at the stoic expression on the face of the massive Bat Pony Stallion with a short red mane but long tail and very large dark blue wings (to the point where one would think they once belonged to a Dragon), red eyes and a Cutie Mark of a giant dragon-like wing. His body had numerous scars spread about, most of them small but there were a few large ones. Most notability however, was the High Royal Order Medal around his neck, which was in the shape of a gold Alicorn head facing to the right with silver edging, two wings fully spread open, and a ribbon with a white center stripe and midnight blue side stripes. The eye was an emerald, the horn was decorated with tiny sapphires, the two spread wings with tiny rubies along the length of the feathers, and the ribbon clip was in the shape of the Castle of the Two Sisters and decorated with diamonds.
Sapphire could only stare in complete bewilderment and raising fear at the sheer behemoth of a Pony before her as Silver spoke.
"Sapphire, this is our father; Titan Wing. Dad, this is Sapphire Ribbon; my Marefriend."
Sapphire couldn't stop herself from shouting.
"This is your father??!!"
Sapphire had always known that Silver was on the bigger side compared to most Ponies, hay he was slightly taller then Big Mac by a few inches give or take not counting his horn, but actually seeing his father in Pony really showed the size differences; Titan was bigger then some Kirin she had met in the past! Most Kirin stood around eight feet tall on average, Titan was at least nine, maybe even ten feet tall!
Gathering her courage she gave Titan a smile and spoke, albeit with a little stutter and her smile a little wobbly.
"H-H-Hello sir, n-nice to meet you.” She held up her slightly trembling hoof for a hoofshake.
In response, Titan slowly blinked at Sapphire, before he slowly lifted his own hoof. He then proceeded to completely bypass Sapphire’s hoof, which caused those watching to think the same thing at the same time;
'Wait... is he really...'
And instead went directly for her nose.
"Boop."
Yes, yes he is! the nine siblings, one Filly, and Titan's wife thought, trying not to laugh at the massively confused expression on Sapphire’s face as she stared at the hoof currently pressed up against her nose.
"…Buh???" was the only response Sapphire gave, her crossed eyes wide in confusion.
"I said," Titan continued in a deep rumbling voice, his stony expression breaking into a welcoming grin and his eyes becoming playful as he retracted his hoof and sent it forward again. “Boop!”
He booped Sapphire’s nose again and causing her muzzle to scrunch up adorably, and then stepped back while lowering his hoof to the floor.
"Pleasure to meet you Sapphire, and while I can understand your fear you have nothing to worry; while I can be quite scary when I need to be you'll find I'm a gentle giant when my family's not in danger."
"How long have you been standing there Dad?" Silver asked as Sapphire recovered.
"Since just before your announcement; I just came in the door and heard you talking, so I kept my distance and listened. I must say: I was very surprised to hear that you, Silver, had a Marefriend, so as Cookie was hugging her I came up." He turned to Sapphire. "Sorry if I scared you Sapphire, but it's not something I can help; I'm former Military and just slip into stealth mode without knowing."
"Oh that's a load of bull dad and you know it." Silver said, hooves on his hips. "You've used that to prank us more then once."
Titan just chuckled. "True, I will admit that."
"Speaking of stealth; Lilly, why didn't you-" Silver stopped when he saw said Filly nibbling on a large mango cookie, looking innocent. Silver gave his father a deadpan look, which Titan shrugged with a grin. "She loves her mango cookies, so it was easy to buy her silence, plus she's my Niece so I get to spoil her sweet."
Silver just facehoofed with a groan as Sapphire finally recovered from her shock. "Well, I wasn't expecting that greeting, but I can't say I'm not glad for it."
There was a round of chuckles from the others before Titan spoke.
"I take it you've never seen a Pony as big as me?"
"Not really no." Sapphire replied, Titan chuckling at her expression.
"Most Kirin I've met were also surprised, but we can continue this and share stories in the Living Room." Titan walked over to his wife and to Sapphire's surprise actually picked Cookie up by the scruff of her neck and lifted her with incredible ease, though Cookie didn't seem to mind whatsoever and even smiled with a little giggle. Noticing her raised eyebows Silver answered Sapphire's unasked question.
"Dad carries Mom around like that all the time, as well as on his back. As you can probably see, Mom loves it."
Sapphire nodded, noting to the siblings that the sight reminded her of a cat carrying a kitten, which caused them to laugh. She then turned to Fire Lance.
"Um... Fire Lance?"
"Just call me Lance, Sapphire."
"Okay, I have to ask, if's it not..." Lance held up a hoof to stop her.
"You're curious about my color?" He asked, smiling to show he didn't mind.
Sapphire nodded.
"Well yes; the pink is my natural color, and you are far from the first to ask and not the last." Lance replied, a large smile on his face. "And I'm proud of it."
The others laughed as they made their way to the Living Room, Sapphire thinking with a little smile as she leaned against Silver and curled her tail around to brush the tip against his side and back.
'I think this is going to be an interesting Hearts Warming.'
So originally this was going to be a one-shot, but as I was writing this chapter I figured to just make it a multi-chapter story. Seems I can't do one-shots other then the one I did before.
So hope you all enjoyed this chapter and in the coming one's I plan to explore Silver's family in more detail like their personalities, jobs, hobbies, and so forth. Already have some ideas for Titan Wing.
See you all next time. 
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Very nice story; works well as both a one-shot and the start to a series.
I also really love your references to your other stories, with them meeting Dragonfly Wings and Bluebelle, as well as referencing the hyena clans. Really helps sell the idea that your stories are all inter-connected and is a nice little easter egg for anyone who read your other stories.
Great work buddy. Thanks for sharing.
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Don’t you mean in person?
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Thanks.
Indeed it does, which is the case; most of them are inter-connected.
Thank you very much and always happy to share. So to cover a few things;
I wanted to show that Silver and Sapphire deeply loved each other and I think I did that well, your thoughts?
I'm curious: Since this is the first time we meet Silver's family "officially" for lack of a better term, what would that Pack's first impressions be? We'll go deeper into individual relationships as I go deeper into their characters, I'm especially curious about their reaction to first meeting Titan Wing who's taller, by a foot or two, then Myst.
I will say for now that there is a reason why Titan is as big as he is, and it's not just genes.
And speaking of first impressions, I know you've technically "met" Silver's family before when I did a Q&A with them in the Form, but I'd like to hear what your thoughts are now,
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No, "in Kirin" was very deliberate. I said "in Kirin" as Sapphire is a Kirin and this is her first time meeting Silver's family. It comes from the fact that in the show the Ponies, and I'm guessing other races, rarely (if ever) use words like that and use their species in its place, like the Ponies using "everypony" instead of "everybody".
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I agree; they had some very nice chemistry and very cute moments together. I could totally buy that they were in love with each other. And the backstory about how they met was a nice addition.
Well, I imagine Celine would take the lead, being the most extroverted and the one shaking hooves and paws and generally being the friendliest. Lizzie would keep pace with her, but she'd be trying very hard to look like a tough bodyguard - which may or may not fall flat given how she's young and doesn't have that much muscle on her.
Red would also be following Celine, and she'd be greeting people as well, though it would be with a bit more formality, and she'd be carrying herself with a bit more professionalism. It'd feel like she was at some sort of business meeting rather than a family get together.
The rest would mainly remain grouped together, though I can see Luke gently encouraging Shiva to join her daughter - since Shiva's had a fair share of bad experiences with new people, she'd be very hesitant to join in, but try to cover her nervousness with a regal front - and Darius giving a little wave and a smile. Kodo would avoid eye contact, shuffling nervously in the background, while Myst would stand more aloof. Jazz would be sitting cross-legged on the ground, softly playing a tune, Lupa would be next to her reading, and Marcus would be right next to her, playing a gameboy - or it's Equestria/wolf pack equivalent.
Logan would stand out the most, since he'd be chewing on what looked like a cigarette, pretty clearly waiting to see how they'd react to him smoking. Because the minute someone called him out for it, he'd smirk and reveal he was chewing on a lollipop, becoming further interested in how they'd react.
As for when they saw Titan, Celine would probably ruin his attempt at appearing intimidating by coming right up to him with a big smile and introducing herself. Though admittedly, Lizzie and Myst would lock on him like they were judging him to be the biggest potential threat, and even Shiva would casually put herself behind Luke, who himself would stand ready to protect her.
I like the variety that you have with them. It can be difficult to make sure each character stands out in their own way when you have a bunch of them, but I feel you did a good job distinguishing all of them so that they all feel unique.
And the way you handle them being introduced to Sapphire really reminded me of my own family reunions. It was a good memory to bring back.
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Thanks, I was thinking about how the two met and grew close and that was the first thing that came up and it worked perfectly.
And I will say this: Silver and Sapphire do eventually have at least two children: An Eastern Kirin Colt named Steel Flare and a Unicorn Filly named Emerald Ribbon.
Yep, that's what I meant.
Well that trick wouldn't work on them; they'd spot the lollipop instantly but would smile and joke with him about it. That and because of their time in school the siblings are... desensitized towards that sort of thing (bullying wasn't the only problem the school had
) They never got into it thankfully as none of them wanted to be in that cesspool when they didn't have to be.
Well of course, Celine is the most friendly of the Pack after all.
How would she react if Titan did the same trick to her that he did to Sapphire?
Titan would take their reactions in stride, noting how he knows that his size can be intimating to others but he reassure them that unless given a reason he's usually a gentle giant, which would likely help relax them.
Also, how would the Pack react to Titan carrying Cookie (who doesn't mind at all and even enjoys it) like a kitten?
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Aww.
Cute.
So, they'd more likely get on his case about lighting a lollipop stick? Because he has a lighter and he does light the end of his lollipop sticks to further the illusion. Though if they still saw past it, he'd be impressed, noting that they're sharp-eyed, leading to both of them sharing stories about their times in school (Before you ask, yeah, Logan spent some time in schools similar to the one they endured - it's why he's a tough little guy. I've been juggling a few ideas on his backstory, ranging from Kodo and Red encouraging him to spend time in schools to Red initially carrying him around on her adventures before leaving him with Kodo, to even one where Logan used to be a human kid (with Red also being human but having the ability to shapeshift) until he met Kodo and a mishap with the pack link and some magic turned Logan into a wolf (this backstory is likely going to be what happens with him in my standalone novel 'Of Scales and Fur', when he gets the chance to show up).
She'd either boop him right back, or lick his hoof (what she calls a 'mlem'
)
Very much so, which in turn would cause Luke to declare Titan 'Brother' material, since he's a gentle giant too. Though Shiva would then warn Titan that when Luke declares someone to be 'brother' or 'sister' material, he usually hugs. And as long as Titan was okay with it, Luke would want to give him a big bear hug.
We'd get a pretty funny moment where Shiva admits that she misses when her own dad could do that, only for Luke to get the wrong idea and promptly lift her up and onto his back.
That in turn would cause Darius to glance warily at Myst, as if worrying she was about to ask him to do that (remember, Darius is way smaller than Myst is), only for Myst to then pick Darius up and put him on her back.
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More of seeing how much thinner (unless its one of those big ones) stick compared to an actual smoke, and even if it was a thicker one the siblings can spot the difference really fast. But having said that; they would at least get a chuckle out of it. They would play along at first though by asking Logan and when he revealed it was a lollipop they just smile and give him credit for the illusion.
Both my parents smoke so I've been around that all my life, so spotting the different is quite easy for me. I don't smoke, closest was a e-cigarette and just one puff had me bent over coughing to clear my lungs. Heck the only reason I even tried it was because it was flavored and I was curious. Now this was years ago, back when I we still had all three dogs, but I still remember clear as day trying to clear my lungs... and at least two of the dogs taking the chance to lick the inside of my mouth.
Funny, yet
. Still, was to busy coughing to care at the time. That was the first and only time I tried that.
To either of which Titan would take it in good humor.
Titan would be fine with it, and would gladly return the bear hug. While he might not be as strong as Luke, he's still quite a powerhouse. Okay funny idea: The two having a bear hug contest.
Darius carrying Myst, that brings a few memories from a cartoon I used to watch long ago back. IIRC it involved a piggy-back race and one of the characters had the poor luck of having to carry one of the heaviest ones. Though IIRC that time somehow won the race.
As for Myst picking Darius up; is it wrong that I get the image of him standing on her shoulders like she's a lookout tower/sniper nest? Because that was the first thing that came to mind when I read that.
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Yeah, my own dad only smoked once when he found his own dad's (my grandfather's) pipe, and that was mainly to mess with my mom, who hates the smell of smoke.
Yeah, me neither. I saw a PSA about smoking that kinda freaked me out, since it had janky animation and really weird looking characters.
I know most people think that the PSA's are kinda lame, but the one I saw did a pretty good job making me want to stay away from smoking.
Agreed. Funny, yet
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As long as no one got their back thrown out, I imagine Luke will be all for it. He saves the back breaking bear hugs for enemies.
Ironically, Myst is more associated with bears than Luke; Luke himself is more associated with bulls, since he has a horned helmet and will often charge at someone before he hugs them (which also comes from my own belief that the dog Luke was based on, Duke, was a bull in a previous life, since he was as stubborn and prone to charging as one)
Getting carried around by her big lovable bull of a husband? No, she wouldn't mind it in the slightest.
Yeah, first thing that comes to mind for me is SpongeBob, when he managed to befriend that sea horse Mystery. There was a gag where SpongeBob rode on Mystery for a brief time, then let her ride on him.
I always loved that joke, since it's funny, but it also shows SpongeBob's good heart; he can be eccentric and dim-witted at times, but I always love episodes that show he's well-meaning and caring underneath.
At first, she'd be holding him more in a bridal carry, since she'd think it would be amusing to have the girl doing that rather than the guy. But Darius - once he realized Myst was going to spare him from carrying her - would then climb onto her shoulders just like that. I can even see them quoting this vine.
Of course, Myst wouldn't actually think it was dumb, she'd just quote it for the sake of being funny.
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I can agree with that, I've seen that sort of thing with not only smoking but with drugs too, and for me seeing the effects and what it can do to a person turned me off it all. That and I will admit the waste of money I saw that sort of thing would be.
Now of course, one can get addicted to anything, but what matters is knowing how to control it, not let it control you.
I think Luke and Titan would get along very well.
That makes so much sense, and Luke does live up to that I would say.
I remember that one and I fully agree on SpongeBob, while he can be dim-witted his heart's in the right place and he's had his smart moments; like the time he tied to get Krabs and Plankton to restart their old friendship. Didn't quite work but points for trying.
She's got a sense of humor, and can be funny when she wants to be.
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Oh yeah, and my dad loved messing with my mom.
Ironically, that was why she married him; he makes her laugh.
Agreed. 👍
I was hoping so; as I mentioned, he even has a bull-like helm complete with horns. He's very proud of that helmet.
Absolutely.
Especially now that she's leaving the trauma of her past behind her. Expect her to become far more boisterous now that she's been able to truly move on.
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One of the signs of a strong and good one. 👍
I get why, but didn't he have horns already? I remember you saying he had horns like a Houndoom, even had a reference picture.
Helped by the fact she had plenty of support from her pack.
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Yeah, sorry; I got confused.
I have trouble remembering whether Luke just has armor that lets him look like a Lucario/Hounddoom or if he got some sort of gift from another OC that let him assume those forms, or if he was always like that.
I keep making different alternate versions of him, and it's a little hard to keep them all straight.
It's like they say; the strength of the wolf is the pack, and the strength of the pack is the wolf.
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I know how that feels.
Exactly. 👍
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Yeah.
To make matters better, I recently got my hands on a book that included an illustration of a guy (Dalton, he's called) that I swear looks kinda similar to Luke.
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Specifically in how they're both hound-like figures with horns. Luke's got blonde fur as opposed to Dalton's black, and blue eyes as opposed to Dalton's red.
Also, I'm pretty sure Luke is bigger than Dalton - or at least has more muscle.
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I see what you mean.
I'm pretty sure too, still; not a hound I'd want to met in a dark alley.
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Especially not if you're not following the law.
Dalton's essentially a police captain in the world he lives in, so lawbreakers definitely need to watch out for him. He makes Fox look downright nice in comparison.
Though, when you're not breaking the law, he's actually a really chill guy, and he's got this incredibly sweet friendship with his partner Celia (who reminds me a lot of Myst, specifically with the way Celia and Dalton interact with each other, combined with how Celia used to be Dalton's superior similar to how Myst was Luke's Alpha)
Check out this video as an example of how Dalton and Celia interact (though fair warning; it does imply a pretty heavy topic, though I hope the video handles it subtly and with grace)
The way Dalton promises that he and Celia will get through everything together...
I feel like Luke would say the exact same thing to Myst, promising that no matter what, he'd help her get through whatever was bothering her.
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Oh yeah.
Agreed joined by the rest of the Pack.
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Without question.