Seven – Twilight’s Family
Bubbles floated into the air as Twilight was gently dropped into her bath—by her mother, no less. With Fluttershy standing right behind her with a towel in her hooves. And both of them smiling.
Twilight groaned as Velvet began to scrub her from mane to tail with shampoo. “It’s fine, Mom. I can—” She squealed when Velvet began to clean up and down between her legs. “Look, I can still clean myself!”
“Don’t talk back, dear.” As she spoke, Velvet poured a hoof-full of water over Twilight’s head, clearing away the suds. “Besides, it’s not every day I get to do this for my sweet little filly!”
“I’m just little, not a filly!”
Fluttershy flew overhead to carry Twilight out of the bathtub. “But you are sweet.” She cut off Twilight’s further protests by wrapping her up in a towel and passing her back to her mother.
This was not the evening she’d been expecting. She wanted to be at the royal archives, muzzle-deep in a stack of books. Twilight would have rather joined her father and Time Turner in their discussion. Anything to do with the royal astrolabe sounded fascinating. Maybe when she was back to normal and back in Canterlot, she could find time to talk with Princess Luna about what it was like to be in charge of celestial mechanics every night.
Until then, she was just another foal in her mother’s hooves.
There was nopony in the bedroom when the three ponies came back, though Twilight could hear Pinkie Pie giggling and talking in the living room. She squirmed as Velvet laid her down on the bed and opened up the towel. A rush of cold air made Twilight curl up into a ball, but her mother insistently forced her legs apart.
Fluttershy reappeared with a diaper in her mouth and a set of clean pajamas in her hooves. Velvet’s horn glowed blue as she unfolded the diaper and floated it directly under Twilight’s rear. While this was happening, Twilight looked up at the ceiling and think up as many spell formulas as she could to distract herself.
“Such a good little foal,” Velvet cooed. “Yes, you are! My snuggly little foal!”
“Mom!”
“Sorry, dear, but I can’t resist.” She offered Fluttershy a sly grin. “With your brother taking care of things in the Crystal Empire, who knows when I’m going to get grandchildren? I’ll take any baby time I can get.”
“Ugh!” Twilight slumped against the bed as Velvet taped on her diaper. She offered less resistance when Fluttershy helped put on her pajamas; it helped that her friend was smiling apologetically the whole time.
But being a foal meant having an earlier bedtime, and Twilight was feeling sleepier than usual. Her eyelids were drifting shut, prompting another happy squeal from Velvet.
“Here, let me,” Fluttershy offered. With a gentle touch, she proceeded to tuck Twilight into bed and fluff the pillows behind her head. Twilight yawned and gave her friend a tired smile in return.
“That is precious!” Velvet exclaimed quietly. She stamped her hooves in glee and leaned down to kiss her daughter on the forehead. “Sweet dreams, Twily.”
“Mm, g’night, Mommy…” Twilight’s eyes fluttered open when she heard herself. “No, wait, I… I didn’t mean… didn’t mean…”
But it was too late. Sleep overtook her like a soaring Wonderbolt.
Early the next morning, Fluttershy flew into Twilight’s room to see if she was up yet. She was still munching on a biscuit from the complimentary breakfast cart when she noticed the filly still lying in bed. She looked about the same as when she’d fallen asleep the night before, but with one key difference: the baby dragon cuddled up against her.
Twilight had spent most of the night hugging Spike in his sleep. Fluttershy to quickly finish her biscuit to keep from giggling. They really were adorable together. It almost seemed a shame that Twilight wouldn’t be this little forever.
And probably for the best, Fluttershy thought sadly. She didn’t want to imagine what would happen if Twilight was stuck forever with the mind and body of a foal.
Then she froze when somepony quickly trotted up behind her.
“Oh, don’t mind me,” said Nightlight. His horn glowed violet as a camera floated up into the air beside him. “I just need to do this before she wakes up.”
“Mm?” Twilight stirred from under the covers and turned her head. “Dad? What are you—?”
“Smile!”
The camera bulb flashed, dazzling Twilight and waking up Spike with a surprised jolt. The two glared at Nightlight as he sent the camera flying out of the room.
“Sorry, kiddo!” he laughed. “But Shining Armor and Cadance heard about your accident. They insisted I get them a photo before you were cured.”
“Celestia help me,” said Twilight as she ducked below the covers. Spike gave her a sympathetic pat on the back.
Meanwhile, Fluttershy landed on the floor and trotted over to the bed. While Nightlight fiddled with his camera, she helped Twilight out of bed and immediately checked her diaper with a prod of her hoof. Twilight’s sigh was enough and the filly began to pull down her pajama bottoms and lie back.
After a quick diaper change, Fluttershy dressed Twilight again and carried her into the living room with Spike following closely. Everypony was already gathered around the breakfast cart, eating pastries and drinking tea. They looked up and smiled when they saw Twilight being carried into their midst.
“Morning, Twilight!” Pinkie Pie said eagerly. “Wanna pancake? Ooh, how about I make you one of my super-duper extra awesome Pinkie Cakes? They’re totally terrific!””
“Spike,” Twilight grumbled as Fluttershy put her down. “Donut. Now. Please.”
The dragon reached into the cart and took out a pink-frosted donut with extra sprinkles. He handed it to Twilight, who didn’t take the offered spot on the couch beside Fluttershy. Instead, she plopped down on the floor and ate ravenously.
Twilight Velvet looked over and shared an embarrassed smile with Fluttershy. Then the pegasus glanced to Time Turner, who had been consulting a scroll on the coffee table. When he realized that everypony was watching him, he gave an awkward smile of his own.
“So, now that we’re all up and well-fed,” he said with the air of a professor, “I thought we might go straight to the royal archives. Princess Twilight has already mailed the archivists a letter with her list of books to be consulted for a solution spell.” When Time Turner glanced at Twilight’s parents, he gave them a serious frown. “And ever since you arrived, my circadian hourglass has shown a slight change in Twilight’s regression. I think you ought to accompany us for the time being.”
Nightlight and Twilight Velvet looked at each other, then back at Time Turner. It wasn’t lost on Fluttershy that they seemed incredibly secure around each other. But she remembered her own parents, so she guessed that was just a sign of their strong marriage.
“If it means getting our daughter back to her true self,” said Velvet, “then we’ll do whatever it takes.”
“Thanks, Mom,” said Twilight with her eyes squeezed shut. Fluttershy gasped when she saw the filly attempt to use her weak magic sparks to knock another donut off the cart. Pinkie Pie caught it before it could hit the ground, only to toss it up into the air again. Twilight leapt and snagged it with her mouth, squealing with joy.
“Twilight Sparkle!” Nightlight declared sternly. “That is not how we eat around guests!”
“M’sorry,” Twilight mumbled as she chewed. She swallowed and added, “Really sorry, Dad.”
“Don’t worry, Mr. and Mrs. Twilight!” Pinkie Pie chimed in. “I’m sure we’ll get your little princess to be not so little anymore! She’s in the best of hooves!”
Time Turner chuckled and rolled up his scroll. “That’s the spirit… I think! Anyway, best if we got going. We’re going to need as much time at the archives as we can get.”
Dun dun DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!
Gorgeous story by the way. I like the dramatic build up of tension at the end. Keep those chapters a-comin!
This is so adorable.
That picture is likely going to be used by Shining Armor and Cadence for blackmail in the future. Because why else would they ask for such a thing?
I can imagine something like this:
Twilight: Now if you'll excuse I have some important princess duties to atend to.
Shining Armor: Not so fast. It isn't often we get a chance to just talk without Cadence around.
Twilight: I'm really sorry B.B.B.F.F but I have to go.
Shining Armor: *Pulls out picture* You wouldn't want your faithful subjects to see this now do you?
Twilight: You wouldn't dare.
Shining Armor: I would.
Twilight's parents better hope she gets back to normal. Can you imagine dealing with her puberty again. Paying for college again!
Wait Time Turner and Pinkie? No no no
In answer to the questions:
Maybe. Doubtful. Who knows? Yes.
2465685 It's partly for blackmail, partly for sentimental reasons. Cadance would never miss a chance to see her favorite filly to foalsit again.
2466092 Who says their feelings for each other are romantic?
2466322 Way to spoil it for everyone!
Thanks for reading, everyone! I hope to keep these chapters coming quick!
2450979 Let's hope Twilight changes back before that happens. Or else what little pride she has left will be shot.
2384671 Ah Louis, it seems like all his life revolves around is pills and zombies.
2466381 You don't understand: it would rip a hole in the universe!
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It's bad enough that he was paired with Pinkie in one of Squeak-Anon's fics...
Your "Next Time" reminded me of AD (Arrested Developments).
This story is just too cute.
I found myself squee'ing with delight anytime Twilight did something cute, which just so happened to be most of the time.
My biggest problem with this is the fact that they keep babying her. Wouldn't that speed up the regression more? If so why wouldn't they realise this?
Is it wrong that I want Twilight to be fully regressed?
2467453 In Traveler?
2470840
Yes.
2471676 Huh. I never saw that. Either I'm thick or it's been a long time
complimentary breakfast cart?
Yep I staying at the castle next time I visit Canterlot.
Will the author please gloss over the diaper changes already? One was enough.
Unless she craps her pants with comedic timing or uses a diaper as a weapon to save the world or something.
2484061 I did warn my readers that this story would contain infantilism (i.e., diapers), though there will be less of that in future chapters as the struggle is regaining Twilight's maturity.
But your concern is noted, and appreciated!
Aaaaaaaaaaand this fic just went downhill by this chapter for me
D'awwwww! Foal Twilight is the most adorable Twilight.
It's like Twilight's living in a pullups commercial: incontinent toddlers, kids are princesses, and nobody ever mentions poop. (Having babysat, trust me, poop gets a large share of the cognitive pie when looking after babies. ) It's funny as hell, though, and I'm not changing her diapers, so this is a blast to read!
If my mom ever tried this with me, it would be grounds for matricide or worse. Granted, I can't think of anything worse at the moment, but I get the feeling this would be all the inspiration I'd need.
Is this a dad-and-daughter thing? I got the wake up, Dad's got a camera! thing a lot when I was a kid.
Thanks for every word of this story, it's getting better with every chapter!
The answer to authors notes: NO, because there are nine more f****** chapters to go.
Pinkie and the doctor have feelings for each other? When did that happen?
Anyway, this chapter was cute. I look forward to the next
4007631 never truely happened
" Will Pinkie Pie and Time Turner finally admit their feelings for each other?"
Wait, what...!