Sunset Shimmer is pregnant. What is growing inside her is not a normal child. It is an unusual combination of her pony and human roots. When Sunset nears the end of her pregnancy, tensions run high as everyone anticipates the new arrival.
Sunset Shimmer is pregnant. What is growing inside her is not a normal child. It is an unusual combination of her pony and human roots. When Sunset nears the end of her pregnancy, tensions run high as everyone anticipates the new arrival.
After climbing up the steps, Sunset Shimmer waved to the bus driver as she passed him by.
She promptly made her way down the rows of seats until she had found one that would suit her… condition.
“Whoa.”
She let out a loud sigh of content as she sat down in the seat closest to the isle.
Her shoulders had begun to hurt, and she placed her bag beside her, in seat next to the window.
With the rest of the passengers on board, the bus roared to life and groaned as it slowly began to crawl forward.
It was Summer vacation.
Sunset had just finished her Junior year, and school was to be considered void for the next three months.
Now, she was on a bus bound for Sweet Apple Acres.
She was on her way to visit her new family, Applejack and Chief, the father of her unborn child.
Sunset smiled at the thought, and she placed her hand on her growing belly.
Was she scared?
Sunset was terrified, but she didn't regret her decision for one second.
The memories of that fateful night were still fresh on her mind.
She remembered the encounter fondly, the way Chief tore her girlhood apart…
Sunset's hand ever so slowly drifted downward towards her slit.
She let out a quiet moan as her hand slipped into her panties.
Her slit was soaked in a matter of seconds.
"Chieeeffff… Baby… Oh, Chief… I love you so much…"
Sunset, feeling bolder than ever, slid her finger deeper inside.
This increased the levels of pleasure greatly, and she quickly found herself neglecting all that was happening around her.
She was so caught up in the pleasure that she did not notice the shadow looming over her.
"Ticket, please?"
The new voice drew Sunset out of her fantasy and pulled her back into reality, and she quickly drew her hand out of her pants.
She looked up at the woman standing over her, her hand extended.
"Oh, right…"
Sunset chuckled nervously as her cheeks burned bright red.
"Here."
She passed her boarding ticket along to the woman.
The woman gave her a kind smile before continuing with her round.
When Sunset was sure the woman is out of sight, she lifted her fingers up to her nose and took a deep 'sniff'.
The sweet aroma of sex filled her nose.
It was like a drug, and Sunset simply couldn't get enough of it.
Yes, her heat was gone, but her natural lust for sex was ever present.
Images of a very sexy, very nude, Applejack danced in her mind.
Sunset saw her orange-haired friend stripping out of a thin, muddy shirt, setting her breasts free.
She could see Applejack’s smooth, pale skin glistening with sweat.
*Mmmm… I am such a slut for that girl…*
Sunset bit her lower lip as she teased her own nipples through her shirt and bra.
*… and that sexy stud…*
Needless to say, Sunset's patience was limited.
***Part 2: Far From The Tree***
Applejack was waiting for her at the bus stop.
Sunset smiled at her friend while waving to her from the window.
She grabbed her bag and stood up, readying herself to make her way to her friend.
Applejack rushed towards the bus, and she took Sunset's hand in her own, helping her friend down the steps.
"Howdy, Sunset!"
Applejack wasted no time in embracing her lover, giving her a wet kiss at the bottom of the steps.
Sunset welcomed Applejack's lips.
The country girl spun her around several times, never breaking the kiss.
When Applejack finally pulled away, Sunset felt slightly light-headed.
Applejack moaned softly into her neck.
"Mmmmm… I've missed you…"
Sunset held back a lonely tear as she held her tightly.
"I've missed you, too…”
The two lovers shared another kiss.
By the aggression in Applejack's hands as they groped Sunset's body, Sunset could tell her own lust was shared.
"I'll bet you missed those too…"
It was a friendly jab, and Sunset chuckled as Applejack squeezed her breasts.
Applejack nodded her head enthusiastically.
"Mm-hm… Let's get goin'. This heat is makin' my girly parts tremble…"
Sunset agreed as she picked up her duffle bag.
"Is Chief out?"
Her eyes scanned the pasture, looking for any sign of her favorite stallion.
A few horses were out.
Most pranced around the path of the fence.
Sunset recognized a few of them from her first visit, one mare in particular…
"Hey, that's… Tremors! Hey, Tremors!"
She called to the mare out as she ran up to the fence.
The mare heard her and responded.
A loud whinny sounded across the pasture as the mare stormed across the field towards Sunset.
The only thing that stopped the mare was the old, wooden fence separating the pasture from the dirt road.
Sunset, standing on the other side of the face, greeted Tremors with open arms.
"Hey, girl…"
Sunset beamed as she cupped the mare's cheeks in her hands.
"How have you been?"
Tremors let out a series of snorts and nickers.
Applejack’s ears didn't make sense of any of it, but Sunset’s did.
It was difficult to explain, but she could understand the mare.
She could feel it in her heart, the connection she shared with the horses.
Tremors was speaking in a language Sunset was born into.
She was speaking in an Equestrian tongue.
"Oh? You got with another stud? Really? What was he like?"
Applejack chuckled as she approached them.
"Sunset, you really are somthin' special. That is quite amazin'. Tremors did hook up with another stud, in fact. He's not as big as chief, if you catch my meanin', but he got the job done."
Sunset's jaw dropped as she turned back to face the mare.
Tremors let out an excited whinny, adding onto Sunset’s enthusiasm.
The mare playfully knocked her head against Sunset's, causing her to stumble backwards.
Applejack caught her just as she began to fall.
"She really missed ya'…"
Sunset groaned as she rubbed her forehead, scowling at the mare.
"Well, she has a funny way of showing it…"
Her cold stare softened, and she looked at Applejack.
"Can… we go to your room?"
Tremors nickered as she galloped away, joining the horses in the other side of the pasture.
"Yeah… I'm real excited to see ya' with those clothes off."
That was Sunset's favorite part of Applejack's personality, her honesty.
Applejack had no shame to admit what she really wanted and how she really felt.
Then, there was Applejack's body.
Sunset didn't even know where to begin.
She could write a ten page essay on everything she loved about Applejack's hot breasts, butt, and legs.
"To answer your last question, Chief is in the stable. He's mighty keen to see ya', Sunset."
Sunset blushed and turned her head.
"I'll bet…"
She held her arm over her abdomen.
"I am carrying his little baby after all… Princess Twilight told me a few of her theories about what it might be."
Applejack raised her eyebrows, showing she was intrigued.
"Oh? What might those be?"
Sunset shrugged her shoulders.
She didn't know how to make sense of what Twilight told her.
"Well, it won't be a pony, and it won't be a normal human. Princess Twilight thinks it might be… something else, something in between…"
Applejack pursed her lips as she eyed Sunset’s growing belly.
She'd be lying if she said she wasn't curious as to what was actually inside of Sunset.
"Well, have ya' thought of any baby names at least?"
Sunset laughed as she shook her head.
"You know what, Applejack, I have not given any thought to baby names. To tell you the truth, I don't even know if it will be a filly or colt. I'm still a little too early in the pregnancy."
Applejack frowned sadly.
"Oh… How long till… You know… When will it arrive?"
Applejack was almost as anxious as Sunset.
She was there, after all.
She was with Sunset the night Chief got her pregnant.
Sunset let out a heaving sigh.
"About five months…"
Sunset spoke shakily as she continued to rub her belly.
"I stumble out of bed almost every morning, and I eat every meal like a bodybuilder…"
Applejack cracked a silly grin.
"Well, you are building another little body in there. Ya' shouldn't feel bad about eatin' so much. Besides, the bigger ya' get, the more of ya' there is to love."
Sunset smiled at her friend, and her cheeks burned red.
"Do you really mean that?"
"Of course, I do!"
Applejack threw her arms around Sunset, gently rubbing her belly.
"Now, I hope that legendary appetite of yours is beggin' for a meal, 'cause Granny Smith's got some mighty good vittles ready for us."
Sunset quickened her pace at the sound of the word 'vittles’.
She was quite hungry from the long bus ride to Sweet Apple Acres.
At last, they had reached homestead.
The moment Applejack opened the door, a thick aroma of charcoal-grilled meats and greens slapped Sunset in the face, stunning her slightly.
After recovering, Sunset followed Applejack inside. It was time to eat.
***Part 3: Two Girls, One Stud***
The meal was a short one. Sunset had wasted no time in getting down to business.
After two full plates of Granny Smith's cooking, Sunset felt as though she might burst her belt buckle.
Granny Smith took the ravenous display as a compliment, and she offered Sunset another plate, but Sunset and the baby within her had to refuse.
Afterwards, Sunset and Applejack excused themselves before sneaking off to the stables.
The sun was gone now.
Under the cover of darkness, Applejack cracked the door open, allowing Sunset to slip inside.
Applejack promptly followed after her, and she pointed towards the center of the stable.
"Well, there he is…”
Just as Applejack had predicted, Chief was very happy to see Sunset.
He let out an excited whinny as the pregnant girl approached him.
"Hey there, handsome…"
Sunset licked her lips as she walked towards the stud.
"Did ya' miss me?"
Chief responded with a happy nicker.
"Oh, you did, didn't you, big boy?"
Sunset spoke in a low, sexy tone.
"Tell me more…"
Applejack snickered at the display.
Seeing a pregnant girl walk with such grace was a sight to behold.
Sunset cupped the stallion's cheeks in her hands as she pulled him into a deep kiss.
The horse's giant lips nearly engulfed her own, but she didn't care.
She was only glad her love for him was shared.
Then, she caught a fleeting glimpse of his member.
The stallion's cock was still quite flaccid as it hung freely, but it was growing by the second.
Sunset could see the veins pulsing as blood rushed into the hardening member.
"Oh my… You really missed me, didn't you?"
Sunset knelt to her knees and positioned herself so the top of Chief's member was only inches from her face.
"It's even bigger than I remembered…"
She gasped as she took a hold of the twenty inch shaft in her hand.
Sunset took a deep breath before she brought the tip of the giant cock to her lips.
It took a few tries, but she managed to take the entire tip into her mouth.
Applejack, who was standing a few feet away, was quite impressed.
“You've gotten better, Sunny…"
She played with her own breasts as she watched.
"Could… I join?"
Sunset gasped for air as she pulled the thick cock out of her mouth, and she took a few moments to recover.
"Oh… Pl-Please do, App… Applejack…"
Sunset smiled at her sweetly, still breathing heavily.
"I think I could use an extra pair of hands with this massive stick of meat…”
Applejack grinned from ear to ear as she tore away her shirt.
She had no bra on, so her naked breasts flew out into full view.
The cowgirl knelt in the ground next to Sunset, who had begun to place wet kisses up the shaft.
Applejack instantly knew what Sunset was going for.
"There they are, my little sperm banks…"
Sunset giggled uncontrollably as she fondled Chief's giant testicles.
Still holding onto the shaft, Sunset took Chief's testicles in her other hand, and she brought them towards her mouth.
The aggressive action extracted loud whinnies from the stud.
Because of their size, Sunset was limited to sucking on one of the 'jewels' at a time.
That was a challenge in its own way.
Applejack was busy on the other end of Chief's member.
The orange-haired girl rubbed the shaft of the cock furiously as she suckled on the tip.
*I love this stallion…*
Sunset eyed a new target.
It was above her, behind and above the testicles. Still fondling Chief's testicles, Sunset relinquished the shaft and brought her free hand up to a new prize.
"Hey, Applejack… How do you think Chief might feel about anal?"
It took Applejack a moment for her to pull the tip of Chief's member out of her mouth.
"I imagine he might be into it, but ya’ need to be careful. He might not enjoy it like Tremors does.”
Sunset liked the answer she heard, so she proceeded to lift her hand further towards Chief's anus.
Her hand hesitated at the last moment, but only for a second.
Sunset then began to run her fingers in circles around the rim of the horse's anus.
Chief snorted, and stomped one of his hooves, signaling his discomfort.
Sunset instantly backed away and returned to friendly territory.
"Alright… I guess he didn't like it. You said Tremors likes anal sex?"
"It's a long story, Sunny."
Applejack was blushing wildly as she recalled the time she had Tremors mate with another stud.
"Don't make me go into detail."
Sunset chuckled as she joined Applejack down at the tip of the stud's thick cock.
The shaft was as hard as a diamond.
"He must be close…"
Applejack gasped as she continued to rub her hand up and down the length of the shaft.
She was having a difficult time taking the entire tip into her mouth.
Sunset decided to offer her friend some moral support.
She wrapped her arms around Applejack from behind, and she began to fondle Applejack's fleshy breasts.
"Come on, Applejack, get Chief to cum for us… I want to feel his hot cum spray all over our bodies…"
Applejack moaned as Sunset played with her breasts.
The pleasurable feelings encouraged Applejack to quicken the pace of her stroking.
Like a well oiled machine, Applejack's hands moved up and down the length of the shaft, feeling every pulsing vein.
Chief whinnied over and over again, signaling his pleasure at the hands of Applejack and Sunset.
At last, the cowgirls' prize had been won.
Chief cried out as he reached his climax, and cum squirted out of the tip of his member.
Thick wads of cum landed all over the girls.
Their faces and hair were soaked with the warm, creamy substance.
"Mmmm…"
Sunset moaned as she licked the cum off of her lips.
"How was that for a desert, Sunset?"
Applejack jabbed her elbow into Sunset’s side playfully.
Sunset didn't respond.
Instead, she pushed Applejack over and fell on top of her.
Sunset moaned in her low, sexy tone.
"You tell me…"
Then, Sunset kissed her.
The two girls laid there on the ground, swapping saliva and horse cum back and forth between their mouths while Chief's flaccid member swayed over their heads.
*This is it… This is what paradise feels like.*
Sunset chuckled to herself as Applejack's tongue slipped into her mouth.
They kissed into the night while the stallion watched over them, marking the beginning of a beautiful Summer.
When Summer ended and Fall returned, it brought a chilling wind to Canterlot High.
Approaching the school, Sunset Shimmer tightly wrapped her coat around her now vastly extended abdomen.
She was eight months pregnant, now.
Ultrasound tests had proved the foal inside of her to be female, though that was little news compared to that of the species of Sunset's unborn child.
It was not human, but fleeting glimpses given to them by the ultrasound showed a unique combination of Equestrian and human qualities.
The kicks from the foal within her grew more frequent every week, as though it was desperately trying to escape her womb.
Every kick startled Sunset.
Her hand would instantly make its way for the bulge to rub the spot that had been hit.
Applejack was always nearby, as well.
She didn't dare miss one moment of the end of Sunset's pregnancy.
The two girls walked through the cold together as they made their way to Canterlot High.
Sunset let out a subtle groan as she held onto her belly.
Applejack shot her a concerned look.
"Is she kickin' again?"
She moved quickly and knelt down in front of Sunset.
Leaning forward, Applejack pressed her ear against the bulge.
Sunset smiled and rested her hands on her friend's head.
"It's fine, Applejack… I'm alright…"
She shook slightly as she pulled her friend up.
"I think we'll all be better once we get inside."
Applejack silently agreed as she took Sunset's arm in her own, locking their elbows together.
They trudged through the thick carpet of leaves under their feet.
"What a way to end our high school lives…"
Applejack brushed her hair aside and chuckled lightly.
"I find it hard to believe how much everythin' has changed since we first met."
Sunset blushed as she looked down to avoid her lover's gaze.
"Yeah… I was a little messed up back then."
It wasn't a memory Sunset was proud of.
She had hurt a lot of people in those days.
"Ya' turned into a demon, Sunset."
Applejack obviously didn't share her sentiment.
“Plus, ya’ blew up the front of the school. It wasn't a pretty sight.”
Sunset put on a brave smile and shrugged casually.
"Eh… It was the Equestrian magic."
She pulled her friend closer.
"Besides, you helped me clean it up."
Sunset placed a quick kiss Applejack's cheek, causing the cowgirl to blush.
They had arrived at the school.
Sunset looked towards the statue in front of the main entrance.
She eyed the portal as if she was expecting to see Princess Twilight standing there, watching her, but the princess was not there.
Sunset quickly turned her attention back to the task at hand, the stairs.
This late in her pregnancy, stairs were Sunset’s greatest enemy.
"Alright, Sunny…"
Applejack readied herself as she prepared to help Sunset climb the stairs to the school's entrance,
"Let's take this one step at a time. We don't wanna repeat what happened back at the farm last Tuesday."
Sunset nodded as she took Applejack's hand in her own.
“I know… You don't have to remind me…”
The pregnant girl had an iron grip. She had to, in order to combat the risk of falling.
Stairs had grown into a dangerous obstacle in the last two months.
The bulge in Sunset's abdomen made maneuvering her legs much more difficult while also upsetting her natural balance.
"Chief and I are gonna share some words when this is all over…"
Sunset growled slightly as she struggled up the stairs.
Step by step, Applejack helped Sunset climb the stairs until they had reached the top.
At the top of the steps, both girls were out of breath.
Luckily, Rarity was waiting for them.
She quickly opened the door for Sunset and Applejack and ushered them inside.
"Oh, goodness… Look at you two… It truly is marvel to see you two working together like that, almost like a married couple.”
Applejack and Sunset exchanged awkward glances.
Sure, they loved each other, but getting married was the last thing on their minds.
Sunset and Applejack had more important things to deal with, like school work and delivering a baby.
Applejack knew the subject was sore for Sunset, so she moved along quickly.
"Thanks, Rarity… Where's everyone else?"
Rarity pointed down the corridor to a common area.
A large crowd of students had already formed around a cluster of tables.
"They’re still getting their new class schedules for the semester."
Rarity reached into her pocket and revealed a small card.
"I already have yours, Sunset. I just wanted to save you the trouble of fighting your way through that rabble."
Sunset took the card offered to her by Rarity.
On the card was an ordered list of her classes, teachers, room numbers, and more.
"Oh… Thank you, Rarity."
Sunset beamed as she hugged her friend.
When they pulled away from each other, Applejack had already joined the crowd to collect her own schedule.
Rarity returned the friendly smile and brushed her perfect hair out of her eyes.
"Think nothing of it. Now, come along, darling."
She tightened the straps on her backpack as she began to pull Sunset along.
"The nurse wanted to see you right away."
Sunset didn't argue.
The nurse and her had gotten kind of close over the summer.
She followed Rarity out of the common area and down the corridor towards the nurse's office.
Dressed in her white coat, she was already waiting for her at the door.
"Good morning, Sunset."
The nurse put her hands on her hips and welcomed her with a smile.
"How was your Summer break?"
The nurse wore a warm and friendly smile, but Sunset knew why she was really here.
This time, it was all baby business.
"You know all about it. I spent more time at your office than my own apartment."
Sunset looked over her shoulder, down the corridor Applejack had disappeared into.
"Applejack and I also did a lot of traveling together, seeing lots of new places."
There were a few naughty details Sunset left out.
Not everyone needed to know about those.
The nurse beamed and nodded her head approvingly.
"I'm glad to hear it. Have you been getting plenty of food to eat as I instructed back in May?"
Sunset’s quickly moved to her stomach.
She had eaten far too much over the Summer, more than she would ever normally eat.
Granny Smith saw to that.
"You bet…”
Sunset was grinning wildly, her smile stretching from ear to ear.
The nurse chuckled and motioned for Sunset to follow her inside the office.
With her job done, Rarity waved 'goodbye' before taking her leave.
Sunset managed to wave back just before the door closed.
When Sunset turned back around, she found herself face to face with Princess Twilight.
"Ahh!"
Sunset nearly jumped out of her skin as a wave of shock and surprise washed over her.
The Equestrian princess was the last person she expected to see.
Princess Twilight covered her mouth, and her cheeks turned red with embarrassment.
"Oh, I'm sorry… I didn't mean to startle you… How have you been, Sunset? It's been awhile since I've last visited. How's the baby?"
Her questions came so fast.
Sunset felt a little overwhelmed.
Without her even thinking about it, her hand subconsciously began rubbing the bulge of her abdomen.
The nurse was the first one to respond to Twilight's question.
"From what we saw in the last ultrasound test, the baby appears to be perfectly healthy. No irregularities or defects have been detected, so far."
That certainly was good news.
Sunset let out a sigh of relief, and Princess Twilight nodded her head approvingly.
The nurse passed the test results along to the princess before turning her attention back to Sunset.
"This is it, Sunset Shimmer, the end of the road."
The nurse let out a long sigh and smiled weakly.
"You’re nearing the end of your pregnancy. Because of the rate of the baby's growth, I predict you have another two weeks before it’s time."
Sunset frowned.
That was a little vague.
"Time for what?"
She looked back and forth between the nurse and Twilight.
The nurse chuckled, and Princess Twilight placed her hands on Sunset's shoulders.
"It's almost time for the birth of your foal, Sunset.”
That's what Sunset was most afraid of.
She knew that was where this ride was going all along, but she just couldn't believe it was true.
Her baby was almost here, and she didn't feel the slightest bit ready.
***Part 2: Applesauce***
After a long day at school, Sunset was silently thrilled to get back to her apartment.
It wasn't anything special, her apartment.
It was a small, three room flat: One bedroom, one bathroom, and a kitchen area crowded by a sofa and coffee table.
She had found the place on her first night in the human world.
The entire apartment complex was abandoned, scheduled for demolition, but the destruction never came.
Sunset saw little good in letting an entire building go to waste.
The apartment complex was forgotten and left untouched, so Sunset claimed a flat for herself.
She jammed the key into the rusty lock several times before managing to successfully open the door.
The cold, empty room welcomed her, and the pregnant Sunset hobbled inside.
She dropped her bag by the door and promptly made her way to the sofa at the far end of the room.
Sunset let out a heaving sigh as her body was engulfed by the cushions.
Just after she became settled, there was a loud knock at the door.
*She's here already? It doesn't feel like it's been that long… Time flies, I guess.*
Sunset struggled to stand back up.
When she was on her feet again, she hobbled over towards the door.
Sunset opened the door and became face to face with Applejack, who still had her fist raised.
"Hey, Applejack."
Sunset welcomed her friend inside with a warm smile.
Her friend appeared to be out of breath.
"I'm… sorry I was… late…"
Applejack breathed heavily, wheezing and coughing.
"I… got lost… on the floor below ya’…"
"You're not- I mean…”
Sunset wanted to explain to her that she wasn’t late.
They made no arrangement, but it wasn’t worth bringing up .
“Do you need anything to drink?"
Applejack nodded her head as Sunset ushered her to the kitchen area.
"Water, please…"
Sunset was happy to obliged her as she retrieved a bottle from the fridge.
Tap water had been absent in the building for years, but with the help of Princess Twilight, power had recently been restored to her room, providing basic lighting and other electrical necessities.
Applejack took the offered water bottle with an obvious eagerness.
In a matter of seconds, the bottle was empty.
"Why is your place so high up?"
Applejack had gotten her breathing regulated once again.
She handed the empty bottle back to Sunset.
"You could have chosen any room when you moved in here. Why did ya’ pick this one?"
Sunset shrugged as she made her way over to the window.
With a pull of the string hanging on the right side, the blinds lifted, revealing a stunning display.
A smile creeped onto her face as light hit her face.
"I like the view…"
A sly grin formed on Applejack's face.
"Yeah… It's beautiful…"
Only, Applejack wasn't looking at the city below.
She was looking at Sunset.
Sunset let out a surprised 'yelp' as Applejack grabbed her from behind.
Applejack's arms wrapped around her waist, and a barrage of kisses began landing on Sunset's neck.
Sunset moaned aloud, welcoming the sexual attack.
"Oh, Applejaaaaaaaack…"
Applejack responded to the sexy moans by groping Sunset's breasts aggressively.
"Ya' know, these have gotten a lot bigger since you got pregnant…"
Applejack chuckled as she played with the giant mounds of flesh.
"Yeah… I've noticed."
Sunset groaned as she placed her hands over Applejack’s.
"My back has noticed, more than anything…”
Applejack laughed as she lead her pregnant lover over to the sofa, and the two girls fell down.
Now that she was facing Applejack, Sunset began returning the kisses her friend had so generously given her.
Their lips clashed together, and their tongues darted inside each other's mouths as saliva was exchanged.
After several moments of hot kissing, Applejack changed her tactics.
She quickly sat up and rolled over her side so she 'straddled' Sunset.
"Is someone a little horny?"
Sunset laughed playfully as she began unbuttoning Applejack's shirt.
"Ah… You- Ah… You tell me- Ah… Sunny…"
Applejack moaned as she grinded her crotch against Sunset's leg.
In a matter of moments, Applejack's shirt was removed and tossed into the kitchen area.
Shortly after that, the cowgirl's bra met the same fate.
"Oh my… It's a little chilly…"
Applejack cried out as Sunset began teasing her nipples.
"I can tell… Your nipples are hard enough to cut diamonds…"
Sunset giggled at her own joke before taking Applejack's left breast into her mouth.
She loved the rubbery taste of her friend's nipples.
Sunset couldn't get enough.
Applejack, on the other hand, was having just as good of a time.
Waves of pleasure jolted through her body as the sucking on her breasts quickly turned into aggressive nibbling and squeezing.
"Oh, S-S-Sunset!"
Applejack cried out again, throwing her arms over her head and arching her back, but Sunset didn't stop there.
She didn't relent, and she showed no mercy.
Sunset switched back and forth between both breasts, alternating between sucking with her lips and squeezing with her free hand.
Applejack quickened the pace of her grinding to the point where her the juice from her girlhood had begun to soak through her pants and onto Sunset's leg.
Sunset didn't mind.
If anything at all, she saw it as a compliment.
"Mmmm… Let's get these off, shall we?"
Sunset gave her a sexy grin as she began working on the zipper to Applejack's pants.
Applejack had no objections to the aggressive advance.
She fell to her side and assisted Sunset in the removal.
With the zipper out of the way, Sunset quickly pulled the pants down Applejack's legs, exposing her panties, which were now completely soaked.
The thick aroma of sex hit both girl's noses, exciting them even more.
It was as though the smell of sex brought out the 'animal' in them both.
Sunset moaned sweetly, licking her lips as she carefully positioned herself on her side.
"That looks delicious…"
In the blink of an eye, Applejack's panties are out of the way.
Now, nothing stood in between Sunset and her prize.
She took several deep 'sniffs', taking in the aroma of Applejack's excited girlhood.
It was a scent she was very familiar with.
Then, she began to do what she do best when she and Applejack were alone together.
Applejack screamed and kicked her legs violently as Sunset sunk her lips and teeth into the puffy, wet folds of her slit.
Sunset's tongue followed closely behind the lips, penetrating deep inside Applejack's love hole.
The bitter taste of cum caused Sunset to cringe, but she didn't relent her attack.
She lapped up every drop of Applejack's cum she could find, only to make Applejack have another orgasm, beginning the cycle again.
"Oh, Sunset! You're so goooood…"
Applejack moaned as she reached her second climax.
"Better than… Fluttershy?"
Sunset teased Applejack relentlessly.
It was a joke between them that went many months back, when Applejack and Sunset had first slept with each other.
Not wanting to keep any secrets from her lover, Applejack had revealed to Sunset that she once had sex with Fluttershy.
Applejack nodded her head quickly. It was a good start, but Sunset wanted satisfaction.
"Say it…"
Sunset wasn't going to let her get away so easily.
"Say I am better than Fluttershy."
"Yo- You're… b-b-better than… than Fluttershy…"
Applejack gasped as Sunset resumed the attack on her slit.
She figured Sunset must have been satisfied with the answer, because the licking resumed.
The screaming and moaned picked back up as well.
It was a good thing the apartment complex was abandoned.
Otherwise, there would be a lot of noise complaints…
Sunset Shimmer felt a heavy mass resting on her left arm.
She tried to lift it, but whatever it was had her arm pinned against the cushions of the bed.
She couldn't take it anymore, and her eyes fluttered open.
She looked to her left to investigate the cause of the loss of blood circulation in her arm, and she found herself face to face with a sleeping Applejack, who snored softly.
Sunset looked around the bedroom before looking back at Applejack.
She wanted to let Applejack sleep, but she needed her arm back.
The feelings of discomfort had grown too great.
*Alright… Let's try it this way.*
She tried to slide her arm out from underneath Applejack's body.
Valiant attempts were made, but none were successful.
Sunset let out a silent growl, signaling her frustration.
She was hungry, and she needed to get up, but she couldn't do that with her arm trapped underneath Applejack.
A new tactic was needed, and words were stronger than actions, after all.
"Applejack…"
Sunset tapped her friend’s shoulder.
"Aaaaaplejack. Wake up, Applejack."
Applejack stirred in her sleep, but she didn't stir.
Sunset then tried to shake her friend awake.
She placed her free hand on Applejack's shoulder and rocked her gently.
"Applejack, you need to get off…"
Sunset whimpered softly as she continued to shake the sleeping Applejack.
The new tactic proved to be about as effective as the first one, frustrating Sunset even more.
Sunset's shaking of Applejack's shoulder grew more aggressive and violent.
"Wake up, Applejack."
Sunset spoke in a commanding tone, now.
"You need to get off now."
Finally, Sunset gave one last push, and she threw Applejack over the other side of the bed.
The startled Applejack let out a terrified scream as she hit the floor with a loud 'thud'.
"Ow…"
Applejack groaned as she sat upright, rubbing the back of her head.
"Wha- How did I end up down here?"
She looked around the room, dazed and confused.
Sunset rolled her eyes as she slid out of the bed, gripping the arm that had been trapped underneath Applejack.
Blood flow had been restored.
"Oh, uh… I don't know. I guess, you must have rolled off in your sleep…"
Applejack considered the possibility as she collected herself off of the floor.
She began fixing her hair as Sunset made her way out of the bedroom and into the kitchen area.
Applejack watched with a childlike curiosity, her own stomach growling slightly.
"Are ya' makin' breakfast?"
Sunset nodded her head as she reached the refrigerator.
She opened the door and peered inside.
Applejack followed her out of the bedroom and made her way to the sofa next to the kitchen area.
"Anythin' good?"
She held her growling stomach as she sat down.
Sunset sadly eyed the inside of the fridge.
"No… Not much of anything, really…"
Applejack quickly stood up and made her way over to the refrigerator, and she let out a sharp 'gasp' as she observed the lack of content inside the appliance.
A bag of baby carrots, some cream cheese, and a half empty gallon of milk that was probably spoiled was all that filled the refrigerator.
Applejack's jaw hit the floor.
Sunset looked less bothered by what filled her fridge, and she grabbed the bag of carrots, popping a few into her mouth.
After a moment of chewing, she determined they were safe to eat, and she began eating a few more.
"Sunset…"
Applejack gasped, awe in her voice.
"This… This is… not right."
Sunset sighed thoughtfully as she continued to eat the carrots.
"I don't spend a lot of time here. There's not much need for an abundance of food here."
Applejack shook her head, and she snatched the bag of baby carrots from her before throwing them back into the fridge.
"No, Sunset. I won’t stand for this."
Before Sunset could protest, Applejack stormed towards the door.
"Let's go, Sunny."
"G-G-Go?"
Sunset stammered Indecisively as she looked back and forth between her and the fridge.
"Go where?"
Applejack quickly returned and slammed the refrigerator door shut, startling Sunset.
"We're gonna get you a real breakfast, one you and the baby can really enjoy."
Sunset liked the sound of that.
"Waffles?"
Like a child following her mother at the store, Sunset followed Applejack out of the flat.
"I’ve been dying to get some waffles for the past month."
Applejack smirked and shook her head.
"Your baby needs ya’ to eat more than waffles, Sunset. Besides, we had waffles two days ago at Pinkie Pie's place.
"Oh… Well, it feels like it's been a month…"
Applejack chuckled as they made their way out of the abandoned apartment complex and onto the sidewalk.
She knew exactly where to take Sunset.
There was a breakfast diner a few blocks down the street that Applejack was very familiar with.
She knew the owner, in fact.
In a matter of minutes, the hungry girls had crossed several lanes of traffic and battled their way towards the diner.
"This will be my treat."
Applejack gave Sunset a dirty grin as she held the door open for her.
"After what you did for me last night, it's the least I can do…"
Sunset blushed bright red as she walked inside.
She wasn’t used to others complimenting her oral prowess.
Inside the diner, a few early customers gave them some strange looks, but Applejack pushed Sunset along.
They made their way up to the counter, where Applejack gently knocked her fist against the register.
"Howdy, Joe!"
The scruffy-looking man behind the counter turned around.
When he saw Applejack, his mouth broke into a huge grin.
"Well, I'll be darned… Applejack, you are a sight for these sore eyes of mine."
The man named Joe turned his attention to Sunset.
"Is this… Is this the girl you've been telling me so much about?"
Sunset was surprised when Joe extended his hand over the counter.
It was an open palm, signaling a 'handshake'.
Sunset carefully extended her own arm to meet his.
Only when her hand reached Joe's did she realize how strong his grip was.
Sunset winced at the sound of her fingers popping as Joe shook her hand.
"The name’s Elijah Amia Joseph."
The man beamed through the handshake.
“You can just call me 'Joe'. Most folks ‘round here think it's a lot easier to say than my full name."
"N-N-Nice to meet you, Joe…"
Sunset swallowed hard as she retracted her arm.
"I'm Sunset Shimmer."
Joe chuckled as he rubbed his hands through a wash cloth, turning his attention back to Applejack.
"My… You told me she was somethin', Applejack, but I didn't expect her to be this beautiful."
Joe wore a cheery grin as he set two mugs in front of the girls.
"You really lucked out with this one."
Now, it was Applejack's turn to blush. Her cheeks burned under Joe's compliment and the dirty look Sunset shot her.
"Yeah… I suppose I did…"
Applejack sighed as her eyes darted back and forth between Sunset and the empty mugs.
"Well, enough of this chit chat."
Joe waved his hand dismissively.
"You two cuties didn't come here to talk to an old goat like me. What is it I can prepare for ya’ to fill your aching bellies?"
Applejack and Sunset looked at each other before turning their attention back to Joe.
They both knew exactly what they wanted.
“Coffee.”
“Coffee, please.”
Joe chuckled as he took the mugs away to be filled to order.
“Right on. Y'all sit tight."
Seconds later, he returned to the counter with ordering menus and mugs filled to the brim with steaming, hot coffee.
Sunset's eyes lit up at the sight of the creamy, brown liquid.
She turned to Applejack, grinning sheepishly.
"Thank you…"
It was a beautiful sight, the dark-colored coffee.
Applejack grinned from ear to ear before replying with a quick kiss.
"Any time, Sunny…"
***Part 2: Baby Names***
Joe had to refill Sunset's coffee three times before her mind was ready to function properly.
"Applejack…"
He pulled her aside where Sunset couldn't hear them.
"I'm afraid I'm gonna have to cut your girlfriend off."
Applejack knew he was joking, but she took them seriously anyway.
She knew too much coffee could be unhealthy.
Applejack turned to Sunset, who was halfway through her fourth coffee, and she took the mug from her shaking hands.
"Hey!"
Sunset tried to take the coffee back, but she wasn't a match for Applejack.
"It's time to order our food."
Applejack placed the mug on the other side of the counter, out of Sunset’s reach.
"Food, Sunset."
The word 'food' instantly captured her attention, and Sunset forgot all about her stolen coffee.
Joe arrived with a pen and paper in hand.
Sunset's eyes eagerly scanned every option on the menu.
Everything looked delicious.
She even got a little teary-eyed at the sight of Joe's special, the breakfast supreme combo.
It consisted of a stack of five pancakes, two eggs, hash browns, three strips of bacon, and a muffin roughly the size of her forehead.
"I'll have the egg and toast combo…"
Applejack passed her menu along to Joe before looking over at Sunset.
"And she'll have… everything, I guess."
Sunset handed the menu back to Joe as she aggressively gestured towards the special.
Joe gave her a reassuring smile.
"Right on, Miss Shimmer… I'll be just a few minutes. You cuties sit tight.”
Joe gathered Applejack's menu with Sunset's and left for the kitchen.
Sunset's stomach growled violently as she watched Joe disappear through the door.
She moaned hungrily.
"Foooood…”
Applejack patted her back comfortingly.
"You'll get your food, Sunny. Why don't ya' try to think 'bout somthin' else 'till he gets back."
Sunset looked up at her with a sad look in her eyes.
"Like that?"
She pouted like a child, sadly rubbing the bulge on her abdomen.
“I dunno… How 'bout baby names?"
Applejack gestured to Sunset’s belly.
"The last time I mentioned it, you said you hadn't given it any thought. Why don't we try to find a name for your baby? She'll be here in just a couple of weeks, anyway. That's right around the corner."
Sunset sighed as she laid her chin on the counter.
"I have tried to give it some thought, Applejack, but my mind always goes blank. I've tried to come up with a name that would suit a… well, a baby from both worlds, Equestria and this one."
Applejack looked thoughtful.
"Equestrian names, huh? How 'bout somthin' like… Rosebud?"
Sunset cracked a weak smile.
"Rosebud… That sounds cute. What else do you have?"
She lifted her chin off of the counter, looking far more interested in the topic, now.
"How 'bout somethin' apple related?"
Applejack chuckled lightly at her own suggestion.
Sunset laughed as she took her friend's hand in her own.
With her other hand free, Applejack grinned and began rubbing against Sunset's bulging belly.
That feeling always gave Sunset the most comfort, letting Applejack feel her bulge.
"Maybe… I think Chief should get a say in what the baby's name will be."
Sunset sighed wishfully.
“I'd love to see him again…"
Applejack shook her head.
"I'm sorry, Sunset, but we both know it's too late for that. There aren't any hospitals close enough to Sweet Apple Acres in case you were to pop out a baby there. We need to stay close to the city."
Sunset hated it, but she knew her girlfriend was right.
“Yeah…”
Sunset frowned as her thoughts turned to the stallion.
“I just… I want Chief to meet his daughter as soon as possible. I hate being away from him for so long…”
Applejack nodded her head.
"I know ya’ do, Sunset. Ya' might have to be in the hospital for a little bit, but as soon as ya' get out with your daughter in your arms, we can go see Chief."
Sunset managed a weak smile.
"Thank you, Applejack."
She grinned before planting a quick kiss on her lover's lips.
"What for?"
Applejack brushed her hair aside as Sunset pulled away.
Her cheeks burned red.
Sunset rested her head on Applejack's shoulder.
She snuggled against her friend's neck.
"Thank you for being there for me…"
A soft breath escaped her lips as she nuzzled Applejack’s neck.
"Thank you for being there when I need you most…"
Applejack turned her head to hide her watering eyes.
“Shucks, Sunset…”
Applejack raised her hands to her eyes as she tried to dry her tears.
"That's mighty… sweet of ya' to say."
"Wait, are you crying?"
Applejack was saved by the arrival of Joe, who carried several plates filled to the brim with food along the lengths of his arms.
"Here ya' go, Applejack."
Joe passed two plates along to her.
One plate contained two slices of golden, brown toast.
The other was piled with eggs and hashbrowns.
"And for you, Sunset Shimmer, the breakfast combo supreme."
Three full plates were dropped in front of Sunset.
The Equestrian gulped as she took in the sight of the legendary assortment of breakfast foods.
"It's everything I thought it would be…"
Sunset was about to be in tears herself.
It was a beautiful sight.
Applejack reached for her wallet as Joe began his return to the kitchen, but he didn't stop.
"What 'bout the tab?"
Joe shook his head and smiled at her.
"That won't be necessary this time, Applejack. This is my treat for you and your expectin' friend.”
Applejack smiled as she put her wallet away.
"Thank you, Joe. This really means a lot."
Joe returned the smile as he topped-off Sunset's coffee mug.
"Y'all let me know if there is anythin' else I can do for ya'."
Joe backed towards the kitchen.
"Sunset Shimmer, it truly has been a pleasure."
Sunset couldn't respond.
Her mouth was already full as she devoured the eggs, so she waved 'goodbye' to Joe as he disappeared into the kitchen.
Applejack eyed her ravenous friend before taking a small bite out of the toast.
"Is it good?"
Sunset nodded her head quickly.
She was too busy with her food to pay a lot of attention to Applejack.
While Sunset was inhaling the bacon and pancakes, Applejack was sipping contently on her orange juice.
The afternoon bell had just sounded, signaling the end of the school day.
Sunset let out a loud groan as she struggled to stand up from her desk.
Applejack quickly rushed to her side and helped the pregnant woman out of her chair.
"Whoa there, mama. Ya' can't be rushin’ to get goin’ so quickly. You’ll just hurt yourself."
Sunset was a tough girl, and Applejack knew that all too well, but being pregnant made all the difference in the world.
Sunset panted heavily as she gathered her books. With Applejack's help, Sunset put them inside her bag.
Then, Applejack put the bag over Sunset's dominant shoulder.
"Are ya’ feelin' alright?"
Applejack caressed her cheeks softly.
Sunset nodded her head slowly and let out another loud groan as she repositioned her bag.
"Yeah, I'm fine… I'll be much better once I get this baby out, though. I feel so close…”
Applejack cracked a weak grin.
"I think the baby is the one that is gonna have to make that decision."
She patted Sunset’s back with a chuckle as she walked her out of the classroom.
Once they were in the hall, both girls waved 'goodbye' to the teacher.
Then, they began the long walk through the school to the main entrance.
Sunset rubbed the bulge uneasily.
With every passing day, she became more and more afraid.
Now, the estimated time of arrival was less than a week away, and Sunset began to feel that she was not mentally ready for something as huge as giving birth.
Applejack could see the feelings of fear in her lover's eyes.
"I know you're scared, Sunset…"
She spoke quietly as she wrapped a comforting arm around her.
"Ya' shouldn't worry none. Ya' have your friends to help ya' through it, and… ya' have me…"
Sunset's heart fluttered in her chest at the sound of Applejack's words.
"You're right…"
She couldn't help smiling as she turned to kiss Applejack on the lips.
"I do have you, don't I?"
Applejack melted at the gentle touch of her lover's lips.
Sunset instantly noticed the lust that burned in her eyes, and she moved in to give Applejack another kiss.
An administrator loudly cleared his throat, startling the two girls.
With a wave of his hand, he told them to move along.
Applejack frowned.
"Right... No kissin’ in school..."
Her cheeks burned bright red as Sunset let out a sweet giggle.
Sunset then made a 'shocked' face.
"Wait, you're telling me we aren't aloud to make out on school property?!"
Applejack laughed out loud, earning a smug grin from Sunset, but her smile was cut short.
Sunset let out a subtle groan as she clutched her abdomen.
Applejack spun around and took Sunset's hand in her own.
"What is it, Sunset?"
She had a terrified look on her face.
"Are you alright? Is it the baby?"
Sunset nodded her head.
"I'm fine. It… It was just a kick…"
She groaned as she tried to stand upright.
"A very big kick…"
Applejack managed to lead her to the the main entrance of the school.
Most of the student body had cleared out, but a few stragglers remained, including their friends.
"Hey, Applejack! Hey, Sunset!"
Pinkie Pie leaped into the air with her arms above her head.
"Are you love birds heading back to your apartment?"
Applejack bit her lip as she looked back and forth between the floor and Sunset.
She looked painfully uneasy.
Sunset Shimmer was about to nod her head to answer 'yes' to Pinkie's question, but Applejack answered first.
"No… not this time."
Applejack had spoken quickly, surprising Sunset.
"What are you talking about, Applejack? I thought we were going back to my place for the weekend."
Applejack smiled sheepishly and shook her head before turning back to face Pinkie Pie.
"No, uh… Actually, we were gonna go out to Sweet Apple Acres. There's a few things Sunset and I gotta take care of before the delivery."
Sunset's heart skipped a beat in her chest.
"Ya' see… Sunset really wants to see Chief again before the baby arrives, and if I'm bein' honest, which I always am, I really wanna see the big ol' stud too…"
Sunset looked at her friend and smiled.
She could feel tears building in her eyes, but she managed to fight them back.
“Thank you, Applejack…"
Sunset threw her arms around her and pulled the cowgirl into a hot embrace.
"Thank you so much…"
Applejack returned the hug, holding her tightly, but she gave Sunset a stern look as the embrace ended.
"We'll be comin' back first thing in the mornin'. I don't want ya' gettin' stuck there."
Sunset nodded her head quickly.
She understood what was at risk.
Then, Sunset tightened the strap of the bag around her shoulder, and she took off down the stairs.
Pinkie Pie looked in awe.
"Wowie! I've never seen her move that fast before!"
Applejack was equally impressed at the pregnant girl’s ability to move at such a fast pace.
In no time at all, Sunset had reached the bus stop.
She stomped her foot impatiently after realizing the bus itself was nowhere in sight.
Applejack managed to catch up to her a few seconds later, but the cowgirl was forced to kneel on the ground as she caught her breath.
"Come on…"
Sunset snarled viciously as she scanned the area for her transportation.
"Where is that bus?"
Applejack rose shakily to her feet, coughing and wheezing as she regained her breath.
"Ya'… Ya’ gotta slow down, Sunset!"
Sunset spun around and glared at Applejack.
"No! I will not slow down, Applejack! I want to see my baby's father, and I will not stop until I do! Just… stay out of my way!”
Applejack looked hurt, and Sunset immediately regretted her outburst.
Her expression softened, and she reached out.
"Oh, Applejack…"
Sunset’s tears came out at last.
"I… I'm so sorry… I didn't mean to yell. I just… My emotions are all over the place, and it's… it's hard to control how I feel… I'm happy, and I'm grateful that you’re going with me to see Chief. I really am, Applejack… Please, forgive me…"
The cowgirl managed a weak smile, and she embraced Sunset.
"I know ya' didn't mean it, Sunset… It's the hormones. The nurse told me ya' might experience some mood swings durin' the end of your pregnancy."
Sunset didn't feel much better.
"Maybe… But I should never yell at my favorite girl…"
Sunset sighed softly and brushed her hair out of her eyes.
“You mean the world to me, Applejack, and if this baby turns out to be everything Princess Twilight predicted, she'll need both of her mothers to care for her…”
Applejack looked at Sunset with a confused and blank expression, and she cocked her head.
"Both? Ya' don't really mean…"
Sunset grinned and nodded her head.
"Yes, Applejack, I do… We're in this together, remember? We started it together, so we'll end it together. You are going to be just as much of a mother to her as I will be."
Sunset's expression was unchanging and unwavering.
She was dead serious.
After several long moments of silence, Applejack let out a long breath.
"Whoa…”
That wasn't the response Sunset was expecting.
"What? What is it?"
She wondered if Applejack was ready too.
Sunset was afraid she might have been pushing it by asking so much of the cowgirl.
"Is… something wrong?"
Applejack shook her head. "No, Sunset... Nothin's wrong… I… I just never thought I would be a mother before I got married…"
Then, she looked into Sunset’s eyes.
“I'm honored to be in this boat with ya’. I wouldn't have it any other way with anybody else.”
Sunset looked into Applejack's teary eyes, and she saw pure joy.
"I'm so happy I met you, Sunset…"
Applejack choked back her sobbing before she pulled her partner into a deep kiss.
Sunset was surprised by the affectionate display, but it was far from unwelcome, and she let out a horny moan inside Applejack's mouth.
The kiss would have continued were it not for the arrival of the bus.
Applejack smiled sweetly as she ushered Sunset onto the bus.
"After you, Sunny."
***Part 2: Daddy Dearest***
Sunset Shimmer, despite her unbalanced center of mass, leaped down the bus steps, and she hit the ground with a 'thud' that caused the dirt to rise as a dusty cloud.
Applejack followed her closely to make sure she didn't do anything to hurt herself.
She waved to the bus driver before turning back around to find that Sunset had already taken off.
"Chief!"
Sunset took in a deep breath before she yelled as loudly as her lungs would allow.
"Chieeeeef!"
She could see them in the distance, the horses.
She was so close.
Applejack sprinted at full speed until she had managed to catch up with Sunset.
"Sunset…"
Applejack breathed heavily as she reached for her friend's shoulder.
"Chief might not be out, yet. We might have to go to the stable…"
Then, a horse's whinny cried out across the pasture.
It closely resembled Tremors' whinny, but it was much deeper and far more recognizable.
"That's… That's him."
Sunset let out a long sigh as she rested her arms on the fence.
"That's Chief… I know it is…"
Sure enough, the brown stallion appeared over the hill as he raced across the pasture towards the sound of Sunset's voice.
"Sunset, be careful, now."
Applejack tried to caution her friend, but it was too late.
Sunset had already climbed through the fence, and she rushed towards the horse.
Chief brought his sprint to a halt, and Sunset closed the gap.
She threw her arms around the stallion's neck when she reached him.
Applejack couldn't help smiling as she climbed through the fence after Sunset.
"Oh, Chief…"
Sunset cried as she stroked the horse's face, cupping his cheeks in the palms of her shaking hands.
"I've missed you so much…"
The stallion bumped his head against Sunset's affectionately.
He then lowered now snout downwards to the bulge in her abdomen.
"Yeah… That's you inside me, Chief… That's you in there… She's going to come out soon. I just wanted you to meet her before then…"
Chief let out a friendly nicker before rubbing his snout against the bulge.
Applejack couldn't pretend to hide her tears any longer, and her eyes flooded.
"That… That's so sweet… Ya' really are a pony at heart... Aren't ya', Sunset? It's almost like ya' were meant to be with Chief."
Sunset was grinning from ear to ear.
She pursed her lips as she gazed into Chief’s big, black eyes.
"Hmm… Wouldn't that be something…"
***Part 3: The Harvest***
Granny Smith had a huge meal prepared for her family and Sunset, her biggest one yet.
Big Mac may have had the appetite of a weight trainer, but that was nothing in comparison to that of a very pregnant Sunset Shimmer.
Fried squash, collard greens, mashed potatoes, grilled ham, and so much more filled the menu that evening.
Sunset was as hungry as a horse.
Everyone else savored their food, chewing slowly and taking their time, but not Sunset.
She effortlessly filled and cleaned her plate twice within the span of ten minutes.
Apple Bloom was the first to break the substantial silence over the table.
"So, when are ya' expectin', Sunset?"
It was an innocent question, but Applejack turned on her sister with a harsh glare.
"Hush now, Apple Bloom. That's not polite. Ya' don't just ask a woman when she's 'bout to pop out a baby."
Sunset placed her hand on Applejack's and shook her head.
"It's alright, Applejack."
She turned her attention back to Apple Bloom and smiled reassuringly.
"Uh… The nurse at Canterlot High says I have less than a week, maybe a few- ooooohhhhh…"
Sunset's words were cut short by a violent kick from within her abdomen.
It was the baby.
"Sunny?"
Applejack immediately stood up and rushed to her friend’s side.
Kneeling next to Sunset, she placed a firm hand on her knee.
"I… I'm fine…"
Sunset groaned as she recovered from the cramping pain.
"It's nothing… I'm fine, really… It was just a kick…"
Applejack didn't look convinced, but she didn't say any more.
She stayed by Sunset’s side, stroking her knee and upper leg.
After a few more moments of silence, Granny Smith spoke up.
"Well, I must say this harvest has been one of our finest. Thank you, Big Mac and Applejack, for making this possible. Because of your hard work and dedication on the orchards, I have prepared the finest apple pie I have ever made."
Granny Smith grinned with pride as she reached for the center of the table.
Everyone watched as she pulled the cloth off of an aluminum pan.
In the pan was a steaming, golden pie.
The aroma hit Sunset's twitching nose like a truck, and her mouth watered instantly.
She needed that pie.
Just as she was about to reach for a pre-cut slice that was offered to her by Granny Smith, Applejack tapped her wrist.
"Hey, Sunset… What about a name like… Harvest?"
Sunset smiled at her.
She instantly liked the name.
It had a nice ring to it.
Sunset was about to respond, but her voice fell silent.
A cold silence fell over the table like a shroud, and Sunset doubled over.
Another kick violently pounded her belly, causing Sunset to cry out in pain.
The still and silent evening was abruptly shattered by the cries of Sunset Shimmer.
She howled in pain as Big Mac and Applejack hurriedly carried her away from the dining table and into the nearest bed room.
With no time to lose, they set her down on the bed and propped her up.
Apple Bloom cried with her hands over her cheeks.
"What do we do?! What do we do?!"
Panic ensued the moment Sunset went into labor.
Luckily, Granny Smith was there to take charge.
She pointed her bony finger at Apple Bloom.
"Go heat up some water in the largest bowl we have."
Apple Bloom nodded her head and took off.
Granny Smith then pointed at Applejack.
"Ya' gotta get that pony princess over here, Applejack. If this baby is really what ya' told me she's gonna be, then we need someone from her world to help deliver her."
Applejack couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"What? No! I gotta stay with Sunset!"
Her cheeks were red, and her face felt hot as she objected.
"I won't leave her."
"Ya' have to."
Granny Smith spoke calmly as she help a cold rag to Sunset’s sweaty forehead.
"If we are gonna deliver this baby safely, we'll need Princess Twilight's help.
Sunset let out an ear-shattering scream.
Tears swelled in Applejack's eyes as she watched her drown in pain.
She took Sunset's hand in her own, and she kissed it softly.
Sunset looked up at her.
Pain, fear, and rage filled her eyes.
Unable to speak, Sunset mouthed the word 'go'.
Applejack nodded her head.
"I'll get Princess Twilight, and I'll bring her back, I promise…"
Applejack grabbed her hat and tied her hair back.
Then, the cowgirl took off.
Granny Smith let out a heaving sigh.
"Alright… Let's do what we can to help Sunset. Big Mac, try to keep her as still as possible."
Apple Bloom returned moments later with the bowl of warm water, just as Granny Smith requested.
"Thank you, Apple Bloom. Now, go find my kit, and bring me me as many washcloths and towels as you can."
Without a word, Apple Bloom left in search of the requested 'kit' and any towels she could find.
The kit Granny Smith referred to was a large box containing the tools she used when foals and other creatures were being born in the spring.
"B-B-Big M-M-Mac…"
Sunset’s lower lip quivered as she cried.
"C-C-Can I ho-hold your h-h-hand…?"
Big Mac hesitated for a short moment, but he reluctantly extended his hand towards Sunset.
Sunset grabbed his hand in her own with a steel grip.
Big Mac bit his lip to keep himself from yelling as Sunset began to break all of the little bones in his fingers.
"AAAAHHHHH!"
Sunset wailed as another contraction hit her.
The baby within her wasn't about to arrive without a fight.
***Part 2: Ride Like The Wind***
Applejack could hear the painful screams of her lover all the way down the dirt path.
With every step she took away from the homestead, her feet grew heavier.
Applejack pulled out her phone to call a cab, but there was no service.
"No!"
She shouted into the night, venting her frustration and anger.
"NoNoNo!"
There was no service and no late night busses, and there would be no way for her to make it to the portal at Canterlot High by foot.
Applejack growled with frustration as she kicked a rock to the other side of the road.
Just as the situation was beginning to look hopeless, she saw Chief.
The stallion was standing on his hind legs with his two front hooves resting on the fence.
His attention was directed towards the source of the screaming.
He looked as though he was about to jump over the fence in order to run to Sunset’s aid.
At that moment, Applejack got an idea.
"Hey, Chief!"
She waved her arms as she ran towards the fence.
At the fence, she cupped the stallion’s face in her hands.
"Chief, bud, I need ya' to do somethin' for me…"
The stallion looked into Applejack’s eyes, and Applejack looked back into his.
"Listen, Chief… Sunset is gonna have your baby, but she needs help. I'm not gonna be able to get her help on my own…"
Amazingly, Chief understood her.
The stallion let out a loud whinny and leaped over the fence.
He trotted to the end of the dirt path and stopped just before he reached the road.
With another loud whinny, he signaled for Applejack to get on.
There was no time to grab a saddle, but that didn't stop Applejack from climbing onto the stallion's back.
"Alright, ya' big stud, let's get to Canterlot High."
With a yell and swift kick from Applejack, Chief took off down the road.
Applejack felt extremely uncomfortable riding a stallion at full speed with no saddle, but she didn't care.
Sunset needed her.
"Go, Chief! For Sunset Shimmer!"
The small, country road quickly opened up into a larger highway.
Cars honked aggressively and swerved out of the way to avoid the horse and the girl riding him.
"Look out, big guy!"
Applejack leaned to the right, steering Chief as large truck raced by them.
She held onto the stallion's mane as though her life depended on it.
The rushing wind blew Applejack's hair in every direction possible, severely limiting her field of vision.
Unfortunately, her lack of sight was the least of their worries.
At that moment, the sirens of a police car sounded behind them.
Applejack looked over her shoulder, and a wave of fear crashed over her body.
Red and blue lights flashed and the siren shook her ear drums.
The police car was ordering her to pull over.
“No…"
Applejack had never broken a law in her life, but she couldn't stop, not when Sunset’s life and her baby’s life depended on her.
“I… I can't, not now."
She turned back around and gave Chief a swift kick, pushing him to go faster.
The police car sounded its siren again.
The chase was on.
Applejack and Chief dodged through the traffic until they got to the median of the highway.
"Go, Chief! Go! Left!"
Applejack let out a fierce cry as the police car bared down on them.
Chief understood, and he leaped over the median, straight into oncoming traffic.
The police car's tires screeched as it swerved to find a way around the concrete median.
Applejack grinned wildly, but her glee was quickly overwhelmed by pure terror.
One problem had been solved, and a thousand more had been created.
Chief ducked left and right to avoid the dozens of cars speeding towards them as they ran against the traffic.
Applejack tried to yell directions to Chief over the rushing wind, but she wasn't sure if anything was getting through to him.
"We gotta get off this highway! There's our exit!"
Chief followed her finger to the ramp leading down from the highway, and he charged down the ramp.
They were almost at their destination.
At the bottom of the ramp, Chief thundered across the streets of Downtown Canterlot.
Cars swerved and honked to avoid the stallion, but there were no police cruisers in sight.
Canterlot High was nearly visible.
Only a few city blocks now separated them from the portal.
Chief gave one final effort, exhausting every bit of energy he had.
At last, Applejack and Chief made it to the statue outside of Canterlot High.
Applejack jumped off of the stallion's back.
Despite her shaking legs, she ran the rest of the way towards the portal.
"Alright…"
Applejack examined the portal, panting heavily as she looked it over.
"Now, how does this weird thing work?"
She gently placed her palm on the glass, and the surface that should have been hard felt as though it wasn't there.
Applejack gasped as her hand fell into the base of the statue, and her body promptly followed.
***Part 3: The Pony In Me***
Applejack groaned as she opened her eyes.
Her entire body felt… hot, as though she had just been inside an oven, and her skin burned…
No, not skin…
Applejack gasped as she observed her form.
Her tan skin was gone.
Instead, a bright, orange coat of fur covered her body.
Applejack tried to stand upright, only to fall forward onto her new hooves.
"What in tarnation?"
Applejack gasped at the loss of her two feet.
"Applejack? Wha… What are you doing here?"
Applejack looked up at the speaker.
It was Twilight, the Equestrian princess.
"Tw-Twilight!"
Applejack smiled as the princess helped her to her hooves.
"Am I glad to see ya’! Ya' gotta come with me! Sunset's havin' her baby!"
Twilight gasped, holding a hoof over her mouth.
"Now?! I thought the baby wasn't supposed to arrive for another week!"
At that moment, the portal began to shimmer.
Someone else was coming through.
Both Applejack and Twilight watched as a human hand appeared through the glass.
The hand was followed by an entire human body.
He collapsed on the ground, just as Applejack had.
Twilight watched in awe as the human rolled on his side.
“Um… Applejack, who is this?"
Applejack approached the human and knelt beside him.
"Chief…?"
The boy lifted his chin at the sound of his name, and he grinned at Applejack.
Applejack chuckled as she ruffled the Chief's hair with her hoof.
“Whoa… I had no idea you were such a handsome, young man, Chief…”
"This is Chief?"
Twilight knelt beside Applejack to get a better look at the human laying on the floor.
"This is the… the stallion that got Sunset pregnant?"
The boy smiled proudly, clicking his teeth as though he was nickering.
Applejack pointed towards the portal.
"Uh... Chief is how I got here."
Twilight looked intrigued.
"Interesting… Horses in the your world become humans in this world… I'll have to look into this further and-"
She was cut short by Applejack, who pushed her and Chief towards the portal.
"Yeah, we can do that another time. Now, we gotta get to Sunset!"
Applejack pushed Twilight through the portal before jumping through with Chief in her hooves.
***Part 4: A Southern Sacrifice***
The three of them fell through the portal, collapsing in a heap in front of the school.
Applejack instantly felt relieved as she stood up on her own two feet again.
Chief also preferred to be a stallion.
He let out an irritated snort as she shook his mane.
Twilight was helped back onto her feet by Applejack.
"Where is she?"
Twilight spun around as her eyes scanned the area for Sunset.
"She's at Sweet Apple Acres."
Applejack gestured towards the highway.
“Let's get goin’.”
Twilight nodded her head and readied herself to mount Chief with Applejack, but before they could move, blinding lights illuminated the statue, and the cocking of a rifle echoed across the school yard.
"Freez!"
A police officer raised his side arm as he stepped forward.
"Step away from the statue!"
There were five of them.
All of them stood in front of their squad cars with their side arms cocked and loaded.
Princess Twilight and Applejack looked away to avoid the blinding lights, and Chief stomped his hooves nervously.
"I didn't think they'd find me so fast…"
Applejack looked in every direction, hoping to find a way out, but the police had them cornered.
There was nowhere to run, unless…
Applejack thought of Sunset, back at Sweet Apple Acres.
She bit her lower lip as she realized what she had to do.
"Twilight, ya' gotta go. Ya' gotta take Chief and get to Sweet Apple Acres."
Princess Twilight looked at her friend with disbelief in her eyes.
"What? What are you talking about, Applejack?"
Applejack smiled, not saying a word.
Slowly, Twilight began to realize what Applejack was about to do.
“Applejack, you can't…”
The country girl sighed as she tilted her hat forward.
“I have to, princess. Sunset needs your help, and we both can’t make it out of this.”
Princess Twilight glared at her.
“Applejack, you’re crazy. You can’t do this. I won’t let you.”
Applejack chuckled and shook her head.
"You’re not my princess, Twilight, but you’re right about one thing.”
She reached behind her head and pulled her hair pack.
“I am crazy. I'm crazy in love with Sunset Shimmer, and I promised her I would see to it that you made it to her. Ya’ have to go, Twilight. Take Chief and run as fast as ya’ can."
Applejack took a deep breath, and she charged the police officers.
She tackled the one in the middle, bringing the officer to his knees.
Princess Twilight threw herself into Chief.
"Go!”
The stallion took off down the road.
Princess Twilight looked back at the statue just in time to see the police officers force Applejack to the ground.
She felt tears streaming down her cheeks, but the rushing wind blew them away instantly.
She couldn't worry about Applejack, now now.
Sunset needed her.
"I hope you know the way to Sweet Apple Acres…”
The stallion whinnied loudly as she sprinted up the ramp leading to the highway.
At the top of the ramp, Chief leaped over a passing car, using the hood as a jumping point.
The car honked loudly, and the driver cursed aggressively at the new dents in the hood.
***Part 5: The Arrival***
Sweet Apple Acres was in sight.
Nearing the finish line, Chief sprinted down the dirt path.
At last, he came to a sudden halt at the door of the homestead, and Twilight ungraciously fell over the side of the horse, hitting the ground with a 'thud'.
Every part of the princess’ body felt extremely sore from the bare ride.
Then, she heard screams of agony from within the homestead, followed by Sunset Shimmer's even higher pitched screams.
Twilight quickly collected herself off of the ground and rushed inside, bursting through the front door.
"I'm here!"
Apple Bloom’s voice came from the bedroom.
"We’re down the hall, Twilight!"
Twilight followed the sound of her voice until she reached her destination.
Sunset's eyes lit up when she saw Princess Twilight standing in the doorway.
"Tw-Twilight…"
She whimpered like a wounded animal as she wearily raised chin.
"The baby is stuck in there."
Apple Bloom pulled Twilight by her arm to the side of the bed.
"Granny Smith can't get her out."
The elderly woman had seen a lot in her younger days, but nothing had prepared her to deliver an Equestrian.
"She wants to come out, but somethin' is stoppin' her. Somethin’ is… lodged in there. It's hurting Sunset real bad… If we don't hurry, we might lose Sunset and the baby.”
There wasn't a moment to waste.
Twilight’s brilliant mind got to work.
"I think… I might know what it is..."
Shs lowered herself to her knees.
"I've been anticipating this for months…"
She cringed at the sight underneath the blanket covering Sunset's lower regions.
It was a bloody mess.
Twilight took a deep breath, and she inched her hand closer and closer.
At last, Twilight's hand passes through the mouth of Sunset's vagina.
She reached further inside until she found the baby.
"Aha!"
Twilight wrapped her fingers around the base of something on the baby's forehead.
It was a horn.
Twilight worked tenderly to dislodge the object from the inner walls of the womb.
She groaned as she pulled the it free at last.
"Alright…"
Twilight cringed again as she pulled her hand out.
"You need to push, Sunset. Push!"
Sunset howled as she forced the baby further out of her womb, squeezing her hand tighter and tighter around Big Mac's shattered fingers, who was crying as well.
Twilight beamed as the head began to appear.
"I see her! Push, Sunset Shimmer!”
Sunset growled as she pushed the baby again.
The top of the head arrived first.
Twilight had to help the horn pass through, but after that, the rest of the baby slid out with ease.
The entire room fell silent as Twilight held the motionless infant in her arms.
Then, the baby began to cry, and Twilight exhausted a sigh of relief.
The baby was alive and breathing.
Apple Bloom was the first to speak.
"What… is that thing on her head?"
Twilight was amazed by what she saw.
What was cradled in her arms, she had never even thought to be possible.
"That's… a horn… It's a piece of Equestrian anatomy…"
She looked up at Sunset.
“It’s your anatomy…”
The baby had the body of a human, but she also had a small, yellow horn sprouting from her forehead.
The baby wailed as Princess Twilight wrapped her in a towel.
Granny Smith spoke softly as she sniffled back a tear.
"She's precious…"
Sunset released Big Mac’s hand and struggled to sit upright.
"I… I want… to see her…"
She groaned with a rough voice.
"Give me my baby…"
Twilight nodded her head and carefully stood up, walking the crying infant over to her mother.
Sunset smiled from ear to ear, and tears streamed down her cheeks as she wrapped her arms around the foal.
She cried, smiling as wide as ever as she looked at everyone around her.
"She's here… My little baby is really here..."
Then, it dawned on Sunset that someone was missing, someone very important.
Sunset threw her arms behind her head as she received the shocking news.
"How?! What happened?!"
Everyone stood around the bed with glum looks on their faces.
Twilight stood closest to Sunset, trying to calm the new mother and the crying infant in her arms.
"I didn't see much, but I'm guessing she picked up the attention of the the local guards while riding a horse down the highway. They must have followed her to the portal, because they found us as soon as we left Equestria. She… distracted them so I could escape and get back here to help you. I'm so sorry, Sunset…"
Sunset was on the verge of tears. Her eyes were already swelling, and she had begun to sniffle.
"That's just like Applejack…"
Sunset broke down, and she began to cry.
"She would do anything for me…"
Princess Twilight and Apple Bloom placed their hands on Sunset's shoulders to comfort her.
Miraculously, the baby sensed that her mother was upset, and she stopped crying.
Then, with her chubby, little fingers, she reached up and grabbed onto a lock of Sunset's hair.
Sunset immediately turned her attention to her newborn daughter, and a weak smile cracked along her lips.
She lifted her finger to the baby's forehead and gently stroked the base of her horn.
At the touch of her mother’s finger, the horn began to glow.
Twilight watched with amazement as the horn grew brighter and brighter until the baby was lighting up the entire room.
Granny Smith smiled and managed a light chuckle.
"She's a bright one…"
Apple Bloom agreed with Granny Smith as she shielded her eyes. Sunset watched in awe as the room lit up around her.
"She's as bright as the sun…"
Then, Sunset had an epiphany.
She knew exactly what to call her new daughter.
"That's it…"
Sunset grinned as she admired the baby's glowing horn.
"You're Sunshine… Sunshine Harvest…"
The baby cooed happily at the sound of her new name.
"Sunshine Harvest… That's a beautiful name, Sunset."
Twilight stood as she dried the tears from her eyes.
"Why 'Harvest'?"
Sunset smiled at her daughter, who continued to pull on her hair.
"Applejack wanted to name her 'Harvest'…"
Sunset held the baby’s hand in her own, stroking her little fingers.
She never wanted that moment to end, but a loud whinny caught everyone's attention.
The whinny was followed by several aggressively loud 'knocks' on the front door.
"That's Chief…"
Sunset groaned as she tried to sit upright.
With Sunshine still in her arms, she managed to get to her feet, which were very shaky.
"Hold on, Sunset…"
Granny Smith tried to coax Sunset back towards the bed.
"It's not safe for ya' to be walkin' just yet."
Sunset wasn't going to have it any other way.
Her mind had been set.
"Chief needs to see her."
Sunset pushed her aside as she wobbly made her way out of the bedroom and towards the front door.
"He needs to see his baby…"
Twilight followed after Sunset, making sure to stay within arm's length in case she fell, but Sunset didn't fall.
Under impossible conditions, she managed to make it to the door.
Apple Bloom was at the door a second later.
With her help, Sunset opened the door, revealing Chief.
The stallion stood just on the other side.
"Hey, Chief…"
Sunset spoke softly as she held Sunshine Harvest a little higher.
"Look who's here…"
Her horn still glowed, but not as brightly as it did before.
Chief lowered his head until his snout was just a breath away from the little baby's face.
Sunshine beamed at the sight of the stallion towering over her.
With her chubby fingers, she grabbed onto Chief's snout.
Chief let out a happy nicker and snorted in the baby's face, extracting a cry of laughter from her.
As Sunshine laughed, her horn began to glow brighter and brighter.
Twilight held a hand up to stroke Chief’s ears.
"This is fascinating… It seems Sunshine's emotions are connected to her magical capabilities. That trait is extremely rare in newborn unicorns…"
"Well, what did you expect, Twilight?"
Sunset gave her a devious grin as she spoke in a fake, snobbish tone.
"She is my daughter, after all…"
Chief playfully snorted into the baby's tummy, extracting more laughter from the infant.
The entire picture was beautiful.
Everyone was in tears.
Big Mac, however, was in tears because Sunset broke his hand in three different places.
Granny Smith ushered him to the kitchen, not wanting to disturb the moment.
"Go get yourself some ice."
"Eeyup…”
Though it was the happiest moment of her life, Sunset's heart still felt heavy.
Applejack wasn't there to share the moment with her.
Princess Twilight must have been reading her thoughts, because she placed a reassuring hand on Sunset's shoulder.
"Don't worry, Sunset. We'll get Applejack tomorrow when the buses are open."
Sunset didn't like it, but she nodded her head sadly.
"Alright…”
She lowered her gaze as she cradled the baby snugly in her arms.
Sunset stepped outside the door and stood with the stallion.
"I'm… going to spend a little more time with Chief. Sunshine is really fond of him."
Twilight nodded as a weak smile crossed her lips.
"Of course… I'll be inside, if you need me."
Sunset nodded her head and watched as the door closed, leaving her alone with her baby and the stallion that had impregnated her.
***Part 2: Ball And Chain***
Applejack groaned as she sat up.
Her eyes scanned the area for a clock, but there wasn't one in her cell.
She wrapped her arms around her body as she shivered.
The grey walls and colorless floor only added to the effects of the cold.
Applejack was cold, hungry, and she had a bit of a headache from the police officer that brought her down.
She felt miserable.
The cheery whistling of a guard making his rounds captured her attention.
Applejack called to the guard as he passed by the bars of her cell.
"Hey! Can ya’ bring me something to eat, please? I'm starvin' in here!"
The guard completely ignored her.
He strolled past the cell as though he didn't hear a word she said.
Applejack him called again.
"Could ya’ at least tell me what time it is?"
Again, he didn't respond, but someone else did.
"It's almost eleven o'clock…"
Applejack turned to see who had spoken.
It was the captain, the police officer she had tackled to the ground.
"I’m Captain Simcoe of the Canterlot Police Department. What you did back there, that took some guts, kid."
He pulled up a chair from across the room and sat in front of the cell.
“Taking us on so your friend could escape was pretty brave of you, but it was also really stupid. We’ll find that friend of yours in time, but right now, we have some things to talk about."
Applejack didn't say anything.
She stayed silent and scowled at Simcoe.
"Oh, now don't give me that look. I respect your bravery. Not many people could do what you did. I'll tell you what, and the horse was a surprise."
Simcoe lifted his cap and ruffled his silver hair as he leaned forward in his chair.
"I'm gonna let you go. You're gonna walk out of here completely free of any charges. All that I ask from you is that you tell me about that statue."
A wave of fear fell over Applejack.
"My men saw you go into the statue. They said it was magic... I didn't believe them until I saw you come out with the other girl. After we subdued you, we tried to get inside they way you came out, but the statue was as solid as it looked."
Applejack tried to avoid the captain's gaze, but there was only so many places you could look when you were in a small cell.
"Where were you? Tell me about the statue, and you can go free."
Applejack crossed her arms across her chest.
"What happens to me if I don't?"
The captain stood up with a disappointed look on his face.
"If you don't, you'll be transferred to the CPD headquarters where you will wait many long months for your official trial with the rest of the juvenile delinquents. You'll be charged with evading police forces and openly assaulting an officer of the law. You'll never set a free foot on this world again…"
Applejack heart sank into her stomach as she watched the captain walk away from her cell.
Then, the lights turned off, leaving her in complete darkness.
“Think about my offer, Miss Applejack. My deal won't sweeten. It will only sour.”
***Part 3: An Unexpected Rescue***
Applejack wasn't sure when the lights came back on.
It must have been hours later.
She sat up uneasily with her hand over her eyes to block out the blinding light.
When her vision returned, Applejack peered out of the cell.
There was no one in sight.
Then, little by little, the police officer's words came back to her, and her heart felt heavy.
"I'm sorry, Sunset…"
Applejack let out a long sigh as she began to cry.
"I'm sorry I broke my promise…"
She continued to cry.
Tears fell from her cheeks onto the stone floor below.
She couldn't see any way out of the situation she was in.
No one even knew where she was, and revealing the world of Equestria to Simcoe wasn't an option.
The more Applejack thought about it, the more hopeless it seemed.
With nothing else to do, she laid her head back until it hit the wall behind her.
The numbing cold kept her from feeling any pain.
She hit her head again and again.
After hitting her head against the wall a few times, Applejack began to imagine hearing voices.
One of the voices was male.
It sounded like the captain.
The other voice was female and very angry. She was yelling at the captain.
"Ma'am, please… This isn't your school. You can't just barge in here and-"
"Captain Simcoe, if you are holding one of my students captive here, you will let me see her! Out of my way!"
Applejack looked through the bars of her cell.
She wasn't imagining the voices.
They were real, and they were getting closer and louder by the second.
Finally, she saw them.
The captain appeared around in front of the cell, and behind him was…
"Principal Celestia!"
Applejack gasped as she stood up from the bed, rushing to the bars.
The principal took one look at Applejack, and her face turned red with rage.
"What is this?! You are keeping a high school girl in a cell?!"
Simcoe swallowed his fear of the principal and straightened his posture.
"Ma'am, you don't understand. This girl committed a serious crime by assaulting me, and-”
Principal Celestia raised her hand, quickly silencing him.
"Look at her! Look at this cell! Where her sheets? Where is her pillow? Have you fed her at all?"
Before Simco could answer, Applejack answered for him, promptly shaking her head.
This only enraged Celestia further.
"Captain Simcoe, I cannot believe you have left this girl to starve and freeze in this cell! I can have your job for this!"
The principal pulled her cell phone out of her pocket.
A few taps on the screen later, the phone began to ring.
Celestia held up her pointer finger to Applejack, signaling that she would not be gone for long.
"Yes, I'd like to speak to Mare, please."
Celestia walked a few steps away from the cell with her free hand on her hip.
"Yes… Uh-huh… Excellent. Thank you, madam Mayor."
She then extended the phone towards the captain and spoke in her 'I'm going to call your parents.' tone.
"Mayor Mare wishes to speak with you, captain…”
While the terrified police officer answered the Mayor, Celestia hurried over to the cell.
Applejack had a stunned look on her face.
"What was that about? You know the Mayor?”
Celestia chuckled as she shot Applejack a subtle 'wink'.
"The Mayor and I go way back, and she happened to owe me a little favor."
A few moments later, the captain handed the phone back to Principal Celestia, and he retreated to the other side of the room to the control panel that operated the cell doors.
An instant later, Applejack was free.
Captain Simcoe said nothing, but he gave Applejack an evil look as she got up and walked with Celestia out of the police station.
Applejack couldn't shake the feeling that she'd be seeing more of him.
Outside the station, Applejack turned to face Celestia wearing a huge grin on her face.
"Thank ya’, Principal Celestia… How… did you know where I was?"
Celestia waved her hand dismissively.
"I was working late at the school when I saw the flashing lights outside my office window. Now, don't expect me to come to your aid of something like this ever happens again. I can't just call in favors from the Mayor whenever I want."
Applejack nodded her head quickly.
"Of course, Principal Celestia… It'll never happen again, I promise."
Celestia smiled and began ushering Applejack towards her car.
"I'm glad to hear it. I won't pry into any of the details, then. Come, Applejack. Let's get you something to eat. Then, I'll take you home."
Applejack certainly liked the sound of that.
She eagerly followed Celestia to her car and climbed into the passenger seat.
Once the door was closed, she exhaled a long sigh of relief.
Celestia started the car and began to pull out of the police station.
"I still cannot believe the way they treated you…"
The principal let out a frustrated growl.
“That awful Captain Simcoe was lucky to retain his job."
Applejack frowned when she thought about what the officer had said.
He saw her leaving the portal.
He knew where the portal was.
What he didn't know was how to pass through it.
That much was little to comfort Applejack, but she stayed quiet.
"Alright…"
Celestia pursed her lips as her eyes began scanning the metro horizon for an eating establishment.
Apple Bloom stirred in her sleep at the sound of a gentle pounding at the door.
Being the light sleeper she was, she was the first up to see who was at the door.
She quickly opened the door and came face to face with Principal Celestia.
"Shhhh…"
Celestia held a finger to her lips and placed a reassuring hand on the stunned Apple Bloom’s shoulder.
"There’s no need to acknowledge that I am here. I am only dropping off your older sister."
She then stepped to the side to reveal Applejack.
A huge grin broke out on Apple Bloom's face, and she rushed forward to embrace her sister.
Applejack lowered herself to one knee and caught her sister in her arms.
"Oh, Applejack!"
Apple Bloom cried into her elder sister's shirt.
"We were so worried about you!"
Applejack struggled to keep her tears at bay.
"I'm fine, sis."
Applejack rubbed Apple Bloom’s back as she held her tightly against her chest.
"Principal Celestia really helped me out of a pickle. I'm just glad to be home…”
Apple Bloom slid out of her elder sister's embrace with a wild grin on her face.
“I'm glad you're home too, Applejack. We all are.”
When Applejack rose to her full night, she turned around to thank Celestia again for the rescue, but the principal was gone.
She was already entering her car and closing the door.
Celestia gave her a friendly wave before pulling onto the dirt path that lead up to the main road.
Applejack then turned back to face her little sister.
"Where's Sunset?"
She spoke frantically and had a wild look in her eyes.
"Is she alright? Is the baby here?"
Apple Bloom beamed.
Her grin stretched from ear to ear as she pointed out into the night.
Applejack followed her sister's finger until her gaze rested upon the stables.
It was hard to see, but Applejack could make out a faint glow emanating from the windows of the structure.
Apple Bloom slowly began to retreat back inside the house.
"I'll tell Granny Smith and Twilight you're back. You go see her, Applejack… She's been waitin’ for ya’ all night."
With those last words hanging in the air, Apple Bloom closed the door, locking Applejack outside.
Applejack's heart was racing.
She quickly turned tail and began sprinting towards the stable.
There was no time to waste.
She crawled through the fence and into the pasture.
The landscape was pitch black under the cover of the night.
Applejack fell flat on her face as her foot got caught in a snake hole, but she quickly got back up and resumed sprinting towards her target.
Wheezing and out of breath, Applejack reached the door.
She carefully cracked it open and slid inside.
Applejack let out a sharp exhale as a historic picture u golfed before her.
The light she had seen was coming from the center of the room.
Chief was laying down with all four legs neatly tucked under his body, and Sunset Shimmer was slumped against his side, cradled by the stallion's neck.
Then, there was the glow coming from a bundle of sheets cradled in Sunset's arms.
Applejack held a hand over her mouth as she stepped into the light.
“Is… that her?"
Sunset gasped at the sight of her friend.
"Applejack! You… You're here!"
As Sunset began to smile, the glow emanating from the baby began to brighten.
Applejack nodded her head as she walked closer.
"Yeah… I'm here… I got into a bit of trouble at Canterlot…"
Sunset nodded her head as she began wiping away the tears on her cheeks.
"Twilight told me. Oh, Applejack… I'm so glad you're here… Do you want to say ‘hello’?"
Applejack lowered herself to her knees next to Sunset.
The glowing baby in her arms giggled at the sight of the cowgirl leaning over her.
"Hey there, sweet thing…"
Applejack choked up as she fought back the urge to let loose the tears building behind her eyes.
"She's… beautiful… What's her name?"
"Sunshine Harvest…"
Sunset beamed with pride before pulling Applejack into a quick kiss.
"She's our daughter…"
Sunset, with her hand still around the back of Applejack's head, pulled her girlfriend into another kiss, a much longer, much deeper, and much wetter kiss.
Applejack moaned as she fell on her rear.
"Mmmm… Sunny, I'm so proud of ya’…"
Sunset was silent.
There wasn't many words to be said when there were lips that needed to be touched and tongues that needed to be sucked.
The sloppy kiss continued, and their embrace deepened.
Chief nickered happily at the two girls making out.
When Sunset finally broke the kiss, Applejack wore a huge grin, one that stretched across her entire face.
"Ya' know, this means ya' can't keep livin' in that old apartment no more…"
Applejack spoke softly, her gaze hitting the floor.
It took a moment for Sunset to understand her words.
Then, it dawned on her that Applejack was extending a permanent invitation.
"You… You want me to stay here?"
She looked up at Applejack, awe in her voice.
The cowgirl nodded her head quickly.
"Of course! Now that you're a mama, you'll need folks to help ya' take care of the baby. Plus, Chief will want to see her as often as he can, I imagine."
Chief let out a soft whinny, confirming what Applejack had just said.
Sunset's cheeks burned bright red.
She looked back and forth between Chief and Applejack.
"I… I don't know what to say…"
Applejack cupped Sunset's cheeks in her hands and pulled her in close.
"Ya' don't have to say anythin'…"
Applejack purred softly as she leaned in close.
"Just give me a kiss, and you can stay with me forever…"
Sunset didn't give the idea a second thought.
She wrapped her free arm around Applejack and pulled her into a sweet and tender kiss.
Applejack moaned as the soft skin of Sunset's lips gently grazed against her own.
When the kiss broke, Sunset was grinning wildly.
"Of course, I'll live with you…"
She gasped for air, breathing heavily.
“I… I'll need to get my things from the apartment… Oh, Applejack… I just can't wait to move in with you…”
Chief whinnied loudly as he bumped his head against Sunset's.
"Yeah… You too, my big stud…"
She laughed before kissing the horse's snout sloppily.
Applejack eyed the horn sprouting from Sunshine’s forehead.
"Maybe we could get Princess Twilight to visit and help with her magic powers."
She smiled as she rubbed a finger against Sunshine's horn.
Sunshine giggled and sputtered as though she were trying to speak.
Her horn began to glow brighter once again.
"That's a great idea, Applejack. Here… Would you like to hold her?"
Sunset offered the infant to her.
Applejack hesitated at first, but she managed to take the baby in her arms.
She stuck her tongue out at the giggling baby, extracting more laughter from her.
"Sunshine Harvest…"
Applejack exhausted a heaving sigh as she looked the newborn infant over.
"Ya' did a great job, Sunset. She's a beautiful baby."
Sunset Shimmer smiled as she looked back and forth between Chief and Applejack.
Her smile widened as the happy feelings sunk into her skin.
Everything felt right with the world, and she was as happy as she could be.
"No, Applejack… We did a great job."
Sunset rubbed Chief's mane and held Applejack's hand.
"But you are right about her being a beautiful baby. She got that from me."
Sunshine then cooed happily, right before she fell asleep in Applejack's arms.
***Part 2: Years Gone By***
Her squeals and shrieks of laughter could be heard from the southern orchard to the horse pasture as the sun set on Sweet Apple Acres.
They were unmistakeable.
It was Sunshine Harvest who laughed as her mother hoisted her on top of the towering, brown stallion, Chief.
"Mommy! Mommy, look!"
Sunshine squealed with delight as her rear fell into the saddle.
"I'm gonna ride! I'm gonna ride fast!"
Sunset chuckled as she tightened the saddle around Chief's side.
She then picked up the reins and handed them to her eager child.
"You sure are, Sunny…"
Sunset smiled softly before clearing her throat.
"Ehem! Remember, Sunshine, hold on tight to the reins. Slide your right hand down to steer Chief to the right, and do the same with your left hand to steer him left. Gently pull the reins back to your belly button to slow and stop Chief, and give hm a gentle kick with your feet to get him moving.”
Sunshine groaned impatiently.
"Ok, mommy!"
She rocked back and forth as though she was trying to achieve lift off.
Sunset smiled and kissed her daughter's cheek.
"I just want you to be safe, Sunny. This is your first ride, after all. Of course, I know for a fact Chief would never do anything to endanger you. Isn't that right, Chief?"
The stallion let out a long series of snorts and nickers.
"Oh, don't you give me that attitude, mister."
Chief replied with a loud whinny, making Sunshine laugh.
Sunset walked to the front of the stallion so she could speak to him personally.
She cupped his cheeks in her hands and kissed him on the lips, making Sunshine cringe at the sight of her parent's love for each other.
"Don't go too fast…"
Sunset stared him down, showing that she meant business.
"I mean… Give her a good run, but don't do anything reckless. She's only five. She's not big enough for that sort of thing just yet."
Chief let out a snort, confirming to Sunset that he had understood her.
"Good… Now, get goin', ya' big stud…"
Just like Sunset had showed her, Sunshine gave her father a swift, but soft, kick to his sides.
Just like that, Chief took off.
He galloped across the pasture at a leisurely pace.
Sunshine yelled and cheered as the wind blew her golden hair around in every direction.
Her heart felt weightless, and her body felt free. Her horn began to shine, quickly overtaking the fading light of the setting sun.
She cried out, raising her fist.
"Woooo!"
Chief, encouraged by his daughter's pleased attitude, increased his speed.
He began to gallop at a much faster pace.
Sunset shifted her feet nervously.
"Chief, you need to slow down! You're going to fast!"
Her voice carried across the field, but Sunshine couldn't hear her over the rushing wind.
Sunshine was having the time of her life, and Chief was thrilled to please her.
He was galloping at full speed now, sprinting across the fields like a racehorse.
She raised her hands into the air as the last rays of the sun hit her face.
Then, the reins slipped from her grasp.
Sunshine instantly lost her balance, and she fell.
Chief didn't even realize his daughter had slipped until he heard a loud 'thud' several feet behind him.
Sunset saw the whole thing.
"Oh, no…"
She gasped as she broke into a full sprint.
“No… No… No!”
Sunshine sat up as she observed her body.
She was bleeding in several places along her arms and legs, and her right ankle was twisted in a scary way.
Sunshine began to cry.
Now, her horn glowed a different color.
Instead of the normal golden glow that radiated from her horn, she now glowed a dark red hue.
"Hey there, Sugarcube."
A sweet voice washed over Sunshine.
“What are ya’ doin’ out here?”
She looked up from her bruised and battered form at the figure standing over her.
“Mmmm-Mommy!"
Sunshine cried into Applejack's arms as the cowgirl lifted her up.
Applejack let out a light chuckle as she brushed the dirt off of Sunshine's arms and legs.
"It's alright, Sunny…"
Applejack pursed her lips, giving Sunshine's new bruise a gentle kiss.
"Mommy's here. Are ya' alright? Can ya’ walk?"
She lowered Sunshine until her feet touched the ground.
Sunshine tried to take a step forward, but pain shot up through her leg the moment she put weight on her twisted ankle.
She winced in pain and violently shook her head.
Applejack took a quick look at the ankle.
"Oh, that's nothin' but a little battle scar."
She lifted Sunshine back into her arms.
"We can have Granny Smith take a look at it, and she'll fix ya' up faster than a jackrabbit in a coyote den."
Chief slowly approached them.
He let out a low whinny, an apology to Sunshine.
The little girl extended her arm and placed her hand on Chief's snout.
Chief might have earned his daughter’s forgiveness, but there would be no escaping the wrath of Sunset Shimmer.
"You stupid stallion…"
Sunset cursed him under her breath as she arrived.
"You were supposed to take it slow. You could have seriously hurt her!"
Applejack stepped in between her wife and Chief as she tried to calm her down.
"Honey, it's alright. Sunshine's just got a few bumps and scrapes. That's all."
Sunset spun around to face Applejack.
She was about to let the cowgirl have a piece of her angry, maternal mind, but Sunset caught her tongue at the last moment.
Sunshine's horn was pulsing red now.
She could sense all of the negativity in the air.
Sunset let out a heaving sigh before backing down.
"Take her inside, and make sure Granny Smith puts ice on her ankle."
She then turned her attention to Sunshine.
"You're gonna be alright, sweetie."
Sunset quickly kissed her daughter's cheek before letting Applejack carry her away.
She turned on Chief, as soon as they were out of range.
"What in the hell happened out there?!"
She snarled like a vicious beast, making Chief back away nervously.
His ears folded back, and he nickered softly.
"You're sorry? Well, that's great, but you still put our daughter in danger! You could have really hurt her!"
Sunset let out a frustrated sigh as her menacing glare softened.
She rested her head against Chief's.
"I'm sorry I snapped…"
Sunset breathed shakily as she stroked the stallion's cheeks.
"You just… need a little more self control around her. She's just a little girl. She's our little girl."
Chief whinnied sadly.
Sunset knew he was truly sorry.
Now, she felt bad for calling him 'stupid'.
Then, she got an idea that would make them both feel much… better.
Sunset smiled at him sweetly.
"Hey, how about we spend a little time in the stables? After a stunt like that, a naughty stud like you needs to be… punished…"
Chief whinnied with uncertainty as Sunset began leading him by his reins up the hill to the structure on the ridge.
Princess Twilight let out a terrified scream as she dove out of the path of a bright bolt of magic.
The magical projectile soared across the field and hit the ground, exploding into a cloud of dirt upon impact and sending a ball of fire into the sky.
A small Sunshine Harvest squealed with delight, and the glow from her horn began to subside.
She laughed hysterically as she bounced happily in her mother's lap.
"That's my girl…"
Sunset purred softly as she rubbed her nose against Sunshine's.
"You're doing great, but let's try not to blow up Aunty Twilight, alright?"
Sunshine made gurgling noises as though she was trying to speak.
Then, the infant broke out into laughter once again, and her horn began to glow, radiating her joyful emotion.
Princess Twilight cautiously poked her head above the hay bale she had hid behind in order to avoid the explosion.
"Her talent is… exceptional… She's far more powerful than any pony her age. Most unicorns don't learn the most basic of spells until much later."
The princess knelt in front of Sunshine and gently stroked her cheek, extracting a silly babble from her.
“However, I'm worried about safety, hers as well as ours.”
Twilight gestured towards the crater in the field.
“She needs to learn control, before we can continue."
Sunset Shimmer let out a soft chuckle and held her daughter close to her chest.
"Twilight, she's only one year old. Cut her a little slack, will you?”
Princess Twilight fround, obviously not happy with Sunset’s lack of concern.
"Sunset, she has a feel for her powers and the magic within her, but without control, she will only hurt herself and others around her. What are you going to do when she is out of control and I'm not here to monitor her? With her powers, she could seriously harm you and the Apples."
Sunset's gaze drifted to the baby in her lap, and Sunshine looked back at her.
Her heart sank in her chest as she realized that the princess was right.
Until Sunshine could learn to control her abilities, she was dangerous.
"She's just a baby…"
Sunset spoke in a soft tone as she caressed her child.
"How long would it take for her to learn to control herself?"
Twilight shrugged somberly.
"With my regular visits and constant practice, it could be done in a few years. I can have her controlling her powers in four, at the most.”
Sunset let out a tired sigh.
She was worn out from the day's lessons, and not just Sunshine's magic teachings.
While Sunshine worked with Princess Twilight to hone her magical abilities, Sunset Shimmer worked with Applejack and Granny Smith to practice all of the skills she would need to be a mother.
Sunset had to get Sunshine dressed, change her diaper, and breastfeed her, to name a few of her many motherly chores.
Applejack was especially eager to help with the breastfeeding part…
Apple Bloom enjoyed entertaining the baby when Sunset was worn out.
She took Sunshine to the northern pasture every afternoon to see the ducks by the lake.
Sunshine adored every creature she saw, but she loved the horses above all else.
"Ba-ba!"
She cried out, pointing a chubby finger towards a pair of horses that were storming across the field.
Sunset recognized them.
One of them was Tremors, and the other was the mare’s newborn foal, a little colt Sunshine loved to death.
"Ba-ba!"
This time, the little colt running with Tremors heard her.
He let out a loud whinny and began galloping towards them.
Sunset had to tighten her grip on her daughter to hold her still, but Sunshine reached outward as she tried to greet the colt.
His name was Cider, or 'Ba-ba' to Sunshine.
Though she was unable to form complete words, much less sentences, the tyke loved Cider.
The colt had a fondness for the anthro child as well.
Sunset gently set Sunshine on the ground and watched as the little colt approached her.
Sunshine laughed and cooed, and she reached for the colt's snout with her chubby fingers.
Cider nuzzled Sunshine affectionately, extracting more laughter from her.
Her horn glowed brightly, now.
It pulsed and radiated light and heat.
The golden glow it gave off bathed over Sunset, Princess Twilight, and Cider.
Not wanting to disturb the moment, Sunset leaned over towards Twilight until her lips brushed against the princess’ ear.
"It's moments like this that make me appreciate being a mother…”
Twilight chuckled softly before turning away to gather her personal belongings.
"I'm sure being a mother has no shortage of heartwarming moments. Um… How is Chief, by the way?"
It had been quite a while since Twilight had heard from the stud.
She had been meaning to study him since his arrival in Equestria a year earlier.
Sunset nodded towards the stable up the hill.
"He's doing better…”
Twilight cocked her head.
"Better?"
Expecting a different answer, she had a quizzical look on her face.
Sunset nodded her head somberly.
"Yeah… We had a little accident about a week ago… We were… Well, I… I don't really want to talk about what happened, but Chief got a pretty nasty cut on his rear left leg. He… He says he's not upset with me, but I know he thinks it was my fault…"
Twilight stayed silent as her gaze drifted back to the infant and the colt playing in the dirt.
"I'm going to see him again, tonight. I need to do something to make it up to him…"
Twilight raised an eyebrow.
Sunset noticed and quickly shook her head.
"No… No, Twilight… It's nothing like that…"
Sunset spoke in a hushed voice, her cheeks turning a dark, red hue.
"I mean, I need to do something to show him that I’m sorry. I need to show him that I… that I love him."
Twilight cracked a weak smile.
"You really do love Chief, don't you?"
Sunset grinned and nodded her head slowly.
"More than anything… He gave me her, after all…" Sunset nodded towards Sunshine. “I love him with all of my heart.”
Tremors whinnied from across the field.
Cider's ears perked up at the sound of his mother's call, and he quickly nuzzled Sunshine's cheek before galloping away to join her.
The light from Sunshine's horn began to fade, and she grew quiet.
"Oh… Don't be upset, sweetie…"
Sunset groaned as she picked her up.
"You'll get see him tomorrow."
"After our magic lessons, of course."
The princess was quick to remind Sunset as she embraced her.
“I don't want you either of you slacking on your studies.”
Sunset wrapped her free arm around Twilight and returned the hug.
"Of course… We'll see you tomorrow, Twilight."
Princess Twilight double checked her bag to make sure she had everything she arrived with.
With all of her belongings safely on her person, Twilight waved to Sunset and Sunshine, and she began her journey back to the portal that would take her to Equestria.
Sunset watched her until she climbed into Principal Celestia's car.
She waved to them both as they drove down the dirt road and disappeared onto the main road.
Then, her attention fell back to her daughter.
"You're getting heavy, Sunshine… I think Granny Smith’s meals are gonna make you into a football player someday…”
Sunset groaned again as she fixed her grip on her daughter.
The peaceful silence of the night was shattered in an instant, and the shrieks and cries of an angry infant echoed through the Apple homestead.
Sunset groaned as her slumber abruptly ended.
She turned her head in search of the time.
The clock on the night stand read 2 : 34 AM.
Sunset let out a frustrated sigh, and she turned back over to face her new fiancé.
"Applejack…"
Sunset still felt groggy as she tapped on her shoulder.
"Applejack, Sunshine's crying…"
Applejack didn't respond.
Instead, she shifted in the covers and put her hands over her ears in a vain attempt to block of the piercing shrieks.
"Go see what's wrong with Sunshine, Applejack. I took care of her last night…"
The cowgirl muttered her protest under her breath as she rose up from the bed.
“I was havin’ a good dream…”
Satisfied, Sunset fell back into the sheets.
Applejack stuck her tongue out at her as she made her way towards the door and into the hallway.
Sunshine's screaming got significantly louder as she approached the infant's room.
Bracing herself to face the worst, Applejack opened the door, and a red glare nearly blinded her as she stepped inside.
The entire room glowed red from the light shining from Sunshine's horn.
"Shhhh… Shhhhhhhh… It's alright, Sunny…"
Applejack hurriedly approached the crib.
"Mama's here, now. Mama is right here…"
She reached into the crib and lifted the crying infant into her arms.
Almost instantly, the shrieks and screams ceased, and the red glow softened a little.
"That's it… Everything's alright, baby…"
Applejack smiled sweetly and gently bounced Sunshine in her arms.
"Did ya' have a bad dream?"
She stroked and patted Sunshine's back as she rocked her gently.
Then, she walked to a chair in the corner of the room and sat down with Sunshine in her arms.
"Don't you worry one little bit, sweetheart…"
She caressed Sunshine’s cheek and gave her a warm smile.
"I'm gonna be right here until ya’ fall back asleep…"
Sunshine was almost quiet now, and the red glow coming from her horn was fading quickly.
"Mmmm…"
Applejack chuckled as she stroked Sunshine's cheek.
"Ya’ may not know it yet, but you're a very special girl…"
The baby's big, round eyes peered back up at Applejack, now full of curiosity and interest.
"Ba… Ma…"
She managed to spit out some form of communication before she fell silent again.
"That's right!"
Applejack laughed with glee, pleased with the infant’s attempts to speak.
She tickled Sunshine's belly, extracting adorable 'giggles' from her.
"That's right, Sunny… You are special… Not only do ya' have two mothers who love ya' more than anythin' in the world, but also have a father that will race to the ends of the world for ya'. I would know…"
Sunshine cooed happily in Applejack's arms, and her horn now glowed a new color, a soft golden glow.
"Ya’ see, your mama was in a whole heap’a trouble…"
Applejack sighed thoughtfully as she recalled the night of her birth.
"You were stuck inside of her, and we needed Princess Twilight to get ya' out in one piece, but there was no way I could make it to Equestria in time…”
Sunshine reached above her head and began playing with Applejack's messy hair.
"Your father carried me across vast highways, weavin' through cars left and right… Because of him, I was able to get Princess Twilight to safely deliver ya'. It was… quite an exciting night. Principal Celestia showed up, eventually. She didn't get to meet ya' though... You'll get to know her when you're older and attendin’ her school.”
A huge yawn escaped Sunshine's little lips as she rolled over in Applejack's arms.
"Ma…”
Applejack followed Sunshine's example, and she too let out a long yawn.
"I feel ya', Sunny…"
Applejack moaned as she rubbed her eyes with her free hand.
"I'm ready to get back into bed too. How 'bout it? Are ya’ ready for me to put ya’ back in your crib?"
Sunshine's next yawn was the response Applejack had been hoping for.
She stood up as slowly and carefully as she could, and she carried Sunshine back to her crib.
"Sleep tight, baby…"
Applejack smiled as she lowered Sunshine into the crib.
"I'll see ya' in the mornin'…"
The soft, golden glow emitting from the infant's horn gave the entire room a comforting feeling.
Applejack let out a heavy sigh and turned to leave the room.
"Good job…”
Applejack jumped out of her skin.
She held a hand over her racing heart as she slowly recovered.
“Goodness, Sunset… Ya’ nearly scared me half to death.”
Sunset was standing by the door, snickering silently.
"I… I'm sorry…"
Her words were sincere, but the look on Sunset’s face told Applejack she wasn't so sorry.
“I didn't mean to scare you like that…”
Applejack gave her an evil glare, but it didn't last long.
Sunset chuckled again.
"I guess, she just needed a little love…"
Applejack let out a long sigh as she looked back at the crib.
“The poor thing hates bein’ left alone. I just had to talk to her a little to calm her back down.”
Sunset nodded her head.
"I know… I heard. That was quite a story you told her, a tale of heroics and bravery…”
Applejack grinned sheepishly.
“You heard that too?"
Sunset smiled softly, lowering her gaze until her eyes landed on Applejack’s breasts.
"I did. I liked that story… Except for, you know, the soul tearing pain."
Applejack threw her arms around Sunset and pulled her into a strong embrace.
"Ya’ did great, Sunset. Ya’ made the best baby ya’ could, and I couldn't be more proud of ya’.”
Applejack tightened her hold on Sunset before placing a gentle kiss on her neck.
Sunset beamed as tears rolled down her cheeks.
"I know… You make me so happy, Applejack… I… I can't wait till we get married. The big day seems so close, now…"
Sunset took Applejack's cheeks in her hands and pulled her into a passionate kiss.
Together, in the soft glow of the light from Sunshine's horn, they kissed.
When they pulled away from each other, Sunset was in tears, trying to muffle her crying.
"I… I'm so… so h-h-happy…"
Applejack grinned as she lead Sunset out of the room.
"Come on, hon…"
She spoke softly so as to not wake Sunshine again.
"Let's get ya' back to bed."
Together, they walked through the darkness until they reached their room.
Applejack reached the door before Sunset, and she opened it for her.
“After you, Sunset…"
Applejack quickly followed her inside, eager to get back into bed.
Sunset cleared her throat as they both climbed into the bed.
"Hey, Applejack…"
"Yeah, hon?"
Sunset bit her lower lip as she pulled the covers over her legs.
"Uh… Could you… tell me a story?"
Applejack gave her a dirty grin.
"Oh… I can tell ya' a good one, right now…"
Applejack bit her lower lip in a sexy way as she climbed on top of Sunset.
"How does that sound?"
Sunset let out a soft moan as Applejack's crotch grinded against her own.
"I… I think… that sounds… Ooooooohhhhh…"
She moaned once more, much louder this time.
Applejack grinned as she took off her shirt, setting her breasts free.
"This is my favorite story…"
Applejack smiled as she played with her own breasts for Sunset to see.
Applejack straightened her jacket as she called her wife from the bottom of the stairs.
"Sunset, come on! We're all ready to go! What's holdin’ ya’ up there?”
In her room, Sunset Shimmer leaned over the dresser and looked into the mirror on top.
She looked into her own reflection, and a long sigh escaped her lips.
Sunset brushed her hair out of her eyes, and she fixed her shirt collar.
With her clothes straightened and her hair brushed aside, Sunset cracked a weak smile, and her reflection smiled back.
Back at the bottom of the stairs, Applejack and Sunshine waited impatiently for Sunset.
"Are we going soon, Mama Applejack?"
Sunshine looked up at her mother, batting her big, glistening eyes.
"It's almost dark outside."
Applejack shook her head and placed a reassuring hand on Sunshine’s shoulder.
"We gotta wait for your mama. Be patient, now. Daddy's not goin' anywhere…"
Sunshine smiled up at Applejack and grabbed a hold of her hand.
At last, Sunset appeared at the top of the stairs.
Applejack grabbed her hat and put it over her head as Sunset descended the stairs.
"Are ya' ready to go?"
Reaching the bottom, Sunset nodded her head.
Her daughter rushed forward to meet her, and she wrapped her arms around Sunset's legs.
"Hey, sweetie…"
Sunset smiled softly as she lifted Sunshine up into her arms.
"Ohhhh… You're getting so big…”
She groaned a little as she struggled to hold her growing daughter.
"I'll bet you had a little too much birthday cake earlier this afternoon…"
Sunshine giggled proudly and looked down at her own belly, poking it with her pointer finger.
“Mama Applejack says I can eat as much as I want, ‘cause it's my birthday.”
Sunset frowned and turned her head towards her wife, earning a defensive look from Applejack.
"Hey, the birthday girl can eat whatever she wishes on her big day.”
Sunset let out a long sigh.
Now wasn't the time or place to argue with Applejack about Sunshine’s beastly appetite.
Sunshine giggled uncontrollably and squirmed in her mother's arms.
"Are we… ready to go?"
Sunset groaned as she struggled to hold onto her daughter.
Applejack nodded her head and gestured her towards the door.
Together, they walked out of the homestead and onto the dirt road.
The walk was a silent one as they made their way down the dirt road towards the entrance to the horse pasture.
The pasture now stood empty.
They had all been put in the stable for the night.
As they neared the stable, Sunset broke the silence.
"Sunshine, do you have the flowers for daddy?"
Sunshine nodded her head and held up a fist full of red poppies for her mother to see.
Sunset smiled and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
With the flowers in hand, they began their journey across the pasture, up towards the stable.
The sun was setting, now.
It quickly began to disappear behind the distant mountains, leaving an orange fire in the sky.
Sunset didn't take her eyes off of the stable as they approached it.
When they reached the stable, they didn't go inside.
Instead, Sunset, with Sunshine in her arms, followed Applejack around the structure.
On the other side, rolling fields stretched as far as they eye could see.
A calm wind blew across the grass, giving it an ocean-like look.
Sunset gave her daughter a gentle squeeze.
"We're almost there…"
Darkness was falling, and only the sound of millions of insects could be heard now, buzzing all around them.
Together, they journeyed out onto the open field.
At last, they had made it to their destination.
A single stone stood at the top of the hill, towering over the grass and casting a long shadow.
Sunset set her daughter down on the ground.
Sunshine, with the flowers in her hand, walked forward and placed them at the base of the stone.
"I love you, daddy…"
She spoke so softly that the gentle breeze nearly drowned her out.
After sitting by the stone for a few moments, Sunshine got back up and returned to Applejack's side.
Now, it was Sunset’s turn.
Letting out a out a deep breath as she approached the stone, Sunset knelt in front of it and placed her hand on its cold surface, rubbing her fingers over the name carved into the stone.
* Chief *
"You can head back inside…"
Sunset didn't dare turn to face them, Applejack and Sunshine.
She couldn't let her wife and daughter see her cry.
"I… I'll be down soon…"
Applejack nodded her head quietly and took Sunshine's hand in her own.
Together, they began the journey back to the homestead, leaving Sunset alone by the stone.
Sunset's chest felt heavy and burdened with grief.
"She really misses you, ya’ know…"
Sunset caressed the stone, running her fingers back and forth over the.
"Sunshine's being a brave girl, but I know she's missing you every single day, just like I am…"
The stone replied with silence.
"She's growing up so fast…"
She let out a sad chuckle.
"Every day, she gets bigger, stronger, and faster… Princess Twilight comes over once a week, now, just to check in on her. She thinks Sunshine could be a princess in Equestria, someday."
Again, Sunset was met with silence.
"She had a fun time at her birthday party, today."
Sunset continued to dry her eyes as she talked to the stone.
"Applejack and I took her down to Joe's diner for a big, birthday breakfast. You should have seen her… I have never seen one person eat so many pancakes… I think she got her appetite from you, ya' big stud…"
Sunset chuckled to herself and fell on her back, next to the stone.
Then, the smile she had managed dissipated.
In its place, a sad look formed.
"She's growing up too fast, Chief… Twilight says, in a few years, Sunshine's going to have to go with her, to Equestria. I mean, I need to be with our daughter and watch her grow up, but I don't want to leave you or Applejack…"
Sunset rolled onto her side so she faced the stone.
"You're right…"
Sunset spoke to the stone as though she was having a conversation with Chief.
"I shouldn't be worrying about that right now. I need to cherish her while she's growing up, and not worry about the future…"
The sun had vanished, now, leaving Sunset in complete darkness.
She closed her eyes and listened to the sounds of nature around her.
The rustling of the wind and the buzzing of the insects soothed her.
After laying next to the stone for several minutes, Sunset sat upright.
"Well… It was nice talking to ya'…"
Sunset managed one last smile before pressing her lips against the stone.
"I need to be heading back. Applejack and I are gonna read to Sunshine before bed. Good night, Chief… I love you…"
Sunset groaned as she stood up and stretched her arms and legs.
She looked down at the lonely stone one last time.
Then, she turned around and began the long walk back to the homestead, back where her new life began.
