Sugarplum takes pride in doing her job, finding a home for foals and delivering them by train. But this job is one that she is having trouble doing. The foal in question has a destination, but it isn't one that Sugarplum wants him to go to. A terrible future awaits the foal after the tragic accident that left him an orphan. Sugarplum meets Glowbug, a unicorn, who makes her an offer to change the foal's fate, causing a terrible conflict as Sugarplum must try to figure out what is right for the foal and right for other ponies.

A side story to Mail Order Orphan and part of a larger still expanding 'verse.

Fluttershy, feeling that motherly need, secures herself a mail order orphan. Will she be up for the challenge of mothering one of Equestria's most unique creatures that defies classification or description? Will her friends be there for her as they always have? And what about Discord, Fluttershy's long time friend and the one indirectly responsible for all of this confusion... Will he find something that he wasn't aware he was looking for? Will Spike finally find somebody he can relate to? All of this and more...

An important note. The stories in the sidebar all tie in with this story, providing background elements and filling in characters and settings. Reading those will cause a number of things to make a lot more sense.

This is mostly going to be a slice of life story, with elements of fitting in, finding your place in the world, and the need for unconditional positive regard.

This takes place in an alternate verse, at some point in the near future. It is going to start out rated "E" for everyone, but might get some interesting humour in there later, which may require a "T" rating. We'll see. Tags will be added as the story progresses.

Beware when checking a box that states "other."

I'd love for some feedback. Thanks! And I don't have a good cover image. I'm sorry.

Edit: There is now a side story. Delivery Interrupted.