Ut Ametur Iris

“Ah still think it’s a might odd. Since when does Rainbow call a private meeting? Especially one at the library,” Applejack mused aloud to Rarity who was walking beside her.

The pair had recently been informed to make their way to Golden Oaks library, on the request of Rainbow Dash. When Pinkie Pie had delivered the message, she had specifically stated to make sure they kept that tuesday afternoon clear. Apparently, it was very important that they know what the pegasus wished to tell them.

“Well if it is as important as Pinkie said it is, she is going to want everypony there,” Rarity responded. “After all, the library has the most room.”

“But why couldn’t she just tell us? Does whatever she wants to say, really call for a meeting?”

“If Rainbow thinks it does, then it must. You know she wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t necessary. Knowing her, she would rather fly round at top speed telling everyone,” Rarity waved a hoof.

“So what do ya reckon it is then?” Applejack enquired.

“I’m not sure. Maybe she got accepted into the Wonderbolts?” Rarity offered.

Applejack scoffed. “If that was it, I’m sure no window within two hundred miles would’a been saved. It’s gotta be something else.”

“Well, we’re about to find out,” the fashionista motioned towards the large tree they were coming up on. All seemed normal. The door was closed, the windows were intact and not a single leaf was out of place.

Quickly making their way to the front door, the two ponies entered.

Fluttershy and Pinkie had already arrived. Both were seated on cushions that made part of a small circle, a cushion for each of the expected guests. Spike was fumbling around out of sight, making tea for the group, while Twilight sat on her own cushion, with a knowing, yet nervous look.

Strangely, one cushion was missing. The reason being is that the mare of the hour, Rainbow Dash, had neglected to sit on one in favour of using Andrew’s lap. The mare was fidgeting in place, a look of barely contained excitement dominating her whole attitude.

Andrew didn’t seem to mind. His arms were wrapped around her in a backwards hug. His expression was one of happiness, as he looked down at the top of her head. The subtle gestures he made, like gently rubbing her chest with one hand, or kissing her on the crown of her head displayed only pure love for the lucky mare.

Upon hearing the door open, Twilight spoke up. “Oh excellent, we're all here! Spike, come here, please!” she sang.

The young dragon returned from the kitchen, balancing a tray of tea cups on both of his clawed hands. “This better be some announcement,” he mumbled, passing a brew to each mare, and one decidedly larger, much stronger looking drink to Andrew.

It was no secret that Andrew took tea drinking to a whole new level. Who’d have thought putting honey in a drink would be so good?

“Don’t stand in the doorway, sit down!” Rainbow cried with excitement. Hopping up and down slightly within the confines of Andrew’s embrace.

“Calm down, sweetie. I could run my old house from the energy you’re bottling,” Andrew chuckled, earning a strange stare from the mares in the room, minus Twilight. It was rare to hear the human use anything like sweetie, or honey when referring to Dash, as she maintained that it was embarrassing.

It was made even odder when she not only seemed to enjoy hearing it, but also started to nuzzle up to Andrew. Rubbing her nose into the underside of his chin and neck.

“So what’s this all about RD?” Applejack asked as she sat, politely taking one cup from spike.

“Yes I hope we didn’t miss out on this big reveal, whatever it is,” Rarity commented.

Andrew smirked. “You wanna tell ‘em, or should I?” he whispered down to his lover.

Rainbow’s ears perked, a huge smile growing on her face. “I will!” she squealed, her tail thumping back and forth between herself and Andrew’s chest.

Taking a deep breath to calm herself she looked over at her friends who were watching her with confused expressions.

“I’m pregnant.”

“What?!” They all cried.

“What?” Andrew puzzled, before Rainbow began to laugh.

“Oh that was priceless! You should have seen the look on your faces!” She giggled.

“Hilarious, Dash. Well if that was all I came here for than I think I’ll be taking my leave,” Rarity huffed.

“No no! Wait! I do actually have something really important to say,” Rainbow reasoned.

“Okay. Girls. Andrew and I have decided, to have a foal!” She squee’d, earning shocked stares from all those in the room minus Twilight.

“Whoa! Dashie’s gonna be a mommy? How? Who’s the lucky stallion? Does Andrew know?” Pinkie asked accusingly.

Dash stared at her weirdly. “Duh, he's gonna be the father,” she said as she swatted a pink hoof away.

“How?” Applejack spoke. “No offense here, but he ain’t no stallion. I dunno much ‘bout biology but ah’m pretty sure it doesn’t work that way.”

“That’s where I come in,” Twilight spoke up. “Rainbow and Andrew came to me yesterday, asking if I could genetically alter Andrew’s sperm to be compatible with Rainbow’s egg cells,” She smiled, the mention of sperm causing Fluttershy to blush and hide behind her teacup.

“So you just magic his boy juices into pony stuff?” Pinkie questioned, earning a flat look from Twilight.

“Well no, there's a lot more to it than that. Chromosome pairs and genomes have to be altered as well. If it was anything more complicated than a single cellular organism, then I don’t think I could do it.”

“Sadly, the offspring is going to look more or less just like Rainbow. I’ll be altering Andrew’s DNA so much that i’ll be surprised if any of his traits come through.”

“But it will still be his,” Rainbow added, looking up lovingly at the human. “We just gotta wait till my next cycle, but we just wanted you to all know.”

“Ah’m still not sure how thats gonna work. Yeah, Ah’’ve seen Twi here change things into other things but it always wears off. What if that happens inside’a you?” Applejack pointed to Rainbow’s belly.

“Well, they’re going to have to keep coming back to me so I can boost the spell. We’ve already talked it over, and they know the risks,” Twilight pointed out.

“W-well I’m sure you two are going to make a beautiful foa- Will it be a foal?” Fluttershy asked quietly.

Andrew nodded. “Yeah, it’s easier for Twi to transfigure my genes, than it is for her to change Rainbow’s egg cells to a human’s. After all, she doesn’t know what human egg cells are like. Besides, It’s gonna be hard enough for the scamp to have an alien daddy. I wouldn’t want it to be shunned for actually being one.”

Applejack remained unconvinced. “Ah’m still not sure bout this. This is a child’s life were talkin’ bout here.” She said before looking directly at Rainbow. “And are you even ready for this? I’ve never seen you do anything remotely motherly.”

Rainbow looked hurt. “I might be young but you of all ponies should know that when I want to do something, I do it right!”

“And as for not being motherly? You didn’t see her when Scootaloo brought home a baby bird,” Andrew added.

“It was so sweet. The bird’s mum had died, and scoots had found it trying to fly back up to the nest. She brought it to us in tears, and Dash sat down with scoots for about an hour, preening its wings,” he gushed.

“Aww,” Pinkie joined.

Rainbow blushed. “See? I’m caring.”

“It was even better when you started on Scootaloo’s wings,” Andrew chuckled quietly behind her ear.

“Well, she didn’t know how to do it. And there’s no adult pegasi at the orphanage to teach her either.”

“Warm Smiles does try though,” he responded, the conversation going very off topic.

“Yeah, but she’s not very good at it,” Rainbow grumbled,

Twilight smiled. “I think Rainbow is going to be a great mother.”

“Okay, okay. But what about you Andrew? You ready for this? Again, I mean.” the apple farmer spoke.

Rainbow felt her human tense underneath her. She knew that Andrew still bore some scars in his mind,meaning that when somepony mentioned or asked about his past life, he would completely lock up.

This time however, it was different. While still not comfortable with the issue, he spoke. “I am. I...I never got a real chance last time. This is what I need, something to finally keep me here.”

“What,you think I’m not enough?” Rainbow joked, trying to take the edge off.

It worked. “Oh I dunno, I mean you snore. Like a lot. If I went back I might get a decent night’s sleep,” he responded.

“That’s not the only reason you can’t sleep,” Rainbow purred up at him. Completely forgetting they had company.

“Ahem,” Twilight cleared her throat. “Well it’s settled then. I’d never have thought that out of all of us,Rainbow would become the first mother.”

“ Actually, I was thinking you could all help out. I mean, I’m good and all, but I probably would need some help,” Rainbow admitted.

“Say no more, Dash! We’re always keen to help out!” Pinkie jumped in, before turning to her friends with a powerful glare.

“Right, girls?”

“Of course! I will treat it as if it were one of my own,” Rarity put in.

“You can count on me sugarcube. Just don’t go rushing headfirst inta this,” Applejack said.

“Oh, of course, anytime you need me,” Fluttershy smiled sweetly.

Twilight gave a small nod, already having agreed.

“Thank you guys so much,” Rainbow smiled, wrapping them in a signature group hug.

Andrew stood off to the side, smiling. It was a lot easier than he had anticipated, but it was becoming apparent that their friends would support them no matter what. He briefly wished that he had had friends like this in his previous life, but dwelling on what could have been was a waste of time.

Seeing the mare that he loved being so happy and surrounded by her friends, filled him with such utter joy and peace. For once, everything was right, everything was perfect. Everything was looking up.

It was the start of something wonderful.