Forgetting by Going Back

Into the night now, Fluttershy rounded up her 'children', then strolled on home.

Luna whispered in Twilight's ear, "I was to set the night out..."

Twilight could hear the definite hint of gloom in her voice, suggesting a bright side to this situation, "Hey, least you don't have to work tonight. Free pass, you know?"

Luna narrowed her eyes at the other foal princess, immediately growing a more passive-aggressive attitude, "I actually like setting out the Moon. It's the meaning of my life. Would you like a 'free pass' from using magic?"

"Well, no. But-"

"Just stop talking. Please. Stop."

"Whatever. Was only trying to be helpful, " Twilight mumbled as she looked to her side, away from Luna's glare.

...

They were brought home after a long trek to the cottage.

Dash opened the door for her baby sisters and mother, then hurriedly flew inside above them, the cold getting to her.

Fluttershy asked her child who glided above her, "Did you have a fun day of play with your friend, Pinkie Pie?"

Dash rolled her eyes, "Yes, mom. But, it's called 'hanging out', not playing. I'm not a foal."

Luna grumbled, "How lovely for you..."

Fluttershy rolled the stroller to a free-of-animals corner, unstrapped the foals from their ride, then placed them on her back as she strode upstairs.

Rainbow soar above her mother, wondering, "Where are you going, Mom?"

Fluttershy glanced back to the children, whose eyes were half-lidded, "Going to change your sisters if they need it, and put them to bed. You should probably get some shut-eye yourself, sweetie."

The foals' eyes were semi-closed because of sheer boredom, as it had been the past few hours.

Rainbow thought on it for a second before declaring, "Nah."

Fluttershy smirked knowingly, "I'd bet you will soon."

Opening her room, Fluttershy managed to surprise the foals at the expansive array of nursery items in her room.

Changing table on the wall, crib in the corner, and toys amassed in a chest.

Luna and Twilight were shocked.

Twilight by the supplies stocked so large that it drew conclusions that they would be foals for awhile...were the amount of diapers and formula any indication.

Luna was just confused by the price point that all this supplies must have cost, now trying to figure out what Fluttershy's job even is.

What does she do? Is she a veterinarian? Is she animal control? Is this some sort of in-house pet store? How does this mare get funding?!

As the both of them pondered over aspects of Fluttershy's bank account, Fluttershy promptly put them on the changing table.

The duo both blinked slowly, confused as to what was happening.

Fluttershy giggled as she knew what they did not, cooing to them, "Awww, you didn't even know, did you? Let's get you silly fillies changed, huh?"

Luna and Twilight looked perplexed at their caretaker before glancing down at their diapers. Their...wet, full diapers.

Celestia dammit.

Twilight thought on not even feeling it happen.

Me dammit.

Luna thought on how cold it suddenly felt.

Rainbow sat on the bed, whistling to herself to occupy her time.

Fluttershy smiled as she released the tabs on both their diapers, placed the soiled garments aside their tails, then wiped them down each rather thoroughly.

Cold. Cold. Cold. Cold. For my sake, this is so damn cold! Hurry up, mare!

Luna was chattering her teeth as the cleansing wipes did their purpose...with a touch as freezing as ice.

Twilight wiggled as the wipes cleaned off the urine on her, noting how it actually hurt.

Ow. Ow. Ooooow! Buck, buck! Think I have a diaper rash! Ahhh, that's painfullll!

Fluttershy noted the red spot, feeling sorry for her 'daughter', "Poor baby, I've got something for that."

She then rummaged under the table, reaching inside the top dresser to pull out rash cream.

Squirting a hefty amount of the lotion into her hooves, she then proceeded to rub it in, causing Twilight to whimper in agony at the stinging and burning that occurred.

Fluttershy didn't give concern to the whimpering, only acknowledging it slightly as she searched for the baby powder, "It's okay, honey. The bad rash will go-go soon."

Twilight hoped she was right.

Unscrewing the cap on the lid, Fluttershy then doused the children's privates with the drying powder, then rubbed it in as best she believed.

Twilight and Luna coughed and sneezed at the particles of powder entering their nostrils.

Ending the diaper change with two fluffy disposables, the foals were lifted, tails slit through the holes in the padding, and the tabs were closed.

Fluttershy picked the foals up, flying the three of them to her bed.

Rainbow was still whistling at the edge of the bed as Fluttershy floated over to lay down herself.

She put the foals at her sides, patting their backs.

Fluttershy asked of Rainbow sweetly, "Would you like me to sing a lullaby?"

Rainbow shrugged, stopping her whistling to give her mother the air time to deliver on her suggestion.

She began to hum.

Then, the humming soon grew to smooth words of slumber, drifting off to bed, and sweet dreams.

Rainbow found it hard to stay awake, eyes half-lidded. Yawning, she could feel a wave of tiredness consume her.

Fluttershy's lulllaby soon came to a close, and she was pleased with herself.

Staring at Rainbow, Fluttershy grinned as she had previously, chuckling as she commented, "Sleeping like a baby."

Then, saw her foals...staring up at her.

"Hey! Why aren't you two asleep?!", Fluttershy demanded to know as Twilight and Luna appeared more bored out of their skulls than asleep.

Luna pointed out, "I literally dream-walk. You're not getting anywhere with a simple lullaby."

Twilight shrugged, "Meh. I'm just uninterested."

Groaning, Fluttershy told them to stay put for their own safety, then hefted Rainbow up over her shoulder.

She winced at the weight of the teen, confused as to why she was so hard to lift, "Damn, I've seen bears weigh less than you, Dash. I'm either really weak, or you've just got heavy bones."

Luna shouted out as Fluttershy struggled out the door, "She does have quite the thick forehead!"

The foals giggled at hearing a now-peeved Fluttershy boom out, "Shut it, and sleep! Ugghhhhhh!!!"

Tonight would be fun for Twilight and Luna, not so much Fluttershy.