It had been about a week since Daring Do was given an explanation about how she had family ties to the royal sisters and how she was an immortal pegasus rather than an alicorn. Today, Luna was getting the day off. She had a little herd to look after with her eight charges that were a miracle to keep out of trouble, with most of them galloping around. But there was one of her charges that she was worried about.

While Peanut Butter was still getting the hang of walking, tripping a few times in the process, Night Mist, could do no more than stand for at most 20 seconds. He still had yet to take his first steps. But with how fast his siblings were developing, even thought none had developed words yet, she was worried her tiniest charge was was falling behind. She smiled as Peanut Butter, Autum Breeze, and Shadowmane all tried to help their brother walk, with no success. Every single time, they would end up in a foal pile giggling. It was too cute. "Hello Luna, I trust your day off is going alright," Comet Shine said.

"Indeed. It's always a treat to see my little ones interacting with each other, and it's just a relief none of them have found away to get over the foal gate that leads out of the room today," Luna replied.

"Yes, I remember yesterday, I found little Tornado trying to get at the cookie jar in the kitchen. I'm scared to think how they'll act once they've come into their colt and filly years," Comet Shine stated.

"I know, but hopefully, they will learn to obey their mother by then. But there is at least one little one that I don't have to worry about getting into trouble just yet," Luna assured.

Comet sighed, "I know that you are worried about little Nighty, Luna. You have a really bad poker face when the focus is on him. But you need to let him take his own time. He'll catch up, I promise."

"Everyone keeps saying that, but it's been so long since they were back in my life, and I just can't help it. I feel that something is not right," Luna said.

"How about this for a suggestion, your majesty. If he doesn't improve within another month, we take him to see the royal nurse. See if she can diagnose any ailments that are delaying his development," Comet Shine suggested.

Luna sighed, for she knew her student was right. "Alright, I suppose that would be the best course of action," Luna agreed.

Their conversation was soon halted as Luna's attention came to her tiniest one, trying to reach for her. Luna giggled, "Up you get little one."

She levitated him into her forehooves, and started nuzzling him. He giggled in response and batted her nose playfully. "Oh you think you can take on your Mother of the Night?" Luna teased.

She soon belly blasted her son and Night Mist could do nothing but flail his tiny legs helplessly as he laughed at his mother's belly blast attack. The rest of her children came to help their youngest sibling out, as they were helped onto the bed by Comet, and began tugging on her mane gently and wrestling her hooves with their tiny bodies. "Oh no, seven on one. This is no fair, there are too many of you," Luna said as she rolled onto her back, careful not to roll onto her little ones.

Soon her foals climbed onto her belly tickling her making her giggle. "Alright I give up, I give up," Luna said holding her hooves up in a surrender state.

"Oh no, the mighty Princess of the Night has been thwarted by the Children of the Night," Comet chimed in.

Soon, the foals all settled down and curled up in a pile next to their mother. All except Night Mist who sat in front of his mother. "Night Mist what's wrong sweetie? It's almost nap time," Luna informed him.

"M-" Night Mist chirped.

Luna's and Comet's eyes went wide, and their ears focused. "What was that sweetie?" Luna asked in anticipation.

"M-" Night Mist managed again.

"Come on little prince. You can do it," Comet said.

"M- Mama," Night Mist finally managed to say.

Luna's eyes welled up with tears of joy. Her littlest charge had just spoke his first word, and he was the first of his siblings to do so. "G-Go summon my sisters, mother and grandmother. They need to hear this," Luna ordered.

"Yes your majesty. Right away," Comet obeyed before galloping off to find the rest of the royal family.

Luna hugged her son tightly as she awaited the rest of her family to arrive, and seeing her other charges had gathered around to hear what had happened.

Author's Note

Well, end of this chapter. Sorry it took so long. I'm trying to get back in the swing of writing, but that time out at sea still hasn't worn off. But let me know what you think of the chapter. I'm sorry that it was on the short side, but I couldn't think of anything to prolong it.

Nightmare Moon: Just take your time honey.

Shadowmane: Yeah, but how come youw da fiwst to speak in da stowy?

Lauren: Now Shadowmane, don't be rude. You're already able to walk. How do you think that makes Nighty feel?

Shadowmane: Sowwy.

Lauren: It's alright, you'll soon catch up. Now it's nap time.

Me: I not napping witout heawing *Stardust in the face.* Daaaaydweam bewievew and a... howmecomwing queen. *I fall asleep in Luna's forelegs.*