Dominant Species

Dominant Species
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Twilight Sparkle lay on the examining bed in the Canterlot hospital for her first actual checkup of her Pregnancy.

She was very concerned considering her unusually large belly.

Sure, it could be because the foal was simply larger, due to being the child of one of the larger Princess's, but a comment made by one of her friends a month and a half ago had been playing on her nerves.

What if she was having twins?

This concept scared the hell out of Twilight.

Twins?

What would she do if she DID have twins? Sure, she knew Tia and Luna would both be there for her, no doubts about that, but still...

The Doctor finally entered the small examining room and smiled. He was a Unicorn, and a Stallion. That first fact was fine with Twilight, but the second left her feeling a little uncomfortable.

She had been hoping for a female Doctor personally.

“Good day Princess Sparkle.” The older Doctor smiled. “I'm Dr. Reeds, personal physician for Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.” He sat on a stool next to the bed. “They personally requested that I perform your examination.” He eyed Twilight's belly with somewhat wide eyes. “Dear me, I cannot say I've seen a mare as... pregnant as you in quite some time.”

“What do you mean by that?” Twilight asked.

“Well, either your foal is unusually large, which happens from time too time, or you have twins.”

Twilight bit her lower lip. “Please... I'm actually a little scared. Can we just get this over with? And don't call me Princess...”

“Of course, of course. The Princess and I have had a long relationship, one in which they tell me things no other ponies know. From this day on, I will also be your personal Doctor as well, so knowing about you is quite important.” He smiled as he got to work. “Lay on your side, try to get comfortable please.

Twilight nodded as she shifted onto her side. It took some of the pressure off her belly.

Reeds touched his horn to her belly and moved it around, the tip flowing a faint red to match his heart and cross cutie mark.

“Well... oh my. Most interesting indeed.” He smiled as he lifted his head. “I sense two foals in you. You'll be having twins.”

“Wh... What?” Twilight paled. “Twins? But... Who's the... um... the father?”

“Well, I can only sense a pair of very healthy foals in you. I cannot tell who the fathers are from my scan, but I can tell you that they are from two different fathers. ” He smirked. “Congratulations.”

“Oh my...” Twilight actually smiled. “Thank you Doctor Reeds.” She felt better, suddenly knowing she would have the foals of both Celestia and Luna. “Can you tell if they're colt or filly?”

“Ah... Now to get a scan like that, I'd have to get my horn closer to them.”

“How would you do... Oh...” Twilight blushed. “You'd have to stick your horn... in me?”

“Yes, and I won't do that unless you really want to know.”

“I... I really want to know, so we can choose names.”

“You do know how this works, don't you?”

Twilight nodded. “I think I can figure out what needs to be done.”

Reeds nodded. “Now, to ensure no problems, I will sedate you, if that's alright. I could do so without just as easily, but the magic tends to cause mares to... Well...”

“I know very well how magic can stimulate a mare.” Twilight blushed deeper. “I'll accept the sedatives.”

“Very well. Now, I don't use drugs, just a numbing spell. You won't be able to feel anything from your waist down, and I will take the utmost care in the procedure, as I always do.”

Twilight nodded. “I'm ready anytime you are.”

Reeds nodded and cast his spell.

Instantly Twilight lost all feeling in the back half of her body. It felt strange, but she didn't feel any discomfort from her condition anymore.

She lay her head down, not really wanting to watch the doctor perform his examination.

It took him only five minutes, but those minutes felt almost like hours.

“Well, I have the results of my scan.” He removed a 'glove' from his horn and wiped her lower area down. He was impressed by Twilight. As small as she was, she looked untouched, considering the rumors of just how well endowed the 'fathers' were.

“And?” Twilight asked.

“Two fillies. Both are healthy, and both have cloven hooves. I believe both will be Unicorns, like yourself.”

Twilight let out a sigh of relief. She was going to have a pair of daughters.

“Though Unicorns usually take a few months after they are born before they start growing their horns, the same can be said for Pegasus Ponies and their wings.”

“Wait... what?” Twilight stared. “What do you mean by that?”

“Well, what I mean is, there is the tiny chance they could take after their fathers.”

Twilight's ear twitched. “But... I know both Princess have had foals before. They've always been the same as the father. There's never been any other Alicorns born, ever. I mean, I was babysat as a little filly by Princess Cadence, but other than her, I don't know of any others.”

“That is true, as far as I know. But there is a large world beyond the borders of Equestria.” He grinned. “Anything is possible after all.”

Twilight gulped nervously as Reeds canceled the numbing spell. She could feel her legs again.

“Well, now you know that you'll be having two daughters. So I have to say congratulations.”

Twilight sighed. This was indeed an educational trip to the Doctor's office. “Thank you again Dr. Reeds. I guess I should return to the Castle and inform the Princesses.”

“You do that. Wish them the best, and please, call upon me when it's time for you to foal.”

“And Princess Luna as well of course.”

“Of course.” He grinned. “Congratulations on being a father as well.”

“They really do tell you everything, don't they?” Twilight chuckled nervously. (I'm going to have to have a word with them about telling others about our 'secrets'... Though I'm more than certain all the guards and most of the servants already know.)
...

“Twins?” Celestia looked delighted. “And one of them is mine?”

“Yes Tia, one of them is yours.” Twilight giggled at just how giddy Tia looked. “Two healthy fillies.” She was currently stretched out on her cloud bed, Luna stretched out beside her. Celestia sat at the side closest to Twilight.

Luna was more reserved, on the outside. “Have you chosen potential names for them?”

“Well... I was kind of hoping that I'd only mother one foal... Also, I want all of us to be part of the naming.”

Luna smiled and kissed Twilight's cheek. “We'll talk about that tomorrow. You've had a busy day after all.”

“I took a chariot to the hospital and back. They carted me around inside. I barely had to do anything at all. Twilight smiled and then kissed Luna back. “So, Dads, looks like our family will be bigger than we thought it would be.”

“They're due in only a month and a half.” Celestia stated. “Plenty of time for us to name our little ones.”

“I already have a name in mind for my little Colt.” Luna rubbed her belly. “Well, a couple names really, but I want to know any ideas you have.”

Celestia smiled and turned to the stairs of the loft and looked back at the pair that were resting comfortably. “We'll talk later. I do have some important work to attend to after all.”
...

Applejack felt useless as she watched her family planting new seedlings in a newly purchased stretch of land.

It was not odd for a successful farm to expand when it was doing well, but it was what these new trees were that made her feel a little odd.

Peach trees.

The plot of land was small, maybe only a hundred trees, but still. This was an Apple Orchard after all.

Still, Peach Schnapps had purchased the land and all the tree saplings. Even if the land was 'registered' as part of Sweet Apple Acres, Peach had paid for it in full from her own savings. It was her land to do with as she pleased.

“Hey Applejack?” Moon Pie walked up next to her. “Why peach trees? I don't know if I can help these grow at all.”

“Don't ya worry bout it none. Peach can handle these almost like Ah can handle apple trees.” AJ replied. “Oh, baby kicked again. Downright rambunctious Ah tell ya.”

Moon smiled and nuzzled her. “So, midsummer wedding sound good to you?”

“Ah course.” AJ smiled. “Same day as th' Summer Sun Festival.”

Moon didn't respond with words right away, but with a kiss. “Twilight will have had her foals by then, right?”

“Eeyup.” AJ smirked. “An' this fall we gonna have ours an' we're gonna be a whole family.”

Moon kissed AJ again. “I can't wait.”
...

Another month and a half passed, and it came time for Twilight to bare her twin foals.

She had thought she had prepared herself, but as the time came closer, her fears were starting to get the worst of her .

That is, until Celestia spoke to her.

“Twilight, you are going to be fine. You are going to be a wonderful mother, of that I have no doubt.” Celestia gently kissed Twilight's forehead to cement her feelings. “Luna and I will be here with you the whole time.”

“Thank you Tia. I needed to hear that.” Twilight smiled.

“I'll be there with you as well.” Luna said as she floated into the room, resting on a little cloud that she had taken to using to get around on, rather than walking. “I think, maybe a day or two and I'll be having my little colt.”

Twilight and Celestia waved her over and hugged her when she came close enough.

“I hope I can be some sort of father figure to our little Prince.” Twilight whispered loudly enough for the pair to hear her. “Oh...” Her eyes suddenly went wide as there was as small splash behind her. “It's time.”
...

The first filly was born. Hers had been a remarkably easy birth.

She had a golden yellow coat, and a short shock of a fiery red mane. Her bright red eyes opened after a couple minutes and she looked around, seeing her mother for the first time ever.

Twilight had experienced an easy birth with this filly, for which she was glad. “She's beautiful.” She smiled at Celestia as she cut the umbilical cord with her magic. “I have the feeling you're her father.”

“Why do you say that?” Celestia asked as she nuzzled the tiny filly, helping her to stand.

“Easy. The look in your eyes when you saw her.” Twilight smiled, then winced a little. “Oh my, the other little one is wanting to come out.”

The pair of immortal Princesses watched as the second filly started making her appearance.

Twilight felt a little less pain this time, which was not really much at all. It only took a few minutes and the second filly was born.

Her coat was a soft silvery blue, currently not too shiny, but after being cleaned up. Most likely would be. Her mane and tail were a soft white, and as she opened her eyes, there was no doubt this was Luna's foal. They were the exact same green as her father's.

“They're both so precious.” Luna beamed. “Oh Twilight, thank you so much for being their mother.”

Twilight lay her head down. “I wouldn't have it any other way.” She smiled and sighed. “I'm too drained, but I should feed them...”

“Allow me.” Celestia's horn glowed and she was now producing milk in her teats.

“No, I should feed them the first time.” Twilight struggled to her hooves, with Celestia's help. The pair of fillies quickly located their mothers teats and chose one each.

Twilight smiled as her foals fed. “This feels wonderful, to be a mother.”

Celestia and Luna noted that both fillies were normal sized foals. They remembered when Blueblood was born. He had been quite large at birth.

Perhaps it was because of their mothers size.

“I'll be having my colt in a couple days.” Luna pranced a little. “They'll be brothers and sisters.” It was obvious she was excited.

Celestia frowned a little. “Shame I wasn't having a foal too.”

“You're kidding...” Twilight stared at Celestia.

“You're kiddin, right?” Luna added, a grin on her face.

“Hmm...” Celestia shook her head. “No, I'm not. I've given birth before, but I've always sent them to live with their fathers. I've never actually been a mother.”

“Maybe one day.” Luna nuzzled Celestia's chin.

Twilight smiled. She was just too happy right now to think about her own mortality.

“What are their names?” Celestia asked. “I know you have already chosen.” She glanced at Twilight.

“Solar Flare, and Lunar Eclipse.” Twilight gestured first to the yellow filly, then to the silvery one.

“Such wonderful names.” Celestia clopped her hooves on the floor.

“Indeed.” Luna added as she clopped as well. “Their names are perfect.”

Twilight beamed. She was so happy that her names were accepted so easily. “Hearing that makes me... happy...” She started to wobble.

Celestia steadied her with her magic, and Dr. Reeds, who had been standing off to the side silently till now stepped forward. “Do not worry. She is just tired from having her twins.” He nodded to both immortal Princesses. “Though it would be best if they all got some rest.”

“I agree Dr. Reeds.” Twilight smiled as first Lunar Eclipse finished feeding, then a few moment later Solar Flare. She was lead to a mattress that was set on the floor. She lay down and watched her foals join her.

They curled up at her belly for warmth. As they yawned cutely, they snuggling together, a familiar feeling for the twins.

Twilight started cleaning her little fillies as they slept. Not long after, she drifted off to sleep, surrounded by the love of her new family.

The Doctor and Princesses left her to rest, smiles on all their faces.
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To Be Continued...