Dominant Species

Dominant Species
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Twilight watched as Dr. Reeds and Nurse Redheart checked over her two precious fillies. She had to giggle when Flare licked the nurse's muzzle, making her blush a little and giggle in turn.

Why was Nurse Redheart here?

Well, Twilight was fully intending to stay on as Ponyville Librarian, and having a medical expert in the know nearby at hoof was always advantageous. That, and Redheart was very good at never mentioning anything about her patients.

“They're both perfectly healthy.” Dr. Reeds turned to Twilight. “I dare say, I've never seen two fillies as healthy as these.”

Redheart smiled as she let the fillies go too their mother, where they instantly started nursing. “Is it true that they each have different fathers? I mean, I've only been told the basics so far.”

Twilight nodded. “Yes Nurse Redheart, they have separate fathers.” She glanced at Dr. Reeds. “Doctor, I feel Nurse Redheart deserves to know the full facts, seeing as she's going to be my medical specialist in Ponyville. I know she can be trusted with the details.”

“It's not simply a matter of trust.” Reeds stated. “Does she have the clearance for this knowledge?”

Twilight chuckled. “She's a smart Pony. She'll figure it out on her own, right Ruby?”

“Don't call me that while I'm on duty please.” Redheart smiled cutely. “But yes, I think I've already figured out who the 'fathers' are, though I don't understand how.”

Reeds groaned. “Seriously? You think you've figured it out?” He glared at her. “Then tell me who you think the fathers are.”

“Princesses Celestia is obviously Solar Flare's father and Princess Luna is Lunar Eclipse's father.” She winked at Twilight. “Dr. Reeds, you're the personal physician of both Princesses. It was Princess Luna who requested I come here personally to assist.” She then grinned. “And soon I'll be Dr. Redheart, once I get the results from my final exam I took last week.”

Reeds sighed. “Well, you're right about who the fathers are.” He did give Twilight a glare. “Though I certainly do NOT approve of such things as gender changing magic. It's not natural.”

“Neither is the one in ten ponies being a stallion.” Redheart piped up. “But then, when two, or in this case, three ponies love each other, they'll usually do whatever they can within their power to have a family.”

Twilight smiled at the Nurse. “You're right Nurse Redheart.” She winked.

Reeds muttered something to himself before speaking out loud. “Well, seeing that 'Nurse' Redheart will be your physician, 'assuming' she passes her exam, then I don't really need to be here. I do have other patients to tend to. Good day.”

The pair of mares watched Reeds leave.

“What's his problem?” Twilight asked.

“He believes there's a low stallion population for a reason. He said that if it was any higher, then the Pony population of Equestria would grow out of control, especially seeing that we're still hit by heats every year.”

Twilight shuddered. “Don't remind me... One more month to go before heat season starts.” She then paused. “Hmm, maybe a heat protection spell...”

“Don't go messing with nature more than you already have dear.” Redheart smiled. “But I do have to say congratulations.”

“Thank you Ruby.” She rested her neck against Redheart's. “I'm glad you understand.”

“Of course Twilight. Oh, I do have a question. Is Spike available?”

Twilight laughed lightly. “I'm afraid not. He loves Rarity and Fluttershy. They all love each other, and I wouldn't be surprised if THEY have foals one day themselves.”

“A shame. He's better looking than most of the stallions in Ponyville.” She returned the light laugh as the twins finished nursing and started romping around with each other.
...

Two days later, Luna was in the birthing room of the hospital. They had been keeping this as much a secret as possible, but the entire building was surrounded by every journalist in Equestria, and even a few from the Gryphon Kingdom to the north, Gildedale to the west, Glascow to the south and even Germaney to the east.

Every entry to the hospital was closely guarded, and Royal guards patrolled the halls, keeping an eye and magic out for any intruders.

Luna, Celestia, Twilight, Dr. Reeds and Nurse Redheart were the only ones present in the room.

“I think he's coming.” Luna gasped suddenly and gritted her teeth. “T... Twilight... You had an easy birth... I think mine's going to be difficult again.”

Twilight frowned. “If you want, I can cast a spell that can make you more... stretchy?”

Luna winced a little. “Dr. Reeds... Is it safe to use magic like that one me at this time?”

Reeds raised a bushy eyebrow. “I don't see any complications, as long as the magic does not effect the foal.” He glanced at Twilight, again with a disapproving look. “Though I'd advise against it personally.”

Twilight shook her head. “I've gotten very good at being precise with my magic. I can effect Luna, and not her colt.”

“Do it.” Luna gasped in pain.

Twilight nodded and cast the spell.

Instantly, Luna felt the pain almost completely vanish. She sighed happily, as rather than a seven hour birth like with Blueblood, her new foal was born in minutes.

Twilight watched the whole thing, from the moment her son started to emerge till the final moments of the birth.

“I... I'm a father.” She blinked. Such a thing sounded impossible, but it was true. She most certainly was a father, as well as a mother of her fraternal twins. So much pride rushed through her, matching the pride she had felt when her own sweet little twins were foaled.

Nurse Redheart used a warm, damp towel to wash the newborn down. He was considerably larger than his two sisters, but he still looked so tiny.

His coat, black as the night sky, his mane and tail the same lavender as his father's coat, streaked with the same deep blue as his mother's mane. He opened his eyes, the same eyes as his father.

“Hello Midnight Sparkle.” Luna smiled and took over the cleaning from Redheart. A quick 'snip' from her magic and the cord was severed.

“Midnight Sparkle?” Twilight giggled. “Such a cute name for such a hansom colt.”

“I kind of named him after you Twilight, like how you named your fillies after Tia and myself.” Luna smirked. “And thank you for that spell. It certainly will make this a much more memorable memory.”

Twilight giggled. “I'm glad I was able to help.”

“Um... Princess Twilight?” Nurse Redheart held a clean cloth on her hoof. “I... I have to say, I never expected that you were really a Princess the whole time you've been Ponyville's librarian.”

Twilight accepted the warm, damp cloth and helped Luna with the cleaning. “Well... Don't bow to me please, or call me Princess. It's awkward. I'm not really used to even the idea that I'm a Princess.” Twilight chuckled nervously. “And as for being librarian... I have to think of my own daughters for a while. Spike is more than capable of tending to that job for the time being.”

Redheart nodded, blushing a little. (Spike certainly grew up to be very good looking, for a dragon. A shame he's taken.) With that thought in her head, she busied herself with tending to Princess Luna and Midnight Sparkle.
...

The next few days for the new family was certainly a learning experience.

The foals took to each other like they were meant to be brother and sisters and played almost endlessly.

Twilight spent most of her day caring for the trio, teaching them how to run and play. She knew that once their horns started growing in they would certainly become more entertaining to care for.

She smiled at Luna as she entered the garden where the foals were playing. “Good afternoon Luna.” Twilight smiled and kissed Luna on the cheek. “You're up early.”

Luna blushed a little but kissed Twilight back. “Well, our little ones have been sleeping at night. If I go with my usual routine, then I'd never get to see them.”

Twilight giggled. “Oh Luna. You really want Midnight to be a night owl, don't you?” She turned toward the trio. “Flare, Eclipse, Midnight. Come here please.”

“Mama!” Midnight cried out and rushed to his mother. He was gathered into a loving hug.

Twilight on the other hoof was tackled by her daughters. They quickly became a tangle of bodies and limbs, all three of them laughing.

Luna giggled at this sight. “Oh Twilight. You are certainly loving being a mother, aren't you?”

Twilight nodded and pulled Luna into the hug pile, with Midnight joining in. It quickly became a massive tickle fest, with all involved laughing joyously.

Celestia entered the garden and giggled to herself. It was wonderful to hear not only the laughter of children in the palace after such a long time, but to her, her sister laughing brought great joy to her heart.

She walked over and sat nearby, silent and watching, much mirth in her smile.

Then her daughter saw her. “Papa!” She broke from the pile and jumped at Celestia, wrapping her tiny forelegs around the slender neck of the eldest Princess. Moments later, the other two foals joined in the hug, leaving their mothers gasping for breath and giggling uncontrollably.

Celestia wrapped her great wings around the trio and smiled. “Family is the most wonderful gift anypony can give another.”
...

Time flew by, the foals receiving and giving nothing but love.

Time for the Summer Sun Celebration arrived, which meant another special occasion as well. The union of Applejack and Moon Pie.

Celestia was in Manehattan this year for the Celebration. She wanted to be there for the wedding, but could not be in two places at once.

The whole Apple and Pie families were present at Sweet Apple Acres, as well as Applejack's friends. Even Luna, Midnight, Flare and Eclipse were there. In fact, it was Princess Luna who presided over the wedding.

At the moment the sun rose, Applejack and Moon Pie sealed their vows with a kiss, uniting both families.

Luna felt her tears of joy, and didn't hide them. She felt the love these two had for each other and silently wished them a long and happy life.

Her eyes then fell on Twilight.

Her beautiful Twilight Sparkle. She had mated in the past, but never loved them. Twilight was different. Luna loved her so much that sometimes it hurt when they were apart.

She approached Twilight while their foals were playing with Apple Rumble, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo. “Twilight? I was wondering if we could talk alone.”

“Of course Luna.” Twilight smiled fondly.

The pair walked through the orchard side by side till they reached the top of the highest hill. Luna turned to Twilight.

“Twilight, you know I love you so very much... I... I 'm immortal, and you are not. Our foals will live longer lives than you will.” She looked away for a moment to hide a frown, but looked back. “I... I don't want too loose you.”

Twilight looked into Luna's beautiful green eyes. “Luna, As long as I can be with you, even if I eventually die, I will always be happy. I understand I'm mortal, and that means even more too me.”

Luna wanted to cry right there, but she had to be strong. “Twilight, there is a way you too can become immortal, and live forever.”

Twilight gasped. “What? How? I... I mean, how is that possible?”

“My sister and I both love you so much. You've brought untold joy into both our lives. I...” She steeled herself, then knelt before Twilight. “I've been wanting to ask you this for months... Will... Will you marry me?”

Twilight's mind nearly shut down. She stared at Luna, so many emotion running through her heart at the moment. It was the strongest emotion of all that moved her lips.

“Yes.”