A Whole New World

I lay Derpy down in our bed and put the sheets over her. I stroke Derpys mane as she sighs. I smile and move away from the bed. I exit the room and slowly close the door until it shuts. I turn around and rub Dinkys mane as she waited outside. I walk pass Dinky and into the kitchen.

I open the fridge and take out the left overs from the day before. “Fancy?” I say lifting up the plate to Dinky. Dinky jumps up to the kitchen table and nods with a grin. I turn to the oven and try to remember how to use it. Derpy explained it used a gem designed to cast extreme heat but can be set to gradually heat things up.

Dinky giggled and came up beside me. “Let me dad!” I watch as Dinky reaches up and turns a dial to grad then sets another dial to three. “There! That's what you wanted right?”

I nod. “Thanks Dinky, Derpy told me how to work this thing but I'm still getting my head around it.”

Dinky nods. “It can't be easy not knowing much and trying to learn new things.”

I shake my head. “Sure isn't. Equestria is a strange place to learn new things but I'm glad I have the three of you to help me.”

Dinky grins. “You are my dad. I will always help you.”

I turn and give Dinky a hug she doesn't hesitate in returning. I hold her close but pull away and give her a kiss on the forehead. I stand up as Dinky returns to the table. I uncover the left overs and open the oven placing them inside. I close the door and turn to Dinky.

“Well we have a little while until the left overs get reheated. You have anything you need to do?”

Dinky looks away and rubs her hooves. “I have some homework I need to do...”

I smile. “Why don't you go grab it and we'll do it together.”

Dinky perks up. “Really!” I nod. “OK!” Dinky jumps from the table and runs out.

I sit to the table and wait. It wasn't long before Dinky gets back with her saddle bags.

“OK, I have all my books.” Dinky says placing her bags in front of her.

“Whats the homework?”

“It's maths...” Dinky says blushing.

“Hmm...you walk me through what you have to do and we'll go from there.” I say rubbing my chin.

“OK dad!”

Derpy opens her eyes and gives them a rub. “Huh?” Derpy looks around. “I must have fallen asleep...wonder were Michael is?” Derpy slides out of bed and gives a little shake.

Derpy walks out of the bedroom and instantly hears Dinky giggling. Derpy slowly creeps to the kitchen and peeks around the corner. What Derpy sees makes her smile. Dinky and Michael were reading two books which looked like maths books.

“So I have to divide this, then multiply it by this?” Dinky asks pointing to her book in confusion.

Michael nods. “That's right but don't forget to add this on the end.” Michael states pointing to his book.

Derpy found watching Michael help Dinky was making her nethers very hot and giving her foal making thoughts. Derpys tail swished back and forth trying to put out the fire in her hind quarters. Derpy decided to walk into the kitchen making both Dinky and Michael look up from their books.

“Hey mum!” Dinky says with a grin.

“Hey my perfect Pegasus.” Michael says giving Derpy a kiss when she gets close.

“You two doing homework?” Derpy asks.

“Yeah Michael is helping me do my maths.” Dinky replies smiling.

“Hows it going?”

“Ehh!” Michael replies tilting his right hand side to side. “Fifty Fifty. Learning the maths wasn't hard but the work itself seems a little difficult for Dinkys age range.” Michael sighs. “I know I have no frame of reference but this level of math is hard for me as an adult let alone a foal.”

“Maybe it's something we should bring up with Cheerilee? She might listen to you as a outside perspective.” Derpy states.

“Maybe but if it's the way she's supposed to teach it there's not much she can do to change it.” Michael replies. “Dinky and I have already ate but there's some left for you if you want it?”

“I'm not hungry but Michael, can I talk to you in the living room for second?”

Michael gave a confused look for a few seconds before nodding. “You keep up the good work Dinks you're doing great!” Michael says getting up from his seat.

Derpy blushes when Michael rubs her ear and follows her into the living room. Derpy lets Michael sit down and starts to pace. Derpys wings twitch.

“Derpy, you OK?”

Derpy stops pacing and looks to Michael. “Michael I've been doing some thinking and I'm not sure how to say this but I...I...”

Michael gets up from his seat and kneels down in front of Derpy causing her to blush and lick her lips.

“Derpy what are you trying to tell me?” Michael places a hand on Derpys shoulder. “Just take a deep breath.”

Derpy breathes in and lets out a breath before looking into Michaels eyes. “I know we haven't really discussed this fully but I know in my heart it's the right thing to ask.” Michael watches as Derpy walks to a small dresser in the corner and opens a drawer. Derpy smiles and pulls out a small object wrapped in a blue cloth. Derpy holds the object in her wing and walks back to Michael. “I was given this by my mother when I left home. She was always against me going with Willow and sometimes I think she down right hated him, but I was too young to understand and he made me feel good about myself.” Derpy frowns. “It just took him leaving me when I was pregnant to see the truth.” Derpy looks to Michael and smiles. “But I have found a stallion that will always love me no matter what.”

Michael nods. “That's the truth Derpy.”

“I know.” Derpy says unwrapping the blue cloth. “I guess this Michael is where I ask the question.”

Michaels eyes go wide when Derpy lifts up two gold bands large enough to fit around her fore leg or around his arm.

Derpys ears fold back as she swallows hard. “M-Michael, W-Would you like to become my husband?” Derpy flinches when Michael stands up. “M-Michael?” Derpy says worried.

Michael leans down and takes one of the bands before looking at his right arm and snapping it around his fore arm. “Do you really have to ask Derpy? I always wanted to marry you, I just thought it was too soon.”

Derpy almost squeals in delight as she puts the remaining band around her right fore leg. Derpy lifts the band up and smiles. “I love you Michael!”

Michael kneels down and gives Derpy a passionate kiss. “I love you too!”

I stand back up and run my fingers over the gold band. “So, what now?” I ask.

Derpy prances in place. “Now we have to make it official and register our joining at the town hall then it's just to set a date for the wedding.”

I raise an eyebrow. “We have to register our joining?”

Derpy nods. “It's an old Equestrian tradition. Most don't do it anymore but it's still available even today.”

“And you want to do it?” I ask.

“Yes, I don't want anything to ruin our future together Michael.”

I smile. “Then lets do it.”

Derpy shakes her head. “It's too late today the office in the town hall to do it is closed.”

I shrug. “Then we will do it tomorrow morning before work.” I smile and pull Derpy into a hug. “I love you my perfect pegasis...” I whisper into Derpys ear. I hear Derpy sniff.

“I love you too....” Derpy replies as she pulls away with tears in her eyes before kissing me.

“That's gross!”

Derpy and I break our kiss and look to the door and see Dinky covering her eyes with a fore leg. I put a finger to my lips and slowly make my way to Dinky. I just reach Dinky when she moves her hoof and spots me.

“No!”

Dinky turns to run but I lunge and grab her. “Whats wrong with kissing huh?” I say as I start to plant kisses over Dinkys face and neck.

Dinky pushes at my face trying to get me to stop. “No! Dad! Stop it! Ha ha ha! I can't, it tickles!” Dinkys attempts to push me away just result in her breaking down into laughter and giggles.

I stop my attack and hold Dinky in my arms as she looks up at me. “I love you Dinks.”

“I love you to daddy!” Dinky returns my hug that I give her. Dinky then notices the gold band on my arm. “What's that?”

I hold up the band. “This is me becoming your dad for real.”

Dinky beams a smile. “Really?”

I nod. “Yup, Derpy beat me to it though.” I look over my shoulder at Derpy swinging a hoof and blushing. “But I'm not complaining.” I give Dinky a kiss on the cheek before dropping her down. “I have to speak to your mother for second Dinks, might kiss her more too.”

Dinky makes a gagging sound before running out. “Gross!”

I chuckle and turn to Derpy. “Now this is official Derpy, I need to get some things off my chest.”

“Oh OK...” Derpy says jumping up onto the couch.

I sit down and sigh bringing my fingers together. “I know I don't have all my memories back and I don't know who I was back on Earth but I'm happy Derpy and that's what scares me.” I stand up and start to pace. “I don't want lose what I have with you or find out I was the worst person possible back on my old world. I have thought about this and I'm not sure what to say to you.” I kneel down in front of Derpy and take one of her forehooves in my hands. “Derpy, I don't want to remember my old life. I'm scared I won't like what I find. So I've decided to find a way to preserve my memories of you but remove the memories of my past.”

Derpy lifts up her free forehoof and touches my cheek. “I will be with you every step of the way Michael but don't you think this will be dangerous?”

I nod. “I don't know anything about something like this but I've read magic has many uses, maybe this might be something it can do.”

Derpy sighs. “I love you Michael and as your mare I don't want you putting yourself at risk.” Derpy grabs my head with both of her forehooves. “If you want to do this though I will support you as it's your memories and your choice. If you still want to then I would recommend speaking to Princess Twilight. She has a better understanding of magic than me and being the ex protege of Princess Celestia I can't think of any pony more qualified to help you.”

I put my hands on her hooves. “Thank you Derpy, you're the best mare any stallion could ask for.”

Derpy leans forward and gives me a kiss. “You better believe it!” Derpy giggles. “Now come on lets get something to eat.” Derpy lets me go and walks to the door.

I stand and step to follow with one thought on my mind. How exactly would I set up an appointment with a princess?