The Wings Turned Dark

POV Eva

{Timeskip six months}

It's been six months, six months since they left and not a word from Orgran. After the events in Talion's world all has been quiet except a quick jaunt to a displaced Dark Spyro's world. I was also able to contact Talion through Cheetara and get some advice about raising babies even if half of it was for foals and pups specifically. I also started daycare for the little fillies and colts of the town to bring in some bits. The legion has taken up residence and fixed up the old castle in the Everfree.

“Hey, Cheetara I need to speak to Talion,” I said to the skeletal cheetah then its eye sockets glowed red and it looked at me.

“Yes.” Talion's voice said through the cheetah.

“As you probably can hear the twins are crying and I have tried everything from checking their diapers to feeding them to burping them but nothing is working. I need advice and fast.” I said in a frazzled voice

“Have you tried finding kids their age to play with, it might be that they're bored,” Talion said.

“They have the others at my daycare to play with so I'm not sure that's it,” I said tiredly.

“How about toys?” Talion asked.

“All they do is play with their gifts and cause trouble,” I said.

“Orgran?” He said.

“Still no word,” I said

“They might miss him or maybe you can ask Pentil or Legolas.” He said.

“They have stopped talking!”

“Well, that's strange.” He said and the cheetah's head tilted a bit. ”Well it is either they miss Orgran or I don't know.” He said.

“I would have to agree but the only thing I can think of is to go to his world,” I said

“Yes, that seems to be the only option,” Talion said.

“So how have you been these last few months?” I asked.

“Fighting Circe has left me a bit drained but I am alright.” He said.

“How are the wives?” I asked

“They're good.” He said.

“And the kids?”

“Growing fine and strong,” he said with pride.

“Yea, I know what you mean Pentil and Legolas have gotten so big I can't carry both anymore, and Pix has gotten bigger too almost to a regular tree sprites size and she can still carry them.”

“What how big have they gotten?” he asked.

“They each are around sixty pounds and are both in the two-foot range,” I said.

“I don't think that is normal?” He said worryingly.

“I don't either but I would need to talk to Orgran about that, and sadly I'm not ready to walk through a portal matrix just yet,” I said

“Take as much time as you need there is no telling what could be beyond the portal.” He told me.

“Yea and that's what scares me what if he is dead and I don’t know it?” I said shakily

“You will never know until you see for yourself.” He said.

“True, still I'm not ready for that eventuality,” I said

“No one ever really is but if he does not come to you, you have to go to him,” Talion told me.

“I know but still who can tell what awaits me on the other side. What if Orgran’s other wives don't like me and what if this ring is a mistake?” I said afraid is what I say true. Pulling out the box he slipped into my pocket all those months ago and showed it to Cheetara/Talion. Inside is a diamond engagement ring.

“You can’t think those things without your love for Orgran and his for you, you wouldn't have had kids that you love and cherish,” Talion said to reassure me.

“What do you think of the ring?” I asked

“It looks wonderful, might look better if you wore it.” He said.

“I don't feel comfortable wearing it until I give Orgran an answer, ” I said with a hitch in my voice.

“Well, you could send a message through it?” Talion suggested.

“That's actually a great idea thanks Talion.” I said going over to my writing desk, I pick up a quill and jot down a message with four words on it ‘my answer is YES’ and sent it through the rune portal.

“Now all you have to do is wait, is there anything else you want to talk about?” Talion asked me.

“Nothing I can think of,” I said to him.

“Then I guess we will meet again sometime and remember you still have the bracelet,” Talion said as the cheetah's eye sockets returned to normal.

All of a sudden a message popped out of the Rune Portal and it read ‘thanks for making this Dwarf very happy, I'll get to work on the ceremony... P.S. Hella and Chryssi think you're hot and they like you.’ To say I was happy would be an understatement, I was so happy I squeed and did a happy dance.

“Hey, Eva.” I heard and I turned around and saw Twilight.

“Yeah purple smart, what is it?” I asked.

“I got eight tickets to the Gala and I came to give you one.” She said.

“What's the Gala?” I questioned.

“It is mainly a gathering of nobles and a party.” She said.

“You, you are going to a party? I can't picture that.” I said holding back a laugh.

She frowned at that and said. “Hahaha so funny, I can't dance.” She said.

“Hey calm down I was just joking with you, I would be happy to go as your seventh date,” I said.

“It is not a date!” She yelled and gave me the ticket and walked away.

I proceeded to laugh my ass off at her cute tantrum receiving a middle finger in reply.

I chuckled and went inside to find some clothes after searching through all my closets and drawers, I went to Rarity's to get a dress made for the gala. As I entered Carousel Boutique I saw Rarity writing something down not looking up. Upon hearing the bell ring she went into her whole spiel “Welcome to Carousel Boutique where everything is chic, unique, and magnifique how may I help you?”

“Uh… Rarity.” I said and she looked up.

“Oh Eva darling what has brought you here today?” She asked

“I need a dress for the GGG.” I said

“You are going to it too, this is just perfect let me get me cloth and sewing kit ready.” She said as she walked away and came back a few minutes later with a purple dress.

“Here you go, on the house.” She said as she handed it to me.

“Oh….Rarity it's beautiful. I just couldn't not pay you for it.” I said, leaving no room for argument.

“It's fine darling, one of my clients asked for this one and sent an advance payment but they canceled last second and they said I could keep the bits, but you could pay to have it altered to fit you,” She said making me smile that I get to pay her.

“I think that is reasonable. So shall we get started on those alterations?” I asked and she nodded.

I left Rarity's shop garment bag in hand after THREE HOURS of poking and prodding, stitching, and altering the dress.

After returning home I saw father at the door of my house.

“Hello, Father,” I said running up to him.

“Hello Eva, how are you and the twins?” father asked.

“We’re doing fine father. How are things at Angel Castle?” I asked.

“Not so good. We have six angels grounded with broken wings from falling stone and we are having problems with the repairs.” Father said.

“That’s horrible,” I said.

“We could really use some help from the ponies but we don't know who to ask.” He said.

“I will ask Celestia at the gala,” I said.

“Really, you are going to the Grand Galloping Gala!!!!” He said surprised.

“Yes,” I said. All of a sudden someone crashed down near us.

“Well, miss Dash seems to be going also if the severity of her crash is anything to go by.” He said.

“That's nothing,” Rainbow said as she got out of the crater and dusted herself off.

“Really Rainbow, you should be more careful with your landings. If I've said it once I've said it a thousand times, don't fly near my house!” I said with annoyance.

“Well, it's not my fault this place has the perfect winds for my practice.” She said pouting yet proudly.

“It's because we're so near the Whitetail Woods RD,” I stated matter of factly.

“I concur, miss Dash, the Whitetail Woods do have great wind currents but you are flying dangerously close to a house with lots of impressionable children in and out of it,” Father said.

“ Well, they can see how awesome I am.” She said

“And your dangerous stunts that the Flyers might try to copy?!” he retorted.

“Well, sorry.” She said sincerely.

“Thanks, RD I appreciate that you understand the situation.” I also said sincerely.

“Yes, we don't want any little ones hurt now do we?” Father said.

“I will just head home now.” She said as she flew away.

After she is out of sight, Legolas and Pentil came out clad in their armor riding Pix like a mount, saddle and all.

“Look momma ride Pixy good!” Exclaimed Legolas excitedly.

“chuig an mbarra!” My alcoholic of a daughter exclaimed.

“NO! Pentil you are not going to drag Pix and Legolas to the bar.” I said with an air of finality, causing Pentil to pout. “Instead I and you will go and Pix will watch your brother.” This caused them to cheer and Pencil to jump into my arms laughing.

“Are you sure that's wise mistress, she just went yesterday?” Pix asked me with a hint of concern in my head.

“Pix you know as well as I do that if Pentil doesn't get a drink at least once a day she goes super smart, super strong, super fast, gets a headache and she gets BUCKING irritable. Do you want to deal with that?” I asked with a shudder.

“No mistress, I definitely don't want that it is scary.” Pix stated with another shudder.

After that exchange, I turned towards the Drunken Punch Saloon near Sugarcube Corners. Upon arriving at the DPS we see two patrons getting escorted out by the bouncer, both are covered in bruises and cuts as if from a fight. Walking around them I walked into the saloon, by the door a card game was going on and in the back was a brand new pool table. I looked towards the bar and saw the unicorn proprietor Berry Punch wave us over. I walked over and put Pentil in the booster seat put out for her by Berry Punch and order her a bottle of scotch. “Here ya go Penty my littlest and bestest customer.” Berry Punch said in a tone that said she had been sampling on the job again.

“Berry Punch have you been tasting your liquors on the job again?” I asked

“~Hic~ Maybe? What ya gonna do about it?” Berry Punch slurred.

I thought for a moment before smirking. “I just put a curse on you that turns any alcohol you drink into water.” I said I couldn't do that but she might be drunk enough to believe it.

“NOOOO NOT MY PREC~HIC~PREC~HIC~PRE~HIC~ PRECIOUS ALCOHOL!!!!” She screamed running away with a few bottles in hand ranting and raving about the inponyty.

Feeling sorry for BP I went up to her and said “Berry, Berry, it was just a joke to get you to stop drinking on the job.”

“Well, no nonalcoholic beverages for you for two weeks.” BP said crossly while pouting.

"*sigh* Fine it's not like I spend as much money on myself as I do on Pentil's drinking anyway," I said almost dejectedly.

"Well, why doesn't she just drink from your tits like a normal baby." BP said in a moment of drunken clarity and that gave me an idea.

"Hey, you know Punch that's not a bad idea. I gotta go see Twilight now see ya later." I said excitedly as I picked up Pentil left the bits for Pentil's drink on the counter and ran out the door. After getting outside I strap Pentil into the baby carrier and took off into the sky using only two wings to take the road less traveled to the Golden Oaks Library. Seeing that I was coming in too hot to the library I unfurled my other two sets of wings and used them like a braking system to slow myself down. After coming in for a landing and only slightly cracking the ground instead of cratering it like the first time I tried that. I proceeded to knock and after a few moments Twilight came to the door.

"Eva what are you doing here" Twilight asked with a smile.

"Hey Twi, uh unusual question but how good are you at living enchantments." I asked.

"I am adept at them." She said."why are you asking?

"I need my tits enchanted to make milk-ohol so i can save money and Pentil can still get her drink on. But the enchantment would also have to allow Legolas to drink regular breast milk." I said in the way of an explanation.

She fired a beam of magic at my left breast. "There" she said with a smile.

"Thanks Purple Smart. Now to let Pentil test out the vintage." I said pulling out my left breast for her to feed from. Pentil started to suckle hesitantly at first then more vigorously after she tasted my milk. "I would call that a resounding success. She never wants to feed this much." I said proudly

"I used the Apple Families cider to make the alcohol in your breast, it is very good." Twilight said.

As Pentil finished feeding and gave out a big yawn her stomach let out a loud gurgle. Knowing what that meant I speed walked outside turned Pentil away from me and gave her back a light double pat. Out came a very loud and very long *BUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRPPPPPPPP*

“Mamma, Penty happy” Pentil said in her cute little voice.

“Thank you again Twi you really and truly are Purple Smart,” I said with a huge grin.

"You're Welcome." She said and she waved at me and closed the door. I recovered my breast with my shirt and took off towards home. After arriving at home I put Pentil and Legolas down for a nap which they took willingly. An hour later there is a frantic knocking at the front door. At my door were a panicked Fluttershy and Twilight and Fluttershy was carrying with her a bird with very few feathers.

"Eva you have to help Celestia's pet Phoenix is sick." Twilight said and Fluttershy brought it in.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA" I laughed uncontrollably.

"What's so funny if you don't mind me asking?" Fluttershy asked as she cradled the Phoenix.

"That's a Phoenix right?" I asked.

"Yes," Twilight said.

"Twilight i thought you would know Phoenixes are immortal they are reborn from their own ashes when they die," I said incredulously.

"Well since they are so rare there's not much research on them," Twilight said.

"Well, I saw a book on rare creatures in your Library and on the cover was a Phoenix," I said.

"Well the Phoenix page is mostly lore and theories," Twilight told her as she rubbed the back of her head.

“It might seem like lore and theory but it is all true,” I said happily. Happy that I know something twilight doesn't.

"Well, we should take her back to Celestia sorry for bothering you," Twilight said and they started to leave.

“Wait, why don't I take Philomena back to her myself and explain the misunderstanding to her and in exchange you can watch my kids they should be asleep for about another hour.” I said and they nodded and Fluttershy gave her to me.

I thanked them as I walked out the door. Unsure where Celestia was I decided to use the Ancient Language to find her. “BORNA Celestia” A glowing path popped up in my vision leading towards the center of town. I followed the glowing path to Sugarcube Corners where it sounded like a party was going on. I walked in to find an actual party going on. Looking around I see the other four girls, Spike and Celestia surrounded by guards looking out for trouble.

"Eva, what are you doing here?" Celestia said with a friendly tone.

I held up the Phoenix. “Well, you see Fluttershy saw Philomena here looking sick and she tried to nurse her back to health to no avail. I set her and Twilight straight about a Phoenix’s physiology and how at the end of their life they combust and are reborn from the ashes.” I said holding Philomena out to Celestia and she gently grabbed her and cradled her in her arms.

"Thank you I was wondering where she went. I hope to see you at the Gala." Celestia said.

“Oh, you will,” I said.

"Well, I should get her home," Celestia said.

“It was good seeing you, my old friend,” I said

"It was good seeing you two but i must go now my sister must be bored out of her mind right now," Celestia said and I chuckled as she left with her guards.

“Well, that went better than I expected,” I said heading home.

END OF CHAPTER