As the messenger was made his way to Equestria's Ponyville, the royal family began to have a chat. "You understand the circumstance you find here now. She has to stay in the water for at least another 4 years. And it has to be explained to her parents that they cannot force her back on land. If anything I'll try and arrange for them to stay in Seaquestria for the time being, til Scootaloo is old enough to go back to her land dwelling form of a pegasus," Queen Novo explained.

"I understand sister. I didn't intend for anything like this to happen. It was all a simple case of bad luck. And I'll make sure to care for her til her parents can make the trip over. But there is another tiny dilemma that must be addressed. Scootaloo called me Mama. I think her mental state has also regressed with her physical form. She identifies me as her mother. That may complicate things a bit when her parents arrive," Ocean Flow reasoned.

"That does pose a puzzling situation, but I am sure we can work around it. I wish we would could have found some way to make a reversal potion for that de-aging potion, but every attempt we tried failed. And I don't think I am comfortable with even unicorn or alicorn magic using aging spells on little ones, even if Scootaloo was an Equestrian Pony to begin with," Novo pressed concern.

"I agree, and I sure hope Princess Twilight herself doesn't make any rash decisions when she hears this news. Celestia and Luna, I know are quite level headed, but Princess Twilight, I know is new to the whole way of a Princess life style," Ocean Flow added.

"In the mean time though, I have to admit, Scootaloo's Sea Pony form is quite adorable," Novo admitted as she tickled Scootaloo with one of her wings.

Scootaloo giggled, and nibbled a bit on the queen's wing. "Awwww," everyone dawwed.

"Sneaky little nibbler," Ocean Flow chuckled.

"It doesn't hurt sister. At her age, she has no teeth," Novo assured her.

Just as Terramar started playing peek-a-boo with his temporary sister, there was a flash of purple light that caught everyone's attention. They saw Twilight trotting up to them with the messenger they sent. "So, what the letter said 'was' true. Scootaloo's a little sea pony," Twilight confirmed to herself.

"Yes Princess. My apologies, we weren't expecting your visit," Novo apologized.

"No need for apologies. I didn't tell anyone I was coming, but I had to be sure, cause I've gotten prank letters before that was bait by paparazzi. But, how come she's still in sea pony form?" Twilight inquired as she watched Scootaloo innocently splash around.

"Oh, I forgot to put that in the letter. See, we know she's not originally hippogriff, but because she turned sea pony, rules still applied to her. Here in our kingdom, it was made clear no pregnant Hippogriff or Sea-mare, nor any little ones under the age of 4 are to switch forms between land based, and sea based forms. Our doctors confirmed that it can hinder a little one's development, and cause severe complications. Scootaloo's development from her stage to a four year old would have a similar fate," Novo warned.

"I see," Twilight agreed.

"That's why we feel it is imperative that her parents are informed of the situation right away your highness," Ocean Flow insisted.

Twilight sighed, "That's another reason I am here. See, from knowledge I gained about Scootaloo, she was orphaned when she was very young. Her parents, they passed away many years ago. We aren't sure of the exact cause, but she has no parents, nor any relatives for that matter. She was staying at one of our adoption centers in Ponyville, and rest assured, they treated her very good, but as of right now, she has no legal guardians to take care of her. I did send a letter to the adoption center before teleporting with your messenger over here, so they are aware of the situation of her being regressed. However, I am going to have to explain further once they arrive here of why she must stay in Sea Pony form. If you don't mind me asking, is there an adoption center, established here?"

"I will be honest, in our kingdom, since everyone here is related to each other, most distant relations to a small, herd, as you say in Equestria, of close relations, it is among our customs, that should the parents of any of our young ones pass away while they are still young, one of their closest relatives will take over the responsibilities of parentage. With Scootaloo's situation however, she has no relatives here," Novo explained.

Ocean Flow was already at a loss for words. Scootaloo hadn't told her of her parents passing away. How could fate have dealt this little one, who was full of such joy, such a dreadful blow? And no relatives to take her parents place. In her mind it was unreasonable to surrender her to the world in such a state. Her mind was made up. "I'll do it..... I'll be her mother," Ocean Flow stated firmly.

Everyone looked at Ocean Flow in surprise. "O-Ocean Flow. Are you sure. I mean, I don't doubt you in any way dear, but are you fairly certain?" Sky Beak inquired.

"I am sure. The little wing nibbler has already grown on me. I have to admit. She stole my heart when she called me Mama," Ocean Flow explained.

"She Did WHAT?!!!!" Twilight yelped in shock.

Everyone chuckled at Twilight's reaction. Twilight herself laughed soon after, "Oh boy, Rainbow Dash is going to have a melt down when she hears that bit of news."

Queen Novo then walked closer to her sister. "Sister, I am not gonna go against your decision. If you feel this is best for her, and I can make whatever adjustments necessary, so the kingdom's not in an uproar, but understand, once you commit to this there is no turning back. I don't know how fast little Scootaloo will develop compared to how Hippogriffs do as Sea Ponies," Novo explained with concern.

Ocean Flow knew this was a big decision. But Scootaloo without a home was out of the question, and she felt her old Maternal Instincts start surface, so she nodded in certainty, "Yes, I shall be her mother."

"Well, I know your not fond of using magic foreign to your kingdom, but I do know of a spell that can give her a Hippogriff form once she's old enough to come on land again. Perhaps we can work out a magical spell that is of your own Kingdom's creation that can do the same. For reasonable purposes such as these of course Queen Novo," Twilight suggested.

"I suppose it's something to look into, but like you have stated, I don't wish to have foreign magic used on my subjects, and since Scootaloo is legally going to become my niece once everything is situated with the adoption center in Ponyville, she is under mine and my family's royal protection. How long do you figure it will take for the adoption center caretakers to arrive here?" Queen Novo insisted.

"Should be about 3 hours, depending on railway conditions. Even as an Alicorn, teleporting that many ponies at once is a bit of a challenge. And my friend Starlight, who's a unicorn can't even accomplish that, and she's as talented in magic as I am, in some areas, even more talented," Twilight admitted.

"I understand. And I'll let that little teleportation with my messenger slide, cause I understand you were concerned about Scootaloo. Use it just get yourself and them here for reasons that aren't cause for concern, I will not let slide," Novo warned.

"Respectfully noted, Queen Novo," Twilight blushed a bit.

Everyone chuckled, than Twilight asked, "What was this talk about Scootaloo being a wing nibbler?" Twilight inquired.

"Why don't you tickle her a bit and see what we mean your highness," Terramar suggested.

Twilight raised an eyebrow, smiling slyly a bit, knowing she couldn't pass up giving a little tickle torture, since she was an aunt herself. Once she did, Scootaloo giggled then grabbed and nibbled on Twilight's wing. This sent Twilight and the others into a daw fest again. Soon enough the group talked about many things, including Ocean Flow explaining the bit about pouches sea mares had, which Twilight recorded for her research enthusiasm, which no pony minded, as they waited for the adoption center ponies to arrive.

Author's Note

End of chapter 2. I know things are progressing a bit fast, but I feel it is pointless having to stretch out the chapter with parts that have no meaning to push the story forward.

Anyways, let me know what you think of the chapter in the comments below.