Cadence Founds The Crystal Kingdom Orphanage

Five months later, Cadance checks up on the orphanage once again and the process is going perfectly. She couldn't be more happy. "Everything is perfect. I love how it's all turning out. All coming along." Says Cadance as her eyes well up in tears. She embraces the builders in a hug before flying back to the castle to check on the orphans. Once back at the castle, she goes into the main hall and is soon flooded in hugs by all the orphans. "Hey, little ones," says Cadance with a smile. "How's your day been so far?"

"Good," responds the orphans.

Then Cadance takes a look around and notices an orphan is missing. "Where's Josiah?" Asks Cadance.

"He's in one of the bedrooms. He got in an accident and broke his hoof," responds Sweetheart Jewel. Cadance then runs to the room and checks on Josiah, who is being treated by the Royal nurses and doctors.

"Hey Josiah, are you okay?" Asks Cadance concerned.

"Yeah, fine. Just in a bit of pain is all," he responds in pain.

"Ok, just rest," responds Cadance as she leaves the room and goes back to the large room to check on the rest of the orphans before going out to see if there are any new orphans out on the streets.

Back on the streets, Cadance soon finds a pair of orphans, a brother and sister in a box in an alley, both little foals still. She then picks them up and sticks them on her back before going off in search of more orphans. A few hours later, a hundred more orphans accompany Cadance back to the palace. She then gets them settled in and goes out in search of more.

After five more hours, Cadance returns with another twenty five orphans in tow. She then gets them settled in. She then goes to another room of the castle to begin interviewing ponies to work in the orphanage including a fairly young nurse, the niece of Nurse Red Heart, Crosslin. First off, however, she starts with a pony named Angel Heart. "Angel Heart," asks Cadance, "why do you think you'll be a good fit for my orphanage?"

"Well, as the oldest of twelve, I've always had a knack for raising younger foals. Momma and daddy passed when I was twelve, so after that, it was my job to raise my younger siblings. With that experience, I know I'd be perfect for this job."

"Thank you," responds Cadance. "You can go wait outside now." Angel Heart nods and leaves the room. Next, Crosslin enters.

"Hello," says Crosslin shyly, "I'm Crosslin, Red Heart's niece."

"Welcome, Crosslin," responds Cadance with a warm smile. "Please take a seat and tell me why you want to work at my orphanage if you don't mind." Crosslin nods and sits down. She then begins to explain why she'd be good for the job.

"Growing up, I was always around the hospital as I usually spent the weekends with my aunt. She'd always take me to work with her and I always enjoyed it. When I got older, I decided I wanted to be a nurse just like her and she was thrilled. She payed my way through med school. I was at the top of my class in every class. I've also always had a heart for children because that's what most of my patients were once I got to finally work in the hospital alongside my aunt. Being a nurse in your orphanage just seems to be the next logical step to me. I hope you understand."

"Yes, I do," responds Cadance, "so I'll tell you right now, you're hired." The two then share a hug and Crosslin leaves the room with a smile on her face. Cadance then interviews a few other ponies and gives jobs to ten of them including Angel Heart. Cadance couldn't be more happy. She has a staff for when the orphanage finally opens up including a nurse that she trusts. Now, all she has to do is wait seven more months for opening day. Surely it can't be too bad. Right?