Author's Note

WOOHOO! Another chapter! Yay!

I just love this story so much. It gives me all of the feels.

I read your comments on the last chapter, and I have something to say: This story was written as a sequel to an ABDL fimfic. It was mentioned in the long description that ABDL themes were at play here. It was also mentioned that if you don't like it, don't read it. Heed those words, guys. Seriously. I know better than most that this topic is not for everybody. So if it makes you uncomfortable, don't read it. Just don't. This story was written for those who loved Baby Dashie and wanted more of her. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. For real.

Okayyyy, now that that's over and done with, I hope you all enjoy the chapter!

The song included in this chapter is an original written by me and may NOT be used without my express written consent.

Togetherness

Bow took his daughter through the corridor, and laid her on her bed, holding his wife’s saddlebag. He opened it and handed Rainbow her Daring Do doll. She squeaked happily and cuddled it. Smiling, he was quick to get her into a diaper before she fell asleep. He didn’t want her to have an accident on the bed. He was about to tuck her in when she whined a little.

“Dada?”

“Yes?”

“Stowy?” She asked, eyes big and pleading.

Bow smiled. “Of course.” He sat on the bed and pulled her into his lap. “What story do you want to hear?” He asked.

“Fwash!” She cheered. Bow grinned even wider.

“Alright. A long time ago, before the Wonderbolts were even founded, Flash Magnus was a lowly cadet in the Royal Legion…”

He wove through the tale of Flash Magnus, watching as his daughter’s eyelids grew heavier. By the end of the story, she was sound asleep. He carefully picked her up and tucked her into bed. He gave her a kiss, put a pacifier in her mouth, and kept vigil over her. He knew his wife would kill him if he left her alone the way she was right now.

Back at the gorge, Twilight and her friends were staring, mouths agape as Bow Hothoof flew away with his wife and daughter. “What… What was that?” She asked.

“I’m… not sure, darling.” Said Rarity, stepping forward.

“That was uh, unusual.” Said Applejack.

“Not really.” Said Twilight Velvet. Twilight looked up at her mother. “Huh? What do you mean, mom?”

Velvet smiled. She knew exactly what was going on. In her writing her plot had occasionally taken her to some strange places. While looking in a book for inspiration, she came across a chapter called Adult Foals. An adult who enjoyed acting like a foal. Fascinated, she had done more research into the world, learned the behaviors, and had set it aside somewhere in her mind for later. She had never actually ran with the idea for her book, but the knowledge was still tucked away, locked in her mind for some other use. She had never guessed this knowledge would come into play. But she smiled and began to explain.

“It’s very clear to me that Rainbow Dash is an Adult Foal.” She explained in general what that meant, the behaviors that could be expressed, and what potentially makes them. Twilight listened, enraptured at this new knowledge and the sound of her mother’s voice.

When Velvet finished, Twilight and her friends were looking at one another. All of them were nodding. It certainly explained her behavior. Twilight looked at them. “But if she felt this way or was doing all of this, why didn’t she tell us? We’re her friends.”

“Twilight,” Velvet said, “You have to understand that a lot of ponies feel shame about this. They feel like freaks for acting the way that they do. With how much worth Rainbow seems to place on her self image, my guess is that she didn’t want to be looked at differently.”

“But we wouldn’t! We know who she is and we would never!” Said Twilight in frustration. Velvet put a hoof over her.

“Now Twily, I know it’s not what you want, but it wasn’t your decision. Sometimes being a good friend means accepting someone else’s choices, even when you don’t agree with them.”

The words rang a dim bell with her, and she remembered that she had once said something similar to what she had written to the princess when Gilda came to visit. She sighed.

“You’re right. So what do I do? What do we do?” She quickly corrected.

“Let’s go see what her Daddy says.” Velvet suggested. Twilight nodded, as did her friends. They all gathered into one tight group, and Twilight teleported them all back to the castle. She and her friends led the back, their mothers following close behind, and the fathers after them.

As they walked, the mothers all talked.

“Did you see how sweet she looked?” Asked Cookie.

“So sweet. It made me miss having my little one little.” Said Mrs. Shy.

“Agreed.” Added Cloudy Quartz, sighing. “I remember when my girls were fillies…”

“Oh I know, it reminded me of my Twily when she was a foal. So innocent and sweet.” Remarked Velvet.

“Applejack, too.” Finished Pear Butter.

They all sighed, collectively taking a trip down memory lane.

“Every mother dreams of having a little girl.” Velvet said.

“Just seems like yesterday they needed us, and now look at them, all grown up and saving Equestria.” Cookie sighed.

“It would be nice, wouldn’t it? To have that one day where they needed us?” Said Pear Butter.

“Yeah.” Sighed Mrs. Shy.

The five of them looked a little forlorn.

Twilight and her friends overheard the conversation, and couldn’t help but feel a little guilty. Before they had time to dwell on it, they had reached Rainbow’s room. Twilight cast a spell to let them all see and hear through walls, and they watched Bow Hothoof read his diapered daughter a story and tuck her into bed. It was such an intimate moment that the five friends felt, for lack of a better word, dirty Intruding on such a private moment. However, the mothers just sighed wistfully at the moment, remembering similar moments with their children. Their husbands came up to them, and each mother leaned their head on their husband’s shoulder. Each of them commented on the scene.

“So precious.” Cooed Mrs. Shy.

“What a good daddy.” Said Pear, nudging her husband with a smile.
“I would give anything to give that little one a hug.” Sighed Velvet.

“It’s just so sweet.” Said Cookie.

“Memories.” Whispered Cloudy.

They all stood there, watching. After Rainbow was put to bed, Bow stood in the room, keeping guard over his little girl. Time passed, a seemingly endless wait, before Rainbow moved. More specifically, she began to thrash.

Bow moved quickly, gently shaking his daughter awake. “Dashie? Wake up, sweetie.”

Rainbow’s eyes opened, looking around in fright. Her eyes landed on her father, and she started to sob. Bow hugged her.

“It’s just a bad dream, honey. It wasn’t real.” He said. But it was of no comfort to Rainbow. The one person she wanted wasn’t here. She let her pacifier fall out and wailed.

“Mama!”

“Shhh.” Bow hushed. “Mama’s still asleep.”

“I want Mama!” She sobbed. “Mama!”

Bow comforted her as best he could, but it wasn’t enough. She just kept right on sobbing. She wouldn’t be comforted.

The five mothers could not stand it any longer. They rushed into the room, forming a circle around Rainbow Dash.

“Oh, it’s okay sweetie.” Cooed Mrs. Shy.

“Your Mama will be just fine.” Promised Pear Butter.

“Don’t you worry about a thing.” Said Cookie.

“Thou art not alone.” Said Cloudy.

“Because you have us.” Added Velvet.

Rainbow sniffled, wiping her eyes. Strangely enough, she didn’t feel any embarrassment. The cooing, fussing, and attention, were welcome to her in her frightened state.

“Would you like us to sing to you?” Asked Mrs. Shy.

Rainbow nodded.

Cookie began to sing,

“Hush now little darling
Dry your teary eyes
While we all sing you
A sweet lullaby.”

“Let the music calm you
Rest your weary head
Since you are awake now
There’s nothing left to dread.” Sang Mrs. Shy

“Let your worries fly away
There’s nothing left to fear
We will all stay with you
Until your mama’s here.” Continued Pear Butter

“Let your mind drift upon
These few happy rhymes
The ones you love are never gone
They stay with you at all times.” Cloudy Quartz added.

“Hush now little one
Everything’s okay
Your friends and family love you
Each and every day.” Finished Velvet.

By the end of the song Rainbow was much calmer, and the mothers continued to coo and praising her.

Twilight and her friends watched them fuss over Rainbow Dash, and each felt a strange pang of jealousy at the sight. Was it jealousy over their mothers giving that kind of attention to somepony else?

…Or was it jealousy at the way Rainbow Dash was being treated?

It seemed they all had the same thought as they made their way through the castle to the throne room to think. Their fathers opted to stay close to their wives. Each pony sat in their respective throne.

“Is anypony else feeling a little guilty?” Asked Fluttershy.

“A might. But I don’t understand why.” Replied Applejack.

“It’s quite simple, darling. We saw our mothers giving attention and affection to somepony else.” Said Rarity.

“That’s jealousy, Rarity. Although I am kind of ashamed to admit that I felt that way too.” Retorted Twilight.

“Were you guys feeling jealous of Rainbow Dash too?” Pinkie questioned.

“Kind of.” That was Fluttershy, blushing.

“A bit.” Applejack downcast her eyes at the admission.

“Unfortunately.” Rarity grimaced.

“Well, what are we gonna do about it?” Pinkie asked.

Silence hung in the air. For a long time, no pony said anything.

“I’m not sure, sugarcube. That’s a mighty big thing to ask.” Said Applejack.

“Are you all thinking what I am thinking?” Asked Rarity.

“I think so.” Replied Twilight.

“But that’s embarrassing!” Rarity exploded. “We couldn’t possibly do that!”

“Rainbow Dash did it.” Pinkie pointed out.

“She does have a point, sugarcube. If Dash, one of the toughest, fastest ponies in Equestria does it, she must get somethin’ out of it.” Applejack commented.

“And did you see the way our mom’s reacted with her? I don’t think I’ve seen my mom like that since I was a filly!” Twilight exclaimed.

“They did seem pretty happy.” Fluttershy said cautiously. Then she smiled. “I haven’t seen my mom like that in a while.”

“Me neither.”

“Nopedy nope!”

“Same here.”

Rarity sighed. “I have not either. I just… can’t see it. It’s just so strange.”

“Maybe to us, but not to them.” Twilight replied. “It’s nothing they haven’t seen before. And just look at how happy they were. Couldn’t we give them one more day like that? Don’t we owe them that much?” She pressed.

Rarity exhaled. “I suppose one day wouldn’t hurt.”

“I’m in, sugarcube.”

“Hooray!” Cheered Pinkie.

“Yay.” Said Fluttershy.

“So we’re all agreed?” Asked Twilight.

They all nodded.

“It’s settled then. Tomorrow we give our parents their fillies back and we give Rainbow Dash some playmates.”