Author's Note

Woo! Another Chapter! I enjoyed writing it.

The story included is an original. It may not be used without my express written permission.

Enjoy the chapter!

Naptime

Twilight hopped down from the changing table and gave her mother a snuggle. Then she went back to her blocks.

Meanwhile, Rainbow was tired of playing with her Wonderbolts plushies and flew down to the ground and trotted to her mother.

“Mama, wiww you wead me a stowy?” She asked.

Windy Whistles smiled. “Of course I will, Dashie. What story do you want to hear?”

Dashie considered this for a moment. “Dun know. Make one up?” She asked.

“Sure.” Said Windy. She paused, then began to speak.

“Once there was a little bluebird who was scared to leave her nest,
She much preferred to lay in there so she could get some rest.
But still she dreamed that some day she would begin to fly,
Soaring up higher and higher until she touched the sky,
Her Mama stayed there carefully and and nudged her out to go
And that little bird began to fly, as her Mama watched her grow.
Her Mama felt her happiness but sadness was there too,
She didn’t want her baby to leave her, that much was vey true,
But she was happy as she watched as her baby flew.
The baby bird soon landed and her Mama pecked her on the cheek,
She knew her bird was a strong one and was never ever weak.
Her Mama looked her in the eye and smiled at her bright,
She knew that she would be the best whenever she took flight.
“You’ll always be my little bird,” Her happy Mama said,
“And I cannot wait to what happens with you and what’s ahead.
I am so proud of you, you are my light and world,
But no matter what you always will be forever my little girl.”
The Mama bird and baby snuggled up into a hug,
The baby snuggled her, feeling warm and safe and snug.
Together they practiced flying, and smiled for the rest of the day,
Because the Mama’s love for her little girl would never fly away.”

By the end of the story, Rainbow was melted butter in her mother’s arms. Windy smiled as her daughter suckled on her hoof. Windy gently removed it and replaced it with a pacifier. Rainbow’s eyes fluttered shut. Windy waited a few minutes, until she heard the faint sound of snoring and occasionally a suckling noise, until she was sure her daughter was asleep. She gently picked her up and laid her down in the crib. She gently pecked her forehead, and sniffed her as she often did when she changed her.

“Sleep tight, sweetheart.” She whispered.

Windy Whistles looked around and saw the other little ones slowing in their play. It seemed to her that the food, bottles, and play had relaxed them enough to tucker them out. Velvet was the first of the mothers to notice the slow, and went over to her daughter, who was still stacking blocks.

“Twily,” She cooed in a sing song voice. “I think it’s time for your nappy.”

Twilight looked up. “But Mommy, I’m not tired!” She whined.

“I know just the cure for that. But while I get it ready, would you like a story?”

Her eyes lit up. She remembered how much she loved her mother’s stories as a foal. She nodded, and her mother told her to go pick out a book. As Twilight picked a book, her mother prepared her a warm bottle. Velvet came over with the bottle and patted her lap. Twilight hopped up.

“What did you bring me, Twily?” She asked. Twilight held up her book. “Ah, Gusty The Great. I figured you’d pick this one. You loved it as a filly.” Twilight settled back as her mother began to read, and Velvet floated the bottle of warm milk to her lips. Twilight didn’t hesitate to start suckling this time.

As her mother read, Twilight relaxed more and more. The warm milk soothed her, and her mother’s voice was so calming. Her eyes began to close. Her sucking slowed, though it didn’t stop, and even when the milk was gone, she kept sucking. It was calming. Her eyes finally shut completely. Velvet noticed this and quickly finished the book, then replaced the bottle with a nearby pacifier. Twilight took it without complaint. Velvet levitated her into the crib next to Rainbow Dash and gave her a kiss.

“Goodnight, Twily.” She said.

Twilight sighed. “Ni ni, Mommy.”

Fluttershy was the next to go down, but unlike Twilight she wasn’t hard to get down. Her mother carried her to the crib, and laid her down, then hummed. Fluttershy easily fell into the comfort of her mother’s voice, the feeling of her friends’ warmth around her, and slept.

Applejack came after, having lassoed her mother, who held up her end of the bargain. But all the running, though it was a part of her daily life, had tired her. She wasn’t sure if it was because today was supposed to be one of relaxation or if it was because of being so close with her mother, but she felt so exhausted. She yawned. Her mother was quick to come beside her.

“Come on, my little Apple Seed. Time to take a rest.” Said Pear Butter.

“Ma, I-“

Pear Butter hushed her. “Come on now, you know better than to argue with your Mama.” She said. Applejack conceded. She knew that. Applejack laid down, and her mother stroked her mane, just like she used to. The motion relaxed her, and before she knew it, she was out like a light.

Rarity was next. Her own playtime had gone exceedingly better after her mother had gotten her imagination going. Cookie noticed that many of her friends were already asleep, So she decided to have her daughter follow suit.

“Come on, Rarity. It’s nap time.” She said. Rarity scowled.

“But mother-“

“Now Rarity, don’t be fussy with me. Everypony needs their beauty rest. A little extra could never hurt.”

Rarity considered this for half a second, then sighed. “Very well. Just for a little while.” She trotted over to the crib, rolling her eyes at the sight of the foalish piece of furniture. Her mother lifted her inside, then floated in her favorite sleeping mask. Rarity put it on. Her mother gave her a gentle kiss and although she found this situation ridiculous, she couldn’t help but smile at her mother’s affection.

Pinkie was, understandably, the last one to settle down. Her bouncing, endless energy was usually impossible to tame. Luckily for her, Cloudy Quartz knew how to diffuse her.

“Come Pinkemena. It’s time to sleep for a spell.” Said Cloudy.

“Awwww! But Mommy, can’t we play some more?”

“Later. But now it’s time for sleep.” She said in a commanding tone. “But,” She added, “If you do this now, I’ll make your favorite dessert later.”

Pinkie’s eyes went wide. “You mean…?”

Cloudy nodded. “Yes. Cake, Ice cream, covered in chocolate sauce and toppings, put in a pie crust, and covered with a crumble.”

Pinkie’s face lit up and she squeaked. She followed her mother to the crib and was tucked in. Her mother smiled down at her, gave her a pacifier as well, and watched her fall asleep.

With all of their children asleep, the mothers adjourned to the kitchen to begin to prepare lunch, all of them buzzing happily.

Windy spoke happily. “This is the best day that Dashie has ever had. Thank you all so much for your help.”

“It’s our pleasure.” Said Velvet. “I haven’t been this happy in years.”

“I agree. Getting my little girl back for a day is the best feeling there is.” Cookie added.

“Same here.” Pear Butter added.

“They all looked so sweet sleeping together, don’t you think?” Said Mrs. Shy. They all nodded.

“It’s been nice to bond with just Pinkemena for a day. I have not done that in a long while.” Cloudy Quartz commented.

“I’m sure.” Said Velvet. “How many girls do you have?”

“Four.”

“You must have your hands full.” Commented Cookie.

“Not so much anymore. It was harder when they were fillies.”

“I can only imagine. Just having Two kids was more than enough for me.” Said Mrs. Shy.

“I only had Dashie and she was a handful on her own.” Said Windy.

“I bet.” Said Pear Butter. “I had three.”

“Ahhh. But it was wonderful, wasn’t it?” Sighed Cookie.

“Yeah.” They all sighed.

They continued to cook. “Can we all agree on something?” Asked Windy.

“What?” Asked Mrs. Shy.

“Can we all agree to make this the best day ever for our girls? They really do deserve a break.”

“Darling, Haven’t we been doing that already?” Asked Cookie.

“Good point.”

“But I think we can all agree that we would do anything to see them happy.” Velvet said.

“Agreed.” Said Cloudy Quartz.

“And one more thing: We are incredibly proud of them.” Said Pear Butter.

They all smiled, and Mrs. Shy spoke. “That is the truth if I ever heard it.”

With bright grins, they all continued their work.