Author's Note

Chapter! Yes! Most of this chapter was planned. But the ending surprised even me. So, y'know, if you're surprised, so was I.

Enjoy the chapter!

But It's Possible I Missed It

In her room, Rainbow Dash was slowly waking. She scrubbed at one eye as she yawned, and moved a little. The sound alerted Spitfire, who had been sitting in the room, watching over her while occasionally flipping through the pages of a book. She went over to her little girl and stroked her mane. Rainbow’s eyes fluttered open, and she smiled.

“Mama.” She cooed.

“Hey Baby Bolt. Feeling better?” She asked.

“Mmmm…” It was a noncommittal response. Spitfire figured it was the best she would get under the circumstances.

“Do you need anything?” Spitfire inquired.

“Cuddwes?” She asked, hopefully. Spitfire smiled and climbed onto the bed, careful of her baby’s wing. Spitfire sidled up to her, and Rainbow leaned in happily, nuzzling her. Finally, after all she’d been through, she was safe. She soaked in the feeling. Spitfire too basked in it. Her baby was out of danger. At last.

Thunderlane and Soarin smiled at the sight, but decided to leave the room and guard the door instead, letting the two of them have their moment. They were sure that Rainbow would need all the protection she could get, especially with Wind Rider in the hospital. They went out, and shut the door, giving the pair some privacy. There were already two guards outside the door, but they decided to join them. The guards were unmoving, as still and as stone faced as statues. The two of them emulated this, for a time at least, before they got bored and started talking. The guards didn’t seem to notice.

Spitfire and Rainbow stayed that way for a long time, just enjoying the closeness. That is, until Rainbow started to squirm. Usually, Spitfire would have passed this off as her being an active pony. Always needing to move. But she knew better now. There was no way that she would interrupt a moment like this without a reason, especially in her headspace.

“What’s the matter, Baby Bolt?”

Rainbow whimpered. “Potty.”

“You’re wearing your diaper, bug.”

“No…”

“What’s bothering you?” She asked.

She started whining and squirming more. “Gotsa potty.”

“Then go, baby. I’ll change you.”

“No… Poopie.” She said.

“I meant what I said. I’ll change you.” She said.

Rainbow looked up at her, and saw nothing in her eyes to indicate that she was lying.

“You dun-“

“I don’t think it’s gross.” She finished quickly. “You’re my baby bolt. You could never be gross to me.” She said.

Hope sparked in her eyes. She looked in Spitfire’s eyes and just saw unconditional love. It relaxed her, and her bowels too.

Rainbow grunted as her mess filled her diaper. Her face was pink instead of the usual sky blue. Spitfire just rubbed her back. When it was over, Rainbow exhaled in relief. Spitfire hugged her.

“Good Girl.” She praised, and moved to get the diapering supplies. Rainbow calmed. This really was okay. She laid back. The mess squished against her and she whined. Spitfire hushed her.

“It’s okay. I’ll change you in just a second.” She said.

She put the supplies nearby, and began the change. Her nose twitched at the smell, but otherwise, she gave no outward signs of being disgusted. She pulled the diaper away, balled it up, and tossed it in the trash. She wiped her off, before sliding a fresh diaper under her. She put on rash cream, powdered her gently, and then taped it up.

“There we go. All done.” She said.

Rainbow smiled, feeling clean again. “Tanks Mama.” She said.

Spitfire smiled, and it was better than winning a race in Rainbow Dash’s opinion. She hugged her and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Spitfire responded by kissing the crown of her head. Her little one was so precious. She was not one for displays of affection, much preferring to give displays of authority, but in this case, she was open to it. Rainbow giggled, finally smiling.

“There’s a smile.” Spitfire said. Rainbow cuddled into her again.

“Mama?” She asked.

“Yes?”

“I firsty.”

“Do you want me to get you something to drink?”

“Pease?”

“Sure. Will you be okay in here by yourself for minute?”

“Uh huh.”

“Okay. I’ll be right back.” She said.

She was about to open the door when it swung open on it’s own. There, stood Princess Celestia.

“Princess.” Spitfire bowed quickly. Rainbow followed her lead.

“Hello Spitfire. Hello Rainbow Dash.” She said. “I thought I would come and see how you were doing, and also come to inform you about my punishment of Wind Rider.”

“Please, come in.” Spitfire said.

Rainbow sat on the bed, blushing at her own appearance. So much for her tough image. To her surprise, the princess chuckled.

“Don’t be modest, Rainbow Dash. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen you like this. You did take me into your dream to care for my sister.” She said.

Rainbow’s head shot up. “That was really you?”

“Sort of.” The Princess replied. “The manifestation of me you created actually came from me, so when it returned I knew what had happened. And Even if it hadn’t been, my sister mentioned the dream the next morning. I must admit, I hadn’t seen her so relaxed in a very long time.” She smiled.

“Really?”

“Really. If it weren’t for our royal duties, I’d dare to think we’d indulge in that.”

“You should try and make time. It’s really fun.” She said.

“I’ll keep that in mind. How are you feeling?” She asked.

“I’m ‘kay.” She said. “Just tired.”

“Any pain?”

“A little. Better now.”

“Good. I hear you have a very good doctor.”

“He’s nice.”

“I’m glad. I came to give you both an update on Wind Rider’s sentence.”

“We’re listening.” Spitfire said, coming over and putting her wing around Rainbow Dash.

“I have decided to exile Wind Rider to Tartarus.” She said.

Their two reactions were very different. Spitfire looked somewhat pleased, but there was also disappointment there. For some reason, the thought did not comfort her. She thought that reason might be for her own need to have revenge. But still, it was satisfying, because she knew he would never get near her baby bolt again. Rainbow Dash, on the other hand, looked worried. If Tirek could escape from Tartarus, what was stopping Wind Rider? True, he needed magic to escape there, but he could very well team up with somepony on the inside.

Princess Celestia sensed Rainbow’s distress. “I assure you both, he will never see the light of our sun again. A few of Luna’s guards will be stationed out side of his cage.”

Rainbow breathed easier after that. “Thank you.”

“Of course. I must return to Canterlot now, but I truly do wish you well, Rainbow Dash.”

“Thank you, Princess.”

“You’re very welcome. Take care.” She said.

“Thank you.” They said together.

With that, Celestia departed.

Just as Celestia entered the hallway, she was greeted with a welcome sight, Her sister was standing outside the room.

“Greetings, sister.” Said Luna.

Celestia smiled. “Greetings.”

“Are you ready to transport our prisoner?”

“Certainly.” They began walking through the hospital. When they arrived at a corridor with no staff, Celestia spoke again. “Do you recall that dream that you had a few weeks ago?”

Luna’s face flushed a light pink. “Yes. Why?”

“Would you… would you like it to happen again?”

“Sister, are you suggesting…?”

“That depends.”

“On?”

“Your willingness to participate.”

“It… It would be fun. But when would we-?”

“We’ll figure it out.” Celestia replied quickly.

“Okay. Let’s try it.” Luna said. They arrived outside of Wind Rider’s room. The two sisters smiled at one another, then went inside.