Author's Note

Shorter story chapter, no overt smut. This was supposed to be out before the new year.
My bad.

In which Twilight tells her friends

Assembled at the map of Equestria and beyond, in the crystal palace in Ponyville, were the 6 Elements of Harmony; Rarity, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, and Fluttershy; as well as Spike the Dragon, Starlight Glimmer, and Trixie. Sorry, I mean THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TRIXIE!!!!

None present were aware of just what was going on, the group idly chatting about their week so far, when finally Twilight Sparkle entered the room. The Alicorn was nervous, to say the least, but calmed by the presence of her coltfriend (kinda sorta, they're still figuring things out) Somber Shade, who stood beside her with a somewhat nervous expression of his own.

The first to speak up was Rainbow Dash.
"So, what's the big announcement Twilight? You made it sound like something big had gone down." The pegasus athlete asked, curiously.

Pinkie Pie giggled to herself and tried not to attract attention to herself, but couldn't help but say
"Oh it was big alright."

Thankfully no one heard that as then Applejack chimed in.
"Is it some kinda big bad we gotta take care of, er a new friendship problem?" The farmer asked.

The others began to make similar inquires before Twilight finally stood to silence her friends before taking a deep breath.

"Everyone... I have an announcement to make. I'm pregnant." She stated with a serious face.

There was a silence for a good ten seconds before almost every mare in the room, save Pinkie Pie and Twilight herself, began to freak out with excitement, surprise, or in Fluttershys case curiosity.

Rarity immediately summoned her sketch pad and pencils to start designing maternity wear, the spark of creativity exiting the mare with new possibilities.
"Oh this is simply divine! A whole line that mixes style with comfort for the expecting mother!" The fashionista said excitedly

Applejack laughed heartily as she looked at the embarrassed look on Twilights face.
"Haha, fer real Twi? Damn, guess I owe Big Mac 20 bits." The farm mare said with an amused look.

Pinkie grinned wide and began bouncing in her chair. This also had the unintended consequence of making her ample breasts bounce in her shirt.
"Ohhhh I KNEW I sensed a Doozy, but I had no idea why I was planning a baby shower! This is gonna be so much FUN!!" The party mare exclaimed.

Rainbow dash sat in her chair with an angry look.
"Who's the dead stallion who just pumped and dumped you like that!?!" She said, certain she was right.

Fluttershy placed a hand on the rainbow mane mares shoulder and calmly answered.
"I think it's pretty obvious who the father is. Hes standing right next to Twilight." The soft spoken mare said, gesturing to Shade.

Starlight and Trixie both gasped in shock, before Trixie gives a triumphant laugh.
"I, the Great and Powerful Trixie, fucking called it!!!"

"Ignore her, she lies, and she owes ME 20 bits too." Starlight said with an annoyed look at the cape wearing showmare.

Spike, who'd been uncharacteristically silent simply sat in his seat with a slightly nervous look. Twilight was concerned by this, but decided now wasn't the time to ask.

The room was a buzz of conversation before Twilight finally stood to address her friends. She smiled and rested a hand on her stomach as she spoke.
"I'm happy you're all so excited, this news is quite a shock I know, but you are the people I trust most, and you deserve to hear it from me personally. You're my best friends, my family, and there's no group of people I trust more in all of Equestria. Thank you for being here, it means the world to me, and I know Shade appreciates it as well." The princess of friendship said, nudging her guard/baby daddy.

Shade cleared his throat before speaking to the gathered friends.
"Ahem... I know I haven't been around that long, I've only known you all for a year, but I really do appreciate the friendship you've all extended to me. I do genuinely love Twilight. I know this is all backwards, but it's how things are today. All I can do is take responsibility" he says, a bit nervous but otherwise the stallion spoke with conviction and certainty.

Rainbow Dash shrugged and leaned forward to glare at Shade before leveling a half joking threat
"You break her heart I'm gonna break you in half."

Shade, chucking nervously, nods in acknowledgement
"U-Understood!"

Hours later Somber Shade was in bed with Twilight cuddled up against his chest, her finger tracing the faint stripes in his coat as the two relaxed in silence before sleep took them

"That went better than I expected." Twilight said softly as she gazed up at Shade.

"Yeah, though Dash looked like she was gonna kill me. Other than that it seems everyone was expecting us to end up together." Shade mused quietly.

The purple alicorn merely shrugged and closed her eyes, falling asleep, with Shade following soon behind. The two slept peacefully, their bodies holding each other unconsciously. They looked happy, in love, and ready for anything that came next.

This was true however, neither would be ready for what the next several months had In store. But that's a story for another day.