A familiy that descended from the night

Two months.

That's how long their so-called brother came into existence.

To make it worse he was a pony of all things.

Now Hard Tap didn't hate ponies. Nor did she have any real bad blood towards them. I mean sure there have been a few instances here and there, but Hard wasn't the type to hold grudges. It also helped that she was the more laid-back one in the family. So no she didn't dislike him for being who he was. Rather she was unsettled at the fact that he wasn't with his kind.

After all, everything has a place.

Ponies lived with ponies that is the natural order of things. As such every other species stuck to their kind as well. That was how it was supposed to be,

And yet.

The sound of glass shattering made the mare sigh.

Making her way towards the bathroom the mare peeked inside. In the said bathroom was the pony in question. Shattered glass scattered around him. Looking just as frail as the day Night brought him home. To the point where Hard could practically see the outline of his ribs. The colt himself stared into what was once an unbroken mirror. His somewhat difficult to read.

"Are you done?"

The colt turned his head. Upon seeing Hard at tbe the entrance he tensed. A second later his eyes lowered to the floor. Letting his forehead touch the ground A common sign of submission among pony culture. However, the practice is usually performed by the extremely young. Once a pony reached adulthood the submissive posture changes. When an adult pony shows submission it would usually lay on its stomach and cast its gaze around the room. Of course, a submissive posture might be different from the species of the pony. If it was a unicorn they would perform a somewhat formal bow. If it was a Pegasus they would spread their wings until both ends were touching. All while looking directly at a person. Eye contact is very important in the Pegasus Society. Bat ponies themselves however when forced into a submissive posture will willingly expose their throat. This only happens when among their kind. Doing so openly is considered disgraceful. This type of mindset is often shared among many other species. As such you'll be hard press to see anything similar while walking down the street. If such a thing were to happen you'll be mocked for it brutally. To the point where you might be shunned by your family and friends.

Or worse killed.

However, the most likely scenario is that you'll end up getting beaten to a pulp. No questions asked. It all depends on who saw it. If we're a herbivore and a carnivore saw it you'll most likely get a death sentence. The same thing would happen if the situation was reversed. Such action is considered showing weakness to the enemy. If it was prey on prey tbe punch would be less severe. The same could be said for predators.

This is the way of Equestria.

"This is the sixth time this happened" Hard stated. Her tone was relaxed. This mare wasn't the type to let her frustration show.

The colt didn't respond.

She wasn't surprised. He hasn't said much of anything since he been here. Why they didn't even know if he could speak let alone his name.

"How about you help me clean up this time?

The colt slowly looked up. Careful not to look Hard directly in the eye. The mare felt a twinge of pity towards the cult. It didn't take a genius to figure out why he acted the way he did.

Still, though the wasn't exactly her problem was it?

" I'll get the mop."

She turned. As she did so her eyes widened in sudden realization.

It was her problem.

Hard Tap was the oldest being born just three minutes before her twin. Thus in Bat culture, she was responsible for tbe well-being of her family.

Both physical and mental,

And since the earth pony was a new member of her family that meant she was responsible for him as well. Whether she liked it or not.

Looking back at the colt Hard realized that he was. Staring right at her.

Hard clicked her tongue.

She had a lot of work to do.

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"Look who finally decided to show up," Moonlight said. Glaring at the unnamed colt as he trotted into the kitchen. Hard Tap following right behind.

"Doh meetee to you sister."

"Doh meetee" Moonlight responded. Her cold eyes never leaving the colts firm.

Moonlight hated ponies.

Ponies thought themselves to be all high and mighty. Spreading the words of harmony and understanding where ever they went. Thinking that Equestria itself was oh so perfect.

Wrong.

Equestria is perfect for them, not her noir her family. Or anyone else who's not a pony for that matter. As such those who were different were cast into poverty. Not even able to make enough money to buy a loaf of bread. In Moonlight's eyes, ponies were the biggest hypocrites to ever exist. Hell, they even give them a bad name. However, despite all that ponies did one thing that she'll never be able to forget.

The act of taking away one of her kin.

"Your luck I don't cut your fucking throat" Moonlight whispered. Her eyes gleaming with malice intent.

The colt didn't even glance at her as he sat down.

"LOOK AT ME!" Moonlight suddenly roared. Slamming her hoof onto the table so hard it was enough to leave a crack on its surface.

"YOU THINK YOU CAN WALTZ IN HERE AND DO FUCK ALL?!" YOU GOT ANOTHER THING COMING!"

"Enough!" Hard shouted gaining her sister's attention. Hard Understood her feelings she did, but regardless of whether Moonlight liked it or not that colt was now a part of their family.

"You will not talk to him that way understood?"

"Bu-"

Hard Tap stared.

Moonlight growled before relaxing on her chair. Hard noded before sitting down as well. Looking over she noticed that colt had his gaze fixed on the table. Ignoring that for now, she reached for a box of cereal.

"Doh meetee my family!" Soft Tap shouted well entering the kitchen. Looking like she just ran a mile. Witch knowing her she mostly did.

Going around she gave each of her sisters a gentle muzzle. Considering the fact she was completely covered in sweat it wasn't exactly pleasant. With that said this wasn't exactly their first rodeo. As such, they bore it with expressions so stoic it made Celestia's guards look cheap in comparison. Once she was done she spotted their news roommate in the corner of her eye. A conflicted look came over her face for just a moment. However as quickly as it came it vanished.

"Hey, little guy."

Walking over Soft opened her wings. Intending to give a feathery embrace. However, upon her approach, the colt visibly flinched.

Soft stopped. Her happy expression turning into one of guilt.

"Sorry."

Unlike Moonlight Soft didn't hold any hatred in her heart for ponies. In her opinion doing so would waste vulnerable energy. Of course with that said she wouldn't go out her way to help one either.

Unlike their mother.

For whatever reason, Night thought that a pony would be a good addition to their family. Soft was a bit skeptical at first, but over time she's becoming more and more used to the idea. Besides like or not by Bat pony standards he was family now.

That isn't going to change anytime soon.

"What a wuss" Moonlight started chuckling.

Ignoring her Soft looked over at her twin.

Upon seeing this Hard shook her head. "Not a peep."

Soft frowned. It's been months and still, the colt hasn't spoken a single word. Soft began rubbing her chin in thought. What could be the reason? I mean it wasn't like they weren't speaking Ba-"

Oh.

Ooh.

"He's a pony" Soft stated. Tone completely flat.

This caught her sibling's attention.

The youngest was first to speak up.

"Yeah...so?"

Hard merely raised a brow. Not catching on to what her twin was implying.

Soft meanwhile stared at them as if the answering was obvious. When they didn't get the hint she sighed.

"Do we understand Griffiness?

They shook their head.

"Do we understand Zed?"

Again their heads shook.

"Right, so if Griffins understood Griffins and Zebras understand other Zebras that means-"

"That ponies only understand other ponies" Hard finished.

The mare then promptly faced Hooft.

Hard.

It was so loud that it caused the colt to look over at her.

"I'm an idiot" Hard muttered under her breath. Feeling like her IQ suddenly became below advantage.

Moonlight just shrugged.