Author's Note

Here's the first of the two part finale for the story. I can't believe I got this far, and I truly appreciate you all for reading right up to the end. This story was quite a ride, and I'll do my very best to make sure the next is an excellent read for you all, so stay tuned for that.

I hope you enjoy reading the finale of A Very Dangerous Game, and I'll see you all again soon. May the force be with you.

Chapter X: The New Addition

========= Nearly 8 months later =========

Life in Canterlot City had settled down quite a bit since Sunnie had finally returned home and her equine doppelganger went back to her own universe. Her relationship with Cocoa was strong to the point that they were practically inseparable. Fudge and Cara were on the cusp of awaiting the arrival of their child, of which the due date was in just five days. They had everything prepared for the impending arrival and Cara was taking it easy by staying with Fudge at his family's home as much as possible.

It was a pleasant spring afternoon on an equally pleasant Friday, and Cara was laying on Fudge's bed reading a book while Fudge went to get her a fresh cup of water. Over the past several months she had chosen to switch to leggings so that it'd be more comfortable with her baby bump. Her breasts remained a solid F cup, which aren't as big as one may think, but they did feel heavier now that she was producing breast milk.

Even when she wasn't pregnant Cara had always liked reading a book, one of several things she used to distract herself from the fact she was the only alien amongst a world primarily populated by humans. But now that she was reunited with her birth mother, Shaak Ti, Cara wasn't alone anymore. The first day she met Fudge would always be a treasured memory for Cara. He was so cute and timid when they first met, just like herself. They were made for each other, bound to have crossed paths one way or another. They both brought out the best in each other, and now over a year after they had their first date, they were expecting a child which would be arriving any day now.

Cara's thoughts were temporarily disrupted when Fudge returned with a glass of water. Fudge mainly wore his Jedi robes more than any other clothes nowadays. After all, he was a Jedi and had no reason to hide it anymore now that everyone knows of his family's past.

"Thanks, honey," Cara said, accepting the glass of water and began to drink from it before setting it on the nightstand next to his bed. "Could you help me out of bed? I'd like to walk around the house if that isn't too much trouble."

"Of course," Fudge responded. "But remember to take it nice and slow. The baby could be here any day now."

Helping Cara out of bed, she held onto his arms as she gently moved her feet to the carpeted floor of his room. Standing up, Cara was about to take a step when she felt a mildly sharp pain in her lower back that she never had before, and began to grow concerned.

“Um, Fudge, I’m getting a sharp pain in my lower back, and I’ve never..” Cara spoke, but was cut off when out of nowhere she winced in pain and placed her hands on her stomach followed by her water breaking. Cara was beginning to go into labor and in a swift motion, Fudge picked her up bridal style and bolted for the front door, using the force as best as he could to open it and then shut and lock it once they were out.

Knowing that Cara had gone into labor sent Fudge into a major panic as he ran to the hospital faster than he had ever run before, practically moving like a blur while Cara held onto him as tight as she could. On and on he ran and in no time at all they reached the hospital where he knew his mother would be working as he slowed down while they entered through the main doors. Surely enough, he spotted his mom talking to one of the nurses behind the check-in desk.

“Mom, we need a room now! Cara went into labor!” Fudge shouted, getting his mother’s attention as she turned in mild shock which then quickly escalated when she saw a distressed and very pregnant Cara in her son’s arms.

“Quickly. This way,” Lavender spoke, leading them to the closest available room which was a bit down the hall, seventh door on the left. As they got to the room though, Lavender began to take Cara into her own arms. “I know you wanna be with her, sweetie, but I need to take her in alone so I can help her deliver the baby. I promise you she’s in good hands.”

“I love you, Cara,” Fudge said as his mother carried her into the room so she could set Cara down on the bed so as to help her give birth. As much as he wanted to go in against his mother’s orders and against hospital rules, Fudge didn’t think about disobeying his mother. Waiting outside the room, Fudge began to frantically pace back and forth, worried that something could go wrong. On and on he paced until he felt his phone vibrate as he retrieved it from one of the cases on his belt near his lightsaber.

“Hello?” Fudge said as he answered, seeing that the person calling was his sister, Cocoa.

“Hey, Fudge. What’s wrong? Is Cara ok?” Cocoa spoke, intending to have brought up something else but changed course when she heard the vast concern in her brother’s voice.

“Cara went into labor, and her due date isn’t for another five days. I’m really freaking out right now. Get the girls and get to the hospital as fast as you can,” Fudge replied.

“On it. We’ll be there as soon as possible. And Fudge, don’t worry. If she’s with mom, she’s going to be fine. The baby will be born in no time,” Cocoa responded before she hung up. Putting his phone away, Fudge rubbed his hands over his face in an attempt to relax himself, which did nothing.

After a few minutes which felt like an eternity to Fudge, he could hear the faint cries of a baby, but didn’t push the door open yet as he didn’t want to get ahead himself more than he already had. As far as he knew, it could be another baby in another room. Gripping his chin with a worrisome look still on his face, Fudge’s thoughts were soon disrupted when the door to Cara’s room was pushed open, and his mother stepped out with a newborn baby in her arms wrapped in a light pink towel.

“Cara insisted that you hold her first,” Lavender spoke, trying her hardest not to cry. “Congratulations, sweetie. You have a daughter.”

Fudge didn’t even try to hold back the tears as he was handed his newborn daughter. Taking her into his arms, he cradled the infant as his mother put a hand on his right shoulder.

“I’m so proud of you, sweetie,” Lavender said. “Cara did excellent. You can go in and see her whenever you’re ready. I’ll go back up to the front desk and wait for the girls to get here so I can bring them back here.”

“Thanks, mom,” Fudge spoke as he looked down at his and Cara’s daughter. She looked just like Cara, having the same light red skin tone with the exception of the highlights on her tiny montral and lekku which were far from being developed yet, being the same light blue shade as Fudge’s hair. Their little girl looked up at Fudge, instantly knowing this was her daddy as she raised her tiny little hand. Seeing this, Fudge held out one of his fingers and she immediately latched onto it. Tears continued to stream down his face as he now held his daughter’s hand with his finger. Continuing to hold his daughter’s little hand, he walked into Cara’s room.

Pushing out a baby was incredibly tiring work, and Cara was still exhausted as Fudge walked into the room holding their newborn daughter in his arms as she also began to smile.

“Isn’t… Isn’t she… beautiful?” Cara croaked.

“She’s perfect,” Fudge responded as he sat down in the chair on the right side of the bed. Handing their daughter to Cara, he also gave her a kiss on the cheek. “She looks just like you. Since you wanted me to hold her first, I think you should name our little girl.”

“I think we should name her… Sunset. Sunset Lavender,” Cara spoke.

“It’s perfect for her. Our own little Sunset,” Fudge replied, gingerly gliding his hand across their daughter’s cheek, eliciting a giggle from the infant.

Moments later, all of the girls had arrived including Cara’s mother who had rushed to the bed to see her new granddaughter. Cocoa and Sunnie were at the back of the group because Sunnie was now taking it slow. She and Cocoa were now expecting parents as well, although it took a few tries as Cocoa having both genitalia is sure to come with some issues. But what really surprised those two is that they’ll be having twins.

“May I hold her?” Shaak Ti requested. Handing over her daughter, Cara smiled as Shaak Ti cradled her new granddaughter. Ever since she had first arrived on Earth, she had switched to more earth-like clothing, consisting of a simple white t-shirt, jeans, and some sneakers. “She’s as cute as a button, and as beautiful as her mother.” The girls all gathered around Shaak Ti as she held her granddaughter as Lavender went back to work since she was still on the clock.

“What’d ya name ‘er?” Applejack asked.

“Sunset Lavender,” Fudge replied.

“A beautiful name for a beautiful little girl if I do say so myself,” Rarity spoke

"In a few months, she'll have two cousins to play with," Sunnie spoke up, rubbing her own baby bump.

"Sunnie.. I'd like you to be our daughter's godmother," Cara said.

"Really? Me? I'd be honored," Sunnie replied.

"Fudge. I don't know about you, but I'm okay with us just having one child," Cara spoke.

"That's fine with me, Cara. I'll be there with you regardless of what you choose. I love you," Fudge replied, giving Cara a kiss on her cheek.

"I love you too, Fudge," Cara replied, gently squeezing his hand.

Their family just got a downright cute addition, and in a few more months, it would get even bigger….