My Little Pony generation 4.5: PPRD

It was a mild cloudy afternoon on the 31st of October XR 1333. The streets of modern day Maretown and Bridlewood were buzzing with the typical amount of chatter and activity. Most ponies were now starting to layer up and they went about their usual business inside and outside of their homes. In Zephyr Heights, Queen Haven announced that even more security measures would be in place to guard the Museum of Science and Technology this year. Her twin daughters wholeheartedly agreed, especially considering the fact that the year had been abnormal so far.

Zipp Storm and Pipp Petals were walking past a row of exhibits in the building when they stopped at one simple display in particular. It was a tall wooden box with a roof like design on it's top. It's front door was padlocked with a wooden frame, but it's glass display revealed something eerie. A plush doll of a filly with an orange mane, a light green coat, and red eyes laid innocently down on it's side.

“I am watching you” warned Princess Pipp quietly.

“At least it's been decades since the last incident” remarked Zipp.

At that moment, an off shade of grey started to envelope the doll's entire eyes in order to take the place of it's bright irises. The twins stepped back cautiously, but nothing else happened. Pipp pulled her ears back and started to fly towards the nearest elevator.

“Where are you going?” asked Zephyrina.

“Mom needs to know about this. The doll could have picked up on our energy since we've been exposed to the castle since September.”

Zipp flickered her ears before frowning.

“No! Why do you risk her alarming the citizens?? We have to seek answers from you-know-where”

Pipp was silent for a moment before nodding.

Within some time, the sisters were able to contact their friends. Sunny was actually taking a nap, so Hitch was the one to knock on her door since he was her closest neighbor. Izzy was rather quiet today for some reason, and didn't seem to pay much attention to anyone.

“Did you get enough sleep Izzy?” asked Sunny.

“Yeah. I don't know if it is the weather, but I am just not feeling like myself lately.”

“I hope another vision can distract you.” remarked the apricot furred mare.

Izzy didn't reply. When the friends reached the library, Zipp wasn't able to find Pinkpoint’s diary in it's usual spot. The book was already on the floor, face down. Zephyrina picked it up to discover that it was already on the latest entry.

“That...is weird” remarked Hitch. The stallion backed up subconsciously, and accidentally bumped into his unicorn friend. Izzy started to cry a bit.

“Oops, sorry about that.” Hitch folded his ears.

“Just get a grip already Izzy. There are days where I still have to show up everywhere, even if I feel like cr*p.” sighed Zephyrina.

The princess remembered the diary and began read out loud.

Hi reader, I know it's been a while since my last entry, but there's a good reason for that. It's been a month and half since I've been on “castle arrest”, and I am legally married now!! When Rainbow found out about the foal, she and Pinkie started planning my wedding in secret for a few weeks. After I caught wind, the Queen explained that having my foal out of wedlock would be a bad influence on the public. This made sense, but I was opposed to the fake marriage idea until Rainbow revealed that my groom would be Scooter instead of some prince I haven't met before.

The queen’s willingness to risk our group's morale actually surprised me, and Scooter Flame was...strangely agreeable with the whole ordeal from the start. Even though I've only known him for a couple months, we've already developed a solid, respectable, trustworthy friendship. It’s probably just me, but it's been so long since I actually felt...protective of someone. Some of my feelings could just be an illusion, but what I do know is that Scooter needs me in life, and I need him. Anyway, despite everyone’s best efforts, no one has been able to find out who left the note on the office door, or how someone was able to sneak in the castle with...everything that was necessary for the procedure. I was telling Pinkie the other day about how something doesn't seem to be adding up.

There's only one highly secured sperm bank in Canterlot, and every record, donation, and visitor (Which are now few in number thanks to the new law) is strictly accounted for. Every male guard and staff member seems to have a clear alibi, but I still think that someone is hiding something. For six years I've been able to bury the memories of my parents before they went to jail. Before the stupid pregnancy, I've been able to liken it to a distant nightmare, but not anymore. I am starting to remember more details of my past with each passing day, and Scooter Flame brought my parents up one afternoon.

I could have been brief, but nooo, I just had to tell my fiancee everything. On top of being a criminal, my mother was an abusive matriarch who married my father for control. Dad was a young guy who said he fell hopelessly in love with my mom when he saw her for the first time. But that was the biggest mistake of his life. I don't know if mom was somewhat tolerable back then, but dad claimed that she reached a breaking point as soon as she laid eyes on me.

My mom gave birth to me at home, and she was convinced that her foal was cursed when she noticed that I was an alicorn. My parents are both earth ponies you see, so they decided to keep me hidden for years in order to cover up both of their histories. When I was only several months old, I flew to the top of the cabinets in order to grab some candy from the “keep out” jar. Mom got home early, and I tried to evade her despite the fact that I couldn't fly very fast yet. She ended up catching me and snapping my wings.

It took a few years for my magic to become somewhat stable, and I was finally able to defend myself by then. Time passed and the police discovered that my mother was part of some mafia, and they arrested my dad as well since he helped cover for her. Little me didn’t understand this, and I ran away since I didn’t want to have anything to do with the Royal sisters. I ended up living on the outskirts of Las Pegasus, and things were rough. Almost no one knew of my existence and I had to survive by stealing…

Just then, the Mane 5 were pulled into another vision. A slow melody filled the air and the evening sky was pink. A crowd of thousands was gathered around, and they parted in half to make room for the princess. Pinkpoint wore a red suit, and she stared straight ahead as made her way towards Scooter and the queen. The colt’s hair was gelled down and his dark tuxedo was stunning. Rainbow Dash scribbled something on a notebook and cleared her throat once the princess was in close proximity.

“Scooter Flame, do you take Princess Pinkpoint to be your lawfully wedded spouse with whom you’ll stand by during sickness and health, and for the better or worse?”

“I do”

“Princess Pinkpoint, do you take Scooter Flame to be your lawfully wedded husband with whom you’ll stand by during sickness and health, and for the better or worse?”

“I do”

“May the rest of your days be filled with prosperity and peace. I now pronounce you spouse and husband. You may now kiss the marrier.”

Scooter leaned towards the princess and did just that. The crowd roared with applause. The twins and Izzy Moonglow gasped. Sunny and Hitch started sniffling.

“That…is beautiful” remarked the apricot furred mare.

“I am not so sure…it’s not like they really had a choice” muttered Zipp Storm.

The couple made their way towards a table where piles of gifts were waiting. The princess used her teeth to tear a bunch of wrapping material, but Scooter spent some time guessing what was in each bag or box. Finally, the last package was uneven and light. It was revealed to be an all too familiar doll of a filly.

The Mane 5 started screaming.

“WHAT IS THAT THING DOING A THOUSAND YEARS IN THE PAST!? yelled Pipp Petals.

Zipp pulled her ears back and gulped.

“Alright, this was sent by someone called Twilight Sparkle. There’s a note saying that it's a non-ordinary doll named Clementine and that its previous owner was some zebra who lived in Everfree Forest” said Scooter.

The princess got closer and sniffed it. “It’s a common design in mint condition. I wonder what’s so special about it.”

“Let’s wait until tomorrow to have somepony analyze it.”

“Good idea. I hope the food is ready by the way.”

Everyone started to gather at the tables, and a certain aunt rushed towards Scooter.

“I am so proud of you. No amount of money can take the place of someone being there for the princess when she needs it the most.” gushed Holiday.

Her wife Lofty patted the colt on his back.

“Congratulations. I didn't think this day would come so soon.” The short maned mare tried to smile, but all she could muster was a half one before sighing.

“What’s wrong?” Asked the princess.

“Nephew, are you sure you have what it takes to be a father figure for the foal when it arrives? I know I mentioned this before, but I am still concerned about this due to...your age and because your aunt and I have raised you instead of your own biological father.”

Scooter was quiet for a moment. “I know the foal’s not mine, but Pinkpoint has been my friend since before...it happened. I know it's not going to be easy, but I certainly have to research and do the best I can.”

The colt turned away for a moment, and a shade enveloped his face.

“He already knew it was his kid.” gasped Zipp.

Pipp frowned and flickered her ears.

“At least he did the right thing,” remarked Sunny.

After everyone finished their dinner, the citizens went home. The scene started to fade, and in its place was a view of the newlywed’s bedroom. Pinkpoint was holding Clementine while tugging at its hair. She proceeded to place the doll on top of a dresser and position it so that it could face her.

“I am glad that the mane is intact and brushable.” she mused.

Scooter yawned and stirred underneath the covers.

“I don’t really care for the eyes. They kind of creep me out.”

“And mine don’t?”

Izzy laughed. The rest of the Mane 5 smiled and were relieved that she was finally feeling better.

“I am used to them. And you don’t always have a blank stare.”

“Well, that's true,” she chuckled.

The Princess crawled into the bed and blinked.

“What a day” she sighed.

“I know right? My parents are stuck in Griffonstone while their only son got married today.”

“At least they were able to send a letter back to your aunts. Your parents might even arrive in Canterlot before the week is over...”

“Maybe...I just don’t want to get my hopes up.” The colt brushed his spouse’s mane with a hoof before planting a kiss on her cheek. Pinkpoint’s face reddened briefly.

“Did you know that you were actually my first kiss?” she said quietly.

“Kind of. It was the same for me,” replied Scooter.

The princess smiled and her eyes sparkled. “Night Scoot”

“Goodnight Pinkpoint” replied the colt before shutting his eyes.

The princess shut a lamp off before joining her husband in slumber.

“AWWW, don't they look so cute?” chirped Izzy.

“I see what you mean,” replied Hitch before smiling.

The view of the room started to distort slightly, and the focus point shifted towards the area near the window. The moonlight bathed the room in its gentle rays, and everything was peaceful for a moment. Pipp frowned as she turned towards the doll.

“You know, the whole possessed doll story could have been some kind of misunderstanding. Perhaps-” But before she could finish, the plush object started to squirm where it was laying.

“Just you wait until tomorrow...sister.” Clementine fixed its gaze towards the sleeping princess and snickered.

The Mane 5 froze in horror before the world went dark. The only sound they could hear then was the sound of an engine.

TO BE CONTINUED!!

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