A Rainbow Household

Days pass as Rainbow and Soarin wait in high hopes that he impregnated her. Rainbow goes about her business as well as Soarin, going to training when needed, getting their weekly groceries and toiletries, and even occasionally going bowling with their friends.

One day when Rainbow and Soarin go to the bowling alley to play a few rounds with Rainbow's friends, Pinkie Pie ran up and greeted them as they went to get their shoes.

"Heya Rainbow, Soarin. You ready for a fun game?" Pinkie asked as Rainbow and Soarin went to the lane where the others were at.

"Always ready Pinkie." Rainbow replied as she slowly got on her shoes.

"Can I get you a cider Dashie?" Pinkie asked.

"No, thanks. I'm good." Rainbow politely declined as she put up her hand and shook her head. "Maybe just get me a bottle of pasteurized orange juice."

Rainbow's friends look at her in shock, they've never seen Rainbow turn down a cider before.

Coming up to shoot the breeze with Rainbow, Applejack chuckled. "I better get back to the farm, because with you declinin' a cider, either my pigs or flyin' or you're sick." Applejack said, causing Rainbow to laugh.

"I'm not sick and your pigs are still grounded, but there is a reason why I'm declining.

"Ohhhhhh, what is it? Tell me tell me tell me tell me." Pinkie Pie said, bouncing up and down eager to know.

"Welllllll." Rainbow said as she looked down at her belly.

A collective gasp came from her friends as the answer hit them.

"Congratulations, Darling you must be so excited." Rarity said as she came up and hugged Rainbow.

Rainbow embraced the hug as she smiled. "I am, but I'm also nervous." Rainbow replied.

"You're nervercited." Pinkie said as she in turn hugged Rainbow.

Rainbow embraced the hug as Twilight spoke up. "I have many parenting books in the castle, if you want, come on over and get a couple." Twilight offered which prompted a nod from Rainbow.

The rest of the day was spent bowling and chatting with friends. Pinkie Pie took it upon herself to plan on a baby shower and set the date for when Rainbow enters her third trimester.

It was dusk before Soarin and Rainbow arrived home, after they got settled down they started to plan for the stork's arrival.

A few days had passed and Soarin and Rainbow had been searching for the perfect crib, they knew for sure they didn't want a drop-side crib. Once they found one, they immediately purchased it and started constructing it in the nursery they had added on a few months prior.

As Rainbow and Soarin worked, Rainbow suddenly felt incredibly queasy. She hastily got up, almost tripping over crib pieces as she rushed to the bathroom.

Throwing up the toilet seat she threw her head into the toilet as she started vomiting, the sound of it hitting the water echoing over to Soarin.

Taking a break from building, Soarin went up and knelt by his wife's side. He gingerly grabs her hair and holds it back for her.

"Thanks, Soarin. I'm really lucky to have you-" Rainbow was interrupted by having to retch again. She stuck her head halfway in the toilet as she coughed and gagged it up.

After what seemed to be hours of puking, Rainbow stood up. "Thanks, Soarin. Let's get back to building the crib." Rainbow said as she started getting up.

"Are you sure you'll be ok? I can finish it if you'd rather rest." Soarin replied

"I'm good. But thanks Soarin." Rainbow answered as they continued to assemble the crib.

Once they finish the crib, they put it next to a wall. "I think it looks perfect, now we need to paint this room, maybe baby blue?" Rainbow suggested.

"Or maybe pitch black, with some glow in the dark star, moon, and constellation stickers." Soarin replied.

"Hmm, that does sound nice. I think our child will love that." Rainbow cooed as she leaned her head on Soarin's chest.

"Hey, why don't we go visit our folks, tell them the news?" Soarin suggested.

Rainbow picked up her head. "I think we should, why don't we go to yours first?" She replied while Soarin gave a nod.

That afternoon, Soarin and Rainbow flew to Soarin's parents' house. His little brother greeted him at the door.

Gray Squall ran up and hugged his brother tightly.

Embracing the hug, Soarin ruffled his hair. "Hey there little zipper. How've you been?" Soarin asked.

"I've been good. So what brings you here?" Gray asked curiously.

"We just come bearing news for you all, but it's for everyone." Soarin replied as he walked into the house.

His parents sat on the couch, watching TV as he came in.

"Soarin, how you doing son?" His father asked as he muted the tv.

Taking a seat on the open couch, Soarin responded as he helped Rainbow sit. "I'm fine."

"That's good, dear. So what brings you and our beautiful daughter-in-law here?" Misty asked.

"Well, I think I'll give that honor to Dash." Soarin said as he nudged his wife's shoulder.

Rainbow leaned up as she looked at her in-laws. "Misty, Feather. I'm pregnant." Rainbow said, a look of surprise spreading on their faces.

"That's wonderful news dear." Misty said.

"Is there anything we can do to help?" Feather asked.

"Nah, we should be good." Rainbow replied.

Gray sat next to his brother, Soarin saw him and pulled him closer. "What do you think bud, you're gonna be an uncle?" Soarin asked.

"I-I don't know, it feels nice, but scary too." Gray replied.

"Don't worry, you'll do great." Soarin said as he gave his brother a playful noogie.

"Well, we hate to come and run, but we still got to tell the news to Rainbow's folks." Soarin said as he got up.

"Ok dear, stay safe. And if you need any help don't be afraid to ask." His mother said as she hugged him.

"We will." Soarin replied as he embraced the hug.

About an hour later they arrived at Rainbow's parents' house. Rainbow knocked on the door which swung open excitedly. "Rainbow, what brings you here unexpectedly?" Her mother asks as she invites them in.

"Just thought I'd drop by." Rainbow replied as she and Soarin came in.

As she came in, Rainbow stopped in shock to see who was in the kitchen.

"Hey, Rainbow." Scootaloo said as she got up from her chair.

"Hey, Scoots. What're you doing here?" Rainbow asked as she hugged her symbolic sister.

"Oh, I just wanted to visit and get some more stories." Scootaloo replied, causing Rainbow to blush a bit.

"Well, it's a good thing you're here. I have news for you all." Rainbow replied.

"Ok." Scootaloo replied.

"Though I think we should all go into the living room." Rainbow said as she led Scootaloo into there.

Sitting down on the furniture, Rainbow took a breath. "Mom, dad, Scootaloo. I'm pregnant." Rainbow said, not pulling any punches.

A wave of silence washed over the room as the weight of what Rainbow said set in.

Tears soon swelled up in Windy's and Bow's eyes as they hugged their daughter.

"Oh Rainbow, this is the best news ever. We're gonna be grandparents." Windy said as she kissed her daughter's forehead.

Rainbow then looked at Scootaloo. "What do you think, kid. You're gonna be a symbolic aunt?" Rainbow asked.

Scootaloo was grinning from ear to ear. "I think it's great, your awesome legacy is going to keep growing." Scootaloo said as she hugged her sister.

An hour of talking later, Rainbow Dash and Soarin parted for home, hugging Bow and Windy before they left.

Scootaloo left with them, Rainbow hanging on to her as they flew her home. After finally arriving at their home, Rainbow kicked off her shoes and removed her socks, her dogs barking at the relief.

Soarin smiled as he joined her on the couch. "Tomorrow we should go to HQ to inform Spitfire of the situation." He said as he put an arm around her.

"Yeah, we should. I can't wait to hear the little pitter-patter of feet in the house." Rainbow replied as she kissed Soarin.

Soarin turned on the TV to a late-night game show and snuggled with Rainbow on the couch as they awaited the date of delivery.