A Rainbow Household

The next morning, Soarin and Rainbow Dash head to Wonderbolt headquarters. When they arrive they immediately go to Spitfire's office.

"Captain Spitfire, Rainbow Dash and I would like to request a moment of your time." Soarin said as he and Rainbow awaited permission to enter.

"Come in Clipper and Crash." Spitfire said as she put down a file.

Walking into the office made Rainbow feel nervous, usually it was to get a lecture, but now it's different.

"How might I help you cadets?" Spitfire asked as her guest took a seat.

"Rainbow and I would like to have a leave of absence for a short while." Soarin said as Spitfire leaned in her chair.

"I see, might I ask for how long and the reason as to why?" The bolt commander asked.

"We'd like at least nine, maybe twelve months." Rainbow said as she rubbed her belly, her bulge not yet starting.

"I see, now why that long?" Spitfire asked.

"Well, Soarin and I are expecting." Rainbow said with a smile.

Spitfire stared at her and smiled back. "Congratulations you two, you have your leave, take as long as you like." Spitfire said as she went to a file cabinet.

"Are you sure you'll be alright without us for a while?" Soarin asked.

"We'll be fine, family comes first right, you're always welcome back." Spitfire said. "Now Dash, who do you suggest we get to replace you two until you two are ready to return?" Spitfire asked.

"Well ma'am, I think Vapor Trail and Sky Stinger has the most promise." Rainbow said as she saluted her captain.

"I see, those are the two that you and Princess Twilight helped mold. Am I right?" Spitfire replied as she opened her file cabinet.

"Yes, ma'am. I believe they are deserving of this distinction." Rainbow replied unfalteringly.

"I couldn't agree more, Crash." Spitfire said as she pulled out Vapor Trail and Sky Stinger's files.

Setting the files down, Spitfire got prepared to recruit them. "You two enjoy your leave, I wish you two the best." Spitfire said as she escorted them out of her office.

Leaving headquarters, Rainbow flew next to Soarin as they flew home.

"You know, you'll have to stop flying as soon as that bulge pops up."

"YOU DON'T THINK I KNOW THAT!" Rainbow snapped at Soarin who backed up a bit.

Rainbow snickered a bit. "Just yanking your chain." Rainbow said as she flew beside him.

"I know, and don't worry, I'll try and control my mood swings when they come." Rainbow said.

"But I'll still stick by you if you can't, because I love you." Soarin said as they flew back home.

Once they arrived home they sat on the couch to watch some TV, as they watched, Rainbow's stomach growled.

Hearing this, Soarin chuckled. "Is someone hungry?'' he asked as he gently rubbed Rainbow's belly.

Rainbow blushed at the slight teasing. "Yes, could you please make me something?" Rainbow asked with Soarin already getting up.

"Sure thing, what would you like?" Sharon asked.

Rainbow pondered the question until finally deciding. "Maybe a peanut butter and pickle sandwich please." Rainbow said.

Soarin was taken back, but understood that she would have strange cravings. "Coming right up, dill or bread and butter pickles?" Soaring asked.

"Dill please." Rainbow said as she leaned on the couch.

“Coming right up, dear.” Soarin said as he went into the kitchen and prepared a peanut butter and dill pickle sandwich. After he was done he brought it to his wife who happily thanked him. Watching her eat the weird combo if it actually tasted good, but he was too afraid to try for himself. They continued to watch TV until it was time to turn in, Rainbow passed out on the couch so Soarin gently picked her up and brought her to bed with him.

A few more days passed and Rainbow was having a wave of mood swings, but instead of anger being the frontman it was sadness. As Soarin and Rainbow sat at the kitchen table Rainbow let out a loud sigh. “Soarin, have I peaked?” Rainbow asked as she sat and drank her juice.

“What? No, I don’t think so. What makes you ask something like that?” Soarin asked a little concerned,

“I’m expecting, I got to live my dream as a Wonderbolt and now that I’m going to be a mother, I’ll have to quit the Bolts.” Rainbow said as she started to tear up.

"Rainbow, no one is saying you have to quit." Soarin said, trying to comfort her.

"But I'll be a mother, we can't just hire a babysitter, pegasus children need special care." Rainbow said as she hugged Soarin, openly sobbing.

Soarin patted her on the back, trying to calm her down as he hugged her tight. "It'll be ok Rainbow, we can decide on what to do after our kid is born." Soarin cooed as he hugged his wife.

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A few weeks later, Rainbow Dash moves to her second trimester and starts to show. Her baby bump protruding out brings some unwanted stares, but Rainbow is always eager to explain, if she wants to. At this time she has been ordered not to fly by her doctor, so Soarin uses what money he's saved up for a sky chariot so he can fly Rainbow around himself.

Early one morning, Soarin wakes up to see he's losing some muscle definition. He hasn't been going to the gym as much because of him taking care of Rainbow. As he's in the bathroom, he hears Rainbow snore, looking back at her he smiles as he sees the baby bump. 'I can always get back into exercising, but now I couldn't be happier, I'll gladly give up everything for this family me and her are making.' Soarin thinks to himself as he climbs back into bed and throws his arm around Rainbow, cuddling her and their unborn child.

Rainbow moaned in her sleep as she lets Soarin cuddle her, her belly poking Soarin's as she slept on her left side.