Sunny’s Day Off

Chapters

Prologue: The Banana has Split
Chapter One: The Old Yet New Problem
Chapter Two: An Interesting Time
Chapter Four: An Unfortunate Accident
Chapter Five: Sunny’s Playful Day
Chapter Six: The End of the Road
Epilogue: A New Experience
Chapter Three: A Stinker of a Surprise

Prologue: The Banana has Split

Sunny Starscout is currently taking orders at her smoothie stand. Reason being is that it’s something that helps her get paid, and also helps her make new friends should the time arise… . Or at least if she wants to that is… . Either way, Sunny is just overall very happy with what’s she’s doing, and hopes that she doesn’t have to give it all up… .

Unfortunately though… , Sunny just might have to… . For a day at least… .

“Sunny!” Pipp Petals shouted from out of nowhere in excitement. “You have got to try this new facial mask I’m making! It’ll totes make you look younger; I swear it!”

Sunny, having bananas and other fruits in her mane and coat, sighs, then says in an exhausted voice; “Pipp… . Could you please let me know gently next time… ? And could you come back later? I’m busy… .”

Frowning; Pipp got into a begging posture, and begged; “please…. ? It’ll make you feel young again, I promise!” Having no other option, Sunny replied with; “fine… .” Sunny then got out of her stand after closing the stand’s window, and continued with this statement with a chuckle; “but if this makes me turn into a baby again, you’re cleaning up the mess. Okay lil Pipp?”

Pouting since Sunny gave her a nickname to amplify her cuteness, and size to her pals, Pipp just replied with; “fine… .” whilst also crossing her hooves in protest. Sunny just shook her head with a smile, and then grabbed Pipp by the hoof to lead her back to Mane Melody.

Once back at Mane Melody, Sunny can see that it was packed… . And also that her pals are in the salon too, getting their spa treatments done.

“Wow… .” Sunny said in astonishment. “This place is packed! How am I ever gonna get my spa treatment here… ?” Pipp just shrugs, and grabbed Sunny by the hoof before dragging her to one of the nearby spa chairs, much to Sunny’s surprise.

Most of the customers had left, leaving only Pipp, Sunny, and the others in the spa.

Just before Sunny could be officially finished with her spa day, Pipp had one final thing to do… . Facials!

“Okay… .” Pipp thought to herself. “What face mask am I gonna use on Sunny… ?” She looked through all over the salon, but just can’t seem to find the right kind that’ll help Sunny with relaxing. Suddenly she got an idea, and went to the back of the salon to crate a new mask for Sunny; completely oblivious to the fact that Pipp accidentally got some leftover magic powder on her hooves from the incident that happened which made three of her pals turn back into babies again due to the magic from it.

Finally done, Pipp laid Sunny down on the massage table, and then applied the face mask onto her face. Unfortunately, Pipp eventually founded out too late that she had magic powder on her hooves. And right before she could do anything, Pipp blurted out; “uh oh… ” before seeing Sunny enveloped in a bright light.

Once it cleared, Pipp looked at Sunny in both intrigue, and yet with confusion as well… . Reason?
“Bababababoo?” Sunny babbles whilst looking around the spa/salon.

As it turned out, Sunny is perfectly fine! Albeit now with her mind being scrambled to that of either a toddler, or an infant… . Probably neither one.

“Um, Sunny?” Pipp asked nervously, thinking as to what in the world she just did, and how she’s gonna handle this. “H-ho-how are you feeling there buddy… ?” Sunny was about to babble something, but then got a look as if she needs to relieve herself. Seeing this, Pipp shouted; “no no no no!” before diving towards her and trying to get her to not begin the process. This caused Sunny to giggle, but had also unfortunately caused her to look to where Pipp is, which also caused her to move a bit while doing so; knocking the facial mask bowl off of the massage board, and crash onto the floor.

Seeing that the bowl is in smithereens, and thinking that she’s in trouble for breaking it; despite being only an accident, Sunny began to cry. Pipp then reacted by saying to herself; “oh why did this have to happen again… ?” before flying to get some supplies for what’s gonna happen next soon.

Chapter One: The Old Yet New Problem

Sunny is basically just sitting on the ground, babbling to herself, and swiping her hooves in the air for no reason while laughing. Meanwhile, her pals in the background are currently debating as to what they should do with her… . Since Sunny’s a baby again, yet also with the fact that she’s still the same age now, it’s gonna be difficult to take care of her while she’s that size.

Izzy would’ve definitely been helpful in this situation, but couldn’t since, in her own words… , “unicorns aren’t able to do spells like that ever since we’ve got our magic back… . And even if we tried… , we might risk making things worse if we did… .” Izzy then perked up, and said; “but no worries! Sunny’s still the same when she’s a baby… . Only a little bit bigger now!” Izzy then finished with a nervous chuckle since she’s starting to feel nervous.

Sensing that Izzy’s not in a good mood, Sunny looked at Izzy, and began to crawl to her whilst babbling to herself again. Seeing this, Hitch went; “aww, that’s sweet. Is wittwe Sunny making Izzy happy again?” Sunny just laughed at the way Hitch baby talked like that, and then began to reach towards Izzy for a hug.

Seeing the cute site before her, Zipp dawwed, and then went to look back at her sister Pipp before explaining; “okay… look. Since Sunny’s like this again, do you think maybe we could use anymore of that cure you’ve made?”

Pipp whined in response, and replied; “but all of those ingredients were used up! And so is the mask itself… .” Pipp sighs before continuing. “It’s gonna take about a week to get all of those ingredients again… .” Hitch looked towards Pipp in shock from afar, and said; “a week?! Are you serious?! How can we watch over Sunny for about a week?! I gotta do my sheriff job, and parenting Sparky! How am I suppose to handle all this?!” Zipp just chuckled in response, and replied; “who said that you’re watching over her? I am! And so is Pipp!” Sunny cheered in the background whilst being held by Izzy, but then sneezed.

Thinking what could go wrong, Hitch sighs, and says; “I guess so… “ and began to leave. “But if you three need anything, then let me know!” Izzy stopped Hitch, and then said; “but wait! I gotta do something too… .” “Like what?” was Hitch’s response. “I gotta go back to Bridlewood, and make more magic crystals… . After all… , you wouldn’t want magic to run rampant again, do you… ?” Sunny sneezed again in the background, and sniffles with a bit of a whine since she’s not enjoying that feeling of what happened after she sneezed. Hitch sighs, then says; “okay… recap. If you two need anything, then let us know.” Izzy smiled, placed Sunny back on the ground, and then bounced to the door. Turning back to look at her three pals one last time for now, Izzy said; “I’ll be back guys! See y’all later… !” Izzy then began to giggle as she and Hitch were leaving.

Sunny then whined a bit, and slumped to the floor before saying; “fwiend went away… .” Zipp and Pipp then got nervous as it seems that Sunny might start crying anytime now.

Zipp and Pipp were both suggesting activities for Sunny to do, but then Pipp said; “but we can’t have her do anything in the salon… . I just cleaned it.” “And we can’t have her make messes again in the salon either! That’s a lot of shampoo and conditioner that we both had to replace… .” Zipp added.

Sunny whined some more in the background, and then laid down on the floor and starts crying a bit due to missing Izzy.

Growling since her idea might involve something messy, Pipp suggested; “okay… . How about we have her do some hoof paintings on the walls, huh? What do ya say.. ?” “I say no way!” Zipp interjected. “That’s gonna leave a huge mark on the walls… . Let alone on all of them.” Pipp smirked, and then replied in a bit of a singsong; “Not if we use white paper to cover them… !” Zipp gasped as it was a good idea, and then replied; “Pipp, you’re a genius! Oh how I wish I can hug you!” Sunny replied to that statement by hugging both of them. Albeit a little too tight. “I’ll get the paper… .” Pipp said while being hugged too tight.

Sunny is now sitting on the floor, hoof painting on the walls. And what’s more is that Zipp and Pipp managed to somehow find a diaper for Sunny to wear for just in case! How and where did they find it… ? That’s another story for another time.

“Wow… . That could’ve been bad… .” Zipp said whilst looking exhausted. “Eeyup! Same here… .” Pipp added while slumping to the ground from exhaustion.

Sunny just giggled in response and continues hoof painting while babbling to herself.

What happened to Zipp and Pipp is anyone’s guess. Maybe Sunny started crying and then made a mess with the shampoos and conditioners because she threw a tantrum from missing Izzy and Hitch. Maybe Sunny decided to run around, forcing the two to chase her around the salon. Getting Sunny to calm down because suddenly she became energetic and wanted to play… . Or… as Pipp wasn’t so happy about… , Sunny made a mess by flooding the salon with all the water from the salon sinks, and from using the hoof paint to create more of a mess.

Again, who knows… ? It’s a mystery… .

Few hours later…

“What’s taking them so long… ?” Pipp questioned as she’s looking at her phone’s clock on the screen. “It’s been two or three hours… and we still haven’t gotten our food yet… . What’s taking them so long?!” Zipp sighs in response, having been exhausted to deal with the situation, and responded with; “I don’t know… . But I also don’t think Sunny likes the wait either… . Don’t you Sunny?” Sunny replied in the background by whining, and slumping to the floor while clutching her belly because she’s hungry.

“I have no idea what’s taking him so long… “ Zipp began again. “Hitch should’ve been back by now… . Where could he… ?” But before Zipp could finish that sentence, Hitch bursted through the doors of the salon breathing heavily.

“I’m here… “ Hitch said through heavy panting. “I’m here… . I’m sorry.” Seeing that her best friend Hitch is back, Sunny gasped with joy, and then stood up and waddled to him whilst spreading her forehooves out for a hug.

Seeing how cute the sight of his friend trying to hug him is, Hitch held out a hoof, which Sunny nodded to and sat down since he was trying to get her to wait while he puts away the stuff he was carrying, and then gestured for Sunny to continue. With that, Sunny waddled to Hitch, and gave him a hug while nuzzling him. “Hehe, awww. Did ya miss me?” Sunny paused to nod at Hitch before going back to nuzzling him while hugging him.

Smiling too, Zipp asked; “did you get what we ordered?” Hitch nodded and pointed to the food bags that he placed beside him for just in case he were to drop them for when Sunny was approaching him for a hug.

Seeing what Hitch was pointing to, Sunny got a bit curious, and began to approach the food bags. But before she could even reach for them, Izzy stopped her with an hoof, and said; “uh uh uh… . That’s not for you Sunny! That’s for your friends.” Sunny whined a bit, but nodded in understanding and backed off.

Despite having the mind of an infant again, her grown up lessons and manners are still intact. Meaning, even though she has the mind of an infant filly again, that doesn’t necessarily mean that everything grown up about her was gone… . Like for example, her manners and instincts… . Plus the lessons she was taught by her dad while he was around about what not to do, what’s good to do, and also what to do if a friend is feeling down. Unfortunately though… not all of her grown up instincts were intact… . Like for instance, potty training. Hence why the diaper. Now back to the story… !

Sunny is currently looking at her pals all jealous while laying down on the ground, and suckling on a makeshift baby bottle her friends made for her for just in case she got hungry in this state that she’s in.

Seeing her friend not looking too good, Zipp got up, and went to sit next to Sunny; which caused her to whine and scoot away from her, but also looking at her while having a bottle to her mouth.

Smiling slightly, Zipp chuckled a bit, and said; “so… . You’re sitting her all alone now huh??? Heh… . How come?” Sunny responded by scooting a bit while looking all pouty and cranky. Seeing this, Zipp asked; “you wanted to eat some grown up food?” Sunny responded by whining, and slamming her bottle to the ground, but not too hard, just only out of reflex. Sighing, Zipp said; “well how about this. If you manage to drink only milk bottles for the day, how about I give you not just only grown up food, but also some grown up snacks as well! But only if you do what I said, and also if you behave of course… . What do ya say???” Not liking where this is going, since she’s already not feeling like drinking bottles of milk anymore, but also not wanting this chance to slip, Sunny reluctantly nodded and looked to her with some raised fore hooves. Chuckling to this, Zipp smiled, and then said; “that’s what I figured… . Now cmon! Let’s sit with the grownups!” And with that, Sunny was lifted off the floor, given her baby bottle back even though it was empty, and then she was carried by Zipp to where the other grown up ponies are… cuz why not? Sitting all alone isn’t good for that long… . So sitting with friends is a must! Most of the time… .

Back at the Friendship Lighthouse…

“Whew that was tough… .” Zipp said as she’s feeling exhausted from carrying Sunny too much. Meanwhile Sunny is just giggling and having fun by playing with some baby blocks. Where’d they get the blocks is a mystery… . Or they probably got it from Hitch, or Sprout. Whichever sounds reasonable… .

“How so?” Hitch said with a chuckle. Zipp replied with; “having to carry Sunny since she’s been not in a good mood sometimes… .” Hitch chuckled again and replied; “you know you don’t always have to carry her you know… ? You could’ve just gotten her to walk with you, or try to… you know, make Sunny fly by putting her on your back?” Zipp sighs out of exhaustion, and replies; “I guess so… . But then again, I don’t want Sunny to have a tantrum. Remember that story you told me where you accidentally stepped on one of Sunny’s dolls, and she just got mad at you because she thought you broke them?” “Oh, right. I remember now.”

Both Hitch and Zipp began to laugh, when suddenly a block was thrown at Hitch’s head. “Ow!” was his response. Looking at who threw that block, Sunny was just staring at them with a glare since she didn’t want to have to relive that all over again… . Even as a baby.

Not liking what Sunny did, Zipp said; “no! We do not throw things at ponies! That’s bad. Bad Sunny!” This just made Sunny babble in anger, and then she threw another block at Zipp this time, which thankfully missed. Running low on patience, Zipp demanded; “that’s it! If you throw one more block at me, or any pony else, then you are going to get a timeout, with no sweets after your meals… . Is that understood?!”

Hearing her friend’s threat, Sunny grew a little calm, and slowly lowered her hoof that had a block in it. Soon though… she began to look sad, thinking that what she did was wrong. And thinking that her punishment was gonna happen anyways, Sunny began to have tears in her eyes, and then slowly started crying.

Realizing what she just did, Zipp soon looked apologetic, and then said; “I’m so sorry Sunny… . I-i-i don’t know what came over me… . I-I’m sorry!” Sunny just looked at her friend while babbling with tear filled eyes, and then continued crying.

Now at a loss, Zipp contemplated; “what am I gonna do?! Aww I’m so dead… .” Pipp approached her sibling with a small giggle while mixing her tea in a cup, and then said; “why would you think that? You’re not entirely responsible for her… . I am!” Zipp then replied; “I know, but it’s just… .” Zipp then just growled in frustration and slammed her hooves to the ground. But eventually soon regretted that and began rubbing her hooves together since they hurt now.

Sunny stopped crying to see that her friend is now looking sad, and hurt. At first she’s still thinking about staying mad at her for yelling and threatening her like that. But now Sunny is thinking of a way to make her friend feel happy again, and not so sad anymore… . At first she couldn’t think of a way how… . Until she decided that whatever she had in mind will suffice for now, and started to crawl towards Zipp, without her noticing of course.

Zipp began to sigh, and then says; “why am I feeling like this… ? I just… .” Zipp sighed again, and then continued with; “I feel like mom when she gets mad at us, you know??? And I don’t like that!” Zipp then crossed her hooves and had small tears in her eyes from having all of these emotions in her. Mostly regret for yelling at Sunny like that, but emotions regardless… .

Pipp then knelt down to her sibling’s level, and then said; “hey hey… it’s not your fault. You’re acting like a parent should have… . Even though we’re not parents, except Hitch.” Pipp then began to giggle. Zipp chuckled as well, but then sighs some more before saying; “but it isn’t just that.. . It’s just… well… .”

But before Zipp could finish her sentence, Sunny then reached for Zipp, and whined a bit to get her attention. Zipp then looked at Sunny, smiled, and then said; “it’s okay Sunny… . I’m not sad or anything. I promise… .” Sunny whined some more and held out both of her hooves this time. With that, Zipp rolled her eyes with a smile, picks up Sunny, and began to cradle her before saying; “what huh? You thought I was sad, and so you’re trying to make me feel better?” Sunny smiled, and babbles in response.

Pipp chuckles at the sight, and then says to Zipp; “you know… , if mom does get harsh with her punishments for you, then it’s probably because she knew that you were trying to either blame me, or that whatever you did was so bad, that even she couldn’t think of anything to punish you with, you know???” Pipp then chuckled, and continued with; “I mean… , it’s kinda like that one time when you blamed me for stealing cookies from the cookie jar when we were little.” Zipp then got that look of remembering something, and then started to laugh before saying; “oh yeah… hehe. Mom was pretty steamed about that.” Zipp then continued to laugh, causing Sunny to whine, and flail her hooves as if to get Zipp to quit laughing at Pipp. Zipp stops laughing, and says; “relax Sunny… . It’s all in good fun, I promise. Now… . Before I go to do some flying stunts, what do you wanna do now?”

However, before Sunny could think of an answer, she just yawned and stretched while rubbing one of her eyes as a sign that she’s feeling tired. With that, Zipp replied; “awww… . Is wittle Sunny feewing sweepy?” Sunny whined and flailed her hooves a bit, but then yawned some more as confirmation, and a bit out of reflex too. Smiling and chuckling slightly, Zipp said; “okay Sunny… . I’ll put you to bed, but you gotta do something for me first, is that okay?” Sunny didn’t know what she was saying, but eventually nodded at Zipp’s request regardless. Zipp then nodded back, and pointed to the blocks lying scattered across the floor. “Do you think maybe you can help me put those away? Wouldn’t want our buddies getting hurt and all… . You know?” Sunny gasped, and attempted to get off Zipp’s lap to do her task.

But before she could, Zipp held onto her, and said; “woah they’re little one, I’ll help you. Relax… . It’s okay… .” Sunny whined, but then sighs and then stopped in her tracks. Zipp nods, and then says; “let’s get down from here… . Is that okay?” Sunny nodded and then raised her hooves up, wanting to be carried again. Zipp groans and rolls her eyes, but then chuckles, and says; “you think I’m your personal assistant, do you Sunny?” “Goo?” was Sunny’s response due to confusion before being picked up. “You’re silly…” Zipp said before going down to get the blocks cleaned up. Thinking about what Zipp was saying, Sunny just giggled and enjoyed the ride from the second floor to the first floor to clean up after herself.

Zipp and the others are all getting ready to go to sleep. But before she could get to her own bed, she heard what sounded like shuffling, and a bit of whining. Thinking that Sunny is up, Zipp sighs heavily; assuming that maybe she still has some energy left, and went to go investigate. To her surprise, Sunny was in her covers fast asleep. Zipp was confused by this, until she realized something, and whispered to herself; “aww… it’s Izzy!” and then went to her bed to investigate.

As it turns out, she was right. And Izzy is just sitting up, looking a little cranky, and sad. Sighing, Zipp sat down close to Izzy, and then said; “hey there buddy. Couldn’t get comfy… ?” Izzy nodded and kicked her covers off a bit. Zipp chuckled, and replied; “how about this… . If I tell you a bedtime story, will that make you feel better?” Izzy nodded and got her teddy bear plushie to hug it close to her so she’ll be able to listen to the story more better. Dawwing at the sight, Zipp then began the storytelling.

“Once upon a time, there lived a brilliant unicorn named Sparkle Shine.” Thinking that the story’s about her, Izzy gasped in intrigue, and started to lean in closer to hear it better. Zipp chuckled, before clearing her throat and continuing. “Sparkle Shine was a nice little unicorn who knows a thing or two about unicorn cycling. Just like some pony I know… .” Izzy gasped; thinking that this indeed is a story about her, and then squealed in delight, but stopped soon after so Sunny wouldn’t be awoken by that. Smiling and chuckling some more, Zipp then continued on. “Sparkle Shine was a unicorn cycler that knew a thing or two on how to turn ordinary junk, into magnificent works of art, or into amazing inventions… and so on!” Zipp then got out Sunny’s lantern and turned it on, much to Izzy’s amusement, and glee that this story’s indeed about her.

In the background, Sunny woke up slightly and started whining; having been woken up somehow… . But before she could make a fuss, or even get out of bed, she saw something that peeked her interest, and began looking at what it was… . She then figured out that it was Zipp, telling a bedtime story to Izzy. Wanting to become a part of it, but also not wanting to get caught, Sunny covertly got out of bed, and began to sneak her way to Izzy’s bed for story time.

Right at end of Zipp’s story…

“And with that, Sparkle Shine and her friends lived happily ever after… . The end… .” When Zipp finished the story she then went to look again as to whether Izzy was asleep or not. To her surprise, and shock, not only was Izzy asleep, but Sunny too, in Izzy’s bed. At first Zipp was disappointed and began to approach Sunny, but Sunny can sense that she was gonna be moved, and soon started to whine since she’s comfortable where she is. Not wanting her to make a fuss, Zipp sighs out of defeat, chuckles, and then says softly; “you little troublemaker… .” and then leaned in to kiss both Izzy and Sunny goodnight on their cheeks, prompting a cute little giggle and wiggle from both of them. Smiling, Zipp then went to her own bed, and started to fall asleep; awaiting the news on whether Sunny will be able to get back to normal tomorrow or not because of the ingredients delivery… . “Oh how it’s gonna be a very interesting day tomorrow… . Can’t wait!“ Zipp whispered to herself before falling asleep.

Chapter Two: An Interesting Time

Zipp is still asleep in her bed; despite it being morning already. Reason being is because she’s still exhausted after all of what’s happened the day before… . And right now she’s trying to catch up on her rest.

Meanwhile, the rest of the ponies are awake, and are doing their own thing from downstairs… . Izzy with making something new out of something old, as usual. Pipp trying to get a good angle with her selfies. Hitch making breakfast for his friends. And lastly, little Sunny playing with her blocks.

Sure Sunny knew that she just put away those blocks yesterday with Zipp’s help… . But hey, she couldn’t help but play with them again since it was her favorite toy! Now at first when they were back at the salon, Sunny’s pals tried getting her to play with something different; like plushies for example… . It worked at first… . Until Sunny got a random tantrum event and tore the plushies to shreds. Next they tried grown up stress toys that when you squeeze them, it’ll supposedly help with whoever’s using it not be so stressed anymore since it was tough to squeeze them completely.… . Emphasis on tough of course… . Again, this worked… for a time. Then Sunny just got mad that she couldn’t squeeze it all the way, and then threw the toy away, unfortunately hitting Hitch again in the process; causing Sunny to whine and cry because she didn’t mean to hurt him this time… . Finally, Sunny was given blocks to play with. Again, she didn’t like them, and just decided to cause trouble by painting the salon walls with shampoos, conditioners, and who knows what else a salon has… . Eventually after she was bored with that, she decided to give the blocks another try… . This time, she liked them, and decided that they were favorite from now on… . Much to all of her friends’ relief.

“Okay… !” Hitch said from the kitchen. “Time to eat!” With that, everyone stopped with what they were doing, and went to go eat. However, Sunny stopped in her tracks, as she knew that she hadn’t seen Zipp ever since she and her pals woke up. Knowing somehow that Zipp is still asleep, Sunny began to whine, and went to go find her friend so she wouldn’t miss out on breakfast time.

“Mmm… five more minutes mom… . Please… .” Zipp groaned and whined in her sleep as she’s still feeling tired from yesterday’s mishaps and events. Sunny stopped for a bit because shaking her awake gently didn’t work. Out of reflex for feeling sad about something, Sunny began to cry; like any toddler would. This made Zipp wake up startled, thinking that Sunny had gotten hurt somehow… . Or something else entirely. Eventually she regained her composure, and founded out that Sunny was there facing her, crying a little with tears in her eyes… . Seeing this, Zipp asked; “what’s the matter Sunny? What happened… ?” Hitch replied for Sunny from downstairs, “it’s time to eat breakfast! Get up please… !” Now realizing what’s happening, Zipp perked up, said; “one minute!” before getting out of bed, and flying downstairs to the bathroom so she’ll get ready for the day. But not before flying back up and giving Sunny a kiss on the cheek for waking her up and replied; “you’re sweet Sunny… . Thanks little buddy.” And then flew back downstairs to get ready for the day. With getting kissed on the cheek, Sunny just giggled in response, thinking that it felt funny to get kissed, as all toddlers do, and then waddled downstairs so she’ll be able to eat with her friends.

This day might be the day that Sunny is returned to normal… . If not, then another day then… . Who knows?

“Awww what??? What’d you do Sunny… ?! What happened.. ?!” Zipp said in slight disappointment and with a slight whine as she’s checking on Sunny’s hoof since she injured it, and that she’s crying about it.

Pipp is apparently hyperventilating because she’s never dealt with a child that had an injury like that. Let alone having to deal with ‘any’ injury before too.

“Tell me what happened!” Zipp said, worried about her friend’s hurt hoof. Sunny babbled while waving her hooves before pointing to the pile of blocks she was playing with, and then started crying about it.

Putting on a serious expression, Zipp then went to the pile of blocks, thinks that this is gonna be funny for some reason, and then says whilst looking at the blocks with seriousness, “you guys! Which one of you hurt Sunny? Huh??? Was it you yellow?! Or was you red? Huh??? Tell me!”

Worried about her sister going mad, Pipp flew to Zipp, and then asked her gently since she’s startled, “um… Zipp… ? You’re scaring me… .” Zipp then regained her composure, and then turned to whisper; “it’s fine... really! I’m just pretending to be mad at the blocks so Sunny will be happy again. Trust me… .” Seeing that Sunny is sniffling with tears in her eyes with a sad face; Pipp then sighs, giggles, then whispers; “go get em sis… ! I know you can find the culprit. I’m with you!” With that, Zipp nodded, and then Pipp flew away.

Sunny started to look at Pipp, and then she began whining about Pipp leaving; (since toddlers are known to do this when someone they love or wanted to play with leaves them) Zipp then shouted at the blocks again, and Sunny’s attention reverted back to the show before her.

“Alright you little plastic squares! Who is the culprit?! Huh??? Tell me!” Hitch then approached Zipp, and then whispered; “found who done it yet?” since Pipp told him why Zipp was acting strange. Soon afterwards, he’s decided to play along too. “Not yet Hitch… . But I could use your help on this. Please?” Hitch sighs, shakes his head with a chuckle, and then says; “whatever makes you happy… “ and then looks at the pile of blocks with a stern face, his sheriff badge gleaming, his shades covering his eyes, and then says in a demanding tone; “alright you little squares, here’s what we’re gonna do! We’re gonna see who the culprit here is, and then I’m gonna let the rest of y’all go free; when and if I find the culprit. Is that understood?!” The pile of blocks obviously did nothing since they cannot move.

Sunny meanwhile was just enjoying the show and laughing in the background whilst clapping since she’s feeling entertained by the display.

Seeing this, Zipp dawwed at the sight, and then went back to looking at the blocks to see which is the culprit. After examining each one thoroughly… she was at a loss. Until… . “Hey Sunny! Wanna help?” Sunny gasped, and pointed to herself, basically stunned that she’s gonna help Zipp with solving a police case, (since toddlers are known to be imaginative at times). Chuckling, Zipp nodded and gestured for her to get close, prompting Sunny to get up with a smile before proceeding to waddle to her, but soon with whining and frowning here and there since her injured hoof still hurts every time it makes contact with the floor when she waddles to Zipp.

Once Sunny arrived and sat down, Zipp went to check on her injured hoof. Looking at Sunny with a small smile, Zipp then cleared her throat, and then looked towards the blocks before looking back at Sunny and asking; “so little buddy. Which do you think did it? And don’t think too hard now… . I already changed you this morning, remember… ?” Sunny giggled; remembering on how Zipp made funny faces when she changed her diaper last time… , and then looked at the blocks in awe… . But eventually looked and scratched her head; having absolutely no idea as to how she accidentally harmed her hoof, and also has no idea as to which block did it.

However, before she could give up, she heard a scary sounding gravely voice that spoke these words… . “You’ll never find me Sunny… . I will not rest until all your hooves are done for… . And then! Once that is taken care of, you’ll never be able to play with any toys, ever again!” After that, the voice did an evil laugh, prompting Sunny to cry and shiver due to being scared like that.

Knowing who it was that did that voice, Zipp said; “not funny Hitch! She’s just a baby… .” And then went to comfort Sunny. Chuckling to himself, Hitch replied with, “oh cmon now… . You gotta admit. It was a little bit funny… . Right… ?” Zipp growled at Hitch in response, and then went back to cheering up Sunny, whom is sniffling and wiping away her tears at the moment. Hitch soon chuckled a bit more, before replying; “oh relax… . I didn’t mean no harm. Honest... . Now let’s… .” But before Hitch could finish that sentence, he inadvertently stepped on one of the blocks, and shouted; “ow!” in response. “That really hurt… . What did that?!”

Izzy then grabbed a random block with an evil laugh in response, and then said in her own version of a gravely voice while moving the block, “it is I, Red Terror! I have been the one that smashed your hooves ponies! And now that I’ve smashed them! There will be nothing in my way of world destruction… . Mwahahahahaha… !” Sunny is now whimpering and is about to cry. But before that could happen, Hitch grabbed the block from Izzy, placed it in the block cylinder that contained the blocks when Zipp and Sunny cleaned them up yesterday, and then replied; “not while the sheriff is in town! And you will definitely be in there for a long time… .” Izzy replied in playful dramatic fashion; “nooooo… . My plans are ruined… .” Sunny giggled in response, and started clapping. But stopped soon after, and began to suck on her injured hoof since the pain hadn’t went away completely yet.

Zipp sighs, then says; “okay Sunny… . Time for lunch! Ready… ?” Sunny whined a little, then replied with her injured hoof in her mouth; “but me wanna pway… .” Zipp sighs again… then replied back; “but you’ll get hungry… . And cranky… . You wouldn’t want that… do you… ?” Sunny shook her head no, but then whined a little more and has her ears folding down. Not wanting Sunny to cause a fuss, Zipp sighs again, and then says; “okay Sunny… we’ll play some more… .” To which point, Sunny cheered and clapped her hoof, then said “ow” in response since she clapped with her injured hoof again. Zipp chuckled, and then said; “but if I start getting cranky, then that means that I was hungry too… . Understand?” Sunny gasped, placed her injured hoof to her mouth to suck on it again, and then nodded her head in agreement. Zipp chuckles while shaking her head, and then said; “you’re funny kid… .” And chuckled some more. Sunny giggled in response, and then continued sucking on her hoof while waiting for Zipp to come up with a game to play… .

Few hours passed… .

“So… . How’re you feeling Sunny? Hehe… . Feeling okay… ?” Pipp was pretty nervous when asking her these questions cuz she knew what that look that Sunny was making meant… . But didn’t quite know for sure if Sunny might need to go or not… . Either way… she’s not liking the look. And she’s really hoping that Sunny doesn’t use her diaper… . Cuz she doesn’t want to change her; due to the fact that she’s not used to cleaning up after Puppy Cloudpuff whenever he goes to do his business outside… . So Pipp’s really hoping that she doesn’t get stuck with diaper duty… . Because if she’s still not used to cleaning up after Cloudpuff… . Then she’s really gonna have a hard time with Sunny… .

“Buddy… . You feeling okay… ?” Zipp asked in a caring tone. Sunny whimpered, and replied; “me feew weird… .” And then she rolled to the ground to lay on her back while having her hooves to her belly. Zipp got a look of regret, and said; “aw no… . I really shouldn’t have forced Sunny to eat that much… . I didn’t know that this would have an effect on her like that… . I didn’t know… .”

Hitch then went to Sunny to rub her belly while she’s lying on the ground, and then replied; “but she was fine a moment ago… . I’m sure that she’ll be fine again once she… . Uh oh… . I just remembered something… .” Zipp then got a look of terror, and then asked; “what? What’s going to happen? What’s wrong… ?” Sunny meanwhile then got the urge to do something… , and then leaned up a little while still holding her belly, trying her best to lessen the pressure and pain that’s in her tummy by rubbing it a little.

“Since we’ve given her milk in a bottle, like what you would do with fillies and foals when they’re hungry… . This would undoubtedly make Sunny have uh… urges… . To um… relieve herself… . Hehe.” Knowing what that meant; Zipp groans and scoffs, and then replied back to Hitch; “I think I know where this is headed… .” before Hitch and Zipp both heard a massive fart. Whimpering a bit, and feeling slightly embarrassed, Sunny looked up at the two ponies while her cheeks are red, and while she’s still lying down, Sunny replied; “sowwy… .” Zipp and Hitch snorted a chuckle, and then Hitch said; “geez Sunny. You really had to go that badly… ?” Sunny chuckled a bit in response, then whined some more since her tummy’s still feeling weird.

Zipp sighs, carefully approaches Sunny due to the smell, and then knelt down too before saying; “it’s okay if you need to go Sunny. I won’t be mad at you… . I promise… .” Sunny whined a little, and then covered her face with her mane before replying; “me embawwassed.” Zipp chuckled, then replied back; “hey, I’d be embarrassed too if I hear my sister relieving herself from the bathroom too.” “Hey… ?!” Pipp shouted with a whine from afar. “That’s supposed to be private!” Sunny giggled in response, and then began to laugh a little. Zipp chuckled as well, smiles, and then places a hoof to Sunny’s side before continuing, “it’ll be alright… . Okay???” Sunny nods, gave Zipp a hug, and then smiles also before gesturing with her hoof to look away. Zipp rolls her eyes with a smile, and then looks away. “Let me know when you’re done… . It’ll be fine.” Sunny giggles one last time, smiles, then wiggles a little bit to get comfortable form sitting on the floor, before starting to push.

Few minutes later… .

“I think we’ll hold off on bottle feeding you. Is that okay Sunny?” Zipp asked as she’s finishing up Sunny’s diaper change. Sunny replied with a giggle, while wiggling and then kicking her back hooves afterward. Meanwhile Hitch is busy dry heaving and catching his breath in the background while Izzy is comforting him. “That… was… awful… .” Hitch said while catching his breath. “Wow that was bad… .” Izzy just giggled while patting his back, and replied; “oh it’s not so bad… . If it was, then you’d had to change sparky!” Hitch paused with a look of horror, and then replied with a groan; “I wish you hadn’t said that… “ thinking about the time that he had to change sparky that one time.

With Sunny now changed, she wiggled again whilst sitting down, and then started bouncing with her behind. Zipp giggled in response, and asked; “what huh? You feel happy now that I changed you?” Sunny just giggled and continued bouncing a little bit more.

Giggling too, Pipp got beside Izzy in the background, and replied; “pretty cute that Sunny’s acting like this, huh??? Do you often miss it when you act like this???” Izzy giggled in response and started bouncing with her hooves. Meanwhile Hitch is blushing and rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment. “I’ll take that as a maybe… “ before Pipp took a sip from her fruit smoothie. Even though Sunny was still an infant, Pipp had managed to store some smoothies in the fridge for just in case Sunny ran out of ingredients to make more… .

“Can you please tell me when the delivery is gonna arrive??? I don’t know how long I can care for Sunny… .” Zipp said while approaching the group, apparently out of breath. Meanwhile Sunny stayed behind and started to play with one of the bear plushies that Zipp gave to her which belonged to Izzy. “It’s fine… .” Hitch said nonchalantly. “The delivery won’t arrive till tomorrow! No worries… .” Zipp sighs, still feeling tense, and says; “it’s not just that. It’s… Sunny!” Hitch blinked, then asked; “what about her???” Sunny then proceeded to burp incredibly loud without warning. Sunny blinked while covering her mouth for a bit, then resumed playing with the bear plushie. Zipp sighs, and then says; “what if Sunny were to get mad at me for being so mean to her… . Like… what if she remembers that I was harsh at her for misbehaving… . Like, what if… ?” But before she could continue, Hitch placed his hoof on Zipp’s shoulder, and then said; “relax… it’s just one more day… . I’m sure you could handle all that… . Right… ?” Sunny then proceeded to sneeze, which unfortunately caused some snot to hang out. Zipp then groans, then says; “Aand, there you go… .” before going to get a tissue to clean up Sunny’s nose.

“You sure it’s okay to have Sunny out in public like this???” Pipp asked while looking at her sister Zipp. Zipp chuckled nervously, and replied with; “I hope so… . Otherwise this’ll not end well… .”

Sunny is just having fun by looking around while walking around… . And sometimes bouncing up to try to catch a butterfly, with Hitch having her on a leash. Reason is simple. In the case that a child were to wander off or run away to cause trouble, the leash was there to ensure they behave. Otherwise they’d get pulled back like a puppy would if they were to run off to chase some squirrels, or other puppies too while out in public. That’s all.

“Cmon Sunny, quit bouncing! You’re going to get hurt.” Sunny started to whine since she really wanted to have fun, but her pal Hitch is not letting her. Soon though, she sighs, and nods her head, mainly because her mind still remembers Hitch as her friend, and she really doesn’t want to lose him as such. That wouldn’t be good.

“Okay… “ Zipp said. “As long as Sunny doesn’t cause too much trouble, then I’m sure that things will be alright in the end… . Right Sunny?” Sunny paused walking to look at Zipp who tilted her head in confusion. Zipp replied with; “ I said that as long as you be a good little filly, then you’ll be able to have a wonderful day with your friends! Right?” Sunny nodded and started bouncing with joy, causing Hitch to snicker and laugh. Sunny soon stopped to giggle with a blush since she pretty much did the exact opposite of what her friend had told her not to do… . Which was that she shouldn’t bounce like that in case she didn’t land on her hooves, slipped, and got hurt. After that, Zipp nodded, and the group continued their stroll.

“Woah… .” Izzy said as she’s looking at a small pond with so many colors shining from it. “It’s so pretty… .” Meanwhile, Sunny is in the background, just giggling and bouncing, trying to catch some butterflies, while Hitch is watching her.

The five friends are at the edge of Bridlewood Forest, having a picnic because they decided why not. And it’s also because Sunny could use some sunshine as well.

“So…” Pipp began while looking at Zipp. “How do you feel about babysitting Sunny?” Zipp blushed, chuckled nervously, and then replied with; “to be honest… pretty fun!” Sunny laid down next to Zipp and starts to fall asleep since she’s feeling tired. Zipp dawwed, pets her head, which caused Sunny to babble and wave her hooves in her sleep cuz she liked that, and then continued with; “she’s really troublesome sure… but she’s still my friend. And I’m sure she’ll appreciate it when she gets back to normal.” Sunny turned and began to hug Zipp in her sleep. “More or less… “ Zipp finished.

Izzy was also chasing butterflies and bouncing to catch them, but then paused as she then felt her tummy feeling weird, and then heard a growl coming from it. Looking like that she was gonna cry any moment now, Izzy started to whine, and says; “I’m hungry… .” Hitch sighs, knowing that Izzy is technically a baby herself, gestures for her to come eat, and says; “we have some food in the picnic basket Izzy. I’m sure you can feed yourself.” Izzy started to whine some more, but then Pipp patted her back, and says; “you can just sit down on the blanket if you’re not up to it. I’m also sure Sunny wouldn’t mind if I gave you one of her bottles.” Izzy gasped in response, and replied with a whisper; “you can’t do that! What if Sunny finds out?!” Pipp lowers Izzy’s hooves, guides her to the picnic blanket, sat both herself, and Izzy down onto the blanket, and then replied with a whisper with a smile; “it’s fine! See, look… .” Inside Sunny’s bag were some diapers for in case she had an accident or so, some small toys and teething rings in the case Sunny gets cranky or just wants to play, and finally some bottles of milk. Izzy stared in awe, looks at Pipp, blushes with a smile, nods, and then reaches out her hooves cuz she wants Pipp to bottle feed her. Pipp just chuckled in response, and laid Izzy down while laying her head on her lap and giving Izzy a bottle to feed from. Izzy began to feed from the bottle, and Pipp began to pet Izzy’s head to calm her down since she almost whined loudly to the point that Sunny would’ve woken up.

Back at the Crystal Brighthouse… .

“Cmon Sunny… it’s not gonna hurt you. Just get in the tub!” Zipp said while grunting with effort as she’s trying to push Sunny into the tub. And it isn’t just Zipp, her other friends are trying to push her into the tub too. Why… ?

Well ever since the group got back from the picnic, Sunny apparently was covered in some dirt and twigs since the wind from outside had carried them to her mane and coat. And also not to mention that the picnic blanket was dirty from the twigs and dirt too since Izzy forgot to clean it when they were packing up go to the forest. Which eventually resulted in “this” predicament.

“Sunny… . Please get in the tub. It’s not gonna hurt you! Just get in… !” Zipp said; still grunting with effort to push Sunny into the tub so she’ll get a bath. Pipp meanwhile eventually stopped, looked to see why Sunny wouldn’t want to take a bath, and then saw what the problem was before saying; “um.. guys… ? The tub’s not even filled up!” This caused all of the ponies to stop in their tracks with Sunny hovering over the tub with her hooves holding her above the tub since she’s trying to not get pushed into the tub. All of the ponies then just facehoofed themselves, and then Zipp went to get the towels ready, while Izzy and the others help Sunny with calming down, and getting the bath ready.

Eventually, once the tub was filled up, Sunny was about to enter, but was stopped since Zipp needed to check and see if the water’s too hot or too cold. Once that was done, Sunny climbed in, and began splashing around a bit. Zipp chuckled, and replied; “hey now! We don’t need a bath too Sunny.. . You first!” Sunny giggled, and started blushing with a smile while also putting her hooves down so she wouldn’t splash at anyone anymore. After that, Zipp nodded with a smile, and then began to rub shampoo on Sunny’s mane.

It’s nighttime now, and the gang are about to get ready for bed! Well… , almost everyone… .

“Sunny… . What’s wrong, huh… ? Why won’t you sleep?” Zipp asked while trying her best to contain herself from sounding annoyed at Sunny’s whining due to her not wanting to sleep yet. “Me want stowy time… .” Zipp sighs, since she knew that Sunny was gonna say that, and replied; “I don’t know… . I’m feeling tired… . Can’t you sleep without one???” Sunny whined a bit more, and then hugged one of her pillows since she was carrying it with her. Hitch cleared his throat, and then said; “I got this… “ before directing Sunny to her bed and starts negotiating with her. Zipp couldn’t really hear much of it, but eventually she saw that Sunny gave Hitch a hug, with a smile, and then starts covering herself with her blanket before falling asleep. Stunned, Zipp began to ask while Hitch was walking down the stairs, “h-how did you do that?!” Hitch just chuckled, before replying; “not much really… . I just promised her that if she were to get some sleep, then Sunny will be able to get a nice surprise in the morning.” Dumbfounded, Zipp face hoofed herself, and then said; “ugh, why didn’t I think of that?” Hitch just chuckled again, and then said whilst gesturing, “let’s get you to bed. You’ll definitely need it.” Zipp chuckled with a smile and a blush, rubbed the back of her head, and then replied; “thanks sheriff… “ before yawning and going upstairs to her bed. Hitch chuckled one last time, and replied; “anytime pal… “ before leaving to go sleep in his own bed back home.

Unfortunately though… this night won’t last very long… , as Sunny is gonna have an unfortunate surprise of her own, awaiting for the group tomorrow once it’s sunrise… . What’s the surprise? Only one way to find out.

Chapter Four: An Unfortunate Accident

Hitch and his pals are searching for Sunny in the town square, calling for her by shouting her name. “Sunny?” Called Zipp. “Sunny?” Called Hitch. “Sunny! Where are you… ?!” Izzy said while literally standing next to Posey‘s ear. “I’m right here you know… !?” Posey said angrily towards Izzy. Izzy giggled, and responded; “my bad… .” Before bouncing towards her friends. “Unbelievable!” Was Posey’s reply before walking away in anger with a growl.

Sunny meanwhile was just having fun making a mess in the salon! Tossing used shampoo into the air, belly sliding on the wet sudsy floors, and trying to see if any of the stuff she played with was edible, and failing by just getting a bad taste in her mouth. Still feeling hungry, Sunny starts wondering around to see if there’s anything good to eat that won’t leave a bad taste in her mouth.

“We’ve looked everywhere for her… . Where could she be?” Zipp said, worried about her friend having gotten lost, or worse; starving and or probably having a dirty diaper for too long. Usually she wouldn’t be too worried like that, but for some reason, caring for Sunny just kinda made her develop a… “motherly instinct” of sorts.

Just when they were gonna give up, they saw none other than Sunny! However what made this strange is that Sunny is sitting next to Posey on the floor while they’re at a restaurant. Reason why it’s strange is because they checked that place a few hours ago, and there was no sign of her. Now that Sunny’s back, they were relieved… almost.

“What Sunny? What do you want?!” Posey said after she growled in anger; having no patience to deal with one of the Mane Five’s antics. Especially Sunny’s since she knew her all too well soon after she reunified all of ponykind a few months back… or years… . Whichever sounded longer.

“Me hungwy… .” Sunny said while pointing towards Posey’s food. Posey just growls in response, sighs, then says; “do you promise to stop begging if I give you some?” Sunny nods, and then points to the inside of her mouth. “Pwease feed me???” Posey sighs again, and then nods while gesturing for Sunny to join her. She was about to at first, but whimpers as Sunny feels more comfortable in being in a high chair whenever she eats something that’s being fed to her by somepony else. Posey growls again, having no patience, and then replied; “just sit up here… . I promise you you won’t fall. I promise… .” Sunny whimpers, but then tries her best to get herself up off the ground; only to fall on her behind, and starts crying; not because she’s hurt, but because she can’t get up.

Posey was about to shout at Sunny again, but then figured that it would’ve been pointless anyways… , and then sighs before starting to roll up a forkful of spaghetti. “Open up there Sunny… . Time to eat!” Sunny looks at Posey and then opened her mouth, but then stopped and closed her mouth in thought as her grown up memories have kicked in, causing her to remember about something, and then began whining because she knew what’s wrong... . Babies can’t eat from actual utensils yet because it might hurt them.

Posey sighs one last time before saying to herself; “I give up… “ and placed her plate of spaghetti on the ground in front of Sunny. “Here… you take it. I’m not feeling hungry anymore…. .” But before she could leave, Sunny started to whine, before saying to Posey; “no leave, no leave… . Me need feed time… . Pwease… .” Posey then turned to Sunny, and replied; “but I don’t know how!” Sunny then looked to be thinking of something, before looking at her hooves, and then started to giggle a bit before using her hooves to attempt to feed herself. It worked… for the most part. Reason is because like all babies; whenever they feed themselves with their hooves, hands, whatever other appendages there are… babies are always known to cause messes when eating… . And that’s before they make a mess in their diapers a few hours later.

“Okay Sunny… “ Posey said with a sigh and small chuckle. “I’ll help you… .” Sunny started to clap in excitement, but stopped as she then realized that her hooves are dirty from her using them to grab spaghetti to eat from the plate, and then looked back to Posey before replying; “oopsies… .” Posey chuckled at this, and then said; “eh.. it’s alright… . As long as you’re fed, then I’m sure it’s okay… .” Sunny nods and attempted to feed herself, despite getting messy due to the sauce, and spaghetti noodles getting all over the place. Soon afterwards, Posey used a napkin to clean up Sunny when she was done, and then asked; “all good now???” Sunny nodded, but soon began to whine as she wanted to thank Posey in a way that might involve her using her hooves, but couldn’t as they’re covered in sauce, and that they don’t feel clean because of it.

Whimpering because she just got cleaned before heading out to eat dinner, Posey wanted to say no, but couldn’t as she knew that saying that would make Sunny cry again… . Having no choice, Posey groans a bit, before spreading out her hooves, and began to ask; “do you want a hug… ? I’m sure we can think of something to clean your hooves with after wards… . Just this once… .” Sunny gasped, and then went to hug Posey very tightly and nuzzling her. “Too… tight!” Posey said, almost out of breath. Sunny just giggled, and then continued nuzzling her while at the same time loosening her hooves as well so that way she wouldn’t hug her new friend too tight.

“Awwww!” Zipp said from behind Posey, catching her off guard. “You’ve made a friend… . That’s so cute!” Blushing, Posey unwrapped Sunny’s hooves from her, and then stood up straight before dusting herself off to say; “it’s nothing… . Sunny clearly isn’t right in the head… . And so I just figured that I should be her… caretaker… . At least until she’s back to normal of course… .” Izzy giggled, and then said; “oh… just you wait til Sunny’s diaper change time… .” “Wait, what?!” Was Posey’s response before Sunny began crying. Not because of a dirty diaper, but due to sheer embarrassment. Posey thinking the former, just shouted; “nooooooo… .” While at the same time looking defeated.

at the crystal Brighthouse…

“Well… . All done!” Pipp said as she’s dusting her hooves off. “Sunny will be back to normal in no time! She just has to make sure that she doesn’t go wondering about again… . Because if anything… those ingredients I used will indeed turn our friend back to normal… . But… at a cost.” Posey, who’s been brought to the Crystal Brighthouse, began to ask in confusion; “uuuhhh… what’s the cost… ?” Izzy replied with blowing a raspberry with her tongue; signifying that Sunny will indeed, need one more diaper change… . Unfortunately though, she did it close to Posey’s ear, which then prompted her to shout; “are you kidding me???!” While glaring at Izzy with rage. Not wanting Sunny to wake up, Hitch hushed her, before saying in a whisper; “keep it down… ! You wanna wake her up?!” Posey quickly shook her head no, and then backed up a bit.

Sunny started stirring and talking in her sleep. Not necessarily talking since she’s still regressed, but still. Posey sighs, stepped forward a bit, and says; “you know… for what it’s worth… I really am sorry for how I treated y’all… . I just never knew that y’all were this close with each other… . And also that y’all are able to bring back magic to us… . Not to mention having us discover new magic over time… . L-look, the point is… I’m sorry! And… . I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me… .” Unexpectedly, Sunny gave Posey a hug from out of nowhere. Chuckling, Zipp asked; “can’t sleep Sunny?” To which Sunny replied with a whine, and a shake of her head no. Zipp sighs, then responds with; “let’s get ya back to bed. That way, we can spend more time with Posey tomorrow!” Stunned, Posey asked; “really?!” To which Zipp replied; “course! Why not?”

Still stunned, Posey just stood there for a minute, before feeling Sunny’s grip starting to loosen, followed by a yawn. “Hehe. Looks like somepony’s exhausted.” Zipp said to Sunny. Sunny nodded, and then yawned one last time before curling up on the floor, and falling asleep. Zipp just chuckled in response, and then went to pick up Sunny with a grunt of effort since she’s after all heavier than she looks, and then looks to Posey before asking, “you wanna sleep over with us? We can keep you company.” Posey was stuttering a reply with a nervous chuckle while backing away slowly, when suddenly she stopped as she then heard Sunny whine while reaching for her. Having no other choice, she sighs, then said; “fine Sunny… I’ll stay… . But just this once!” Sunny gasped with excitement, and started reaching out to Posey for a hug. After nervously approaching Sunny for a hug, she was surprised to know that she wasn’t hugging her too tight. At least… she wasn’t. Izzzy though… . That’s a different story.

Having enough of this silly foolishness, Hitch clapped his hooves together, and gestures for everypony to get some rest. They all whined surprisingly, but nodded in agreement, as it’s really getting late.

After getting cozy and tucking themselves into bed, the ponies all began to close their eyes, and fall asleep. But not before Sunny got out of bed to sleep with Posey with a hug and a nuzzle. Posey sighs, annoyed by it, but then shrugs and shook her head slowly, before turning to turn Sunny around so she can hug her in return. Sunny in response just smiled, and nuzzled closer to Posey, who is unfortunately regretting her decision as she can feel Sunny’s diaper pressing up against her. She just hopes that Sunny doesn’t use it. Hopefully… . And with no time to spare, she yawns, and began falling asleep after closing her eyes.

Thankfully it’ll be over soon. Hopefully… .

Chapter Five: Sunny’s Playful Day

It is morning in the Crystal Brighthouse, and everypony is still asleep. The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the clouds are drifting by. Overall it seems peaceful! For now anyways… .

“Mmm… . W-whats that noise???” Posey said while waking up. “And… . Why does something feel like something’s moving… ? And… . Why’s it warm… ?” Having woke up a bit more, she soon figured out why… unfortunately. “Oh no… “ Posey said as the feeling got a bit stronger, before finally stopping. Posey then heard what sounded like a sigh of relief; signifying that her worst fears have been realized… . Feeling like she’s gonna hurl, Posey covered her mouth with puffy cheeks, and ran downstairs to the bathroom; much to Sunny’s amusement as she began laughing and kicking her hooves in delight.

After Posey’s little sickness, she then went out of the bathroom, and wiped her mouth, mainly because there was a bit of water left since she was rinsing her mouth due to the barf that was left over… . She then soon saw Sunny holding Hitch’s hoof; all smiles, and not caring about anything else in the world. Getting a bit frustrated, Posey stomped towards her, and then said with a angry huff and puff, “if you think that I’m just gonna let you do that to me again, then you’re gonna get it! Got it!” Sunny just laughed and gave her a hug, much to Posey’s resistance. Eventually thought she relented, and returned Sunny’s hug. Afterwards Posey gestured for the ponies that it’s time to eat, and left with them to go to the dining room.

The ponies are all in the Brighthouse living room doing their own separate things! Sunny is laughing while Zipp is making funny faces at her. Izzy and Pipp are making a flower bouquet for a special occasion. And Hitch and Posey are discussing on how to tackle the problem with things being stolen, and or disappearing in the town.

“You think I’m silly Sunny? I know you’re silly too.” Zipp then made another funny face. Sunny laughed, and then stuck her tongue out in a teasing fashion. With that in mind, Zipp replied; “aw now you’re getting it.” And then started tickling Sunny’s belly, causing her to laugh and kick her backhooves.

“So is this okay?” Izzy asked as she’s showing a flower to Pipp, since she’s thinking of placing it into the bouquet. Pipp nodded in response, and then replied with; “it’ll do for now. No worries!” Izzy then nodded, gave salute, then responded with; “aye aye captain!” Before placing the flower she was holding into the center of the bouquet.

“So are you sure this is gonna help?” Posey asked as she’s unsure of whether this contraption would scare ways any potential thieves and or robbers out there. “It’s a start… “ Hitch began. “But I wouldn’t count on it.” Posey whined a bit, then replied with; “I guess… . Thanks anyways… .” Hitch sighs too, and replied with; “I’m sorry if I wasn’t much help… .” Posey sighs one last time, chuckles a bit, then replied with; “it’s fine… . It isn’t your fault hitch. It’ll probably work out in the end. Hopefully… .”

“So Sunny, you liking the movie so far?” Zipp asked as she’s sitting on the couch with her pals. “Me having fun!” Sunny replied with a giggle while bouncing up and down. “Glad to see you’re having fun… “ Posey said as she’s feeling Sunny bouncing on her. Luckily for her Sunny’s still in diapers. Bad news is that she doesn’t know if she’ll use it again or not. Zipp just giggled and said; “you know you can get her to not sit on you right?” Posey sighs, then says; “true… . But then again I highly doubt there’s any room left on the couch for her to sit down… . And I’m sure you wouldn’t want her to sit down on the floor anyways… .” “That’s fair”, Zipp replied with a shrug before looking back at the tv.

The group all stayed like this for a few more minutes, until suddenly they heard a knock at the door. Wondering who it could be, Zipp got up to investigate. Once she opened the door, she was surprise to see who it was and invited them in. Hitch looked back from the couch, and then got a look of surprise. “S-sprout? W-what’re you doing here?!” Sprout then got the cardboard box off of his back before replying with; “since I’m still stuck with community service, I figured that I might as well do something that’ll allow my sentence to be dealt with… . Hopefully… .” Seeing who it is, Sunny got off of Posey and began toddling towards him before Zipp stopped her with her hoof. Sprout was gonna ask, before Hitch replied while putting a hoof to his lil brother’s chest; “it’s a long story… “ to which Sprout nodded at the response.

Not having the chance to meet a potential new friend, Sunny then sat down, and began crying. Seeing this, Sprout instantly made some funny faces and some goofy sounding noises. This made Sunny stop crying and instantly laugh while clapping in applause. After that he stopped. Hitch and Zipp were basically awestruck and dumbfounded at this point. Eventually Zipp began to ask, “h-how did you manage to calm her down so quickly???” Sprout just chuckled to this quickly, and then replied with; “I’ve been making those noises ever since I’ve had community service. Remember???” Hitch then got a look as if he just remembered something, and replied; “oh yeah! I remember now… .” He then chuckled a bit before replying with; “those foals really liked you… “ before snickering and laughing. Sprout growled to this, and replied with; “don’t remind me… “ while starting to look annoyed.

Posey then got behind Sprout and patted his back, causing him to smile and nod; knowing that it’s probably best to let an embarrassing moment like that slide… for now.

Once everypony has gotten ready to go out to explore Maretime Bay before nighttime, the group then went to meet each other at the front door.

Sunny however isn’t ready, and is overall whining. Thinking that Sunny’s not feeling like going outside, Hitch got close to her and gestures for her to follow. She nodded, and slowly walked toward the group with her head hung low a bit. Reason being is that Sunny knew what’s gonna happen after this, and is not feeling happy about it. Meaning that the group were planning on turning Sunny back to normal, and that’s that. The problem though was that Sunny knew, and yet the group didn’t know that she knew. So basically meaning that the group thought that Sunny was being fussy and difficult. What they didn’t knew is that Sunny knew about their plans for her after they explore the town, and that’s the real reason why she’s acting fussy.

Posey saw this and directed Sunny with her hoof on her back before saying; “they’re there Sunny… . It’s okay… . Everything will be just fine… .” Sunny whined, and began to hug her. Posey responded with a light pat to her back, and then grabbed onto Sunny’s hoof to lead her to the front door. And with that, the group are out and about to explore!

Few hours later… .

“So Sunny, how’re you doing?” Posey asked while holding her hoof. Sunny just replied with a bit of a whine, but otherwise babbled for a bit, ending it with a smile as if to say something like “not much”, or “it could’ve been worse.. “ and so forth. Posey just nodded to this and gestures for her to keep close for just in case. Sunny’s grip was gone at first, but eventually she yelped and ran back to Posey to hold her hoof again as she was a little afraid of getting lost. Least for now until she decides to run away… .

Izzy bounced up to Sunny and asked; “what’s the matter buddy? Why’re you so down???” Sunny responded with a whine and a swat of her hoof since she’s feeling a little cranky now. Nodding, Izzy understood what that meant, and bounced back to continue walking next to Zipp.

Posey sighs, picks up Sunny, and asks; “what wrong huh??? You cranky little buddy?” Sunny replied by crying, and then nods her head with a whine. Posey snickers, then replies with; “okay okay… take it easy.” And then makes a grunting noise as she’s having difficulty carrying her. “You’ll be okay Sunny… alright… ? There’s no need to feel bad about this… .” Sunny whimpered, before leaning her head against Posey’s shoulder. She smiled to this and starts petting Sunny’s back before saying; “you’ll be fine… . I mean… after all… “ Posey trailed off before blushing, and then continued with; “you can always get your friend Izzy to turn you into a baby again! Just… not with a grownup’s body this time… hehe… .” Sunny giggled, and then snuggles closer to Posey. Posey snickers, then says; “you’re silly… “ before waddling to catch up with the group while carrying Sunny.

“Everypony had fun?” Zipp asked once everyone was back at the castle. Every pony; including Sunny, all nodded their heads. Once Zipp saw that, she then asked; “so… are we missing anything? Or do y’all feel like ending this night?” The group all began to be thinking of something… when suddenly Sunny saw a pretty butterfly, and decided to chase it. However once she started, the group all gasped in shock, as no one had bothered to check to see if the front door was closed… . And with that, she’s gone.

With a growl, Zipp said; “let’s go!” And then ran after Sunny. The group soon ran behind also, trying to catch up so Sunny wouldn’t be lost.

Yet what the group doesn’t know is that Sunny had something else planned afterwards. What is it? Who knows… ?

Chapter Six: The End of the Road

Sunny is currently chasing a butterfly, trying to see if she can catch it. As for her pals behind her, they’re trying to catch Sunny since they don’t want her getting out of control. And by get out of control, they meant they wanted to make sure Sunny doesn’t wonder off to where she isn’t allowed to be at in her state… . Or to ensure that she doesn’t get lost; as Maretime Bay has gotten bigger ever since the unity between the three ponies tribes again.

“How… long… is… she… gonna keep this up… ?” Hitch said, running out of breath. “I don’t know… “ Zipp replied. “But I do know that she’s gonna have to stop soon… . Babies do tend to tire out eventually… . So no worries!” Hitch stopped in his tracks to turn and ask, “how did you know all this?” Zipp giggled, and returned with; “I babysit Pipp when she was a baby. And she was the worst… ! When energetic of course.” “Hey… ?” Pipp replied back with a whine in her voice.

Surprisingly enough Sunny stopped in her tracks too to see what’s going on. At first she wanted to continue chasing the butterfly… . But her friendship lessons has taught her otherwise, and she relented with a sigh; knowing that she might regret this since she really wanted to catch that butterfly… . And with that, Sunny began to walk, or toddle close to her friend Pipp in order to comfort her. The group didn’t see this and continued talking amongst each other.

“I wasn’t that bad as a baby now was I???” Pipp asked. “Yeah you were! You wouldn’t stop crying, even after your needs were met. Especially whenever you needed a diaper change… which I remind you was a lot. Phew!” With that, Pipp began to whine again, and looked like that she was gonna cry. However, before she got a chance to do so, Sunny hugged Pipp from behind, and yelled at Zipp in baby babble. Seeing the funny side to this, Zipp replied with; “it’s okay Sunny, I’m not making fun of her.. . Honest.” Zipp then started to laugh a bit, and then stopped as Sunny looks very grumpy at her friend for supposedly making fun of her other friend. To put it bluntly, Sunny’s mad at Zipp for nearly making Pipp cry.

After Pipp eventually returned the hug; (with a few sniffles here and there from nearly crying), the gang eventually returned to the Crystal Bright House to get ready for bed.

Few minutes later.

“Are you ready Sunny?” Zipp asked in a gentle voice. Sunny nodded, but replied with; “me no wanna gwow up… “ whilst frowning. Zipp sighs, then says; “I know that this is tough and all… . But you gotta cooperate with me. Please??? I-if not, then how else are we gonna have our friend back??? You know… the one that makes pancakes for us, who’s a real whiz with the blender, makes the best fruit smoothies I’ve ever tasted, and who could even forget the pony that’s so caring towards our friend Izzy when she’s acting all… like herself… ?” Sunny whined to this, and is about to say something back, but Zipp interrupted her with; “if you don’t become a grownup, then I’ll be sad… . Sad that I’ll never get my friend back… . You know… ? And I’m sure you don’t want that… do you???” Sunny shook her head no, but then replied something back to Zipp in baby babble, as if she’s trying to explain something to her.

Feeling defeated and sad, Zipp sighs and nods her head… . But before she could leave Sunny be for good, she turned back to look at her one last time… and replied with; “you know… you could always just stay like this if you want… . I’m not judging or anything… . I’m just saying.” Sunny got up a bit from her bed before Zipp continued with; “and if you want… we can just have you stay like this for all time! If… you’re fine with this that is… . I’m not forcing you.” Sunny seemed to be thinking about this, and then nodded her head in agreement. Zipp nodded back and turned to go downstairs to go to bed. But before she could, Sunny got out of her bed and approached her before replying; “me be baby. But fow one day onwy! Den, I be gwonup again! Bu onwy wen I say so! Kay?! Or wen I wanna be baby again! Owkay?!” Zipp smiled with a tear to her eye, and replied with; “deal… .” Before giving Sunny a hug; whom she returned it with her own.

After a few seconds of hugging, Zipp looked at Sunny and asked; “you wanna be a baby for one last day before being a grownup again?” Sunny nodded yes, and replied with; “me be gwonup! Bu onwy tiww I wanna be baby again! Owkay?!” Zipp nodded, and replied with, “deal!” And shook her friend’s hoof. However, before both of them can go to bed, Sunny started to hold both of Zipp’s forehooves tight before replying with, “m-me need to go potty… . C-can you hewp me… ?” Feeling proud of Sunny’s development into supposed toddlerhood, Zipp nodded, and said; “okay Sunny… . But only if you promise me that you’re going potty downstairs, on the potty. Understood?” Sunny nodded, but suddenly asked; “a-and what if I have accident??? W-wiww you be mad at me???” Zipp sighs; not wanting to answer a tough question like that, and responded with, “I won’t… . It’s okay… .” Before patting both of Sunny’s forehooves. She nodded and waited for Zipp to bring her to the bathroom. “Let’s go!” Zipp replied back.

And with it, Sunny and Zipp walked to the bathroom so Sunny can use the bathroom like a grownup, and then helped Sunny get clean before getting both her and herself ready for bed… .

The end!

Epilogue: A New Experience

“So… . You good?” Zipp asked while looking at Sunny. “Y-yeah… I-I’m good now… . T-thanks… .” Sunny replied. “That’s good,” Zipp replied back. “That’s good to hear… .”

Sunny and Zipp are currently at the same restaurant that Sunny apparently tried to steal food from the customers… even Posey’s since she was hungry.

“I cannot believe that I even did those things… . W-what even happened back there?” Sunny asked while laughing from the absurdity of everything.

Zipp chuckled as well and replied with; if I remember this correctly, you’ve made a huge mess at Mane Melody with all the soaps and shampoos… again. You apparently wouldn’t hold still whenever we took you outside of the Brighthouse for some fresh air… . Oh, and also you pooped on Posey’s lap when you were asleep. Hehe… . Thankfully you had a diaper on when you did… . Actually, now that I think about it… . You had to have so many diaper changes that I thought you were coming down with something… . But it’s just who you are haha… ! Who knew… ?” Sunny’s face went super bright red and then she lowered her head down in shame and embarrassment.

“Luckily.. it all worked out… . Finally… .” Posey said whilst sitting down next to Sunny to join in on the convo. “I thought I had to be your foalsitter for all time, haha!” Sunny blushed to this, looked up at Posey with a weak, yet also sweet and embarrassed smile, before replying with; “t-thanks Posey… . F-for not getting mad at me when I act out… y-you know… ?” Zipp sighs heavily and replied, “oh you have no idea… “ before she and Posey began laughing again, much to Sunny’s embarrassment as she then lowered her head down and hid her face again in shame.

“So what do we do now???” Izzy asked as she’s standing next to Zipp. “We should probably get going… . I don’t wanna miss that movie… .” And with that, the group got up, and went to go to the theater. But before they arrived, Sunny grabbed onto one of Posey’s forehooves, and asked sheepishly; “I-is it okay if I act like a baby again and have you babysit me next week??? I-I’m not busy at that time… and… I’m just not sure whether to embrace this new feeling that I have… or… .” But before Sunny could finish her sentence, Posey pulled her close, and replied with; “I’ll babysit you next week as long as you promise that this is kept a secret, and that you won’t make a fuss… . Deal?!” “Deal!” Sunny replied while shaking Posey’s hoof to seal the deal. “Now let’s go watch that movie!”

And right before the two could enter, Posey turned to look at Sunny, booped her on the nose, and said; “you’re so cute… “ and pets her head. Sunny replied with a; “goo goo!” And giggled. Posey chuckled at that, and gestured for Sunny to follow her inside the theater. With that, she obliged, and walked inside the theater with all smiles… awaiting for the time to arrive. But until then… it’s movie time!

Chapter Three: A Stinker of a Surprise

At the Brighthouse, Zipp and the others are asleep in their respective beds, even though it’s morning out, and almost noon too.

Hitch however is at home in Maretime Bay since for obvious reasons the Brighthouse is accustomed for only the four fillies, and not for all of the five ponies.

Thirty minutes passes by and here’s what unfolded… .

“Wow that was a good sleep.” Zipp said while feeling energized, yet also keeping her voice down; thinking that Sunny isn’t awake yet. “It’s a good day to- aw what’s that smell?!” The remaining two ponies eventually woke up to see Sunny babbling happily and wiggling a bit in her sleep; albeit with a very noticeable dirty diaper. Not to mention a horrible smell emanating from it.

“Aww that’s rank… “ Zipp said, trying her best not to breathe due to the smell. “I know… . And I’m sorry if you have to deal with me like this when I was a baby sis… . I really do… .” Pipp said through coughing, having been awake fully right now due to the smell.

Izzy’s eyes are swirling due to the smell, and then fainted in her bed before saying; “will any pony save us from the stink… ?!”

Just then, as if on cue, Hitch came in through the front doors; wearing Sunny’s diaper change bag, and sunglasses. “I’ll handle this… “ he said as he makes it up to the second floor. Once he arrived, Hitch shivers at the sight, and then commented; “wow that looks bad… . What did we eat last night???” “Oat sandwiches and bean paste?” Izzy said out of nowhere at random. Sunny then turned a bit, and began yawning. “Uh oh… “ said Hitch. “We gotta get her changed before she wakes up… . Trust me… .”

Hitch is slowly approaching Sunny’s bed, trying his best to not make noise. Once he’s over Sunny’s bed, he could unfortunately smell what Sunny did, and pinched his nose while backing away a bit. (If they had feelings for each other, surely the smell would’ve cleared all that).

“Okay… “ Hitch said as he’s preparing to change Sunny by having a clean diaper out, and a bottle of foal powder. However, before he could begin, Sunny began to stretch, yawn cutely, rubbed one of her eyes, and began blinking to adjust her vision while waking up. “Uh oh… “ Hitch said. “That’s not good… .” Sunny didn’t know what Hitch was doing, but she soon laughed as she thought he looked funny to her. Yet unfortunately the smell got to her too, and then her face went into one of disgust before covering her nose with her hooves. Chuckling, now relieved that she’s not crying, Hitch asked; “need a new diapee Sunny?” Sunny nodded in return; still covering her nose, and shuffled a bit while waiting for Hitch to start her change. With some cracking noises from his hooves, Hitch then began to change her.

After the dirty deed was done, Hitch began breathing heavily to catch his breath, and then looked to Sunny to ask her; “you feeling better now Sunny?” While also catching his breath slowly. Sunny just giggled in response and wiggled her diapered tush, satisfied that she got a new diaper on her. Hitch said; “that’s good… “ before passing out. Sunny giggled and went towards Hitch. But not before getting frightened of the stairs, and then beginning to go downstairs slowly since she’s afraid of falling.

“So… . When’s the delivery?” Zipp asked with mashed food in her mane and on her face. “In a couple hours… give or take. Hopefully sooner than expected.” Pipp replied as her face is also covered in baby food.

Meanwhile Sunny is just having fun by throwing her mashed food everywhere, and is just overall having a good time… . Much to her pals dismay since that’s considered bad behavior.

“Sunny… .” Zipp said with a groan. “You’re supposed to eat the food, not toss it.” Sunny just giggled, then said; “tossy, fun!” Before tossing another hooful of mashed food at Hitch’s face. Zipp then sighs, thinks of an idea, then looks to Sunny with a smirk, and said; “well now… . Since you think tossing things is fun… . How about I toss you instead? Would that be fun for you… ?” Sunny was about to answer with excitement, but paused as she just remembered something, whimpers while slouching down on the highchair, and then said; “no tossies… . Me feew icky from me being tossy.” Zipp nodded, then said; “that’s what I figured… . Now finish eating please. Otherwise that food will taste bad from getting cold.” Sunny nodded in agreement, and then began to eat the remaining hoofuls of food that’s in her plate.

“So when’s the delivery again?” Zipp asked Pipp. Pipp just groaned and slowly lowered to the ground in annoyance.

The ponies are now sitting in the living room, watching cartoons. Well usually they wouldn’t do this… but since Sunny has the mind of a baby, they can’t risk it and have Sunny’s mind be influenced in a bad way once she gets back to normal… . So for now, they’re watching cartoons. Hopefully the package arrives soon… . Otherwise Zipp and the others couldn’t take it anymore.

“So Sunny”, Zipp asked Sunny. “How’s the show?” Sunny looked to have an expression, like she’s thinking of something with a tap of the chin with her hoof. After a few seconds she just shrugged, unsure of what she thinks of it since obviously she still has the mind of a baby. Or a toddler. Whichever makes sense. Zipp shrugged in return, pats her lap, and sees Sunny snuggling up to her with her head on her lap while both of them continue watching the show.

“I don’t get this… “ Hitch replied with a snicker. “Like, what’s the point of this show here??? Like… what’s the story behind it?” Sunny just replied nonchalantly with baby babble, almost as if she’s trying to explain what the story was to Hitch; despite it being just baby talk. Hitch, nodding his head with a determined look to his eyes, just looks at the screen intently, and then just replied; “makes sense”, and starts slouching a bit so he’ll get comfortable with watching the show; still not having a clue as to what his friend just said because it was all baby talk.

Thirty five minutes later… .

“Guys, guys!” Pipp said jumping up and down with excitement. “Heh, what’s got you excited sis?” Zipp said while looking at her sibling. Unbeknownst to everyone, Sunny stopped playing with her blocks in the background, and started listening in on their conversation just by looking at the group. “The package has arrived!” Pipp said with enthusiasm and excitement. “Now we can make Sunny revert back to normal!” Surprisingly having understood what was just said, Sunny gasped and started looking around worriedly; not wanting to be turned back into her normal self just yet. Seeing the opportunity, yet also feeling like she’ll regret it later, Sunny has decided to climb out an open window, and escape. Luckily for her, she fell into some bushes. Bad news, it hurt, and Sunny began crying from it. After that, she slowly got up, and waddled towards town.

“So these ingredients will help us get Sunny back to normal?” Pipp nodded to Zipp’s question, and then replied with; “but the thing is is that we can’t let Sunny know about this!” Looking confused, the group looked at each other, and then back to Pipp before she clarified; “meaning… if she knew about this, then she wouldn’t wanna turn back into normal, and might escape to who knows where just so that way she can stay like this a little more longer.” Nodding, Zipp replied with; “got it”, before looking for Sunny, and then having her eyes go wide to see that Sunny’s nowhere to be found. Looking worried; Zipp stammered out, “uh guys… ? S-s-she’s gone… .” The group all gasped and started panicking. Meanwhile, Sunny is looking around, taking in all the beautiful sights around town while toddling around. Eventually though her tummy began to growl, and then she whimpered while sitting down on the ground to rub her belly. “Me hungy again… “ She said to herself. Sooner or later she gasped with excitement, and then started toddling to one of the nearby restaurants in town that she saw. Or so she thinks it’s one… .