(3rd POV)

The sunlight pierced through the window of Bright, Pear, and for the time being, John's room, and brightened the room. Pear was the first to wake up and put on her bathrobe. She gets up and heads over to the crib of her son. "Hello, my sweet baby boy."

John squirmed in his crib before opening his eyes and meeting the eyes of his mother. He gave a happy squeal before reaching up for her.

"Hehe. Mama's happy to see you too." Pear picked up her son and cradled him in his arms. She went back to bed before sitting next to Bright. "Honey, wake up."

Bright stirred from his side of the bed and woke up with Pear kissing his cheek. "Mornin' dear." He returned the kiss before giving John's cheek a pinch. "Mornin' son."

John swatted his father's hand away with a playful laugh as Bright Mac ruffled his hair and all three went downstairs to find Granny Smith preparing breakfast.

"Good mornin' youngins and how's my little Johnny Apple today?" Granny asked as she nuzzled John's cheeks.

John cooed at his grandmother's touch, a new sensation he seemed to relish since Granny Smith accepted him. A faint gurgling sound came from the infant's belly, making Pear giggle a little.

"Somepony's hungry." Pear adjusted John in her arm as she lifted her shirt up to expose her nipple and positioned it in front of his little mouth. John immediately latched on and started to nurse his mother's milk. "There we go, sweet pea, drink up."

"Uh hon, do you have to do that at the table?" Bright Mac asked as he turned away, blushing a little.

"Oh hush Bright Mac, I used to nurse you at this table all the time when you were a foal." Granny scoffed at her son while setting down some pancakes.

"Ma!" Mac protested, making his wife giggle as she stroked John's head.

"Now first thing's first. After breakfast, we head straight to the mayor's office to make the adoption official." Granny said after slicing herself up some pancakes. "Then this little one will officially be part of the Apple Family."

Whether he understood or not, John giggled at the notion. "It looks like this little guy is happy," Bright said before sipping his coffee.

"Good boy, now burp for mama." Pear Butter smiled as she rested John on her shoulders and patted his back til he let out a little burp. "Good job."

The family finished breakfast and headed straight into town with their new bundle of joy being carried by Bright Mac but as they did so they began to notice everypony was staring and muttering to themselves after seeing the strange little infant in his arms.

A few of the townfolk muttered about John. Mostly about what is he and why Bright was carrying him in his arms like he was his son. When they reached town hall, they were greeted by their longtime friend, the mayor. "Pear, Bright, Mrs. Smith, so good to see you." She gave the two mares a hug and was about to do the same to Bright, but stopped when she saw the bundle in his arms. "Oh. And who is this?"

Bright jostled his son a little and had him face the Mayor. "Mayor Mare, meet our son, John." John let out some baby noises before reaching out and managing to grab some of the Mayor's pink locks.

As he held onto the fringe sticking out, the Mayor could only laugh at his playful spirit. "Hahaha! Hehe, he certainly seems to like my hair." She tickled his arm a little to make him let go before she turned to Pear. "So, what can I help you with?"

"Well, you see..." Pear butter explained the situation to the mayor and needless to say she was absolutely stunned.

"Oh my, poor little dear. Being left alone like that." The mayor said as John played with his father's hand. "And nopony has come to claim this little dear?"

"Not a soul your honor." Bright Mac answered as John gripped his finger.

"Hmm normally there's a waiting period but it seems you are all really attached to this little darling." Mayor Mare smiled as she looked at the little baby giggling and cooing at his parents and grandmother. "I'll have the papers drawn up by this afternoon."

"Thank you, your honor," Granny told the Mayor while Pear gave her friend a hug.

"You're a good friend," Pear told her before squeezing her a little harder before releasing her. "Meet us at Sugarcube Corner for lunch."

After finishing up their business at town hall, Granny headed to the market to sell this month's harvest while Bright Mac and his wife took their son to Sugarcube Corner for an afternoon snack but just like before they were met with odd stares from the crowd.

As they sat down at a table, Pear gave them a smile, hoping they'd go about their day while she bounced John in her arms. "How long do you think this will last?" She asked Bright.

"I think it'll be a while around here, but give it time, they'll treat him the same. Besides," Bright leaned over and wiggled his finger over John's face, making him giggle. "who could ever be afraid of this handsome face?"

While John played with his father's hand, Cupcake came over and gave a surprised yelp when she saw the baby in Pear's arms. "Oh, dear!" She collected herself before sitting in the booth with them. "Who's this little guy?"

Pear smiled at her friend before gesturing to the bundle in her arms. "This is John." She then leans against Bright. "He's our son."

Cupcake let out a surprised gasp before smiling brightly. "Oh my goodness! That is so great! Oh, wait here, I gotta go get Carrot." She got up from the booth and went to go get her husband. A minute later, Cupcake came back with a lanky stallion that is her husband, Carrot Cake. "Look, honey. Pear and Bright have a son."

"Sweet berry glaze, they do," Carrot said before giving the kid a questioning look. "But um... what exactly is he?"

"We're not sure ourselves." Bright brought out the card that John was found with. "Just a letter giving us his name."

"All we know for sure is that he's our son and a member of the Apple family," Pear said while rubbing her nose against John's nose.

"Well, he will be, once you two sign these papers." Mayor Mare walked in and sat across from Pear and Bright and handed them a couple of papers. "Just sign these papers real quick, I'll get them notarized, and then this happy little camper." She reached over the table and gave John's foot a little tickle, making him laugh up a storm. "Will have you two as his legal guardians."

Pear and Bright wasted no time in grabbing the offered pen and signing their names on the dotted line. Once they did, they both gave little Johnny a kiss on the cheek. "Ooooh! Mama's gonna love you to the ends of Equestria and beyond!"

Bright chuckled at his wife's enthusiasm before hugging the two of them "I never thought I'd be a parent at this age. But I'm glad I am."

"You know what we need? We need something sweet to celebrate. Carrot, get some chocolate cupcakes." Cupcake told Carrot.

"Can do, dear." Carrot tickled the baby's tummy before going to get some cupcakes.

"Well now, what's all this?" Another voice called out when the new parents turned to see their long-time friends and business partners.

"Well bust my buttons, Stinkin Rich! Back from the hospital already?" Bright Mac said with a friendly smile as they shook hands.

"Yes and with our newest addition." Stinkin Rich smiled as he stepped aside to reveal his wife and newborn grandson. "Meet Filthy Rich."

In Bit Pincher's arms, a newborn colt with a brown coat and black mane squirmed in his mother's arms. He gave a small sneeze before waking up. "Mmmm. Waaah." They all coed at the newborn as he made cute noises.

"Isn't he something? I'm officially a grandpa," Stinking then sees John being held in Pear's arms. "And it looks like the two of ya became parents." Stinking Rich bent over to look at the newest Apple member. "Who's this little guy?"

"That'd be our son, John Apple. We just made it official," Bright said while patting the papers that were on the table.

As the adults started to talk among themselves and enjoy their treats, John and Filthy locked eyes and to the untrained eye, it looked like the two were waving at each other. Creating what might possibly be a long-time friendship between each other.

Author's Note

Thought it best for them to make it official with their new son. Anyway, now to think of a new adventure for John.