Sisters Soaring Higher 2

Loosely based on an episode of Friends

A month had passed since the joyous day when Rainbow Dawn came into the world. The Crystal Brighthouse was filled with the laughter and gentle coos of the new parents as they navigated the beautiful chaos of parenthood.

Pipp and Zipp, now experienced in diaper changes, midnight feedings, and the tender art of soothing a newborn, had settled into a rhythm. Rainbow Dawn, a bundle of energy and curiosity, brought a new kind of magic to their lives.

Of course, not everything was sunshine and rainbows, as they soon found out when Rainbow Dawn's wings finally unfurled.

As soon as she learned how to fly, Rainbow Dawn, once a serene foal, had transformed into a lively bundle of energy, propelled by her newly unfurled pegasus wings. The abode echoed with laughter and the rustling of feathers as the filly explored every corner with infectious enthusiasm.

Pipp and Zipp, struggling to keep pace with their energetic daughter, found themselves in a whimsical game of chase as they attempted to catch up with the lively foal.

"Zipp! Grab her!" Pipp whined.

"I'm trying!" Zipp protested. "Ugh, come on, slow down, Rainbow! You're gonna hurt yourself!"

Rainbow Dawn responded by flying even faster before either of them could grab her.

"I think she inherited your need for speed, Zipp!" Pipp added, her wings fluttering in an attempt to keep up.

"Oh sure, blame it on me!" Zipp commented in annoyance. Rainbow Dawn flew around her 'father' several times before flying off before Zipp could grab her. "Hey! Hold still, young filly!"

Pipp sighed. "And now we know how Mom felt."

Their pleas for Rainbow Dawn to halt her flight of fancy fell on deaf ears. The little pegasus was having the time of her life, darting around the Brighthouse with unbridled glee.

In the midst of the playful chaos, Rainbow Dawn's excited giggles filled the air. She performed loop-de-loops in the sky, her tiny wings carrying her in delightful spins.

"Wow, she's a natural-born flier," Zipp exclaimed, marveling at her daughter's aerial acrobatics.

"Now's not the time to be impressed, Zipp!" Pipp reminded her.

Feathers fluttered in her wake as the duo attempted to keep pace with their energetic filly. Every corner of the Brighthouse became a potential surprise in this heartwarming adventure.

"Rainbow, be careful!" Pipp shouted, her eyes wide with concern

In response, Rainbow Dawn, unable to verbalize, expressed her enthusiasm by zipping towards the window with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

In a swift and skilled move, Zipp intercepted Rainbow Dawn just before she reached the window, scooping her up in her hooves. "Gotcha!" Zipp declared triumphantly, a proud grin adorning her face as she cradled their spirited filly, who suddenly started crying.

As Rainbow Dawn's cries filled the room, Zipp and Pipp exchanged worried glances.

"Oh no! Aw, it's ok baby, it's ok…" Pipp tried to sooth her. "Is her…"

Zipp quickly gave her diaper a quick sniff. "Yeah, it's clean."

The younger sister sighed in relief. "Good."

"Yep, no need for a diaper change." Zipp confirmed.

"Moments of our lives that will never be spoken of again." Pipp stated firmly and with disgust as she shivered upon recollecting those diaper changing moments.

"Agreed." Zipp nodded without hesitation. "So what could be wrong?"

"I don't know, maybe she just needs some comfort!" Pipp assumed, filled with stress.

"Uh… uh…Blah-blah-blah! Look at the funny face!" Zipp said as she rocked her filly back and forth while making funny faces. "Doo, doo-doo, doo-doo! Look at the funny face! Look at the funny face!"

Pipp quickly took her daughter from Zipp. "Yeah… I don't think that's working."

"Well, what do you think we should do?" Zipp questioned as they floated down to the living room.

"Um…" Pipp began before she hurried off then came back with some toys and baby food. "Hungry?"

She took a spoonful of baby food and put it in Rainbow Dawn's mouth, only for the filly to spit it out onto her face. Zipp struggled hard to stifle her laughter while Pipp glared at her in annoyance.

"Ok… maybe she wants to play?" Pipp assumed as she held up a stuffed giraffe and moved around in front of Rainbow, who promptly kicked it away without hesitation. The same thing happened when she held a stuffed turtle in front of her. Lastly, she tried putting Rainbow over her shoulder and rubbed her back. "Maybe she just needs to be burped?"

Rainbow Dawn spat up instead, quickly grossing Pipp out and almost making Zipp laugh again.

Pipp glanced at the clock and widened her eyes. "Uh-oh, I gotta get going!" she realized as she gave Rainbow back to Zipp.

"Going? Where are you going?" Zipp questioned.

"To work at Mane Melody remember? I need to unveil our newest coat care product!" Pipp reminded her as she started to fly away.

"Great, now I have to handle all the baby stuff by myself…" Zipp remarked, dismayed.

"Don't be a baby in front of the baby, Zipp. You know everypony else is busy and can't babysit. We know Mom would love to look after her new grandfilly, but she's also busy with her job as queen." Pipp reminded her.

"I know, I know…" Zipp nodded with a sigh.

"You can do it, Zipp. And hey, try singing her a song. It always worked for me when I was a filly." Pipp suggested.

Zipp, though unsure, nodded and after blowing her a kiss, Pipp flew out of the Brighthouse.

Left alone with Rainbow Dawn, Zipp continued to hum the lullaby, finding a sense of peace in the simple melody. The baby's fussiness gradually subsided, replaced by the calm rhythm of the song. Zipp couldn't help but feel a growing bond with the tiny pegasus in her hooves.

In the midst of soothing Rainbow Dawn with the familiar lullaby, Zipp found herself facing another bout of crying. The regular melody that usually worked its magic seemed to lose its charm this time.

"Oh great… now what?" Zipp wondered before she got an idea that made her blush. Carrying the crying filly in her arms, Zipp flew over to Rainbow Dawn's cradle and set her down in it before clearing her throat and starting to sing.

I like big rumps, oh, I can't lie

You other ponies, can't deny

When a mare walks in with a tiny waist

And a big round flank in your face, you start to chase

Got me galloping like there's no tomorrow

My love for rumps is hard to swallow

'Cause I'm hooked, can't deny

When a pony walks by, cutie mark high

I get sprung, wanna neigh out loud

'Cause those rumps, they make me proud

Oh, baby, wanna be your mare

With a shiny coat, heart of gold, and flair

Come on over, let's have some fun

Trot together under moon and sun

Ponies everywhere, they all agree

Your backside is the place to be

'Cause I'm hooked, can't deny

When a pony walks by, cutie mark high

I get sprung, wanna neigh out loud

'Cause those rumps, they make me proud

Shortly after Zipp began to sing the song, Rainbow Dawn's cries shifted into delighted giggles. Zipp couldn't help but smile at the adorable response. The new song seemed to be exactly what Rainbow Dawn needed at that moment.

Encouraged by the positive reaction, Zipp continued to serenade her with her admittedly inappropriate song and make laugh harder by shaking her rump at her.

The room, once filled with cries, now resonated with the joyous laughter of the baby pony. Zipp marveled at the power of music in bringing comfort and happiness to Rainbow Dawn.

Lost in the moment, Zipp whispered, "Looks like we've found your favorite, haven't we?" She continued to sing, cherishing the precious connection she was forming with the little pegasus.

Later, Pipp returned home from Mane Melody, hoping to find a more settled atmosphere. As she entered the Brighthouse, she noticed a peaceful quietness that replaced the earlier cries. Following the sound of a soft coo, she made her way to the nursery.

There, she found Zipp sitting beside the crib, gazing lovingly at Rainbow Dawn, who was now peacefully sleeping. The sight warmed Pipp's heart, and a tender smile formed on her face. The little filly's innocent coos added to the serene moment, creating a feeling of contentment in the room.

Zipp, noticing Pipp's arrival, looked up and whispered, "She finally settled down after a bit of singing."

"Aw! So sweet! What did you sing?" Pipp asked, her eyes filled with curiosity.

Zipp's gaze darted around a bit. "Well, I… I… I kinda rapped a little…"

"Rapped?" Pipp repeated in surprise. "That's a bit of an old-fashioned genre, don't you think? I can't imagine myself rapping."

Zipp chuckled. "Yeah, it'd be something. And guess what? The song actually made her laugh."

Pipp's jaw dropped. "She laughed? Oh… and I missed it? All to give a makeover to that impossible-to-please Posey!" she remarked, annoyance evident in her voice.

"Don't worry, sis. You'll make her laugh too," Zipp assured, offering a comforting smile.

"I'm curious, exactly what did you rap to make her laugh?" Pipp inquired, her brow raised in intrigue.

"Uh… one of those old rap songs…" Zipp replied slowly, a rosy hue appearing on her cheeks.

"Which one?" Pipp pressed, growing even more curious.

"Um… 'Ponies Got Back'?" Zipp admitted, a nervous smile playing on her lips.

It took a moment for Pipp to fully process what Zipp had just said. "Ponies Got Back?" Pipp repeated, her eyes widening in surprise before she started to get upset. "You sang, to our foal, a song about a pony who likes big rumps?!"

"I know, I know! But look, it's the only thing that calmed it down! It made her laugh!" Zipp defended."

Pipp sighed deeply. "Honestly, Zipp, 'Ponies Got Back'? Couldn't you have chosen something a bit more... appropriate?"

Zipp scratched her head nervously. "Well, I tried the traditional lullabies first, but she wasn't having it. Then I remembered this silly rap, and, well, she responded to it. I didn't think it would actually make her laugh!"

Pipp sighed, her annoyance softening into a smile. "I guess as long as it made her happy. But let's agree to keep it between us. We wouldn't want anypony thinking we're teaching our daughter inappropriate songs."

Zipp nodded emphatically. "Our little secret."

As they gazed down at the peacefully sleeping Rainbow Dawn, the two sisters shared a quiet laugh, cherishing the joy their unconventional lullaby had brought to their adorable filly.

Later, Pipp sat by the crib, gazing down at Rainbow Dawn with determination. "Alright, my little sunshine, let's see if Mommy can make you giggle too." She cleared her throat and started singing a playful tune, attempting to elicit laughter from her precious filly.

Despite her best efforts, Rainbow Dawn remained unresponsive. Pipp tried various silly faces, funny sounds, and even a couple of peek-a-boo attempts, but the baby simply looked at her with wide, innocent eyes.

Frustrated but still amused, Pipp glanced at Zipp, who was watching the scene unfold. "You know, you could always rap," she smirked.

"Uh, no. Pipp Petals does not do rap. Especially not a song as tacky as that." Pipp stated firmly.

"It's the only thing that makes her laugh." Zipp reminded her.

Pipp took a deep breath, exchanging a cautious glance with Zipp. She hesitated for a moment, but then she looked down at Rainbow Dawn, who was curiously gazing back at her.

"Alright, sweetie, just this once," Pipp whispered, as if sharing a secret with her daughter. "But you have to promise not to tell anypony, okay?"

Pipp cleared her throat and started to warm up her voice, her face looking flushed.

Zipp stifled a laugh, watching the absurdity of the situation unfold before trotting over to join Pipp, making her sister/wife smile.

As Pipp and Zipp kicked off their impromptu concert, wiggling their booties for their little one, Rainbow Dawn's peepers grew as big as saucers, beaming with delight.

I like big rumps, oh, I can't lie

You other ponies, can't deny

When a mare walks in with a tiny waist

And a big round flank in your face, you start to chase

Got me galloping like there's no tomorrow

My love for rumps is hard to swallow

'Cause I'm hooked, can't deny

When a pony walks by, cutie mark high

I get sprung, wanna neigh out loud

'Cause those rumps, they make me proud

Oh, baby, wanna be your mare

With a shiny coat, heart of gold, and flair

Come on over, let's have some fun

Trot together under moon and sun

Ponies everywhere, they all agree

Your backside is the place to be

'Cause I'm hooked, can't deny

When a pony walks by, cutie mark high

I get sprung, wanna neigh out loud

'Cause those rumps, they make me proud

When the song concluded, Pipp grinned nervously, looking at Rainbow Dawn as if waiting for a reaction. The baby stared at her for a moment before breaking into a fit of adorable giggles. Pipp and Zipp exchanged surprised glances before bursting into laughter themselves.

"Guess it worked," Pipp chuckled, still slightly embarrassed but amused by their foal's response.

Zipp nodded. "Who would've thought our kid has a taste for weird music?"

As Rainbow Dawn continued to giggle, Pipp couldn't contain her joy. She carefully lifted the baby into her hooves, showering her with affectionate kisses.

"Aw, you liked it, didn't you, my little freaky little weirdo?" Pipp cooed, her heart swelling with maternal delight.

Zipp joined in, gently running a hoof through Rainbow Dawn's mane. "Guess she takes after both of us," Zipp remarked, a mischievous twinkle in her eyes.

Pipp looked at Zipp with a playful grin. "Should we be worried that our daughter finds such joy in watching her parents shake their rumps at her?"

Zipp chuckled. "Nah, it must be genetic. She's got the weirdness from both sides. This filly's all about the rump."

The trio shared a moment of laughter, reveling in the unique bond that defined their little family.

As they sat there, exchanging glances filled with uncertainty and curiosity, a sense of anticipation hung in the air.

"Do you think…?" Pipp began hesitantly, her voice laced with wonder. "Do you think our darling little filly is gonna inherit more weird traits from us? You know, grow up and be attracted to her Mom or Dad?"

Zipp playfully nudged Pipp with her muzzle. "Oh come on, Pipp. That's just silly," she said. "Like our kid would be interested in her parents?"

Pipp couldn't help but let out a nervous chuckle herself. "Yeah, you're right… you're right."

"Hey, why don't we take Rainbow out for a stroll later?" Zipp suggested. "Might be a good idea to show our filly more of where she'll be growing up."

"That sounds like a great idea," Pipp agreed, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "We can show her all the fantastic places around Maretime Bay. She's going to love it."

Zipp nodded, her gaze filled with warmth.

As Zipp, Pipp, and Rainbow Dawn strolled through Maretime Bay, the atmosphere was a blend of curiosity and intrigue.

Pipp, the apparent mother, received supportive glances from most ponies, who assumed Zipp was the helpful older sister.

However, a few discerning observers noticed the special connection between the two sisters, sensing that their bond went beyond the typical sibling relationship.

The uncanny resemblance between Zipp, Pipp, and the adorable foal in the stroller sparked interest and whispers among the onlookers.

The trio continued their stroll, blissfully unaware of the attention they attracted.

As they strolled through Maretime Bay, Pipp glanced down at Rainbow Dawn sleeping in her stroller and giggled in amusement when she saw that she was sleeping with her top down and bottom up.

"Aw! Look at how she's sleeping! That's our little Rainbow." Pipp said with a fond smile.

Zipp smiles and chuckles. "Yeah, she's got her own style even when she's dreaming."

A frown appeared on Pipp's just then. "But what if ponies tease her about her rump when she's older? Some ponies like us may think having a big rump is a good thing, but other ponies might not be kind…"

Zipp looks reassuringly at Pipp. "Then, we'll teach her to be proud of every part of herself, even the junk in her trunk," she declared.

They shared a warm glance, appreciating the uniqueness of their little family.

Before they can get much further, a scowling pony named Posey intercepted them.

"Hey Zipp! Pipp! Mind if I ask a few questions that everypony seems to be wondering about?"

Zipp and Pipp exchanged curious glances before nodding.

"First off, who's Rainbow Dawn's father? I've never seen anypony else around." Pipp pointed out.

Pipp sighed, preparing herself to answer the question she knew would come up sooner or later.

"Rainbow Dawn doesn't have a father," she said.

"Come on, everypony has a father. Even a kid that looks suspiciously like the two of you." Posey remarked, causing everypony around watching to start noticing it as well and begin chattering amongst themselves.

"Hey! The kid doesn't need a father, she has me." Zipp stated firmly, narrowing her eyes at Posey.

The yellow pony scoffed. "A kid raised by her mother and her aunt? That's not natural, and everypony's talkin' about it!"

Pipp furrowed her brow. "It may not be the norm, Posey, but it's our family, and Rainbow Dawn is loved beyond measure," she stated

"Not every family fits into the traditional mold, Posey. Ours is unique." Zipp added.

Posey, however, wasn't satisfied with the answers and continued pressing. "Yeah? And why are you two so close? Sisters aren't usually this… close."

"Hey, we've been through a lot together, ok? So what if we're close?" Pipp questioned, frustrated.

Posey's skeptical face quickly turned into a suspicious one. "There's more to this than you're saying. What are you hiding?" she questioned, eyes narrowed while everypony around them started to ask similar questions.

In an attempt to defuse the tension, Zipp stepped forward. "Listen Posey, some things are private, and we have our own reasons for keeping them that way."

Posey, however, wasn't backing down. "Private? In a small town like this? Everypony's involved in each other's business. You're not as mysterious as you think you are."

"Ugh, listen Posey, Rainbow Dawn is, like, totally part of our fam, okay? And the deets are, like, super personal, got it? It's not gonna fit into everyone's stupid expectations, but that doesn't mean it's any less real or full of love!" Pipp stated in frustration.

"You're hiding something, and everypony has a right to know. This isn't just about you; it's about the whole town!" Posey snapped.

"Posey, some things are private for a reason." Zipp asserted.

"Says the nosey detective who keeps snooping around and butting into everypony's business!" Posey snapped.

"Hey! Don't talk to her like that!" Pipp snapped back.

"Why not? You got something to hide?" Posey questioned challengingly. "Well? Tell us! Or we'll keep badgering you until you do!

The crowd's chatter intensified, with various ponies expressing a mix of curiosity, concern, and judgment.

As the atmosphere grew increasingly charged, Pipp exchanged a glance with Zipp, silently acknowledging that the time for complete transparency had arrived.

With a deep breath, Zipp took a step forward, addressing the crowd. "Alright, fine. We've kept something from all of you, not because we wanted to hide it, but because it's our personal journey. Pipp and I, we're not just sisters."

A collective gasp rippled through the onlookers as Zipp and Pipp took a moment, letting the revelation settle in.

"We're a married couple," Zipp confessed, looking at Pipp with a mix of determination and love. "Rainbow Dawn is our daughter. We're a family."

"And we don't care if all of Equestria knows it!" Pipp proclaimed.

The crowd fell into a stunned silence, processing the unexpected revelation.

Posey, caught off guard by the revelation, couldn't hide her disgust. She scrunched up her face and muttered, "What? You two are… together? And you have a kid together?"

Pipp and Zipp stood firm, their expressions a blend of defiance and resilience. Pipp responded, "Yeah, Posey. We love each other, and Rainbow Dawn is our daughter. It might not be what you expected, but it's our family, and we're proud of it."

The crowd, still processing the bombshell, started buzzing with a mix of reactions. Posey, however, wasn't ready to let it go. "This is not natural! It's not right! You're sisters, for pony's sake!"

"Yeah, we know. But Posey, love knows no boundaries. Our relationship is our business, and we're not here to conform to your or anypony else's standards." Zipp retorted. "Rainbow Dawn is growing up in a home filled with love, and that's what matters."

The crowd's reaction became more varied, with some ponies nodding in acceptance while others exchanged uneasy glances.

Posey, still grappling with her shock and disapproval, sputtered, "This is disgusting! You could get arrested for this unnatural stuff!"

Pipp, with a confident demeanor, retorted, "We're not breaking any laws, Posey. Love is love, and we're not afraid to fight for our right to be a family."

Zipp stepped forward next, glaring at Posey. "You know, Posey, maybe if you spent less time whining and snapping at everypony and more time seeing all the good things that have come from ponykind reuniting, you might just be a more pleasant pony to be around," she stated. "You constantly complain, you have a very short temper – even when they're trying to extend a hoof of friendship or apologize for something done to you that was clearly an accident. Instead of pointing hooves at others, maybe you should take a long, hard look in the mirror and address the real source of your problems."

"Ooh!" Everypony responded while staring at the now flustered Posey, awaiting her response.

"Y-Y-Yeah… well… You still made the mistake of exposing your secret! And that everypony knows, they'll run you out of town! Nopony will ever accept…!" The yellow pony tried to claim before she noticed the growing nosiness coming from the crowd. "H-Hey… What's going…?"

The noise engulfed them, drowning out her words in an instant. Instead of disgusted looks, the ponies around them swiftly pulled out their phones, immersing themselves in a frenzy of texting and sharing memes. Amidst the cacophony of messages, a chorus of "I knew it" reverberated through the crowd. Posey, feeling bewildered and embarrassed, blushed and averted her gaze, desperately attempting to hide her face.

Zipp and Pipp glanced around at the crowd surrounding them, smiling as they noticed all the smiles and cheering. Even Rainbow Dawn, who awoke just then, couldn't help but giggle and smile herself.

"Wow, I guess we don't have to worry about getting arrested after all," Pipp commented, pleasantly surprised and smiling.

"Yeah. Too bad, I bet it woulda been a pretty interesting trial." Zipp added, smirking as she put her hoof around her sister/wife while their giggling daughter flew up and landed on top of their heads.

Posey huffed and stormed off, her departure going completely unnoticed by the other ponies.

Pipp, with Rainbow Dawn riding on her head, flew up and whipped out her microphone. "Hey, everypony! Now that the cat's out of the bag, on behalf of 'Petalstorm'…"

"That is not our shipping name…" Zipp interjected.

"Too late! That's what everypony's calling us on Canternet, so it's official!" Pipp declared proudly, much to her older sister's dismay. "As I was saying, on behalf of 'Petalstorm', I, Princess Pipp', have a special song to sing to you all! The one song that makes our daughter laugh. Zipp, sweetie? Care to join me?"

Zipp quickly understood what her sister/wife was getting at and nodded with a smile. She flew up to join the rest of her family and raised her rump alongside them for all to see before shaking it as she and Pipp began to sing. Pretty soon, everypony was mimicking them. All of them had their rumps in the air and were shaking them back and forth without a care in the world.

We like big rumps, oh, we can't lie

You other ponies, can't deny

When a mare walks in with a tiny waist

And a big round flank in your face, you start to chase

Got us galloping like there's no tomorrow

Our love for rumps is hard to swallow

'Cause we're hooked, can't deny

When a pony walks by, cutie mark high

We get sprung, wanna neigh out loud

'Cause those rumps, they make us proud

Oh, baby, wanna be your mare

With a shiny coat, heart of gold, and flair

Come on over, let's have some fun

Trot together under moon and sun

Ponies everywhere, they all agree

Your backside is the place to be

'Cause we're hooked, can't deny

When a pony walks by, cutie mark high

We get sprung, wanna neigh out loud

'Cause those rumps, they make me proud

Tired of magazines, sayin' flat rumps are the thing

Take the average pony and ask him that

She gotta pack much back, so fillies (yeah), fillies (yeah)

Have you got a big old butt? (Hay yeah!)

Well then, shake it, shake it, shake it, shake that healthy rump!

So mares (yeah), mares (yeah), wanna roll with me? (Yeah!)

Then turn around and let me see that Equestrian beauty

My sister's butt's bigger, but I ain't no hater

Though I do wanna spank her

We're hooked, can't deny (nope)

When a pony walks by, cutie mark high (woo!)

I get sprung, wanna neigh out loud

'Cause those rumps, they make me proud

Yeah, baby, when it comes to ponies, love is blind

So let's shake our tails, leave worries behind

Ponies of all sizes and shapes, we're all unique

Together we'll create a world that is so chic!

After the song ended, the crowd erupted in cheers for the royal sisters. They expressed their joy even as the two of them exchanged a heartfelt and affectionate kiss, followed by tenderly nuzzling their daughter's cheeks.

In the aftermath of the surprising revelation, Maretime Bay underwent a transformation. What started as murmurs of confusion turned into a town-wide acceptance of Zipp and Pipp's unique relationship. The once-secretive love between the two blossomed into an open, proud partnership.

Rainbow Dawn, raised by her loving mothers, embraced her unique family with pride. As she grew, her love for the infamous "Ponies Got Back" song became an amusing quirk, and gained lively personality traits from both of her parents'.

As Zipp and Pipp watched their daughter grow up, they couldn't help but notice moments when she would sneak glances at them, particularly at their backsides, thinking they were not aware.

They chose to dismiss it as her early exploration of her own sexuality, hoping that she would outgrow it and find other interests, completely unaware of the unexpected emotions she was beginning to harbor for both of them.

All in all, the little filly grew surrounded by love, laughter, and acceptance, proving that sometimes, unconventional paths lead to the most extraordinary destinations.