How Rainbow Dash got a Sibling

After work, Bow had never flown out of there any faster in her life. Though she was supposed to meet with Rainbow at the grocery store to do some shopping for tonight’s dinner. Upon arrival, her daughter quickly hugged her, seeing the look of worry on her face. Before they could begin, Rainbow asked her mum how her day was. When Bow was explaining it, her face twisted into a look of disgust, as the older mare was still wiping some of the dried tears from her eyes.

“They did what to you?!” Rainbow asked, shocked as Bow told her how her day at work was. “Dad…sorry, mum. That’s fucked up!”

“I know, I know. I thought they were my friends.” Bow replied, groping her tits as she complained. “If I had known that having a pair of tits like this would do that…I wouldn’t have-”

“No, no, it wasn’t your fault. Never blame yourself for stupid stallions.” Rainbow interjected, hugging her mum again. “They were assholes. Plain and simple.”

“Thank you, Rainbow. Thank you.” Bow sniffled, hugging Rainbow again for a moment. “Well, enough feeling sad. We need to go shopping!”

Bow walked down the aisles of the bustling grocery store, a shopping list in her hand and a determined expression on her face. Rainbow walked alongside her with a playful grin. It had been a very long time since she had gone grocery shopping with her parents, and given how her new mum’s workday had gone, she wanted to be sure Bow was having a good time. Normally, because they were home all day, Windy was the one who did the shopping and cooked, but given their changed genders, Bow wanted to give it a try.

"Come on, Mmm! Let's grab some apples," Rainbow Dash exclaimed, already heading towards the fruit section. “We can make something good and sweet from that. Maybe even cider!”

"Alright, Dash, apples it is." Bow chuckled, her eyes scanning the shelves. “Maybe we can also pick up some cider to celebrate.”

As they approached the apple display, Bow couldn't help but notice the store was unusually crowded with shoppers, most of them female. She glanced around, her confidence momentarily waning as she felt a wave of self-consciousness. Was this a common occurrence here? Or maybe as a stallion, he had never noticed this before. But since becoming a mare, especially today, Bow was noticing more and more things she had seemingly ignored in the past. Shaking her head, she tried to build up her confidence, but remained standing in place.

"How about these? Rainbow Dash selected a few apples and held them up for inspection.” These should do. Bow nodded absentmindedly, her gaze shifting to the women around her, many of whom seemed engrossed in lively conversations about various products. The overwhelming chatter and bustle began to overwhelm her, making her feel out of place. The younger mare followed her mother's gaze and noticed her distracted expression. "Hey, Mum, are you okay?"

“Huh, what?” Bow snapped out of her thoughts, offering a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "Yeah, I just got lost in the crowd for a moment."

“That’s weird.” Rainbow cocked her head, her brow furrowing. "You don't usually get all...weirded out by crowds."

“I know, it is weird.” Bow replied, letting out a small laugh, her discomfort was pretty evident. "I guess it's just that I'm used to being the stallion in these situations."

"Don't worry, Mom.” Rainbow bumped her mother's shoulder with a reassuring smile. “You've got this. It's just shopping, after all."

"You're right.” Bow took a deep breath, her confidence slowly returning. “Let's finish up this shopping and get out of here."

Bow stood in the cozy kitchen, an apron tied around her waist as she surveyed the ingredients she had purchased during their shopping trip. She had decided to cook a special dinner for her family, eager to create a memorable meal. As she began to chop vegetables and season the dishes, a determined expression adorned her face. After the day she had, she wanted to do something good. And thanks to Rainbow, she was able to pick up a number of fine ingredients; fruits, vegetables, and other food to cook a fine meal. Though as a stallion, he wasn’t the one who cooked, as a mare, she wanted to give it a try.

"Hey, Mum!” Rainbow asked, entering the kitchen with a grin. “Whatcha cookin?"

“Oh hey!” Bow turned to her with a smile, a glint of determination in her eyes. "I thought I'd whip up something nice for us tonight."

“You…cooking…” Rainbow raised an eyebrow playfully. "This I gotta see."

"Oh, ye of little faith. Just you wait." Bow chuckled, shaking her head. “After the day I had, I think we should at least be able to sit down for a good meal.” As the meal took shape, the kitchen filled with a mixture of aromas. Rainbow's curiosity got the better of her, and she peered over her mother's shoulder.

"So, what's on the menu?" Rainbow asked, trying to gauge what her mum was making. But Bow’s inexperience was apparent.

“Well, you see.” Bow replied as she gestured towards the pots and pans on the stove. "We've got a vegetable stir-fry with a homemade sauce and a side of garlic bread."

“Oh wow!” Rainbow nodded, her excitement growing. "Sounds pretty awesome!" Turning, she left her to her business. “Can’t wait, thanks mum!”

However, as Bow continued to cook, it became apparent that her culinary skills weren't exactly up to par. The sauce ended up a bit too salty, the vegetables were unevenly cooked, and the garlic bread had turned slightly burnt. Finally, Bow declared the meal ready and plated the food. Rainbow watched with a mix of anticipation and amusement as her mother set the dishes on the table. Windy was a little worried, as Bow was actually a terrible cook, but he couldn’t bring himself to take over.

"Ta-da! Dinner is served," Bow announced with a proud grin. Bringing out the numerous serving plates of food. Rainbow's eyes widened at the sight before her. The stir-fry looked a bit soggy, and the garlic bread was more charcoal than golden brown. “Well, what do you both think?”

“Oh wow.” Rainbow commented, holding in her voice as best as she could. But nevertheless, she tried to hide her skepticism. "Looks...interesting."

“It’s a lovely attempt, Bow.” Windy smiled warmly at Bow. "Thank you for cooking, dear." As they dug into the meal, Rainbow took a cautious bite of the stir-fry, her expression quickly changing from hopeful to... perplexed. She chewed thoughtfully, struggling to find the right words.

“Well?” Bow asked, looking back and forth between her husband and daughter. “How does it taste?”

“Well…” Rainbow swallowed, her expression a mix of amusement and effort to remain polite. "Um, Mum, it's...definitely unique. The flavors are...well, they're there."

“It is certainly a flavor profile only you could’ve discovered.” Windy stifled a giggle behind her hand, her eyes dancing with mirth.

"Well, I might have gone a bit overboard with the seasoning." Bow chuckled, trying to keep her spirits. Her smile didn't falter, but she looked at the meal with a critical eye. Rainbow and Windy exchanged a knowing glance before they both took another bite of the food, determined to support the mare’s efforts.

“I know you wanted to cook something good.” Rainbow commented, continuing to eat, managing a brave smile. "But you're usually the expert at flying, not cooking."

“Yeah, oh well.” Bow chuckled, shaking her head. "I guess I still have a lot to learn in the kitchen."

“But we appreciate the effort, dear.” Windy reached over to give Bow's hand a reassuring squeeze. “It's the thought that counts."

As they finished their meal, the barely edible stir-fry and charred garlic bread hadn't exactly lived up to their expectations. However, what the meal lacked in taste, it more than made up for in laughter and shared moments. And as they cleared the table together, the memory of Bow's valiant attempt at cooking would remain. But this was now the end of another day. Though the two of them had a difficult time, they continued to look forward to the next day. And as Rainbow helped clean the dishes, she hoped things would work out soon.