Dawn's new day.

“Hey sugar how are you feeling this morning?” Pear worriedly asked her daughter after she had come downstairs to the living room. Applejack was still a bit damp from a recent shower.

“Is it going to be like that every year?” Applejack looked away embarrassed and with a slight blush.

“Not at all. The first is always the worst.” Pear rushed over and hugged her daughter while rubbing her back. “It wasn’t all bad was it?” Pear knew that acceptance and compassion is what her daughter needed most right now. She didn’t want her daughter to develop a complex, like some unlucky mares, in regards to the season. Spoiled Rich was a great example of a bitter mare who didn’t just enjoy herself and thought of it as a burden to be carried.

“No it felt…” Applejack nervously kicked at the floor looking down with a blush.

“Good?” Pear finished for her and Applejack nodded with a faint smile. “That’s perfectly natural sugar. It will be even better once you find a herd to enjoy the season with. Just make sure it’s Ponies you love and get along with all year instead of just during the season.” Pear gave the same advice her mother had given her.

“Thanks dam, I don’t know how I would have handled all this without you or my other moms.” They shared one last hug then broke apart.

“Me too baby, as much as I love your Granny she’s a bit more hooves off these days.” The mare in question was the only other pony in the room but sleeping quietly in the corner with a half finished knitting project.

The two shared a laugh.

“You really don’t want to move in?” Fluttershy asked Rainbow. The two had spent the week together, keeping each other satisfied so they wouldn’t go hunting for a colt and end up in a bad situation.

“Flutters you know I can’t live on the ground.” She gave Fluttershy a quick nuzzle. “Besides if we lived together it would be like we’re more than just great friends.” Dash booped her on the nose.

“I guess that makes sense. I just don’t like that you’re living in that hostel while I have a house already. Besides they’re both on the ground.” Fluttershy shuffled awkwardly.

“Shy you fixed this place up with your animal friends and earned it. Don’t worry I finally got the permit for construction on my own cloud house and it’s going to be awesome. Forest Breeze is going to help me out along with some of the weather team.” She flashed a massive grin. “No more living on the ground for me.”

“Oh, ok.” Fluttershy the gave Dash a serious look. “Just come back next time, okay? We can help each other out again.” She blushed a bit.

“Okay Shy, so long as we’re both single.” Dash ruffled her mane before heading out in a rush.

Fluttershy lowered her head after closing the door. “You could have stayed Dashie.” She then walked sadly towards the kitchen to prepare some tea.

Rarity looked around her showroom impressed with herself. Between her self indulgence sessions, a lady never called it something vulgar, she had turned her desires into unbridled creativity. She now had dozens of unique outfits prepared for anypony who wanted one and all of her custom orders were finished.

Sure her mane and coat desperately needed a wash and the house needed to be aired out, and her bed needed all the blankets washed thoroughly, but things were looking up overall.

“Rarity you’ve done it again.” She spoke, to herself, all alone, and a pang went through her heart.

“Pinkie are you feeling alright dear?” Ms. Swirl checked in on her young apprentice who was taking the day off.

“Yeah I’m alright.” She coughed. Pinkie was stuck in bed after catching a small cold.

“What were you thinking working on orders non-stop like that? I appreciate you getting a jump on them so I can focus on other things but not at the cost of your health.” Ms. Swirl chastised.

“Sorry.” Pinkie splayed her ears back. “I was just feeling so restless.”

“Pinkie I know what happened dear.” Ms. Swirl shook her head. “And if I thought you had been any trouble for the customers or that you’d work yourself so hard as a distraction I would have had you take time off sooner.” She gave Pinkie a motherly nuzzle. “You’re not just my apprentice Pinkie you’re practically family. Feel free to talk to me if you need to, okay?”

“Okay.” Pinkie nodded and the Two shared one last hug before Ms. Swirl headed back downstairs to get working.

She really cares about me doesn’t she? Course she does. You’re family.

Pinkie felt a small tingle down her spine that made her smile.