LAST ACT The New Dawn

Months later…

Fluttershy had only been this nervous one time in her life, a happy nervous. She had gone to her friend Rarity to have her old wedding dress altered for the occasion. Rarity gave that look of disapproval that only she could give.

“You’re kidding right? Right?” Asked the fashionista. “First of all, that’s yours and Sandal’s wedding dress, yes it’s special, but this is a different special. You’re starting a new life with a new partner. A partner neither of us would have expected just a few years ago.

And Darling, I don’t remember you this happy the first time, not that you weren’t happy then.

Plus I don’t think I could have done anything to the dress to compensate for this.”

Rarity playfully nudged Fluttershy’s expanding belly. Then almost timidly she said.

“By the way, Fluttershy Darling, You never said how Sonata took the news. It must not have been too bad, being you’re getting married.”

Six months earlier...

Fluttershy was nervously watching Pine play on the floor. He was crawling fast and kept trying to stand. This was joyful, but the news of her follow up appointment, because of the assault, was taking the edge of what should be the happiness of watching her son. Usually Sonata would go to these appointments with her, but the manager of the Enchilada Gong was on vacation so she had to fill in, she being the assistant manager. In a way, Fluttershy was glad her partner didn’t come this time.

The front door opened, right on time. Fluttershy’s blood ran cold.

“Honey! I’m home!” said Sonata snickering, “I’ve always wanted to say that.”

Sonata had, only days ago, moved in with Fluttershy and Pine. Pine heard her voice and his face lit up as he crawled quickly to Sonata.

Sonata picked up the baby and tossed him in the air, luckily the ceilings were high. When she caught the infant she hugged him and covered his face with kisses. The child squealed with glee. She then, carrying the baby as she walked to Fluttershy, gave her a deep kiss. The smile mostly returned to her face. Still having the senses of the siren, Sonata could feel something different.

“What’s wrong Fluttershy?” asked Sonata.

Fluttershy looked down and was silent.

“Honey, was there something wrong with your appointment?”

Fluttershy nodded her head.

“What?”

Fluttershy handed Sonata the lab results from her appointment.

“I don’t believe it!” Said Sonata, who put down Pine and turned and left through the door.

Fluttershy’s worst dream was coming true! Sandal had left her and died, through no fault of her own. Now Sonata had just left, again through no fault of her own. She began to cry.

It was only about five minutes, but to Fluttershy, it was an eternity. Sonata appeared in the door, she was followed in by Aria and Adagio.

“Is it true?” demanded Adagio.

Fluttershy was frightened, Adagio sounded like her old self. A slight overtone of threat was perceived in her voice. Here were the Sirens, they still had the power to destroy herself, Pine and the entire house.

Fluttershy timidly nodded her head. She waited for the ‘Hammer to fall’. But that changed quickly.

“We’re gonna have a baby!” exclaimed Sonata.

The sisters grabbed Sonata and hugged her then they rushed to Fluttershy and hugged her as well. Very careful not to hug too tightly, but it was tight, but it felt warm and loving.

Sonata and Fluttershy kissed deep and long in spite of the audience.

The present…

“Wow Fluttershy! That sounds so sweet, and who would have ever guessed!” Said Rarity happily. “Now trust me, you’ll look fabulous!”

The two hugged and laughed.

Some months later…

Fluttershy and Sonata brought the new baby home after Fluttershy gave birth to a beautiful daughter. The aunts were waiting for them. Along with the once enemies now close friends and their mates from CHS. When Fluttershy was made comfortable, and the baby fed, the extended family gathered around.

“Okay Sonata, Fluttershy, is her name going to be secret forever Darling?” Said Rarity, always the inquisitive one.

“Sonata told me that you three gave up so much including immortality to live with ones you could truly love.” Said Fluttershy, “and Aria gave her two daughters names of her sisters so the names could go on.”

“She obviously is not my blood,” said Sonata, “but we all will love her as if she is.”

“So we decided on…” Said Fluttershy holding the new daughter close.

“Aria Blaze Dusk,”

Tears were in Aria’s (The Elder) eyes as in Adagio’s. There were quiet murmurs of approval.

There was a quiet almost party catered by Pinkie. No one stayed too long, Fluttershy and little Aria needed their rest. After Sonata thanked all the came and hugged and kissed the sisters, the little family settled in for the night.