"You're probably wondering why I called you all here." Said Twilight Sparkle. Five eyes stared curiously at her. "Yeah, you could say that, Twilight." Said Applejack. "After all", she thought, "it was unusual for Twilight to wake up the five of them for an urgent meeting at 2am. Especially because most of them had jobs and responsibilities." "Well," began Twilight, interrupting Applejack's thoughts, "It's because I've got big news!" Now, the ponies were even more curious. "Well, spit it out then!" Said Rainbow Dash impatiently. Twilight, beaming, cried out joyfully. "Cadence and Shining Armor are having a foal, right now!"

The next few hours could only be described as hectic. The mane six, after getting over their excitement, went to the train station to see how soon they could leave for the Crystal Empire. Thankfully, the train ran all the time, so the ponies had just enough time to pack their bags and board the train. It was quite a ride. The six ponies could hardly contain their excitement. They were forced to talk in squeaky whispers, as not to wake the sleeping passengers traveling through the night. It was a whole hour later that they arrived at Cadence and Shining Armor's palace. The mane six hurried in and stopped at Cadence's room. Shining Armor was pacing nervously at the door. When he looked up and saw them, he smiled tiredly. "Hey Twiley." Said Shining Armor, although it was less enthusiastic than usual, since he was so tired. "Is she okay?" Asked Twilight. "I don't know, I haven't heard anything, It's so frustrating!" Usually the mane six were offended when some pony shouted at them, but they understood. He looked really stressed out. "I'm sure everything's fine." Said Fluttershy softly. "Yes," agreed Rarity. "Someone will come out very soon and say..." Like clockwork, the door opened, and a nurse came out. Then, however, she ran down the hall, crying and saying, "how could this happen!"

Shining Armor must have broken a record galloping into his wife's room. The mane six followed him, scared at what they might find. When they did see Cadence, they were surprised to find her lying peacefully, and awake. She was also holding a small alicorn foal. "Oh, she's absolutely beautiful!" Said Rarity, wondering why the nurse had run out. "What's wrong Cadence?" Asked Fluttershy. The others then noticed that both Cadence and Shining Armor were looking at the new foal with love and sadness. Twilight looked at them with concern. "Shining Armor, what is it? What's wrong?" He looked at his sister with grief in his eyes. "Don't you see Twilie?" He said. "Our foal, she's... an alicorn!"

Well, that's the end of chapter 1. I know it's really short, I'll definitely make up for it in the next chapter. I know a lot of fans have stories about their foal, but this is a little different take on it.