Amethyst was sitting on the bench, just outside the maternity hospital. Lucky for him, the sun was high up in the sky, shining brightly. In this light, his crystal skin was shimmered with blue and ultramarine colors. The building of the maternity hospital was pure white - good care was taken of it every time of year.
Amethyst was nervously playing with the basket he brought. Inside were fruits, vegetables and baking - all for his dear wife, Willemite. Just this morning, her doctor informed him that the big day is today. Today, his child will be born.
He remembered the moment Willemite told him that she's pregnant. That day, nevermind that it was rainy and muddy, became the brightest moment in his life. From that day on, he never left his wife - he helped her at every moment, sometimes he talked with the child, and, no matter how much Willemite tried to convince him that their baby can't hear him, he still talked. But finally, the months of waiting have passed, and soon, he will see his little child for the first time! Who will it be - a beautiful mare, who will conquer the hearts of crystal ponies with her beauty, a brave stallion, who will protect the Crystal Empire with honor and righteous fury - that is unknown to him. Still, he will be pretty happy if the child will choose a more simple life, like the he and Willemite have.
Finally, he saw movement in the window that lead to the ward where his wife was. Then, in a matter of seconds, his beloved wife opened the window and shown herself. She was even more beautiful than ever - her silver mane was reflecting the sun rays, and her crystal skin was shimmering with green and dark turquoise.
"Who is it?!" - the excited Amethyst shouted, jumping from the bench.
"It's a stallion!" - Willemite replied in a loud voice, sounding very happy. "Come up here, take a look at him!"
Without further ado, Amethyst rushed inside the maternity hospital. Everything was swirling inside him, everything was shining - he couldn't be happier!
Amethyst approached the door, leading to the ward. The nurse made him to put on a white medical gown before he entered - the sterility and all. Finally, he opened the door, and entered. Inside, Willemite was standing near the cradle, slowly and carefully swaying it. Amethyst was about to loudly exclaim something, but she sensed that and hissed at him to stay quiet - the baby has just been born, he needs to sleep.
Amethyst smiled awkwardly, and slowly and quietly approached his wife. She moved aside, letting him to take a look at his son. Finally after so many months, he will see his son, his legacy and his pride.
The baby was an unicorn, just like his mommy and daddy. However, his colors were really different. His mane was pitch black, and his skin was dark grey. This surprised Amethyst a little - both he and Willemite had bright colors, as did their mothers and fathers. But nature will never obey the rules - if it gave his son the dark colors, he will wear them with pride.
"He's so charming, isn't he?" - Willemite asked, smiling and moving herself closer to Amethyst. The baby lazily overturned, trying to cover himself from the light. This looked so adorable Amethyst couldn't help but giggle.
"He is beautiful. Every mare will be his, I tell you that!" - he said, and Willemite bumped him in the side. Too early to think of that!
"So, how should we name him? Maybe Diamond Eye? My mother wanted me to name him that. Or should we name him Emerald Mane? My father would love that name" - Willemite said quietly.
Amethyst looked at his son, and felt, that none of these name will fit. His son was special, he was destined for something great. Something beyond Amethyst and his wife could imagine.
"No... I can feel that my son is destined for greatness. I know, that when time will come, all of his Crystal Empire will talk about him. His name... must be very special, it must be different from all others" - he said, and Willemite nod acceptingly. Her husband was very skillful at magic, and, sometimes, he could tell the future. Only the little specks of it, but right now, he talks like he is absolutely sure, so she will not protest.
"I know that one day, you will rise to the heights that we could never even imagine. You will become great and powerful - maybe you will be a great magician, maybe you will be a honored and respected general. I do not know... But the name we give you today will be written into history forever, of that I am sure... Carry your legacy with pride, and, when you become the greatest, don't forget your old parents, okay?" - he said, and giggled. "Carry your name with pride, for it will make you special... Sombra"