Authoress: I lied. I like this story line better. :D Still FlutterDash.

Claim: I own Rain Crasher and Lightning Twist. And Peach Blossom.

Disclaim: I don't own My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

Note: I could have gone with an angstier piece than this. But I didn't. Because I like the idea of awkward mommy/daddy!Rainbow Dash and sweet little mommy!Fluttershy. :P Because you know Rainbow Dash wears the pants in the relationship. Title is what it is because that's how long a pony/horse is pregnant.

- The Question -

It wasn't the first time the idea had crept into her brain, spreading like molasses and consuming her thoughts. And to be honest, it was rather difficult not to think of it when seeing all the little fillies and colts bouncing around Ponyville. No, the concept was not foreign to her, and she'd given it consideration before. The only problem was bringing it up to her rough-and-tumble lover.

And it wasn't that she didn't want to ask, but the fact that she didn't know how to bring about the subject without being utterly blunt, which was not in her nature. But the longing had grown stronger, and she'd begun to imagine ones of her own, pondering upon what they would look like. But in her relationship, there was not the dynamic needed for that to become a reality.

However, she'd heard rumours of a proceedure at the hospital - though her recollection of the rumours was foggy, and she didn't want to put too much hope into it. Especially seeing as she still needed to ask Rainbow Dash what she thought, and if she'd approve. It was hope that she would do so that had Fluttershy trotting back in the direction of the cottage they shared.

It had originally been hers, but Rainbow Dash had moved in semi-permanently, much to the chagrin of Angel Bunny. Fluttershy didn't know why the rabbit disliked Rainbow Dash so much, but he never got violent (at least, that she had witnessed) and merely settled for sending Rainbow Dash intimidating stares. For such a small rabbit, he could be quite frightning when he wanted to be.

The cottage came into view, and Fluttershy's lips curved as she opened the door. "Rainbow Dash, I-"

She stopped, blinking. The rainbow maned mare was nowhere to be seen, and her head tilted. She was tempted to search for her, but figured that it'd be best to get started on dinner. Rainbow Dash would be back by the time it was finished, and she could ask the question then. Angel Bunny leapt onto her back as she moved forward, and she turned to greet her lupine friend.

"Oh, hello Angel Bunny. Were you waiting for me? I'm sure you're hungry." The rabbit nodded. "Dinner will be ready shortly."

She went about rummaging through her fridge to gather the things needed, and she smiled when Angel Bunny leapt down and prepared to help her. It wasn't long before dinner was underway, and it was only as it was nearly done that the door opened. Rainbow Dash strode in, and she sniffed the air. "Smells good, Fluttershy!"

"I'm glad you're back," the cream colored mare responded. "I was getting worried."

"I was on weather-duty, as usual." She approached. "Do you need any help?"

"No, I've got it. Thank-you for asking," replied Fluttershy as she carried the plates over to the table. Angel Bunny took his seat, staring up at his cherry-topped salad before he began devouring it. "Oh, Angel Bunny. Slow down, you don't want to get a belly-ache, do you?"

The white rabbit gave her a flat look before he resumed eating, and he made a show of eating the cherry slowly. Once dinner was finished and the dishes had been cleaned and put away, Fluttershy decided that now was a good time to ask. "Um, Rainbow Dash?"

"Hm?" answered the pegasus, and when Fluttershy didn't continue right away, she blinked and glanced over, sipping from a cup of water. "What is it, Fluttershy?"

"Um...I..." Her eyes slid shut and she took a deep breath before continuing. "I want to have a foal!"

In the midst of sipping from her glass, Rainbow Dash promptly spat out her water and fixed her marefriend with an incredulous stare.

"She WHAT?"

"She said she wants to have a foal," deadpanned Rainbow Dash, her gaze flat in response to the reactions of the gathered mares. It was Rarity who had expressed her surprise verbally first, her eyes wide. Pinkie Pie lept up with a whoop and began bouncing around.

"That's awesome! Foals are so cute! You have to let me be the god-mare! Or name them! Wait." She paused and then began leaping around again. "This is so great! We need to plan a party - no, a foal shower!"

"That's great," said Twilight, and then observed her pegasus friend. "You don't think it's great?"

"It's not that," responded Rainbow Dash and she sighed, lowering her head before she looked up. "I mean, how does she expect that to happen? We're not exactly...I'm not a..." She dropped off with a groan. "I don't want to disappoint her, but I don't see how that'd happen. It can't happen."

"Don't be ridiculous, Dash. Of course it's possible." It was Rarity who spoke, apparently over her initial shock. "There's a proceedure that you can do to have a foal. You don't even need a stallion."

Applejack turned to the white unicorn. "Really?"

"Yes, really."

"Where?" inquired Rainbow Dash.

Rarity gave her a look. "At the hospital, of course."

"I knew that," the rainbow-maned flier grumbled and then caught Twilight's look. "What?"

"So? Are you going to do it?"

Rainbow Dash heaved another sigh and then looked up. "I...I think so. I mean...if it makes Fluttershy happy, we can give it a try." She turned towards Pinkie Pie. "And no, you're not going to be the god-mare."

Pinkie Pie pouted. "Aww..."