The next day in Ponyville, Rumble was still in bed, relishing from his enjoyable night of rest. While he loved his job, it could be exhausting to a pony. Though even in his dreams he was cooking, not necessarily a bad thing as he did have nice dreams of cooking for a large crowd and everyone enjoying his food, in addition to his dreams of still being a Wonderbolt.
As he slept, he felt a pony nuzzling him on the cheek, the stallion waking up to a beautiful sight, "Hey Sweetie Belle."
"Morning handsome," Sweetie Belle said.
Rumble sat up, stretching a bit as he looked at the clock, "Wow, late in the morning. Such a strange sight."
"You do work a lot, so a little extra sleep doesn't hurt," Sweetie Belle said.
"Well I guess I should get my lazy self out of bed then," Rumble said, then felt his wife's hand on his chest.
"What's the rush? The kids ate, Sunny's sleeping, Scootaloo's playing foalsitter," Sweetie Belle said, climbing into bed with her husband, laying on top of him. "You and I can stay in bed a bit longer, spend a little time together."
"I can't pass that up," Rumble said, Sweetie Belle locking him into a passionate kiss, the stallion rubbing all over his wife's body, especially her flanks, arguably his favorite physical feature from the mare, aside from her eyes, the constant bedroom eyes she expresses most of the time.
Sweetie Belle broke away, stroking her husband's face, "Sometimes I wonder, why do you need to work? You have a lot of bits saved up from your days as a Wonderbolt, you could just stay here with me all day."
"I like being busy, plus relying on what we have doesn't seem financially smart," Rumble said. "We're not that rich, plus you said you want more kids, I want to make sure they're properly taken care of."
"Yeah, I guess that makes sense," Sweetie Belle said. "I just really want more of you. I do get lonely sometimes, and somedays you've even had to sleep over at Canterlot because of how busy things get."
"That hasn't been easy for me either, I hate being away from you and the kids for so long," Rumble said. "I mean, who's gonna feed you all?"
"Hey, my cooking's gotten better," Sweetie Belle said. "At least I don't burn everything."
"Yeah, your food's edible," Rumble said. "At least enough not to make a pony gag."
"You're so terrible," Sweetie Belle said, kissing her husband again. "Come on, you did teach me a thing or two, I can make some stuff."
"Yeah, you at least made some good waffles that one time, I was so impressed," Rumble said.
"All thanks to you," Sweetie Belle said. "So, Rumble, when do you want to try for that baby?"
"Sweetie Belle, I'm always ready to try for a baby," Rumble said. "Even when you're not in heat. But are you sure you're ready? Usually we wait a bit."
"I know, but I'm not really getting any younger," Sweetie Belle said. "We're in our mid-thirties, I don't know how many more kids we can have before we get too old to have or take care of them. I know we had to take it slow at first, but I think now's a good time to really bring them in."
"Yeah, I see your point," Rumble said.
"Speaking of kids though, I think Cozy wants more kids, so she might ask you for help," Sweetie Belle said.
"Does she need my help specifically? I mean, there's other stallions she could ask," Rumble said.
"Cozy doesn't have a lot of friends, and she's not comfortable making a kid with a pony she doesn't know," Sweetie Belle said. "You know I'm alright with it, you just need to be alright with it too. You helped Dinky and Apple Bloom twice, I think you can help Cozy out again."
"I'll think about it," Rumble said. "I just feel weird if I'm with a pony that's not you."
"I know, but at least it's not often," Sweetie Belle said. "For the most part, you're all mine, and that's how I want to keep it. Even if I do have to share on occasion."
"Yeah, me too," Rumble said. "Alright, if you want to try for another baby, just let me know when."
"There's a reason I came here now," Sweetie Belle said, grinding her body against Rumble's. "I want to try now."
"Oh...yeah, I'd love that," Rumble said, blushing from the feeling, already feeling ready. "What about the kids?"
"Like I said, Scootaloo's here, she did sleep over last night," Sweetie Belle said.
"Oh yeah, hope she's doing alright," Rumble said. "She gets lonely when the kids stay with Pickle."
"We gotta find her someone new, she deserves it," Sweetie Belle said.
"Sure, I'm down with that," Rumble said. "So, do you want to lead? Or should-agh!"
Sweetie Belle had already inserted Rumble inside her, rocking her hips a bit. "Let me take the lead, try not to yell, if Sunny wakes up, we won't be able to continue for a while."
"Be gentle then," Rumble said, feeling the insane pleasure running through his body.
"You're telling me to be gentle?" Sweetie Belle teased, rocking her hips again, really getting rumble to feel it. "I gotta toughen you up."
"Real funny..." Rumble said, moaning in pleasure as Sweetie Belle moved her hips. "Sweetie Belle...do you want to move to Canterlot? This way you don't have to worry about me spending time away from here."
"That's not necessary..." Sweetie Belle said, feeling pleasure of her own. "I can manage...so can the kids. Plus, our friends would miss us too much. And I know you also want Cumie to be close by."
"I should check in on him, feels like I haven't talked to him much lately," Rumble said, rubbing Sweetie Belle's body.
"That would be nice," Sweetie Belle laid back on top of Rumble, still moving her hips. "We should make an effort for Cumie, our kids would love that."
"We all would," Rumble said, bringing Sweetie Belle in for a kiss, holding her tight as the two continue their sexual pleasures. "How long do you think you can last?"
"Depends on you, this could be one of the rare moments where I tire you out and not the other way around," Sweetie Belle teased.
"If I let you," Rumble teased back.
"I'll take that challenge, I know you well enough by now to really make you squirm in pleasure, like this," Sweetie Belle began vibrating down below, nearly getting Rumble to yell. "I know you love that, and with you suppressing the urge to yell, I can only imagine the sensations going through your mind."
"I'll get you for this," Rumble jokingly declared. "I can hold out, so if you want that baby, you're going to have to work it out of me."
"Oh I will," Sweetie Belle said, circling her hips. "Like I said, I know all your in-bed weaknesses, and I'm hitting them all."
"I look forward to it," Rumble said as he let his wife pleasure him. Regardless of they are successful or not, Rumble is always down to have a session with his beautiful wife.
Later in the day, Cumulon was seen flying over the skies ahead while his two moms had a picnic down below.
"Another day, more intense flying," Cozy Glow said. "I'm amazed he almost never gets tired, I don't think I have that kind of energy."
"He probably gets it from Rumble, I don't think I've ever seen him get tired," Barley said.
"I have," Cozy innocently said. "I've seen him get very tired."
"I'm sure you have," Barley said. "Tell me, was he tired the day you two created Cumie?"
"No, he wore me out that night," Cozy Glow said. "Pretty sure I was already asleep by the time he 'planted the seeds'."
"Well, now I have a new goal, because I don't think I've tired you out that way," Barley said, winking at her wife.
"You're welcome to try anytime you'd like," Cozy said, looking up again. "Still, I hope he's not overdoing it."
"Cumie's a smart kid, he won't tire himself out," Barley said. "If he gets exhausted, he will stop and rest up. I've taught him that pushing too hard could backfire, and I know Rumble's told him that too."
"That's good, I just hope he's not putting too much pressure on himself," Cozy said. "Being the son of a top level Wonderbolt's athlete is a lot to live up to, plus he's also trying to be like you."
"He doesn't need to be, he needs to be his own pony," Barley said. "I mean, I looked up to Rainbow Dash, but I still made my own mark."
"Rainbow Dash...Cumie mentioned wanting to train with her," Cozy Glow said.
"Are you alright with that? I know you were worried because you weren't sure if he was ready," Barley said.
"I'm still not sure, but he has been training hard, even Rainbow Dash mentioned he had potential," Cozy Glow said.
"He got props from Rainbow Dash? Whoa, that's actually impressive," Barley said. "Well maybe not that impressive, he's got Rumble's genes and my genius guidance."
"Well hopefully that's enough for him. Though to be honest, I do worry about him training with Rainbow Dash, she's very intense," Cozy Glow said.
"She's not that intense these days, especially after having kids of her own," Barley said.
"Kids she's probably training to be Wonderbolts as well," Cozy Glow said. "Some habits just don't go away."
"So, does that mean you're still planning to take over Equestria?" Barley teased.
"That wasn't a habit, it was a goal. And that goal is currently benched," Cozy Glow said, though sinisterly grinned at Barley. "Of course, if the opportunity presents itself, I may try again. After all, who can resist ruling the world?"
"Hey now, you do anything bad, and I'll have to punish you," Barley playfully warned.
"Oh would it be a bad thing if I were in charge?" Cozy Glow said. "I still say I would make a great Princess of Friendship, and since Twilight is busy with other things, this could be my big chance."
"Do you miss being an Alicorn?" Barley asked.
"Of course, I love power," Cozy Glow said. "But don't worry, even if I become Princess, you'll still be my wife. We'll rule as the Two Princesses of Equestria."
"I'm not the Princess type, that's better suited for pretty girls like you," Barley said.
"You're pretty too," Cozy Glow said. "But I get not wanting to be a Princess, it is a tough job."
"WHOA!" Cumulon said, crashing into a nearby tree.
"You alright, sweetheart!?" Cozy Glow asked.
"I'm fine!" Cumulon said, flying out of the tree and back into the air.
"I'm still a bit concerned about him overdoing it," Cozy Glow said.
"Don't worry, I'll keep a close eye on him," Barley said. Suddenly she heard Cozy Glow sneeze. "Oh, are you still sick?"
"No, just some stuff left over," Cozy Glow said. "I'm fine."
"Well if you do need some extra rest, don't hesitate to let me know," Barley said.
"It's sweet when you care, but really, I'm fine," Cozy Glow insisted. "Let's just enjoy our picnic."
"AH!" Cumulon crashed again, both his moms getting worried.
"Ok seriously, I need to check on him," Barley said.
"Yeah, me-" Cozy Glow sneezed again. "On second thought, I'll stay back."
Barley flew over to her stepson, seeing him shaking the leaves from his body, "Hey, are you focused alright?"
"Yeah, it's nothing really, just losing a bit of control," Cumulon insisted.
"You're usually better than this, what's up?" Barley asked.
"I guess, I just have a lot on my mind," Cumulon said. "Between getting better at my flying and dealing with this awkward crush that Apple Bush has on me."
"Oh wow, you're still bothered by that?" Barley said. "I guess it makes sense, if you want we can go and talk to Apple Bloom about it."
"What would she even say?" Cumulon asked. "What if she gets weirded out? What if she thinks I instigated the crush?"
"She won't, Apple Bloom's a lot cooler than that," Barley said. "Let's go find her stand."
"Right now?" Cumulon asked.
"No time like the present, let's go," Barley said, leading Cumulon away. "Cozy, we're going to pay a visit to Apple Bloom."
"Alright, I'll just go home then, I think I need a bit more rest," Cozy Glow admitted. "Have fun!"
"It won't be!" Cumulon said.
"Oh chill out Cumie," Barley said.
Cozy Glow scratched her head in confusion, "Golly, wonder what that's all about?"
Down the street, Apple Bloom was still running her stand, having accepted payment from Kettle Corn. "Have a nice day, give Skedaddle my regards!"
"Will do," Kettle Corn said as she made her leave.
As Apple Bloom reorganized her apples, she took note of her friends, "Hey Barley, hey Cumie."
"Hi Apple Bloom, nice day today," Barley said. "How's business?"
"Doing well as usual," Apple Bloom said. "So, what can I get ya? Or did ya come by just to say 'hello'?"
"Well, Cumie here has some worries to get off his chest," Barley said, then nudged her son. "Go on, you can tell her."
"Cumulon nervously kicked his hooves, "Promise you won't think I'm weird when I say this?"
"Ah would never think such a thing sugar," Apple Bloom said. "Go on, tell Auntie Apple Bloom what's on yer mind."
"It's...about Apple Bush," Cumulon said.
"What about her?" Apple Bloom asked. "She hasn't been unkind to you, has she?"
"No, it's not that, it's the opposite, she's been very kind to me," Cumulon said. "But, she's been a bit...too kind."
"Too kind?" Apple Bloom asked. "How so?"
"I...I think she..." He leaned in to whisper his confession to the older apple. "I think she has a crush on me."
Apple Bloom's eyes widened in shock, the realization settling in, "Ooooh, dang...You know, ah was worried about this, but then ah thought, 'What are the odds', you know and now...wow."
"Yeah," Cumulon said. "I want to tell her I don't like her that way but, I don't know how to do it without hurting her feelings. I mean, I tried just telling her that I see her like a sister, but she just gets more and more determined."
"She might have picked that up from me, and well, pretty much mah whole family," Apple Bloom said. "She is an apple after all, even if not by blood."
"What should I do?" Cumulon asked, still looking conflicted. "How can I get her to not like me that way?"
"Sorry sweetie, ain't much ah can tell you," Apple Bloom said. "Yer gonna have to be honest with her."
"But what if I make her cry?" Cumulon asked. "Worse, what if her brother gets mad?"
"Oh he's all bark and no bite," Apple Bloom said. "Look, ah ain't thrilled with Apple Bush getting emotioanlly hurt mahself, but you owe it to her to be honest. Sometimes honesty can sting but if you really do care, you'll tell her how you feel."
"Still though..." Cumulon said. "I don't know if I can do this."
"Just be as gentle as you can, but not too gentle," Apple Bloom said. "You gotta be firm with her. She's probably going to be upset regardless, might as well be as honest as you can be without actually trying to hurt her feelings."
Cumulon worriedly looked to the side, thoughts flashing through his head, "I just hope she doesn't hate me for this."
"She won't, she'll be mad fer a bit, but she'll get over it," Apple Bloom said.
"I hope you're right," Cumulon said, making his leave. "Come on Barley."
"Oh, give me a sec," Barley pulled a bit out. "I'll take an apple for Cozy, she's still a bit under the weather."
Apple Bloom presented an apple, "It's on the house."
"Thanks," Barley took the apple. "See you later."
"Bye now," Apple Bloom said. It didn't take long for her to grow a bit concerned, "Maybe ah should talk with Rumble, might be time fer the kids to know how they came into existence."
Within Ponyville, Luster Dawn had made her way out of the School of Friendship, her day of classes finally over. "I should head on over to Sugarcube Corner, I could use a shake. I'll come back later and see if my friends want to do a study session, we do have those upcoming exams."
From the distance, a pony was calling her name, "Lusty!"
"Huh" Luster Dawn turned around to see her friend from The Crystal Empire, "Flurry?"
"Hey Lusty," Flurry Heart said, settling beside her. "How's it going?"
"It's going well, bit surprised to see you, I thought you would have gone home by now," Luster Dawn said.
"I slept over at Auntie Twilight's Castle, then I came here," Flurry said. "I want to spend a little more time with my favorite pony."
"That's sweet of you," Luster Dawn said. "I was on my way to Sugarcube Corner, let me buy you a shake."
"How kind of you," Flurry said, following her friend.
The two arrived at Sugarcube Corner within a few minutes, the two taking a table together. Within moments, Pinkie Pie had made presence known, "Welcome to Sugarcube Corner, may I...Flurry!"
"Hi Pinkie," Flurry greeted.
"Oh it's so nice to see you," Pinkie said. "And you brought your friend, Luster Dawn!"
"That's me," the Unicorn said, sheepishly waving.
"Technically Luster brought me here," Flurry said. "But I enjoy coming here, so win-win."
"We enjoy having you here," Pinkie said. "What can I get for you two?"
"Vanilla shake," Luster Dawn said.
"I'll take chocolate," Flurry said.
"Coming right up," Pinkie said, dashing into the kitchen, right past the Cake Twins.
"Check it out, Flurry Heart," Pumpkin said.
"Should I try to woo her?" Pound asked, brushing his hair back.
"Something tells me she won't be interested, I wouldn't waste my time," Pumpkin said. "Besides, you're on duty."
"Alright, maybe later then," Pound Cake said.
Luster Dawn tapped on the table, "So...how are things at The Crystal Empire?"
"Busy, per usual," Flurry said. "Daddy's keeping everything in line, mom's making sure everyone is happy. Soon that's going to be my duty."
"Are you excited about that?" Luster Dawn asked.
"Eh, I mean, I don't mind helping ponies, but it seems like a lot of work," Flurry admitted. "I'm not sure if I can handle it."
"Oh sure you can, you're a kind hearted pony, I think you can handle anything you put your mind to," Luster Dawn said.
"You make it sound so easy, I mean it's not as simple as 'Believing in Myself', that I can probably do," Flurry said. "Reality still hits hard."
"Don't I know that," Luster Dawn said. "I'm still having issues of my own in school, like I have friends and all, but I still feel like I haven't fully grasped the concept of Friendship. It just feels like I'm going through the motions."
"Even Auntie Twilight had a similar problem, that's why Princess Celestia gave her Friendship Lessons," Flurry said.
"She's giving those to me too, weird since I don't think anyone else has to do them," Luster Dawn said.
"They might have too, all of Twilight's friends eventually did Friendship Letters," Flurry said. "Consider it an honor, it means she has high faith in you."
"I still never got that," Luster Dawn said. "Like why is she interested in me?"
"Maybe she sees something special in you," Flurry said. "Just like Princess Celestia saw something special in her."
"So...does this mean I'm going to be an Alicorn Princess one day?" Luster Dawn jokingly asked, getting a laugh from Flurry.
"Oh that'd be amazing actually," Flurry said. "Seriously, you're going to be fine, I'm here for you, and I will travel all the way to Ponyville if you need me to."
"Thanks, you're really sweet," Luster Dawn said. "This is why you're going to make a great Princess in The Crystal Empire."
Within moments, a tray of shakes appeared, to the surprise of the two girls, it was delivered by Lil' Cheese. "Here you go"
"Aw, Lil' Cheese," Flurry said, cupping the foal's face. "You're just as adorable as ever."
"I know, Pumpkin tells me all the time," Lil' Cheese said. "I have to go now, see you later."
"Bye sweetheart," Flurry said as the foal left. "Aw, he's such a cute little guy, I wish he was my little brother."
Luster Dawn raised her eyebrow, "Wait, that's a boy? I thought Pinkie Pie had a daughter."
"Just because he's cute, doesn't mean he's a filly," Flurry said. "Just ask Rumble, cutest boy in Ponyville back in the day."
"Were you even born at the time?" Luster Dawn asked.
"Pfft, cute, I've seen pictures of him at a young age, like I said, cutest colt," Flurry said.
Later in the day, Apple Bloom had knocked on the door of a certain house to see a certain father to her children. The door was instead answered by Sweetie Belle.
"Apple Bloom? This is a surprise, what are you doing here?" the Unicorn asked.
"Hey Sweetie Belle, is Rumble here? Ah gotta talk to him, it's about Cumulon," Apple Bloom said.
"Sure, hold on," Sweetie Belle called inside. "Rumble! Apple Bloom's here to see you!"
"Apple Bloom's here?" Scootaloo said, walking over with Sunny. "Hey, how's it going?"
"Scootaloo, yer here too?" Apple Bloom asked.
"I've been helping watch over Sweetie Belle's kids all day, guess I just haven't gone home yet," Scootaloo said.
"Sure seems like it," Apple Bloom said, then saw Rumble trotting over. "Oh good, ah got something to say to ya."
"Is anything wrong?" Rumble asked.
"Eh, sort of, it's Apple Bush," Apple Bloom said. "Try not to freak out when ah tell ya."
"She's not hurt is she?" Rumble asked.
"She's fine, but...well, she kind of has a crush on Cumie," Apple Bloom said.
"Oh...is that all?" Rumble asked, the three Crusaders furrowing their brow at him. "What?"
"Cumulon's your on, and Apple Bush is technically your daughter, since yer the one who got Dinky pregnant with her!" Apple Bloom said.
"Oh right...yeah, I can see why this is awkward," Rumble said.
"Rumble, maybe it's time you told mah kids who exactly fathered them," Apple Bloom said.
"Wait, I can't do that!" Rumble said. "They might get weird about it."
"Well they gotta know someday, obviously Dinky and I didn't create them since scientifically speaking, ah can't get her pregnant, and she can't get me pregnant," Apple Bloom said.
"Actually, I heard of a spell that allows two mares to have babies," Rumble said.
"What spell? I've never heard of it!" Sweetie Belle said.
"I heard Lyra and Bon Bon mention it when they were talking about their own kids," Rumble said.
"Lyra was just being sarcastic! They had a donor!" Sweetie Belle said.
"Really? Who was it?" Rumble asked.
"I don't know, some stallion named Noteworthy or something," Sweetie Belle said. "Not the point anyway, you need to tell them soon because they're gonna want to know."
"Caramel Seed already asked about it, Dinky and I had to dodge the question," Apple Bloom said. "You gotta tell the kids that you helped me and Dinky conceive them, they gotta know."
Rumble awkwardly rubbed his head, "I want to but...I already get weird looks from the kids who know I'm Cumulon's father, what if word gets around about my...you know, escapades?"
"That you had sex with a bunch of different fillies?" Scootaloo asked.
"Well, yeah, it just sounds awkward," Rumble said.
"No one has to know who you slept with," Scootaloo said. "They at least know you slept with Cozy Glow, what's the big deal if they know you helped two fillies become moms? You did a good thing."
"Yeah, thanks to you, Dinky and I have two lovely kids," Apple Bloom said.
"I'm happy to help but..." Rumble seemed so embarrassed. "I still can't believe how many fillies I've been intimate with."
"Was it really that many?" Scootaloo asked.
"Well, aside from Sweetie Belle..." Rumble began. "There's you Scootaloo, and you Apple Bloom."
"Oh I remember our night, best night of my life," Scootaloo said. "You did me way better than Pickle has done me."
"Funny, I said the same thing to him about Tender Taps," Sweetie Belle said. "Still the worst sex of my life. He tried but wow he sucked, and not in a good way."
"Wonder what Twilight thinks of him then?" Apple Bloom said.
"There's also Dinky, obviously," Rumble said. "And Cozy Glow."
"So, that's only five," Apple Bloom said.
"And Diamond Tiara," Rumble added.
"Dang, forgot about that," Apple Bloom said.
"There's also Barley, a bit more unique but it happened," Rumble said.
"Right, damn, you slept with my former sister-in-law," Scootaloo said, somehow finding the humor in this. "Was there any other girl that we never knew about? Like Kettle Corn? Or perhaps Flitter? Maybe even Babs, or Silver Spoon. How about Flurry Heart!?"
"Alright, now everyone's being weird," Rumble said "It's not a contest you know."
"Hey you had sex with so many cute girls, be proud," Scootaloo said. "Still, was there anyone else?"
"That's it, I don't think...wait," Rumble scratched his head. "I think there was another filly, but things were so crazy that night, it felt like a blur."
"Do you remember her name?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"I think...it might have been Wind Sprint, I don't fully remember though," Rumble said.
"Wind Sprint? The Buck Ball girl?" Scootaloo asked. "Damn, you really got around, didn't you?"
"Honestly, I've made out with a lot of girls trying to get over Sweetie Belle, but it just didn't fill the void she left behind," Rumble said.
"Aw, you have me now at least," Sweetie Belle said. "And look, it doesn't matter how many girls you slept with, in the end, I got you to myself, plus all that experience really gave me pleasant memories."
"If he got you good in your backdoor, he learned that from me," Scootaloo said.
"Ah may have taught him a thing or two," Apple Bloom said.
"Well I have you girls to thank for any great session with Rumble then," Sweetie Belle said.
"You can thank us by inviting us to your next one," Scootaloo teased.
"Don't put ideas in my head now," Sweetie Belle said. "I might take you up on it."
"Please don't," Rumble said. "I like Scootaloo and Apple Bloom, but one of them is married and the other...well we did have some awkward moments in our past."
"You know I'm over them, right?" Scootaloo asked. "Remember, I turned you down in the end, because even I came to realize that Sweetie Belle was better. I'd go far to say that I'm more jealous of you for having Sweetie Belle than the other way around."
"You're such a tease, Scootaloo," Sweetie Belle said.
"Uh, are you flirting with my wife?" Rumble asked.
"Maybe," Scootaloo said, grinning at Rumble."
"You are such a pain at times," Rumble said. "Look, point is, I'll talk to your kids soon Apple Bloom, just give me time to figure out what I'm gonna say."
"That's fine, take all the time you need," Apple Bloom said, making her way out the door. "See y'all tomorrow."
"You know, I should leave too," Scootaloo said. "You two might have quite a bit to discuss."
"Sure, come back any time," Sweetie Belle said.
Once both visiting mares left, Rumble went to take a seat on his couch, "What do I do now?"
"Now, you have to tell those kids the truth," Sweetie Belle said. "I mean, one of them likes Cumulon, that's a bit weird and it sounds like he's uncomfortable with it."
"I don't blame him," Rumble said. "I'll talk with him tomorrow then."
"Do you want me to be there?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"It might help," Rumble said.
"Then I'll be there, alright?" Sweetie Belle said, kissing Rumble. "We'll get through this."
"Thanks, I love you," Rumble said.
"Love you too," Sweetie Belle said. "I'm gonna set us up some dinner."
Rumble's eyes widened, "So…is it the waffles?"
"I didn't cook it, Scootaloo did," Sweetie Belle said. "Honestly, I know we're both honest about my lack of skills, but you could at least pretend you like my cooking once in a while. Or at least have some faith in me."
"Well, I love your singing, does that help?" Rumble asked. "I think you're way more talented than Songbird Serenade."
"Wow, how flattering," Sweetie Belle teased.
At her home, Cozy Glow was laying in bed, still trying to recover from what illness remained when Barley came into the room.
"How are you feeling?" the Pegasus asked.
"Well, I'm not sneezing as much, I just want to make sure it's all gone," Cozy Glow said.
"I can help you sweat it out," Barley said, climbing into bed with Cozy Glow, getting a blush from her.
"Sure...if you want to," Cozy said.
Barley pressed her vaginal entrance against Cozy's getting a gasp from the girl, "Fast or slow?"
"Start slow, I don't have the energy for a sudden rush," Cozy Glow said.
"Alright," Barley gently thrusted, earning a moan from her wife. "Hey, Cumie's going through something awkward with Apple Bush, he might need our help soon."
"Awkward how?" Cozy asked, moaning a bit.
"She has a crush on him, so he told Apple Bloom, Rumble may have to tell those kids he's their father," Barley said.
"Golly, that might be awkward," Cozy Glow said. "I hope things turn out well."
"Me too," Barley said. "We gotta be there to help Rumble."
"We will," Cozy Glow said. "A little faster please."
Barley nodded and picked up the pace, Cozy Glow feeling at bliss and hoping this would be the last of her illness.
That evening back in Canterlot, Twilight and Tender Taps looked down from their castle, seeing Flurry making her way back.
"Think she had fun in Ponyville?" Tender Taps asked.
"No doubt she did," Twilight said.
"Think she's in love with Luster Dawn?" Tender Taps asked.
"Could be," Twilight said. "Anything's possible."
"Got that right," Tender Taps said. "Come on, its dinner time, Sugar Belle made something nice for us."
"I'm excited to find out," Twilight said, she and her husband going back inside.
Love may have definitely been in the air, as Flurry looked fondly back at Ponyville, a satisfied smile on her face, "See you tomorrow, my rising Dawn."
