AN: I do not own anything... MLP belongs to Hasbro, and Cupcakes, Rainbow Factory, and Pegasus Device to their respective owners
The flight seemed like it took no time at all, all five pegasi were flying on nothing but pure adrenaline. Before they knew it, they arrived at Ponyville Hospital and rushed into the lobby, where they were greeted by Dr. Whooves and Nurse Redheart
"Visting hours are over, what brings you here?" Redheart calmly asked
"Indeed, it looks like your wings look fine Dash so that can't be it" Dr. Whooves added with a smirk, pissing Dash off to the point she lundged and pinned him against the wall
"Now listen here bub, if I was just a regular pony that had no standing in the community I would mess you up to the point YOU would be the patient. Now wipe that sorry behind grin off your face before I do it for you. You and Redheart both know why we are here, now are you gonna let the four of us go see the Cakes or..." her tone suddenly turned venomous "do I have to make you?"
"What possible means of wager do you have against me?"'he asked confused
"Your daughter works for me and Pinkie...get the hint or do I need to explain further?" Dash asked getting increasingly irritated
"Sunny..." he said as he caught on to what Dash meant, "How could she possibly be working for you? She failed her flight exam, those that do are never seen or heard from again."
Dash used her right hoof and reached into her body pocket and pulled out her CWC badge and turned on the radio in the back "Sunny Whooves, calling Sunny Whooves, is everything alright there?"
There was about a 15 second silence before a voice came through "Yes Mrs. Dash, everything is fully operational. All systems are online and we are keeping up with our spectra quota. Also, I reran the numbers, I don't know what you were so concerned about, we came in under budget for the quarter."
Dash breathed a slight sigh of relief. "Thanks Sunny, how about you knock off an hour early tonight? Meet me at Sugercube Corner at 0200, get Sir and Dr. Atmosphere up and tell them that I said for them to rotate shifts since me, Pinkie, and Scootaloo are taking the rest of this week and next week off for...family matters...they have been bitching at me about getting overtime anyways, now is their chance."
"10-4, see you then, Sunny out"
Dash then shut off the radio and put her badge back in her body pocket "Now, are you gonna let us see the Cakes?" she asked in a calm tone
"Yeah..." the doctor said on the verge of tears at hearing his daughter's voice, "5th door down on the left...around the corner..."
"Thank you, glad we could reach an understanding." Dash said as she released the doctor and started leading the others away "I hope to see you and Derpy at 0200"
"Indeed you will, but let me ask you something, why do you care so much about the Cakes...Rainbow FACTORY Dash?" he said with a raised eyebrow
The question caught everypony off guard and Dash froze midstride before looking over her shoulder back at him with a pained look on her face "You are a time traveler, so you already know the answer." she said slightly ticked "I am gonna answer it anyway, it is because of the care they gave Pinkie all these years since she first came to Ponyville. In addition, they have been so supportive of mine and her's relationship and marriage and gave me a part time job there to take some of the pressure off of Pinkie when she is at the factory. The biggest reason, however, is that they treat me like a daughter...like the parents I never had..." she then fell silent and started back going to the room, leaving a tear trail behind her as they flowed from her eyes like a waterfall
"You just had to call her that didn't you" Redheart asked Dr. Whooves as she smacked the back of his head
"Perhaps I was a bit harsh on that, but anyways, how did she know I could time travel? I thought only the staff and my wife knew, and you all swore to keep that a secret."
"You seem to be forgetting two things..One, she is our most regular patient and two, remember who her wife is..."
"Oh yeah..." he replied as he facehoofed "Pinkamena Diane Dash, the only pony to break the fourth wall whenever she feels like it. Anyways, let me clean up and then I will be leaving for a bit."
"No, I got it, you get on home to Derpy, and keep this a surprise."
"Oh I will, see you later" Dr. Whooves said as he walked out the front door and Redheart proceeded to clean up. Meanwhile, the five pegasi reached the room, pausing a few minutes so Dash could get herself together before entering. When they did, they were surprised to find both of them awake.
"Hey everypony" both of the Cakes said with smiles on their faces as Dash and Pinkie broke down and flew over to them.
"We will be alright, Dr. Whooves said we are gonna make it. How did you manage to be able to come and see us at this hour, visiting hours ended awhile ago." Mrs. Cake asked puzzled
"Don't ask" Dash said with slight pain in her tone "We are just thankful we were able to see you both"
"Neither of us will question it," Mr. Cake said, "and it is a good thing you both are here, we have some important business to discuss. Can the others leave the room please?"
"No..." Pinkie flatly said
"They are family, they stay, a flock sticks together" Dash added, shocking all the others in the room. Nopony noticed, but Leafy shedded a joyful tear, and she was glad nopony saw.
"Ok, fine by me, now for the matter at hoof, me and my wife have been talking. You both know that we are getting up there in age, and we aren't getting any younger. We started up Sugarcube Corner over 60 years ago, and have owned and run it ever since. When Pinkie came along we were glad to have the extra set of hooves around to take a little pressure off of us, and Dash you have made wonderful progress as a baker pony. Customers as of late can't tell the difference between the two of ya'll's goods. We know you both have been worried about what will happen once we retired, which is what we are gonna discuss now. See that rolled up letter on the nightstand? Grab it and read it." Dash grabbed it and unrolled it as her eyes went wide in shock. It was a letter discussing the deed to Sugarcube Corner, with the words "Change of Ownership" across the top.
"Wait...are you serious?" Dash asked barely containing her shock
"Indeed it is, Sugarcube Corner is now the two of ya'll's to do with as you both deserve it and don't worry, we will still be around the bakery helping when we can." Mrs. Cake said
"Thank you so much" Dash and Pinkie said together and gave the Cakes hugs
"You are both welcome, I am starting to get a little sleepy, we will see you later" Mr. cake chuckled
"Have a good nights rest you two, and thanks again, this deserves a Pinkie Dash Party" Pinkie said as the Cakes went to sleep and the group headed for Canterlot.
