Chapter 2
A Princess Is Born

The ancient prophecy states that the child of the chosen one will become the next princess of Equestria. Even before she is born, her destiny is already set. It has now been nine months, and it wouldn't be long before Flareon's wife, Twilight Sparkle, would give birth to the new future princess. One morning in Golden Oak Library, Flareon was busy putting some books back on the bookshelf, while Twilight was on the floor reading a book. Suddenly, without warning, Twilight began to cringe. Right away, she knew it was time. "Flareon," she said desperately, "The baby is coming!"

At first Flareon didn't fully comprehend what she had just said, but when he did, Flareon yelled out, "Wait...what? The baby is coming?!" Unfortunately, he obviously stopped using his magic to levitate the group of books above him. As the group of books fell on his head, he quickly fell down, and soon after, Flareon poked his head out of the book pile. "Spike...Spike! We have an emergency!"

As Spike quickly ran into the room, he yelled, "Emergency...what emergency?!"

Flareon then ran over to Spike and began to shake his vigorously. "The baby is coming!"

After Flareon let go out Spike, he also began to panic. "What do we do Flareon...what do we do?!" A few seconds later, in their panic states, Flareon and Spike were trying to figure out what to do next as they ran around in circles. Soon after, they crashed into each other. As Flareon and Spike were rubbing their sore heads, Twilight was beginning to lose her patience.

"Get me to the hospital...now!" she yelled. Thanks to Twilight, Flareon and Spike knew what they had to do.

"Spike, send a letter to Princess Celestia. Tell her that the baby is coming and to meet us at the Ponyville hospital. Meanwhile, I'll bring Twilight there," Flareon said as Spike quickly headed upstairs. Flareon then went outside and soon after, he returned with a cart. As Flareon lifted Twilight slowly onto it, he turned to her and said, "Don't worry Twilight...just leave this to me!" As she looked at him, Twilight gave him a weak smile. A few seconds later, Flareon was running as fast as he could while pulling Twilight in the cart behind him. "Out of the way! The baby is coming! This is an emergency!" Every pony in Ponyville quickly became excited that the future princess of Equestria was about to be born and began to head for the Ponyville Hospital. Later on, at the hospital, a large crowd of ponies were trying to enter it, but were being held back by a nurse that was blocking the entrance.

"Everyone, I'm sorry, but we can't allow all of you in here," the nurse said. Suddenly, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy appeared as they pushed themselves to the front of the crowd and tried to enter the hospital.

When the nurse attempted to stop them, Rainbow Dash yelled, "Please move...we're their friends. Luckily for them, the nurse allowed them to pass since they were close acquaintances of Flareon and Twilight. After Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy reached the room where Twilight was, they saw the rest of their friends, along Spike, Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Shining Amor, Cadance, and Twilight's parents, waiting near the door. All of them looked worried and anxious. Meanwhile, inside the room, the nurses and doctor were busy preparing for the birth of the baby. Twilight was lying on a bed.

"It's ok Twilight...I'm here for you," Flareon said as he was holding her right hoof. All Twilight was able to do was smile at him. A couple of minutes later, a baby's crying could be heard from inside the room.

"Congratulations Twilight Sparkle, you've given birth to a female alicorn," the doctor said. Right as he gave the baby to her, she stopped crying and began to laugh happily.

"I can't believe it...I'm a dad now," Flareon said as he began to cry along with Twilight. Soon after, a nurse opened the door and everyone came inside.

"Oh my...she's beautiful. Congratulations you two," Celestia replied.

"Our daughter's a mother now...I'm so happy!" Twilight's mother said as she broke down in tears and began to hug her husband. As everyone began to admire the baby and congratulated them, Flareon noticed something surprising. It was about their babies' star cutie mark.

"She already has her cutie mark. Wait...are babies usually born with them?" Flareon asked.

"No...usually they aren't, but for me, my sister, and your daughter, our destiny's were already set for us. We were also born with our cutie marks," Celestia explained.

"Princess Celestia...I have a favor to ask. Me and Twilight have agreed that...we want Solana to go to school in Ponyville instead of your school for gifted unicorns in Canterlot. It's just that we want to raise Solana and not to be separated from her," Flareon asked desperately while Twilight nodded in agreement.

Luckily for them, Celestia smiled and replied, "It's ok...I understand you two. Solana will go to the Ponyville Schoolhouse when she gets older."

Soon after, Twilight looked at him and said, "What should we call her?"

Flareon was shocked that Twilight asked him to decide on naming their daughter. "Wait...you want me to decide? Um...ok," Flareon said as he began to ponder. A few seconds later he decided on a name. "How about Solana?"

Twilight smiled and then looked at the baby, "Solana...I like that name. What do you think Solana?"

The baby quickly began to laugh and giggle in agreement to the name. Suddenly, her horn began to shine and Flareon started to float in the air.

"Ah...I knew she would like it," Flareon replied. Soon after, he was sent flying into the ceiling, and a few seconds later, Flareon fell back down. A dazed Flareon then tried to recover from the crash. "That's my girl!" Flareon said as he fell to the ground again. Everyone, including Solana, burst into laughter. A few hours later, everyone had eventually left, but Flareon decided he wasn't going to leave Twilight's side. "The doctor said you've got to stay here until tomorrow, but don't worry, I'm not going anywhere," Flareon said as he was laying down on a couch reading a book to Twilight. Solana was sleeping soundly in a nearby crib.

"Thanks Flareon," Twilight replied as she continued to listen to him read. Hours later, in the middle of the night, she turned to Flareon, who was also unable to sleep. "Flareon...I'm happy that I met you. I'm glad that...you came here. I love you so much!"

Flareon looked at Twilight who had tears in her eyes and replied, "I love you too." Soon after, they both were able to fall asleep. The next morning, the doctor did a last-minute check-up on Twilight and Solana.

"Well Twilight, it seems your baby are in perfect health. You can return home now," the doctor said. Soon after, Flareon and Twilight, who was carrying Solana in a baby carrier, finally were able to leave the hospital. When they got outside, they were met by a large crowd of ecstatic ponies who quickly surrounded Flareon and Twilight and began to admire their baby.

"Oh my...she's so cute. The name Solana is such a beautiful name. She has your eyes Twilight. Solana will be a fine princess one day...I'm sure of it. Congratulations Flareon and Twilight. I'm so happy for you two." A few minutes later, Flareon and Twilight were presented with a huge mound of presents such as a crib, a blanket, a pillow, diapers, toys, and other baby stuff. Flareon then got a cart and put the presents on top of it.

"Everyone...thank you so much for all the presents," Twilight replied as she, Solana, and Flareon with the presents in tow, slowly headed back home to Golden Oak Library. Soon after, they went inside. "This is your new home Solana," she said. Flareon then went upstairs to put the crib and other baby stuff in their room. As Flareon came back downstairs, he saw Twilight and Spike playing with Solana. Flareon walked up to Twilight and kissed her.

"Twilight, Spike...let's try our best to raise Solana and make sure she becomes a pony deserving the title of a princess," Flareon said as they looked at Solana who was laughing happily at them. Flareon, Twilight, Spike, and Owlowiscious, had added a new addition to the family. Solana, the alicorn who is one day going to be the princess of Equestria, was very lucky to have such a loving family.