Once each friend had cast their votes and the room was filled with an air of anticipation, Pipp and Zipp took a moment to carefully count the selections. The Crystal Brighthouse seemed to hum with the collective excitement of their friends, all eager to discover the chosen names for the foal.
Zipp, holding a notepad with the tally, exchanged a conspiratorial glance with Pipp. With a playful smile, Zipp announced, "Alright, everypony, the moment of truth has arrived! Drumroll, please!"
Izzy, ever the showgirl, obliged with a comical drumroll on the nearest surface. The room filled with laughter as Zipp continued, "The winning names are…"
Pipp, holding her microphone, added, "For a boy: 'Sky Chaser'!"
Zipp then continued, "And for a girl: 'Rainbow Dawn'!"
Sunny grinned with delighted surprise. "Hey! I came up with both of those!"
"Yeah, yours kinda sounded cooler than mine." Hitch admitted.
"And definitely mine." Misty added.
"And less tasty!" Misty giggled.
"Thanks! I figured one of them should reflect something Zipp loves, and something to honor the Guardians of Harmony." Sunny explained proudly and happily.
"Huh, how clever of you." Zipp remarked, impressed.
Pipp rubbed her belly affectionately. "You hear that, baby? You could potentially be named after a legend! Aren't you lucky?" she remarked, already sounding motherly.
"Speaking of naming things, we wanted to ask you guys something." Zipp spoke up.
"What is it?" Sunny inquired.
"Well… as you know, we've had a lot of close calls since we fell in love." Pipp reminded them wearily.
"And times where we weren't as secretive as we thought and our mom, Zoom, Thunder, and later you guys, ended up finding out." Zipp added.
"Oh yeah… You know, for two ponies who want to keep their relationship a secret, you're not very good at keeping it a secret." Izzy commented.
Zipp frowned in annoyance. "Yes. We know."
"Well, in any case…!" Sunny spoke up. "It all worked out, remember?"
"Yeah, well, we've been lucky." Pipp reminded them.
"Real lucky." Zipp added. "Which is why, if anything should happen to us, if we ever get caught, we want you guys to take care of and protect our foal."
The other four all gasp in shock.
Hitch, trying to reassure them, jumped in, "Come on, nothing's gonna happen! We're a team, and we'll stick together."
Pipp and Zipp exchanged a knowing look. "Hitch, as much as we appreciate that, we can't guarantee what the future holds. We want to be prepared," Zipp explained.
Pipp added with a soft smile, "So, we're asking you, our dearest friends, to be our kid's godparents. Will you?"
The room fell into a surprised silence, the weight of the request sinking in. After a moment of deliberation, Hitch, Sunny, Misty, and Izzy exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
Hitch spoke up first, "Well, I guess it's official then. We're your kid's godparents. And you know what? We've got your backs, no matter what."
Pipp and Zipp shared a grateful smile, feeling a sense of reassurance that their foal would be surrounded by a circle of trusted and caring friends. The Crystal Brighthouse seemed to shimmer with a renewed sense of unity and commitment, as Pipp, Zipp and their friends embraced.
As Pipp reached her 28th week of pregnancy, despite now looking like a balloon and the fact that her tummy swayed as she walked, a radiant glow accompanied her every step. The glow of an expecting mother. The anticipation of the upcoming baby shower added an extra layer of excitement to the magical journey she and Zipp were experiencing. The crystal nursery in the Brighthouse had taken shape, adorned with enchanting decorations and the love of friends who eagerly awaited the foal's arrival.
One day, as Pipp and Zipp continued their preparations, a magical message arrived. It was an invitation from Queen Haven, requesting their presence in Zephyr Heights for Pipp's baby shower. The queen's enthusiasm had been evident since the moment Pipp revealed her pregnancy, and now the time had come for the grand celebration.
With smiles on their faces and hearts full of anticipation, Pipp and Zipp made their way to Zephyr Heights on the Mare Stream. The sky shimmered with colors, reflecting the joy of the occasion. Upon landing and entering the grand throne room, they were greeted by Queen Haven, who practically radiated excitement.
"Ah, my lovely daughters! The time has come for the most magical celebration!" Queen Haven exclaimed, enveloping them in a warm embrace.
Pipp and Zipp exchanged amused glances, knowing that the queen's enthusiasm was boundless. Queen Haven led them to a room adorned with clouds, rainbows, and a plethora of baby-themed decorations. The air was filled with the sweet scent of treats, and the room echoed with laughter and joyful chatter.
As the baby shower in Zephyr Heights continued, the air was filled with laughter and the joyous chatter of friends and family. Queen Haven, with her regal grace, stood before the gathering to express her gratitude.
"Thank you, everypony, for joining us in this magical celebration! Your presence makes this occasion even more special," Queen Haven declared, her eyes sparkling with joy.
Pipp and Zipp, standing beside their mother, exchanged smiles before Pipp spoke up, "And a big thank you Mom, for putting all of this together. It's truly amazing."
"Got that right." Zipp agreed. "And if he or she were able to, I'm sure they'd thank you too."
Queen Haven graciously acknowledged the thanks, but her eagerness to dive into the next part of the celebration couldn't be contained. "Now, my dears, let's not keep you waiting any longer. It's time for presents!" she announced, a twinkle in her eyes.
The room buzzed with anticipation as Pipp and Zipp took their seats, ready to unwrap the thoughtful gifts from their friends. The first was Sunny's gift, wrapped in the brightest of colors, turned out to be adorable baby clothes, including a tiny set of flight goggles she had worn as a foal herself.
"Aw, these are adorable!" Zipp commented.
"So cute!" Pipp cooed.
"Thanks! My Dad used to love dressing me up when I was a filly and I have a feeling those flight goggles are gonna come in handy when your foal starts flying around." Sunny said.
"You sure you wanna give us these, Sunny?" Zipp inquired with uncertainty. "I mean… these were from your Dad…"
"Of course! They were gathering dust otherwise. At least now they're finally being used again." Sunny replied. "I think my Dad would be happy knowing that.
Zipp and Pipp smiled at their friend and embraced her thankfully.
The next gift was from Hitch; a large collection of toys.
"These are some toys Sparky used to play with before he got bored. Now they'll also be reused, for the next generation!" Hitch declared.
"Before he or she gets bored with them as well?" Zipp commented with a smirk and a raised brow.
"Exactly!" Hitch confirmed as she shared a laugh with the upcoming parents.
Misty's gift was next and practically made Pipp cry tears of joy due to its sentimental touch. It was a beautifully crafted picture of a heart. One half of the heart bore Zipp's coat and cutie mark, while the other half featured Pipp's.
"Oh, Misty, this is lovely!" Pipp expressed with joy.
"Man, you must have worked hard on this." Zipp remarked.
Misty blushed bright red. "Well… I had my Dad help out a little," she admitted. "Still, I'm… glad you both like it."
"Hey! It kinda looks like a fusion of both your butts!" Izzy realized with excitement.
Her comment made everypony blush, especially when they looked at the heart again and realized that it was true. Zipp and Pipp even pressed their rumps together and confirmed that they did look like two halves of a heart, especially when Izzy used a marker to draw the lines on them.
Oblivious to how flustered everypony was, Izzy presented her gift to the expecting parents. They quickly unwrapped it and were pleasantly surprised.
"Huh, diapers. That's… actually very practical." Zipp admitted, impressed.
"Like, super practical. We're totes gonna be needing this." Pipp nodded.
"And more!" Izzy exclaimed, earning a round of laughter. She quickly slid over to the two and leaned against them to talk quietly. "Also, I got some adult diapers in case you two ever want to get adventurous. And by 'adventurous' I mean kinky."
The sister-wives blushed as Izzy raised her brows repeatedly.
"Ooh! It's time for my gift now!" Queen Haven declared, practically bouncing with excitement. She hurried over to get her gift, then hurried over to give it to her daughters.
The two opened it and gasped with big smiles on their faces. It was a delicate, magical mobile with celestial motifs, ready to hang in the nursery.
"Oh, Mom! It's beautiful! The baby's gonna love it!" Pipp exclaimed happily.
"I'm so glad you both like it!" Haven expressed. "It actually used to be yours."
"What?" Zipp remarked, looking just as surprised as Pipp.
"For realzies?" Pipp added.
"Yes, it was your favorite, But, alas, it broke." Haven revealed.
A soft murmur of surprise and realization rippled through the room as Pipp and Zipp exchanged glances. The queen continued, "When I learned about the little one on the way, I couldn't resist fixing it up for you. A piece of your fillyhood, ready to hang in the nursery for your foal to enjoy."
The room was filled with a mixture of awe and tender emotions. Pipp and Zipp, touched by their mother's thoughtful gesture, felt a profound connection between the past and the present.
As the baby shower continued, the mood shifted to a more relaxed and intimate setting. Friends gathered around Pipp and Zipp, exchanging stories and catching up on the latest developments in Pipp's pregnancy. The air was filled with laughter and the warmth of shared moments.
"So dear, how have you been feeling, now that you've entered your third trimester?" Queen Haven inquired.
Pipp gained a fond smile on her face. "Oh, the little one has been quite active lately. Kicking up a storm, actually. It's a magical feeling, knowing our foal is already so lively."
The room buzzed with delight as friends expressed their joy at the prospect of the foal's playful movements. However, the mood shifted when Pipp hesitated before continuing,
"Though, I have to admit, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Lately, I've been experiencing some of those pregnancy pains you mentioned Mom, especially this sharp, shooting pain that starts in my rump and radiates down the back of my hindlegs. It's accompanied by all this nasty tingling and numbness," she admitted.
Concern flashed across the faces of Pipp's friends. Sunny, ever the supportive friend, spoke up first, "Oh, Pipp… Have you talked to the doctor about it?"
Pipp nodded, "Yes, we did. The doctor said it's not uncommon, something about the baby's position putting pressure on certain nerves. But, you know, the magical aspect might be playing a role too."
Zipp added with a reassuring smile, "We're keeping a close eye on it, and the doctor assured us it should ease up as the foal grows and changes position. All part of the journey, right?"
The friends nodded in understanding, their expressions a mix of empathy and support.
As the conversation deepened into the more profound concerns that weighed on Pipp and Zipp's hearts, a hush fell over the room.
Pipp, her eyes revealing a mix of vulnerability and honesty, admitted, "You know, the pregnancy pains, they're tough, but what really keeps me up at night is wondering how I'm going to balance everything. Being a Mom, a stylist, a pop idol, and a princess all at once – it's a lot to take in."
Zipp, her usual confident demeanor softened, echoed Pipp's sentiments, "And for me, being the future queen is stressful enough, but the thought that I'm going to be a 'father,' it adds a whole new layer of worry. I'm not sure how I'll be able to juggle everything, especially being a full-time detective. And then there's the concern about how our foal's life will be affected."
"The foal's life?" Sunny echoed, surprised and confused.
Pipp's voice trembling with emotion, "Having to grow up with not just two Moms, with one of them being called 'Dad,' but eventually learning that their Moms are part of a forbidden romance. What will they think of us when they learn the truth?!"
"And whether we want to admit it or not… What's happening is technically inbreeding." Zipp pointed out solemnly.
"We've heard about complications that can arise due to inbreeding, and it terrifies us to think about what could happen to our foal!" Pipp expressed with moist eyes. "We don't know what to do…"
The weight of their worries hung in the air until Sunny, Hitch, Misty, and Izzy, along with Queen Haven, surrounded them with reassuring smiles
Sunny spoke up first, "Pipp, Zipp, it's completely normal to feel scared and worried. But you have to remember, magic was involved in this whole process. That should erase any possible 'complications.'"
Hitch added, "And you won't be alone in this. You'll have all of us, honorary aunts, an honorary uncle, and a loving grandmare to support you two and your foal every step of the way."
Misty, with a comforting smile, chimed in, "Love knows no boundaries, and your foal will be surrounded by it, from every direction."
Izzy, her usual upbeat self, added, "Your foal is going to have the most unique and amazing family ever! Don't forget, you're not just having a baby; you're creating a magical story of love and acceptance!"
Queen Haven, with the wisdom borne of experience, spoke gently, "My dears, you're embarking on a journey that will have challenges, but your love will guide you through. And I assure you, your foal will be cherished and adored by all."
In that moment, surrounded by love and understanding, Pipp and Zipp felt the weight of their worries lift ever so slightly.
Amidst the heartfelt conversation, a sudden burst of joy and excitement swept through the room. Pipp's laughter rang out, pure and infectious, as she felt a familiar flutter from within. "Oh, there it is again!" she exclaimed, her eyes lighting up.
Zipp, caught in the contagious joy, couldn't help but share the moment. With a tender smile, she gently placed her hoof on Pipp's belly, eagerly waiting for the next movement. The room fell into a hushed anticipation, and then it happened – a tiny kick, a gentle reminder of the life growing within.
Zipp's eyes widened with delight, and she looked up at Pipp. "I felt it! I really felt it!" she exclaimed, a mixture of happiness and awe in her voice.
Pipp, beaming with joy, extended an invitation to their mother and friends. "Come on, everyone! Feel this magical moment with us!" she called out.
The room gathered around, hands and hooves reaching out to share in the wonder. Queen Haven, Sunny, Hitch, Misty, and Izzy took turns placing their hooves on Pipp's belly, feeling the rhythmic kicks that seemed to echo the promise of new life.
A chorus of joyous exclamations filled the air, and Pipp and Zipp exchanged a glance, their worries momentarily forgotten in the magic of the shared experience.
"Oh! I almost forgot! We have a song for the two of you!" Sunny revealed, excitedly.
"A song?" Zipp and Pipp repeated in surprise.
"Lights!" Sunny called out before most of the lights went dark and a spotlight shined on Queen Haven and Zipp and Pipp's friends, all standing together and smiling. Music soon began to play as they all started to sing.
In this magical moment, love's about to grow
A blessing so pure, a love that overflows
Two hearts intertwined, ready to embark
On a journey of motherhood, lighting up the dark
So let the tears of joy fall like rain
As you embrace the miracle, the sweetest gain
Together you'll conquer and rise above
Two souls united by the power of love
Oh, dear mothers-to-be, you're a beacon of light
Guiding your little ones, with all your might
With every breath you take, a new chapter begins
You'll shine like stars as your love transcends
You'll cradle them softly, whisper lullabies
Nurture their dreams as they open their eyes
Through sleepless nights and tender caress
You'll create a haven of love and happiness
So let the laughter fill every room
As you chase away any trace of gloom
Together you'll celebrate life's sweetest joys
As you raise your children with unwavering poise
Oh, dear mothers-to-be, you're a beacon of light
Guiding your little ones, with all your might
With every breath you take, a new chapter begins
You'll shine like stars as your love transcends
In this symphony of life you'll play your part
Guided by love from deep within your heart
With strength and grace, together side by side
You'll paint a masterpiece as your family thrives
Oh, dear mothers-to-be, you're a beacon of light
Guiding your little one, with all your might
With every breath you take, a new chapter begins
You'll shine like stars as your love transcends
Embrace this journey, embrace the love
For you were chosen, blessed from above
Dear mothers-to-be, may your hearts remain strong
As you embark on this beautiful lifelong song
Touched by the overwhelming love and support from their friends and mother, a tender moment unfolded. As the last notes of the song dedicated to Zipp, Pipp, and their unborn foal faded away, the room held a hushed silence. Tears of joy glistened in Zipp and Pipp's eyes, and their friends could sense the depth of emotion in the air.
Unable to contain their feelings any longer, Zipp and Pipp extended their hooves, inviting their friends and Queen Haven into a warm embrace. The room transformed into a sanctuary of shared emotions and unspoken bonds.
In the midst of the group hug, a magical connection seemed to transcend the physical, and the rhythmic kicks of the foal within Pipp became a palpable part of the shared experience. Each member of the hug could feel the life, the promise, and the incredible journey unfolding within Pipp's belly.
Tears flowed freely, laughter mingled with shared stories, and in that embrace, Zipp and Pipp found solace in the knowledge that their foal was already surrounded by a circle of love that extended beyond the boundaries of tradition and expectation.