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Post by silverfall on Jan 25, 2004 14:59:47 GMT -5
(Mid-day, winter day, following Charm's mother's death...) "Hello! Hello! We need some help here!" Fluttershy demanded as she came through the door. Seeing some ponies nearby, she asked, “Do you know if there is a back room? It's an emergency!" Leaning against her was a yellow mare with multi-colored hair. Judging from her condition and the size of her tummy, she was getting ready to bring new life into...the cafe? "Fluttershy," Cupcake said. "Someone has to go find Razzaroo." "Yes, well, I don't know if there is time, dear," Fluttershy said as she guided her into the backroom. "Yes, thank you," she said to a pony who came and handed her some clean towels and linens from the kitchen. "Come, now, Cupcake, settle down here."
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Post by silverfall on Jan 26, 2004 7:18:25 GMT -5
(bounces)
Cupcake settled onto the linens Fluttershy was putting on the floor. She felt somewhat guilty about it, until her belly clenched again. Pain was a good distraction from such thoughts.
"Please, Fluttershy," she said. "Find Razz?"
"I'll see if I can find someone to go get him," Fluttershy said. "Meanwhile, drink this." She had been making some tea for her. Cupcake shook her head, but Fluttershy insisted. "Yes, come on now. It will help with the pain."
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Post by silverfall on Jan 26, 2004 13:49:25 GMT -5
Cupcake felt the effects of the tea almost instantly as the sensation of pain became lighter. It still hurt plenty good, but she was able to catch her breath at least.
"This is your first?" Fluttershy asked.
"Yes," Cupcake said, sounding surprised. "How did you know?"
"I know a lot about these kinds of things," Fluttershy smiled, massaging the base of Cupcake's tail as she made an assessment of her condition.
"How convenient," Cupcake smiled. She was beginning to feel a little light-headed. "I feel strange."
"It's just the tea," Fluttershy said. "It will help you rest while we wait for the baby."
"I thought she was coming soon," Cupcake said. She wanted to feel alarmed, but the tea made it hard.
Fluttershy laughed. "Oh, soon, alright. By mother nature's soon. Which could mean any time now, but not just yet. Don't worry, the tea won't have any effect once she's ready to come out."
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Post by silverfall on Jan 26, 2004 13:57:08 GMT -5
"Oh, OK," Cupcake said, putting her head down. Her thoughts began to drift and she found herself thinking of Razz. Though she'd never met him, she was certain she knew what he looked like from the dream she'd had of him that night not so long ago. He had even called out to her, calling her Momma. She didn't know he knew she was pregnant, but after learning about Razz and Ponvyille, she knew she had to come and see if this would be the place to raise her foal.
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Post by silverfall on Jan 26, 2004 21:17:56 GMT -5
Fluttershy watched Cupcake while she rested. She was rather excited to see a newborn foal, especially after the events of the morning. She stopped to think if there was anything else she would need. The foal hadn't come on as quick as she'd thought it would, but she didn't want to worry Cupcake.
In the meantime, she thought she'd grab some fruit out of the kitchen and have a light snack. While she rummaged around the fruit bin, she tried to answer the eager questions of the kitchen staff. They had even made a little birthday cupcake for the new baby and Fluttershy laughed when she saw it.
"It's absolutely precious," she said, thanking them. "She'll be delighted to see it. I think it will be any time now." And with a little bowl of grapes and pears, she made her way back.
Cupcake was still resting comfortably.
(ooc: *eager to hatch this egg*)
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Post by Angel624 on Jan 27, 2004 16:51:08 GMT -5
Sweet Summertime heard the news and quickly, went into the room where Cupcake was having the foal. "Hello there!" She said excited. "Wow, a new baby foal! I bet your excited, Cupcake." She said to the yellow pony. "I can't wait! May I be its new babysitter when you need one?" She asked eagerly.
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Post by silverfall on Jan 27, 2004 23:12:35 GMT -5
"Mrmmhaw," Cupcake muttered in response.
"Oh, hi, Summer," Fluttershy said. “Don't mind her, she's had a bit of moonberry tea for the pain. But I'm glad you're here." She came over and spoke in a hushed tone. "The labor seems to have come to a standstill. It has me a bit worried. Will you keep us company a while? I might need a helping hoof."
"Hm..rroha..." Cupcake rolled over on her side.
"Come," she said quietly, kneeling beside the belly of the mare. "Feel here. The foal is in the right postition, thank the Rainbow. But the movement has slowed. I can brew something up to quicken it, but it will cause more discomfort than the moonberries can help. She will need our strength and courage to see it through."
(To give you a bit of her background, Cupcake just came to Ponyville and only just met Fluttershy today; Cupcake seems to know Razz, but this is her first visit to Ponyville. This will be fun! I love babies. Especially the fuzzy kind.)
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Post by silverfall on Jan 28, 2004 18:47:36 GMT -5
(FYI, I'm gonna be cracking this egg tonight.)
Cupcake rolled again, seeming to come momentarily out of her stupor. She muttered a few more undecipherable words.
"Oh, wait," Fluttershy took in a quick excited breath. "I think we're back in business. Oooo...." --she wiggled her bum--, "I'm so excited!" Then she caught herself and calmed down.
"OK, Summer," she thrust a small pouch into the pony's grasp. "You take this and go make another pot of moonberry tea. The kitchen staff won't mind and it will still help some with the pain. She's gonna be up just as soon as that baby decides its time and..."
Cupcake gave a startled cry that cut off Fluttershy's voice. The golden mare rolled up, bringing herself to her feet. She was confused and disoriented and gave them both a blank look.
"It's time," Fluttershy said with a big grin.
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Post by Angel624 on Jan 28, 2004 20:34:16 GMT -5
Sweet Summertime gave a scream of excitement. "Well, I will go get the tea, if you still want me to do so." She said in excitement. And ran off to get some tea.
She came back with a cup full of the tea. "Here it is!" She said. "Oh, I can't wait to see the baby!" She said. "Well, what else do you want me to do?"
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Post by silverfall on Jan 28, 2004 20:38:21 GMT -5
"Oh, OW," Cupcake said, shaking her back legs out. "I'm gonna get all cramped up."
"Here," Fluttershy laughed. “Drink more tea. Everything's going to be fine. It's time! This is Summer. She's going to help." She introduced her friend. "Summer, here, let's get these towels ready. I need a bowl of water, too. Not too hot or cold."
Fluttershy coaxed Cupcake back down onto the cafe's now wrinkled table linens.
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Post by Angel624 on Jan 28, 2004 20:47:31 GMT -5
"Ok." Sweet Summetime said with excitement! She hurried to get some water. She made sure it was just right. She hurried back to the room trying not to spill the water. A couple drops went on the floor, though. "Here's the water." Sweet Summer said. She helped Fluttershy with the towels. "Now what?!" She asked with tons of excitement.
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Post by silverfall on Jan 28, 2004 20:51:18 GMT -5
"Oh! Goodness!" Fluttershy smacked her forehead with a hoof. "I forgot to wrap her tail!"
"You stay away from my tail!" Cupcake spat.
Fluttershy smiled knowingly at Summer.
"Oh, yes. It's time." She winked. "But we still need something to wrap her tail up with." She looked around. They were, after all, in the cafe storeroom. “Do you have any ideas? All that hair will get in the way if we don't wrap it up."
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Post by Angel624 on Jan 28, 2004 20:56:05 GMT -5
Sweet Summertime blinked. "Umm, well, not really." She said, thinking. "Maybe we can wrap her tail without letting her know." She whispered to Fluttershy. "Or maybe you have a better idea."
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Post by silverfall on Jan 28, 2004 21:00:38 GMT -5
"Hmm, a divert and distract tactic. Sneaky," Fluttershy said. "I like it." She looked up. "Oh! Loo-- er..." she drew quiet and whispered in Summer's ear. "Apron strings! We can use those. You grab some while I'm distracting her and tie up her tail."
Fluttershy took the bowl of water and a soft cloth. "Now, Cupcake," she began. “Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?"
"No," Cupcake said. "Of course not. How could I?"
"Well, what would you like?" she continued to ask as she covered Cupcake's eyes with the soft wash cloth. When another contraction began, she nodded quickly to Summer.
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Post by Angel624 on Jan 28, 2004 21:05:27 GMT -5
Sweet Summertime wrapped Cupcake's tail with strings. "Ok." She whispered to Fluttershy.
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