(FR) Just a Little Bump - Updated 02/05/2014

>Bump

"There is no way that you have a bump."

>"It's pretty clearly a baby bump Anon. You know just as well as I that you are the father," Says Cadence flatly.

"Well... what are we going to do?"

>"We have to tell Shining."

"But..."

>"No buts."

>You run your hands through your hair and take a deep breath. Stress overwhelming you.

>"Maybe..."

>Turning to the pink alicorn, she looks up at you with a glimmer of hope and wraps her hooves around you.

>"Maybe this means we can finally be together..."

>You look down at your star-crossed lover.

"Yeah... Maybe."

>It may just be a little bump, but it's full of potential.

>Just a little bump.

>Your bump.

>Your and Cadence's bump.

 

>Bump.

>You stand at the door to your bedroom with the most dread that you've ever felt.

>Guilt overwhelms you, knowing that you are deliberately keeping a dark secret from your husband until Anonymous works up the courage to tell him about your child.

>If only you could open this door and your Anon would be there to hold you and comfort you.

>He always seems to make everything a little less... grey.

>Opening the door to your bedroom, you stroll in with a forced smile.

>"Long night babe?"

"Yeah... busy day. Couldn't get out of that dinner fast enough."

>Another lie.

>If only you could have spent another moment with your Anon...

>"Well at least its over... Come here and I'll give you a back rub," says your husband with a smile.

"I think I just want to get some rest babe...." You say wearily, crawling into bed next to him. "Thanks for the offer though.

>"Oh... well alright." Shining replies, his tone slightly defeated.

>You close your eyes and pretend to sleep.

>"I love you my Princess."

>His lips press gently against your cheek.

>You try to pretend they were Anon's.

 

>Bump.

>The little bump that is causing you to lay on bed, fully awake at two in the morning.

>You couldn't sleep even if you tried.

>A part of you is stricken in terror of fessing up to your forbidden romance with Cadence.

>Terrified of the idea of telling her husband.

>How in the world are you going to tell him.

>Hey bro. I knocked up your wife and she doesn't love you anymore. Kbai.

>Ugh. The idea makes you sick to your stomach.

>It doesn't help that you hardily know him.

>Either way, you know this must be harder on Cadence.

>She's waiting on you.

>To make a move.

>Do something.

>You toss and turn viciously, unable to get comfortable in a bed that feels too big.

>Just hours ago, she was here, next to you...

>You know what you have to do with Shining...

>Yet something else plagues your mind even worse than exposing your dark secret.

>"Telling the truth will make you free... Would make us free," she said.

>A part of you wants that.

>Nothing more than to be with her.

>Getting out of bed, you move to your bedroom window, examining the crystal buildings around you.

"I don't know if I can be a father..."

 

>Bump

"Ouch."

>You groggily hit your head on the doorway as try to let your wife get a few extra hours of sleep.

>She's been so exhausted lately.

>The Crystal Empire can live without their Princess for an extra hour.

>You just want to do something special for her.

>It's not like you have many royal duties as a Prince.

>The crystal guard wasn't hard to manage and politics were boring to you.

>The least you can do is make sure your wife is well-rested and...

"Excuse me."

>"Yes Prince Shining."

"Has the kitchen began preparing breakfast yet?"

>"No sir."

"Fantastic. I have a special order for them."

>Well-fed.

>As you trot down to the kitchens, you wonder if there is something more you could do.

>She does say that life in the Crystal Empire get's boring...

>Perhaps you should plan a trip.

>That could put a new spring in her step.

>Shining, you are a genius.

>Today is gonna be a good day.

 

>Bump

>Your eyes open gently to the smell of warm pancakes and eggs.

>Sitting up in bed, you groggily scan the room, to find a lone tray of breakfast with fresh, cool orange juice and a note.

>You pick up the note and quickly scan it.

>"You've been working too hard babe... I told your assistants to cancel your plans and turned off your alarms. Get some rest and relax a bit. You may run a country, but everypony deserves a day off once in a while. I'll be back from guard duty around 2. Relax babe. With love, Shining. "

>Well. That's sweet of him.

>This could be a great day to go see Anonymous.

>Right after breakfast.

 

>Bump.

"Sorry bro."

>You absentmindedly bump into one of your guard buddies as you assist in patrolling the castle.

>Or at least that's what you called it.

>You guards saw it as taking the prince on his routine walk.

>"It's fine. You were saying about the princess?"

>You look down at the well maintained crystal path as you walk the castle grounds.

"I dunno. Things just have been weird lately. I can't explain it. She comes home late. Works all the time now... I mean... I know our conversation about having a foal didn't go well... But I'm just not ready to be a father yet... I can barely handle being a prince. "

>"That doesn't sound good sir. In fact... If I may voice my personal opinion."

"You may. "

>"It sounds like she might be cheating on you."

>You laugh out loud.

>The guard is not amused.

"Sorry... It's just I don't think Cadence would ever do that. If there is one thing I have absolute confidence in, it's our marriage. "

>The guard nods and presses onward.

>"That's good. Well, these things have a habit of working themselves out. It's best not to press too hard. Oh! Did you hear about the new mare guard we just hired? "

 

>Bump

"New mare guard?" you ask with curiosity.

>"Yeah! She aced every test. Even the combat test. Truly an asset to our team. She doesn't take any shit either. One guard tried to hit on her and she BROKE HIS HOOF! He had it coming really, but wow. She's a fiery one.

"Huh. I'll have to keep an eye out for her. "

>"She won't be hard to spot. She has a long, deep red mane. Her name is Melody. "

" I'm sure she will do a great job. "

 

>Bump

>You place aside the finished dishes of a delicious meal and step out of bed for your morning routine. >Letting the water from the shower warm up, you rub your little bump with a bit of a smile...

"What should your name be? " you say with a smile.

>Hopefully Anon will put all of this drama out in the open soon.

>The stress was unbearable.

>It will definitely hurt Shining.

>You've came to terms with that.

>However for the first time in forever, you've made your own choice to do this.

>No kingdom forced upon you.

>No mention of 'Alicorn Ancestry' or 'Royal Blood'.

>This was all you.

>Your decision.

>You followed your heart.

>Is there such a thing as bad excitement?

 

>Bump.

>You step inside of the shower, the warm water running down your fur.

>It reminds you of the way he holds you.. Caresses you.

>Biting your lip, you begin to wash yourself.

>You close your eyes and remember the way he washes you and brushes your mane, exciting you.

>In this very shower was your first time with him.

>He was so... So... Animalistic.

>Anon just had this beast like nature to him that you can't explain. >Slowly you've been taking it from him.

>You lay on the tile floor, the warm water beating down on you as you reach a hoof down between your legs.

 

>Bump.

>Your eyes manage to flutter open to the brightness of the sun.

>Guess you managed to get some rest after all.

>You should tell Shining today.

>Groaning, you roll over in bed and pull the covers over your face.

>Whhhyyy?

>It's for Cadence.

>But it's haaarrrd.

>You sigh to yourself, losing your own internal debate.

"Dammit."

>You get out of bed, and head to your shower to clean off the unwashed sweat from your date with Cadence last night. After she told you about... The bump... Things were just different.

>Shampooing your hair, you think over the events from last evening.

 

>Bump

>You held Cadence in your arms after she let the news loose on you.

>Honestly, you thought she was just gaining weight.

>It sure explains a lot though.

>So much for the DNA of humans and ponies not mixing.

"How do you think he will take it. "

>She nuzzles her face into your chest

>" I don't care. This is more important to me. "

" Then what? "

>" I want you to stay in the castle... With me."

 

>Bump

"Stay? In the Castle?"

>"Yeah."

"But-"

>"But, what?" she says, backing up and looking at you. "You've been acting funny ever since I said-"

"No it's not that."

>"Then what is it?" Cadence says exasperatedly

"It just seems like...you aren't thinking at all about your husband. I mean, this is going to be ridiculously hard on him... and you are going to just kick him out?"

>Cadence looks at you as if you were trying to convince her that two plus two equals fish.

>"Anon, I don't care about him. I would think that you would have figured that out sometime in these last four months."

 

>Bump

"Look. I'm just saying, look at it as if Shining were doing this to you. I'm sure you would want to be treated a lot better than that. We have to take this carefully and tactfully."

>Cadence snickers to herself.

"What? "

>She waves a hoof.

>" It's nothing. I was just laughing at the idea of Shining cheating on me. There is no way he'd do something like that. The very idea... "

"You know that's not what I'm saying."

>She sighs and nods.

>"Fine. We will break it to him carefully. "

" Good. "

>The pink alicorn wraps her hooves around your neck.

" But only because I'm crazy about you Nonny. "

 

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>Bump

>This mare...

>She looks deep into her eyes and you know her words come from her heart.

"I love you too Cadence. "

>Her lips move upwards towards yours, her eyes gently closing.

>You close the distance and seal the kiss.

>The princess's lips move in perfect harmony with yours and soon your tongues begin to intertwine.

>She was the one to break away first, after the gentle moans from the two of you broke the silence of the room.

>Gracefully she strutted to the bed and presented herself, looking to you with half lidded eyes.

>It's not like she could get double pregnancy.

>You stripped yourself down and-

>SHIT THAT WATER IS FREEZING.

>Turning off your shower water, you find yourself with washed hair and a raging boner.

>Sighing to yourself, you step out of the shower.

 

>Bump.

>You and your guard buddies head back inside from your patrol, talking about various sports and other happenings in their lives.

>If there is one thing that you can be proud of as a prince, is that you know almost every guard by name.

"Well, I probably should attend to some royal business. I got a meeting with a diplomat here soon. Maybe I can hit you guys up at lunch? "

>" Yeah that would be cool. "

>" Sure bro - Erm. Your highness. "

" Bro is fine, but only in private. "

>You look around to ensure you are alone.

>"Bro." you say in a hushed tone.

>Collectively, you all share a laugh.

"I'll see you all later. "

>" Wait! There she is!"

>You turn your head to watch a shorter, thinner guard pony, dressed in full armor marching forward through the halls.

>Her crimson red mane flowed elegantly with each hoofteps and stood in contrast of her ice blue eyes and cream white fur.

>Your eyes connect for a moment, and break near instantaneously.

>But you can't help but watch as she passes by.

>There is something about this mare...

>The way she moves...

>She breaks her form to look back at you and your eyes connect again.

>A slight blush illuminates her face and she looks away, quickening her pace.

>?Man. What I wouldn't do... Know what I mean? "

" Yeah." You say with a cough. Trying to focus your thoughts. "I see what you mean."

 

>Bump.

>As you put your final touches of make up on in your mirror, you wonder what Anon might be doing right now.

>He's probably still searching for a job.

>That stubborn human.

>He never accepts your money.

>Something about pride and independence.

>None of that will matter when he is a Prince though.

>Prince Anon.

>You rather like that.

>Has a good ring to it.

>Anon will have to do something about his current residence though.

 

>Perhaps he will be able to give it to Shining when you make him move out...

>There it is again.

>If you keep talking and thinking like that, you will upset Anon.

>It's true though, it's just a matter of time until he will have to leave the castle.

>Then it will just be you and Anon.

>Surely the Princesses wouldn't mind too much.

>The princess of love has to follow her heart. Right?

>Twilight will be upset, but she has every reason to.

>She will be there for her brother. That's what counts.

"Hmmm. Crown, or no crown. "

>You examine your image.

" Crown. "

>After placing your tiara on your head, you rise up proudly and stroll out or your bedroom.

 

>Bump

>You stroll through your crystal castle examining the seasonal crystal decor.

>It's a rare pleasure to be able to walk through your castle and just enjoy it.

>Before Anon, you hardily got to enjoy much of anything in here.

>Things just got...

>You sigh to yourself as a few guards pass you.

>They bow in reverence but continue on their way.

>Is boring the right word?

>Perhaps predictable?

>No... Neither of those are right.

>You think to yourself where everything went wrong.

>Things were fine after the wedding.

>You would even have called it perfect.

>But the honeymoon got pushed off till Sombra was dealt with.

>Then he said he wasn't ready for kids.

>Shining began to take more of your duties and share the rule of the Crystal Empire.

>Which is sweet.

>You guess.

>However, that's not what you want.

>Kingdom be damned, you want a family more than anything else.

>You wouldn't mind running the country alone if he stayed home to watch your foal.

>Keeping your head up, you walk through the halls to the front gate.

>The guards reflexively open the gate for you and you nod to each in turn in appreciation.

>A pair of ice blue eyes catch yours.

>You examine the guard a bit more closely.

>A mare.

>Interesting.

>You will have to learn more about her later.

>Right now, you just want to see Anon.

 

 

>Bump

>After drying yourself off, you wrap the towel around yourself and head into your bedroom.

>Deep in thought, you ponder your unanswered question.

>Would you be a good father?

>Anyone could tell a kid to eat their vegetables and do good in school, but you needed to be more than that.

>You had to be a positive role model.

>Be there for them to learn the answers to life's hard problems...

>You are so... Different.

>Not to state the obvious, but you are a whole different species.

>How could the baby look up to someone who isn't even a pony.

>Past that point... It's going to be different.. The baby that is.

>Half horse and half human...

>What would that even look like?

>Can you be there for someone that will be beat down, picked on and called a freak their entire life?

>Just for being different?

>Hearing them complain about how they aren't like the others... And they just want to be normal.

>Knowing that it's all your fault?

>Could you be a good father?

>You cover your face in your hands and take a few deep breaths

>The silence of the room provides no answer.

>You discover it yourself.

"I.. I can't. "

>Getting up, you grab a bag to pack your things