Reunion

Amber: Just ask

Shinzo: O-oh, um, have you ever considered adopting? Sorry if that was out of line

Amber: It's crossed my mind.

Shinzo: Well.... i-if.......... this..... doesn't work out, I think you could make a really lucky foal very happy. Adopting is a really great option and–

Amber: *looks down at the ground* I know, Shinzo. I've done it twice before. But...........

Shinzo: .............

Amber: ......I was really hoping I could have my own foal. I really want that intimate experience of carrying a foal. Just feeling that little life grow inside me and then being rushed to the hospital with my husband by my side *smiles a bit* and then looking into my baby’s eyes for the first time and nursing and..... all of that. I wanted to provide.

Shinzo: ..............

Amber: Because then......... then maybe I’d feel like I’m worth something. I always felt that having children and being a mother would be my purpose but.... I guess I was wrong. For now, I just feel worthless......... I am worthless

Shinzo: Oh Amber, you're not worthless! You're not worthless at all!

Amber: Thank you but we can't help but feel the way we feel, Shinzo. That's just how it is.

Shinzo: ................... *lowers her head and her ear twitches* *stops as she looks back just in time to see a filly jump behind a wall*

Amber: *stops and looks at Shinzo* What is it?

Shinzo: I think somepony's following us.

Amber: *looks back* I don't see anypony.

Shinzo: Hm, I guess I'm just seeing things....... *continues walking with Amber* So, do you plan on coming back to work any time soon?

Amber: *shrugs* Honestly having to see other pregnant mares and their foals everyday has been a little depressing for me as of late. I know, it sounds horrible but.... it's just kind of a harsh reminder.

Shinzo: I understand. Well, I hope you come back. You're the best mentor I've ever had.

Amber: Thank you, Shinzo. *stops abruptly and sees a small pegasus filly by her leg*

Shinzo: Oh, looks like we were being followed. Hi there little one. Are you lost?

Angel: *shakes head keeping her eyes fixated on Amber* 

Shinzo: Where are your parents?

Angel: I don't have any.

Amber: You're an orphan?

Angel: *nods*

Shinzo: Oh, w-well what brings you–

Angel: You smell familiar.....

Amber: Huh?

Angel: *crawls under Amber and rubs her cheek on Amber's front leg* 

Amber: Oh.... um...

Shinzo: *whispers to Amber* Do you know her?

Amber: *shakes head and looks down at the filly*

Angel: So safe.

Amber: What was that?

Angel: You feel safe.

Amber: Um, thank you?

Nurse: *looks down the hall* Ah there you are! *runs over to Amber, Shinzo and Angel* Oh Doctor Amber! Good afternoon. Sorry about this little filly. She really doesn't want her shots.

Amber: Ah, I see. *pushes Angel out from underneath her* Go on little one. You need to get your shots.

Angel: *hugs Amber's leg* I don't wanna

Amber: *crouches over at eye level with the filly* Hey it's okay. Shots only hurt a little, tiny bit. And they keep you nice and healthy. They help you to not get sick.

Angel: Really?

Amber: Mmhm. Now go with the nice nurse. She'll take care of you.

Angel: ............................O-okay.... *lets go of Amber and cautiously follows the nurse*

Nurse: Thank you doctor *leads Angel back to their room* Come now, Angel Feather. It'll be quick. I promise.

Amber: Angel Feather?

Shinzo: Hm?

Amber: Did she just say Angel Feather?

Shinzo: Um, yes. I think so. Why?

Angel: *yells to Amber from down the hall* Momma please come with me! I'm scared!

Amber: *stares at Angel and gets a glimpse of the golden feather on her left wing*

Shinzo: Momma?

Amber: She's.... she's the foal I rescued..... all those years ago. *starts to return to her normal color and hair begins to curl* S-she must have imprinted on me when I nursed her......... I can't believe she remembered. It was only once.

Shinzo: W-wait Doctor, what are you talking about? Who is she?

Amber: ........... she's going to be one of those lucky foals you were talking about *trots after Angel and the nurse*

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Yay! A lot of you guessed Shinzo was based off of Red Cross A lot of you also guessed that Shinzo was Angel's real mom XD 'Twas a good guess but not tru  haha