Sassy hobbled down the road, desperately looking for somewhere safe to give birth. Not only had contractions started, they were getting stronger and closer. Just as she resigned herself to pushing, she stumbled across a group of people. She recognized most of them as Palace employees, but didn't have time to think about that.
"Whoa, girl," a blond man said as he gently guided Sassy onto her side. He whispered something under his breath. Suddenly, Sassy's fear and anxiety was washed away. She felt calm. Clearly, the man was a witch with his blond hair, and he had magically calmed her. Sassy felt relief. Anya would return to the world without panic. She began to push. Her contractions continued.
There was some sort of commotion going on now, but Sassy was still under the sway of the soothing charm. Finally, after what felt like hours, a cheer came up from the people crowded around her. Sassy pushed one final time. Anya slid onto the ground. The people quickly brought Anya to Sassy. Sassy licked the goal clean, noticing that much like Sassy had changed genders, so had Anya. The golden palomino foal was a colt.
"I am sorry I was difficult on you, Sassy," the colt said. Sassy sighed, relieved Anya remained himself mentally.
"To be honest, I did not even notice. A man cast a calming charm on me." Sassy nodded at the man. Anya whinnied happily.
"That is my older brother Dmitri!" he said. Dmitri came over. He stroked mare and colt tenderly.
"Well done, girl. That was a difficult birth, but you both pulled through." He helped Sassy to her feet. After a moment of clumsiness, Anya stood as well. "Now, what to do with you..."