Scootaloo's Aunts

[Bekuno]

We found out some interesting and confirmed information regarding Scootaloo recently. Haven't heard it? Well, that's because it wasn't in the show, but one of the chapter books!

"But the books aren't canon!!"

Eh, to each their own, but a show writer confirmed it and the show has been tying in more and more to the published media 


We now know that Scootloo is not an orphan like the popular fan theory suggests. Her parents just don't seem to be around much, poor Scoots  So who's raising her while they are away? Her aunts! Yes, aunts plural.  I think this is really exciting news, as we're finally seeing an LGBT+ couple in the extended MLP universe. It's understandable that they would sneak this into a book instead of the show, because it's a bit easier to sneak under the radar.

Here are pages from the book, "Ponyville Mysteries: Riddle of the Rusty Horseshoe"

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Please note that due to the history of previous threads on the extended MLP universe and LGTB+ characters in the show, this thread will be carefully watched. Please keep your comments respectful towards others

[TheBeatlesPkmnFan42]

This is very exciting! I really should check out the pony chapter books some time.

I hope this makes it into the show too!

[bright rabbit 1]

They might

[vira]

I'm so so happy and excited!! :-DD

Scootaloo gets family that loves her, and we get to see a happy lesbian couple! <3

I'm totally going to buy the book; I really hope they make a cameo in the show as well!

[Leave a Whisper]

Nice throwback references.

[NightGliderSA]

There are books?

[SpaceButtPonies]

I heard! I'm so happy to hear this fact is true!

[LadyMoondancer]

I think it's awesome.  <3  Both that we get some insight into Scootaloo's homelife (not an orphan confirmed!) and to see LGBT representation done in a natural way.  What I mean by "natural" is that it's not an awkward "Very Special Episode" scenario, instead they are a same-sex couple who are just there and exist and don't need to be "explained".

[CloudyGlow]

This made me happy when it popped up on my Twitter. I actually ordered all the books after I heard about it. Has anyone else seen pixelkitties artwork of Scoot and her aunts? It's on deviantart if anyone is interested. It looks just like the show. 

[Taxel]

This is adorable!!! I might have to pick up that book <3

[Bekuno]

There are books?

There's lots of chapter books and comics!

[Skeen]

This makes me deliriously happy.  <3

[orangepeachmango]

I'm so excited for this!!!!!!! Please bring on more lesbian ponies! Ponies is gay 

I'm so happy for scootaloo... She has a family! She's not alone in this big world with just.. A kind of rainbow dash sister.

[RavenPaw]

Aww they are so adorable!  I too am very excited to see LGBT+ represented in MLP!  I keep liking G4 more and more, and here is another great reason.  And like LadyMoondancer said, I  like how it was done in a natural and not awkward way.  Just the way it should be.     I've had LGBT+ ponies in my own imagination for many years, I'm so thrilled to see it in actual canon now.   

[Mewtwofan1]

How exciting! And it makes sense in equestria too. A world where there are way more females than males (study any crowd picture), it makes sense that same sex marriage would be a thing there. So proud of hasbro for taking a step forwards!