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- >"Please, hold still, Mr. Anonymous," Nurse Redheart instructs as she wraps your body with gauze.
- >You wince a little, the Earth p0ny awkwardly fumbling the wrapping around your back and chest with her hooves.
- >Shouldn't they have a unicorn for this?
- >You mentally shrug, and let her do her job.
- >You have a massive bruise and a bit of torn skin on your back from the manticore's tail, and a few other scratches and tears here and there.
- >Once the adrenaline finally let up, you could really feel the effects from battle.
- >It didn't feel good at all.
- >"Okay..." she mutters, as she finally cuts off the wrapping, securing it in place.
- >She reattaches the hospital gown over your neck, covering your chest once more.
- >You shift in place a little bit on the counter you sit on, and try to remain still for her.
- >Where you were from, the hospitals were not so advanced.
- >It's bizarre.
- >You wince again as she applies some healing ointment to the long, shallow cut down your left arm.
- >She begins to wrap it.
- >"You're really something, aren't you, Mr. Anonymous?" she asks.
- Hmm?
- >You mumble.
- >A simple sound to let her know you're acknowledging her.
- >"Most p0nies who take on a manticore would be in far worse shape than this..." she says, finishing her final wrap.
- >You sigh a little, and smile meekly.
- >The town had apparently known about the manticore before you even engaged it.
- >And before you could even mention it, walking through town with Twilight, they had already caught on that it was you who fought it.
- >Either that, or little Applebloom can mouth faster than you thought.
- >You smile a little, and shake your head at the thought.
- >"Well, we're all finished here, Mr. Anonymous," Nurse Redheart states, hopping down from beside the counter, "we can take you to your room now for the night."
- >You nod, and begin to set your feet down on the floor.
- >You grip the bottom of the hospital gown as best you can, and pull it downward.
- >These garbs are so tiny...
- >Nurse Redheart sneaks a look, and smiles a little.
- >You can feel your face flush, and you try to cover up.
- >What is this?
- >A gown for an ant?
- >...
- >It needs to be at least... three times bigger than this.
- >"Come on, Mr. Anonymous..."
- Y-Yes...
- >You shuffle behind her, following through the halls of the hospital.
- >Other medical staff and patients smile as you pass.
- >Some congratulate you or thank you.
- >Others... whistle.
- >...
- >Please hurry...
- >You round a few more corners and enter a smaller, single-bed hospital room.
- >"Here we are," Nurse Redheart announces.
- >She moves aside some equipment from the edge of the bed, and places her clipboard at the foot of it.
- >"All set. You can hop into bed now."
- >You smile and nod.
- Thank you.
- >You move from the doorway into the bed, sliding in and under the covers.
- >You sigh in relief as you finally lay down, relaxed and covered.
- >Nurse Redheart giggles at this.
- >"You can ring this if you need me," she says, motioning to a remote on the side of the bed, "have a good rest."
- >You smile.
- Thank you.
- >She returns your smile, and heads out the room, closing the door.
- >You inhale deeply, then exhale a satisfying breath.
- >The solitude of the room is relaxing.
- >...Relaxing.
- >You're suddenly hit with how exhausted and tired you really are.
- >Settling into the bed a little more, you close your eyes, and easily drift off into the world of dreams.
- >...
- >...
- >"SURPRISE!"
- >You jolt awake, your eyes flinging open as you lurch up from bed.
- >A soft morning lights pours into the hospital room.
- >A few giggles catch your attention, and you turn your head, noticing the five mares in the room.
- >Twilight, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Rarity.
- >And--
- >"Sir Knight Anonymous!"
- >You can barely turn your head before a little figure launches up onto the bed and latches on to you.
- >You wince and groan a little in pain, but smile when you see the attacker's red mane and bow.
- >"Whoa, easy there, Applebloom!" Applejack says, trotting over and prying her sister off of you, "Anonymous is still hurt!"
- >You smile and laugh a little.
- >"Yer the best, Mr. Knight!" She cries as her sister carries her to the door. "Everyp0ny thinks yer just the greatest 'n bravest guy ever!"
- >You smile, and laugh again at her hopefully obvious exaggeration.
- >"We're all grateful for Anonymous, " Applejack says to her sister, "but he needs to rest. Now run along now, ye've seen 'em,."
- >Applebloom pouts a bit, but perks back up when you wave goodbye to her.
- >She leaves, presumably to gather with her other friends.
- >They're so sweet.
- >You'll have to visit them sometime after you get out of here.
- >Applejack closes the door, and you're met with the gazes of the five p0nies.
- >Smiling and watching you.
- ...Well, good morning.
- >You finally say with a smile.
- >A few of them giggle as they approach the side of your bed.
- >Rarity seems to stay behind.
- >"We thought we'd give you a visit to see how you're doing!" Pinkie Pie cries.
- >You smile at her.
- Well thank you, it's such a nice gesture.
- >Rainbow Dash pats you on the back softly.
- >"Man, I wish I was there to see that!" She goes on, "Taking on a manticore all by yourself and actually winning! It's like the bear all over again!"
- >You place your hand on her hoof and softly place it away.
- Well, actually, I didn't do it alone.
- >You look to your orange-coated friend.
- >Applejack blushes a bit, tracing the ground with her hoof.
- >You laugh.
- >"Still, it was YOU who landed the finishing blow!"
- >You bashfully look away and nod.
- Yes, I suppose that's right...
- >You can hear Rainbow laugh a bit.
- >"Anon," Twilight says.
- >You turn to her and smile.
- >"I brought you some things to read while you're here, in case you wanted to study..."
- >She levitates a few books up and onto your lap.
- >A book of Class One combat spells, another with Class Twos, and a book of practical magic.
- >You beam.
- You know me too well, Twilight.
- >She smiles warmly at you.
- Thank you, this is exactly what I need.
- >"Yeah," Rainbow chimes in, "reading can be a good time in the hospital."
- >You raise an eyebrow at her curiously.
- >"I can relate."
- >...Her?
- >Read?
- >You laugh a little at the thought.
- >"...Hey, Rarity," Applejack says suddenly.
- >...Yeah. Rarity.
- >You all turn your attention to the white unicorn near the door.
- >Her pupils shrink at your notice of her.
- >"How come ya ain't said nothing to Anonymous?"
- >Rarity turns her head, and opens her mouth to speak, but no words come.
- >"I thought you were real fond of the fella."
- >She looks to you, and nervously smiles, then averts her eyes again.
- >She starts stuttering something, but you can't make it out.
- >You narrow your eyes.
- >This is just like in P0nyville square...
- Miss Rarity...?
- >She jolts a little at her name, and smiles awkwardly.
- >"I, um... er... you look well, Anonymous..." she mutters, "I'm glad you're alright... but..."
- >She looks to the window.
- >"...I fear I must be going..."
- >She charges up her horn, and magically opens the door.
- >"G-Get well soon, darling," she says, leaving the room hastily and closing the door behind her.
- >...You think for a bit.
- >The other p0nies are left speechless.
- >"...Don't worry, Anon," Twilight says, breaking the small silence, "she must have a lot on her mind or something.
- >You nod slowly.
- Indeed.
- >"...She HAS been acting a little strange lately..." Rainbow Dash adds.
- >"I've noticed that too..." replies Twilight.
- >You cross your arms and take a breath.
- >...What could have happened to Rarity?
- >...Speaking of these friends of yours...
- Where's Miss Fluttershy?
- >The four p0nies look to each other awkwardly, then back to you.
- >"...We don't know," says Twilight finally.
- >You sit up in bed.
- What?
- >"We looked everywhere for her," Pinkie Pie adds, "but we couldn't find her. Not in town, not at her cottage..."
- >"It's like she just... disappeared."
- >And this is even stranger still...
- >You shuffle in place a bit.
- >What if something happened to her?
- >There has been such an influx of dangerous creatures recently...
- >What if she's gotten hurt?
- >You shift your covers to the side and swing your legs over the bed, and start to get out.
- >"Whooa there," Applejack says, trotting over and gently pushing you back, "where do you think yer going?"
- >You try to resist her push, but you're just not feeling up to it.
- I need to find Miss Fluttershy. What if she's been attacked by something?
- >Twilight approaches the other side of your bed.
- >"We know, Anon, but you're in no condition for this."
- >You bite your tongue in frustration.
- >"If it worries you so much, we'll look for her," she adds, "you just rest. Please."
- >You look over to your purple mentor.
- >Then, to the three other p0nies in the room.
- >...And sigh.
- Alright. You win.
- >You settle back into bed.
- >"I wouldn't worry about it," Rainbow Dash says, "Fluttershy often goes here and there for her animals. I'm sure we just missed her or something."
- >...Yeah.
- >...That should be it.
- >Hopefully...
- >You try to rationalize it to yourself.
- >Twilight levitates a book to you, interrupting your thoughts.
- >"Just relax, Anon. We'll come back if we find her, okay?"
- >You sigh, then crack open the book.
- I understand.
- >They all smile.
- >"Rest easy."
- >The p0nies all say their goodbyes, then leave the room.
- >You sit in solitude once more, with nothing but the silence and soft sounds from outside offering any noise.
- >It's... rather nice.
- >You get comfortable in bed, and set your eyes to the book of practical magic.
- >They'll take care of it.
- >You start reading over a few spells.
- >Now...
- >"A manticore, was it?" the voice booms from deep within the cave.
- >You scrape your yellow hoof on the ground.
- >"I had no idea my little stretch would cause such a reaction in that creature."
- >It's silent for a moment.
- >Followed by a deep, disturbing laughter.
- >"Or, perhaps... I may have."
- B-But...
- >You still feel nervous around your Lord...
- It... attacked my friend's farm... she could have been hurt... it could have destroyed her land...
- >He scoffs.
- >"Such a farmland serves no purpose. Whether it be gone tonight, or a few days from now, it won't last much longer."
- >You sit on the floor of the cave.
- >What does he plan to do...?
- >That manticore is only the beginning...
- >"Oh, do cheer up, my dear Fluttershy," he says.
- >Your eyes rise to meet his.
- >Two green bulbs in a thick blackness.
- >"Some good came of it, did it not?"
- >You tilt your head in confusion.
- >"That human boy you're so fond of..." he starts, "he fought that creature, and felled it."
- >You nod slowly.
- >Anonymous did do that, you heard.
- >So strong and brave...
- >You furl your brow.
- >Why can't he just be yours?
- >"Ahh... but he can," your Lord says, as if reading your mind.
- >You look to him with shock.
- >"That's the good in this situation... for you, anyway..."
- >You stand up again, curious as to what he means.
- >"Fighting the beast, the human boy sustained a few injuries... he now resides at the local hospital."
- >You're not sure where he's going with-
- >...Oh...
- >He reads your change of expression.
- >"I see you've come to the same conclusion..."
- >If he's in the hospital...
- >"If you wish to make this boy yours, now is your best chance. Weak, injured, and vulnerable."
- >A broad grin slithers across your face.
- >Your Lord booms a few laughs.
- >"You've done well by me, my dear Fluttershy... I think you've earned some... time off tonight."
- >You look to him with delight.
- >"Go. Seek out your prize. I will observe from a distance."
- >You smile, and nod happily.
- >You take to the air.
- >"Use your skills wisely," he says, one last instruction, before you leave the cave and fly over the Everfree Forest towards P0nyville.
- >By the time you arrive in town, the sun is already beginning to set.
- >You land in the square, and turn your head in all directions, trying to remember where the hospital is.
- >...Ah, yes, this way.
- >You trot happily toward it, an eerie smile gracing your face.
- >Tonight is the night.
- >Finally.
- >After all these urges.
- >After getting rid of the competition...
- >...He'll be yours.
- >You weave between a couple of buildings to shorten your trip, and in almost no time at all, you reach the P0nyville hospital.
- >You make your way through the doors and enter the clean white lobby.
- >A rather bored looking unicorn sits at the front desk, flipping the pages of some gossip magazine with her magic.
- >She stops, and looks up, seemingly taking notice of you before you even arrive.
- >You grin, and stare at her.
- >Her eyes shift back and forth.
- >...
- What room is Anonymous in?
- >She sits up a bit.
- >"...I'm sorry, Miss, but visiting hours are over."
- >You drop your eyebrows over your eyes angrily.
- >She winces a little at this.
- I didn't ask that. I asked what room Anonymous was in.
- >She breathes a little quickly, clearly starting to get nervous.
- >"I, um... well..."
- >You give a frustrated exhale.
- >"You see... I can't-"
- Tell me,
- >You begin, interrupting her.
- >Your eyes dig deeply into hers.
- >An indescribable thickness encompasses the area.
- How many p0nies are on staff today?
- >She looks to you.
- >Her mouth gapes a little.
- >"...N-Not many. We're usually not too busy around this time..."
- >You nod.
- >It feels as if something is seeping from you.
- Get me a senior doctor. Now.
- >She looks to you with a blank expression.
- >And nods.
- >She picks up a walkie-talkie looking device.
- >"Doctor Stable... could you come to the main lobby please?"
- >The radio crackles.
- >...
- >"Of course, I'll be right there," it sputters back.
- >She places it down again, and waits.
- >She looks straight ahead.
- >You laugh a little to yourself.
- >Such a weak-minded fool...
- >Soon, the doctor comes trotting in from one of the halls.
- >He takes notice of you.
- >"Ah, Fluttershy, is it?" He says happily. "What a pleasure to..."
- >He trails off as he approaches you.
- >"...see you again."
- >You grin as he looks around the room, unable to place what he feels.
- Doctor.
- >He brings his attention to you.
- Your staff lacks proper training outside of this hospital.
- >He looks to you, rather confused.
- >"Outside the hospital? Fluttershy, I'm not sure what you--"
- The real world. Out there. What if someone or something is injured outside, and can't be brought here in time?
- >Doctor Stable looks into your eyes.
- >He nervously shuffles in place.
- >"I... I don't know..."
- >He clears his throat.
- >"I guess that would be bad..."
- It would be terrible.
- >He winces at your words, and nods.
- >"It would be."
- >You smirk.
- Good. Glad you agree. Now.
- >You look to the unicorn at the desk, and then down the halls.
- There aren't many p0nies working tonight, correct?
- >He nods.
- >"...Correct."
- Good. Take them outside. Show them some examples of outdoor injuries. Train them.
- >He gazes deep into your teal orbs.
- Vacate the hospital. All of you.
- >...He nods.
- >He charges up his horn, bringing over the walkie-talkie.
- >"...All staff," he speaks into it, "report to the lobby immediately."
- >You smile.
- >Nop0ny says anything as you wait.
- >...Until finally, the rest of the staff arrives.
- >Only another five or six p0nies.
- >They look around confused, then to the doctor.
- >"Everyp0ny..." he says, "come with me... we're going to do some exercises outside..."
- >They look to him rather baffled, then to you, but eventually agree, and all follow him out the doors.
- >They shut, the click echoing throughout the empty halls.
- >And you sit, alone, in the staff-less hospital.
- >...Perfect.
- >Nop0ny to bother you during your task...
- >You look over the desk the unicorn was at, and peer at the list of patients.
- >...Second floor, door on the left.
- >Anonymous will be waiting for you.
- >You grin widely, and make your way to the stairs.
- >You can't wait to see your love...
- >You've gotten through quite a lot of this book.
- >Some magic you wouldn't even consider "practical."
- >Like teleportation.
- >Highly advanced practical magic.
- >You laugh a little to yourself.
- >You don't see that happening for a long, long time.
- >You sigh, and put it down on your lap.
- >You give yourself a good, satisfying stretch in the bed, and lay your head down, looking to the ceiling.
- >Well, you've spent all day reading this book, maybe going over some Class Twos could be--
- >The doorknob clicks, snapping you to attention.
- >Your eyes move to the door.
- >Nurse Redheart?
- >The door creaks open slowly, and a yellow hoof steps through.
- >Your eyes widen, and a smile appears on your face.
- Miss Fluttershy!
- >You call.
- >The door opens entirely, and a smiley, happy pegasus mare trots into the room.
- >"H-Hello, Anonymous!" she stutters.
- >She steps to your bedside.
- Miss Fluttershy, I was quite worried, I--
- >You pause for a moment.
- >...
- >"Is something wrong?"
- >You look to her.
- N-No. Nothing's wrong.
- >...
- >In reality... something is.
- >You can't place it.
- >It's like a deep feeling of dread suddenly washed over you.
- >It's... troubling...
- >"If you say so..." she says, placing her head down on the side of the bed.
- >Her big teal eyes look up to you.
- >You give a nervous, breathy laugh.
- Miss Fluttershy... where were you?
- >Her ears perk up curiously to your question.
- The others came this morning, and they said they couldn't find you. We were all worried.
- >She averts her eyes.
- >"Oh..."
- Have you seen them today? They went looking for you.
- >Fluttershy looks back to you.
- >"N-No, I haven't... I was in the forest all day..."
- >You sigh.
- >You don't want the others to continuously worry into the night.
- Well at least I know you're safe.
- >She smiles warmly at you.
- >But it comes across as... disturbing.
- >You feel your face visibly react to this.
- Perhaps you should let them know now...
- >She raises her chin, mouth gaping.
- >"Oh, I couldn't! I want to stay here with you!"
- >Cute...
- >...Well, it should be.
- >You turn your head and ponder.
- >Why does this feel so off?
- >Why does everything?
- >...
- >"Anonymous?"
- >Oh.
- >You turn back to her.
- That's sweet, Miss Fluttershy, and I'm flattered. But I'll be here til mid-day tomorrow. You can see me in the morning perhaps?
- >She frowns a bit.
- >"They don't need to know I'm back. I just want to be here with you."
- >...
- >This is... unsettling.
- Can this not wait until tomorrow?
- >She hops up into the bed.
- >"No."
- >You're forced to move to the side to make room.
- Miss Fluttershy,
- >You say.
- I don't really feel comfortable with this... I mean, these beds are small enough as it is.
- >She grins again.
- >That eerie, chest-churning grin.
- >"That just means we can be all the closer..."
- >...
- >You put on a smile.
- >And reach over to the remote, pressing the button.
- >"...What was that for?"
- >You look over to the yellow mare.
- Just... asking for Nurse Redheart's assistance,
- >You lie,
- I'm quite thirsty is all.
- >She gazes to you.
- >"I don't think Nurse Redheart will be coming."
- >It feels like your heart is being smothered in your chest.
- ...What do you mean?
- >She looks away, face flushing a bit.
- >"Well... the hospital staff had to do some outdoor exercises..."
- >Outdoor exercises...?
- >Do such things exist for medical practitioners here?
- >"So... it's just you and me..."
- >She snuggles up a bit, looking deep into your eyes.
- >"Alone..."
- >You freeze in place, unsure of what to say or do.
- >...
- Miss Fluttershy...
- >She nods slowly.
- What is this about...?
- >She reaches her hoof up to your face, and lightly rubs down your cheek.
- >Goosebumps grow around your entire body.
- >"...Us."
- >...
- >Is she...?
- >Is she really...?
- >...Miss Fluttershy of all p0nies?
- >...Is she really doing this?!
- >You place your hand softly on her head and push her away lightly.
- Miss Fluttershy...
- >You state.
- I'm... flattered. But I don't... I don't see p0nies that way.
- >She stares at you.
- >Her eyes unmoving.
- Forgive me, but... I do not believe I can give you anything you would want in that regard. My species... humans... we do not seek this sort of thing outside of our own kind.
- >She doesn't even blink.
- I'm sorry.
- >...
- >You try to lighten the mood with a laugh.
- I... I already had to tell Miss Rarity the same thing...
- >She scoffs, finally moving.
- >It actually makes you jump a bit.
- >"Rarity... I know what she tried to do to you."
- >...You feel shock run through you.
- P-Pardon?
- >She nods.
- >"I know. So I made sure she'd never think or look at you that way again..."
- >You're... speechless.
- >"She'll probably never even want to come near you."
- >...
- >So...
- >So that's why Miss Rarity lately has been...
- >You look to the pegasus before you.
- >Completely transformed from when you were introduced.
- >...Completely transformed from when she entered the room, even.
- >"I figured you might turn me down, Anonymous."
- >The air in the room tenses.
- >You place your hand over your lungs, short of breath almost.
- Miss Fluttershy...
- >"Figured you might not give me what I want."
- Miss Fluttershy, I ask that you--
- >"So I'm prepared."
- >She digs her gaze deeply into you.
- >"...Prepared to take it."
- >...
- >...
- >She launches herself toward you as you simultaneously roll out of the way.
- >You drop from the side of the bed and land on the floor, wincing in pain as you hit your back bruise.
- >Before you can get up, she's already launched over on top of you, struggling to hold you down.
- >You kick up your feet and plant them under her, then push hard, careening her up and away from you.
- >You scramble to your feet and take a few steps back, panting.
- >Fluttershy rises quickly to the ground and takes to the air.
- >You eye each other from across the room.
- ...Miss Fluttershy...
- >She doesn't respond.
- I do not wish to harm you...
- >She squints her eyes.
- >Then dashes toward you with speed you thought she lacked.
- >She collides with your chest and grabs with her forehooves, barreling you into the wall.
- >You cry out in pain, and grab her hooves, trying to pry them off.
- >She's already attempting to get at you with her tail and hind legs, the tiny hospital gown making it much easier for her.
- >You gather your strength and pry her vice grip from you, then push her away.
- >She hits the perpendicular wall softly, then quickly works her wings once more, rising her into the air.
- >Before she can react, you hold up your hands: left arm out in front, right hand closer in, body facing the right.
- >A combat stance.
- >You pray she understands what it means.
- >You assume she does, as she hesitates a bit.
- >She holds off on her advance, as if thinking.
- Miss Fluttershy...
- >You state.
- I do not want to do this.
- >She thinks once more, then sneers.
- >"You don't have anything... you're weak. Hospitalized. Injured."
- >You raise your eyebrow.
- >Where does she get the idea that this makes you sans magic?
- Miss Fluttershy, I urge you to stay back.
- >"You're just bluffing."
- Dismiss this crazy idea of yours, and leave.
- >"You're mine!"
- >She dashes toward you once more.
- >You react instantly.
- VENTUS!
- >You shoot your left arm forward, the familiar boom of wind jetting from your palm.
- >It intercepts Fluttershy mid flight, and she goes spinning across the room at high speeds, crashing into the wall opposite of you.
- >She hits the ground hard, dazed, as you pant deeply and heavily.
- >After a moment, Fluttershy gets back to her hooves, shaking her head.
- >You watch her intently as she recovers, then beams a demonic glare at you.
- >You physically wince at this, but hold your ground.
- >You snap your fingers on your right hand, sprouting a small burst of flame that settles and disappears in moments.
- >A mere mages' trick, but quite effective for intimidation and demonstrating power back home.
- >She stares at your hands, then you.
- >Still holding your ground.
- >...
- >Until finally, she takes to the air, and rockets out the window.
- >The glass crashes, piercing and juxtaposing the long silence before it, sharp shards peppering the ground beneath.
- >You run to the window and gaze outside.
- >But she's already gone.
- >...
- >...
- >The thickness in the air lifts.
- >You exhale strongly.
- >Walking slowly, you approach and take a seat on your bed.
- >You run your hands through your hair.
- >...What just happened?
- >Was that the same Miss Fluttershy you've met time again before?
- >The shy pegasus that invited you to her house for a party?
- >...
- >Something is definitely off.
- >Miss Fluttershy would never act like that.
- >Neither would Mr. Bear.
- >...
- >And that manticore...
- >You take a deep breath.
- >And stand to your feet.
- >You leave your room.
- >According to Miss Fluttershy, no staff is currently here.
- >So they shouldn't object to you checking out a little early.
- >You backtrack your way to the room Nurse Redheart examined you in.
- >Alright then...
- >So you placed your belongings here...
- >...And then she moved them...
- >...Aha.
- >You open a wardrobe in the corner of the room, revealing your combat uniform and blade.
- >You quickly disrobe from your tiny gown, and slide on your leggings, tunic, and boots.
- >You strap your sword to your belt, and leave the room, then out of the hospital.
- >The cool night air hits your sweating skin, chilling you.
- >It feels a bit nice, actually.
- >Now...
- >Best tell Twilight about the recent happenings.
- >If she hasn't found Miss Fluttershy by now--and you pray she hasn't--she may be in some form of danger.
- >You briskly walk down the pathway to the hospital, rounding your way into town, and past a team of medical practitioners performing CPR on a fallen log.
- >No p0nies roam the streets this night, it seems, as you fail to see a single one.
- >Probably for the better, no need to be slowed down.
- >In almost no time at all, you reach Twilight's tree library.
- >You open the door and step inside, finding a calm, book-reading Twilight relaxing on the couch.
- >She raises her eyes to greet her guest.
- >But quickly reacts to you, clearly not expecting you back.
- >"Anon..." she gasps, "What are you doing back already?"
- >You close the door behind you, and approach the couch.
- I decided to take my leave a little earlier than recommended.
- >You say, taking a seat as well.
- >"You... you can't just do that! What did the doctor say?"
- The doctor was not present.
- >Twilight just stares at you for a moment.
- >"...What?"
- >You take a deep breath, then sit back into the couch.
- Have you seen Miss Fluttershy at all today?
- >She looks a little solemn.
- >Then shakes her head.
- >"...No, we haven't. Nop0ny has seen her all day."
- >She sighs.
- >"We're all really worried..."
- >You nod slowly.
- I see. I am really worried as well.
- >She sadly nods.
- Although I did see her today.
- >Her ears perk up, and her eyes widen.
- >She jolts her head toward you.
- >"What!? Fluttershy came to see you?!"
- >You nod.
- Yes, I had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
- >She stands up from the couch.
- >"Well?! Where was she?! Is she okay!? Why did she go to you!?"
- >You raise your hand, and motion her to calm down.
- Please, Twilight.
- >She catches her tongue, and nods, sitting back down on the couch.
- Thank you.
- >You open your mouth, but pause.
- >...Where to start?
- >And the end result is...
- >...Well, odd, for sure.
- >How are you supposed to explain that Miss Fluttershy tried to force sexual relations onto you?
- >...
- >"Anon?"
- >You shake your head, and come to.
- Yes, right...
- >You take a breath.
- ...Do you remember Mr. Bear at Miss Fluttershy's gathering?
- >She nods slowly.
- >"He wasn't himself..."
- >You nod in agreement.
- And the manticore at Miss Applejack's farmland?
- >"Manticores usually don't attack for no reason..."
- I agree.
- >You sigh.
- I think something similar may have happened to Miss Fluttershy.
- >Twilight looks to you.
- >...And raises an eyebrow.
- >"...Why? What happened?"
- >You take another breath...
- >Here we go...
- >As best as you can, you explain the situation to her.
- >The vacated hospital, Fluttershy appearing, the eerie feeling about the entire thing.
- >And the hardest part...
- >...
- She... Well, Miss Fluttershy, she... Wanted to lay with me.
- >Twilight stays silent for a moment.
- >"...Like... Like sex...?"
- >You inhale deeply, exhale, and nod.
- Yes. She stated as much, and tried to force herself onto me.
- >Twilight has a stern look on her face.
- And when I fought back with a spell, she fled.
- >Twilight slowly nods.
- ...I'm not sure where she went off to.
- >...
- >It's silent.
- >...
- >"Anon..."
- >You look to your mentor.
- >"...Were... Were you on any kind of medication at the hospital?"
- >...What?
- >Medication?
- >...Is she implying...?
- Twilight...
- >"Anon." she interrupts. "It's just that... I know you wouldn't lie to me, but..."
- >She shifts in place a little bit.
- >"That story... What Fluttershy did... It all seems just so... Unbelievable."
- >...What?
- >You're speechless.
- >"And Fluttershy's actions... She's a p0ny, Anon, not an animal. I don't think she could suffer from that same ailment as them."
- ...Twilight... are you saying...?
- >"It's not that I don't believe you! But..."
- >She averts her eyes.
- >"...I know Fluttershy, Anon. She... Wouldn't do that..."
- >...
- >This cannot be.
- >Your mentor.
- >Your friend.
- >Is she really just...
- >...Brushing this aside?
- >...
- >You feel a fire well deep inside your chest.
- >...No.
- >Stop this.
- >Anger will solve nothing.
- >...But you can't help this!
- >Why won't she believe you!?
- >"Anon..."
- >You look to Twilight.
- >Your internal struggle must be externally apparent.
- >You exhale a strong, but shaky, breath from your nose.
- >You feel your eyebrows pressed together.
- >Twilight expresses worry, and shock.
- >...
- >You rise to your feet.
- >And step loudly across the room.
- >"Anon!"
- >You don't stop.
- >"Where are you going?"
- To the basement. To practice.
- >You say, not looking toward her.
- >You open the entrance.
- Do NOT disturb me.
- >You enter, and slam the door behind you.
- >Twilight sits on the couch, speechless.
- >She rests her head down, tears slowly welling in her eyes as she listens to you furiously casting spells below.
- I just don't understand!
- >You cry, flying back and forth in a pace between the cave walls.
- He was injured! Weak! Why was he still able to overcome me?
- >Your Lord exhales a hot, flame-like breath from his nostrils.
- >"You're a fool," he states bluntly.
- >The words pierce you, and you slowly flutter back down to the ground.
- >You look out to the cave, observing Luna's night.
- >"At no point did I say, or was it ever implied, that the boy would lack his magical skills when incapacitated."
- >You place your head to the ground solemnly.
- >"A childish error."
- >His belittlement hurts.
- So... So how can I ever make him mine...?
- >Your Lord grumbles.
- >"You fool. To overcome him, you must take his spells out of the equation."
- >You rise your head once more, and look into the cave.
- ...Can... Can you do that for me? Are you able?
- >"No." he replies instantly.
- >You sulk once more.
- >"I can lend my own power, but not take away the power of others. Such a skill does not exist in this world."
- Then...
- >"However..."
- >Your ears perk up.
- >You did not expect a "however."
- >"There exist spells that block the magic of others temporarily..."
- >You place your head back to the ground.
- But... I'm no unicorn... And the spell is probably so advanced, anyway...
- >"Then find one."
- >...Find one?
- >"Find a unicorn to perform the spell. One with equal or greater power to this boy. Trick him or her, if you must."
- >You start thinking...
- >"If you are one to give up on your goals so easily--"
- No!
- >You say, taking to the air.
- I'm not! Please, my Lord! Don't cast me aside!
- >There's a silence...
- >...Then a laugh.
- >"...I'm glad to see you so eager."
- >You sigh in relief.
- >"I take it you have a plan?"
- >You think for a moment.
- ...I think so.
- >"Good, "he states. "Then go. You need not bother me with the details. Just perform your deed."
- >You nod anxiously, then fly from the cave.
- >This may be a long shot...
- >...But it could definitely work.
- >Tricking a powerful unicorn...
- >...Hmm.
- >You fly off overhead, trying to remember the way to Zecora's.
- >Quite quickly, you land in front of the zebra's hut.
- >Eager and anxious, you knock.
- >A moment passes, and the black and white equine opens the door.
- >She smiles warmly.
- >"Ah, the yellow pegasus. For what do I owe you as a guest?"
- >You smile brightly, trying to show the very last of your diminishing Kindness.
- H-Hello Zecora... I was hoping you might have something that could help me.
- >She nods, then steps to the side.
- >"Of course, I see, please come right in."
- >She gives you plenty of room, and starts looking at her various potions and medicines.
- >"Now tell me, where should I begin?"
- >You fiddle with your hooves.
- Well, um... I was thinking... and hoping... that maybe sometimes really soon, I could be... well, a mother.
- >Zecora's eyes widen, but she shakes this off, and smiles.
- And I was hoping... Would you happen to have something that could trigger my Estrus cycle?
- End of Part 6
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