Twilight goes to the dentist (By PABLO_CHACON )

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>you put the last book on the shelf from the cart
“Finally, all done.”, you mentally sigh.
>Twilight's library has picked up in business over the last couple of weeks
>probably due to her becoming a princess and everything
>you even caught a few fillies asking for her autograph
>it's cute, but you know that she doesn't enjoy all of the publicity that she gets
>she tells you that she wishes that things could return to the way they were before she got her crown
>and you would have to agree with her
>at least before you would only have to shelf maybe a few books each day
>now the cart is almost always overflowing with books wanting to be returned back to their proper places
>it also bugged you how the first couple of nights after the ceremony she kept smacking you with her wings while you slept together
>thankfully she has them under control now, so cuddling is a lot easier without a wing stabbing you in the stomach
>you tilt your back to the left and right, getting a few audible 'pops'
>much better
>continuing to the kitchen, you throw a couple of ice cubes into a glass and pour yourself some cola
>just then Twilight walks in, levitating some bags of groceries
>”Hey Anon.”, she places the bags on the kitchen table
>as you begin to put the food away Twilight looks over to the bookshelves, noticing the empty cart she smiles
>”Goodjob with the books Anon, you work fast.”, she trots to the kitchen and begins levitating some bread.
>”That's the reason I love you so much.”
>this elicits a chuckle from you
“I hope that's not the only reason.”, you reach for your drink
>”No, I also love how you poor drinks for me too. Such a gentlecolt!”
>you stop yourself from bringing the glass to your lips and instead hand it to her
“Of course Your Majesty”, you mockingly bow to her
>Twilight rolls her eyes
>”You know I hate it when you do that”
>she brings the glass to her lips, but recoils shortly afterwards
>”GAH!”, she goes into a coughing fit
>some of the soda must have went down the wrong way
“What?” You pick up the glass to inspect the drink but you can't find the culprit
>”There's a sharp pain in one of my back teeth” opening her mouth, she walks to you so you can investigate
>after a few seconds you see the problem
“Tsk, tsk, Twilight. You have a cavity.”
>”A cavity?!” shouts Twilight
>she runs past you into the bathroom to see for herself
>and sure enough, there was a tiny hole on one of her back teeth
>”I can't have a cavity! I'm a princess! Princesses aren't supposed to get cavities!”
>oh boy here we go...
>Twilight continues to rant
>you've grown used to it for the short time you've been with her
>”What if the ponies of Equestria find out? There will be a scandal! 'If she can't even brush and floss properly, how can we expect her to lead us' they'll say.”
>alright this has gone on long enough
>you bend down and lightly shake the small horse
“Oi! Snap out of it. It's not a big deal, a lot of peop-  I mean ponies get them. Just go to the dentist and get it filled.”
>as soon as you said the dreaded 'd' word she froze up, her eyes going wide
>”The dentist? Y-you know what? It's actually not that bad, I feel a lot better now. Honestly.”, she puts on one of the biggest, fakest grins you've ever seen
>you kneel down and begin scratching her ears
>she calms down a little and nuzzles your hand
“Someone doesn't like the dentist I see”, you tease
>”Who doesn't like the dentist?”
>shes got a point
“You won't even feel it. They numb you up with a shot before they do anything.”
>you can feel Twilight begin to tremble slightly in your hand again
>she whimpers, ”That's what I'm afraid of... the shot”
“Afraid of needles?”
>”Yes. How pathetic does that sound? A princess is afraid of a little needle”
>you pet her mane lightly and give her a little kiss on her head
>there's a smile
“It's not pathetic. A lot of ponies are afraid of shots.”, you try to reassure her
>she looks up at you
>”Are you afraid of them Anon?”
Scratching the back of your neck you reply, “Well no, but-”
>”You see?!” Twilight cuts you off
“But I am afraid of heights”, you admit
>she chuckles to herself, you guess in a world where ponies can fly a fear of heights probably seems silly
“Hey that a rational fear! If your standing on the roof of a building all someone would have to do is push you off. It would be so easy.”
>your argument seems to only cause her to laugh harder
>you playfully shove her
“Screw you.”
>”Aw, I'm just teasing you. I love you.”
“I know, I love you too. Now get up, hopefully if we get there soon we can get a walk-in.”
>you stand up, but Twilight remains in her spot
>”But I don't want to go.”
>this mare sometimes you swear
“I tell you what, I'll make it worth your while. When we get back I'll...”
>you lean down to whisper in her ear, as if you were in public or a busy room
>Twilight's wings instantly shoot out
>a blush slowly grows on her face, “Okay, fine, I'll do it. But when you get back you better shave your chin.”
“It's a deal then.”
>the two of you begin to walk towards the front door
>you grab your jacket and a bag full of bits
>she flips the sign from 'Open' to 'Closed'


>thankfully Colgate managed to squeeze her in
>you didn't think it would be too hard considering Ponyville isn't that big and you doubt its citizens are running around with content teeth problems
>...
>actually with Pinkie Pie here it wouldn't surprise you
>Colgate might actually make some decent money
>you sit down in a plastic chair as Twilight hops up on the recliner
>as you wait for Colgate, you look around at the little room that they had you in
>with Ponyville being the happy little town that it is you expected to see posters of a giant sun saying 'Smile' or a picture of a dangling cat
>but surprisingly enough it looks professional and a bit dull
>complete with the obligatory tooth decay poster
>you look over at a nerved wrecked Twilight
“Don't worry, I'm right here. It'll be over before you know it.”, you reassure her
>she doesn't say anything but she does smile, if only a little
>the door opens up and you swear Twilight jumps a little
>Colgate floats a chart to a counter and puts a mask on
>”Alright Ms. Sparkle, what seems to be the problem?”
>”One of my back teeth was hurting when I drank some soda earlier today. Maybe it's just sensitive to sweets?”
>you bet Twilight was hoping you were wrong about it being a cavity
>Colgate floats by a small mirror and a dental pick
>”Open for me”, she asks
>she floats the tools into her mouth, using the pick she idly scrapes away at some teeth for a few seconds
>then she gets to the back tooth
>”Tell me if this hurts”, Colgate proceeds to lightly tap the area with the mirror
>Twilight recoils, instinctively rearing her head from the source of the pain
>”Gah! Yes, very much so.”
>”Sorry”, replies Colgate
>”Well”, she continues “You seem to have a cavity Ms. Sparkle.”
>Twilight's eyes go wide as her fear is confirmed
>”Don't worry though”, explains Colgate “We'll get you fixed up in no time. I need to get my tools, I'll be right back.”
>you scoot your chair closer to Twilight's
Giving her a smile, you stroke her arm lightly and say, “It's not that bad, you'll see soon enough.”
>it doesn't seem to help any if at all
>she's still staring at the floor, as if being given the death sentence
>maybe some advice will get her out of her funk
“You want to know what I do that I think would help?”, you continue, not waiting for an answer “Whenever they are about to begin I close my eyes. Trust me its a lot better than staring at the drill.”
>your only reply is a small “Okay”
>Colgate returns with all of her instruments on a cart
>”Alright, here we go.”, says Colgate
>she begins to lower Twilight's chair with her hoof as you notice a magic aura around the lamp above the chair, adjusting it
>damn Twi must be terrified
>you can see her heart beating fast through her ribs
>you feel so bad for her
>but it needs to be done
>Colgate begins to stuff Twilight's mouth with cotton
>”Open real wide Ms. Sparkle.” Colgate requests
>Twilight reluctantly does so
>her heartbeat picks up a little
>”Very good”
>Colgate levitates the needle towards the back of Twilight's mouth
>”You are going to feel a pinch now. Be sure to try your best to not move.”
>moment of truth
>Twilight closes her eyes, just like you told her to
>atta-girl
>Colgate pushes the needle through the gums
>Twilight squints from the pain
>you grab her hoof and lightly squeeze it, rubbing a little of her fur with your thumb
>this goes on for a few more seconds as Colgate administers more shots around the affected tooth
>the whole time you feel Twilight's hoof fidgeting in your hand
>Colgate remove the syringe and places it on the tray while picking up the drill
“Alright the worst part is over. See that wasn't so bad was it?”, you remove your hand from her
>”it shtill sssshucked”
>heh, guess some of the novocaine got to her tongue
>several instruments float around, almost orbiting Colgate now
>Colgate tests the drill out
>the noise causes Twilight's eyes to squint even harder
>you feel your hand jerked over towards Twilight's hoof, returning to its previous spot
“It's okay,” you coo as you rub her hoof again “You won't feel a thing.”
>Twilight still has a firm grip your hand
>Colgate begins drilling, but stops after a few seconds
>”How are you doing so far Ms. Sparkle?”, Colgate asks
>”Ihshih ghihts irhrg”
>”Glad to hear it”
>you always wondered why dentists insisted on having you talk when there was a shitload of cotton in your mouth or when your mouth was numb
>in this case it was both
>still your surprised that she can even understand her
>a few minutes pass and Twilight's grip is still as strong as ever
>guess you'll have to wait until its over to regain feeling in you hand
>you watch in awe how Colgate is controlling 5 devices and keeping them from bumping into each other
>she's probably one the best multitaskers you've seen in awhile
>hell, you can barely read a book and shit at the same time
>after what you could guess was 4 minutes, Colgate removes the tools and sets them down onto the cart
>”All done!”, she boasts proudly
>Twilight finally opens her eyes and you can begin to feel your hand again
>”I'm going to go put my tools away. Mr. Anon you can go to the front and pay if you would like. Ms. Sparkle please stay put for a moment while I put everything away.”
“Alright, I'll see you out front. Okay?”
>she gives you a little nod
>you lean down to give her a quick kiss on the cheek since you doubt she would feel it on the lips
>getting up you walk to the front desk
>you hope you brought enough bits
>it can't be that bad, right?

>be anon
>outside waiting for Twilight
>50 bits poorer
>you can't believe they charged that much for a cavity filling
>you would think that there would be some kind of princess discount or some shit
>but there isn't
>front door opens with Twilight prancing out, a lollipop in her mouth
>she walks up to you with half-lidded eyes, “I believe you owe me something.”
>seems like the feeling in her tongue is back
>wait a minute...
“Where did you get that lollipop?”
>”Colgate gave it to me for being a good patient.”
>what a fucked up thing for a dentist to do