ADOR Chapter 5: Tragedy
#5 of A Dash Of Recklessness
It's been several weeks, and I can't take it anymore. I'm going to see the doctor. Red grabbed his coat, walking with me to the Ponyville hospital. I signed in and took a seat. Even though it was still early in the morning, there were already a few people waiting. One woman that looked to be six months pregnant. A middle ages woman and her child, who was holding his arm, sobbing. And a tall elderly man, who looked to be sleeping on one of the benches. Not to mention the people I heard in the back, already being checked out. I waited about ten minutes before my name was called. I moved back with Red, seeing the doctor about my wings. I was in there for a couple hours. Getting several tests, X-Rays, everything. I just want to know why I still haven't been able to fly.
"Red?" The doctor said, peeking into the room.
"Yes?" Red said, seeing a worried look on the doctors face.
"Could I talk to you in private?" He said, motioning for his main office.
Red got up, following the doctor, stopping before leaving to room to look at Dash. They shared a look of confusion, not knowing why the doctor would ask to see him. After arriving in his office, he closed the door and sat down. He gave this look of despair, which made my heart drop.
"W..Why did you want to see me doctor?"
He took his glasses off and hung them off his white lab coat pocket, and gave me a stern look.
"I don't know how to tell you this, but... The damage to her wings are substantial." He said with grimace.
"What does... That mean?" I asked, feeling dread build up in my stomach.
"The nerves connecting her wings to her spine were severed from the severe trauma of the lightning bolt. She... May never fly again." He replied.
I froze, unable to process the information I was just given.
"Why are you telling me this?" I asked uneasily.
He looked me in the eyes, "I figured.. It would be better coming from you. You are her husband after all right?"
"No I'm... Her boyfriend. But I get it." I nodded half heartedly. I stood up and walked back to where Dash was waiting. I moved slow, as if time had slowed down. This is horrible, but the doctor is right... I am the one that should give her the bad news. Where the hell should I even start....
I heard movement outside the door, and saw Red walk in, closing the door behind him. His eyes were full of sorrow, on the verge of crying. I stood up, staring into his eyes. I was actually starting to grow frightened now.
"What happened?" I asked.
"Your wings..." Red choked out nervously.
"Y...yeah?" I stuttered, waiting for him to tell her what was paining him to say.
"The doctor said.. The main nerve in your wing was severed by the lightning bolt. And... You may not be able to fly anymore."
My heart sank, my mind went blank. It's as if time was standing still. I couldn't even speak. Then, everything shot back to life, being pulled into a hug. All I did was cry. It's the only thing I knew how to do at this point. The only emotion I felt was sadness, and I stood there, embraced in his arms, as it poured out. We sat there together. We just...sat there.
THREE DAYS LATER:
I walked out of the kitchen, holding a cup of hot chocolate. I walked into the bedroom,
"Dash? You okay? I made hot chocolate." I said, walking into the room. Dash was till lying there, staring at the ceiling. I walked over and set the cup on the night stand, then sat next to her on the bed.
"Dash please... You have to drink something." I pleaded with her. But she just laid there, silent, emotionless. I reached over, gently caressing her hand.
"I can't stand seeing you like this Dash. Please talk to me.." I begged.
She simply turned on her side, facing away from me, staring out the window. With a sigh, I got up and slowly left the room, turning back to say,
"Just remember... I'm in the other room, call me if you need anything alright?" I said, not expecting an answer. I left the door cracked, In case she needed me. Then I heard a knock at the door. I walked down the hall and unlocked the door, peeking out, to see Twilight, Rarity, and the rest of the gang.
"Can we come in?" I heard Fluttershy say, in her usual quiet tone. I opened the door, motioning for the couch.
As they sat down, Spike asked, "How has she been? We're all worried sick about her."
"I don't know if she is ready to talk yet. She has been laying in that bed for the past couple days." I stated with an extremely saddened tone. "Nothing I say will get her out of bed. She's barely eating.. She has barely drank either, and I'm worried."
"I haven't been able to find a spell for this... Not even Celestia knows how to fix her." Twilight said.
I looked at everyone, one by one, seeing their hollow attempt at a cheerful expression, turn into surprise as everyone wasn't looking at me anymore, but tilted to the right of me. I twist my head around, to see Rainbow Dash standing a few feet behind me. Her face covered in dried tears, only to be covered by the fresh ones forming under her eyes. She ran to me and I opened my arms, holding her closer than I have ever before. Her sobs muffled by my shirt.
"We'll get through this Dashy.... Together. I will always be here for you." I said, beginning to tear up myself. She looked up at me, looking into each other's tear stained eyes. I ran my hand through her hair, never wanting to leave her side again.