When Chris woke up, he did it slowly, and then he sat up in the hospital bed and saw the Mane 6, Apple Bloom, Zecora, Eve, and Quentin all standing around his bed with faces of anticipation and expectation.
“We were worried for you,” Quentin spoke first, “You were asleep for three days, you lost a lot of blood to save every pony, but you did, and now the whole town is in your debt, one that can never be repaid, especially after how they treated you, but what action they took then cannot change what is happening right now. Only what you and others do right now can change what happens.”
“We’re glad that you saved the town,” Princess Twilight Sparkle said.
“And I’m glad that you saved my life,” Apple Bloom said.
“You kept your word and promise, and I ain’t ever known a changeling that did that before you came along, so I owe you an apology and a debt for saving my sister’s life, and that’s something I can never repay, no matter how much I try,” Applejack said taking her hat off in a sign and show of respect.
“You were loyal to ponies you didn’t even know, ponies that treated you unfairly,” Rainbow Dash said, “And I know few people who would save the ponies that treated you the way that we all did, so you’re good in my book.”
“Your kindness towards other ponies amazes even me,” Fluttershy said.
“You did something that surprised us all, and we can never repay you,” Princess Twilight Sparkle spoke once more in a kind and gentle voice.
“I appreciate all your thanks,” Chris said, “But I could use some rest right now, if you don’t mind I’m still feeling pretty tired, so all of you can leave me, except Quentin and Eve, I want them to stay, I need to speak to them in private.”
“Of course,” Princess Twilight Sparkle said as all the other ponies left the room.