Chapter 3
The sun was shining and the birds were singing when Gray Wing awoke and rolled out of bed. He left his room and headed down stairs towards the kitchen. He walked into the kitchen to find Bon-Bon already cooking.
“Good morning Bon-Bon. Where is Lyra?” he asked.
“Morning Gray Wing. Lyra already left, she had rehearsal this morning.” Bon-Bon said as she mixed ingredients in a large bowl.
“Oh, well do you know when she will be back?”
“Late, probably not until after sundown.”
“Oh well then I guess I will leave you to your work then,” He said turning around. He stopped before exiting through the door. “Oh would you happen to know how to get to the library from here?” he asked looking back.
After getting directions from Bon-Bon he set out down the streets of ponyville. It was a pleasant calm day, the sky had been cleared of clouds and many ponies strolled casually down the streets. Turning the corner he came up to a building made out of a tree. He walked up to the door with a candlestick carved into the wood. He pushed against the door but it wouldn’t open. “Maybe it’s not open.” He said to himself.
Looking around he couldn’t see either an open or close sign. He decided to try knocking on the door to see if the librarian was in. the door open and he saw a little purple dragon wearing an apron and holding a broom. “Can I help you?” he asked.
“Uh, yes I was just wondering if the library was open.” Gray Wing said.
From inside somepony shouted “Spike who is it?”
“Just somepony wanting to know if were open.” The little dragon said.
A purple unicorn walked up behind the purple dragon. “Open for what?” she asked.
“The library, I was just wondering if I could borrow some books.” Gray wing said.
“Oh of course. I’m sorry it’s just not many ponies come to the library. My name is Twilight Sparkle nice to meet you.” Twilight said stretching her hoof out towards Gray Wing.
Gray Wing shook her hoof saying. “It’s nice to meet you too.
“And this is my number one assistant Spike.” Twilight said pointing to the purple dragon. Spike waved then went back to sweeping.
“So what kind of books do you like to read?” Twilight asked leading Gray Wing into the library.
“Oh mostly mysteries novels and true crime books.” He said.
“Well we have plenty of those.” Twilight said leading him to a section on the wall.
Gray Wing started sorting through the books. “Read it, read it, read it twice, read it, read it, oh new one.” He said taking the book of the shelf.
“Oh yeah that came out last week. I just finished reading it a few days ago.” Twilight said.
“Quick read huh.” Gray Wing said as he started reading the back of the book.
“No I’m just a quick reader.” Twilight said modestly.
“Well if you don’t mind I will be taking this one.” Gray Wing said tucking the book under his wing. He headed towards the door when he stumbles and drops the book.
“Are you okay?” Twilight asked.
“My chest, it hurts.” Gray wing said clenching his teeth.
“Oh no, I think you’re having a heart attack. Spike, Spike I need you!” Twilight screamed.
“What is it?” spike said running into the room.
“I need you to stay here and watch him while I go get a doctor.” She said as she magically lifted Gray Wing propping him up against a book case.
“What’s wrong with him?” spike asked frantically.
“Just watch him, I will be back soon.” Twilight said before disappearing in a flash.
Gray Wing was clutching at his chest as he leaned up against the wall. “It’ll be okay. Just watch Twilight will be back before you know it.” Spike said that was the last thing Gray Wing heard before passing out.
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Gray Wing awoke lying in a bed wearing a green medical gown. He sat up in bed but was immediately pushed down by a white earth pony mare with a pink mane and tail.
“Whoa, slow down.” The mare said.
“Where am I, what happened?”
“You’re in the hospital,” she said picking up a clipboard that was hanging off the end of the bed. “Looks like you had a little heart attack.” She said reading the chart.
“Doesn’t feel so little.” Gray Wing said.
“So how’s our patient doing?” said a caramel colored unicorn asked walking into the room.
“Doctor I was just about to come get you. He up now.” The nurse said.
“Thank you nurse. So mister Heartstring how are we feeling?” the doctor asked moving towards Gray Wings side.
“I’ve been better doc. How did I get here?”
“Twilight sparkle informed us that you were in trouble. So we sent an ambulance. You are quite lucky she was able to tell us when she did. Who knows what could have happened.” The doctor said. As he took out a stethoscope and began hearing for Gray Wing’s heartbeat.
“So, am I going to be okay?” Gray Wing asked.
“ You should be fine as long as you don’t over exert yourself and take one of these a day, and avoid fried food.” the doctor said levitating a clear orange plastic bottle with a white cap filled with pills in front of Gray Wing.
“Thank you Doctor. So when will I be okay to go?”
“You should be okay to go home now if you would like. Just come back in a week for a checkup, and if any doesn’t feel right come on back in alright.”
“Yes Doctor.” Gray Wing said getting out of bed.
“Slowly, just take it easy for a few days okay, and I will see you in a week.”
“Yes, thank you again doctor.” Gray wing said grabbing the bottle of pills.
“Don’t forget your book.” The doctor said picking the book up off the side table.
Gray Wing grabbed it and saw that it was the book he was going to borrow from the library. Twilight sparkle must have brought it to the hospital for him. He smiled and grabbed the book stuffing both it and the bottle under his wing.
He checked out at the front desk and headed outside. It was much later than he thought when he got outside. The sun was dropping as the moon began to rise. Lyra should be home now, I better get back before she start to think that something is wrong. Gray Wing thought to himself as he headed towards Bon-Bon’s shop.
Gray Wing entered through the door just as the sun disappeared beneath the horizon. Bon-Bon and Lyra where talking when Gray Wing entered. “Hi uncle, where have you been?” Lyra asked.
“I was just at the library reading a new book.” Gray wing said pulling out the book from under his wing to show the girls. Being careful not to show the bottle.
“The whole day?” Bon-Bon asked.
“It’s a very good book,” lied Gray Wing. “So how was your day?” Gray Wing said quickly changing the subject.
“Well I was just telling Bon-Bon that the Ponyville orchestra is going to be playing a special benefits concert for Princess Luna in Canterlot next month.” Lyra said grinning from ear to ear.
“That’s great Lyra.” Gray Wing said proud of his niece.
“That’s not even the best part,” Lyra said turning to Bon-Bon. “I get to play my first solo!”
“AHHHH,” screamed Bon-Bon hugging Lyra. “That’s amazing, your first solo, and for Princess Luna.”
“I know we should celebrate, where’s the good wine?”
“In the cupboard, I’ll get the glasses.” Bon-Bon said.
“I’m going to pass, I’ve had a long day.” Gray Wing said heading towards the stairs.
“Huh, why?” Lyra whined.
“I’m sorry Lyra. I am truly happy for you but I think I’m just going to hit the hay. Have an extra glass for me okay.” Gray Wing said.
“Are you sure?” Lyra asked.
“Aw, let him. Come on Lyra I got the glasses.” Bon-Bon said holding up to large wine glasses.
“You girls have a good night.” Gray Wing said ascending the stairs. Once he got into his room he laid the book and pills next to the table by his bed and sat down. He picked up the picture and stared at it for a second before talking. “uhm, ahh, so I went to the library and got a new book. I met the librarian, she seems like a nice young lady. She has a baby dragon working for her. Can you believe that? Other than that nothing really happened. Oh Lyra is going to be performing in Canterlot next month. She seems really excited. Well im off to bed, love you.” He kissed the picture good night and set it back down on the table. He slightly turned the picture away from him, and laid down to sleep.
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Just outside of Canterlot stood and old brown brick building with bars on the windows. In one of the room sat an old light blue balding unicorn sitting at a table sipping on a cooling cup of tea. He grab a neatly folded newspaper and opened it. He scanned through the first few pages stopping to read an article. As his eyes moved back and forth they grew wider and wider until he threw the paper in the air and started screaming at the top of his lungs. Two large earth ponies dressed in white scrubs rushed into the room and tried to restrain the unicorn’s maddening flailing limbs. A nurse walked in after them holding a tray with a syringe. The nurse set the tray down, grabbed the syringe and plunged it into the screaming unicorn’s neck. The unicorn’s scream quickly quieted down as his body went limp.