The Grounded Musician
Chapter 1
It was a beautiful sunny day in Equestria, everypony was enjoying the weather. Among them was Fluttershy, she had just woken up and decided to go out for a morning stroll.
She trotted along the path towards town, "How lovely." She said, looking at her reflection in a nearby puddle. Most ponies were just waking up just like she was, but a few were outside of their houses or out on morning strolls as well. She smiled with glee as the sun warmed her face.
Rarity was outside of her boutique, "Oh Fluttershy isn't it just a simply glorious day outside?" She asked. "O-oh yes, simply glorious Rarity." Fluttershy replied in a faint voice. She made her way toward the center of town, passing mares and stallions. It truly was a glorious day.
Fluttershy trotted pass Lyra and Bon Bon, "Good morning!" the two mares said in perfect unison. "Good Morning." Shy replied. It rained last night, every puddle was shining with a glow of gorgeous light. There’s almost no clouds in the sky, the weather patrol sure was doing their job, Fluttershy thought to herself as she made her way pass Twilight's Library.
Twilight called out her window, "Fluttershy, lovely weather we're having!" the light yellow mare turned her head, "Yes Twilight very much so." she nodded. Almost everypony was out of their house by now, no one would want to miss out on a day such as this.
Fluttershy was nearing Sugarcube Corner, she looked up at the sky. Rainbow Dash was soaring through the air, no doubt trying out some new tricks shes thought of. A beautiful rainbow was forming behind her wherever she flew. What could possibly make this day better? Fluttershy thought.
As soon as that thought popped into her head, there was Pinkie Pie hopping towards her. She had a huge smile on her face as usual. "Hi Fluttershy! Wanna know what would make this day even better?" Most ponies didn't have too much energy this early in the morning, but Pinkie, she always had energy. Before Fluttershy could reply Pinkie burst out, "MUFFINS!" she was holding out a big tray of eight muffins. "U-um no thanks Pinkie, its too early for me."
A sudden flash appeared before them, it was Derpy Hooves. "Mmm....muffins." She said, staring at all eight of the muffins Pinkie was holding. "Oh, wait!" Pinkie thought for a second, then she looked down at the tray of baked goods. "Wait a second! These aren't Muffins, they're cupcakes, oh I forgot the frosting!" On that note Pinkie ran back into Sugarcube Corner with the tray. "Awwww...no Muffins." Derpy sighed and flew away. Fluttershy giggled, then she started on her way home.
She wasn't even halfway back when she saw Angel running up to her. He was making a lot of weird gestures and seemed frightened. "O-oh, Angel what are you doing here? Whats wrong?" She was worried now. Angel made a "follow me" gesture and ran back towards her house, Fluttershy followed close behind.
She soon came to realize that Angel wasn't leading her home but to someplace else. They passed Applejack on the way. Where in tar nation are those two going? She thought as they raced by, something was up and Applejack knew it. She started after the two.
Fluttershy finally figured out where Angel was taking her, they ran right out of town and were heading to the Everfree Forest. Angel kept running straight into the forest, Fluttershy hesitated for a second then went right in after him. Not far behind was Applejack, she too went in after them.
It was dark, no signs of a glorious day in the Everfree Forest, Fluttershy thought. She had lost track of Angel, "Angel? Where did you go?" Fluttershy squeaked with fear, she was all alone. Suddenly Applejack burst out of the bushes behind her.
*SHRIEK* She jumped. "Now now, calm down Fluttershy, its only me. What are y'all doing in here anyway?" The orange pony asked. Fluttershy wimpered "I-I'm looking for Angel, he lead me here." There was a rustle in the bushes in front of the two mares. Then a small white head popped out, it was Angel. He disappeared back into the bushes, Fluttershy and Applejack followed.
As the two came out of the bushes they were shocked to what layed before them. It was a male pegasus with an orange coat a little darker than AJ's. His left wing was broken backwards covered in blood, the bone and tendons were visible. His face had slight burn marks on it along with the rest of his body. His hair was matted and muddy splashed with blood. There was a medium size case next to him, somewhat battered up and covered in dirt.
"What the hay happened to him?!" Applejack asked in confusion "Is he alright?" AJ looked at Fluttershy, who was bending down looking over him. "We have to get him out of this awful place." Fluttershy replied in a stern tone. Applejack nodded and helped get him up, "Where do y'all suppose this feller came from?" AJ was worried, Fluttershy replied in a serious voice "I'm not sure, but we have to help him." AJ nodded and helped Fluttershy get him up. His cutie mark was a black electric guitar. Fluttershy picked up the case, "What is it?" Aj looked back instantly, "Don't open it, it's probably his, best take it with us." With that said they left the Everfree Forest and headed to back to town.
As the trio got back to Ponyville, many heads turned. Townsfolk stared with faces of shock and fear. They were all staring at the pegasus the two mares were carrying. Blood dripped from his broken wing and left a path behind the group as they were on their way to the Hospital. Fluttershy was also carrying his case, Angel was following closely. Even Pinkie Pie, who was always happy and making people laugh, was shocked. She just stood there with a sad expression on her face. Lyra and Bon Bon shared the same look, no pony said a word.
By the time AJ and Fluttershy arrived at the Hospital there were a small group following from a distance. Who was that pony? Was the question that lay in all of their minds. The two mares approached the desk where Nurse Redheart was, immediately she brought in the pegasus. Three other nurses helped bring him to a room. Fluttershy and Applejack stayed in the waiting room with Angel. Hopefully they were not too late.