AppleDash Group Collab

by DbzOrDie

Sick - First_Down

Dash had just finished putting a folded, cool rag over Applejack’s head, which caused the bedridden mare to squirm under the covers. “Really, Rainbow, I’m fine. Ya don’t have ta do all this.”

Dash leaned back from her ministrations, hovering a foot over Applejack’s bed. Her stern expression offered no room for appeal. “Thermometers don’t lie, Applejack. And I heard you this morning. You’re sick. You’re staying in bed. End of discussion.”

Normally, such a commanding tone would have lit a competitive fire in her. Instead, Applejack smiled around the glass tube in her mouth. “Yes, ma’am.”

The smile softened Dash’s features except behind the eyes and she dropped back to the floor. “Your breakfast is almost done. I want you to eat it, but not too fast. Take slow, frequent bites. I got you a book from the library for when you get bored. Twilight said you’d like it. Now your meds are gonna kick in soon, so don’t fight it if you start feeling tired. I pulled some clouds over to the farm a little while ago. If it gets too bright even with the curtains drawn I can fix that.”

“Dash—” Applejack started.

“Don’t worry about your chores either. Big Mac went over your list with me, so I’ve got it covered. Everything will be done by the end of the day.”

“Rainbow—”

“And don’t get up for anything, AJ. You need rest. I’ll be back often to check on you. I’ll get you whatever you need.”

“Rainbow Dash!” It took every last ounce of strength for Applejack to vocally overpower the pegasus. She coughed once and pulled the thermometer from her mouth, putting the instrument by the bedside. She flashed her marefriend a comforting smile.

“Look at you, all responsible-like. You sure yer special talent ain’t bein’ the best nurse in Equestria instead of all this stunt flying?

“Heh, well I had a lot of practice. With mom, you know…” Dash rubbed the back of her mane sheepishly with a hoof. “Your tea should be ready. I’ll be right back.”

When she was gone, Applejack leaned back with a sigh. Nice going, girl, she thought. Real smooth.

Rainbow Dash returned with a breakfast tray balanced on her back. The food was basic and liquid, even the apples, but Dash insisted it was for the best.

Applejack took a slow sip of soup. “It’s delicious, Dash. Yer real sweet for takin’ care of me.”

“I gotta go help Big Mac in the field now, but I’ll see you in two hours,” Dash said, nodding her head firmly to herself. Rather than zooming out the window as usual, she checked the curtains first, made sure the room temperature was comfortable, and then walked to the door after one last feel of Applejack’s forehead. Then she paused at the threshold. “You’re gonna be fine, Applejack.”

Long after Dash left, Applejack whispered, “Love you too, sugarcube.” She sipped her soup again and then opened her book to read.

Comments

[Fury of the Tempest]

I wonder what the history is exactly... nicely done,

[MuffinYouSoCrazy]

This ones sweet

[Escuro]

Oooh, this one has some tragic history behind it, I can smell it.

Rather than zooming out the window as usual, she checked the curtains first, made sure the room temperature was comfortable, and then walked to the door after one last feel of Applejack’s forehead. Then she paused at the threshold. “You’re gonna be fine, Applejack.”

If rainbow had been just a little bit more nervous about it, maybe even a little stutter when she says AJ would be fine, then it'd have been so much better, because the history would have been more than clear. As it stands, it can still just be adorable. I like it.