"App... can...hear me" said a voice.
Apple Bloom felt groggy and could not place where the voice was coming from, let alone who was saying it. Everything was a blur. After a moment or two the events that lead up to this came back to her.
"Huh, what did ya say?" she asked.
"I asked- nevermind" the stallion doctor replied, "You should be able to leave in the morning for the rehabilitation center in Ponyville. You're sister and friends are here to see you. Should I let them in?"
"Can Ah just talk with Apple Jack for a few minutes?" the yellow filly asked.
The doctor just nodded in response before leaving the room.
"Hey sis, nice ta see that ya woke up!" AJ exclaimed as she entered the room.
"AJ, ah just wanted ta thank ya... for everything ya have done ta help me after the accident." the filly thanked the element of honesty sincerely as she embraced her in a hug.
"No prob, Sugarcube!" the orange farm pony replied happily before breaking the hug.
"Would it be ok if ah could talk to Sweetie and Scoot for a few minutes?" the small filly requested.
"Sure, Sugarcube." the orange mare agreed before exiting the room.
Moments later, Apple Bloom found herself being bear hugged by her friends.
"It's...nice...ta...see...ya...too...can't...breathe!" she choked out.
"Oh, sorry" Sweetie Belle apologized as she and Scootaloo let go their grip around their friend.
"Ah can't thank y'all enough for all ya did for me." Apple Bloom spoke calmly.
"Don't mention it! What are friends for!" Scootaloo grinned.
"Yeah, we're gonna be Cutie Mark Crusaders Best Friends Forever!" Sweetie cheered
Epilogue
It had now been six months since Apple Bloom's return from Canterlot. Her recovery went smoothly as expected. The Cutie Mark Crusaders had just finished for the day. Everything was back to normal.