In Ponyville Pet Care, the two dogs lie in beds that are right next to each other. One of the dogs slowly wakes up and sees nothing but white. The dog moans and sees clearly now. It sees white curtains and is in a bed. The dog then starts to look around and starts barking. The doctor then enters the room and opens the curtains.
“Oh, my goodness. It's awake.”, the doctor says.
He then runs out of the room.
“Nurse call, Princess Twilight! The dog is awake.”
The dog barks for the other dog. The dog then moans and slowly wakes up. The door opens as Twilight and her friends enter and approach the dogs. The other dog opens her eyes and sees a goat-like face starting at her. She then screams and falls off the bed. Spike approaches the dog.
“Are you OK?”, asks Spike.
“Whoa. I've never seen talking lizard before.”, the dogs says.
“Hey, I'm not a lizard. I'm a dragon.”, Spike replies before realizing something. “Wait a minute. Did you just talk?”
“Wait.”, the dog says. “I thought dragons were mythical.”
All of their eyes widen in disbelief.
“Oh. When something is 'mythical' that means it's something that is fictitious or make-believe.”
“We know what 'mythical' means. What we're wondering is how is this even possible?”, Trixie asks.
“Ooohh. A talking dog.”, Pinkie says. “I've never seen anything like this before. But then again, we've never see lots of things before. We've been through so much ever since we got together. And by the time we actually did accomplish something, something more convoluted happens and which would result in-”
Suddenly, Pinkie's muzzle gets zipped.
“Alright. You don't need to overwhelm this dog.”, Discord says.
“Over what now?”, the dog asks.
“'Overwhelm'. That means given too much of something.”, says Twilight.
“I can't believe you just taught a dog what a word means.”, Rainbow says.
“Well what I should be wondering myself is why are there talking horses in this room.”, the dog says.
“We're not horses. We're ponies.”, Applejack says.
“And a dragon.”, says Spike.
“And a changeling.”, says Thorax.
“And a draconequus.”, says Discord.
“OK, enough.”, Fluttershy interrupts.
She realizes what she just did and composes herself.
“Sorry. Maybe we should start over.”
“Yeah. That's a good idea.”, the dog says. “OK. First off where are we?”
“Well, you're in Ponyville. In the kingdom of Equestria.”, Cadance says.
“So, who are you?”, Rarity asks.
“Oh. I'm Martha and that dog is Skits.”, the dog says.
The other dog barks.
“OK. Second, how did we get here?”
“You and the other dog fell from a portal in the sky. And we took both of you here.”, Apple Bloom says.
“Are you a pony yourself?”, Pinkie asks.
Martha raises and eyebrow.
“Pinkie, why would this dog be a pony?”, Sweetie Belle asks.
“Because she has a cutie mark on her flank.”
“Wait. What's a cutie mark?”, asks Martha.
“A cutie mark is a special mark the represents what your special talent is.”, says Scootaloo.
“Oh. This isn't a cutie mark. They're freckles.”, says Martha.
“Well...that's embarrassing.”, Pinkie says.
“Martha, hold still, please.”, Twilight says.
She approaches the dog and her horn glows. She then gets covered in aura.
“What are you doing?”, she asks.
“I'm checking you to see what spell was cast on you that's making you talk.”
“Spell?”, the dog asks.
A few seconds later Twilight opens her eyes and is puzzled.
“Guys, you're not gonna believe this.”
“What is it?”, Flurry asks.
“There's no traces of any spell on this dog.”, she says.
“What?”, the group says.
“Wait. So if this dog isn't under any spell, then how is she talking?”, Shining asks.
“Oh. It's just alphabet soup.”, she says.
The group looks at each other and look back at the dogs.
“Alphabet soup?”, they all ask.
“How does that work?”, Luna asks.
Discord snaps his fingers and a coat, doctor's light and stethoscope appear on him.
“Step aside. Dr. Discord, M.D. is on the scene.”, he says.
He approaches the dog and brings in an x-ray machine. He activates it and sees what's inside martha. He then finds the source.
“Aha.”, he shouts.
“What is it?”, Celestia asks.
“Mares and gentlestallions, I have a diagnosis. Take a look.”
He gestures to the x-ray and shows the inside of Martha's body, more particularly, her brain.
“As you can see, there are letters in her brain.”, Discord says.
“Letters in my brain. So that explains it.”, the dog says. “Me and my family have been wondering for years. I guess that explains why Skits couldn't talk when he ate some.”
Skits barks.
“Well, how was I supposed to know that was the case?”, Martha asks.
“I didn't know you could understand animals, as well.”, Fluttershy says.
“Wait, you understood Skits, too?”
“Yes. My special talent is taking care of animals.”, Fluttershy says.
“Well, since you already introduced yourself, I think it's best if we introduced ourselves.”, Twilight says. “I'm Twilight Sparkle. This is my brother, Shining Armor, my sister-in-law, Cadance, my niece, Flurry Heart, my friends, Spike, Rarity, Sweetie Belle, Rainbow Dash, Scootaloo, Applejack, Apple Bloom, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Celestia, Luna, Starlight, Sunburst, Trixie, Discord and Thorax.”
“Wow, that's a lot of names.”, Martha says. “Well, enough about that. We should see more of your land.”
She stands up and then collapses.
“Hang on, Martha. You can't go.”, Rarity.
“Why not?”
“You're still recovering.”, Twilight says.
“'Recover'?” , Martha asks. “Doesn't 'recover' mean to return to a normal state of health?”
“Yes. You've had a massive fall.”, Luna says. “Who knows what would happen if you went outside in your state.”
“OK, if you insist.”, Martha says as she climbs back on the bed.
She then relaxes on the bed. The doctor then enters the room.
“Alright, everypony. Visiting hours are over.”, the doctor says. “It's time to let these dogs rest.”
“We'll see you again, Martha and Skits.”, Fluttershy says.
They all leave the room.
“Don't worry, little ones.”, the doctor says. “If there's anything you need, just push that button next to you.”
He leaves the room.
“Skits, we can have whatever we want by pushing buttons.”, Martha says.
Skits barks.
“Great thinking, Skits.”, Martha says.
She then pushes the button.
“I could get used to this.”