//------------------------------// // Looking Back // Story: A Flash Of Memory // by Timelordderpy //------------------------------// At the hospital Kurt Marshal and his family as well as all of Flash’s friends Thunderbass, Brawly Beats, Ringo, Micro Chip, Sandlewood, Crimson Napalm, Valhallan. And the girl's are all there too, his girlfriend Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, Trixie, and Derpy. “How long have we been waiting here?” Valhallan spoke up sitting next to Brawly Beats and Miro Chip. It had been an hour or so since they arrived at the hospital. “It’s been hours already! What’s taking so long!” Thunderbass just about shouted. Pacing back and forth in the waiting room feeling impatient, anger, and fear for his friend. Twilight was sitting down next to Sunset Shimmer with Rarity next to her on the other side. The two of them had been trying calm her down, Sunset had been crying ever since they entered the hospital. What made this situation worst was that the two of them just got back together. A few more minutes passed by later and a doctor steped out into the waiting room and the whole room became silent. Doctor Stable took off his glasses and asked to speak with the parents alone. So Sparks handed First Base, who was trying his best not to fall asleep ,over to Fluttershy. Inside hallway Kurt couldn’t wait any longer and spoke up before the doctor could say anything. “How is our son? Is he going to be alright?” Doctor Stable cleared his throat and said. “ The impact caused several broken ribs as well as some bruising around the abdomen. His right leg was broken so he’ll be wearing a cast for while. There are minor cut and bruises on his face, fortunately they won’t leave any scars. Good thing though he sustained no spinal damage, which he is very lucky for, considering they’re one of the most common in these types of accidents…” He paused for a moment and took off his glasses. “ However… He had suffered a concussion which has left him unconscious at the moment and there is evidence that he may have sustained a loss of memory.” Both parents stood still not sure how to react seconds passed by and Kurt asks. “H-how bad is it?” Doctor Stable sighed. “That’s just it, in this case normally the events of the following accident have been erased. But in his case it may be a little more severe.” Sparks was now crying into Kurt’s chest, Kurt hugged her close, horrified by the news they just received. Doctor Stable gave them a few minutes to let everything sink in and patiently waited for the two of them to relax and he continued on. “Now his physical injuries we can handle. But the two of you will have to help him with his mental state. There’s only so much that we can do for them when dealing with these problems. It’s up to the parents to help guide them through. He’ll be staying here for the remainder of the week, just to make sure his vital signs remain stable. Now listen carefully, when you take him home introduce him to familiar surroundings. By that time his memory will start to return piece by piece.” Kurt Marshal nodded then looked at the clock it was 9:36pm and visiting hours ended at 9. He looked back at the doctor and Doctor Stable gave him an apologetic look putting a hand on his shoulder and walking the couple back out into the waiting area. They'll have to come back tomorrow to see their son. Goodnight Flash...I love you son. . . . Everyone walked out the hospital sad looks on their faces, even Pinkie’s hair had flattened. They all went in different directions heading home. Twilight and Trixie choose to walk Sunset home. Sparks sat First Base in the back seat, buckling him up and the family drove home. Unaware that they were being watched by a set of  blue eyes in the alley. . . . The next day Kurt woke up earlier than the rest of his family, walked downstairs and started a pot of coffee. He took his cup and sat down at the table burying his face in his hands. Thinking that maybe there was something, anything that he could have done to prevent this disaster from happening. Tears filled his eyes thinking back to the day Flash was born and the promise he made. “I’m late! I’m late! I’m late!” Kurt Marshal was running down the streets hurrying to get to the hospital. Sparks Eternity his wife had just gone into labor and was now at the hospital waiting for her husband to arrive. “Of all the days for my car to be in the shop it had to be today.” Kurt muttered to himself. He had taken his car to the shop because lately it’s been acting up and not working right. Putting that aside and focusing on the task at hand Kurt was only 5 minutes away from the hospital and when he had final arrived the nurse lead him to the delivery room where Sparks was waiting for him. When Kurt had entered the room he smiled seeing his wife laying on the bed taking deep breaths with each contraction. She turned and smiled at Kurt as he walked up next to her, wrapping his arms around her. “You made it.” she said between each huff. “I almost didn’t.” “Alright miss. Once you’re ready we’ll begin.” Sparks looked over to Kurt a scared look on her face. Kurt smiled and picked up her hand holding it in his own and softly whispered to her “You can do this honey I’m right here with you.” She smiled at him then turned back to the doctor and gave him a nod. The doctor nodded back “Alright now on the count of three I want you to give me one big push. 1 2 3!” Eight hours later... “WAAAAAAAHHHHH!” “H-he’s finally here.” Sparks said holding the little bundle in her arms. “He’s so tiny.” “He’s perfect. Hello mommy’s little angel.” “Hello there kiddo.” “Oh! Honey look he’s opening his eyes.” They both stared as the little baby boy fluttered his eyes open. He stared up at them with his big blue eyes. “Bwa?” Sparks looked up at her husband “Kurt? Do you wanna hold him?” Kurt smiled and carefully took the baby from his wife’s arms and carefully held him in his own. “H-hi there...son I I’m your dad.” Kurt just couldn’t stop the tears from falling out he’s a dad now. “I promise I’ll never let anything bad happen to you Flash.” Thinking about that day and everything’s that’s happen made the tears fall even more… it all happened so fast. And I couldn’t do anything to stop it I’m sorry. At Sunset Shimmer’s house Sunset was sitting on the end of her bed staring at a picture that was taken at while they were at Camp Everfree. Thinking back about what Flash said to her while being at camp before she was so focused on what was going on with their magic and having her suspicions about Timber. She was listening to Flash but hadn’t really been paying any attention to what he was saying until they had gotten back to school. I really wanted to thank you “For what?” Ha for the tough love. Telling me I should get over Twilight I needed to hear that. “Sure. No problem” "Is something wrong?" “What! No. Why?” Come on Sunset. We used to date. I know when something’s bothering you. But what I do know is that your friend is lucky to have someone like you to look out for them. You know you’ve changed a lot since we went out. You’re so much nicer. Look maybe you and me we can start over as friends. Sunset wiped away the tears that started to form at the memory. They had started over as friends and their relationship grew each day, and not long after they officially got back together with each other and all of their friends were so happy for them. Sunset laid across her bed and curled herself into a ball as she started crying her heart out. The fact alone that Flash might not remember her made her heart break. At Thunderbass house As soon as Thunderbass got home he went straight into his room, locked the door and throw himself across the bed. He pulled his pillow close to his face and started crying into it not wanting anyone to see him and not wanting to admit that… he was scared, scared that he might lose his best friend...forever. Flash and Thunderbass have been together since they were kids. The two of them met each other in kindergarten and became best friends almost instantly. “Hi!” A young Thunderbass jumped up at the sound that voice he hadn’t heard anyone come up. He turned his head to a boy with bright blue spiky hair standing behind him a playful look on his face. Thunderbass looked at him for a few more seconds then final replied. “Hi.” “What are ya playing with?” The kid asked poking to the little toy guitar in his hands. Thunderbass gave him a sly smile and said “I’m not playing with anything. I’m practicing.” The kid gave him a confused look “Practicing? Why?” Thunderbass turned around completely to face the kid “Because I’m gonna be a rock star!” he shouted throwing his fist in the air. At that moment the kid’s face lighten up “Wow! Really! That’s so cool so am I!” “Really! That’s awesome! Hey! We can practice together!” “Yay! Let’s do it! It’ll be so cool!”   Both Thunderbass and the kid high five each other. “Hey what’s your name?” Thunderbass asked the kid “My name’s Flash. Flash Sentry!” “Awesome name Flash! Mine’s Thunderbass! Nice to meet you.” “Nice to meet you too Thunderbass.” Thunderbass started crying even harder at the memory, him and Flash have been best friends their whole life and now that friendship… could disappear.