After a moment, Fluttershy's phone buzzed.
All right, girls. Listen up! Sunset Shimmer is super-ultra-mega sick! She told me she needs our company to help her feel better!- Sent by Pinkie Pie
Fluttershy gasped and sent a text.
Goodness! I know she had a busy day at work, but I didn't think she'd bethatworn down.- Sent by Fluttershy
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After roughly an hour of texting, planning and coordinating, everything was set.
Fluttershy wiped sweat off her brow. "Wow. Who knew texting could be so...intense?" she thought aloud. She walked outside to the warm summer day. All of the birds were chirping happily, enjoying the sunlight as much as Fluttershy herself. One of the birds flew down to Fluttershy and chirped at her. "Oh hello, Reginald. Did you finally figure things out with Hubert? It seems like that conflict's been going on for weeks!" she said.
Reginald chirped.
"That's wonderful news! I'm so glad you two patched things up." Fluttershy said with a smile. Reginald chirped then took off. "Goodbye, Reginald!" Fluttershy waved. She checked her phone. Hmmm. I still have a couple of hours before I have to leave. What to do... She shrugged, walked into the garage, and brought out a beach chair. She laid on it, putting her hands behind her head, closed her eyes and sighed. She concentrated on all the sounds around her. The birds chirping, the people and cars passing by...her phone buzzing... "Huh?" She checked her phone.
I'm afraid she's feeling worse, dears. She had a dizzy spell and is burning up, but she's getting the rest she needs.- Sent by Rarity
Well, that sucks.- Sent by Rainbow Dash
Fluttershy frowned and sent a text.
Oh, dear. That's terrible news!- Sent by Fluttershy
Well, I'm sure she'll get better by the end of the day. Still, being sick is no fun. She shuddered. Great, now I'm having flashbacks to the last time I ate bad food. I've never seen someone in a hazmat suit clean my bathroom before that. Fluttershy shuddered again and tried to think of other things. She heard a meow just under her chair.
"Hello, Lemon Squeezy! What are you doing this far from Cousin Goldie Delicious'?"
Lemon Squeezy meowed.
"Oh, I didn't know you had multiple homes. You're a spoiled little kitty, aren't you?" Fluttershy giggled as she pet Lemon Squeezy's head. Lemon Squeezy purred in response. "It certainly is a beautiful day today, isn't it?"
Lemon Squeezy meowed in agreement, then left to go on about his day.
She went back to relaxing on the beach chair, closing her eyes. Suddenly, she felt her beach chair moving. She looked down and noticed a tortoise in a suit.
It slowly looked up at her and said "Excuse me, madam, but can I interest you in some car insurance?"
Fluttershy blinked and found herself still lying on the beach chair. "Goodness, I guess I got a little too relaxed." She checked her phone.
Just sending a lil' update-a-roonie! No changes, good or bad. She's zonked out on the couch.- Sent by Pinkie Pie
Well at least she's not feeling worse, darling!- Sent by Rarity
Sometimes no news is good news.- Sent by Twilight Sparkle
She'll need the rest, I won't hold back on her when we play!- Sent by Rainbow Dash
Better than nothing, I guess. Fluttershy thought.
That sounds promising!- Sent by Fluttershy
Fluttershy noticed the clock on her phone and her eyes shot open. "Eek! I have to get going or I'll be late!" Fluttershy ran up to her room, grabbed her things then got into her car. She started the engine immediately, forgoing her usual Driving Safety Rhyme so she wouldn't be late. I have it memorized anyway, I just recite it out of habit.
Going at just above the speed limit, which is actually faster than normal by Fluttershy's standards, she arrived just in time. "Whew! Made it!" she said as she ran inside. She was greeted by all sorts of animal noises. Barks, meows, chirps, squeaks. "Hello, everyone! How are we all doing today?" said Fluttershy, smiling widely. This is the sort of thing she lives for. This is Fluttershy in her element. The care and well-being of animals, be they big or small, soft or scaly. All animals are welcome as far as she's concerned.
She changed into her uniform and got started. "All right. Who's first?" she said, eagerly awaiting her first animal of the day.
A black cat and a white cat walked in together. They each had a strange moon-shaped birthmark on their heads.
Fluttershy took a clipboard from the desk. "Luna." she pointed at the black cat. "and Artemis." she pointed to the white cat. "What can I help you with?" she asked.
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Time had passed, and Fluttershy checked her phone.
Hey guys!- Sent by Sunset Shimmer
Sunset, darling! How are you feeling?- Sent by Rarity
Still kinda crappy.- Sent by Sunset Shimmer
Think you'll have enough energy to take me on?- Sent by Rainbow Dash
Bring your "A" Game.- Sent by Sunset Shimmer
Fluttershy's face lit up. Good to know she seems to be doing better. She sent a text.
Which comfort animal(s) would you like me to bring?- Sent by Fluttershy
Fluttershy was almost giddy with anticipation over Sunset's answer.
Surprise me.- Sent by Sunset Shimmer
Fluttershy smiled widely. The possibilities are endless! Fluttershy spent the better part of her remaining time in shelter thinking about what to bring with her. In the end, she settled on a cat, a dog, a hamster in a ball, and a chinchilla.
Finally finished at the shelter, Fluttershy checked her phone.
Just finished installing the guard rails on Sunset's stairs. She's sleeping now.- Sent by Applejack
She checked in with us while you were working, so she must be feeling a little better.- Sent by Rainbow Dash
I can't wait until she gets better! I'll hold a "Yay, You're All Better Now!" party!- Sent by Pinkie Pie
I'm surprised she was able to sleep through all that noise.- Sent by Twilight Sparkle
She's had an exhausting couple of days, so I'm not all surprised.- Sent by Rarity
I'm on my way, I should be there soon.- Sent by Fluttershy
Fluttershy got in her car with her selected animals, then drove over the Sunset's.