The following months of Gallus's rehabilitation took off to a rocky start, everytime he would try and walk he would be reunited with the floor. Twilight tried to help him as best she could, but each time Gallus tried to walk, he would fall and hurt himself.
"I think that's enough for today." Twilight said in a worried tone as she helped Gallus back into his wheelchair. "It's great that you're trying, but don't overwork yourself, it's important you relax and let time help as well."
"I know Twilight, but I want to try and get rid of my paralysis if I can, even if there's only a one percent chance and even if I get hurt." Gallus chuckles a bit. "it's hard to believe it's been two months since I woke up."
"You're quite determined Gallus, and yes, time sure has flown by and you already got caught up in your studies and managed to keep the paralysis a secret while you're at school. I'll do my best to try and help you, but you should be thinking on where you'd like to go if you can't get rid of your paralysis. I'll come and visit of course, but you can't stay here forever, I've got responsibilities to uphold. I'll go prepare you something to eat, I'll be right back."
Twilight leaves Gallus in his room she gave him to use as he recovered which has a window with a view of the school. As Gallus looked out the window contemplating the possibility if he'll ever be the same or if his friends will accept his weakness and vulnerability he say a group of friends with the brown agilian student from Lacerta with his right claw smaller and weaker than the left. Gallus could hear part of the conversation and heard the agilian's name which was Dami. He overheard how he can't move his right claw like a regular claw, but still manages to live his life. He overheard one of his friends say to Dami that they'll always have his back and that they'll be friends which brought a tear to Gallus's eye.
Twilight returns with a plate of quesadillas, the dish terrified her, but they were Gallus's favorite and she loved seeing him smile, so she was always happy to make them for him.
"Gallus, here's your lunch." Twilight said gently bringing him back to Earth.
"Oh, thank you Twilight." Gallus said as her took the plate with enthusiasm and began to slowly eat them savoring each bite. "For someone who doesn't like quesadillas you sure make great ones." Gallus said remembering his manners and waiting to finish chewing before talking.
"Thank you, I do try my best when it comes to cooking." Twilight said with blush on her face from the compliment. "I'm going to back to the school to wrap up the day, I'll be back shortly." Twilight said in a caring tone.
"Alright, Twilight." Gallus said. "I'll see you when you get back."
"Oh, before I go there's someone here to see you, he said your friend Smolder asked him to come talk to you." Twilight said while heading out.
When Twilight left the room, the brown agilian that Gallus had watched with his friends through the window entered and began to speak.
"Hello, my name is Dami. Your friend Smolder has told me so much about you, and Twilight told me about your condition."
Gallus's demeanor changed from joy to sorrow when he heard this.
"Oh that." Gallus said trying not to cry. "Yes, I'm paralyzed, but I don't want any of my friends to know."
"Silverstream felt something was off, that's why she asked Smolder to ask me to come talk to you. You can't let this get you down, you shouldn't keep this from your friends, and more importantly don't lose hope in trying to get rid of this paralysis." Dami said trying to help him.
"How can I?" Gallus asked with tears in his eyes. "I'm a blackbird with broken wings, if I tell my friends I'll seem weak, and the one that I love will think I'm a burden." Gallus said on the verge of crying.
"You just remember you're not alone." Dami said reassuring him. "I have a claw smaller and weaker than the other, I can't feel my right claw, but my friends never left me, and the one you love won't think you're a burden if she truly loves you. So you take those broken wings and learn to fly." Dami said trying to motivate him, but unbeknownst to them, they had a ease dropper.
Silverstream came into the room upon hearing everything.
"Is that what you really think Gallus? You know I love you." Silverstream said with tears in her eyes while she hugged him.
"I know Silverstream I just didn't want to be a burden on you I want you to be able to live your life..."
Before Gallus could continue Silverstream kissed him causing an unnoticeable twitch in his wings and then spoke.
"You could never be a burden on me, I love you so much I would carry you on my back for the rest of my life if I had to."
Gallus with tears in his eyes could just hug Silverstream and utter a thank you before regaining his composure and looked at Dami.
"Thank you Dami for talking to me." He then looked at Silverstream. "Would you mind wheeling me out of here and to the school? I think it's time our friends know about my condition."
Silverstream just chuckled and grabbed the handles and said "Sure thing." And wheeled Gallus to the school where he can finally be with his friends again.