Twilight bit back a yelp of pain as Celestia helped her out of the truck. It hurt more than getting into the truck. She wrapped her arms tight around Celestia’s neck as the older woman settled her gently into a wheelchair. She grabbed then got Hunter out of the truck and grabbed her purse.
“Just let me do the talking alright Twilight?” Celestia whispered into her ear before she wheeled her into the small rural ER.
Twilight nodded eagerly. The last thing she wanted to do was stumble over an incorrect word and blow her cover. It’s not broken, Sunset Shimmer says they execute equines who break their legs.
The receptionist glanced up a bit bored. “Let me guess a farming accident?”
“No,” Celestia stated cooly in a manner Twilight had seen only a few times in the past. In each instance, it had led to grown stallions almost having an accident. As a foal Twilight had thought it hilarious. As a grown mare it was terriffying
It seemed that even as a human that tone had an effect as the receptionist shivered “Right, of course, my apologies Ms?”
“Summers, Dawn Summers and this is my little sister Twilight Summers.” Celestia frowned as the receptionist mumbled about hippies. “She tripped over one of my son’s Hotwheels. We just aren’t sure if it’s sprained or if she managed to break it.”
“Of course. I just need an address and some vitals.”
Twilight Sparkle wasn’t certain what she thought about this version of the earth but she’d never say no to learning so was quite entertained with Celestia’s smartphone while they waited to get the results of her x-ray. Insane, in Ponyville we’d have had the result ages ago. However she gave them props for their pain relief.
Since she’d been given the shot in her I.V. she’d been in a happy relaxed place watching videos on something called youtube. She glanced up as there was a knock on the door and a woman in a white coat came in.
“Twilight Summers?”
“Er, yes? I mean that's me?” Twilight winced even she could tell how off she sounded. Hopefully she blames the pain relief.
“I have the results of your X-ray and you did in fact break your ankle.” The doctor’s eyes widened as the young woman’s eyes rolled back and she passed out.
A few minutes later Twilight returned to consciousness to hear Celestia and the Doctor talking in soft voices.
“Is she alright? I’ve never had a patient faint upon learning they had broken a bone. Should I order some more tests?”
“Oh no! She's fine, She just was surprised, and what with the morphine she was given…”
“Oh yes, that does make some sense. Ah! Ms. Summers welcome back. Sorry to startle you like that. I take it that this is your first broken bone?” The doctor smiled gently at Twilight who was sitting back up.
“I, yes… first and only I hope. S-so what happens now?” Twilight looked down at her hands her cheeks bright red. Celestia must think I’m the scardiest pony ever
“Well, luckily it’s a very simple break so what we’ll do is cast it and give you some crutches. What color cast would you like?” The Doctor was already washing her hands as she spoke.
“Uh, purple is fine. Er, how long before I get the cast off?” Twilight glanced up not too worried after all Dash had only been in a cast for about three days with her broken wing. Plently of time to get back to where the portal will open.
“Oh, six weeks I’d say. Just remember not to put any weight on it.” The doctor walked out as Twilight’s eyes grew huge.
“S-six weeks? Did she say six WEEKS? Oh, nononono Sunset Shimmer is going to throw a fit…” Before Twilight could really begin to panic she felt Celestia’s arms wrap around her.
“Remember what Cadance taught you. Deep arm to chest… deep breathe… release while pushing out your arm.” Celestia whispered into the panicking woman’s ear and smiled as she did just that. “Better?”
“Better, I just… six weeks?” Twilight squeaked out as Celestia laughed.
“Oh, Twilight I would have insisted on about that much time anyways. You must remember, Hunter and I have a life here. There are things I need to do before either of us is ready to leave permanently.” She held a hand out to stop Twilight from commenting. “Do not misunderstand me Twilight Sparkle. I will be going home with you. In fact, I planned to at least visit once the portal reopens.”
“Visit?” Twilight frowned not understanding what she meant.
“Am I to understand that most of Equestria believe me dead and Luna as the only ruler?” Celestia asked gently and smiled as Twilight nodded. “And that is what I mean Twilight, it will take time for ponies to accept me back again. I think I’d prefer to be reintroduced slowly. Hunter and I can stay in your Palace in Ponyville.”
“Oh, I get it. You’d prefer to spend time with Luna and Cadance and figure out what Equestria is like now before throwing yourself back into it. Er so speak?” Twilight smiled as Celestia beamed down at her. She opened her mouth but before she was able to speak a nurse came in.
“Let's get your ankle cast up Ms. Summers then you can get out of here and get the little one to bed.” She glanced over to where Hunter was asleep curled up in a chair.
Celestia smiled “that would be very appreciated. It’s been a long day for all of us.”
she's not kidding. Twilight watched with rapt attention as her cast was applied and luckily the pain relief was still working otherwise she was certain she’d have screamed. Within a half hour, she was back in the passenger seat of the truck her eyelids heavy. She felt Celestia’s lips on her cheek and smiled.
“You sleep Twilight, you are safe with me. I promise.”
Twilight happily sighed and allowed her eyelids to slide closed I’m always safe with you Tia…