-At Mane Melody-
Hitch sat in the chair in confusion. “How are you doing both of our manes at the same time?” Pipp was working back & forth between Hitch & Zipp. They were sitting right next to each other. Both looked bored and tired.
Pipp was in a mane cutting frenzy. But an enjoyable one. “I have no idea!” Said Pipp in an exaggerated tone.
Though she was clearly dedicated to this. She was admittedly a little nervous. She wanted the best for her friends and especially for her sister.
They both accidentally fell asleep several times only to be awoken by surprise later. “I can’t cut it if your heads aren’t straight!” Pipp shouted waking the two up with a shocked reaction.
After a while. Pipp finished their manecuts. And they looked exactly the same as they usually were. But they were perfectly fine with this. So, they didn’t complain.
“Thanks, Pipp. Here’s your tip.” Hitch & Zipp gave Pipp some bits for the cuts. “Have to go now. Back to the station.” Hitch said with a yawn. He said as they both walked out. “Good luck Hitch.” Said Pipp as they walked out.
Zipp was walking right beside him. “Hitch. You can’t do this. How could you concentrate?” Zipp was looking quite tired herself. And although she couldn’t think clearly, she needed to figure out what she was going to do.
“Zipp, I have to. There’s nopony else who can do this.” Hitch stressed. He was trotting his way to the station and Zipp followed. “Hitch please. You can’t!” Hitch stopped. “Zipp? What about you? Do you have anything to do?” He asked.
And Zipp had one clear thought in her head. That she knew could be accomplished quickly. “Well…no not really but. One thing I can do is look for somepony to cover for you. And I know just the ponies who can do that.” Zipp flew off and Hitch chased after her.
“W-Wait! Zipp who did you have in mind?!” Hitch shouted as he gave chase. “Zoom & Thunder! They just arrived here a few days ago. I’m sure they can do this!” She shouted back. Zipp was getting worn out. Her wings were starting to get heavier and heavier. And she struggled to maintain her balance.
But she kept flying. And then when she least expected it. It all caught up with her. She passed out and started falling.
“ZIPP!” Hitch screamed. Hitch jumped on a nearby bench and then on the side of a building and caught her. But unfortunately, he was landing all too quick. And they crashed right into a store window.
Glass shattered everywhere. And ponies surrounded them. But thankfully among that crowd was Zoom & Thunder. The 2 guardsponies from Zephyr Heights that arrived in maretime bay.
“Woah. Is that Zipp & Sheriff Hitch!? Are you ok?” That was the last thing Hitch heard before he blacked out.
Thunder & Zoom went up to them both and put their hooves on top of their foreheads. “They’re both overheated!” Zoom exclaimed. “I know what we need to do.” Said Thunder. They started carrying them out of the store.
-1 Hour Later-
In the crystal brighthouse. Zipp & Hitch slowly woke up. Zipp was in her bed. And Hitch was in Sunny’s bed right across from Zipp’s.
Zoom, Thunder and the others surrounded the two. “My head…” Now Hitch was both tired and in pain. Zipp wasn’t faring any better. “Hitch… Are we even alive?”
Sunny looked at them. “Hitch. You went face first into a sheet glass, you were running too fast, and you saved Zipp from falling. That’s gotta hurt, and you need to rest.” Hitch laid back and groaned. He had to make a compromise now.
“You were both sleep deprived all morning. Now you’re so exhausted you can’t even stand Hitch.” Sunny said to further the point. And Hitch simply said. “I know…” then he asked. “Zoom, Thunder. Would you cover for me, as sheriffs for the day.” Both Zoom & Thunder accepted the offer. “Anything for a friend of Zipp.” They both said as they flew out to the station.
Zipp smiled, “Told ya you needed help.” She said, And for once in a while. Hitch was perfectly ok with this. “Yeah. I did.” He said.
Pipp walked over to her sister. “Sis. I don’t care how long you sleep. Just please rest.” She asked Zipp. But Zipp & Hitch were already asleep. “Well, no need to ask twice.” Said Izzy as the three walked out.
The day flew by as the two ponies proceeded to sleep for 17 hours.