The Rise of a Sentry

by AndrewGamerGL


Chapter 23: Recognition

As Flash started waking up, he heard some beeping noises, almost like they're coming from a machine, then, he slowly started to open up his eyes, and when he looked next to him, he saw a machine that was checking his heart rate, he then realized that he was in a Hospital, and then he turned a bit to the left, and saw Shining Armor next to him, who smiled and waved at him, Flash then immediately remembered what happened before he blacked out, he started panicking and asked Shining a Question.

"Did... Did we win?"

Shining Armor just chuckled at Flash before he gave his answer.

"Look around you Flash"

Flash Sentry then looked around him in the Hospital room, and he was amazed and shocked at what he saw, he saw almost every single of his friends with him and by his side, and some even with banners like "Get well soon Flash", he saw The Mane Six, The Other Three Princesses or former Princesses, Spike, The Pillars of Equestria, Sunburst, Starlight, Discord, Trixie, and even the Cutie Mark Crusaders and Twilight's Parents, Flash was almost at a loss for words.

"Wha-what are you all doing here?"

Fluttershy was the first one to speak from the group.

"Here for you, you had been in a coma for three days, and all of us have been paying you and Shining Armor visits each day"

"We're really glad to see you're doing okay"

"Most of us were worried sick about you two"

"So.., we did win?"

Everypony in the room chuckled cause it was obvious if they were all around, then nodded, and Flash then got up in excitement from his bed, but hurt his body a bit as he did that.

"Yes! Ow! Ouch!

Trixie then warned Flash that he was not exactly fully healed yet.

"Careful with that, the doctor said you broke your right hoof and your right wing"

Apple Bloom then added in on the report that the Doctor gave.

"It's gonna be a few months before you'll be medically cleared to leave"

Flash then took a sigh, but was feeling quite happy and warm to see this many ponies by his side, genuinely concerned about his feelings, he never felt this mind of warmth in his entire life before that, especially in his childhood, he felt so grateful that they all were here for him, and of course, Twilight Sparkle then gave Flash a big hug that was squeezing him a little, but Flash didn't care and he hugged hardly as back.

"I'm so glad you're doing okay Flash"

"And i'm glad nothing happened to you Twilight"

Trixie Lullamoon then had to chyme in with a Question to Starlight Glimmer.

"Oh, and Starlight, why didn't you tell me what happened when you guys were going to battle? I could have helped a little bit in the fight"

Starlight then Sassily and brutally answered back to Trixie.

"Uhh, no offense Trixie, but, how are Magic Tricks going to help in Combat?"

Trixie then frowned at Starlight as everypony started laughing at Starlight's remark, after they all finished laughing, Shining Armor then gave a Signal to all of them.

"Alright, everypony, head out, I have something important to tell both my Sister and Flash Sentry here"

Everypony then listened to what Shining said, and left the room to give himself, Twilight and Flash some privacy, Shining then took a look at his sister and stated talking to her.

"Twily, look, I understand we had some issues in the past and didn't always seem eye to eye on things as of late, but believe me when I tell you this..., I only wanted what was best for my Sister, cause let me tell you, i'm actually a very Jealous Brother, I really Care for you and love you, and I wouldn't let just anypony date or be with you, you are the most special pony I know, and I just wanted you to be safe and ultimately to be happy.

Twilight Sparkle then smiled at her brother, then answered to him.

"I know my brother"

Shining then turned to Flash Sentry and started speaking to him.

"Now Flash, if i'm being completely honest, I wasn't 100 percent sure if you were going to be the Pony you have become, or be a good fit for my Sister, I was very skeptical about you still and it was a bit awkward for you to date my sister when we already had known each other for quite some time"

Flash then sighed, and answered at Shining.

"Yeah, I understand sir"

"And also, I was a bit worried you were going to take advantage of my Sister, However, when I look at all the sacrifices you've done throughout your life, your admirable dedication to your work and Job, and also on top of that, the unbelievably brave sacrifice you made to try and save Twilight's life, proved to me, that you are more than capable of being a fantastic partner, Solider, and even as a Friend, I really admire you for that, thank you Flash"

Shining Armor then saluted Flash Sentry from his bed, and Flash then Saluted back at him, Flash also smiled, feeling a taste of happiness, relief and satisfaction that he had finally achieved and accomplished his life long Goal of being recognized as somepony that is really helpful and useful, he started then to get really emotional, and started tearing up, and Shining tried to comfort Flash.

"It's okay, no need to cry now"

"I'm sorry, it's-it's just, I've worked so hard my entire life to get to this point, and to hear those words come out from you, that means the world to me, thank you very much!"

"Well, I mean every word I said"

Shining Armor and Flash Sentry then managed to stretch and reach out to hug each other, much to the happiness of Twilight, happy to see that the two of them finally made up, then, Flash turned to Twilight's direction and asked her to come sit by his bed.

"So, uh, Twilight?"

"Yes Flash, what is it?"

"So, since your brother seems cool with us getting back together, is it okay with you if we could... Start over and get back together again?"

Twilight then immediately hugged Flash tight and smiled at him.

"Of course you silly Pegasus"

"Welcome to the Family my man!"

Shining Armor then hugged and squeezed Flash Sentry tight, much to Twilight's laughter, and Flash started laughing too along with Shining, Flash then really enjoyed the rest of his day being in Twilight and Shining's company.