One Good Morning
When I woke again I found Sapphire, making oatmeal? A Princess making a meal? For me this was mind blowing, as I drew near. Stumbling nearly into the cooking oat meal, would not be pretty in any way. Her smile was uplifting. I flopped down beside her not caring about my coat, mane, or tail. I knew I was filthy yet she was so clean. She held out her hoof, I placed mine in hers. Her gold trimmed eyes locked on my hoof, I know she was observing my wounds. I didn't think I had any, well with adrenaline pumping I didn't feel a thing. I must have taken a beating in that cave, when I looked down I saw a lot of cuts, scabs, and blood. So she tended to me when I was unconscious, oh boy I was left completely at her mercy... I just hope she didn't apply any makeup on my face. To my releif there wasn't any, also there was nasty bump on the left side of my face. Must have been where I hit that damn rock. She was smiling as I looked myself over, giggling too.
"Don't worry I didn't do anything to you other than heal you, besides it was the least I could do since you did save me after all. Before you ask I dragged you up until I found a spot where I could heave you onto my back and carry you to safety." Her eyes twinkled as I blushed. She healed me and was looking out for me, more than my parents did. I sat down slowly wondering what happened after I knocked myself out. Again she spoke. "Well you were out for maybe six hours, and yes you been in that spot the entire time."
I've been still for six hours? Six hours she was unprotected? Six hours she watched over me, how could I have been so stupid? I felt my self esteem drop faster than my head as it hit the dirt. What if more beasts had taken that to their liking and attacked? Those didn't help the state of my mind.
"Don't worry we haven't been under any predator's gaze, I know this may seem like your ego is bruised but look on the bright side."
"What bright side? I was unconscious for SIX hours! What could've happened in that time I wouldn't be able to save you if that happened!" My worry and anger obviously weren't helping, though I must admit I felt like bucking myself in the face. She held out her left hoof. Not being one for feelings since my parents and school life never helped me, I just looked at it for a bit. She giggled at me. I do enjoy that. I took her hooves in mine and we sat quietly until sleep crept upon us.
The next morning we packed up. (I did the packing but in her mind WE did the packing, but thats not the point.) We set out on the road again, hopefully no manticores to run into. We talked a lot; she about how beautiful the Empire is, and I spoke of why we didn't use the train that was at the station.
"I wanted to enjoy the sights and the beauty of nature."
Me of course gave the comment of nearly being eaten by nature. She giggled more, then she said something I hadn't expected.
"I also wanted to evaluate you personally before the my father does."
Of course I didn't expect that! Wipe that smug look off your face like you knew where it was going!