Doctor Whooves: Episode 17
Angie the Great
Prologue: Reunion
Royal Hospital, Canterlot, Equestria, Gaia, Summer, 56 C.E.
The Doctor trudged his way through the countless aisles of the hospital ward. Princess Celestia had been taken away to a private healing chamber as soon as she and the Doctor had arrived in Canterlot. Now the Doctor was alone once again, searching for any sign of a lavender unicorn. There must have been hundreds of ponies in that one ward. The Doctor figured that it would be a miracle in itself if he were even able to catch a glimpse of Twilight in the crowd. As the Doctor walked, he thought of Derpy and Donna and of their current condition. Where were they? Were they okay? Were they even still alive? What if Esmeralda or her soldiers had taken care of them? The Doctor shook the ghastly possibilities out of his head. He didn't want to think like that. They had to be alive. He was sure that they were alive. But, still, the Doctor couldn't help but feel uneasy. The battle had caused a great deal of damage for both sides of the conflict. The Doctor found his legs growing tired so he found a cushion towards the side of the ward to rest upon.
It felt nice to finally sit down after so long. The Doctor let out a relaxed sigh before leaning back against the wall and closing his eyes. Most of the pain from his injuries had faded away by this point. He shook his head as he thought about the current situation. Everything had gone to hell in such a quick amount of time that it wasn't even funny: the Equestrian camp was destroyed, Twilight had just barely managed to make it out alive, Celestia was incredibly injured from her encounter with Esmeralda, Angie was nowhere to be found, and Derpy and Donna were God knows where.
"It can never be easy, can it?" the Doctor asked himself before letting out another sigh. Suddenly, the Doctor heard a cough from nearby that sounded awfully familiar. He opened his eyes and looked to his left. A makeshift bed was situated a few feet from one of the windows. An orange mare with a blonde mane was curled over on the bed, fast asleep. Lying on the bed also was a lavender unicorn. A smile appeared on the Doctor's face as he approached the bed. This had to be her. It just had to be!
The unicorn let out another groan as the Doctor approached her. He looked down at her and asked, "Twilight? Twilight Sparkle?" The mare turned around to look up at him. The Doctor's smile widened as he found the tired, but happy, face of Twilight Sparkle looking up at him.
"Doctor!" she exclaimed weakly. The Doctor knelt down and gave the unicorn a warm hug. Angie, who was still curled over on the bed, awoke from her slumber to witness the reunion.
"See, Twilight? I told you that he'd make it," said a tired Angie. The Doctor and Twilight broke their hug before the Doctor sat down next to the bed.
"I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am to see you, Doctor," said Twilight.
"The feeling is mutual," the Doctor replied.
"Where's Princess Celestia?"
"She's seen better days but I think she'll be fine. She's recovering from her battle with Esmeralda in a private healing chamber."
"At least she's okay. What about you?" The Doctor stretched his forelegs and gave a soft groan.
"Nothing too major. Just a few bruises, cuts, and burns. Nothing that won't heal with time. What about you?"
"About the same."
"Well, I'm still glad that you're okay."
"Have you found out anything about Derpy and Donna?" The Doctor shook his head sadly.
"I haven't." Twilight laid her head back down on the pillow.
"I hope they're okay," she said.
"Me too, Twilight," the Doctor added. "Me too."