Derpy was wondering why she decided to go first, but remembered that it was her appointment after all. She climbed into the chair while shaking vigorously. Colgate and Fluttershy put on sky blue medical masks. They looked at Derpy than each other, both having the same look of sorrow and sympathy in both their eyes. They nodded at each other and looked back at Derpy. Both then pulled their masks down under their muzzles. Dr. Colgate spoke in a quiet and calm manner, careful not to frighten the already terrified mare.
"Derpy, is it alright if I ask you some questions? Will you answer truthfully? Anything you say will be kept private. I promise." Derpy just nodded her head. Fluttershy went over to the others to ask the same thing to Rainbow Dash. Fluttershy calmly put her front left hoof on Rainbow's back left hoof, causing her to jump. Twilight and Soarin had to put their legs over Rainbow to stop her from flying away. Rainbow soon realized that it was Fluttershy and relaxed, ever so slightly. Rainbow nods her head as well. Fluttershy leans over to Colgate, whispering something. It was then Colgate's turn to nod her head.
"Fluttershy suggested that she takes Rainbow and Soarin into a different area so they can both have privacy. I personally like the idea. But it's all up to you and what you two think." Colgate spoke, repeating what she was just told. Derpy, Rainbow and Soarin liked the idea.
'Maybe I can run when their not looking. maybe, I'm just over reacting. Maybe it won't be as bad as I-nah.I'll sprint when i get the chance.'Dash thought to herself. Soarin, was thinking other things.
'This is great! Maybe Fluttershy can explain to Dash that everything will be alright.'Soarin was glad and had rubbed his marefriends hoof. Fluttershy trotted over to the door, motioning for the couple to follow them. The pair got up and follow Fluttershy into the hall, where Rainbow tried to escape. Soarin was well prepared for this,blocking every move Rainbow tried to make. Rainbow eventually let herself be pushed by the stallion. When the three reached the room, Fluttershy opened the door to reveal another examination room. Rainbows eyes became smaller than a pin, she froze in fear. Rainbow tried to run away but she forgot that Soarin was still right behind her. Fluttershy noticed Dash trying to well...dash (some pun intended) and ran over to help Rainbow. Fluttershy put her hoofs on Rainbows shoulders, while Soarin put his around her waist. Rainbow eventually calmed down,letting herself be carried in. Soarin guided Rainbow to the chair in the middle, then got into one of the rolling chairs, grabbing Rainbows hoof which she squeezed tightly. Fluttershy went over to a cupboard, and pulled out a clipboard with questions on it. Fluttershy got into her rolling chair and looked down at Dash.
"Rainbow, I'm going to ask you some questions, and I want you to answer honestly, alright?"Fluttershy stated. Rainbow was shaking but nodded her head.
"Are you ready Soarin?"Fluttershy asked. Soarin smiled and nodded his head. "Perfect. Alright, first question: what has gotten you so nervous? You are more scared than me whenever I have other ponies looking at me."
"OH come on! Do I have to answer these?" Rainbow retorted. Soarin just facehoofed.
"Rainbow, the faster you finish these the sooner we can leave." Soarin said. Rainbow just shrugged.
"Let's move on then... Second question: Why did you run away? "Fluttershy continued.
"I ran off because...well..." she started to mumble. Soarin raised an eyebrow at her.
"Rainbow, I've known you since we started school. I've kept every secret that you've wanted me to. I've always been there to help you, I don't want you to be hurt by anything or anypony so please tell me, what are you so friggen scared of?" Fluttershy asked. Rainbow and Soarin both were wide eyed at her.
"If you wanted to know that information than I guess I'll tell you. I tried to run away because I was scared alright? I've been afraid since before I started school. The story behind me being afraid is one that I want to keep hidden. Is this getting through? I, Rainbow Dash, am afraid of something. Remember when the others were planning to all get our check-ups here? Did you notice how I didn't come? That's why." Rainbow finished, panting slightly. Fluttershy gasped. She would have never thought that her best friend, would hide something from her.
"Wow Rainbow, how have you managed to avoid it for all these years?" Fluttershy managed to speak out.
"I really don't know, I somehow have just managed to do it." Rainbow said. They then heard a knock at the door, causing the ponies to jump a little. Fluttershy got up and opened the door, revealing AppleJack at the door, worry on her face.
" Have any of ya'll seen Pinkie? Shes missing!"