//------------------------------// // Hydropologie // Story: Putting Her Heads Together // by Dash Attack //------------------------------// The two heads talked to each other under the tree, patiently waiting for their friend to wake.  During their conversation, Dash learned that her new brother Red really did have all her memories.  To test this, she asked him questions that only she would know. “Which Wonderbolt do I think is the cutest?” she asked loudly. “Soarin!” he said, “Though personally go for Spitfire.” “Lucky guess?” she huffed. “Though I do have admit Spitfire is beautiful, but if you really are me you know I don’t swing that way.” “I know Dash.” he said sympathetically. “Having people label you like that must been very tough.  I really do know everything about your past like it was my own life.  One day you will find a stallion that understands you.  You just got to push those judgmental comments aside.” “Yeah,” she said nodding. “That’s what I have to do. Screw those other ponies. By the way, shouldn’t you like stallions too if your a copy of me?” “I don’t know.” he said trying his best to mimic a shrug with just his neck. “I think this body is pumping different sets of hormones into us.  That’s why I have such a deeper voice.  So basicly I’m you if you were born a stallion.” “That’s pretty awesome!” Dash replied. “But that still makes me worried about our lower body.  What gender is our body if I’m still a girl and your guy.” Red’s eyes chuckled. “I can think of several scenarios but one of us isn’t going to like the answer.” “Yawn!” Both heads turned to look at Fluttershy who looked like she was just about to open her eyes.  They watch as she started to lift herself off the ground. Taking initiative, the hydra ran behind the cottage so their friend wouldn’t get freaked out again. “Fluttershy!” Dash cried out. “Keep your eyes closed.” Fluttershy turned her head as Rainbows voice made her recall what happened just before she fainted. “Rainbow Dash!?” called Fluttershy as she got up and looked around. “Where are you.  You need to get out of here.  I think I saw a hydra out here a while ago.  While I’m grateful it didn’t decide to eat me after I probably fainted, I don’t want you putting yourself in danger.  Take it from experience, they are really scary.” A hydra? the two heads though in unison.  So that’s what I am? What we are? Wait, why am I hearing double? Red? Dash? Are we reading each other's minds? Get out of my head! You first! Daaah! “Fluttershy!” Dash yelled, deciding to break the weird mind meld that just took place, “I need to tell you something but you need to promise me as a friend you won’t panic, even if you get scared.” “Don’t tell me the mean old Hydra is still here?” she said as her teeth began to chatter. Great...  Thought the original (by her self this time) This is going to be a lot harder than I thought. “Listen!” she called back. “We really don’t have much time left so I’m going to have to give you the short version.  The hydra you saw was me.  I drank this stupid potion from some shady character thinking it would make me smarter, but all it did was turn me into a giant with two heads.  I’m hiding behind the cottage so I don’t frighten you again.  I need you to be brave and trust me right now, cause me and my new head need you.” “Wait Rainbow!  Is that true?!  But if it it is, I’m not sure if I’ll be able to keep myself together.” “Dash,” whispered Red. “I have an idea.”  He then spoke loudly.  “Fluttershy, this is Dashes other head, Red.  Me and her are going to walk into your line of site.  Once you can see us, we are going to stop.  I want you to take a good look at us, especially at head with the purple eyes.” After a long moment of silence, Fluttershy finally replied. “Fine, I’ll try and be brave.  Please don’t eat me.” The blue hydra slowly stepped out from behind the house.  Fluttershy eyes widened with awe as the creature walked towards her.  Their long necks stood tall and erect, just a few inches shorter than the cottage roof, but easily dwarfing the average Ponyville home.  Their long draconic wings swayed with each step they took.  When the beast finally came to a stop Fluttershy was frozen with fear. After a minute, she flew a little closer to get a better look.  For a moment Dash was afraid she was going to run away. But as the timed mare’s mind focused in on the blue scales and the colorful spines that adnored both heads the more comfortable she began to look.  When at last Fluttershy flew up to right head and stared into her purple eyes, she knew them to be that of her friend. “Rainbow Dash.” Fluttershy said softly. “It is you.” Rainbow was suddenly caught by surprise as Fluttershy unexpectedly hugged her maw.  While deep down the fear of being eaten lingered inside the pit of her stomach, that fear was slowly becoming less prominent as Rainbow Dash returned her hug with a scaly nuzzle.  It was sappy, but gosh darn it it felt right. When she finished the yellow pegasus flew backwards and looked at the hydra.  “How did this happen to you?” she asked with worried look in her eye. Dash and Red both took turns filling in Fluttershy on events that lead up to this point.  Dash talked about everything prior to the transformation while Red explained everything that happened after.  When they were done the two of them spoke in unison. “We need you to write a letter to Twilight.” Fluttershy flew back down to the ground and landed right beside their leg.  She nodded her head. “I’ll do that.  But the meantime we need to figure out what to do with you and Red.  Also, I should probably tell you what I know about hydras in case you're stuck like this for a while.” “I guess that would save Twilight the trouble.” Dash said as she tilted her head in agreement.  She bent her neck low so that she could be eye level with Fluttershy causing the yellow pegasus take a few nervous steps backwards. “You still seem a bit nervous.” Dash said. “Well…” Fluttershy replied with a frightened and nervous chuckle. “Hydras are carnivores by nature and have larger appetites than most creatures.  Also, they eat ponies, but not exclusively.” I guess that would explain why she smells so good. The two head though in unison.  Darn.  Not this again. Uh. We’ll just have to both to restrain ourselves if we get any cravings but for now we should probably play it cool. Fluttershy has enough to worry about already. “So what else do Hydras eat besides well… ponies?” Red asked as his head become level with Dash’s. “Well…” Fluttershy said softly as an unsettling look formed on her face. “Unfortunately you’re going to have to hunt for meat in the Everfree forest.” Fluttershy made a gesture as if she was about to throw up, but quickly bounced back. “Sorry, I take care of plenty of animals that eat other animals, but… just promise not to eat any around here. In fact, the less I know about what you eat the better.  Just please try to avoid eating the small and innocent.” As tears began to pour down Fluttershy's face Dash moved in to nuzzle her. “I promise Fluttershy,” she said with reassuring enthusiasm.  “We may have the body and appetite of monster, but that doesn’t mean we have to eat like monsters.” Red nodded. “Remember, I have Dashes memories so in a weird way I feel as though I was once a pony too, even though I’m less than an hour old.  Your critters are safe.” Dash gave her new brother a smirk, before turning back to her now tiny friend. “Anything else we should know?” Suddenly a question that had been nagging her since this whole mess started popped into her head. “Um, Fluttershy?” she asked, “You wouldn’t be able to tell the gender of this body right.  Since Red sounds and thinks like a dude, am worried about what… else might have changed.” This caused Fluttershy to blush bright red as as the yellow pegasus scrunched her face in embarrassment. “Well…” she stuttered. “Hydra have both male and female hormones that are distributed to three different heads.  Even when only one gender exists the body still has female hormones stored inside.” “You didn’t answer the question,” Rainbow said in annoyance, unintentionally making an intimidating face and exposing her fangs.  “Is this a male or female body?” Frightened, Fluttershy took deep breath and let out a loud shout. “The Correct term would be a HERMAPHRODITE!” “Hermapha what now?” she asked as dumbfoundedly. “Oh sweet Celestia.” Fluttershy said. “Rainbow I really didn’t want to be blunt or vulgar, but you have both sets of sex organs.” “WHAT?!”  Both heads screamed in unison, causing poor Fluttershy to huddle in fear as the two heads rose up looked back at each other. Their eyes were both wide open and their jaws hung low. “This buffalo crap!” yelled Red as his neck thrashed violently  “Come Dash, give me control so I can grind that unicorn into pasta!  I’ll bite his bloody legs off!  I’ll…” Before he could finish, Fluttershy flew up to his face and gave him the stare, causing Red to freeze long enough to collect himself. “Sorry!” He said sheepishly, embarrassed by his violent outburst. Meanwhile, Dash was banging her head against the side of the tree, despite the fact that it didn’t help her in the slightest. When she realised this, she looked up to the heavens for clarity, cursing  the stallion that had put this curse upon her.  She stared at the clouds above, wondering if she would ever be able to lay on on one again.  All the while Red and Fluttershy looked up at her she began to tear up. “My life is over.” she moaned as tears trickled down her scaly face. “I’m a freak. Oh I wish I didn’t know that.  What if I turn back, and I still have it? Would Soarin be into that, or would he be repulsed?  Oh Celestia why did this happen?” “Oh chin up Rainbow Dash.” Fluttershy said in her icon motherly tone. “While this situation may be awkward, you don’t have to worry about being a hermaphrodite. Each head on a hydra is unique individual.  While at first it may seem like you are carbon copies of one another both of you responded differently to when I told you the truth, meaning your both your own hydra.” While her words did help ease her distress the entire situation had taken a toll on her. She turned to Fluttershy, not caring how sappy her teary eyes made her look. “I need to be alone Flutters.” she said softly. “Please tell Twilight to find a cure, or at least the very least the pony responsible.  Right now I thinks it’s best if go hide out in the forest.  I promise to clear some distance before we have our first meal as monsters.  I’m sorry I scared you.” Her brother didn’t protest as Rainbow took charge and and ran towards the woods, however, just before she disappeared from sight, both heads heard Fluttershy shout one last thing at them.  They couldn’t make out what she said, only hearing three words of what she was saying. “... protect your necks!” ------ “What did she mean by that ‘protect our necks’”, asked Red as the hydra walked after running for a while.  “Is that like are most vulnerable area or somthing.” “I only just found out I have a penis.” huffed Rainbow. “What makes you think would know anything.  You're the real hydra here.  Shouldn’t you know?” “Oh!” yelled Red.  “So just because I wasn't a pony before all this means I’m a real hydra.  Smooth sister, real smooth. Look I might as well have been must know, I popped out of your side 60 minutes ago with your memories.” “Err,” she growled.  “Just you wait. Once my friends find a cure I won’t have to deal with you any more.” Red forced their body to a stop. “Hey what gives!” Dash said glaring. “Sweet Celestia!  Why didn’t I see this before?” he said in dismay. “What will become of me if you do find the cure?  Will I die or just fade away in to nothing?  Fluttershy said we are each our own hydra so does this mean I have a soul.  What would happen if one of us dies right now?  Dash, I know how much your life means to you but I don’t want to die.” Rainbow Dash stared into his eyes, the look fear in his eyes as a hundred questions piled up in his head, all of which added to his mortal woes. “Just give me back control.” Dash said, no longer sounding annoyed or frustrated.  “We’ll cross that bridge when the time comes.  Right now we should probably look for some food.  I think I heard a bear growl before. Maybe we could eat that.” Rainbow Dash laughed at the absurdity of it all, realising she was actually capable of eating a bear.  This caused Red to perk up a bit too as he took a deep breath and chuckled. The two of them continued to walk as Red smiled at Dash. “Yeah, I think getting some food is just what I…” Woosh! It all happened so fast Dash could barely make out what happened.  One moment Red was talking and laughing, then his head and neck were flying upward and falling towards the ground.  A large geyser of blood sprout out from where a branch with sharp metal bladed had been flicked by a rope and decapitated her brother. Dash could feel her large heart beat faster as Red’s head landed on the ground with a thump.  She began to look around frantically, looking for whatever pony or creature had set that trap.  She gasped as she spotted a pony standing with a tomahawk in her mouth and some severed rope besides her feet. “You!” Rainbow Dash said as she stared at down at Red’s killer in disbelief. “Stay back creature with the voice of dash.” shouted the killer.  “If I were you I wouldn’t be acting rash.”