Mac nuzzled Fluttershy’s neck as he woke. The two were in an odd position: Mac’s head rested on her neck, one of his large legs covered her hind legs, and she was resting her head on his. Neither minded, though, they were a new married couple. They didn’t need to worry about anything…
Spoke too soon. The second Fluttershy awoke; she blinked a few times to try and damper the incredibly bright light above them. She had to squint to ignore it. The mare was also trying to get free of Mac. Something he certainly wasn’t used to.
He got off of his wife and looked at her worried. Why was his snuggle bunny trying to get away from him?
“Shy? Are you alright?” He asked.
She arched her back and let out a yawn. It was still adorable as always but this time, she didn’t spin around to look at Mac. Fluttershy dropped her hooves in her lap and closed her eyes, her head pointing downwards.
Mac shifted and inched closer to her. “What’s wrong?” He asked as he placed his head on her shoulder. She looked up at him and tried to smile. It wasn’t very convincing, though.
“I…” She looked ready to tell him something. “I-It’s nothing.” She changed her mind.
“It’s not nuthin’. You ain’t yerself.” Mac gave her a peck below the chin. His big green eyes were filled with concern.
Fluttershy’s ears flattened against her head. “Sorry…I’m just…really not feeling well.” At this point, his wife almost looked in pain. That was something that Mac certainly didn’t like. Nothing was supposed to hurt Fluttershy, not ponies, not animals, not even him.
“Ah’ll take care of ya,” he offered. “Ah could stay home and watch over ya.”
Fluttershy smiled gratefully. “Thanks for the offer Mackie but I’ve been sick before. I’ll be fine.”
Her husband felt good. She was smiling and not faking it. “Well if you’re positive, Ah’ll head out to the farm. If anything bad happens, you go to the doctor, okay?”
Fluttershy nodded. “Of course.” She kissed him on the cheek.
Things certainly had gone wrong. Fluttershy lacked the energy to do her everyday chores for the animals. At first, Angel seemed annoyed. But when he saw Fluttershy lying on the couch, looking like she was in pain, he filled up with concern.
The white rabbit hopped over to his owner and rubbed her hoof. Fluttershy looked down at him and smiled. He gave her a look as if asking, “What’s wrong?”
Fluttershy kept her smile. “Angel, I’m just not feeling well. It isn’t like the type of sick I’m used to. I-I might go to the hospital.”
Angel’s eyes went wide. “No it’s okay Angel. I’m not hurt, I’m just concerned. The symptoms are just not adding up. Dizziness, sickness, fatigue-,” Fluttershy giggled lightly. “-it’s almost like I’m…” Her smile dropped and her eyes grew wide.
Angel tilted his head in confusion as if to say, “It’s almost like what?” Fluttershy leapt of the couch and headed towards the door. Angel Bunny tried to keep pace behind her. The Pegasus stopped before the door and turned to him.
“I’ll be home soon Angel. Watch the pets while I’m gone, please?” Before allowing him to respond, Fluttershy left. Angel sat down on his rump, confused. “I’ll never understand that mare.”
Fluttershy sat down on the light blue chair and looked at the doctor. He was an earth pony wearing a lab coat which covered most of his body. He took a seat opposite of hers.
“Now, what are your symptoms?” He asked, holding his pen and paper, ready to write.
“Um…fatigue, sickness, sometimes I’m light headed and I feel dizzy.” She listed.
The doctor smiled as he placed the paper and pen down. He looked up at Fluttershy curiously. “Do you have any ideas of what ‘illness’ you might have?” The young stallion asked. Fluttershy could notice the hint of humor in his question.
"Y-yes…I think I know…” Fluttershy nodded.
“Huh…well…we can take a test to be sure. Are you ready?” He asked.
The canary mare nodded.