A/N: This will most likely be the shortest chapter in the story. I apologize for making it so short, but the next chapter will be much longer and will involve more plot. It should be up by tomorrow. Also, in case you are confused, the first section of this chapter is a flashback to Icarus in the hospital. The second section goes back to the present time.
Chapter 2: Patience
Icarus felt the warm blanket over his body as he awoke. He let out a yawn and reached for the water next to his bed. He was still half-asleep, and he wouldn't have noticed that he had knocked over his cup if not for the splashing sound that he heard a moment later.
"Not again," he thought.
Icarus waited in silence for a couple of hours. He liked to look outside to help pass the time. What was out there? All he could remember about his life was from this hospital. If only he could go outside, even once, he would be satisfied.
The door to his room opened and a nurse entered the room. Icarus observed her quietly. She wasn't like the others. Other nurses entered his room three times a day, and that was only to deliver his meals. This nurse stood at the base of his bed and quietly looked at Icarus with a hint of grim amusement.
Without a word, she pulled out a note and gave it to him. As she was leaving the room, Icarus spoke up.
"Wait," he managed to say. "Who are you?"
She didn't even turn around. "You will remember soon enough," came the reply.
The door closed behind her and Icarus was alone again.
Icarus sighed. "She must not know what she is talking about," thought Icarus. "I'm not remembering anything anytime soon."
He turned his attention to the note she had given him. Perhaps this was important to what she said. Icarus opened the note and read it. Something clicked in his head as he finished reading. He also felt as if something inside him began to wake up and take control of his feelings and motivations. He knew what he had to do and this note was the key. He slipped it into his pillowcase and took a deep breath.
"Now I wait."
"Discord?" Twilight asked. "After we reformed him, Celestia took him back up to Canterlot and he is still there to my knowledge. Why do you need him?"
"I am a courier from afar, and I have an important message for him," lied Icarus.
Twilight yawned. "Well he should be in Canterlot. Is there anything else I can help you with?"
"No, you have been most helpful," replied Icarus. "I should be going."
"Have a safe journey!" smiled Twilight as she receded back into her house. The door closed and Icarus was again standing alone outside.
Canterlot wasn't too far from Ponyville, not when compared to how far Icarus had traveled. He decided that a train would be the best method to get to Canterlot. He trotted down to the station and took a seat. He watched the sun as it rose out from behind some mountains, flooding the land with its warm rays.
"Now I wait."
A/N: I hope you enjoyed it! I know it was short, but I made the next chapter longer to compensate. I would really appreciate any thoughts or reviews you might have on the story! ~Kalameet