//------------------------------// // Chapter Two // Story: Hearts of Class III: "You, Me… Forever..?" // by ImAPonyXY //------------------------------// The Dragon Wakes Sweetiebelle walked along the path, kicking along a rock that stubbornly stayed in the way of her foot until she eventually knocked it off the cobblestone walkway. "Stupid! Ignorant! Selfish Griffon! Why the hell did I let you into my life!" she cursed to herself under her breath as she continued along her way. She was heading to the hospital, to Spike again. She knew that this was the second time today that she had gone to visit him, but this time she wanted to go to him to seek out comfort. And even though he was in a coma, his soft breathing kept her hopeful. Yet, she was not by him yet and she was not calm nor was she hopeful. She just continued to power along the path, constantly looking behind her to see if she was being followed and thank Celestia that she wasn't. Sweetiebelle just continued to storm ahead until the towering sight of the local hospital appeared from over the horrizon to greet her white fur with the reflected rays of the setting sun to give her and orange tint. She smiled, "finally, " she sighed in relief and took no time in entering the building. Glad that Leo didn't give chase to her, she was in no mood to be pushed around by him. "Good evening, Miss Belle, here to see Spike again?" Asked the receptionist. Sweetiebelle nodded, "yeah, is he still in his room or have the doctors moved him?" "No, he's still in his room, go right on in," the receptionist replied and waved goodbye as she followed the unicorn with her eyes. Sweetiebelle walked her way up the stsirs, through the corridors and into the room of her ex-beloved. She let off a small smile as she saw him, but he was still in the same position as before and still unconscious. However, there was something different than before, there was another person in the room but Sweetiebelle couldn't quite put her finger on who it was. "Hello?" she spoke to person in an uneasy way, she didn't know who it was and she didn't feel too comfortable having a stranger near Spike. The person looked up upon hearing Sweetiebelle and smiled with glee. It was a girl and she had a cream coloured coat of fur, blue eyes and a short, blonde mane. She wore black jeans and a light blue and white, buttoned-up shirt. On her wrist was a silver watch and on her middle finger was a gold and emerald ring. "Oh. Hello Sweetiebelle," the girl replied. "Who are you?" Sweetie asked. "You don't remember me?" her ears flopped down, "we're friends, I'm Lyvia." Something in Sweetie's mind ticked and it all suddenly came back to her. She hadn't seen Lyvia for the entirety of Spike being in a coma, she felt so bad that she had been so out of contact with her own friend that she had forgetten who they were. Yet, she was so happy now that she was standing in her presence again after all that time. It was good to see her mysterious friend again. "Lyvia!" She remarked, "what are you doing here?" "Well, I heard that Spike had been hospitalised and I thought I should come and visit. It seemed like the right thing to do. I only arrived in town a few hours ago, sorry that I didn't tell you about my arrival," Lyvia explained. Sweetiebelle smiled, "That's really sweet of you Lyvia. How long are you going to be staying in Ponyville?" "Well, I'm thinking of staying until Spike wakes up, but I have no idea how long that'll be," "So I'm guessing you'll be here for a while," said Sweetiebelle. "What does that mean?" "I don't think he'll be waking up for a long time. They say he's getting better but that doesn't mean something will happen anytime soon." "Oh..." Lyvia looked down at Spike with sorrow, "That a downer..." "Yeah... I know," "Are you doing alright?" the cream coloured mare asked. "Well, sort of. I, umm... going through a confusing time," Sweetiebelle replied. Lyvia looked at her suspiciously, "What do you mean?" she asked. Sweetiebelle gulped, "Well... I, just had to break-up with someone who I thought I loved..." "But don't you love Spike?" "I do, but he's been in a coma for a long time and this guy was there for me. He was really sweet and he treated me like a queen, until a few weeks ago." "Who is this guy?" "I think you've met him, but I can't remember. He's a griffon who tried hitting on me for a while..." Sweetiebelle was immediately interrupted by Lyvia's intrusion. "Is it that same griffon that I beat up on the day you fought with Spike?" she asked. Sweetiebelle nodded. "You went out with him!?!" Lyvia yelled, "I though you hated him?" "I did, until he started acted like a boy should... but then he turned into how a boy usually acts... an ass!" she explained. Lyvia rolled her eyes and placed a hand on Sweetie's shoulder, smiling at her. "Well, none the less, it's good to see you again." she hugged her tightly. "It's good to see you too," Sweetiebelle said also. The two of them embraced each other for a few more moments before they slowly came to the realisation that they were, once again, together. It was hard to imagine, but they had lost so much contact with each other of the past year that they weren't able to communicate at all. They were forced into exile from one another ever since Lyvia had to leave. But now, she was back, and they could resume their friendship. Both girls broke the hug and sat quietly back down in chairs on the opposing sides of the room. Sweetiebelle placed her hand upon Spike's arm and glared out the window to notice the beautiful, orange glow that they setting sun flooded across the sky. "It's so beautiful," she said out of nowhere. "What is?" Lyvia asked. "The sky." Lyvia looked out the window too, "so it is," she then looked back to Sweetiebelle and smiled, "You're looking very pretty today." "Really?" Sweetie asked curiously, sweeping her hair out of her face. "Yeah," Sweetiebelle gleamed, "thank you. I try." They made small talk for a little while going on and off the subject of Spike, the griffon and other random things of which they missed when away from each other. This went on for the next few hours until night had fallen and suddenly, the door began to creak open. Both Lyvia and Sweetiebelle shot their glares towards the doorway, startled to have hear it creak like it did, and ever so abruptly. Standing at the entrance to the room was a mare of the age of Sweetiebelle and Lyvia, she had light yellow fur, a golden mane and amber eyes. Through the gaps of her mouth one could see her bracers and two missing teeth. She wore a hot-pink shirt, a light green jacket and blue jeans. "Cinder...?" Sweetiebelle asked cautiously. "Hi... Hi Sweetiebelle," she replied quietly, "sorry for sneaking up like that." "It's alright. But, where have you been?" "I told you, I went to Canterlot to see my grandparents for a few months, sorry for not keeping in contact with you... nana and pop were sceptical about you so they didn't let me send any letters." she explained.' "Oh... that's unfortunate... but you're back now!" "Who is this Sweetiebelle?" Lyvia asked curiously, sounding almost hostile. "Oh right!" Sweetiebelle stood up, "Lyvia, this is Cinder. Cinder, this is Lyvia." "Hi!" Cinder greeted cheerfully. "Who are you?" Lyvia asked. "Sweetiebelle just told you..." "No, as in who are you. Tell me about yourself." "Oh... well... I'm not very skilled, or very smart. I can sing and I suppose my hobbies include of fashion and dancing. Buts that's pretty much everything important about me," Cinder looked down, "sorry, I'm not too interesting." Lyvia yawned and looked to Sweetiebelle, "I don't like her," she said instantly. "Why not?" "She's boring," "No offence, but you can be boring sometimes too." "Whatever... she, just doesn't seem right." Cinder leant against the white wall and looked at Spike, trying to ignore Lyvia and avoid her glare, "how is he?" "They say he's getting better, but I don't believe it. He hasn't shown any physical signs of improvement yet and it's really concerning," explained Sweetie. "Well that's a lot better than when I left and they said that he might not wake up." Cinder said hopefully, "maybe he will wake up soon," "Maybe... I hope so..." said Sweetie gloomily. "Anyway, how are you and Leo going?" Cinder asked. "Not good, we broke up earlier today and he's kinda pissed off. I'm going to avoid him for a while so I don't get hurt," "He's abusive?" "Not usually, but I think he is now." "Well if he comes anywhere near you then I'll plant a good smack on his face..." Cinder said. "And I'll give him a good kick in the balls!" added Lyvia. The three of them giggled and began to gossip about boys, bitches and anything else they could think of. As the night went by and the moon rose higher in the sky the laughs began to cease as the three sixteen year old girls grew tired. Sweetiebelle yawned and stretched her arms out, "I am so tired right now," she commented. "Should we head home?" Lyvia added, "or do you want us to stay here with you for a while longer?" "Do you want you wish, I suppose that you would want to leave since you're not too fond of Cinder," Sweetie replied cynically. "Oh hah hah! I don't mind staying here, I can put up with her and I don't mind her being here," Lyvia explained. "So you don't find me annoying and boring?" Cinder asked Lyvia. "Not so much, but I still don't entirely like or trust you, so don't be surprised if I ain't warmed up to you." Lyvia explained with a harsh, hostile tone. Cinder rolled her eyes, "Well, I only just met you so I don't really care, just don't be a bitch and we'll be nothing more than acquaintances. Deal?" "Sounds fine to me," Lyvia shrugged. From there, all went quiet and the three of them sat and stared awkwardly at each other for the next few moments until the omniscient sounds of the door clicking grabbed their attention. The girls turned to look at who was now entering and to Sweetiebelle's shock. It was Leo. "Hey, bitch... ya didn't say goodbye!" he groaned, sounding drunk and disorderly. "Get out of here you drunk piece of shit!" Sweetiebelle cursed and motioned for him to leave. "Nah... I'mma good," he moved in closer to here, next to the bed and next to her, "Now, why don't ya come over to my house for tonigh'," he smirked and wrapped an arm around her, "we can have a bit of fun. If ya know what I mean?" he winked and kissed her cheek. "Fuck off, Leo!" Sweetie growled. "Mmmhhh..." he licked his lips, "fuck? okay." he grinned and gripped her wrist, going to pull her out of the room forcefully. Sweetiebelle let out a scream and both Lyvia and Cinder leaped to their feet, to charge at Leo. However, they were not the only ones who reacted to her scream... because Spike's eyes shot open.