//------------------------------// // Handle With Care // Story: Pony Split // by Ark125 //------------------------------// Pony Split Chapter 16 – Handle With Care 1 Month Later "Okay Pure Heart, you will not feel a thing." The doctor held up a small whirling saw. My eyes grew wide in fear, and I started to whimper. Do not worry, I am right here. I shifted my eyes to Luna; she was holding my hoof and smiling reassuringly. I felt a little better, although I really had nothing to worry about since the doc was just removing my cast. About a half hour later, the cast was completely cut off. "Now I must ask you to rest for a couple more days. Then we will begin your walking and talking therapy." I simply nodded and the doctor walked out of the room. I looked at Luna and thought, What does he mean by 'therapy'? I can walk just fine, see? I rolled off the bed and splatted on the floor. Luna giggled, Yes, you are so amazing. But really, you must get some more rest. I frowned, But I have been resting for an entire 2 months! I want to go now! Luna leaned over and kissed me, Please? She gave me the little filly eyes of diabetic shock. No fair! You know I can't resist those eyes! She batted them at me. Fine… I thought in defeat. Good, but first you need a bath. Sitting in a smelly cast for 2 months really made you smell. Phew! She waved her hoof as if to shoo away the stench. Okay, but how do you propose I do this without the use of my limbs? She gave me an evil smile. Easy! I will give you… a tongue bath! My eyes grew wide in horror. Your buckin' kidding, right? She laughed, Of course! I sighed in relief. I will, however, give you a sponge bath. Her mischievous smile grew even bigger. My eyes nearly popped out of my head. That is just as bad! She laughed maniacally as she closed the door to the room and locked it with her magic. Nurse Redheart's POV I was making my normal rounds around the hospital; checking on patients, administering medication, the usual routine. As I was making my way down the last hallway I heard an ear splitting scream. It seemed to come from Pure Heart's room. I quickly ran down the hall and got to the door. I tried to open it but found it to be locked. I knocked on the door, "Is everything alright in there?" I heard the door unlock from the other side and the door slightly cracked open. Princess Luna poked her head out and said, "Of course! I am just helping Pure Heart take a bath is all. Nothing to worry about." "Well, okay… Tell me if you need anything." Luna thanked me and then closed the door, relocking it. As I walked away I heard a scream, "OH SWEET MOTHER OF CELESTIA! THE SOAP, IT BURNS!" I chuckled and thought, Ah, young love. Luna's POV He lay in the bed, curled up into a fetal position. He kept repeating, "The scrubbing… THE SCRUBBING!" "You big foal. Besides, it got your voice back, did it not?" "Yeah, but I think I would rather have waited for therapy." "You were the one who said they were tired of being here. So I reasoned: the faster you get better, the faster we can get out of here." "What are you, some kind all-knowing goddess?" He said sarcastically. "Yes." "Oh, yeah," He sighed, "Well next time, can you please just be gentler?" I giggled, "Sure, next time I will be sure to handle you with more care." "That's all I ask." I went up to his side and got into the bed with him. I then nuzzled his neck and inhaled deeply, "Mmmm, you smell like strawberries and rose petals." "Are you freakin' kidding? Great!" I laughed, "You know I love strawberries." "Oh, do you now?" He said with a seductive tone. "Yes I do." "Well, you know what I hate?" "What?" "Bananas." I recoiled when he said that word. He laughed and said, "Oh snap, I just found the weakness of the Moon Goddess." "Hey, that is no fair. Besides, you hate them, too." "Yes I do, and that is one reason we are perfect together." I kissed him on the lips. "I love you so much." "I love you, too."