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// Leaving 
// Story: The Beast of Everfree 
// by phantompen 
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“Well Dawnstrike, it looks like you're in a stable condition, but we still need to worry about your wing. Manehatten has a lot of diseases, not to mention rats. One disease from a nasty creature and you could get a serious infection.”

“But I could just place a nice strip of thick dragon hide over it to provide a cover!” I protested.

“I suppose, but the wing will still be an issue. I can give you some herbal remedies that will help soothe pain and ward of the mosquitoes and horseflies.”

“Great!” I reply, shaking his hoof, “Nice examination doctor, but I really need to be on my way, so..”

“So be on your way, “Dr.Winningham replied heartily, “I’ll ask Tender Hoof to get you a strip of hide and the remedies. The staff can provide you with a small knapsack for them and some food for the train ride.” 

“Thanks!” I said, bolting off down the hall gleefully.


I dashed into the closet in my room where Tender Hoof had just placed my belongings. I let out a tiny shriek as I was reunited with my leather coat, hiking shoes and my small hunting knife that desperately needed to be sharpened. All so familiar. I grinned as I slipped on the coat and sheathed my knife. I got into my boots and slung the knapsack over me before nurse Tender Hoof walked in.

“How do you feel?”

“Amazing..great…”

“Good. Now here’s the hide. I’ll help you attach it to your wing”. I murmured a quick thanks as Tender Hoof diligently wrapped my fragmented wing.

“Is this good? Not too tight, is it? It should feel snug, and not too loose.”

“It’s perfect.” I reply, patting it gingerly, “It feels fine.”

“Alright...well...I don’t see no reason why you aren’t fit to travel now.”
I thank her and scurry out, happily dashing out of the doors and galloping to the blacksmith’s.