Chapter 10
Paint woke up to the sun in her face. She looked around to see everyone sleeping. She looked over at Rainbow to see she was still knocked out, and left to get some breakfast in the cafeteria.
As she walked out of the room, she bumped into Streak, who had just gotten there. “Hey.” greeted Streak.
“Sup?”
“Is Rainbow gonna be alright?” Asked Streak as they walked to the elevator to get food. “Yeah, she just hasn’t woken up, though. The nurse says she should at some point today.”
“Do you know what happened?” They got off the elevator and walked into the line in the cafeteria, grabbed some food, and walked to a table. Paint shook her head. “Twilight saw her fall, and didn’t see anypony else.”
“Maybe she just lost control from one of her tricks.”
Paint shook her head. “I don’t think so, Twilight told me she was acting strange right before the incident, so something’s gotta be up. I just don’t know what.” They finished their food and headed back to Rainbow’s room. When they got back, everyone else woke up and smiled as Paint and Streak walked in.
“So did Rainbow wake up yet?” Asked Paint.
Applejack shook her head. “Nah, but she was stirrin’ a little while you were out.”
Then, everyone turned their heads to Rainbow as she was waking up. She opened her eyes groggily and looked at the faces staring at her. “Wh-where am I?” she asked.
Paint smiled and squeezed Rainbow. “Yay! You’re finally awake!”
Rainbow patted Paint’s back as she tried to breathe. “Paint, no air! Let go!”
Paint let go of Rainbow and smile sheepishly. “Heh, sorry!”
Everyone else in the room greeted Rainbow and hugged her. “Okay, now where am I?”
“The Ponyville Hospital, but the real question is what happened?” asked Twilight. “Why were you acting so strange?”
Rainbow looked away. “I rather not talk about it.”
Rarity then spoke up. “Is this about that rumor that’s going around?”
“No.” Rainbow said, hesitantly.
“I think you’re lying to me, Rainbow. Please tell us, we’re your friends. Right?”
“Yeah, but I don’t want you guys worrying about me.”
“Worrying? What do you mean?” asked Twilight
Rainbow looked at Twilight. “If I told you what happened, you guys would never leave me alone.”
“We’ll give you space, Dashie. Just tell us what’s wrong.” said Pinkie with concern. Rainbow sighed in defeat as she thought of what to say. “I tried to kill myself.”
Everyone just stared at Rainbow with wide eyes and dropped jaws. Paint walked up next to Rainbow’s bed. “You did what?”
“I tried to kill myself.”
“Why would you try to do something like that?” Rarity asked.
Rainbow shrugged her shoulders as if it was obvious. “Ponyville would be happier, Equestria would be happier.”
Steak shook his head. “You know that’s not true. Who told you that?”
“Nobody.” Rainbow lied.
Fluttershy spoke up. “Rainbow, stop lying to us. Who told you that Ponyville and Equestria would be happy if you died?”
“Rock Heart and her friend.”
“And you’re going to listen to them?”
Rainbow then got defensive. “What was I supposed to do? Everyone basically hates me. All of the whispering about me, insults, faces. I just want it to end!” She put her head into her front hooves.
Paint sat on the bed and rubbed Rainbow’s back to give her comfort. “I know Dash, but that doesn’t mean you should just kill yourself. Just ignore them.”
Rainbow sighed and looked at Paint. “How can I? I can’t even step outside my house without having ponies insulting me.”
Rarity then spoke up. “Well, she does have to stay home for a while after she leaves the hospital. Perhaps everypony will leave her alone by the time she recovers.”
Rainbow shook her head. “I hope so.”
Nurse Redheart than walked in. “Oh, it’s good to see you finally awoken. You’re wounds from the fall were both severe and minor. You have a broken wing, so you will be grounded for quite a bit. You have some cuts and bruises to, but those should heal quickly. Also, visiting hours are over.” Everyone looked sad at hearing this, but began walking out of the room.
“Well see ya later Rainbow!”
“Get better!”
Bye Dashie!”
“We’ll be back tomorrow!”
Paint stayed behind as everyone left. She walked over to Rainbow once again and hugged her. “Please don’t kill yourself, You’re my sister, and I love you.”
Rainbow hugged her back. “I’m sorry, Splash. I guess I didn’t really think it through. I love you to.”
After Paint went home, Rainbow stared at the door. If she wasn’t saved, she would’ve been dead, and she would’ve never seen her sister or friends again. Her friends and sister would’ve been in tears. “I don’t even know what I was thinking.” Rainbow said to herself as she started to fall asleep.