//------------------------------// // Chapter 2: Recovery (Remastered) // Story: Equis Saga: Adventures and New Life in Equestria // by JeromyTG2 //------------------------------// I hear nothing, only the sound that you sometimes listen as your eardrums ring go blank when everything is silent. My eyes are still closed and unconscious, yet I feel pain, but couldn't move. Yet, it feels like I was in that dream again, but why can't I wake up just from that moment I passed out, and one more thing, why am I hurt!? Dreams are not suppose to hurt you unless you somewhat sleep walk, but having this much pain from my shoulder and leg, I'm guessing it's not. Moments later, that voice from the dream I had earlier appeared again, and it spoke to me. “You have done well protecting her in the forest. You may lack the skills in fighting, but, in this new land you will become stronger in time. As you spend more time in this land, you will adapt and hone new abilities for you to protect this land that you will now call home. I will grant you a piece of power that I have grant to other warriors who are worthy, as you become as: The Defender of Friendship. As you protect them, they will protect you in return…” the voice said, saying about the new land and protecting it and stuff. But then, I feel my body begin to shift and became still as I lay on something soft, along with something covering me around my shoulder and leg. I began to wake, as I opened my eyes, they are blurry and can hardly see anything, because of the bright lights. I manage to move my arm as I rubbed them to help me see and found myself in a bright white room. I was on a bed that felt really uncomfortable for my legs half way, and notice I have been bandaged up on my shoulder and leg. I guess I happened to be in a hospital, and I remember what happened during my time in the forest, I guess I was brought in while I was out. “Oh! You're awake!” said the being on my left who turned out to be a, white coated pony. I was surprised, seeing that this is all not a dream, yet here I am, in an unknown world full of beings that looked like they jumped right out of your television screen. This pony that spoke to me has light-pink mane tied to a bun on her head, wearing a nurse hat, and has a mark on her rump of a red cross with four little hearts pointing inward on each corner. I looked at her curiously and seeing that she is totally different than the ponies where I'm from, their physicality is completely different, “You were brought in while unconscious and had pretty bad gashes on your left shoulder and right leg. We successfully treated them and nothing major had happened during the process. You will be good as new in the time being.” she spoke to me with a warm smile. Odd. It's like she doesn't mind of what I am or where I come from. “Umm… Thank you… Nurse?” I didn't know what else to say to a talking nurse pony. “Oh. I apologies. My name is Nurse Redheart, I am your Nurse for the day. And what's your name?” Nurse Redheart? That's an odd name, but it is suitable for her. “It’s, Jyro.” I said cautiously as she smiled, “Uhh Nurse? Are you… not freaked out that… I am... a different being?” she tilt her head on one side and about to answer, but, not sure if she will start asking questions about what I am, or where I come from. “I am eager to ask you the same questions Jyro, but, there is a group of ponies that are willing to meet and ask you THOSE kind of questions. Currently, I'm in a middle of work so, I will get an overview when they are done asking you.” she said as she handed… or hoofed... me a bowl of (what it looks like) vegetable soup. “I hope you will enjoy the the soup! And since you are awake, I'll get the girls in a couple minutes. Be right back.” As she is about to exit the door I quickly said, “Wait!” she stopped, “...Thank you. For taking care of me.” She nod with a warm smile and left the room. I stare at the bowl she gave me, wondering what it tastes like. Even so, it's food from ponies, and I hope its good and edible to eat. As I took a sip, I let the flavor flush in my mouth, swallowed, and pause. My eyes shot open wide as how I react to this brew, “This… is… GOOD!” I don't know how they did it, but, the soup is delicious! I thought tomato soup would have a better taste. But, this soup tastes so natural and healthy, the veggies are both sweet and a little bit of salt that both flavors balance the taste. I am amazed of how this delicious soup is freshly hand made! ...or hoof?...I don't know. I'll tell her 'It was delicious' when she gets back. Right now, I want to enjoy and savor this brew. *Slurp* ... (I think I just ate from Heaven!) *Nurse Redheart POV* Never in my life that I would be the one, taking care of an unknown creature, right here in this very hospital! The nurse before me fainted just by looking at him, all scarred up and bloody, but, I took charge now. I have never been this excited, yet afraid at the same time. I have heard ponies talk about some sci-fi fantasy that, a creature from another world or from outer space, comes down and starts to invade or destroy the world. Hopefully, they are just stories. This creature is very different from what I've heard, he saved Twilight, fought a small pack of Timberwolves by himself, and he thanked me for just taking care of him. I hardly done anything, besides checking his injuries and giving the soup I made for him. I felt sorry for the recent nurse who passed out by just seeing how badly beat up he was. Yet, he doesn't seem like an invader or a world destroyer, he's just a friendly visitor. I better go and tell the girls that he is awake, wouldn't want for him to wait long. *Jyro POV* Wow! That was very satisfying, I haven't taste anything that good ever since. I ever wonder how will chefs back home rival this? During my train in thought, Nurse Redheart came back in, snapping me back to reality. “Hello. How is the soup?” she said taking the empty bowl. “It was delicious! The best I ever had. I really enjoyed it.” I said with a smile. “Really? Thank you! I-I made it myself you know. I didn't think you would really like it since you're new here.” Her eyes darted away from me and... blushing? (Huh... the way she looked away really made her cute... *shake* wait... what!?) “Oh! Well, I appreciate your work Nurse, thank you.” as I said that, she smiled happily. “Your welcome! Anyway, I brought the girls to see how you're doing and ask you some questions if you don't mind.” that part struck me there, are they going to interrogate me and ask questions, if they are that serious? “Oh… ok. You can let them in.” I feel nervous thinking that these ponies might some government or C.I.A. crap to deal with. Or worse, putting me in a cylinder like a fetus. *shiver* “Alright. But first, how are your wounds? Do you still feel any pain?” She asked. “Umm… no. Not really.” I give my bandages a rub and tap, but no pain? “Oh? That's odd." she muttered, "Here. Let me take a look at you real quick just to make sure. These cut have no infections.” As she pulled off the cover I saw myself wearing a hospital gown... Wait... How come I didn't notice this at the beginning!? “Uh Nurse!” She stopped, “Where are my clothes? And, how long was I out?” I asked worriedly of how I lose my clothes while I was asleep. “Oh that? Well, first, this pony named, Rarity, took the liberty to fix your clothes and made you this gown. She is one of the ponies you will meet today. Next, you were here for a day. But seeing as how you are right now, you seem oddly to be in great shape and ready to leave early.” A whole day!? So this is not a dream at all. Could that dream I have been true? Plus, that pony she mentioned, shes one of the group? Hopefully they won't be too bad right? As the nurse proceeded on unwrapping the bandages on my leg, all of the sudden. "*GASP*" “What! What is it Nurse?” I shot up when her gasp startled me, and see her shocked expression. “Your wounds… they healed!” She said looking at my wounds, shocked. “HUH!?” I checked my leg and see only small blood stains and left with three large scars as the entire stitches dangle on the dark crimson bandage. I took off the bandage on my shoulder and see if it is the same result. And it is. Except, there are two scars, “Huh. That's new...” I said calmly, as I am not in a mood to panic. “This never happened to me before. Like, ever!” “Well, it would seem so, and you might leave the hospital early if the doctor says, 'it is okay'. But, that is very strange...” After that, she started to clean the blood stains that was on my skin also removing the bandages that was on me. I was silent, letting her do her job, cleaning me around my leg, then to my shoulder, yet it has become awkward without saying anything. After she finished and thrown the bandages away, she heads to the door and looked back at me, "Now, are you ready to meet them?" I nodded, "Okay. Come in girls, he's ready." She opened the door letting in... six colorful ponies? Okay forget what I said about government or C.I.A. ponies, they don't look THAT serious! What surprised me, is that I get to see the same purple unicorn again. As they all walked in, they are a colorful bunch. I forgot to mention! My eyes hardly see details on any objects or things. Everything is cartoonish, but, 2.5D interactive kind. Like, Unreal Engine, if you know what I'm talking about. It looks like I'm in a kids cartoon show, but, with some violent parts since I fought the Timberwolves. I wonder what they will say or... do to me. “Hello there.”  said the purple pony that I saved in the forest.