Warm Welcome Pt. 2
Rarity and Spike were the first to find the Shelby parked in front of the hospital. It was surrounded by some of the hospital’s workers not able to make heads or tails about the machine and its pilot inside. Close behind was Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo.
“I wonder what Eduardo will be doing there? Oh my I hope he’s not hurt!”
Spike lays a hand on Rarity’s shoulder to comfort her. “Don’t worry Rarity I’m sure he’s just fine. Knowing him he probably just found somepony that needed help and rushed them over.” ‘Though, it wouldn’t surprise me if he was hurt.’
“I suppose, but who would be wandering out in White Tail this early in the morning?”
“Who’s Eduardo?” Sweetie Belle asked.
“Well we’re going to find out either way.” Said Scootaloo.
“I hope the town isn’t put off too much with his entrance.” Said Rarity.
“HEY!”
The four looked over to see Applejack and Applebloom galloping towards them. When they got close they slowed to a trot catching their breath.
“Wha-whew-what is going on?” Applebloom asked.
“We’re about to find out.” Said Spike.
“I take it he passed by the Orchard?” Spike asked.
“Yeah, flew by somethin’ fierce.” Replied Applejack. “He said last night he was going to be subtle about this. Far as Ah’ve seen ain’t nothin’ subtle about that.”
“Calm down Applejack I’m sure there is a good explanation for this.” Said Rarity.
“Wait so you know who that is in there with that injured guard?” Said Nurse Redheart as she approached them.
“Guard? What guard?” Asked Applejack.
“Wait, you don’t mean…uh oh.” Said Spike.
“You don’t think he would do something that brash, do you?” Rarity asked.
The three imagined for a moment what would result from a confrontation with Eduardo and Lieutenant Silvermane. Within seconds all of them shared the same look.
“TAKE US TO THEM, NOW!” Said Applejack.
“What are Y’all talkin’ about!” Yelled Applebloom
“No time to explain just come with us!” Rarity replied.
As Nurse Redheart lead then through the hospital they were led to a waiting room where they found Eduardo sitting down snoozing with Jackson right next to him.
“He came in this morning with a corporal of the royal guard. The doctor already checked him out saying that it was nothing more than a sprained ankle.” Said Nurse Redheart. “This one though is a different story, the moment he checked the corporal in he went with the doctor and upon finding out that he was okay he just came in here and fell right to sleep. Several of us have tried to tell him that pets are not allowed in the hospital but his hound refuses to let us get close enough to wake him.”
“No surprise there. Don’t worry we’ll talk to him for ya.” Smiled Applejack.
“I’ll go check on the guard, he was probably sent to be his escort. Come along Sweetie Belle.” Said Rarity.
“Rarity I’m not a filly anymore.”
Rarity stopped in her tracks and looked back at her teenage sister. She smiled. “I’m sorry, its out of habit.”
Sweetie smiled and nuzzled her sister. “I know sis.”
“Don’t worry about the man in there. I assure you he is a great individual.” Rarity smiled as she was lead to the room where the guard was being held.
Purple Blaze was waiting in the doctor’s office waiting to be released. Just as he had predicted, it was nothing more than a sprained ankle from dodging Eduardo’s metal contraption.
‘
Why did I expect for him to put up more of a fight? Seems like an okay guy to me.’ “Not so sure about his girl though.”
The door opens at that moment. Purple Blaze turns around expecting to find a doctor. What he got made his eyes shoot wide-open.
“Blaze?!”
“Rarity!”
Twilight was wandering around the Palace looking for Alison in hopes to calm her down. Based on her reaction from what the princess had told them, surely she would try and do something about it. Her first stop was the gardens expecting to find one of the cars already unloaded and ready to go. Much to her surprise that wasn’t the case. She checked her room not there either. She walked inside and began to listen around to see if maybe she was in the shower.
‘Nothing.’ “Where could she be?”
She looked toward the balcony to see the doors were wide open and letting in a gentle breeze. She walked over to find Alison, sitting down with her legs crossed, her hands over her knees, sitting absolutely still, letting the wind blow her beautiful blonde hair in any which way. For a moment Twilight considered not bothering Alison in such a peaceful state especially after seeing her outburst earlier that morning. Lying next to her was Eduardo’s loyal friend, Rocky. Both seemed like they were in a state of suspended animation. She smiled at the peaceful setting and turned to leave when Alison called out to her.
“Twilight.”
“Yes Alison?”
“My apologies for my outburst earlier. It was very out of character and very unbecoming of me. Rest assured I will apologize to the princesses as well, when I see them again.”
“Its alright Alison. We know how you feel about Eddy going off the way he does.” She turns around. “Its upsetting, I know but it just seems that he’s having trouble adjusting to the fact that there are those who care.”
“Its not that, well, it is probably that too but its not that.”
Twilight moves closer to Alison. “Then what is it? You can talk to me.” She sits beside her and sees she has her eyes closed with tears streaming down her face.
“Lately I have not been feeling like myself. Also, today I felt very sick. I’m going though some changes Twilight.” Alison opened her eyes and struggled to keep her composure. “And I don’t know what to do.”
“What are you trying to say? I promise I won’t tell.”
Alison bit her lower lip probably almost regretting what she would say next.
“AAAHH!” Eduardo woke with the cold sweats. He had dreamed of Alison putting him in handcuffs and making him the woman. He felt shivers down his spine. The very thought of that made him feel very vulnerable at the moment. ‘Well, I can say I lived through worse.’
“Howdy partner.” A familiar southern accent called from the door. Eduardo looked over to see Applejack standing right there along with Spike on his hind legs, an orange pegasus, a yellow earth pony and an alabaster white unicorn. The three ponies around the same age, presumably in their teens. “We were about to start a pool on when you would be waking up.”
Wiping the sleep from his eyes and the sweat from his brow, Eduardo spoke to the group. “Hey there AJ, how’s it hangin’ Spike. Who are these three?”
“Well this right here is mah little sister Applebloom.”
The yellow pony trotted up to him and offered him her hoof. “Applejack told me a lot about you, Ah hope we can be good friends.”
Eduardo smiled warmly and took her hoof in his hand and shook gently. “She’s told me a lot about you too. I can never get her to pipe down on how proud she is of you.”
She lightly blushed at the comment as the pegasus introduced herself. “I’m Scootaloo, lead weather pony in Ponyville and aspiring stunt mare.” She said with pride.
“Rainbow Dash has told me a good bit about you. Little dare devil just like her.” He chuckled.
She grinned sheepishly and scratched the back of her head. “Yeah well shes always been somepony I look up too, kind of like an older sister, you know?”
“You couldn’t have picked a better role model, Scootaloo.” Eduardo smiled.
The unicorn was last to introduce herself. She did a little curtsy as she spoke. “Hi, my name is Sweetie Belle. I’m a singer.”
“Ah so you’re Rarity’s little sister huh? Word is you’re becoming quite the artist.”
She giggled at the compliment. “Oh its nothing really.”
“Either way its nice to meet you in the flesh.” He stood up with Jackson sitting at attention. Next to him. He bowed down as he introduced himself. “My name is Eduardo Thomas Rivera. You can call me Eddy.” He crotched down and began patting the Husky’s head. “And this here is my best friend, Jackson. Raised him since he was a pup.” Jackson barked in response.
Eduardo began to look around the waiting room and took notice of a small detail or lack there of. “Where is everyone?”
Spike chuckled. “Well everypony found you to be a little intimidating and opted to wait else where, or outside checking out you’re ride.”
“Well so long as they don’t leave any prints on Sally I’m good.” Eduardo responded.
“You mean that carriage out in front?” Asked Applebloom. “Wait that was you driving it?”
“Why do you call it Sally?” Asked Scootaloo.
“And why is it so loud?” Asked Sweetie Belle.
‘Here we go.’ Eduardo thought.
“Been a while, huh Rare.”
“It has, I-I just don’t know what to say. Its been three years since we last saw each other. I never suspected you would be coming back.”
“I didn’t either. But I had to see you again.”
“Blaze…”
“Don’t worry, I made my peace with the break up. It was good while it lasted. Anyway it was kind of fortunate Eduardo showed up when he did.” Blaze chuckled.
“I never wanted to hurt you. I-I just wasn’t ready for it. I didn’t think you were the one.”
“Please, stop.” Purple Blaze said looking intently at her. “You know how much it bugs me to see you like this.” He smiled. “Can’t we just talk like old friends for now?”
Rarity smiled. “Of course Blaze.” She trotted up to him and took the seat beside him and began to catch up.
Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy were on their way to the hospital together. Fluttershy was briefed on Eduardo’s abrupt and unexpected arrival and last he was seen was rushing toward the hospital. As they approached they saw a crowd forming in front all of them knowing of Ponyville’s new guest and curious about his intentions. On one side many were willing to welcome him with open forelegs, on the other torches and pitch forks were being distributed.
“Oh…my.”
“You said it Fluttershy.”
“Don’t worry I’m friends with everypony. I’ll just explain whats been going on and I’m sure everypony will understand.”
“Are you sure Pinkie? Those are a lot of ponies.” Said Rainbow Dash.
“Whats the worst that can happen?” Pinkie said with a smile.
While Eduardo and the others were discussing how the past month played out leaving out certain parts Rarity and Purple
Blaze showed up laughing.
“Well Ah’ll be, Blaze is that you?” Applejack asked surprised to see an old friend.
“Hey AJ, long time huh?”
“How you feeling there sport?” Spike asked.
“Hey Spike, wow you grew up man. Anyway, doctor says I’ll be fine, just gotta take it easy for the next couple of days.”
“Wait a sec, how do you all know him?” Eduardo asked.
“He moved here from Cloudsdale a few years ago and we all came to know one another over time. Eventually we became close friends.” Said Rarity with a smile.
“hehe, Yeah, close.” Said Purple Blaze.
Eduardo spotted a hint of hesitation in Blaze’s voice. ‘Something went on between these two. Now’s a bad time though, better to leave it for another day.’
At that moment Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy walked into the lobby where everyone else was.
“Hey you two.” Eduardo said with a smile. “Didn’t wake you up did I?”
Rainbow gulped loudly as Fluttershy began to speak. “Um…Eduardo….”
“…We, have a small issue.”
Eduardo eyed the two. “Okay, nothing that can’t be handled. Whats the issue?” He asked calmly.
“Well…you see…we have some good news and some bad news.” Rainbow began.
“I’m listening.”
“Good news, we won’t need that letter anymore.” Fluttershy smiled sheepishly.
“Okay, so whats the bad news?”
“Theres a mob of ponies outside the hospital who are confused and want answers and considering everything we know about you and them, well…”
“We think they are going to chase you out of town.” Finished Fluttershy.
There was a moment of complete silence that consumed the waiting room. Eduardo smiled. “That all?” Eduardo laughed non-chalatly.
The ponies and dragon shared a face of confusion. Eduardo then took off his jacket and slung it over his shoulder. He began walking toward the front doors of the hospital. He looked back at his friends and smiled. “You guys just gonna stand there or are you coming?”
Much of the town stopped what they were doing and gathered around the front of the hospital, many keeping their distance from the strange carriage. Others drawing close to it, studying it. Some brave enough to poke and prod it only resulting in the alarm going off for a moment. Other ponies were discussing about what they saw.
“Did you hear about what happened?”
“Who hasn’t? That carriage woke up half of the town.”
“It seems to be empty.”
“Then why does it keep making those high pitched sounds?”
“Surely somepony is responsible for this.”
“It wasn’t a pony driving that thing.”
“I heard it was some ape creature who can stand on its hind legs.”
“Is it dangerous?”
“From what I saw it had a stallion with him.”
“Perhaps it was just giving him a ride here.”
“I’m not too sure, what if it hurt that stallion itself?”
A pink earth pony stood in front of the main entrance to the hospital and called everypony’s attention.
“HEY EVERYPONY!” She yelled.
The townsfolk looked forward to see Pinkie Pie in the front.
“Pinkie Pie! Don’t get too close there is a monster in there!” A concerned mare yelled.
“Yeah! It’ll feed you to it’s machine and use you for sustenance! SUSTENANCE!” Another mare yelled.
Pinkie could only giggle at what was being said. “Cars don’t run on ponies. And Eddy’s a great guy once you get to know him.”
“Then why was that stallion with it!”
“He had somepony with him? Hmm, let me go ask.” She turned around to go inside much to everypony’s horror when the door opened and reveled a human standing proudly with several ponies and a dragon right beside him. “EDDY!” She jumped on him nearly knocking him over embracing him in a big hug.
Eduardo couldn’t help but wear a stupid grin. The scent of her mane went into his nose. ‘Now I know where that cotton candy smell was coming from. Not that I’m complaining.’ He chuckled and hugged back. “Hey Pinkie. I would have come sooner if I knew you missed me this much.”
“Oh silly Eddy. C’mon everypony wants to meet you.”
After taking a few steps outside, the ponies who were gathered looked in awe of the sigh before them. Never having seen something like it there were mixed reactions among the crowd.
“Well he seems friendly.”
“Scary looking though.”
“Maybe he just works out a lot.”
“What about that scar over his eye?”
“Probably just from an accident.”
As the crowd continues to talk amongst themselves Eduardo and the others huddled in front of the hospital discussing a way to win the town over. Eduardo was first to speak.
“Well what do guys think?”
“I’m pretty sure everypony has questions.” Rarity said.
“And they’re gonna want answers.” Said Applejack.
“Okay so for now just play it cool and answer them?” Asked Spike.
“So just wing it. Hm, I like it.” Said Eduardo with a grin. “Hands and hooves in and on three break.” He put his right hand in the center of the group as the other ponies followed his lead placing one hoof on top of another till everyone was in. “1, 2, 3.”
“Break.”
As Twilight left Alison’s room closing the door behind her, they had just finished their conversation. She had promised to keep Alison’s secret to herself and no one else, especially Eduardo. Knowing what she knew, she couldn’t begin to imagine his reaction. ‘I really hope he takes this well.’
As she walked down one of the corridors, down the hall she could hear sounds of yelling and profanities being shot back a fourth. She speed her pace up to a canter to see was going on. When she got there the situation had already been defused due to the efforts of the royal guard who happened to be nearby. In the scene before her was Prince Blueblood staring daggers at Eduardo’s cousins and their wives all of whom shooting back similar glares of their own both parties being escorted in opposite directions.
“What happened here?” Twilight asked.
Jericho was first to speak. “That little maricon called our wives fat apes!”
“All in favor of burying that little shit alive say aye.” Said Joseph.
“Aye.” The other three humans said in unison.
“All in favor of beating the fuck senseless and then burying him alive say aye.” Said Jennifer.
“Aye.”
“All in favor if convicting Celestia to send his snobby ass to a steel mill after beating him and burying him alive say aye.” Said Jericho.
“Aye.”
“All in favor of convincing Celestia to send his ass to the SUN say aye.” Said Laura.
“AYE!”
“All in favor of letting Eduardo handle him say aye.” Giggled Twilight.
The humans just gave her a thousand yard stare.
“What?”
“Trust me when I say this Twi. No one, and I mean NO ONE deserves that kind of punishment.” Said Jericho.
“He has a special brand of torture that I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemies.” Said Joseph.
Twilight gave them a confused look, the guards meanwhile couldn’t help but feel amused at their reactions somewhat sympathizing with them.
“Well I guess everypony is acquainted with Blueblood now.” Said Captain Goldwing as he approached. “Eduardo had a similar confrontation just before he left. Gotta say I’m curious as to how he handles himself in a bar fight.”
“He’s one of those guys who if you manage to knock him down, he’ll get right back up.” Said Twilight. “Trust me on this one Captain.”
“Oh I know, He got blasted into a tree and brushed it off ready to charge at him.” Chuckled Goldwing.
“That so?” Asked Jericho.
“Indeed. Right before he was about to attack he was reaching for something he had dropped after the blast though. What it was I have no idea.”
Everyone became wide-eyed and looked at the captain.
“You don’t think…” Joseph began.
“No not possible, Eddy couldn’t have. We searched that truck and trailer before we left.” Said Twilight.
“Unless….” Jericho deadpanned. “AH THAT SLIPPERY PRICK LOADED THAT SHIT IN MY TRAILER!”
“And now he’s in Ponyville trying to win them over?! Oh this is bad, this is very very bad.” Said Twilight.
“Whats bad?”
Everyone turned to see Luna approaching them.
“And now things just got a whole lot worse.” Said Jericho.
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267773 Who knows it could be cancer. lol'd at the first comment.
267783 I see what you did there, and what you'll do. I'm eternally grateful, for what you did. I NEED to repay for that.
wats wrong with bringing guns to equestria?
also i refuse to believe blood blood is any shape way or form related to celestia or luna.... prefer to think that as just a cocky title people came up with or something.
267848 I'm just going as canon as possible here. He can be called Mike for all I care and people and ponies alike don't like him. That I will use to my advantage.
267800 Anytime brah.
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267869 BTW, when's the part with "throwing out the trash"?
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Blue cunt over there should be the main protagonist in saw [all of them getting butchered every single effin time]. Sorry I haven't gotten around your new chaps GB . Good thing he brought ordinance I was really hoping he would splatter his brains all over the wall.
270236 Eddy always has a back up plan.
Okay maybe two.
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267783
"It is a parasite"
"really? is it serious"
"yes,but dont worry, you can coexist with him, even more, some people give him names, and look after him." "what...?"
"*groan* YOU ARE PREGNANT"
270280 With extra, extended clips! Also, I though the told Princess acelestia thathe DIDN'T bring he guns to Equestria?