Trey looked at Fluttershy as she slept. Even though she was injured, she was peaceful...
“Fluttershy, I love you.”
“I don’t see why...I’m just a bother now...”
Trey’s pessimism grabbed the worst of his attention. Voices battled back and forth in his mind about how he was going to lose Fluttershy. She was so fragile...once she felt broken, she’d consider herself as much.
“I just won’t bring you down...”
“Fluttershy, I want you. You’re not bringing me down.”
“I’m sorry...You deserve better...”
“Trey?”
Trey’s thought process halted as he looked at Nurse Redheart, who’d come into the room at some point.
“We need to talk.”
She led Trey outside the room, holding a medical chart.
“Is...is everything alright?”
“I’m afraid not. Fluttershy did take a pretty big hit.”
“But other than the scratch, she’s fine, right?”
“No...Trey, she ruptured an organ. She ruptured one of her kidneys.”
“She can still go without one, can’t she?”
“We ran some tests. Normally, ponies can. But she...she’s different. Her anatomy is a little strange, and she has half functionality in her other one. Turns out she’s going to need a replacement.” she said somberly.
“Give her mine.” he said without hesitation.
“We’ll see. However, you’re quite larger than she is. I don’t think yours will fit her. She’s going to need somepony similar to her size.”
“Well...run the test anyway.”
“Of course. I just wouldn’t get your hopes up.”
“How long does she have to find a replacement?”
“Three days, give or take.”
“Oh...”
“I’m sorry, Trey. This is never easy news to give.”
“When can we run the tests?”
“I think we can fit you in for later this afternoon, around 2. Will that be fine?”
“Can you do it any earlier?”
“I’m afraid not. I’m sorry.”
Trey looked at his watch. 8 AM. He sighed, muttering a soft “It’s alright.” under his breath before going back to Fluttershy’s side. This could possibly be it for her. Silent tears rolled down his cheeks as he watched Fluttershy. It couldn’t be like this. They were going to grow old together...could their time together really end like this?
***
“Twilight, it’s not your fault.” Spike began.
“You don’t understand.” she began. “This...it IS my fault.”
“How? Did you cause the manticore to attack her?”
“No, but...”
“It’s not your fault.”
“I feel like it is somehow. I don’t know how, but it just is.”
“How could it possibly be your fault? Why do you feel guilty?”
Secretly, she felt guilty because she’d been trying to sabotage Trey and Fluttershy, and now, after seeing how upset both of them were, she couldn’t live with herself. She felt like she’d caused the accident with her bad will...and it was killing her.
“I don’t know. But that’s not the important thing. She could die.”
“What?” said Spike, bewildered.
“She ruptured one of her kidneys. Due to her anatomy, she’ll need a replacement.”
“Oh...dude, that’s...not good.”
“No, it’s not good at all. Now excuse me, I have to tell the girls.”
“Why don’t I do it? You can go visit Fluttershy...”
“That...sounds like a good idea.” said Twilight, exasperated. “Tell them to visit her, too. She needs the support.”
***
A knock reverberated on the wooden door of Fluttershy’s room. Soon, Pinkie, Rarity, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash trotted in the door, surprising Trey.
“Oh...hey.” said Trey, sadly.
“Hey. We just came to see if Fluttershy’s alright.” said Rainbow Dash. “How ya feelin?” she said, turning her attention to Fluttershy.
“Um...I don’t know...”
“That bad, huh?”
“...yes...I’m sorry...” she said, still refusing to look at her. She hadn’t looked at anypony other than Trey since she got here, and even so, it was hard looking at him. She felt so unwanted. That huge scar was certainly having an effect on her mentality.
“Fluttershy, darling, you have nothing to apologize for!” said Rarity, trying to give her a smile. Fluttershy didn’t respond.
“Look, Sugarcube, we’re here for ya. Ain’t nothin’ gonna take that away.”
“...thank you.” she said, finally turning to face them. Upon seeing that side of her, their eyes opened wide, shrinking back in sudden horror. Fluttershy immediately turned away, tears streaming down her cheeks.
“I’m sorry, sugarcube...”
“I as well.”
“Girls, I think we should go...” said Rainbow Dash. “Maybe go to the waiting room.”
Trey wasn’t even paying attention. He was lost in his own world.
“Trey?” asked Pinkie. Trey snapped out of it seeing her as the only one in the room.
“Yeah?”
“Are you ok?”
“Yeah...no...” he said, shaking his head. “No I’m not. Fluttershy’s injured. She needs an organ replacement, and after running some tests, mine won’t fit her. that means somepony else is going to have to donate, and we only have three days to find that replacement.” he began, a tear falling down his cheek. “I just...don’t know what to do.” Trey covered his face with his hooves, hiding his shame.
“It’s going to be alright, Trey...” she said sadly, trotting out. Trey’d never seen her actually trot...she’d always bounced around...
Soon, the room was empty again. Trey looked at Fluttershy.
“Are you tired?”
She nodded.
“Get some sleep. Let me tell you a story.” he said, grabbing her hoof.
“Trey?” she asked.
“Yes, Flutterheart?”
“Why are you still here?”
“Because I love you.”
“But...”
“There are no buts in love, Fluttershy.”
She looked at him with eyes full of amazement and wonder. Could he still love her? Even with the way she looked? She simply gazed at him, seeing him look deep into her once again. She gripped his hoof tight in appreciation. She didn’t want him to leave...but she understood if he did.
“Now, this is the story...all about how my life got flipped...turned upside down. I’d like to take a minute, so lay right down, I’ll tell you all about how the most beautiful filly in the world became mine.” he started. She smiled at him, trying to keep awake.
“Once upon a time, there was a lonely bandmaster. One day, he moved into a new town, teaching younger kids about music. One day, he met the most beautiful filly in the world. She was a wonderful yellow, pink haired pony that didn’t talk much. Trey knew it would be a challenge, but he decided to go after her. He fell in love with her that very first day.”
Fluttershy yawned a small amount, still smiling at him, trying to stay awake.
“Trey spent a few days with her, where he heard her beautiful voice, helped her pick flowers, and even gave her something valuable.” he continued, bringing his other hoof to hers, a silent tear falling down his cheek. “She was the prettiest thing ever. I-er-He fell more and more in love with her each day. The thing he loved most about her, however, was her eyes. He could look into those eyes all days long. Those eyes told him how much she loved him too, even before she was ready to admit it. One day, Trey decided that he couldn’t hold it in any longer, and he finally admitted to Fluttershy that he loved her. He gave her something valuable...a kiss...”
Fluttershy was soon asleep. Trey smiled and pulled her blanket up closer to her, kissing her forehead away from her injury, continuing on in first pony.
“Fluttershy...I love you. Ever since I met you, I felt things could be different with you. I felt like I could feel special. I could be someone. I could actually feel loved. Honestly, I’ve never felt more loved and lucky in my life than when I’ve met you. I love you.” he started, tears strolling down his cheeks. “I guess...after three days, if we don’t find you a kidney, well...this is as old as we’re going to grow together. I wanted to grow old with you, Fluttershy...I know it’s early, but...I wanted to marry you...I can only say that in confidence because I know you’re asleep, but Fluttershy...thank you for everything. I’m going to be here for the next two days with you. I’m not leaving. I love you.”
Fluttershy smiled in her sleep, happy images of their life so far-and what she’d hoped for them later-playing in her head.
Nooooo fluttershy! please don't die! a standing ovation is what you need, a very nice tale you've written.
i cannot wait for more!
Whoa Fluttershy is dieing on us. You know how to keep them wanting more.
I like how you dropped in a little fresh prince to lighten the dark mood a bit.
Well done, cannot wait for the next chapter.
I have a feeling that Twilight is going to donate her kidney.
Holy Moses!
Didn't see that coming! I'm just wondering who is going to donate, of if anypony is going to donate for Fluttershy?
Love the ending, was very D'aww worthy, and a little sad at the same time.
22321 I have that same feeling. She's feeling it's her fault, they're about the same size (physically, dunno about the kidney), and she'll try to make it up to Fluttershy for the trouble she's caused. Of course, Mister author might take it upon himself to make a twist and have someone like Trixie donate or something. Far-fetched, yes, but still. Authors love screwing with our heads.
Now, this is the story...all about how my life got flipped...turned upside down. I’d like to take a minute, so lay right down, I’ll tell you all about how
i don't know why the song for the Fresh Prince of Bel Air http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBe0VCso0qs poped into my head i never watched the show i guess i was so into reading i somehow remembered it gratz i never had that happen before :D
... Not sure if one liked the Fresh Prince reference or not, since it just seems slightly out of place with the story-telling style he gives... Anyhoof, please keep it up! (It took Trevor a moment to remember what had happened in the previous chapter to know why she was in the hospital... Anyhoof... O.O DON'T DIE ON US FLUTTERS! WE WUV U!!!!!
~ Magical Trevor, Minstrel of Equestria
OH DEAR GOD WHYYYYYYYYYY
Please, just don't let her die!
N-n-n-noooo Fluttershy cannot die. *stomps hoof*
Before I get comments saying the chapter's really short, let me ask you: Doesn't a day usually go by quickly? When you wish to savor something for as long as you can, things tend to go by quickly.
Gilda gives her kidney
Also, It's not necessarily out of my storytelling style. I always try to inject humor into my work/life to make people smile. Fluttershy needs to smile.
Trey
Can't tell if serious or just paraspriting22433
so much anticipation, now I read the chapter.
Now i have to wait again!
22463 "EqD audience won't take kindly to Canon-OC shipping". That's what they told me.
22534 I honestly didn't have that much foresight. I kinda started the story with a set idea. When popularity grew, I had to develop new ideas. That wasn't one of the ideas to begin with, but yeah. I think it turned out fine. What's a story without conflict?
HERE TREY! *holding his kindly and bleeding* ...i need to lay down now.... *falls*
That's great, but Fluttershy needs a kidney, not a kindly. But if you'd kindly give your kidney, I'd kindly thank you for the kindly kidney. Unless of course your kidney isn't kindly to the kidney Fluttershy would kindly like. In that case, you're dead.
IS BEAUTIFUL! I'm going to cry
22784
Eeup.
Sad chapter, but awesome chapter the same!
Started reading the thing a around 11:00 P.M. and it is now 2:53 A.M......on a school night.....but was it worth it? that about answers that.
One of the best fics I've read. You shall be on my very, very small Tracking list.
22321>> YES SOMEPONY AGREES WITH ME!Then again there's no doubts about it.
22655
Mate, that bloody made me laugh. You deserve +3 internets.
I know Fluttershy is bad but....will it blend?
22933 Fluttershy is worst pony
23106 how dare you... HOW DARE YOU CALL FLUTTERSHY THE WORST PONYY?! *insert whatever she said to the dragon*
nice story btw :) cant wait for next chapter!
Very well written and plotted 5/5 from me and this is part of my top ten favorites! ( That I still have yet to make completely) Keep up the good work and great update pace.
Alright, everypony, since I'm going to be gone all this weekend, I've written the next chapter and will be releasing it tomorrow, this thursday, sometime before 10 PM as a special Kwanzaa gift from me to you. It's another short chapter, but it has a really deep meaning. Also a few plot twists for all the people out there trying to guess the plot beforehoof.
22819
Really? It only took me about five or ten minutes.
24220 he meant from the start of the story :)
Maybe they can use Charlie's kidney. (Charlie the Unicorn reference)
You own me some water, (DAMMIT EYES STOP CRYING!)
if you make Fluttershy die I will be so BUCKING pissed at you
fresh prince reference.
i love you
DAMN YOU AND THE FEELS MAN!!! D: GOD THIS IS SO TRAGIC!!! Fluttershy better not die! she's best pony, well for me at least
poor poor fluttershy
You did not just do that...