Fluttershy shuddered.
“It’s cold...” she said. “Can I have another blanket?”
“Fluttershy...you have all the spare blankets on...” said Trey. Obviously her immune system was breaking down due to the kidney. She was under 3 wool blankets and STILL felt cold. She continued to shudder as Trey tried to calm her.
“If I give you another one, you’ll sweat all your fluid out. You need to stay hydrated.”
“But it’s so cold...please...” she said, curling up in a ball to try and get warmer.
“I can’t Fluttershy. Please trust me on that. I wouldn’t do anything that wasn’t good for you.”
“I know...it’s just...cold...”
“I know. I’m sorry.” he said, taking her hoof, placing it to his forehead, a small tear coming to his eye. He’d expected her to go out a little more gracefully than this. Death was a grim reality, indeed. “I wish I could do everything for you right now...but I can’t. I feel so worthless...”
“But you’re worth everything to me. Don’t ever forget that.” she told him. He smiled through his pain, trying to stay strong for her.
“You’re worth everything to me, too.”
“You know, you were always different, Trey.”
“What do you mean?”
“Well, Angel actually liked you. He’s never really been nice to anypony else before, especially males. Yet...he just...took a liking to you, I guess. You were always just the nicest colt I’ve ever met. You actually made me...happy. I didn’t know I could feel truly happy until I met you.”
“Fluttershy, I...”
“Trey...It’s alright.” she said, smiling at him. “I love you. That’s never going to change.” she continued, yawning. “I’m tired. Will you be here when I wake up?”
“Yes, Flutterheart.” he said. ‘If you wake up.’ He thought to himself.
***
“Twilight? Are you alright?”
Spike walked into her room, hearing her wailing, crying away. Twilight snapped her head over to his direction, trying to hide her shame.
“No...No I’m not. Fluttershy’s going to die. I don’t think there’s been a donor yet. It’s...the end of our friendship...”
“Just because she’s leaving the earth doesn’t mean she’s leaving your life. You two are great friends. Hold onto that for as long as you can. Why not go visit her?”
“I know I’m going to regret this later, but I just can’t see her like that. I just can’t stand the thought of seeing her dying.”
“It’s better than seeing her dead. Seriously, Twilight...go see her before it’s too late.”
Twilight nodded at him, gathering a satchel, putting some paper, ink, and a quill, as well as a few books in there.
“What’s that for?”
“I have a feeling I’m going to have to write Celestia a letter tonight.”
“Oh. Yeah, I imagine. Twilight?”
“Yes, Spike?”
“I’m sorry.”
“Me too. Me too...” she said, contemplating on her way out the door. She stopped in the frame, looking back at him.
“Spike?”
“Yes, Twilight?”
“You know I’ve always loved you, right?”
***
A knock resounded on the door of Fluttershy’s room. Trey got up to answer while Fluttershy stayed sound asleep.
“Oh, hey, Twilight.” said Trey. It was evident there was a sad undertone in his voice.
“Hey...” said Twilight, even more sad than him. “I guess I...came to pay my respects. Is she awake?”
“No...she feel asleep an hour ago.”
“Can...can I see her?”
“Absolutely.”
Twilight walked over to where Fluttershy lay, her angelically perfect form, minus a gash on her head, breathing rhythmically in sleep. Twilight hovered around the body for a minute, tears welling up in her eyes. Trey gently pulled her into a hug. Both of them needed it right now, regardless of any bad blood between them. Twilight embraced the hug quickly and tightly, sobbing into his chest.
“We’re all hurting here. It means a lot that you stopped by. Here.” he said, releasing the hug, waking Fluttershy up. “She’ll want to see you, too.”
Fluttershy stirred awake, turning to her other side.
“Oh...hey, Twilight.” she said, yawning. “I...wasn’t sure if I’d see you again.”
“I wouldn’t miss you for the world. You are one of my best friends...I know I haven’t been acting like it recently...but you really are. You mean a lot to me...and I just wanted to let you know...I love you.” she said, breaking down into hysterics.
“Twilight...I love you too. It means a lot that you showed up. Just glad I could see you one last time.”
“Yeah...” said Twilight, holding back tears. Once she regained her composure, she spoke again. “I need to write Princess Celestia a letter...I’ll see you later.” she said, levitating her ink, quill, and parchment out of her bag while trotting out of the room.
Trey sat with Fluttershy, talking to her for the next hour.
“Remember when I hit you with the Frisbee?”
“Yeah. So does my cheek. Remember when you thought a rain check was Rainbow Dash giving me money?”
Fluttershy giggled a bit. “Remember when you gave me the most valuable thing you had?”
Trey froze a little bit, remembering the good times. “Yeah. I remember you returning it, too. I think you deserve it more than me, though. If you’re going to go out...you should have something of mine.” he said, kissing her lightly and passionately. She blushed, smiling, looking at him with those eyes he loved, the ones he feared he’d never see again.
“I love you, Trey.”
“I love you too, Flutterheart.”
Fluttershy closed her eyes, falling back into sleep. Shortly afterwards, Nurse Redheart stepped into the room, carrying some medical supplies. She hooked up a small bag to Fluttershy’s IV.
“What’s that for?” asked Trey.
“It’s a sedative. She’s going to want to be asleep for this.”
“I guess it’s time, huh...” said Trey, slumping back, starting to cry.
“Yes...” she said. “The surgery will only take about 2 hours, don’t worry.”
“Wait, what?”
“She’s getting a new kidney. I thought you knew?”
“No, not at all.” said Trey, barely able to contain his joy.
“Yep. She’ll be fine, don’t worry.”
“But wait...who donated?”
OH GOD THE CLIFFHANGERS!! CURSE YOU TREY (okay not really, cant wait for next chapter!)
Anticipation-KILLING MEpleasebeahappyendingpleasebeahappyendingpleasebeahappyending oh and I guess first?
I am really enjoying this story! The love, the conflict, the sadness... Thank you for writing this.
Bawwwwww
*huh* Ok, first of possible spoiler alert.
So based off this chapter it's pretty clear what will happen. With Twilight's dialog and actions, plus the mention of no donor being found, it's pretty clear that Twilight is going to sacrifice herself to save Fluttershy. That is VERY noble of her to do and I respect that.
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never know until the chapter happens, im almost expecting a plot twist, however! there might not be one :P
hmmmm a little bit too predictable.... still good story telling
Yay made my school lunch, thanks!
>See this story update
>Twilightyes.avi
This story is so ridiculously adorable it could kill someone. Then again, so can the cliffhangers.
mfw Twi.......BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
Oh god. Those cliffhangers. Your too good at these. Awesome work as usual man.
26797 You never know until I finish everything. I have a pretty good idea where I want it to go, but I'm exploring other options. I could also possibly make this story complete, and leave everyone guessing.
26861 nono please no1!!!
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And here I thought that I'd have to wait a week, then I check fimfiction the next day and BAM! New chapter
Solid work as always, sure seems like Twi's going to donate but who knows. Can't wait to get confirmation one way or another in the next chapter.
~JiiKoo
26873 Yeah, mondays are my free days, off at 1 my time. I usually try and write a little on Mondays. Sorry for the short chapter, things are starting to wind down. But after the surgery, we'll see if they have more than an entire day to spend with each other.
i am guessing celestia donated hers or some other ponies kidny after ywi sent the letter
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From here I assume the surgery will be a success, then? I was starting to think about different plot twists and the surgery failing was one of them. Now it's time to wait and see if Twi's dying or not...
~JiiKoo
OMG BEST MONDAY EVAR!!!
Had a good day teaching at school, and come home to see Fluttershy's going to LIVE!!!!
Such a good day.
I just got cliffhanger'd again!
Heh... Watch it be Luna's kidney, or something else completely out of left field. I wonder if an alicorn kidney would even fit...
Night of the last day,
The Final Hours
Looks like Lin- I mean treu got saved at the last secoend. But who donated? ... my gessing is if some pony really felt that bad...
Oh god, I wish you could see the tears that just started rolling down my cheeks from the very first part of this chapter. Then you'd understand how,even when I was bawling my head off, silently sobbing, I felt that ray of hope shine down. I'm already drowning in tears. Let's try to make the oes that finally do me in happy ones, please?:wipeseyes:
Good goddess I'm crying so much...Please let this be a happy ending or I'm gonna go crazy
make a sad ending and I'll hunt you in your dreams...
and while you are awake too...
ok, I'll just hunt you and take your kidneys so this doesn't happen again(or at least the next 2 times)
Now, all, I never said the kidney would work with her. It could quit on her. I could not fit. Hell, it could have been a mix-up. Anything can happen. Between my two options, I may have to go with the more conventional one for plot holes.
its twilight. eeyup :/ see no happy ending here
~SPOILER ALERT!~
Pretty Damn obvious what's going to happen... That's why the letter to Princess Celestia... It's goodbye. 'Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.' - John 15:13
Still, one can hope for some other option that Trevor has yet to explore for a plot-twist/other solution.
~ Magical Trevor, Minstrel of Equestria
27011 You know, This story is anything but typical. What makes you think that you can announce spoilers?
So...much...BAAAWWWWWWWWWW! I'm gonna have a heart attack!
is twilight not going to be alive? Is she giving the kidney?
27149 The point of a book is to read it. What's the point if you're given the plot?
As I said MANLY TEARS SHALL FALL
Damn, Twilight sure is a bitch in this story! But great story, I can't wait to read more. I BET IT WAS THE PRINCESS THAT DONATED THE KIDNEY! XD
Oh and also... FLUTTERSHY! NOOOOO!
Oh and also, about the excuses for Fluttershy's friends not donating, they seemed kind of well.. half-baked, to me. Twilight's birth defect wasn't too bad, but Rarity not saving her friend's life because she's grossed out by blood, and Rainbow Dash not being able to donate because of weather? They didn't really make sense to me. Rarity's generosity would've willed her into giving Fluttershy the kidney, as would Rainbow's loyalty. Just saying they weren't a match would've been a much better excuse. But other than that, I haven't had any problems with the story so far!
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I lol'd, imagining Celestia sending in some random pony's kidney in an icebox.
"Dear Princess Celestia,
Fluttershy needs a kidney, can you help?
Your faithful student, Twilight Sparkle"
"My Faithful Student, Twilight Sparkle,
I can't wait to see the looks on their faces when they find the rest of the body!
Your Goddess and Princess, Celestia"
CCLCLLLLLLLIIIFFFFHHHANNNGERR... u know wut screw it...IM JUMPING *jumps off the cliff* (btw trey, ur an amazing writer :D...YOUR MAKING MY EMOTIONS GO ON A ROLLERCOASTER i wuz and now im
27191 I DONT CARE IF THERE MANLY TEARS MY TEARS ARE COMING ;_;
27244 There seems to be some confusion on that. I didn't really make it clear, but Twilight's jumping to conclusions there. She didn't really talk to her friends about it. She's making inferences once again.
you sir you sir hav made good chapter here perfec just perfect innocent
Enter DJ-PON3
Nooooooooo twilight!!!! Pls nooooooo!
First I was like this:
Then I was like this:
After that I was like this:
And last I was like this:
Seriously Trey, why did you not put 'Sad' in you discription!?!?!
I also read this while listening to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viTkj0eu-fk&lc=fHQYgAcAeKED3p0JRn5CsUXIxIyit-9vKZ-VNHS0s1E&feature=inbox
I really do love your story. (actually cried at one point *cough cough*). But there is only one thing I have with it for the most part. Why can't Rarity donate? Because she's afraid of blood? Her element of harmony is GENEROSITY. Just a tiny whole though. Keep up the good work.
MOLLY MANURE PILE OF CELESTIA!!! Why the cliffhanger? Why????
"To cliffhang or not to cliffhang? That is the question." ~Trey
Seriously i need to know when there is nuther chapter. I Really enjoy this story.
Also my emotion at the end was like this: then this:
told you i hate cliffhangers. Anyway, love it!
YOU ARE MY FAVORITE AUTHOR! YOU HAVE ALL MY SUPPORT!
27973 Well alrighty then!
27973 Well alrighty then!
28280 That's a good point...if she lives through the surgery.
telllll mee tellme tellme tellme !
26880
That was my guess!!!!