> Healing the Healer > by BlueCuddlePonyGhost > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Chapter 1: Passing the Element > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter 1: Passing the Element The sun shined brightly through the windows as Fluttershy woke up early to start her day. Of course, things were different now that The Pillars had returned from limbo after a thousand years. She remembered going with her friends to Manehatten while they fought the Pony of Shadows, but with the conflict resolved, Meadowbrook now had nowhere to go. She did mention wanting to see her old home, but then again, she still needed to get used to just typical every day life. "Better go have Breakfast!" the yellow pegasus told herself before heading to the throne room. It had only been a few days, but Twilight and everypony else had managed to talk to The Pillars about all of the events that had occured since their absence. Fluttershy went to the throne room to see all of her friends ... and three other chairs? "Good morning everypony. But, what's with the extra chairs? Are we having guests?" Fluttershy asked, confused as she took her seat. "Yes, we are having guests. For the whole day! I talked with some of The Pillars and they want us to help them with getting used to living here again. Speaking of which, good morning everypony," Twilight replied before turning to greet Meadowbrook, Mistmane, and Flash Magnus. The three legendary ponies sat down to eat with the others. "We already talked with Ptincess Twilight. I will spending the day with Rarity, Flash Magnus will be spending the day with Rainbow Dash, and Meadowbrook will be spending the day with Fluttershy. Does that sound good?" Mistmane said kindly. Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy nodded. Everypony continued to eat and chat until Breakfast was done. Fluttershy went back to her room to get dressed up and ready to spend the day with Meadowbrook. Hopefully everything would go well. Once everypony was ready, Fluttershy and Meadowbrook headed out to start their day. First stop was Fluttershy's cottage. "So Fluttershy, I'd like to know more about you. How did my element of Healing transfer over to the pony who represents the Element of Kindness?" Meadowbrook asked curiously. "Well at first, it took me a while to get out of my comfort zone and make friends. Growing up, I was, well ... shy. Rainbow Dash was the only pony who was my friend at Cloudsdale Flight School. Other than that, I got picked on, was too shy to make friends or participate in certain activities, and even with Rainbow Dash's support, even she could push me the wrong way! It wasn't until Rainbow raced some bullies to defend my honor, that I fell off a cloud and ended up in Ponyville. And with Rainbow Dash's sonic rainboom, along with meeting some animals, I got my cutie mark. Animals became my life job, my passion, and my friends. Heck, there were times were I was afraid of my own shadow, so it was hard for me to be friends with anypony! Eventually, I did become friends with Rainbow Dash's other friends like Applejack, Pinkie Pie, and Rarity, along with their younger sisters. It's because of my friends that I was able to branch out and learn new lessons! Twilight also came into our group of friends later on, but I became friends with her too. Otherwise, I would stay the same shy, lonely, few friends, animal loving pony I was years ago," Fluttershy explained. "Amazing! But how did your experiences lead you to be the element of kindness? And how did you learn about me?" Meadowbrook replied with interest in the yellow pegasus. "I always felt kindness was important. It wasn't until Twilight came to town and we had to use the Elements of Harmony to defeat Celestia's sister's alter ego, Nightmare Moon that I became the bearer of the Element of Kindness. Plus, taking care of animals and being kind to them helps too. Animal care isn't as easy as ponies think!" Fluttershy retorted before taking a deep breath. She then focused more on the pony walking beside her. "I learned about you at an early age. My parents told me about your stories whenever I was sick. But as a filly, I only knew you by your other title; The Mystical Mask. It wasn't until a while ago, I had my zebra friend Zecora help me get Criss-Cross Moss for my animal sanctuary that we ran into the Swamp Fever flower. With Twilight by my side helping, we learned about you and your many healing methods. I unfortunately caught Swamp Fever too, but even when I was sick, I was able to get the Flash Bee honey that helped cure the Swamp Fever flower's affects. And if I had rested, like Twilight suggested me to do, I might have discovered using your mask was the key to getting the honey. That's how I found out about you," Fluttershy told the ancient pony. They were soon at Fluttershy's house and they both walked in. Fluttershy closed the door before joining Meadowbrook on the couch. "Fluttershy, I am very impressed with your work. I am more than happy my element transfered over to a pony willing to care on my skills in her own way!" Meadowbrook complemented. Fluttershy smiled. "You're welcome. Besides, heal and taking care of every animal's healthy is part of my job. So there is some healing involved - even if it's a different kind of healing you're used to. Not that healing ponies isn't important either!" Fluttershy retorted blushing from embarrassment after she said the last part. Meadowbrook smiled and laughed. "No offense taken, Fluttershy! I completely understand. Besides, healing is healing! No matter what version anypony picks. I do have to ask however, how is my old home?" Meadowbrook responded, slightly concerned. "It's a bit empty, the village is a little worn out, and other than your descendant's, Cattail, living in your old tree home, nopony lives there anymore. I'm SO sorry Meadowbrook!" Fluttershy honestly, but also sadly. Meadowbrook looked sad as she lowered her head. "Thank you for being honest with me. It's sad that my old home is deserted, but at least my years of research was helpful for you! I can't believe one of my descendants is still living there now! I didn't expect that at all!" Meadowbrook commented back. Fluttershy took the ancient mare's hooves into her own. "Meadowbrook, if you want, we can pack up, and go there. But it's up to you. I won't force you otherwise!" Fluttershy told her new friend kindly, but seriously. Meadowbrook smiled and looked at the yellow pegasus. "I'd like that a lot. And I'd be much obliged for you to come with me. Thank you Fluttershy," Meadowbrook said before she the Fluttershy hugged.