Mutual Rescue

Rainbow Dash slowly came round, feeling groggy from the anaesthetic. She hated this feeling yet knew it well. With all the accidents and injuries she had as a filly. Come to think of it, why did she feel like this now again.

Thinking back to when she got up this morning, she had got up and headed to work, put together a beautiful rainstorm, gone to Cloudsdale for the last few clouds, returned and finished up the job and paperwork, gone on to meet Fluttershy and – “OH BUCK! FLUTTERSHY!” The adrenaline that coursed through her system now chased away any lingering drowsiness.

The nurse ran in to the room and quickly spoke. “Ms Dash please calm down, Ms Fluttershy is fine, you however are not.” These words were like a bucket of cold water to the cyan coated Pegasus.

“Wh – wha?” Was all she could get out, fortunately the nurse seemed to understand what she had been trying to ask.
“your main wing – spar was shattered, not just badly broken like was originally thought, your wing joint was also both dislocated and broken. You were very lucky not to lose that wing. We were able to get one of the best doctor’s from Canterlot in to do the surgery, but I’m afraid you won’t be flying for at least two months.”

Rainbows eyes went wide at this as she slumped back onto her flanks. “T. . . Two months?” She whispered out looking back to the nurse who nodded with a sympathetic expression upon her face. “I’m sorry but that is the case.” Anger started to bubble within Rainbow Dash, “No, no, NO! I live in a cloud! I LIVE IN A CLOUD! HOW IN THE HAY WILL I GET HOME! How will I do my JOB!” She screamed out.

The door to her room slammed open and a pale yellow and pink blur that was Fluttershy had her arms about Rainbows neck. “Please Rainbow dash, please calm down.” Fluttershy’s whisper may have been a full shout with the impact it seemed to have, Rainbow’s temper immediately left.

Her own forehooves wrapped about Fluttershy as she held her close.
“Oh Flutters, I’m glad you’re ok.” She said holding her close, forgetting for the moment her own injuries before pulling back and looking her in the eye. “You are alright aren’t you?” Fluttershy just nodded hiding a little behind her mane under Rainbow’s scrutiny.

“y. . .yes. Thanks to you I’m fine.” Fluttershy whispered.
“Now miss Dash, I need to ask, have you got anywhere else you can stay while your wing rec-“
Surprising Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy interrupted the nurse without turning to look at her, just looking at Rainbow. “Oh it’s alright. She’ll be coming to live with me for a while.”

Rainbow couldn’t believe this. Where had Fluttershy got this assertiveness from. But just as soon as it appeared it disappeared again. “That. . . that’s if. . . you don’t mind?” Fluttershy finished in a quieter voice to Rainbow Dash.

“Flutters, I ain’t going to be able to fly for Two whole months” Rainbow explained looking at the pink maned pony. “you sure?”
There was a trace of a blush on Fluttershy’s cheeks as she answered. “That’s ok. I could do with more pony company.” She said quietly.

The nurse coughed politely. “Now miss Dash, I’m afraid we’re going to have to keep you in a couple of days for observation, but you should be able to be discharged then.”
“miss Fluttershy, I trust that will be ok? Will you need more time to prepare?
“Oh no. . . that’s plenty of time” Fluttershy answered in her sweet quiet voice.

The nurse smiled and said one more thing before she left the room.
“you take care now, I’ve got to finish checking on the other patients.

-o.O.O.o-

Fluttershy was sat in the waiting room with the others along with Princess Celestia, talking quietly to her as Philomena had been pestering her about the shy Pegasus ever since she’d tried to help her when she thought she was ill and not on a burning cycle.

The talk was going quiet as they wound down, Celestia hoped that when the investigation was complete that it would have no lasting repercussions on Fluttershy. It was in this quiet lull that Rainbow Dash’s panicking voice sounded out loud down the corridor. Celestia was shocked when Fluttershy just became a yellow blur with a pink trail as she shot off.

The other four all looked about to rush down the corridor until Celestia blocked their path with a wing. The knowledge gained over millennia she had, allowed her to know that the only pony that would be able to help right now was Fluttershy. Especially after how she saw them at the little party after the first Grand Galloping Gala they had attended.

Shaking her head the alicorn spoke to them. “It is all right, don’t worry. If we were to go there now we would only create more trouble. We shall wait for the nurse to let us know it is ok to proceed.”
The others looked at her all wanting to argue but Rarity saw what the others didn’t. In the princess’ eyes was true concern that the right thing happened here.

Celestia was relieved to hear Rarity as she spoke up. “I think the princess is right. We all know that Fluttershy is the only one who Rainbow truly let’s in. I think it would be best for us to stay here.”
Celestia nodded her thanks to the delicate unicorn.

As they all took seats the guards returned from interviewing the other Pegasi. All of the accounts rang true to the same. That had it not been for Rainbow Dash’s initial interruption and the consequential fight, that Fluttershy would most likely have been really hurt by the stallion.

Celestia nodded her thanks to the guards and sat and thought about their situation.
With her and her sister now in charge of the investigation they could now expedite matters of a trial. All that was left now was for someone to interview the stallion in question. Not a job she would like to give somepony, but knew that should she or her sister enter the room with him, there would only be one living being walking out, and it wouldn’t be the stallion.

“Twilight, I would ask your counsel. Do you think your brother would be able to keep his cool long enough with the accused to carry out an interview? This would be to get the facts before we put them in front of a judicial panel?” Twilight looked at her mentor and Celestia could see she was truly considering the question.

“Honestly? Not on his own. He would need someone in the room with him to help him keep calm.”
Twilight answered. Celestia smiled at her. “Thank you.”

Just then the nurse stepped into the waiting area. “You can go in now.” She hardly finished speaking when Pinkie Pie shot off yelling “Finally!”

-o.O.O.o-

Applejack followed close knowing what was coming would be difficult on Fluttershy and wanted to be there with Pinkie to help her. She knew Rainbow Dash would be by Fluttershy’s side, being her best friend since they were fillies.

As they got in the room Pinkie suddenly threw her forelegs about Rainbow Dash’s neck. Seeing she was about to go into one of her trademark rambles Applejack quickly took an apple out her saddlebag and shoved it in Pinkies open mouth.

“Mnfths nff niff affl” Pinkie mumbled out. Applejack couldn’t help but laugh at this. “Sorry Pinks, you’re gonna hav’ta eat that afore ya can talk.” She said around her laughter. Stepping next to her mare-friend who was now busy chomping down on said apple as the rest of the visitors stepped in.

“Princess Celestia?” Rainbow gasped out in obvious surprise when the princess stepped in with one of her guards. “Yes Rainbow Dash. I know you are surprised to see me but as I am in charge of the investigation as to what happened along with my sister, I thought it would be best if I came to interview you in person. Also Fluttershy has requested that her interview not be conducted without you being by her side.”

Applejack watched as Rainbow’s eyes widened at this before turning to Fluttershy. “Flutters?” Rainbow asked.
Fluttershy had kept her head down through what had been said as Rainbow went back over to her bed guiding Fluttershy there along with her.

-o.O.O.o-

If anypony other than Fluttershy were to ask in future Rainbow would have been happy to deny that she showed any weakness in the hospital room. But the truth was somewhat different as she guided Fluttershy over to the hospital bed. Making it seem accidental that it was between her and the rest of the people in the room.

Rainbow leapt up on to the bed and got comfortable and waited for Fluttershy to explain why she didn’t want to be interviewed without her there.
“I. . .I couldn’t . . . I needed you there. You help me when. . . you know.” Fluttershy said quietly managing to make eye contact with her.

Indeed Rainbow did know what Fluttershy was on about. Every time that her shy friend had needed to be questioned about anything as they grew up in the orphanage Rainbow was always the other filly in the room. Always there, silently supporting her.
Even before the troubles at flight camp that earned her and Flutters their cutie marks, Rainbow Dash had always protected Fluttershy.

Looking about the room she nodded to the Princess and nodded. “O.K. Who did you want to talk to first? Me or Flutters?” somehow without trying she’d put an emphasis on the word ‘me’ letting the Princess know what her preference was, and with Fluttershy nodding quietly at the side it was obvious that she agreed.

“Well I think we’ll start with you Rainbow Dash. Now could you please tell me the events that led to you being in here?” Celestia asked. Closing her eyes and thinking back to what had happened Rainbow went further back in her explanation than asked going so far as to explain her delay.

“. . .And when I saw him hit Flutters, I lost it. When A.J. roped him and I charged him, I didn’t care about any harm that I’d get as long as Flutters was ok. You know the rest. I Knocked him down, kicked him where no stallion should be kicked, and was brought here.” She finished.

“Hmm, I must ask, were you at the time aware of the damage done to you by him?” Celestia prodded. *Snort* “Are you kiddin? He’d just smashed my wing bone – you of all people should know a broken wing isn’t just ignored. The only reason I fought on is I knew if I didn’t he’d get right back up and try go for Flutters.”

Celestia nodded. “Ok, now Fluttershy, I know this will be hard, but can you explain how you ended up down that alley please?”
Rainbow saw Fluttershy shaking when the attention was all on her, so just as she did when they were fillies she reached out and took her hoof.

“It’s ok Flutters. I’m not goin anywhere.” She said using the same words as all those years ago.
Fluttershy nodded as she started her tale. When she explained about how he’d said “Quietly, or Quietly” the fury in the princess’s eyes made Rainbow Dash thanking her luck stars that she wasn’t the stallion in question.

As Fluttershy’s tale wrapped up, her voice so quiet you could hardly hear it, even the guard in the room who was supposed to be ridged and silent was growling with suppressed fury.
“Fluttershy. I can promise you this, that once we have taken his statement he will face justice. Now I must go and arrange for his interview. I’ll leave you and Rainbow Dash in the tender care of your friends.”

With these words the princess departed. Rainbow looked about the room to see that all her friends after hearing hers and Fluttershy’s explanation of events were all trying to contain their anger.
Pinkie Pie’s expression was one she didn’t think Pinkie even knew how to make.
“Oooooh Just you wait! I’ll get my hooves on the mister mcmeanie and shoot him so hard out my Party Cannon that – KABLAMMOOO – he’ll hit the wall so hard an it’ll go – SMASH!” She said in her own intimal way. But the fire in her eyes said that she meant every word.

Rainbow looked towards Fluttershy and saw the tear tracks on her face as she continued to hide behind her mane. Jumping off the bed Rainbow pulled Fluttershy into her forehooves. “Easy Flutters, you don’t have to hide. Not from us.” At this Fluttershy let go of the tears she was holding in.

Fluttershy collapsed into Rainbow, letting all the emotions out in one big go. Rainbow was somewhat concerned as she hadn’t seen Fluttershy this bad since before they stopped nightmare moon years ago.

Looking to Rarity who was the one other in Ponyville who had seen Fluttershy like this before she nodded to the door. Waiting until Rarity had closed and locked it she spoke up. Knowing that Fluttershy wouldn’t mind as she only broke down like this around people she truly trusted.

“Ok this doesn’t leave the room. I may joke about bein awesome and totally not sappy. But if one whisper ever gets mentioned about Flutters like this outside of here, I’ll find out who told.” Rarity stepped next to her and spoke up. “And I’ll help plan a suitable Ghastly punishment.”

The other three looked to each other before Twilight spoke. “Why would we tell anyone. You should know that by now what happens between us six.”
“Stays between us six” Applejack finished. Pinkie was stood next to her bouncing and nodding at a furious rate. “Mmmhmm if it didn’t that would be worse than breaking a pinkie promise and you know nopony breaks a pinkie promise and gets away with it, why I even chased Apples through Appaloosa when I only thought she’d broken one! So no way, no how will they get anything out this pink pony – except a trombone.”

Rainbow smiled at this, Pinkie was still Pinkie, Random, full of laughter yet Reliable, Applejack was always the steadfast and honest friend and Twilight was sure as her magic was strong.

After a short time Fluttershy managed to calm down some. “Hey there” Rainbow whispered. “How’s the tears, still wet?” She asks the question that never fails to bring out a smile from her friend.
“See, I knew my awesomeness would help” Rainbow continued as she let Fluttershy go and got up onto her bed.

“Thank you Rainbow Dash.” Fluttershy said in her quiet voice.
“Aww don’t worry about it Flutters, you know that the Dash has always got your back” Rainbow answered in her usual brash bravado.

They spent a couple of hours chatting as they passed the time. As the evening closed in and it got late the nurse came to let them know visiting hours were over. As they left Fluttershy hung back a moment.
“Rainbow, I really want to thank you, if you hadn’t stepped in . . .” Rainbow waved her off and with a cheeky smile answered. “Well If ya really want to thank me, you could always do that lovely daisy and daffodil soup you make. Fluttershy smiled and nodded her head before leaving after promising to visit.

-o.O.O.o-

Luna was pacing her private chambers swearing up a fury, her emotions had bled through to the night sky which had a multitude of meteorites shooting through, burning red.
Celestia stepped in and up to her sister, wrapping a wing about her. “Peace sister, now tell me what’s wrong?” Luna didn’t say a word, just pointed to a piece of parchment on her desk. Closing her eyes she recalled what was on it.

Interview with Huntingfire:

Accused of: 1 count Attempted Sexual Assault against miss Fluttershy, 1 count Assault against miss Fluttershy, 1 Count Assault against miss Applejack, 1 count Grievous Bodily Harm against miss Rainbow Dash.

Interviewers: Guard Captain Shining Armour

Sgt. M. A. Rine Commanding officer Ponyville Barracks

SA: Shining Armour, SGT: Sgt. M. A. Rine, HF: Huntingfire

Transcript:

SGT: Do you understand why you are here?

HF: of course, I was about to have my way with the quiet mare, until we were disturbed.

SA: You were about to have your way? You imply that she had no choice.

HF: Of course not, She was a mare, I’m a stallion, I wanted her, she was mine to do with.

SGT: So you readily admit you were about to rape her.

HF: I said as much didn’t I? Come on, sweet little mare like her, innocent and oh so quiet.

SA: That sweet little mare is responsible for Equestria still being in one piece you fool.

HF: Hmm, I’ve never had a heroine before, wonder if they’re any better.

SA: So you’re now saying that you wouldn’t hesitate to try again?

HF: Why shouldn’t I? I can’t wait to make her squeal.

SA: Why you. . .

SGT: Captain no!

HF: That’s right, drag your Captain away. I’ll still be here waiting for the precious mare.

Luna looked towards her sister. “It is plain to me this stallion shows no remorse for his actions. I think we should push the council for the maximum penalty on this.” Celestia nodded in agreement.
“What’s more sister, with the interviews from the other participants and a witness, I believe we have conclusive enough evidence.”

Luna nodded, aware that initially they were going to hold a trial, but with the evidence in front of them, they were going to hand down a royal sentence decree. They hadn’t long finished deciding this when Celestia called for Shining Armour.

As he entered Luna stepped up to him. “Captain, I am aware that you consider Fluttershy to be your friend.” Luna told him, awaiting his acknowledgement of the fact, which he did when he nodded his head. “How would you like to be the one to tell her that she won’t have to worry about seeing him again repeatedly at a trial as with the evidence collected, it is enough that we can pass a royal decree upon him.”

Shining Armour smiled. “I would like that very, very much Princess.” Luna felt more than saw her sister step up next to her. “I would suggest you gather her friends up together as well and let them know at the same time.” Shining Armour nodded. “Please wait a moment while we write up his sentence. You can have the double pleasure of informing the convicted of their punishment.

Shining Armour nodded and stood at attention once more.
Luna stepped away and up to the desk next to the Princess and read along as the quill flew across the parchment under Celestia’s magic.

Royal Decree of Sentence to Criminal
Convicted: HuntingFire
Crimes Convicted of: 1 count Attempted Sexual Assault against miss Fluttershy, 1 count Assault against miss Fluttershy, 1 Count Assault against miss Applejack, 1 count Grievous Bodily Harm against miss Rainbow Dash.

After reviewing the evidence gathered, and the statements made by all interested parties, We have concluded that the stallion HuntingFire is guilty of the above charges. The sentences for these crimes are as follows.

For the assault on Applejack: 10 Years Hard labour on a rock farm

For the assault on Fluttershy: 10 Years Hard labour on a rock farm

For the damage to Rainbow Dash: 15 Years hard labour on a rock farm

For the attempted rape of Fluttershy: Gelded, Branding with the word Rapist across the cutie mark and 20 years hard labour on a rock farm.

These sentences are without the option of parole

Signed

Princess Celestia
Princess Luna

Celestia triplicated the document and handed a copy to Shining Armour to read over. Once finished he looked up and nodded. “Permission to be dismissed.” Luna watched on as her sister nodded. “Oh and Shining Armour, take a week off and visit with your sister, I’m sure Cadence would be happy to join you.

He smiled his thanks as he left the room. Luna stepped next to her sister and watched as she closed her eyes. “Why?” Celestia whispered out.
Luna knew what she was asking but decided to head that thought off. “Celestia, don’t you dare say this happened because you didn’t rule the land right. You have always done the best for your subjects, and tried to assure the laws are correct.”

She took a breath before she continued. “The council of tribes overruled you in the past and passed that ridiculously mild blanket sentence. But one thing they can never do is overturn a Royal Decree. This one will get his true punishment. Now the council may wise up however.” She finished her tirade as her sister bowed her head.

The tears that flowed down her face however signified that it would be a long time before Celestia forgave herself for something happening within her land. Luna stepped up to her and pulled her into a winged hug, offering support. The two sisters gazed out the window to the lands beyond, hoping one day that the world would be truly safe.

-o.O.O.o-

Two days later found Rainbow Dash sat in Fluttershy’s living room sharing a meal with her as they chatted. Angel Bunny looked on in annoyance, he had only tried to boss Fluttershy about once that day when he didn’t like the salad she’d prepared.

Having thrown the bowl back at her Rainbow caught it before it hit and slammed it on the table in front of the bunny.
“Listen Angel, perhaps you don’t realise this but you are one ungrateful rabbit.” Pointing to Fluttershy she continued. “She spends all her time looking after all the animals, and still somehow manages to find the time to dote on you, and you treat her like this?”

Staring back the bunny crossed his arms and turned his nose up. “Fine.” Rainbow said [picking the salad up off the table and going into the kitchen. Not noticing the look of astonishment on Fluttershy’s face. She did however see Angel Bunny’s smug expression and snickered at the thought of his expression in a minute.

Walking back in she had a piece of dry bread and a glass of water and put those in front of the rabbit. “You’re forgetting who you’re dealing with, I’m the super-Awesome Rainbow Dash.” She said in her own egostatiscal voice. But underneath that was a voice of steel, which came to the fore when her next sentence came out. “Now, you’ll eat that, and be grateful – or you’ll go hungry. You may have gotten away with treating my Flutters like a slave before. But not while I’m around. Got it?”

The stubborn bunny took one look at Rainbow Dash’s face and nodded. It was clear that just because she was grounded for a couple of months didn’t mean she was going to get depressive about it.

-o.O.O.o-

Fluttershy couldn’t believe what she had just witnessed. No-one had been able to make Angel Bunny behave before, and although her friends had all offered to help she had hidden the truth with a simple white lie. “He’s getting better.”

He hadn’t been however, and had started treating her like a slave. The only reason she hadn’t said anything is she hadn’t wanted to bother her friends or have them disappointed in her for being ordered about by such a small bunny.

Here was Rainbow Dash, having come here to recover from the injuries sustained, defending her once again. Her stomach had a small swarm of butterflies at this. Ever since flight school she’d harboured a crush on the brash blue Pegasus, and now here she was staying at Fluttershy’s home for two months.

She managed to keep her cool as they ate and spoke of nothing important, just passing the time.
“Hey Flutters?” Rainbow interrupted the train of thought she was on. “Ya know I ain’t going to be in the air anytime soon, so I was wonderin’” She looked down to the table at this pointtrying to hide her obvious nerves. “If. . . If it’d be okay for me to help around here?” She finished quietly.

This was why Fluttershy enjoyed the times they got together alone, Rainbow could drop all her defences to the world and just be herself, knowing that Fluttershy wouldn’t judge her.
“Oh. . .That would be wonderful. . . if you’re sure that is.” Fluttershy whispered, her mane coming in front of her face.

Rainbow smiled back at her. “Hey I wouldn’t have asked if I didn’t mean it.” She said.
Just then there was a knock at the door. “eep!” Fluttershy squeaked as she jumped at the sudden sound while Rainbow went and answered the door for her.

Coming back she led the rest of their friend plus Twilight’s brother and Princess Cadence into the room. Rainbow was holding herself in that pose that Fluttershy knew so well, it was the confident brash flier side to her that her friends all knew, only she had ever seen the gentler side to her.

“Fluttershy, you may wanna sit dahn fer this.” Applejack said after Fluttershy had automatically got up to greet everypony. “Oh, okay.” She answered quietly. “Why don’t we all go into the living room?” Matching her own actions to words she stepped in and immediately sat next to Rainbow Dash when they were all settled.

Twilight took the lead next. “Fluttershy, we’re all here because of that attack on you. Shining Armour hasn’t given me any details yet but he did say he thought we should all be here.” She finished looking to her brother.

He shot a smile at Twilight before he pulled a scroll out. Surprising everyone Cadence got up and went and sat next to Fluttershy as if to offer some comfort. Shining Armour then started to read the scroll out loud, which proved to be the same scroll that Princess Celestia had written up with the decisions on the stallion that had attacked.

Fluttershy felt a hoof atop hers as the realisation set in. She wouldn’t have to face him again. Wouldn’t have to face strangers outside of Ponyville coming in to see a spectacle of a trial for an attack on one of the bearers of the elements.

She couldn’t help the tears that flowed down her face as she felt the relief. He was going to get justice served. She did notice however when Cadence had pulled her into a calming embrace, one that she thought would feel like had she had a mother.

Feeling this paternal affection, the damn on her emotions completely broke and she cried into the older mare’s coat. Dimly aware of one of Rainbow Dash’s hooves going through her mane soothingly.

As she calmed down and pulled away a bit she tried to apologise for her actions.
The princess who had consoled her along with Rainbow’s help gently put a hoof under her chin and lifted it. “Why are you apologising?” Cadence asked quietly.

Fluttershy saw the care in her eyes and looked about to see everyone else all smiling at her. Finally she saw Rainbow Dash watching her. All that was needed to give her the extra courage to speak was her small smile and a gentle hoof on her back.

“S. . . Sorry, but. . .when you held me, it felt like. . .like. . . I would think a. . . .mother comforts their child.” She whispered. At her words there were a couple of choked sobs about the table. They all were aware that Rainbow and Fluttershy were orphans, but it wasn’t often the full impact of this hit them.

“It’s ok Fluttershy, And I’m honoured that you felt like that.” Cadence whispered quietly. A little louder she spoke up. “I’m sure my husband will agree that if any of you feel you need that sort of advice or somepony to talk to, you just have to ask. Twilight will tell you, I’m quite the listener.” She finished.

Fluttershy noticed Twilight nodding at this. Rainbows arm moved up about her withers and pulled her into a quick hug. “Ya doin ok there?” Applejack said quietly from across the table.
“Yes, thank you. Oh, but don’t you two have duties to perform? You shouldn’t be worrying about me.” Fluttershy whispered.

Shining Armour stood and moved round the table to stand by them. “Well you see. Princess Celestia’s kind of insisted I take the week off. So we’re staying here in Ponyville. Plus I keep hearing about these famous Pinkie Parties and I was-“

“You want a party! That’s great! We can have a welcome-to-your-first-stay-at-Ponyville-Party! It’ll be great! What do you say? Huh? Huh? Huh?” Pinkie started bouncing around the room. “I’ll get the party cannon ready, need a big cake! Ooh GAMES!” She carried on going about the room until Applejack snagged her and pulled her close.

Twilight just smiled good naturedly at the excitable Pinkie before Rainbow spoke up, looking towards Shining Armour and Princess Cadence who seemed a bit shell shocked in Fluttershy’s opinion. “Er, guys. You miiight wanna be careful with the merest hint of a party with Pinkie. She’s as spectacular at parties as I am at flying.”

“I can see that.” Princess Cadence said with a smile. Shining Armour just looked at The pink only now resting her head on Applejack’s shoulder, completely calm in contrast to her hyper activity only moments ago.

“Well Ah think we’ll go leave you t’ git some rest Rainbow.” Applejack said as Fluttershy saw Rainbows yawn. With this she got up and the rest of the group followed out.

As Fluttershy came back into the living area after seeing their friends out she saw how Rainbow was trying not to let on that she was tired, and thought back to the doctor’s instructions about needing regular rest.

“Come on Rainbow, you need a break.” She said quietly.
“I’m fine, really I’ll be ok.” Rainbow dash tried to argue. Fluttershy didn’t answer just kept looking at her. “Seriously I’m cool.” Fluttershy didn’t even answer just started walking towards her.

“Okay, you win” Rainbow said with a lopsided smile before turning and heading up the stairs.
Fluttershy followed close so that should her friend lose her balance with her wing bound to her side, she could catch her.

Once they went in the room Rainbow stopped to gasp. Where the small sofa bed was when she’d stayed over before, was a new bed. But this bed wasn’t just any bed. It was a cloudbed, made from high quality permanent cloud material.

“Flutters, you didn’t have to do this!” Rainbow said quietly as she made her way over to it.
Feeling somewhat embarrassed at the attention even though it was just her friend, she still answered. “I know. But I wanted you to have something nice while you were here, and what’s better Is it’s portable condenser cloud.”

Rainbow turned around to stare at Fluttershy, long enough that she felt her cheeks warming under a blush. “Flutters, I work with clouds every day, I live in a cloud-home, I know how much stuff that costs! I just have to know why? Why spend that much on me.”

Fluttershy shook her head. “Get some rest Rainbow. I promise I’ll answer your question soon.” With that and a small smile, Fluttershy left the room, heading downstairs to make herself comfortable on the couch and read the book the doctor had given her about caring for a badly damaged wing.

She would always care for Rainbow, and this was one more way she could make sure she was safe.