A True, True (Boy)Friend

Two months later, 6:00 AM...

I woke up with a dazed looked and half-open eyes. At first, I was confused where I was, but then, I remembered. I was at the Blossom Residence. I had been at a party for Aloe and Lotus, as it was their birthday. Talk about extreme parties. I can't remember the last time I had a party that awesome and extreme.

I was about to get up, but then I noticed something. Aloe and Lotus were laying on me, asleep. I slowly got up, trying not to wake them up. I walked into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. Chocolate cake frosting, potato chip crumbs, and hay fries were stuck to my face and my shirt. I took a shower and washed my face. Then, I remembered what day is was. It was the day Celestia was supposed to be released from the hospital. However, I didn't want to leave too early, since she wasn't supposed to be checked out until 12:00 PM. So, I decided to just hang out with Aloe and Lotus until it was time.

I walked out of the bathroom and into the living room. Smiling, I noticed Lotus was awake. Lotus looked at me and smiled.

"Good morning, Colt", she said, kissing my cheek. I hugged her lightly.

"Morning, Lotus", I said, "Happy birthday".

"Thanks. *yawn* What time is it?"

"6:00 in the morning".

"Wow. We must have partied hard".

"Yep". At that point, Aloe had waken up and yawned. She looked at me, smiled, and hugged me.

"Good morning, Colt", she said, nuzzling my cheek.

"Morning, Aloe", I said, "Happy birthday".

"Thanks. Oh... that was a massive party".

"Yes it was", Lotus said. At that point, our stomachs growled. "Looks like I'm hungry, again".

"Me too", Aloe said.

"Me three", I said. We all giggled for a bit.

"So", Aloe said, "What should we do for breakfast?"

"Why don't we go to Bon-Bon's Confectionery? I'll pay for you", I said.

"Colt", Lotus said, "You don't have to do that".

"I know, but I want to".

"OK", Aloe said, "Let's go".

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About thirty minutes later, Aloe, Lotus, and I were sitting at a table, having some breakfast and talking among ourselves. I'll say this: hay-and-chocolate-chip-pancakes are very good early in the morning.

"So, Colt", Aloe said to me, "I take it you're glad Princess Celestia is finally getting out of the hospital today?"

"Yes I am", I said, "I'm ready to go back to the Castle and relax".

"Colt", Lotus said, "You'll still visit us, won't you?"

"Yes", I said, "In fact, I've got a little question in mind for Celestia".

"What is it?", Aloe asked.

"Let's just say, it's a surprise".

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8:00 AM...

I got back to the hospital and went into Celestia's room. Celestia was fast asleep, wearing a wet diaper. I changed her wet diaper and sat down on the couch, not wanting to wake her. At that point, I felt tired. I guess I didn't get much sleep during that party. I laid down and allowed myself to get some sleep.

Twelve hours later...

"Princess Celestia! Colt!"

I woke up when I heard somepony else call my name. I looked over at the front door. Nurse Redheart was standing there with a clipboard. Celestia was also awake. I looked over at the clock. 8:00 PM.

"Sorry for waking you up, Colt", Nurse Redheart said, "I just need to talk to Princess Celestia".

"Yes, Nurse Redheart".

"Princess Celestia, I seems you have made a full recovery! I will now carefully remove the bandage from your wing". Nurse Redheart very slowly removed the bandage around Celestia's wing. "Now, you need to stay off of that wing for at least a week. You may re-aggravate it if you don't. Also, you are no longer incontinent, but it may take you a bit of time for your body to get used to holding it. If you feel the need to go, you need to go immediately".

"Yes, Nurse", Celestia said.

"OK, you're ready to be checked out! Just wait here while I check you out". Nurse Redheart left. I got up and went over to Celestia.

"Hey, Celly", I said.

"Hello, Sweetie", she said back, pulling me into a hug, "Did you enjoy your party?"

"I did", I said, sighing, "I'm so glad you're finally getting checked out".

"So am I. I'm sure Luna is probably working herself to death right now".

"Celly?"

"Yes, Sweetie?"

"There's one reason why I liked you being in here".

"Why?"

"Because we had so much time to ourselves. I know as soon as we get back to the Castle, you'll have to do things that'll keep you busy and I'll barely get to spend time with you".

"Sweetie, I know why you would think that, but don't worry. Every chance I get, me and you will do something special together". I smiled.

"Thanks, Celly", I said.

"You're welcome, Sweetie", she said back. At that point, Nurse Redheart came back.

"OK, you're free to go!", she said, then left.

Celestia pulled the sheet off of herself.

"Do you need some help?", I asked.

"I think I'll be fine", she said back. It took a while, but she was able to get all four hooves on the floor. She took a deep breath and took one step. Her hind legs started to shake and she looked like she was going to fall. I grabbed her a set her up straight.

"Are you OK?", I asked her.

"I'm fine", she said, "Umm... Sweetie?"

"Yes?"

"Can you help me walk to the carriage?"

"Sure".

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After a bit of stumbling, Celestia and I finally made it to the Royal Carriage. We were flying back to the Castle. I sat back and enjoyed the feeling of the cool night air and cushioned seat. I looked over at Celestia, who was shaking lightly.

"Are you OK, Celly?", I asked.

"I'm fine", she said, "Just a little chilly". I smiled and took off my coat. I placed my coat over her back, making her smile. "Thank you, Sweetie".

"You're welcome". I sat back again. That's when Celestia moved over to me and cuddled me.

"Sweetie", she said.

"Yes, Celly?"

"I want to thank you for taking care of me for that long".

"No problem. I wouldn't just leave you in there for that long, would I?"

"I guess not", she said.

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We finally made it back to the Castle. Celestia was finally able to walk on her own. We walked into the Castle and sighed. It was great to be home.

We noticed Luna was sitting at a table, scribbling at papers with a quill. Her mane and tail was frazzled and messy, but was still flowing like it usually did. She looked up.

"Tia!", she said, hugging her big sister, "I... I missed you!"

"I missed you too, Luna", she said, smiling.

"I'm so glad you're back!", Luna said.

"I'm glad to be back!" She let go of Luna. "OK, I'm going to go get cleaned up, now". She went upstairs. Luna then looked at me, smiling.

"So, I take it that you have fulfilled your wish", she said.

"Yes I have", I said, "Best wish ever!" She hugged me and smiled.

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Celestia and I were in her bedchamber, enjoying ourselves.

"Sweetie", she said.

"Yes, Celly?", I said.

"I want to reward you for taking care of me".

"With what?"

"Well, you may have one wish, and I will grant it".

After a bit of thinking, I smiled and decided on my wish.

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About an hour later, Aloe and Lotus were pulling carriages full of their stuff and was approaching the Castle, smiling. They walked into the Castle and were greeted by Celestia.

"Fellow Spa sisters", she said, "My little Sweetie here has made a wish. He wishes for you two to live here in the Castle. Do you except this offer?" It didn't take a genius to know what their answer was.

"YES!", they both said, hugging me tight.

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Me, Aloe, and Lotus were up in our new bedchamber, talking among ourselves.

"Colt", Aloe said, "Out of all the things you could have wished for, why did you pick for us to live here?"

"Because", I said, "I already live with Celestia, but I wanted to live with my friends, too".

"We're very thankful, Colt!", Lotus said, "Not only are we living with princesses, but our best friend!". I smiled and gave her a little smooth on her lips.

"Yep".

"OK", Aloe said, "I'm going to get some sleep".

"So am I", Lotus said, "We have to work tomorrow".

"OK", I said, "I might as well catch some Z's as well". We all got into the bed and said goodnight to each other. After cuddling, we fell asleep.