Author's Note

Please note: I have changed Dinky's age to 11! Sorry, this one's a bit shorter than the last one. This concludes our Derpy saga FOR NOW, as we will move on to some different characters.

Hospital

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.

The first thing Derpy noticed was the beeping. The non stop beeping. It was music in its own way. Derpy groaned. From head to toe, she ached. She had an intense headache. She opened her eyes and tried to move. The pain was too much, and she gave up trying. She examined her surroundings.

To her right was a nightstand, on top of which stood a transparent vase filled with pink roses. She figured she was on a bed. To her left was a couch. Occupying it was the Doctor and Dinky. Dinky was asleep, leaning on the Doctor, using his arm as a pillow. Derpy watched as her chest rose and fell in sync with her breathing. The Doctor looked worried as he was staring at the wall.

The Doctor looked at Derpy and saw her watching. A smile crept on his face. Gently, he ruffled Dinky’s blond hair, waking her. She looked up at the Doctor, then at her mother. Her face was engulfed by an enormous smile as she ran to Derpy’s bed.

“Mommy! You’re okay! You got in an accident, and Doc got a call while he was at work, and he came to pick me up from school, and we came the the hospital, and we were worried, but the nurse said you were going to be okay, but we were still worried, and then we-”

Dinky was interrupted by the Doctor.
“We’re just glad you’re alright.” he told Derpy. “The nurse said it wasn’t serious, since the bus crashed into the right side of your car, while you were sitting on the left. She says you’re lucky nothing was broken. Just minor cuts and bruises, and they needed to stitch your arm. You’ll be fine.” he said reassuringly.

“Oh, and one of your friends told me she’d come by and see you. She should be here any second, now. “ the Doctor told her.

Dinky started telling Derpy about her day.
“Then, we did a math quiz. I’m pretty sure I got at least an A minus.” Ditzy was saying as the door opened.
“Hey, Fluttershy.” Derpy greeted the woman that entered.

“Hi, Derpy.” the woman said. She was wearing a light pastel yellow sweater with a low collar that exposed her shoulders. Printed on the front were three pink butterflies. Her blue jeans were a bit too long for her. Her hair was dyed a very light shade of pink. The way she stood was screaming shy. In fact, that’s why her friends gave her the nickname of Fluttershy. She was very shy, and had a tendency to start fluttering with her hands whenever she was nervous.

Right now, she seemed relieved.
“Oh, I’m so glad you’re alright, Derpy.” she said in a very soft voice. “Look, I brought you and Dinky a little something.”
Only then did Derpy notice the pet carrier Fluttershy was holding behind her back. She put it on the floor and opened it. Out came a grey cat with black stripes. It meowed.

Derpy was at a loss for words.
“F-for us? You’re serious?” she finally managed to ask Fluttershy.
“Well, this little guy showed up at my animal shelter about a week ago. Nobody wanted him, so I thought I’d give him to you and Dinky.” Fluttershy replied.

Dinky just stared at the cat. Finally, she walked up to the cat and patted its head. The cat seemed to like Dinky and started purring.

“Isn’t that just the cutest thing ever?” the Doctor asked no one in particular.
“It sure is…” Derpy said to him.

“Well, it’s been nice seeing you guys. I have to get back to my animal shelter. I hope you get better soon.” Fluttershy said. “Keep the pet carrier. Oh, and the cat’s name is Leo. Have fun!”

She left the room.
“Here, Mom,” Dinky said as she lifted Leo up to Derpy.
“Hi, little guy! My name’s Derpy, this is Dinky, and that’s the Doctor. We’re your new family, and we’re gonna take extra good care of you!” she said to the cat. The Doctor just smiled.

“Well, we’d better get going. It’s getting kind of late, and Dinky still has school tomorrow. We’ll come pick you up tomorrow. Can Dinky stay with me for the night?” he asked Derpy, and was answered by a nod.

“Bye, Mom!”
“Bye!”

The two people Derpy loved the most left and closed the door behind them.
All of a sudden, Derpy was sad. She couldn’t go on her anniversary date with the Doctor. Sure, they could postpone it, but it just wouldn’t be the same. She let the rhythmic beeping of the heart rate monitor put her to sleep. She dreamt of muffins.

All the way across town, a bloodcurdling scream could be heard.

(Hehehe, you will only know the source of the scream next chapter. I know, I'm evil >:3)