Flight of The Avali: Season One

Ten hours after the rescue:

Some of the greatest doctors and scientists had been gathered in the Dome’s medical bay. All of them tending to the gravely injured Avali. They had managed to synthesize a compound that’d stabilize his body and prevent him from dying due to the blood loss. Though they ran into a serious problem, they had no replacement for his blood. It being ammonia based, it was impossible to find something similar in Equestria. They just had to hope that like the AI had been saying, the Nanites would begin to make more blood for him after he was guaranteed to survive.

It had been nearly ten hours now since Discord rescued the two unconscious beings from the depths of space, the two managing thanks in part due to the release of massive amounts of chaotic energy, survived in a tank. Discord though had no time to joke around with them, wanting to make sure they both survived.

It had been ten long hours of fighting to keep the avali alive, one who was now seen as a hero across all of Equestria for his near sacrifice to make sure Celestia and the rescue team got out alive.

Thanks to Discord’s intervention Luna was also recovering, though much faster then the nearly dead raptor. The doctors were working in shifts, keeping a constant vigil over Einuli. The scientists were working in his lab to attempt to make some sort of blood substitute for him.

Sure, they tried to get Discord to heal Einuli. But he couldn’t, not for a lack of trying though. His powers didn’t readily work on beings not fully integrated with Equestria’s magics. It was a struggle for survival for the avali.

It was the few minutes in between a change of shifts that all of the mares were gathered in the room. Luna, who was still in a bit of pain, her head still throbbing due to the magical exertion. She never desired to leave Equus, now more than ever. But she was thankful she had… otherwise Einuli would have been dead, and not just hanging on the cusp of life. At least now he had the chance of survival.

“It’s horrible to see him like this…” Twilight mumbled.

“To think… he did this for us.” Rainbow Dash said. “And now look… all of Equestria sees him, and all of us as heroes.”

“He deserves that title…” Luna sighed. “He was willing to give his life just to make sure all of Equus survived…” She put her head in her hands. “I was so wrong about him… and now, I just… I…”

“Luna, stop. You made sure he made it here. If it weren’t for your attempt to get away… Discord never would have been able get to you both. He just instigated finding you both. You saved Einuli.” Celestia stated.

Luna sighed quietly.

“The doctors are trying their hardest to make sure he survives. There’s nothing we can do besides wait and hope.” Starlight stated.

“Hey… why don’t we just ask… I dunno… Discord to magic some blood into something ammonia based?” Dash offered quietly. There was silence all around.

“He can’t do things to creatures not fro-” Twilight cut herself off. “Dash, sometimes I envy the ideas of pure stupid you have. Without you, sometimes we’d all be fucked royally.” She hugged Dash. “I’ll go talk to him.”

“I’ll come too, I might be able to help convince him to help us.” Fluttershy said, the two mares leaving the room.

“My ideas are stupid?” Dash asked quietly.

“She’s only joking. And, I think more of she’s saying how they’re ideas she’d never be able to think of.” Celestia assured. “You’re an amazing mare, Dash.”

Dash smiled slightly, going to sit down beside the bed now, taking up position on the side of Einuli that still had a hand. “Thanks.” She said quietly, looking down at the avali.

After a few moments Twilight and Fluttershy re-entered the room. “Alright. He’ll see what he can do. But, he doesn’t want us to get our hopes up.” Twilight said.

“He’s currently in the lab trying to help a few of the scientists out.” Fluttershy added.

They noticed a slight shudder from Einuli, followed by him shifting a little bit. “Nnn…” He mumbled.

In a matter of moments his bed was surrounded. “Everypony remain calm. He’ll be weak and we don’t want to aggravate him, or stress him out.” Celestia said.

“Uuh…” Einuli groaned quietly, his eyes slowly beginning to open up. “W… what’s… the verdict?” He asked quietly, glancing tiredly around the room.

“You’re awake, so that’s a definite, you’ll be surviving.” Dash said, putting a hand on his chest.

“That’s… g-good.” Einuli relaxed a little, still seeming groggy. His gaze shifted down to his right arm, he seemed… unemotional over the loss of his hand, most of his wing, and the tearing up of his arm -all of it was bandaged and closed by now. “At least… w-we all made it out alive.” He sighed, looking back up at the room.

“Einuli…” Dash began.

“I’m… well I-I can’t say I’m fine… I’m clearly not.” He sighed. “It… it’s just I’m a little tired still…”

“With the amount of blood you lost… it’s a miracle you’re even alive.” Twilight said, “So, tired is good.”

“Can we get you anything?” Starlight asked.

“Could… I get something to eat, and something to drink?” Einuli asked.

“Of course!” Twilight nodded, her and Starlight leaving to get what he asked for.

Dash grabbed his hand and squeezed it.

Einuli smiled a little bit now.

“I’m sure you’ll be happy to know, you managed to destroy the pirate’s vessel.” Celestia said. “There were massive celebrations after Equestria heard about that… and after my rescue. Thanks to your brave plan.”

“None of us expected you’d sacrifice yourself to save all of us.” Dash said. “You had everypony worried…”

“Getting everyone else out safely was my priority… And… I wasn’t just going to let them threaten your planet after you escaped… I-I saw no other option… just take myself out with them.” Einuli sighed, letting his head fall back.

“It was a noble cause.” Celestia said.

“Yeah! I’m sure now all the ponies in Ponyville will be willing to let you and your friends come down and visit! I should go prepare you all a party! Of course… It’ll wait until your better.” Pinkie said.

“If any of yah need anythin, we’ll all be sure tah help.” Applejack nodded.

“It’d… be wonderful if all of you decided to stay for a bit longer…” Rarity added.

“Please?” Fluttershy asked.

“Hey, they won’t be going anywhere… after that scare, and Fluttershy busting the chaos inhibitor… well, at least Chotl said the ship’s going to be another few months of work.” Rainbow Dash said. “Plenty of time for them to enjoy being down in Equestria.”

“Not… like I really want to leave either… i-it’s nice here.” Einuli yawned softly. “And… they won’t be jumping anywhere while I’m out of commission…” He laughed. “But… it’s not my decision. Dandy’s the captain.”

“Then it’s settled. You’ll be staying down in Ponyville with us when you’re on the surface!” Dash grinned. She knew she didn’t need to lean in to whisper anything to him, so instead to cover herself. “I’m going to check on what’s taking Sparkle butt and Starlight so long.” She stood up and walked to the door, adding in a whisper only Einuli could hear (thanks to his ears), “And you still owe me a nice hard fucking.” She walked out, going to look for the other two mares.

Einuli smiled a little more at that, “Luna… thank you for carrying me out.” He spoke, causing the alicorn in question to actually look up, for the first time since the rescue operation ten hours ago, she smiled.

“I wasn’t going to leave you behind… I do remember an old addage the Guard uses. No Guard left behind.” Luna said. “And… for your bravery and courage… well… I wasn’t just going to abandon you. Not now, not ever.”

“Hoorah.” Einuli chuckled, the doctors finally coming in to check on him. From there the rest of the group was forced to disperse, and even Twilight and Starlight weren’t allowed to re-enter, the food and drink being taken from them so they could be safely given to Einuli without any risk of further harm.