Lily

Four days have gone by, and Lily still lies in bed unresponsive. I fear the worst, her heart rate had been dropping at times and i’ve done as much as I can to help. But in the end, there's only so much I can do. I packed my things and prepared to head out for the night, but I had to stop by Lily’s room before I departed. The door was slightly cracked open so I just pushed it open with my hoof. I approached her bed and smiled down to her.

“Like every flower, you’ll grow. Into and amazing and beautiful princess. I love you kiddo.”

I gave her a kiss on the cheek and left. As I exited the hospital I had a strange turning in my stomache. I just shook it off as nothing and kept on my path home. I could only pray that she would awaken soon.

Like every morning i fixed my hair and threw on my nurses cap before heading out the door. Today seemed like a beautiful day, birds chirped and the sun was glimmering down on the town. I had hope for today, maybe today i could hear her voice again, maybe play a few games and draw a few pictures. I walked in the hospital a bit happier than the days prior. I set my satchel down on the counter and headed towards Lily’s room. The door was open and the sunshine was pouring out, as if someone was waiting inside. As I walked into the room i started to say,

“Hello? Is any pony he-“

But no pony was there. No pony in the bed, not even a trace. My heart sank, my stomach knotted and my tears flowed. I quickly ran to the rest of the nurses and asked what had happened the night before.

“I'm so sorry Redheart, there's was nothing we could do. Her heart and breathing stopped around three a.m. Her mother wanted you to know she went peacefully. Lily had actually woken up soon after you left last night, and she asked for a piece of paper. Go check the bed, she left something for you.”

I couldn't stop my tears from falling to the floor, my vision was blurry and I didn't know what to do. I walked back into the room with a dark gloom over my head. On the bed lay two things. One was a piece of paper with crayon written on it and the other was the white Lily I had left by her side. Written on the paper in crayon was a note, and upon reading it my emotions shattered and had fallen into the depths of depression. The note read,

Dear Nurse Redheart,
You gave me hope when I was sick and gave a a friend I could be with when others weren’t. I don’t have much time left and I probably wont ever get to say bye, so I wrote you this letter. I heard the doctor tell my mother that I probably wouldn't make it through the night. I held back my tears like a big mare and told myself i'm not afraid. I love you Nurse Redheart, you were the closest friend i’ve ever had, I just wish I could hug you goodbye. And no matter what i’ll be there, because princesses never die.
Love,
Lily Flower <3