Chapter 8

The first step outside of the hospital, I took a deep breath and exhaled. The air was so clean back on earth I went to school near the coast in California, the air was always crisp and clear but there is really no comparison. It was if I was breathing the spirit of winter, the gale that runs through a frozen meadow as the sun begins to set. I guess in the hospital I never realized what the weather was like outside, the ground was covered in a thick blanket of snow. It was captivating every tree was made of ice and sparkled in the evening sun. and while I looked around at the beauty my body brought me back to reality. It was cold….no it was down right frigid. I brought my arms to my chest and looked down at pinkie who seemed a bit chilled but not nearly as cold as me. She looked up at me with a smile which turned to a frown quite quick.

“You look freezing!” she exclaimed “Yes I am a bit cold I’ll admit but I think I’ll be fine until we get to….” I frowned I didn’t remember where we we’re going. “Idiot” I muttered under my breath.

Pinkie didn't hear me luckily and finished my sentence “ To Lyra’s place. But since it’s late and I don’t want to have you turn into a Popsicle let me run back inside. I am sure the hospital has something warm for you to wear. Be back in a flash.” And just like that she nearly teleported back into the hospital. The sky was growing darker it looked like it might snow tonight and I was grateful pinkie was willing to run back to grab something warmer for me to wear. At the same time I wish she didn’t after all silent suffering was something Darkside wanted me to experience everyday. With that darkside spoke up after being absent for a while, “Don’t accept what she brings you are not worth it and she shouldn't see you for anything more than extra useless baggage” he whispered. I closed my eyes and slowed my breathing attempting to shut him out. I almost didn’t notice when pinkie suddenly reappeared with what a looked like a very worn wool blanket. “I asked nurse redheart if there were any spare blankets around. She seemed sorry but told
me that there weren’t any and the hospital isn’t a charity that can afford to give out those things.

“I see so where did that blanket you are holding come from?” I asked raising my eyebrows. After all pinkie doesn't strike me as a thief.
“Wellll….. when I was leaving I spotted a room that had all kinds of cloth and stuff that no one was using and well that’s where I found it” she said sheepishly.
While I wasn’t exactly comfortable with the fact she obtained it under the nose of the hospital a sudden gale chilled me to the bone. I shut my eyes to keep out the ice hugged my chest trying to keep warm. I felt the blanket being draped over my shoulders bringing some much needed warmth.
“Thanks Pinkie, I don’t think I would last a minute out here without your help but, once we finish our business at Lyra’s remind me to return this blanket. It doesn't feel right to have taken it without permission.” Not to mention I don’t deserve it or her kindness but I didn’t say that aloud.
“Okie dokie lokie” Pinkie replied sadly. I guess she felt guilty for taking it without Nurse Redheart knowing.
“Hey cheer up, it means a lot that you would go through so much trouble for me”. I did my best to smile for her and it seemed to lift here spirits.
“You’re welcome, alrighty then let’s get to lyra’s before we freeze our hoovesies off out here” And with that we began our walk.

Author's Note

Short Chapter I know but Im uploading the next as I write this comment :) Be sure to comment or simply tell me if you hate it or not.