A Silver Lining
Kindness, generosity and laughter.
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"He seems to be healthy, aside from some bruises and cuts, he seems to just be exhausted."
The large stallion lay perfectly still, just listening to the voices around him.
They seemed to belong to a doctor and a nurse.
"That is quite the relief to hear, isn't it Fluttershy darling?"
"Yes, it really is Rari-..."
"WOW, you weren't kidding, he is huge, I mean REALLY huge!! Have you guys ever seen such a big pony, because I sure have never...."
"SHH, the patient is sleeping, so PLEASE Miss Pie, BE QUIET!!"
The nurse sounded really annoyed.
Aside from the doctor and nurse, there seemed to be at least three more ponies in the room.
Fluttershy, Rari....well, it probably was Rarity, and a Miss Pie, most likely Pinkie Pie.
This would do.
The stallion moaned ever so slightly, gaining the attention of everypony present.
He slowly opened his eyes.
"Oh oh, he's waking up!"
"Where........am I?"
"You are at the Ponyville hospital", the doctor answered.
The large stallion sat up.
"Hmm, well that explains the bandages, but how the hay did I get here?"
The doctor nodded in the direction of a yellow Pegasus with a pink mane and tail.
"This young lady found you passed out and called for help, then we brought you over here. I have to apologize for the inconvenience of the beds, but you are simply much larger than our average patients, Mister....."
"Silvers Clawdust, but Silvers is fine, doc. And don't worry about the bed, you seem to have solved it without much trouble."
Silvers looked down at his resting place, three mattresses put together and several blankets and pillows.
He felt rather comfy.
"By the way, doctor, what is the status of my injuries?"
The doctor cleared his throat.
"Hmrhmm, yes, you only seem to have minor injuries, no more than bruises actually. Well, aside from the wound on your stomach."
"What about it?"
"We aren't really sure, seeing as it is bigger and deeper than your other injuries. Do you have any memory of how you might have gotten it, Mister Silvers?"
"Wrestling a few timberwolves."
The room felt silent.
"Timbervolves, wrestling"?
The doctor looked pale.
Everypony else stood with open mouths.
"Um, darling, you do know that timberwolves are outrageously dangerous creatures, right?"
The white unicorn with purple mane and tail, both very stylish, looked at Silvers as if he was either the bravest pony she had ever met or completely insane.
"I don't believe we have been introduced Miss."
"Oh, of course, sorry. My name is Rarity, Mister Silvers."
"Miss Rarity, pleasure to meet such a lovely pony."
Silvers bowed his head in Rarity's direction.
She blushed and giggled a little, then returning to her casual, yet fabulous expression.
"Returning to your question, yes, I am aware of how dangerous those timberwolves are. I only wrestled with them to scare them off."
The doctor spoke up.
"Yes, well, that clears up how you got hurt, as well as your exhaustion."
"So how long do I have to rest, doc?"
"You don't need to stay in the hospital any longer, as far as you take it easy and avoid stressful activities."
Silvers nodded and stood up slowly.
He had been at the same height as the others while lying down.
Now, however, he towered over them all, being easily five or six times their size.
"Very well then, I will take my leave. I thank you for all the help."
Silvers bowed his his head towards them all.
He then turned to Fluttershy last.
"I am deeply grateful to you for finding me, Miss Fluttershy, I might have been much worse off if you hadn't."
Fluttershy blushed deeply and tried to hide behind her mane.
"Oh, um, i- it was nothing."
"Hold on, wasn't there another pony here?"
Everypony looked around, noticing that one particular pink pony was missing.
"Oh, no need to worry darling, that is just how Pinkie Pie is."
"Uh, you mean the pink pony who bounced up and down like a beach ball?"
"That is Pinkie to the letter."
Silvers burst out in laughter.
His laugh was warm and filled the others with joy and comfort.
"Ahhahahahaha, well I'll be, one second she's here, then she's gone, I bet she had something important to do."
Rarity and Fluttershy glanced at each other, having realized what Pinkie was up to.
Silvers looked around.
He and the two mares had left the hospital together as he was not familiar with Ponyville and could use a guide.
Being the generous pony she was, Rarity took the lead.
"Well then, Mister Silvers, what would you like to see first?"
At that moment, Silvers stomach started growling.
He looked to his stomach and then back at Rarity, who quickly understood.
"Oh, yes of course you would be rather hungry, then I suggest we go to Sugarcube Corner for something to eat."
Silvers nodded approvingly.
"Please lead the way Miss Rarity."
"Oh, please, just Rarity is fine."
"Very well, then please, Silvers is enough for me. By the way, where did Miss Fluttershy go."
The two looked around.
A tiny voice spoke up.
"Um, if it wouldn't be to much trouble........."
Silvers and Rarity looked in the direction of the voice, which came from below Silvers right hoof.
Fluttershy had the massive Hoof on her back.
Silvers had stepped on her tail, making her trip and had then stopped at her back when he had wondered where she had gone of to.
He quickly stepped of from her.
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I didn't see you."
"Oh no, no no no, it wasn't your fault, I shouldn't have walked in front of you, I'm just in everypony's way."
"No, accident or no, I should have watched my step, I insist on treating you and Rarity for something to eat."
Oh, you really don........."
"I INSIST!!"
"Come now darling, he is being such a gentlecolt to us."
"Oh, okay, if you insist."
Silvers' horn started to glow and his magic enveloped Fluttershy.
He gently levitated her and put her on his own back.
"At least I can let you rest for a bit after I almost made a pancake out of you."
Once they arrived at Sugarcube Corner, Fluttershy got off of Silvers' back and apologized for the trouble.
"No need for that, it was the least I could do."
Silvers let the two mares enter before he did, just in case he wouldn't fit through the door.
With some careful manoeuvring, Silvers got into the shop without getting stuck or having to break the door frame.
He was met by loud screams and crying.
Two baby ponies, one Pegasus and one unicorn, was apparently very cranky and wouldn't go to sleep like their parents wanted.
Silvers sighed and walked past his two companions, who stood back to let Mr and Mrs Cake put their Babies to sleep.
He placed himself in the center of the room and started to sing.
His voice was deep and calm.
The song didn't have any words but still gave the audience a feeling of peace and made them all a little drowsy.
As was the intent, the two small foals stopped screaming and looked in wonder at the singing giant.
Soon they started yawning and fell asleep soon after.
Mr Cake walked up to Silvers to thank him.
"That was amazing, you're a real lifesaver Mister."
"Silvers, and no trouble at all."
"My name is Carrot Cake. Now as thanks for the help, we will give you whatever you want, on the house."
Before Silvers could answer, Pinkie Pie appeared in a blur of pink and balloons.
"SURPRISE!!!"
"For what?"
"For your welcome to Ponyville and getting out of the hospital party silly."
Pinkie gave a fast and complicated explanation of her thoughts about him being new and getting out of the hospital.
And of course this caused her to rush out and start prepare for the party.
"Well, Mr Cake, if it wouldn't be too much trouble........"
Carrot Cake understood.
Silvers had his stomach full of cake, pie and a lot of other various foods.
He wasn't much of a party pony, but it was rather fun to let loose a bit.
It was okay if he could get what he wanted out of it.
For the duration of the party, he had met a lot of interesting ponies.
Among these were Rarity's little sister, Sweetie Belle, and her friends, a fast pony named Rainbow Dash and even a zebra named Zecora.
Right now, he was talking to a small dragon named Spike.
"It's a shame that your princess couldn't attend."
"Yeah, she got summoned to Canterlot this morning for a royal summit or other."
"Any idea why?"
"No, but it seemed really important, she was even asked to come without us."
"Very interesting Spike. Pardon me, but I have to thank Pinkie Pie for the party."
He left Spike and walked over to Pinkie Pie, who was right in the middle of blowing more balloons.
"Great party Pinkie!!"
"Thanks, I'm so glad you like it."
"Oh yes, I'm having so much fun. It really is a shame it has to end."
Pinkie stopped making balloons and just stared at him.
Her eyes flashed red for a second or so.
"Yeah..........It really is a shame it has to end."
Silvers smiled and walked out, leaving the pink pony to her thoughts.
The night air felt cool.
Silvers plans was proceeding as they should.
Gaining the trust of Ponyville had proven a little more exhausting than he thought, but it was well worth it.
He had planted a little spell in Pinkies mind with his words "it really is a shame it has to end".
This would soon take effect, throwing Ponyville into chaos.
But for now, he had to wait, as well as making sure that Twilight Sparkle wouldn't interfere, not that she could do much to stop him.
Now, he concentrated his magic, preparing to launch his spell.
In a brilliant flash of red, he fired a magical sphere into the sky.
It stopped in mid-air and exploded, but didn't make a sound.
"Hey, what are ya doing out here alone?"
It was Applejack.
"Hm, needed some air."
She walked up to him.
"So, where ya from Silvers?"
"Far away".
"What are ya doin in Ponyville?"
"Traveling through."
"Traveler huh, so ya got nowhere to stay?"
"Can't say I do."
Applejack looked a little guilty.
"Ah just have to apologize to ya."
"What for?"
"Well, I felt a bit suspicious about ya, but seeing ya being so nice and helpful to mah friends.........."
Silvers smiled and stopped her.
"Your an honest pony, Applejack, was it? That is an important and valuable strength to have, especially among friends."
"So no offence?"
"None taken, friend."
They shook hooves, then returned to the party, as friends.
Silvers thought to himself that Applejack reminded him of a very special pony he had once known, one he missed every day and night.
Author's Note
Chapter three now done.
It would be really nice to know what you guys Think so far and get some feedback on my work.
Be honest like AJ.
Your Swedish brony.
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