Derpy's Dream

“Well Derpy. You’ve improved incredibly since our first session! I’d say, if it weren’t for that tilt in your eyes, you’re more or less, normal!” said Dr. Vinyard, “In fact, I think you might in a weeks’ time even, be above standard IQ!”

“Golly Doc, thank you! When will our next meet be?” replied Derpy.

“Oh, let’s call it… Tomorrow evening?”

“Sounds like a plan, Doc.” Said Derpy. Her voice was as clear as diamond, calm and soothing, a voice she never thought she’d ever have. Her voice contests even the most eloquent of speakers.

Dr. Vinyard sat up from his seat, and walked out of the room. The room was cold, with twin arm chairs facing one another over a coffee table, with different tests scattered over its glossy surface. The walls were green, with a painting here or there with the same topography in each piece. An ocean, with a beaming sunset shrouded by frothy clouds.

Derpy was alone to her thoughts, and her living room was the best place for her at that time. To be with her thoughts. I wonder… above average? Wow. That’s great! But I wonder what the other ponies will think of me when they see how I’ve changed? She got up, and walked over to her window, overlooking Ponyville and the west, where the sun now sets and casts distorted shadows of all bellow it. I wonder what it means… to go from what I was, to what I am? She walked out of the living room, leaving the sea and sun behind, to enter her bedroom. An amazing room by some standards, large ceiling, navy blue wallpaper, with a twin bed covered with matching sheets. And a glorious view of the east, tall mountains, where beyond lies beautiful oceans and skies.

Derpy walked over to her dresser, neighboring her bed, and stared into a mirror, rested on her dresser. A reflection she didn’t believe she’d ever see, a conscious Derpy, a smart Derpy. But there was still something wrong. Eyes, each slightly off from the other, but never mind that, she could think and act like everypony else now. Weeks of rehabilitation and testing paid off. New things interested her, new things entered her mind; dreams, logic, science, emotions. All these things… all these thoughts… I can’t believe it. I’m normal! She gave a smile to her equally boisterous reflection, and entered her bed, closed her eyes… and dreamt again…

A forest, a full open forest, moving by quickly… where is she? Why won’t she respond? Where has she gone? Where did she go? Oh god… what do I do? A meadow… empty, and a black sky, tearing and weeping. Split and splat go the sounds of running in that meadow upon its muddy, wet, puddled surface. Sun, bright shining sun, breaking the shadow and cloak of night, but rain patters still. And sun shines brightly, and paths are forged in light. Cries of woe and sobs of despair, sadness floods the already clouded sky. Sun shines still. Brighter than any sun before. It blurs and dulls the image, warm, and open. “Wake up, Derpy.” Said the voice in the clouds. “Wake up, Doc sent me, he’s got to cancel today, you awake yet?”

“Uhh… Wha?” said Derpy wearily; having just woke up from a dream dreamt time and time again.

“Doc sent me; he’s got to cancel today, some emergency with family or something.” Said Krest, a young filly, no older than Derpy, a Pegasus, green coat, with a dark pink mane, that curls skyward here and there.

“Really? That’s a shame, funny. He never really talked to me about families. Do you know what the time is?”

“I’d say about…12:30 about. You haven’t really come outside that much since you started meeting with Doc, you should join me and Skyblue! We’re going out on a picnic, but first we have to pick up some treats from Sugar Cube Corner.”

Derpy replies, while in the midst of rising form her bed “Sure I guess, when? Now?”

“In like twenty minutes or so, yes.” Replied Krest, paralleling Derpy’s path. “So be ready soon! I’ll be outside for you.” She said in good humor as she exits the room.

I wonder what Skyblue will think of me? Krest is the only one that knows that I’m fixing myself; maybe this is what I need! She thought as she combed her mane, tail and coat.

Derpy exited her home, and began to walk with Krest to Sugar Cube Corner, where they found Skyblue, a blue coated pony, yellow golden eyes, and a well-kept curly yellow mane.

“Oh hey Kre-- who’s this?” said Skyblue, with contemplation and question in her tone.

“This is Derpy! She hasn’t been out in a while, so I invited her to join us!” replied Krest, trying to sound convincing and enthusiastic. I hope she doesn’t have any prejudice against me, as long as I play my cards right I should be fine, thought Derpy when noticing Skyblue’s concern.

“I hope I’m not trespassing on anything, Skyblue.” Derpy said.

“No no, of course not. Not if Krest invited you, you’re welcome to join us.” Replied Skyblue, with surprise after hearing Derpy speak without impediment. “You are definitely welcome to join us, and you can call me Sky if you’d like! So tell us Derpy, where have you been for the past few months?” She continued.

“I’ve been working on fixing myself!” Derpy said happily, “I’ve been working with Dr. Vinyard! He’s been a life saver! He says that in as little as a week I’ll be more than ready for interacting with the highly educated ponies, like Ms. Mayor, of maybe even Twilight, that one pony who lives in the library.” She concluded, as Skyblue listened with open eyes and ears.

Impressed with what she had just heard, she let out a great smile, and said, “Well that’s great! Let’s get going to park before all the good spots are taken!”

The three made their way to the park, and passed a few ponies on the way, who were rather offended that these two respectable ponies are interacting with a disabled, 'problem' pony, but then noticed the literacy and fluid actions Derpy presented.

“Wow, the park looks great! I see they fixed the fountain! Last time I was here, some of the younger colts had broken it.” Said Derpy as the three entered the park.

“Yeah! They fixed it up about 4 days ago I’d say.” Replied Skyblue, as she began to acknowledge the other ponies looking at them, some with surprise, few approval, and many with disgust. “I was thinking we should head up to that hill up there, away from the crowds.” Sky said quickly.

“Or perhaps we cou—oh, I see… um, yeah, lets head up there…” replied Derpy with initial indifference, and then with downtrodden spirits from realizing Sky’s intention.They hastily made their way up to the hill, in attempt to escape the eyes of the prejudiced. “I was hoping this would be a visit gone unnoticed, I’m sorry to have embarrassed you two… maybe I should go, before I—“

“Oh no you don’t!” said Skyblue with a hint of anger. “I’ll be fully honest, I didn’t think this would be a fun time, but I’m really enjoying your company Derpy!” She continued sounding almost desperate, “I really like talking to you! And just cuz’ some stupid ponies can’t accept change doesn’t mean you have to leave. We want you here, Derpy, don’t let those no-good pony’s make you feel any different.” She finished sounding very upbeat.

“Gee… thanks a lot Skyblue, that really means a lot to me. Thank you so much for giving me a chance.” Replied Derpy.

“I just wish everypony would get it… shame really…” said Sky sounding disappointed.

“Well let’s not pout about those downers shall we?” said Krest, displaying a more comical tone. “I know” she continued, “lets ditch this spot and go down to White Tail, that’s a sight to see, especially in the start of Fall! Not to mention we can scout out the path for the Running of the Leaves! Get a little bit of an edge for the race n' all.” Finished Krest, winking her eye at the two other mares.

The hastily finished their meal, packed up and made their way to White Tail.