Twilight was flipping through a sketch book as she looked at some of the art that was inside of it.
As she did this she was sitting in a chair out in a lobby Nurse Redhearts office in ponyville waiting for an appointment that her friends had scheduled for her.
Soon she was called in. When she got inside Nurse Redheart bowed to the princess.
"I'm glad you could make it your majesty, I hope I didnt inconvenience you by having you here for an unnanounced appointment. If you wanted me to I could have went to your castle as this is a bit of an emergency which is why I'm going as fast as I can to do this sooner rather than later." Nurse Redheart said but Twilight shook her head.
"Its fine I needed to be here...so what's the problem exactly. Why did my friends go through the trouble of setting this up.
"I'm a bit worried about you which is why your here...your friends and yourself have reported that you have you may have a serious infection.
"That's correct yeah but they werent sure exactly why although I didnt think it needed medical attention....where are you going with this...
"Well...since we cant find our using regular methods then we may need some spinal fluid if you allow us..." the nurse said. When Twilight heard that she started to panic.
"But nurse isnt that kind of unnecessary?! It's just an undiagnosed sickness...I'm sure it will be fine." Twilight exclaimed frantically but Nurse Redheart frowned.
"Well if you dont get treatment..honestly you might die." She said. Twilight moaned with fright as she wondered if they could diagnose her another way.
"Cant you just use magic on me or something?" Twilight asked as she started to shake.
"Magic cant read diseases Twilight. This needs a more invasive approach, we dont want to take any risks." Nurse Redheart said.
Twilight couldnt believe what was happening, she felt like she was trapped in a nightmare but unfortunately it was real.
"Cant we do it later!? I just want to go home." Twilight said. Nurse Redheart allowed her to go back to her castle in Ponyville.
Twilight walked to her castle in Ponyville in fright fearful of her test, when she got to her castle she locked herself in her throne room and just cried.
Twilight couldnt believe this was happening, she knew how much that test hurt as she had heard others stories on getting one as well.
Twilight couldnt understand why the disease couldnt be detected with magic as it didnt make any sense to her.
As Twilight waited she paced back and forth until it was time to go back. Twilight felt like she wanted to ditch the appointment or just flat out refuse a test. She wondered if that would only lead to Nurse Redheart barging into her castle and forcefully perform the procedure on her.
The thoughts that ran through her head scared her, she hated needles and with this happening she was surely going to despise them.
Twilight tried to calm herself down as she tried to comfort herself. Unfortunately she didnt have anyone to comfort her.
As time got closer to her procedure Twilighg decided to go see Rarity at Carousel Boutique to ask if Rarity can come and comfort her.
When she explained the situation to Rarity Rarity comforted her and told her she definitely would come with her.
"Why of coarse I will go with you darling! I'll stay with you through the whole thing. I understand how scared you are but dont worry Nurse Redheart is a great doctor and in sure she understands how you are feeling." Rarity said and hugged Twilight.
"Thank you so much!" Twilight said as she began to sob. Rarity hugged her for a few minutes as Twilight let her emotions out as she sobbed.
"Dont worry Twilight You'll get through it, it's just a needle, alls they need is a little sample." Rarity explained. Twilight kept sobbing.
"Yeah but I'm so scared! It's going to hurt so much!" Twilight cried. Rarity frowned an nodded.
"It will hurt but not that much. You'll be alright I assure you. They need this for finding out what's wrong with you." Rarity said. Twilight slowly nodded.
"I understand I just hate pain." Twilight said. Rarity nodded.
"Everybody hates pain but sometimes if we work to get through the pain we will be braver than we were before. Twilight your strong and determined when you work to save Equestria with the elements so you can do the same thing here. I believe in you Twilight." Rarity said. Twilight wiped her eyes and nodded slowly as she sobbed.
"I know...thank you Rarity!" She said as she sobbed. Rarity stopped hugging Twilight and they both went to Twilight's appointment in Ponyville.
As Twilight waited in the waiting room she shook and shuddered as she wanted to go and hide somewhere but knew that she couldnt as she had to get this test.
Soon Twilight and Rarity went into the room and Nurse Redheart stood there with a smile.
"How are you Rarity. I'm glad Twilight brought you with her. You can help Twilight get through this okay." She asked. Rarity smiled.
"Why of coarse darling. I want to make this bearable for her." She explained.
"Your such a great friend Rarity your friends must be lucky to have you." Nurse Redheart said.
"Hello Princess! Do I have your consent to to do the procedure?" Nurse Redheart asked.
Twilight took a deep breath and thought about her decision and then nodded.
"Could you please lay down on the table over there?" The nurse asked. Twilight hesitated as she stared at her in fear.
"Twilight the sooner you let her do this procedure the sooner it will be over with." Rarity explained soothingly.
"Can Rarity stay rigbt by me while in getting it!?" Twilight begged in fright. Nurse Redheart considered her request and decided to let her do that as it could bring comfort to Twilight.
"As long as you dont move then yes. But you must hold still." Nurse Redheart said. Twilight's tears began to drench her face.
Twilight nodded and turned back to Rarity who smiled at the request.
"Of coarse I'll stay by you. What type of friend would I be if I didnt." Rarity asked. Twilight sobbed and nodded.
"Twilight I advise that you remove your shirt for this and lay on your side with your knees up to your chest." Nurse Redheart said. Twilight's lip quivered but she did as she was told. Rarity laid by Twilight's front and touched her shoulder soothingly and while Nurse Redheart prepared the procedure.
"Twilight stay completely still, dont move at all. Before you know it it will be done and over with." Nurse Redheart said. Twilight nodded frantically.
"Okay!" She said. Twilight hid her face into Rarity's chest. Rarity kicked her heels off and pulled Twilight's shirt up just a bit to expose her back. Rarity watched Nurse Redheart bring the needle up to Twilight.
"Alright Twilight take a deep breath." The nurse said. Twilight did just that and then felt the needle stick her spinal canal in her lower back. Twilight cried out in pain.
"Its almost over now Twilight." Rarity soothed.
"Good girl." Nurse Redheart said to Twilight lovingly. As she collected a sample of spinal fluid. Rarity kissed Twilight's forehead as Twilight shed tears.
Twilight cried as the nurse extracted a sample from her soon she was done.
"Is it over?!" Twilight said as she cried.
"Its all done just lie there for a while since you will feel dizzy." Nurse Redheart said. Twilight nodded. Nurse Redheart took the sample and left to go test it.
"Twilight I'm so proud of you. I knew you could get through it." Rarity said. Twilight sobbed but nodded. Twilight wiped her tears away.
"T-thank you!" Twilight said. Twilight was comforted by Rarity as they laid on the padded table together. Soon Twilight stopped crying.
After some time had passed Nurse Redheart came back and spoke.
"Twilight you can go now. We will tell you if there is anything out of the ordinary." She said. Twilight nodded and left with Rarity.
Rarity praised Twilight for how well she did and comforted her and then went back to Carousel Boutique while Twilight went back to her castle
After a few days Nurse Redheart told Twilight that she had encountered a minor infection among Twilight's sample so she treated her and sent her home. Twilight was so glad that she had gotten through it.
She thanked Rarity for getting her through the procedure and told her the news about the results. Rarity expressed relief that it didnt turn out to be life threatening. Twilight would always be thankful for what Rarity did for her.
