My Little Pony: The Human Nine's Adventures In Equestria

Sarah’s POV

Ugh… achoo! Excuse me… sniffle.. Oh hi. Didn’t see you there, sniffle. Don’t worry about me, just a small cold is all. Achoo! Cough Cough. I know I must look horrible, but I’m fine, really. Other than my dizziness, headache, sore muscles, sore throat and runny nose, honest. Don’t know exactly how I got a cold, just suddenly popped up. Don’t worry, I’ll be alright. I just have to go out and get something, sniffle.

I sluggishly exited the elevator and walked into the living/dining room where I found Ren, Skye, Jack, Jamie, Kaede, Nicole, Rantaro, Mason and Carrie.

“H-Hey guys, a-a-achoo!” I sneezed and sniffled.

“Morning Sa- Oh my goodness!” Kaede gasped, seeing my sick appearance, “Are you alright?”

“A-a-achoo! Cough Cough. Y-Yeah.. I’m good…” I crocked, earning a wince from my friends.

"That doesn't sound like you're good, Sarah." Ren pointed out with worry. "That sounds more like a sore throat."

I sniffled, "Yeah, I agree with Ren." Jamie added.

“You sure Newbie?” Jack questioned me with a raised eyebrow. “You look horrible..” Jack came over and put his hand underneath my horn, “You’re warm, Newbie!”

I gently pushed his hand away with my hoof, sniffled and nodded, “I-I’m fine.. A-choo!. Honest..”

“Sarah, its obvious you’re not alright.” Ren frowned with a look of concern. "You've got a fever."

“Do you want any breakfast, Sarah? It might help you feel better.” Mason offered me, as he held a small plate with just eggs and bread on it.

“N-No thanks Mason, sniffle. I don’t feel hungry right now..” I replied with a sniffle. I really didn’t feel like eating anything. Usually when I’m sick and I try to eat, I vomit after thirty minutes, making me even more light headed. Not wanting that to happen, I started to make my way towards the door, “Where are you going, Private Gem?” Skye asked me.

“To get some Remedy herbs from the Everfree Forest.” I crocked before I let out a cough. Remedy herbs were a special kind of plant that help cure sickness. I always used them whenever I got sick. I would find them, mash them up, mix them with water and drink it. Like herbal tea. However….

“WHAT?!” Everyone exclaimed. Oh boy, here we go…

“You can’t go into the Everfree Forest, Private! That’s suicide!” Skye exclaimed, waving her arms up and down.

“W-Well I wouldn’t say ‘suicide’.” Jamie corrected, hugging his notebook, “but Skye does have a point, you can’t go outside. It might make your cold ever worse.”

"Plus, you know what lives in those forest. If they catch you while you're sick, you'll be a sitting duck!" Kaede added.

I sniffled, “I-It’s alright guys. It’s not like I’ve been sick before.. A-choo! Sniffle... It’ll just take a half an hour to get them.” I tried to reach for the doorknob but suddenly I found Jack in front of me. “No way Newbie, you’re not going anywhere.”

Sigh… I didn’t want to burden them with my sickness. “Guys, don’t please.” I pleaded, feeling really tired standing up and feeling sluggish. I didn’t want them worry over me for nothing, "This isn’t your problem, its mine… and I have to handle it."

“Sarah.. Why won’t you let us help you?” Ren asked me with a concerned look on his face. “I mean, we know you’ve been independent for most of your life but now you have us; friends and we want to help you.”

“Guys, you don’t have to do that, it’s my cold. Achoo! I’ll be fine, cough cough.” I crocked. Unfortunately for me, they shook their heads, “We’re your friends now Sarah. And that means if you need help, friends will be there.” Ren added.

“And we’re not letting you go into that creepy forest alone and in bad shape, Newbie.” Jack stated, before picking me up.

“Hey…” I whined.

“You’re going back to bed.” Jack told me.

“Now, we need to get you plenty of liquids. Staying hydrated is important when you're sick.” Jamie added, scribbing in his notebook.

“Please, don't.” I stated, weakly.

“And Flutters can make you a nice, hot bowl of carrot soup.” Ren added with a smile.

Again, I tried to discourage them, “Really, I'm fine.” but no luck.

“And she has a medicine for any ailment. Her animal friends always approve of the remedies she gives them.”

“Ren . . . .”

“And I can get you some extra blankets, Private Gem. . . .” Skye offered.

“. . . you don’t have to.”

“. . . and I can make you an ice pack for your head . . . .” Carrie added with a giggle.

“Carrie . . . .”

“. . . and of course, we'll need to take your temperature regularly . . . .” Kaede stated as well with a smirk.

“. . . Staaahp . . . .”

Unfortunately, my protests went unanswered and soon I found myself in bed underneath three layers of covers with an ice pack on my head. A glass thermometer was hanging out of my mouth and steadily growing redder. On my bedside was a box of tissues, a glass of orange juice and a jar of chest rub that, I had to admit, cleared my sinuses up pretty well.

I saw Ren and the others enter my room with Mason holding a bowl of some sort and some oranges. "Here Sarah, some chicken soup will help your feel better and these oranges will help sore throat."

"Guys, I'll be fine, promise. It's just a quick trip through the forest, honest." I stated.

"Newbie, we're not letting you go into that forest while you're like this." Jack told me again.

"Pikapi...." Huh? I saw Pikachu and Zoura on my bed as well and Pikachu came over and patted my head, "Pikachu...."

"See, even Pikachu and Zoura know its' better for you to stay in bed." Jamie pointed out.

I sighed, looking at my two Pokemon partners. "Alright...."

"Good, now eat your soup and we'll check in on you in a couple hours." Mason said. I nodded and watched as he and the others exited my room.

"Oh well... might as well try to eat something..." I said as I reached for the spoon but, "Pika.." Pikachu grabbed the spoon instead. "Pikachu.." the little guy smiled, moving the spoon with soup towards my mouth. Hehehe... cute... he's trying to feed me.

I opened my mouth and I let Pikachu feed me about three more tablespoons of soup before I said that I had enough. "Pikachu..." Pikachu carried the soup and oranges over to the my bedside as I turned on my side. Snowflake entered the room and cooed at me with worry. "It's alright, Snowflake. I'll be alright... yawn... just need some rest..." I said and I fell asleep in my covers.

Third Person POV

Two Hours Later....

Ren, Carrie, Jack and Kaede came back into Sarah's room to check on her, "Sarah, how are feeling now? HUH?" Ren exclaimed in shock, seeing Sarah absent from her bed and Pikachu, Zoura and Snowflake looking around in worry.

"Where'd she go?!" Kaede exclaimed.

Jack looked and saw the window still closed, "Well she didn't go out into the forest. The windows closed."

"Well that's good at least.." Ren said with worry. Pikachu sniffed the ground, "Pikachu Pika Pika.."

"Looks like her puny mouse has her scent." Jack said. Pikachu ran out of her room followed by Zoura, Snowflake, Ren, Carrie, Jack and Kaede. Pikachu tracked her scent to the elevator and tried to touch the button to the mall shopping district. "The shopping district? What would Sarah possibly want there?" Kaede wondered.

"I don't know, but let's find her and get her back to bed." Ren said. Ren pressed the button and the group went down to the shopping district. Pikachu tracked Sarah's scent down the large hallway of stores until he came to what looked like a store with bedding supplies. "A Bedding store..?" Ren asked aloud.

"Okay.... this is new..." Carrie said.

"But where's Newbie?" Jack asked.

"Pikapi." Pikachu smiled and pointed at Sarah, who was wrapped up in fluffy warm blankets on a big bed.

"Awww.... she must have gotten cold from her sickness." Ren said as they came over to a sleeping Sarah. "So she came here to get warmer."

"Awww... can we leave her like this?" Carrie cooed.

"Sorry, tiny brat, but we can't just leave Newbie down here. She needs to be back in bed." Jack said just as Sarah stirred a little, "Huh...? Guys...?"

"Morning, sleepyhead.." Carrie teased.

"W-What are you doing here..?" Sarah asked groggily, sniffling.

"We came looking for you. How long have you been wrapped up like this..?" Kaede asked.

"A-A couple hours... I-I got cold so I came here to get warmer..." Sarah croaked.

"Well it's back to your own bed for you Newbie.." Jack said as she came over and gently grabbed Sarah again and he carried her into the elevator, "Guys, you don't have to check on me... I'm alright..." Sarah said.

"Sarah, it's alright to let others take care of you.." Ren said to Sarah gently.

"Yeah, we're friends now and friends help each other; sick or not." Kaede added. Sarah sighed, "I know you've been independent and taking care of yourself for years, but now you have others here that can take care of you." Kaede stated.

Sarah sighed, but she nodded, knowing they were right. The group made it back to Sarah's room and placed her in bed, "Now this time, stay in bed, newbie." Jack stated.

"O-Okay..." Sarah stated with a small smile.

Jack and the others nodded while Pikachu and Zoura nuzzled her cheeks. "T-Thanks guys..."

Ren and the others smiled as they watched Sarah go back to sleep with her pokemon and dragon near her.

To Be Continued...