Like Father,Like Son

Ch. 11 Physical Therapy, or physical nightmares?

Monday came and I was just about to take BlueBlood to his physical therapy appointment

“Wait why are we here?” BlueBlood asked

“Celestia said you needed physical therapy.” I said, and got out of the truck

“What no I do not” BlueBlood said

“Yes she did. She told me about a problem you had and she said to get you into the physical therapist.” I said

“Fine these things always take forever though” BlueBlood stated

I rolled my eyes and walked into the therapy center where the therapist was waiting. I walked up to the desk and told the receptionist that I had scheduled an appointment for BlueBlood.

“Okay just walk back Dr.HeartThorn is the third to last room” The receptionist said

“Ok, thanks.” I said, and walked with BlueBlood to the third to last room as the receptionist had said.

“Oh hello you must be Steel and I guess this young colt is BlueBlood” HeartThorn said with a smile

“Yeah. Nice to meet ya Dr. HeartThorn.” I said

“Thank you but first I need you too filly out these forms” HeartThorn said levitating some forms to me

“Ok. I will.” I said, and filled out the forms

“If you read them than you know all the forms are just explain his condition and to say you are his legal guardian” HeartThorn stated

I handed them back to him 5 minutes later, filled out and the last form had my signature on the legal Guardian line

“Thank you now we can get started follow me” HeartThorn said walking into another room

We followed him into the room and saw various things throughout.

“BlueBlood gets his own private physical therapy room” HeartThorn smiled

I was amazed at how awesome it looked. I was used to this kind of room being a dull and boring white color. This one was painted a nice forest green.

“Well from my years of experience I have learned that forest green is a very soothing color and it helps keep the pony calm during physical therapy”

“I would have to agree with you on that!” I said

“Thank you I painted it myself” HeartThorn then gave me a wink

I just stood there in silence. I couldn’t understand why he winked at me.

“You are a beautiful mare” HeartThorn smiled at me and gave me a second wink

I facepalmed so hard I think someone in another room would have heard it. Now, I’ve seen a few perverts on Earth, but this guy takes the cake. “This takes the cake as the most perverted moment I have experienced.”

“Hold on ma’am let me get my glasses on” HeartThorn said placing his glasses on his head “Oops you're a guy well this is awkward sorry about that sir”

“I agree. Lets just pretend that never happened, agreed?” I said in slight embarrassment but we could hear BlueBlood snickering

“Yes it never happened BUT lets get to business come on BlueBlood” HeartThorn said levitating him to a piece of equipment

“I’ll be back, Blueblood. I’m going to go get something for us to eat.” I said

“No no you can stay if you want but I think it helps children out when there is a parent around but I think we should let him decide”

“What do you think BlueBlood?” I asked him

“Well I would like to do this on my own” BlueBlood said

“Ok. I can respect that decision.” I said, and left. I was glad he made that decision himself.

I had arrived at a cafe to get some food for me and BlueBlood when I ran into Cheerilee

“Sorry about that!” I said
“Oh its quite alright Steel” Cheerilee said with a smile

“How have you been lately?” I asked in a casual tone

“Oh just fine and how are you and BlueBlood?” Cheerilee asked

“We’re doing great. I took BlueBlood to his first Physical Therapy appointment today.” I said

“Oh my he needs physical therapy I noticed his little leg wobble and other things but thought nothing of the matter”

“Good thing Celestia told me about it a few nights ago on new years eve.” I said

“Wait BlueBlood did not say anything about it?” Cheerilee asked “I know I had to suspend Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon for throwing him on the ground”

I was PISSED OFF at this. “Cheerilee, might I ask WHY they did that?”

“They are just a couple of bullies their parents took care of them”

“I am glad to hear that. I’ll be sure to give them a good talking to when I get the chance. I’ll try to not go too far, of course.” I said, knowing all too well what happens when I get thoroughly pissed off

“Oh do not worry please its fine I will lecture them and let the class know what is wrong with him” Cheerilee explained

“Ok. I will be sure to be listening to the lecture.” I said to her in a happy tone. I loved it when someone that was rude got a long lecture.

“So what are you doing here?”

“Just grabbing some lunch for Blueblood and myself.” I said.

“Well thank is good I hope he is doing well” Cheerilee said

“Ok. I’ll be sure to tell him that. It was nice to see you again, Cheerilee.” I said, waving to her as I left the Cafe, food in tow.

“Are we still on for this weekend?” Cheerilee asked

“Yes we are!” I said in a happy tone. As I was about to get into my truck, I noticed someone was already in there. I knew it wasn’t luna or Celestia, because this alicorn was light pink in color. “Who are you?” I asked the alicorn as I got in my truck

“Huh oh nopony just a ghost of past”

“I call bullshit.” I said bluntly.

“I am Princess Cadance princess of love” she giggled “I know when somepony is in love”

“I’m Steel Diamond, nice to meet ya.” I said

“I know who you are”

I deadpanned. “I take it Luna told you?” I asked as I started my truck.

“Yes she did”

“Anyway, I take it news of me spread through Canterlot like wildfire?” I asked

“You bet it is”

“Wow. just wow.” I said, and started for the physical therapy center.

“Well now i must leave” Cadence said “ALLONS-Y”

I shrugged and arrived at the physical therapy center where Blueblood was finished with his session for the day.

I arrived at the physical therapy center and went to the room were BlueBlood was doing his physical therapy only to hear “Darn it” being shouted

I had a Dafuk expression on my face as I heard that.

“Calm down BlueBlood just try again” I heard HeartThorn say

I walked into the room and surprised them by saying, “everything alright in here?”

“Yes BlueBlood just fell” HeartThorn said

I was relieved that he didn’t hurt himself. “So, he almost done?” I asked

“He just finished for the day I will need to see him every two to three days” HeartThorn explained
“Ok, I can do that.” I said

“Thank you now BlueBlood I will see you tomorrow okay”

“Okay Dr.HeartThorn” BlueBlood said

I walked with BlueBlood to the receptionist and asked how much it would cost for the appointment.

“Oh he has insurance so nothing”

“That’s good to hear.” I said, and scheduled another appointment for him tomorrow at the same time.

We were in the truck a few minutes later and gave Blueblood his half of the food I got for us.

“Wait when did you get food?” Asked BlueBlood

“I got it while I was going around town for a bit.” I said.

“Oh well thats cool” BlueBlood said walking not as shakily

At that moment, I saw Cadence fly by. I wondered why she would fly near my truck.

“Hey Cadence” BlueBlood shouted

I waved to her and I saw her teleport into the cab of my truck, nearly startling me in the process.

“Hi BlueBlood” Cadence smiled

“Hi Cadence.” I said and started the truck. “How are ya?”

“I am well coming to see my favorite cousin” she said ruffling BlueBlood’s mane

I smiled and started to take Blueblood home with cadence riding with us.

“How is he doing in school?” Cadence asked

“He is doing great, Cadence.” I said. “he has made lots of friends, and has great straight A’s.”

“Thats good to hear shocking he is asleep now” Cadance giggled

I chuckled and pulled up to the house. “Want to see my house, Cadence?” I asked as I got out with a sleeping BlueBlood in my arms

“Well how is his physical therapy?”

“It went well.” I said, walking inside with Cadence following me.

“Thats good I heard about some fillies pushing him” Cadence growled out

“Yeah. Cheerilee suspended Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon for doing that to him and will be lecturing them about BlueBlood’s condition.” I said

“Well that is good they were so mean to him”

“Yeah. Also, that is a lecture I will be listening to.” I said “I love it when bullies get lectured about what they did was wrong.” I chuckled

“No remember Aunt Luna said that is a big nono for you” Cadance lectured me

I dropped a mental F-bomb and asked why. “Why not?” I asked

“Just no okay no”

“Fine.” I said in a sort of pissed off tone.

“Thank you now go and lay him down”

I put him in bed and came back downstairs where Cadence was waiting.
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A few hours later, a hail storm started. I woke up and heard what sounded like a crying filly. I ran to the front door and I found the source of the crying. It was a filly Chrysalis on my doorstep in the middle of a hailstorm. I normally had a hatred for Chrysalis, but I couldn’t just leave her out in a hailstorm with the hailstones about the size of a golf ball.

“Meep”

I bent down and picked her up and took her inside. I could tell she almost had suffered from hypothermia, so I got her a heavy blanket and some hot cocoa. I sat next to her. “are you ok?” I asked, hoping she was alright.

“Y-yeah I am fine”

I smiled at that and went to the fireplace. I lit a fire in it and 5 minutes later it was good and hot.
“Ugg what is all the noise?” BlueBlood groaned walking into the living room

“I found this filly out in the storm. She was cold and I couldn’t just leave her there.” I said then added, “So I brought her inside to get her warm.”

“Oh its Chrysalis” He almost growled out

I stepped in front of him. “BlueBlood, you will not lay a hoof on her if you intend to hurt her. She was in a storm, cold and helpless, so I did what I thought was best.” I said, turning to Chrysalis.

“She is a cold blooded creature that is all” He sneered

“Blueblood, go to your room. NOW. We are going to have a little talk about this.” I said

“She tried killing Cadence though”

“ROOM. NOW!” I said, almost yelling.

With that he ran up there all I could hear was him saying something about her being an evil being from the bowels of hell

I sat next to Chrysalis and sighed. “Are you really an evil being?” I asked her

“Give or take yes I did foalnap Cadence or whatever her name is and say I was her so yeah I guess so” Chrysalis said

“Did you try to kill her so to speak?” I asked

“Noooooo I did not”

“I’ll be right back. I need to go have a chat with BlueBlood.” I said, getting up and going to Blueblood’s room. All Chrysalis could hear was some chatter and a punishment almost being issued.

“Just what do you need harboring such an evil little bug down there” Once again he growled but to me

“like I said, she was in the middle of a storm and I couldn’t leave her out there. She was cold and helpless.” I said

“Like I said she is an evil bug who tried to harm my family” BlueBlood glared at me

“Still, I wouldn’t have left her outside in that storm. I helped her and that is all that matters. End of discussion.” I said going back downstairs only to find not only was Chrysalis there, but Luna, Celestia and Cadence were there too.

“Well well lookie here” Cadence said “Looks like Chrysalis is now a little filly”

I saw the look on her face and I saw she was mad. “Cadence, before you get mad, I found her on my doorstep in the middle of this storm. She was cold and helpless.”

“Oh I am not mad just enjoying this” she said as she pushed Chrysalis back

I sat next to Luna and Celestia and talked to them about how I found Chrysalis on my doorstep in the middle of the night.

“So it seems that somehow the storm got affected by magic and made this little filly” Celestia explained

“I would have to say so.” I said in agreement.

“Well there is only one thing to do now” Luna said

“That would be to raise her.” I said

“No we must take her now and throw her in the dungeons” Celestia stated

I got up. I hated to blatantly defy royalty, but I had to do this. “No. I found her, so I get to decide what happens to her.” I said bluntly

“I am sorry Steel but it is the only way to be safe you never know with her” Luna replied

I sat down. “This is bullshit. I saved a filly and she has to be put in the dungeons.” I said, somewhat pissed off. “It doesn’t matter who you are. Everyone deserves a second chance!” I said

“Well I think I know of a way to make sure she will not try anything” Cadance said with an almost evil grin

“Yea Cadence?” I asked

“This” She said as she placed what looked like a thick shock collar on Chrysalis “If she does not try anything evil in a months time it will disperse but one evil thing and she will be hit with thousands of volts of electricity and be teleported to a cold dark cell”

I found that kind of harsh, but it was the only alternative. “Fine.” I said
“Good to hear now we must leave”