The Terrible Two

When I got out of bed the next day. I was assaulted with not only the fireball most call the sun burning it's way into my brain but the stench of sweat. Doing a double take I indeed confirmed it was me and walked into the conveniently placed nearby bathroom to confront it. Unfortunately Although I could get clean I didn't have a change of clothes. Thankfully due to the good pony doc applying another dose of magical healing last night I was able to get clean without much trouble.

Walking back into my temporary room. I wasn't sure what to do. Explore the town? No shelter before exploration had to be priority. But before that I'll need to know more about the town and if they've been told about me. That is one of the thing today that makes me somewhat nervous about going on my own. For that I'll need to speak to the doctor.

Grabbing what few items I had with me I began my search. Stepping out into the hall I noticed a few doors leading elsewhere. Checking the the first I find a small but reasonable kitchen. Cabinets, a fridge, a box of crackers on the counter. As well as a jar of what seem to be cookies. Opening and smelling them I find the aroma of bacon gracing my brain. Looking and listening around me I don't hear anything.

Hmm I suppose one couldn't hurt I grab one placing it on the counter before quietly replacing the lid. Grinning at my victory I bite the cookie.
My face almost immediately contorts as the sour,bitter and musky flavor hits my tongue. Looking around I find a garbage can and quickly empty my mouth of the demonic baked good. Spitting a few times for good measure. I walk back over to the jar and turn it around. I'm met with the answer to why the 'cookie' was so bad. On the jar was a label and in my haste to eat I never checked what I was eating.

Dog Treats

"...Teufel noch mal.." I muttered out before shutting up and looking around. Right right not there anymore I thought before my stomach rumbles again. My hunger was still prevalent and I doubt the cabinets have anything better. Not really wanting another piece of magic trick pet food in my mouth I rinsed my mouth and left the kitchen behind to continue my search.
The next two doors I tried turned out to be nothing but supply closets. Why anyone even a vet would need multiple shelf's filled with nothing but gloves and peroxide when it seems they are the only two ponies employed is beyond me.

Soon enough I found where the doctor was however as I peered in the door I saw I wouldn't be alone in my questioning of Miss Fauna.

"Miss Sparkle", the doctor moaned out clearly annoyed with the pony. "Can you please stop with all these incessant questions about my patient I have clearly stated multiple times I have to adhere to doctor patient confidentiality and cannot answer any of the questions you have here!" Fauna yelled swinging the scroll on her hoof.

"Miss Fauna we don't even know if it has any kind of intelligence we need to test this being for the betterment of Equestria."

"This isn't about Equestria this is about my patient. I will say it one last time You won't be doing anything until it wakes and consents. It was mauled by multiple timberwolves and needs rest not questioning. Now stop." I could just make out her own questioned muttering of where the Tartarus her assistant was. Unfortunately I didn't have time to dwell on the subject as I pressed on the door a little to hard.

Creeeeeeek

"Who's there?.." Miss Fauna groans out clearly fed up with all the interruptions to her schedule.

"Hello doctor." I greet pushing the door open fully and stepping into the room. I could see Fauna relax as she realized it was only me and not another obnoxious question hungry pony. I look at the other pony in the room and look back. "Is this a bad time?"

The mare was quick to respond. "No no it's fine your fine umm." She pushed her bangs out of her eyes and cleared her throat. "Please take a seat, I wanted to check you over before releasing you anyway."

"Sure if I might ask why, surely you got enough from my time unconscious?"

"Normally yes, however as I'm sure you're aware you weren't in the best of shape at the time."

"Hmhm Hmhm, perhaps I wasn't no. Do what you need to." I say switching my attention to the other pony in the room. "So miss I take it you may have questions?"

"Oh umm yes... If it isn't too much trouble?" The unicorn said rubbing her leg nervously. As I'm about to give her a green light I feel a sharp pinch on my shoulder.

"Oww!" I jerk up and away. "What..?" I look over to the mare in question stood there her hoof raised. "What was that for?"

"Miss Fauna why did you just pinch me?" I asked looking to her with a raised eyebrow.

She gives a kind smile before explaining. "Well dear it's because Miss Sparkle here has a habit of taking her...'research' a step too far and I couldn't let you get into that without a warning."

"Hey, I don't take my research too far I am very thorough and safe thank you."

"Oh really, What about the exploding tower incident in Canterlot? Was that your version of safe and thorough..."

Twilight began stuttering "h-how do you know of that Celestia said no one saw?!"

Fauna smiled again "It's hard to conceal something when hundreds see it dear." Looking down she removed the cuff from my arm and wrote some numbers before returning. "Alrighty your all set I just want you to do two things for me." I nod to her "Firstly please don't make a habit of this. Ponyville is crazy enough as is.
Secondly when you have a moment I want you to go down to the hospital and find Mrs Green Heart. She is the leading alchemical expert on all things Everfree and seeing as you made such a quick recovery she could definitely use your help." I nod again she smiles "Do you have any questions, comments, concerns"

I speak up at the chance "Actually yes a few of my things are missing, you wouldn't know where they would be would you?"

"Yes as a matter of fact some of your possessions were taken by the town garrison for inspection after the fight you'll have to go talk to them. As for who specifically to speak to I am unsure."

I nod taking this to my mental to do list. "Is there anything else you can tell me.

"Not anything very useful but I imagine Twilight here would be more than happy too." Directing my attention to the unicorn I saw complete and utter joy in her eyes. I don't know why but the sight gave me a minor fight or flight response.

As I'm thinking about that Twilight literally jumps forward startling me as she lands at my feet. I stumble back tripping and falling onto my butt. Looking forward again I see Twilight scratching away with a feather on a ...very...long roll of paper. Despite the size difference I find myself intimidated by a creature half my size. Great it's fourth grade with that excited puppy all over again.

10 Hours Later

These ten hours have been the longest time in my life. You know how people say I'd spend time here or there at the end of the world because it feels like forever... Yeah, Twilight isn't a bad pony but that girl needs to know when to stop....

I felt like crap. Twilight has been going so long I couldn't even keep track of half of it. Finally though it seemed Twilight was finishing up.

"..And that is how mana contributes to unicorn and alicorn magical abilities!"

"Oh my God... I'm so hungry!" I moan out my sunken eyes looking nowhere.

Twilight gives a nervous laugh looking at the state of me.

"Too much?"

Later