What Happened To Discord?

“She’s in a coma.” the words that exited his mouth took me out of my thoughts, my eyes immediately glancing up at him in shock. “I… should’ve added that part first.” he cleared his throat nervously.

“She’s alive…?” I asked, my voice trembling. As the doctor nodded I was quick to jump up, trying to run past to reach her room— only to get held back by Big Mac.

“Woah, woah… listen. She’s in a coma, alright? She’s unresponsive. We’re doing the best we can to wake her up, but please be patient with us, alright? We don’t know how long she’ll be out for.”

“Fuck you! Let me see her! I don’t give a shit if she can’t talk, just let me fucking look at her!” I sobbed as I yelled at him, trying to shove past them, “Let go of me! Let me see her!” I slowly stopped fighting against Big Mac, wailing as I collapsed to the floor. “Please… let me see her while she’s still alive… I— I can’t just leave without seeing her. What if she— what if…” Big Mac pulled me into a hug, Scootaloo curling up beside me afterwards. As Apple Bloom hesitated, Big Mac stood to comfort her while Scootaloo remained beside me.

I hugged her instantly. “I love her. I love her so much. Please.”

The doctor sighed, “Just… give me five minutes. I’ll speak with one of the nurses and they’ll accompany you.” he began walking away, “Your friend will survive this.”

“She’s not just my friend,” I mumbled, “at least… I don’t want to just be her friend… I want her… I love her… I can’t— please don’t let her die.”

—

My eyes adjusted to the light as I opened them. I curled up, mumbling softly. “Apple Bloom, turn that dang thing off…” I groaned, only to hear a gasp nearby. My brows furrowed as I sat up, glancing around the room before realizing I was in a hospital. Before I could ask Dash, who was now in front of me, I had been instantly kissed by her. My eyes widened, but I was quick to return it.

She hugged me tightly after, causing me to let out a weak chuckle. “Well… they weren’t kidding when they said “Taste the rainbow”.” I retorted playfully, hearing as she laughed through her tears. “I’m okay, Stormcloud.” I hugged her back, “I promised you, didn’t I?” I pulled back to look at her— she was a sobbing mess. “I’m not leaving you… especially not now.” my hoof grazed against her lips before I pulled her in for another kiss. “I love you, Stormcloud.” I mumbled against her lips.

“I love you too..” she said back, hugging me again. “Promise me, AJ.. promise you won’t scare me like this again…”

“I promise.”

—

When I got out of the hospital, I was hesitant on returning to the Apple Acres. I loved the place, don’t get me wrong… but it wasn’t good for me. So, as girlfriends do, Dash and I got a place together in Ponyville… and things were looking great for us.

Her lips grazed against mine as she cuddled beside me in the bed, smiling as she curled up under the covers with me.

“Long day?” I asked. Rainbow had actually become a Wonderbolt not that long ago— or more specifically a Wonderbolt mentor.

“Like always.”

“Well… you’re home now.”

She giggled, “And that just so happens to be the favorite part of my day.” As she curled up against me, I laid my head down on the pillow, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead as I wrapped my hooves around her.

“Finally, we got somethin’ in common.” I laughed. “How’s Scoots?”

“Good! I just feel bad since she can’t fly and all.”

“Don’t. I can’t either.”

Dash smiled… only for it to vanish instantly, “I know it hurts her though.”

“It would hurt any pony… but she’ll adapt. She’s a strong filly.”

“How’s Apple Bloom?” Dash asked.

“She’s… better. I know seeing me kind of puts her in a spin sometimes… after all that— shit. I don’t even know what went through my mind I just— I was fine beforehand I don’t understand why it even happened.”

Dash sat up, leaving me to sit up too. “That’s the scary part… you don’t know what you’re doing till it’s too late. I just don’t understand why you wouldn’t tell any pony.”

“I would’ve if I knew it was gonna happen. I’m an honest mare, Dash, I don’t lie.”

“Well… maybe you didn’t lie. Maybe you were just so focused on every pony else… you forgot you needed to help yourself too.”

My eyes met Dashie’s, and my eyes nearly widened at her revelation. “Damn… I guess I never thought of it like that. Maybe you’re right. I just— I didn’t want you girls to drown yourselves in your sorrow ‘cause that’s what you were doing. I guess while trying to save you from drowning, I forgot how to keep myself afloat.”

“But that’s okay… it’s okay to get submerged every once in a while… you just gotta reach the surface again. I want you to tell me whenever you get overwhelmed like that. I know it’s hard to detect with you, but even if you’re just overwhelmed in work or— anything really. Tell me. I’ll help you, and so will the rest of our friends. Twilight, Rarity, Fluttershy.”

“Fluttershy…” I thought for a second, “damn. I haven’t even seen her since…”

“Since he died. I know.”

“Fuck— and that note… we forgot to show her.”

“Shit. I guess we both wanted that out of our heads.”

“We gotta tell her, Dash.”

“We will tomorrow. For now? We need to rest… you need to rest.”

I smiled, “Well then goodnight. I love you, Stormcloud.”

“We sleep in the same bed, dumbass… I’m still here.” she playfully smacked my shoulder before laying down. I followed, kissing her cheek. “I love you too.” she said.