Ancient Infection

After two days of waiting and wanting to see their friend, but wasn’t allowed to. They waited outside in excitement. The yellow pegasus had slowly walked out of the hospital, bandages wrapped around her chest still, but she was able to walk. She smiled widely as she saw her friends, as she welcomed their gentle embrace. Soon after, they arrived at the dorm and surprised her with a party. Rarity had given her a gift as the party was in full swing, celebrating that their friend was safe and okay
Fluttershy gently opened the gift and saw a white bunny with pink on the inner portions of the ears. Its black button eyes beamed up at her. She grinned and immediately hugged the hoof stitched stuffed animal, that looked exactly like her pet, Angel, who was at home. She quietly thanked Rarity as every other pony was surprised at the gift.
Rarity winked at Applejack, as if to say ‘I told you there was more to me’. Applejack brought the brim of her hat slightly over her face to hide the small amount of embarrassment she felt.
Soon after the party and nearly everyone was asleep. Twilight had received a letter from Celestia, informing her to head back home, with no reasoning on why. But she didn’t want to disobey her former teacher. So the next day, Twilight had informed her friends that they were heading home. Later that day, they were on the train. Fluttershy was sleeping against the wall, getting as much rest as she could.
Rainbow Dash and Pinkie were sitting together were quietly giggling to each other as they quietly told jokes. Twilight had taken to reading as Spike read his own comic book. Applejack quietly made her way to Rarity.

“Erm…Rares, I wan’ to say…I’m sorry. I didn’t know that you could make other things. I mean all I ever seen you make were outfits, but that was mighty kind of ya to make a stuffed animal version of Angel.” Applejack spoke softly to her.

Rarity blinked in surprise, then smiled as she managed to chuckle out “Applejack, of course I can make other things.” She paused before continuing “I am known for making dresses, but a lot of the time, I can make other things. How else did Sweetie Belle get her toy pony? I know I made our sisters and their friends capes for their little club. But honestly, I’m not just a one note pony.”

“I know you’re not. It’s just that, I’ve never seen you make anything other than clothes, and I thought that your sister got hers from a store. I’m mighty impressed that you can make stuff like that.” Applejack gave her a soft smile as she spoke, taking a seat next to her friend.

“Well, Applejack, I’ll be happy to make Apple Bloom something, if you like? I’m sure she, and her friends, would enjoy something they all can share.” Rarity offered.

Applejack’s hat covered her eyes as she spoke her request softly “Actually this would be a bit more…personal Rares. If you’re okay with it, and not mention it to any pony else?”

Rarity’s expression turn to that one of concern and seriousness if her dear friend’s expression was like this.

“Of course, darling. Any request at all will be accepted.” She stated.

Pinkie bounced by as she went to grab some snacks, as Rainbow Dash had started to read the latest Derring Do book. Just then, they arrived home, only to be greeted by Princess Luna.

“Princess Luna? Is everything alright?” Twilight asked, concern bubbling in her voice.

“It is quite alright, I am merely here to keep an eye on Fluttershy, per request from my sister.” Princess Luna answered calmly, and gave all the mares a calming smile.

“O-oh that would be…nice. I am schedule for a tea party with Discord next week, if you’d like to join us?” Fluttershy offered in her usual soft timid voice, one that was full of such kindness.

The dark alicorn smiled and nodded at her. It would be interesting for her to experience something akin to a tea party with Fluttershy and Discord. As they started to make their way through town, Twilight remembered the shipment of books that was meant to arrive at her old library home. The group caught the mail pony just in time, it was Derpy.

“Hello Princess Twilight! I have a couple of packages for you, but uh, your house is kind of…broken.” Derpy greeted with a kind smile but turned to the destroyed Golden Oak Library with a look of sadness.

“It’s alright, Derpy, just leave them at my castle, Spike will show you the way.” Twilight replied, as Spike hopped off to help everyone’s favorite mail mare.

“Well, I don’t know about all of you, but I think a spa day would be just what the doctor ordered!” Rarity smiled, gently suggesting that everyone should have a spa day with her to relax after what happened in the past few days.

As Applejack was about to decline due to work at her farm, Princess Luna spoke up “It would be wonderful for every pony to relax. I couldn’t imagine the worry you all had for Fluttershy. However, she and I must head to her home so she may rest some more in order to heal quickly.”

“That is absolutely fine, but you two must join us next time, and I will not take no for an answer. It will make up for the time you’ve lost today.” Rarity smiled as she spoke, rather having Fluttershy get better sooner than later.

Fluttershy placed a hoof on Rarity’s shoulder “We promise.”

The pair headed off to the little cottage as the larger group headed to the spa for some relaxation. Unbeknownst to them, Fluttershy started to grow hot in a feverish manner. Leaning on Luna for help, as they made their way back. All of her animals running away, sensing the danger that is about to come from their former caretaker.