A Crimson Star

Bloody Star awoke to the sound of thunder. He looked around, and realized he must be in the farmhouse that he had seen before passing out. He began to think about the tangerine mare and he started to smile. She must have brought him into her home to make sure he was alright. He wasn't used to others helping him anymore, so it would take some getting used to. He tried to go back to sleep, but the thunder kept him awake. He could hear voices coming from somewhere below him, meaning he was on the second floor of the house. He quietly got up from the bed and made his way to the stairs. He was soon able to make out what the voices were saying. One voice had a southern drawl and obviously belonged to a mare, probably the tangerine mare. The other voice had a Celtic tone to it and belonged to a Stallion. For some reason, the stallions voice was familiar to Blood. He couldn't place it, but he was sure he had heard that voice before. He shook his head and listened to what they were talking about.

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"Ah don't understand. Why can't they transfer him to the hospital? He's obviously hurt and in need of some medical help. Shouldn't they be tryin' to help him no matter what?" Said the Mare.
"Calm down now, AppleJack. He is going to be fine. You heard what the nurse said, let him get plenty of bed rest and some food and he'll be up and about in no time. Besides, I think he is stronger than he looks. He has obviously been through quite the ordeal. I'm curious as to his name, though. Are you sure he didn't say anything before passing out?" Asked the Stallion.
"Yeah, Fallin', i'm sure. I'm worried bout him though. He has been unconcious for the past three days. He hasn't woken up once and we can't feed him if he doesn't wake up. I'm just worried that he might get worse." Said Applejack.
"I know, AJ. Give him time. he will eventually wake up." Said Falling.

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Bloody quietly snuck back into the bedroom he had come out of and got back under the covers. Why did that stallions, Fallings, voice sound so familiar? He would have to think about that later. For now, he just let his mind fall back into the peaceful dreams he had been having earlier. It wasn't long before he heard the door to the room open. He guessed it must be Applejack coming to check up on him. Then he heard the scrape of a chair being pulled up to the side of the bed. A hoof touched his own and he relished the contact. He had missed being in contact with others. He must have had a frightened or worried expression on his face, because Applejack began talking to him in a soft, soothing, reassuring voice.

*

"Ah don't know if you can hear me, but I wanted to tell you that I'm here for you. I'm not gonna hurt ya. I hope you wake up soon so we can at least feed you and help you get better.....Listen to me, talking to an unconcious stallion whos name I don't even know. I must be seven kinds o' crazy. I hope you can hear me. I-I've never seen anypony with the amount of scars that you have. Don't take that to mean I don't find them...well, somewhat attractive. I'd best get to bed, but I want you to know that I'm gonna help you as best I can. Oh and my name is Applejack."

*

Bloody opened his eyes just a bit and saw Applejack almost at the door. He said her name softly and she turned towards him. Bloody forced his eyes to open enough for her to clearly see his irises. For a couple of minutes, they stared into each others eyes. Then Bloody felt his strength beginning to wane. It wouldn't be long before he fell asleep again. He had to tell her his name. He owed her that after she had helped him and talked to him. "My name is Bloody...Bloody Star." He managed to say before he fell back into his dreams. The last thing he remembered before his eyes closed again was Applejacks smile. He smiled back, content with the knowledge that she at least knew his name. He slipped into his peaceful dreams and his smile never left his face. Applejack appeared in his dreams, but she wasn't the only mare in his mind. His first love was there as well, A mare known as Silver Blade.