“Wake up Josh.”

I heard somepony calling my name, but who?

“Josh...”

Slowly my eyes opened and there I saw, a pony figure standing in front of me.Still, I wasn't sure who it was.

“C'mon Josh... wake up”

Now my vision become more clear and I saw who was in front of me.

“Luna?”

“Yes Josh it is I.”

“W-Where am I?...Am I dead!” I said in agitation .

“Fear not, for that you're not dead..but unconscious.”

“Unconscious?!”

I wasn't surprised, that I was unconscious was at least to be expected.I saved the Crusaders and myself... but all that smoke that went into my lungs was ass!...And the burning tree that landed on me must have crushed my ribs, so... yeah I'm some resilient bastard...

“So, why am I here Luna?”

“I am here to let you know that you are a very brave boy! I heard about what happened to you and I thought I should come visit you in your dreams.”

“Well...thanks”

“And for what you did, my sister and I want to reward you with-”

“Aaaaaand... I’m just gonna stop you right there!... I don't need anything from anypony!”

“And why is that Josh?”

“Cause I believe a big thanks is enough to save innocent lives.”

Luna smiled and replied “Very well Josh.”

I felt great for saving their lives, but couldn't help but feel guilty for Rainbow dash.I went into complete danger to save them, who knows how terrified she is so. I asked Luna.

“So, Luna... when will I ever wake up from this?”

“I say, right about...” She raises her hoof and slightly tilts her head...“Now!”

I was confused, but the next thing I know everything went into complete blackness... again.

*Third pony view*

“Will he be ok doctor?” said Twilight.

“I’m not sure... we just have to wait and see”

The whole group, off cause including Rainbow Dash, were next to the hospital bed, waiting for Josh to wake up.Rainbow stood there, trying her best not to cry, whispering to herself “C’mon Josh... wake up” over and over again.But there, the spirits left her and so she put her head on his left shoulder and cried

“Please wake up Josh... please!”

Applejack grabbed a hold of Rainbow and put her hoof around her.

“I know, this must be hard for you Rainbow... but there's nothing we can do... we just have to wait and see”

“LOOK!” yelled Pinkie.

“His eyes are opening!!!” said Spike as he pointed at Josh.

*Josh’s Point of view*

Slowly, I opened my eyes and my vision came back to me.And there I saw my friends, standing by me, were they really worried about me?!...I’m glad I have them in my life now.Suddenly I felt my ribs crushed, when Pinkie hugged me as hard as she can.

“Joshy!!! You're alive!!!”

“P-pin-kie!... A-AIR!”

She notice, lucky me, that I couldn't breath and let go of me immediately.

“I’m so sorry, Josh!.”

I breathed to catch my air to reply “No worries Pinkie, all is forgiven... anyway, What happened to me?!” I saw the pony doctor taking a step closer to me and so he said.

“Well Josh, you suffered from bad burns on your hands and chest... but there not too bad... and you have a couple of bruised ribs... I say you should stay at the hospital for... a day or two at least”.

“Two days!?!”

“No, I said 'maybe a day or two'.”

I was a bit bummed out that I have to stay in this hospital for two days at least.What would I do during my time here? While I was thinking over this, I notice a gentle hoof touch my shoulder, looking up to see who it was, I saw Rainbow… The others looked at each other and Applejack decided to take the word and said.

“Well, I say we should leave these two lovebirds alone.”

And so, with no objections, the others leaved even including the doctor. it was just me and Dash... alone.I figured she would be upset with me, leaving her alone, while I was in the fire.Thanks to all gods she didn't look too mad, but looked at me with disappointment.Then... something quite unexpected happen, she slapped me and said.

“THAT’S for putting yourself in danger!”

I rubbed my cheek, she is pretty strong I have to say, then Dash came closer to me, so we where face too face and whispered.

“And THIS... is for saving Scootaloo!”

She connected her lips with my lips in a passionate kiss, involving tongue and passionate moaning... but a light kiss, nonetheless.

As we stopped she hugged me and whispered “I’m glad your ok... I don't know what I would do if you ha-” I broke the hug, looked her right in her eyes and said,

“I’ll never leave you Dash, I promise!”

“ ...Pinkie promise?”

“Cross my heart and hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye.”

Dash then snuggled her head on my chest and cuddled with me, on this, now oh so far more relaxing, hospital bed.
A Couple of minutes later the rest of the group came back in and Twilight said.

“Hey uhm Josh... I gotta get going for my studies, I’ll come visit you later.”

Apple Jack stepped for taking of her hat.

“I gotta go to work sugar cube, Apple Trees don’t buck themselves you know, see ya later.”

“I n-need to take care of my animal friends. I’ll come visit you though!” said Fluttershy.

“I need to watch the store while Mr. and Ms. Cake are out!” Pinkie explained.

“I've gotta finish some designs for some special clothing... I shall return soon Josh!” announced Rarity.

And so, the group left me and Dash were once more alone. My lovely cyan Mare spend the rest of the day with me, she read to me, help me eat and she even had some jokes to make me laugh.As night struck, nurse Redheart came in and exclaimed.

“Ok you two, visiting hours are over, time to part for now!”

The saddest of all looks conquered Dash's face, so she turned to me with “I don’t wanna leave you!” I stroked her mane and replied “You'll see me tomorrow, I promise I’m not going anywhere!”

She give me mockingly whimpering the biggest puppy dog eyes possible, so I had to avoid her eyes, right in the moment I looked away Dash gave me a quick pack on the cheek and headed her way to the door.Showing of, she turned to me once more and smiled at first, slowly the smile merging with an hidden smirk.I smiled back, waving to her.

“Wake up sweetie!”

I woke up to see my mom, waking me up for school.She was a bundle of joy, she was the best mother a son can ask for!I changed my clothes and headed downstairs where I entered the kitchen to see my dad reading the local newspaper.He put the paper down and said.

“Breakfast is ready Josh, dig in.”

My mom placed a plate on the table with bacon, eggs, and a pancake and orange juice too.She give me a kiss on the cheek and smiled down at me.

“Enjoy sweetheart!”

She rubbed my head while I eat. Then she went beside dad and give him a kiss on the cheek too.As we finished our breakfast, I helped mom with the dishes and got my book bag for school.My dad walked me to the school bus and my mom waved to me on the doorstep.I notice her coughing and went back inside the house.When I arrived in front of the House I turned to my dad and asked him.

“Is mommy sick?”

“... Ya Josh, mommy’s sick... she’s really sick, but don’t worry I'll take care of her. You just go to school and learn.”

He had a blank expression on his face, knowing something is wrong with mom. But not to worry my dad to much I decided to head to the bus anyway.

“HEY JOSH!”

I looked around to see who was calling my name and noticed a kid waving to me... it was Jake... my best pal.I smiled and walked towards the seat he was sitting.I sat beside him and asked “Hey Jake, how was morning for you?”

He shrugged and answered “It was morning.”

We talked while the bus was driving us to the elementary school.And so we talked about what we want to be when we grow up, Jake wanted to be a writer. As he asked me what I wanted to be I replied.

“...I want to be...a firefighter!”

Jake asked “How come?”

To which I explained “I want to put out fire and rescue people! So if one of my parents are caught in a fire I’ll save them!!!”
As the bus arrived at the school, we hopped out and talked more, mostly about random things, while we headed to class. First was English and it was a normal school day.

“Can Josh Miller please come down to the office?“

I left class and headed to the office.When I arrived the office lady said it was a call from home... it was an emergency.
I picked up the phone and answered.

“Hello.“

“Josh... this is your dad. You need to come home, now.“

“Why?“

“Cause your mom had gotten worse and needs to go to the hospital.“

“M-mommy?“

I woke up, in sweat and rubbed my face… “WOW! What a nightmare!“

Still confused I looked at the clock and saw it was 9:00 am.To avoid depressing thoughts I tried not to remember that dream.
A nurse came in with my breakfast and said “Breakfast time for Josh!“ she placed the plate on my lap and headed off.
I looked down at my food and notice how gross it was and decided not to eat it.

Besides I wasn't hungry... due to that nightmare… why did I dreamed about it... why?

Author's Note

this story has 1,000 views and counting!, thanks everyone!....but ya, the story is gonna be on hiatus for a little bit so I can catch up with school...also I wasn't really trying with this chapter.. But I'll promise after the hospital stuff, the story will go back to normal. :) .

expect the next Chapter around late December...since ill be on vacation I'll have the time to write then!..so for now.. be patient