Sorry for the dream scare in that last chapter i did it cause i keep threatening to kill a character and my friend gets mad when i say that lol. Enjoy Takashis non death. As always all characters belong to their respective creators except my OC.

I awoke the next day with a splitting headache. This time I was alone in my room. Since it was daytime everyone no doubt had things to do and since I was healing well they had no need to worry. I lay there staring at the ceiling thinking about my conversation with the princesses the previous day. I seemed to have a lot to think about and it was going to be an ordeal to make decisions. I shifted in bed to ease the obvious soreness from laying in the same positon for so long. It was then my eyes went wide as I looked down at my injured leg. Well at the moment id call it my previously injured leg because I felt no pain what so ever. I was excited now it had been many years since I was able to sleep so long and move without pain. I sat up then stood up; the familiar feeling of perfectly working legs filled my mind. I couldn't contain the excitement anymore I ran out of my room and down the hallway leaving shocked nurses and doctors as I passed through the halls of the hospital to the front door. The sun hit me and I felt free. I took off again in a full sprint letting the wind pass through my hair. Every so often I'd throw a flip then sprint in a different direction. Before long I came to a forest and didn't hesitate to jump into a tree and continue jumping from tree limb to tree limb. Suddenly my vision went blurry and seemed to spin. My head was really pounding now and I couldn't figure out why. Inevitably I missed my intended branch and fell to the forest floor. I sat there now realizing I had no idea where I was or how I was going to get back with my vision impaired as it was.

Out of nowhere I heard a voice call to me," In trouble you seem to be, a cure I have if you come with me."

As sketchy of an idea it was to follow a voice that just happened to appear where I happened to feel this way I had no choice. I could tell it was some sort of pony and as I walked beside her my hand on her back to keep me walking where I needed to. Before long we came to a hut of some sort and we went inside.

"You may have wanted to rest more…before running around outdoors," she chuckled as she searched some shelves.

"Who are you, how can you help me, and do you always speak in rhymes," I asked rubbing my head.

"HER NAME IS ZACORA SHES A ZEBRA," came an extremely loud voice from the doorway.

Putting my hands on my head I explained to everyone's favorite party pony how my head was feeling and if she could talk a bit quieter.

"Pinkie how did you find me and you know this pony," I asked her.

"She's not a pony silly she's a zebra we thought she was a witch when she first visited Ponyville but she turned out to be very nice. She makes potions from flowers and plants that grow here in the Everfree Forest," Pinkie Pie explained calmer than I had heard her since id known her.

She then explained that she saw me running around town and followed me here. All the while Zacora had taken a few different bottles and mixed them up in a small cup.

When she was done she handed it to me and said, "Though this may not taste very good…I guarantee you'll be in a much better mood."

I really didn't think it would taste that bad as I downed the elixir. The reality of the situation was that it indeed tasted horrible. And I could tell I was making a sour face from the laughter coming from both Zacora and Pinkie. But as suddenly as the symptoms arrived they vanished. I could then see Zacora was indeed a black and white zebra.

Pinkie got up real close and looked me in the eye and said, "Feeling better?"

"Yes actually thank you so much Miss Zacora I feel much better," I thanked the Zebra.

We talked a bit about her various elixirs and cures. It was very fascinating that in a land of magic that they used medicines like we do in our world. Once I was sure I was all well I thanked Zacora again for the much needed assistance and said my farewells. With that Pinkie and I headed back to Ponyville. I took it easy this time and walked it, not like another day or so of rest would hurt any. Arriving back Pinkie realized she has some important party shopping to do and rushed off to do what she does best. I figured I'd surprise Rarity and visit, though I also hoped she had a change of clothes for me since all I really had on was a pair of hospital pants. I walked up to her Boutique and knocked on the door. The look of surprise on her face as she opened the door was priceless.

"Takashi whatever are you doing out of the hospital already the princesses told us you might suffer a few side effects of the spell they used to mend your leg," she said still in shock.

I then began to laugh as I said to her, "well that explains why I nearly collapsed after I began to run around the forest."

Just as I thought her shock couldn't get any worse her pupils seemed to shrink and she yelled,"YOU COLLAPSED WHERE!"

"Whoa hold on there I'm fine I met Zacora in the forest and she made me a medicine that cured the side effects I was feeling and I promise I'll take it easy the rest of the day," I said knowing I had really upset her.

Hearing this seemed to calm her down a bit but I could tell she was still upset. She invited me in after a while of scolding and offered me something to eat. Not wanting to see how far her anger could go I accepted right away. I'm guessing it was around then that she realized I was half naked and brought out a change of clothes for me said I could change upstairs while she prepared something. They were simple pants and a shirt with short sleeves but they were also very comfortable. I went downstairs to the kitchen to find she was placing a fruit salad out with apple juice.

"Well I hope those are too your liking," she said trying to come across mad still.

I decided to play along and hung my head as I replied," Yes they are amazing very comfortable and well-made thank you I appreciate it."

"Oh don't be like that I've already forgiven you now sit please and get something in your system," she said finally smiling.

Being the first good meal id had since that night at the restaurant I was practically starving. As we sat and ate Rarity asked me what my plans were for my stay in Equestria. I hadn't really thought about it, that first night I mentioned trying to figure out how to get back to my own world but having spent time here I wasn't sure I wanted to go back. I figured first thing I'd need to do was find a job and since I didn't have ninja missions to do here in this world I thought I'd take Applejack up on her job offer now that I was sure I'd be able to work without hurting myself.

"Well I thought I'd find a job maybe out at Sweet Apple Acres Applejack had mentioned my skills could be useful, "I finally replied.

"Oh well that's very nice what about where you'd be staying, you know I wouldn't mind letting you stay here with me if you didn't have anywhere else to go," she said holding her breath.

I thought about it, and though I knew she wanted me to stay because she wanted to get to know me I figured there wouldn't be any harm in it.

"Thank you I'd appreciate that very much Rarity, "I said with a smile.

"Well it's settled then my home is your home after lunch I'll show you your room and go from there," she almost said with too much excitement.

The rest of the day was simple as could be we tidied up a spare room and put the clothes she had made for me in the closet and dresser. I took a shower and we sat talking till it was time to turn in for the night. That night I slept better than I had in years. I was pain free and in a world where there was no war and were there were beings that looked out for one another. I was happy and I dozed off with a smile on my face.

I had planned to add more dialogue for Zacora but i couldnt think of any rhymes XD