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The first thing Ditzy woke up to was the sound of crackling firewood. She slowly opened her eyes and saw the Doctor watching over a metal pot.
He must be cooking something. She thought to herself, whatever he was cooking it smelled great to Ditzy.
"Oh, good morning Ditzy. How are you feeling?" The Doctor asked.
"Morning Doctor, I'm feeling fine." Ditzy said with a yawn and she stretched out her hooves and scratched her mane.
"Well, you woke up just in time for breakfast." Said the Doctor happily.
He went into the TARDIS and came back out with two bowls and a ladle. He poured what looked like oatmeal into the two bowls and handed one to Ditzy.
"Is this oatmeal Doctor?" Ditzy asked curiously.
"Well, sort of. You see I woke up early so I could find us something to eat. I couldn't find any hay and there wasn't much grass either." The Doctor explained, "But, then I came along these long yellow stalks and decided to eat one. It was the closest thing to oatmeal so I picked up as much as I could and cooked it."
Ditzy dived right into the bowl, she hadn't realized it but she was actually hungry. Turns out the Doctor was right. This stuff did taste like oatmeal, almost. Twenty minutes later they were finished and satisfied.
"Aahh, that was good." The Doctor sighed in contentment.
"You said it." Ditzy agreed.
They lied down on the shore together and took in the sun. They never have gone to a beach prior to this. So, it was a new experience for them and they were enjoying every second of it.
For the past two years that the Doctor and Ditzy have been traveling together, they never got a real vacation. Either there was a Dalek around the corner or some crisis needing to be averted. But now they could kick back and relax. Together.
After a while the Doctor asked, "So, what would you like to do Ditzy?"
Ditzy thought about it but nothing came to mind.
"I don't know Doctor. I'm just enjoying this awesome weather.'" Ditzy answered.
"Hm. How about a little exploring in the jungle?" The Doctor suggested.
At first Ditzy hesitated but if she would would have the Doctor by her side than exploring it is. Besides it would be good for her to see new things.
"Alright, exploring it its." Ditzy responded.
"Excellent! Just let me get a few things from the TARDIS and we'll be on our way." The Doctor said excitedly.
Ditzy waited outside and looked toward the jungle.
I wonder what it'll be like, Ditzy mused, The closest thing to a jungle for me was the Everfree forest. She paused at that thought. The Everfree Forest is where she first met the Doctor and look where that got her. Well, it wouldn't hurt to try.
"Alright, I'm all ready." The Doctor declared as he came out of the TARDIS with his saddle bag stuffed.
"Um, Doctor? What is all that? And what is it for?" Ditzy asked puzzled.
"Oh, just a few research tools. Camera, notepad, binoculars, and some wildlife books." The Doctor answered.
"Ok then." Ditzy said with a smile, the Doctor could get carried away when it came to exploring.
So they set off into the jungle, a little ways in Ditzy started to sweat. They were going at a moderate pace and the jungle humidity was starting to bear down on her. But she liked what she was seeing. Orange snakes with black stripes, according to the Doctor that was a Tiger Snake. Despite the name he was actually quite harmless. Then she saw a A big black cat with pearl-white teeth and golden eyes. Almost like Ditzy's. The Doctor told her to stay still and stand firm, they were standing right in front of a Panther. The black cat looked at The Doctor and Ditzy and walked away. The Doctor explained that Panther's were cunning predators that ate other animals.
"But why?" Ditzy asked a bit confused and scared. She has never heard of a creature that would eat another in Equestria.
"Unfortunately, that is their diet. Which proves we are on another planet." The Doctor expounded.
"Hm." Ditzy said to herself. She didn't like that the panthers diet was other animals but then gain she wasn't in Equestria.
"Hey don't worry. I'll protect you." The Doctor assured as he lifted Ditzy's head so he could look her straight in the eyes. Ditzy felt much better… and a little bit flustered.
Then the Doctor put on a mock serious face and said in a deep voice.
"I Tarstallion, you Jare." He thundered.
Ditzy laughed, she understood who the Doctor was impersonating. The Doctor chuckled, happy he could make Ditzy laugh.
She has the sweetest laugh. He thought.
They decided to take a break and sat down under the shade of the jungle trees. The Doctor got out some of the leftover oatmeal they had along with a canteen of water.
As Ditzy was drinking the water she couldn't help but notice the Doctor had his thinking face on.
"Everything alright Doctor?" She asked concerned.
"Hm? Oh yes. Don't worry Ditzy, I'm fine. I'm going to go look for something. I'll be right back." He said and without another word he took off.
Ditzy was a little bit surprised,it wasn't like the Doctor to suddenly go off like that.
Was it something I did? Derpy wondered. She didn't want the Doctor to be uncomfortable around her. She started to worry about what it could be. Even making theories that even she thought were absurd.
Just then the Doctor came back.
"I'm back!" He said gleefully. He looked like he had just found a diamond on the sidewalk.
"Did you find what you were looking for Doctor?" Ditzy asked.
"Yes and something extra as well." He answered.
"Can I see it?" Ditzy asked, her curiosity now peaked.
"Not yet. My dear Ditzy, not yet." He said teasingly.
Now Ditzy was interested. But she couldn't really think about it as it was time to move out.
They travelled around for a few more hours. They spotted Blue Tree frogs and Pirañas, rare plants that could only be found in the jungle climate, and a fruit tree that had a fruit the Doctor identified as Mangoes.
"Mangoes? What are those?" Ditzy inquired. She had never heard of a fruit called Mango before.
"Mangoes are a fruit that has a leather like skin but are sweet and and kind of chewy on the inside. You can either skin it or cut it in quarters." The Doctor explained.
"Oohh, that sounds delicious." Ditzy said, just then her tummy rumbled. She blushed.
"Oh dear." The Doctor said, a little surprised. "Well, it is getting late. Why don't we pick these mangoes and head back." The Doctor said with a chuckle.
"O-Ok." Ditzy said a little embarrassed.
They picked a dozen mangoes and put them in the Doctor's saddle bag and headed home. When they reached the hut Ditzy collapsed on the floor. She was exhausted. The doctor was rather tired himself.
Ditzy had her mangoes peeled while the Doctor had his quartered.
"Mnf, this is great! These fruits would make for great muffins!" Ditzy exclaimed with delight.
"That sounds like a good idea. Come to think of it." The Doctor agreed, "Ah, yes! That remiss me of something."
He went to his saddle bag and said, "Close our eyes Ditzy, I'll tell you when you can look."
Ditzy closed her eyes. She had mixed emotions of excitement, interest, and suspicion. What had the Doctor gotten Ditzy. When did he get it?
She heard the Doctor move towards her and and felt him putting something on her head.
"Okay now you can look." He whispered.
Ditzy opened her eyes and saw a reflection of herself in a mirror the Doctor was holding. What the Doctor put on her head was beautiful.
It was wreath made from eight lovely red flowers, the stems twined together so it would hold. Ditzy had never received anything like this in her life. She was so happy and grateful.
"Oh Doctor this is beautiful." Ditzy said in awe.
"Its the Hibiscus rosa-sinensis. I thought I might find some in the area so I went looking for them when we took our break. Once I found them I knew they would look gorgeous on you." The Doctor said lovingly.
Now Ditzy knew the reason why the Doctor left. It was a huge relief for her. How could she let her imagination get the better of her.
Afterwards the stars came out and it started to get chilly outside so they slept in their hut for the night. They laid down together and closed their eyes.
"Goodnight Ditzy." The Doctor whispered.
"Goodnight Doctor." Ditzy replied.
Then at the same time they both fell asleep.