Hello! Now before you slice my throat for not updating sooner I just wanted to give the reason. I've been going through some problems and have been struggling to keep writing. On top of that there were times when writers block hit. I hope you'll forgive me and to sweeten you up here is an extra long chapter. I will do my best to update sooner next time. Enjoy!

Doctor Whooves woke up at the crack of dawn, he became accustomed to doing that after living for 2 years on this island. He turned his head to see Ditzy fast asleep right next to him on their king size palm bed. This was his favorite part, seeing Ditzy asleep. She always looked so peaceful.

He slowly inched out of bed, careful to not wake Ditzy up. He went downstairs and entered the kitchen they had made. He started a fire in their stone oven, he looked in their makeshift fridge to see if they still had any eggs. Luckily there were a couple left.

As he was cooking the eggs he got out some flour and water from the cabinets. He was going to surprise Ditzy with muffins in bed. Unfortunately, that planned was foiled when Ditzy slowly trotted down to where the Doctor was. She rubbed her eyes sleepily as she said.

"Morning, Doctor."

"Oh, good morning Ditzy." The Doctor responded, surprised to see her. "I thought you were asleep."

"I was but then I smelled the eggs you were cooking." She explained.

"I see." The Doctor understood. "Well, The eggs are almost done. You can eat those while I cook you're muffins."

At that statement Ditzy eyes shot open with excitement and happiness.

"Muffins, did you say muffins?" She asked eagerly.

The Doctor chuckled, "Yes, Ditzy. Muffins. I was going to serve you in bed but now that you're here."

"Wait! I'll get back in bed. I love muffins in bed. Thank you Doctor!" Ditzy said and she ran over and gave the Doctor a great big hug.

"Anything for you Ditzy." The Doctor said happily. He was never more content with his life.

Doctor Whooves woke up. He was slightly confused at first. Wasn't he making breakfast? He looked around and that he was still in a hut, sleeping on the floor with Ditzy right beside him.

It was just a dream. The Doctor thought disappointedly. He looked outside and saw that the sun was starting to rise. He decided what his dream self did and slowly got up from the floor. Ditzy was asleep so he didn't want to wake her. When he was up he took a good long look at Ditzy.

She really does look peaceful in her sleep. Doctor Whooves mused.

He went outside and took a long stretch. His chest immediately shot up with pain. He remembered the events of yesterday and looked down at his bandaged chest. He wondered how long it would take to heal. He pondered that thought as he went over to Ditzy's saddle bag to check if there were anymore guava's left from Ditzy's harvest.

Like the eggs in his dream there were a couple left. He started to wonder if his dream was a premonition of sorts. He cut the guava's in quarters and ate some. He brought the rest to Ditzy who was now starting to wake up. She gave out a loud yawn and stretched out.

"Good morning sleepy head." Said the Doctor.

"Morning Doctor." She replied, "How's your chest doing? Is it doing any better?"

"Well, I don't feel the constant pain anymore. So, thats definitely an improvement." He answered with a smile.

He handed her the guava's and she hungrily ate them. When she was finished the sun had broken over the horizon. For a while they sat there and said nothing, each trying to think of something to do. But no ideas came to the Doctor remembered his dream, how they were living in a rather luxurious tree house. An idea sprang to his mind.

"I don't think it's wise to go out exploring given the condition we're in. But I do have an idea of what we can do while we recover." The Doctor stated.

"What is it Doctor?" Ditzy asked curiously.

"Well, seeing as we're not getting home anytime soon. Perhaps we could create a nice little place for us to live. A building project is what I'm proposing." Doctor Whooves expounded.

"O-Okay." Ditzy stammered at first, but when she registered what the Doctor was suggesting she was on board one hundred percent. "Okay! So, where do we start?" She asked.

"First we start by gathering items to make the necessary tools we'll be needing." The Doctor said.

"Alright, lets' go!" Ditzy said enthusiastically. The reason for her eagerness was because she was about to help the Doctor build what would be their first house! Even if it was only temporary she was going to indulge in every second of it. Although she knew it was going to be hard work it didn't deter her determination.

So, they gathered their saddle bags and set off into the dense jungle. They trotted through the thick foliage with some effort and at times had to help each other out. After a while of trekking through the wild rainforest the two adventurers came to an opening.

There were long vines hanging limply from the numerous tree's that surrounded the clearing. Along with stones and sticks littering the floor. Another interesting item that could be counted was the hollow logs that had been used as homes by some of the inhabitants, but were now long gone.

"Yes, this will do fine. Just fine." Doctor Whooves muttered to himself vaguely.

"Um, Doctor? Why are we stopping? There isn't anything here." Ditzy said confused.

"Ah, thats where your wrong my dear assistant." The Doctor pointed out, "Look around and tell me what you see."

"Just a bunch of rocks, some, stick, and a whole lot of vines." Ditzy observed.

"Well look what I can make from those exact items." Said the Doctor. He then took a medium sized stone, a thick stick, and some vines. He turned his back on Ditzy and began working. She tried to look over his shoulder but the Doctor still blocked her view.

Ditzy sat down with a huff and waited. After about ten minutes The Doctor turned around and saw Ditzy playing with some went over to her and laid his hoof on her shoulder.

"Hm? Oh Doctor! Did you finish?" Ditzy asked.

"Yes I did. Look what I made." The Doctor said triumphantly. He then held up the stick he picked up which now had a rock strapped to the stick with vines.

"Woah, thats pretty cool. It's a hammer right?" Ditzy asked, surprised by the creation of the Doctor.

"Exactly!" The Doctor said in satisfaction. "Now you see? This place has resources literally lying on the floor." He added as Ditzy looked around with a new perspective. Her mind began wondering what she could make from these materials that were on the ground.

Suddenly they both heard a low growl. Ditzy immediately looked behind them but saw nothing.

"What was that?" She asked with fright.

"I'm not sure, but I don't like it." The Doctor replied uncertainly.

They heard the growl again, this time the Doctor looked at the trees. Still, the growl persisted. It was only by listening closely that Ditzy managed to figure out what it was.

"Doctor, the growl is coming from your stomach." Ditzy discovered and she sighed in relief.

"Oh dear, is it? I'm terribly sorry." The Doctor apologized as he blushed to a deep shade of red.

"It's alright, I'm pretty hungry myself. How about I find us some food." Ditzy offered.

"Please, let me do it Ditzy. Besides it being my turn I don't want anything to happen to you." The Doctor insisted.

"Thats really sweet of you Doctor." Ditzy said and gave the Doctor a small kiss on the cheek.

The Doctor flushed and was at a loss for words when he did find his tongue he could only say. "Thank you." And he hurriedly trotted off to forage for their lunch. Ditzy giggled as she saw the Doctor disappear into the jungle.

Ditzy was now on her own, she began to gather a few sticks and vines and collected some rocks. She placed each item in their respective piles and sat down. What could she make? A hammer was already taken. She was deep in thought trying to figure out something to make. Then an idea sprang to her mind.

She began test bending the sticks, being careful not to break them. If they were to stiff then she set them aside for another time. She finally found four long sticks that would bend but not break. She tossed them into her saddle bag and started searching the tree's. After finding a palm tree she climbed it and picked its leaves. She stuffed those in her bag as well and went back to the opening.

She then took the two sticks from her bag and the palm leaves and set them on the ground. She began puncturing the palm leaves with one of the sticks, once the stick was ringed with leaves she repeated the process twice more with each leaf being punctured at a higher elevation than the last. Afterwards she tied the stick together with one of the vines. She persisted in this procedure with the other stick and leaves, then she paired two sticks together and tied them vertically. She did the same with the other set and when all was set and done her creation was revealed.

Two palm leaf hats. Ditzy tried one on and while although it was a bit large her head became cooler and she felt rather fashionable. She was saving the other one for Doctor Whooves when he came back. She was quite proud with herself, she wasn't much of a seamstress like Rarity but she was still happy.

Her imagination had now kicked in and she started grabbing whatever materials came into her hooves. She began putting together an axe with a sharp stone she found and the vines and sticks she had already gathered. Her mind began to drift off as she absently worked on the axe.

I wonder if the Doctor has found a way back… home. Ditzy pondered with hesitation, What if he doesn't want to go back home? Maybe he wants to stay, it wouldn't be so bad living here. She stopped and realized she had finished the axe. She swung it around a few times to make sure it was sturdy and the 'blade' wouldn't fly off its handle.

She put it in her saddle bag and collected some more items and began working on a shovel.

Even if he does. He still has a universe to save. Ditzy debated, she wanted to stay here with the Doctor. But she knew she couldn't be selfish. She sat there in silence arguing wether she should say anything or not. As she finished the shovel she came to a conclusion.

No, if the Doctor needs to go back then I'll be there to support him. As long as I can stay with him I'll be fine. Ditzy decided.

So, she continued building in peace. But the problem still remained of how they were going to fix the TARDIS. She was disturbed from her long train of thought when she heard her stomach growl. She blushed and wondered when the Doctor was coming back.

Doctor Whooves was searching hard for any signs of a fruit bush or fruit tree. But lady luck was not on his side today. His stomach was now starting to twist from pain. He had never gone hungry before now he knew how awful it was.

"Ooowww," The Doctor moaned, "If I don't find something to eat soon I feel like I'm going to die." So, he trudged on in hunger looking at every tree and every bush.

After some time of searching his pain had passed and now he didn't feel anything. Although he was glad he didn't let his efforts ebb. Even if he didn't feel anything he knew Ditzy must be hungry. He would not allow that. As he continued his safari his thoughts began to dawdle on Ditzy.

I wonder how she's dealing with all of this. It's only been a couple days and already we're injured. The Doctor thought to himself. His hand moved to his chest. He immediately recoiled it. The pain was still there.

Ditzy must really miss Ponyville, I have to find a way to get us back. He thought resolutely, but then a different theory entered his mind. What if she doesn't want to go?

Oh, don't be crazy Doctor. Of course, she wants to go home. Who wouldn't. He argued with himself. At that moment Doctor Whooves realized something, something that definitely surprised him.

Well, I don't. He stated. He liked Ponyville but he didn't want to go back. Now that he thought about it despite him living there for one year not many ponies knew who he was. He didn't own a home, he slept in the TARDIS most of the time. In fact the only reason he does go to Ponyville is to visit Ditzy at her cottage.

Speaking of whom is still being treated unfairly and rudely just because of her eyes even though she was born there! Every once in a while it becomes to much for her and she breaks down. The Doctor does his best to comfort her but there's only so much he can do.

In the couple days that they've been living on this island Ditzy has seemed happier than all her days in Ponyville combined. Also, the Doctor has observed that Ditzy has been acting differently on this island. Like she didn't give a care in the world, she seemed so free.

I wonder if she feels the same way. The Doctor mused. Well, there's only one way to find out. He thought resolutely.

Then, after an hour of searching, he finally found a banana tree. He wasted no time in picking the ripe yellow crescents. He couldn't wait, he immediately peeled open one and took a horse bite. He quickly inhaled the rest of it and sighed, he was still hungry but it was now more survivable.

He took the remaining six bananas and started making his way back to the opening where he left Ditzy. He began thinking about what she has made. In spite of what most people thought of Ditzy, The Doctor knew she was a smart cookie. Sure, she was clumsy and maybe she couldn't see so well sometimes. So, what? It's not like she's endangering anyone's life.

The Doctor stopped for a moment and took a deep breath. He did his best to clear his head as he began to contract a headache.

One problem at a time Doctor, one problem at a time. He told himself. After a while more of walking he came across the opening and saw Ditzy fiddling with some leaves and vines. He was thinking on getting closer and observing quietly. But the last time he did that it didn't end so well. So, he decided against it.

"I'm back." The Doctor announced.

Ditzy looked up and smiled, oh how the Doctor loved to see Ditzy smiled.

"Oh good. I don't know how much longer I could've lasted." Ditzy exhaled and she dropped onto her back. "So, what did you find?" She asked lying on the jungle floor.

"Bananas, hope you like them." The Doctor answered as he went over to Ditzy and gave her one.

"Oh goody!" Ditzy exclaimed in delight. She peeled the yellow fruit and began eating.

"Mmff, Thif is goof for fitamin A right?" Ditzy muffled, her mouth full banana.

The Doctor chuckled. "Don't talk with your mouth full." He said jokingly. Ditzy swallowed.

"Sorry," She blushed.

"It's fine, so what was your question?" The Doctor returned.

"I was asking if this is good in vitamin A." Ditzy questioned.

"Thats vitamin K, Ditzy. Not vitamin A." He answered smiling.

"Oh." Ditzy said.

They sat there in silence enjoying the peace of the rainforest. They could hear different birds squawking and chirping, the leaves rustling from a breeze that would grace the jungle now and again, and in the distance the Doctor thought he could hear a waterfall.

He then looked over at Ditzy's saddle bag and noticed it seemed a little stuffed.

"You must've been busy." The Doctor said.

"Hm?" Ditzy wondered, confused at first. But when she saw where the Doctor was looking she understood what he meant.

"Yeah, I have. I never knew that common items like rocks and sticks were so useful." She said in awe. Then her present for the Doctor came to mind.

"Which reminds me! I have a surprise for you." Ditzy said in an excited tone. "Close your eyes." She ordered.

"Alright there closed." The Doctor told. He was curious about what Ditzy had gotten him. He then felt something go on top of his head and a cooling sensation swept his head.

"Ok, open them!" Ditzy squealed.

The Doctor opened his eyes and saw palm leaves hanging down from his head. He felt on top of his head and realized that it was a palm leaf hat. He took it off and looked at it. The hat had two rings made of stick and tied together by vines with the material part being the leaves. Doctor Whooves was speechless, in all his centuries of being a time lord none of his companions had ever given him a gift. Never mind make him one.

He was touched. He simply stared at the hat in contemplative silence. Ditzy on the other hand was getting worried. Why was he being so quiet? Doesn't he like it?

"You don't like the hat Doctor?" Ditzy asked timidly.

Tears of happiness began to well up in his eyes and streamed down his face. "No, Ditzy. Quite the opposite, I love it." He answered.

"Doctor whats wrong?" Ditzy questioned in worry.

"Nothing's wrong Ditzy. You've just made this old time lord very happy." The Doctor responded with a smile and gave Ditzy a heartfelt hug. "Thank you, Ditzy. Thank you very much." He thanked quietly.

"It was my pleasure Doctor." Ditzy whispered back.

After they broke apart they both decided it was time to get back home. So, they packed their things and put on their palm leaf hats and started back. On the way home they searched for any food for their dinner that night. They actually stumbled upon the same Guava bush that Ditzy had found the day before. They picked the remainder of the fruit and placed it in the Doctor's saddle bag.

When they got home they were tired but happy. They both felt like they were home. When they were finished eating the moon and stars had come out and took their place in the dark night sky. It certainly got chillier and both the Doctor and Ditzy shivered.

"A shame we don't have a blanket huh?" The Doctor chuckled.

"Actually, when you came back with the bananas I was finishing working on a blanket." Ditzy admitted and she pulled out a blanket that was woven from leaves and vines.

"Ah, a seamstress now are we?" The Doctor teased.

"If you don't like it then I can always put it back." Ditzy mocked pouted and they both laughed.

They settled in leaning against each other and the Doctor pulled the blanket over them. They quickly warmed themselves and felt Stalpheus calling them.

"I love you Doctor." Ditzy suddenly whispered.

"And I love you." The Doctor immediately responded.

With that affirmation they both fell asleep together.

P.S. Stalpheus is my version of a pony Morpheus. Stallion- Stal, Morpheus- Pheus. Stalpheus. What do you think?