Ok I'm going to skip the pleasantries and start working on the next chapter. With hope it will be up in the next few days so please bear with me. Hope you enjoy.
The sun was bright and shining as Doctor Whooves and Ditzy were enjoying a mango breakfast on their wooden table. A few days have gone by and they have rebuilt there hut into a small house. And ever since they confessed to each other they couldn't be happier.
"So, Ditzy how did you sleep last night?" The Doctor asked.
"Much better since we made our bed." Ditzy replied as she stretched out to emphasize her point.
The Doctor gave a chuckle. He'd loved Ditzy for a long time but was afraid to tell her in fear of being rejected. But now that he knew she shared his feelings he felt an enormous weight lifted from his shoulders.
After taking another bite from his mango his hoof instinctively touched his chest. He'd gotten into the habit of checking his wound to see if it had healed and he always got the same response. Pain shooting up into his chest. But today was different.
He was slightly amazed as he felt no pain what so ever. He applied a bit of pressure on his chest and still no ache or throbbing surfaced. Ditzy noticed what The Doctor was doing.
"Is there something wrong Doctor?" She questioned curiously.
"My chest… it's not hurting anymore." He answered disbelievingly.
He hesitated for a moment before he started unwrapping his bandages cautiously. Afraid that even the slightest mistake would reveal a still fresh wound. When all the gauze was finally gone The Doctor was relieved to find that his wound had healed. But was a bit shocked at what it left behind.
On his chest were three scars that were left by the gnash of the tiger's claw. The Doctor touched the scars gingerly, it stung a bit but it wasn't a big deal.
"Would you look at that." The Doctor said to himself in curiosity, he'd never had scars before. He didn't think he'd ever got one.
Ditzy on the other hand was speechless. While although she was concerned about The Doctor's scars she couldn't help but notice that the marks added a certain rugged charm to The Doctor. She liked it.
At this thought she flushed to a bright red.
"Ditzy are you okay? You seem like you have a fever." The Doctor stated as he looked up and noticed Ditzy's blushing.
"Um, yeah I'm fine. I'm just hot is all." She dismissed frantically.
"Okay." The Doctor said a little confused. "Well, how about we check your wing then?" He inquired.
Ditzy simply nodded her head. So, The Doctor carefully unwrapped Ditzy's bandaged wing and began examining it to be sure it healed properly.
"Ok, unfold your wing. Good. Now extend down, now up. Now stretch. Alright. Does it hurt when I do this? No? How about here? No? Ok then. Congratulations Ditzy your wing has officially healed." The Doctor declared.
For a moment Ditzy felt like a filly at the doctor's after recovering from an injury. The only difference was that she wouldn't be getting a lollipop afterwards.
The Doctor then leaned in and gave Ditzy a kiss on the cheek. "How do you feel?" He asked smiling.
The kiss was a great substitute though. "I feel great, thanks Doctor." She replied.
So, they went outside onto the beachside and lied down as they soaked in the noon sun. Ditzy soon nuzzled into The Doctor's chest and they cuddled in the warm sun. After a while Ditzy poked her head up and asked.
"So, what do you feel like doing?"
The Doctor thought about this and looked out to the shining sea in front of them. The crystal blue waters sparkling like gems in the light.
"Well, it's been a while since we went swimming." The Doctor stated.
"Alright then! Swimming it is." Ditzy concurred.
They got up and shook the sand from their backs. As they entered the cool blue water Ditzy shivered a little while the Doctor went a little numb. But they were soon doggie paddling and back pedaling as they swam either in circles or around each other.
They then began to splash each other, laughing and having their fun in the sun. Doctor Whooves squirted Ditzy with water at a distance while Ditzy swam under and got close to the Doctor to soak him. But after a while Ditzy decided it was time to pull out her secret weapon.
"Hey Doctor! Watch this!" Ditzy announced and she jumped out of the water and opened her wings she started flying up.
"Be careful Ditzy! You shouldn't out to much strain on your wing. I don't want you getting hurt." The Doctor shouted in worry.
"Thanks Doctor but you don't need to worry." Ditzy assured as she flew higher and higher into the air. "In fact you should be worrying about yourself right about now." She added smugly.
"Why is that?" The Doctor asked, suspicious of what Ditzy was planning.
"ATOMIC CANNONBALL!" Ditzy shouted at the top of her lungs and bomb dived straight down.
"Oh dear." The Doctor muttered and frantically started swimming away.
But it was too late. Half way down Ditzy went from an arrow and curled into a ball. The result? The biggest explosion of water you will ever see caused not by explosives but by a pony. The splash went two stories high and caused a tidal wave that swept up scurrying Doctor.
"AAAAAAHHHHHH!" He yelled. Adrenaline and excitement rushing through his veins.
The ride lasted a few minutes and carried him all the way to the shore. As the wave of water crashed onto the beach it launched the Doctor into the air and he landed face first onto the sandy front with a thud. He dug his head out and rubbed his muzzle as he sat up straight. Dazed and a little confused as to where he was.
After blinking a few times a smile that would make the Cheshire Cat envious spread across the Doctor's face. He started cracking up as he recounted the events that just happened in his head. Especially the part that he got flung into the air!
"Whoo! What a rush that was!" The Doctor said joyously.
He then looked up and saw Ditzy's head pop out from the water. She had a wide mischievous smile planted on her face. She giggled as she shouted.
"You alright there Doctor!"
"Aside from fearing for my life, landing right on my muzzle, and generally being shaky I'm peachy keen!" The Doctor joked. Both of them broke into laughter. The Doctor got back into the water and chased Ditzy around for a while. They flocked in the deep blue sea until early afternoon.
Afterwards they swam back to shore and shook off the seawater from their coats and manes. Normally they'd be tired and ready to take a nap but because of their lifestyle on the island their swim was just a warm up.
"Right, what do you want to do now?" The Doctor asked.
"Hm, I'd like to take a walk in the jungle." Ditzy suggested.
"Sounds good to me." The Doctor answered.
So, they set off into the jungle side by side. The couple walked along a beaten path that was actually made by them. At first they only saw palm trees but the further they walked they more they began seeing the diverse wildlife of the untamed jungle.
They heard toucan's caw and fly over them, they saw parakeet's perched on branches curiously looking at the Doctor and Ditzy with interest. Cobras and Boa Constrictors that slithered across their way made Ditzy jump. Pear trees that made the Doctor yell in horror.
Yes sir, they explored every path and trail, all the nooks and crannies, and every clearing there was. And they enjoyed every single moment together. The natural ambience of the jungle surrounded them as they walked along the jungle path.
As they passed another clearing the Doctor remembered that he wanted to ask Ditzy about going home. With building their house he never really had time to talk to her. Now that they had a house here and finally had some time the Doctor decided it was time to talk.
"Um, Ditzy?" The Doctor said.
"Yeah Doctor?" She replied.
"Have you given any thought about going home, back to Ponyville?" He inquired.
Ditzy stopped walking and hesitated. "I'm sorry what was that?" She said confused.
"I asked if you've thought about going back to Ponyville." He repeated.
"Well, yeah. I guess." Ditzy answered vaguely.
"So, you do want to go back?" He persisted.
"Only if you want to." She said, trying to resist saying anything.
But why?! Isn't this what you wanted? You can tell he doesn't want to go back right? Ditzy thought to herself.
"But I'm asking you." The Doctor pressured. Why was she giving these uncertain answers? It's very unlike her to act like this.
Ditzy didn't know what to do. What if she was reading this the wrong way? What if The Doctor did want to go back?
That's the problem! You keep thinking "What if". You'll never find out what he really thinks if you don't go for it. Just say what you have to, don't hold it in. Ditzy was shocked. She was right, she would never find out what the Doctor really thought unless she tried.
"Honestly Doctor? I don't want to go back home. I love it here! The environment, the atmosphere! In this place we don't have to worry about Daleks, global or even galactic crises, or any rips in the time continuum that could possibly tear apart the universe!" Ditzy took a deep breath.
"No, in here. We have peace of mind, now a home, and each other." She finished. Now was the moment of truth, what would the Doctor say? Whatever it was Ditzy was glad she at least for it off her chest.
"You've been thinking about this for a while haven't you." The Doctor pointed out.
"Yes I have. And if you want to go back to Ponyville than don't let me stop you." Ditzy started.
"But Ditzy I don't want to go back." The Doctor admitted.
"I'll even help you find a way to fix-" She stopped, "Wait, what did you you say?"
"I said I don't want to go back to Ponyville. I feel the same way you do. I have no home in Ponyville. Heck, half of them don't even know I exist." He explained.
"But what about saving the universe? And the Daleks?" Ditzy questioned.
"Well, according to my calculations the Daleks will never find us while we are in this time plane. They only specifically come after me. As for saving the universe. I'm not sure, perhaps it's time this Doctor retired." The Doctor said, he looked off into the deep jungle. Ditzy was shocked, she'd never heard The Doctor talk like this.
"W-What do you mean?" She asked confused.
"As the centuries have gone by I look back on it all and realize that the universe itself has evolved since I first popped up. What if the universe doesn't need me anymore? Even if it did, I still don't know how I'm going to fix the TARDIS. Who knows what's been busted or destroyed." The Doctor explained.
"Besides, I don't know if I've used up all my regenerations since I came into this Pony Universe." He further added. "I won't be around forever."
Ditzy stood quiet in disbelief. She didn't know how to answer that, who would? As far as Ditzy knew the Doctor was immortal. Sure, she would pass away with time. But the Doctor? To top it off this could be his last life. It was a bit much for her to take in at once.
The Doctor looked over to Ditzy and saw her expression of quiet astonishment. He felt a little guilty. Perhaps he should've waited for a better moment. But then again what was the right moment for a topic like this. It's better that she knows know rather than later.
"Ditzy-" The Doctor started but Ditzy cut him off.
"I just have one question Doctor." She said sternly.
"Anything." He answered concerned.
"Are you sure you want to spend your last life with me?" She asked, tears beginning to well up in her eyes. "I'm sure there are other mares out there more qualified for this type of situation. I could help you fix the TARDIS and you could leave."
"What are you saying Ditzy? Why would you even ask me that." The Doctor demanded, a little insulted by the suggestion.
"Well, I'm just a boring old mail mare. I'm sure you wouldn't want to spend your last moments with me." Ditzy explained her voice cracking and her tears now falling freely.
"Ditzy there is no other mare in the universe I'd rather spend my last moments with than you." The Doctor whispered as he pulled Ditzy into a kiss.
At first Ditzy was surprised but then she melted into it. They stood there holding onto each other with all they had, pouring all their emotions into that one kiss. They then separated for air, they looked at each other and both were blushing hard.
"Now do you believe me?" The Doctor asked as he smiled.
"Mhm." Ditzy replied sheepishly. It was all she could say.
At that point they decided it was time to turn tail back home. On the way back they both looked for something to eat. They took a couple detours towards their usual harvest route and picked up some bananas and avocados. After a while of walking they were finally home.
They ate outside as the sun was setting. The sunset was different on the island than in Ponyville. The sun slowly touched down on the water and seemed to sink into the great wide ocean, setting hues of fiery orange and violet purple. Ditzy and The Doctor stood quiet. They enjoyed the peace after a long day.
After the stars started shining in the black canvas of night they shuffled into their home. They both got comfortably into bed and snuggled with each other.
They kissed each other goodnight and fell into sweet dreams.