Chapter 14: Go With the Flow
Author's Note: Merp, I miss 8th grade. That was like the best year ever. Not a care in the world. Now it's always college this, scholarship that from my mom. I really should stop writing these so late. It's almost five and I haven't gotten any sleep. Ermahgersh, Friday I totally completed my dream. This dumbass was talking trash to this brony in my class and I totes went off on him for it. I felt so awesome and amazing cause I actually said something. Like yay /)^3^(\ -NinjaDino4
Oh dang…getting my spacers tomorrow…and my braces on Halloween…yuck. .-.
Disclaimer: I do not own MLP. Only my story and characters.
"Maybe this should be our home from now on." Emma said snottily. "Dash is just completely jacked up."
"I'd hate to be her. One second she's completely fine and the next, she's not." Jaden sighed leaning back in the hospital chair.
"Is Dashie done yet?!" Pinkie asked excitedly, bouncing up and down with anticipation.
Twilight groaned, the look on her face clearly showed how annoyed she was. "For the millionth time, NO!" Everyone in the waiting room turned to her, but that she could've cared less.
"I do hope this won't be much longer." Rarity stared at the wall engulfed with pure boredom.
She glanced around the room because what else are you supposed to do in a hospital? Her train of thought skidded to a halt when she noticed a vending machine that looked vaguely familiar to a certain little white mare back in Ponyville.
"Oh Sweetie...I do hope you're doing alright..." Rarity mumbled to herself.
Applejack noticed the look on her miserable friend's face, she easily followed Rarity's line of sight only to realize what the problem was. All she could picture in her mind was the three young fillies running around searching for their cutie marks. She desperately missed her family back on Sweet Apples Acres, but AJ tried to keep a positive attitude until they would find a way to return to their home world. Making a mental note, she promised herself to talk to Rarity about the ordeal.
Fluttershy kept an eye on the hall, glancing back every few seconds. She quietly awaited the return of her friend. They had been sitting in their seats anxiously for at least an hour. No one had any clue what was up with Rainbow Dash.
"Oh good. Here she comes everyone." Fluttershy announced happily.
Rainbow rested her head on a balled up fist, quite bored while she was being wheeled down the hall. For the entire time she was poked and prodded with just about every instrument you could think of. Sitting in one place was hard enough as it is, but when multiple needles are jammed into your arm it tends to make the situation much more unbearable.
"So what's goin on with her?" Applejack asked with worry.
The doctor cleared his throat while he reviewed the notes taken during the time he examined her. "Well...I don't honestly have any idea. Rebeka is quite a mystery..."
"What do you mean you don't know?! How can you not know? You can't just not know." Twilight gritted her teeth in pure frustration. In her mind the doctor should've figured it out, that was his job. It was apparently his life's work, thus his destiny. She figured that their career paths were like a cutie mark; your job represented your special talent. Of course, her theory was completely bogus at some extent, but Emma never bothered correcting it.
"Look, as far as I know she's completely healthy. A few lab tests should be ready in about a week or two, but I'm sure there's nothing wrong with her. It's as if it's just a medical mystery, I'm ready to pull my hair out." He took a deep breath; Rainbow Dash's case was starting to give him an ulcer.
"If you're so sure about me being fine you could've eased up on the needles!" Dash barked at him, clearly disgruntled.
Rainbow glared at both her arms, which were covered in cuts. Her initial reaction was to hide them, but she saw no point in it. People all over town already knew what the drug dealer did to her. Keeping the situation a secret was a pretty stupid idea if everyone had already heard.
"I guess I'll just have to wait for some answers." Emma sighed starting to stand up.
"Before you leave. There is one thing you could do." The doctor said pulling Emma away from the group.
"And what's that?" Emma questioned wondering where he could be going with this.
"Perhaps she needs something to occupy her mind. I believe this whole thing may be all in her head." He proclaimed with a serious demeanor.
"All in her head? What's that supposed to mean?" She asked, completely dumbfounded with what he meant.
"What she went through was pretty traumatic. I'm no psychologist, but I think her brain is playing little tricks on her...Rebeka, well she seems to be a tad on the loopy side, if you know what I mean." He looked back and forth between Emma and Rainbow.
"I guess that makes sense..." She didn't have anything to argue with. Rainbow Dash did go through a lot, enough to drive someone to suicide or a deep depression. Although she hadn't tried killing herself, there was going to be some sort of mental injuries to her physical ones.
"You could always send her back to school. She is capable of returning." He noted, causing Emma to shoot up with wide eyes.
"School?" She didn't ever think of bringing them to her high school. They would have a hard enough time adjusting, what good would sending them to the most boring and judgmental place in the world do?
"Of course. According to her certificate she's only seventeen. Don't tell me she's a drop out." His body sank, hoping to God he was wrong about that. The last thing he wanted was for her to not even have her degree. Of course, none of that mattered for her, but he didn't know she was actually a pony.
"No way. She's totally not a drop out. None of them are. What a silly idea." Emma replied in nervous laughter. "Nice talking to you, I really have to go. Thanks for everything."
/
"So...what's up with you and needles? You acted pretty pissed off back there." Jaden questioned as he drove down the road.
Since his truck had more room for her wheelchair he volunteered to take Rainbow Dash. That wasn't the only reason he offered to take her though. Ever since that night they rescued her from certain doom he noticed her in a different light. One that wasn't so judgmental, one where he could actually see her as an attractive somewhat egocentric pony human.
He would've rather only taken Dash, but Emma could only fit four others in her car so he took Fluttershy as well. Jaden figured she was the equivalent as having practically a ghost in his vehicle. Not that he didn't enjoy her as a friend, she was just so quiet around him that he'd forget she was there sometimes.
"Cause needles freak me out." She shivered at the thought that replayed in her mind.
"So the big bad Dash is afraid of needles, huh?" He taunted, obviously messing around with her.
"No way! Nothing scares me!" Rainbow shouted back with major confidence behind her voice.
"Actually...didn't Pinkie Pie scare you that one time when she roared like a dragon?" Fluttershy recalled, speaking for the first time since getting into the truck.
Jaden started to laugh, scenes from the episode pouring into his head.
"Not helping." Rainbow Dash groaned glaring at Fluttershy.
"Oh come on. You can't be brave all the time. I'm the only one who's not scared of anything." Jaden gloated as if he was the cat's pajamas. But why would he take some poor kitty's PJ's?
Rainbow smiled deviously thinking back to a story Emma told her when she hated Jaden's guts. It was supposed to make her feel better knowing he was just a little wimp, but now it was going to come in handy.
"Yeah, says the guy who shrieks like a little girl whenever he sees a garden gnome." Rainbow giggled, before busting out in tears of laughter. Fluttershy joined in too, even if she was terrified of pretty much everything, it still sounded like an irrational fear.
"Shut up! They're creepy! And scary! One day they're gonna kill us all. Just you wait." Jaden shot back in a fit of rage acting like a complete two year old.
Gnomes always scared the crap out of him. They're creepy designs and beady eyes glared into the souls of whoever passed by. At least that's how he saw it. Those lawn ornaments were practically Satan's henchman waiting to kill off the human race in his eyes.
"At least my fear is totally rational!" Rainbow responded letting a couple of laughs slip out.
"So you admit you're scared of them! That makes you a liar! I knew you were one!" Jaden triumphantly replied, happy that he caught what she said.
Rainbow realized what she just admitted in the heat of the moment. "Fine, I'm a little scared of needles. So what? At least I don't shriek at the sight of them."
"No, you just faint." He retorted back.
Her mouth hung open a little bit at his statement. "H-How did you know?!" Rainbow was absolutely sure nobody knew about that. It would only ruin her reputation, not even her friends knew. At least, they used to not know.
Jaden had a smug smile right across his face. "Cause you just told me."
Rainbow Dash face palmed at her stupidity. "Don't you dare tell anyone about that or so help me."
"I won't, but you owe me." Jaden said.
"Owe you? Why should I?" Dash questioned, not buying into his statement.
"Because if you don't, I'll tell everyone about it. I'll bribe Pinkie with a butt load of cupcakes to have your little phobia published in the newspaper back in Ponyville." Jaden had no intention of doing so, but he wasn't about to let her know that. Plus he did get a little kick out of making her mad. Every little huff she made, every dagger of pure rage, it was all so cute in some way to him.
She weighed her options for a moment. Risk her reputation in Equestria or risk having a random IOU slung over her shoulders until he gave her a task for keeping her secret under wraps. "Fine. What do you want to never speak of this to anyone? ESPECIALLY Pinkie Pie."
"Don't worry about that. I'll tell you when I need you for something." Jaden assured her. When that time comes, he'll be sure to use it. It could be even long after she forgets about the whole 'owe you' deal they made. As long as it was valid he would remember.
/
"What exactly did the doctor pull you aside for?" Twilight asked, hoping it was of some importance.
"Let's see...he told me Rainbow Dash is probably just making up these 'light headed going to die' symptoms. He also said she needs to do something to occupy her mind since it's all wacked up cause of that asshole drug dealer." Emma replied turning onto another road.
"So Rainbow is pretty much healthy physically, but mentally?..." Rarity trailed off awaiting Emma to make an input.
"Pretty much mentally loopy. I don't really know what she's feeling though. She hasn't said much about it so I can't go off anything." Emma added.
"So what you're really saying is that Dashie's loco in the coco? Am I right?! Did I totally nail it? Was I right!? Huh?! Huh?!" Pinkie responded, overly hyper just like usual.
"Spot on, Pinkie." Emma commended her favorite Element of Harmony.
Even in the worst of times Pinkie always seemed to bring a bit of joy to the most hopeless times. Her laughter was something Emma looked forward to everyday. Without any of them, life would be so different. That's why she had to make the most of their time together.
Emma took a sharp turn tossing the four to the right. Jaden's truck tailed behind them.
"This isn't tha way to yer house?" Applejack pointed out curiously.
"Minor detour. I have something I need to take care of. Something that's gonna change things up a bit." Emma responded.
"And what exactly are you taking care of?" Rarity asked, the others titled their heads waiting for an answer.
"Oh you'll see." She replied taking another sharp turn.
/
Emma pulled into the jam packed parking lot. Surprisingly there were two spaces left, just her luck. As she got out the other four stared at the decent sized building questioningly.
Jaden pulled into the other space just moments after. Both him and Fluttershy helped Rainbow out and onto her wheel chair.
"What are we doing here?" Jaden asked giving a small shrug.
"I was thinking we could talk Jim into getting them into our school." Emma explained.
"What'd you just say?" Jaden hoped it was all some big joke.
"I said I was gonna get them into our school?" Emma replied back unsure if he was having some sort of listening problem.
"It was a rhetorical question you dope. Are you freakin nuts?! They'll stand out like sore thumbs." He got a few glares at the accusation. "No offense."
"None taken." Pinkie happily stated, un-phased by his words.
"Look, it'll be good for them. They'll have something to do besides fight over the remote, break windows and burn food from now on." Emma stated. "Now onward!"
The eight entered the building and headed for the front desk. Right on cue Jim walked by with copies of papers in his hand ready to head back to his office.
"Hey buddy! Can we talk?" Emma greeted.
Jim looked over the six with wide eyes. He couldn't believe they were all right in front of his face. "Uh...sure. Follow me."
They all trailed behind him to his door, shutting it behind them.
"So what exactly did you need?" Jim questioned, placing the stack of papers in a neat pile.
"I know you said you wouldn't help me anymore, but I really need you to get these six in school." Emma said as sweetly as possible only to be met with an angry look. "Please."
"Do you seriously want me to lose my damn job?! I can't do this for you! I told you I'd help that one time, but that was it!" Jim slammed his fist in his desk.
"Told you...this is just a lost cause. Alright everyone, let's go." Jaden stated ready to leave.
"Hold on." Twilight stopped them all. "I think we should get the right to go to school. We all have so much to learn and this is the perfect opportunity for that!"
"I'm sorry, but I can't help you." Jim said calmly, despite his outburst.
"Don't worry, I've got this." Rarity whispered to Emma. Using her good looks she walked up to Jim batting her eyelashes. "Don't you want to help six lost and troubled girls? I'm sure a handsome man such as yourself couldn't possibly pass up the chance to help us. Why-"
He put a finger to her lip making her words cease. "I have a girlfriend. Charm isn't gonna work."
Rarity rolled her eyes in defeat. "Well, I tried."
Pinkie started to whisper in Fluttershy's ear to which the shy girl grew nervous.
"I don't know...I don't control it...I don't think it's a good idea..." Fluttershy backed up slightly shuffling timidly.
"You have to! It'll work for sure!" Pinkie assured her.
"I guess..." Fluttershy sighed before slowly walking to his desk. She brushed her long hair out of her face giving him the biggest stare she could produce.
At first Jim felt a bit awkward, but it quickly became an eerie and weird experience.
"Fine! Fine! I'll do it. Just please for the love of all that is good just quit looking at me like that!" He shuddered, Fluttershy shook her head making her face go back to cute and lovable.
"Great, school." Rainbow said sarcastically. "Woohoo."
An alarm went off which Jim quickly shut off. "Hold on guys, I have to get my epipen."
"His what?" Rainbow asked, only to see him take out what looked like a small pen. When he took off the cap she quickly realized what it was. As soon as he poked the needle into his belly she was out like a light.
"Is she okay?" Jim asked with concern, taking out the epipen and putting it away.
"Um...yeah. She's just tired. Right ,Fluttershy?" Jaden responded.
"Yes...She's been so tired lately." Fluttershy made sure not to reveal her phobia because that certainly wouldn't be kind of her.
"Riggght. Well. How's this gonna work?" Applejack questioned moving things along.
"I just need to get a schedule made for each you. I guess I'll make you girls all seniors and have decent GPA's to start with. You have eight classes. Four for each day. I'll make sure to give you at least a class with one another or Jaden or Emma." Jim explained logging onto his computer.
After ten minutes of trying to wake up Rainbow Dash they finally succeeded. With that being done they all got schedules situated.
"Alright so here's your schedules." Jim gave the six of them copies which the each read aloud.
"Forensics, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Walking Fitness, AP Government, Principles of Human Services, Mentor Leadership and AP English." Twilight stated. "Wow. That's a lot of classes."
"Yep. We have pretty much every class together, Twilight. Except third and sixth." Emma noted.
Rainbow looked over hers, when her eyes stopped on her eighth period. "WOAH! What'd you go and put me in fashion design for?!"
"Sorry, you were the only one left to take it with Rarity. All the others were booked and well...you weren't." Jim explained.
"Why do we all have mentor leadership together?" Rarity asked comparing her schedule to the others.
"Cause it's the best class ever!" Jaden and Emma shouted in unison.
"Just you wait, that class is so freakin amazing!" Jaden said excitedly.
/
Rarity walked outside and sat on one of the chairs by Emma's pool. She always found it relaxing, like it melted her troubles away. The night sky was gorgeous, reflecting off of the pool water creating a ripple of sparks that flowed through the air.
"Hey, Rare." Applejack greeted taking a seat next to her sorrow filled friend.
"Hello, Applejack. Come to enjoy the moonlight view as well?" Rarity asked taking in the scenery.
"Not exactly. Ah suppose it's uh lovely view, but ah was thinkin we could talk bout something else." The cowgirl responded a bit slowly.
"Like what?"
"Are ya…Are ya handlin tha whole traveling to uh new world thing okay?"
Rarity looked down, staring at the ground with pain in her eyes. If she was going to tell anyone it might as well be right now. She knew there was no use holding it in. That would only wreck more havoc on her mind.
"…No, Applejack. I am not handling it well. I mean…what about Spike? What about the Princesses? Sweetie Bell? Equestria? MY BOUTIQUE?! How can we all just be happy when our family and friends are so far away from each of us? I honestly have no idea how Pinkie Pie has a smile on her face almost every second of the day."
"Ah hear ya…Ah miss mah family too. Maybe it won't be too long before we're back with em. And bout Pinkie, Ah don't think she's as happy as she makes herself out ta be."
"Whatever do you mean, darling?"
"She is tha Element of Laughter, probably just tryin ta make us a little bit happy. Ah betcha she's just as sad as us bout leavin behind folks. Shoot, she IS friends with everypony back in Ponyville…Even knows all their birthdays by heart!"
"You got me there." Rarity was grateful to have this talk with Applejack. She still felt like there was a gaping hole in her heart that of which would never go away until she returned home. However, being with her best friend's made it the least bit bearable. "At least we have each other for the time being."
"Ah reckon that's all uh pony could ever need."
I feel like death. Why am I not tired? This is going to kill me…I can't stay up anymore. .-.
In case you were wondering, here's their schedules.
Twilight-Forensics, Physics, Pre-Calculus, Walking Fitness, AP Government, Principles of Human Services, Mentor Leadership, AP English.
Rainbow-Weight Lifting, Physics, Pre-Calculus, English, Choir Aid, Government, Mentor Leadership, Fashion Design.
Fluttershy-Pre-Calculus, Government, English, Walking Fitness, Physics, Principles of Human Services, Mentor Leadership, Small Animal Management.
Pinkie-Pre-Calculus, Government, Art, English, Physics, Culinary Arts, Mentor Leadership, Small Animal Management.
Rarity-Pre-Calculus, Physics, Art, Walking Fitness, English, Government, Mentor Leadership, Fashion Design.
Applejack-Weight Lifting, Government, English, Pre-Calculus, Physics, Culinary Arts, Mentor Leadership, Small Animal Management.
Emma-Forensics, Physics, Art, Walking Fitness, AP Government, Pre-Calculus, Mentor Leadership, AP English.
Jaden-Weight Lifting, Principles of Agriculture, English, Pre-Calculus, Choir Aid, Government, Mentor Leadership, Law Enforcement.