Rainbow's POV

So very tired. Everything hurt. I was currently laying in a hospital bed, Applejack sitting beside me. I was so bored and extremely tired.

But I needed to stay awake. The doctor said I might have a concussion. Whatever. I don't think it matters.

I sigh as I stare at the tv that was turned on. Paw patrol was on. But the pain in my body and the trauma from what happened earlier kept me from enjoying the show. Stupid pain. Stupid dad. Stupid me. Stupid life.

I cross my arms slowly, suddenly torn between anger and depressed. I look over at Applejack. Immediately all my anger and frustration went away. She was looking at me, her beautiful green eyes seemed to sparkle in the light. I couldn't look away. I didn't want to either. I know it sounds corny, but it felt like all the pain in my body left as I gazed into her grassy green eyes.

"How you feel'n??", she asked me, her angelic voice soft.

I didn't wanna lie or tell them truth. She'd be worried either way. So I just shrugged.

"Tired", I say truthfully.

I stare at her for while longer. I had managed to free myself of her trance but then I was too bored and rirwd to look away. I had nothing better to do.

She stared back. I look at her hands. They suddenly looked very interesting to me. Not sure why I had the urge to play with them.

I reach over and take her left hand. I bring her hand over so I could look at it up close. I just sat there, moving her fingers carefully. I swear, they had my full attention.

I suddenly heard a quiet laugh. I turn my head to look at Applejack. She was laughing. She lookedat me.

"Ya havin' fun??", she asked.

Heck yeah I was. Her hand was the most interesting thing in this room other than her eyes and the talking cartoon dogs on the tv screen. Her skin was rough on her palm yet smooth on top.

I nod. "Yeah".

I suddenly heard the sliding glass door move. Me and Applejack look up to see the doctor come in. He smiled.

"Hey".

I noticed Applejack sit up. I look at her then back at the doctor.

"So how do you feel??", He asked me.

How do I feel??. Sore, on edge now, in pain, my own dad tried to kill me. I am not okay.

"Tired".

It wasn't a lie.

He walked over to us. He looked at his clipboard.

"Well I checked your x-rays", he said. "Thankfully you only have bruised up ribs and a few cuts and bruises".

Then he looked up at me. He had a serious look on his face.

"Now we didn't get the chance to ask you, but what happened??".

I felt myself freeze. The dreaded question was here. I tense up, trying to figure what to do. Should I lie??. I know I said I was going to tell the truth. But now I'm not too sure.

"Uh....... well um...".

My heart was racing. I could hear it.

If I tell my life could fall apart. I'll be put into foster care and taken from my friends and my skating rink and Strike. I don't think I could handle that.

I look at the doctor. I take a deep breath and let it out.

"My dad beat me up".

The man looked surprised. He came closer.

"He did??".

I nod. "Yeah. He was mad at me for no reason".

The doctor looked like he was thinking. Then he said, "I'll be right back with someone".

With that he turned and left, closing the door behind him and quickly walking away. I relax my body. I can't believe I told the truth for the time to a doctor. Now I'll just have to wait and see what happens.

I felt a hand in mine. Turning my head, I see Applejack, smiling at me.

"What??", I ask.

She leaned over and kissed my cheek. I didn't expect that and it confused me even more".

Applejack smiled at me.

"Ah'm proud of you, RD", she said.

She was??.

"You are??".

Applejack nodded.

"Yeah. You finally found the courage ta tell him about chur dad. That takes guts and a ton of bravery after everythin you've been through".

I smile to myself. Maybe she's right. I felt a little braver. Then I remembered all the things that could happen because of me telling.

"But now I just hope the adults won't do anything that'll ruin it all. I'm scared they'll take me away from you and the others".

Applejack carefully slid a hand under me and around my waist. I shift so I could get into a comfortable position. laying my head on her chest, I sigh.

"I'm scared", I admit. "I don't wanna lose you. That'll be a nightmare".

"You won't", Applejack said.

I glance up at her. "How do you know that??"

She hesitated for a second. Then she spoke.

"Because ah just do. You'll have ta just trust that even everythin' is gonna be okay".

I sigh. Suddenly I heard the door open. Me and Applejack look that way to see the doctor and a lady walk. The lady was holding a pen and a blank paper on a clipboard. I tense up.

She smiled at us.

"Hi".

She looked at me. "Are you Rainbow Dash??".

I nod.

Applejack sat up. She held my hand. The lady took a seat beside my hospital bed.

"I'm Lavender Fields", she said. "I'm from Child Care services".

I suddenly felt very shy around her.

"Is it okay if I ask you a few questions??", Lavender asked.

I nod. I look at Applejack then at Lavender.

"Is she your friend??", Lavender asked, motioning to Applejack.

I giggle. "No. She's my girlfriend".

She smiled and laughed. "Oh. Sorry".

I shrug. "It's cool".

Lavender looked at me, grinning.

"So tell me about yourself".

Where do I start??.
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Lavender nodded. "Of coarse. I believe you should stay with a relative so your life can stay as normal and the same as possible".

I nod, relaxing. Good. I won't be away from my friends.

"Okay", I say. "The closest relative I have is my uncle, Strike. He lives in this town".

Lavender nodded and wrote that down.

"Do you see him often??".

I nod. "He owns the skating rink in town. It used to be my mom's before she died".

"Again", Lavender said, a sincere look on her face. "I'm terribly sorry about your mom".

I smile. "Thank you".

Lavender nodded.

"Do you know your uncle's phone number??".

I nod and tell her. She wrote it down on the paper. She then stood up.

"Well then. I'd better get on this. I'll call my manager and the police will get warrant for your dad's arrest. You'll be staying here until.yiu recover. Once you're discharged, we can't get your packed up and into your new home".

I nod.

"I'll be back later", she added before walking out.

Once she's gone and the door closes, I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.

"Okay. That happened".

I look at Applejack. She looks concerned.

"You feel'n okay??", she asked.

Was I okay??. I wasn't sure.

"I honestly don't know how to feel", I say truthfully. "Just.........".

I groan. "My life is turning in all crazy directions".

"Don't chu worry", Applejack said "It'll all be okay. And ya won't be alone either".

That was true. I had her and our friends.

A yawn suddenly let it's way out of me. I sigh and slouch. I forgot that I was tired.

"Sleepy??".

I nod, rubbing my eyes.

I heard Applejack chuckle. I look at her.

"Cmere", she said. I scoot over to her. I needed a bit time away from reality.

Applejack wrapped her arms around me. I lay my head on her closing my eyes. After that, I was out.

So yup. I'll try to finish this story today since I'm not sure if I'll be able to update for the next 4-5 days. Comment what you thought of this chapter