Everfree Tales

Ivy walked swiftly to the Ionic building, with Lens trailing after her, looking somewhat lost. She hadn't seen Ivy act like this, ever. Every step was a heavy click of her horseshoes on the pavement, a purposeful, harsh propulsion towards a as of yet unknown goal. Lens followed in silence, a respons...

Lens came to slowly at the sound of loud pounding on the dorm room door, and slowly slid out from under Chroma's arm, kissing him on the cheek as she slid away. She lazily made her way to the door, muttering to herself, "Yeah, yeah. I'm coming, I'm coming." She grumbled, stumbling up to th...

Ivy watched the dean with interest, not entirely sure how she had heard about what had happened, but both relieved and grateful that she had. She watched Chitin give his account, and as he faltered, she gave his hand a gentle squeeze. "It's OK. Please don't strain yourself." She said softl...

Ivy gave him a feeble smile and nodded slowly. "Sure. You don't owe me anything, but I would love some ice cream later on." She said softly. She brushed a stray hair off her face and behind her ear, tucking it away expertly. "Why don't you close your eyes for a bit and have a nap? You...

Ivy rested her chin on her folded arms on the edge of the bed. "Don't strain yourself, Chitin." She chided gently. She breathed slowly, her panic draining out of her and leaving her exhausted. She tilted her eyes up to look at him, giving him a weak smile. "I'm glad you're safe now. I...

The warm weight of Chitin's hand on her head, even through her hair, was calming. She could feel the guilt pouring out of her. Ivy's crying slowed to a stop as the shock wore off, and she wiped her tears on the sleeve of her sweater. She surveyed him carefully, taking a full account of the wounds sh...

Ivy landed lightly on the front steps of Equuleus, folding her wings back into her back and shaking her bangs out of her face. She reached for the door handles, but hesitated. She chewed her lip nervously. "All you're going to get is hurt, you idiot." She heard, a spike of fear chain light...

Ivy sat up slowly, eyeing the phone warily. He sounded pretty rough, and like he was hurting a lot. It wasn't a sound most ponies could fake. "... Are you still in the infirmary?" She asked, trying to keep an even keel. Hearing his voice had made her heart leap into her throat, and she str...

Ivy's tears slowed to a stop and she laid in the dark and quiet in silence, her tears drying into salt trails on her cheeks. She breathed quietly, her face buried sideways in her pillow. When her phone suddenly jingled to life, she nearly jumped out of her skin. Irritated, she looked at the number o...

Doctor Heart turned around to see the three standing in the doorway and smiled. "Ah, there you are. I was wondering where you ran off to. Running around in your condition, what were you thinking?" She asked teasingly. She moved out of the way and pointed at the cot. "If you gents coul...

As Serenade and Hannibal blazed back into existence outside the door, Serenade fell to her knees, extremely dizzy. This had happened last time she had traveled by teleport as well, and her stomach threatened to void her lunch onto the floor. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, and pointed to...

Serenade nodded slowly, trembling as if she were stuck in the freezing heart of winter. She cleared her throat, "Static Shock was with me when we found him. She ran off to guard the room we found him in. And Chitin, we left him in the infirmary with Dr. Heart." She said, pointing in the di...

The dean's response stunned her for a moment, and she stopped crying as she immediately stepped back from the door, her silver horseshoes clicking on the linoleum. She looked at her feet as they moved, her breath still hitching in her chest. "Um... ok... I stepped back..." She said slowly,...

A flood of relief washed through Serenade as soon as she heard the dean's voice on the other end of the line. She couldn't help herself, "Thank Celestia! Dean Hannibal! It's Starlit Serenade and I'm standing outside your office! It's Chitin! Static and I found Chitin in a classroom in Equuleus ...

Serenade practically threw open the doors to Bucephalus as she sped towards Dean Hannibal's office at a full clip. She wound through the hallways until she came to a skidding halt outside the Dean's door and began to knock, calmly, but persistently. When she heard no answer within, it was only then ...

Doctor Heart turned back around as she heard the door open and caught just a glimpse of Chitin running out the door. She let out an exasperated sigh as the actual nurse returned with a cup of coffee and gave her a confused look. "I was gone for three minutes! What happened here?" She asked...

Ivy's stomach grumbled angrily. She checked her watch and let out a slow sigh, her heart sinking into her stomach. She could hear their voices, mocking her. "You really thought I'd go out with you? You must be out of your mind." It was already one in the afternoon, and he was an hour late....

Serenade jumped to her feet as Chitin attempted to move, and put her hand on his shoulder. "I'm sorry, Chitin. But you shouldn't be going anywhere in this state. The doctor needs to take care of you and you need to rest." She said firmly, then looked at Static confusedly, "His girl?&q...

Serenade flashed him a nervous smile. "Alright then, let's move." She said firmly to Static. The mares were able to support enough weight between the two of them that he would hardly have to put his feet down at all as they scurried through the halls. Desperate to keep the changeling awake...

Serenade took off her cashmere sweater and draped around his shoulders. It was clear to her that he was bleeding pretty badly, and she silently cursed the Tri stomps under her breath. Even as Static was calling for her to help, Serenade was already stooping under the changeling's arm, and attempting...