>You are Anonymous. >It has not been long since you became stranded in Ponyville. >You have managed to do reasonably well for yourself, however. >You spend a lot of time working for Twilight Sparkle. >She found a loophole in the law against experimenting with dangerous magic on ponies. >It doesn't technically apply to humans. >You have no idea where she gets the bits, but she pays well. >You haven't even been injured yet. Not seriously, at least. >You have even had an offer to join a circus that happened to pass by.   >You awaken to a knock at the door. >Damn, you overslept again. >You have had a cold for a while, and it’s really starting to take its toll on you. >Jump out of bed and rush to open the door. >Fluttershy fidgets sheepishly before you. >"Good morning Anon. I, um, was wondering if you would like to spend some time together today." "Not today Fluttershy. I am feeling a little under the weather and should really get some rest." >Her eyes gleam as she does her best to assume a more assertive posture. >"Well mister, you march right back to bed and let momma take care of you." "Sorry, but not this time." >As you close the door she blurts out: "M-Maybe next time?" >That's the spirit. >Fluttershy had developed a crush on you. >More of an obsession really. >Left to her own devices, she is at worst unobtrusively overwhelming. >Things only really get weird on the occasions that her friends get involved. >You aren't sure you would contemplate such a relationship even if you had given up all hope on returning home. >Really you feel worse for her than for yourself.   >Later in the morning you get another visitor. >Pinkie Pie has stopped by with a get well soon card. >"I heard you were sick, so I brought some banana bread to make you feel better!" >"When you get better we will celebrate with a party!" >"We can have a cake with banana frosting!" >The ponies all assume that you go bananas for, well, bananas. >You tried explaining that humans and monkeys are different. >You would have been more convincing if you didn't like bananas so much. >It’s a little patronizing, but they mean well. "Thank you Pinkie, this is very kind of you." "I would invite you in, but I should really be resting right now." >"Okie dokie loki! See you around Anon!"   >Shortly thereafter Rarity graces you with her presence. >When she sees the state of your house she only recoils in horror a little bit. >She is being unusually nice to you today. >"Darling I heard you were sick so I brought a scarf over I fashioned especially for you." >The scarf is as luxurious as it is girly. >"How do you expect to get better if you don't do something about this drafty old house?" >That was only halfway insulting. >You definitely prefer this (relatively) kinder, gentler Rarity. >Better not blow it. "Thanks Rarity, you are something else entirely." >"I know I have your measurements, but I am not used to working with your proportions." >"Be a dear and model it for me. I want to make sure it came out alright." >You desperately hope nopony else sees you. >"This jacket is simply marvelous. Where did you get it?" "I've had it with me ever since I found myself in Ponyville." >"The material is so unusual. What is it made of?" "It's leath... um... vinyl. It's synthetic." >That was close. >"Anon, you look worse all of a sudden. I should let you rest."   >In the afternoon Twilight Sparkle stops by, accompanied by Applejack and Rainbow Dash. >Applejack begins: "Sugarcube, your friends are worried about ya." >"Ya look worse than a devil sick of sin." >Rainbow Dash follows: "We are taking you to the vet." >"You'll feel better in ten seconds flat!" "The vet!? I'm not an animal!" >Twilight chimes in: "Actually you are." >"The doctors here all specialize in equine physiology." >"We need to see someone with a more general background." >It does kind of make sense. >"My experiments are starting to fall behind, and I will not take no for an answer." >Her horn emits an ominous glow to emphasize the point. >You are in no condition to struggle. >You bundle up, and head with the others to the vet. >It occurs to you that you don't know who the vet is. "I'm still pretty new here, and there are a lot of ponies I haven't met." "Have I ever been introduced to the vet?" >Twilight replies matter of factly: "You have. It is Fluttershy." >Of course. That makes perfect sense. >THIS IS A TRAP! >Your face must have given you away. >Before you can run you feel two sets of hooves holding you firmly in place. >So that is why Twilight brought the muscle with her.   >You arrive at Fluttershy's cottage, which also serves as the veterinary clinic. >Angel bunny answers the door in a nurse's hat. >It figures he would be in on this. You never liked that rabbit. >He leads you to the waiting room and hands you a medical history questionnaire. >Twilight breaks the silence. "Don't look so glum, Anon. This is for your own good." "Oh I bet." >She assumes a more conciliatory tone. >"You just rest and I will help you fill out these forms." "Well, all right. Thanks." >"It will be a great opportunity to learn more about humans." >She would have a scientific ulterior motive! >She levitates a quill and starts working enthusiastically. >"Humans are mammals, right?"   >Presently Fluttershy calls you into her office. >She is all dressed up in a doctors coat and wearing a stethoscope and everything. >She even has lollipops in one of the pockets. >This is as adorable as it is terrifying. >"The doctor will see you now Anon. Please follow me to the exam room." >Things go downhill almost immediately. >Her hooves are all over you when she takes your temperature and blood pressure. >And you are pretty sure that she was using that stethoscope gratuitously. >"Since this is, um, your first visit I would like to do a full physical." "I do not feel comfortable with that at all." >"Nonsense, this is, um, standard procedure. I, um, have to insist." >It’s not like you have a choice with Twilight and her friendship goons out there. "Just keep it professional." >"Wonderful! Now, um, just remove your clothes." >She is doing her best to conceal her excitement, but her erect wings are a dead giveaway. >You can feel her eyes all over you. >"Now, um, turn your head and cough." *cough* >"Oh, um, oh my! Now tell me how this feels...." "I SAID KEEP IT PROFESSIONAL!" >Your shriek startles Fluttershy and she scampers out of the office. >Her wings knock over a container of tongue depressors on the way out making a mess. >It serves her right.   >Fluttershy finally works up her courage and returns to the exam room. "Well Fluttershy, do you know what is wrong with me?" >"Um, you have a cold. You need to get lots of rest and drink plenty of fluids." >It figures. "That's it?" >"Um, not quite. You have been a very brave human today, and you deserve a treat." >Finally! You totally deserve one of those lollipops after everything you have been through. >She flies up and gently kisses your cheek as she slips a piece of paper in your pocket. >You were caught by surprise, and she is gone before you can react. >Angel bunny, still in costume, shows you out. >You make the journey home alone. >On the way, you take out the piece of paper. >It is a prescription for one dose of Fluttershy to be taken orally once a day, with unlimited refills. >Maybe you should have joined that circus after all.