"Well, other than the bruising around your neck, and some bruising inside there doesn't seem to be anything wrong. Though if you wait a moment I'll make a cast of the hoofprints that way we can hopefully match them up." The doctor said, going into what he guessed was the supply closet.

"Um, Mr. Jenkins?" He turned to see a maid looking at him with a somewhat scared look, and he waved her in. "I-I heard what happened and I just wanted to let you know the staff is doing what they can to help catch whoever did this to you."

That sounded so genuine that he couldn't help but feel touched by the concern and grateful that at least not all the ponies in Canterlot were stuck up. He gave her a smile, his voice now completely gone due to the bruising, but he gave a nod of thanks making the maid nod back. Though before the doctor came back out the maid left in a hurry, probably not wanting to get caught not doing her duty.

"Now, this'll feel a little warm, but I'll try to be careful. Your bruises are still fresh and tender." The doctor said putting the plaster over his neck.

Saying it was warm was an understatement, it felt like he just leaned over an open fire and it licked him. Though he held his breath, not wanting to scream because he knew it would hurt a lot more. After what felt like forever the burning stopped, and the doctor removed the cast revealing part of a hoof, and a full hoof print.

"All right, Nurse Tether can you take this to the proper authorities please?" The doctor asked, the nurse just nodded and took off with the cast now in her bag. "I wonder where the Princesses are, I mean I'm already done and they're still not here."

That made him curious, after all, he knew Luna was really worried and freaked out, which was understandable. Though he remembered who she was with, and he couldn't help but facepalm knowing full well what was taking so long. Then a knock came at the door, and both sisters came in and the look on Luna's face only confirmed his suspicions.

"Sorry, we got carried away catching up," Celestia said, giving him a little wink though he couldn't meet her eyes now. "So, what's the prognostics?"

"Well, other than the visible bruising, he has some bruising on the inside of his throat. Most of which was around his voice box making it swell. So he can't really talk right now until the swelling goes down, but otherwise, I don't see any permanent damage." The doctor replied with a smile. "So he's free to go. Oh, and before I forget I've already sent a cast of hoof prints to the authorities."

"Wait, hoof prints?" Luna asked looking at him with concern.

"Yes, he was in fact strangled. By who I don't know, but like I said I made a cast and sent it on. Now if you'll excuse me I have some paperwork to get done, feel free to stay for a little bit and talk." The doctor said going into an office area.

After that, the two sisters talked to him, and he nodded and made hand gestures to try to contribute to the talk. Though after a little while Celestia suggested they go get some paper and ink so he could write instead. They all agreed and went to go get the paper and ink, all the time Celestia was teasing them while Luna kept giving him an apologetic look.

Though he already knew that it wasn't her fault, he knew too well Celestia has a way to get you to do what she wants when she wants. At very least get you to talk, though that didn't make the teasing any less bad. Especially since he couldn't talk to come back, and when they finally did find paper and ink for him he gave a little sigh.

<Will you quit teasing us now?> He scribbled.

"No, no I won't. Of course, I could, I mean I just can't decide which one would be more dominant." At that both him and Luna groaned. "Hey, it's not my fault that up until this morning you were enjoying some pie."

"Sister, please we're in public." Luna pleaded.

"Alright, alright I'll stop for now but when we're alone or among friends don't be surprised," Celestia said, giving them a little wink before teleporting away.

<No offense, but it's about time she left.> He wrote.

"None took, and me too. Though I am really sorry, she really did corner me." Luna said.

<It's alright, I knew that considering it was your sister. Though you do know I'm alright, right?> He asked on his paper.

"I know, but that still doesn't mean I can't worry about you," Luna said, giving him a peck on the check.

<Yeah, I know and you know I've been thinking.> He wrote.

"Oh yeah, what about?" Luna asked, raising an eyebrow.

<I was thinking I could head back to Ponyville, where it's safer and you don't have to worry about me so much.> He suggested.

"Actually I was planning to take us both back to Ponyville. I mean I'm already done with a majority of my work here, and Tia can handle the rest. Somepony has to be there to help explain what happened." Luna said, gently touching his neck with her hoof. "Luckily they didn't touch your beautiful wings, which reminds me you need to learn to fly."

<Yup, and I know I have a good teacher, both you and Derpy.> He wrote, giving her a smile.

"Alright, enough of that I'll get us tickets. You want to come with?" He nodded and began to follow.

As they left the castle he felt a chill pass through him, almost as if somepony was watching him, but he quickly shook off the feeling as they walked by some guards who were watching them. Though as they walked past one of them gave him a nod, and he couldn't help but turn red knowing that the staff probably knew about what transpired before the morning. After getting some distance he felt more relaxed.

Granted ponies were now looking at him with his deep purple bruises, and he could see a few whispering to each other. Though most ignored him and took interest in Luna bowing respectfully. Some waved at him, which he waved back and gave them a kind smile before they walked by.

"Man, I'm glad to be away from that castle. I felt like everypony in there knew what happened." Luna said.

<Felt it to, and I'm glad to. Mostly because I don't think I could stand the embarrassment and I don't think I have enough paper to properly explain how I felt last night.> He wrote giving a sly smile as she blushed.

"Oh, you need to stop that you big old flirt. Now, we're almost to the train station, so just let me handle the talking." At that Luna laughed, making him roll his eyes.

<Really? Laughing at your own joke?> He teased.

"Yup, but you know I love you," Luna said.

<Love you to, moon butt.> He wrote, giving her a little poke to the side making her giggle.

Author's Notes:

I know, not as long but haven't wrote for this one in a minute. See y'all next chapter.