Alex managed to roll himself onto his back. “I wish I still couldn’t feel my body.” He said.

“Still hurts?” Dash asked.

“My ass feels like it was torn into five parts.” Alex said.

“Yeah that might mean you’re a bit sore.” She laughed.

Alex remained quiet for a moment before he shot straight up, “Oh sweet! I just remembered something!” He said excitedly.

“What is it?” Dash asked.

“My birthday’s coming up in a few days!” He said.

“Oh really?” Dash smiled.

“Yeah!” Alex nodded.

“You have anything planned?” Dash asked.

“Nope… I’ve never really done anything on it… or had anything planned… other then just… sleeping.” Alex said with a shrug. “So yeah… I’m pretty much up for an- anything within reason…” He shivered slightly, “Please don’t chain me up. I’ve read that book… just please don’t…”

“I’m not Fluttershy don’t worry.” Dash chuckled.

“And… I don’t want to wake up to a dick in my face…” Alex said.

“Don’t worry It’s leashed.” Dash said.

Alex was quiet for a moment before he burst out laughing. “It’s great to know that I can look forward to my birthday for once.” He said.

“Well besides sitting in your room all day having sex, what did you want to do?” Dash asked.

“Well… I was going to see my brother… but that shouldn’t take all that long… so… maybe sex in the bathroom? This time… a little less… in my ass…” He said.

“Yeah bathroom is best. Did you know that’s technically where me and Red did it for the first time?” Dash asked.

“Yeah… Red was trying to tell us about all the times you two did it…” Alex said.

“Man that shower was soaked… and that’s weird, because it’s meant to be soaked. But god it was everywhere…” Dash said with a smile, shivering slightly.

“Um… did you know when I woke up the day after Scootaloo and I first did it… I was still locked inside of her… like… I couldn’t move until she woke up.” Alex said.

“Uhhh… What do you mean? She fell asleep on top of you?” Dash asked.

“Yes and…” Alex started.

“And?” She said.

“And I was still balls deep in her.” Alex said.

“Sounds like a great first date.” Dash chuckled.

“You know… I was thinking… what if that potion furthered fertility…” Alex mumbled.

“If you’re asking if you’re pregnant, calm down.” Dash laughed.

“I know biology well enou- Yeah… I think a lot of other things I learned in school have been broken so… I wouldn’t even…” Alex started. He stopped and his eyes widened. “I will not be a test subject if he makes a potion that achieves anal pregnancy.”

“Mm you’ll be fine. And what makes you think she’s anymore fertile than before?” Dash asked.

Alex shrugged. “Just a guess… I mean… the size of her balls… it… fuck.” He said. He stared at the ceiling, “Oh god… just… one was bigger then…” He bit his lip and looked down at his crotch. “Yeah… I’ve got no pride left to injure anymore.”

“You know if you want, he can make one to grow yours a bit. There’s no shame in it… Like shame is really popular around here anyways.” Dash said.

“If only that was the only thing that destroyed my pride as a man.” Alex said.

“If you think you’re the only one that’s taken something up the ass… you’re not alone. Go talk to Cecil, hell even Red has… Never mind.” Dash said.

“Yeah I can tell you right now… that wasn’t th-” Alex stopped himself and stared silently at the ceiling.

“What’s wrong?” Dash asked.

“Red didn’t tell you about the letter I got did he?” Alex asked.

“No, what letter?” Dash asked curiously.

“It was from my parents.” Alex said quietly.

“Are… they here?” Dash asked.

“I don’t know…” Alex mumbled. “But… they know where I am…”

“Alex… Do you think they’d go to the length of kidnapping you?” She asked.

“That’s not what I’m worried about.” Alex said.

“Then what?” Dash asked.

“They don’t care about bringing me back… but if… he does get here… he’ll be more than happy to… teach me a lesson about… running away…” Alex mumbled.

“What did you want to do? You’re not alone here ya know?” Dash said.

“I don’t know… I just… want to be able to actually stand up against him and… not… get every… bone broken…” Alex said with a weak chuckle.

“You know… why don’t you learn how to fight?” Dash suggested.

“From who?” Alex asked.

“Well… I dunno. I think Van know a few things if you wanted to ask him.” Dash said.

“Um… yeaaaah… I’ll see about that…” Alex said.

“Well other than him I don-” Dash paused, closing her eyes for a moment.

“What’s wrong?” Alex asked.

“I um… I think If you… can’t find anyone else, at all… I might know someone.” Dash said reluctantly.

“Who?” Alex asked.

“We’ll… leave him… for a last resort…” Dash said quietly.

“Alright…” Alex said. “So… um can you help me stand up?”

“Yeah uh… sure.” Dash nodded, struggling herself to stand up.

“Or we can call the slave in.” Alex said, smiling a little as he started to quietly giggle.

“Oh Red!” Dash called. There was an immediate crash as the basement door flew open and Red came out, face covered in soot.

“Yeah?” Red asked.

“Can you help us up?” Alex asked.

Red walked over and lifted Alex to his feet, moving quickly to Dash next. “Anything else?” Red asked.

“I’m going to try to go for a small walk.” Alex said as he slowly limped to the door.

“You sure you’re okay to be… moving?” Red asked.

“I can feel everything again so… I don’t see why not.” Alex said.

“Well have fun.” Red said.

“Red… help me to the bedroom.” Dash said.

“Oh you w- Oh…” Red mumbled, reluctantly putting an arm around her and moving to their room.

Alex walked up to the front door and slowly opened it. He stepped outside and closed it behind him as he started to slowly walk away from the house. He heard a small shuffling behind him. He quickly glanced back out of a small mixture of surprise and fear.

“Hello.” A man waved.

Alex let out a sigh of relief, “Hi.” He waved back.

The man approached Alex and kneed him in the stomach before pushing him to the ground.

“Nng… what… the fuck…” Alex mumbled.

“What if your parents had sent me to take you? You just trust every stranger that comes up and says hello?” The man asked.

“N… no… It’s just… gg… I vaguely… recognized… your voice…” Alex muttered. “God… pain coming back… full force now…”

“You think what you’re feeling now is anything compared to the bruises and broken bones your dad will give you when he finds you? Or maybe you forgot that you’re just a meat bag for him to hit when he’s angry.” The man stated.

“I know… what he’ll do to me… I suffered through it for… seventeen… years…” Alex said.

The man held out a hand. “I’m Nicholas. The man Dash and Red doesn’t want you to be near. Nice to meet you properly.” He said.

“So… kneeing… already injured… people… is your method… of greeting… yeah I can see why… they don’t want you near me…” Alex said.

“Well they don’t want me near you because I kidnapped Dr. Cross’ daughter, poisoned Dash, killed two people, electrocuted Fluttershy… Well maybe I should stop there.” Nicholas chuckled.

Alex’s eyes widened momentarily before his head went limp.

Nicholas eyed him for a moment. “Did… you just fall asleep?” He questioned. “That’s rude.” He sighed, walking over to Alex and hoisting him over his shoulder.

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“Gah… what the…” Alex mumbled as he woke up with a small start. “Huh… why is… yeah I’m not going to complain… there’s no more pain.”

“Yeah morphine does that. Great stuff isn’t it?” Nicholas asked.

Alex just stared at Nicholas, a clear amount of fear entering them.

“Relax, you’re in a hospital. I don’t have any reason to hate you or your family.” Nicholas said. Alex noticed the expensive looking suit Nicholas was now in, along with his combed back hair.

“But… y… you still…” Alex mumbled.

“I’m still what?” Nicholas asked.

“S… still did… all those things… wh… what’s… st… stopping you from…” Alex stopped and he started to shake a little.

“I don’t hate my brother anymore, and I don’t hate any of you. Whether you believe it or not I’m trying to help, not just you… but your whole family. You care about Torrent right?” Nicholas asked.

Alex nodded, “Y… yeah… I do…” He said with a small stammer.

“Good. Then shut up and enjoy the drugs.” Nicholas said, punching him in the arm. “Did you feel that?”

“No…” Alex said.

“Good then it’s working.” Nicholas said. “Oh and just so we’re clear… If you ever need anything just ask. This is my hospital, so I have access to… things.”

“Alright…” Alex said. “Um… did you do anything other then… dope me up?”

“Other than apply ointment to help your… issue. No.” Nicholas said.

“Which… issue?” Alex asked.

“The one in your pants.” Nicholas said with a chuckle.

Alex mumbled something quietly.

Nicholas put a small bottle of medicine next to Alex. “Apply it twice a day and it should feel better in no time. Pretty much numbs the area while it heals it so it’s a win win.” He said.

“How exactly am I supposed to apply it to… my internal… injuries?” Alex asked.

“Well do you have a stick?” Nicholas smirked.

“I’ve had enough with large things going in my ass thank you.” Alex said.

“Other than a suppository I don’t know what to do for you. It’s not like you’ll feel it, being numb and all.” Nicholas said. “I’m not going to question your fetishes but… what in gods name were you thinking?”

“Making her happy.” Alex said calmly.

“Being paralysed from the waist down won’t make anyone happy.” Nicholas said.

“For a minute I thought I wasn’t going to survive… so… yeah.” Alex said.

“You’ll be surprised how pliant the human body is… how wide the flesh can stretch before… well…” Nicholas said, seeming to space off a little and laugh quietly.

“Um… yeah… I was talking about drowning.” Alex said uncertainly.

“Oh. Yes. Drowning. Not fun.” Nicholas nodded.

“Better then dying by…” Alex stopped and closed his eyes for a moment. His lip twitched slightly.

“What’s wrong?” Nicholas asked.

“N… nothing…” Alex mumbled.

“It’s smart to tell your doctor everything that’s wrong…” Nicholas said.

“Then… don’t tell anyone this…” Alex mumbled.

“You’re my patient, and I keep my confidentiality to myself, and only myself.” Nicholas said.

“T… that wasn’t the first time… that it happened to me…” Alex said quietly.

“That what happened?” Nicholas asked.

Alex chewed on his lip and remained quiet for a moment, “That… I took it.” He said.

“Excuse me?” Nicholas asked.

“Th… though… this time… I did it… willingly…” Alex muttered, a few tears welling up in his eyes.

Nicholas frowned. “Are… you going to be okay?” He asked.

“Y… you don’t… understand…” Alex mumbled.

“I don’t really know what to say…” Nicholas said.

“There… isn’t anything… to say…” Alex said. “I was… weak… and I still am…”

“Well as much as I hate to say it… Everything happens for a reason.” Nicholas said. “Would you be here? With a girlfriend, and family, if yours weren’t abusive?”

“No…” Alex said.

“Then you can’t say everything is bad… Sure your life is shit, but sometimes shit doesn’t always smell bad… Sometimes.” Nicholas chuckled.

Alex remained quiet as a few more tears slid down his face.

“I’m… I’m sorry I…” Nicholas started.

Alex started to laugh weakly.

“What’s so funny?” Nicholas raised an eyebrow.

“J… just how… if… I hadn’t been able to… run away… how it would have ended…” Alex said.

“Lets not think of how it could have been… We can’t rewind time.” Nicholas said.

Alex quieted down and stared at the wall.

“You have a problem with how things are going now?” Nicholas asked.

“Just… one thing.” Alex said.

“And that is?” Nicholas asked.

“I still feel that… emptiness from… time to time…” Alex mumbled.

“That’s depression.” Nicholas said. “I have pills for that if you want.”

“It’s not bad… so I don’t need them.” Alex said. “And… when can I leave?”

“Whenever you think you can. If you want I can get you a wheelchair if you can’t walk.” Nicholas said.

“Just… please help me up.” Alex said, reaching his hand up.

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Alex pushed the front door to the house open.

“Easy killer, no need to rush things we’re here.” Nicholas said, Alex’s arm still around his shoulder.

Dash’s eyes narrowed as she stared at Nicholas.

“Now while I’m here… Hi.” Nicholas said, waving at Dash before setting Alex down on the couch.

“What do you think you’re doing…” Dash started.

“Helping him. I gave him some medicine to help with the problems he’s been having from the fun he and Scootaloo had earlier. If he won’t take it I trust you’ll do it for him?” Nicholas asked.

Dash raised her eyebrow slightly.

“Just rub it on the affected area… and you know what that area is. If he’s feeling too much pain on the inside then find a way to get it up there. I know you’ll find a way.” Nicholas sighed.

“I’m having a really hard time trusting that you actually want to help…” Dash said.

“If I wanted to kill you then you’d be dead. I don’t care if I have your trust because I don’t need it, so just take the medicine.” Nicholas said, turning and walking back to the door.

“Fine.” Dash said. “We’ll take the medicine…”

“Good… And make sure Alex doesn’t try to move too much. At least until the morphine wears off.” Nicholas said.

Dash sighed, “Thank you.” She said.

“You’re welcome.” Nicholas said, closing the door behind him.

Dash sat down next to Alex. “You okay?” She asked.

Alex nodded.

“Did you need anything? You look hungry… You’re probably dying of thirst.” Dash said quickly. “RED!” She screamed.

“I’m fine.” Alex said.

“No you’re not you need love. RED!” Dash screamed again.

“I’m… fine…” Alex mumbled quietly.

Dash wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tightly. “You’re never leaving again. I’m going to take care of you… and love you… and Nngh…” She grunted, clenching her stomach tightly.

“Are you alright?” Alex asked quickly.

“Oh god…” She mumbled, starting to breath heavier. There were loud footsteps as Red ran into the room.

“Sorry bathroom… what’s wrong?” Red asked quickly.

“I… I think my water just… oh god…” Dash panted.

“Oh god…” Alex mumbled.

“Oh god.” Red repeated.

“DO SOMETHING!” Dash screamed.

“Hospital?!” Red said uncertainly.

“YES!” Dash shouted.