I have thought up a challenge. The first one to tell me what the title of this Chapter says gets a prize...The Ability to read the next 4 chapters before anyone else. May the odds ever be in your favor

"What do you mean you heard what I thought?" I asked angrily. I know...what am I mad about right? White's looking depressed about something and Trixie's looking pissed about something...I just know something's wrong and I hate when folks lie to me about it.

"It's not important now, what's important is why are you two lying to me?" I asked angrily.

"Chill bro, it's my job to be the angry one here. Plus we won't find out what's up if you keep yelling at them." Dark said.

I growled as I tried thinking of happy things to cool me down.

"What would Fluttershy say if she saw you yelling at a sad pony like White?" Dark asked.

Well now I feel like shit....

"Uh....Phoenix?" Ferote said...

"What Ferote?"

"Even I heard that...."

Then all of a sudden a portal on appeared on my head...along with the sensation that was there last time...

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHH!"

Dark was standing next to me when it happened to so he got sucked in almost immediately.

"Crap! I was gonna take Dark Shy on a date toniiiiiiiiiiight!" Dark yelled as he went through the portal.

"NYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA......AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA....AAAA" the pain became so much I lost my ability to speak. White started sliding towards me slowly..

"No wait! I'm not ready to go back in! I want to spend more time with Trixie!" White yelled out.

Dark sighed in my head.
I guess I'll have to get used to this again, oh crap lemme dull the pain

Trixie looked around freaking out."What's going on? What's happening to Phoenix!? Where'd Dark Flare go!? Why is White Fire getting pulled towards Phoenix!?"

Ferote looked at her calmly and said,"Dark Flare and White Fire are a part of Phoenix's mind. Whatever spell used to separate them has worn off. And now it's pulling the pieces of the puzzle back together as it were."

Crap I can't cutoff the nerves sending pain messages. There's too many

White Fire then grabbed on to Trixie's hooves." I'm sorry we couldn't spend more time together...." White said while crying.

[He's really into you...yet you treated him like a jerk.]

"I'm sorry White..."Trixie said sadly. White's grip slipped and the portal on my head pulled him in. Luckily for me Ferote used some of his Forest magic to dull me senses. I couldn't feel anything anymore.

Just as quick as the portal opened it shut again.

I guess I'm back...
Don't worry bro We'll get back out someday, Right Phoenix?
mueofjshkahffa

"Phoenix you ok?" Ferote asked.

I passed out in response.

Hey look on Ferote's Shoulders.
What?
From the ground Dark Flare and White Fire looked up and saw two ponies on Ferote's shoulders. One was a pegasus that looked just like Ferote now but with red Stripes. The other was a zebra pegasus...and he also had this aura around him...Like he's more powerful that he let on.
But White was thinking about other things.

We have to wake Phoenix up...If I remember we're linked somewhat.
I know...but..I'm feeling weak...*thud*
Greeeat
The only thing keeping White from passing out also was that Trixie was there.

"We have to get him to Fluttershy!" Trixie yelled.

"No we don't. I have to carry him to the hospital." Ferote calmly said.

"But..but...She's gonna be worried."

"This is magic related. Fluttershy has no knowledge of wounds like that and we both know it."

"But I-"

"No buts. If you want to help then put Phoenix on my back."

Trixie nodded and levitated Phoenix on Ferote's back.

"I'll be back in a few." Ferote said taking off running.

He might've looked like a string bean but that comes to an advantage when running. Somehow he made it from Fluttershy's to the hospital in about 8 minutes.

"I wonder what Fluttershy was doing that kept her from hearing Phoenix's screams.."

*back at Fluttershy's*

"It'll be ok...No one's gonna hurt you." Fluttershy said while rocking back and forth in a ball. She had mistaken Phoenix's screams of sheer agony for the war cries of the Slippery Wang Tribe. I know what your thinking....but that thought makes those immature underestimate them. They're truly evil when they get back to the tribe. Think Discord's craziness but with a twisted mind and Dementia. add an utter lack of morals and that describes the Slippery Wangs. Fluttershy got caught by them once.....How she escaped will be explained later.

Trust me readers....It just not pretty
*shakes uncontrollably* the nightmares....I wont sleep for weeks...

Right now as she fought to keep her sanity she hoped Phoenix could handle the threat she perceived was outside.

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*10 minutes later*

Ferote and Trixie were sitting in Phoenix's hospital room after they got him there. Trixie basically followed Ferote to make sure Phoenix was ok.

Hey! Hey You two!

White was still trying to get the attention of the two beings on Ferote's shoulders forgetting that Phoenix has to feel a bond with others before anyone can interact with their consciences.

*sighs* I at least I know Trixie is here....I'm sorry Trixie

While White sulked about losing Trixie, Ferote tried to explain to her what happened from what he learned by looking at Phoenix.

"It's simple Trixie. His wounds are mostly magic based except for the slight bruising on his body."

"But how could the wounds be magic based?"

"I dunno, maybe he's had too many high level spells cast on him recently. His mind was split into 3 when I met him."

"But Ferote....Phoenix is a-"

"Girl? I know, but she was originally a guy. Some one must've cast a gender switch spell on him."

Trixie Smiled sheepishly. "That's was my fault...We got drunk and..Dark Flare and Phoenix suggested that I do it. We woke up the next day in a.......very compromising position."

"I had a feeling that might've happened. Phoenix does make for a good looking mare."

Don't say that again....

Just then Nurse Redheart and Twilight entered the room. Trixie asked before anyone could.

"Is he ok Nurse? When is he gonna wake up?"

Twilight stood shocked as she didn't even know Trixie was here in Ponyville or had the ability to care about someone who wasn't her.

Nurse Redheart answered her question. "Phoenix will be fine. He just needs a few days sleep. Also that gender swap spell should wear off tomorrow."

Ferote nodded, while Trixie sighed with relief, Shocking Twilight even further.

"Twi? Twilight? You ok?" Nurse Red heart asked.

Ferote found a glass and walked toward the bathroom." I got this nurse. She's in shock is all."

"What's she in shock over?" Trixie asked.

"......."Nurse Redheart and Ferote ignored the question.

...I guess everyone has their moment

Ferote walked up to Twilight, glass in hoof. "Twilight? you okay? Say something."

When she didn't Ferote threw the cup of water in her face.

*Sploosh*

"who, wha, where, huh?" Twilight sputtered out.

"Twilight it's ok, now what's gotten to you?" Ferote asked knowingly.

"I thought I saw Trixie concerned about someone else. Crazy dream..."

"Twilight..." Nurse Redheart began, "this isn't a dream...."

This is when Twilight spun on her rear legs and left.

"Well see everypony later! I gotta wake up at some point!"

"She's never gonna warm up to me is she?" Trixie asked sadly. "No one is..."

"Not if you leave." Ferote said.

make her stay Ferote! you gotta!

"I must. No one wants me here."

"Phoenix kind of likes you. White Fire's crazy about you."

"2 out of a whole town though, what difference will it make?"

"Well, Phoenix is very likeable and has influence."

"Not enough to help."

"Do you try to run away from all your issues?"

Be nicer Ferote you don't want to run her off!

"Yes, I do since It's all I know how to do. Other than lay on back"

.....that's not a good opinion about oneself

"I agree White." Ferote said.

you could hear me the whole time....You're an ass

"wait...White's awake?"

Yes! I was supposed to pass out since the leader passed out butI couldn't as long and you were around.

"White says your presence kept him from passing out."

"Now i have to leave.."

Ferote do something!

"Why? You got Phoenix, Fluttershy and I as friends. We're all well liked. Just give it time."

Trixie sat there thinking about the outcomes.

[You could stay and ruin the town with your stupidity and get ran out]
{Or you could ignore that voice and work on your issues}
[you know you mess up everything in the end]

"I must leave...I only mess things up in the end."

Trixie then left with enough visible sadness on her face to completely drain Pinkie during a party.

"Damn...I must help her see her worth." Ferote said waiting a second before he walked out of the door.

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Meanwhile, at Fluttershy's house.

She had finally crept out of her panic room and was looking for Dark Shy since, well, she needed help. Rule 1,never face down a Slippery Wang without help. What she didn't know was Dark Shy was looking for her.

"Dammit where are you Fluttershy?" Dark Shy said with frustration. She had looked everywhere Fluttershy could hide and even double checked some places. Dark didn't know about the Slippery Wangs since Fluttershy locked off that memory...so Dark shy had no idea she looked like a Slippery Wang mare. She wouldn't get the chance to reason though as Fluttershy was sneaking up on her. Rule 2, if you aren't another Slippery Wang, don't go for a straight up fight if you can help it.

*CLANG!Thud!

Dark shy fell victim to a cast iron skillet to the head. As she lay on the ground her head gaining a nice pool pf blood, Fluttershy was cleaning off her skillet.

"You thought you were dragging me back there again didn't you? You thought you were gonna take me back to the village huh?"

As Fluttershy stood taunting her would opponent her look slowly revealed her craziness. Her hair was messed up and her pupils small. Her eye twitched every few seconds, and she was breathing hard. Unfortunately Dark Shy was about to get much worse. Rule 3, to keep more Slippery Wang from coming after you, you must kill any and all scouts who are sent after you.

Ok here's the deal....I gotta go through the gauntlet that is the ACT, so if I put out a chapter this week, it'll be a miracle session Friday and Saturday...Sorry for missing the deadline last week, that was just laziness.