Doctor and Ditzy’s Science Theater

by Rixizu

Episode 9 - Part 4

An eerie chill in the morning air woke Twilight from her almost blissful slumber. Despite the circumstances she was at peace, now she’d found and recognised love in its greatest form.

Ditzy: (Twilight) I love that crazy murderous psychopath.

Though Spike had engulfed himself in dark magic, he never truly changed who he was,

All: (Bursts out laughing)

Doctor: Sure, if you say so.

and his love for her was stronger than ever.

Doctor: It was one the most beautiful romances in history.

She rose from one of the makeshift beds that the ponies had created after they’d all made themselves comfortable with Zecora. It was still night time and Spike was missing from beside her. She took a cursory glance around the room to find the others still sleeping; Rarity with Sweetie Belle, Applejack with Big mac and Applebloom, Rainbow Dash with Gilda and Scootaloo, Fluttershy reunited with Angel Bunny and Pinkie on her own sleeping in a very awkward position.

Ditzy: In a hoofstand with a lemon in her mouth.

Twilight felt a little uneasy not having Spike next to her. She quietly hopped off the bed and crept outside of the hut. She didn’t have to look far to see Spike sitting on a fallen tree. He seemed lost in thought.

Ditzy: Um, he does know this is the Everfree Forest right and its night? This isn’t really the place for this sort of thing.

Curiosity got the better of her as Twilight approached the engrossed dragon. She peeked over his shoulder to see he held a strange looking crystal in his hands. She stared at it intently, seeing a mixture of swirling dark colours within.

Doctor: It was something he got from Spencer’s Gifts.

“It’s…called a Solma. It’s a little dragon magic that they preserved over the course of time. The Dragon King showed me how to use this, before I succumbed to the dark magic.” he held out the crystal to Twilight who gasped at the knowledge she’d been found out.

Ditzy: She really thought the cardboard box would hide her presence.

With a reluctant hoof, she accepted it, staring deep into the violet stone which swirled with a strange essence.

Doctor: It made funny animal shapes.

“What sort of magic is this? Crystal magic?”

“Partially. The crystal is just a container, what’s inside is the real magic.” he placed his claw on the crystal and it lit up, the darkness inside fading at the mercy of a light glow.

Ditzy: So Spike is basically Sombra now?

Doctor: I guess.

“What’s it do?” she asked. The young dragon sighed and looked up into the sky. His eyes seemed worn and old to Twilight.

Doctor: He started complaining about foals today and their dang loud music.

“It… holds a part of the soul; my soul. When I took up dark magic,

Doctor: (Spike) They were offering correspondence courses in the Dragon Kingdom.

I divided my soul into two parts, one to be tainted as I have been, and the other to preserve the Spike you once knew.” there was silence for a minute as Twilight absorbed Spike’s answer.

Ditzy: I knew it! You aren’t really Spike at all! That makes me feel so much better.

She held in her hoof, half of Spike’s soul. It vibrated slightly in her grasp.

Doctor: It surprised her and she accidently dropped it, smashing into tiny pieces.

“But what if your body were to be destroyed by the darkness? How would this half of the soul be of any use to you?” she asked. Spike chuckled.

Doctor: (Spike) It makes a good conversation starter.

“Well, it’s supposed to create a new body around it…

Ditzy: Gentlecolts, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic dragon. Spike will be that drake. Better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster. Less of a douchbag.

but there’s a method needed to begin the process, which I don’t know about. That method was lost to even my kind long ago.”

Doctor: Then why do it first place?

Twilight felt the crystal grow heavy in her hoof.

Doctor: (Twilight) Must resist urge to smash it.

“Why are you telling me this?” there was a moment’s hesitation in him as he looked her in the eyes. It was then Twilight noticed he’d somehow gone blind in one eye.

Doctor: See this is why learning dark magic is bad idea.

Ditzy: Is Spike going to regress to a point where he can only say ‘Crystals’?

She remained silent as he was about to reveal all to her.

Ditzy: Spike explains it all.

“I…”

Author's Note: Well, that's book one done.

All: Oh come on!

Doctor: How was that an epilogue? It didn’t resolve anything.

Ditzy: Is Ponyville still under attack? How many ponies are hurt and killed? What about the rest of Equestria? Are they currently under attack too? What are the Princesses doing to counter the Griffons? You could at least answer some of those questions.

Many of you will hate me for leaving so much unexplained, but that's just temporary.

Ditzy: (Author) You are going to marvel at the way I bring everything together.

You'll have to wait for the next story. I might answer some questions within that.

Doctor: Doubtful considering how much you like to dance around explaining anything.

But in the meantime, you must suffer!

Doctor: (Author) Bwahahahaha!

So long for now...

Ditzy: "Tune in tomorrow — same fanfic-time, same fanfic-channel!".

Doctor: So it’s over I guess.

Ditzy: Thanks Celestia!

Doctor: Are you alright? This story made you angrier than I expected.

Ditzy: I’m fine. I’m just angry how it portrayed Spike. It makes appreciate the real one even more.

Doctor: Glad to hear it.

Ditzy: Let’s get out of here already.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“Great.” Ditzy said while exited the theater in a huff. “There’s a sequel!”

The Doctor sighs. “So it would seem.”

“More of the ‘Spike is awesome and better than everypony else’ show.” Ditzy grumbled. “Can’t wait.”

“Let’s go get some muffins. Maybe that make you feel better.” The Doctor patted Ditzy on the shoulder in an attempt to cheer her up. Ditzy smiled a little and nodded and the two left for the main meeting room...only to discover it completely covered in party decorations.

The two time travelers stood in place dumbfounded. The room had balloons, streamers, confetti, and a wide assortment of treats set on a table with a large bowl of punch. The table of treats they originally set up was still there, only it was moved to be parallel to the table with the punch bowl.  Pin the tail on the pony could be seen on one of the wall. “Dinky, did you change things while…” The Doctor tried to say before he was interrupted.

“Oh so you're finally out now I was starting to think you would never get out of there it was so boring waiting you to finish but now you’re out so we can finally party!” Pinkie Pie said in one breath behind them surprising both the Doctor and Ditzy causing them to jump. Pinkie was bouncing in eager anticipation.

“P-Pinkie?” The Doctor stuttered. “What are you doing here?”

“Oh hi Pinkie!” Ditzy said happily, not really thrown off by the sudden appearance of the pink party pony.

“Yes! What are you doing here!?” Dinky growled.

“Well my pinkie sense when off and it told me that somepony was going to have a party so I went looking because you can’t have a party without Pinkie Pie and lo and behold it was you two I saw you enter the theater to read your fanfic so you could get angry and make funny comments I decided to wait and prepare the party decorations for your big party!”

“I…see.” The Doctor said hesitantly.

“Oh, Timey and Ditzy I missed you much!” Pinkie gave the Doctor a big hug that threatened to break his spine. The Doctor winced in pain and struggled to breath.

“Me too! I have really missed you parties Pinkie!” Ditzy said smiling. This was exactly what she needed right now. “This is going to be so much fun!”

“Pinkie…please.” The Doctor croaked out. Pinkie’s hug of death was getting tighter. “Let…go…”

“Uh, Pinkie.” Ditzy said hesitantly.”Maybe you should let him go now.”

“Okie Dokie Lokie!” And Pinkie released the Doctor and he started breathing heavily happy to have the ability to breathe again.

“Dinky is it okay for Pinkie to stay for while?” Ditzy said giving the best puppy dog look she could muster. “Please?”

Dinky sighed. “Fine.”

                “Yes!” Pinkie jumped up high into the air.

“Yes!” Ditzy was ecstatic. It was nice to be with another pony after being stuck with the Doctor for so long. “Let’s party!” Ditzy started bouncing with gusto.

The Doctor grunted while stretching and rotating his forelegs trying to recover from that hug of doom. Why does Pinkie have to be so affectionate? It’s seemed liked she hugged him whenever he saw her. He smiled when he saw Ditzy’s enthusiasm. He was happy to see her in a better mood. Having such a bad temperament didn’t suit her and the Doctor had to admit he did find the pink pony’s parties to be fun. Something he never expected. Something about that pony brought out cheer in everyone she met. The Doctor grinned and joined them.

“Crazy gryphon. Whoops, tautology!”

Next Chapter: Episode 10 - The Incredibly Dense Mind of Rainbow Dash Estimated time remaining: 24 Hours, 10 Minutes