When the light died down from the combined elements of harmony, the six girls touched down next to Spike, who got up still in armored form.

"Girls, you were amazing!" Spike cheered.

"That's how we are." Rainbow boasted.

"Twilight!" Shining Armor called, as he, Cadence, and some guards came in.

"Everything all right?" Cadence hoped.

"We're all fine now." Twilight assured them.

Suddenly they all saw a light shine through the hole in the roof. They looked over and saw Celestia was raising the sun into the sky for daytime had finally arrived.

"Princess!" Twilight called, as she ran over to her.

Celestia smiled and embraced her, "Twilight, you and all your friends did wonderful. Because of your friendship you were able to defeat Nightmare Moon and save Equestria."

"I'd do anything for my home."

"As would we." Spike added.

Celestia smiled at the group before looking over seeing a pile of blue armor lying around. Crawling up from the pile of rubble looked like Nightmare Moon, only her coat was dark blue, and her mane and tail had a similar aura wave like Celestia's and was in a lighter shade of blue.

"What-what happened?" the alicorn asked.

"Luna," Celestia began, as she approached the younger alicorn who felt nervous, "It's been over a thousand years since I last saw you in this form. It's time we put our differences behind us. We weren't meant to conflict with each other, but to rule together side by side. Will you accept my friendship and begin anew with me, with all of us?"

The group looked hopeful that the one now known as Luna would make the right choice. Luna looked down with guilt, before throwing her arms around Celestia embracing her, "I'm so sorry!" she cried, "I missed you so much, big sister." she shed some tears of happiness.

Celestia smiled, and returned the embrace while shedding some tears of her own, "I missed you too."

The group smiled, as Spike spoke to the girls, "Really gets ya. Right here." he patted where his heart was.

Rainbow looked around and saw the Shadow Bolts getting up, "Look at the Shadow Bolts." They looked and saw every Shadow Bolt no longer wore the dark armor and lost their shadowy auras.

Descent got up revealing he had a orange coat and bore a blue shield with a lightning bolt imprinted on it as a badge, "I-I'm free!" he cheered.

"We're all free!" another former Shadow Bolt gasped.

Applejack was confused, "What's going on here?"

Luna spoke up, "The Shadow Bolts were normal pegasi, until I corrupted them with my dark magic. Now that I am no longer Nightmare Moon, they are no longer under my control."

Spike looked at Descent, "Then I assume you no longer desire to destroy me?"

"Not at all." he answered.

"Glad to hear it, Descent." Spike replied.

"Please. That was my Shadow Bolt name. Call me Flash Sentry." he reintroduced himself.

Spike then looked over at Trixie who was also guilty, "I wish to apologize for my actions as well. I did it looking for easy money, but I eventually wished to continue to work along side Nightmare Moon strictly for fun. I will accept whatever punishment you see fit."

"So will I. And the rest of us." Flash said on behalf of himself and the former Shadow Bolts.

Celestia, Cadence, and Shining Armor looked at each other, before Celestia answered, "Well, Flash, you and the rest of your group may serve community service for Cadence and Shining Armor as their royal guards in training."

Flash and the group of pegasi looked surprised, "What? Really?"

Cadence spoke, "You all have such potential to be true royal guards. And we can help you with that."

"Do you accept the offer?" Shining asked as he extended his hand.

Flash looked at his fellow pegasi who nodded. Flash shook on it with Shining Armor, "You got yourselves some new recruits."

The group smiled before Celestia turned to Trixie, "And as for you, Trixie. You shall serve community service here in Canterlot Castle, while also serving as Luna's new protege."

"What?" Trixie gasped.

"Sister?" Luna asked in surprise.

Celestia smiled at Luna, "I think it's time you deserved a true apprentice. Do you both accept it?"

Trixie was lost for words, as she never had a mentor before. She looked at Luna and spoke, "I would be honored to learn under you, Princess Luna." she bowed her head.

Luna smiled, and bowed her head back, "I will be the best teacher I can to you."

"Looks like everything's all taken care of." Fluttershy said.

Spike spoke up, "Not everything." they all looked over and saw Blueblood had started to tip toe away. When Blueblood saw he was busted, he made a run for it. Spike zipped ahead and blocked Blueblood's path. The prince tried to get away, but Spike threw his arm back and socked Blueblood right in the face.

The traitorous prince fell to the floor with a black eye. Spike grabbed him by the collar, "Come here, you!" he lifted him off the ground and held above it.

Blueblood shouted, "You'll be sorry for treating me like this! I am a Prince of Equestria!"

Spike pulled the traitor into his face and spoke in anger, "I don't give a rats tail about what you are! You betrayed your family and nearly brought about the end of Equestria, you selfish dick!"

Blueblood was stricken with fear from the armored dragon, as Celestia approached with everyone looking just as pissed off, "Blueblood. You betray your own family just to obtain what you have failed time and time again to prove you deserve. A true ruler of a kingdom must guide their subjects and not force them to bow and worship. You have shamed me and all those who came before you. I have no choice but to strip you of your title."

"What?!" Blueblood gasped in outrage.

"And further more," Celestia created a metallic lock that covered Blueblood's horn, "You will no longer use your magic. Guards, take him to the dungeon."

"The dungeon?!" Blueblood continued to look outraged, "But, Auntie, you can't do this to me I'm your nephew!"

"I don't know what you are anymore." Celestia finished in disappointment, as two guards escorted a pride-less Blueblood away.

Spike suddenly transformed back to his regular dragon form. He stretched his arms, "That was a hell of a workout."

He then saw Celestia and Luna approach, "Thank you, Spike. You shall be remembered for your courage and bravery to my subjects." The Princess of the Sun began.

"And you will also have my eternal respect for helping save me from my darkness." Luna bowed her head in respect.

"Wow. I don't know what to say. Thanks." Spike answered.

Pinkie spoke up, "Now that all's well, I think we can get this party back on track!" she cheered. Everyone agreed, and soon enough all the guests had returned to the castle that had just been repaired and cleaned with a bit of magic.

An hour later, Spike was on a balcony of the castle in his human form looking out into the distance of Equestria. He thought to himself, 'I can't believe I saved an entire land in the span of one night. Being a dragon rocks.'

"I'm glad you feel that way." came a voice.

Spike gasped, before he suddenly found himself once again standing on top of a rock pillar, as Bahamut hovered above him, "Bahamut?"

"You have done well, Spike Drake. You unlocked your true dragon power when you needed it the most. Words alone cannot express how proud I am of you." the dragon explained.

"Wow, thanks."

"But be warned. This won't be the only battle you will be facing any time soon. There are many dark forces out there in Equestria that will threaten both here and your world. I trust you will be prepared to face those dangers when the time comes?"

Spike smiled, "You bet your dragon tail I will be."

"Good. I cannot wait until our next battle, Spike." Bahamut faded away, and Spike woke up from his trance.

"Wonder what other dark forces are out there I should be weary of?" Spike pondered, until Twilight called out.

"Spike?" Spike looked back seeing Twilight also in human form approaching, "Are you ok?"

"I'm fine. How about you?"

"I'll be ok," she answered, "You did very well last night. I'm proud to have you as a teammate, and more so a friend."

Spike smiled, "I feel that way as well about you and the others."

"But you know this isn't the end of it," Twilight warned him, "I have a feeling Nightmare Moon was just an appetizer compared to whoever we will face next time."

Spike nodded in agreement, "I got that feeling too. But still, whatever comes along, we'll be ready to face it no matter what. With you and the others at my side. I have nothing to fear. Not even death."

Twilight blushed and soon smiled, as she walked up to him, "Spike, I love you so much."

Spike smiled back, "I love you too."

The two leaned in and engaged in a passionate kiss. Twilight wrapped her arms around Spike's neck, while Spike wrapped his arms around her waist. When they parted, they gazed deeply into each others eyes, as Twilight spoke, "Even better than the first time."

"Oh, yeah." Spike agreed, until they heard someone clear their throat.

The two looked to the side seeing their friends, Cadence, and Shining Armor in human form as well. Most of them had smiles and grins on their faces, while Fluttershy had her hands to her mouth in surprise.

"It's a kodak moment." Pinkie said, before they burst into laughter upon witnessing such a moment.

Spike and Twilight released each other and stood awkwardly, "Uh-well..." Spike began.

"The thing is..." Twilight stammered.

"You've got nothing to say, Twilight. We understand completely." Rarity answered.

"But that was some show you two was putting on there." Applejack noted.

"I'll say." Rainbow chuckled.

"I feel so embarrassed for walking in on it." Fluttershy put in sheepishly.

"Mom and dad would be so proud, Twily." Shining Armor smiled humorously.

Both teens felt embarrassed, before Twilight looked over at Spike, "Oh, and, Spike. One more thing."

"Huh, what's that?" Spike inquired.

"I've decided to move in with you." she said bluntly.

Spike replied in shock, "You what?!"

"Huh?!" the girls asked in confusion.

"Is there a problem with that?" the young princess inquired.

"Well, no. But why?"

"Well, after what happened last night. I can't bear the thought of anything happening to you if I'm not around. Besides I've grown quite fond of your place. It's a hive of activity."

"Thanks, I guess. But what about my parents? Even if we have plenty of room, you'll have to use more than words to convince them to let you bunk at my place."

"Not a problem," Cadence answered, "Shining Armor and I are good negotiators. We'll convince your folks that letting Twilight stay with you will be for a good cause."

"Thank you both!" Twilight cheered, as she embraced her brother and sister-in-law.

Spike stood there in shock, as he thought, 'I'm gonna have a girl living under the same roof as me... FRICKIN SCORE!'

Time had past as Shining Armor and Cadence were at Spike's house, discussing with Spike's parents about letting Twilight move in with them. Spike and Twilight watched from the side at how well Cadence and Shining were negotiating with the Drakes.

Spike narrated the events that followed, "So it was all taken care of. Shining Armor and Cadence convinced my folks to let Twilight stay with us. I sure as hell wasn't complaining. Not a bit. And more good news is not only was Princess Luna reinstated as a co Princess alongside Celestia, but was also given a job as Vice Principal at the school."

At school, the student body was assembled in the gymnasium, as Celestia introduced Luna to everyone as the new Vice Principal. Luna had taken on a human form as well with her hair long and wavy without the aura to it and had light and dark blue streaks. Her attire included dress shoes, dark blue pants, a purple shirt with a white collar that had a crescent moon symbol on it, and a white belt around the lower torso area.

Luna spoke into a mic, "I am delighted to meet all of you, and I hope to be the best vice principal as I can be. I look forward to getting to know all of you."

From the bleachers, Snips and Snails had hearts in there eyes, "The Principal has a hot younger sister whose beauty rivals her own!" Snips cheered.

"I would love to bed the two of them at the same time!" Snails cheered, as Spike laughed nervously from their excitement.

The boy looked over and saw Twilight and her friends sitting across from him on the other side. He saw Twilight smile at him, and he smiled back at her.

'Twilight, I will protect you and the others no matter what.' he thought.

Meanwhile in a dark chamber, the other three shrouded figures from before were conversing.

"Nightmare Moon has fallen in battle." the one figure with the single horn began.

"She failed in eliminating the dragon and destroying the elements of harmony." the one with two horns added.

"No matter," the female one spoke up, "She did her part and was unable to complete it. Therefore it's up to us to rectify her mistake. But for now let them celebrate their little victory. Because when the time comes all of Equestria and the other world will be ours to rule."

Author's Notes:

This concludes the season one arc. Don't miss next time where Spike continues to fight along side his hot friends against new enemies and with newer allies to help him. Catch you all later.