Monday morning came, and Spike was heading out the door on his way to school. As he walked he thought to himself, 'Man, this has been a tiring weekend. I just hope I'll have a chance to really relax this weekend. Although now that I'm part of a world of magic and ponies, I don't think that's going to happen.'

"Spike!" a voice called out.

Spike stopped and looked over seeing Twilight and the girls coming over, "Girls?" he asked as they stopped before him.

"And how're you this morning, darling?" Rarity greeted sweetly.

"I'm doing well. And top of the morning to all of you as well." Spike greeted them.

"We thought we'd walk to school with you," Fluttershy began positively, before acting timidly, "That is if you don't mind."

"Oh, I don't mind at all." he answered honestly.

"Then let's go!" Pinkie cheered, as the group walked together.

"How'd you sleep last night?" Applejack inquired.

"Oh, I slept like a bear in hibernation." Spike answered.

Twilight smiled, "I'm glad. After that fiasco you went through last night you deserved the rest."

"I just hope I don't hear from that Trixie and Descent for awhile." Spike hoped.

"Relax, bud," Rainbow said, as she put an arm around him, "If those two come back, we'll bust them up so hard they'll be living in a hospital for the rest of their lives."

"Right." Spike, replied not feeling sure he agreed with her.

When they arrived outside the school building, every student outside saw them approached were without a doubt shocked. What shocked them was the fact Spike was seeing with six older girls, but six of the most popular girls in school.

"No way! This isn't real!" a boy said in disbelief.

"He had to have done their homework or paid them." another boy said.

A girl looked just as surprised, "Is he supposed to be cool now?

"Yes, and I think it's working." another girl cried in disbelief.

As the six girls walked casually by all of the confused students, Spike felt awkward and thought to himself, 'Great. Let the gossip stories begin. Well, this is to be expected when you hang out with six of the hottest girls in the student body.'

Twilight and the others turned to Spike, as the brainy girl spoke, "We'll come by after school to pick you up, Spike."

"So don'tcha go wandering now, all right?" Applejack asked.

"Ok." he answered.

So the six went inside the school leaving Spike to himself, until two familiar voices called out, "SPIKE!"

Spike looked back and saw Snips and Snails running up to him, before pulling to a halt. Spike spoke, "Hey, guys, sup?"

"What's up is that!" Snips called as he motioned to the six older girls that just walked off.

"You wanna fill us in on the story, man?" Snails demanded.

"Yeah, what was all that about Friday when you left class?" Snips got into Spike's face, as the boy backed away.

"Dude, personal space," Spike began, "And if you must know, Twilight Sparkle hooked me up with her and her friends group."

"WHAT?!" the two cried.

"You can't be serious!" Snails cried.

"It's not fair! How could you betray us?!" Snips demanded.

"We were supposed to get hot chicks together, but now you left us in the dust!" Snails added.

"Hey, I can't help it if I got lucky before you guys." Spike answered.

"Just tell us one thing," Snips pleaded, "Was the action everything we dreamed about?"

Spike whispered, "Actually, I haven't gotten there yet. But my troops are at the border and are waiting for the signal." he lied just to toy with their minds.

"NO!" Snips and Snails cried in despair once again.

When the day came to an end, Spike was waiting in the classroom talking with Snips and Snails, until they saw Applejack enter the room. A majority of the students were intimidated by the girls statuesque. Spike seeing Applejack had that affect on practically a lot of the students, couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Applejack spotted Spike, and spoke, "Hey, Spike. Come on, sugarcube. Let's get goin'."

"Coming!" Spike replied, and turned to his two pals, "I'll catch you slackers later." he got up and went over to Applejack and left, while the class watched on in envy and confusion.

As they walked down the hall, Applejack spoke, "Hope I didn't embarrass ya back there."

"Embarrass me? If anything you've made me feel popular." Spike admitted.

"Really?"

"Yeah. I mean it's not every day a sophomore leaves class with a junior girl. Especially one as tall as you," Spike realized how his words came out, "I mean, not that I have a problem with tall girls. If anything I like tall! Not saying I don't like shorter girls. And I'm probably embarrassing myself."

Applejack smiled as if containing a laugh, and eventually released her laughter, much to Spike's confusion, "Oh, you're almost as funny as Pinkie."

"I am? Well, thanks." she smiled sheepishly.

Applejack tipped her hat back and winked at him, "You're also cute too."

Spike blushed at her claim and tried to hide his face from her, but was unsuccessful. He thought to himself, 'Is she teasing me, or does she mean it? Either way, to be called cute from a sexy amazon is about one of the best compliments I could get.' he smiled.

At the club building, Spike and Applejack entered the main room to see Twilight at her desk looking over notes while wearing a pair of reading glasses, Rarity reading a book on one of the sofas, Rainbow on the other sofa tossing up a football, Fluttershy was reading a book on animals, and Pinkie came in wheeling a tray filled with cupcakes and juice.

"We're here, Twi." Applejack greeted.

"Applejack, Spike, welcome." Twilight welcomed them.

"You're just in time for cupcakes." Pinkie said, as she motioned to the tray of sweets.

"Ooh, don't mind if I do." Spike picked one up and ate it.

"So, Spike, how was your day?" Rainbow asked, as she continued to toss a football up.

"Well, bothersome. A lot of the students in class were pestering me about what happened Friday after class."

"And what did you tell them?" Twilight inquired.

Spike seeing how Twilight wanted to know what he said, answered her, "I told you wanted me to help you with an assignment you were doing."

Twilight smiled, "Good. It's important to not let any of the students here know what we do after hours."

"I know. I'm not gonna tell anybody, not even Snips and Snails." Spike promised.

"I understand it's not always easy to cover up your tracks and having to lie to those close to you." Twilight began.

"Yes. We've all had to lie to our friends and family just to keep them safe." Fluttershy explained.

"I'm not one for lying, but in this case I have to make an exception." Applejack added.

"Right. So what else in on the line up today?" Spike inquired, until Principal Celestia entered the room.

"Oh, good. You're all here." she began.

"We were just waiting on you, Princess." Twilight said.

"Had to finish a few things," Celestia began, as she took a seat before the girls and Spike. She turned to the boy and spoke, "Spike, Twilight informed me of your run in with Trixie last night, and she was not alone this time."

"No. She had this pegasus guy with her named Descent." Spike explained.

"That pegasus wasn't your ordinary Pegasus." Celestia warned him.

"He wasn't?"

Celestia shook her head, "He was a Shadow Bolt."

"Shadow Bolt?" Spike wondered.

"Yes. A pony corrupted by darkness. And if a Shadow Bolt is involved in this affair. I can think of nobody else who was behind your death."

"Who?" the boy asked, as the girls were curious as well.

Celestia sighed, "Nightmare Moon."

"Nightmare Moon?" all but Twilight asked.

"Yes. I feared that this day would eventually come." she said dolefully.

"So it wasn't an old ponies tale after all." Twilight realized.

"I'm afraid not." Celestia confirmed.

"Principal, oh, I mean Princess. Who is Nightmare Moon?" Spike asked, as the other five were just as curious.

Celestia seeing she had some explaining to do, told them the tale.

"This is something that occurred a thousand years ago in mine and Twilight's home world Equestria. Me and my younger sister, Princess Luna, ruled over the land side by side maintaining the order of day and night there."

Spike was confused, until he looked at Twilight who cleared it up, "Princess Celestia has the power to raise and lower the sun in Equestria." Spike was surprised at this revelation, but said nothing and listened to the Principal/Princess continue.

"Luna and I ruled together harmoniously, but what I didn't notice was my sister was feeling rejected and overlooked by our subjects in favor of me. It was due to the fact that ponies seemed to worship and have fun during the daytime, but when the sun went down and Luna raised the moon, all they would do is sleep. Luna's bitterness to this treatment eventually bred into jealousy, and one night refused to lower the moon. I tried to help her see reason, but she was far too angry and filled with rage to be persuaded. That anger and hate ignited the darkness inside her heart transforming her into Nightmare Moon. I fought hard against her, pleading her to cease her madness, but I was unsuccessful. The only thing I could do was use the elements of harmony to banish her onto the moon."

Spike was shocked, "You banished her to the moon?"

"Like I said, I was unsuccessful at trying to reason with her. And I could not bring myself to put her down."

Spike was saddened to have heard Celestia's story, while Pinkie and Fluttershy were holding each other for comfort while sobbing. Rarity spoke up, "But Princess if Nightmare Moon was behind those attacks on Spike, that would mean..."

"Yes. Nightmare Moon has returned and to this world, to boot."

"Any ideas why she wanted me dead?" Spike inquired.

"I have my hunches she also knew beforehand you were compatible with the dragons fire ruby. And wanted you eliminated so that any chance of reawakening the dragon king would be lessened."

"So she knew before any of you I was a possible candidate for the fire ruby?" he asked the girls, who were just as surprised.

"She was a step ahead of us." Twilight said in worry.

"Lucky, you took notice of Spike that day, Twilight." Rarity noted.

"So what do we do now?" Applejack asked.

"If Nightmare has been behind these attacks on Spike, you must all be extra cautious from this point on," she noticed Twilight taking it seriously, and spoke, "But not so cautious you can't trust anyone or anything." Twilight felt sheepish that those words were directed at her.

Celestia turned to Spike, "And I especially want you to be careful the most Spike. Despite your training and your victory last night, you're still learning and are an easy target."

"I-I understand." he answered.

Celestia smiled and patted his head. He looked up at her as she spoke, "Remember, Spike, you're not alone in this matter."

Spike looked around seeing the girls smiling and gave him a comforting nod. Spike smiled, and spoke, "Thanks, girls."

Soon enough, the girls were taking their leave, and Spike was about to go until Twilight spoke up, "Um, Spike?"

Spike looked back at her, "Yeah?"

"I was wondering if you'd like to join me for a bite."

"A bite, you mean like a date?" Spike asked, feeling hopeful.

Twilight smiled, "Yeah. Think of it as that."

"Sure thing." Spike answered.

"Good. Then let's go."

"What, you mean now?"

"Of course."

"Shouldn't we I don't know get changed into more casual attire?"

"We could, but I think this will do fine," Twilight said, as she took his hand, "Come on!" she giggled, as she rand ragging Spike along who tried to keep up with her.

'She's holding my hand. And it feels so soft.' Spike thought, as he blushed.

The two headed out into the city where they had a bite at the local fast food joint. The two enjoyed their food and shared some laughs. Their date then led them to going window shopping, and trying on clothes at the mall. Spike was having fun since this date made up for the one he had with Trixie. And he noticed Twilight was having a good time herself, which made him feel happier.

When the sun was near finished setting, Spike spoke up seeing how late it was getting, "I guess we should head back now, huh?"

Twilight answered, "Not yet, Spike. There's something I want to show you."

"What is it?"

Twilight looked around and seeing there was no one in sight, "We have to go by air." she activated her element of harmony and only her wings emerged from her back.

Spike was stunned at this, "You can gain your pony wings without fully transforming?"

"You can do the same with your dragon powers." she replied.

Spike intrigued by that concentrated and spoke, "Wings of the dragon." suddenly sprouting from his back were his dragon wings. He looked amazed, "Wow, this is cool. I'm me with dragon wings."

"Come on, let's go." Twilight said, as she flapped her wings and descended into the air with Spike following her.

They flew through the night sky high above the buildings laughing and cheering, as if they were literally on top of the world and would never fall. Eventually they were sitting on the ledge of a tall skyscraper giving them a birds eye view of the whole city.

"Wow," Spike gasped, as he saw the lights illuminate the city, "Twilight it's beautiful up here."

"I come here every night." Twilight answered.

"Alone?" Spike wondered.

"Sometimes, and sometimes I bring the girls with me. But mostly I come up here to think."

"About what?"

"Just stuff. Mostly concerning events that have happened recently."

"Like my death and recent targeting?" Spike guessed.

"Yeah. Like those." she admitted, "Spike, do you regret meeting me?"

Spike looked at her seeing she wanted the truth, "I'll admit, I was never expecting I'd be killed and reborn with a dragon's power. But if it weren't for you I would've stayed dead. And I'm not ready to die just yet. And if you didn't revive me into a dragon I wouldn't have these cool set of wings, or this fire power either. While the dangers of what are in store for me is something I'm not looking forward to, but with you at my side I've got nothing to fear."

Twilight was taken aback by his answer, "Spike."

"So don't think that reviving me as a dragon was a bad thing. You did the right thing and saved my life. For that I am eternally grateful to you, Twilight."

Twilight smiled, as a tear was forming in her eye, "Oh, Spike," she leaned over and embraced him, "Thank you." she whispered.

Spike was surprised at her reaction, but smiled and wrapped his arms around her and answered, "You're welcome," The two got up, and Spike smirked, "Twilight, think fast!" she grabbed her wrist and jumped off the ledge taking Twilight with him.

As they were falling down Twilight was screaming, and Spike was cheering. Eventually the two dove head first before pulling up and flew through the sky like before.

Twilight chided him, "Spike, you jerk! Don't ever do that again!"

"Sorry, I couldn't help it. Besides, that was fun wasn't it?" he asked with a laugh.

Twilight glared, but it faded into a smile, "Yes, it was fun."

"See? Now come on, let's enjoy the fly." the two flew up past the clouds and had a blast with flying around.

(Shooting Star- Owl City)

The two flew through the sky performing all sorts of aerial maneuvering like a sky ballet. They flew past a flock of geese, with one squawking at the sight of them. The two froze in mid air, and smirked at each other before taking a head dove down below for the exhilaration. They pulled up and continued to fly through the sky laughing at how much fun they were having.

The two flew to Spike's place, and landed on his bedroom balcony. Twilight used her magic to unlock his sliding glass door, but Spike spoke, "Goodnight, Twilight."

"Goodnight, Spike. I'll see you in the morning." she replied.

Spike was about to go in, only to get pulled back by Twilight and suddenly found himself lip smacking with Twilight's. Spike's face was blushing up a storm, until it died down and he closed his eyes savoring the sweet feeling of her lips against his own.

When they parted, Spike was stunned at what just happened, while Twilight smiled, and asked, "I take it that was your first kiss?" Spike could only nod in response. Twilight giggled at his response, and spoke, "Well, you know what? It was my first one too."

Spike was surprised at that, and spoke, "Really? How was it? I hope I didn't mess it up."

"Actually, it was perfect." she answered.

"It was?"

"Yes. Thank you, Spike. I'll see you tomorrow." she spread her wings and flew off into the night.

Spike stood there on his balcony still amazed at what just happened, before throwing his fist up in the air cheering, "I LOVE THIS SPOT!"