After having spent time for what felt like an eternity, everything has been finally set for the union between the griffons and dragons. Twilight had set the schedule up to the best of high standards while Spike went over the entire checklist to make sure that everything was in place.

"Are we good so far, Spike?" Twilight asked as she looked at the checklist.

"Yeah. Right now, the rock-based sculptors of the dragons and griffins are placed in front of the city hall and the decorations have been placed everywhere by Pinkie as you instructed." Spike replied, looking over the list.

"I hope you made sure to double-check this time, because I don't want any mistakes for this event that will occur by tomorrow." Starlight said as she came into the castle.

"Don't worry. I went over everything and it's all set in stone. Speaking of stone, that is one tasty sculptor you made..." Spike said, gazing at the crystallized statue.

"Keep dreaming, buddy. That's for the union between the dragons and the griffons and I don't want you getting your hands on this commemorative piece." Starlight said in a joking manner.

"But... it's so... tempting..." Spike said with his mouth drooling.

"Nice try, but if you behave yourself, I'll buy you as many gems that are just as tasty as that statue. Is that a deal?" Twilight suggested.

"Really?"

"Cross my heart."

"Deal!"

"Okay then. Come on, my dear assistant."

Spike followed along with Twilight and Starlight as they left the castle hall, but not before Spike turned around to look at the statue. The look of the statue was seductive, but Twilight knocked him out of his trance and he followed suit.

"I wonder how Ember is doing?" Spike asked.

"Who knows? For all I know, Griffonstone doesn't seem to have much of a leader, so I can only assume that Gabby or Gilda went their land's place." Twilight suggested.

"Perhaps, but then we would just even things out." Starlight said.

"Do you think the others have prepared this shindig?"

"Starlight is preparing the fireworks. Rainbow Dash is handling the weather and the rainboom. Fluttershy is taking care of the music. Rarity is handling the decor. And both Applejack and Pinkie Pie are helping with the baked goods. So everything seems to be tip top as far as I know."

"Hopefully everything goes well. The last thing that we need is a war." Starlight said, raising an eyebrow.

"Right. A war..." Twilight said with a slightly nervous chuckle.

Looking at how discomforted Twilight is feeling and what he has done, Spike said,

"Don't worry Twilight. Everything's in good hooves."

"I hope you're right, Spike. I just wish that this union didn't have to be here." Twilight said, albeit stressed.

"It'll be over before you know it. For now, just try to relax, okay?" Spike asked.

"You're right. After this, it'll all be over."

After walking back outside, they went everywhere across Ponyville to make sure that everything was in place and in order for the arrival between the griffons and the dragons. Having checked through the entire union festival, everything seemed to be in order and harmony. At least while Twilight was doing her best not to stress over it, leaving Spike to make sure her blood pressure does not rise. After double checking to see that everything was in order, they went back to the castle, completely exhausted from the entire ordeal.

"Well, it's been a long day. I think I'm gonna go have dinner with Trixie and turn in. I'll be back!" Starlight said as she left the castle.

"Okay. Have fun, Starlight!" Twilight said as she left.

After Starlight left castle, Spike turned towards Twilight and asked,

"So what now?"

"Dunno. All I can think of right now is filling my belly with a nice oatburger with a side of fries."

"Jeez. Now you've got me hungry."

"What do you say we go get dinner, big guy?" Twilight asked, nudging him.

"Don't mind if I do..." Spike said as they left the castle.

They both left the castle and went to go have dinner with each other while everypony else went to turn in for the night. After eating, they went back home to get ready for bed.

"Well, it looks like we have a big day ahead of us tomorrow." Twilight said, looking at the schedule.

"Seems about right." Spike said with a small chuckle.

"I hope you'll be ready tomorrow. It's gonna be a big step in improving this relationship with the dragons and the griffons."

"I hear ya. I just hope that it goes over well."

"I'm sure it will, Spike. Besides, at least you'll be right beside me when the going gets tough."

"Yup. Everything will go according to plan."

"Good night Spike." Twilight said.

"G'night Twilight." Spike responded.

They both brushed their teeth and got their pajamas on before finally turning in. It was a peaceful night after that. Nearly five hours later at 1:30 AM, Spike got out of bed due to his stomach growling from hunger. He went to the kitchen to get a snack, but couldn't find anything that he was interested in. Before he could go back to bed though, he saw the statue that was dedicated the union between the dragons and the griffons. He drooled away as he gazed at the statue. He was tempted to eat it. So incredibly drawn to it, like a moth to the flame. But then he stopped himself and said,

"No Spike. It's only a statue. Remember what Twilight said. She would give me plenty of gems if I did a good job, and I will do a good job."

Before he turned around to go back to bed, he went towards the statue and said,

"Still, that is one impressive statue. I wonder how long it took for this thing to be crafted?"

Upon touching it however, the statue started to crack. After it went all the way up to the top face, it finally cracked, leaving Spike in a state of distress which suddenly woke Twilight up.