Spike was up and about Saturday morning, and was currently skateboarding around town. As he rode he looked around seeing so many people were wearing the VR Goggles and knew they were in Eden now doing whatever.

“Wonder what I should do in Eden today?” Spike pondered to himself, until his phone rang. He picked it up and answered it, “Spike here.”

“Spike, it's Ember. You need to come home now!” the older girl ordered.

“Why what is it?” he asked in concern.

“Just get over right now!” she answered while sounding excited.

“Ok. I'm coming,” Spike hung up and spoke to himself, “Jeez, I wonder what the haps is?” he started boarding off back home.

---

When Spike returned, he went inside to see Ember, Smolder, and an adult man who was his Uncle Torch sitting on the sofa looking overjoyed.

“Hey, guys, what's up?” Spike asked curiously.

“Look what came in the mail for you.” Smolder held up a letter.

“Who's it from?” spike asked, as he took the envelope.

“Check the seal.” Torch suggested.

Spike looked at the seal seeing it was an emblem of the sun, “Wait a minute, this seal is...” he opened the envelope and pulled out the letter, before reading it, “Dear Mr. Ddraig, we are pleased to inform you that you've been accepted at the Equestrius Academy...” he muttered a couple of the sentences, before finishing, “Signed Principal Celestia Equestrius.”

“To be accepted at the Equestrius Academy is an honor.” Ember said with joy.

“Congratulations, Spike.” Torch patted his back.

“I don't even remember applying for school here. Or why I would need too.” Spike said in confusion.

“Maybe you did it a few years back and just forgot.” Smolder suggested.

Torch looked at the letter, “And it's not like you'll be far. You'll be in the city, and that's just an hour drive away.”

“Convenient.” Spike admitted.

“Plus, room and board will be provided for you. A bonus.” Ember added.

“Says you gotta give them a call asap.” Smolder put in.

Spike looked at the three in concern, “Should I make the call?”

“That's up to you, Spike.” Torch answered.

“Sure, but what about all of you? If I go then I won't be living here for awhile.”

“We'll be fine, Spike.” Ember assured him.

“This is an opportunity of s lifetime,” Smolder put in, “You'd be an idiot to pass it up.”

“And you've never been an idiot.” Torch added.

“Well, not all the time.” Ember quipped making Spike scowl.

Spike looked at the letter before answering them, “I think I will make that call.”

Torch smiled, “Do what you want.” So Spike went to his room and made the call.

---

Afterward, Spike had packed a suitcase and duffel bag of some of his clothes and personal stuff while making sure to go back to his spot to collect his VR goggles and gloves. He sat with his family in the living room, until Smolder looked outside and saw a limousine pull up.

“Spike, I think that's for you.” she said.

“Whoa. I'm going in style.” Spike gasped.

“Come on, let's go.” Torch said, as they exited the house.

Spike stood opposite of the three and spoke, “Well, guess this is goodbye for now.”

“We'll be fine, Spike.” Ember promised.

“Just take care of yourself.” Smolder told him.

“I will, Smolder. And you all take care of yourselves too.”

“We will. Just remember to text us and let us know how everything's going.” Torch instructed.

“Sure thing, Uncle.” Spike embraced his family, before getting into the limo that drove off with him.

As the three watched Spike leave, Ember took notice of a tear in Torch's eye, “Dad, are you crying?”

Torch realizing it, whipped it away, “Of course not! I just have something in my eye.”

“Yeah. We both do.” Smolder replied knowing Torch wasn't a total serious guy.

Spike sat in the back of the limo enjoying the space while looking out the window watching the two go by as the driver navigated. He spotted a mini-bar on the side and opened it to see it was stocked with all his favorite brands of soda, “Alright. Hey, driver, do I have to pay for these?”

“They're complimentary, sir.” he answered.

“Well, ok,” Spike said, as he grabbed a can of Pepsi and popped it open, “Might as well get comfy.” he said, as he kicked back and enjoyed his beverage.

---

An hour later, Spike looked out the window and saw he was in the city, “Wow. Canterlot City. I always dreamed of living here one day.” he told himself.

“Take a look, Mr. Ddraig.” the driver told him.

Spike looked out again seeing they were parking right outside a luxurious tower, “What is this place?” Spike asked in surprise.

“Your home away from home, sir.” the driver answered.

“I get to live here?” Spike gasped, as the driver came out and opened the door for Spike.

The boy stepped out and grabbed his bags. He continued to gaze up at the tower in wonder, until a woman's voice spoke up, “Mr. Ddraig?”

Spike looked up and to his shock saw a beautiful woman standing before him. She had pink-colored eyes and long flowing hair that had various colors of light green, pink and blue. She wore a yellow jacket with a purple shirt underneath and matching long pants with golden healed shoes and a sun broach on her jacket. What really drew Spike's attention was her bust size looked like an impossible J-cup.

'My God. A Goddess.' he thought to himself.

“Is everything ok?” she asked the boy.

Spike quickly snapped out of his daydream and straightened himself out, “Oh, uh, yes, ma'am.”

“Good,” she smiled, “Not then, I'm Celestia Equestrius. But you can call me Principal Equestrius, or Principal Celestia. Whichever you're comfortable with.”

“Thank you. And I'm Spike Ddraig, but I guess you already know that.” he smiled sheepishly.

“Come along inside, and you'll be meeting your new roommates.” Celestia beckoned him to follow her.

“What're they like?” Spike inquired.

“Well, they're a lively bunch. But I'm certain you'll be friends in no time.”

“If you say so.”

They entered the building and took the elevator all the way up to the penthouse suite up on the top floor. The elevator doors opened to reveal the penthouse was spacious and luxurious.

“Whoa. It's like I'm looking at Tony Stark's pad.” Spike marveled, as he dropped his bags on the floor.

Celestia looked around and sighed, “Oh, where are those girls? I told them we'd be having a newcomer.”

“Wait, girls?” Spike asked in confusion.

“Yes. Your new roommates here,” Celestia answered before calling out, “Girls, come on down!”

Coming out from one room was a seventeen year old girl who had dark bluish purple hair, with pink and purple streaks, in a long ponytail and had glasses over her eyes. She wore a light blue blouse with purple stripes, a purple skirt with pockets, and dark blue dress shoes with pink laces

“Sorry about that, Principal Celestia. I was just looking over some more notes.” The girl began before noticing Spike, “Why hello. You must be Spike.” she smiled.

“Uh, yeah that's me.” Spike admitted, while trying not to look down at her impressive bust.

“It's very nice to meet you,” she offered her hand, “I'm Twilight Sagan.”

Spike shook her hand, “Spike Ddraig,” he suddenly thought to himself, 'Wait. Twilight?'

“Hello!” came a girls voice in singsong. Another door opened and out came a second girl about Twilight's age. Needless to say she was undeniably gorgeous. She had smooth purple hair, and deep blue eyes. She wore a light blue tutu shirt with a light purple skirt and purple high-heeled shoes.

“Sorry, ma'am. I just wanted to make sure I looked my best for when our newcomer arrived,” she began, before spotting Spike, “Oh, my. So this is the boy,” she sashayed over to him and took his hands into hers, “Well, hello, handsome. I'm Rarity Rivers. Charmed and delighted to meet you.”

“Likewise.” Spike answered, while sweating at how she held his hands and noticing her breasts bounced with every step she took.

A third girl came down the circular staircase was a girl with wavy red hair, with yellow streaks all over, and turquoise eyes. She wore a black leather vest over an orange shirt, a magenta skirt, and punk-styled boots the same color as her vest.

“Hey, Principal Celestia, I just finished feeding Ray. So you said our guest is here?” the girl asked before spotting Spike, “Oh. Hi. My name's Sunset Sanderson. You must be Spike.”

“Yeah, that's me.” Spike greeted.

“Coming down!” came a loud girl's voice as someone was sliding down the staircase handrail before coming to the end and landing on the floor, “Soft landing.” she giggled.

Spike looked down at the girl oddly, until the girl got up allowing him to get a better look at her. She had poofy fuchsia hair and blue eyes. She wore a white tank top, a three ruffled skirt in different shades of pink, and blue wedge sandals.

“Are you sure you're not hurt?” Spike asked.

“Nope. One of my better landings,” she answered, “Hi. You must be the new boy,” she started shaking Spike's hand wildly, “I'm Pinkamena Pie, but call me Pinkie. And I'm your newest bestie!”

“Nice to meet you.” Spike said dizzily form being shook.

“Hey, ya'll.” came the voice of another girl who came down the stairs. She wore a cowgirl hat on top of her blonde hair, had green eyes, and freckles on hr face. She wore a white t-shirt with green sleeves, a denim skirt, and cowgirl boots. Both her shirt and shoes had apple designs.

“Sorry it took so long,” she noticed Spike, “Well, howdy, partner. Ya must be the newbie. Name's Jacqueline Daniels.”

“Spike Ddraig.” he greeted.

The cowgirl winked, “You're even cuter in person.” Spike blushed at the mention of that, as Rarity spoke up.

“Oh, I absolutely agree. He's so adorable.”

Coming out from another room was another girl with long flowing pink hair, and green/blue eyes. She wore an aquamarine dress with see-through sleeves and pink lace-up sandals.

“Sorry, Principal Celestia, but Angel was being so needy again,” she began before spotting Spike, “Oh... My... Goodness!” she gasped, as she went over to Spike and hugged him, “ You're Spike Ddraig, right?”

“Um, yes.” Spike answered, as he felt the girls bust press into him.

“It's so nice to meet you. I'm Flutters Modesta.” she said sweetly.

“Consider yourself lucky.” Sunset spoke to Spike.

“Usually she's shy around strangers.” Jacqueline added.

“Sup, guys?” came the last voice, as another girl walked in. She had long rainbow hair and magenta eyes. She wore a short sleeved hoodie, dark blue pants with a rainbow lightning bolt on each leg, and blue high top sneakers.

“Getting in your seventh work out today, Iris?” Sunset asked rhetorically.

“Hell no... This was my tenth.” the girl named Iris boasted, making the girls face fault. She spotted Spike and walked over, “So, you're the newbie? Name's Iris Dash. Nice to meetcha.”

“Likewise, I guess.”

“Huh, not to criticize but I kinda expected a lot more from Shenron's real self.” Iris said.

Spike's eyes widened, “What'd you say?”

“You're Shenron, right?” Iris asked.

Spike was nervous that his real identity and his avatar have been revealed, until Celestia spoke up, “It's ok, Spike. They know who you are. But the truth is you already met them.”

“I have?”

“Yeah. We saw you when you fell from that mushroom.” Pinkie added.

“And we were the only ones with enough heart to see if you were ok.” Rarity put in.

Spike pondered on what they said and gasped, “Wait a minute...” he got a good look at the seven and envisioned in their place the same team of girls from Eden he was so nervous to talk too, “You're the Rainbooms?”

“That's right.” Applejack confirmed.

“Wow, you girls pretty much look exactly like your Avatars. Save for the multicolored skin, pony ears, and extended ponytails,” Spike said, before looking at their busts and thought while blushing, 'And you have the same bust sizes as your avatars in real life.'

“Please don't stare so much.” Fluttershy blushed feeling embarrassed.

Spike snapped out of it, “Sorry about that. So you're really the Rainbooms... This can't be coincidence.”

“And it's not,” Twilight confirmed, “After you bolted I did a check on your status in Eden. I ran it by Principal Celestia here and she pulled some strings to get your transferred here.”

“And why?” Spike asked the woman.

“Because I need your help,” Celestia began, as they went to sit down on the sofa, as Celestia took the armchair, “I'm sure you know of how Eden was created by Micro Software, correct?”

“Yeah.” he confirmed.

“Well, there is a reason he hasn't been public for so long.”

“Why?”

“Because he's being held captive.” Celestia sighed.

“Captive?” Spike asked in confusion.

“Correct. Many years ago, an old colleague of his named Grogar hijacked control of his project and kept him in a state of suspended animation, while he masqueraded as his avatar Starswirl the Bearded.”

“What about the people at the company?” Spike wondered.

Celestia answered, “They were paid to keep it hush from the public.”

“Oh, man.” Spike said in shock.

Twilight nodded, “Celestia brought us all together because our statuses and how well we worked together as a team.”

“Alone we're formidable.” Rarity began.

“Together we're stronger than a whole army.” Rainbow pumped a fist.

“When Twilight showed me your status, Spike, I knew you would be perfect to help us take back Micro Software's game. By defeating Grogar and taking the throne we can expose him for the crook he is.” Celestia said with determination.

“Forgive me, Principal Celestia, but why does this mean so much to you?”

Celestia looked dismally, “Micro Software was my old teacher, and a very dear friend.”

“Really?” Spike asked.

“Yes. When I learned of what Grogar did I swore I would help Micro in any way. But if he saw me in Eden he would do whatever it took to find me. That's why I required the aid of the girls here and now you, Spike. I know I have deceived you with this invite, but I beg of you. I don't want my teacher's creation to be under the control of a tyrant. Help me reveal the truth about him to the public. So all gamers can enjoy Eden without him pulling strings from the shadows.” she pleaded with the teen boy.

Spike processed how dire the situation sounded, and knew it wasn't right for someone to masquerade as the creator in the game and controlling it in the living world. Coming to a decision he answered her, “Principal Celestia, you have my loyalty and service.”

Celestia smiled and shed a tear, “Thank you, Spike.”

Spike smiled seeing how happy she looked, and was suddenly pulled from behind into the girls for a group embrace.

“Thank you so much, Spike!” Twilight cheered, as she hugged him close to her bust.

“Welcome to the team, sugarcube.” Jacqueline welcomed him, while hugging him close to her bosom.

“New bestie and teammate!” Pinkie cheered, while hugging him tight.

“We know you'll make a wonderful teammate, Spike.” Flutters smiled.

“And hopefully and awesome friend too.” Iris put in while patting his back.

“Of course he'll make an awesome friend.” Sunset said confidently.

“Oh, this is a wonderful day!” Rarity squealed, as she hugged Spike close to her breasts.

Spike was blushing from the close contact with their busts, but managed to get out of their grip, “Thank you, girls. But what do I call you now? I mean I've known you mostly by your avatars rather than your real names.”

“You're more than welcomed to use our avatar names,” Twilight offered, “We kinda pretty much got stuck with referring to each other by our avatar names anyway.”

“It just sounds so much easier for some of us.” Applejack said.

“And I prefer the name Rainbow over Iris anyway.” Rainbow put in.

“Though should we call you Shenron?” Sunset asked him.

“Call me what you wish.” Spike replied.

“Well, Spike does sound like an easier name to remember.” Fluttershy admitted.

“Then Spike it is.” Twilight said.

“So now that the intros are out of the way, let's party!” Pinkie cheered, as suddenly confetti was shooting up above them.

“Whoa!” Spike gasped from the confetti burst.

“Pinkie can be very spontaneous, especially with party favors.” Twilight informed him.

“I'll keep that in mind.”

“Well, come on, ya'll we got something to celebrate.” Applejack said, as they went to where Pinkie had ended up setting up a whole part with sweets and punch on a table.

---

That night, Spike was in his own room and had just finished decorating it with some of the stuff from his old room to make it feel more homey. He had just finished putting up a picture of an adult couple on his dresser and smiled at it.

“Spike?” Came Rarity's voice.

Spike looked over and saw Rarity standing in his doorway wearing a violet nightgown with a fiddled white collar and a blue bow .

“Oh, Rarity, what's up?” he asked.

“I just wanted to see you before I turned in. A lady does need her beauty sleep you know.” she explained.

“True.” Spike admitted.

“The girls and I really are looking forward to working with you in Eden and getting to know you in person.”

'Thanks. I'm looking forward to it myself.” Spike was suddenly taken aback, as he found himself embraced by Rarity who pressed her rack into his chest and whispered to him.

“Until tomorrow, darling.” suddenly she gave Spike a peck on the cheek much to the boys surprise.

Rarity left Spike's room, as the boy looked at the doorway in shock, “Wow. I didn't see that coming.” he was about to close the door, until Fluttershy approached. She was wearing green long pants and a long sleeved button shirt with butterflies on them for pajamas.

“Um, Spike?”

“Yes, Fluttershy?” he asked, as Fluttershy had a faint blush.

“I just want you to know it's ok to be shy in a new group. I was the same way, but I've grown so used to everyone here. And I know you will too.” she told him with confidence.

“Thanks, Fluttershy.” Spike then received a peck on his cheek by the timid girl.

“Goodnight.” she said with a smile before heading for her room.

Spike closed the door and walked to his bed only for the door to fly open to reveal Rainbow Dash, who was wearing a white shirt with red sleeves with the image of a cloud and rainbow colored lightning bolt, and blue pants, “Hey, Spike.”

Spike turned back and spoke to her sounding a bit annoyed, “Ever hear of knocking?”

“Knocking is too loud,” Rainbow answered, as she stepped closer, “Was just about to hit the hay so I decided to see you one last time tonight.”

“Thanks.”

Rainbow pecked his cheek, and spoke, “Got a lot to look forward to tomorrow, buddy.” she playfully punched his shoulder before walking out.

Spike blushed from Rainbow's cheek peck, until he saw Sunset walk in wearing a magenta shirt and long pants with the image of a shimmering sun on the shirt, “Going to bed, Spike?” Sunset asked.

“Trying too. You?”

“I was just about to turn in myself,” Sunset admitted, “Just wanted to know how you're doing.”

“Well, I'm doing ok for the most part. Still I'm nervous about what this'll all lead to for both Eden and life.”

“We know. It's not easy to get to the castle to defeat Grogar, but we'll manage. Especially now that we have you,” Sunset said, as she embraced him and kissed his cheek, “I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight.” she left the room.

“Goodnight.” Spike said, as he felt his cheek.

Spike was about to close his door, until Pinkie bounced in, “Hi, Spike!” she cheered. Pinkie's pajamas included a long blue sleeveless shirt with yellow balloons and matching shorts. The shirt had purple straps and a pink bow above the chest.

“Pinkie, it's late. So use an indoor voice.” he insisted.

Pinkie pouted, before answering, “Good point. I was just about to head off to bed. Boy am I tired.”

Spike double blinked, “You don't look all that tired.”

Pinkie just smiled and spoke, “Anyway, I just wanted to wish you a goodnight. Oh, and to give you this.” she pecked his cheek before bouncing off.

“I think she's still too sugar high.” Spike said, as Applejack walked into his room. She was wearing blue footsie pajamas with pale blue apple prints.

“Evening, Spike.”

“Hey, A.J.”

“I was just ready to hit the sack. I'm usually the first to wake up before anybody here.”

“I can assume it's because you lived a farm life and always woke up at the crack of dawn?” he guessed.

“Pretty much.” she confirmed.

“Well, be sure to get plenty of sleep then.”

“I will. Goodnight, Spike.” Applejack said, as she leaned forward and pecked his cheek, before taking her leave.

Finally Twilight walked in dressed in a light blue shirt, and dark blue sweat pants with star patterns, “Hey, Twilight.” he greeted.

“Spike, you look like you knew I was coming.” Twilight said surprised.

“Did I?” Spike asked playing oblivious.

“Well, I just came to wish you a goodnight. I know a lot's happened today and it's a lot to take in.”

“I think I'll manage.” Spike replied, and found himself embraced by Twilight.

“Just remember you're not alone here. You have me, and the rest of the girls. If you ever have any problems don't be afraid to talk to us.”

Spike smiled happily as he embraced her back, “Thanks, Twilight.”

Twilight pecked Spike's face, before they broke, “Goodnight, Spike.”

“Goodnight, Twilight.”

As Twilight left the room and walked down the hallway, she blushed to herself. Spike had finally gotten himself changed into his sleep shorts and shirt before getting into bed, “Whatever happens from this point on, I'll be ready. Because I won't be alone.” he told himself before falling asleep.

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