The Rise of Spike the Dragon

By: MasterBrony Forever

I would like to give a huge thanks to JXWheeler & NineTailBeastBall for Co-Writing, Pre-Reading, and Editing!

DISCLAIMER: This is a non-profit fanbased work of prose. My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is the property of Hasbro, and the reinvention of the lovely Lauren Faust. No copyright infringement is intended, please support the official release.

"The guys and I are heading out now,” Spike said to Lux and Glamour, “We’ll be back in a few hours.”

It had been well over a year since the group had settled into their new volcanic home and, unlike other creatures that would have grown in some degree at this point, the six were no different than from the day they met. Since dragons have expanded lives, their bodies grow at a slow rate and it may take a few hundred years before they would be able to physically be considered as teens. When it came to pony years, however, they were already teenagers.

But there were some slight changes, for the most part they simply thinned out, or in Scout’s case bulked up some. Regardless, they've all lost the remainder of their baby fat. They never understood why they all of a sudden didn’t have to totally look of baby dragons but they never argued with the nature of their bodies.

“Okay, just make sure you guys don’t run into any trouble.” Lux said as she finished packing a bag of barriers and gems handing them to NightStalker.

NightStalker took the bag in his hand and smiled, "Thanks Lux." he said.

Meanwhile Cobalt was snoring on a ledge somewhere above the others. The young dragoness had a tendency to nap whenever and wherever she wanted. She then rolled over and landed in the middle of the group with a loud thud.

“Ugh...shiiiit...” Cobalt groaned as she got up and rubbed her head before yawning, “So what did I miss?” She said while stretching.

“You sure have a way of making an entrance.” Lux said, shaking her head somewhat amused.

“Hey! I was just minding my own business and the ledge pushed me off." Cobalt defended.

They looked up to the ledge she was resting on, “I don’t think that is possible.” Lux said.

“Unless this cave is alive, nothing in here could have pushed you,” Glamour added.

Cobalt pouted, “Well it did...” She mumbled under her breath. The blue dragoness turned away but could tell Lux and Glamour were still smirking. "Wipe those grins off your faces." she snarled.

“Regardless, Spike we should get going. We got a lot to do.” NightStalker reminded him.

Over the past year, Spike and NightStalker have taken note of the strange events that had happen while they were escaping Celestia, her guard, and the Mane Six along with what Scout had done, as they scaled the face of the volcano. Throughout the course of the year, since they’ve been there, they have been seeing more and more signs of the six of them not being normal dragons. The girls took note of this too but didn’t say anything about it.

“Okay, see you girls later,” Spike said as he and NightStalker ran out the mouth of the cave to meet Scout who was carrying a pack of his own.

They all had walked to the edge of the volcano before starting their climb down. Getting down the volcano was just as difficult as getting up, but over time they had discovered certain routes to make the journey up and down easier. In fact, it only took about four minutes before they were at the forest floor.

“If we are going to test my theory then we need to get to a clearing,” Spike said as intelligent as ever.

“Ah think ah saw one as we were makin’ our way down here.” Scout said in his southern accent, “Follow me.” He said as he pushed some bushes to the side.

After so much time, life for the Mane Six and Celestia had gotten back to normal for the most part. Twilight had gone back to the library to open it back up to the public, and avoided falling into another depression over Spike leaving. Yet Twilight would always hope that Spike would forgive her and come home one day. She was not upset with herself, or her friends, for causing Spike’s hatred. When she looked back on everything she had seen and heard, she could point all the blame back to Celestia.

Yet she couldn’t bring herself to lash out at the goddess. She had put so much trust in Celestia to make the right choices, and had followed her every instruction so she was never lead astray. She could only hope that things would change for the better.

Rarity kept making her dresses, but her progress was slower than before. Every once in a while she would call out for Spike to get something for her, and it would only take a second for her to remember he was gone. Her heart was torn, knowing that she always played with the young dragon's feelings for her, always using his crush to get him to do anything she wanted. She felt just awful for doing so and could only blame herself.

“Spikey… Darling… I am sorry.” The white mare said as she looked at the sky from the balcony of her boutique, it was a clear day except for a single stray cloud. To her, the single cloud looked to like a happy green and purple dragon. She sighed before going back inside to work on a new dress for a client.

“Almost done...” Said a certain pink party pony, as she put the finishing touches on her little contraption, “And… DONE!” She said excitedly.

She stood back and looked at her new Party Cannon, it was just like her normal one but painted purple with green paper mache spines on it. She bounced around it, happily admiring her work with a large grin plastered to her muzzle. Whenever the shop was closed and she didn’t have to foal-sit the twins, or throw any parties for the most random and little things that happened around Ponyville, the hyperactive mare would retreat to the basement to work on her new Party Cannon.

“Now let’s test it!” She grabbed the party cannon and rushed upstairs to her room.

Pinkie opened the door and instantly fired the cannon. Party favors, and decorations covered every inch of her room, everything color coded to match Spike. She looked up to the the large banner that read, ‘Welcome Home Spike! We are so sorry for being big meanies! Please forgive us!’

“It works perfectly!” She said hopping around in pure joy, “Now I just have to wait for Spike to come and then we can throw him a party!”

She activated the cannon again, and all the decorations and party favors retreated back into it. Everypony was still amazed about how it did that, and even more amazed about how happy she was. Little did they know, that she had been crying for hours during the night after they failed to bring Spike home. She had only ever upset one pony, well one donkey, but he forgave her after apologizing and reuniting him with Matilda. She was scared that Spike wouldn’t come back, and she could never make it up to him. She frowned, and her mane deflated as she walked her Spike Party Cannon back to the basement.

“Please forgive me Spike." she said quietly.

Fluttershy was watching Rainbow Dash practice her newest flight tricks in the open field by her little cottage. Rainbow Dash had of course been training and practicing new tricks, stunts, and maneuvers to take her mind off Spike. Rainbow Dash had a reputation to uphold, and she couldn’t let anypony see her sad or depressed over the young drakes disappearance.

“So Fluttershy what did you think?” Dash asked, as she landed in front of the butter yellow pegasus with a confident grin on her muzzle.

“Oh… um… That was great Rainbow Dash, you have really come up with a lot of new tricks.” Fluttershy answered with a warm smile.

Rainbow puffed out her chest and said, “Well if I am going to be a future Wonderbolt, then I need to have many more awesome moves than anypony else. Also if I got some original ones, I'll totally have a shot of getting in.”

Fluttershy nodded in agreement, “Oh yes Rainbow Dash, if you don’t get in I don’t know who could.” Before starting off toward the forest, her small smile slowly faded into a frown.

Rainbow Dash noticed this and sighed, “He’s gone Fluttershy, he isn’t coming back. We messed up and that’s all there is too it.” Having said that, Rainbow took off in a huff.

“I know… it’s just…” Before the shy yellow pegasus could finish, Rainbow was already a good distance away. Fluttershy sighed and slowly trotted back into her cottage a lone tear rolling down her cheek. “Maybe Discord could be of some help.” she said to herself. She trotted over to her desk, took a pencil in her mouth, and began writing a letter.

When she finished, it suddenly sprung to life and rolled itself up before taking flight. Being the timid and delicate mare that she was, Fluttershy yelped in surprise and ducked under her table, as she saw the living parchment flying laps around her home. Some of the small creatures in her home began running around, searching for a place to hide. However, braver ones tried to attack the flying parchment. The many different birds that were inside at the time were quick to chase it.

The paper pulled off many aerial maneuvers to shake off its feathered pressures and, for the most part, it succeeded. Eventually an eagle caught the wild letter in its talons. Believing it had won, the eagle formed a smug grin on its beak as it flew over to the nearby fireplace to drop off its package.

Unfortunately, the paper wasn’t planning to be taken out by some bird. It wiggled and thrashed around, before a pair of legs and feet grew on it. It gave a swift kick to the bird's family gems, causing it to give an extremely high pitched screech as it dropped the paper. Its wings went to cover the assaulted area, however, without its wings spread out the eagle crashed into its own nest.

The parchment landed in front of the fireplace and struck a pose. Three other pieces of paper came to life and acted as score cards all with ‘10’ written on them. They then started folding themselves into origami ponies and began to cheer and whistle. The paper took several bows before running off towards the front door.

“W-W-Wait,” Fluttershy said in her usual quiet and timid voice.

The paper hears her, but keeps going until it skids to a hault. Something was blocking its path to the door and it turns out to be none other than Angel Bunny. He is wearing a small a pair of stunner shades and is holding a carrot in his mouth as if he were smoking it. At that point Pinkie Pie, who was some how hanging on the ceiling with her one pony band equipment playing a western standoff tune.

“A-A-Angel don’t,” The timid pegasus said from under the desk but it was too late.

Disobedient and stubborn as usual, Angel hopped high in the air, and aimed a foot right for the living paper. However, the paper simply stepped to the side and kicked Angel in the tush as he went sailing by. The bunny picked himself up and began to glow red with anger before charging at the letter again. This time, however, the letter grew arms and hands and struck the white rabbit with an uppercut.

“H-How is it doing that?” Fluttershy asked to nopony as the parchment and Angel 'fought' it out.

About two minutes later, the little scrap ended with Angel getting hurled into a wall. It was quite pitiful, Angel didn't land a single blow on the paper. A long moment of silence passed before every pet in Fluttershy’s cottage, big and small, started cheering for the victorious parchment. They all had some type of hatred for the obnoxious little rabbit, but they couldn’t do anything about it because Fluttershy was so protective over him.

The parchment struck one last pose before snapping its fingers and disappearing in a flash of golden-yellow light.

Fluttershy had come out from under the table and looked around and the small mess that had been made, and saw that it was already being cleaned up by her pets. Even with all the random things happening Ponyville since Discord was reformed, this incident was by far the strangest. At least for Fluttershy.

Way out in Sweet Apple Acres, Applejack was busy bucking the ripe apple trees in the eastern fields of the orchard. The days seemed to drag on longer, and duller, than before. She never realized how Spike’s daily visits would brighten up her day with his warm smile, his cheerful laugh, and every joke he threw her way. Spike always tried his best in helping her, even when it didn’t seem like it. Of course he made a few mistakes here and there, but the young dragon meant well overall.

He had even saved her life on one occasion, even after she had tried to trick him so she wouldn’t have to deal with him any more. Yet, she still always treated him like some young foal who got in the way, “Ah’m terribly sorry Spike.” She said to herself as she walked from the now bare tree to the next.

Celestia was not dealing well with the disappearance of Luna and Discord either. She had to constantly make up reasons for her citizens on why the Princess of the Night wasn’t around on Nightmare night, as well as why she was never able to attend to her Night Court. She might have had much work during this time, but there was still work, and Celestia had to pick up the slack.

“Nopony missed Luna during her banishment before.” She said to herself be sighing, “At least where ever she is she is keeping up with the moving of the moon.”

Not only this, but the night guard have slowly started to disappear from the castle. She could only suspect that her sister was summoning them to her assistance in whatever endeavor she had planned. Not to mention that she stated she would assist the Scale Six, making sure they finished their conquest of Equestria and their surrounding kingdoms.

“There have been no signs that they have reunited,” Celestia said to herself as she layed in her chambers, “Even if they did, they would never be able to regain their powers on their own. Nopony, not even Discord and Luna together have the knowledge of how to revert them back to their full powers.”

Then there was the case of Discord. It was announced to all of Equestria that he was reformed, though skeptical at first most ponies had accepted it after some time. Everypony noticed when he vanished, for his small bits of normal everyday chaos had come to an abrupt stop. This actually put everyone, even Celestia on edge.

‘When Spike reunites with the rest if his clan, I will be joining him to ensure Equestria’s ruin. I have been reformed, but you, Celestia, have yet to change.’

Discord words echoed in Celestia’s mind, “Am I really worse than Discord? No, I did the right thing, it all had to be done. Nothing can remove me from power, it was all necessary.” she growled when suddenly, the white alicorn’s eyes widened when she realized what she just said.

‘I have been reformed, but you, Celestia, have yet to change.’

The more Celestia thought about it the more she came to the same conclusion, Discord was right. Every time something, or somepony, threatened her rule she would be rid of it.

Her sister she banished.

Discord encased in stone.

Sombra destroyed...twice.

Celestia attempted to fight Chrysalis, but failed. So her niece and her husband had to do away with her, sending the queen, as well as her hive, far outside the border of Equestria.

Though she was not as involved in the last one as much as the others, Celestia still tried to eliminate the changeling army. Every time she discovered a threat to her rule she would do away with it in any way she could. She always said her actions were meant to protect Equestria and its residents but, the reality was that this was little more than a constant excuse to mask the truth and keep her position. She didn’t want to be removed from power, the power she needed to protect those who loved her, admired her, and looked to her for guidance.

“I will do anything to protect my little ponies,” She said as she moved off her bed.

“Princess,” A guard spoke from outside her door, “The next court session is ready to proceed."

“I will be there shortly.” Celestia said in her usual angelic voice.

Celestia adorned her royal regalia and cleaned the muck out of her eyes from her nap not to long before hoof. Naps were the only form of rest she could have now with Luna missing. Once Celestia found herself presentable, she walked out of her chambers. Two guards were waiting to escort her to the Night Court, they both wore tired expressions, most of her guards did at this time.

Without Luna’s Night Guard around most, if not all, of her guards needed to work late into the night. She made sure their pay was increased substantially, and that their families were compensated for anything they needed. If it was not for them, she would have to train new guards to take over the night shift, which was already in progress anyway.

“How about you two take the night off,” She said, giving them both a motherly smile, “Go home to you families and get some rest, and return to your shifts once you feel rejuvenated.”

Both guards were a little surprised by from what they had just heard, “But Princess...” One of them began.

Celestia then cut him off, “No buts, I'm not asking you I'm telling you. Go home and get some rest, both of you.”

“T-Thank you your majesty,” The other guard said while bowing.

The former guard followed, “Yes Princess, we thank you.”

She gave them each a warm smile, “No need for thanks, you two had best be on your way.”

They nodded and trotted away with a small little burst of energy they had. Celestia watched as they rounded a corner, and disappeared from sight. She gave a content sigh, and turning the opposite direction, worked her way to the throne room for the Night Court.

‘I have been reformed, but you, Celestia, have yet to change.’

The words made their presence in her mind known again. Her smile faded, and her trott slowed, until she stopped in front of the throne room doors. She had only herself to blame for everything that had happened, everything.

‘Was I wrong in my choices? Was I so afraid of my power being taken from me that I would get rid of anything that threatened it?’

Memories of all of Celestia's battles, throughout her eternal life span, replayed in her mind. Each one told her the same thing.

‘No!’ the alicorn thought to herself, ‘I did everything I believed was right. For the betterment of Equestria, and for the safety of all that reside here. All for the safety...’

She opened the doors to the throne room, where a few dozen ponies awaited her. They all turned their eyes to the sun goddess, and bowed in respect to one of the most powerful creatures to ever walk the face of the earth. The mare who could raise, and lower, both celestial bodies on her own, as she has done in the past. Celestia walked up to the throne, nodding to many upper class citizens that have come to see her tonight. She took her seat and the court began.

‘All for the safety of my little ponies.’

Discord and Luna were walking amongst the newly rebuilt dragon sized abodes of the Dragon Empire. After everything they had learned of the Scale Six’s past from Nubuatan, from their younger years to the battles they were part of on their conquest for revenge, they had decided to stay in the empire with Nubuatan.

Not only that, but Luna had found it necessary to summon her Night Guard to her since they were loyal to her from the time they joined the rankings. They had signed a contract with the night, which changed them from normal ponies to bat-pony hybrids. That was why, before any of them could serve her, they needed to be sure they would not fear leaving their old lives behind as well as embrace the dark magic that would transform them.

With them being as loyal to the night goddess as they were, when they heard of Luna running off, they were quick to follow her when she summoned them to their new headquarters.

“I don’t feel so well Lulu.” Discord suddenly complained like a little foal.

“Discord grow up, you are the god of chaos.” Luna said, rolling her eyes.

“But this is really bad.” the draconequus holds what seems to be his stomach.

“Ugh, be silent Discord. We hath seen thy deal with much more than a stomach ache.” She growled in annoyance.

Discord’s stomach began to rumble, “Uh-Oh....*BURP*” He let out an earth shaking belch, and a torrent of golden fire came jetting out of his mouth.

“What in the name of Celsius was that?!” Nubuatan bellowed from the Sancti Sacrarium.

Luna was too late to duck and so her entire face was caught in the blaze. Luckily the flames were cool, so she wasn’t harmed in any way, but her muzzle was comically covered in black soot and ashes. She blinked, and her pupils were shrunken to the size of pinpoints.

Discord burst into a fit of laughter at the moon goddess's appearance, “You should see the look on you face Lulu! Haha, it is to die for!”

Luna simply rolled her eyes, and rubbed the soot off her muzzle as she said, “Discord, couldn’t you act mature instead of a young colt at least for one day?”

“Come on Lulu, I know how much you enjoy a good prank or two. You even helped me pull pranks on some of those uptight nobles in Canterlot.” He reminded as he playfully poked her horn.

Scowling, she swatted his hand away, “That may be true, but that was a long time ago.”

“It was the day before you ran off.” he said flatly.

“Silence thy self!” she snarled out of impatience with a small blush of embarrassment.

This only caused the chaos spirit to break down laughing once again. "Hahaha! Luna you are just too much!” he said, wiping a tear from his eye before his stomach started to rumble again.

This time Luna stepped to the side as the jet of fire came forth, “Not this time Discord.” She said with a smirk.

This time, however, the flames formed into a rolled up scroll and dropped to the ground. Luna was as confused as ever, she only knew of Spike being able to transfer letters and other objects through fire, but this was Discord. Just as strong, if not on par, with the Faust herself.

“Oh, it’s a letter from Fluttershy.” He said as he opened the parchment.

“Really? What does it say?” Luna inquired.

“How about you see for yourself.” Discord said as he showed her the paper.

It was blank until a small box drew itself out. The box itself remained blank as well, for a moment, until images of what had transpired at Fluttershy’s little cottage started flashing across it like a slideshow. Once it was done she looked up to Discord who was wearing a cheeky grin.

“And now for the letter.” Discord summoned a pair of glasses, similar to Rarity’s, and began to read.

My Dear Friend Discord,

I haven’t heard from you in quite a while and was hoping you were doing well and behaving yourself. I don’t know if you have heard, granted you live in Canterlot Castle so you might have heard something, but Spike ran away. We had upset him....

“Blah blah blah, you know the rest. She wants to know if we have seen or heard anything about his whereabouts.” Discord said.

“I am surprised they still worry about him after being gone for so long.” Luna said.

“I am a bit shocked myself. One would think they would have given up on him by now. They really need to get over themselves.” Discord replied.

“Says the one who tried to take over Equestria after being stoned for over a thousand years.” Luna retorted.

“Says the one who threw a temper tantrum and tried to plunge Equestria into eternal darkness, twice! Before, and after, you were banished.” Discord retorted back, childishly sticking his tongue out.

Luna’s eye twitched before she growled and stomped off.

“Sorry, but we are on the same level Lulu.” Discord said before he summoned up a small table to write a letter in response to Fluttershy.

My Dear Little Fluttershy,

I'm afraid I cannot speak to you in length right now, but we will be seeing each other again soon, that I can promise you. And it will be such a grand time then.

Your Chaotic Friend,

Discord

And with a snap of his fingers, the letter was off to its recipient.

Meanwhile, Spike, Night, and Scout, walked into the clearing Scout had mentioned beforehand. It was nothing but tall, lush green grass, with a slight breeze that could be felt every now and then. Overall, it was an extremely calm and relaxing sight, so different from the blazing heat of the raging active volcano they lived on.

“This seems like the perfect place to test stuff out.” Spike said, as he tossed down his pack and ran out into the field.

“Dude wait for me!” Night said, throwing his own sack aside and chasing Spike.

The two laughed in childish glee as they chased each other around the grassy plane. Scout chuckled and sat under a tree as Spike and Night chased and tackled each other in the field.

Unfortunately, Spike tripped over a root that was sticking out of the ground and tumbled down a hill. “Oof...ugh...” were the only sounds he made before making a loud splash in the lake bellow.

Scout and NightStalker looked down the hill Spike had rolled down and saw the purple drake floating face first in a crystal clear lake. The other two slid down the hill side and walked over the edge of the lake.

“Uh...Spike...you okay?” Scout asked out of concern tapping his leader's head once he floated back to shore.

Spike mumbled something before pulling himself up, “Yeah, I’m fine.” he said before shaking himself off.

“Spike, you really need to watch where you're going.” Night said laughing as he help him up on to his feet.

“Oh you're one to talk, I distinctly remember you landing in a pile of Manticore...” Spike was cut off by Night’s claws covering his mouth.

“We were to NEVER speak of that again.” Night said as his eye twitched at the humiliating memory.

Scout chuckled at the two drakes' little argument before breaking them up, “Alright you two, that's enough. Ya'll both have had yer slips up. Now Spike hows bout goin' back to that field and do what we came here fer?"

“Scout's right,” Spike said, “I think it's time to test my suspicions. Something is telling me that soon, things will be going in a totally new direction for us.”

Night and Scout nodded in agreement before the three made their way back to the field.

“Now you both know why we came here,” Spike said as he paced in front of them like an army general, “The events we've encountered have made it pretty obvious none of us are normal dragons. We seem to be able to do things other dragons can’t.”

“Like when I destroyed that boulder that was darn near ten times mah size.” Scout stated.

“Or like how that manticore from the forest seemed to pass right through me like I wasn’t there.” Night added, tapping his chin as he recalled the manticore attack that sent a shiver down his spine.

“Not only that but when Celestia almost caught us in the Everfree Forest,” Spike proclaimed, “From how the girls described it looked like your shadow stopped them in their tracks before they could take me away. It would also appear that I was able to break free of Celestia’s magical grip with some strange wave of magic.”

“Well you did say some dragons could use magic,” Night said, “Maybe we are just a rare few who can.”

“Ah thought we were only magic resistant? An’ the only magic we have is our fire.” Scout stated.

“I thought so too Scout, but lately I've been thinking that we can actually do magic a little differently. So, that is what we have come here to test out.” Spike proclaimed.

“An’ how are we supposed to do that?” Scout asked

“Well, we just have to think about the emotions we had when we did all those things,” Spike said with a shrug, “Though it is much easier said than done.”

“I'm sure it is,” Night said, “But we aren’t going to get it right on the first go around.”

“Precisely! It will take lots of time and practice before we can get it right.” Spike said happily.

“So what are we waiting fer? Let get to it!" Scout cheered.

The next several hours were spent trying to recreate the emotions they felt before. None of their attempts were successful, but they never gave up on trying. They tried over and over again, and each time it yielded no result.

Yet with words of encouragement from each other, the three drakes had the energy and willpower to go on. They worked hard, only resting once or twice for either a snack or a dip in the lake. It wasn’t as good as their lava pool, but with enough heat from their fire breathing the temporary hot tub was a good substitute.

A few short hours later Luna’s moon raised high in the sky. It was far too dark and treacherous for the three drakes to try to make their way back. The lack of light wasn’t really an issue with their draconic vision it was as bright as day to them. The Tartarus that the forest became was the only thing that would cause them grief.

They did this for a multitude of days only returning back to the cave to get some rest or to restock on food. Yet, it had eventually gotten to the point to where they were getting frustrated.

“Ugh! Gosh darn it!” Scout barked in anger as he tried to punch a large bolder they had rolled into the field the first day, “Nothin' is happen’! An’ Ah've been hittin' this thing fer a good few days!”

Spike was trying to make another barrier around himself to no avail, “I don’t get it. We should have gotten some results by now.”

“Darn Spike, I don’t mean to sound negative, but I don’t think what we are trying to do is possible.”

“Then what about everything that happened before,” Spike retorted, “How do you explain that?”

“It was all a fluke. Just accidents.”

Spike didn’t want to admit it but Scout may have been right. They have been doing everything they could to recreate what they had done before and everyday ended the same way, failure. Although Spike was determined to figure out if they were truly different from other dragons or not.

“No, we have to keep it up," he persuaded "We must be getting close to figuring this out.”

“Wake up and smell the sulfur Spike. We have come up with nothin’ so far.” Scout said.

“Scout I know things aren’t going as fast as we want them too, but I never said it would be easy.” Spike walked over to Scout who was trying to calm himself down, “I have never steered you wrong before. I am not going to start now, or ever.”

Taking in what Spike just said Scout began to calm down. “Alright Spike,” he said taking a deep breath, “We can keep tryin' but we need to stop every once in a while. I think Night tryin' to run through a tree isn't really doing anythin' good fer his head.”

He chuckled and pointed to Night laying on the ground next to a thick oak tree, with what look like an extra spike on his head. He was mumbling incoherently in his unconscious state as stars and small Lux’s danced around in his mind.

Spike couldn’t help but laugh himself as he and Scout walked over to him, “Yeah I think we should take him home to get fixed up. We can't have our brother getting brain damaged.”

Scout nodded and tossed Night over his shoulder as they headed for home.

Once they arrived they were greeted by Cobalt being chased by Glamour. Cobalt had a few makeshift braids in her hair, while the later had several more in her one hand, and a comb in the other.

“Come on Cobalt, a lady shouldn’t be walking around looking messy,” Glamour said, “Even in her own home.”

“No freaking way! Better back up with that shit!” Cobalt said as she ran past Lux who was reading a book she had found.

"Cobalt!" Glamour scolded, "You should be ashamed for using such language!"

Spike and Scout walked past the battle that was raging between the two dragonesses.

“Hey Lux, where did you get that book?” Spike asked arching an eyebrow.

“I just happened to find it around the lava pool,” Lux said showing Spike the cover.

The book was written in strange language, but after a few minutes, the meaning of the words came to mind. The cover was titled The Past is History: Our Draconic Empire. Spike then looked under the title to see who the author, or in this case, 'authors' were. A similar effect had taken place, By: Aquila and Celsius.

“It did the same thing for you huh?” Lux asked as she noticed the expression on his face, “The same thing happened for myself and the other two. Though it might just be instinct that we're able to understand it.”

“Yeah, that must be it.” Spike said snapping out of his trance like state.

“Anyways we have a little bit of a problem here.” Scout said laying NightStalker on the couch next to Lux.

“What happened?” the golden dragoness asked worriedly as she inspected Night’s injury.

“Well...” Spike said rubbing the back of head, “We were doing some training like usual but it seemed Night was pushing himself a little to hard.”

“More like hittin’ himself to hard.” Scout said under his breath.

“I thought I told you all not to work yourselves so carelessly.” Lux reminded shaking her head.

“Yeah sorry about that," Spike apologized “Can you fix him up?”

“I can but he won’t be able to do anything over exerting for a while.” She said looking over his bump, “Scout can you help me take Night to his room?”

“No problem,” He said as he carried Night off with Lux following suit.

Once they were gone Spike noticed Glamour tackling Cobalt to the ground and forcing her into a handmade dress before she kept working on the hair, “You made me do this Cobalt!” Glamour stated

“It burns! In the name of the gods above us it burns!” Cobalt cried out as she tried to resist Glamour and pull the dress off.

'Why am I enjoying this?' Spike thought to himself while smiling.

“Uh...girls?” Spike said getting their attention.

“Oh Spike, I didn’t see you there.” Glamour said quickly before cleaning herself off, “How was training?”

Cobalt got up and ran off to her room to get rid of the horrid beast Glamour had forced onto her. When she left, Spike and Glamour were all alone.

“Sorry you had to see me like that,” the white dragoness said with a faint blush.

“It’s okay.” Spike chuckled, “But I don’t think you can ever get Cobalt to wear a dress.”

“I can only try.” She said with a warm smile.

Spike and Glamour had grown closer over the time they had know each other. At first Spike questioned falling in love with someone he just met, especially when it reminded him of his old crush. However, something was telling him that there was a reason for his infatuation. He had done everything he could with his newfound love for her, pretty much doing everything he had done for the prissy unicorn who shall not be named. However unlike that inconsiderate mare from his past, Glamour respected Spike and never played with his emotions. In fact she was equally smitten with him, and happily returned the feelings in any way she could.

‘Now is as good a time as ever,’ Spike thought to himself as he steeled his nerve, “Uh...Glamour?”

“Yes Spike?” Glamour asked curiously.

“I was just wondering...if...” Spike’s heart was already beating a mile a minute as he start to sweat a little, “I wanted to ask...”

“Spike are you okay?” Glamour asked, “You don’t look so good.”

‘Come on Spike! You saved an empire! Asking a dragoness out shouldn’t be so hard!' Spike thought.

Spike felt Glamour put her hand on his forehead to check his temperature, “Spikey you're burning up. I think you maybe coming down with someth-”

“Wouldyouliketogooutonadatewithme?” Spike forced out faster than he actually intended.

Glamour’s eyes widened, “W-What?”

Spike took a deep breath to calm down, “Glamour I know we have known each other for a short time, but I have really come to like maybe even love you.” He took Glamour’s hands in his own.

Spike's words made Glamour as red as a freshly picked apple. She could feel butterflies in her stomach and, her heart felt as if it was about to leap out of her chest.

“Let me prove it to you by taking you out tonight.” Spike said looking into her shining ocean blue eyes smiling.

Glamour's knees felt weak from looking into his bright emerald green eyes. There was a fire there that burned with the intention of protecting her, wanting to be with her, and truly love her. It took everything she had not to melt into his embrace right then and there.

“O-O-Of course.” She answered still staring into his eyes.

Spike mentally fist-pumped as a large grin spread across his face, “Great! I mean...uh...I will get you at twilight.” He said.

“Yes, that would be perfect darling.” She said in response.

Spike then gave her a quick peck on the cheek “See you tonight.” he said before dashing off to get everything ready.

The dragoness just stood there speechless.

After a moment, Glamour ran to her room in the cave and dived onto the soft bedding giggling and squealing like a school girl. She rolled around thanking whatever deity was watching over her for such an amazing and charismatic drake like Spike.

She sat up and looked to a makeshift window seeing that the sun was already lowering. She estimated having three or fours hours left before twilight.

“And I have so much to do,” She gasped before going into a mad rush to make herself look her best for the drake of her dreams.

Spike was in a similar situation as he had been working on something special for a while, and he had to make sure it was perfect for tonight. He was carving the Fire Ruby he had found when he woke up on top of the volcano. He had saved it specifically for this for a night like tonight. He had made a golden necklace from the groups shared hoard, and shaped the fire ruby to fit perfectly inside.

“She's going to love it,” Spike said to himself as he ran to his room to hide it away until it was time.

Spike double checked to make sure everything was perfect for the special night he had planned for Glamour, “Table, check. Food, check. Drinks, check. Candles, check. Safe path for a moonlit walk, check. An area to dance, check. And most importantly, the gift, check.”

Spike had a decent plan for his date with Glamour in about thirty minutes. He would walk her down a set path to their dinner which would be hot and ready for them. After he wines and dines her, they will go on another walk but to a magnificent moonlit area and dance with her to the peaceful noises of nature.

Which was strange because one would suspect it to be dangerous with beastly creatures stalking in the shadows for their next meal. Yet, as luck would have it, they had run into nothing that could cause them harm. Spike would be damned if he didn’t take advantage of it while he had the chance.

Last but not least he would give her the gift he had spent months working on. A perfect Fire Ruby necklace, ‘But not nearly as perfect as her.’ Spike thought as a smile hit his face.

Luckily, he was able to set everything up perfectly with the help of Lux and Scout. After they concluded that Night would be okay, they made sure they did anything they could to help. Lux gave Spike tips on what to cook for Glamour, and helped find the perfect places to set the mood.

Scout did as his name suggested, and scouted out safe path for them to travel, he also helped with the making of the candles and wine. Spike knew what was required to make wine, but Scout had gathered everything and insisted Spike to let him do it.

“It is amazing what you can do in just a few hours.” Spike chuckled to himself as he walked back into the cave to pick up Glamour.

The aforementioned dragoness was triple checking her appearance, making sure she looked her best. Glamour had debated making a dress for the occasion by using the fabric like plants they had but decided against it. She took a deep breath and exhaled to relax herself.

With all the time they spent here they had even put doors for everyone's room.

*Knock knock*

It was time, and both of them were nervous. Who wouldn’t be when you are going out with the one you have deep and meaningful feelings for?

The snow white dragoness opened the door to be greeted by her knight in shining scales.

“Good evening milady,” Spike said with a bow, “Are you ready for a wonderful time?”

The white dragoness nodded before allowing Spike to gently take her hand, and lead her outside.

The date went perfectly as planned, and it was the best night of their lives to say the least. Glamour had greatly enjoyed herself and she felt closer to Spike than ever before.

‘Just one last thing,’ Spike thought.

“Tonight has been amazing Spike,” Glaomour said, “Nothing could possibly make this date better.” She said as she nuzzled into the crook of his neck.

“Well, tonight is not quite over yet,” Spike said as he moved in front of her holding her hand and looking into her eyes, “Will you dance with me?”

Glamour could only nod as Spike's other hand wrapped around her waist. Strangely enough, the soft sounds of wind and string instruments could be heard as the wind blew through the trees. The light from the moon acted as a spotlight for the young dragon couple as they waltzed in perfect sync.

Little did they know where they were going while dancing as they were too captivated in each others eyes. Their eyes showed each other everything they had known including: their fears, hopes, and dreams. They had ended up dancing toward the lake, but instead of falling in, they walked on top of it as if it was solid land. The power their bodies shared caused the water to wrap around them as they floated into the air.

“I love you Glamour.” Spike said.

A tear of joy dropped from her eye as she responded, “I love you too Spikey.”

With that being said, their lips met and they kissed each other passionately. For them, it seemed that during the kiss, time seemed to freeze, and everything around them ceased to exist. All that mattered was each other and this one special moment they shared.

When they broke their first kiss they were back in the grassy field under the watchful eye of Luna’s moon. Spike decided it was time to give Glamour her gift. “Glamour I have something for you.”

Spike got down on one knee and revealed the heart shaped Fire Ruby in its golden necklace. Glamour gasped as she looked at it in amazement, she had never seen anything like it.

“S-Spike, it's so beautiful.”

“Not as beautiful as you,” Spike said standing up and moving behind her. He helped place the finely crafted accessory on her and as he did so, he poetically stated, “This amulet symbolizes my love for you Glamour. It burns hotter than any sun can, and will never go out.”

Glamour turned torwards him with more joyful tears in her eyes and pulled Spike into another kiss which he gladly accepted. They stayed like this for some time before they found a tree to rest themselves. Spike held Glamour close as they looked up at the starry sky and slowly fell asleep in each others embrace.

(ART BY:NineTailBeastBall)
Link: Glamour & Spike

YOU HAPPY NOW!!! AN UPDATE AND MY LONGEST FUCKING CHAPTER YET!!! I FORCED IDEAS TO THE FOREFRONT OF MY FREAKING MIND TO WORK THIS CHAPTER!!!

Now it may be a while before I am able to put out another chapter. I have to focus on a special request for somepony, not only that but I have the last half of my senior year to worry about, and I have to find a job...

So when I post the next chapter you will know...

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