The Rise of Spike the Dragon

By: MasterBrony Forever

I would like to thank Vynn the Ocarinist for 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 camouflage green dragon continued to jump from tree to tree, keeping pace with the two. He had listened in as Spike pointed out many facts about the different plant life and other things as they searched through the masses of trees in the dense forest.

As he jumped into the next tree, he landed on a rather weak branch, which snapped under the sudden weight; sending the young drake crashing to the forest floor.

NightStalker’s head snapped around as he heard branches break and the rustling of leaves. He turned to Spike, who appeared to have notice it as well. They snuck toward the source of the noise, with their claws at the ready to defend themselves if they could. Yet at the same time, they were thinking of ways to outrun this thing if it was going to try to kill them.

The young dragon stood up rubbing his head in pain. “Och, why does that always happen? I am faster on the ground than I am in a tree. Figured I would have learned after a few falls.” The dragon said to himself, he had yet to notice the two dragon standing behind him.

“You okay?” Spike asked, slightly startling the younger dragon.

“Uh...yeah.” He responded.

“Were you following us?” Night asked putting his hands on his sides, glaring slightly.

The young drake hesitated for a moment before speaking, “Well yeah. I saw your fire in that cave a little while back, and I haven’t seen any other dragons out here.”

Spike and Night explained to the new dragon how they ended up out here and what their plans were for their future here the Everfree. Something clicked between them instantly. None of them knew what is was, so they played it off as if it was no big deal.

As they looked over the young dragon they saw his tail was different from theirs. Instead of having sharp, pointed end like Night, or a spade-like shape like Spike’s, it was a small, round ball. He also had a small set of horns growing out the back of his head, and one on his nose as well.

“I am glad we were able to finish that meeting,” Celestia said as she stepped down from her throne, “We have been at this all morning.”

Luna nodded in agreement, “True, dear sister. After being gone for so many years, it would seem the amount of work has not diminished.”

Celestia and Luna decided to go for a walk in the Royal Gardens to enjoy all of its beauty for as long as they could before their secretaries got on their flanks about the next important meeting or document to sign. As they walked through the gardens, Celestia stopped in her tracks, gaining the dark blue alicorns attention.

As she looked to her sister, she could tell she was deep in thought. she was staring in the direction of the peaceful little town of Ponyville.

“Is something wrong, Sister?” Luna asked.

This broke Celestia out of her trance. “Hm? Oh...it is nothing. Was just thinking about how Twilight and her friends are doing,” she lied, for the most part.

Luna inspected her sisters expression. She had her doubts, but knew that when the time came, Celestia would tell her what she needed to know. After a brief moment of silence, Celestia and Luna continued their trot through the massive garden; Celestia would glance in the general direction of Ponyville every once in awhile.

Twilight and the girls had awoken at a decent time to gather what they needed to begin their search in the Everfree. Everypony rushed to get to their homes then back to Twilight’s again. When they regathered, Twilight decided against using a checklist to make sure they were ready.

“Okay everypony, we have to search as much of the forest as we can before nightfall. After that, it will be three times more dangerous, and nearly impossible to see. We will stay together as a...wait, where is Fluttershy?”

Everypony looked around the library before letting out a group sigh. Moments later they stood in front of the yellow mare cottage. Rainbow Dash banged on the door like she had lost her mind trying to get the timid yellow pegasus to some out.

“Come on Fluttershy! We don’t have time for this!” Rainbow Dash shouted.

“Can’t you just go without me?” Was the response from inside.

Twilight shook her head, “We need everypony on this. It will make finding Spike far more efficient.”

“She is right darling, the more eyes we have looking for Spike, the better.” Rarity added.

“Then can’t you get somepony else to go?” Fluttershy asked, looking through the small window next to the door.

“Nopony else knows animals like you do. And your knowledge on animals could come into great use.”

“I may know a lot about animals, but I couldn’t be much help with the m-m-monsters that dwell in that forest.” The timid mare said, opening the door just barely to the point you could see her mane covering her eye from view.

After what seemed like forever, they eventually convinced Fluttershy to come along. She was still redoubtable scared stiff, but she was going anyways.

They trotted into the Everfree to begin their search. Rarity complained every now and then about how dirty she was getting and Applejack constantly had to speak her mind, which almost lead to a marefight, if it hadn't been for Twilight breaking them up.

“My name is Silent Scout, by the way. Or you could just call me Scout.” The young drake said.

“Well, it is a pleasure to meet you Scout.” Spike said, shaking his hand.

“Yeah, you seem really cool.” Night said, patting their new friend on the back.

“Thanks,” Scout said with a smile.

They talked for a short while longer before agreeing to have Scout join their group. They decided to make Spike leader, mostly because he had the book smarts to survive in the wild. He and NightStalker were roughly the same age, but Night agreed it would be better for Spike to lead. He just seemed to be the perfect type for that role.

They wandered through the forest for hours as Spike pointed out facts like; what they could and couldn’t eat, what certain plants could do if you come in contact with them. And anything else he knew, they listened intently, Spike being leader and all.

Nightfall was nearing, and they had to make their way back to base. They were all really looking forward to biting into that massive Fire Ruby.

Twilight was the first up the next morning. She woke the girls up as fast she could, each one giving their own repose to the sudden awakening from their lavender friend.

Pinkie and Applejack were easier to wake up, for the farm pony was used to waking up at the crack of dawn, if not earlier. Pinkie Pie...well...trying to explain her would be like Big Mac trying to defuse an Atom Bomb. Rainbow Dash was a challenge to get up, she slept like bear in the middle of hibernation. After lying to her and telling her she was accepted into the Wonderbolts, the rainbow-maned pegasus was wide awake, but somewhat crestfallen. However, she got over it a few moments later.

Fluttershy shot up and latched onto a beam on the ceiling after she was lightly shaken awake. Rarity made her way to the bathroom instantly, saying it was a matter of life and death. She had bed mane. And after what seemed to be the longest hour in the world, she came out with her mane in it the same curl she had it in everyday. Not much different from the hair she woke up with.

“Why would you waste so much time on fixing one hair that is out of place?” Rainbow Dash said from a cloud she had brought in from outside, knowing how long Rarity was going to take.

“One must look presentable at all times, even going into such a place as the Everfree.” Rarity answered as posh as ever. This made Applejack roll her eyes and sigh.

Twilight stepped in before the two mares got into yet another fight, “Come on girls, we don’t have time for this. We need to leave now if we are going to try to find Spike. He has been out there for almost 24 hours! Who knows how he is doing right now?”

“Twilight has a point,” Fluttershy said from behind her mane.

Rainbow Dash and Rarity gave each other one last glare before facing opposite ways and nodding in agreement. With that settled, they made their way to the Everfree to search for Spike.

The girls had searched the entire day, but had not seen either a scale or spine anywhere. They had run into some problems every now and again, but nothing too serious. They had even gone to ask Zecora if they had seen Spike. She had not.

By this time, the night was fast approaching and they had to quicken their pace if they wanted to get out soon. Twilight didn’t give up hope, she knew Spike was still out there, and she was going to find him one way or another. Even if it meant going deeper and deeper into the forest, she would find Spike.

“Twilight....Twilight....” Pinkie said bouncing in front of the young unicorn.

“Hmm...?” Twilight said looking up from the ground.

“Are you okay? You seemed to be in some kind of tancey,” Pinkie Pie said rolling her eyes into the back of her head, while swinging her head side to side.

“Oh...was I? I am sorry.” She said looking back down.

“Twilight, come on. We might not have found Spike today, but I am sure we will find him.” Rainbow Dash said giving her a pat on the back.

“Yeah,” Twilight said.

They all went their separate ways after taking Twilight home. They promised they would meet the next day, and everyday after that until they found Spike. They refused to believe he was dead, so they wouldn’t give up.

Thanks again to Vynn the Ocarinist!

I would also like to thank some friends for letting me turn their OC's into dragons for the use of this story.

Thanks, for being patient.