Spike is 21 and finds himself in the same situation he was in as a teen. He Still loves Rarity but he is too scared to tell her. How will Rarity respond when he finally delivers the news? Only time will tell... people change, and that is something Spike discovers along the way.

A MLP: FIM/Them's Fightin' Herds Crossover.

After another magical mishap, courtesy of Starlight and Trixie, Spike ends up in the world of Fœnum. With no other alternatives, Spike must learn how to fight for himself, if he is to stand a chance to survive in a world where "survival of the fittest" takes a whole new meaning.

Meanwhile, Starlight, Trixie, and Thorax will have to work on finding an answer to bring Spike back home, before Twilight finds out.

Rated violence for the fights.

Co-Author: Needed.
Editor: Kikio3000 Needed
Proofreader: Needed.

This story is a sequel to Just What Friends Do

The Dragon Lands are in an abhorrent state as of late. Seven long years of gangs ripping through settlements, economic implosion, low birthrates; the list goes on. She knows she isn't her father but she'd be damned to the furthest depths of Hell before she let her home crumble beneath her feet. With the help of some old friends she may just avoid such a fate.

After being banished, Spike sets out to find out about both himself and his heritage. Though as he progress in his journey he will find out he is much more than he realize and deep within him a power unlike any other that he must learn to use to get the happiness he desires.

Slight crossovers with many different sources and characters.

Spike knew he wasn't normal, but he never knew why. A few weeks after he graduated high school, he got a scholarship from G.E.A.R.S University, the most exclusive university in the Solaris System! G.E.A.R.S University trains young men and women to be Mecha Pilots, and when they graduate, they become fighters in the war that has been going on against a strange species of alien called the Shadowscythe. Will Spike be able to fight in the war? And will he be able to learn about who he really is?

Co-edited by beirirangu

Spike is tired of how the Mane Six are treating him, and after learning some devastating news, he finally snaps and runs away. Unbeknownst to him, his leaving home will start a chain of events that will forever change his life. And it all starts . . . with heavy metal.

Plot inspired by Brutal Legend. Title inspired by Manowar song "Die For Metal".
Special thanks to DiabloGuapo, whose "Legend of Spike" series inspired me to start my own.

Disclaimer: I do not own My Little Pony

What would happen if Spike was born earlier than in the show and was raised by dragons instead of ponies? What if his teacher told him to come with him to meet with Celestia and the recently returned Luna. How will the princesses and Elements of Harmony handle a blunt, sarcastic, and strong young dragon. And how would this affect a certain shy Pegasus who is afraid of dragons.

A.U./Anthro/ Slow FlutterSpike

Edited by Starblade

There are three rules of any good mercenary always be cautious, never underestimate your target, and finally always have your comrades back.
Editor

Starblade

Twilight Archer, Pinkie Pie Duelist, Rarity Golem Summoner, Fluttershy Druid,
Rainbow Dash Barbarian, AppleJack Warrior, Spike Gunslinger