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

Have you ever watched one of the episodes of MLP and started wondering, "I wonder what Spike is doing right now?" well the answer to that question will be satiated here.

Join Spike as he goes through many of his own adventures whenever the mane 6 are on their own or when he is merely helping others while not on screen.

There will also be noticeable changes on canon episodes but it wont change how Spike's character is. Mostly adjusted scenes and/or different wording.

Lastly, episodes where Spike is the main focus, or is mostly presented will either be shortened or will have most skipped.

What happens when something crafted by a creature with no real care for material things is taken from him? Nopony else knew the answer either. But they found out. Oh... They found out.

Rated 'Everyone' because EVERYONE needs a good knock in the teeth!

Enjoy!

Featured on Equestria Daily April 2, 2015! *face melts*

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon poke fun at Apple Bloom simply because she does not have her cutie mark. When an arts and crafts fair is preparing to set up in Ponyville, Applejack encourages her little sister to at least participate, but she soon succumbs to her own self-depression. Discouraged, confused, and upset from all the building up of verbal abuse, Apple Bloom one day disappears from Ponyville without a trace and it isn't long before Applejack is driven into mental insanity worrying about her. Silver Spoon betrays Diamond Tiara by confessing to Applejack the most likely cause of Apple Bloom's disappearance and quite possibly her true reason for wanting her cutie mark. And once Princess Celestia learns of Apple Bloom's problem, she decides to pay a visit to Ponyville herself to announce a very important lesson about bullying. Will Diamond Tiara finally realize the error of her ways? Or has her heart been permanently hardened by her own twisted misdeeds?

Also, we have a very special guest appearance somewhere in this story. Think you can find out who?

Songs
Gonna Cheer You Up
Wandering Loner
Let Your Light Shine
Happy Day in Ponyville

Princess Luna has got into an argument with her older sister and goes to her private realm to vent. Meanwhile, in another realm, Prince Artemis has got into a similar situation with his brother. From what was a simple meeting between alicorns of the night quickly becomes anything but simple.

Rated Teen due to language and subject mater.

Note everything below this line is not important to the story in itself as it has edits to the tags, my team of editors, and feature date list.

A big thank you to Foals Errands for getting me cover art so fast.

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Got onto the popular list on the same day I posted this story, WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!

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06/23/2014
FEATURED!!!!!!!!!!!!

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To list my crew of helpful friends, that help me keep this story coming out in a well timely pace.

Foals Errands, my friend and growing co-writer of my work.
Deepsleep64, my chief editor for this story, and hopeful more to come
Pure Note , my secondary editor
Ninja-PON3 , beta reader and one insane, but fun fan.
Lord Artemis, my second beta reader and good fan that offered his services
Noble Thought a person who helps out at times.
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Tags changed

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New co-writer is Anon the wonderful shark mouse and a TV Trope Page

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/FanFic/AChanceMeetingOfTwoMoons

Samhainophobia (pronounced Sow-wen-ophobia): A persistent, abnormal, and often very intense fear of the holiday Halloween (Nightmare Night).

Fluttershy has not been herself lately; she has been suffering from panic attacks, anxiety, lack of sleep, and has been locking herself tight in her cottage. The reason? Nightmare Night has come once again. This year when her friends take notice of her growing paranoia, they decide to try and help her overcome her unusual fear. However, when Princess Luna has a frightening agenda to scare everypony in ponyville, will the night be an unpleasant trick, or a surprisingly delightful treat? Only one thing is for certain: this will be a Nightmare Night that Fluttershy will remember for a very... long... time!

(My first fanfic! So don't forget to rate and comment!)

If you liked—or disliked—the story, please explain why in the comments. :)

What can Fluttershy do when she has a problem? Not just any problem. A problem that may change how everypony sees her. A dilemma that can make her look like a threat. A terror. A freak. A monster. Who can she turn to for comfort, without having them fear her? At least she's still Fluttershy... right?

Rated Teen for a scene featuring violence and blood. Tagged 'Alternate Universe' because I don't believe her change to be permanent, but I still thought it would make a good story.

Love is the most powerful force dormant in all living things. It is loud, yet subtle. Proclaimed, yet felt more passionately. Love is what connects friends, family, and so many others. Like a string that branches and weaves, it becomes immeasurably strong and almost indestructible.

Enter the life of Spike. He, despite all the adversity and doubt, has made a life for himself as a loyal assistant and noble friend. He loves his friends like an adoptive family and has given the dragon name some respect. Yet, what happens when he finds they are not all being forthcoming with him. When one particular Pegasus reveals she harbors something for him, a chain reaction will be set in motion. What happens when the strings of his heart are tested?
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Note that the entire story isn't posted in diaries. Just the beginning for certain characters. Once the necessary characters are established, then we move on with the events.

Takes place before Twilight is an Alicorn and season 4.

May add character tags later.

I always loved my little brother. He has always been one of the friendliest, sweetest, and most unique colts you would ever meet. But I always had the knowledge that he was different, and a lot of ponies would hate him for it. It wasn't until this most recent spring that the cruel reality of the world would break him down. From that moment on, Celestia could only tell what his fate would bring. My name is Fluttershy, and this is the story of my brother, Mockingbird.

Rated Teen: For language, strong homophobic slurs, violence, and sexual content.

Special thanks to thedarkprep, OfTheIronwilled, and Wireframe for helping me proofread, edit and revise.

Cover art by the lovely miss Dotterall (Head over to her deviant art account and give her work the much needed praise she deserves!)

Now on YouTube!

Spike’s been adjusting well to having a castle as his new home. Initially, he thought that things would remain exactly the way they always were, only, the box had given them seven chairs instead of just six. Each of them bore the mark of the Elements, whereas the seventh remained bare, was much smaller and was positioned right next to Twilight’s. It seemed that Spike had finally been recognized and given a place within the group, but what exactly did that signify?

He hadn’t used a key and most certainly wasn’t one of the Elements. While Twilight and the rest were all established as Equestria’s best line of defense, the most Spike had ever accomplished was getting lucky against King Sombra. Although being presented with a new position of power, he was still plagued with doubt. Spike’s thoughts were nervous at the best of times and extremely self-doubting at the worst.

Still entirely unsure of his position amongst his friends, he gets paid a visit from the future by a pony who carries a grave warning for the past. Only Spike may save the future, but at what cost?

And just what dangers does the future hold?

Many thanks to my editor: Drgnwolf