With each others help, Spike and Gilda fight to find their place in a world that will not accept them.

Credit: Larince, Newer, Varanus, DPV, and Mad Brochacho
A more classical approach to the noir genre, Mad Brochacho's "On the Docks": http://www.fimfiction.net/story/6590/On-the-Docks
Heralded as the greatest Twilestia around and more, Varanus' "Composure": http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5623/Composure

Thank you to all my readers.

Two thousand and fifty three years.
Spike has been battling the eldritch horrors of timeless Ginungagap for over two millennia, yet even to this day, his shame remains gnawing at his very heart and mind. Until the day comes when he is told of the danger that threatens what is most precious to him.

To save what he loves, Spike shall face his shame once more, his will, determination and sanity stretched to their limits, as he will step into the Abyss of his own, personal hell.

As always Spike moves forward, ever forward, towards battle, death and hopefully redemption.

In life, shame.
In death, absolution.

In a humanized world, Spike is a new kid in Equestria High where he meet's Twilight and her friends. During his school years he'll be facing friends and enemies along the way. He'll face a fight, breaking in the schools, solving cases, a adventure Spike and his friends will never forget.

Spike saves Rarity's life. Now he can't move, speak or breathe. He needs support to live, medically and emotionally.
He's had it rough but Saturdays are his prized day. Because his fiance always makes him feel happy.

Thanks Prettyskitty16 for making the cover art.

Spike's relationship with Twilight has changed, and his blossoming romance with Rarity is making him the happiest dragon in Equestria, not to mention the fact that he's made a new friend. So what is the new shadow that's hanging over him, and how will that affect his standing in Ponyville?

I have kept hidden form the ponies by living in the Everfree. As I am scared I be turn into a weapon. I offer my help to those that live within. They mostly come to me for my healing ability. My life wasn't perfect but I was safe. Until I befriended a baby dragon named Spike. My life fell from there.

Twilight is ready to give Spike bigger responsibility and sends him out on his own. However, when a villain bent on revenge makes its move, a monster that is all too familiar returns to wreak havoc. In the battle to come, winning may not mean victory.