Spike’s Discovery V 2.0
By: Rarityfan87
Spike was making his way back to the library after a long day of helping Big Mac at the farm. Ever since he turned sixteen, Spike had wanted to work at the farm. He wanted to learn what true hard work was, and he wanted to get out of the library. Two years later, and now Spike has the height of two average ponies stacked, his muscles are toned; being kept up with the work he does at the farm. His scales are becoming a nice shade of dark green, and dark purple. His spines and spikes, are longer and bigger, fitting his new size, and his wings are fully developed. He was an average flyer, learning from Twilight’s books (Spike never thought he’d find one that was actually helpful for him). He liked his new body, proud to be its owner. He would walk with confidence around the streets. Just as he was doing now, as he arrived at the treehouse. He noticed all the lights inside the library were out, when he peered in the windows.
That’s odd, Twilight is usually busy reading a book or one of the princess’s scrolls. Or she’s usually busy learning a spell and writing about it to the princess. I hope she’s alright in there.
Spike opened the door, walking inside, unable to see anything in the darkness. As soon as he shut it, he was greeted by all his friends.
“Surprise! Happy Birthday Spike!” Everyone yelled, Pinkie being the loudest.
“Aw, thank you guys!” Spike said, surprised and happy from the surprise party.
“You’re welcome Spike! I mean I just had to throw you a party on your birthday. We all know Twilight isn’t the best at surprising ponies.” Pinkie said, excitement in her voice.
“Hey! I could surprise a pony if I wanted to. I even have a book on the subject.” Everypony laughed.
“I really do have a book about it!”
“Why does that not surprise me Twilight?” Spike smiled.
“Anyway, I really appreciate this you guys. You know you’re all very important friends to me, and some of you are even like family for me.”
“That’s right friends are always great. Now how about we open some presents and have some delicious treats!”
“Sounds good to me, I could use something to eat after all that hard work.” Spike was exhausted.
*A few hours later*
All the guests were gone. It was late, and most of them had school or work the next day, seeing as it was a weekday. Spike and Twilight were sitting on the couch, having a conversation now that they finally had time to talk.
“I can’t believe you’re already eighteen Spike, time sure flies by.”
“Yeah, I know. It feels like only yesterday I was helping you around here.”
“I kind of miss having my number one assistant, but at least now my books are always organized in alphabetical order, then by title, then by author, then by publication year, then by number of pages.”
“Twilight… you are so CDO.”
“What do you mean CDO?”
“I mean you’re so OCD that you need to put the letters in order.”
“Oh ha, ha, very funny Spike.”
“Well I think it’s hysterical.”
“Well it was a good one, even I didn’t see it at first.” Twilight giggled.
“Also I wonder, how do you keep your composure when one book falls out of place? Then the whole book shelf isn’t in order anymore.”
“Well smarty pants, I’ve memorized the order, so I know where every book goes.”
“Again, that doesn’t surprise me.” Spike chuckled.
“Unfortunately I need to end the fun.”
“Like that’s never happened before.”
“Spike, you need to stop goofing around and arrange everything in the library while I read and make a bigger mess for you to organize.” Spike used his best Twilight imitation voice.
“I’ll pretend I didn’t hear that, but in all seriousness Spike, I… have some good news and some bad news…”
“What’s the good news?”
Song to help enhance the mood.
“Well now that you’re eighteen, you now have your own freedom, so you can do anything you want, without my permission.” Tears forming around her eyes. Spike noticed, worried about Twilight.
“What’s wrong Twilight?” Concern in his voice.
“It feels like every year our friendship slowly but surely disappearing. Ever since I found the elements of harmony.” Tears starting flowing down her cheeks. Spike held Twilight in a hug.
“Of course it isn’t. If anything, it’s only getting stronger. I know it feels like we’re slowly separating, but that’s only because I need to start my own life. I could never leave you forever, I’ll always be there for you Twilight, until the end, by your side.” Spike continued to comfort Twilight.
“Thank you Spike, I needed to hear that. Unfortunately… it won’t be possible with the bad news I need to tell you.” Spike was confused.
“What do you mean by that Twilight…?”
“I got some news from Princess Celestia, she… she… she wants you to leave and go to the dragon lands to learn about your dragon heritage. You have to leave within three days.”
“What…” Tears were flowing down Spike’s cheeks.
“Twilight… how could you agree to this?” Spike had a look of pure sadness and disappointment.
“I didn’t want to… I tried…”
“Well obviously not hard enough if you didn’t succeed.”
“Honestly, I tried my best, but I couldn’t change her mind… I’m sorry.”
“You don’t need to apologize Twilight, it’s not your fault. It’s Celestia’s fault. Apparently she’s not the great ruler everypony thinks she is.” Anger in Spike’s voice.
“Don’t say that Spike, I’m sure she had a good reason.”
“I know you’re very close to her Twilight, but even great ponies start to go downhill eventually. I’m going to send her a letter, I need to tell her the truth.”
“Spike please… don’t…”
“I need to Twilight, this has gone too far.” Spike grabbed a sheet of paper, some ink and a quill.
Dear Celestia,
How could you do this to Twilight and I? Have you lost your senses? Apparently you’re not the great ruler everypony claims you are. In my opinion, you should pass the crown over to Princess Luna, to somepony who actually cares about her subjects… her student, which she claims she loves and would be there for her and not betray her. If you do ever come to your senses, please send me a letter back, but until then don’t bother. Also I won’t be going anywhere, no matter what you do.
Spike.
Spike sent the letter via his sending fire. A few minutes later, he felt a letter in his throat. He spit it out, it was from Princess Celestia. Spike read it aloud.
Dear Spike,
How dare you write to me like that! I am your ruler, I make the decisions. Do you honestly think, I didn't think about you and Twilight when I made that decision? I did, for reasons I cannot explain right now, I need you to listen and do as I say. I will explain everything later, when the time is right. You need to trust me Spike, and if you don’t listen, I will force you to go, even if I have to take matters in my own hooves.
Sincerely,
Princess Celestia.
“Go ahead and try Celestia, but I’m not budging. Not at all, I’m not going to leave you like this Twilight.”
“I can’t force you to go Spike, but I would listen to Celestia if I were you.”
Spike re-read the letter.
“Hold on Twilight, take a look at this.”
“What is it Spike?”
“Does this look like Celestia’s usual handwriting to you?” Twilight looked at the paper carefully.
“You’re right Spike, it doesn’t. Maybe she was just distracted when she wrote it.”
“You’re probably right. Besides, she’s the only one who can send letters to me this way.”
"Exactly.”
“Well Twilight, let’s spend the next three days together, just the two of us, as friends.”
“That sounds like a great idea Spike.”
*Three days later*
Twilight and Spike were enjoying their time together, when they were interrupted by a bright flash. It was Princess Celestia.
“You have some nerve showing your face here.” Spike said, anger in his voice.
“I gave you instructions Spike, and you didn’t follow them, now I am here to make sure you do go.” Spike noticed something strange about Celestia’s eyes, they were green for a fraction of a second.
“Alright, I’ll go, but can I please have one last private moment with Twilight?”
“Yes Spike, but please do not be too long.”
Twilight and Spike walked up to their bedroom, closing the door behind them.
“Did you notice her eyes?” Spike whispered.
“Yes, that was unusual.”
“I’ll listen to her and go to the dragon lands, but I want you to be careful Twilight, I don’t want anything bad to happen to you.”
“I will Spike.”
“If I stay, I fear things will only go downhill. I’ll follow her plan for now, but I will find out more about it.”
“Alright, I’ll tell the others to keep an eye out as well.”
The two made their way downstairs, they met up with Princess Celestia, and made their way outside.
“Well Twilight, goodbye, I’ll miss you.” Tears forming in both their eyes.
“I’ll miss you too Spike.” Spike hugged Twilight, to which she returned it.
Spike flew off into the sky. When he was out of site, Celestia spoke.
“Twilight, I have a special assignment for you, please meet me at Canterlot castle.”
“Alright princess, but may I have a few days to myself? I need some time to heal, after losing my assistant.”
“Sure thing Twilight Sparkle, I’ll see you then.”
“Thank you princess.”