This is a parody of "The Count of Monte Cristo" starring Spike the Dragon. When the dragon is presumed dead by his friends, but is in reality given a chance at a brand new exciting life, a whole new world opens up for the dragon. With a new name, and wealth beyond measure, Spike hopes to get revenge on those who wronged him, and become worthy of the love of his life, Rarity.
Author's Note: I LOVED "The Count of Monte Cristo"! It was just incredible! You have to read the book, or at least see a movie. Of course, this isn't an exact parody (No prison, no treasure hunt, and a few other things), also, I don't exactly remember the book word for word anyway. However, I do believe that you will enjoy this fan fic, whether you like or have read the book or not.
I love stories about Spike, aand stories about revenge, so thumbs up and fav
Hmm, interesting. Great beginning to this story. Will track.
I actually saw that book in the library a couple days ago. Now I'm thinking about getting it now.
You have caught my interest, but I really enjoyed that book when I read it. I am a little skeptical to be honest...
I will read it for sure, but please don't let me down.
Edit: A thumb and favorite for you my friend!
i need moar now...NOW!!!!
I COMMAND YOU MY GOOD MAN TO KEEP THIS GLORIOUS PIECE OF LITERATURE GOING!!!!!!
more more more please more I like "The Count of Monte Cristo" movie and I like MLP FIM soo please make more
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Read it as soon as humanly possible. You will be a better person for it. You could also watch the movie if you have a shorter attention span and are willing to be somewhat less of a better person for it.
MOAR PLEASE!
Spike becomes a girl? That's what I see on the cover image. No, seriously.
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I know, it does look feminine, but that was the best picture I could find. Why don't you click the source link and ask the deviantartist about it yourself.
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You profile picture is awesome! Where did you get it?
YAY UPDATE!!!! more please, this is soooooooooooo AWESOME!!!!!
Great so far. Absolutely loved the Shoryuken! Very cool..
It is a foolish person who follows what they are adapting and follows it to the letter.
Do exactly what you are doing, using the novel as a framework.
more more please more
"I would take control of the Diamond Dogs." This is a personal favorite of mine. Instead of making the DD evil bastards like most people, I prefer to think of them as assets waiting to be discovered. Their manual labor combined with Rarity's magic and Spike's own abilities is a massive influx of gems waiting to happen.
They seem to have accepted his death a little too easily without a body, or witnessing his fall. Other than that, I'm really enjoying this.
Excelent as always Matthais.. Loved how well you characterized Rarity.
Oh my why do i have a strange feeling that Pinkie knows and Spike oh... um The Count is running in to trouble.
You continue to do every well, both with the structure of the story and way you handle the characters. A few minor misspellings, but nothing major.
Man, I really enjoy this story so far. So much suspense and the way you depict each character is amazing.
Looking forward to more.
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I just got it today, gona start reading it when I have time.
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Haha, yeah it's pretty cool huh. I got it from here: http://ss2sonic.deviantart.com/art/MLP-I-Must-Protect-Rarity-289211420?q=gallery%3Ass2sonic%2F2016953&qo=78
Enjoy.
you listed 9 stages jacckass
on topic: MOAR DAMN YOU TO TARTARUS MOAR!!!!
more more more
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Why're you swearing at me for, you creep!
And if you had any sense, you'd click the glowing blue title, which would would take you to tha page where the seven stages are listed, which actually include multiple aspects in each stage, amking it appear to have 9 stages, but really there are 7, some of which are multi-parters. So quit calling me a jack*** and try to love and tolerate!
What the hay?
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Thanks!
I love your writing style and how you've adapted the count's tale. only flaw I could see was a typo here or there, but it detracted nothing from the experience. i look forward to future chapters.
can i have moar please? and exactly how long is this story going to be? i know the actual book is somewhere around 446,000 words. will this be as long?
Story y u so good
great story I hope to see more
Y u no update
Y I overuse meme
Sorry
Well...it seems somepony beat me to this idea...
OHHHH MY GOD I LOVE IT MORE MORE MORE
Well, I feel special.
I really love your understanding of how upper class thinking works. Most people fail to realize that donations like that made to the school actually prove to further ones image as well as show generosity. I do have to complain about one thing though, Diamond Tiara is a bitch, but Filthy Rich actually seemed like a pretty nice guy. He even tries to instill some of the ideals of hard work in DT at the end of the Applebloom and Granny Smith episode.
This is quickly becoming quite a fantastic read.
I like this. It's great. :3
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Thanks for the help! I fixed all the errors!
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Well, about Filthy Rich, I didn't see what he did at end of the episode as "instilling ideals of hard work." To me, it looked like he heard about how his daughter insulted Granny Smith in class, an important member of the Apple Clan, who he dose business with frequently, and pretty much depended on said Clan for the beginnings of his entire business, and figured he better make Tiara do something to make up for her disrespect. To me, it looked like a method of keeping up good PR.
Besides, I really don't think we saw enough of him to determine what kind of pony, or what manner of business-pony, he really is. So, my fannon perception of him may be different than yours. In fact, he's a key part of the story, and I plan to have him in the next chapter. Hopefully my portrayal of him won't ruin the story for you. But don't worry, I'm NOT making him a major villain of evil or anything that far out. In my mind, first and foremost, he's a business-pony with his own method of doing things. What those methods are remains to be seen.
1158353 I aim to please. Loved Red Wall by the way. It appears you have good taste in literature.
1158405 Actually that was his father. If I remember correctly, at the beginning he had explained expanding since then. As we've seen, the Apple family now runs their own booths. I doubt it'll ruin the story, but just something to think of. Spike seems to have it for him though, ya know? I just can't figure out what warranted that.
PLEASE continue this wonderful storyline of yours as I was always a bit of a fan of this type of story.
BEAUTIFULLLL
Need more, NOOAAAAA
Anyways awsum. 
Needs more... You deserve these.
You sir are a true artist I love this story and I will come back for more
You continue to do very well with the story. You are adjusting what you need to adjust to make it fit the MLP universe while leaving the spirit of the novel in tact. I can't help but wonder if there will be anyone who sees through Spike's disguise...and if they are willing to help him. Afterall, a king (or a princess) can't go shaking the foundations of their own kingdom...but they can help others who do.
Also like the fact that the Diamond Dogs are being treated better and Spike isn't just tricking them.
NEED MOAR COUNT!!!!!!!1
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
its beautiful
i love it
note to self, dont get on spikes shit list...
Is Fancypants Danglars?
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NO! Danglars was one of the guys he wanted to get revenge on!
On that note, Danglars, Villefort, and Fernand (the three enemies of the count) as well as Caderousse will probably consist of. . .the ones Spike referred to as his enemies! All you need to know is that these four characters will appear in this story in some shape or form. But remember, Fancypants is good!
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I was going to say, this sounds kindof like how they met, but Fancypants didn't do anything against Spike, and so I was mildly confused.
Sounds good to me.
Whoa, 45:0 on thumbs? This MUST be good. I also love the story of the Comte, and this is sure as hell goin' on my read later list.
When can we expect an update
Moving along quiet quickly i hope his is a long fic cause i like it
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
MOAR IS REQUIRED! DO. NOT. MAKE THE UPDATE TIME AS LONG THIS TIME!!! THAT IS AN ORDER SOLDIER!!!
underrated story is underrated