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Both on the edge of adulthood, they found each other, but look out over a vast and terrifying time. Hand in hand, scales against feathers, they draw strength as they take the next step together. Spike and Gabby had much to look forward to. A Spike and Gabby slice of life that follows them through the good times and the bad, starting with Spike's moving away from Ponyville.

Set after the series, but before the epilogue.

Chapters (16)
Comments ( 94 )

That's some nice artwork for the cover.

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I did not draw it myself, or commission it. Follow the source and leave them love!

Not like traveling between Ponyville and Canterlot would be a problem for Discord.

"It's been a long time since we were in Canterlot." Spike spread his fingers. "And the friends I had, aren't super friends anymore. I'll be basically alone, with Twilight. Twilight will be there, of course... But besides her?" He shrugged a little helplessly. "I got used to the ponies in Ponyville..."

What are you talking about here? Minuette, Twinkleshine, Lemon Hearts, and Moondancer live in Canterlot and while the episode didn't highlight it Spike seemed more like their friend than Twilight.

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Have you tried this line of logic on any teenager? Spike is leaving a place he is comfortable in, with people he has grown quite used to. Arguing that there are people he knows where he's going feels... I dunno.

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Discord is a tricksy one, to be sure. There is a reason he said what he said.

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if he was a normal teenager he wouldn't be the Ambassador and Royal Advisor.

That doesn't explain why you had Spike lie. I didn't ask why he was upset about moving, but was insinuating why is he lying when there was a whole episode about his Canterlot friends rekindling.
If you wanted him to be conflicted about the move why is the fact that he is going to be busy and unable to see his Ponyville friends as often not the main focus?

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Because Spike is explaining how he feels. He feels like he will be alone. This is a perfectly reasonable thing for him to feel, at any age really. He's leaving a bunch of friends behind, so he feels alone, even if there are some where he's going.

Spike did not 'lie', and Gabby does not know enough to even try arguing the logics of the situation with Spike... not that I think that would help much? She, instead, proves she is the best griffon ever. All hail Gabby!

Gabby is best pony, and coincidentally, Spike is also best pony.

So when the show put them as friends it was pretty exciting, so I'm glad there's going to be a continuation like this.

Spike swallowed thickly, his tongue feeling like dry leather in his mouth. "I... I don't know... Gabby, I hated it. I was so scared..." He began to worry his fingers together. "This whole move scares me, and Twilight doesn't have room for it."

"Room for it?" Gabby inclined her head, her anger giving way to concern. "What do you mean, Spike?"

"She's becoming ruler of all Equestria." Spike threw his hands wide. "Her head is all about that, for good reason. It's a big...big big big deal! I'm actually kinda proud she's not having a meltdown, but she's all... on that."

"And not on you." She drew her hand away, until her fingers touched Spike's, where she curled them, grasping him from the back of his hand. "Wanna tell me?"

I kinda like this part here, showing that Spike is really trying not to show if he's upset, because of how it contextualizes... things in the show. It's considerate of him, but also possibly not great that he feels like he can't be open with Twilight.

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I really dug that moment too. :heart:
Sometimes you need a new set of eyes on the situation.

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I guess I can see what you are going for, but the way it is written doesn't convey that to me.

He is lying though, that statement about not having friends in Canterlot and them not being friends is a lie. If what you wanted to convey was the nervousness of being able to reconnect again, then you didn't. The statement isn't ambiguous enough to just be his own insecurities rising up.

Great stuff here. Hopeing more comes soon

Mail can get directed, but character sheets, once shredded, may never be recovered.

Or the players, once passed. :fluttershysad:

Okay, really interested in this tale featuring my fave purple dragon! Looking forward to see where it goes from here for both him & Gabby! :moustache:

Deep down those two really like each other.

If the library has comics and OnO books, then they also have a selection of tabled meeting rooms available, with efficient sound damping, and hirable at reasonable rates at non normal hours.

Its suprising how much money a group of 6 players can bring in to a charity hall, even in soft drinks like cola and coffee, for a few hour session once a week in the evening.:eeyup:

Good to see Spike finding out about the changes at Canterlot Library regarding comics & OnO, not to mention Gabby's new job! The conversation between him & Gabby was very enjoyable! :moustache:

Really good start.
Really enjoyed the two first chapters and are looking forward for the next one :)

Wait! What about Owlowisicious' fate?

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He and Twilight went separate ways when her library was exploded. This is canon.

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Amusingly, many libraries have both of these things RL. Go visit your local library! :heart:

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I live in a not well funded area. My libray does not have these kind of things.

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Aw, boo. I know one of the ones near me has quite the manga collection.

You've written a great Spike before, but I'm already liking your take on Gabby.

I have to wonder if Spike will track down some of Shiny's old O&O buddies. (I don't think they were ever in the show, but they were in the comic.)

Glad Spike got recognition as well during the ceremony. (about damn time!:flutterrage:) The new formed O&O sounds interesting, can't wait to see if their first outing will be sweet or sour (keeps claws crossed:twilightoops::moustache:)

I hope the girls enjoy the game. Plus I am sad Lemon thought it was only a colt’s game. I bet many would have loved to play with her. She would strike me a someone who would play a lot like Sam Riegel from Critical Role.

Of course Spike moved from running the game to playing it.

Isn't that just the dream?

... I say to a man I'm pretty sure only runs games and hasn't been a player in a DnD game long term for a long time.

Spike's girlfriend makes a surprise love pouncing?

Sweet gaming session, with a bit of a time-jump added in! It was fun seeing them enjoying the game, plus Gabby's looking out for Spike regarding that zit was adorable! :twilightsmile::heart:

Last time he got those pimples was The Molt.

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Fortunately he already has wings, so not that!

Moondancer's experience felt like what I've been through. Fitting together multiple playstyles is tough.

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Rules lawyers can have it rough,(i am one)

Heck yeah Spabby's official!! Time to see how the ups & downs of this relationship go about! :raritywink:

Awww, that's sweet. I'm glad things are working out for the two of them so far.

Got a special someone before the one who hatched him, a total pro move.

Spike should hang out with his friend Discord, they can brag to each other about having model girlfriends.

Awww loving that talk between Spike & Discord, all relationships have a few bumps on the road, especially burning ones! :raritywink::rainbowlaugh:

Discord not breaking rules? Celestia forbid.

There are few hard rules in D&D/O&O, if you want to have fun.

Discord being called in for a cameo with Moondancer who knows all the rules?

There is one rule in a true game of DnD. Have fun.

Or as Discord might put it.

Word Up. :moustache:

"She knows ALL the rules."

This will strike fear into discords heart.

Make yourself a sandwich. Eat and be merry.

Liking the cute banter between these 2 as their relationship develops further, also nice way of referencing that story pic here! :twilightsmile:

That's very similar to Lumity happened.

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