It has often been said that heroes come from humble beginnings, and while I certainly am not one prone to such stereotypes, events that have occurred as of late have convinced me to think otherwise. I feel myself compelled to write the story I am about to tell now, lest the details fade from memory now in the wake of the cataclysm that looms on the horizon. It is a tale of a hero who, indeed, came from a quite normal walk of life, though he was always surrounded by the extraordinary. He has come so far since then. He has endured, suffered, and journeyed long and far; even now his journey takes him to a destiny unknown to even myself.
But I digress.
Here is recorded the story of a hero, one who has faced adversity, suffered loss, looked death in the eye on numerous occasions; here is recorded his beginnings as the assistant of one of the most, if not the most, famous unicorn in all of Equestria. His discovery of his heritage, his convictions and his struggles; good times and bad are all here for any who read this to see.
This is the story of Spike the dragon, from its quiet beginnings to the events of the present in which I write these very words.
~Unknown Author

Note from the Author:
Hey guys! This is my first story. Criticism is accepted and wanted, all I ask is that you keep it civil. I'll most likely be adding categories as I go on, considering there's so many this could go under that I'm not sure which ones to put, but I'll start it with adventure. There will be romance (though I'm not saying between who yet) and there will be more characters involved than just the ones already tagged. Just thought I'd get all that out there. Enjoy! Comments much appreciated!

*Note 2: Rating is "Everyone" until I get going more on the main plot. Not sure how graphic this will actaully get, but it'll definitely NOT be mature.