Spike lived the last three years in the Everfree Forest together with his zebra teacher. After a long time of thinking, he realized that he didn’t belong here and began to long for a place he could call home.
He then begins to travel across the world in order to find a new home. In his journey, he will find the most unusual creatures, friends, and lands. Maybe he will also find a place he belonged to.
Sequel to I'm Getting Underpaid For This.
It is not necessary to read the first story to understand this one.
Chapters (5)
Interesting, do go on.
One thing I've noticed:
Use a dash:
Plus, you used the word "head" too many times; use some word variety.*Edit
Nevermind. It's fine.
Anyway, I'm liking the tone switch, but that's just me.
Looks like some of that old dragon instinct is kicking in. Is this story going to have nature vs. nurture bit like a few other Spike stories? And is the mane six and others like Celestia going to show up in this story?
What are dragon scales made out of that timberwolves could do serious harm? Or are the wolves stronger than they look to be able harm something that eats diamonds?
You know, if I was Spike, I'd leave the Everfree forest, travel the world in search of fortune and fate, build a nice life for myself.
THEN COME BACK TO THAT PISSHOLE WITH A FLEET OF BULLDOZERS AND TURN IT INTO A PARKING LOT!
Great chapter. The sequel is off to a good start. Will Twilight and the others be in this story?
2478165 that would be Spike the American not spike the dragon
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Edited it. Thank you for pointing that out.
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Sorry, no confrontation with any of those ponies planned in the near future.
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Of course, dragon scales are hard. But Spike is if he stands upright about 1 - 1.5 meters high. A timberwolf is that high while standing on four legs and has some pretty strong teeth. Basically, even if the scales wouldn't be damaged, the difference in power between the two would cause Spike serious harm.
Gotta go to work now. I'll answer more (potential) comments when I'm back.
All Spike really needs is a Klingon Bird-of-Pray, a cloaking device, some whales, and a great score. Oh, and some nuclear vessels.
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Whales!
Whales are the answer for everything!
I prefer solitude and loneliness over company
When can we expect the next update?
2489531 God. I dunno.
I am actually a weird guy. I make a deadline of 1 chapter per week that i mostly keep, but tbh... In reality, i finish a chapter in 4 - 5 hours. It all depends on my mood and how far I am in my writing mood. Maybe I'll start writing today... since you asked me yknow... didn't know people were really waiting for the next chapter. just thought this is a "yeah i fav it and just read it when it comes out" or "Oh right... that story exists too." story.
Well if at least one is pumped for the next chapter. Maybe I'll start writing today? But don't expect it to be up today. But let's get my deadline forwar some days. I think I want to write the next one and up it before tuesday.
2489893 We're expecting it by tomorrow. Do not disappoint.
2489893 http://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/7/7f/Announcer_dec_kill03.wav
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Well thank you for your enthusiasm. Sadly, it is hard for me to write right now, due to me being ill. Bot no worries, I will manage at some point.
Let me guess, the pegasus had a run-in with a dragon?
I root for the dragon, just because I haven't read the story yet xD
when I saw wings and purple coat I was like ALICORN TWLIGHT!
2530853 I know
That's why I quickly said "male"... don't want people to get their hopes up
2530859 haha, you should make them run into each other at some point, but still have Spike walk away
For a second there I thought it was Twilight.
I think the reason he sucks at fighting is due to not using his instincts very often. He's a dragon for god sakes.
2531004 Maybe.
Or he simply sucks. ☜(ﾟヮﾟ☜)
2531010 There also that.
Wonder who the pegasus is.
At the first mention of speed I thought Rainbow dash. Then the purple coat. Alicorn Twilight. Then the mane and gender. New guy...? Then the mention of Shining Armor. (... Brain rebooting...) ... What?
At least Spike is getting some fighting spirit in him.
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Well he is not COMPLETELY helpless.
I'd like to tell this story of a realistic point. Someone who saw the danger doesn't act without fear in dangerous situations, and well he is kind of unexperienced.
LOL LOL LOL LOL
How do dragon scales work?
Because a knife against a dragon seems ineffective. Either way good story thanks for the update
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in this story, dragonscales are light and not as hard when the dragon is young due to hard scales being heavier. Spike is pretty young and his scales aren't that hard yet. WIth enough force, a knife can very well injure him.
EDIT: Adult dragon scales can defend against most weapons, but a very well crafted weapon can penetrate them.
ADD ME ON WOW!
He will survive!
That ending
ROFLAO.
Nice one Spike.
I have to agree whit that.
Great chapter,
and that ending.
Where the fuck is the Comedy tag? Stories can be sad, dark, and comedy, there are only FEW restrictions!
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I don't have a comedy tag, because I don't want to feel inclined to make jokes all the time. I kinda forced myself in the first Spike story to make jokes and I didn't like it. This way, it is more free.
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Glad you thought it's funny.
2479650 No reunion with the Mane Six? I'll be honest, I'm not interested in this story anymore if that's the case. It's funny, but your worldbuilding has far less potential as the tension you have waiting to break in ponyville. Even in the first story, I was skimming Spike's parts just to see how Twilight was reacting to losing him.
I'll probably just do the same with every new chapter, read the first and last paragraph of each, or copypaste them into a word file and use the word-find feature to search for "Twilight". Let me know when you get around to writing the story where Spike does get reunited with them.
2631523 Sorry to hear that, but the story is mostly planned out. This story is about Spike and not about the mane 6. To be honest, I am not sure why you are reading this, if you only skim Spike's parts.
I created this warning at the end of chapter one, because I knew that multiple people were looking forward to that. Sadly, I don't plan on doing this in the near future. Always sorry to hear that one of the people that followed the story are dropping away.
Spike's anger is something they will need to work on first.
2632940 That too.
With a long pilot such as this, I was kind of reminded of the prologue in Kingdom Hearts II.
Spike needs to learn some parkour with that swordsmanship to become true assassin.
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Kingdom Hearts II had an awfully long tutorial.
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He will learn enough in due time. One step at a time.
Great chapter.
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Thank you.
When is the next chapter coming?
this is a really brilliant story, and can't wait to read more!
2806151 Well what should I say. Writing isn't fun anymore.
Maybe I only need a break who knows? Maybe I will continue writing at some point, but right now, I am not sure. I was 2000 words into the new chapter and this chapter would be really interesting, but writing is just sooooooo boring that I simply can't force myself.
You see? No reason like "I got real life problems." "I got no internet." I am simply not motivated.
I am pretty sure I will continue writing at some point, but I dunno when. Could happen today. Could happen in some weeks. Really don't know.
But your comment is appreciated.