Spike has enough. His daily life consists of cleaning up messes, running errands, and being left out of the fun. Twilight and her friends go on epic adventures, sing songs, party, and have a fun time. It's time for Spike to change his life for the better no matter the cost.

(The beginning of this story starts before season 5)

A scientist wants to take Spike and study him in hopes of understanding dragons; however, her questionable methods make Spike refuse. The scientist counter-argues that Spike is not a pony and the same rights given to a pony, do not apply to him. A trial is commenced with Twilight as Spike’s defense attorney and Cadence as the unwilling prosecutor; Twilight must prove that Spike does indeed deserve the same rights as any pony. Or else, Spike is a lab rat that she will never see again.

This is a fanfic inspired by a Star Trek: The Next Generation episode The Measure of a Man, directed by Robert Scheerer. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.
I want to thank the person who brought me into the fandom for helping me truly refine this idea and truly give it life. You know who you are!
I will say right now, updates for this fanfic may be highly irregular until I take care of certain obligations, but I promise not to abandon it until it's done.

Spike moves to Canterlot City and starts his school year at Canterlot High. Most of the girls start falling for Spike due to his cuteness and innocent personality. The only thing that stands in the girls' way is Spike's older brother, Scales. In order for the girls to get closer to Spike, they'll have to to spend some time with Scales as he and Spike are inseparable.

(Note: Spike's personality is more childish and cheerful in this story than in the show.)

Years ago Nightmare Spike was exiled from Equestria for multiple reasons, after a decade 3 children of the Mane 6, the Cake twins, and Flurry heart discovers he has obtained several Magical items of vital importance to Equestria future and attempts to take them from him in the hopes of impressing their elders.

Being Edited by -Nebulous Draco

Cover art by - ZettaiDullahan

“And we're changing our ways, taking different roads./Then love, love will tear us apart again.” –Joy Division, ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’

Twilight is making Spike start school, against the dragon's wishes, and sends him off with the Cutie Mark Crusaders. But noticing that Spike is down, Applebloom wants to cheer him up. Thus begins a number events that throw the young dragon and fillies into a journey of friendship, jealousy, love, adolescence, and self-discovery.

Image created by DespisedAndBeloved on deviantArt.

When Twilight was a young filly, she was given a small, aggressive dragon.

Contains: Blood in and violence some chapters

Honorary Prince Spike Dracon Solaris has never left the safety of the Canterlot Castle, despite his want to do so. Over time Spike will push his limits at home and go out to see the kingdom he promises to protect, with the help of his sister Cadence, cousin Blueblood, and family friend Shining Armor of course. The four will learn of hidden conspiracies and lost treasures while growing to learn what it truly means to be heroes and a family.

A sweet story that focuses on family and growth other than adventures but a lot of actions and adventure will still be intersected with the slice of life stories.

Credit to Fristart for this awesome cover!

An ancient threat long thought to be the stuff of myths and legends becomes a reality and that legend sets its sights on Equestria. Hungry for destruction and hellbent on killing everything in its path, it will stop at nothing to get what it wants. But an unexpected defender stands in his path and is more than willing to defend Equestria with his life.

Side notes: Godzilla does not appear in this story. This story is a 'what if' story where Equestria has its own King Ghidorah to deal with.

Yes, Twilight is a unicorn in the picture. No, she is not in the story; she's an alicorn

Spike comes to visit Ember only to hide away in a pile of gold. What he sees afterward will change his relationship with her, and its something Spike would never expect from Ember. its Something that needs to be hidden and what would happen if its something the dragons would laugh at her.

Read here to find out.

After a long, grueling trial, the Crystal Empire was finally freed from the dark influence from King Sombra, once and for all. The triumph was tainted, however, by a tragic sacrifice. Now, with one of them gone forever, Twilight and friends must find a way to cope with the loss in their lives.