Spike was always different from other dragons. Sure, he still had many of the standard abilities of a dragon (such as flame breath and really tough scales), but he also liked reading more than other dragons did and didn't enjoy many of the same activities that gave other dragons pleasure. He was also adept in the field of alchemy. His only friend growing up was the Dragon Lord's daughter Ember.

Now, however, he has a chance to find out WHY he is different from other dragons, even if it means saying goodbye to his only friend. However, if he isn't like any other dragon, then what is he like?

Is there another out in the world like him or is he truly alone?

If he isn't alone, then where will this new path take him?

Many adventures with new friends and dangerous new enemies will give him the chance to find out, for better or for worse.

The only way to see where he will end up is to keep moving forward and never look back.

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)

AU because the girl's apology as Gabby Gums didn't work for some reason. They're confused and hungry and for various reasons they decide to go to the Everfree Forest. But the Forest is dangerous and unpredictable, and just when you think everything is safe, and you might even have found the answer to all of your dreams, that's when the real danger starts.

Twilight Sparkle and Spike save a dragon girl from a savage attack, and the girl is grateful, but her gratitude turns to suspicion and bitterness when she gets a glimpse of how dragons are treated within Ponyville. This sets off a long journey of challenge and discovery for Spike, and all of his Ponyville friends, that could change the fate of two nations forever.

Edited by CarcinoGeneticist

Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon poke fun at Apple Bloom simply because she does not have her cutie mark. When an arts and crafts fair is preparing to set up in Ponyville, Applejack encourages her little sister to at least participate, but she soon succumbs to her own self-depression. Discouraged, confused, and upset from all the building up of verbal abuse, Apple Bloom one day disappears from Ponyville without a trace and it isn't long before Applejack is driven into mental insanity worrying about her. Silver Spoon betrays Diamond Tiara by confessing to Applejack the most likely cause of Apple Bloom's disappearance and quite possibly her true reason for wanting her cutie mark. And once Princess Celestia learns of Apple Bloom's problem, she decides to pay a visit to Ponyville herself to announce a very important lesson about bullying. Will Diamond Tiara finally realize the error of her ways? Or has her heart been permanently hardened by her own twisted misdeeds?

Also, we have a very special guest appearance somewhere in this story. Think you can find out who?

Songs
Gonna Cheer You Up
Wandering Loner
Let Your Light Shine
Happy Day in Ponyville

(Idea proposed by yodajax10, written in collaboration with him. Contains slight spoilers for "Nightmare Knights".)

Luna has assembled her task force of former villains to enter a realm where only villains can dwell, for the sake of thwarting Eris' plot.

Twilight decides to organize a party for this task force at the School of Friendship, to which Luna agrees. But during the party, Spike notices Tempest and his wings begin to act funny.

Twilight and Luna both become concerned by this, and Spike starts to wonder if something is wrong with him. But how will everyone react when they learn the true reason behind Spike's behavior? Including the one who's causing these feelings?

Twilight and the other Element Bearers thought that Rainbow's ego was becoming a problem. So they invented a hero to teach Rainbow a lesson. Instead, they learn that the only thing worse than a wounded enemy is a comrade betrayed. Never betray the Element of loyalty.

Edited by Blazing and icecreammac

(Collab with yodajax10. Takes place "Father Knows Beast".)

Sludge has left and taken with him the false pretenses that he's Spike's father. But the effects of his visit are just now starting to settle in.

Worried about the lack of closure Spike faces, Twilight turns to a pony well experienced in helping others deal with past traumas, Princess Luna.

The night princess takes it upon herself to help Spike and Twilight reconcile and cope, so that they'll draw closer together. But Luna also intends to use this opportunity to interact with Spike one on one.

Can Luna give Spike the closure and comfort he needs? Or has Twilight drafted her to do the impossible?

A collaboration between me and SuperPinkBrony12. Based on ideas from The VClaw's What Could Have Been Lost, and given his permission.

It's been almost a week after the Royal Wedding, and their victory against the changelings!

But the Mane Five still feel regret about how they left Twilight behind when she tried to warn them of Queen Chrysalis' treachery! Can they all find a way to reconcile, or will their lives go on full of misery and regret?

When you make a mistake, it hurts. When you try to apologize, it can hurt even more. When Gabby Gums made a mistake, she–or, rather, they–ran from it. This is what followed. AU "Ponyville Confidential" ending.

When the Cutie Mark Crusaders realized the error of their ways in the Gabby Gums incident, they made it clear to Ponyville how sorry they all were. An apology letter was printed for the final Gabby Gums article, apologies were made, and punishment dealt towards the blackmailing Diamond Tiara.

But what if it didn't happen that way?

Overwhelmed by guilt and convinced that the town they call home doesn't want them anymore, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo submit their apology letter and bid the town a sad farewell, vanishing from the streets without any further comment. Shocked and consumed by guilt, their friends and families start a mad search to find the little fillies and bring them home. Meanwhile, in the Everfree Forest, the Crusaders themselves find that running away is much more painful–and dangerous–than they had expected.

Idea given by Waspinator331, written by request. Please show him some support.