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// Together At Last 
// Story: Spike's Rightful Family for Hearth's Warming 
// by CAPTAIN YOSHI HD 
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Spike and Discord walked out of the Everfree Forest. Spike's friends were really happy to see him. "Spike!", they all said.

"Girls, you aren't mad at me?", Spike asked.

"Of course we ain't mad at you.", Applejack said.

"Starlight told us that you heard what we said about you.", Fluttershy said.

"I thought she would tell you what happened.", Spike said sadly. He sniffed as a tear ran down his left eye. "I'm so sorry."

"Spike, don't blame yourself, we were all so worried about you.", Twilight said. "And we're sorry we hurt your feelings."

Spike wiped a tear from his face. "I forgive you all.", he said. "And I'm sorry, Starlight, for not listening to you and I ran out of the castle and not telling you all why. I love you girls so much." His friends came over to him and hugged him tightly. 

"And we're sorry we didn't let you decorate with us.", Pinkie said. "Maybe, after the party, you can help us put away the decorations."

"Sounds good.", Spike said. "And, did Apple Bloom talk to you about what we talked about earlier when we saw each other at the bench?"

"Yes.", Applejack said. "And she's expecting you back."

Spike grinned and blushed. "Yeah, I thought she would expect me back."

"So, you ready to go back?", Twilight asked.

"Yes.", Spike said.