//------------------------------// // Chapter 5: Awesomeness // Story: Homecoming // by Bahamut0 //------------------------------// "So Spike. The last time I was here I heard you were the hero of the Crystal Empire.", Burst asked as he took a swig of his soda. "Well not to brag but...I DID get rid of King Sombra just when things were at their worst. Heck! Every time I'm there the crystal ponies hoist me into the air! But I don't let it get to my head of course.", Spike said with a grin. "So what sort of adventures have you and Blue Eyes had? What kinds of cool stuff can he do?" Burst let out a chuckle. "Well my first big adventure was in Duelist Kingdom. It's also how I forged my bond with Blue Eyes. My friends and I entered the tournament because someone was trying to conquer our world and Blue Eyes'! As we fought our way through the tournament, we found out who was trying to rule the worlds. Our own version of Sombra! And he was probably just as mean as your version." "Wow. Wonder what bad things he did." "After he defeated a duelist, he sealed off their bonds with their monsters. In short, they could never duel again." "That's awful!", Spike gasped. "A deck is the heart of a duelist! Losing the connection to your cards...that's a fate no one should suffer." Burst nodded. "He beat Rarity and Sunset with almost no trouble, and I faced him in the final. However, he pushed me into a corner. One more direct attack, and I'd have been toast. However, Blue Eyes appeared to me at that moment! He reminded me of why I was fighting and who I was fighting for. Two new cards materialized, and I used them to end the duel and summon out the ultimate form of Blue Eyes! Blue Eyes Absolute Dragon." "Whoa.", Spike said in awe. "How strong was he?" "He can be summoned by sending Blue Eyes White Dragon from my hand, field, or deck, or by banishing Blue Eyes from my graveyard. He's got five thousand base attack and defense points, is unaffected by card effects, and can't be destroyed by battle. Also, any effect that deals me damage increases my life points instead and he gains three hundred attack points for every monster in my graveyard. And he looks just as cool as he sounds! He's more humanoid in build and wears platinum armor. And with this form, I beat Sombra and destroyed him! Spike? You okay?" Spike's jaw had dropped after Burst had finished his story. "Heh. I take it that all sounded pretty awesome?" "You bet it did!", Spike nearly shouted! "Man. Any other cool things you've done?" "Well there was defeating Tirek and reuniting him with his brother Scorpan at Battle City, getting trapped in a video game, my first visit to Equestria, getting Celestia and Moon as girlfriends, fighting Malefic versions of legendary dragons, beating Fluttershy who was possessed by a vampire spirit trapped in a necklace, putting on the most EPIC duel at CHS, defeating my evil step-brother, me and my friends meeting our gender-swap counterparts, and saving Christmas. All in all, Blue Eyes and I have had some pretty awesome adventures.", Burst said with a smile. "Oh! And then there was the time an army of fangirls tried to storm CHS. Blue Eyes and I still have flashbacks of that day." "Man. Your world makes our seem calm by comparison. And we have to deal with a threat to the kingdom almost once very month! So...how's Rarity's counterpart doing?" "She's fine. She's dating my best friend Inferno Flare. The two of them seem to really like each other." "Oh.", Spike's ear fins folded down a little. "That's nice." Burst took note of Spike's nosedive in mood. "Hey now. Just because my world's Rarity is taken doesn't mean yours is." Spike gave him a small smile. "Thanks Burst. But how do I get her to like me as more than a friend? I mean, you've saved the world and warmed the heart of a mare who was only seen as a monster. Me? I've got a crush on a girl older than me and who doesn't seem to even notice how I feel for her." Burst put a hand on Spike's shoulder. "Listen Spike. Blue Eyes said he sensed great potential in you. And you know what? I see it too. Not just potential to be a great dragon, but also to be the guy of Rarity's dreams. You're loyal, kind, and you're currently at your peak of adorableness." "Thanks. But Rarity only goes ga-ga over stallions who are considered gentlemen or are in nobility.", Spike said with a pout. "Has she ever tried dating one of these 'gentleman'?" "Once. At the gala. But from what she told me, he was the polar opposite of a gentleman with how he treated her.", Spike answered. "Inferno must be the most well-mannered guy if your Rarity is dating him." Burst let out a small laugh. "Spike. I'll let you in on a little secret. Inferno is by no means a gentleman, but he's a really good guy. In fact, he's defended Rarity's honor on one occasion. But he's not stuck-up or born from a high-class family. Even if his dad is a former rock star. The point is, Inferno isn't the man Rarity wanted him to be. He's the man she needs. And that's why she's so happy with him. Be the man your Rarity needs Spike. Not the one she wants." "Thanks Burst.", Spike said with a big smile. "No problem Spike." Burst said as he took another sip of his soda. "Anyway, Twilight told me you were once Dragon Lord." "Only for a few seconds.", Spike said with a laugh. "Although I think Ember might've gotten a strong impression from me..."