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// Are You Sure 
// Story: Spike The Dog 
// by bakersong 
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	As he told his story the look on Rarity's face was one of concern and happiness, Flutterrshy seemed to be happy as she smiled at him. It didn't seem to bother him telling as much as he thought, in fact the more he told the better he felt. That was until he finished and Rarity started to speak.

"Spike, as happy as I am for you for being happy I do have a few concerns. My first concern is we don't even know this transformation is permeate. As far as we know, as soon as that portal opens again you'll be a dragon again. Then there's the fact you were in fact a dragon before hoof, and this seems a little strange that you seem just fine with your feelings, which if good and I really am happy, it's just strange to think about." Rarity said, making Fluttershy look away but nod.

"I really am sorry Spike, but actually hearing somepony say it, I have to agree. I mean we don't even know what kind of effects that you being a dragon before hoof will cause. For all we know, you'll grow the size of a carriage." Fluttershy said.

<But then why didn't anypony bring this up before hoof? I mean Fluttershy knew how I was feeling, Appljack figured it out, and I know you Maple knew to. So, what didn't anypony bring it up before I asked Winona out? B-before we had our moment?> He shouted, Rarity looking at him with concern, confusion, and fear.

<Little pup, we all probably thought you had thought about it. Not to mention you seem so happy around her, and after what you all recently been through it does not surprise me that they be hesitant to tell you how they feel.> Maple said, her tone firm yet had a softness to it.

"Maples right, even though we know it's wrong and it's not what you wanted it's the truth. We are still feeling raw from everything, but that does not change the fact we still want you to be happy. Even if you do turn back into a dragon and you still want to see Winona, we will still understand." Fluttershy said, he could tell in her eyes she was telling the truth but all he could feel is anger.

<This is exactly how you all treated me before! Like just because I'm younger, and a different species you treat me differently! For once I wish you all tell me something before I make a decision like this! I mean, right now I could care less if I was dragon if I could finally be happy.> He said, tears coming to his eyes before he started to turn and run.

"Spike, don't leave!" Rarity shouted as he ran through the door, though he could hear the hurt and fear in her voice.

"O-oh my, did you see that?" Fluttershy asked, looking between the white mare and the wolf.

<Yes, and I think we just found a side effect.> Maple said.

"I think we need to talk about this later, when everypony is calmed down." Rarity said, getting up and giving a sigh as she fought back a few tears.

"Rarity..." Fluttershy started.

"I'm fine, just worried Fluttershy. Now, don't you have some animals to take care of?" Rarity asked, and the yellow pegasus nodded getting the hint.

"You ready Maple?" Fluttershy asked, looking at where the wolf was realizing she had disappeared. 

"Where did she go?" Rarity asked.

"She's probably hurt, I think she sees him as her pup." Fluttershy said.

"That makes sense I guess, but really Fluttershy I'm fine go and take care of all your critters." Rarity said, and soon Fluttershy was out the door.

"I really hope this works out, for everypony's sake." Fluttershy muttered, giving a sigh.