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// Chapter 5 
// Story: Spike's Dilemma 
// by Creativa-Artly01 
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A few days later, Ember realizes her mistake of wanting revenge on Spike leaving her and returns to Ponyville to apologize to him. She takes off and an hour later, she lands in Ponyville. There, she soon finds Spike lying in a glade not far from Twilight's castle. She lands and walks over to Spike. Once she approaches him, he stands up and goes over to her and embraces her in a hug, which shocks her. 

"I'm sorry for getting mad at you for leaving, I shouldn't have, I'm sorry," sighs Ember.

"It's okay, I'm not mad," replies Spike. "Now will you take me for a fly?"

"Sure!" laughs Ember. She lifts Spike on her back and the two head off on a fly across Equestria. Spike is glad they're friends again, and he can tell, so is Ember. 

Meanwhile, in Ponyville, the ponies get ready for the Ponyville Founding Day Parade. They have no idea that Spike is off with Ember and frankly, they don't care as they all trust Spike. A few hours later, the two touch back down and join in on the fun of the parade. Ember can't help but smile. She's never had this much fun in her life until now and she owes that all to Spike. As they walk around the parade grounds, they enjoy cotton candy, funnel cakes, and gem pops. Maybe Ember can get used to the traditions and lifestyles of ponies after all.

A few hours later, Ember flies off and returns to the Dragon Lands. She's glad she got to spend the day with Spike. She'll have to do it again sometime. Now, however, it's time to get back to ruling a land filled to the brim with dragons of all ages and kinds.