Spike yawned as he looked around his home, It has been 4 years of peace since Twilight’s ascension. As soon as he stopped living in Golden Oaks Library about a year ago he had an instantaneous growth spurt, he was now easily twice the height of the average pony and with a pair of strong wings not mention his body was covered in muscle.
Due to Twilight’s increased duties as a Princess and her constant visits to Canterlot he was now the Librarian of the Golden Oaks Library. When he wasn’t working out he delved into books like nothing else as he believed a Librarian should be knowledgeable about what they have in their Library.
Spike’s house which was constructed by Discord to grow with him as his body grew bigger. Discord told Spike he was only doing it because it would get the “Princesses off his back about making friends” as he put it. It had an in built lava bath as well as a standard shower, Spike’s bed had an obsidian base with a light fluffy white mattress and had several bookshelves next to his bed.
Spike got up and yawned as he stomped along the carpeted stone floor of his home. He entered the bathroom the only non-stone room in his home. He quickly brushed his teeth, grabbed his bag put a few books he finished then he left for work. As he walked away from his cave house a butterscotch mare with a pink mane trotted beside him “How you going Spike?”
Spike replied “Fluttershy everything is fine except I am a bit lonely. I miss having Twilight around but with her Princess duties growing heavier I didn't want to worry her. I’m glad Discord helped me set up the place.”
Fluttershy smiled “I’m glad your giving him a chance.”
Spike smiled back “Well he did help me, anyway I have to get to work. I’ll see you on the way home.”
Fluttershy nodded “Of course.” She then mumbled “I hope he’s alright even I have my animal friends.”
Spike opened the library door with his key. He smiled as he saw Twilight frantically running around “I have a talk on transformation magic tomorrow, I can’t find it.”
Spike smiled as he tossed “Twilight catch” he grinned as she fumbled the book in her hooves for a few moments before grabbing it with her magic “I was brushing up on it last night so I could help, I still miss being you assistant sometimes.”
Twilight frowned “Don’t throw books around.”
Spike smiled as he began putting the books he brought into their respective positions “I knew you’d catch it and besides you need to loosen up slightly, even Celestia and Luna need a break every now and then I’m sure.”
Twilight smiled “You have done well with the Library, all the books are where they should be.”
Spike asked “Have you spent time with our friends of late?”
Twilight grinned nervously “Um no I’ve been flat out for the last month.”
Spike shoulders slumped “Twilight you need to take some time for yourself.”
Twilight shook her head “But I have to help the Princesses, it’s my duty.”
Spike scowled “You are also the Princess of Friendship, you should find time to spend with you friends!”
Twilight shrunk away “But…”
Spike sighed “I understand Twilight, but you are a Princess right now, you are equal to both Celestia and Luna, you need to start doing things yourself and being able to say no to them. Just think about it, for the sake of your friendships.”
Spike then helped her with her report when he was not working with somepony looking for a book, there was probably only 3 or 4 ponies who came regularly. As Spike was going over the checklists one final time, he heard a knock on the door, he groaned “It's that time of day again.”
Twilight asked “What time of day?”
Spike frowned as he walked over to the door “It’s not important.”
He opened the door and Rarity trotted in with a smile “How’s my favourite Drake?”
He sighed “Good, Rarity what is it you would like?”
Rarity smiled “I just wanted to see my favourite Drake.”
Spike frowned “Rarity please I am not interested, this flirting is meaningless, how many times do I have to tell you?”
Rarity smiled “Come on Spike you used to adore me.”
Spike sighed “I was a young foolish drake, but I’m not like that any more.”
Rarity grinned “Don’t worry Spikey Wikey I’ll make you mine one way or the other.” Just after she left Spike slammed his hoof into the wall causing the tree to shake.
Twilight galloped out “What’s wrong?!”
Spike growled “Rarity doesn’t get that I ain’t interested in her anymore yet she turns up every day and pesters me. She doesn’t know how to be endearing and that comes from a drake who spent the back half of his life trying to be endearing to her, show how much she really cares.”
Twilight frowned “I’ll talk to her about ti the next chance I get. In the meantime you should head home, you are clearly quite stressed you could do with a break for the day.”
Spike sighed “Your right, I don’t want create a Golden Oaks Pyre.” He left the building as he headed for home.”
Applejack galloped from behind him “Rarity giving you trouble again.” I nodded Applejack sighed “She doesn’t listen to any of us.”
She sighed “I just hope Twilight will get around to talking to her, I could use the relief.”Spike got home and ate a few gems before her crashed on his bed which and the he descended into the realm of dreams.
He opened his eyes to see Rarity standing there, she hounded him “Spike you can’t escape me, you are mine forever.” He began to run only for her to teleport in front of him “There is no escape Spike.”
Spike heard a voice boom “Begone foul Apparition and leave him to his slumber!”
As the nightmare vanished Spike stared at Princess Luna the warden of dreams. She frowned “Why does Rarity trouble you so?”
Spike frowned “She doesn't get I’m not interested in her.”
Luna said “You need to find a partner than, a mare who actually respects you. You need to become unavailable, it is unhealthy for the both of you.”
Spike sighed “Who would want to go out with a nerdy Drake?” Luna shook her head as the dream realm began to fade. He woke and was just about to start his morning routine when he heard a loud scream from outside.