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// Pride 
// Story: Fables From Equestria 
// by Shingo 
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“Say ahhhhh Spike,” Twilight said levitating a spoon. Sitting in front of her was an infantile dragon. He was staring at the spoon in awe and was reaching for it. “If you don’t, you won’t get these tasty rubies.” The dragon opened his mouth and an “ahhhh” echoed from his mouth. The spoon entered his mouth and it closed.

“There we go,” she said pulling the spoon away. A smile formed on her face as she watched the dragon chew on his gems. The sight was adorable and always made Twilight happy. Spike’s face contorted in pain. He kept lurching forward as if he wanted to throw up. Twilight picked him up. “Please be a burp, please be a burp.” She tapped his back three times. A large belch came from him and a jet of green fire shot out of his mouth. A yawn came from Spike and his eyes started to close.

“Awww, looks like somepony’s tired,” she cooed. Twilight carried Spike to a nearby basket. She put him inside and slid a blanket over him. Spike’s eyes had closed and another yawn escaped his mouth. Twilight kissed the baby dragon’s forehead. “Night night, Spike.”

“Night night, Twilight,” he said. Twilight stared at Spike. His eyes were closed and a smile was on his face. Gentle breathing could be heard from him. She sat beside the basket and pulled a purple journal beside her. Twilight opened it and began to write. Tears welled up in her eyes.

Dear Diary,

Today Spike said his first words.