What It Means To Be A Dragon
Chapter 5-Goodbye To You
It was finally the day, for Spike to set off on his adventure. The dragon was excited for this chance to be known for something, but he still couldn't shake the feeling that something bad would happen. The six mares were there to see him off, since they were his friends.
"Ah know you can do it, Sugarcube." Applejack encouraged, tipping her hat to him, before leaving the room.
"Go get em', Spike!" Rainbow Dash slapped him on the back, and followed after the farmpony.
Pinkie whispered in Spike's ear, "Trust the lemons. Don't ask me why, but they'll come in handy." She looked around, before slipping behind a column in the room.
When Spike looked behind it, she was gone.
Rarity and Spike stared at each other for a minute, unsure what to say. Spike had realized long ago, that their relationship wouldn't work out, so they chose to remain friends. That didn't mean that he wasn't still holding out hope that she would one day, return his feelings. If she did, he would jump on the opportunity. After all, what reason would he have to say no, in that situation. Little did he know, what would happen in the future.
Rarity broke the silence with her goodbye. "I have faith in you, Darling." She offered him a half smile that he returned, before leaving.
Twilight was next, embracing him in a hug. She pulled away after a minute, and looked him in the eye. "Spike, no matter what happens, promise me that you'll come back to me safely. I know you can do it, though, even if I'm worried."
Spike gave her a reassuring smile. "All right Twilight, I promise, but I want you to stop worrying so much. If you can do that for me, I'll try my best to get back in one piece."
"Fair enough. I promise, that I'll try not to worry as much." Twilight turned away, taking one last look at her faithful assistant, before leaving like the others.
Fluttershy was the only one left, patiently waiting for her turn to see the dragon off. They were actually closer than most of the others, since Spike visited her often to lend her his aid with the animals. "Um, good luck, Spike." She mumbled, staring at her hooves.
"Thanks, Fluttershy! I guess, I'll see you, later." He didn't know why he felt happier around her, but he did. The dragon embraced her in a hug, catching her off-guard, and causing her to become as red as a tomato.
Then, she turned to walk away, but hesitated. It seemed like there was something that she was deciding, whether or not to do. Finally, she spun around and raced over to Spike, planted a small kiss on his cheek, then bolted out of there faster than he had ever seen her go. Afterwards, Spike stood there with one hand on his cheek where she had kissed him, blushing and wondering what had just happened. It was almost like his mind and all other bodily functions had shut down, but he somehow, still found the strength to say something.
"Wow." He couldn't see how somepony as beautiful as her, could possibly like a dragon such as him. He had always just assumed that dragons weren't meant to fall in love with ponies, but now, he wasn't so sure. The one thing he WAS sure of, was that he needed some time to think. This journey of his, was sure to do the trick.
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The Princess was surprised, as Spike entered the throne room, fixing a determined gaze upon her.
"I'm ready."