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// Chapter Twenty:Epilogue:Whatever The Future Holds 
// Story: What It Means To Be A Dragon 
// by FluttershyLover55 
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What It Means To Be A Dragon 
Chapter 20-Epilogue:Whatever The Future Holds

"And, you guys know the rest." They had known most of it already, but he had just provided them with the other side of it.
Spike closed the book, noticing that Fluttershy was asleep, with her head in his lap. A smile graced her face, amplifying her adorableness. She was probably, dreaming about Spike or something similar.

It was dark outside, as it had taken the dragon a long time to tell his story. Rainbow Dash had left a long time ago in boredom, Rarity didn't like the amount of violence in it, Applejack had to help with Sweet Apple Acres, and Pinkie left, since it was old news to her.

Twilight was the only one who was awake, and still there. "I thought it was pretty good, Spike. I still don't know how to thank you for saving me a while back, and you saved those dragons, as well. I'm proud of you, Spike." She smiled warmly at him.

"Thanks, Twilight. That means a lot."

They both looked down, at the sleeping pegasus in his lap.

Twilight gazed softly, at the young adult dragon. "You love her, don't you?"

Spike tore his eyes away from Fluttershy, to look at Twilight. "I DO, Twilight. I really do love her, and I want her to know that." He was serious, and although it might be moving things along too fast, he could honestly, see himself marrying her, one day. That is, if dragons and ponies were even allowed to get married. He would have to do some research on the subject, later.

"Oh, Spike. From what I've seen, she loves you, just as much. I'm pretty sure, that she knows how you feel."

Spike didn't respond, his face twisting into a frown.

"What is it, Spike?" Twilight glanced over at him, in worry.

"I-I'm just worried that what Luna says, is true. That some other big evil is just hiding in the shadows, waiting to attack. What if Discord, wasn't who she was talking about?

"Don't worry, Spike. I'm here for you." Fluttershy let out a cute yawn, and looked up at him. "I can't promise you that everything will be all right, but I will NEVER betray you or hurt you. I'll always be here, for as long as I can." Fluttershy nuzzled Spike's nose and he pulled her into a kiss, soft and gentle. "I love you, Spike."

"I love you too, Fluttershy."

Twilight blushed slightly, at their display of affection. "She's right, Spike. We'll all be here for you, whatever the future holds."

"Whatever, the future holds." Fluttershy repeated, in confirmation.

Completed on 4-25-14
Author's Note:Hey there! If you've made it this far, then please leave a review. Thanks for reading, and I hope you'll stick around for the last part, which will be posted soon. It's a direct sequel to Distorted World.