Time Stops For No Dragon
Chapter 5-The Importance Of Researching
"That's a pretty interesting dream, Spike, but it can't be true. For one thing, Starswirl the Bearded is dead. Also, there aren't currently any spells that let you enter somepony's dreams."
The dragon was determined to prove to her that this was real, like he knew it was. "Exactly! Maybe, he used a spell from the future that isn't available, currently! Are you going to help me or not? You just have to trust me on this one!" Spike pleaded.
"Fine. Look, Spike, I trust you, but I won't believe it, until I touch Starswirl's beard."
"Thanks, Twilight. I knew I could count on you."
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As soon as they arrived at the castle, they headed for the Archives.
"Are you sure we shouldn't notify the Princess, first?"
Spike shook his head at the unicorn's suggestion. "Nah. We can tell her what's going on, later. We need to hurry, and search the Archives. I don't know how long we have before something bad happens, so we need to be prepared, and get this over with."
Twilight nodded her understanding. "Right, that makes sense. I still don't know if I believe that your dream holds significance in real life, but you have my support all the way." She smiled reassuringly at the dragon.
"Thank you. I DO have a favor to ask, though."
"Yes, what is it?"
"I…would it be all right, if I moved back in with you? Just until…you know, we get this all figured out." The dragon shifted, uncomfortably.
The unicorn only smiled, and said softly, "Of course, Spike. I don't mind at all."
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The guards outside recognized Twilight, and let the two into the Archives.
Twilight immediately got to work, pulling books from the shelves, and placing them in a pile on a nearby table. The unicorn danced through the rows, and it was clear that she had been here many times before. Spike used the rolling ladder to search for books that might be of use, reading the titles with speed and efficiency.
He couldn't help but chuckle at the nostalgia that resulted from this task, as this situation was much like how his life used to be. "Just like old times, eh, Twilight?" The assistant called down to her.
The unicorn was surrounded by what could only be described, as a book fort. She looked up from a book she was skimming through, at the dragon. "It sure is, my number one assistant." Twilight winked at him.
"Aw, shucks." Spike blushed at the compliment. He slid down the ladder and pulled up a chair at the table Twilight was sitting at, propping his feet up on its surface. "Did you find anything yet?"
Twilight shook her head. "Nothing. I'm sorry, Spike, but I'll keep searching."
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A few days later, Spike was beginning to lose hope. The last book snapped shut, and Twilight returned the pile of tomes to their proper place on the shelves.
The unicorn sighed, and said gently, "Spike, I know you don't want to believe it, but we have to consider all of the possibilities. I hate to mention this, but Fluttershy COULD just have no feelings for you, anymore."
Spike laughed, but not in a way that meant he had found something funny. "You don't think I considered that? I just, I…I have to hold onto the hope that I can fix this. To keep myself from falling apart." He choked out.
It hurt Twilight to see him this way, and she trotted over to give him a hug.
"Twilight, can I tell you something?"
"Of course, Spike. You can tell me anything."
"Something happened on the way here, that makes things harder. Pinkie…when she found out what happened, she confessed her love to me. Now, I'm SO confused."
Twilight wasn't quite sure, what to say about this. "I…just be careful, Spike. Do what you think is right. I think we should go see Princess Celestia, now. She might know something about this."
Spike nodded. "Okay."
They left the Archives, passing by the 'Starswirl the Bearded' wing, and the dragon thought of a plan.