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// Chapter Twelve:Dreaming Of The Night 
// Story: Time Stops For No Dragon 
// by FluttershyLover55 
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Time Stops For No Dragon
Chapter 12-Dreaming Of The Night

Spike opened his eyes, seeing an endless, star-filled night sky. He walked forward, admiring the scene's beauty. At some point, he looked down and noticed that there was nothing below him. Spike was literally standing on nothing, but whatever he was on, rippled with every step he took. One of the stars, light blue in color, floated closer to him. When it reached him, the 'star' transformed into Princess Luna, who was now standing before him, with a slight frown on her face.

Spike gasped in surprise at her sudden arrival, bowing before her.

"There is no need to be so formal, my little dragon." She assured, causing him to stand back up.

"Pr-Princess Luna, why are YOU here?" He wondered, trying not to sound rude.

"I'm sure that you know, why I am here."

Spike nodded, hoping that this wasn't about his recent escapades. "Am I in trouble?" Spike asked, nervously.

"Not at all. I came to warn you. You have tried to escape your destiny, but I am not so sure that was a wise decision. Depending on what you do next, you may find yourself in more trouble, than is imaginable." Luna informed, ominously.

"So, no pressure or anything." Spike replied, sarcastically.

Luna's eyes widened in confusion, tilting her head. "On the contrary, there is a large amount of pressure being placed on you."

Spike sighed. "Never mind, I was being sarcastic. I meant the opposite of what I said."

"Oh."

"That reminds me of something, though." Spike stated.

"What is it?"

"You usually speak in 'Old Equestrian', but you weren't using it, just now."

"My sister, has been giving me lessons in 'New Equestrian'."

"Oh, that makes sense." Spike said, nodding his head in understanding.

Luna broke the silence that resulted after a few moments, with a sigh. "I must take my leave of you, because it takes a lot of my energy to maintain contact with you." Noticing Spike's confused look, she added, "When you altered the past, it created a new dimension where certain events, didn't occur."

Princess Luna began walking away, calling over her shoulder, "Beware, Spike, for in the days ahead, you may find yourself witnessing the future you tried so hard to prevent, become reality."

Spike frowned, now troubled by her warning.

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The rest of his nap was plagued by nightmares of what was to come, until he was jolted awake with a gasp, sweating profusely. He made his way to the nearby bathroom, hoping that what Luna said wouldn't come true.

"That's what I get, for trying to run away from my problems, I guess." Spike said to himself, as he entered the bathroom.