Chapter 1: Time To Go
It was a calm and warm day in Ponyville. While most of the residents of the small town were out and about with their daily routine, there was one purple unicorn that was working inside of the Ponyville library with her dragon assistant. Twilight Sparkle was testing out some new potions with Spike aiding her.
"Now, just a little more gossamer to add into this batch," Twilight said as she mixed the pot with her magic.
"What's this potion for again?" Spike asked, peering into the mixture.
Twilight, using her magic to get the needed item closer to her, replied, "Oh, this is a simple recipe that will change the color of a pony's mane. Nothing fancy."
"Weird. Will it work on dragons?"
Twilight paused for a moment before replying, "I don't think so, but let's not find out."
Spike seemed a bit disappointed that he wouldn't find out.
"Besides, I have an errand for you to run."
Spike looked towards the purple mare, "An errand?"
"Yes, it seems we are running low on herbal leaves, which we will need for the next potion, and I need you to run out and get some while the store is still open," Twilight explained as she finished stirring the potion. Tapping the wooden stirring spoon on the edge of the pot, she continued, "Can you do that Spike?"
"Of course! You can always count on me!" Spike saluted. He turned around and headed out the front door of the library.
The purple unicorn called out to her assistant as he left, "Hurry back!"
Once outside, Spike moved as fast as his little legs could carry him. He didn't want to disappoint Twilight in the least, so he wanted to get back as soon as he could. The dragon got as far as the town square of Ponyville before he stopped when he heard a familiar voice.
"Oh, hello Spike!" the voice called out.
The dragon turned to see a white unicorn with a very stylish purple mane, "Oh, hello Rarity."
The unicorn smiled, "You are just the dragon I needed to see!"
Spike was puzzled, "I am?"
"But of course! I know you are such a hard worker and I was hoping you could stop by the boutique for a bit today and help me with a few orders, if that's alright with you," Rarity spoke, moving part of her mane to one side.
"Oh, well, I'm kinda already on an errand for Twilight right now….and I don't want to keep her waiting…." Spike was trying his hardest to not sound like he didn't want to help Rarity.
"Oh, but it won't be long dear, I promise you!" Rarity sounded as if she was pleading for his help.
Spike lightly bit his lower lip as he agreed, "Alright, I can help you out for a bit." Spike knew he couldn't say not to Rarity.
"Oh, wonderful! Then let's get back to the shop, shall we? The sooner we start, the sooner we finish!" Rarity gestured to the small dragon to follow her.
Spike nodded and followed her. He then thought to himself, 'Well, it shouldn't be too long, right?'