//------------------------------// // Awakening Moment // Story: Spike the Fairy // by PonyJoel //------------------------------// Natsu and Happy are hurrying themselves to the Fairy Tail Guild in Magnolia. Twenty minutes have gone by since Spike fell and landed on Natsu's face. "I can't believe it!" Natsu thought, looking at Spike as he runs. "I've been searching for my dad, Igneel. Now, a young dragon has found me! I have so many questions to ask of him! Maybe, he knows where my dad is!" Natsu and Happy arrive at the Fairy Tail Guild Hall. It's been two days since they returned from their last adventure. Natsu and Happy enter the Guildhall to see all their friends talking among each other. "Hey, Natsu!" A Celestial wizard known as Lucy Heartfillia introduces herself. She smiles as she waves her hand. She stops smiling when she sees the baby dragon Natsu is holding onto- "Holy Crap!" Lucy shrieks loudly. Everyone in the Guildhall turns to Lucy's sudden shriek. They are mesmerized to see a baby dragon in Natsu's arms. "Holy crap! Where did you find that thing, Natsu?" A smoke wizard known as Wakaba Mine asks. "Yeah, I thought dragons went extinct," A flare transformation wizard known as Macao Conbolt said. "I found him on my way to the Guildhall with Happy by the East Forest," Said Natsu, answering Wakaba's question. "He's breathing but, he's knocked out." "Yea, Natsu's face is a magnet. His face welcomes anything that falls on him," Said Happy, jokingly. "Not funny, Happy!" Said Natsu, angrily. Spike is showing signs, moving a bit in Natsu's arms. Natsu places Spike on a table. Everyone in the Guildhall surrounds the baby dragon. Waiting to see what he'll say or do. As all of this is happening, three wizards, in particular, walk into the Guildhall. "What's going on here?" A wizard with red hair wearing armor, a blue skirt, black boots, and diamond-shaped silver earrings demands. Her name is Erza Scarlet. "Yea, what the buzz is about?" An ice wizard wearing nothing but his underwear asks. He is known as Gray Fullbuster. "Gray, your clothes," Erza pointed out to Gray. "Not again!" Gray panics after finding out he's stripped again. "Can someone please tell me what's going on?" A wizard who is smaller than everyone except for Happy asks. He is known as the Guild's Master, Makarov Dreyar. "Natsu and Happy found a baby dragon and brought it here," Said Lucy, replying to their question. "What?!" Makarov, Gray, and Erza shout in shock. The trio comes up to the table to feast their eyes on the baby dragon. Their jaws drop as they see the baby dragon on the table. "Natsu, where did you find this dragon at?" Asked Makarov, curious to know. "By the East Forest, Gramps," Natsu replies. "The East Forest. Sounds eerie similar to where you found Happy, Natsu." "Uh, Déjà vu?" Replied Natsu as he sweats a bit. Spike starts moving a bit more. He sits up and rubs his eyes. All he remembers is falling from the portal he entered and hitting something hard. Spike opens his eyes to see many faces all around him. Human-like faces except for the blue cat flying. What seems like forever for Spike is only a few moments passing by. Are they here to see if he's doing alright? Does he want to be friends with them? Did Discord send him here by mistake for his chaos purposes? Is this the right world? So many questions are popping into Spike's head. "Hey, are you alright?" Said Erza, being the first to break the ice. Spike is about to speak but pauses. He looks away to see more faces. Everyone around him is eager to know how he is. "Yes. I am," Said Spike. Everyone around the table is surprised to hear the baby dragon speaking except for Natsu. They weren't sure what age does a dragon can speak or not. To them, Spike is a baby dragon. "I had a rough landing," Spike said, rubbing the back of his head with his claw. "So, mind telling me where I am?" "You're in our Guildhall. Fairy Tail," Said Erza. "Tell me, young dragon," Makarov jumps onto the table to approach Spike. "Where did you come from?" Spike opens his mouth, ready to answer his question but hesitates. Sadness is swelling up. Everyone can see it may be a heartache for him to say the moment a tear falls from his eye. "It's.., it's a long story." Every Fairy Tail wizard in the Guildhall grabs a chair and sits. Spike pants a bit cause he's going to tell his tale from the very beginning. The emotions are riding up already. Spike sighs heavily and starts talking about his origins. Four hours later, Spike finishes his tale. Everything he experienced, the abandonments, being used and abused, treated, and use as a slave. Most of the wizards want a piece at the pony princess and her friends for such atrocities. Natsu balls his fist as fire bursts. He slams a table in anger, startling Spike in the process. "HOW DARE THEY?!!!!!!" Natsu roars in anger. "I wish they come, so we can make them feel sorry," Gray retorts. "For a Princess and her friends to do such things to you. Atrocious, disgusting, and vile actions. They are unforgivable," Said Erza, balling her fist. Imagining this pony princess is in front of her so she can smite her. "Well, it's obvious your wish led you to us. Now, I have a question. Would you like to become a member of Fairy Tail?" Asked Makarov. "Me..?" Spike points to himself. "Yes. We are the kind of guild that spreads unity in friendships. We don't use and abuse each other as slaves as you experienced. We treat each other as a family would. Everyone here is special and unique. We're different from each other, but we put those differences aside. For instance, Happy here," Makarov points to Happy. "Is a blue flying cat. We treat him like family. We care about him, his well-being, and everything else of him." "Yea, things may get rowdy in here, but it's fun at times. We love each other, hang out, go on adventures, seeing new places, and creating new memories. Right, Happy?" "AYE, Sir!" Happy cheers. Everyone around nods in agreement. "Even though you are a dragon, you are a real man for walking away from those troublesome friends of yours," Elfman said, hoping it'll cheer up Spike. "Thanks," Said Spike. Smiling a bit more. "By the way, you haven't told us your name," Said Makarov. "Oh, I'm Spike." "What is your last name?" Said Natsu. "I don't have a last name," Spike frowns. Erza can relate a bit to the young dragon. Being used and abused as a slave and having no last name. She approaches the young dragon. "I can relate to you more ways than another, Spike. I have lived a similar life as you have in the beginning. As for your last name, I thought of a name for it." "Really?" Said Spike in excitement. "What name you have in mind, Erza?" Asked Gray out of curiosity. "Fairy." "Huh?" Almost everyone said in unison. Confused for the moment with Fairy being a last name. "Fairy is all you can come up with, Erza?" Macao unimpressively says while drinking his chug of beer. "It's fitting. Spike is from an alternate world seeking a new place to call home." "I like it," Spike said with glee, feeling a lot better. "You can call me Spike the Fairy!" "Now that's a manly name!" Elfman shouts with pride. "Spike the Fairy, I can get used to saying that," Said Macao. "Same here. It'll be awesome to have an actual dragon being a member of the Fairy Tail Guild," Said Wakaba. "I'll drink to that," Said Cana. Cana is one of Fairy Tail's heavy drinkers. She is a Fortune Teller wizard that uses magic cards for her arsenal. "So, Spike," Said Mirajane, holding the Fairy Tail emblem stamper. "What part of your body would you like to wear your emblem?" "On my chest. I want everyone to see that a Dragon is a part of the Fairy Tail guild!" Spike does a chest pump. "What color would you want?" "Black, please," Said Spike. Mirajane places a black Fairy Tail Emblem on Spike's chest. He is now an official member of the Fairy Tail Guild. "Since I told you all what my name is, what are yours?" Asked Spike. "My name is Makarov Dreyer, I am Fairy Tail's Guild Master." "I'm Natsu Dragneel, I am a Fire Dragon Slayer," Said Natsu. Flames burst out his hand in the process. "I'm Lucy Heartfillia, I am a Celestial Wizard," Lucy reveals her celestial keys to Spike. "I'm Gray Fullbuster, I am an Ice Wizard," Gray uses his ice make spell to create a Fairy Tail Emblem in front of Spike. "I'm Happy the Dragon, but call me Happy," Happy flies around. "I'm Erza Scarlet, S-Class Wizard." Erza spawns a sword in front of Spike, showing him her Requip Magic. "I'm Macao and this is my son, Romeo," Macao uses his purple flames to lift a chug of beer to drink. "Hey, Spike!" Romeo is a foot taller than Spike and is six years old. "I'm Elfman Strauss, I use Take Over Magic. This is my older sister, Mirajane," Elfman puts an arm on Mirajane's shoulder. Mirajane smiles. "I'm Wakaba Mine, I use Smoke Magic," Said Wakaba, waving slightly. "I'm Cana Alberona, Fairy Tail's Fortune Teller Wizard," Said Cana, drinking a barrel of beer. "I'm Levy McGarden, I'm a Solid Script Wizard." "We're Alzack and Bisca. We use Gun Magic. We're the best shooters in all of Fairy Tail," They say in unison. "I'm Laki Olietta, I'm a Molding Maker Wizard." "Max Alors," Waves at Spike. "Nab Lasaro." "Jet, Fastest runner in Fairy Tail. High Speed is my magic." "Droy, I use Plant Magic." "Put Droy, Jet, and I together and we're Team Shadow Gear!" Levy cheers. "Reedus Jonah, I use Pict Magic, Oui," Reedus is now drawing a picture of Spike. "Vijeeter Ecor. I'm a Dancer Wizard." "There are other faces to go around, but they aren't here right now. Some of our friends are doing jobs so you'll get a chance to see them sometime tomorrow," Said Natsu, patting Spike's head. "Now that's settled, let's start celebrating in honor of our newest guild member, Spike the Fairy!" Makarov decrees joyously. "Yeah!" Everyone cheers. Everyone in the guildhall starts to party. Spike is having a taste of what's yet to come. The first day in the new world he wished, he's making all sorts of new friends in Fairy Tail. Lucy Heartfillia is writing to her mother about the newest addition to the Fairy Tail guild. All that he's been through and still thriving. Spike's life could be an interesting story to write on in her next novel. A Traveler seeking a new home from a dreaded world he left behind. "Celestia, please stop!" Wailed Twilight. She and her friends are being slammed into the wall by Celestia's magic. They are in great pain. "How dare you make Spike's life feel like Tartarus!" Said Celestia lividly. "You shall suffer greatly, Twilight Sparkle!" Said Luna, angrily in her Canterlot Royal tone. Spike (Discord) is enjoying the scenery. As he watches, he hears a Royal Guard knocking on the guest room door. It snaps Discord out of his daydream. Spike (Discord) walks up to the door and answers. "Morning Spike, the Princess summons you to the throne room." "Alright, I'll be there," Said Spike (Discord). Discord freshens up and leaves the guest room. The Royal Guard escorts Spike (Discord) to the throne room of Canterlot Castle. As he enters, he sees Princess Celestia and Luna. Neither of them had a good night. They see Spike (Discord). "Come here, Spike," Princess Celestia commands softly. Spike (Discord) walks up to Princess Celestia. "Twilight and her friends will be arriving in an hour or so. According to my sister Luna, Twilight and her friends were searching for you." "They have?" "Yes," Princess Luna nods. "They seem eager to make amends. However, I don't think they know the full extent of the situation as well as they think." "I don't think I can ever trust them nor forgive them..," "Forgiveness is a long road, Spike." "I know, Celestia. It just, this heartache. I don't think I'll survive another one similar to this." "You won't have to, Spike. After today you are being shipped to the Crystal Empire. I already informed Cadance during her dreams. I showed her a memory file of mine. She now understands your pain. At some point, she'll have a word with Twilight and her friends." "Thank you, Luna." "My pleasure." An hour later, two Royal Guards escort Twilight and her friends to the throne room of Canterlot Castle. Twilight can't wait to have Spike back and make amends for her wrongful doings. Pinkie Pie can't wait to surprise Spike with a party. The rest can't wait until things go back to normal. "Princess Celestia, thank you for finding Spike," Said Twilight, graciously. Spike (Discord) puts his unhappy face and turns away. Princess Celestia narrows her eyes on Twilight and her friends. Twilight and her friends start to become unnerved by Celestia's stare. "What exactly happened between you lot and Spike?" "Well, I gave Spike a list of chores yesterday. He did his best but his best wasn't good enough. I revoked his Power Ponies comic and called him a slacker," Said Twilight nervously. "Rainbow and I pranked him twice with buckets of ice water," Pinkie said. "I told Twilight to give Spike my list of chores for him to do," Rarity said. Princess Celestia sighs. She then asks, "How were you treating Spike, overall?" "We made some mistakes but, overall. We treated Spike like a good friend would," Twilight replies. Spike (Discord) turns around in disbelief after hearing Twilight's reply. He heard Twilight lie in front of the Princesses. "You liar!" Spike (Discord) roars in anger. "You didn't make some mistakes! You made a ton of them! All of you!" "What?!" Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Rainbow said in shock. "What did we'd ever do to you, Spike?" Asked Rarity Spike (Discord) pants heavily and turns away. He sits and covers his face as he becomes teary. "I can answer that," Said Celestia irritatedly. "Spike has revealed more than what you told us," Said Luna, giving a stern look at Twilight and her friends. "I am very disappointed in each of you. It seems you have forgotten the true means of friendship towards another species." "That's not true!" Rainbow shouts, defending herself. "We know all sorts of friendship lessons and wrote them to you! Who knows more on friendship than us?" "Then why was Spike out of the picture?! Is he not your friend?!" Said Celestia, raising her tone in anger. The sudden outburst surprised everypony in the room except for Luna. "He is our.., friend," Said Rainbow, quivering a bit. "Do friends mock a friend because of their species?" Rainbow Dash bites her lip a bit. She is starting to remember all the times she mocked Spike for being a Lame dragon. "Do friends make a friend work and show no appreciation?" That was a direct hit on Twilight. She looks down in shame. Rarity feels somewhat guilty about using Spike for her benefits. "Do friends use a friend as a tool, an object of their amusement?" The girls took it to heart. Twilight remembers using Spike for many of her tests during the late nights, early mornings, and late afternoons. Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash remember the times they humiliated Spike for their amusement. Rarity remembers using Spike as a pincushion. Applejack used Spike as an example for her lasso at times. Fluttershy couldn't recall a time she used Spike. "Since when friends forget to invite a friend for parties, hangouts, and get-togethers?" "Sometimes, but not all the time..," Twilight answers nervously once more. "Oh really? According to Spike, you leave him abandoned almost every day of his life," Said Luna, frustratedly. "Spike was right for calling you Fiends of Harmony." The girls gasp at Princess Celestia's statement. "You've kept friendship within yourselves but haven't shown fellowship to Spike." "Well, we're here to make amends and undo the damages we caused on Spike, right girls?" Twilight said. The girls nod in unison. "We understand it'll be a long road ahead of us. We will be honored for a second chance, Princess Celestia." Spike (Discord) takes several deep breathes. Princess Celestia trots up to Princess Twilight Sparkle and her friends, staring into their eyes. She takes a deep breath. "Princess Twilight Sparkle, you and your friends have brought Disharmony to Spike. According to him, you have exposed him to child negligence and exploitation. For years, Spike has been abandoned by you and used by you. You will not have a second chance to redeem yourself, Twilight Sparkle." Twilight starts panting as tears swell up. "Please.., don't!" Twilight starts crying. "Please don't take Spike away from me!" "My decree is final, Twilight. Until you and your friends know how to spread friendships through every species, you and they are forbidden to see Spike." "How..," Twilight starts to hyperventilate. She couldn't find the right wordings. Spike (Discord) gets up and approaches Twilight. "How are you going to take care of yourself? You're going to find out on your own." Twilight's jaws dropped. "I'm done taking care of you. Also, I just realized something. You're supposed to take care of me, not the other way around." Spike (Discord) turns to Twilight's friends. "I hope you're happy and can sleep at night. Using me, mocking me, relentlessly pranking me into submission, showing no appreciation for what I do. As for you, Fluttershy," Spike (Discord) points at Fluttershy. "You've slowly forgotten about me and spend more time with Discord. You have a stronger connection with him than me. Each of you is the Fiends of Harmony to me. Brought me nothing but Disharmony and despair." "Spike..," Twilight tries to hug him but, Celestia's wing blocks her path. "Princess Twilight Sparkle. You and your friends are no longer needed in the throne room. Please leave." "Spike.., I'm so so so sorry. Can you ever forgive me?" "Your words don't heal scars and painful memories. The same goes for the rest of you. Words are not good enough for an apology." Said Spike (Discord) "Wow. I thought it'll be worse. I thought I'll get to see the wrath of Princess Celestia and Luna." Discord thought to himself. "Also, Princess Twilight," Luna noted. "You and your friends are forbidden to enter the Crystal Empire." "What?!" The girls shout in unison. "Your brother Shining Armor and his wife Princess Cadance will be Spike's legal guardians from now on." "What if my friends and I are needed? For emergencies or outings? Flurry Heart is my niece!" "Arrangements will be settled for duties only," Luna states. "Either than that, family visitations will be strict at the Crystal Empire." Princess Celestia calls for her Royal Guards. "Yes, your highness," They bow in respect. "Please escort Twilight and her friends out of Canterlot Castle. Their visitation is no longer needed." "Right away, Princess," The Royal Guards escort Twilight and her friends out of the throne room. "Spike," Princess Celestia turns to him. "I promise you everything will get better for you from here on out." "Thank you, Princess Celestia. Thank you, Princess Luna," Said Spike (Discord) graciously. The two princesses hug Spike. They inform him that the Royal Guards will fly him to the Crystal Empire later today. "Thank you once more." "You're welcome, Spike. Mind joining us for breakfast?" Ask Celestia. "Sure," Spike (Discord) smiles. Spike (Discord), Princess Luna, and Princess Celestia head over to the dining hall for breakfast. After an hour of eating breakfast and enjoying each other's company, the Royal Guards arrive to inform Spike that it's time to go. Spike leaves the castle and gets on the chariot the Royal Guards will use to fly. "Farewell, Princess Celestia, Luna," Spike (Discord) waves his claw. "If you ever need to get in touch with us, please write to us. We'll be there to help you any way we can," Said Celestia. "I will. Thank you!" The Royal Guards take flight. "Wow. Both Princesses held in a lot of anger towards Twilight and her friends. They do have a long road ahead of them for redemption. I better keep the charade going until the time is right to reveal myself. As for my actual appearance, I'll send in one of my clones to be me for a while. I'm still technically needed around them as a friend. Let's see if they are truly worth of redemption down the road."