//------------------------------// // 8: Apologies And The Choice // Story: My Mother // by dragonfan101 //------------------------------// It had been a day since everyone learned the truth and Skystar and Nathen have been doing they're best to make up for the damage they caused. Skystar and Nathen were helping put shops and houses back together in order to earn the villagers trust that they won't hurt them with the mane 6 helping them. The Sun was beginning to set and they all had finished up with everything and Skystar and Twilight were sitting down and watching it set while Spike was alone thinking about what decision he will make. "Today sure was a lot to handle huh?" Twilight asked a little tired. "Sure was but I'm glad we were able to make up for what we did" Skystar said before looking down a little sad which twilight noticed. "What's wrong?" Twilight asked with concern. "it's just i shouldn't have reacted this way, I could've seriously hurt innocent ponies who didn't do anything wrong, we could've burned down a innocent village when it when they were only trying to help!" Skystar said tears starting to come down from her eyes, Twilight then came up to her and gave her a hug. "It's okay, after what you've been through it's completely understandable why you would think that" Twilight said trying to comfort her. "I could've seriously hurt or even kill innocent people! It's not okay!!" Skystar said with guilt. "Even though it was wrong you were still only trying to save your kid." Twilight said rubbing her neck. "I'm so sorry for what I id" Skystar said with sadness hugging her. "I forgive you, you just want to be the mother you never got to be, your a great person that Spike will be safe with I know he will." hugging her back "What if something happens again" Skystar asked scared "just let us know, we'll be able to help you and Nathen get through it" Twilight said with confidence. "Thank you. Twilight" Skystar said gratefully. "Your welcome. Skystar" Twilight said still hugging her They kept hugging each other for a bit, they eventually separated and twilight looked up at Skystar. "No matter what choice Spike makes I'll be happy for him, if he choses to stay with you I only ask that you and Nathen take good care of him like I did" Twilight said with a few tears from her eyes. "I was about to say the same thing" Skystar said with a few tears of her own. Eventually the sun set and the stars were out they soon were tired, and they soon went to sleep near Twilights house. The Next day... Spike was standing in front of both Skystar and Twilight, the mane 6 ,Nathen ,Celestia and Luna were all there waiting to hear spikes answer as he had decided on what to do. "Alright Spike if you are positive on what you want just tell us what you've decided just tell us and please make sure it's what you want" Celestia explained to him. "just know we'll be happy with whatever option you chose" Twilight said with a smile Skystar nodding her head in agreement. We cut to Spike as he closes his eyes to think on his definitive answer. "I've been thinking about this for the last two days, It's been really hard to truly decide. Twilight has her friends to support her if i chose to go with mom, while mon has Nathen to support her as well" Spike thought while the others continued to look at him. "Twilights raised me like her child from the day i hatched, but my mom has had no one with her to make her happy when i was taken from her. I can't just wait around for another attack to happen and not be able to do anything, i need to be able to fight and have the knowledge of a dragon I'll be able to keep them safe" Spike concluded his thinking to make his answer. " I want to stay with Skystar and Nathen, I want to learn to become a dragon that will be able to keep you all safe, I love you all and wouldn't want anything to hurt you, you all mean the world to me and i don't want anything to happen." Spike said with true honesty. Everyone looked at him and nodded in understanding, Skystar then came to him and nuzzled him lovingly the others looking with happy smiles. "Thank you! Thank you so much my FlameStar!!" Skystar said crying tears of pure happiness. "FlameStar?" The mane 6 asked confused. "its his birth name, he was meant to be given it when he hatched." Nathen explained the others nodding in understanding. "It's a beautiful name" Fluttershy spoke "it truly is" rarity agreed with tears coming from her eyes "Are you sure about this spike?" Luna asked concerned "Yes, I want to learn to about my own kind, get strong enough to protect you, and protect what I love" Spike said with a smile. "We understand" Celestia said with a few tears of her own Luna crying as well. "Come here all of you! Family hug!!" Spike said with his arms open as everyone then rushed over to him and gave him a huge hug. "I love you all" Spike said crying tears of joy. "We love you too spike" They all said with they're own tears of joy. The day had gone by and Spike had packed his things getting ready to go live with his mom and newest father. Everypony stood near the entrance of the village, Nathen carrying some of spikes stuff on his back with ropes tied tightly to make sure they don't fall. "Are you sure about this Spike?" Twilight asked sadly "Yes i want to learn about dragon culture and get strong to protect you" Spike said with confidence. "It's gonna be a tough journey by yourself" Rainbow dash said crying a bit. "I won't be alone, I'll have all of you to help support me, and I'll always be able to send you guys a letter." Spike said with a smile." Twilight then came up and gave him a final hug before he leaves. "Take care spike, I love you." Twilight said crying "I love you too twilight, don't worry this isn't goodbye I'll be sure to visit every couple weeks!" Spike said hugging her and Skystar agreeing. "Yes, we will come and visit every two weeks for a couple days to spend time together!" Skystar said with a smile Nathen nodding in agreement. Eventually they separated and Spike looked up at twilight. " I'll write you all a letter every week to tell you what I've learned, the next time you see me I'll be even smarter with my dragon knowledge!!" Spike said with a smile. "Please do, I love you spike" Twilight said a final time. "I love you too, Twilight" Spike said with a smile before going to Skystar and Nathen waving to everypony. Skystar put spike on her back they both turned around waving one final time before taking off to the dragon lands while the sun sets, everypony waving they're hooves while crying. " You think he'll be okay?" Rarity asked crying. "With those two I know he will." Twilight said crying tears of joy. We then cut to Spike as he looks back at the village with tears of his own. "Are you alright my son?" Skystar asked concerned as she could hear him crying a little. "Yes, its not gonna be forever, but it won't be the same." Spike said sadly "Nothing stays the same forever, but we adapt and we make the joy we can" Nathen said looking at spike who looked at him as well. "Thank you Nathen for everything" Spike said grateful. "Your welcome, My son" Nathen responded. We love you, our child" Nathen and Skystar said at the same time. "I love you too, My Mother and Father" Spike said with a smile as they fly off into the sunset.