//------------------------------// // Arc 1: Reflections - Chapter 3: Ready To Start // Story: The Adventure // by Closer-To-The-Sun //------------------------------// Arc 1: Reflections - Chapter 3: Ready To Start Spike woke up the next day. He replayed the former day's events in his head. Twilight had taking him to Canterlot and Princess Celestia gave him news that he could learn about his parents identity if he goes to search for them. Crawling out of his bed he continued to think about the princess's words. Dragging himself out of his bed, he looked at himself in a mirror and simply asked a question aloud to himself: "Just who am I?" --------- A few minutes later, just downstairs, Twilight Sparkle was packing something into her saddlebag. She seemed content about herself, but a little stressed as well. Twilight looked up, hearing steps coming down the staircase. It was her dragon assistant. "Good morning, Spike!" Twilight spoke cheerfully. Spike looked up to see the purple unicorn, "Oh, hey Twilight," his words were distant and melancholic. This caught the mare's attention, "Is something wrong?" Sighing, Spike admitted it plainly, "It's the princess's words. What she said." "You mean about the ancient decree with dragons?" "That….and what she said about library in Manehatten," the dragon was looking up to the unicorn. Twilight was a little concerned with his statement, "And I assume you want to go to this library?" Spike was hesitant to answer, "Y-Yes….sorry…." "You do know that traveling out there is extremely dangerous, right?" the mare's motherly tone was apparent. "I know, and I don't care." "May I ask why?" Taking a deep breath, the dragon started, "It will always be on my mind if I don't do something about this. It will bother to me. It would just eat at me." With a small smile, Twilight shook her head, "I figured you'd say something like that." The dragon was confused, "Huh?" "I understand where you are coming from with this Spike, and with that I just have one question, are you sure you want to do this?" "Yes," Spike replied. "It could be dangerous." "I don't care," the dragon's words were confident. "You might get hurt or worse," Twilight warned. "I'm fully aware." "You might not even get an answer for your question." "Better to have tried then do nothing." After interrogating Spike with multiple questions, the mare finally felt she got the answer she was expecting, "I guess there is no changing your mind, is there?" Spike shook his head, "Nope." "In that case, I'm sure our company will be happy to know that you are ready to go," Twilight commented as she trotted towards the front door of the library. "Say what now?" Spike asked. As Twilight opened the door, three different ponies entered the library. Spike was puzzled to see Big Mac, Applebloom, and Rainbow Dash randomly entered in, all with bags as if they were going on a trip. "I don't get it, what's going on Twilight?" the young dragon asked, scratching the top of his head. "I figured you were determined to go on this quest of yours, I'd figured I would get some help. I, of course, am going to accompany you, but I felt that we could use some help. So, I asked if Rainbow, Applebloom and, Big Macintosh could join us," the purple pony explained. "Eeyup," Big Mac characteristically stated with a warm expression for the dragon. "Is this for real?" Spike was simply amazed that others were wishing to help him. "Yup! I can understand a little runt like you could be eager to get out there and find out who you are, so I figured I had to help. I remember being like you when I was back at flight camp. And if it's an adventure you want to go on, you bet I want to get in on this!" Rainbow Dash proudly exclaimed as she stated her case. "An' ah want to help ya out too, Spike!" Applebloom chimed in, "Ah know that it not like ya have a cutie mark ta get one day, but it's somethin' like it, an' what better way ta help then by joinin' with ya! An' with mah brother comin' along, Applejack said I could!" The little filly's energy seemed to be limitless as she bounced up and down excitedly. Spike was at a loss for words. With an expression of excitement, he spoke, "Guys….this is just amazing! I don't know what to say….just thank you. This means so much to me, thank you." Twilight trotted over to Spike, patting him on his head, "Well, you certainly weren't going alone." "When are we going to leave?" Spike asked anxiously. "We are taking a late train tonight to Manehatten. You can get go ahead and get ready now," Twilight informed him. Wasting no time, Spike rushed up the stairs to his room to pack a small bag. He couldn't believe it. Spike was getting ready to start a quest. A journey to find learn about where he came from and who he is. TO BE CONTINUED