"Hey Twilight we better get going." Spike said.
"You're right, and I'm so glad that I met all of you," Twilight said tears starting to form as she turns away from her new friends in this place.
"You know that crown really does suit you Princess Twilight," Spike said with a wink.
"Well after all this I just can't wait to get back to Equestria," Twilight said.
"What about your wings though?" Spike asked.
"Please Spike, for the past three days I've been walking on two legs and picking stuff up with these." Twilight held up her hands to emphasize her point. "I'm glad wings is all I have to deal with back in Equestria." She said as they walked through the portal only moments before the moon reached its point.
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"She should be back by now." Applejack said pacing around the room.
"I'm sure she's fine Applejack, just relax," Rainbow said.
Before Applejack could respond though all of a sudden something or somepony came out of the portal standing on her hind legs. As she started to lose her balance she fell forward catching herself. All of Twilight's friends gather around her in a group hug when Spike came through and they all looked at him shocked.
"Why are you all staring at me like that?" Spike asked looking around the room.
"I-is that really you Spike?" Rainbow asked.
"Uh, yeah why? Do I have something on my face or something?" Spike asked confused scrunching up his nose.
"No, it's just you're a dog." Applejack replied.
"Wait how did you know I was a dog in the other universe or whatever?" Spike asked tilting his head to the side.
"No Spike what she means is that you didn't turn back into a dragon when we came through the portal," Twilight answered staring at him in shock. "But how is that possible, I turned back into a pony when I went through. So how come you didn't turn back into a dragon?"
"Wait, I'm still a dog?!" Spike asked in his own shock as he turned around and looked into the mirror that brought them back and his eyes widened in fear. "How am I still a dog?"
"Princesses do you know how this is possible?" Twilight asked.
When Twilight turned around she saw that both princesses were talking to each other eyeing Spike in his current form. She knew that they were discussing how he could still be in the form he was. So instead of repeating herself she just wrapped a hoof around the now shaking Spike.
"What if I'm stuck as a dog for the rest of my life?" Spike asked to no one in particular.
"Look Spike I'm sure the princesses know what happened and how to fix it, and even if they can't I will try my best to turn you back. But even if it's impossible then no matter what we will still love you just like we did before, no matter what you look like nothing will change how we feel about you, Spike." Twilight said in a comforting tone.
"But still, I liked being a dragon." Spike gave a little whimper.
"We believe we know what happened and possibly fix it." Princess Luna spoke making all eyes turning to the princesses.
"Yes, well let me explain what we think may have made him keep this form. When you two stepped back through the portal when it was about to close, it only had enough power left to send you both back here and could only transform one of you." Princess Celestia explained,
"So wait, because of how long we waited it only turned one of us back?" Twilight asked.
"Yes, and I think it chose you Twilight because you hold the element of magic. Now before any of you ask let me tell you how this could be fixed. Unfortunately what I'm about to say isn't good though." Princess Celestia replied.
"Um, no offense Princess but if it will help turn Spike back then how could it be bad?" Applejack asked.
"The only way we think we could safely turn him back into a dragon is if we send him back into the portal and then have him come back, the very portal that will be closed for thirty moons now." Princess Celestia answered and that got a collective gasp.
"But isn't there a way we can turn him back now, or speed up the portal opening?" Twilight asked concerned.
"I don't think so, as it might cause Spike serious harm since we don't know how the magic of the portal works exactly. As for opening the portal now, again we don't know what kind of magic it uses." Princess Luna was the one who answered this time.
"S-so there's nothing any of you can do to change me back for thirty moons then?" Spike asked shaking a little.
"I'm afraid so Spike." Princess Celestia answered.
"Oh, Spike I'm sorry!" Twilight said wrapping the poor dog in a comforting hug.
"I-it's not your fault Twilight," Spike said as he broke free from her. "I-I guess I'll just have to live like this for awhile." He put on a brave smile.
"Well if it's any consolations Spikie- wikie you are absolutely adorable!" Rarity spoke up walking over to him patting his head.
"T-thanks Rarity, maybe I can get used to this," Spike said as Rarity now scratched his head.
"Yeah Spike, maybe we can teach ya how to roll over and play dead." Applejack said getting the small group to laugh a little, even Spike gave a light chuckle.
"Only if you give me treats," Spike said getting another round of light laughter.
"You know, I mean if you want, I could give you some dog food for you," Fluttershy said.
"Well that would be great, what do you think Spike?" Twilight asked.
"Um, well to tell you the truth the food I had back in that other world wasn't half bad. So I think since I'm a dog now, why not?" Spike said shrugging his shoulders.
"Well, when we get back to Ponyville just stop by anytime and pick some up. And I'll even give you a checkup if you want Spike." Fluttershy said. "Oh, not that you aren't healthy or anything. It's just in case, I really didn't mean to say that you weren..."
"It's fine Fluttershy, I know what you meant and I think it would be good to get checked up." Spike interrupted.
"This certainly is a surprise, you all went from concern and fear to accepting it in a matter of a few minutes." Princess Luna said.
"I think that's because we all know that for right now there's no way we can help it. So why not just accept it you know?" Rainbow said.
"Hmm, that doesn't make to much sense. But I guess what can we expect from all of you though?" Princess Luna asked.
"Well, I'm sure we all have interesting questions and would like to get caught up with what happened. But I think both Twilight and Spike would like to get some sleep before we ask anything." Princess Celestia said suddenly.
"Now that you've mentioned it I am feeling tired." Twilight gave a big yawn.
"Yeah, me too," Spike said letting out his own yawn.
"Then I think we should all hit the hay for good night sleep." Applejack said, and the others nodded in agreement and they all started walking down a hall while asking questions anyway.
"Look as much as I want to answer all of your questions I'm just too tired," Twilight said.
"Yeah, and I'm still a little freaked out about being a dog still," Spike said.
"I thought you were fine with it?" Rainbow asked.
"Hey just because I accepted the fact that I'm still a dog doesn't mean I still can't freak out about it." Spike retorted.
"Whatever you say," Rainbow said rolling her eyes.
They continued on with Twilight bumping into Flash Sentry and shortly after the run in she got teased about it. Though Spike couldn't help but laugh at her embarrassment as well as the others. But then they finally made it back to their rooms and they all said their good nights and have sweet dreams.