Blood Brandy's Snippet Storage Shed

by Blood Brandy

His Little Pet

So, to mark this milestone in my life, and comemorate our new chapter, I've decided to keep a journal of our current and future activities (Hidden from everypony, of course). Now, to start, proper introductions...

My name is Twilight Sparkle, graduate of Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns, Student of Celestia herself and, most recently, the Element of Magic.

I live alone with a dragon named Spike. Those who know us best think he's my assistant and best friend, those who know me in passing think he's some young colt of a dragon under my charge that I humor by calling him my assistant, and many who first see us think he's my pet.

Funny thing is, that third group is closest to the truth, only they have the roles reversed.

Despite being friends with the Princess of Love, being the student of the Princess of the Sun, having a brother as a Royal guard captain and being the Element of Magic, none of those are the title I hold dearest. The title I am most proud of is-

Twilight Sparkle, Spike the Dragon's favorite little pet. His loyal, loving and obedient pet.

What had all started with two pubescent creatures and natural curiosity that came in that stage of life has grown and blossomed into what is probably the most important relationship in my life. I am his, completely and utterly. While we keep up appearances for others, and he really does assist me in my studies, he is the one in control. He could order me to make an attempt on the princesses life, and I would without question.

He wouldn't, though, Spike, my Master, isn't like that. He's loving and caring, which is why I am able to trust everything I am to him so easily. He would never become wicked or violent (Well, except on every other Saturday, but we keep smart on those nights and always have a safe word and safety precautions and a first-aid kit and everything along with emergency releases on whatever equipment we use).

I mentioned a new chapter in our lives, well, it's already off to a great start (Demonically possessed princesses aside). It used to be kind of, or rather very, difficult for us to keep thing secret when we were in the archives. While the risk of being caught added a thrill, living in a place frequented by so many ponies so often at all hours of the day and night was a bit much. But now, not only do we have a place of our own that only open to the public for eight hours of the day, but I've made friends, and Master likes them too.

He seemed a bit wary of Applejack and Rainbow Dash, but I know he loves a challenge. I know I'm something of a pampered pet and Master tends to spoil me a little, but those two would be tough pets for Master, almost like guard dogs, and we'd probably need them too if we end up in any more misadventures.

And it's not like they wouldn't be happy and benefit if they behave like good pets, Master is great with numbers and investments (Which is how we afford our special equipment, Princess Celestia would notice when the records for my research stipend suddenly showed payments to certain stores, and she would ask some awkward questions Master and I would rather put off for another day), he knows a lot of important ponies he met while I was studying, and could probably bring the profits margins on Applejack's family farm to levels she never even thought possible.

And Rainbow Dash could use some discipline, she seems nice, but if she really needs to learn to be in control and take orders if she really wants to be a Wonderbolt, and master could certainly help with that. He could also introduce her to that Wonderbolt Captain he once introduced me to and put in a good word (I can't quite remember her name or her face, Master had me saddled up and reigned for a discreet walk through the park after midnight, and she was riding sidesaddle the opposite direction on a stallion pet of her own. I'll admit, I was a little jealous of his blinders, but Master got me some the next week).

Fluttershy seems born to be a perfect, obedient little pet, but she's so timid, she might get hurt on her own. But that look in her eyes when she first saw him and how eager she was to learn everything about him, I think she'll jump at the chance to be Master's pet.

Pinkie will probably be a bit tricky to train, but again, Master likes a challenge. She might need the most training. She's like the overexcited little puppy in the pet store, she's cute and loveable, but will need constant training and attention for a long while to make sure her training takes.

Rarity will be Master's pet...

That's it, that's all there is to it. That look of want in Master's eyes, while it did make me feel a little jealous (Which is silly, I know Master will always treasure his Favorite Little Pet), it also showed me he had decided. While he was unsure on the others, his decision in reference to Rarity was made when he saw her. She would be his, and I would help him, no ifs, ands or buts about it.

I'm sure there are plenty of others Master would like as pets in Ponyville, where there's a much greater variety then the cookie cutter airhead noblemares we saw most of the time in Canterlot (I noticed him eying the Mayor during the ceremony, he has had an eye for more mature mares lately) and we finally have enough space and freedom to take in more pets. I even found a sub-basement beneath the one I made into my lab we can use for a training room. Yay!

I'll admit, stepping out from the archives and living away from almost everypony I know seemed frightening at first, but at my Master's side and with the other pets he'll have soon, I know everything will be alright.

And so, with that confidence in mind, we start our lives in Ponyville,

Spike the Dragon and his #1 Pet, Twilight Sparkle.