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Spike held the inconspicuous bottle over the rim of the toilet. On the one hand what he was planning could see the end of his life but the benefits, the benefits far outweighed the risk. He would get something he desperately wanted and Twilight would most likely be happier than ever, once she calmed down. Spike wasn’t sure how it would work but he had been told that with two beings of as much power as them coupled, as she called it, there was always a risk.
Spike spun the bottle in his claws to read the label one more time and sighed. He wanted this so bad and he knew they did too but were just to stubborn to admit it. This was for their own good, not just his selfish desire for less work around the library. Taking a deep breath he slowly tipped the bottle until he heard the plinking sound of several pills dropping intot he pristine water. With a moment of finality he pulled the handle and watched all the harmless looking white capsules swirl away into a world unknown.
3 Months Later
“SPIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” The door flew open and an angry purple alicorn stood breathing heavily in the doorway. Her burning eyes leveled on the trembling purple dragon as he slowly stepped backwards.
“What’s up Twilight?” He tried to sound innocent and naive but the trembling in his voice gave him away.
Twilight took a step forward, the stone cracking under her hoof. “I just got some interesting test results from the doctor which then led me to checking the contents of a certain bottle. Imagine my surprise when I discovered there was candy in the bottle instead of the hormone suppressants that were supposed to be in there.” A wisp of smoke trailed out of her nostrils as the air around her wavered. “I was so shocked I checked Celestia’s bottle and found the same thing, though it was a slightly cheaper candy. Both brands of candy are brand you happen to like quite a lot. Care to explain?”
Spike gulped, his eyes darting around the room looking for an exit. A guard peeked in and Spike begged him for help using only his eyes. The guard responded with a look that said Sorry buddy, I value my life. Spike chuckled and tapped his claws together after a moment. “Well, ya see, I...well the thing...I really wanted a sibling, someone to help out in the library. I know you and Celestia really wanted one to but you kept saying stuff about the court and the country and and and.” He dashed forward and grabbed Twilight's leg sobbing. “I’M SO SORRY.”
Twilight sighed and patted him on the head, calming down a little with the show of tears. “It’s...well it’s not okay but I understand. But that wasn't your decision to make, it was ours. Your heart may have been in the right place but I am going to have to punish you.” Spike gripped tighter and Twilight smirked evilly. “Your punishment is to help Luna plan the foal shower and you are in charge of invites.”
Spike froze. “But that’s, there are creatures all over Equus who will want to know and attend.” He looked up at evilly grinning Twilight. “I have to do all of them?”
“By claw, better get started. I need to go see if the doctor is okay, I left him Celestia.” Twilight blinked out leaving a dumbfounded Spike trying to count how many inkwells he would need on his claws.