Spike's 'Real' Day

by Aura Zero


Morning

"Don't forget to sort the books alphabetically and in the right section Spike!" Twilight called out to her assistant.

Spike, everyone's favorite dragon, groaned as he heard the same thing told to him as he once again sorts the books that his friend/employer haphazardly threw around the library.

"Tell me again why we are doing this at night?" Spike said with a frown as he put the How to Preen your wings book next to Personal Hygiene 101.

Twilight was busy reading through a book and almost missed what he said. "Huh? Oh sorry Spike. I found this new book that talks about strange spells that were made."

Spike rolled his eyes and just went to putting the last few books away. He finally got to the last of them and really wanted to go to bed. As soon as he put the last book in, he slid down the ladder, landed on his butt and leaned back, glad that he was finally done. He turned an annoyed look at Twilight. She was still focused on the book. He decided to take this chance and head to bed.

"Well I'm done so I'm going to bed now. Night Twi."

"Mm-hmm yeah sure." Twilight said and dismissed him with a wave.

Spike glared at her for a second before turning and starting to walk towards where his new room is in the new castle.

"I swear Twi, one of these days, I won't hold back what I'm thinking about you." Spike murmured as he walked.

"Spike! Wait!"

Spike froze with wide eyes at the exit. Crap did she hear me? Spike slowly turned and saw Twilight still looking at her book.

"Yeah?" He said hesitantly.

"Come look what I found! It's the strangest thing I've ever seen!"

Spike sighed in relief realizing she didn't hear him. He tiredly walked over and took a look. "What did you find? A new spell?"

Twilight nodded. "Yes, but the result of this spell makes no sense. It says that whoever gets hit with this spell, that pony shall wake up a new pony and will speak nothing but real things...what does it mean by 'real'?"

Spike was half listening, most of his mind on the comfortable bed he will be encompassing soon. However, he did hear the last part. "No idea. Now that that's settled, I'm going to bed." Spike turned and started to walk away again. However, as soon as he got close to the door, everything started to have a purple hue and he seemed to have stopped moving forward. He grunted angrily as he was pulled right back to where he was.

"You can't go yet. I need somepony to test it on." Twilight said still looking in the book.

Spike glared at her. "I'm not a guinea pig." Spike mumbled angrily but shut his mouth when he realized he said it out loud.

Twilight didn't seem to hear it as she closed the book and turned to him with a smile. "Are you ready Spike?"

"No, but you're gonna do it anyways so hurry up and get it over with." Spike mumbled.

Twilight didn't seem to hear him as her eyes were closed and she was focusing, her horn starting to shine brightly. All of a sudden, a white orb came out her horn and dashed towards Spike, engulfing him. He looked at his claws and saw the traces of the white orb around his own body. It then started to fade away before disappearing completely. Spike looked up to see Twilight's horn lose its glow and her eyes opened and looked at him with curiosity.

"So? How do you feel?" Twilight asked excitedly.

Spike frowned. "I feel the same. Nothing has changed. Can I go to bed now?"

Twilight was surprised. "Nothing? That can't be true! Maybe I messed up?" Twilight reopened the book and started to read it again. Meanwhile Spike turned around.

"Well, I'ma hit the hay now. Don't think I could keep my eyelids open for any longer than getting to my bed. Night slave driver."

Spike turned around to walk out the room and to bed. Meanwhile, Twilight noticed something as she was reading the book.

"Wait, did he just say.... nah. Spike would never say that." Twilight then dug into the book, trying to see what she did wrong.


It was a fine morning in Ponyville. The sun rose on time like every other day, making it nice and warm. Ponies have came out to set up their wares for another productive day. As they were setting up their stands, birds chirped beautifully as they flew past.

A few even flew over to the library and landed on the balcony. They started to sing a lovely tune into the open door before one was struck right in the face by a pillow, sending it plummeting to the ground. The other birds stared in horror as the bird fell to its doom before they turned to see an annoyed dragon staring at them.

"Chirp one more time and I'm having roasted bird for breakfast." Spike said with a glare.

The birds immediately took flight and darted away, afraid to be burned to a crisp.

Spike watched them leave for a moment as he rubbed the sleepiness out of his eyes. "Ugh I hate when birds do that. It's so annoying."

He then looked towards a clock and saw that it was 8:32.

"Twi will be up soon. Guess I should make breakfast." Spike said as he started to walk out his room and down a few hallways to the kitchen. He got started on a simple breakfast: eggs, toast and pancakes. After he was done, he set the table and placed the food on it. He nodded with a smile at his work and walked out to go get her.

I wonder if she slept last night after that failed spell.... Spike thought but it was answered for him when he rounded a corner and was greeted by a mess of books worse than what he sorted last night. And, in the center, was the culprit. She was laying on a desk, a book underneath her and drool messing up the pages.

Spike frowned at this. "Really?"

Hearing that seemed to stir the sleeping Alicorn. She lifted her head, drool still on her face and looked groggily up at Spike. She gave a large yawn as Spike glared at her.

"Good morning Spike. Sorry about the mess. I really wanted to see why that spell didn't work."

Spike just looked at her before sighing. "Well, breakfast is ready if you wanna eat."

Twilight was slightly surprised at that response. "So, you're not gonna ask how my search went?"

Spike turned around. "Nah. Don't really care honestly. Hurry up for breakfast before it gets cold." He said as he walked away.

Twilight was completely surprised by what he just said. "Maybe he's just having a bad morning. I did keep him up late last night."

Twilight nodded at that before she got up and walked to the kitchen. She saw the meal and smiled. "Looks great Spike. Thanks."

Spike smiled. "No prob Twi. Lets dig in."

And with that they ate. Spike finished faster and just laid back in his seat. "I needed that. So what do you have planned for today?"

Twilight dabbed at her muzzle after finishing her meal. "Well, first we have to clean up those books-"

"Correction: YOU have to clean up those books." Spike said simply.

"And then we have the picni- wait what did you just say?" Twilight said as she snapped her head toward him in surprise.

"I said you have to do that. I didn't make that mess and I'm not going to clean it up this time." Spike said as he got up.

Twilight was flabbergasted. Not once in her life has she ever heard him say anything like that. Better yet, she couldn't even remember him saying no before.

Spike ignored her shocked look and took note of the other thing she was about to speak on. "Picnic huh? I kinda forgot about that. That does sound nice, but we need to get more groceries for it. I'll go out and get them." Spike turned and headed for the door. "I'll be back shortly. Hopefully by that time you will have your mess cleaned up." He then left, leaving a frozen and shocked alicorn in the the library.


"Let's see, what all do I need to get for the picnic..."

Spike was pondering all he was going to get as he walked through town to the market.

"There's cheese, daisies, lettuce...."

"Hiya Spike!"

Spike heard Apple Bloom's voice as she trotted over to him, the sound of two others following.

Spike looked at the three." Hey Bloom, Sweets, Scoots. What are you three up to?" Spike asked as they kept walking towards the market.

"We're on another Crusade to get our Cutie Marks! I'm sure we will get them this time!" Scootaloo said excitedly.

Spike stopped and faceclawed immediately after she said that. "Seriously girls, when are you all gonna try for your cutie marks?"

The three of them looked at him confused. "What do you mean Spike?" Sweetie Belle asked.

Spike stared at them. "You should know your talents by now. They're pretty obvious.... well, for you and Scoots anyways. I have no idea what you are good at Bloom." Spike said shrugging.

Apple Bloom frowned and looked down. Scootaloo spoke up. "Wait how would you know our talents?"

Spike gave her a bemused look. "Your name is Scootaloo."

"Yeah, so?" Scootaloo said not getting it.

Spike faceclawed and slowly dragged it down his face to express the pure annoyance he acquired from her idiocy. He then turned to Sweetie. "Sweets, please just think about it. I know you're smart. What do you think your special talent might be?"

Sweetie stopped and thought for a moment. All of a sudden someone spoke up.

"Hey! Are ya callin us dumb?" Apple Bloom said bothered.

"I wouldn't say dumb; more like ignorant." Spike said simply.

"That's the same thing!" Scootaloo said angrily.

Spike turned to Scootaloo. "Only an ignorant pony would say that."

Scootaloo opened her mouth but then closed it and grumbled angrily to the side.

Spike then turned to Sweetie, who seemed to have realized something.

"Uh, I think it might be singing..." Sweetie Belle said meekly.

Spike smiled. "I knew you would figure it out."

Sweetie Belle lit up. "Wait really? Singing is my special talent?"

Spike nodded. "Yeah. It was rather obvious after that talent show you guys performed a long time ago."

"Well what about me?" Scootaloo asked.

Spike frowned at her. "Your name is Scootaloo."

"You already said that! I wanna know what my talent is!" Scootaloo said almost desperately.

Spike shook his head. "Scoots, what are some of your favorite things to do?"

Scootaloo took a moment. "Well, I like riding my scooter, Crusading, admiring Rainbow Dash, and hanging out in our treehouse mostly."

Spike smiled. "Your special talent is one of those Scoots."

Scootaloo thought hard. Then her eyes grew wide. "Wait, you don't mean..."

Spike nodded. "Yes Scoots, your talent is-"

"Admiring Dash? That's so awesome!" Scootaloo said excitedly.

Spike stared at her, mouth hung open slightly. "You can't be that dumb... Please tell me you're joking."

Scootaloo frowned at him. "Hey! I'm not dumb! I got a B+ on my last test!"

Spike blinked and merely turned to Apple Bloom. "Well, I wish you luck on finding your talent Bloom. I'm sure it will be great."

Apple Bloom smiled at that. "Gee, thanks Spike."

Spike nodded before turning to Sweetie. "I'll see ya around Sweets. Keep staying adorable alright?"

Sweetie Belle was surprised to hear that and her rosy cheeks showed it. "O-Okay..."

Spike turned and walks past Scootaloo, heading to the market.

"Hey! What about me?" Scootaloo said before running in front of him. "Aren't ya gonna say something to me?"

Spike stopped and looked at her. "Don't do anything crazy."

Scootaloo frowned at that. "That's it?"

Spike chuckled. "And, good luck with your flying."

Scootaloo smiled. "Thanks. Soon, I'll be flying like a pro and be just like Rainbow Dash."

Spike turned away and started walking. "Hopefully her flying skill is the only thing you get from her."

Spike then headed into town, leaving a pleased filly, an enamored one, and a slightly bewildered one.