//------------------------------// // Getting It Out // Story: Spike The Dog // by bakersong //------------------------------// "You two did what?!" A purple flash came from the library. "We only made a few jokes, so just calm down." Rainbow retorted. "Rainbow, don't you remember what happened when we teased him about that apron he wears?" She asked, now pacing back and forth to try to calm herself down. "Of course I remember," Rainbow said flinching a little. "So why would you two think it would be a good idea teasing him about being a dog? I mean it's only been a couple of days since we came back, how do you think he actually feels about this whole situation?" She said, giving the blue pegasus an angry glare. "I mean he's already dealing with a lot, I mean from what you said he feels as if we just use him. To top it off, he is probably still stressed out about being able to talk with animals." "Wait, he can do what?" Rainbow asked. "You see, after we got back from Canterlot and he came to the library he apparently started hearing Owlowiscious talking to him like a normal pony. It made him faint, then it was confirmed when Applejack brought Winona over and she started talking to him making him faint again.But that's besides the point right now, just tell me how you two honestly thought teasing him about this was a good idea in the slightest?" She asked, holding Rainbow down with her magic so she couldn't fly away. "W-we just thought it would be funny, and it would get him to cheer up a little." Rainbow said, shrinking a little. "Well, next time you want to cheer somepony up by making jokes, make sure they aren't jokes about them. Now, go get the other's to cheer up Pinkie. I have to go find Spike," she said and started walking towards the door before stopping. "Oh, and one more thing Rainbow." "Yeah?" Rainbow asked hesitantly. "You best remember that he is my little brother, and I really don't like it when other's make him feel upset like this. You may be one of my best friends, but he's my family and I do try my best to protect him. Even if a lot of the time it's actually him protecting me in some way, the very least I can do is be there for him. Do we understand each other on that?" She asked, her tone making everything as clear as it can be. "Yeah, I get ya, but he doesn't seem to feel like your always there for him. I mean he did say that he felt like we all just used him as our official luggage carrier when we go places. That means you to," Rainbow snapped before flying away leaving Twilight with her thoughts. "But I don't..." She shook her head to clear her head. "No time for that right now, gotta find Spike." --- He couldn't stop running, he really wanted to and turn around and say he was sorry, but for some reason he couldn't. But then, why should he be the one to apologize? They've treated him more like some sort of servant more than anything else, even Twilight seemed to be using him more like a servant than an assistant since they moved here. "No, not Twilight, it's just the other's!" He screamed making him finally stop, though he ended up on the ground out of breath and tears running down his face. "W-why am I crying?" There was no reason he should be crying, at least none that he could honestly think of. Did he really feel that bad about snapping at Rainbow and Pinkie? No, he felt a little guilty about it but not enough where he would cry. Then why was he crying? That's when he remembered what he said, and remembered all the things he wanted to say but couldn't bring himself to say them. He realized that's why he was crying, be he didn't let it all out, but how could he let it all out? What he wanted to say wouldn't have made much sense, and would have been a lot more nasty then what he would have wanted. "Spike!" He heard Twilight call, but he didn't want to answer. She did start treating him a bit differently since they did move to Ponyville, but she has always been there when he needed her. So why didn't he want to answer one of the only ponies he knew he could always trust? He knew it wasn't fair to punish her for what other's do. "Spike?" He looked over to see Twilight's concerned eyes, and before he could say or do anything she wrapped him in a tight hug. "Are you okay?" She asked, not letting her grip loosen. "N-no, I'm not." He answer burring his head into her shoulder. "Spike, tell me what's bothering you. From the sounds of it, you've been holding back your emotions. You know how unhealthy that is? Especially for somepony your age?" She asked, after a few minutes to let him calm down. "I-I rather not talk about it..." He got stopped by Twilight giving him a glare. "Spike, I've always been here for you. I may have been a shut in before coming to Ponyville, but I always made sure to be there for you. So, please tell me what's wrong and why you said what you did to Rainbow and Pinkie?" She pleaded. "I-I think that's the problem," he muttered. "What do you mean? You don't think I'm being over protective, do you?" She asked. "No, that's not what I meant. What I meant is that ever since we came to Ponyville, you've been treating me less and less like an assistant and more like some sort of servant! You and the other's all do, making me carry all of your luggage when we go somewhere! I'm usually the one who cooks for everyone! I may be a kid in your eyes, but I think I deserve more respect than what I get from all of you!" He started. "Spike..." "No Twilight, you said I need to get this out there. For the longest time now I haven't felt like I'm as important as anypony else! Like I'm just some sort of slave, or servant, or just another animal to you all. Even when I was just a baby dragon you all treated me like that, in feels like you all treated me more so then than now. Though it does feel like its gotten worse now, at least in how you guys honestly see me. I mean I got a collar and tags as gifts, and you all make jokes at my expense!" He yelled. "Sometimes, I feel like nothing more than the butt of every joke. Like I'm just a second class citizen to you all." "I-I don't know what to say Spike, other than I'm sorry that I failed you as your older sister. I was supposed to be looking after you, and I thought I was doing the right thing. But, you're right, we have treated you poorly and it's my fault." She said. "W-what? That's not what I was saying," he said but was interrupted by a hoof. "It is my fault, like I said I'm supposed to be your older sister and protect you. I not only let the other's treat you like that, but I started doing to. I should have done something, I should have said something to the other's. But I didn't, and so I failed you, something that I never wanted to happen. All I can do or say now, is I'm really sorry, sorry I couldn't be a good older sister to you." She said, tears coming to her eyes. "B-but you have been the best sister, you may have made some mistakes, but nopony is perfect. And I'm really sorry for dumping all of that on you," he said giving her a nuzzle. "It's okay Spike, you needed to get that out there just like I needed to get what I had to say out as well. But listen, it's getting late let's get home and to bed and we can talk about this tomorrow, okay?" She asked. "That sounds good, and thanks Twilight for letting me vent." He replied. "Anytime Spike, anytime." She said, putting him on her back and started to trot back to the library, and when it came into view both of them let out a sigh. "At least somethings will never change." "Yeah, at least this tree will always be here for us." He said, giving a yawn before hopping down. "Well, goodnight Twilight, and I really am sorry for laying that all on you." "Don't worry about, and goodnight Spike." She said, waving to him as he went up the stairs, and once he disappeared she let out another sigh as she walked over to her personal journal. "Figuring out my feelings can wait for now, Spike is more important." With that, she shut her journal before going to bed.