//------------------------------// // Chapter 5 I Didn't Mean It... // Story: Such A New Place // by ILIKEBOOKS //------------------------------// Ponyville was quiet, like most days. Nothing could be heard but birds chirping, and ponies talking, truely it was a perfect day. The silence was suddenly broken by a shrill scream inside The Castle of Friendship. The Princess Twilight Sparkle stood wide eyed at the figure, he was tall, had sharp claws and fangs. She didn't take long to realize who her opponent was. She dropped her fighting stance. "Spike?" She spoke. The figure stood there his eyes furious. Twilight had seen something she had never seen before in her brother, hatred. She slowly approached him, "Spike what happened?" He blew out black smoke. "You did," his voice was deep and menacing. Twilight stepped back. "Spike, what do you mean?" Twilight felt her heart begin to race. "Don't pretend to care about me now," Spike clenched his fists. Twilight wanted to approach him but better judgement told her to stay still. "Spike, you're my best friend I care about you," Twilight said. "Enough with the lies Twilight you never cared about me, all the times you and your friends left me out, all the times I was hurt by you. Doors slammed in my face. You've never cared so don't act like you do now," he stepped forward. Twilght's horn lit up. "Spike I'm warning you," she her breath became short. "Stop or I will," "Attack me? Go ahead." He bared his fangs. "I will not hesitate to defend myself," his eyes locked on hers. "Even if I have to kill you," Twilight felt her chest become cold in fear. "Spike stop! You will listen to me I am your!" "Master?, my owner?" He said. "No Spike, I'm your sister," she spread her wings. "I don't care, master or sister, I will attack. I will show no mercy." He stepped forward. Twilght flew up. "Stop Spike, you cannot leave this castle," her horn lit up again. "Don't make me-," she was interrupted by his tail colliding with her body. She slammed against the wall and fell to the ground. She tried to stand up but the pain in her side was too much. She felt something warm and wet flow down her coat. She placed her hoof on her side and raised it to her face, she flinched when she realized her hoof was covered in blood. Spike grinned and walked towards the exit. "Spike," she spoke softly, "I love you," she lowered her head and clenched her side. She saw a much smaller dragon approach her. "Twilight, Twilight oh no," she placed her hands on Twilight's hooves. "Please don't be hurt." Twilight moaned in pain. "Please Dim Sum, help me up. We must stop Spike before he hurts anypony else." Dim Sum picked Twilight up. Dim Sum gasped when she saw her friend's condition, her side was bleeding. Above Twilight's brow she had a gash. Twilight picked a piece of crystal out from her wound. "We have to stop him." Rainbow Dash and Applejack were sitting down enjoying ice cream on a hot day. "Apple flavored ice cream? Really?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Uh huh, I love apples," Applejack licked her frozen treat. "Besides ya got strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate, ya need to make yer mind up," "It's called Neapolitan and it's the best," Rainbow licked it. "Not to mention sprinkles," "What are ya, a filly?" "You're just mad they didn't have any sprinkles left." Her ear twitched when she heard a loud crash. "You hear that?" Rainbow said. "Yep, and ah don't like it," Applejack pulled out her lasso. They sat up from their table and walked towards the commotion. Their eyes widened when they saw a large dragon destroying buildings and anything that got in it's way. "What in the Sam hill?" Applejack readied herself. "That's not who I think it is" Rainbow Dash flew up. "What other dragon do we know has purple and green scales?" Applejack knitted her brow. "That can't be him, Twilight stopped his hoarding issue nearly a year ago!" "It doesn't matter we have to stop him," Applejack spun her lasso. "Come on!" She ran towards the drake. Rainbow pumped her wings and flew full speed. Rainbow flew in front of Spike. "What the hell Spike!" The drake blew fire and Rainbow dodged it. "Stop, don't make me angry Spike!" She kicked him in his chest but he didn't seem to be affected. "Uh oh," Rainbow screamed when Spike grabbed her leg. "Let go you jerk!" Spike began to spin in circles making Rainbow feel sick. He let go and Rainbow Dash went flying. She flapped her wings and stopped herself from crashing to the ground. "That was the last straw!" She turned to Applejack. "I'll distract him and you hogtie him!" Applejack nooded. Rainbow flew towards him and flew around him. Spike swiped his arms in an effort to hit Rainbow. He didn't notice that Applejack tied his legs with her lasso. "Do it now Rainbow!" Applejack yelled. Rainbow Dash nodded and flew into the air. "Higher, higher!" Rainbow stopped and locked her eyes on Spike's back. She flew back down trying to gain as much speed as possible. She kicked him on his back. Spike tried to regain balance but the rope prevented him from doing so. Spike fell down face first onto the dirt. He struggled and blew out fire in anger. Rainbow Dash flew down next to Applejack. "Thank goodness he's down." "We just gotta figure out how he got like this," Applejack walked towards him. "He looks real angry Dash." "Why? What could of made him so mad?" "You!" The drake spoke. Rainbow and Applejack jumped back. "Us? what did we ever do to you Spike?" Rainbow asked. "What haven't you done to me?" He struggled. "Wait until I get out of this, you'll be sorry." "You will tell us what happened!" Rainbow yelled. "Don't lie to us Spike," Applejack said. She didn't notice that his leg became free. "Now what happ-" her sentence was cut short by Spike kicking her. Applejack hit the ground hard. She winced and stood up. Her eyes widened when she saw Spike snapped the the rope around hIs ankles. "Rainbow look out!" Unfortunately Rainbow Dash's reaction wasn't fast enough. Spike swung his arm and hit Rainbow. She collided with Applejack and the mares both groaned. Spike began to approach him. Applejack hugged her friend in fear. Tears rolled down their cheeks. "I'm sorry for all the times I picked fights with you, I never meant to actually hurt your feelings!" Applejack said. Rainbow Dash sobbed. "All the times I challenged you to a competition of strength, I only did it because I was insecure of my strength compared to yours!" Rainbow hugged her friend tighter. "I never been on a date and I still haven't had my first kiss yet!" Rainbow turned toward her friend. "I want you to be my first!" "Are ya serious?" Applejack asked. Rainbow nodded. They leaned in and pushed their lips together. They kissed for a few seconds. When they parted Applejack spoke. "I'm glad I'm gonna die with my best friend," "Me too," Spike raised his arm to strike. The mares closed their eyes and prepared themselves for the impact but it never came. They opened their eyes to see Spike walking away. They glanced at each other and let go. Both of their faces were covered in blush. "We never speak of this ever again" "Agreed," Applejack stood up. "Where is he going?" 'Oh, no," Rainbow Dash said. "RARITY!" both mares yelled. Rarity hummed softly to herself while mixing up vegetables in a bowl. She placed the food on two plates. "Sweetie Belle! Lunch is ready!" The small filly walked into the the room and sat down. "What did you make?," Sweetie asked. "Just some garden salad," she levitated a fork to her sister. She raised an eyebrow when she saw her sister eating it without utencils. Rarity shrugged her shoulders and ate some of the salad. She sat up when she heard loud thumping coming from outside her house. "Stay here Sweetie Belle," Rarity walked out of her dinning room. She fixed her mane and opened her front door. She screamed when she saw dragon stand before her. Rarity closed her door and ran away from it. Spike smashed through the door. Rarity screamed and threw an object at him in a vain attempt stop him. "Rarity" the dragon spoke. "Spi-Spike what ha-ppened to you?" Rarity stepped back. "Shut up," Spike said angrily. Rarity tripped and fell on her back. "Spike, please don't," "You can't reason with me," he raised his arm. "You deserve this," he was about to strike but Sweetie Belle got in his way. "Stop!" The filly yelled. Spike eyes softened when he saw the filly. "Sweetie get out the way, I don't want to hurt you," He said. "No! You want to get Rarity you have to get through me!" Sweetie Belle hugged her sister. Spike bared his fangs. "Your choice," he raised his arm but something held him back. I can't hurt Sweetie Belle she's never wronged me. Yes you can, if she wants to defend Rarity she'll die with her. No I can't. Spike yelled out in pain. Yes you can! Kill them Kill them now! No I won't! Spike clenched his head and yelled out fire. He fell to his knees and pounded the ground. His claws retracted, his fangs became smaller. Spike fell to the ground and returned to his normal size. Black, that's all Spike saw. A deep dark void surrounding him. Where am I?" he looked around but saw nothing. Do I deserve this? he laid down. Do I deserve to die? he shivered. I do, I deserve this he saw a bright light. He squinted, and blocked the light with his arm. The light grew closer, he closed his eyes, when he opened his eyes and saw familiar faces surrounding him. He sat up and stared at Twilight. Half of her face was covered in blood, she looked sad and confused. He turned to Applejack and Rainbow Dash who were dirty, and bruised. He tried to speak but no words came out. He turned towards to unfamiliar faces, it didn't take long for him to realize who they were. They were wearing full golden armor and held swords out in front of them. Spike shook his head and covered his face. "Spike why?" Rarity said sadly. He turned toward her, she was holding her younger sister. "I never meant for this to happen," he sobbed. "I didn't mean it," "There's nothing you can do," Dim Sum said. Spike felt cold metal wrap around his wrists. "Spike the dragon, you are under arrest for attempted murder and assault on a princess," the guard said. "Come with me." Spike turned to his friends who were crying. He was shoved into a cage that was in a carriage. Spike grabbed the bars. His eyes were locked on Twilight, she shook her head and turned away from him. Tears rolled down his cheeks. "What will happen to me?," Spike asked. Dim Sum cried. "Spike, you're going to be banished."