The Completely Normal Pet of Spike the Dragon

by DauntedSuperior


Angel

It wasn’t long before we were back in town. The residents paying us no mind as I looked around from my new position on top of Spike’s head. My front paws resting on his head spike as my hind paws were gripping onto his scales.

It seemed like a perfectly normal day for Ponyville as everypony went to and fro. None of them even aware that the whole town was almost destroyed by an army of spiders the night before. The thought made me chuckle as we approached the shop Spike had talked about.

The front of the building was modern looking, like something out of Manehattan. It’s windows had a few posters advertising delicious looking frozen treats and beyond that I could see the place had a fair number of ponies sitting down and eating.

“This is the place, ‘Cooler’s Cool Treats’ best place for ice cream in all of equestria.” Spike said with pride, “I convinced the owner to open this place you know. He used to just sell small treats out of a cart in the park a few times a week.”

Spike opened the glass door and immediately a wave a cool air greeted us. I shivered as I adjusted to the temperature. Spike seemed just fine as he walked up to the glass display counter where a white maned, pale orange pegasus stood happily. He looked happily surprised to see us, or Spike anyway since I had never met him before.

“Spike!” he exclaimed, “and who’s this little fella?” I cocked my head to the side and meowed, "Daww."

“Oh, this is Scruffy.” Spike answered before looking down at the display, ‘Hey what did you want?’

‘Strawberry please, but I’m only eating a little bit. I want to have actual food-food at dinner.’ I answered as Cooler reached over the counter and ran his hoof down the back of my head.

“Well, he’s just the most adorable and the coolest kitten I’ve ever seen.” Cooler stated as he used the side of his hoof to scratch behind my ears.

“You should see him when he’s got this pair of sunglasses that Rarity made him. He looks cooler than Rainbow Dash.”

‘Spike be sure to remind me to wear those outfits at some point... and to burn those certain ones that need not be mentioned.’ I said as I started to lean into his hoof to try and get more attention, but was saddened when he pulled away.

“So what can I get ya today Spike? Before ya ask though, we’re fresh out of Fudge Brownie Blast.” he gestured to the empty ice cream bucket in the display case.

“Ahh.” Spike’s shoulders slumped, “Okay, three scoops of Strawberry in a waffle cup please.”

“Ah, Strawberry, one of my favorites. Any toppings?.” Spike shook his head, “Alrighty then, it’ll be ready in just a sec.” the stallion turned around with a smile and picked up a bowl with the tip of his wing while his hoof somehow grabbed an ice cream scooper.

A few bits later and Spike had our sweet treat in claw, “Thanks Cooler, say hi to Jack for me.” Spike tossed a wave over his shoulder as we made our way to the door.

“I will, you two have a good day now!” Cooler called back just as we walked outside.

We made our way down the street back towards the tree, castle, thing, ‘So, who's Jack?’

‘Cooler’s brother, he’s a gryphon that usually helps out around the shop.’ Spike stated as he picked up the plastic spoon in the ice cream.

‘... Did you say gryphon?’

‘Yeah, why?’ Spike plopped a gracious spoonful into his mouth.

‘First off, the first thing that comes to mind when you say gryphon probably isn’t what they look like here.’ I know ponies sure as heck weren’t, ‘Secondly, how could a gryphon be the brother of a pegasus?’

‘I don’t know, but every time there in the shop together they’re always hugging and staying right by each other. Isn’t that what brothers do?’ Spike shoved another huge scoop of ice cream in his mouth.

‘Hey!’ I leaned down and he crossed his eyes to look at me, ‘Save some for me!’

‘Then have... huh?’ Spike looked down drawing my attention to his now empty claws, “What the?” we both turned our attention to the ground, but didn’t spot our missing treat.

Then something struck my face, ‘Ow!’ we both looked down to see a carrot land on the ground. Immediately my eyes narrowed as I looked down the road. On one of the empty food stalls was the last person I wanted to see, ‘Angel.’

“Hey! Give that back!” Spike called as Angel stuck out his tongue before hopping off with our ice cream held above his head.

‘After him Spike! We’re not giving up on our ice cream so easily!’ I mentally yelled, ‘I’d rather see that ice cream on the ground than in his grubby little paws!’

Spike started to run after him, dodging confused or curious ponies. The whole time my eyes stayed glued to the little white rabbit as he hopped away from us, ‘I don’t think I can keep up with him.’

‘Okay then, I’ll get him.’ my eyes narrowed as I jumped off of Spike’s head. My paws impacted the ground and I was off like an arrow.

‘Be sure not to use your powers. If Angel finds out then he’ll tell Fluttershy and the secret will be out.’ as I listened to Spike, I could see Angel hopping away, before casting a glance over his shoulder.

Instead of a glimpse of fear like I was expecting when he saw me, I could’ve swore he smirked just before he suddenly turned down an alley. I was quick to follow.

‘Where did you go, I lost sight of you!’

‘We turned down an alley. If you get out of range, meet me at the tree castle.’ I thought as I watched Angel go around another corner, ‘We’re going the same direction on the next street over.’

‘Why can’t we just get some more ice cream?’ Spike asked as Angel ran into another alley way.

‘Then he wins! I’m getting my ice cream back!’ I tore into the alley way to see Angel standing at the end of it with a field behind him showing we were at the edge of town.

‘Just be careful, Angel is a crafty little bunny.’ Spike stated as Angel casually hopped out of view.

‘Don’t worry I’ll be fi-’ the moment I came out of the alley I found myself in burlap bag, ‘Oh, you’ve got to be kidding me.’