Spike looked at himself in the mirror, it took Twilight twenty minutes to pick him up at the hospital. Spike put on the especially designed suit that Rarity made him. The suit and the shirt had holes in the back that way his spikes won't ruin it. Spike turned around and faced Ember who made it to the castle when Spike was in the hospital. "So what do you think?" Spike asked Ember who was staring at the ceiling.
"I don't know dragons don't usually want friends" Ember sat up on Spike's new bed and looked at Spike "Spike not every dragon wants to be friends with ponies you saw how Garble acted". Spike looked disappointed he knew this wasn't going to be easy, but having Ember's support would be great.
Spike sighed he walked to his bed and sat next to Ember "look I know it's not going to be easy" Spike looked at his claws "but think of it dragons would be stronger if they stand together as one and all the things they could accomplish if they worked together". Ember looked sat Spike she wasn't really convinced it was going to work "look with dragons and ponies being friends, dragons could come to Equestria without having ponies panicking and dragons would have more space to make their homes".
Ember looked at Spike "yeah but still do you even know what you're going to do". Spike shook his head he had no idea what he was going to do to get dragons to be friends, but he does know that if and Ember could become friends then so can other dragons.
"Look I don't know what I'm going to do but" Spike grabbed Ember's claw with his own this caused her to blush, Spike didn't notice however "you and I became friends so I know other dragons can to" Ember sighed.
"Okay Spike but I'm still not convinced a runt like you can pull this off".
"Hey I'm not a runt" Spike tried to make himself bigger but it didn't work, he was taller than Twilight but Ember was still taller than him. She made this even more clear by putting her arm on top of Spike's head. Spike pushed her away "stop that, lets see how much you like it when I'm taller than you" Spike pointed at Ember and she started to laugh.
"Okay I can't wait for that" Ember said between laughter.
Spike looked at Ember "so are you staying for the dance" Ember looked at Spike.
"Spike dragons don't do dancing".
"Well this dragon does come on it's fun" Ember though about it, she sighed and nodded.
"Fine but I'm not wearing a dress".
Spike smiled "oh that's to bad I think you would look cute in a dress".
Ember blushed "I'm not cute" she said in a low voice, so Spike didn't hear it.
"So I already have a date but I know she won't mind if I take you in a dance" Ember looked at Spike. "Okay I have to pick her up but don't worry Twilight will show you were the dance is okay".
"Okay Spike" Spike left the room and Ember looked down.
"C'mon Ember it's not like you like him or anything" Ember said to herself.
Spike walked through the castle halls for what would be his last time at least for a while. He stared at the crystal walls wondering what his future held for him.
"It's beautiful isn't it Spike" Spike turned around to see Cadance smiling at him, "Twilight told me what you were going to do and I have to say I'm proud of you Spike". Spike smiled he was glad to hear that especially from Cadance "you've come a long way from being that baby dragon I helped take care off all those years back" Spike smiled he would always have those great memories.
"Hey Cadance" Cadance stood next to Spike, "do you think I can do it, do you think I can convince the dragons to be friends".
Cadance wrapped Spike in a hug and Spike returned it "Spike if anyone can do it you can" Cadance let go and was now staring at Spike, "Spike I believe in you and so do all of your friends we know you can do it". Cadance smiled.
Spike smiled back "thank I needed to hear that" Spike scratched the back of his head "well I have to leave don't want to leave my date waiting. Cadance gave Spike another his and she started making her way to her room. Spike just kept walking towards the exit of the castle, he looked back one more time and smiled "I have great memories here and when I come back it will be here". Spike opened the door and walked outside.
Spike looked at the to of Ponyville, for some reason it always felt different at night. Today was no exception the streets were lighted with the lanterns that were placed earlier, and you couldn't look anywhere without seeing a balloon or a decoration of some kind. "Pinkie went all out with decorating" Spike looked around one last time and started walking, his destination Lightning's house.
Spike walked through Ponyville, he looked around even though he was leaving tomorrow and that he was coming back, it felt like the last time he would walk this streets. Spike spotted Applejack she was wearing a dress similar to the dress she used the first she went to the gala, only this time it was red and pink. "Howdy Spike".
"Hi Applejack" Spike stared at his friend she was even wearing her trademark hat.
Applejack looked at Spike and she smiled "look Spike I know you're leaving but I want you to know that you will always have friends here in Ponyville" Spike looked at Aj, she put her hat down to hide her face.
"I know Applejack and please don't cry I'm not going to be gone forever I'm coming back" Spike gave Applejack a hug and she returned it.
"I know you will Spike but it won't be the same without you" Applejack wasn't much for crying but she did shed a few tears.
"Don't worry I'm probably not going to be gone for long" Spike looked at Applejack, she was wiping away the tears "I'll see you at the dance okay". Applejack nodded and Spike started walking again.
Spike kept walking, he heard that Applejack cries on the inside, but that wasn't what he saw. Spike kept walking and walking, he was admiring the scenery or so he would have you believe. What he was actually doing was walking around in circles, because he had no idea were Lightning lived. "Good job Spike you invite her to a dance and you don't even ask her were she lives", Spike said to himself while also hitting his head, how could he forget to ask her. Spike kept calling himself stupid but he wasn't going to do that all night, "c'mon Spike is simple just ask somepony were she lives you are bound to find someone who knows", Spike was about to walk but he felt something tackling him and he fell to the ground.
Spike groaned, he really couldn't wait to be bigger so that he didn't fell to the ground every time. Spike looked at the pony who was responsible, and he thought that some otherworldly being heard him because the one responsible was none other than Pinkie Pie. Pinkie Pie for some strange reason knew were everypony lived, weather this was a good thing or a bad thing who knew, but right now Spike knew it was a good thing. Pinkie looked at Spike, her eyes had a mixture of worry and sadness. Pinkie hugged Spike and Spike still on the ground returned the hug, "Spike I want you to know that I will always be your friend no matter what" Pinkie said her voice didn't sound normal, it was sad Spike didn't say anything he just hugged her back.
After a little more time hugging, Spike finally got up. Spike looked at Pinkie her mane was still the same, Spike found that weird since Pinkie would sometimes do something crazy with her mane, especially when it came to big parties like these, she was also wearing a pink dress and the dress had red hearts on it here and there. "Pinkie thanks" Pinkie looked at Spike confused about what he said, why was he thanking her "Pinkie you've been a great friend to me" Spike was now staring at Pinkie's eyes "when ever I was sad you would try your hardest to cheer me up and no matter what you never gave up". Spike looked at Pinkie and she looked like she was about to cry "Pinkie we had our good times and our bad times" Spike paused and took a breath "but in the end I'm glad I got to meet such a wonderful mare" Pinkie eyes finally had enough and tears started to drop "a mare that would sacrifice her own happiness just to see others happy". Spike looked at Pinkie, she was crying, she was also looking at the ground Pinkie no matter what I'm happy to have a wonderful friend like you" Spike stretched his arms inviting Pinkie for a hug one she was more than happy to give, "Pinkie please stop crying I'll be back okay I'm not leaving forever" .
"Spike these are happy tears I'm also glad to have a wonderful friend like you Spike". Pinkie hugged Spike harder and Spike just kept hugging her. Spike and Pinkie finally stopped hugging, Pinkie started wiping away the tears "okay Spike I'll see you at the dance okay" Pinkie said in her usual happy voice, she was also bouncing in place, Spike smiled he was glad to have the Pinkie Pie he knew back.
"I'll see you at the dance Pinkie" Pinkie smiled, she hugged Spike and he started bouncing away. Spike watched his friend happily bounce away and smiled. Spike was about to keep walking until something dawned on him, he forgot to ask Pinkie if she knew were Lightning lived. Spike started running in the same direction Pinkie left, while also shouting her name and calling himself stupid again.
Spike finally caught up to Pinkie and he was able to ask her his question. Spike smiled when Pinkie told him were to go and how to get there. Spike was now leaning against a building, with all the running he did the pain in his chest came back, turns out if you were stabbed with a sword running isn't a good, idea especially if you just got out of the hospital. Spike put a claw to his chest he decided to wait for the pain to go away, unknown to him somepony was watching him. "Spike are you okay" Spike heard the voice, it sounded really concerned. Spike looked around until he found the pony that talked. Spike stared at the pony in question,Sweetie Belle Rarity's younger sister and one of Spike's friends, she didn't look very happy though and with that concerned look Spike was starting to get worried.
Spike still had his claw on his chest, but he was able to smile "Sweetie I'm fine jus a scratch and a little pain nothing more". Sweetie stared at Spike, she didn't really believe he was fine, but she knew he wasn't going to die so it was okay.
"Spike Rarity told me you were leaving" Sweetie Belle stared at the ground her voice now sounded sad.
Spike put a claw on her head, Sweetie looked at Spike and he was smiling "Yeah I'm leaving did she tell you why" Sweetie nodded, Spike sighed "look Sweetie I'm not going to be gone forever okay I'm coming back. Sweetie Belle already knew that, but it wasn't going to make things any easier, but she also knew that instead of trying to stop him, she should be supporting him after all Spike is her friend.
Sweetie smiled "Spike I know you're coming back" Sweetie hugged Spike, now this wouldn't be to bad, Spike already got hugged before, the problem was that Sweetie Belle was little so she was hugging his chest, which was were he was stabbed before. Spike just sucked up the pain and returned the hug the pain wasn't to big anyway. Sweetie looked at Spike her smile was even bigger "Spike I want you to know that I believe in you and I know you can do it" Spike smiled hearing that makes him feel happy "if there is someone who can teach dragons how to be friends is you Spike".
"Thanks Sweetie Belle you don't know how happy I am to hear that".
Sweetie smiled again "Spike the CMC know you can do it you already made ponies think different about dragons I know you can do the same for dragons" Spike remembered all the ponies that treated him wrong just because he was a dragon, but like Twilight's mom most of them had apologized and even admitted they were wrong about him. "Spike teach dragons that friendship is the best thing ever" Sweetie said she was happy and she truly believed Spike could do it.
Spike got on one knee and he stared into Sweetie Belle's eyes "Sweetie thanks and don't worry i will help dragons to become friends and after that I'll help them think differently about ponies" Spike smiled, Sweetie returned the smile and gave Spike another hug, this time it wasn't on his chest. Spike broke the hug "so I'll see you at the dance" Sweetie nodded, she waved goodbye to Spike and left for the boutique. Spike took a breath and smiled "my friends believe in me" Spike said to himself. He was feeling much better so he decided to start walking again.
Spike walked and walked, he didn't stop he had somewhere to be and no time to lose. On his way many ponies stopped him, they all told him that they were cheering him on, some told him they knew he could do it, and others wished him good luck. Spike was confused, how did they all know, he then realized that probably one of his friends told someone else, and it spread across the town. Spike didn't mind however he was leaving so they would probably notice he was gone and they would start asking around. Spike walked past Sugar Cube Corner and he saw Rainbow Dash, she was wearing a dress similar to the one she wore the first time she went to the gala, but this time the dress just looked like she had a big rainbow wrapped around her.
Rainbow noticed Spike and flew towards him. "Hey Spike I want to tell you something" Rainbow looked nervous "look I" Rainbow started scratching the back of her head, something she did when she was thinking about the right words to say, "Spike I have to tell you I'm-" Rainbow stopped when she saw Spike's claw in the air.
"Rainbow" Spike extended his claw and he looked straight at Rainbow Dash "no hard feelings okay". Rainbow was surprised, she was ready to apologize, but apparently Spike had already forgiven her "Rainbow we may have fought a lot and we weren't the best of friends" Rainbow looked around, she knew what he meant "but I'm still glad to have an awesome friend like you" Rainbow smiled and Spike smiled back. Spike extended his claw again "friends".
Rainbow put her hoof on Spike's claw, and shook it "Friends". Spike extended his arms asking Rainbow Dash for a hug "Spike I don't really like hugging a lot", Spike knew that Rainbow didn't like showing her feelings, she also didn't like girly things "Spike I think I'll make an exception this one time". Spike found himself hugging Rainbow Dash, in all the years Spike had known Rainbow, this was the first time he had ever given her a hug. Spike and Rainbow were the best of friends, they usually fought a lot and after her lame dragon comment they pretty much ended up fighting a lot. "Spike look your right I'm not always the best friend but I want you to know that I believe in you I know you can do it" Rainbow raised her hoof and broke the hug, Spike hoof bumped her.
"Rainbow your an awesome friend your not perfect but none of us are" Spike smiled at Rainbow Dash and she smiled back, after that Rainbow flew off. Spike watched her go, he was happy that he got a chance to talk to her before he left, he didn't want to leave on a bad note with any of his friends, so he was happy that he could talk to them. He was leaving tomorrow but he was glad that he could talk individually with each one, since they would probably be in a group to say goodbye to him.
Spike finally came back from his thinking and he started walking again. Spike walked pass the town square it was decorated for the dance, it was the same as the rest of the town. Spike looked around but he didn't stop, he turned to keep walking in the direction of Lightning's house but he saw Rarity coming his way. Spike looked at Rarity she was wearing her special made princess dress, the one with the gems sewn on it. Spike and Rarity were now face to face, they didn't say anything since they already said what they needed to say already, instead Spike stood there and smiled, he stretched his arms like he did before and wrapped up Rarity in a hug, Rarity returned the hug. After breaking the hug Spike noticed she was wearing the necklace he had given her, "Spike I know you can do it" Rarity like all of his friends were cheering on Spike, and wishing him luck on the hard task he had in front of him.
"Thanks Rarity" Spike smiled and waved, leaving Rarity and continuing on his way. Rarity watched her friend leave and she couldn't help but smile. After what she did Spike still wanted to be friends.
"I'm really lucky to have a wonderful friend like you Spike" Rarity smiled and she went back to making sure everything was ready. Spike was almost at his destination but he stopped when he saw him. Spike stared directly at the pony who had taken Rarity from him, but instead of feeling angry he actually felt happy. Spike knew Fancy Pants and deep down he knew he was perfect for Rarity. Fancy Pants finally noticed Spike staring at him and he decided to talk to him.
"Hello Spike how are you?" Fancy wasn't really afraid of Spike, he had never been, he wasn't part of the ponies that treated him badly just because he was a dragon, Fancy Pants was Spike's friend.
"Hi Fancy Pants, I'm fine but i need to talk to you" Spike took a deep breath, he didn't want his anger to take over like it did before, he didn't want to ruin a possible friendship between dragons and ponies. "I know you and Rarity are dating" Fancy Pants was surprised, not because he knew, but because he didn't until now, "look Fancy for years I had a crush on Rarity" Spike looked him in the eye "when I found out today that you were dating I was furious and I almost did something bad", Fancy was staring to get a little nervous at this point, "but then I realized something" Spike looked to the star filled sky and then back to Fancy "I realized I want her to be happy, that's all I want, Fancy please make her happy".
Fancy Pants was surprised by his words, but he smiled anyway, "Spike all I want is to make her happy". Spike was happy to hear that, he was also happy that he didn't let his anger take over.
"Thanks Fancy Pants that's all I wanted to say, I have to go now I'll see you at the dance". Spike left with a smile on his face, he looked back to see him walking towards town square. Spike looked at the stars one more time and sighed, he felt happy after that Spike wondered why, "c'mon Spike there's no time for you to start thinking, you have a mare to pick up and a dance to go to" Spike said to himself, he started walking again this time not stopping.
Spike finally made it to the house, it looked like every other house in Ponyville so he hoped this was the right place. Spike knocked on the door a couple of times until it opened, "hey Spike come in have a seat" Thunderstorm opened the door and let Spike come in, Spike did so and sat on the couch "Lightning should be ready soon so I'll just leave you, I have to pick up my own date", Thunderstorm closed the door behind him and flew off. Spike looked around the house it looked like a normal Ponyville house, living room with a couch, Spike could see the kitchen and there were stairs going up probably towards the bedrooms. Spike got up and walked towards a fireplace in the living room, he noticed there were pictures on top of it, so he decided to take a look.
Spike grabbed one of the pictures and looked at it, it was a picture of Thunderstorm and Lightning when they were little, Lightning was hugging him and she looked very happy, Thunderstorm looked bored and angry. Spike laughed at the picture thinking it looked pretty cute and funny. Spike looked at the picture next to it, it was a recreation of the first picture, the only difference is they were older, Lightning still looked happy, and Thunderstorm just looked like he rather be doing something else. Spike looked at the third picture, it was a family picture, with Lightning and Thunderstorm in the front with their parents standing behind them, something caught Spike's attention and it was their mom, her mane was half black and half orange. "So that's why Thunderstorm mane is like that" Spike said to himself.
Spike looked at the other picture, this showed both Lightning and Thunderstorm when they were kids, they were in Canterlot with three unicorns Spike had never seen before, Spike thought it was interesting but not as interesting as the one next to it. Spike picked it up, he could tell it was taken recently because Thunderstorm wasn't a kid anymore, but what surprised Spike was who was on the picture, Thunderstorm was sitting in the middle and in the picture with him you could see Pinkie Pie and her sisters, Pinkie and Maud were on the left, Limestone and Marble were on the right. Thunderstorm looked happy and so did Pinkie, Maud showed no emotions like always, Marble looked like she was trying to hide from the camera and Limestone looked angry, Spike could also see a huge egg shape bolder behind them. Spike smiled "this guy really gets around" Spike wondered about all of the places Thunderstorm had seen, he even wondered if he had gone to the Dragon lands.
Spike put the picture down, there were only two left, Spike picked the one closest to him and he looked at it, it was a group picture, the frame also had the words friends forever written on it. Spike could see it was in Cloudsdale so it was probably before they moved here, Thunderstorm and Lightning were in the middle surrounding them were their friends, three pegasus, two mares and one stallion, and what caught Spike by surprise two Thestrals or bat ponies as others refer to them. Spike had only seen Thestrals on that one Nightmare Night when Princess Luna came back, he never saw them again since then. Spike looked at the picture again the Thestrals looked happy one was a guy and the one was a girl. Thestrals didn't usually came to Equestria and if they did it was probably at night, Spike asked Twilight why they didn't come to Equestria and she told Spike because they didn't want to scare ponies, Spike admitted they could be scary if they wanted to but that was never a good reason for him, he always thought there was something else, Spike looked at the picture again and he put back in its place.
Spike picked up the last picture, it was another group picture but this one said Wonderbolt Squad number one, Spike recognized some of the pegasy, Spitfire, Soarin, and Fleetfoot were there, what Spike didn't expect was to see Thunderstorm in a Wonderbolt uniform."Spike I'm ready" Spike jumped when he heard that voice and he nearly dropped the picture. Spike looked in the direction of the voice and saw Lightning, she was wearing a light blue dress and her mane was done in a single braid, Spike had to admit even without makeup she looked beautiful.
Spike took a few seconds to calm himself down, "Lightning don't do that" Spike said in between breaths. Lightning looked at Spike with a confused look what exactly did she do. Spike looked back at Lightning "never scare me like that, are you trying to go me a heart attack" Spike almost died already once, he didn't want to happen again. Lightning laughed she didn't know she could scare someone much less a dragon, Lightning stopped laughing and noticed that Spike was carrying a picture, Spike saw this as an opportunity and he decided to ask "Lightning was your brother in the Wonderbolts" Lightning nodded "wow awesome-".
Spike was interrupted by Lightning "Spike don't get all excited he quit after just one week". If Spike's jaw could detach itself form his face, it would probably be on the floor right now.
"Wait he quit the Wonderbolts after a week" Lightning nodded again. Spike couldn't believe this, when Rainbow Dash was told she was a Wonderbolt she couldn't stop smiling, all of her dreams came true, the best day of her life she said and yet this guy made it and he quit. Spike was confused Rainbow made the Wonderbolts sound so awesome and she also said once a pegasus is in they don't want to get out, "why did he quit?".
Lightning looked at Spike and just told him "he said that it was to boring". If Rainbow Dash were here she would probably be furious. Spike knew how much work a pegasus had to put to even make it into the academy, after all Rainbow always talked about it, he also knew it took even more work to make it into the team, so after all that work why would he just quit, Spike had to ask him just being bored isn't enough to make you quit, "Spike something you should know my brother was pushed into being a Wonderbolt by our dad" Lightning sounded sad when she said that "after he quit our dad was so furious he refuses to even talk to Thunderstorm, he doesn't even acknowledges his existence" Spike didn't want to make her sad so he decided to stop the conversation there.
"Lightning you know what forget it I shouldn't be asking about private family problems" Spike put the picture back and walked to the door, "are you ready Lightning".
"Yeah I'm ready let's go" Lightning went back to being her happy self, she walked outside and Spike closed the door behind them, he was glad he didn't make her sad. Spike was still curious though, so he decided he was going to ask Thunderstorm about it.
Spike and Lightning walked side by side, none of the said a word or even looked at each other. Spike was more busy looking at the stars, but somethings was on his mind, "hey Lightning can I ask you something".
Lightning looked at Spike and smiled "sure Spike" Spike stared at Lightning.
"What happened to Alpha and the rest of the guardians?".
Lightning looked at her broken wing, she didn't really want to remember what happened today, she let out a sigh and answered "Thunderstorm and your friends put the flower back, so they just kinda went back to just guarding them again".
Spike wanted to hit himself, all they needed to do was return the flower and they could have avoided everything, Spike put a claw on his chest if he just put that flower back he wouldn't have had to deal with being stabbed through the chest. Spike let out a sighed and he kept walking with Lightning, the rest of the trip was walked in silence.
Spike and Lightning finally made it to the dance, everything was decorated to make it look as romantic as possible, there was a stage for singers and it was occupied by Octavia playing her Cello and singing a slow song. Spike looked around for his friends, he saw Twilight and Big Mac dancing, Rainbow and Soarin talking, he saw Fluttershy and Thunderstorm also dancing but away from the crowd, Rarity and Fancy Pants dancing really close, they looked more like they were hugging than dancing, and finally he saw Pinkie Pie dancing with her cousin Applejack, they probably didn't get a date, but they were still going to have fun. Spike looked around there were so many ponies, he knew most of them, he also saw Starlight dancing with Sunburst and Shining Armor dancing with Cadance and Flurry Heart. Spike didn't see Ember however, what he did see was a pony he never saw before, a really short stallion barely taller than Rarity's sister dancing with Nurse Redheart.
Spike looked at Lightning, she to was watching the whole scene in front of them. Spike extended his claw "Lightning may I have this dance" Lightning looked at Spike and smiled, she put her hoof in his claw.
"You may" Spike brought Lightning to a free spot and they started dancing together, after a while of dancing Spike decided to try something, he grabbed both of Lightning's front hooves and raised her up.
"Spike what are you doing?" Lightning asked confused.
"I saw this when I went to another world with Twilight" Lightning was even more confused, Spike put both of her hooves around his neck, and carefully Spike put his claw bellow Lightning's broken wing and he used his other claw to hold her up so that she wouldn't fall. "Trust me this is how they dance" Spike stared swaying to each side, Lightning not knowing what to do just let herself be carried Spike, she wasn't really use to being in this position and she didn't want to move her back hooves, because of fear she might step on her dress and fall. They did that for awhile and to Lightning's surprised she actually liked it, it felt good, it felt relaxing. Spike was glad that Lightning was liking it he was enjoying it too. Lightning moved her head and now she was facing Spike, they were face to face and she was staring at those big green emerald eyes, Spike did the same they were eye to eye. Lightning enjoyed it she finally decided to rest her head on Spike's shoulder and Spike just kept swaying.
The song finally ended and good thing to, Lightning's hooves were starting to hurt, so she decided to take a break. "Hey Lightning I'm going to look for Ember she's a dragon friend of mind" Lightning looked at Spike and then looked around.
"Do you need help?".
"Don't worry I can find her, also I hope you don't mind but I told her we could dance together".
Lightning looked confused again, why would she mind she wasn't dating Spike, she looked at Spike "Spike it's fine I'm just going to sit down for a minute okay".
"Okay". Spike started looking for Ember, after what felt like ten minutes Spike finally found her. "Ember are you ready" Spike offer her his claw, he was waiting for her to take it.
Ember just stared at Spike "look Spike I don't know I never danced before, I don't want to look like an idiot in front of all of them" Ember then pointed at the ponies that were happily dancing the night away.
Spike smiled "hey it's okay c'mon were just having fun, your not scared are you" Spike knew that was going to work.
"Listen runt I'm not scared of anything" Ember said in an angry voice.
Spike again extended his claw "then what are you waiting for". Ember sighed she lifted her claw and Spike immediately grabbed it, he took her to the same spot he was in before and they started dancing. Spike watched Ember and he was impressed, yeah she did make the occasional mistake here and there, but for a dragon that claims she had never danced before she wasn't that bad. The song ended and Ember stopped "see it wasn't that bad and you weren't bad either" Spike smiled
Ember stared at Spike and you could tell she looked a little tired and you could also see she had enough, "I'll admit it was kinda fun but how about I just watch you".
"Okay Ember go ahead" with that Ember found a place to sit down and Spike just started to walk around. While walking he saw Thunderstorm sitting down, he looked around for Fluttershy and saw that she was now dancing with Flurry Heart. Spike sat down next to Thunderstorm and he decided to finally ask the question that had been plaguing his mind, "Thunderstorm I saw a picture of you in a Wonderbolt uniform" Thunderstorm was now facing Spike and he was staring straight at him, just waiting for what he knew Spike was going to ask "Thunderstorm why did you quit after just one week".
Thunderstorm took a deep breath and he went back to looking at Fluttershy, or so Spike thought he was actually looking at his sister who was next to Fluttershy, "Spike did Lightning tell you I was pushed, practically forced to join the Wonderbolts" Spike nodded, Thunderstorm sighed "Spike I quit because I didn't want to be in the Wonderbolts I had no interest on being part of their team" Spike still didn't understand why not jus tell his dad that he didn't want to be in the Wonderbolts.
"Thunderstorm why did you train to be part of the Wonderbolts then?".
Thunderstorm just kept staring at his sister "Spike look at her" Spike did what he was told, he looked at Lightning she was holding Flurry Heart, she looked really happy "Spike if I didn't do what I did, my dad would have done the same to Lightning", Spike looked surprised, the chance of Lightning being pushed to join the Wonderbolts, or how Thunderstorm puts it forced never crossed his mind. "Spike Lightning would probably not be standing here if I stopped, I want to see my sister happy and being in the Wonderbolts wasn't going to make her happy".
So that was it that was the reason he quit, "wow I-" Spike was interrupted.
"Spike don't tell my sister the real reason, I don't want her to feel bad okay".
Spike looked at Thunderstorm he saw that he was serious "okay" Thunderstorm then left and Spike was now sitting alone. Spike being alone didn't last however as Lightning made her way to Spike.
"Hi Spike what did you say to my brother" Lightning asked worried that Spike might have said something bad.
Spike however smiled "nothing Lightning I was just thanking him for saving my life".
"Okay Spike....so are you ready for more dancing" Spike nodded and he again walked to the same spot. Spike and Lightning started to dance again until they realized every one was standing still and looking in the same direction. Spike and Lightning turned to see what was happening, Lightning and Spike saw it in the middle of everyone Fancy Pants was proposing. Rarity had a hoof in her mouth and her eyes were starting to water, Spike just stared until a happy screamed "yes!" broke the silence. Lightning looked at Spike she was worried that Spike might get angry, but to her surprise Spike was smiling and soon join in the clapping like the others. Rarity kissed her soon to be husband and looked around her mom, dad, and sister came to congratulate her. Soon Rarity's friends were hugging her and congratulating her, Rarity looked at her friends and then she looked at Spike she smiled and Spike smiled back. Lightning looked at Spike "Spike are you alright?" she was worried about him.
Spike nodded "Lightning my friend is getting married I couldn't be happier". Spike made his way to his friends and hugged all of them, including Rarity "congratulations Rarity".
"Thank you Spike your going to the wedding right?" Rarity stared at Spike a look of worry filled her face, she wanted all of her friends to be there and Spike even after what she did said that they were still friends.
Spike looked at Rarity and smiled again "Rarity I wouldn't miss this for the world". Spike kept hugging all of his friends and they hugged back, they were all laughing and giggling happily, even Spike was happy.
The party was already over, Spike and his friends stayed back to help with the cleaning. Spike walked to a table that had different cupcakes on it and he found the sapphire ones. Spike grabbed one and started eating he was enjoying it, today was a weird day for Spike, he finally told Rarity how he felt, but turns out she's already dating, he almost went berserk but he was calmed down by Twilight and Starlight, he met a weird mare called Lightning Blossom Ann talked about his problems, he went to the Everfree forest with her and they almost died, and lastly they went to a dance together were one of his friends got engaged. Spike had to admit today was a weird day, but a good one.
Spike kept eating the cupcake, he looked around everything was pretty much cleaned. He started to get the other cupcakes until Ember flew in front of him "hey were have you been?" Spike asked. He saw her leave early but he didn't bother her.
"I was sending a message to the Dragon lands asking for a dragon to be sent".
Spike looked at her confusion clearly displayed on his face "why?".
Ember looked at him "what your going to walk to the Dragon lands". Spike looked at her that would be a long walk, he shook his head and Ember smiled "we leave at nine thirty okay" Spike nodded and he looked at his friends all of them still working on something. Spike was happy that his last day in Ponyville didn't end in disaster and he looked at Lightning Blossom she was playing with Flurry Heart while Shinning and Cadance helped with the cleanup. Spike grabbed another sapphire cupcake and he offered it to Ember.
"What is it?" Spike looked at her in shock, but he knew dragons just ate gems so he didn't say anything.
"It's a cupcake it's sapphire flavored try it your going to love it". Ember wasn't sure if she should eat it, but she did see Spike eating it and nothing bad happened so she decided to try it. Ember took a bite of the cupcake and before anyone knew it she devoured the whole thing. Spike looked at her and started laughing "good isn't it" Spike said in between laughs.
"Yeah it's good" Ember grabbed the tray of cupcakes and took it "remember when we leave okay".
"Okay" Spike watched as she flew away, it took him a moment to realize she had taken the tray of sapphire cupcakes "hey get back here with those", but it was to late for that she was to far to hear. Spike went back to cleaning up, after about fifteen minutes they were finally done. Spike told all of his friends at what time he was leaving and they all said they would be there to say goodbye.
Spike decided to walk with Lightning back to her house, things could get dangerous at night, she already had a broken wing she didn't another injury. The way to her house was filled with silence and awkwardness. Spike looked back the way they came, all of his friends left some with their dates and the ones that didn't have dates with their family. Thunderstorm left with Fluttershy even though she didn't want to bother him Thunderstorm still left with her, Fluttershy's cottage was near the Everfree forest so Spike could understand why he insisted to go with her. Spike just kept walking and thinking about his plan something broke the silence however "Spike I had fun thanks for inviting me".
Spike looked at Lightning she was smiling and she looked really happy "I had fun to and thanks for saying yes". Spike and Lightning laughed as they made it to the house. Lightning stop and looked at Spike with a serious look on her face.
"Spike are you okay whit what happen at the dance" Spike nodded but Lightning knew he was lying "Spike I'm your friend you can tell me the truth".
Spike looked at Lightning there was no hiding from her, Spike let out a tired sighed and he looked at her "Lightning am I happy that Rarity is getting married yes" Spike looked at the stars "I'm happy that she's happy" Spike was now looking at the ground "do I still have feelings for Rarity yes I do, do I wish it was me that was proposing to her yes, am I angry at her for what happen today yes". Spike took a breath "Lightning Rarity is my friend an no matter what I will always be happy for her. Lightning stared at Spike, he was still in love with Rarity and he was st angry at her, but at the end of the day Spike would put others happiness above his own.
Lightning smiled "Spike your a great friend". Lightning hugged Spike and he returned it, she was careful not to hug to tight since Spike was still hurt. The hug was broken after a little bit and Lightning made her way inside, she opened the door and turned back "good night Spike".
"Good night Lightning, remember I leave at nine thirty I would like it if you were there".
"I'll be there Spike don't worry" with that Lightning closed the door and Spike started walking home. Spike stopped to stare at the stars again, Luna did a great job the night looked absolutely beautiful. Spike walked and walked but he made it to the castle, he was about to open the door when he heard something land behind him. Spike turned and looked it was Thunderstorm.
"Hi Spike I came to give you something" Thunderstorm reached into a saddle bag he had and he pulled out a box. Spike took it and he looked inside, in the box there was a bracelet and it looked like one of the flowers from the secret meadow but how, "thanks to your friend Starlight I was able to trap the flower in a diamond prism that way the guardians can't feel it's magic, therefore they won't look for it". Spike looked at the bracelet again the flower was trapped inside the gem making it look even better, and the top of the flowers was on the center making sure that when you put it on others would see it. Spike looked at Thunderstorm "that's why you went to the secret meadow right?" Spike had no time to answer that since Thunderstorm flew off.
Spike looked at the bracelet again and he put it inside the box "I'll give it to Lightning tomorrow, she wanted one of those flowers so bad, I know she's going to love it". Spike looked at the direction Thunderstorm flew off, he didn't see him anymore. Spike sighed he turned around opened the doors to the castle and he went inside.
Spike walked through the castle it was dark and quite so he assumed everypony was asleep. Spike turned the corner and he went inside his room he was surprised with what he saw, Twilight was sleeping on his bed she was probably waiting for him. Spike walked towards Twilight and she woke up. Twilight let out a yawn and she smiled when she saw Spike "Twilight why are you in my bed?" Spike asked staring at Twilight.
"I wanted to talk to you Spike, so I was waiting for you here I guess I close my eyes for a second and I fell asleep" Spike sat down next to Twilight and he waited, "Spike I'm going to miss you and I want you to know that I'm proud of you and I believe in you" Twilight hugged Spike and she started crying a little bit.
Spike hugged her back "I'll miss you to mom" Twilight stopped right there, Spike only called her by her name, but this time he didn't.
"Mom?" Twilight said in a shaky voice.
"I hope you don't mind, after a while I started seeing you as my mom more than my friend".
"I don't mind Spike, I'll be more than happy to be your mom" Twilight hugged Spike even more, and she kept crying although this time they were happy tears. Spike hugged her he now had a mom and he himself started shedding a few tears.
"I love you mom" Spike said, today was truly one of the best days of his life
"I love you to son"" Twilight said happiness filling her voice and a smile forming on her face. After a while they both stopped crying and they broke the hug. Twilight turned to look at Spike "Spike do you mind if I sleep with you tonight, you know like old times".
Spike nodded. He got up took of the suit and he got in bed. Twilight got closer to Spike and Spike grabbed her and pulled her into a hug. Twilight quickly fell asleep and Spike followed her soon after. He replayed the entirety of the day and he thought about the three best things that happened, he made a new friend, one of his friends was getting married and he finally had someone he could call mom. Spike smiled one last time, he closed his eyes and he fell asleep.