Chapter 2
Trixie arrived early the next morning, carrying a surplus of bags full of items she believed she needed for the week. She was still slightly worried how Spike would behave in her care. She honestly wondered if he was scared of her. Trixie couldn't help recall all she did while using the amulet. She had practically become a power hungry tyrant of Ponyville, turning it's ponies into her slaves. Fortunately, they didn't really hold any animosity toward her. Even as she made her way through town and passed other ponies, they waved to her and smiled warmly the same as any other. They were too kind to her she felt. As she neared Twilight's library, Trixie saw a royal chariot high in the air approaching as well. She trotted a bit faster wanting to be punctual. Once she arrived, she knocked on the door a few times.
"Coming!"
The door opened a few seconds later, Twilight smiled pleasantly at Trixie who resisted the urge to bow to her.
"Trixie, you're here. And not a moment too soon."
Twilight looked to the chariot as it landed, waiting for her.
"Just a moment gentlemen. I'll be right out."
Twilight lead Trixie into the library where Spike was trying to carry Twilight's bags for her, shaking and sweating as he couldn't make them budge. Trixie couldn't help but smile seeing him so determined to finish so simple a task. Twilight shook her head and took the bags from him.
"Trixie, I have a list of things for you to read through while I'm gone."
Twilight levitated one of her scrolls to Trixie. Trixie read through it seeing different things Spike would need and who to contact if she needed help.
"Just some common knowledge things, but I wanted to be safe and made sure you knew."
"Trixie will be sure to read through it extensively and take good care of little Spike."
Twilight smiled warmly as she levitated the other scroll to her.
"This is a list of work I need Spike to take care of for the week. Don't worry. It's his usual assignments, so just give him a little help along the way and he should be able to handle it."
Trixie nodded in understanding. Twilight turned to Spike and hugged him tightly.
"I'll be back at the end of the week Spike. You take good care of yourself, okay?"
Spike hugged her back, Trixie wanting to aww at the sight. One of the royal chariot ponies entered the library.
"I'm sorry to interrupt Your Highness, but we need to make for Canterlot right away."
Twilight nodded and picked up her bags. She turned to Trixie with a stern look.
"Take good care of him Trixie. You don't want to see how I'll react if he's not well when I get back."
Trixie pulled back in fear slightly and nodded. Twilight smirked and walked to the chariot, allowing the royal pony to load her bags into it as she took her seat. The royal ponies returned to their harnesses and carried Twilight away, she waving to Trixie and Spike as they wave goodbye to her as well.
"So...I guess I better get-"
Spike stopped as his stomach rumbled, making him blush. Trixie looked surprised.
"Did Twilight not make you breakfast?"
"She-"
Spike stopped as a scroll appeared before them. Trixie unraveled the letter and read it out loud.
Trixie, please forgive me, but I had completely forgotten to make Spike breakfast this morning. Please make him something; there should be plenty in the kitchen for him to eat. Tell Spike I'm so sorry.
Trixie set the scroll down as she carried her bags inside.
"It seems her majesty realized her mistake. She wished to apologize for it."
"Ah, it's not a big deal. She always gets strung out when she has a special assignment from Celestia. She literally exploded when she was getting ready to head to the Crystal Empire the first time."
Trixie couldn't help but laugh at the thought of Twilight Sparkle, who many see as the most organized of ponies and Celestia's personal student, erupting in anxiety.
"Come little Spike. Trixie will prepare breakfast for you."
Trixie went into the kitchen, searching for the items she would need. As she cooked, Spike set the table for them both, which Trixie found adorable and charming. She finished and placed a platter of pancakes with bananas baked into them. Spike looked at them curiously.
"Banana Pancakes?"
"One last thing first."
Trixie summoned a jar of zapapple jam and placed several pancakes on Spike's plate and spread a generous amount of jam onto each. Spike eyed the dish curiously. He cut a small piece and sniffed it, noticing a mix of the sweet and tasty flavor of zapapple and the yummy taste of baked banana. Spike bit into it, slowly chewing it before a big smile formed on his face.
"Trixie takes it you enjoy her creation?"
Spike nodded, having zoned out on the new delicious flavor he experienced.
"Yes....thank you for making it."
Trixie smirked with confidence as she enjoyed her own serving.
"Trixie attended extensive cooking classes while studying at Celestia's school for gifted unicorns. She is glad these skills are still proficient."
Spike raised a brow at her. He had to admit she was good at cooking, but really? She praises herself for it? He decided not to think about it. He did promise Twilight he would behave. After a short time, they both finished breakfast, Spike feeling very satisfied.
"I'll take care of the dishes."
Spike cleared the table and began washing the items they used. Meanwhile, Trixie looked over the list of things to do. Some time later, Spike had finished his work and walked to Trixie.
"What do we need to do first?"
"Apparently we have to make a few deliveries."
Spike rushed to Twilight's desk and pulled out a large scroll. Trixie shook her head in shock.
"This is a normal work day for you and her majesty?"
Spike simply shrugged and smiled.
~
Rainbow Dash was very busy on her patrol assignment for the Wonderbolts. She'd been working constantly since she became a wing pony. Rainbow Dash was flying low over Ponyville when she spotted Spike with another pony she didn't quite recognize.
"Who's that?"
She swiftly flew toward the ground, but froze when she realized who it was.
"Trixie?!"
Rainbow Dash sprinted toward Spike at top speed, thinking he was in danger. She landed with a loud thud and set herself between Spike and Trixie.
"What the heck are you doing with Spike?!"
"Trixie is simply looking after him for Princess Twilight."
"No way! Twilight wouldn't leave him-"
Spike tried to pull back Rainbow Dash before she started a fight.
"It's true Rainbow! She asked Trixie because you and the other girls were too busy."
Rainbow Dash looked guilty.
"If she had mentioned this, I would have said yes in a heartbeat."
Trixie looked hurt hearing this.
"Her majesty trusted Trixie with her assistant. She-"
"Yeah, well, Twilight should have mentioned you!"
Spike pulled Rainbow Dash away from Trixie.
"Rainbow, take it easy! Twilight thinks we should give her the benefit of the doubt."
"Spike, you can't be serious! She used you as a basketball, for goodness sake!"
"Well, yes....but...."
Spike looked conflicted as he thought about it, making Trixie recoil in shame. Rainbow Dash pulled Spike close to her.
"Spike, I'll take a leave of absence. I can keep an eye on you."
"Twilight wanted me to stay with Trixie. She said-"
"I'll take the heat for it! I-"
"Hey, if Discord is allowed to be free, then we can at least give Trixie a chance."
Rainbow Dash was surprised to hear this, but realized Spike had a good point. She sighed and relented.
"Okay, okay, I....I'm sorry Trixie."
"Trixie....understands your concern. But she means no harm. I only wish to do as her majesty asked of me."
Rainbow Dash looked at Spike with an exasperated look.
"So....mind if I tag along? Just keep you company for a little while?"
"Trixie does not mind. Do you young Spike?"
"Trixie, please, just Spike. And no, I don't mind."
With that, the three continued on, Rainbow staying close to Spike, making certain to keep him in reach in case she needed to pull him away quickly. As Spike picked up the needed packages, Rainbow Dash noticed that Trixie was allowing Spike to do most of the work. As Spike made his first delivery, Rainbow Dash spoke to Trixie, trying to be friendly.
"You seem to be sitting back letting Spike handle all the work."
"Well, Trixie was told by her majesty-"
"Twilight."
"Pardon?"
"Twilight. She doesn't like to be referred to by a title."
"Um, yes.....Twilight....said she wished for Spike to complete these tasks. Trixie felt it would be better to let him handle them himself. She will certainly lend him aid when needed."
"Really? You seem to think highly of him."
"Well, he is a surprisingly hard worker. "
"Yeah, he's also one of the nicest little guys around. He deserves to be treated with respect."
Trixie backed up slightly in concern, hearing a defensive edge in Rainbow's voice. Thankfully, Spike returned from his first delivery.
"Okay, that's one. Next is...."
"RAINBOW DASH!!!"
Rainbow smartly saluted as a royal Pegasus soldier landed in front of her.
"Where have you been?! You have work to do?!"
"I apologize sir! I needed to check a situation, make sure that a civilian was safe, sir!"
"What situation?"
"I had thought an unsavory individual was in the area and I investigated."
"Well, is the situation under control?!"
"Sir, yes sir!"
"Then get back to your assigned patrol!"
The Pegasus flew off. Rainbow Dash sighed and turned to Spike.
"I gotta go Spike."
"It's okay Dash. I'll be alright."
Rainbow Dash gave him a bug hug, surprising him and Trixie. Rainbow flew off, sparing one last concerned look at Spike.
"Young Spike has many good friends. You are very lucky."
"Um....well, there's always a chance to make new good friends."
Trixie smiled warmly at him as they continued.
~
That night, Trixie and Spike returned to the library, having finished their work. Spike slumped onto a chair, worn out from the day while Trixie put away the day's list.
"What would you like for dinner, young Spike?"
Spike shook his head at her still giving him the title 'young'.
"Whatever is fine."
Trixie walked into the kitchen as Spike felt sleep starting to come over him as he rested in the chair. Spike couldn't help but worry about her having to deal with Rainbow Dash. He shook the sleepiness out of himself and walked into the kitchen, seeing Trixie working hard on dinner, looking a little sad.
"Um....Trixie?"
Trixie ceased her work and turned to Spike.
"Yes?"
"Um....I'm....I'm sorry about Rainbow Dash."
"There is no need to apologize. Trixie has not exactly been the most respectable pony."
"Well, yeah, you made mistakes-"
"You are too kind."
"But you are trying to set things right. Rainbow....she just has a hard time letting some things go."
Trixie lowered her head in sadness. Spike placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"For what's it worth, I think you're alright."
Trixie smiled slightly at him.
"Thank you. Trixie appreciated your kindness."
"Anytime."
Trixie returned to preparing dinner as Spike set the table. She made a simple meal of vegetable medley, the two of them enjoying it as they felt the day start to make them doze off. When they finished, Spike tried to gather the dishes to clean as he did in the morning, but Trixie could tell he was to tired to do so. She used her magic to set them aside for later and placed Spike on her back,.
"Come, young drake. It is time for bed."
Spike didn't argue as she carried him upstairs. When she arrived in Twilight's bedroom, she noticed the basket Spike normally slept in. She was about to gently place him in it, but Spike nuzzled into her, obviously comfortable to be so close to her. Trixie couldn't help but smile at him gratefully. She opened the covers to Twilight's bed, set herself in it and placed Spike gently at her side as she covered them both. Spike continued to sleep soundly and cuddled closer to Trixie. She placed an arm around him as she settled down to sleep. As Trixie slowly fell into slumber, she sent out a silent thank you to Twilight for giving her this chance.
End of Part 2
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Alright, I am shedding liquid pride right now. I see Trixie in a whole different light now. She is really caring and sweet toward Spike, and knowing Spike being the good dragon that he is, he is giving her a chance. And at least Trixie and Rainbow so far can feel for Spike having to do all these chores that Twilight has assigned him. Twilight works him too hard. I hope when she returns Trixie will at least have a talk with her about taking it easy on Spike. A baby dragon, and I don't care if he enjoys being her assistant doesn't need to work that hard.
i used to hate trixie's guts. but since i read this she's doesn't seem so bad to me anymore
2565095 Should reach Averystrange story, Kindness Reward. Its a Fluttershy/Trixie coupling its realllllly well done.
http://www.fimfiction.net/story/5764/kindnesss-reward (I hope it was okay to post this. Im sorry if its not.)
2564069 I had written that thinking since Twilight became a princess, she and Spike have taken a lot more responsibility in Ponyville. But that is something I'll keep in mind as I continue writing.
2565095 Wow, I'm surprised I could have that effect. Thank you.
And it begins. Their first night in bed together. It's nice to see Trixie acting so sweet toward Spike, to say nothing of having any interaction with him at all! I'm looking forward to seeing them grow more and more attached to one another, followed by Twilight's reaction to their unexpected bond.
Also, there's this flaw that I forgot to mention in the first chapter:
Spike is her closest friend. Always has been, always will be.
2566813 To be fair, I think she would consider Spike closer than friend. She would look at him like her own son, or at least family.
2566813 Yea, I hope Twilight's reaction will be a good one, which I believe it will be. 2566834 Yea, I believe she does consider him more than a friend, more like a son or little brother, but sometimes I feel, and this isn't anything to do with fanfictions or anything, I feel that Twilight sometimes either forgets about Spike and always tell the girls she loves them, or sometimes she just neglects Spike's feelings at times. I am just a huge Spike fan, and it kind of hurts to see him excluded from most of the non-dangerous fun stuff the Mane Six does. I hope Season Four brings to light that concept of Spike being left out most of the time and the Mane Six, finally realizing it.
2567340 Fluttershy and Rainbow already brought up the issue of Spike's exclusion in "Just for Sidekicks." What we really need to hope is that they elaborate on the issue.
2567405 Yep, very true, I almost forgot that. Fluttershy feeling bad and saying that "Oh, my what was I thinking. Of course you would feel jealous for not being invited." Speaking of the Equestrian games being held at the Crystal Empire, and Candance not inviting him. That was such a troll move. Also, Rainbow Dash saying that Spike would have had fun. But Twilight saying that she bet Spike was having a good time watching all the critters. It is like Twilight in a way shrugged off the idea of Spike not being invited. And indeed, I hope they to elaborate on this. Maybe have Spike run away in a two-part episode leaving a note for Twilight and the others to read telling them how he feels about being left out, and even if he is a friend to them or just an assistant.
2567496 Ah, but yet again I counter your pessimism with optimistic logic. The Equestria Games didn't take place at the Crystal Empire because they haven't happened yet! The mane six simply had a job to do, and a baby dragon is not the greatest choice for convincing a cold, clinical businessmare. When the EG do take place, I'm quite certain Spike will be invited.
2567531 Oh, yea, you are right again. *facehooves self.
*. I agree, after I watched "Games Ponies Play", it would have been in my opinion a tough task for Spike to handle in helping with the arrangements. Hopefully when the EG does happen, he is invited and not left out again like he was during the Young Fliers Competition in "Sonic Rainboom".
2567545>>2567531 You know, seeing your comments and looking back on recent episodes, it seems like Spike is becoming more and more characterized as a throw away gag. He needs another episode like Dragon Quest or Secret Of My Excess.
2567643 Exactly. That is how I feel, besides his two big episodes in Season 3 "Just for Sidekicks" and "Spike At Your Service", it seems like to me that he is indeed a throw away gag and just invisible. If he did have more episodes like Dragon Quest and Secret of my Excess, then maybe he will finally be included more and appreciated more as a friend. I would like for an episode like Owl's Well that Ends Well, and he runs away, but they make it a two-part episode.
2567677 I'm thinking it will be part 1 of 2.
A few grammar error, but not bad.
The next morning should be interesting. Depending on who wakes up first.
2565139 I love that story.
As for this story, I'll wait to see what happens in the morning.
Daaawwww
one day and there already sleeping together man spike is a player
all jokes aside i like the story well done
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ADORABLE!!!!
Awww, Trixie is getting a chance to be a little bit motherly and/or mentorly
Rainbow Dash's bit just feels a little like artificial drama. Given Trixie apparently was hanging out in town often enough that Twilight knew she would be there and went and asked her for her help, it's a little odd that Dash would be so surprised Trixie is around and babysitting Spike too.
Also, like I realise this fic is three and a half years old, so nitpicks are kind of irrelevant now. However, it feels a little silly that Rainbow Dash gets interrogated by a 'royal Pegasus guard', when there's never really been any guards shown to be in Ponyville. A fellow weatherpony would make a lot more sense, thinking Dash is slacking off again during work hours.