Chapter 1
Twilight Sparkle was setting up an experiment in her room, moving numerous beakers, tubes and other equipment with her magic and Spike making sure to keep track of everything on a list. Twilight finished setting up and turned to Spike.
"Is everything here Spike?"
Spike looked through the list, making sure he had everything.
"Yep! All set to get started!"
"Good. Now while I'm working, I want you to take care of these things."
Twilight set to her work as a list of items floated to Spike. Spike looked over the complicated items and equipment Twilight was using.
"You sure you don't want me here Twilight?"
"Don't worry Spike. Most of this can get pretty complicated and I need to make certain it goes perfectly. Therefore I need to do it myself."
"Well, alright."
Spike looked over the list showing it only had several things to do.
"Is this really all you want me to do?"
"Yes Spike. Just finish those things and that will be enough. Oh, and take this too."
She levitated a vial of some type of dark green fluid to him.
"What is this?"
"It's an animal repellant. You'll know when to use it."
Spike shrugged and placed it in a supply bag.
"Once your done with that you can have the rest of the day to yourself."
"Really?"
"Just make sure you get home before dark."
Spike smiled widely, thinking he had a chance to have some time off.
"Okay. See you later, Twilight."
Twilight waved to him not looking up from her work. Spike ran outside excitedly.
"Now let's see..."
Spike pulled out list.
"Hmm.....deliver some documents to Fluttershy......give Rainbow Dash some ointment for her sore wings....."
Spike suddenly stopped when he saw the last one.
"Deliver an order of herbs to Zecora?! But that's-"
Spike suddenly had an epiphany.
"Oh that's what the repellant is for."
Spike put the list into the bag and proceeded with his tasks.
~
Spike had finished his first two tasks without much trouble. Now though, as he walked through the everfree forest, he couldn't shake a feeling of dread. Even in the daylight, the forest was very dark and uninviting. He honestly had to think Fluttershy had a good point about fearing the forest so much. He nearly slumped in relief when he spotted Zecora's hut. He quickly jogged to it and knocked on the door. A moment later, Zecora opened the door and smiled at Spike.
"What a pleasant sight. What brings you before me Spike?"
"Hi Zecora. I came to deliver something to you for Twilight."
Spike handed her the package of herbs, but she looked around concerned.
"Twilight I do not observe. Where is the pony you serve?"
"She has a project to take care of. I'm just making a few deliveries for her."
"You should not have come alone. Here, animal attacks are quite prone."
"Don't worry. I have this."
He reached into his bag and pulled out the bottle of repellant. Zecora took it and examined it, sniffing it and placing a small drop on her hoof to study further. She nodded and gave it back to him.
"This will serve well, this is true. But the beasts' hunt is not yet through. Be cautious as you depart, for many predators reside in this forest's heart."
Spike thanked her and left. He had reached about halfway to the forest's end when he snagged his bag on a tree. He pulled on it for a few moments, but to no avail. Spike froze when he heard a loud howl. He gulped in fear and tried desperately to get it loose. After a few frantic seconds, he finally freed his bag with a loud tear. He looked through the bag but found no sign of the repellent. He felt panic fill him as he continued, the sounds of vicious animals getting closer. Finally, he discovered a hole in the bottom of his bag, realizing it had fallen out. He looked around and saw it dropped by the tree he snagged his bag on. He quickly ran to it, only for a Timberwolf to smash it, spilling the fluid into the ground. The wolf slowly inched toward Spike, snarling and licking its jowls as Spike shook in terror. Spike acted out of desperation and breathed a plume of fire hoping to scare it off. The wolf reared back and pounced for a kill, but Spike just barely dodged in time. He dashed under a tree trunk, but the wolf came close as he clawed at the ground, inching nearer to Spike. Spike tried to climb away from him, but he couldn't get through the foliage around him.
He jumped as he felt something bite onto his tail, thinking the wolf finally got him. However, he noticed this was far too soft and small to be the wolf. He looked and saw Winona trying to pull him away. He followed her under a few broken trees, just barely ahead of the Timberwolf. Spike stayed right behind Winona, nearing a clearing and hearing someone in the distance.
"Winona, where you at girl?!"
Spike saw it was Applejack. She looked into the brush and recoiled in shock seeing the wolf right behind Winona and Spike. Just as they made it out of the brush, she pulled them behind her.
"Stay back!"
Applejack reared up on her front hooves ready to buck. Just as the Timberwolf jumped from the brush, ready to strike, Applejack kicked him directly in the jaw and sent it into a tree, making it shatter to pieces. Applejack took a moment to look around to make sure there were no other wolves about as Spike panted heavily and Winona licked his face in concern.
"You alright there, Spike?"
Spike managed to catch his breath and smiled wearily as he scratched Winona's head.
"Y.....yeah. Thank you Applejack. Didn't think you'd be out here."
"Heh, well, one of the chickens got loose and headed this way."
Applejack gestured to a chicken in a small pen.
"I was about to head home but Winona picked up your scent and ran off to find you."
Winona barked happily as Spike continued to pet her. Applejack picked up the pen and looked around cautiously.
"C'mon y'all. We best get outta here before more of them varmints show up."
Applejack led Spike out of the forest. Spike couldn't help but think about how she'd saved him.
"Wow, Applejack. If you hadn't been here, I...."
Spike stopped for a moment and his eyes filled with grateful tears. He hugged her back leg tightly, making her jump slightly, but she softened seeing him crying softly into her.
"You saved my life..."
Applejack smiled warmly and nuzzled him.
"I was just glad to be able to help, Spike."
~
Applejack returned to Sweet Apple Acres with Spike and Winona in tow. She returned the chicken to it's coop. Nearby, Applebloom was busy giving a few farm animals a bath.
"Hi sis! Hi Spike!"
"Applebloom! You won't believe this! Applejack kicked a Timberwolf right in the face and saved me!"
Applebloom shook her face in disbelief and smiled wide.
"Applejack beat a Timberwolf?"
"In one shot!"
Applebloom hopped excitedly.
"My big sis is a superhero!"
Applejack blushed in embarrassment and patted Spike on the head.
"Thank ya for walkin' me home Spike. I got work to do, so why don't you head home?"
"Couldn't I help out around the farm? Just to say thanks?
"Y'all don't need to do that Spike. Sides, I don't think you're up for farm work after dealing with a Timberwolf."
"No, really, please, let me help. Don't really have anything else to do today."
Applejack thought for a moment and relented.
"Alright, why don't you help Applebloom with the animals?"
"Will do!"
Applejack whistled to Winona.
"C'mon girl, let's get to herdin'!"
Winona barked happily and the two set off toward the livestock. Spike picked up a brush and bucket and went to work scrubbing a large pig, making it oink from the ticklish scrubbing. Applebloom practically bounced in eagerness.
"So how'd she do it? How exactly did she save ya?"
"Well, Winona found me right as the Timberwolf was trying to eat me."
"How'd she get to ya?"
"She must have sniffed me out, cause she crawled through the forest and guided me back to Applejack."
"And...Applejack just kicked the wolf in the face?"
"Yeah, Like it was an apple tree. She just reared back and-"
Spike was cut off as the pig fell on top of him, practically crushing him. Applebloom dove under it, pulling as best she could to free Spike. After a few seconds, she managed to wrench him loose, both of them falling to the ground. He layed on his back with an annoyed and exasperated look.
"This is.....just one of those days."
~
Applejack decided to check on Spike and Applebloom before she left the barnyard. When she arrived, she saw that the animals were completely clean. Spike however looked a little dirty and worn out.
"Nice job you two! They look good as new."
"Glad to be-"
Spike stopped as he was splashed with mud. He wiped his face off and saw the pig happily rolling around in mud. He slapped his forehead and wiped his face slowly in frustration. Applejack covered her mouth to hide a laugh and patted Spike on the shoulder.
"Ah, don't worry about it Spike. We only wash her once a week so nothing too bad gets on her."
Spike shook his head, nearly making Applebloom burst into giggles.
"Applebloom, you finish all your chores?
"Yes, Applejack. Will you tell me how you saved Spike? Pretty please?"
Applebloom made her best pleading look, to which Applejack just shook her head in amusement.
"Later little sis. Right now, you got homework to take care of. So hop to it."
Applebloom was about to argue, but thought better of it, thinking she may not hear the story if she did. She trotted off into the house.
"Well, Spike, I appreciate your help. I'd say that makes us even."
"Wait, for washing a few animals? No way that makes us even! There must be more I can do to help!"
"Spike, you don't have-"
"Please Applejack. Any job you have I can do. You name it, I'll get it done."
Applejack wanted to tell him no, but she couldn't ignore his earnest look and sighed in defeat.
"Alright Spike. Head inside and see if Granny Smith needs some help. I'll be in after I take care of some things."
"Will do."
Spike dashed off to the house. Applejack whistled for Winona who ran to her side.
"C'mon girl. Let's get these critters into their pens.
The two went to work, herding the animals to their respective pens, Applejack locking them once each was where they belonged. She lead Winona to her doghouse where Applejack gave her a treat for her good work. Winona happily munched on it as Applejack trotted back to the house. She made her way to the kitchen as she heard what sounded like someone hard at work baking.
"Granny? How's little Spike treatin' ya?"
"Mighty fine."
Applejack saw Spike stirring up a mix while Granny Smith watched. She patted his head and smiled.
"Got us a fine little baker here."
Spike smiled amicably. Granny Smith looked through the cookbook. She looked upset for a moment.
"Oh, fiddlesticks."
"What's wrong?"
"We're all outta eggs."
Spike looked around and saw there was a small empty bowl on the table.
"Be right back."
Spike dashed off with the bowl. Applejack looked confused.
"Where's he off too?"
Granny Smith shrugged. Suddenly, they heard a few chickens clucking loudly. Half a second later, Spike returned, panting lightly with the bowl full of fresh eggs.
"I, uh, didn't know how many you needed so I just got a bunch."
Granny Smith laughed as she took a couple of eggs.
"Wish you'd come along sooner little feller."
Spike smiled and placed the eggs in the fridge and returned to the mix. Applejack proceeded to prepare a crust for the pie.
"That mix nearly ready Spike?"
"I think so."
Spike scooped up a little of it. Granny Smith tasted it and thought on it.
"Mmm.....needs sumthin' a little extra."
Spike thought for a moment.
"How about some emeralds?"
Applejack and Granny Smith both looked shocked at him.
"Oh right. Ponies don't eat gems."
Spike looked around the table for something and suddenly had an idea. He picked up a shaker of cinnamon and added a few dashes. He mixed it in and took another spoonful.
"That better?"
Granny Smith took a little taste and smiled in approval.
"Nicely done there kiddo."
Granny Smith patted him on the head and placed the mix into the crust. Applejack covered it.
"Hopefully that oven don't fizz out as usual."
Spike stepped up to her.
"Allow me Applejack."
Applejack looked confused but shrugged and gave him the pie. Spike breathed a stream of fire into the pan, cooking it thoroughly. After a few moments, he stopped leaving the pie perfectly baked. Applejack smiled and used an ovenmitt to take the pie and placed it on the window sil.
"Thank ya kindly Spike. You can head home now. Y'all done enough work for me."
"Applejack, you don't understand. I can't go."
"Whadda ya mean Spike?"
"You saved my life. I can't leave until I repay you. I have to work for you forever."
Granny and Applejack looked shocked and both shouted "WHAT?!" in unison. Spike blew fire into his hand and produced a card.
"I think this should explain."
Applejack took the card and read it out loud.
"Spike's Dragon Code of Honor."
She turned it and read the other side.
"This code is to govern Spike the dragons' actions and ensure he honors any promises, aids any friend in need and repays any debt he owes."
Applejack set the card down and Spike smiled proudly.
"Spike, you don't have to do this."
"Yes I do. I don't want to be like other dragons and act only for myself. The only way to do that is to act by this code."
"Spike, you could never be like other dragons."
"Are you forgetting about my birthday?"
Applejack looked awkward and thought hard on what to say.
"Um....well, that was just once."
"And I need to make sure it stays that way. I have to be responsible and make sure I do the right thing."
Applejack couldn't help but admire his determination to do what was right. Granny Smith spoke to him.
"Don't y'all have a responsibility to Twilight already?"
Spike slumped in embarrassment realizing she was right.
"Oh, right. I need to explain this to her."
Applejack smiled and placed him on her back.
"Why don't we take care of that now?"
"Don't you want me to clean up the mess I made?"
Granny Smith laughed and patted his shoulder.
"Don't you worry none. I can handle it."
Spike smiled and Applejack headed out.
~
Applejack walked through Ponyville with Spike on her back, talking about his code.
"So where exactly did you get the idea for this code?"
"Well, I read a few books that talked about medieval ponies and ancient history, and I found a few stories about Chivalry and knights. They all had some kind of order or mandate that they followed to make sure they used their skills for good."
"So, you wanted to do something like that?"
"Yeah. I mean what happened on my birthday bothered me for a long time, so I figured if I followed a set of guidelines, I could prevent it from happening again."
Applejack smiled and rubbed his head playfully.
"Well, that's awful noble of you Spike. Twilight should be proud of you for wanting to do what's right."
Spike sighed nervously.
"I hope so."
A short while later, they arrived at the library. Applejack knocked once but received no reply. Spike reached under the mat to retrieve the key he used. As they entered, they heard Twilight still working on her project. Spike took a deep breath and headed upstairs, Applejack waiting in the main room. Spike approached Twilight who payed little attention to him.
"Twilight?"
"Yes?"
"Today, when I went to Zecora's, I was....I was attacked by a Timberwolf."
"Mm-hmm."
Spike recoiled from her emotionless response. He waited a second thinking she would say more, but nothing. He continued.
"Thankfully, Applejack was nearby and she saved me."
"Mm-hmm."
"Well, I owe her my life and.....you know I have a code to uphold now right?"
"Mm-hmm."
"So, now, I have to work for her for the rest of my life."
"Mm-hmm."
Spike expected more from her. He waited what seemed like an eternity, but nothing. He continued, feeling hurt filling him.
"What I'm saying is.......I can't be your assistant anymore. I.....I guess this is goodbye."
"That's fine."
Spike recoiled in shock and felt tears start to form. He stepped closer to her.
"So...you're okay with this? You really don't mind?"
"Mm-hmm."
Spike tears filled his eyes as he proceeded to leave. He turned to Twilight once more before going.
"Thank you Twilight. For everything."
"Mm-hmm."
Spike's lips quivered and he sniffed as he wiped his eyes and left her, Twilight never taken her focus off her work. He headed downstairs to Applejack, who looked shocked at what she heard. He looked to her with sadness, tears rolling down his face.
"I.....I guess it's okay."
He sniffed and tried to hold back his tears. Applejack forgot Twilight in an instant at the sight of Spike so hurt. She sat down and opened her arms to him.
"C'mere Spike."
Spike slowly walked to her and Applejack gently pulled him into a hug, rubbing his back as he silently wept into her. She threw an angry glare at Twilight's work room, feeling nearly appalled at what she'd said to him. Once Spike calmed down, she placed him on her back.
"Let's get goin' little buddy."
Spike smiled sadly as they left.
~
They returned to Sweet Apple Acres where Applejack proceeded to harvest the apples. They both placed bushels around the trees, but Applejack bucked them, making the apples fall while Spike collected any strays. Once she had taken care of the most of the trees, she wiped her brow and took a deep breath.
"Woo, big harvest today. Y'all stay put for now Spike. I'm gonna get Big Mac to load the wagons and take em back to the barn."
Spike saluted.
"Will do."
Applejack trotted off. Spike looked around seeing there were a lot of bushels to load.
~
Applejack and Big Mac returned soon after ready to move the bushels. They saw that the bushels were nowhere to be found.
"Y'all see the apples anywhere Big Mac?"
"Nope."
Applejack looked around further until she saw a bushel moving shakily toward the wagons which were fully loaded. They both trotted toward it. The bushel loaded into the wagon to show Spike, panting heavy and hunched forward with his hands on his knees.
"Spike, you did all this by yourself?"
Spike smiled and saluted still out of breath.
"Glad....to be...of service....Phew, apples are heavy..."
Spike leaned his back against the wagon ready to pass out, Applejack and Big Mac smiled and hooked the wagons onto their backs. Applejack picked Spike up by his spines with her teeth and set him on her back.
"Alright Spike. That's enough work for today. You go ahead and have a rest. You earned it."
"Th....thank you....Appl...."
That was all Spike could say before he passed out on Applejack's back. She smiled warmly at him and gently nuzzled him as he snoozed. Big Mac smirked at her.
"Boys a pretty good worker, ain't he?"
"Eeyup."
End of Part 1
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Aww. that is sweet of how Applejack was toward Spike. I feel sad though of how Twilight ignored him, and he came back to Applejack with tears in his eyes. I hope Applejack will be able to talk to Twilight and tell her what happened with Spike in the Everfree Forest, and also with him crying.
Please continue this. 
So good i feel like dancing right now
, i totally agree, they made spike look like a complete fool in that episode, well cause kinda he does like everything for everypony and stuff, anyway great chapter
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I'm not surprise that Twilight tuned Spike out.
2655063 I will. I really hated how Spike was turned into a complete screw up in the episode. HE does all kinds of work and chores for Twilight, why can't he do the same for others?
2655136 That's a problem I have with season 3 really. It focused more on being funny than being endearing.
I like how you elaborated on the episode and such. I am not sure how his will proceed though I guess as Applejack and Spike see the other friends, the rest of the Mane 6 become upset on how Spike was seemingly left off by Twi and approach her on this. While Twi did give him a curfew, who knows if she will notice with her head in the books. A few hours she becomes worried and looks all over before Applejack appeoaches her and explains it to her. Or it could be ovt a few days and all of her friends do so and the library is in disarray. Nevertheless , she will probably beg them to help get Spike back. That's how I figure
2655261 Honestly, I think I'll go along that route, but I need to think about it. My main focus was to make Spike less of a fool. That really bugged me about the episode.
2655278 Regarding that, alotta people chalked it up to Spike's excitement and being a kid having to do something with it. Or just having an off day. For an AppleSpike oneshot, I chalked it up to him being distracted by her and the unknown feelings that were developing.
A bit lacking on the details for my tastes, but I greatly respect what you're trying to do with this. Spike at Your Service was not one of my favorite episodes, and it's nice to see someone trying to take the same concept and make it work better.
For now have a thumbs up
If only this is how it really happened in the show... You get my thumbs up just for righting this wrong.
2655305 Thank you very much. My main focus for this was to show Spike in a more respectable light, so I probably overlooked a few things because of that.
2655296 Spike may be young, but he has done plenty of work for Twilight over the years. I would think he would have learned how to get a job done right. Also, I personally doubt it was a nod to AppleSpike. I think this because during the episode, when Applejack suggested delivering the pie, Spike's first thought was to take it to Rarity, meaning his train of thought went straight to his crush. So if it was meant to be a nod to AppleSpike, that kinda defeated the purpose.
2655331 Thank you. Hell who knows. Maybe if enough people were behind it, this could be made canon. After all, the writers took a 15 year old's fan fiction and made it the basis for "Keep calm and flutter on."
Being an assistant isn't only about writing, have to be a bit of a jack of all trades.
Thanks for writing this, that episode made me super duper offended.
2655254 it is like the writers are deliberately trying to diminish his character. Take Equestria Girls for instance, they make all the Mane Six human girls, but they make Spike into a dog. For crying out loud, they could have made him like into a little boy like Twilight's little brother or something, but a dog!
I am a huge Spike fan, and I feel that is he just mistreated and excluded from everything involving the Mane Six. I can't wait for Chapter Two. 
2656143 Good to see I'm not the only one who feels that way.
This alternate way is interesting. I'm eager to read how it goes next. Though I would have expected Applejack to intervene and insist when Twilight was too focused on her book to listen to what Spike was telling her, rather than to assume so fast that she just didn't care.
2656482 That is kind of true, but to be fair, if you heard someone say something so important to their friend and they just brushed it off, wouldn't your first reaction was to be appalled?
2656491
The first reaction, yes, but after that, Applejack might have entered to see why Twilight did this.
But no problem, the story is good, and I can't wait for the next chapter.
Nice rewrite so far. "Spike at Your Service" was decent but Spike's character was horribly tampered with.
2656736 That's why I wanted to do this.
2656744 I still feel like it was good up until the whole Spike helps Applejack but can't do basic chores. I do have my theory that he was overeagar but that still doesn't excuse it.
2656748 Yeah, it had a solid set up for a story but they ruined Spike throughout.
2656751 And the whole Twilight thing still kind of rubs me the wrong way. Twilight knows from "Owl's Well That Ends Well" how Spike feels about her so I really don't think she would've tuned him out.
The ending nearly made up for it though.
2656756 I'm definitely gonna address that in this.
2656762 I've been rewriting a few episodes that I felt were bad or needed work. Right now I'm working on a rewrite of "Hearth's Warming Eve".
I didn't put "Spike at Your Service" because I figure even with the damage to Spike's character it's still better then "One Bad Apple".
Aside from a small mistake here and there, it's a good piece of satisfactory work! Even if it seems a bit heavy on dialogue. A tad more description and/or action could counter that nicely. Though it might just be me.
Have a fave. Though I will wait with thumbs up for now.
Can't wait for the next chapter!
Keep up the good work!
interesting, please continue
hopefully you will fix that 
like you i never did like 'Spike At Your Service' they made Spike look useless
2657655 My stories are a bit like that, with focus on dialogue. I appreciate the fav.
2657836 I certainly intend to try.
I agree with you; the "Spike at Your Service" Episode made Sipke look completely idiotic and accident-prone, kinda like they do with Derpy/Ditzy Doo.
I've very much enjoyed your version so far and look forward to your future posts.
2660574 Thank you very much.
spike at your service was an horrible chapter they made both spike and applejack into dicks, only good part was pinkie mustacho
2661648 Your icon is proof of that. Do you think I improved it at all?
You Know I Agree with Them, Your Version of Spike at Your Service is Actually Pretty Good.
I Can't Wait for Part 2 of Your Story.
2661672 Thank you very much.
2661680 You're Welcome.
I'm glad that your story hit the popular section of this site otherwise I would never find it. Like everyone else here, I don't like Spike At Your Service for making him act out of character. I mean the behavior and the messiness is something I would see one of the Cutie Mark Crusaders will do not Spike who is much older than they are and does things for Twilight all the time. I feel the plot would've been better if it's Spike going overboard to complete his tasks to the point of acting like AJ in Applejack Season or at least failing in tasks are explicitly things that you'll do much if experience in farming instead of things he could easily do with no problem. Like failing to cut the logs properly or not being able to use the hoe right. These things are outside of his comfort zone and the things he normally do with Twilight so it makes sense for him to mess up on THOSE tasks instead of the ones that is shown in the episode. Anyway I'm just glad that you're writing this episode in a direction that makes sense.
This chapter...I like it
ANOTHER!!!
Seriously though, good job so far. I remember being distinctly adverse to Spike "creating" his own dragon code in the actual episode, but your explanation makes perfect sense--it changed my head-canon and that's NOT and easy feat.
That said I'm having trouble understanding Applejack's feelings here. In the episode proper it's very obvious (Spike is incompetent...but so earnest and adorable it's hard to boot him out), but here it's a little more tricky. For a moment, I almost thought you were going to make Applejack slightly jealous of all the praise Spike gets and use THAT for the motivation to "get rid" of him.
However your choice to bring Twilight's dismissal of Spike to the forefront is a GREAT one. It's frightening here how casually Twilight appears to cast Spike aside like an old shoe. I'm looking forward to seeing how this all plays out.
2664177 Thank you for your comment. And a few things I should explain. The dragon code didn't make sense to me because, when in the series did it show Dragon's caring about honor? They always act out of greed and selfishness; not once did we see context for honor among them. So Spike claiming there was a code didn't make sense. Also, Applejack is unwilling to send him away because he works so hard to help her and doesn't once complain about it, and Applejack respects a hard worker.
2663201 Thank you very much.
Ahem.
Ahem.
Um, did you forget to add a line of dialogue?
2671492 I was trying to show Spike waiting for a response before he continued.
Twilight, you nonsense!
Now, see it error:
Will he work for who?
I sort of agree in the way Spike was in that episode.
He was pretty much portrayed as a complete dumbass who couldn't do anything. I mean the whole episode is a complete contradiction to how he normally acts.
Think about this, he has cleaned up stuff for Twilight his whole life and has done a crap ton of chores. Yet, on the farm, he kept making a mess of EVERYTHING and failed to clean it up? Unless he has two personality's, that is complete stupidity.
Well done, I loved how you re-wrote this to something much more believable. Spike was raised to be a hard worker, aiming to do the best whenever possible. So this episode being re-written was enjoyable. Instant fav
Always wanted to read an alternative version to the episode, seeing as they portrayed Spike as completely inept.
I'm loving this re-write ^^ ever since I saw that ep its left a bad taste in my mouth since they utterly butchered spikes character in it, but now when I hear of that episode I can think back to this fic instead
thank you.
Now if you'll excuse me I have a second chapter to read.
Hmm, I think you're forgetting Dragon Quest, and Owl's Well that ends well, because that's where Spike met other dragons... also, if you mentioned Dragonshy, that might help a little in the explanations...