A Morning Full of News
Kerva's P.O.V.
I wake up to the sun's rays on my face. The perfect way to wake up in the morning in my opinion. The fact that I was sleeping on a five star hotel bed didn't hurt either. Once I stretched my body awake, I began my usual morning routine: a morning workout, brushing my teeth, and then taking a quick shower. I had just started to brush my hair in front of a large mirror, while wearing my bathrobe, when I noticed a familiar presence silently appear behind me.
"Hello, Dark Sneak." I said, as I continue to brush my hair.
"Good morning, Princess Kerva," he replied. Dark Sneak is not only our kingdom’s best spy and information gatherer, but he is also my personal bodyguard and teacher. Just about everything I know about stealth and combat and came from him. I also consider him to be my first and oldest friend. He wore a tight, all-black outfit with a hooded cape, a mask that covered his mouth and nose, fingerless gloves, knee high boots, and a leather shirt that had multiple pockets filled with knives. He almost never shows his face to anyone, even me. "I have managed to gather the information you requested," he pulls out a folder from behind his back and hands it to me, "though it is incomplete since it was on such short notice."
"Knowing you Dark, it should be enough for now." I open the folder and look through it. It had the most important and recent information.
According to what Dark discovered, Spike had been recently dismissed as Princess Twilight Sparkle's assistant and banished from Equestria by said princess. He had been accused of the murder of someone called John Dark, causing a fire that burned down John’s home, and attacking three, unconscious young girls. All three girls were either related or close to one of the Elements of Harmony. What got my attention was that there was no investigation or trial. Just the testimony of the John Dark’s wife, Jean Dark.
"Why did no one investigate this, or at least get Spike's side of the story?" I mumbled to myself.
According to the report, he was last seen–by anyone in Equestria–entering the Everfree Forest. That made me do a double take. That forest is practically world renowned for how dangerous it can be due to the vicious flora and fauna that thrive there. Only the strongest, bravest, wisest, or most foolish would even think about going in there. And yet from the looks of it, Spike somehow managed to get through it alive.
'Hmm…looks like Spike can do more than hold his own.'
The day after his banishment, the three girls from the incident awoke in a nearby hospital and told their sides of the story. Based on their testimony, the murder might have actually been a case of ‘defense of others,’ though I couldn't know for sure until I asked Spike for his side of the story. I couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at what happened next; apparently, once Princess Celestia got wind of what had happened, she pulled out all the stops to find Spike’s whereabouts. She even discovered that Spike was heading for this country.
However, despite figuring out Spike’s destination, they didn't send anyone after him, nor did they ask the Dragonborn council for help finding him once it was clear that he was in Dragonborn Territory. Not only that, but they are putting in a lot of effort to keep Spike's banishment under wraps. I scratched my head in confusion; a lot of things aren't making much sense.
"Looks like there are a few mysteries hanging around you Spike. And I want to solve them." I said to no one in particular. I handed the folder back to Dark Sneak and said, "Thank you for the information, but now I have another assignment for you. I need you to find every bit of information you can dig up regarding Spike. Do you think a week will be enough time?" The spy took a deep bow in response.
"You wound me princess. That is more than enough time for one with my skills." With that said, he disappeared into thin air, leaving me to continue my morning routine while I consider what my next move should be.
The thought of telling Sapphire my current findings crossed my mind, but I decided against it. It's better to have all my facts straight before revealing them, less I cause some huge misunderstanding. For now, I'll see if I can coax some information out of Spike while I wait for Dark Sneak to return.
'I'll go see him just before noon. That should be enough time for him to wake up and get ready for the day and for me to pick out the right outfit to wear.' I thought to myself. After all, possible murderer or not, he's still a cutie; I'll get to interrogate him and impress him at the same time.
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Spike's P.O.V.
After waking up from that dream, I decided to tell the others about it. When everyone had gotten dressed, met up with Shadow, and got some breakfast, I told them about my dream.
"So let me get this straight," Shadow prompted, "You had this dream where some guy in a coffin is telling you to come find him and set him free?"
"Pretty much," I replied.
"From the sounds of it, he might know about or have some connection to the Dragonborn side of your family," Naota added.
"Seems like it."
"And ever since you woke up, you have been getting this vague feeling that you should head in a certain direction?" Mist asked.
"Yup, and it won't go away. So what do you guys think?" I asked, turning to look at each of them briefly. "Should I at least see where it leads?"
"Not alone, you're not." Zero said with conviction.
"If this is anything like our last adventure, then we could end up finding a lot of treasure." Shadow mumbles to himself before saying, "Count me in!"
"Sounds interesting." Naota commented.
"Could be a good adventure," Mist says, "but we're going to need more information."
"Right. The feeling is pointing northeast. I say we ask around and find out if there is anything in that direction, and if there is something, find out as much as we can."
"Sounds like a plan," Shadow replies. "Meet back at the motel in two hours?"
Everyone agreed to the meeting time. After breakfast, we split up in order to gather information faster. As I was approaching an old man to ask questions, I felt a hand gently grasp my shoulder. I turned to see the same cloak that Kerva and Sapphire wore the other day. Going by the height and the slender, black hand on my shoulder, I’m guessing it’s the former.
"Kerva?" I ask for confirmation. She nods her head in assent.
"Spike, we need to talk."
"Okay. About what?"
"Your banishment."
Suddenly, my body freezes up; I was utterly shocked by her words. 'She…but…how…?' It took a couple of minutes for my mind to register what was happening, but eventually I managed to snap out of it. I could feel a frown forming on my face.
"Let’s take this somewhere private." She nods her head and follows me. We make our way to an alleyway away from prying eyes and ears. "So I take it you know about me."
"Just the recent stuff. Who you use to be and the reason behind your banishment, that you killed John Dark in order to protect those girls, and that the Elements of Harmony and Princess Celestia are looking for you." I couldn't help, but growl at the mention of my former friends.
"So, they finally figured out I didn't hurt the girls, did they? They’re probably out looking for me so they can have their little errand boy back." At that moment two thoughts occurred to me. "How did you find out about all that? And more importantly, do you know what happened to the three girls I saved?"
"I have my sources and that is all I'm saying on the subject. As for the girls, they are just fine. If I remember correctly, they are already out of the hospital." I couldn't help but sigh in relief.
"Thank Celestia for that. One less thing for me to worry about."
"Speaking of which, do you know why the Princess of the Sun would put so much effort into finding you?" she asks. Thankfully, I've been asked similar questions before, so my response was already on the tip of my tongue.
"Twilight's family may have raised me, but it was Princess Celestia that supported me and gave me an education until I was assigned to be Twilight's assistant." She looks at me carefully as she ponders my answer. I know that look in her eyes fairly well; she was trying to read my facial expressions and body language to see if I was lying. I’ve seen Applejack do that quite a lot; not really surprising since she is both an Apple AND the Element of Honesty. After a couple more moments, she nods her head in acceptance.
"So what are you going to do now?" I raise an eyebrow in confusion.
"What do you mean?"
"Your name has been cleared and your banishment has been revoked," Kerva explains. "You can go home if you want."
I took a minute to think it over before realizing that she’s right. I can go back to Equestria now. But now, it’s less a matter of whether or not I can go back, and more a matter of whether or not I want to go back. When my former friends forced me away from the only home I’ve ever known, it deeply hurt me. It’s true that I have other friends in Ponyville–like the Crusaders–but I don’t think I could go back knowing those six traitors are there as well. On the other hand, I don't have to go back to Ponyville; I could go back to Canterlot instead. That way, I could spend more time with my mom. However, I think back on everything I've done since then.
I have fought against different monsters. I made my way through the infamous Everfree Forest. I helped kill a band of bandits and saved someone. I defeated ancient, sword swinging zombies and got some treasure. I single-handedly took on a group of armed bullies with ease, and that's not taking into account all the friends and acquaintances I've made along the way.
I've done more within the last two weeks than I have done in my entire life. And from the looks of it there is plenty more to see and do on the horizon. I’m not just some library assistant, or a princess’ secretary; now I’m the one going on awesome adventures with my friends.
Do I really want to give that all up and go back?
"No," I said. "For a long while now I was always in Twilight’s and the Elements of Harmony's shadows. At first I was okay with that, but after a while it started to get to me. No matter what I did, it would never compare to their accomplishments. I thought I should just do what I can, even if all I could do to help was be a mailbox or errand boy. But after I helped saved the Crystal Empire, I realized that I could be more than that. That I could be the hero, the knight, I’ve always wanted to be."
I noticed she didn't look surprised when I mentioned the Crystal Empire, but she probably already knew about that too.
"It may not have been on the terms I wanted, but I was going to leave Equestria at one point or another. I've done so much already, more than a lot of people could say, and I'm not about to stop now. My former friends might have forced me on this road ahead of schedule, but I'm having the time of my life." I look up at the sky with a smirk on my face as if I'm challenging the world itself. "I want to see just how far my journey will go and where it leads me."
Though now that I think about it, I better make a mental note to find a way to contact my mother and my friends…and my former friends too, I guess. I need to tell them that I’m fine and that they shouldn’t bother looking for me. I don’t want them to worry about me, and I really don’t want them to send an army after me, either.
"Well, I can see you are making the most of this," Kerva states with a tone of approval.
"You better believe it. There’s a brand new adventure waiting around every corner. In fact, I'm in the middle of preparing for one right now!" A sudden idea comes to mind. "You and Sapphire are welcome to come along if you want."
"Hmm, depends. Is it going to be interesting?" she asked with a coy smile.
"Does freeing someone from a floating coffin cloaked in azure fire count as interesting?”
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Yay, this lives once more!
Sweet. Another great story updating.
I'm still mad at the Mane 6 for not believing him in the first place
By choosing to not to go home. Spike's journey will now be filled never ending adventures…Bizarre adventures. Lol.
5878568 Same here.
love you right now sory so grate
"Does freeing someone from a floating coffin cloaked in azure fire count as interesting?”
Yes ,yes it does
Go-go-go-go!
I expect the the reunion of spike of the m6 to go a little like this
(1:22-2:05)
When's the next chapter
Dude chapter! Chapter! Please
More Please!! It is getting really good!!
Story is fantastic, and has a great outline based on what I can read, and I hope to see some more of it!!
Have a moustache
More please
PLEASE UPDATE THIS!!! PLEASE!!!!
To sweeten the deal I'll give you a spike moustache
Please next chapter B the crystal Empire finds out then the next one And they take action about spike false crime. Or and twilight s mom and dad disown her almost something like that.
6236723 Agreed.
what I mean was have the chapter based around something like this shining and cadence find out about spikeu banishment and nearly disown Twilight and better yet the princessof the sun gets so mad she decides to give Twilight a taste of her own medicine and strip of a title as Princess And her element until spike returns
Personally.. I hope Spike doesn't forgive his former friends so easily. They need to work for his trust again.
Dude please give a due date of the next chapter it has been months please!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm being you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi listen I under stand you have a lot to do we all do. But please if you have a Guess on when you would be uploading the next chapter please do it is a great story. and like I said let the next chapter be about cadence and shining finding out about spike False exile . and just drill into her.
6425517 I got something in the works and I think I can throw in what you just mentioned somewhat. At the very least you'll know that they aren't happy. As for when I'm hoping sometime next week at the latest.
Thanks
New chapter???
6478996 Sorry, stuck on the finally part of it. I'll get it out before the week is out.
Thanks sorry for bugging you so much just love this story it shows that just cause you have a title of friendship doesn't mean you take advantage of it and forget you best/brother without getting there point of view.