Party Time!
Twilight opened her eyes and saw that, amazingly, they were just about forty metres from Fluttershy's cottage.
"You-you can teleport!?" she exclaimed, completely dumbfounded. "And you took me with you! I can only teleport a few feet, let alone two kilometres with another pony!" She stared at Spike in shock. The drake was panting, furiously trying to catch his breath.
"Yup! Princess Luna helped me enhance my letter teleporting skills. Isn't it great?" he replied between breaths.
"Spike that's amazing!"
"It's called spellbreathing. If I had practiced more, I could've teleported in front of her door."
"You have to tell me everything when we get home!"
"Umm, okay. But could I ride you to the front door?"
"Sure!" Spike quickly mounted Twilight and she galloped to the front door. After Spike dismounted, Twilight opened the door and they stepped inside a dark room.
"Hey, why are all the lights turned o-"
"SURPRISE!!! WELCOME BACK, SPIKE!" shouted everypony, jumping out of their hiding spots as the lights turned on.
"I, uh, I mean, erm-Whaaaaa?"
"It's a welcome back party for you, silly!" said Pinkie Pie as she bounced over to him and pulled him into a quick but bone-crushing hug. He regained his composure as Pinkie put him down.
"A party for me? Why?"
"Because you've been gone for so long darling, we felt that we should celebrate the day you came back," replied the dressmaker.
"Rarity!" cried Spike as he ran into her open forelegs. "I missed you so much."
"Oh, I missed you, too." Spike savored the moment as he dug his face into the Mane of the pony that had stolen his heart. He inhaled an aroma that he had come to recognise as being a blend of jasmine and coconut, with a hint of vanilla. "Uh, Spike dear, you can let go now." Spike let go, embarrassed.
"Heh, heh. Sorry 'bout that." The crowd had dispersed in the meantime.
"Welcome back, Spike!" said Applejack with a hug. "How have y'been?"
"Great now that I'm with you guys!" All four ponies now looked at Rainbow Dash who had been standing there awkwardly, not sure of what to say. All this welcome back mushy stuff wasn't exactly helping her maintain her cool.
"Come on, Rainbow. Hugs are for everypony." said Spike. Rainbow approached cautiously before giving a quick hug.
"Good to have you back little guy," she said, now a bit more comfortable. Some part of Spike's mind felt a twinge of annoyance as she said that, though he knew she was just being friendly.
Hmmm, I'm not that little.
"Hey where's Fluttershy?" asked Spike. As if on cue, the yellow pegasus appeared from the doorway to the kitchen. Upon seeing his face, she rushed over quickly and caught Spike off-guard with a big hug.
"Ooo, I've-we've all missed you so much."
"It's great to see you too, Fluttershy."
"Oh, I almost forgot! I got you a gift!" said Rarity.
"A gift?" asked Spike. Rarity levitated a parcel from across the room and opened it with magic. Inside was an outfit for the little dragon. It was a tuxedo of sorts.
"Try this on! Oh, never mind, I'll save you the trouble." She levitated he clothes onto Spike before he could say anything. "That is a bit small. Spike, you've grown taller! Oh, I can't believe I didn't notice until now."
"Yes he has but, it's only been a month. How could you have grown so much?" asked Fluttershy.
"It's like a dragon growth spurt thing," he said, removing the clothes.
"Oh, wait." said Rarity. She picked the clothes with he magical grasp and concentrated. Spike watched as the suit slowly grew larger. "There. That should do it." She once again put the clothes on Spike.
"A perfect fit! Oh, doesn't that look adorable on my little Spikey-Wikey?"
"Hrmph," he grunted quietly.
"That looks mighty fine on you, Spike."
"Ooo! You look so cute!"
"Oh my, it is adorable."
Spike's annoyance only grew. She's called me Spikey-Wikey before, why does it annoy me now? Such thoughts swam around in his head, but he tried to set them aside and have fun. Don't be stupid, Spike. That's just Rarity being Rarity. "So, what's been going on around Ponyville since I was gone?"
"Well, Twilight helped me make the harvestin' calendar. Fall is coming and it's coming fast," said Applejack.
"Does that mean APPLE CIDER by any chance?" asked Rainbow.
"Yes, Rainbow, it means apple cider," replied AJ with a chuckle.
"Oh by the way Spike, I was wondering if you could come to the boutique the day after tomorrow. I just got this big order and I could use a careful little pair of hands to help me out."
Really? Little hands? He looked down at his claws. Ah, well, I guess I can't blame her for that. "Yeah, I'd love to."
"Great. So, that's enough about us. Tell us about your trip! How was Canterlot?"
"Well, I was working the nearly the whole time so I didn't really get out much."
"Oh, and Spike can teleport now! What was the form of magic called again, Spike?" asked Twilight.
"Spellbreathing."
"Ooo, it must be fun, Spike!" said Pinkie Pie.
"Actually it really tires me out. It takes a lot of concentration. I can't teleport too much or it could damage my brain."
"Good heavens, Spike! Are you sure it's safe?"
Spike blinked. "Yeah, it's fine. I mean, it's not like I just do a couple spells then drop dead. I'd have to really push it for anything like that to happen," he said. "I'm not stupid."
Twilight put a hoof to her chin. "Well,"
"Twilight."
She chuckled. "Just kidding."
"I'm thirsty," said Spike after a moment of silence. "Is there anything to drink, Pinkie?"
"Sure! The punch bowl is on the dining table."
"Thanks!" He walked over to the large table. He looked around the room to see all the ponies that Pinkie had invited. There were at least twenty. The four stallions who had been invited were all huddled together, chatting away about the palace government. The mares were all spread out across the room, most of them with one or two friends. Twillight and Pinkie Pie were chatting about Pinkie sense. Twilight's confusion was apparent on her face as Pinkie went on about the workings of her special ability. Rarity and Fluttershy were talking to each other near the entrance and Applejack and Rainbow Dash were standing by a table with a huge bucket on it. As he poured some juice into a cup, he noticed three excited fillies trotting towards him. Yup, there was no mistaking the Cutie Mark Crusaders.
"Hiya, Spike!" said Applebloom.
"You wanna come play with us?" asked Sweetie Belle. "We're gonna play hide 'n seek!"
"Uh, no thanks, I'm good."
Scootaloo shrugged. "Suit yourself." Spike watched the three fillies run off.
What's with everypony? Spike thought to himself as he drank Pinkie's signature punch. Have they always treated me like this and I didn't realise it? His eyes fell on Rarity as he was scanning the room. He couldn't help but stare. To him, everything about her from her gorgeous mane to her caring personality was perfect. He had always been so engrossed in her beauty that he had never stopped to think about the way she saw him. Never before had he seen her calling him 'Spikey-wikey' as being anything less than friendly. How could he have overlooked something like that? Walking back, he overheard Rarity talking to Fluttershy.
"Don't you think that the Royal Castle is working Spike a bit too hard?"
I can handle my royal duties just fine! he thought, as anger worked its way into his scales. He decided to go bob for apples with AJ and Rainbow. As he arrived, he saw that the cyan pegasus' head was immersed in the water and Applejack was just getting ready to dunk.
"Howdy there, Spike!" said AJ. "You ready to bob for some apples?"
"Sure am!" Spike walked up to the bucket and, in one swift move, plunged his head into the water. He couldn't see, so he started to feel around with his tongue. It brushed against something smooth. An apple! thought Spike. He opened his mouth and bit down on it, hard.
"EEEEYYYYYYOOOOOWWWWWW!" Rainbow Dash threw her head out of the water and her hooves onto her now red snout. The entire room seemed to freeze as all of the guests turned to see the cause of the sudden outcry. After a few seconds of awkward silence, everyone returned to their own conversations. Appejack was on the floor laughing so hard that her chest started to hurt. Twilight, Rarity, Fluttershy and Pinkie hurried over. "SPIKE!"
"Oh, Rainbow, I'm so sorry! I felt something with my tongue and I thought it was an apple!"
"Oh my, I can't breathe, Rainbow!" exclaimed Applejack between gasps of laughter.
"What happened, Rainbow?" asked Rarity.
"S-spike, h-he bit...BWAHAHAHAHA!" Applejack couldn't help but burst into laughter again.
"I think you broke my nose Spike!" said Rainbow Dash angrily.
"Wait, I can fix it!"
"Fix it?! How are you gonna-" Rainbow stopped to see a bright red flame blast in her face. Terrified by the sudden display, she tried to shield her muzzle with her hoof, but it was too late. Amazingly though, it didn't hurt. As soon as it cleared, her snout didn't hurt anymore. "H-how did you do that?"
"Spellbreathing," said Spike, triumphantly.
"You can perform healing spells?!" exclaimed Twilight. "It took me years of practice to do those!"
"Well," he said, chuckling. "I can't say that I'm not talented."
"You certainly are, Spikey-Wikey!" said Rarity.
"Ooo, the music is starting!" exclaimed Pinkie. "It's your favourite song, Spike! Come on everypony! Shake those hooves and have some fun!"
"Yeah, fun," Spike muttered under his breath.
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Alright, Chapter Three is up!
I think that y'all are really gonna like the next one. 
3006155 I like small chapters because I can write a lot of them in a small time. But I think the next chapter will be quite long so don't you worry!
3006256 Thanks for the suggestion. Yeah, I think you're right. I'll try to take care of that for the next update. Oh, and thanks for the heads up on the typo. I'll take care of that, too.
I cant wait for spike to tell them off.
and you forgot the n in again, its in the paragraph when they make his clothes bigger
Uh oh, Spike's growing up huh? I've actually only seen a few stories like this and usually its way after he's grown. But this one's pretty unique. MOAR!
Btw I added your story to the Dragon's Hoard group if that's okay. I was also going to recommend it in a blog for the hell of it.
3006435 They just still see him as the little baby dragon they once knew.
3006448 This can't end well. Hurt feelings inbound.
3006398 This story is awesome.
Love the story, keep it up.
3006547 I know right? he stands a man now... and deserve all it entitles.
he needs to be bigger
yes an update!
ooh i wonder how much more Spike can take
I can't wait to see their reactions to the rest of his growth spurt... they might not see him as a baby anymore (at least we hope)
3006547 Actually, this takes place before Magical Mystery Cure, so he's the same age as he was in Season 3. He's just beginning to realise that the way the other ponies treat him is not right for his age.
3006448 Thanks so much! It really means a lot to me.
Oh, I'll probably be taking a break for the next three days. So you might have to wait a bit for Chapter 4.
Sorry about that but I'm going to be really busy. (don't be surprised if I update tomorrow. 
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Oh, I don't like this. I think Spike is about to explode if he doesn't let what is bothering him out
. Maybe the Mane Six will have a whole new respect and care for him once he tells them that he has grown up. 
3007180 Twilight knows his age and level of maturity quite well. It’s just that sometimes she goes all big sister on him. But their relationship goes both ways in this aspect. Sometimes Spike is the one getting defensive about Twilight. But she never really takes notice of the fact that the rest of the Mane Six usually treat him like a little kid.
3007296 Well, that is true that she does know about his growth, and I wish she would take notice and say something to them. Because, it not only irritates Spike that they treat him like a little kid, but it has to hurt his feelings.
Well...Not really seeing Spike treated too weirdly, really. Maybe I'm missing something, but it just seems like 1. The CMC acting like kids themselves 2. Rarity worrying that someone she cares for is overworked (Seriously, he does mention brain damage, which is worrying), and Pinkie being Pinkie, simply acting on information she already has but may not be up to date.
You've got a bit of mistakes here and there. Just so you know.
3007839 That's right, that is how they always treated him. But he's just beginning to realise what the meaning behind their actions are. And brain damage is only for working too many spells. He didn't show any sign of annoyance towards it and I don't think Rarity would be saying that if she knew his actual age...
3008159 Thanks. I'll take care of those in the next update.
3007296
I like to see it as Twilight being too motherly on him, but heck sisterly works just as fine
3008513 Spike was raised and trained by Princess Celestia, not Twilight. If anyone's like a mother to him, it's Celestia. Twilight only hatched him. I really CAN'T STAND how some people make Twilight seem like a mother to Spike. They look out for each other. As I said, their relationship goes both ways in that aspect.
3008613
To each his/her own
Anyhow, can't wait to see what Spike's reaction will be... I forecast a storm of tears
What up with the Romance tag?
3010037 You'll find out.
Wow, Spike learning magic it took Twilight years to learn, pretty awesome. Spike biting Rainbow's nose was the funniest part though. How long until Spike sprouts wings and flies away?
"Oh, wait." said Rarity. She picked the clothes with he magical grasp and concentrated. Spike saw the suit slowly drow larger. "There. That should do it." She once again put the clothes on Spike.
Word order error and spelling error.
Should be suit grow slowly.
Loving the story so far. Keep up the good work.
3011270 Thanks. I'll take care of that in the next update.
I actually almost submitted this to Equestria Daily. But then I came to my senses.
so... whats the storyline?
OH. MAH. GAWD.
1000 views!!!!!! 
Did I ever mention that I love you guys? Well, I love you guys. 
I'd like to thank you all for your continued support and willingness to give me a chance as a first time Fanfiction author. This story has been quite successful so far and it's all because of you wonderful, wonderful people. The next chapter will be up in about three days(-ish). Oh, yeah, and did I mention that I love you guys?
owww really D: this is not gonna be a long fic oww , but well i really like it(:
Well, this is certainly interesting. And pretty funny. I just hope you'll be careful to keep in mind that they can't possibly be doing any of it from any ill will. That would just be out of character.
And I have to say, and that might just be me who sees him differently, right now it looks more like him hitting a teenage analogy where he sees slights where none are a actually there. None of the comments except persistently being called cute and the like are really patronizing. And the nickname, but sometimes those just stick.
Also, the way you write his annoyance in this chapter is somehow a little boring and seems more like telling instead of showing. I don't know why, but it's just read that way to me.
Also, be careful not to make Spike too talented, him surpassing Twilight more than he does now, even if it is only in small bursts, will propel him towards Possession Stu if you're not careful.
This might come out harsher than intended, but take for what it is, friendly thoughts from a perspective outside the writing mind.
Happy writing.
3040827 But you have to realise, Spike is just beginning to see the way they treat him is simply wrong for his age. What caused him to realise this (and perhaps I should make this more clear in the story) was the fact that he has just returned from Canterlot, where he is treated as a respectable partner and student. There, his abilities are strained because the princesses take him for no less (and no more) than who he is, and his abilities and knowledge are accredited and recognised accordingly, whereas in Ponyville, his friends take him as a child and, overtime, he has become accustomed to, and even begun to enjoy such treatment. As for the 'Perfect Stu' thing, don't worry. I have it all planned out. He's faaaaaaar from perfect.
Thanks for your advice and honest opinion! I really appreciate you taking the time to write that out.
Hm, can't really see any big changes compared to the last time I read this chapter. A few mistakes here and there though:
"though he new she was just being friendly." Pretty sure you meant "knew", as in past tense of "know".
"Rarity and Fluttershy talking to each other near the entrance and Applejack and Rainbow Dash were standing by a table with a huge bucket on it." Either you need a "were" after "Fluttershy" or it should be "Fluttershy talked".
"The entire room seemed to freze too look at her for a second before returning to their own conversations. " First, it should be "freeze" and, with two e's and "to" with one o. Also, I suggest omitting the "seemed" and just going with "The entire room froze to look at..."
"Fix it?! How are you gonna-" Rainbow stopped to see a bright red flame blast in her face." A comment like "Rainbow stopped in alarm as she saw bright red flame coming towards her face;" or something. I would kinda panic if someone suddenly blew fire straight into my face, whether he was a friend or not, because she doesn't know what he can do. I think it would improve the exchange if you had just a short note about Dash reacting with reasonable fear to fire coming towards her face and maybe a moment more of confusion before she realizes that it healed her.
Now on to the next chapter.