Excuse Me!?
Well…This is awkward.
Spike was currently in a huge amount of fear as Twilight Sparkle stood in front of him, glaring down with her friends behind her. Spike’s friends also braced for the lecture they would receive. Currently, only a few ponies in town had noticed, but others continued with their day.
Anyway, back to the situation of awkwardness.
“Care to explain yourself, mister!?” Twilight asked, her eyes coming close to flickering with flames.
“Um…” Was Spike’s response.
“Do you have any idea what I’ve gone through to find you!? I’ve looked all over town and here I finally find you in the middle of it goofing off!” She screamed.
“H-How long have you been looking for me?” Spike asked, scared out of his mind.
“Well, we started a week after you supposedly left for royal business. Then I began to suspect something was wrong. I got the girls together and we started to search for you since. But don’t change the subject!” Twilight struck.
“The hay where ya thinkin’?” Applejack questioned.
“You know how much of my flying practice I’ve given to try and find your scaly hind!?” Rainbow complained.
“How many appointments and contracts I missed or delayed?” Rarity followed.
“…I-I didn’t mind but you shouldn’t have done it, Spike,” Fluttershy commented in the back.
“I had fun,” Pinkie said smiling, but turning on her serious face once again.
“B-but-“ Applebloom started.
“And don’t you start! Ya knew the entire time and ya didn’t tell us?” Applejack quickly shut Applebloom’s argument down.
“My word Sweetie. I never suspected you of doing such a thing! Lying to your sister!” Rarity stated.
“Spike. You and your friends have caused so much confusion and delay for all of us just so you can goof off and not do your chores! How could you be so childish and selfish!?”
The entire Town seemed to become silence. Even the crickets and the tumbleweeds stopped as the attention was drawn to the centre of town. Nearly everypony stopped what they were doing to raise their eyebrows and look at the six ponies. Their judgemental eyes looking down on them. The mane six noticed and looked around town to see the looks they were getting. They all looked confused as to why they would receive such looks. But they were yet to see the scariest glare.
The six looked back at Spike to see the dragon with the most enraged face on him, his friends joining him or looking worried at Spike for his safety.
“EXCUSE ME!!!??” Spike roared, his voice filled with the rage equivalent to making a hundred foot dragon jump.
“Did you really just say that!?” The six ponies were now starting to regret getting out of their beds this morning.
“Do you even know what I have done for you!? Do you have any idea!?” Spike said with a face that expresses disbelief in the six ponies before him.
“I have done everything for you! I stayed back when you went on adventures, either looking after books or pets while you did amazing things!” He said, Fluttershy taking most of this hurt.
“I have been pushed aside when all I wanted to do was help!” Spike continued. Applejack looked down at the ground due to this.
“I have had to take on so many pranks, most of which could have had me in the hospital! I nearly drowned in a lake during the Winter Wrap Up for Celestia’s sake!”
“I’ve had to miss out on so much. Cloudsdale, Pinkie’s parties, picnics. Heck, I even missed out on Twilights birthday because you moved it to Canterlot and didn’t invite me. Where’s the excuse for that!?” Spike asked. The six could give no answer.
“And most of all, for I cannot stress this enough as it is! I have done nothing but serve you guys for the last few years of my life!” Spike pointed out.
“I have been a pincushion for dress making so many times I have no idea if my scales can grow back normally! Or if they're damaged to a point they cannot fix themselves!” Rarity knew this was directed mainly at her, for she began to water at the eyes for losing count of the times Spike has helped her with her dresses.
Spike then looked directly into Twilights eyes, which made her wish Nightmare Moon was standing there instead.
“And Twilight! In the home, we supposedly share because you make me sleep in a basket! Who does the mopping? The dusting? The shelving? The cooking? The washing? The Shopping for food and furniture? ME! It’s always me! I always do it! And do you care!? DO YOU CARE ABOUT WHAT I DO FOR YOU GUYS!?” Spike was getting to the point of no return, but Twilight tried to stop it.
“O-of course we do Spike! We always appreciate what you do.” She tried to calm Spike down. The five behind her nodding in agreement.
“Then why do I never hear a thank you from ANY OF YOU!?” Spike exploded.
“Every little thing I do. Every act of kindness from you guys. I could take it all for nothing if I at least got recognized for what I did! That’s it!” He said.
The six ponies began to gasp as Spike started to tear up. His face of anger slowly turned into one of sadness as he began to cry. He dropped to his knees and sobbed as Applebloom quickly hugged him from behind. Twilight was breaking inside from the sight.
“I-I do so m-much for you…b-but I never get thanks o-or go do fun stuff with you…” Spike said between sobs before he suddenly leaned back and screamed into the sky.
“AND I’M ONLY A KID!!!”
Spike’s cries and weeps increased as he slumped back down. Applebloom and his other friends immediately came to his aid.
The six ponies hearts broke as they saw the dragon that they now realised had done so much was falling apart after all the work they’ve forced. The ponies dare not move from their spots, all they could do was were looks of shame or horror. The guilt that was brought on by them discovering the many things they had done to Spike, who they had just learned was a child. The guilt helped with the shame, oh but that’s not all!
The mane six looked up to see they had no friends in this fight. It seemed the entire town was looking with hatred towards the six, whatever they were doing previously seemed to not matter anymore.
Twilight was the first to try and step forward. She felt like she needed to be the first. She was Spike’s first friend after all, and as of now, she had the most guilt.
“Spike, I-“
She had no time to finish as a beam of blue light flew past her. It burned the ground and caused Twilight to jump back in fright. Once the beam died down, Twilight and nearly every other pony looked towards Vinyl Scratch on what looked like a Speaker.
“Misfire! Sorry!” She said.
Twilight took deep breaths, trying to get her mind running straight after nearly getting hurt. But she saw Bonbon and Lyra soon exit from the crowd and walk towards Spike. Their worried expressions were the sign that made Spike’s friends back away. Lyra grabbed the exhausted Spike and placed him on Bonbon’s back.
Twilight began to walk again but she was soon stopped by a red hoof. She looked to see the towering Big Mac looking down on her.
“A think ya've done enough.” He said in his usual tone, but Twilight could hear a small hint of anger.
Big Mac looked at the other five who were standing back.
“Big Mac?” Applejack asked.
“Y’all should head back home…Ah, think enough’s been done to the poor fellow. ‘Specially ‘fore the show tonight.” Big Mac said. He looked towards Bonbon and Lyra who the crowd had made a gap for walked away with Spike’s friends in tow.
Twilight and her friends watched in sadness. As Spike seemed to disappear and the crowd dispersed back to their normal activities. The mane six slowly but surely left each other and the town centre to head back to their homes.
Bonbon and Lyra entered their home with Spike’s friends following. They headed for Spike’s temporary room. Lyra used her magic to take Spike and place him on the bed.
“Are you alright Spike?” Bonbon asked.
“Y-yeah,” Spike said.
“Are you sure you can still go to the show tonight?” Lyra asked.
“Yep, I’ll be alright. Thanks, guys.” Spike said to them all. His friends and caretakers all smiled as Spike smiled back.
“I think we should leave Spike alone for now guys. Come on, we’ll get you guys something to eat.” Bonbon said. Spike was left alone to rest as his friends, Bonbon and Lyra left him alone. But before he could close his eyes for a small nap, he had one sadder thought on his mind.
Why Twilight?
Twilight’s door creaked open as she opened the door to the Golden Oaks Library. She looked around to look at her home. Spotless as ever, without a speck of dust. She continued her guilt walk up the stairs and to her bed.
Her eyes were covered in water as she fell onto her bed. She grabbed her pillow and squeezed the daylights out of it. She wept and wept much like Spike did earlier, but she was weeping for all she had done. She looked back and saw what Spike had said was right. He was left behind. He was used. He did do so much. He never did get thanks. He did it all, and what did she give? A reminder now and then about how she acknowledged his existence? That was nowhere near enough.
She also slapped herself mentally for not realising or remembering the fact Spike was still a child. She had done many amazing tests and studied to her full capacity which usually caused her to fall asleep in study sessions, but she couldn’t remember Spike’s age.
What was I doing? I’m such an idiot. Spike…
She looked at the sun that began to set in the sun. She was reminded of something that happened years, back in Canterlot. When Spike was a couple of years old.
…I’m sorry.
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the confrontation was every bit what i thought it would be...
YAY!! AN UPDATE!
6189074 I was expecting the girls to go crazy at him but then get drowned out by the the whole of ponyville going mental at them, well that was my guess.
I'm not sure if... I like Spike snapping at them like this.
It's basically correct, but... it just feels a little off, overall. Weirdly... it's more like he was angry at them being ingracious, rather than his time being filled with nothing but chores despite him being a child. I'd think it would more be about how fun and happy he was the past several weeks, and how unhappy he was before, rather than "I'm fine doing as many chores as you want, as long as you make sure to say thank you a lot."
Of course... the root issue is that none of them were concerned for him, just for what he did for them, so having them acknowledge him and appreciate him would probably force them to consider him and not just his things, but I don't think Spike is smart enough to know that and make that his argument.
I wish there was an emoticon for *BRAVO* because I give Spike a standing ovation for him finally standing up to those six ungrateful, disrespectful, pitiful excuses for friends!
They should be ashamed to call themselves the Elements of Harmony! 
Now I wonder how this is all going to transpire with the upcoming show during the night? 
I mean if they have the guts and heart to show up, I would watch from a far off distance, and think of a very damn good apologize and explanation for all those times. Can't wait for the next chapter!
Let's see...
Applejack is going to get a heavy scolding from her family (Applebloom included)
Rainbow and Fluttershy won't even look at themselves from how they treated Spike.
Pinkie will go Pinkamena
Rarity will wallow in guilt
Twilight will become introverted shutting herself away from the world
And the town will speak their minds to the mane 6 about Spike.
At least that's what I think will happen
Sweet, update!
This was a long time coming and I'm completely satisfied with how it went down. I can't wait to see what happens next.
I like that how spike spoke his mind and the town backing him up but this chapter bumed(not sure if that's how you spell it) me out
still all in-all great chapter keep it up
even if things get resolved, I still think Spike should quit being an assistant and have a normal childhood.
and it is stories like these what remind me why I hate the idea of Twilight being Spike's mother so much.
Sorry is just a word. Sometimes it's just too little, too late.
All I can think in this is...Why the Hell were they looking for him?! If he said he was in Canterlot for Royal Business and the Princesses confirmed it, why would Twilight and the others not trust them! Jeez!
And the confrontation...I don't know, I think Spike underplayed it a little. With all they put him through, I thought he'd be angrier. Ah well, maybe that's just me.
Great chapter and I'm hopeful for the next one. Maybe the girls will show their support in the talent show for a start? A very small start, but a start none the less.
Spike you finally spoke your mind bravo i am really glad this update came out this chapter was a great follow up to the last one i wanna see what'll happen next so badly
Awesome chapter. I spotted a couple grammatical errors, but overall this was awesome.
Spikes' words really hit it home. He may be mature for his age, but he is indeed still just a kid. And I gotta ask, why WERE the Mane Six looking for Spike? I mean, if he said he had royal business in canterlot, AND had the support of the Princesses, wouldn't be safe to assume he was doing ROYAL BUSINESS? It almost feels like they refused to believe he was important enough to do royal business without Twilight.
Also loved Vinyls' "misfire" of her Bass Cannon. Her "accidents" have excellent timing.
Wait, what? Erase the "in the sun" or change sun to horizon
Wow...Just had another read through and missed this little piece of insanity! Twilight, what the Hell! You...You celebrated his birthday in the show! How can you not remember?!
...Oh yeah, and Spike gave Rarity a gem in that episode if I'm not mistaken? Honestly I've only really heard of Secret to my Excess through other stories, but it sounds to me that his birthday wasn't as extravagent as theirs...Especially Rainbow's! I mean, the fact that that huge party was for her alone made me really question the sanity of the town and wonder how many years that party must haveset the town back! Or Pinkie/Cheese's Bank accounts! And I can't see Rainbow paying for it!
...Sorry, I'm ranting. This is a great story, i case I didn't mention it last time, and I really want to see what happens next...Plus, SpikeBloom is always a plus!
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the nominees for the Dumbasses of the Year Award.
It would be interesting if spike stayed with Bon Bon and Lyra and, he became just friends with twilight and the others over time of course. He just would remain a child. Go to school, going on adventures and maybe find a love to.
this story better not end in the letter like dear Princess Celestia...... That would ruin a great story
Am on the want to fight of the song kids just being kids?
Quick Spike! Make art since your childhood is shitty.
the chapters were great, until i saw this one.....
i didn't know spike could be really assertive.
this chapter is cool
i just smashed this entire story...i loved it and i cannot wait to see more
dude i hope the princess of the sun finds out and just chews out the main six! no not talk to them like a mother figure like I cant believe you did that to him! i did not put him in your care as a chore boy but so you would have a friend! but you abused him and his friendship! some thing like that. if that suits you that is.
To little to late
What gets me the most is that sentence "she squeeze the daylights out of it." I thought no one else has said that.
You done good Spike, you done good.
See this is why Spike would make the (second most) ultimate villain. Finally acknowledging his unappreciation and being ignored would really set him off the edge.
He would've matched with Stygian perfectly.
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I preach for this quote!