The Life and Tales of Game Design

by Game Design

Chapter 5: Friendship is Magic

As the years passed, the two ponys grew, along with their love, and friendship. As this time passed Game was introduced to spike, Twilight’s baby dragon. Game was confused at first, but after twilight explained it all made since to him. What was even better for the two was that the purple foals had gotten their cutie marks at the same time! A few nights later, as the two had grown into young adults, Twilight and Game Design had sat in Twilight’s room, reading an old book about Star Swirl the Bearded. They read quietly as spike slept in his bed, at the end of Twilight’s bed. As Game read, he felt a body lay against his. He blushed and slowly looked down at Twilight. He smiled at her. She’s so beautiful. He thought to himself. He was caught off guard as Twilight began to look up. He blushed as their eyes met. His red cheeks caused Twilight to brighten as well; only she wore a smile on her reddened face.

“You okay?” Twilight whispered, in a sweet tone. Her voice caused the stallion to tingle all over his body; it was a second before he nodded.

“Y-yeah, I’m okay.” He replied with a smile. “You’re just.. So beautiful.” Twilights smiled slowly faded, her cheeks growing brighter. The two looked at one another, and without hesitation, Game slowly leaned forward. Twilight smiled, still red, and leaned in with him. Their lips met, and with that, it seemed that all of Games problems were gone. He didn’t miss his parents, he didn’t care about what would happen tomorrow, and he didn’t care about his work, he only cared about his love for Twilight. With that, Game’s fears had come true. He loved Twilight, more than anything. That, however was the problem, the one thing he was afraid of. He slowly pulled away, frowning as he opened his eyes to see twilight’s confused look.

“I’m sorry.” The stallion said quietly, getting up, and stepping off the bed. He levitated his bag onto his back, mixing his Green light with the yellow light of the lamp in the room.

“Game…” She whined, stubbing over her bed.

“You can keep the book, I’ll get it in the morning.” Game took another step towards the door.

“Game.” Twilight said a little louder, causing Spike to rustle in his bed, letting out a grown. Twilight ignored it, and kept her eyes on Game. Her body ached, hoping that what she was about to stay would get him to stay, or at least look at her. “Stay here tonight… Please?” She whined again, hoping that Game would look back. Why wont you look back, please look back… She pleaded, but Game kept his eyes on the door.

“No.” He said. “I’m sorry, but it’s late and I need to get to bed.” He opened the door with his magic, not looking back even for a second. He muttered that he was sorry, and then closed the door. Twilight sat on her haunches, she felt defeated, and guilty. I shouldn’t have done that… We shouldn’t have kissed… The tears she tried to keep back slowly fell down, as her mind fought against her, making her feel that she was the one, that pushed the only pony she had ever loved away.

~~~

Spike slowly opened his eyes, rubbing them as he awoke. As began to wake, he could hear silent crying, and it sounded like Twilight.

“Twilight…” Spike said with a grunt. He looked up, seeing her on her flank sitting in front of the door. He looked around to see that Game Design was gone, which caused him to instantly ask were the male purple unicorn had gone, Twilight only sat quiet, sobbing as she sat in front of the door. Spike jogged over to Twilight and grew his own look of sadness as he watched her cry. “Twilight, what’s wrong?”

“I made him leave…” Twilight moaned… “It was all my fault…” Spike wasn't sure what to do, but he need more information before he could decide what to say. He rubbed her back, and guided her to the bed. He asked what had happened. Twilight dried her eyes, and told her little helper everything that occurred while the little one slept.

“Cheer up Twi, he obviously feels the same.” Spike explained. “Maybe he just thought it was too much to take in at once. Everything will be fine in the morning.” Twilight smiled and looked down to spike.

“Do you really think so?” She asked. Spike nodded and yawned. Twilight giggled and hugged the baby dragon thinking him as she laid the little reptile down in his bed. Spike quickly fell asleep as he laid his head down. Twilight lowered he eyes lids with a smile. She leaned down and planed a kiss on spikes cheek. She lifted her body onto her bed, she was about to lie down, when she noticed a paper slid under her door. She looked confused, but then realized that it was from Game Design, it had to be. She stood up, and walked to the door. She took a breath and lifted the note in front of her. She slowly unfolded the paper, hoping that nothing bad would be on the note. She began to read to herself, hoping that something good would come of it.

Dear Twily

I’m sorry… I know you’re hurt, and you must be confused. I want you to know that I love you, more than anything. But that’s part of the problem, when we kissed; it was so wonderful, so perfect. I forgot about everything, nothing mattered, I didn’t miss my parents, I didn’t care about tomorrow, and I didn’t care about any of my school work. I didn’t care about if I was late, or if I was kicked from the school… None of it mattered, because I had you… But this was what I was afraid of, that’s why I hid form you 5 years ago, my parents have done too much for me to ruin this all now… I love you Twilight, more than anything, and when we graduate, we can be with each other, but for now… I need to just focus on my studies.

Love Your BCFF

Game Design
P.S
You’re a great kisser.

Twilight blushed, and lightly giggled at the last statement. She nodded and took a quill with her magic, and began to write on the note.

~~~

Game Design couldn’t sleep, he didn’t want too. He sat in his bed looking down at his hooves.

“She probably ripped it up, and threw it away.” He whispered to himself, sighing as he laid his head down on his hooves. He closed his eyes, and could himself drifting off, but before he could, he heard hoof steps outside the door, followed by the sound of paper sliding on the carpet. He brought his head up, and seen the note on the floor. His heartbeat increased. He quickly took a breath; the fact that she had come, and didn’t rip the letter up calmed his nerves. Still, he had no idea what was on that paper. He lifted the paper and unfolded it. He read below were he had finish. It only said, Okay Game, I’ll wait. She’ll wait for him. Game smiled, and yawned. He laid the note on his desk, and climbed on his bed, letting sleep over take him.

~~~

Twilight was laying in one of the fields that sat inside the walls of the school. She had been reading a book on Equestrian History. She had read past Heart Warming Eve, Christmas in Equestria, and had reached the story of the two sisters. The story told of two sisters’ that ruled Equestria. The younger controlled the night, while the other controlled the day. The younger sister became jealous of how all of her subjects would dance in the day, and sleep in the night. This caused the younger to rebel, and try to take Equestria for herself. However, the older sister banished her sister, with the elements of harmony.

“Elements of harmony?” Twilight pondered, rubbing under her muzzle with her hoof. “I know I’ve heard of those before… but where?” She looked down the road, as if she was looking for somepony.

“I guess he forgot.” She sighed. She stood up, and called to her magic, pulling her bag over her back, and began down the road.

Game trotted down the street, while spike rode on his back carrying two presents in his claws.

“Do you think she’ll like my present?” The little dragon asked.

“Well, it all depends on what you got her.” Game replied as he continued down the road.

“It’s a teddy bear.” Spike exclaimed, smiling as he explained.

Game giggled at the little one’s excitement. Spike only snorted at his friend’s reaction.

“What did you get her?” Spike asked, turning his head towards Game.

“Her favorite music album.”

“How did you know that’s what she wanted?”

“I asked her.” Spike lowered his eyelids, and grew a frown on his face.

“Well, that’s lame, I could have done that.” Game giggled again and looked back at the little purple and green dragon.

“Spike, if you want you can change the names on the gifts.”

“What!?” The dragon bellowed. “ I’m not doing that, a gift comes for your heard, not from your bits.” Game raised an eyebrow; still smiling he turned his head back to the road. As he continued to trot, he could hear the sound of paper ripping as Spike changed the names on the presents. Game design smiled and continued down the road.

A little further down the road, Game could see a purple pony walking in his direction.

“Hey look, it’s Twilight!” Spike exclaimed. Game smile grew lager, and he galloped towards his friend. Twilight was surprised to see both Game and Spike out and about, but she could only frown at Game Design.

“Hey twilight!” Spike greeted, waving his claw at the mare. Twilight looked up to him and smiled.

“Hello spike.” She quickly looked back at the unicorn in front of her, frowning at him. Game looked confused at his foalhood friend.

“Something wrong, Twi?” Game asked, while spike looked over Game Design’s head.

“Did you by any chance, forget something?” Twilight asked, still frowning at the Unicorn in front of her. The unicorn shook his head before he spoke.

“No twi, I didn’t forget. Me and Spike were off to drop off these presents to Moon Dancer’s party, then spike was going to head home, and I was going to meet up with you.” He smiled, which in turn caused Twilight to smile. Game brought his hoof to his chest. “Besides miss sparkle, you know me better then to forget.” He smiled, still holding his pose. Twilight couldn’t help but smile and sigh.

“Okay, I believe you.” She said giving her BCFF a soft nuzzle. Game smiled and closed his eyes as twilight rubbed her muzzle on his. Spike rolled his eyes, but smiled at the two lovers.

“Alright.” Twilight began. “Lets get back to the library. There’s a book I need to look at.” Game nodded.

“Okay, just let me and spike ta..”

“Ugh, we don’t have time for that!” Twilight scolded, frowning once again.

“I know.” Game replied. “But I was off campus a few days ago, and I bumped into Moon Dancer. She said it was her birth day, so I decided that I’d get her something.”

“Yeah.” The green and purple dragon added. “Besides, we’re on break.” Twilight looked at spike, and then back to Game, staying quiet.

“Look.” Game said, leaning down to come eye to eye with Twilight. “Come with us. We’ll drop off the presents, and straight back to the library and look for that book together, deal?” Twilight couldn’t help but smile at Game’s calm words. She sighed and looked into Games green eyes again.

“ And we’re going straight to the library after, right?” Twilight asked, receiving a nod from Game. “Then lets go!” Twilight began a quick passed trot down the road, with Game Design and Spike following after her. “The sooner we drop off your presents, the better!” As the three trotted down the road towards the party, they had no idea of how much trouble that book would bring them.

~~~

The search for the book didn’t take long; Spike had found it right where it should have been. Twilight, without thinking, pulled spike down along with the book. With quick reaction, Game jumped letting spike fall on his back.

“Thanks Game Design.” Spike said with a huff of relief. Game smiled at the little dragon, and walked over to Twilight, standing next to her as she read, Spike looking over the stallions shoulder. The two listened to Twilight as she read from the book.

“The Mare in the moon, a powerful pony banished to the moon, for trying to take over Equestria.”

“Wow.” Game interrupted. “Don’t you think that’s a little too much?”

“Not if you’re hurting innocent pony’s then no.” Twilight explained. Game and spike nodded as they continued to listen.

“It says on the longest day, of the thousandth year the stars will aid in her escape, and she will bring eternal night to Equestria.” The three magical characters grew a look of shock.

“Eternal night?” Game replied quietly. Twilight nodded slowly.

“Yes, eternal night.” Twilight quickly snapped her head towards spike. “Spike, take a letter.” Spike quickly jumped off of Games back, landing with a quill in one claw, and a blank paper in the other.

“Uhh, where did you get the quill and paper?” Game asked.

“Oh, I just keep them in my scales, its really hel…”

“Spike focus!” Twilight demanded. The purple dragon quickly looked back at twilight, and readied his quill. Game looked over at Twilight, he was concerned. She had never been this hateful to spike before, and its all because of this foals tail. He walked over to her, but before he could say anything, the purple mare had already started telling spike what to write.

My Dearest Teacher

My studies of pony magic have lead me to believe that we are on the presa…

“Wait a second…” Spike interrupted. The little dragon struggled with the last word he was meant to write down. Suddenly, the little dragon could feel the paper and quill being calmly taken form him. He looked to see that Game Design had taken the objects into his magic.

“It’s okay spike, I’ll write it.” The stallion stated, smiling at the baby dragon.

“Are you sure, Game?” Twilight questioned. “After all it is his job.”

Game nodded. “I have no problem with helping you out Twi.” Twilight smiled as Game brought up the quill to the paper, finishing where spike left off. “When you’re ready miss Sparkle.”

As Game finished, he lifted the letter in front of Spike. Spike scratched his head, and looked over to Twilight.

“You want me to send it now?” He asked in confusion.

“Well of course!” The two taller ponies confirmed looking down at the little reptile.

“I don’t know you guys, Princess Celestia is busy with the Summer Sun Celebration.”

“But, if we don’t get it to her now, then it will be eternal night forever.” Game stated shuttering a little at the thought. “And I’m not up for that.” Game continued as he looked towards Twilight.

“I know.” Twilight replied, smiling at her friend, quickly looking back to Spike. “That’s why we have to send it now! It’s imperative that she knows.”

Spike had trouble with that word, causing Twilight to be annoyed and Game could tell. Be bent down, and talked to the purple and green dragon.

“Just go ahead and send the letter.” Game said quietly. “If the Princess is busy, she’ll say.” Spike sighed and took in a breath, then released it onto the paper. The flame disappeared, along with the letter.

“There, its off.” Spike said. “But I wouldn’t hold your breath.” He finished with his claw in the air, and a smug smile on his face.

“Oh, I’m not worried Spike.” Twilight insured. Walking next to the tall male Unicorn, returning the smug smile to her assistant. “The Princess trusts me completely. In all the years of being my mentor, she has never once doubted me.” Game Design giggle, but got a sharp look from the mare. He quickly stopped, but spoke up.

“Don’t get me wrong Twi, I think she should know. But like Spike said, she’s busy, a..” Game was interrupted with a green flame coming just above his head. Twilight smiled, as Game turned to shoot a look at Spike.

“Woops…” Spike giggled nervously, holding the letter. Twilight smiled brightly as she looked back at the two.

“See, I knew she would want to take immediate action.” Game smiled and walked over to the purple unicorn, landing a soft kiss on her cheek.

“That’s for not rubbing it in.” Game replied with a smile. Twilight returned the smile, blushing as well. “What dose the letter say?” Game said, looking back along with Twilight. The two noticed that Spike was rolling his eyes at the affection the two unicorns gave each other. Truthfully, he liked seeing the two together, but it annoyed him that the two still weren’t together, and they graduated two months ago. He ignored the thought, and began to read out the letter.

He cleared his throat before he began. “My most dearest and faithful student, Twilight. You know I value your diligence and trust you completely.” While the dragon read, Twilight smiled, and smugly puffed out her chest. Game smiled and giggled, rubbing his cheek on hers. The mare giggled as well, resting herself on the taller stallion.
“But you must stop reading those dusty books!” Spike finished with a chuckle. Those last words caused Game and Twilight to gasp.

“What!?” Twilight wailed, galloping over, knocking spike to the ground, and taking the letter with her magic. “No, no n-n-n-no! You must have read it wrong.” Twilight started to read the letter, mumbling it to her self.

“This can’t be!” The mare said in shock.

“Twi, you shouldn’t be so concerned.” Game reassured, taking a step towards his friend. “Maybe she’s just worried.”

“Worried about what?” Twilight exclaimed. Getting very close to the stallions face, casing him to wince a little. Spike burped again, sending another letter into the air. The mare unicorn snatched the letter right out of the air.

“See.” Twilight said, calming herself. Game sighed and smiled at her. This was one of the things he loved about her, the fact that she over exaggerated everything drove him crazy, but in a good way.

“She made a mistake.” The mare continued. “And this will clear up everything.” Twilight tore off the red seal around the letter. She folded it open, and began to read, sadly, as she continued to read her smile slowly fading into a frown.

~~~

Game Design sat in the library, Gazing out at the city of Canterlot. The letter said that Twilight was to attend the Summer Sun Celebration and keep check on things. She had left, just a few minutes ago, to pack her things. Before she told Game if there was something he might want to ask her. He wanted to, heck he could. They’re out of school, she cant distract him from his studies. But something told him that he should stay. If the princess wanted him to go, then she would have said so, and he knew she would say yes, and he didn’t want to spend his first day with his mare friend apart. He sighed and looked down.

“I’m pathetic.” He said aloud. It’s not that she wasn’t coming back, but after him not asking her to be his, he figured that Twilight thought it would never be. A sudden sound of hoof steps began to echo up towards him. He looked back to see a light blue Unicorn coming up from the stair way.

“Guidance.” Game greet with a smile. Support replied with a nod, walking next to purple stallion.

“It’s been a while, you were just a colt the last time I saw.” Game smiled, but then began to wonder something.

“Why are you here Guidance, not be rude I mean..” Game asked. The blue unicorn chuckled.

“No, its quite alright. I just came to see if you had all left for you assignment.”

“What do you mean?” Game asked confused, turning his head to the side a little. “The letter didn’t say anything about me, why would the princess want me to go?”

“Because she knows how Twilight feels about you.” Support continued to smile at Game, but he still had his serious tone on his voice. “She just feels that Twilight needs more friends then just you, and Spike. Besides, I don’t think the letter had anything to do with Spike ether.”

“You’re right.” Game remembered. “ But,”

“Then it’s settled.” Without giving Game a chance to protest, the blue stallion quickly got to his hooves, and trotted down the stairs, yelling back that he would tell the Princess about the situation. Game looked confused so many questions had come just from Guidance Support being there, but those questions could wait, right now, he had somewhere to be, and had someone to meet.

~~~

Down near the end of Canterlot, Twilight sat in a golden chariot, looking down the road with a hopeful look on her face. Spike stood next to her, looking at her in sorrow.

“Twi, I don’t think he’s coming. I mean he didn’t come before, why would he now?” The mare didn’t say anything; she only kept her eyes on the road. Hoping, wishing that Game would change his mind, and he would come running to her, and then he would ask her, and then they could be together. Unfortunately, he didn’t come galloping, he didn’t call to her, and they weren’t together. She sighed, and looked down, and was about to tell the Pegasi attached to the chariot.

“Twilight!” The purple unicorn heard her name, and she knew who said it. She snapped her head up, along with spike. The pony in the distance shouted her name again. She was sure who it was. She smiled as a few tears of joy fell down her face. Without hesitation, she jumped running after the stallion.

The two met at the middle of the road, embracing one another Twilight still crying with joy.

“You scared me..” She whimpered, laying her head in his chest. The stallion kissed twilight on her forehead.

“I know.” He whispered. He pulled away and looked into Twilight’s eyes. He smiled at her. He wasn’t expecting this; he didn’t expect to see her smiling or even running towards him. “Twi.” He began again. “I, want to ask you something.” Twilight’s eyes shined in awe. He smiles shrunk and her eyes cleared up.

“What is it Game?” She asked gazing deep into her lovers eyes.

“I, I want you to…”

“You guys! We got to go!!!” Spike interrupted. The two ponys looked towards spike. They both sighed and smiled at one another.

“I guess it can wait.” Game stated, receiving a nod from the mare. The two of them walked onto the chariot, sat close to one another, and then they flew off, towards the Summer Sun Celebration.

Author's Note:

So this was fun! So, first off spike originally wasn't in that first part, which didn't make much sense. Secondly, spike was kind of the punching bad of this story, but i ended up changing that, another thing that was changed, the conversation between Game and Guidance was much shorter. I really didn't have a way for this to make complete sense, but i figured this was the best way. I want to thank you all for your patients, this will be the last chapter i post by it's self, the rest will be finished before I post them. Thank you all for the support, and trust me you wont want to miss this series!