Spike The Dog

by bakersong

Winona Visits

He kept himself entertained by chewing on a random stick, because as of late his gums felt sore and he found chewing on something relieved some of the pain. Though he knew that it was because he was turned into a puppy in the middle of teasing. His ears perked up as he heard somepony coming down, making him quickly drop his stick.

<Hey, I heard you were gonna be living down here!> Winona said as she burst through the entrance with enough energy to power the entire town. <How are ya? You okay? I heard about what happened through my pony.>

"I... I'm, uh, fine thanks for asking and yeah I'm alright. Still hurts, can't walk on that leg but still fine. Also, let me guess you want to see it right? Give this whole big lecture and all?" He asked, rolling his eyes.

<Actually, no to the lecture and yeah I would love to see it!> Winona said, and before he could say anything she was staring at his hind leg.

<Um, that's the wrong leg.> He said giving a little blush.

<Oh, sorry.> She said and went to the other side. <Woah, that's gonna leave a pretty awesome scar! I mean it's gonna make you look cool.> Winona said, making him give a nod of appreciation.

"Thanks, by the way how did you find this place?" He asked.

<I followed your scent, though this is a really cool den. Who built it?> Winona asked.

<I did, and you must be Winona.> Maple said suddenly standing at the entrance.

<Wow, you're actually a Timber Wolf, that's so cool! I mean I heard you moved into town, but I hadn't actually believed it. I mean it's cool that your letting Spike stay here with you while he recovers.> Winona said. <And yup, that's me and you are?>

<My name is Maple, and it's nice to meet such a good friend of Spike. He needs all the support he can get right now. Especially support from such a close friend such as you.> Though as she said that, Spike could see the wolf give a slight glare.

<Oh, um, I guess we're close.> Winona said, her ears folded a little back.

<I consider you a close friend.> He said, making her give a little blush it seemed.

<I see, so I assume you came to visit? Because I was hoping to meet you sometime.> Maple said, sitting down. <So, tell me a little about yourself and your, um, close friendship with Spike.>

That made him give a little groan, but he sat there listening to Winona tell her story, which he actually found interesting. It wasn't until mid-way through that he noticed Maple giving a few glances, which he didn't know why. He just ignored it and kept listening to Winona, who apparently was rescued from drowning when she was a pup by Applejack, and that's how she came to be apart of the Apple family.

<Wow, I had no idea that you were that cool.> He said as she wrapped up her story.

<Heh, there's a lot you don't know about me. But as far as my friendship goes with you....> Winona then started recounting the times before and after he was turned into a dog.

Though as she spoke, he noticed she left out a few details which he felt grateful for, considering he didn't know how he felt about some of the things. But he couldn't help but look at her with more admiration after hearing her actual story, in a way he could relate to her. After all, she had a tough life, probably even tougher than his and yet she was as happy as Pinkie at a birthday party.

<Hmm, I see so you were truthful to him. I appreciate that.> Maple said giving a nod of approval.

<So, what about you? You mind telling us a little bit about yourself?> Winona asked, making Maple give a little laugh.

<It is only fair I suppose, then maybe we can give Spike here a turn.> Maple said.

They talked for what only felt like a few minutes, until Fluttershy came down and listened for a moment before she told them what time it was. She told them that she already let Applejack know Winona was gonna stay the night before she went back up to get them some food and water. After coming back down, she sat there listening to Maple's story, then they all listened to Spike when it was his turn.

"Wow, I had no idea Shining was picked on when he was younger. I mean, he just seems so cool and nice today." Fluttershy said.

<Yeah, he turned out okay because of him being bullied I think. Helped him develop, though now everyone who bullied him is now working for him.> Spike said causing them all to laugh.

"Yes, well sometimes that's how it works. The so called week and nerdy grow up to be strong and a leader, like Shining I guess." Fluttershy said, giving a little sigh of sadness.

"Or, other times they end up helping others like you do with animals." Spike said, hoping that made her fell a little better. "Though sometimes Shining can still act like a complete nerd."

<I bet it gets really funny sometimes.> Winona said.

<Yes, it does sound like you had a fun time around him.> Maple added.

"At least someone treated better than we did." Fluttershy said, hanging her head.

<Hey, I already told you guys that it's fine and you've all been wonderful since.> Spike said.

"We should have treated you better from the beginning though!" Fluttershy said, before running out tears in her eyes.

<Really wish that would have gone better.> He said, lowering his head.

<Give it time little pup, eventually those wounds will heal.> Maple said giving a little nuzzle, which did kind of make him feel a little better.

<Yup, try not to worry about right now.> Winona said giving a yawn, making him yawn.

<You two should sleep, I'm just gonna make my rounds for tonight.> Maple said, getting up and walking out of the den.

"Yeah, I am feeling really tired." He said, laying his head down.

Suddenly he felt Winona cuddle up next to him, which he didn't mind and in fact he enjoyed the feeling of having someone sleep close to him. As his eyes started to grow heavy though, he couldn't help but wonder if Twilight had found the pony who sent her that ticket yet or was she relaxing by a pool. The thought made him smile, and before he knew it he scooted a little closer to Winona before falling asleep.

Author's Note:

Howdy y'all.

Comments

[KaptainKuddles]

Howdy partner awesome another chapter so soon many day just keeps getting better