Well, that was an interesting plot twist. Who knew that Daring-do was in love with Sugar-su? Well played, well played. I applaud to you. Wait…Oh no! It's 11:29! The library will be open in less then a minute! Got to hurry, got to hurry! There's the sign! Quick! Magic, turn the sign! an~d there we go. Made it before the clock. Now then-
The door opened behind Twilight. She could hear two voices, one being Rainbow Dash and the other soundded like a new pony in town. They seemed to have had a conversation before coming here. Not wanting to be rude, she turned to greet them, but then froze at the sight of the new… dragon.
Sp-spike!? No… It can't be… But… the new guy… he's a dragon. Just like Spike... I'm not sure yet. I'll wait 'til I know for sure he's the one… Just please, Celestia. Let him be the one...
"Um… Hello?" the stranger waved in front of Twilight. He seemed concerned.
"Oh, uh, yes. Sorry. It's just that you seem so familiar somehow." Twilight examined.
"Wait. So I'm not the only one who thought that?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"What do you mean, Rainbow Dash?" Twilight questioned.
"Well, when I first saw him, I thought to myself that he looked so familiar somehow. Like someone from a long time ago."
The stranger cleared his throat, gaining the attention of the two puzzled mares.
"If you don't mind, was it, Twilight?" the dragon asked, "I'd like to use your kitchen to make lunch. Would that be alright with you?"
Twilight blinked a few times before replying, "Sure. Just don't burn anything. Last thing I need is all the books smelling like burnt carrot stew."
The dragon notched an eyebrow followed by a smirk. He turned to the kitchen and proceeded to make lunch for what was two, now three beings. Twilight just stood there with even more questions.
Now, who is this dragon? Why or how does he know where the kitchen is? And most importantly: How is it that he knows my name? As far as I know, I've never even introduced myself. What in Equestria is this dragon?
"Um, Rainbow Da-" Twilight asked before looking at Rainbow Dash to see her reading the newest Daring-do book: Daring-do and the Cavern of Lust. Twilight knew that once that pegasus started reading, there was no stopping her. Instead, she decided to go check up on her cooking guest.
She walked towards the kitchen and already she could see flashes of green light. Concerned, she dashed to the kitchen to find the dragon flipping steam-fried vegetables into the air, breathing fire at the food, letting them fall gracefully on the pan, and repeated the process. She only stared in amazement, as if she was watching a show of dancing acrobatics of food. The stranger quickly reached for something with his free claw and grabbed what seemed like a pinch of something. Twilight looked at where he reached and saw that there were multiple sets of small bowls, each containing a series of spices and herbs. He sprinkled the seasoning across the frying vegetables and what occurred at that moment made her jaw drop. The vegetables looked old and wrinkled before he spread the seasonings. Now, they were full of life, shining, and the smell made her stomach growl rather loudly. The stranger was humming… a… song…
No. That can't be right. That's the song I sung when I messed up our cutie marks before I became princess… And only Spike was with me at that time… How does he-
A sharp "ding" sound stopped Twilight's train of thought. She looked at where the source came from, and fortunately the stranger's tail led her attention to the oven. He wrapped the tip of his tail around the handle bar and drew down the oven door. A sudden wave of the fresh, familiar aroma of peach and apples filled the kitchen and wafted into the library. She simply stood there, letting in the memories of how Spike use to make his famous "Peach Cob-ple Pie".
"Man," Rainbow Dash came behind Twilight, giving her a small scare, "What smells go good?! I'm starving!"
The stranger turned to see the two mares and grinned. He turned back to his cooking and talked with his back toward them, "Grab some plates and silver ware, will ya? I'm almost done."
Rainbow Dash wasted no time getting the plates and wares. She set up the table, which… actually shocked Twilight. She just stood there watching Rainbow Dash act like a child, waiting for her food.
Now, who is this guy!? Am I missing something!? She's sitting and waiting for!… well, I would be to. It's just that I have some self-
Interrupted again, but with a thump from the back of her head, she quickly turned around to see… no one there.
"Over here, Twilight," The stranger called behind her.
She turned again and her portion of the food was already set along with Rainbow's and the dragon's. Rainbow Dash, wasting no time, chowed down on her food while the stranger was eating at a steady pace. She was somewhat reluctant, but hunger slowly drew her to her seat. She lifted up a fork with her magic and stabbed a small tomato. The tomato was fresh, plump, and shining with a whole new glimmer to it that made her cautious, but tempted. She took a small, little nibble, and, before she knew it, all of the food was gone. Her mouth was in ecstasy. She looked at the pie tin and saw three slices were missing. She looked at Rainbow Dash to see what she could make of this, but it seems like she was in a food… coma...
How is she-I can't even… what? Did I eat? I know I only took a small bite from the baby tomato, but this is outrageous! I've never eaten something I don't remember… well, last I checked at least-
The stranger stood up and collected the dishes, which surprised her and stopped her train of thought again.
"No, no," Twilight insisted, "Let me do them."
She placed her magic on the plates and wares and slowly lifted them up. Before she turned towards the sink, she heard a snap.
Suddenly, she wasn't levitating plates and wares, but she was lifting something else. She quickly brought the item in front of her. It was a napkin.
"There's a spot on your cheek," he said as he walked past Twilight with the plates and wares, "Clean yourself up, why don't you? It's a pretty silly mess."
Twilight blushed and quickly wiped the mess.
Ok, now this is getting obscure. How is it that he is able to do that? I've never heard of this. Rainbow Dash in a coma (for whatever kind of reason), him being almost like Spike (if not, too similar), and swapping items in my magic. I need to talk with-
Suddenly, there was a loud bang followed by Rarity screamed, "Twilight!"
Can't there be a time when I'm not interrupted!?
The bang seemed to have woke Rainbow Dash from her coma.
"In here, Rarity," she called from the kitchen, while looking at Rainbow's confusion.
Trotting could be heard and soon Rarity ran into the kitchen, almost knocking down the stranger. Luckily he took a side-step, dodging her potential tackle. Still not noticing the stranger, she turned to Twilight, panting.
"Fluttershy *pant, pant, pant* trouble *pant, pant* Applejack *pant, pant, pant* Pinkie Pie *pant, pant*come help please!"
"What's going on?" Rainbow Dash asked, still half-asleep from her previous coma.
"I'm guessing that this 'Fluttershy' is in trouble, this 'Applejack' and 'Pinkie Pie' are trying to help her, but they can't do it alone, and you rushed here to get Twilight in hopes that she can do something." the stranger said as he puts up the cleaned dishes.
Rarity only looked in his direction and nodded, not looking at the dragon himself. She turned back to Twilight and asked, "Can you help, please?"
"Twilight," he said as he shifted his sword on his back, "Stay here and clean up this library, will you? It's dusty out there and we wouldn't want the books to be in bad condition. I'll go, and you should get Rainbow Dash a blanket. She's out again. Madam," he gestured toward the door, "Lead the way."
3806604 IDEAS!!!!
3806616 JUST DID!!!!!
3806609 He wanted to hide his identity until the time is right.
This was a good chapter as well. Always love to see Twi confused lol. I cant wait to see how this plays out. I am thinking Diamond Dogs took Shy when she was trying to help some animal with AJ. Then Spike save the day by beating up the dogs, but also protecting one of their puppies. That is how you hook AJ and Shy on Spike and all of his dragon greatness. But cant wait to see how much Shy is going to freak over a dragon saving her lol. I smell a faint in the air. Keep up the great work I have something else to look forward to on the weekend now. (not that i wouldn't mind if you put them out more then that lol)
I finish one chapter and find out gets updated a minute later. Are you psychic? Either way I enjoyed it. Your saving Pinkie Pie last aren't you? Her Pinkie Sense would see through any persona Spike creates anyway. No body can defeat the Pinkie Sense nor explain, this is a proven fact.
3806724 OwO I'll see to it.
3806698 IDEAS!!!!! PART 2!!!!! But, no. It's not the dogs. I will say it's going to involve plants.
Spike told Twilight to clean up the library while he goes on an adventure.
Brilliant
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1 dislike? Properly a jerk who hasn't even read this story and just pushes dislike buttons just ta mess with ya mind. In truth I love story's where spike leaves and then come back, but most of them are sad dark and missing something. That was until THIS came out, this is what I've been waiting for I believe if ya keep it up you will be big in no time (not as big as Fallout Equestria but still VERY big) so just believe, or to quote an anime "Believe in the me that believes in you".
i think that you should write it so that Rarity falls for the "stranger" and once she realizes who she is, she will have an apifany. (i can't spell?)
3807098 I think I might've found my third re-motivation.
lol spike is trolling them, this is great
3807118 I see where you're getting at. But sadly, I have plans.
3807136 Thanks.
The only problem I have is that your not saying how much of Spike's appearance is visible to the others around him. Is his cloak still on? Was his hood still up? Can they see his face and color of his scales and spine (other then what was seen of his hands and tail)?
Even for being done for five years, he give too many hints to not know it was Spike.
In the last chapter with Rainbow, you did very well to keep Spike's identity from Dash, but with, Twilight, you may have pushed it a bit too far.
3807205 I thought it was clear of what they can see of the face and what's visible of him since I've never said or told that he had his hood down. I guess I'm doing a somewhat bad job of description, huh.
And he did all those things to tease Twilight.
3807223 I remember you saying he looked up it the sky. Don't remember anything about the hood coming off.
Because his face would be a dead give-away.
3807248 Would, but let's not forget age comes in to play. And later through the story, you'll see why he looked familiar, but not "right away Spike" familiar.
Spike: the Iron Chef and Master Troll
i can't wait for the big reveal
now that i think about it, the cover art almost makes him look like he is from one of the kingdom hearts games.
3807269 Wait.
3807272 I thought so to.
Love Kingdom Hearts!!
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someone should make to some art of Spike and Sora, back to back with their blades brandished, fighting an army of those little black colored dudes. (i forgot their names. havn't played since 385/2 days
3807313 Organization 13 or the Heartless
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it was the heartless i was thinking of. but yea, somepony should do the art. any who, im off fer now. i gotta go work and then kill my dumb cuzin.
3807340 TODAY, MY FRIEND!!!!
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I love this story, but there are a lot of grammatical errors. Would you like an editor? I would definitely be up for the job.
3807539 That. Would. Be. So. AWSOME!!
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Cool. :) Message me.
This is a interesting story.........................................
I AM INVESTED AND I DEMAND MORE CHAPTERS.................................
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"Fluttershy voice" PLEASE?
10/10
3807654 Would you be happy that a new chapter's coming out today?
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Very much so.....................................
3807677 Almost done, friend.
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Seriously tho,
Take your time, I just wanna read nothin but the very bestest outta you
these ponies are dumb.
they should have figured it out already, mostly twilight.
sorry they just are.
Are the ponies anthro too? or is spike anthro and the ponies still ponies? I am confused D:!
I swear these ponies are dumb.... Five years reall made you forget Spike? Really?
Also Shame on you Twi! You even recognized his cooking! You're a failure of a best friend!
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Dragons have claws which are like fingers.
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Twilight has her suspicions but she hasn't seen his face and doesn't want to offend the guest , you know Twilight's natural panicky reactions to problems.
She has a solid hunch.