That night everything had to come out for the sake of the family
That night everything had to come out for the sake of the family
Shining jumped out of the train and after made a huge sigh, he headed to the library. He held against him the authorization letter and rang the bell. He didn’t know how to look Twilight to the eyes now, but he did know this was something he had to do. Then Twilight opened the door.
“Oh, Shining, you get the authorization letter I guess” said the purple unicorn in a neutral tone.
“Yes here it is, right now a pony from the social services is talking with Spike’s temporary tutors to warn them” said Shining giving the letter to Twilight.
Twilight received the letter with a smile nod and began to shut the door.
“Thank you Shine, I’ll talk with Spike before you two leave town”
“Twily, wait” said Shining holding the door. “I know you’re not especially delighted to see me after what I said, but at least give me a chance to say I’m sorry. I didn’t know what I was saying; I was frustrated, angry and hurt… I couldn’t belive during your time together you’ll… but no, this is about what I say. We overreacted and acted like jerks. Especially me, you didn’t deserve that”
“That’s al you’re going to tell me? Do you actually think that just by saying I’m sorry everything will be fine between us? You really hurt me Shine, and not only you but mom and dad as well. At least you came to apologize”
Shining lowered his head, he did deserve this but still it hurt.
“Ey, I knew you wouldn’t forgive me just like that, but I really needed to take that out of my chest, alright?”
Twilight slowly nodded, she knew Shining Armor and was aware that he never held back when he was angry.
“I guess we can talk. Wanna come in?”
Shining automatically followed his sister inside the library. Twilight offered him some tea and both of them sat in front of each other.
“I understand you’re kind of impulsive but that doesn’t forgives you for act like a jerk. But yeah, I do appreciate you tried to make things up” said Twilight.
“It was the least I could do. Besides if it makes you feel better, Princess Luna came to shout at us… or scold us using her Royal Voice but whatever. The thing is it was easier to release our frustrations with you instead of what’s best for Spike. Even with the relationship you two were having, you made sure he always had everything he needed”
Twilight smiled and hugged the authorization letter.
“Thank you Shining. Yes, we must look for what’s best for Spike and you are right about one thing: I must tell him the truth, I owe him that much along with leaving him in more capable hooves”
Shining saw the resignation in Twilight’s eyes and hugged her.
“I’m so sorry Twily, I should be there for you”
Twilight accepted the embrace but only for a short while.
“You just make sure that Spike is happy, okay?”
“I promise”
They hugged again, this time for longer time and smiled to each other.
“So how you’ve been the last days?” Asked Shining.
“Much better thanks to Princess Luna”
“And your friends?”
“They’re getting better too. What about with Princess Celestia?”
Shining just nodded softly.
“She’s doing fine, she also had her Canterlot Voice scolding session and if I know her well, she’s figuring how to apologize with you too after being so harsh about this. Go to see her if you can and try to make things up as well even if your relationship will never be the same again”
“I’ll consider it, thank you Shine”
They two stood in silence for a while until finally the pony from the social services knocked at the door.
“Spike is still at that party he mentioned, but we’re more than welcome to wait in the house of his temporary tutors”
So they walked to Lyra and Bon-Bon’s waiting for Spike; and when Spike final showed up, he and Twilight hugged tightly in a very emotive encounter. Then Shining made a small nod and said:
“We’ll give you some time alone”
And along with the other ponies, left the room to give them some privacy.
“Sir, you know this is a supervised visit, right?”
“They need to discuss this alone” assured Shining.
“But is it really okay?” Asked Bon-Bon.
Shining preferred not to say anything and wait.
Minutes felt awfully long and tedious but Spike and Twilight had a lot to say to each other. And suddenly the door opened and Spike ran away crying out loud.
“Spike!” Tried to call him Shining, but the dragon pushed him away and escaped from the house.
The white unicorn recovered quickly and started to chase his little brother, but when Spike noticed Shining was following him, let escape a smoke screen from his mouth. Lyra, Shining and Mr. Care (the pony from the social services) tried to reach him but when the smoke cleared out, there was no trace of the dragon.
Only Bon-Bon and Twilight stayed behind.
“Oh Spike, it was never my intention to hurt you”
Then the cream-coated pony turned to Twilight and began to shake her.
“Ey, what are you doing?” Complained Twilight-
“Don’t you dare to start crying here, I’ve done enough by tolerating your presence in my home so I won’t let you stay here to cry while Spike needs you the most!”
“But I hurt him really badly this time”
“So go to fix your mistakes. He doesn’t need Lyra, your brother or the idiot of Care, he needs you!”
Twilight cleaned her tears with a thankful smile.
“Thank you, I know you don’t like me but still…”
“You’re an idiot but as I said, you’re also who he really needs right now”
“Thank you Bon-Bon. How can I pay you this?”
“Are you deaf? Go find him!”
Twilight nodded and ran. She could hear her brother, Lyra and Care at the distance calling for Spike all over the down so where could she start looking? Bingo! Twilight ran into the library straight to her room. She found a small bulge in Spike’s basket right under the sheet, but she knew Spike and this was only a distraction, so Twilight looked at her bed and noticed a pillow was missing.
With a smile, the purple unicorn looked under the bed.
“Spike?”
“Go away” answered the dragon drily.
Twilight moved backwards, but only a couple of steps.
“Spike, why don’t you come out of there?”
“So do you really want us to separate, Twilight? Don’t you need me anymore?” Sobbed the dragon.
Twilight shook her head.
“Is not that Spike, I need you… but maybe a little too much. Don’t you see it? During your time with Lyra and Bon-Bon you lived what you haven’t lived with me: a real childhood. Go to school? Play with other kids? Without realizing all this time I was taking away your precious time as a kid, and even if it wasn’t on purpose, the damage is done. None of us wanted this Spike, but is not fair I treat you as a servant instead of a kid; so that’s why I can’t allow you to keep living with me, because I cannot risk to take away your childhood again. No, the least I owe you is to recognize my fault and let you in more capable hooves”
“It wasn’t your intention!” Cried Spike.
“No, it wasn’t Spike, but I proved to be nothing but an immature teenager unable to take care of a child, no, you were taking care of me instead; so no Spike. Sorry but this is a case when if you truly love someone, you must let him go”
Spike crawled from under the bed to Twilight.
“But what if we change? We can always start all over again”
Twilight hugged him.
“No Spike, the law is clear, and even if it wasn’t intentional you cannot stay with me anymore. Besides this whole situation made me realize I’m not ready to take care of anypony; I mean, if it wasn’t for you I couldn’t even take care of myself. This is a chance for me to learn that, and for you to enjoy being a kid”
Spike held back his tears and kissed Twilight on the cheek.
“I’m going to miss you Twilight”
“And I’m already missing you”
They stood together for a while until they decided to get out of the library and find the others, with Spike on Twilight’s back for the old times. Spike was sad, knowing this was the last time he would see Ponyville in a while; and for Twilight, she was just thoughtful. They wandered for a bit until they ended up in the train station where Shining was already waiting for them with Spike’s backpack ready.
Twilight looked to Shining’s eyes.
“Remember your promise”
“Of course”
Then they walked to the train where Twilight’s friends were waiting to say goodbye to the dragon.
“Girls? What are you doing here?” Asked Spike between surprised and happy.
“Let’s say Bon-Bon came looking for us, she knew you wouldn’t be satisfied unless you properly say goodbye” smiled Fluttershy.
There was not much to say, Spike jumped from Twilight’s back and ran to the others who caught him in a group-hug. Pinkie even gave him a tray of cupcakes.
“I always have a bunch farewell-treats in case of emergency” said Pinkie cleaning a small tear coming from her left eye.
“Try to think about us once in a while, after all we still had good moments together” smiled Fluttershy.
“And whatever happens ya’ know ya’ can count on us!” Assured Applejack.
“We’ll be your friends until the end” said Rainbow Dash.
“And I’ll treasure the moments we spent together Spikey-Wikey, even if I was who hurt you the most” said Rarity ashamed.
Spike smiled and hugged the girls one by one.
“Thank you for everything girls. I heard ponies said horrible things about you, but I swear I never believed any of them” assured Spike.
They all smiled thankful and relieved.
“And where are Lyra and Bon-Bon? I would like to say goodbye to them as well” said the dragon.
The Mane 6 moved letting pass the two mares leading all the children of Ponyville, who had come to wish well to their friend.
“We’ll miss you pal!” (Feather Weight).
“The best goal guardian Rumble’s team ever had!” (Button Mash).
“Thank you for everything, it was nice to hang out with you at least for a short while!” (Pipsqueak).
“The Power Ponies sent you all the candy leftover from the party!” (Rumble).
“Take care Spike” (Scootaloo).
“Ya’ better write from time to time!” (Apple Bloom).
“And even if you make new friends, don’t forget about us” (Sweetie Belle).
Almost every kid had something to say and Spike hugged each one of them, it was nice to have met them even if it was only for a week.
And finally it was Lyra and Bon-Bon’s turn.
“You were with us for a short while Spike, but we’ll never forget the time we spent together kid. We love you dear Spike” said Bon-Bon.
“And hey, even is this didn’t result as you wanted, remember that everything happens for a reason. Okay?” Comforted him Lyra.
The affections would continue, but the last train to Canterlot was about to leave (they wouldn’t go to the Crystal Empire until the next day) so Spike finally said goodbye to everypony and gave Twilight a last hug to then enter to the train followed by Shining who also gave his sister a last hug before they go.
The train marched and got lost in the darkness of the night.
“So shall we go now?” Asked somepony.
They all left except for Twilight who stood looking at the train tracks in silence.
Lyra and Bon-Bon were about to get home when Mr. Care from the social services stopped them.
“Wait, there’s something I would like to discuss with you before I leave”
“What is it?” Asked Lyra.
Mr. Care smiled to them.
“You made a great you taking care of Spike during this with doing your best to be what the kid needed and such. So what I’m trying to say is, in the name of the child protection services I thank you”
Bon-Bon nodded sadly.
“No problem. We love children, that’s it”
“Precisely, I understand you two solicited to adopt a foal and well; I’ll do everything in my power to recommend you with my superiors. I’m sure you’ll be great moms”
The two mares smiled and thanked Mr. Care with all their heart. Mr. Care made a quick nod and walked to Ponyville’s only hotel, he had a long day and really needed to sleep.
And for Twilight, she finally went home crying in silence; it hurt but she was happy if Spike was happy.
“If you truly love someone, sometimes you have to let him go”
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Would've been more better if Spike stay with Twilight! At least everyone stopped acting so stupid.
8323144 But then the cycle would restart.
sad, but wonderful chapter
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Sadly it isn't like that on the real world, when the law comes the society tries everything to take your chance, if they receive something about your name break the law, never will be the same for you.
Muhahaha .. so she's a teenager is she ..... next day in day court Mr. Care appears before Celestia ... celestia you are being served papers for child endangerment on 4 counts on a minor 1st is nightmare moon vs. Twilight 2nd is discord vs. Twilight 3rd is dragon vs. Twilight and lastly 4th sombra vs. Twilight as her guardian at the time it was your responsibility to ensure her safety and you with disregard for it endangered her by placing her in harm's way. Bamb you bit*h being all mean to twilight.
Twilight Sparkle just broke her promise!!!
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You got a point! Celestia should have that pointed out, she sent several underage mares to handle world wide threats and put so much pressure on Twilight, she unfit to be a Princess herself!
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You lied! Things did not get better! They still took Spike away from her!
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Not if they incorporated everything they learned if Spike was allowed to go back to Twilight. They know they screwed up, they know how and where they screwed up. they should know how to make things right by now if Spike is allowed to stay. The whats and what nots to do when raising a child. Heck Twilight lives in a freaking library so there should be books on how to raise children properly in there. Not to mention when Cheerilee sent the SS to take Spike, she kinda broke the law herself by not following proper guidelines with that by talking to Twilight first and trying to improve things before contacting SS. After all if Twilight realized the problem she could've tried to fix things before SS got involved as they're only for children in actual abusive danger. If that court thing is still happening in the story that and the Celestia having a 5 year old at least Twilight raising a newborn Spike thing need to be addressed otherwise logically we have a mockery of law on our hands.
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Things got better, everypony stopped being so harsh on Twilight, especially her family who ended up apologizing (at least Shining did). I know must of you won’t like how things will end but again, I can’t change what’s already written.
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Are you the original author who made this story?
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You forget, this Equestria. They don't have the same laws as we do. Their court system is most likely completely different as is their laws
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Yes I am
8326121
Then go give us the
excuse. You're the author, so you can EASILY change the ending. All you have to do is write a new one
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I made this accountonly to translate my old stories. Again, I can't change what I wrote originally since it would be disrispectful to my early days as a writter; and also because I honestly believe Spike is neglected in the show. So I'm sorry if you don't like the ending but I won't change it only to please the readers.
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How is he neglected? Sure I'll give you that Rarity does abuse his crush of her but thats really only it. All the times that Twilight "uses" him like when reorganizing the library she rewards him. He also saved the Crystal Empre twice. Sure the first time was because Twilight got trapped in the end, but the second time he did it all by himself to save everyone. He didnt have to be asked to do that he just did it and was rewarded for doing so.
How about Thorax? He went out of his way and defiantely went against everyone to show that Changelings can be friends. He stood up for himself and his friend.
The Dragon Migration....Twilight let Spike go on his self discovery journey, allowed him to try and figure out exactly where he belongs. But She Rarity and Rainbow Dash also went along without Spike know to do what? Keep him out of trouble and help PROTECT him.
Same thing when it came time for a new dragon lord to be crowned. They went with Spike to encourage him and help keep him safe!
When he became Applejacks servant, Apllejack tried everything to get him to stop because she didnt think that treated Spike like a salve was right.
And whie its usually done offscreen Spike has said in the show that he plays with the CMC, which are kids his own age, so he's not robbed of a childhood.
I honestly have a hard time seeing him being neglected in the show. Sure there are some times, but there are a lot more positive things about Spike than abusive things.
And dont even argue that "he doesnt know any better cause he's a kid and grew up that way"
In the show Spike has shown great maturity and intelligence for his age. He would definitely know if he was being abused or being treated like a slave.
A real example of child endangerment/abuse in the show is when Trixie had the Alicorn Amulet and forced Snips and Snails to become her servents. THATS abuse. Not what you "so-called" say happensa to Spike
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This story seems it takes place before the end of season 3, Twilight is still a unicorn so anything that happens post alicornhood for Twilight is not in play here.
That said, as this is a translation of an older work, this could have easily been written before season 4, or at least before the writer saw the end of season 3. I do think the writer could do an update though and change it not to please the readers but to show how far they have come as a writer.
I could see Pony protection Services showing up in Bon Bon's shop with a wild Scootaloo for them to adopt.
I know that twilight and the other 5 used spike, but I hope that they get him back and twilight will give him a real life.
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Now that’d be something lol
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All true honestly I didn’t this story very much but had to keep reading