Chapter 4: Resolutions
My Little Pony: Nine Elements presents: Spike the Werepony
Written by Brandon Nell and Blake Hawkins
Inspired by Curse of the Werepony by dlazerous
Chapter 4: Resolutions
Rarity was woken up by the sound of Spike screaming in agony. Mercifully, he passed out before having to endure much more.
“He transformed back again,” Rarity said. “I’ll have to gather the others to get his breakfast ready.”
When Spike woke up, he was met by all the Guardians and three large platters piled high with scrambled eggs, pancakes, and fresh fruit. Spike dove into the food and began devouring it with a will. Rainbow, who didn’t witness Spike’s ravenous state the day before, was taken aback.
“Whoa,” Rainbow said in a somewhat impressed tone.
“Thanks,” Spike said after swallowing the last bit of food.
“I have to say,” Rainbow said. “I thought you’d be against eating the eggs.”
“The eggs weren’t fertilized,” Spike said. “So, I don’t feel so bad.”
“That’s good,” Rainbow said. “Just so you know, Celestia set Flash and Shining to keep you in here until you’ve made your decision because of your mood swings.”
“Fair enough,” Spike conceded. “Honestly, I’ve been kept in this room so long, I’m actually pretty numb to it at this point.”
Twilight couldn’t help but feel a slight twinge of guilt at this. By then, the medicine Fluttershy and Zecora made had taken root and her pony pox were cured. Because of this, she tearfully hugged the little dragon.
“Oh, Spike~” Twilight weeped. “I’m so sorry for keeping you confined all those years!”
Spike comforted his unicorn mother gently. He could tell that she did feel guilty, but, he reassured her that he was okay. “You gave me freedom after we moved to Ponyville,” he said. “Better late than never.”
Twilight heard Spike’s words and made an effort to calm down. “Thank you, Spike,” she said.
“So, while we’re all in here,” Pinkie said. “Is there anything we can do to pass the time until the decision is finalized?”
“Well,” Spike said. “I’m still feeling a little drained, so, I’d like to nap for a while.”
“That’s alright with us,” Fluttershy said sympathetically. She then tucked Spike into the bed.
“Uh, mom?” Spike said. “Is it okay if I sleep in your old bed?”
“Of course, Spike,” Twilight said gently. “You’ve been through a lot of anguish recently and deserve some rest.”
“Thanks, mom,” Spike said as he got settled in.
“I’ll keep Spike company,” Rarity whispered. “The rest of you go investigate the mystery of who did this to him.”
The other Guardians nodded and left the room quietly.
Once they were out, they huddled.
“Okay,” Twilight said. “What do we know so far?”
“We know that somepony shot a dart at Spike’s bare tail tip,” Pinkie recapitulated. “And that Spike threw said dart away back in Ponyville when it didn’t seem to do anything to him.”
“So, our biggest clue is already gone?” Twilight said.
“Ah’m afraid so,” Applejack said. “Unless we mosey over ta the Ponyville Rubbish n’ Recycle Center.”
“I don’t have enough magical strength to teleport us all back,” Twilight said. “And it’d take us too long to get there by train. Even if we took the express, there’s no guarantee the dart won’t be recycled by the time we get there.”
“So, we’re in a dead end, it looks like,” Rainbow said.
“Unfortunately,” Twilight said. “Oh, if only we had leads.”
“Hey look,” Pinkie said, pointing in a different direction. “A lead.”
They looked in the direction Pinkie pointed. On the long purple carpet of the castle floor was a discarded dart that was similar to the one that struck Spike’s bare tail tip. Twilight levitated it with her magic.
“Careful, Twi,” Applejack said. “If it is one o’ them darts with the pony pox spit, we wouldn’t want ya ta catch it again.”
“Uh, you do know that once a pony catches pony pox, they become immune to it for the rest of their life, right?” Rainbow said.
“Guess ah didn’t,” Applejack said. “Least, not till now.”
“I know you were mostly homeschooled,” Rainbow said. “But, you’d think your parents would’ve at least taught you that.”
“Girls, please,” Twilight said sharply. “I’m trying to concentrate.”
The others quieted as Twilight magically scanned the dart.
“Pinkie,” Twilight said. “Your hunch last night was correct. This dart not only has saliva from a pony who had pony pox, but, traces of Prince Blueblood’s DNA mixed with that of one of Princess Celestia’s clone unicorn guards.”
The others gasped at this.
“Which guard is it?” Rainbow demanded.
“Since they’re clones, their DNA is all exactly the same,” Twilight said.
“So, Blueblood is the main cause of this,” Pinkie said angrily. “Let’s get him!”
“While ah would love ta knock him down a peg er two,” Applejack said. “We would have ta find him first. We don’t know where ta start lookin’.”
“And we can’t ask the guards for help,” Twilight said.
“So, it looks like it’s up to us as Spike’s friends to help,” Fluttershy said with confidence she never knew she had.
Unknown to them, one of Celestia’s cloned unicorn guards quietly exited the palace grounds and made his way to the back alley that ran behind Donut Joe's Shop. He jumped with fright as a voice sounded out from the dark shadows. "Were you followed?"
“N-no,” the unicorn guard stammered. He cleared his throat. “No, I wasn’t followed. Nopony saw me.”
“Did you bring back the dart so that I may destroy it?”
“Uh….” the guard replied nervously. “No. I dropped it in the drawing room.”
“You incompetent fool!” the voice said. “If the princesses, the captain, or the Guardians see it, they could find traces of our DNA on it!”
“Well, what do you want me to do?” the guard said, mid frightened tremor. “Go back now and possibly risk getting caught?”
“Your involvement in this is over!” the voice said before the owner steps out of the shadows, revealing Blueblood. The former prince lit up his horn and fired an energy beam from it, disintegrating the guard. “Hopefully, the other guard will be more competent.”
Meanwhile, Spike began to stir and saw Rarity sitting beside the bed. Rarity noticed that Spike was coming out of his slumber. He’d transformed into his pony form.
“Rest well?” she asked gently.
“Yeah,” Spike said.
“That’s good,” she smiled. “Can I get you anything?”
“No thanks,” Spike said.
“If you insist,” she nodded. Then, an idea struck her. “Spike, would you like to come out of this room for a while? You’ve been cooped up in here for nearly two days.”
“Sure,” Spike said. “I could use some fresh air.”
Rarity levitated Spike onto her back. Flash and Shining barred their progress at the bottom of the stairs.
“Sorry, you two,” Flash said. “We’re under orders not to let Spike out of the tower. He’s to remain there until the Princesses deem it safe."
“Oh,” Rarity said sadly. Then, an idea crossed her mind. "Why of course, I wouldn't dream of preventing either of you from performing your duties. However, I must inform you that we are favored amongst their majesties and point of fact, we are on our way to see them this very moment. Now, we could stand about talking about this for the rest of the evening or you could possibly escort us to the throne room so we may speak with them."
“What?” Spike gasped. “Rarity, you weren’t-”
“Tell you what,” Shining interrupted. “I found a loophole. We were told to keep an eye on you. We weren’t told where. I don't see the harm, especially if you want to speak with the Princesses.”
“So,” Flash concluded. “We will escort you there. Walk between us, don't fall behind, and don't trot ahead."
"Of course sir, lead on." Rarity said.
So, Shining Armor and Flash Sentry led Rarity with Spike on her back to the throne room.
Rarity negotiated letting Spike out for a while. "Do you think there will be enough time?" she asked Princess Luna.
“A little bit of fresh air does lead to a clear mind,” Luna thought. “Very well. I will allow it, but, please stay within the Canterlot city limits. And remember, you have until sunrise. It would be unwise for him to revert to a dragon in public. We do not want to cause a panic.”
“Understood,” Rarity nodded. “Thank you, your highness.”
"Spike, I want you to take it easy as well," Princess Celestia told him. "You've been changing back and forth for two days and I'm afraid it may have left you a little weak."
“It has,” Spike said. “And I have no choice but to take it easy.”
“Thank you, princesses,” Rarity said. And with that, she trotted off with Spike on her back.
Walking through the streets of Canterlot, Rarity couldn’t help but begin enjoying the feeling of Spike on her back. Spike inhaled and exhaled deeply. Already, the fresh air was doing him a world of good.
“Feeling better, dear?” she asked.
“Much better,” Spike smiled. “This was a really good idea.”
Rarity carried Spike as they went by all the best dress shops showing her the fashions of the city, which included going to Hoity Toity's shop. At that moment, that particular shop was displaying several of Rarity’s dresses in all their glory. Spike couldn't help but smile at Rarity while she was staring at her sparkling dresses lit up in lights.
“Wouldn’t it be amazing,” Rarity whispered to herself. “If I had my own shop in another location to showcase my designs?”
“Which location?” Spike asked.
“Perhaps Manehattan,” she thought. “There is a row of shops called Saddle Row which features all sorts of unique designs.”
"Well, well, well, what do we have here? Really Rarity I'm surprised you would allow yourself to be seen in public with such a substandard colt," a familiar voice said. Rarity and Spike looked in between two buildings. From out of the shadows came a white stallion unicorn they knew too well.
“Blueblood!” Rarity gasped.
“Indeed,” Blueblood said. “I see you’re still associating with that abomination.”
“I don’t seem to recall contacting you recently,” Rarity smirked. In a serious tone, she said, “What you call an abomination, I call him one of the most valuable friends I could ever ask for.”
“Wait a minute,” Spike said. “How did you–”
“Silence, cretin,” Blueblood interrupted. “Real ponies are talking.”
Rarity stopped and realized. “Wait a minute… you’re the cause behind Spike’s transformation, aren't you?!”
“The monster deserves a slow, painful death,” Blueblood callously said. “It’s nothing but a burden.”
“Now, you listen here!” Rarity snapped. “Spike is nothing but a sweetheart! He’s a real gentleman, something that you could never hope to be! In fact, I should have had Spike as my gala date instead of you!”
Prince Blueblood smacked Rarity with the back of his hoof, knocking her to the ground. The white unicorn stallion shouted at her over her tears. "Who do you think you are to speak to me in such a manner?! I'm not the same prince I was last year," he growled at her. "I will not be spoken to like that by anypony!"
“You’re right,” Rarity said weakly. “You’re not the same as you were before… you’re much… worse…”
No sooner had Spike digested the information that Blueblood was responsible than he became filled with a deep and terrible rage. He charged at the pompous prince, who barely had enough time to stop the little colt from headbutting him hard enough to send him back a few hooves.
“How dare you call yourself a proper pony?!” Spike snapped. “You would willingly hurt a unicorn mare just because she disagreed with you?!”
“What would you know about it?!” Blueblood said as he got up. “You’re nothing but a wretched dragon!”
“In my life,” Spike said. “I’ve met one dragon that you would truly qualify as wretched. But, the other dragons I had met have shown my friends and myself more hospitality and grace than you ever will!”
“Dragons are nothing but savages,” Blueblood said. “Monsters just like you!”
Spike, having seen Applejack applebucking several times, turned around and used that very technique on Prince Blueblood’s chest, sending him back.
“If you think I’m a monster,” Spike snapped. “Then, because you acted savagely towards Rarity and myself, that makes you a real monster!”
Blueblood was about to get up again when another voice spoke up. “Not this time, you traitor!”
Blueblood had barely turned his head when he was struck from the left by a magical blast. Spike, hearing the voice and seeing the magical blast, turned to see who was responsible. It was a very enraged Twilight, accompanied by Shining Armor, Flash Sentry, and the other Guardians of Harmony.
“We learned that yer really the cause behind Spike’s werepony condition,” Applejack said angrily.
“You should be ashamed of yourself,” Fluttershy said, angrily though still meekly.
Twilight, horn pulsing, approached the prince, clearly intent on finishing him. Rarity, who was slowly coming to, saw what was about to happen. She wearily got up and stopped Twilight.
“Twilight, please, you must stop this,” Rarity said. “This creep is already beaten. I don't blame you for being furious about what was done to Spike. I am, too. I would wager all of us are. But, this creep does not deserve the satisfaction of dragging you down to becoming a murderer over it.”
Rarity’s words got through to Twilight. She slowly took deep breaths to calm down.
“You’re right, Rarity,” Twilight said softly. “Killing an already beaten enemy in cold blood, regardless of what they did, is still murder. That would force Princess Celestia to send me to Tartarus, no matter how much she sympathized with me. And this scumbag does not deserve that satisfaction. Even if I kept it down to extremely painful yet survivable attacks, that would still be assault. Though, I will say, I hope there is a very very secure dungeon found or built to hold this piece of garbage for a life sentence. Because, if he was to try something like this again, I would not be so merciful.”
“I’ll see to it that Blueblood rots in a cell,” Shining Armor said.
“With reinforced escape-proof walls and constant surveillance by competent guards,” Flash added. He then thought about what he said. “Or better yet, a spell on the lock that only you can reverse, Captain.”
“I like the way you think, soldier,” Shining Armor smirked. “Now, let’s deal with this prisoner personally.” He cast magical chains around Blueblood. “I think the princesses will be quite interested to hear that idea.”
Blueblood, seeing that he had been beaten, reluctantly complied.
“We better go with them to make sure Blueblood doesn’t try any funny business,” Rainbow said.
“Right,” Rarity said. “And I wouldn’t want to go against the orders that they gave me before I took Spike out.”
After the other Guardians went with the escort, Rarity turned her attention to Spike.
“Spike,” Rarity said. “I’m terribly sorry for getting you into any trouble. We were supposed to let you take it easy, but, instead, we had that unexpected run-in with Blueblood.”
“It’s okay,” Spike said. “I just need to clear my head a bit.” Suddenly, Spike’s stomach gave a slight gurgle. It wasn’t as loud as it would’ve been were he a dragon, but, still loud enough to be heard up to a hoof away.
“I take it you’re hungry, dear,” Rarity said.
“Yeah,” Spike said sheepishly while putting his hooves over his stomach. “I haven’t eaten since breakfast.”
“Well,” Rarity said with a smile. “I’ll take care of that.” She lowered herself so Spike could climb onto her back. “Get on my back. In your current state, you must conserve your energy.”
Spike carefully climbed onto Rarity’s back without hurting her intentionally.
Rarity carried Spike several blocks from Hoity Toity's shop to a fairly high class-looking restaurant called The Foin et Herbe. The red brick building had a hedged eating area in front that was backed by plate glass windows. The large windows allowed Spike a clear view of the fancifully dressed ponies inside. Rarity led him into the restaurant and approached the greeter's stand.
“Good evening,” Rarity said politely. “Do you happen to have a table for two available?”
“Indeed we do, Madam Rarity,” the greeter said in a Prench accent. “It just so happens to be your usual table.”
“Much obliged,” Rarity smiled. The greeter led the way.
“How often do you eat here?” Spike asked, barely above a whisper.
"Every time I'm in Canterlot for a show or a special delivery for a client, I make it a point to stop here. Their food is simply divine," Rarity assured him.
“Ah,” Spike nodded.
The greeter opened a door for the couple, allowing them entry into Rarity's private dining room. "When you are ready to order, please ring ze service bell and I will attend to you."
“Much obliged, Pierre,” Rarity said politely.
After they went in, the greeter exited, closing the door behind him. The private booth was, in truth, a small circular room with a table at its center. The walls were a light cream color with a painted ivy border around the top. A red velvet bench, topped with a planter box filled with violets, curved its way around the room with a space in front allowing for the entry and exit of guests and servers. The central table was nothing less than elegant. Two place settings sat atop of the shimmering white silk tablecloth with a silver candelabra at the table's center. Spike and Rarity sat themselves at opposite sides of the table and began to look through their menus. Rarity already knew what she wanted and so did not look long. Instead her attention was drawn to the purple colt sitting across from her. Even though Spike was looking down at the menu, she could still see his eyes.
“There are a lot of good options on this menu,” Spike said. “At least I think there are. I can’t really read Prench.”
“Perhaps I can help with that,” Rarity offered. “I have learned a bit of Prench growing up as a skill in learning a second language.”
“Does that include how to read it?” Spike asked. “Fleur taught me the spoken language, but, I struggled with the written language.”
“Why, yes,” Rarity said. “I did learn through books.”
“On second thought,” Spike said. “Why don’t you order for both of us? I’ve never eaten here before, so, I don’t know what they serve.”
“I understand,” Rarity smiled. “And I shall. In fact, I think I might know of something you might enjoy.” Rarity reached behind her and pressed a button on the wall. In a quick moment, Pierre arrived in the booth.
“How may I help you both?” Pierre asked politely.
"Yes," Rarity said, hoofing the menus to him. "We would both like the Herbe de blé et salade de fromage."
“Excellent choice, mademoiselle,” Pierre smiled, levitating a notepad and pen writing down their order. “Would you like anything else?”
“We’ll let you know in due time,” Rarity said.
“Very well,” Pierre smiled. “Both of your Herbe de blé et salade de fromage’s will be momentarily.” And with that, he went back to the kitchen.
“Wheatgrass and cheese salad,” Spike said. “Good call, Rarity.”
“It’s a personal favorite of mine,” Rarity said. “You’ve been around ponies long enough to have a taste for their cuisine, right?”
“Yeah,” Spike said. “Even without eating gemstones or rock candy, I can still enjoy hay, grass, and flowers. There’s nutrients in them that I can digest. Though, I’m one to admit it did take a while to get used to the taste.”
“I understand living around ponies has made you reluctant to consume meat,” Rarity said.
“It has,” Spike said. “I wouldn’t want any pony to think I would be tempted to eat them.”
Rarity gently patted his head. “Twilight and her family did raise you well to be considerate of others, but, I think they and other ponies will understand that while you are capable of eating meat, you’re not one to devour anything that’s still alive.”
“I’m still reluctant,” Spike said.
“You don’t have to force yourself into it,” Rarity reassured. “If you decide you want to give it a try in your own time, that’s good. But, if you decide you don’t want to and you would prefer to stick to your usual diet, that’s alright as well.”
Soon, the food arrived.
“Bon appetit,” Pierre said politely.
Spike took an experimental bite from his salad. He closed his eyes to savor the flavors of the dish. He soon found himself smiling, enjoying the taste. It wasn’t long before they both finished.
“You were right, Rarity,” Spike smiled after wiping his mouth clean. “The food here is delicious. Or, I should say, la nourriture est délicieuse.”
Rarity giggled. “Why don’t we go around Canterlot?”
“But,” Spike said. “What about the warning? Shouldn’t we be getting back?”
“I meant, go on a tour of the city,” Rarity said. “The night is young.”
“Well,” Spike considered. “Alright.”
They continued walking around. They walked past the many shops, some shuttering their windows for the night. Passing by a fountain park, they stopped for a moment and watched the foals prancing around in the water. Rarity watched one little filly chasing a colt around with a lovesick face. The colt was doing his best to get away.
“One can only wonder how those two will act when they grow older,” Rarity observed.
Spike watched the two younger ponies.
“Will the colt reciprocate the filly’s affections?” he wondered. “Or will the filly decide to stop chasing him and find somepony else?”
They continued walking through the city. At this hour, most of the stores and shops had closed but on the air Spike could hear the faint sound of music. Smiling, he led Rarity towards the sounds of ponies singing. As they entered one of Canterlot's many plazas, Spike led Rarity off to the side. "Is there a celebration today, Spike?" Rarity inquired.
"Not really,” Spike said. “This sort of thing happens all the time. In one part of the city or another, ponies have a reason to celebrate. Dances and parties are pretty common. The best thing is that anyone is welcome to join." Spike smiled at Rarity and offered his hoof to her. "May I have this dance, Lady Rarity?" Rarity blushed and smiled back.
“You may,” Rarity answered.
The crowd parted as the two made their way to the dance floor. Spike danced a bit clumsily, as he was still getting used to his hooves. Rarity held Spike close to her, making sure he didn't completely fall.
“It feels like I have two left feet like this,” Spike said.
“You do,” Rarity said. “And two right ones.”
“I, uh, mean in the fact that I’m still a little clumsy,” Spike said. “But, I do get your point.”
The two ponies danced for hours as close as possible to each other, never once looking anywhere but the other's eyes. Spike's head started to droop, the activity starting to wear on him.
“Perhaps we should take a breather,” Rarity said, noticing this. She then spotted a photo booth. “Why don’t we cap off the night with a souvenir?”
Spike nodded in agreement. So, Rarity paid for a reel of photos in the photo booth. First, she had him sitting in her lap with her forehooves around him and her chin resting on top of his head with both smiling at the camera. Next, they made funny faces. Finally, Rarity kissed Spike’s face cheek, with the latter looking surprised. The blush on his face was evident of this. After the pictures were taken, Rarity levitated the film reel.
“That was a lot of fun,” Spike said, the blush on his face still present.
They made their way to a secluded spot away from everypony. They looked at the moon.
“This is certainly a night I shall never forget,” Rarity said. “I’m glad I asked to take you out of the castle.”
“Rarity,” Spike said. “I made my decision.”
“Yes?” Rarity said.
“I don’t want to continue going through the pain of turning into a pony and back for the rest of my life,” Spike said. “And cutting my lifespan short will hurt the ones I love. I can’t put my friends and family through that. So, I’m going to return to being a dragon.”
“I’m glad you came to that decision,” Rarity smiled. “You may look cute as a pony, but, I made friends with a sweet, adorable, and helpful dragon and I want to keep it that way. You’ve been through enough pain in your life already. If I can help it, I won’t let you suffer any more.” She kissed his forehead.
“Thanks, Rarity,” Spike smiled. “I knew you’d understand.” He yawned.
“We better get you back and into bed,” Rarity said as she gently allowed him onto her back.
Unknown to them, Luna was watching from above.
“So his decision is as I thought,” she said to herself. She flew off.
Rarity returned to the palace with Spike asleep on her back. She made her way back to the room that Twilight and Spike used to share. The princesses, Shining Armor, Flash, and the other guardians were waiting.
“Well done, Rarity,” Princess Celestia said softly. “You kept my promise and made sure Spike was back before sunrise.”
“I’ve been thinking about that,” Rainbow said. “Don’t you control when the sun comes up?”
“Yes,” Celestia answered. “But, delaying it is a very large strain as it goes against the natural order.”
“Hmm,” Rainbow considered. “Good point.”
“Has Spike made his decision?” Luna asked, pretending she didn’t know.
“He has,” Rarity answered. “He decided he wants to stay as a dragon.”
"Very well. Follow us and we'll get ready," Luna said as all present followed her and Celestia to a special room below the main entrance of the palace. Along the way, the others were mobbing Rarity.
“Is your cheek doing okay?” Fluttershy asked.
“Indeed,” Rarity answered.
“Were you guys able to get some food?” Pinkie asked.
“Yes,” Rarity replied.
“What else did you do while you were out?” Twilight asked.
“I’ll explain later,” Rarity said.
“N’ Spike’s okay?” Applejack asked.
“He will be soon, hopefully,” Rarity said.
Entering the room, the first thing they noticed was how immense it was. Above them in the ceiling, a large panel was sliding open allowing a single shaft of the early morning sunlight into the room. Most of the stone chamber was too dark to make out clearly, but, on the floor was carved an ornate, six-pointed compass star, the column of light illuminating its center.
“Oh, my~” Fluttershy gasped softly, taking in the grand scope of the room.
“This was the room where Starswirl the Bearded and five other sorcerers would come to raise the sun,” Celestia said. “It was also in this room that I discovered I had the ability to raise the sun without draining my magic. I have my older cousin, Sterling, to thank for that.”
“And it’s here where Spike will be cured of his werepony curse?” Twilight asked.
Celestia nodded as Spike stirred.
“Ready to do this?” Rarity asked softly.
Spike gulped, but, nodded.
“Alright, your highness,” Twilight said. “Walk us through the process please.”
“First,” Celestia said. “Spike must go to the center of the star.”
Rarity gently placed Spike on the center of the star. As soon as the light touched him, he collapsed to the ground unconscious. The others winced as Spike transformed back into a dragon once more.
“If it’s that painful to watch,” Rainbow said. “I can’t even imagine the pain that Spike is feeling by actually transforming.”
“Rarity,” Luna said. “Take your place at the northern point of the diagram.”
Rarity took her place without hesitation. Twilight took the southern point with Shining Armor taking the southwestern point and Luna the southeastern. Celestia and Cadance respectively took the northwestern and northeastern points.
“What next, your highness?” Rarity asked.
“Once he’s fully in his dragon form,” Luna said. “We must seal him into it.”
“Yes, Princess,” Rarity nodded.
The three unicorns and three alicorns concentrated as hard as they could, focused on the goal of sealing Spike in the form of a dragon. The horns of the spellcasters began to glow as magical energy was forced through them. The five ponies in the background could only stand there and helplessly watch as a blinding light enveloped their dragon friend. Spike's body slowly rose into the air, buoyed by the magic enveloping him.
The unicorns and the Princesses stood there casting the spell for what seemed like hours. "Princess Luna, is it supposed to take this long?" Twilight asked.
"No, it should have only taken moments. Something has gone wrong," She said, continuing to pour energy into the spell. All of them were straining under the exertion of keeping it going for so long. Celestia and Luna were actually sweating from the effort. "Give me a moment." Luna reached out with her mind and examined the magic's effect on the drake and gasped at what she found.
“What?” Rarity asked. “What’s wrong?”
"Something has changed in Spike's makeup,” Luna said. “Something that is pushing against our efforts. We need more energy to push back and finalize the sealing.”
"Twilight, if you're holding anything back, you need to let it out!" Celestia said.
"I'm giving it all I've got. There's nothing left!" She said.
"If we stop now, Spike will die! Somehow we have to finish this!" Luna shouted.
“How?!” Cadance asked.
Rarity dared to open her eyes and saw her Spike floating there in the air. His face was no longer twisted in pain, but, looked soft and contented. She looked at the strip of pictures she held under her hoof. I can't fail him, she thought to herself. Somehow, someway I have to make this work.
Rarity! said a voice in Rarity’s head. One she recognized as Spike’s.
I’m here, Spike, I’m here, she internally replied.
It’s dark here, I’m scared, he said in her mind. Slowly, his voice began to fade away. I don’t know where I’m going, but, I don’t want to go alone!
Faced with the fear of losing Spike forever, Rarity dug deep into her magic reserves as her horn began to glow brighter.
You’re not going anywhere, Rarity internally replied. You’re staying right here with all of us and I’m going to make sure it stays that way!
Carefully, using all of her strength, she focused the power and let it out through her horn. The room exploded in a dazzling display of light cornflower blue-tinted light. Rarity opened her eyes in time to see Spike falling. She rushed forward just in time to catch the drake before he struck the floor.
“Oh, Spike!” Rarity said, tears welling in her eyes. “I shouldn’t have held back as I did. I hesitated because I remembered the time we spent together last night. But, I could never forgive myself if I had been the reason you slipped away from us.”
“The sealing is complete,” Luna said, out of breath.
Rarity could feel Spike’s warm breath. He was inhaling and exhaling deeply. He was very much alive, but, he was tired. The alabaster unicorn allowed him to rest in her embrace.
When Spike woke up, he found himself back in the Golden Oak Library in the guest bed, Rarity asleep beside him. He looked down to see he was a dragon again.
“Am I… cured,” Spike asked himself softly so as not to disturb Rarity’s sleep.
Twilight entered the room with Spike’s favorite breakfast: emerald pancakes topped with melted amber syrup.
“Hi, Spike,” Twilight softly said with a smile. “You look well rested. Hardly surprising since you slept for three days.”
“Three days?!” Spike softly gasped. He looked over himself and then back at his pony mom. “I didn’t transform at all during that time, did I?”
Twilight shook her head. “Not even once. Rarity refused to leave your side until you woke up unless it was to eat or use the bathroom.”
“Wow,” Spike smiled. “I’m really me again!” He closed his mouth, realizing he shouted. In a whisper, he said. “I really have to thank everypony who helped me.”
“Rarity was the one who put in the final push to complete the sealing,” Twilight said.
“It was so strange,” Spike said. “I feel like I could talk to her in my dreams. But, I couldn’t have, could I?”
Rarity began to stir.
“Good morning, Rarity,” Twilights said casually.
Rarity saw Spike awake again.
“Good morning, Twilight,” Rarity said. “And a very good morning to you too, Spike.” Rarity gently hugged the drake. “Have you slept well?”
“Very well, thank you,” Spike smiled.
Satisfied with the answer, Rarity began rubbing her muzzle against his left cheek, tickling the drake with the combination of her fur and warm breath.
Once the two enjoyed some cuddle time, Spike started to enjoy his breakfast.
The end.
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This was REALLY good, and I liked it a lot, but I have 2 questions.
1:
DID BLUEBLOOD JUST COMMIT MURDER???
2. Why is it still marked incomplete?
Such a great end to the aftermath of S2 before we move onto the next season.
This was really amazing, my good friend. And I’m looking forward to seeing what S3 has in store
11862890
1. Basically.
2. I'll fix that later.
11862891
Thanks.
11862902
You’re welcome
It was wonderful to see Spike return to normal, and Blueblood getting a beating when they learned he was responsible for Spike's transformation
Well, done, Rarity, you gave the final push to help Spike. And it was fun seeing Spike knock Blueblood down.
Pretty good story to tide us over for the hiatus until season 3 starts up.
Surprised how dark this got with Blueblood outright committing onscreen murder. At least he finally got his comeuppance and is hopefully arrested for good.
Rarity/Spike going on their first date is pretty touching here for sure.
11862990
Yep.
11863029
Yeah. Very cathartic.
11863038
Thanks.
You did an excellent job on the final chapter of this story. Absolutely appreciated the work going into the dialogue, characterizations, general wrap-up and future story set-up. The work that went into the investigation was great and I liked how Flash and Shining used a loophole to allow Spike to leave the room while still keeping an eye on him. Also really loved Blueblood's comeuppance (particularly you liking my dialogue idea enough to use it). The stuff in Spike and Rarity's first date was an absolutely beautiful way to wrap up the story.
VERY definitely looking forward to Book Three (as well as this universe's version of "Equestria Girls", which, I wager is going to be the story did after Book Three but before Book Four) in addition to the rest of the series in general.
Oh, and before I forget again, Happy Easter and I wish you and your family the best concerning relatively recent events.
Though, unless you are planning on working in an epilogue chapter, I think you might want to change this from "Incomplete" to "Complete". If you ARE planning on doing an epilogue chapter, however, I apologize.
Why not send Blueblood to Tartarus?
11863139
Thanks.
11863154
I’ll update it later.
11863166
That’s a temporary solution at best.
Wonder what if as a "side-effect" of the ritual they did, Spike ends up infused with alot more magic within in and stuff that could happen down the line?
Also, seeing Blueblood getting bucked by colt Spike sure shows how strong Spike is but also how Blueblood is a pushover when someone with strength stands up to him.
11863280
Firstly, I’ll think about it. Secondly, eeyup.
11863297
Am I weird for thinking Spike casually walks up to Blueblood and upercuts him for his bs?
11863323
It wasn’t casually. He charged at him and head butted him.
11863280
11863297
Yeah. Spike gaining a bit more magic could actually be a big help in some of the bigger adventures later on, such as a long-term increase in strength, durability and flame breath without draining his stamina. That IS a good idea. Especially concerning the appropriate irony there is in Blueblood's attempt to hurt Spike that badly ending up ultimately making him tougher than before. Thanks, Night.
on top of that, it would also lead to more justification to Spike (and most the other G5 Dragons) developing Dragon-Pony hybrid bodies centuries down the road.
11863363
Good idea.
11863363
Maybe also abilities based on the 3 alicorns since their magic was used too
Alot of possibilities for powers opened up due to this scenario
Heck, I see Twilight ascending to becoming a alicorn will trigger something else in Spike too
11863337
Meant like in a scenario in general
11863388
Let’s slow down a bit.
11863389
That scenario is unlikely. Given the grief Blueblood put Spike through, do you think he’d want to be near him?
11862902
Hello my friend! Wanted to ask and see if we’re going get the S3 list before or after first episode of it comes out?
11863448
Most likely after.
11863449
Already then
I knew it, I knew that prince was responsible, and for make the things worst she slapped Rarity, who the hell does he think he is? He believes superior than everypony and he only thinks in himself, Blueblood or Bluebutt will definitely never be a true prince and I could bet he is beyond redemption and also Spike is more suitable for being prince and better than Blueblood who is the real monster, luckily he received his punishment and I'm glad to know that
11863791
Yep.