okay, I know there is a drive to underemphasis that Spike is a baby dragon, but this:
After explaining that he was a 'baby' only in dragon terms and actually just a couple years younger than Twilight
This implies Twilight was two when she got her cutie mark. She's advanced, but not that advanced. Spike is somewhere between 6-12 years younger depends on your head-canon.
On top of that, he had learned from his mistakes during his disastrous pet-sitting attempt and had first made friends with the colts he was boarding with, Snip, Snails, Rumble, Featherweight, and Pipsqueak.
Smart drake.
Finally, Spike had taken more than his limit. “ENOUGH!” he roared, startling all six fillies into falling over. He snorted. “I am the dragon here! ME! I'm not the treasure to be fought over! I collect the treasure! And right now, that's you six!”
Forget what I just said.
He gagged. “Forget their families,” he said, throwing the sunglasses away, “TWILIGHT is gonna kill me...”
Not to mention all the guys. You do realise that hogging all the girls is a surefire way to make them hate your guts, right? Better have one eye open whenever you go to sleep from now on.
3351455 Well, that last point of yours is assuming that the colts aren't all still in the 'fillies have cooties' phase. Just because Spike is somewhat precocious with his affections, that doesn't mean the others are.
Of course, given the nature of this story, we can probably count on their reaction being along the lines of 'whatever is most awkward for Spike'.
Ha! For a brief moment, Spike's dragon instincts kicked in, that little voice screaming for him to acquire all he can, and bam! At the most inconvenient moment possible, Spike began to act like a dragon.
This will only end in hilarity! Great chapter, friend!
3351607 Very valid points. We don't know yet if the colts are even interested in relationships. Yet I expect that there will be complications on that front, and probably at least some of them being equally precocious as Spike. Especially Snips and Snails, who appear to naturally gravitate towards forceful females, like Trixie, Rainbow Dash, and Sunset Shimmer (different Universe, but the point stands).
3351462 I'm definitely interested to see how things proceed from here on!
I'm not sure Spike has to worry about anypony expect Twilight. Remember that Twilight is pretty protective of him,,, granted, he's probably grounded when he gets home.
3351684 Of course he has to worry! Twilight isn't there right now, is she? And even if she were, Twilight isn't one to take one's friend's anger lightly, and rightfully so. As a friendship princess, it would be epically stupid to just outright dismiss it, nevermind very much out of her character for her.
Yes, that was perfect! I love how Spike's dragon instincts kicked in. Not enough people show that even though he was raised by ponies, he's still a dragon. Good job!
By the way, I forget, is Dinky there? I'd love to see a little lovey-doveyness between her and Pipsqueak.
3351834 Sorry, got the beer goggles effect going after reading
Not surprising she tastes like apples, Diamond Tiara thought. But why am I enjoying this so much? Dangit, Apple Bloom thought. Ah'm bein' kissed by Diamond Tiara! Why am ah enjoyin' it?
“Well... a harem is...” Spike stammered, praying to every Celestia, Luna, Discord, Cadence, Twilight, Slendermane, the Flying Spaghetti Monster, and any other vaguely deity-like being he could think of for a way to avoid answering this question.
3352385 DUDE I'M TOTALLY WITH YOU ON THIS! wait, if twilight technically 'owns' spike, and spike now owns the fillies, does that mean twilight has fillies in her harem? or am i thinking about this too deeply?
Why do I have a feeling that by some interpretation of the Harem law Spike is Twilight's property or a elevated position so he can "legally acquired" more slaves for her.
3353119 Cliches are cliches because they often actually work, just like stereotypes. If you're a farmer and you don't die a natural death, it's likely to be during farming, just cause statistically that's how you spend a vast majority of your time.
3353252 At one of the conventions the writers said that Applejacks parents are dead. At the end of the reunion episode they show two shooting stars that are supposed to represent them. So you can refuse to believe they are dead all you want. Doesn't make them any less dead.
I don't think any of them have a proper understanding of what just transpired. Except for Spike, of course. Who, speaking of which, needs to start backpedaling PRONTO. AS IN, IMMEDIATELY.
The Crusaders and the Ponyville Snobs just nodded, slowly walking away, Apple Bloom and Diamond Tiara unable to stop staring at each other for a long moment as they left. Once they were all out of eyeshot, Spike huffed and nodded, starting to head back to his own cabin. It was approximately right then that what just happened fully sank in. He gagged. “Forget their families,” he said, throwing the sunglasses away, “TWILIGHT is gonna kill me...”
Considering how Twilight is actually starting to enjoy this, I guess it would be quite the oposite he would be expecting:
*snif, snif* He grows so fast! *snif, snif* First he goes to a summer camp, and he gets his own harem, I'm so proud of him!
...Spike, you done fucked up.
Dude, freaking EPIC. all my to you my good author.
okay, I know there is a drive to underemphasis that Spike is a baby dragon, but this:
This implies Twilight was two when she got her cutie mark. She's advanced, but not that advanced. Spike is somewhere between 6-12 years younger depends on your head-canon.
3351433 I'll change 'couple' to a 'few.' That sound better?
Smart drake.
Forget what I just said.
Not to mention all the guys. You do realise that hogging all the girls is a surefire way to make them hate your guts, right? Better have one eye open whenever you go to sleep from now on.
3351455 Oh, it only gets sillier for Spike from this point on.
Oh, Spike might want to write a will, because this can go bad very fast.
3351443 that works.
..........Spike you lucky mother fucker.......
3351455
Well, that last point of yours is assuming that the colts aren't all still in the 'fillies have cooties' phase. Just because Spike is somewhat precocious with his affections, that doesn't mean the others are.
Of course, given the nature of this story, we can probably count on their reaction being along the lines of 'whatever is most awkward for Spike'.
Ha! For a brief moment, Spike's dragon instincts kicked in, that little voice screaming for him to acquire all he can, and bam! At the most inconvenient moment possible, Spike began to act like a dragon.
This will only end in hilarity! Great chapter, friend!
3351607
Very valid points. We don't know yet if the colts are even interested in relationships. Yet I expect that there will be complications on that front, and probably at least some of them being equally precocious as Spike. Especially Snips and Snails, who appear to naturally gravitate towards forceful females, like Trixie, Rainbow Dash, and Sunset Shimmer (different Universe, but the point stands).
3351462
I'm definitely interested to see how things proceed from here on!
3351455
I'm not sure Spike has to worry about anypony expect Twilight. Remember that Twilight is pretty protective of him,,, granted, he's probably grounded when he gets home.
oh this ain't gonna end well
3351684
Of course he has to worry! Twilight isn't there right now, is she? And even if she were, Twilight isn't one to take one's friend's anger lightly, and rightfully so. As a friendship princess, it would be epically stupid to just outright dismiss it, nevermind very much out of her character for her.
Yes, that was perfect! I love how Spike's dragon instincts kicked in. Not enough people show that even though he was raised by ponies, he's still a dragon. Good job!
By the way, I forget, is Dinky there? I'd love to see a little lovey-doveyness between her and Pipsqueak.
Spike gets his own filly harem in addition to Twi's harem tale!? Brilliant!
Well. This is going to end badly.
3351523 Yeah. Lucky. That's the word we'll use.
3351455 The obvious answer to this is to also add the colts to his harem.
3351834 Sorry, got the beer goggles effect going after reading
Don't forget about Applejack Spike!
Spike, you fool! Slendy steals children!
Pffftttt.
Nice reversal on Spike's part.
~Skeeter The Lurker
spike....you poor lil bastard...you have either just hit the jackpot or just caught a world of suffering
OMG Spike you are boned
I REALLY hope Pipsqueak ends with Dinky
I demand a spike spin off and his own story!!!
Well... Spike.
pretty much.
3351877 exactly
3351877
And he was probably praying that Slendy would take the crusaders at that moment.
3351834
You know, that's actually what I suggested might help, back in chapter 2! ^^
Along with not taking all the girls for himself - which is kind of what he's doing so far...
3351535
Oh come on, be fair. It's a lot less stupid for little kids to not know what a Harem is than for the Avatar to not know what a Paladin is...
3352159 WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!?!?!
SPIKE'S FINALLY STALLION UP HIS ENCRUSTED DIAMONDS!!!!!!
TIME TO PUT ON THE BIG DRAGON PANTS!!!!!!
3352385 DUDE I'M TOTALLY WITH YOU ON THIS! wait, if twilight technically 'owns' spike, and spike now owns the fillies, does that mean twilight has fillies in her harem? or am i thinking about this too deeply?
Why do I have a feeling that by some interpretation of the Harem law Spike is Twilight's property or a elevated position so he can
"legally acquired" more slaves for her.
Great chapter.
3352289 To be fair they didn't really seem to want to give him an option in that.
In the immortal words of Lord Shakespeare:
What the fuck is this
Another stupid cliche
Ok so should I play "Taps" for Spike now or later when Twilight or Mr.Rich finds out what just happened...
3353119
Cliches are cliches because they often actually work, just like stereotypes. If you're a farmer and you don't die a natural death, it's likely to be during farming, just cause statistically that's how you spend a vast majority of your time.
3353233 I refuse to believe Applejack's parents are dead, is what I meant to say
This chapter.............
It pleases me funny bone.
3353252 At one of the conventions the writers said that Applejacks parents are dead. At the end of the reunion episode they show two shooting stars that are supposed to represent them. So you can refuse to believe they are dead all you want. Doesn't make them any less dead.
What just happened?
FUCKING LOL.
I don't think any of them have a proper understanding of what just transpired. Except for Spike, of course. Who, speaking of which, needs to start backpedaling PRONTO. AS IN, IMMEDIATELY.
AS IN, DEAD IF HE DOESN'T.
Can't wait for more of this nonsense.
Dead dragon walking. He'll make a lovely cape.
While you're wearing those shades, Spike, you can just deal with it.
Spike, Either start running or hope that your Dragon growth spurt kicks in soon so you can have thicker scales.
Considering how Twilight is actually starting to enjoy this, I guess it would be quite the oposite he would be expecting:
*snif, snif* He grows so fast! *snif, snif* First he goes to a summer camp, and he gets his own harem, I'm so proud of him!
3352717 TOO DEEP MATE!!! TOO DEEP!!! ABORT ABORT ABORT!!!