> Reclaiming His Childhood > by Yosh-E-O > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Part 1: Enough is Enough > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twilight abruptly opens the door to find Spike dancing around happily in his apron while clad in a diaper. Books are strewn about with some in piles as if to form walls and cities. In the young dragon's hands is his trusty broom. "SPIKE!" she exclaims. "What is the meaning of this! I thought you were cleaning the library! Not making a mess of it!" Spike blushes deeply as his once jovial smile turns into a look of displeasure and dread. He lowers his broom and faces Twilight "I'm sorry, Twilight." he said. "I wasn't expecting you back for awhile so I thought I'd-" Twilight cuts him off in mid sentence "Trash the whole library!" she exclaims as she looks scornfully towards the young dragon. "I'm very disappointed in you, Spike." "But, Twilight-" he pleads "And why are you wearing a diaper?" she interjects. "You weren't planning on using that were you? You know you're not a baby, Spike!" Spike's red cheeks of embarrassment turn beet red with anger. "Don't you look at me like that!" scolded Twilight. "Go to your room and get back to cleaning this place up!" Spike scowls towards Twilight "No," he replied. Twilight appears unpleasantly surprised. "No?" she replied while staring down her abstinent assistant. "I trusted you to clean this place while I was out doing research and I come back to find the place looking worse than what it did with you in a baby diaper of all things!" Twilight pauses to make sure the door is closed and that no window can provide a clear view of Spike in his current state. "What if someone saw you like this?" she asked. "Saw this place like this?" Spike clenches his fists. "So what if some pony did?" he more stated than asked. Twilight moves to face down the defiant dragon. "This is not how we act, Spike!" she scolded. "Now go to your room right now before I ground you-" Spike presses his snout against Twilight's muzzle as he glares back at her and interjects. "From what?" he asked. "Doing all your work? Being the butt of every pony's jokes? Being left out on everything?" Spike fiercely stomps his foot upon the ground before continuing. "Seriously, Twilight!" he proclaimed. "What can you take away from me in which you and every pony else hasn't already?" Twilight growls. "I was going to say your comic books," she said. Spike presses his face deeper into Twilight's. "Ooh!" he scoffed. "The one thing I genuinely have to enjoy in which in itself is a joke as they're all filled with ponies beating dragons, stealing from dragons, or making a mockery of dragons!" "Then I'm grounding you to your room for a week with nothing then!" ordered Twilight. "Like I had anything anyway!" growled Spike. "What do you mean by that?" asked Twilight. "Ever since I was hatched I've been nothing more than your servant!" stated Spike. "You say I'm your friend and number one assistant but never once, NOT ONCE, have you ever acknowledged how I needed a mother!" Twilight appears at a loss "A mother?" she asked. "That's right, Twilight!" he exclaimed. "You know how I'm a "Baby Dragon"? Shouldn't I be going to school like Sweetie Belle, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and the other young fillies and colts? Shouldn't I be allowed to go out and play and discover who I am? Is it too much to ask for an actual childhood?" Twilight steps back "You know you really missed the mark when it comes to the Element of Generosity, Princess!" stated Spike. "I've given and given and given without so much as expecting anything in return!" Spike leaps back and points towards Twilight "Despite all this you treat me like a third wheel while going off and having adventures with your friends and leaving me behind to do all your dirty work back here at the library!" he exclaimed. "That's quite enough, Spike!" proclaimed Twilight.. Spike stomps his foot angrily before letting out a mighty roar. "IT'S FAR FROM ENOUGH!" he persisted. "I WILL NOT BE SILENCED! YOU ARE GOING TO LISTEN TO ME!" There is a short pause. "I was never a 'baby dragon'!" he emotionally stated. "You and Celestia stole that from me! You both insisted I learn how to read and write and do chores! You taught me obedience without love!" Spike pulls at his diaper. "So I'm taking it back," he said.. "Do you really think wearing a diaper will give you back your childhood?" she asked with a chuckle. "Now that's just-" Spike breathes a torrent of fire over Twilight's head. "I'm working with what I got, okay!" he replied. "If you won't comfort me than this diaper will! I'll rock myself to sleep and suck my claw at night! I'll hum my own tunes of security while letting the diaper and my blanket help me to feel like I was never allowed to feel!" "But that's just-" she tried to say. Spike interjects. "QUIET!" he growls. "You have no right to tell me anything! Especially since you make me lie in a basket at the foot of your bed like a dog while there is clearly another bed in this library that should very well be mine!" "But I thought you liked the bed I made for you?" she asked. "For someone so smart your thinking of others is terribly limited," stated Spike. "If this is about the bed you can have the bed," stated Twilight.. Spike swipes his hand in a gesture of rejection. "Ms. Smarty Pants finally gets it only after she's prompted," he replied. "Seriously how often do you really think about me and my feelings?" Twilight stammers. "EXACTLY!" proclaimed Spike. "While you're off doing what you do you take for granted all I can do! How I am not just your pet but also your friend! Your son! How I'm just a kid and not your beast of burden!" Twilight says nothing as Spike fiercely points his finger towards Twilight. "Do I have to spell everything out for you?" he asked. "Seriously, Twilight, you're quite the dimwit for someone who is supposed to be a wise and all powerful alicorn princess!" Twilight slams her hoof down upon the floor. "You need to watch what you're saying, Spike!" she stated. "Or what?" asked Spike. Twilight's face grows red with anger as she turns to leave the library. "I'm leaving!" she proclaimed. "This place better be all cleaned up and you'd best be ready to apologize by the time I get back!" Spike runs and reaches the door before Twilight. "I'm the one whose going out while you stay back and clean this place up for a change!" proclaimed Spike. Twilight uses her magic to hold the door shut. "No, Spike!" she commanded. "I can't let you do that! I will not let you go out looking like... that!". Spike's rage empowers him to overcome Twilight's magic and open the door. "What?" he asks. "Are you afraid I'll embarrass you by going out in my frilly apron and diaper on, princess?" "That's not-" Twilight started to say. Spike steps outside, turns to face Twilight, bends down, and shakes his diapered rump outward in front of whomever in town may be passing by. "Stop that, Spike!" cried Twilight. "You brought this on yourself, Twilight," he stated. "I thought we were friends but I've come to see over all these years that all I am to you is a servant. I deserve more and I'm not going to just sit around and be the third wheel, left out, or the butt of all your jokes." "Then what are you doing to do aside from make a fool of yourself like you are now?" she asked. "I'm going to find some pony who truly appreciates me," he stated. "Some pony who sees me as more than just a sidekick or convenience to have around! Someone who will let me be a kid for Pete's sake." "But, I...," Twilight said. Spike turns his back to Twilight and holds a hand up waving to her as he walks away with his back turned towards her. "When you're ready to apologize for stealing my childhood come find me. princess," he stated. "In the meantime have fun using all your super powers to do all your dirty work for a change." Spike storms off through Ponyville. Tears streaming down his flushed face. He didn't want matters to come to this but they did. Where will he go? Who knows. But he can't just let ponies walk all over him or treat him more like a convenience than a friend. He has rights, too. The most important of which is a childhood and he's determined to get it back no matter what. > Part 2: Even Baby Dragons Need Hugs > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why so sad? Life's not so bad Come sit beside me and rest your weary head It's okay to cry Although others may deny You're burden is safe with me You'll always be my big, strong guy Let it all out It's better to share than pout Rest your head scaly head upon my shoulder and let Ms. Rarity know what this is all about We all have bad days Somehow or someways But it's important to share your feelings Soon everything will be okay I nuzzle at your tears as to wipe away your fears I hum a sweet tune while I rock and gently pat your rear There, there It's so much better to share Now it's time for Ms. Rarity to administer some additional care Cradled close now to my chest Your ear pressed upon my breast Listen to my heartbeat Its time for you to rest My heart beats tha-thump, tha-thump as I gently rub your cute little rump I kiss you lovingly on the cheek We'll get you through this little slump From your lips I see a bubble But this is of no trouble One more kiss and a gentle nuzzle before I bring you over a warm milk bottle Warm milk for your tummy The soft coat and heat of my body Lulls you off to sleep my darling, Spikey-Wikey Bottle through and worries, too Rest soundly sweet, Spikey-Pooh No more worries or cares It's just you, me, and this chair Times like this for me are cherished beyond compare > Part 3: You'll Always Be My Baby > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come, dear Spike It's time for bed You'll look fabulous In these clothes I've thread The first is white and oh so soft My Cutie Mark embroidered upon it It's the comfiest diaper ever made I assure you it'll be a perfect fit Now lie upon your back so I may put this garment upon you Through your tail and around your waist You look adorable, Spikey Pooh Oh how your cheeks are now the most delightful shade of red It is truly most becoming But it'll take more than just a diaper to keep you warm until the morning The next item is a onesie It's color pastel blue A baby phoenix sewn upon it and a hole for your little tail, too Raise your arms as I slide you into the top And now raise your legs so I may fasten it with a slight snap and a pop Oh, you look so cute my darling, Spikey Boo But Rarity's not done yet I've still got more clothes just for you Footie pajamas made of minky colored purple and white Let's get you in and zip you up Hopefully the fit isn't too tight That's all the clothes I have save for but one more thing It's a special amulet around your neck that includes a sapphire tipped pacifier ring Oh just look at you, darling You're doing that cute little waddle Wait here for just a moment as Ms. Rarity gets you a bottle Safely held upon my lap I hold you as you suckle The cute little noises you make I gently kiss you as I chuckle Fill that tummy up with warm milk as you nurse Now up over my shoulder to burp so your little tummy doesn't burst Now lie on my lap my sweet Spikey-Wikey Close your little emerald eyes as I bring over your blankie So tired you are Let me sing and rock you to sleep Surely this is nicer than being at home counting sheep Back and forth Coo and hum Your safe with me as I gently pat your cute little bum Now off to bed It's our little secret You'll always be my baby no matter how old you ever get > Part 4: Cute Little Fashion Show > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for coming, Spike I'm in quite the bind I really need your help of the fashion model kind Take this adorable tux with a dazzling red bow Hmm something seems to be missing Oh, now I know Put this diaper on The one made just for you My Cutie Mark upon it Its sewn of the softest fabrics, too You look adorable That is for sure Now gently bow like a gent as I get my camera to capture Hold that pose One, two, three The camera loves you, darling Now strike another pose just for me Your arms outstretched Legs parted for a perfect view of my Cutie Mark diaper between my tuxedo and you Now hold these two rings and give Rarity a big smile What an adorable little ring bearer This look is totally in style Now what should we try next? Oh, how about this It's my latest filly sensation A stylish hat, shoes, with dress... > Part 5: New Year's Kiss > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twas the Winter Solstice The longest night of the year Every pony had gathered to celebrate and spread good cheer Spike had worked hard from dawn until dusk Everything had to be perfect It just simply must Every pony was there Awaiting the moon's full rise When Luna would fly by to herald in a new year of good times As the countdown commenced Spike stared towards the sky His heart and mind wishing that Rarity was at his side Five, four, three Luna made her way towards the moon Two, one, *MUAH* Spike couldn't help but swoon "My dearest, Spikey-Pooh" Rarity whispered in the little dragon's ear "I resolve to always love you throughout this and every year"