The World of Eden

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It was Friday afternoon at the local high school where the students were in their seats listening to their teacher's boring lecture. One student in particular was occupied with the clock waiting for class to end. He was sixteen years old with green eyes and green spiked hair. His attire included sneakers, jeans, and a green shirt covered by a red vest. He was about ready to completely zone out, until the school bell rang, and the students bolted from the desks and out the classroom.

The boy was at his locker grabbing his bag, as a student passed him bye, “Have a good weekend, Spike!”

“Thanks, you too!' the boy Spike called out to the student, as his voice started narrating.

“That's me; Spike Ddraig, sixteen years old and have no clue what I want to do with my life,” Spike left the school and started walking through town, “But it's alright. There's nothing presently I'm interested in becoming. All I care about right now is being the best there is in the place I wish to rule. Where is it you ask? Well, let me tell you a little story.”

Spike had gone to a junkyard, where he snuck into a secret cave area that was set up like his personal man cave. He had a mini fridge set up, some lights, pictures and newspaper articles on a cork board all relating to the game Eden. He stepped on an omnidirectional treadmill, put some special gloves on, and finally dawned a pair of VR goggles. Through Spike's vision he saw himself inside a virtual world.

“Many years ago, a brilliant game designer named Micro Software had the idea of a world where people can escape the harsh realities of the living world and go to someplace where they can be more than what they are. He called it Eden, because it was a Paradise. The game was a super success and led to him making billions if not trillions of dollars. He had so much money he started his own company to promote Eden. All over the world people of all ages would go to Eden for their own reasons, fun, pleasure, action, adventure, anything.”

The world of Eden was massive with so many different types of worlds both real and fictional, “The cool thing about Eden is where the limits of reality is your own imagination. You can do anything, go anywhere, like surf an awesome wave in Hawaii, skateboard down the pyramids, even climb Mt. Everest with your favorite fictional characters.”

Inside Eden, Spike's avatar character appeared at what looked like the Grand Central Terminal. His avatar was a human sized purple dragon with a green underbelly, spiked spines, and wings. His attire included black boots, blue shorts, a black vest, and purple cap that was backwards. Spike watched as other avatars were arriving and departing to and from other places located in Eden.

“Welcome to Game Central Station; the meeting place where all avatars arrive to when they come to Eden. It has multiple portals leading to so many other different worlds and levels. And the avatars range from everything. People's avatars can be tall, short, beautiful, sexy, hideous, scary, different sex, different species, cartoon, live action, anything. It's all your call. You pick and even redesign how you want your avatar to be. That dragon there is me. In the world of Eden I'm known as Shenron, and it's customary not to reveal your true name to other avatars for safety issues, unless of course you already know each other in the real world.”

“Except for eating sleeping, and bathroom breaks whatever they want to do, they do it here. Make friends, have fun, even channeling anger through activities.”

Spike looked around before picking a portal and stepped through it. He found himself in the world of Wonderland, where other game characters were having fun or partaking in activities like flamingo croquet, a caucus race, or having tea parties.

The dragon avatar walked around watching the other avatars have fun, until he heard someone, “Oh, my gosh! It's the Rainbooms!” Spike stopped upon hearing that and saw several avatars rushing to a spot. Curiously, he flew up and sat atop a tall mushroom. He looked down and saw the avatars gathering around seven specific characters who all appeared to be teenage girls with pony ears and their hairs extended to look like ponytails. They were all dressed as superheroes.

The first girl had a purple body, purple eyes covered by glasses, violet hair with purple and pink streaks done up in a ponytail, a necklace with a star image, and had an F-cup bust.

The second girl had a body white as snow, long elegantly curled purple hair, blue eyes, a necklace with a diamond image, and had a G-cup bust.

The third had an orange body, blonde hair in a ponytail that was covered by a stetson hat, green eyes, a necklace with an apple image, and had an F-cup bust.

The fourth girl had a pink body, big poofy pink hair, light blue eyes, wore a necklace with a balloon image, and had an E-cup bust.

The fifth girl had pegasus wings on her back, a yellow body, long pale pink hair, cyan eyes, wore a necklace with a butterfly image, and had an E-cup bust.

The sixth girl who also had pegasus wings along with an athletic build had a light blue body, her hair was like a rainbow, scarlet eyes, a necklace with a lightning bolt image, and an E-cup bust.

The final girl had an amber body, red and blonde mixed hair, cyan eyes, a necklace with a sun image, and had an F-cup bust.

The avatars were swarming the seven with praises, “You girls are the best!”

“You're so popular!”

“I wish my avatar could be as good as yours!”

Spike watched the girls being praised, while bearing a blush across his face as he looked at how beautiful they were.

“The Rainbooms. This team of girls have got a reputation around Eden as the team you don't ever wanna mess with. Because they'll mess you up bad. In this world they're known as Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Sunset Shimmer. Whoever they are in the real world, I hope they're as gorgeous as they are here. I hope. You might say I got a crush on them, but can you blame me? And I'm not the only one. I'd notice so many guys try to get close to them, but for some reason they always get turned down. I assume the girls are just playing hard to get just to keep their admirers coming back. But man, what I wouldn't give to have just a moment to speak to them.”

Suddenly the mushroom Spike was atop broke in the middle and toppled with Spike landing on the ground with a thud. The other avatars noticed and laughed at the poor dragon, only for the Rainbooms to push through them and rush over to see how he was.

“Oh, my stars, are you ok?” Rarity asked in concern.

“You're not hurt are you?” Fluttershy asked in equal concern.

“That was a nasty lookin' fall.” Applejack noted in a country accent.

“But it was an impressive one.” Rainbow chuckled, only to get elbowed by Sunset who spoke.

“Not the time.”

“Luckily you didn't go full splat.” Pinkie said.

“Are you alright?” Twilight asked Spike.

“Yeah I'm fine. I-” Spike stopped when he saw the girls were all surrounding him with their busts just inches away from his face. He couldn't muster up anymore words, and could feel himself sweating in the real world. He panicked and quickly got up before running like hell trying not to look back.

“Who was that?” Fluttershy asked in confusion.

“Better check avatar stats,” Twilight waved her hand and a journal appeared before her. She opened it and started skimming through the status' of many avatars before stopping on the dragon boy, “Here he is. Shenron. The dragon warrior.”

“No way. That guy?” Rainbow asked.

“Why'd he just run away like that?” Fluttershy wondered.

“I don't know, but maybe we should keep an eye out for him.” Twilight said, as she looked out into the distance the dragon warrior ran off too.

Spike popped out of Wonderland's portal and was back in Game Central Station, “Dammit!” he cursed, “My first chance to make a good impression and I choke!” he started walking, “Who am I kidding, they probably would've thought I was loser anyway.”

He walked through another portal and appeared in a shop where digital avatar shopkeepers were selling merch to the other players, “This is where players can get power ups, new clothing, weapons, accessories, and more. Of course to purchase you need the right amount of coins which you can obtain through several mini games, battles, or steal from others. But the real good stuff called artifacts are located in various worlds and can be founded and acquired in so many ways. It's a real fight to get what you want, and sometimes it'll cost you a lot more should you fail.”

“You have a health bar that keeps growing the stronger your avatar levels up, but that bar can drop depending on the amount of damage you take. When you leave the game and come back your health is restored, but if your health drops all the way you're dead. You can come back to life and all, but everything you've worked for, all the costumes, money, weapons, artifacts are lost to you, and whoever takes you out is welcomed to help themselves. People spend so much time in Eden, losing your shit, really means losing your shit in the real world. You gotta be smart, strong, and resourceful if you wanna survive.”

Spike seeing there was currently nothing new he could currently afford at the moment, and anything he could afford he already had. So he left. He walked through the station again determining where to go next.

“And I’m sure you're wondering is there any other point to all this? Is coming to Eden just so people can escape the real world? The answer is no. Micro Software reigns as King of the entire world of Eden. His Avatar resides in his castle in the Realm of Magic. His Avatar Starswirl the Bearded is regarded as the most powerful sorcerer ever. He made it so whomever can defeat him and take over his castle would become the new King. That is what so many are aiming for, to dethrone the creator and become the new ruler. At least until someone else comes along and knocks them off the throne, even Starswirl could retake it should he ever be dethroned. So many gamers have lost everything trying to defeat him and have to work their way back up again. But yeah it's my dream to take the throne and become King of Eden. And one day I will. But until then I just have to keep leveling up and getting stronger so that my dream can become a reality.”

Spike walked through another portal and was at the Ink and Paint Club. He took a seat at a table, “I wonder who's performing today?” he asked himself, before noticing the show was about to begin. A spotlight shined on stage, and he saw a sexy leg stick out from behind a curtain.

It opened up to reveal a sexy woman. Her eyes were moderate opal surrounded by eyeliner and her hair was colored light orchidish gray with moderate purple streaks and done up in a long ponytail falling down her back. Her attire included purple knee high boots, a purple skirt held up by a chain belt, a purple shirt with a sweetheart neckline underneath a magenta colored rocker's jacket with a high collar and diamonds around the edges and the end of her sleeves, along with additional bracelets. Around her neck was a choker necklace with opal blue stones. Covering her face was a transparent black veil that covered her face. It's wasn't able to hide her face but almost made it impossible to see any more features. To Spike the cherry on top for this woman was her impressive bust.

“Countess Coloratura.” Spike gasped, as said Countess began singing beautifully.

The woman strut across the stage while singing as a band was playing slow seductive jazzy music in the background. The countess walked down the runway, before stepping off giving flirtatious looks to several avatars who were swooned. Coloratura started getting closer to Spike who was too awestruck to even move.

The pop star plopped into Spike's lap and tickled his chin a little while pressing the side of her bust against his chest. Spike tried to keep himself together, as Coloratura smiled seductively before getting off his lap and strutted around him, while laying a hand on his shoulder and dragging it across his back and onto his other shoulder. She stepped back onto the stage and finished her performance as the curtain closed on her.

The avatars cheered, whistled, and applauded on her performance, while Spike panted, “Ok, overall this turned out to be ok,” he suddenly heard his cellphone ring, and he answered it, “Hello?”

“Spike, where the hell are you? Dinner's going to be ready soon!” came a loud voice from the receiving end.

“Sorry, Ember, I'll be right there!” Spike called, as he removed his goggles in the real world, while in Eden, his avatar disappeared. Spike placed his VR Goggles and Gloves away, before grabbing his bag and headed for home.

Soon enough Spike was sitting at a dinner table two two more girls. One girl who was nineteen, and another girl who was his age. Spike looked around seeing an empty seat.

“Uncle Torch ain't joining us tonight, Ember?” he asked the older girl who had dark blue hair and red eyes and was wearing sneakers, jeans, and a blue hoody.

“You know, dad. He's always busy when you least expect it.” Ember answered.

The second girl who was wearing sandals, orange pants, a red shirt, and had moderate cerise colored hair and cyan colored eyes spoke up, “Oh, well more for us.”

“Careful, Smolder. Don't want to lose your figure.” Ember teased.

“Oh, shut up, sis.” Smolder grumbled, as she ate.

Spike smiled as he looked around at the two bickering sisters, as he narrated, “Ember and Smolder are my two cousins. I've been living with them and my Uncle Torch since my parents passed away in a car crash when I was five. It's not so bad. Torch runs the local bar called the Dragon's den. It's a busy job and often keeps him from coming home. But he does it to provide for us, and he cares for the three of us deeply. Even though he tries not to show too much of it to maintain a tough guy persona to his buddies.”

After dinner, Spike washed up and went to his room to sleep. As he laid in bed he thought about what happened today, “I actually got to speak to the Rainbooms, even if it was an awkward first encounter. But they'll probably forget all about me come tomorrow.” and with that he drifted off to sleep knowing tomorrow was going to be another boring day until he would return to Eden.

Part of the Team

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Spike was up and about Saturday morning, and was currently skateboarding around town. As he rode he looked around seeing so many people were wearing the VR Goggles and knew they were in Eden now doing whatever.

“Wonder what I should do in Eden today?” Spike pondered to himself, until his phone rang. He picked it up and answered it, “Spike here.”

“Spike, it's Ember. You need to come home now!” the older girl ordered.

“Why what is it?” he asked in concern.

“Just get over right now!” she answered while sounding excited.

“Ok. I'm coming,” Spike hung up and spoke to himself, “Jeez, I wonder what the haps is?” he started boarding off back home.

When Spike returned, he went inside to see Ember, Smolder, and an adult man who was his Uncle Torch sitting on the sofa looking overjoyed.

“Hey, guys, what's up?” Spike asked curiously.

“Look what came in the mail for you.” Smolder held up a letter.

“Who's it from?” spike asked, as he took the envelope.

“Check the seal.” Torch suggested.

Spike looked at the seal seeing it was an emblem of the sun, “Wait a minute, this seal is...” he opened the envelope and pulled out the letter, before reading it, “Dear Mr. Ddraig, we are pleased to inform you that you've been accepted at the Equestrius Academy...” he muttered a couple of the sentences, before finishing, “Signed Principal Celestia Equestrius.”

“To be accepted at the Equestrius Academy is an honor.” Ember said with joy.

“Congratulations, Spike.” Torch patted his back.

“I don't even remember applying for school here. Or why I would need too.” Spike said in confusion.

“Maybe you did it a few years back and just forgot.” Smolder suggested.

Torch looked at the letter, “And it's not like you'll be far. You'll be in the city, and that's just an hour drive away.”

“Convenient.” Spike admitted.

“Plus, room and board will be provided for you. A bonus.” Ember added.

“Says you gotta give them a call asap.” Smolder put in.

Spike looked at the three in concern, “Should I make the call?”

“That's up to you, Spike.” Torch answered.

“Sure, but what about all of you? If I go then I won't be living here for awhile.”

“We'll be fine, Spike.” Ember assured him.

“This is an opportunity of s lifetime,” Smolder put in, “You'd be an idiot to pass it up.”

“And you've never been an idiot.” Torch added.

“Well, not all the time.” Ember quipped making Spike scowl.

Spike looked at the letter before answering them, “I think I will make that call.”

Torch smiled, “Do what you want.” So Spike went to his room and made the call.

Afterward, Spike had packed a suitcase and duffel bag of some of his clothes and personal stuff while making sure to go back to his spot to collect his VR goggles and gloves. He sat with his family in the living room, until Smolder looked outside and saw a limousine pull up.

“Spike, I think that's for you.” she said.

“Whoa. I'm going in style.” Spike gasped.

“Come on, let's go.” Torch said, as they exited the house.

Spike stood opposite of the three and spoke, “Well, guess this is goodbye for now.”

“We'll be fine, Spike.” Ember promised.

“Just take care of yourself.” Smolder told him.

“I will, Smolder. And you all take care of yourselves too.”

“We will. Just remember to text us and let us know how everything's going.” Torch instructed.

“Sure thing, Uncle.” Spike embraced his family, before getting into the limo that drove off with him.

As the three watched Spike leave, Ember took notice of a tear in Torch's eye, “Dad, are you crying?”

Torch realizing it, whipped it away, “Of course not! I just have something in my eye.”

“Yeah. We both do.” Smolder replied knowing Torch wasn't a total serious guy.

Spike sat in the back of the limo enjoying the space while looking out the window watching the two go by as the driver navigated. He spotted a mini-bar on the side and opened it to see it was stocked with all his favorite brands of soda, “Alright. Hey, driver, do I have to pay for these?”

“They're complimentary, sir.” he answered.

“Well, ok,” Spike said, as he grabbed a can of Pepsi and popped it open, “Might as well get comfy.” he said, as he kicked back and enjoyed his beverage.

An hour later, Spike looked out the window and saw he was in the city, “Wow. Canterlot City. I always dreamed of living here one day.” he told himself.

“Take a look, Mr. Ddraig.” the driver told him.

Spike looked out again seeing they were parking right outside a luxurious tower, “What is this place?” Spike asked in surprise.

“Your home away from home, sir.” the driver answered.

“I get to live here?” Spike gasped, as the driver came out and opened the door for Spike.

The boy stepped out and grabbed his bags. He continued to gaze up at the tower in wonder, until a woman's voice spoke up, “Mr. Ddraig?”

Spike looked up and to his shock saw a beautiful woman standing before him. She had pink-colored eyes and long flowing hair that had various colors of light green, pink and blue. She wore a yellow jacket with a purple shirt underneath and matching long pants with golden healed shoes and a sun broach on her jacket. What really drew Spike's attention was her bust size looked like an impossible J-cup.

'My God. A Goddess.' he thought to himself.

“Is everything ok?” she asked the boy.

Spike quickly snapped out of his daydream and straightened himself out, “Oh, uh, yes, ma'am.”

“Good,” she smiled, “Not then, I'm Celestia Equestrius. But you can call me Principal Equestrius, or Principal Celestia. Whichever you're comfortable with.”

“Thank you. And I'm Spike Ddraig, but I guess you already know that.” he smiled sheepishly.

“Come along inside, and you'll be meeting your new roommates.” Celestia beckoned him to follow her.

“What're they like?” Spike inquired.

“Well, they're a lively bunch. But I'm certain you'll be friends in no time.”

“If you say so.”

They entered the building and took the elevator all the way up to the penthouse suite up on the top floor. The elevator doors opened to reveal the penthouse was spacious and luxurious.

“Whoa. It's like I'm looking at Tony Stark's pad.” Spike marveled, as he dropped his bags on the floor.

Celestia looked around and sighed, “Oh, where are those girls? I told them we'd be having a newcomer.”

“Wait, girls?” Spike asked in confusion.

“Yes. Your new roommates here,” Celestia answered before calling out, “Girls, come on down!”

Coming out from one room was a seventeen year old girl who had dark bluish purple hair, with pink and purple streaks, in a long ponytail and had glasses over her eyes. She wore a light blue blouse with purple stripes, a purple skirt with pockets, and dark blue dress shoes with pink laces

“Sorry about that, Principal Celestia. I was just looking over some more notes.” The girl began before noticing Spike, “Why hello. You must be Spike.” she smiled.

“Uh, yeah that's me.” Spike admitted, while trying not to look down at her impressive bust.

“It's very nice to meet you,” she offered her hand, “I'm Twilight Sagan.”

Spike shook her hand, “Spike Ddraig,” he suddenly thought to himself, 'Wait. Twilight?'

“Hello!” came a girls voice in singsong. Another door opened and out came a second girl about Twilight's age. Needless to say she was undeniably gorgeous. She had smooth purple hair, and deep blue eyes. She wore a light blue tutu shirt with a light purple skirt and purple high-heeled shoes.

“Sorry, ma'am. I just wanted to make sure I looked my best for when our newcomer arrived,” she began, before spotting Spike, “Oh, my. So this is the boy,” she sashayed over to him and took his hands into hers, “Well, hello, handsome. I'm Rarity Rivers. Charmed and delighted to meet you.”

“Likewise.” Spike answered, while sweating at how she held his hands and noticing her breasts bounced with every step she took.

A third girl came down the circular staircase was a girl with wavy red hair, with yellow streaks all over, and turquoise eyes. She wore a black leather vest over an orange shirt, a magenta skirt, and punk-styled boots the same color as her vest.

“Hey, Principal Celestia, I just finished feeding Ray. So you said our guest is here?” the girl asked before spotting Spike, “Oh. Hi. My name's Sunset Sanderson. You must be Spike.”

“Yeah, that's me.” Spike greeted.

“Coming down!” came a loud girl's voice as someone was sliding down the staircase handrail before coming to the end and landing on the floor, “Soft landing.” she giggled.

Spike looked down at the girl oddly, until the girl got up allowing him to get a better look at her. She had poofy fuchsia hair and blue eyes. She wore a white tank top, a three ruffled skirt in different shades of pink, and blue wedge sandals.

“Are you sure you're not hurt?” Spike asked.

“Nope. One of my better landings,” she answered, “Hi. You must be the new boy,” she started shaking Spike's hand wildly, “I'm Pinkamena Pie, but call me Pinkie. And I'm your newest bestie!”

“Nice to meet you.” Spike said dizzily form being shook.

“Hey, ya'll.” came the voice of another girl who came down the stairs. She wore a cowgirl hat on top of her blonde hair, had green eyes, and freckles on hr face. She wore a white t-shirt with green sleeves, a denim skirt, and cowgirl boots. Both her shirt and shoes had apple designs.

“Sorry it took so long,” she noticed Spike, “Well, howdy, partner. Ya must be the newbie. Name's Jacqueline Daniels.”

“Spike Ddraig.” he greeted.

The cowgirl winked, “You're even cuter in person.” Spike blushed at the mention of that, as Rarity spoke up.

“Oh, I absolutely agree. He's so adorable.”

Coming out from another room was another girl with long flowing pink hair, and green/blue eyes. She wore an aquamarine dress with see-through sleeves and pink lace-up sandals.

“Sorry, Principal Celestia, but Angel was being so needy again,” she began before spotting Spike, “Oh... My... Goodness!” she gasped, as she went over to Spike and hugged him, “ You're Spike Ddraig, right?”

“Um, yes.” Spike answered, as he felt the girls bust press into him.

“It's so nice to meet you. I'm Flutters Modesta.” she said sweetly.

“Consider yourself lucky.” Sunset spoke to Spike.

“Usually she's shy around strangers.” Jacqueline added.

“Sup, guys?” came the last voice, as another girl walked in. She had long rainbow hair and magenta eyes. She wore a short sleeved hoodie, dark blue pants with a rainbow lightning bolt on each leg, and blue high top sneakers.

“Getting in your seventh work out today, Iris?” Sunset asked rhetorically.

“Hell no... This was my tenth.” the girl named Iris boasted, making the girls face fault. She spotted Spike and walked over, “So, you're the newbie? Name's Iris Dash. Nice to meetcha.”

“Likewise, I guess.”

“Huh, not to criticize but I kinda expected a lot more from Shenron's real self.” Iris said.

Spike's eyes widened, “What'd you say?”

“You're Shenron, right?” Iris asked.

Spike was nervous that his real identity and his avatar have been revealed, until Celestia spoke up, “It's ok, Spike. They know who you are. But the truth is you already met them.”

“I have?”

“Yeah. We saw you when you fell from that mushroom.” Pinkie added.

“And we were the only ones with enough heart to see if you were ok.” Rarity put in.

Spike pondered on what they said and gasped, “Wait a minute...” he got a good look at the seven and envisioned in their place the same team of girls from Eden he was so nervous to talk too, “You're the Rainbooms?”

“That's right.” Applejack confirmed.

“Wow, you girls pretty much look exactly like your Avatars. Save for the multicolored skin, pony ears, and extended ponytails,” Spike said, before looking at their busts and thought while blushing, 'And you have the same bust sizes as your avatars in real life.'

“Please don't stare so much.” Fluttershy blushed feeling embarrassed.

Spike snapped out of it, “Sorry about that. So you're really the Rainbooms... This can't be coincidence.”

“And it's not,” Twilight confirmed, “After you bolted I did a check on your status in Eden. I ran it by Principal Celestia here and she pulled some strings to get your transferred here.”

“And why?” Spike asked the woman.

“Because I need your help,” Celestia began, as they went to sit down on the sofa, as Celestia took the armchair, “I'm sure you know of how Eden was created by Micro Software, correct?”

“Yeah.” he confirmed.

“Well, there is a reason he hasn't been public for so long.”

“Why?”

“Because he's being held captive.” Celestia sighed.

“Captive?” Spike asked in confusion.

“Correct. Many years ago, an old colleague of his named Grogar hijacked control of his project and kept him in a state of suspended animation, while he masqueraded as his avatar Starswirl the Bearded.”

“What about the people at the company?” Spike wondered.

Celestia answered, “They were paid to keep it hush from the public.”

“Oh, man.” Spike said in shock.

Twilight nodded, “Celestia brought us all together because our statuses and how well we worked together as a team.”

“Alone we're formidable.” Rarity began.

“Together we're stronger than a whole army.” Rainbow pumped a fist.

“When Twilight showed me your status, Spike, I knew you would be perfect to help us take back Micro Software's game. By defeating Grogar and taking the throne we can expose him for the crook he is.” Celestia said with determination.

“Forgive me, Principal Celestia, but why does this mean so much to you?”

Celestia looked dismally, “Micro Software was my old teacher, and a very dear friend.”

“Really?” Spike asked.

“Yes. When I learned of what Grogar did I swore I would help Micro in any way. But if he saw me in Eden he would do whatever it took to find me. That's why I required the aid of the girls here and now you, Spike. I know I have deceived you with this invite, but I beg of you. I don't want my teacher's creation to be under the control of a tyrant. Help me reveal the truth about him to the public. So all gamers can enjoy Eden without him pulling strings from the shadows.” she pleaded with the teen boy.

Spike processed how dire the situation sounded, and knew it wasn't right for someone to masquerade as the creator in the game and controlling it in the living world. Coming to a decision he answered her, “Principal Celestia, you have my loyalty and service.”

Celestia smiled and shed a tear, “Thank you, Spike.”

Spike smiled seeing how happy she looked, and was suddenly pulled from behind into the girls for a group embrace.

“Thank you so much, Spike!” Twilight cheered, as she hugged him close to her bust.

“Welcome to the team, sugarcube.” Jacqueline welcomed him, while hugging him close to her bosom.

“New bestie and teammate!” Pinkie cheered, while hugging him tight.

“We know you'll make a wonderful teammate, Spike.” Flutters smiled.

“And hopefully and awesome friend too.” Iris put in while patting his back.

“Of course he'll make an awesome friend.” Sunset said confidently.

“Oh, this is a wonderful day!” Rarity squealed, as she hugged Spike close to her breasts.

Spike was blushing from the close contact with their busts, but managed to get out of their grip, “Thank you, girls. But what do I call you now? I mean I've known you mostly by your avatars rather than your real names.”

“You're more than welcomed to use our avatar names,” Twilight offered, “We kinda pretty much got stuck with referring to each other by our avatar names anyway.”

“It just sounds so much easier for some of us.” Applejack said.

“And I prefer the name Rainbow over Iris anyway.” Rainbow put in.

“Though should we call you Shenron?” Sunset asked him.

“Call me what you wish.” Spike replied.

“Well, Spike does sound like an easier name to remember.” Fluttershy admitted.

“Then Spike it is.” Twilight said.

“So now that the intros are out of the way, let's party!” Pinkie cheered, as suddenly confetti was shooting up above them.

“Whoa!” Spike gasped from the confetti burst.

“Pinkie can be very spontaneous, especially with party favors.” Twilight informed him.

“I'll keep that in mind.”

“Well, come on, ya'll we got something to celebrate.” Applejack said, as they went to where Pinkie had ended up setting up a whole part with sweets and punch on a table.

That night, Spike was in his own room and had just finished decorating it with some of the stuff from his old room to make it feel more homey. He had just finished putting up a picture of an adult couple on his dresser and smiled at it.

“Spike?” Came Rarity's voice.

Spike looked over and saw Rarity standing in his doorway wearing a violet nightgown with a fiddled white collar and a blue bow .

“Oh, Rarity, what's up?” he asked.

“I just wanted to see you before I turned in. A lady does need her beauty sleep you know.” she explained.

“True.” Spike admitted.

“The girls and I really are looking forward to working with you in Eden and getting to know you in person.”

'Thanks. I'm looking forward to it myself.” Spike was suddenly taken aback, as he found himself embraced by Rarity who pressed her rack into his chest and whispered to him.

“Until tomorrow, darling.” suddenly she gave Spike a peck on the cheek much to the boys surprise.

Rarity left Spike's room, as the boy looked at the doorway in shock, “Wow. I didn't see that coming.” he was about to close the door, until Fluttershy approached. She was wearing green long pants and a long sleeved button shirt with butterflies on them for pajamas.

“Um, Spike?”

“Yes, Fluttershy?” he asked, as Fluttershy had a faint blush.

“I just want you to know it's ok to be shy in a new group. I was the same way, but I've grown so used to everyone here. And I know you will too.” she told him with confidence.

“Thanks, Fluttershy.” Spike then received a peck on his cheek by the timid girl.

“Goodnight.” she said with a smile before heading for her room.

Spike closed the door and walked to his bed only for the door to fly open to reveal Rainbow Dash, who was wearing a white shirt with red sleeves with the image of a cloud and rainbow colored lightning bolt, and blue pants, “Hey, Spike.”

Spike turned back and spoke to her sounding a bit annoyed, “Ever hear of knocking?”

“Knocking is too loud,” Rainbow answered, as she stepped closer, “Was just about to hit the hay so I decided to see you one last time tonight.”

“Thanks.”

Rainbow pecked his cheek, and spoke, “Got a lot to look forward to tomorrow, buddy.” she playfully punched his shoulder before walking out.

Spike blushed from Rainbow's cheek peck, until he saw Sunset walk in wearing a magenta shirt and long pants with the image of a shimmering sun on the shirt, “Going to bed, Spike?” Sunset asked.

“Trying too. You?”

“I was just about to turn in myself,” Sunset admitted, “Just wanted to know how you're doing.”

“Well, I'm doing ok for the most part. Still I'm nervous about what this'll all lead to for both Eden and life.”

“We know. It's not easy to get to the castle to defeat Grogar, but we'll manage. Especially now that we have you,” Sunset said, as she embraced him and kissed his cheek, “I'll see you tomorrow. Goodnight.” she left the room.

“Goodnight.” Spike said, as he felt his cheek.

Spike was about to close his door, until Pinkie bounced in, “Hi, Spike!” she cheered. Pinkie's pajamas included a long blue sleeveless shirt with yellow balloons and matching shorts. The shirt had purple straps and a pink bow above the chest.

“Pinkie, it's late. So use an indoor voice.” he insisted.

Pinkie pouted, before answering, “Good point. I was just about to head off to bed. Boy am I tired.”

Spike double blinked, “You don't look all that tired.”

Pinkie just smiled and spoke, “Anyway, I just wanted to wish you a goodnight. Oh, and to give you this.” she pecked his cheek before bouncing off.

“I think she's still too sugar high.” Spike said, as Applejack walked into his room. She was wearing blue footsie pajamas with pale blue apple prints.

“Evening, Spike.”

“Hey, A.J.”

“I was just ready to hit the sack. I'm usually the first to wake up before anybody here.”

“I can assume it's because you lived a farm life and always woke up at the crack of dawn?” he guessed.

“Pretty much.” she confirmed.

“Well, be sure to get plenty of sleep then.”

“I will. Goodnight, Spike.” Applejack said, as she leaned forward and pecked his cheek, before taking her leave.

Finally Twilight walked in dressed in a light blue shirt, and dark blue sweat pants with star patterns, “Hey, Twilight.” he greeted.

“Spike, you look like you knew I was coming.” Twilight said surprised.

“Did I?” Spike asked playing oblivious.

“Well, I just came to wish you a goodnight. I know a lot's happened today and it's a lot to take in.”

“I think I'll manage.” Spike replied, and found himself embraced by Twilight.

“Just remember you're not alone here. You have me, and the rest of the girls. If you ever have any problems don't be afraid to talk to us.”

Spike smiled happily as he embraced her back, “Thanks, Twilight.”

Twilight pecked Spike's face, before they broke, “Goodnight, Spike.”

“Goodnight, Twilight.”

As Twilight left the room and walked down the hallway, she blushed to herself. Spike had finally gotten himself changed into his sleep shorts and shirt before getting into bed, “Whatever happens from this point on, I'll be ready. Because I won't be alone.” he told himself before falling asleep.

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As the sun came up that Sunday morning, an alarm clock went off in Spike's new room. Spike groggily reached over and hit the snooze button. He let out a yawn before sitting up in bed. He peered around the room in confusion, only to remember where he was.

“Oh, that's right. I live here now,” he got out of bed and stretched, “Well, at least I don't have Smolder or Ember barging in to wake me up anymore.” He went to his dresser and picked out some clothes before throwing them on.

He left his room, and headed downstairs. As he came down the stairs he looked over at the dining room table seeing several of the girls seated while enjoying breakfast composed of the works from waffles, flapjacks, sausage links, hash browns, and eggs. The scent of it all drew Spike closer.

When the girls saw him, they greeted the boy, “Good morning, Spike!”

“Good morning, girls.” he greeted back.

“You're just in time, sugarcube.” Applejack said, as she laid down a plate of freshly made waffles.

“Mm, smells good.” Spike said, as he took a seat.

“And it tastes even better.” Sunset assured him.

Spike looked around seeing two girls short, “Where's Rainbow and Rarity?”

“Rarity's just getting ready.” Sunset answered.

“That gal always likes to look her best every morning.” Applejack sighed.

“Well, excuse me,” came Rarity's voice as she came down stairs, “But some of us like to take pride in looking our best in the morning,” she took a seat next to Spike, “And how're you this morning, Spike?”

“Oh, good, Rarity.” Spike answered, while noticing how close she sat herself next to him.

“You haven't seen Rainbow by any chance, have you?” Twilight inquired.

“I have not.” Rarity answered.

“I really hope she's not sleeping in.” Applejack sighed.

“Coming down, guys!” Came Rainbow's voice. The girl came down and to everyone's shock was wearing nothing but a blue bra and matching colored panties. She took the other spot near Spike, and sniffed the grub, “Mm, that smells good. Hey, Spike. How's it going?”

Before Spike could answer, Rarity spoke up, “Rainbow Dash, why are you not properly dressed?”

“What, I've always come down like this in the morning.” Rainbow answered like it was no big deal.

“It's different this time, Rainbow!” Fluttershy protested, “We have a boy living with us now!”

“So?” she asked, “Spike doesn't mind, do ya, Spike?” Rainbow flirted with the boy while leaning closer to his side to give him a good view of her cleavage.

Spike started sweating, as he tried not to look down only to fail miserably. Twilight finally spoke up, “Rainbow, please go upstairs and put some clothes on!”

“Can it wait till after I eat?” Rainbow groaned.

“Now!”

“Alright fine!” Rainbow grumbled, as she got up and headed back upstairs.

Spike watched her leave, before looking at the others who looked back at him, “We're sorry about that.” Twilight said.

“I should be sorry if I my being here has messed with any of your 'routines' or something.” Spike replied.

“You've got nothing to apologize for, Spike.” Sunset assured him.

“It's just something we're gonna have to get used too.” Applejack put in.

Rainbow eventually came back down fully clothed, “There, happy now?” she asked in annoyance.

“Much.” Twilight answered.

Spike looked around, “Is Ms. Celestia joining us?”

“Actually, she had to go in someplace today. So she left early.” Twilight explained.

“So it's just us for today.” Fluttershy noted.

“She did mention we should spend the day getting to know each other,” Sunset added, “You know, since we'll be working together helping take down Grogar and all?”

“So you think we should go someplace in Eden or something?” Spike asked.

“Actually, we were thinking about doing something in the real world.” Twilight answered.

“The real world?” Spike asked sounding whiny.

“Yeah-yeah, I feel ya,” Rainbow agreed, “But hey there's still stuff that can be done outside of Eden.”

“Exactly,” Twilight confirmed, “Plus do you really spend all your time in Eden?”

“If you do then you're just a sad person.” Sunset added.

“I do other stuff, I just happen to like going to Eden more.” Spike mumbled, “So any thoughts on today?”

“Well, why not try bowling?” Pinkie suggested.

“Great idea, Pinkie,” Rainbow commended her, “We haven't done that in a month.”

“Plus with Spike in our group we have eight, making both teams even.” Applejack added.

“Sounds like a plan to me,” Sunset admitted, followed by the others. She turned to the boy, and asked, “What do you say, Spike?”

Spike contemplated on the idea, before reaching his decision, “Sure. I could use the chance to work on my aiming.”

“Then it's decided,” Twilight said, “Everyone, eat up. And let's be ready in fifteen.” So everyone resumed eating, before they finished and helped do the dishes. Soon after the got themselves ready, they left the building and headed out into the city.

As they walked the streets of Canterlot City, Spike looked around seeing all the buildings, stores, cafe's, and everything.

“Man, this city has everything.” the boy marveled.

“All that and more, darling.” Rarity replied, while walking at his side.

“Did all of you live here from the beginning?” Spike asked.

“Not all of us.” Fluttershy admitted.

“Fluttershy and I used to live in Cloudsdale, before Principal Celestia found out about us.” Rainbow explained on their behalf.

“And I used to live in Appleloosa with plenty of members from the Apple Family.” Applejack added.

“Would you believe I used to live on a Rock farm?” Pinkie asked Spike.

“A Rock farm?” Spike asked in confusion.

“Yeah. Surprised us too.” Sunset said.

“It's amazing to think majority of us all lived in different places before coming here.” Twilight told Spike.

“No kidding.” Spike agreed, as the reached the city's bowling alley.

“This is it.” Rainbow told Spike.

“Let's go in.” Twilight instructed, as they entered.

Inside the bowling alley, it was loaded with people of all ages engaging in said activity for fun, or competition.

The girls and Spike after renting two lanes, and bowler shoes in their sizes went to the lanes and divided their teams up. One team was composed of Applejack, Rarity, Twilight, and Spike, while the second team was of Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, and Sunset Shimmer. One by one each of them was rolling their selected ball down the lane knocking over several pins, sometimes a few, and sometimes made a gutter ball.

Rainbow stepped up and sent the ball rolling and hit a strike, “Oh, yeah!” she cheered, before turning to her team, “Am I awesome, or what?”

“You're super!” Pinkie cheered.

Applejack rolled her eyes, “Always so full of herself, that Rainbow.” she told Spike.

“She's definitely confident.” Spike noted.

“Cocky is more like it,” Twilight replied, “A lot of times she's always the first to go rushing into danger before we can make up a plan.”

“Basically she goes Leroy Jenkins?” Spike guessed.

“Exactly.” Rarity confirmed.

“You're up, Spike.” Applejack called.

Spike got up and took his ball, before positioning himself. He concentrated before running closer, and let his ball roll down the lane. Spike watched as the ball remained in the center before nailing every pin.

“Yes!” Spike cheered.

“Alright, Spike!” A.J cheered him on.

“Not bad, buddy,” Rainbow admitted, “But the game ain't over yet. Fluttershy, you're up.”

Fluttershy walked to the lane, and gently rolled her ball down the lane. Spike watched knowing there was no way she was going to get any pins with her ball rolling that slow. They watched as her ball got closer, it ended up knocking down all the pins much to A.J's teams shock.

“You have got to be kidding me.” Spike said in disbelief.

“I have no words to describe that.” Twilight added equally shocked.

Soon enough the points were tallied and the winner was Applejack's team. The girls and Spike cheered, while those on Rainbow's team felt disappointed, until Pinkie, Fluttershy, and Sunset perked up, “Good game, guys.” Sunset told the others.

“It was fun all the same.” Pinkie added.

“I definitely enjoyed myself.” Fluttershy admitted.

“Yeah, well, just so you know I let you guys win.” Rainbow said preserving her pride.

Spike gave her a dry look, “Sure you did.”

Rarity suddenly heard her stomach grumble, “Oh, dear. All this bowling has worked up an appetite.”

“We could all deserve a lunch break.” Twilight agreed.

“So let's go!” Pinkie cheered.

Later on, the group was at a Pizza Hut in the city. They sat at a big table, where they had multiple pizzas with different toppings each spread out.

Spike took a plain cheese slice, “Mm, heaven.”

“We like to come here every so often.” Applejack explained, while enjoying a sausage piece.

“Or we like to stay in and order take out.” Rainbow added, while enjoying a slice of pepperoni.

“So has anyone thought about what we're going to be doing if we're to take back Micro Software's avatar?” Fluttershy asked, while having a veggie slice.

“Well, first we need to train with Spike in Eden so he'll know what we're capable of, and what he's capable of.” Twilight began.

“That way we can come up with some new tactics and combos against any upcoming battles or enemies.” Sunset Shimmer put in.

“Yeah. Like us, everyone else in Eden is looking to power themselves up just as much.” Rainbow reminded them.

“So we just have to be stronger then,” Spike spoke up, “Well, I'm down with that,” he raised his drink up, “To teamwork.”

The girls raised their own drinks and announced, “Teamwork!” they clicked their drinks together and continued to enjoy their lunch.

Suddenly a voice called out, “A.J, hey!”

The group looked and saw a seventeen year old girl coming over. She wore black low heel pump shoes, cyan colored shorts covered by a black transparent skirt, a slim black no sleeved shirt, and a silver necklace around her neck. Her hair was dark grayish indigo with dark indigo and moderate opal highlights styled in a curl fashion. And much like the Rainbooms, she was incredibly busty, which Spike took notice of.

“Rara!” Applejack cheered, as she got up and hugged the new girl.

“What're you girls doing here?” Rara asked.

“Just out having fun,” Pinkie answered, “What about you?”

“Same as you, I guess.” Rara shrugged.

“Well, I'm glad ya ran into us,” Applejack said, “We actually got a new friend we'd like you to meet.”

“A new friend?” Rara wondered.

“Yeah,” Applejack pulled Spike over, “This here is Spike Ddraig. Ya might say he's now part of 'the team'.” she winked at the girl.

“I see.” she replied.

“Spike, this here's an old friend of mine; Rara.” A.J introduced him.

“Old friend?” Spike asked.

“We met at camp when we were kids.” Rara explained, “Anyway, it's nice to meet you, Spike.”

“Same to you, Rara,” Spike admitted, before thinking to himself, 'Her voice sounds so familiar. In fact she looks familiar too.' Spike got a closer look at her, and suddenly saw in place of her was a familiar pop star from Eden, making him mentally gasp.

Rara noticed the looks Spike was giving her which got her blushing, “Please, don't stare so much.”

“Spike, are you ok?” Twilight asked in concern, as the others felt the same way.

Spike started getting closer to Rara, who was starting to feel nervous. When he leaned in close, he whispered a question into her ear, “Countess?”

Rara suddenly froze up in shock, and asked, “What?”

Spike spoke again still keeping it quiet, “Countess Coloratura?”

The girls gasped, as Rara spoke, “Who wants to know?”

“Well, the dragon you recently used his lap for a seat during one of your recent performances.” he answered.

Rara taking what Spike said thought back on her recent show and remembered Shenron, “It's you?”

“One and the same.” Spike confirmed.

“Wow,” Rara gasped while blushing, “Even IRL you still look handsome.”

Spike blushed in response, “Well thank you.”

“Though how did you know?” Rara asked.

“Your voice.”

“Really? You noticed a similarity from my voice alone?” Rara asked still blushing.

“Whoa-whoa back it up,” Rainbow broke them up, “You two already know each other?”

“I've seen her perform at Eden's Ink and Paint Club lounge a lot. Though last time I was there, she... flirted with me.” Spike confessed.

“What?!” the girls gasped.

Applejack turned to Rara, “You flirted with Spike?”

“What I didn't think I'd ever meet him in person. And to be fair I've flirted with others before.” the girl reminded A.J.

“I've seen you flirt with others during your previous performances,” Spike countered, “And those didn't look half as flirtatious as you were with me.”

“Never the less.” Rara replied.

“Well, come on, Rara, join us.” Pinkie insisted.

“Thanks.” Rara took a seat.

“So, Rara, what led you to become such a popular pop star in the world of Eden?” Spike asked.

“Well, I've always been known for having such a nice singing voice. Though sometimes the attention could be quite overwhelming,” the girl explained, “So in Eden I fashioned myself a new look and continued to use my talent to entertain so many players. No one else outside A.J has ever been able to recognize me by voice alone. So consider me impressed.”

“Glad to hear it.”

“So how did you get involved with Eden's most popular group?” Rara inquired.

“It's kind of a funny story.” Spike replied.

“I got the time.” Rara said, as she got comfortable. Spike smiled knowing he once again made a new friend he now knew both in Eden and in the real world.

When nighttime came back at the group's place, Spike was coming back from his shower with a towel wrapped around his waist, “Nothing like a shower before turning in.” he reached his room and opened the door and found to his surprise the Rainbooms all gathered together in their pajamas.

“Hi, Spike.” they greeted together.

“Gah!” Spike jerked back a bit while making sure to keep his hand tight on the towel wrapped around his wist, “Girls, what're you all doing in here?!”

“we just wanted to wish you a goodnight, Spike.” Pinkie began.

“Though I guess we came in at an awkward time.” Sunset held in a giggle.

“Ya think?!”

“Sorry about that,” Twilight said holding in a giggle of her own, “But listen we just want you to know when you start school with us, we'll be there by your side so you don't have anything to worry about.”

Spike smiled, “Thanks, girls. I just hope I'll be able to balance school work and Eden at the same time like I did before.”

“Hey, we managed to.” Rainbow boasted.

“So says the gal who puts off her work until the next day.” A.J teased Rainbow, much to her embarrassment.

“Well, we best be turning in. Goodnight, Spike.” Rarity said, as the group hugged him.

Spike blushed from the close contact, especially given his current condition, “Still half naked here!”

The girls let him go and walked out of the room. As they walked down the hall, Rainbow spoke to them, “Think he was trying to hide something below the belt?”

“Rainbow!” Twilight, gasped, as each of the girls blushed, with Fluttershy putting her hands to her face to hide hers.

“Just asking,” Rainbow chuckled, and thought, 'I know I felt something.'

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It was Monday morning and Spike was riding in the same limousine that brought him to the city, only this time the girls were accompanying him.

Applejack spoke to the boy, who was sitting in the back and in center between Twilight and Sunset, “So, ya ready for your first day at a new school, Spike?”

“Honestly, I feel sick to my stomach about this.” Spike confessed his uneasiness.

“It's alright to feel nervous on the first day, darling.” Rarity assured him.

“I was on my first day.” Fluttershy admitted.

“Kinda not surprising coming from you, Fluttershy.” Rainbow told her, much to the shy girls embarrassment.

“Don't worry, Spike. Remember you have us with you.” Sunset promised him.

“And I know you'll be able to make some friends. I know I did.” Twilight smiled at the girls while remembering it was them that made her feel welcomed.

“I'm just glad Principal Celestia was able to make me a schedule that at least has one of you in each.” Spike said in relief.

“Well, Spike, here we are.” Rainbow said, as the limo pulled right outside a school.

“Welcome to Equestrius Academy.” Pinkie declared.

Spike watched as multiple high school year students were walking up to the entrance and into the school building, “Ok, first start of a brand new school.” he told himself, as he got out of the limo with the girls and proceeded inside.

Once Spike received his books and all he proceeded to his first class being Advanced Physics, where he got to be with Twilight.

As Spike sat down he kept it casual while ignoring the looks of many who could tell right away that he was a new kid, “I'm so glad to have you in Science class, Spike.” Twilight began as she sat right next to him.

“Think you can help me if I have a problem?” Spike asked, “This isn't exactly my strongest subject.”

“I'd be delighted to help you.” Twilight smiled, at Spike who blushed at how pretty she was coming off as. Once the teacher came in however, the two faced front and began listening to the lesson.

Next class Spike found himself in was art. He was sitting right next to Sunset Shimmer, as they and the rest of the students were busy painting whatever came to them on their canvas'. Spike was trying to draw a three headed dragon, before speaking to himself, “Well, I ain't no Picasso, but it's the effort that matters.”

“It sure is.” Sunset agreed, as Spike looked over and saw on Sunset's canvas was a beautiful beach landscape during dusk.

“Damn, you're good at this, Sunset.” Spike said looking impressed.

“Thanks. Been doing this for years now,” Sunset answered, “Of course my true art is all over the city. Don't tell anyone else outside the girls but I like to do graffiti art.”

“Graffiti?” Spike wondered, especially why Sunset wanted that a secret from anyone outside him and the rest of the girls.

Later on in the gymnasium, Spike and Rainbow Dash were with the other students taking phys ed. Currently they were all doing stretches, push ups, and sit ups.

“Feeling that burn, Spike?” Rainbow asked, as she did a push-up.

Spike who was doing a sit-up answered, “Yes. I just hope I don't end up pulling something. Coach Spitfire is brutal.”

“Yeah, but she wants us to be the best we can be physically.” Rainbow replied, “Besides, she's better than our last instructor.”

“Who was that?”

“Iron Will. That guy literally drilled us until our bones felt broken,” Rainbow explained, “Not that I don't mind working hard, but he was just super crazy. And he was always speaking so loudly and in the third person. I mean who really does that?”

“People who're just so obsessed with themselves.” Spike answered, as the two laughed.

“Hey!” came a voice, which caught their attention.

Walking over was Coach Spitfire. She had orange hair that was spiked up along with light amber highlights, giving it a fire-esque look. She also had orange eyes and wore blue track suit which was zipped up only halfway to her upper half, showing her white T-Shirt. As she approached and looked down at the two. She lifted her shades up, “If you have time to joke around then you must not be getting enough workouts. Do I need to double it?!”

“No, ma'am!” the two answered simultaneously, while shaking their heads.

“Then get back to it!” Spitfire ordered, as they resumed their exercising. Spitfire smirked before turning around and walked away.

As she did, Spike took a look at Spitfire's backside before his gaze started shifting down to her waist, 'Damn her ass looks fine in those pants.' he thought to himself.

In Home Ec, Spike was working together with Applejack and Pinkie Pie in creating something, “A little more spice, Pinkie.” Spike told the girl who sprinkled a bit more spice.

“You sure about this, Sugarcube?” A.J asked.

“Trust me. One taste of this and your taste buds will never be the same.” Spike smirked, much to Applejack's concern.

“Why am I not getting a positive feeling from what you said?”

“Relax, it'll be good.” Spike said, as he tasted, “Perfection.” he gasped in joy.

“So what do you call it?” Pinkie wondered, as she gazed at Spike's creation.

“Dragon Gumbo. A little treat taught to me by my adopted pop Torch. Give it a taste, girls.”

Applejack and Pinkie each took a spoonful of gumbo and ate it. Sweat began to pour off Applejack's face as she panted, “Wow. That's some spicy stuff. What do you think, Pinkie?” she looked over at Pinkie who was frozen stiff with her face completely red.

You could almost see steam pouring out of her ears. She pointed her head up and for a brief moment looked like she was spewing up fire. This of course shocked Spike and A.J, until Pinkie ceased this action and wiped some gumbo off her chin and spoke normally, “Delicious.”

“You impressed?” Spike asked them.

“Wow, Spike, you sure know how to make a good gumbo.” Applejack admitted.

“Hey, everybody. Come and try this!” Pinkie announced to the class, as the students piled around and each took a taste of Spike's gumbo.

Each student panted from the spicy sensation, but enjoyed it none the less. Then walking over was their teacher Saffron Masala. She was a tall and exotically beautiful woman with magenta eyes, and hair made up of two shades of dark fuchsia, she wore foreign garments and a golden headband.

“Ooh, it looks like we have something popular, don't we?” she asked Spike.

“Yes, ma'am. Would you care to taste?” Spike offered her.

“Don't mind if I do,” Saffron answered, as she took a spoonful of gumbo and ate it. Spike watched her chew it slowly to savor the taste and everything. She swallowed before giving Spike her thoughts, “Delicious. I've tasted many exotic foods in my time, but this is by far my favorite.”

“Thank you.” Spike said gratefully.

“You keep this kind of work up, Spike, and I'll be calling you Class' Top Chef.” she added. Applejack, Pinkie, and the rest of the students commended Spike who was blushing in embarrassment.

Once that class was over he went to the auditorium for drama class, and who was waiting for him there, but Rarity, “Oh, Spike!” she called in sing song.

Spike went over to Rarity who hugged him. The close contact with her impressive bust got Spike red in the face, before she let go, “Oh, I'm so glad we could have drama together.”

“Same here.” Spike agreed.

“Our Drama club always holds the most spectacular of shows, with costumes supplied by yours truly.” Rarity winked.

“Wow. Without designing talent the plays here must really be a hit.” Spike said.

“And they are.” came another voice.

The two looked over and saw a boy Spike's age. He moderate rose colored eyes and short black hair. His attire included black sneakers, blue violet pants, a lime green shirt, and on his head was an orange cap turned backwards.

“Rarity's original designer outfits are a real hit, especially to those who're fashion buffs.” the boy said.

“How kind of you to say, Thorax.” Rarity said with an 'oh go on' wave gesture.

“Hey, Thorax, you in here too?” Spike asked, much to Rarity's confusion.

“Uh-huh.”

“Spike, you already know Thorax?” Rarity wondered.

“We had Math earlier today.” he answered.

“Spike's an ok guy,” Thorax admitted, “He even likes my stand up routine.”

“Well, it's nice to see you two getting along.” Rarity smiled.

“Hell yeah.” Spike agreed, as he and Thorax laughed.

So they sat down with Rarity scooting closer to Spike, before laying her hand on top of his. Spike's face turned a tad pink, as he looked over at Rarity who was smiling at him with a faint blush on her face. Spike smiled in response, and decided to enjoy whatever class would bring them.

Afterward, Spike was walking down the hall to his next class, until who should rush over to him but Fluttershy, “Spike, how are you?” she asked.

“Oh, hi, Fluttershy. I'm ok. How about you?”

“I'm doing ok. Where are you off to now?” the girl inquired.

“Study Hall in Room A3.”

“Just like me!” Fluttershy gasped in joy.

“Wow. Now I'm really glad Principal Celestia made it so I'd be with you and the others.”

“She wants to make sure you have time to spend with us both outside and inside school.” Fluttershy answered.

“Well, I'm glad she did.” Spike said, as the two smiled, until a voice spoke up.

“Yo, Flutters, what's up?”

The two looked over and saw leaning against a locker was a girl Fluttershy's age. She had light amaranth hair with vermilion highlights along with light purple eyes. She also wore sandals and a beanie with a pattern of flowers.

“Treezie!” Fluttershy cheered, as the two hugged.

Spike walked over, “You know each other?”

“Spike, this is my friend Tree Hugger. We met on a nature walk.” the shy girl introduced him.

“Hi, I'm-” Tree Hugger cut him off, as she got up right in his face.

“Oh, I know about you. You're Spike. The new kid.”

“Exactly,” he replied, before Tree Hugger got closer much to his surprise, before putting her forehead right onto his, “Uh, what're you doing?” he asked, while blushing from forehead contact.

“Mm, oh, yeah,” she began sounded amorous, “You got such a positive flow in your vibes, dude. It's making me feel good too.” she gave him a smile.

“Tree Hugger!” Fluttershy quickly separated the two, before speaking to the other girl, “What did we talk about giving people their personal space?” she asked with a tap of her foot.

“Couldn't help it, Flutters. His vibes are just so warm and enlightening I felt drawn to them.” Tree Hugger answered, as she shot Spike a flirtatious wink resulting in his face blushing up.

“Well, try to dial it back a little.”

“My bad.” she chuckled.

“Come on, Spike. We don't wanna be late.” Fluttershy said, while taking Spike's hand and escorted him off.

After school let out the girls and Spike returned to their place, as Rainbow spoke, “Alright, Eden here we come!”

“Yes!” Spike said feeling eager.

“Not so fast,” Twilight stopped them, “No one goes to Eden until all our school work is done.”

“Oh, man!” Rainbow complained.

“Just like back home.” Spike sighed.

“Don't worry, we'll work on our schoolwork together.” Applejack said.

“Agreed,” Rarity confirmed, “After all what kind of friends would we be if we didn't help each other?”

“So let's get to it.” Twilight said feeling pumped.

“Homework!” Pinkie Pie jumped up and cheered.

So the girls and Spike got started on their homework with Twilight and even Sunset helping Spike and Rainbow Dash the most. Well, Rainbow Dash needed more help than Spike did.

Afterward, the girls brought Spike into another room where he saw omnidirectional treadmills set up like the one he had in his old hangout. Each station was marked by each of the girls symbols they had on their avatars necklaces.

“Sweet.” Spike said, as he looked at the stations.

“Principal Celestia made sure we each have one.” Sunset explained, as the girls dawned their virtual reality gloves and goggles.

“And now, you have one of your own, Spike.” Twilight said, as she presented Spike his own station marked by a green flame symbol.

“Awesome.” Spike gasped, as he stepped onto the treadmill and readied himself.

“Ok, everyone. Goggles down.” Twilight instructed, as they put their goggles on.

“Here we go.” Spike said, as they entered Eden's Game Central Station in the form of their avatars.

“Alright, so where are gonna go today?” Rainbow asked in excitement, “Gotham City to take on the Joker and his goons?”

“The Land of Ooo to treasure hunt?” Pinkie suggested.

“Oh, I absolutely love a good treasure hunt.” Rarity voiced her agreement.

“Actually, I was thinking we'd all go out someplace to party.” Twilight suggested.

“Ooh, I love partying!” Pinkie cheered.

“It does sound like a nice change of pace.” Fluttershy admitted her approval.

“Aw, man.” Rainbow grumbled.

“Relax, Rainbow,” Applejack told her, “We could use another shot at down time.”

“Especially after I had a long first day.” Spike agreed.

“So where do you have in mind?” Sunset asked Twilight.

Twilight smirked, “We're going to New Donk City.”

Spike gasped, “New Donk? I love it there!”

“As do I.” Rarity agreed.

“So what're we waiting for? Let's go!” Rainbow called feeling more excited, as they headed through a portal.

They exited the portal and found themselves in the game world of New Donk City, “Ah, New Donk City.” Spike marveled.

Pinkie popped in, “The city that never leaps.”

“Let's head on down to the club, ya'll.” Applejack suggested, until Rarity stopped them.

“Wait! If we're going into a club then we must make ourselves look more presentable than this.” she told them.

“Alright,” Twilight rolled her eyes, “Wardrobe change, girls.” Twilight said, as they accessed their items page that appeared before them that displayed, weapons, power ups, vehicles, and of course clothing.

Each of them selected an outfit to wear and suddenly their avatars attire changed into the ones they selected on their screens.

“Come on, Spike. Get yourself changed.” Sunset said.

“Don't you have anything nice to wear?” Rarity wondered.

“Of course I do. Give me moment,” Spike said before accessing his own items page and skimmed through the various outfits he had collected over the years. He finally found the selection of his choosing and suddenly his normal attire changed into the blue outfit of Austin Powers. The girls were surprised, as Spike dawned a pair of Austin Powers glasses and spoke to them using his best Austin Powers voice, “What do you think, babies?”

The girls giggled, “You look very smashing, Spike.” Rarity smiled.

“Why thank you.” Spike answered.

“But aren't the glasses a bit much?” Applejack asked curiously.

“It's all part of the look.”

“Can we get going now?” Rainbow asked sounding impatient.

“Yeah, come on let's go!” Pinkie beamed, as they all headed for New Donk City's nightclub.

Upon entering, they saw many other types of avatars and even New Donkers spread out, mingling, lounging around, and dancing.

“Whoo-wee, this place sure is jumpin'.” Applejack marveled.

“It's my happening, A.J. And it freaks me out!” Spike cheered.

“I'm freaking out too!” Pinkie cheered with Spike, while hanging off him.

“Let's find us a booth.” Sunset said, as they trekked through the crowd before finding a vacant booth that could fit all eight of them.

“Nice to see everyone's too busy having fun to fan mob us.” Fluttershy noted in relief.

“I don't know. I don't mind the attention.” Rainbow answered.

“Well, sometimes the best kind of attention is no attention at all.” Twilight noted.

“Says the egghead who loves to show off her intelligence.” Rainbow counted.

Twilight pouted, “You win this round.”

The group relaxed, until a voice came on a speaker, “Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the New Donk City Night Club. And now to get things started, your mayor... Pauline!” the avatars cheered as Mayor Pauline stepped out on the stage and began scat singing, as her band played. Soon she began singing her number one hit.

(Jump Up Super Star)

Spike got up, “Come on, girls. Let's dance!”

“Alright!” Rainbow got out of her seat.

“How lovely.” Rarity said, getting up.

“I don't know...” Fluttershy said unsure, until Pinkie pulled her up.

“Come on, Fluttershy, it'll be fun!” she and the others headed out to the dance floor and began partying it up with the other avatars.

With every time the mayor sang the word 'jump', the avatars jumped up. Spike was super happy he was actually in Eden hanging out with the girls he's only dreamed of spending time with. The girls in return were just as happy to finally have a boy to hang out with in both the real and game world.

“You're good on your feet Spike.” Pinkie noticed.

“Guess cookin' ain't your only strong point, is it?” Applejack asked.

“I'm just full of surprises.” Spike answered, as he danced around the girls.

Soon the mayor finished her number, and the avatars relaxed and caught their breath. The moment of peace didn't last long, as doors burst open, and these storm trooper looking soldiers wearing blue armor and black visors burst in. Each one was armed with a blaster, sword, or any kind of weapon imaginable.

“Look out, it's the Ravagers!” an avatar screamed in shock.

The Ravagers started ransacking the place, and taking out several avatars collecting their coins and other things they left behind. Some avatars exited the game wanting to preserve their items and everything, while some started to fight back.

“Ravagers,” Spike narrated, “According to Principal Celestia, these sentry drones are workers of Grogar's actual company. He uses them to scour the game world to expand his own territory and bring him back any rare items hidden among the many levels and worlds. Their only allies in this game are cowards who want to save their own skin.”

“Everyone, take cover!” Twilight ordered, as they used a table for cover.

“Just our luck to run into Ravagers here.” Sunset told the group with disappointment.

“I know. And we were having such a blast too.” Rarity agreed sounding extra disappointed.

“Guess this means we gotta get ourselves, busy, huh?” Rainbow asked.

“Agreed. Let's get to work.” Twilight ordered, as all eight of them swapped their night out duds for their regular outfits.

“So what's the plan?” Applejack asked Twilight, who began mapping out a strategy.

“We divide and conquer the whole group. Applejack you and Rarity take one group. Fluttershy, you're with Rainbow Dash. Pinkie, you're with Sunset. Spike, you're with me.”

Spike looked at Twilight feeling flustered to be working with her, while the girls were jealous. But knowing the gravity of their situation decided to let it go, “Alright, ya'll. Let's break!” Applejack ordered, as the teams split up to aid the avatars who stuck around to fight.

Sunset selected a Wookie Bowcaster from her weapons stash and started shooting at several Ravagers and collecting the coins of any who were destroyed.

Pinkie selected Harley Quinn Hammer from her stash and ran around whacking some of the Ravagers, “Whamma Slamma!” she announced, while swinging the hammer around.

Applejack and Rarity were fighting the Ravagers up on a higher balcony in the club hand to hand while avoiding any critical hits, “You varmints are all talk.” Applejack mocked, as she grabbed a Ravager and threw him off the balcony. He plummeted while letting out a Wilhelm Scream before going splat and was destroyed.

“And you really need to think about updating your appearances. You all could use your own individuality.” Rarity added, while dodging some attacked before tricking two of the Ravagers into blasting each other.

On the dance floor, Rainbow was running circles around the Ravagers and Fluttershy was using her wind based power to blow them off their feet.

“Nice breeze, Fluttershy!” Rainbow called, as the shy girl smiled.

Finally Twilight was blasting several Ravagers with magic from the staff of the Dark Magician, and Spike blew fire at some more.

“We won't be able to keep this up forever.” Spike told Twilight, “So I'm gonna need a little more support.” He looked through his stash of items before happening upon a green box with exclamation points on each side, “Time to get metal!” he activated it and his whole body became metal.

Twilight looked at the metallic Spike and smirked seeing he knew what he was doing. Spike charged at the Ravagers who were unable to deal much harm to him with his metal body. As Spike demolished several Ravagers he collected their loot, until the effects of the Metal Box wore off, and he was normal again.

“Spike, heads up!” Rainbow called, as she tossed him a weapon from her own stash being a kusunagi sword. The dragon caught it and used it to deflect several laser shots and redirect them back at several more Ravagers.

With the Ravagers depleted the ones left over fled. When the calamity died down, the avatars were finally able to relax. The Rainbooms and Spike gathered together, as Spike spoke up, “Anybody interested in dinner?”

“Eeyup.” Applejack answered.

“So am I.” Rarity agreed.

“Yeah let's go.” Fluttershy put in, and they all removed their goggles and were out of the game.

Later on at the dinner table, the girls were talking to Celestia about what went down in Eden, “And I was all...” Pinkie made noises, “And Rainbow was all!” made speedy noises.

“Bottom line, we took them down.” Rainbow cleared it up.

Celestia smiled, “I'm proud to see how strong your teamwork is. Especially now that Spike is working with you. But you all must continue to help him so that he'll be even more ready to work together with each of you.”

“Yes, ma'am.” the girls answered.

“Dinner is served.” Spike said, as he came in wheeling a tray of bowls with Dragon gumbo.

“Spike, what is that?” Rarity wondered.

“My specialty, Dragon Gumbo.” Spike answered.

“It got him an A in Home Ec on his first day.” Applejack noted.

“Looks spicy.” Twilight inspected.

“Spicy, but good.” Pinkie told her.

“Give it a go.” Spike beckoned, as the girls and even Celestia tasted it.

Spike looked over seeing each of them were panting from the spicy sensation before taking sips of water, but still looked like they enjoyed it.

“Mm, this is good stuff.” Sunset Shimmer commended Spike.

“Very delectable especially for a gumbo.” Rarity added.

“If you added a ghost pepper to this, it could be a lethal weapon.” Rainbow said with a smirk.

“Tried that. It gave someone serious heartburn.” Spike answered.

“Oh, my.” Fluttershy gasped.

“Well, I think it's delicious, Spike. Thank you for sharing this with us.” Celestia thanked him.

“No problem, Principal Celestia.” Spike replied, feeling sheepish.

Twilight raised her glass, “To Spike.”

The others raised their glasses and announced, “To Spike!” Spike blushed at the praised, before taking a seat at the table and ate with them.

Time with Sunset

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In the world of Eden, Spike and the Rainbooms were currently wandering around the weapons and items shop. They were all checking out several weapons, outfits, or items they had been saving up for or in Rarity's case seeing if there was a sale.

Rainbow was skimming through weapons, “I'll need that. I need this. Oh, definitely need that!” she selected every weapon that caught her eye.

“Rainbow, you should really spend wisely on.” Twilight lectured her.

“Tell that to Rarity.” Rainbow retorted while motioning to said girl who purchasing outfit after outfit in the clothing section, “Besides it's a sale on weapons.”

Twilight sighed while shaking her head before spotting Spike up ahead looking at something, “Spike, see something you like?”

“Only that.” Spike motioned ahead.

Twilight looked and saw the sentai mecha or zord Dragonzord, “Dragonzord?” she asked.

“Yes. My most favorite of all the zords.” he answered in awe.

“A dragon's favorite robot is a dragon, huh?” Applejack asked rhetorically, while hanging off him.

“Oh, my that's a big price even on a sale.” Fluttershy noticed the price.

Twilight looked and gasped, “800,000 bits?! Spike, are you seriously...”

“Don't worry, Twilight. I've been saving more than enough. And this sale is the perfect chance. Besides there may come a time I'll need to use it in battles.” Spike said, as he purchased the Dragonzord model and added it to his stock.

“Well, I think we pretty much replenished whatever stocks we needed to update.” Sunset noted.

“And got some new fun stuff too.” Pinkie put in.

“So what do we do now?” Spike asked.

“Well, I'm afraid I have to punch out. There's a new outfit I'm making for a client and I best get started now.” Rarity answered.

“And I better check in with the animal shelter.” Fluttershy added.

“And I've got some baking to do.” Pinkie remembered.

“I still need to finish the rest of the new Daring Do book.” Rainbow put in.

“I got to go over some things for Principal Celestia.” Twilight said.

“And I think I'm gonna take it easy now.” Applejack finished.

“I'm actually free, Spike.” Sunset replied.

“Oh, good. Well, I guess Sunset and I are gonna stay in Eden for a bit longer.” Spike told the others.

“Ok, but not too late.” Twilight warned them, as the girls exited the virtual world.

Spike turned to Sunset, “So where do you wanna go?”

Sunset smirked, “I got an idea. Follow me.” she led Spike out of the shop to head to another world in Eden.

Later on the two were walking around a race car obstacle course, where several players from normal every day avatars to even Ravagers were taking spots at the starting line with their own vehicles, some based off ones from social media or literature, and some being original designs.

'The Destiny Track is a racing course where players test their skills on wheels. And the best part is the race course is always random. Meaning you never race the same course twice in a row. Each course is tricked out with different traps and obstacles. You need to be smart with your driving otherwise BOOM, crash and burn.'

“I tell ya Spike this is the perfect place to get some quick coins.” Sunset told the dragon.

“No kidding. So what kind of ride you got?” Spike inquired, as they took places on the track.

Sunset reached into her stock and spoke, "Behold." she declared, as she sat down a small model figure that increased in size to reveal it was a light cycle of the Tron game.

“Good call.” Spike admitted.

“So what you got in that stash of yours?” Sunset inquired.

“Feast your eyes.” Spike said as he unveiled his own set of wheels being the Ninja Turtles Party Wagon.

“Classic.” Sunset admitted.

“Thanks. So ready to race?” Spike asked.

“You know it.” And so everyone got inside or mounted their vehicles.

They started their engines and revved up as the lights began flashing. When the light hit green, everyone took off and onto the track.

As the vehicles raced each other, Sunset and Spike were determined to make it up front, but also had to keep an eye out for obstacles and traps rigged into the track.

When the cars started driving through a city section that looked like a montage of several familiar places like New York, Gotham, San Fransokyo, Metropolis, and many others. Spike looked ahead seeing those in front of him were crashing and burning from either ramming into each other, some blasting each other with weapons installed in their vehicles, or getting taken out by several traps from spiked platforms popping up destroying their tires, and even trucks or other program vehicles to block their paths.

“Time to Ravage some loot.” Spike joked.

“Seriously?” Sunset asked in disbelief.

“Eh, make whatever joke I can.” Spike answered, as he opened the Party Wagon's side door allowing him to collect as many coins left by the Ravagers that crashed.

“Don't take it all!” Sunset called, as she herself started collecting coins from the riders close to her that just crashed.

“Hey, big jump ahead!” Spike called, as he put the pedal to the metal.

“I see it!” Sunset called as she herself sped up.

The two among many more made the jump to the next track while others weren't so lucky. As the racers drove they started dodging swinging wrecking balls, “Dodge. Dodge. Go!” Spike called, as he was dodging the wrecking balls.

“Hey, Spike! I think your distant relative's up ahead!” came Sunset.

“What?” Spike asked in confusion, before looking up ahead and saw who else but the king of Kaiju himself, “Godzilla.”

Godzilla was roaring and smashing up racers and their vehicles that tried to get past him, “Think we can make it?” Sunset asked.

“Follow my lead.” Spike ordered, as Spike took lead with Sunset following.

As Godzilla continued to take out racers with some able to avoid him, while others weren't as lucky. Spike and Sunset maneuvered through the other racers before coming right up on Godzilla, “Gotta aim this right,” Spike said, as he was eyeing one of the wrecking balls swinging close, “Fire!” he pressed a button, causing a cannon to pop out from atop the van that fired a ball of compressed garbage at the crane causing the wrecking ball connected to it to veer off its course resulting in it nailing Godzilla distracting him.

Spike and Sunset took this chance to drive around Godzilla and continued on with the race, “Good one, Spike!” Sunset called.

“Naturally.” Spike replied, as they caught up with the rest of the drivers.

As they were honing in on the finish line, Spike used his vehicle to ram several other cars off the track allowing him to take the lead with Sunset following in pursuit.

“First one there!” Spike announced.

“Not on my watch!” Sunset answered, as the two drove determined to be the first one to cross.

As they closed in, they put in all they had, until Spike managed to cross before Sunset did. Appearing on the racing scoreboard was Spike in first, and Sunset in second, while everyone else either pulled up farther back or crashed.

The two checked their stats and saw they gained more coins for their high places in the race, “Yes. Replenished just about all the coins I spent at the shop.” Sunset noted.

“Same here,” Spike added, before offering his hand, “Good race, Sunset.”

“Thanks, you too.” Sunset replied, as their shook on it.

“So, wanna go to the Ink and Paint Club?” Spike suggested.

“Sure.” Sunset agreed, as they packed up their rides, and left for said club.

At the Ink and Paint club, Spike and Sunset were sitting at a table eager to see tonight's guest performance, “Spike, I'm so excited that PostCrush is playing tonight. K-Lo and Su-Z are amazing!” Sunset began expressing her excitement.

“They are quite a duo,” Spike admitted, “Though I think they might be into each other. Which is disappointing to a lot of guys.”

“Actually, they swing both ways from what I heard.” Sunset replied.

“Really? Well, that's awesome.” Spike said.

Suddenly the lights dimmed, as an announcer spoke up, “Ladies and Gentlemen, give it up for PostCrush!”

Appearing on stage were two teen girls. On guitar was K-Lo, who had brilliant sapphire blue eyes, light cerulean eyeshadow, pale cyan skin, and her hair was light brilliant cerise with light brilliant magenta and pale blue violet highlights. On Drum set was Su-Z who had brilliant cobalt blue eyes, pale yellow skin, and her hair was very light blue violet with very pale cyan and light brilliant magenta highlights. The two each had two little hearts painted on their cheeks.

“Good evening, Eden!” K-Lo began, “We hope you're ready to rock out tonight. But before we do we just wanna look around and see so many different patrons here today.”

Su-Z continued, “Seeing how different you truly are means you're original and not all the same. Which is good. After all, being different is what makes us all unique.”

“After all not everything is about perfection. It's all about having fun and doing what you do best. And we're here to share it with you.” K-Lo finished, as the girls began playing and singing.

K-Lo: Always first place, never second best

Only high stakes, we aim to impress

And there's no room for mistakes

Yeah, we're flawless everyday, 'cause

PostCrush: We're all about perfection

Projecting that pure reflection

Exceeding your expectations

K-Lo: Yeah!

PostCrush: Be the true, true, true original

Dare to be what you are meant to be

Working hard, that's our thing

All this way, we're perfect, perfectly true

True, true original

We're perfect, perfectly true

K-Lo: Oh-oh, true original

Oh, oh, hey, hey

(We're perfect, perfectly true)

True original

Oh, oh

At their table, Spike and Sunset were rocking around enjoying the song, before singing along with the two performers.

Spike and Sunset: But it's not about perfection

Set off in your own direction

Shake off the expectations

PostCrush: You're the true, true, true original

Dare to be who you are meant to be

Free yourself, do your thing

All your way, you're perfect, you're perfectly you

True, true original

You're perfect, you're perfectly you!

The avatars cheered and applauded for the two who bowed in respect. Spike and Sunset smiled having enjoyed the performance, as Sunset took Spike's hand into her own. Spike looked down at his clasped hand, and then to Sunset who smiled at him. Spike couldn't help but smile as well, as this was a good day in Eden.

Later on back in the real world, Spike was in his room reading a comic, until there was a knock at his door, “It's opened.”

Entering his room was Sunset, “Hey, Spike.”

Spike sat up and greeted, “Hey, Sunset, what's up?”

“I just wanted to see you before heading to bed,” she sat down next to Spike, “And to thank you for spending time with me in Eden.”

“Hey, no problem. I enjoyed it as well.” Spike admitted, until suddenly Sunset kissed Spike on the lips leaving him shocked and blushing.

Sunset smiled at his reaction and spoke, “I hope we can continue hanging out together in Eden and in real life more often.”

“Sure.” Spike replied, still surprised from Sunset's advance on him.

“Well, goodnight.” Sunset said, before leaving his room.

“Goodnight.” Spike replied, as he put his finger to his lips and smiled, “Well, alright.”

Runway Rarity

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One day at the penthouse, inside Rarity's room that was cluttered with fabrics and sewing tools, Spike was standing on a stool wearing a purple uniform with a white collar shirt, and green bow tie. Rarity was walking around Spike getting a good look at him from several angles, while still using measuring tape to double check his size.

“Remind me again why I agreed to do this?” Spike asked dryly.

“Because you're such a gentleman.” Rarity answered sweetly.

“I knew I had a good reason.” the boy replied still keeping a dry tone.

“And I am grateful you could model for me, Spike,” Rarity voiced her appreciation, “After all this suit is meant for you.”

“When would I really need something like this?”

“Well, you never know, darling,” Rarity began, “We may one day be invited to someplace fancy and requires formal attire. Or you may be asked out on a date by somebody very special.” she leaned into Spike from behind pressing her breasts into his back.

Spike blushed as Rarity's milk jugs pressed firmly into his backside, “Uh, I'd like that.” he admitted.

“Oh, you would, would you?” Rarity asked brightly.

“Yeah.” Spike answered feeling something was coming up.

“So let's go!” she said all giddy.

“Go?” the boy raised a brow.

“Yes, let's go to Eden and have a date. No plans, let's just do what comes to us.”

Spike thought about it, “Well, sure ok.”

“Wonderful!” Rarity cheered.

After finishing up the modeling, the two went to the room and hooked themselves up to their VR stations.

Once they entered Eden, they walked around Game Central Station checking out all the various portals to other levels and locations. Rarity then spotted a portal and dragged Spike through.

The two found themselves in a world that looked like a giant fashion runway., “Wow. Fashionstar; the fashion planet.” Spike gasped.

“Oh, yes. I like to come here a lot to see the various styles the avatars are trying out these days. And the best part is it's opened to all.” Rarity noted.

The two watched several avatars strutting their stuff on the runway showing off their costumes and outfits. As Rarity was taking notes on the outfits for inspiration, Spike watched in awe as several lady avatars were displaying their various costumes of other characters like Jessica Rabbit, Avatar Korra, Rias Gremmory, Gwen Stacy as Ghost Spider, Super Girl, Wonder Woman, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Elsa the Snow Queen, Marceline the Vampire Queen, and so many more.

Spike stared at the sexy avatars showing off their outfits, until Rarity caught his reaction, and decided to tease him. She leaned over and whispered into his ear, “I'm naked.”

Spike jumped out of his stupor and turned to Rarity, “What?!”

Rarity giggled at his reaction, “I'm sorry darling, I couldn't resist.”

Spike couldn't help but chuckle, “Well, you got me good.”

Rarity smiled, until an idea came to her, “Come on, Spike. Let's try the runway.” she took his hand.

“Huh? Go up there?”

“Of course.” Rarity answered, as she began dragging him along.

“But I don't know what I could show off.”

“Not to worry, Spike. I have just the outfits for us to wear.” Rarity smirked.

“Do I dare ask?” Spike asked nervously.

Soon Spike and Rarity stepped onto the long runway all dressed up. Spike was dressed in the red gi of Ken Masters, and Rarity was dressed in Chun-Li's iconic blue cheongsam while also styling her hair in the same buns as the street fighter herself.

“I don't know about this, Rarity.” Spike voiced his uncertainty.

“Relax, darling,” Rarity began, “Just imagine an invisible string pulling you head straight up from your spine.”

Spike cringed, “Sounds painful.” but regardless he got in position at Rarity's left side, and she continued with instructions.

“Walk with long strides and smile.” so they began walking like professionals, and smiling.

As they walked down the runway, they received cheers and compliments from several avatars. Spike couldn't help but admire the praise, while noticing Rarity was soaking in the attention.

“Now, Spike. Watch as I add a little flare to our display.” Rarity said, as she began to sing while activating some music file in her storage.

Rarity: Life is a runway (runway)

Listen, here's what it's all about

I tell you, life is a runway (runway)

Time to bring what's on the inside out

Into the light

As Rarity strutted along side Spike, she shot looks to several avatars in the audience who felt swooned at her like Spike was.

Life is a runway

When you see it my way

Take all the good inside

Make it beautiful

Fashion is a way to start

Showing what's in your heart

Call it superficial

I call it irrefutable

Oh-oh, oh wha-oh

Spike decided to play along and started truly strutting around on the runway, and shot several female avatars hunky looks which turned their legs into spaghetti.

Life is a runway

You can be the girl

That you want to be

With a little love

And some accessories (life is a runway)

Don't be scared to show you have

Personal style

Just go do your thing

You'll make everyone smile (life is a runway)

You can be the girl

That you want to be

With a little love

And some accessories (life is a runway)

Don't be scared to show you have

Personal style

Just go do your thing

You'll make everyone smile (life is a runway)

The two strutted together looking like a happy couple which got several avatars jealous of one or the other. Soon they turned and started walking back the way they came.

Life is a runway (runway)

I'll show you what it's all about

I tell you, life is a runway (runway)

Time to bring what's on the inside out

Into the light

When they finished they listened to the sound of applause. Spike looked to Rarity astounded, “Rarity, that was beautiful.”

“Thank you, darling.” Rarity answered with a smile.

“You've really got some set of pipes. And it looked like you made quite the impression on several members of the audience.”

“You left quite an impression yourself.” Rarity smirked, as Spike recalled several ladies who got weak in the knees from him.

Spike could only chuckle sheepishly, while rubbing the back of his head, “And I'm glad you had a Ken uniform on you for me to wear. I'll transfer it back.”

“Nonsense, Spike. It's yours. Keep it.” Rarity assured him.

“Really?”

“Of course. I actually bought it for you last time we were in the items shop.”

“Thanks, Rarity.” Spike smiled.

“You're very welcome, darling,” Rarity replied, “So what would you like to do?” Spike thought about it until a thought came to him.

Soon Spike and Rarity were flying through the air on Aladdin's Magic Carpet cheering and laughing. The Magic Carpet flew through several portals throughout Eden taking them from one world to another.

“Where on earth did you find a Magic Carpet, Spike?” Rarity asked, as she looked down seeing how high up they were.

“Spent an hour searching the Cave of Wonders for one. These things are elusive ones,” Spike explained, “Like wild horses you have to tame these carpets when they're wild. But only after showing them not to be afraid, and kindness they'll take you anywhere. Am I right, buddy?” he asked the carpet up gave Spike a tassel thumbs up.

Rarity looked around, “We know Eden is such a big place, but from up here it looks even bigger.”

“That's for sure.” Spike agreed, as the carpet started taking it slow with its flying.

The Magic Carpet was then flying above a seaside at nighttime with a lighthouse providing light for whatever types of boats were out in the water.

“It's beautiful here, Spike.” Rarity admired the view.

“Before I met you and the others I came here a lot of time.” Spike explained.

“By yourself?” Rarity asked in concern.

“Pretty much,” he answered, “I didn't mind it though. I loved the quietness. Gave me time to think about things.”

“Such as?”

“This whole contest in Eden. I was in it just to be the top player, but now we gotta focus on the bigger picture by taking Grogar down, and seizing back control of Starswirl's company.”

Rarity scooted closer to Spike, “I know it's all stressful and dangerous, but you're not alone, Spike. You have me and the rest of the girls.”

Spike smiled, “Yeah. I know. And I couldn't ask for a better group to do it with than you.”

Rarity blushed, as the two looked into each others eyes getting lost further and further. Suddenly Rarity spoke up, “Why don't we call it a night?” she suggested.

“Sure.” Spike agreed, as they removed their goggles and were back in the penthouse to see it was already nighttime.

“My goodness where has the time gone?” Rarity gasped.

“Still it is a beautiful night.” Spike admitted, as they got off their platforms and walked to the window to look at the night sky and the city lights as well.

Rarity looked over at Spike and smiled before addressing him, “Spike?”

“Yes, Rarity?” Spike asked, and as soon as he turned to face her, Rarity wrapped her arms around him and pulled him into a kiss.

Spike was shocked at this, but relaxed and returned the gesture. They passionately kissed, as rarity pressed her chest deep into Spike's making the teenage boy stir below the belt.

When they parted, Rarity spoke, “Thank you so much for spending the day with me. And for modeling for me.”

“You're welcome.” Spike answered, still swooned by Rarity's gesture.

Rarity leaned in and whispered into his ear, “Come by my room sometime and I'll model some of my more personal outfits for you.”

Spike's eyes widened in surprise at that offer, as Rarity left the room leaving the boy to himself. He finally spoke to himself, “She's gonna be the first to seduce me in my sleep, I just know it.”

Pinkie Fun

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In Eden, Spike and Pinkie Pie had jumped through one of the stations portals and appeared outside the Wonka Factory where other avatars were going in.

“Ah, the Wonka Factory.” Spike marveled, while looking up at the building.

“The perfect place to get free health restoration candies and so much more.” Pinkie marveled while salivating.

“Come on, before all the good stuff is taken.” Spike said, as the two headed inside.

Upon entering the factory they found themselves thrusted into the Chocolate Room. They looked around the entire setting admiring the lollipop trees, candy toadstools, and the chocolate river and waterfall. All around the avatars were sampling the treats replenishing their HP, while also stashing some away for emergencies.

“Free for all!” Pinkie cheered, as she ran over and started consuming as much candies as she could to the point her HP was completely restored.

Spike just ate what he needed until he was fully restored, and started storing more into his storage, “Pinkie, I think you're at full capacity now.” Spike said, as the girl checked her health.

“Guess I kinda overdid it.” Pinkie giggled sheepishly.

“Well, come on, before anyone here starts attacking you for taking more than you should've.” Spike suggested, as they started walking.

“Let's take Wonkatania.” Pinkie motioned to the Wonkatania boat that pulled up.

“Sure.” Spike said, as they got on the boat, as the Oompa Loompas in back started turning the paddles making to sail.

They enjoyed the clam peaceful ride before noticing the tunnel up ahead, “Better hang on, Spike.” Pinkie suggested.

“No kidding.” spike said, as he hung onto the boat, while Pinkie held onto him making him fluster.

As they entered the tunnel they felt the boat going faster and faster through the dark tunnel, until the tunnel was illuminated with a strange mixture of lights.

“Oh, man, I don't think we should've had all those health restoration candies.” Spike said, as felt partly nauseous from the fast ride.

Pinkie screamed, as they looked around seeing all the scary images from a creepy bug crawling along someone’s face to a random eyeball that seems to stare at them. When they saw a chicken getting it's head chopped off the two screamed.

“I'm gonna puke!” Spike cried.

“Look!” Pinkie motioned around the the face of Willy Wonka appearing all around the walls of the tunnel singing his creepy tune, before giving a startled gasp, and spoke crazily, “Not a speck of light is showing so the danger must be growing. Are the fires of hell a glowing? Is the grizzly reaper mowing? Yes! The danger must be growing for the rowers keep on rowing, AND THEY’RE CERTAINLY NOT SHOWING ANY SIGNS THAT THEY ARE SLOWING!!!” he let out a chilling scream which made Pinkie scream louder, as Spike shouted.

“Someone stop this crazy thing!”

Then as if on cue the boat stopped right at a port outside the factory. The two were wide eyed, as Spike spoke, “I about shit.”

“I about shit too.” Pinkie added.

“Let's get out of here.” Spike suggested, as they left the level to go elsewhere.

They returned to Game Central Station, and started walking around deciding where they could go next.

“So where to?” Spike asked Pinkie.

“I'm fine with anywhere as long as it's with you, Spike.” Pinkie replied.

Spike looked around the various portals, before stopping on one that was a roller blading level, “Let's go there.” the two went through the portal and found themselves in a gigantic roller blading rink designed like a race track from F-Zero.

“Now this is my kinda place.” Spike looked around seeing other avatars rolling through the rink going through loops, twists, and jumps.

“I can't wait to start blading.” Pinkie said all excited.

“So let's join them.” Spike suggested, as he checked his inventory and selected a pair of Air Gear Air Trecks skates. His designer pair was purple and looked like dragon heads.

Pinkie opened her inventory and picked a pair of Air Trecks of her own that were pink and had a cake theme to it, “Let's go!” she started rolling with Spike following her.

As they skated, their wheels started to rev it up and soon they were moving about as fast as race cars, “Feel the wind, Pinkie!” Spike cheered, as they raced down the track.

“I feel it!” she cheered.

They kept racing on moving from left to right in crisscross before reaching up to several more avatars also racing down the track. The two raced around the other avatars confusing them, with some losing balance and crashed.

“Ooh, that'll hurt!” Pinkie laughed.

“Jump ahead!” Spike called, as they were coming up on a jump.

The avatars were speeding up as they were getting closer. Finally with all their might, they jumped off the ledge of the one track flying through the air.

“Geronimo!” Pinkie shouted.

They were nearing the other edge of the track and Spike, Pinkie, and a couple of others made it to the end, while others weren't so lucky and fell before either crashing or exiting before they crashed.

“We made it!” Spike cheered, as he and Pinkie skated close together.

They raced down with the avatars becoming coming up on a wide spiral track leading downward. They started going around the spiral laughing and cheering. When they reached the bottom they continued on the regular track collecting spare coins lying around, making sure to grab them before someone else did.

They looked up ahead seeing a loop the loop and went through it, “Oh, boy!” Spike cheered, as he found himself upside down for that brief moment.

After the loop the raced some more before coming up onto another jump, “Here we go!” Pinkie called, as she took Spike's hand.

The avatars went off the the ramp and flew through the air. Spike and Pinkie laughed, as they held both hands looking at each other while spinning around. As the avatars started coming down they all landed on a giant inflatable landing platform.

Everyone caught their breath and laughed from the exhilaration, “That was fun.” Spike told Pinkie.

“Yeah it was.” she agreed.

“What say we get out of here?” Spike suggested, “I'm famished.”

“Me too.” Pinkie agreed, as they exited Eden.

Soon they were both in the penthouse kitchen wearing aprons and chefs hats. Currently Spike was helping Pinkie bake a gigantic cake.

“I still can't believe we were able to make a cake this tall.” Spike said in awe.

“This is actually one of my more smaller works of art.” Pinkie confessed.

Spike did a double take, “This is a 'small' work of art?”

“You betcha.” Pinkie grinned.

“Well, it's still pretty impressive to me.”

“Thank you, Spike.” Pinkie cooed, as she hugged Spike and nuzzled her cheek against his own.

“Pinkie, someone may walk in.” Spike groaned, while partly enjoying the nuzzling.

“Let them look.” Pinkie replied, still nuzzling against Spike.

Later on, the two wheeled the completed cake into the dining room, “Come and get it!” Pinkie announced.

The girls and even Celestia came over looking at the culinary masterpiece, “As always you bake to perfection, Pinkie.” Celestia began.

“Well, I can't take full credit for this one,” she answered, “Spike helped me after all.”

“That's so thoughtful of you, Spike.” Twilight admired.

“What can I say, I am very helpful.” Spike admitted.

“Come on, let's dig in!” Rainbow announced, as they each got a slice and took a bite.

Their eyes lit up with joy, as Applejack spoke, “Whoo-wee! That cake is certified delicious!”

“Oh, I know,” Rarity agreed, “I may have to watch myself.” she giggled.

As Spike ate his cake, he saw Pinkie took a bit onto her fork and offered it to him, “Here, Spike. Open for the airplane.”

Spike rolled his eyes and opened his mouth allowing Pinkie to feed him. The girls watched looking envious, but continued to eat their pieces of cake to themselves.

Afterward, Spike was in the kitchen helping Pinkie with the dishes. The two stood side by side each washing a plate making sure it was sparkling clean.

“Doing all this for everyone must get tiring, Pinkie.” Spike said.

“Oh, it's not that bad,” she answered, “I mean I don't always do this by myself. The girls pitch in and help when it's too much for me to do on my own.”

“That's a relief. No one should always be expected to do something all by themselves all the time.”

“Yeah. And I'm glad to have you helping me, Spike. This is going to be a real start of a good bonding experience between us.” she leaned closer rubbing her elbow against Spike's.

Spike stood with a faint blush on his face.

“Hey, Spike?” Spike turned to Pinkie and suddenly found himself lick smacking with her.

When Pinkie parted she smiled and spoke, “Let's keep having more fun together ok?”

Spike blushed but smiled and answered, “Yeah.” and so the two continued the dishes until the finished, and turned in.

Applejack Family

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One day in Eden, Spike was in the world of Rocky inside the very boxing arena where he was watching Applejack inside the ring going up against several opponents that she kept literally knocking out.

(Mama Said Knock You Out)

Spike sat on the bench watching her and applauding her victories, “Yeah, that's good. A.J!” he cheered, “Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee!”

Applejack smirked, as she was dodging her current opponents punches, before delivering a jab to their stomach too fast for him to dodge, and delivered a swift uppercut knocking him off his feet and onto the the floor before vanishing.

“Yeah!” Applejack cheered, as the ref held her right arm up declaring her the victor.

Spike climbed into the ring and spoke to the girl, “Applejack, you were awesome!”

“Thanks, Spike. I'm strong both outside and inside Eden.” Applejack answered.

“Considering what you do for your family I can believe it.” Spike nudged A.J.

Applejack smiled, “Come on, let's get going.” they exited the world and wandered Game Central Station.

They walked around the terminal, as Spike spoke, “I'm glad we had a chance to come here together, Applejack.”

“Same here,” A.J agreed, “This might be the first time you and I had some alone time. Which gives us a chance to get to know each other more.”

“Maybe we should go someplace else to do that?” Spike suggested.

“Good thinking, sugarcube.”

“Fortunately, I know just the place.” Spike took Applejack's hand and tugged her along. As Applejack tried to keep up with Spike, she looked down at his hand clasping with hers and blushed.

Later on Spike and Applejack were at the Angel Grove Youth Center. At said place, avatars were training in various fields from working out, gymnastics, and karate. Around the dining area, other avatars were mingling, gossiping, or enjoying health inducing drinks.

“Good choice, Spike.” Applejack admitted.

“Thanks. I come here to practice my martial arts and other things.” Spike admitted.

“Do ya now?” Applejack asked, resting her chin on her hand intrigued.

“Oh, yeah. I even have a great instructor. Oh, there he is over there.” he motioned out on the training floor.

Applejack looked and saw Po the Panda teaching some avatars kung fu moves, but looking a bit clumsy in some techniques.

“That's your instructor?” Applejack asked in disbelief.

“Hey, he's a lot better than ya know.” Spike replied.

“Fine by me,” Applejack said, as she looked around, “But ya know, I have history with this place too.”

“Ya do?”

“Oh, yeah. One time I decided to fill in for the smoothie worker, and let me tell ya I made some of the best smoothie health boosters the avatars here ever tried.” she started flashing back.

One time in the Youth Center, Applejack was behind the counter mixing up some smoothies with various fruit slices and pieces. She shook the mixers up before pouring the smoothies into cups before sliding them down to the avatar who ordered a drink. As she worked her magic, she began to sing.

Applejack: Same old, same old

Same old story, same situation

Same old, same old

Goin' out of my mind

I know, I know

Life's too short, gotta stand for somethin'

I know, I know

How to turn things around

Drop the beat now

Shake things up now

Spice it up, stir it up

Everybody mix it up

[tempo building]

Drop the beat now

Shake things up now

Spice it up, stir it up

Everybody giddy up

(Snap! Pop!

Clap! Drop!

Dance! Move!

Mix! Bop!

Snap! Pop!

Clap! Drop!

Dance! Move!

Mix! Bop!

Dance! Move! Mix! Bop!

Pop-pop-pop-pop-pop-pop-pop-pop

Pop-pop-pop-pop-pop-pop-pop-pop)

DROP!

Drop the beat now

Shake things up now

Spice it up, stir it up

Everybody mix it up

Drop the beat now

Shake things up now

Spice it up, stir it up

Everybody giddy up

Rock... Roll...

Mix... Move...

Snap...

Spin...

Yeeeeee...

HOOOOOOOO!