When their mother brings home an abandoned purple hatchling, and introduces him as Spike, the newest member of their family, both Garble and Smolder are more than thrilled. Garble even vows to be the best big brother he can be for Spike, no matter what he does or fails to do.

Does he really need to act like a pony?

An alternate universe where Spike is raised by Garble's family.

Featured on 2/26/2020! Thank you everyone!

Edited by VoxAdam

Cover art drawn by Doodle-Mark

Old cover art Cover Art drawn by boskocomicartist for SpikeSmolder fan, used with the commissioner's permission.

In the forest kingdom of Thicket, there lives a young mare named Fluttershy. Everyday, after her lessons in forest magic, Fluttershy sneaks away from her home and goes to a small grove to share a meal with her best friend, a layabout named Discord who has feelings for his dear friend.

One day, while Fluttershy is away, her brother and twelve stags from Thicket are captured by a foreign empire, and held within the dungeon of a secluded castle to the north. Now, Fluttershy's only hope of ever seeing her brother again and maintaining peace between the two kingdoms rests in the hands of a stalwart archer, a mysterious bard, an unwavering knight, and the lord who keeps Zephyr Breeze locked away.

(Concepts of this story come from Dungeons and Discords and IDW Comics)

In the land of Arcania, the homestead of the centaurs and gargoyles, there lives a dragon named Spike. After his mother vanishes, Spike is left in the care of his uncle, a bitter centaur named Tirek.

Eight years pass and Spike discovers an old map stored in a wardrobe, along with a shield and a small chest bearing his name. After reading the contents of the scroll, Spike discovers that his mother traveled northwards to a foreign territory called Tambelon.

Taking everything that was left for him in the wardrobe, Spike embarks on a journey north to find out what happened to his mother. However, lurking in the shadows are two mercenaries intent on capturing him for reasons unknown, and the Count of Tambelon, who patiently waits for Spike's arrival.

(Elements of this story come from Dungeons and Discords and Gen 1 MLP)

This story is a sequel to The Vacation

Spike has always had a shaky feeling when it came to who his parents were and why they seemed to abandon him to. After a small talk about his feelings, Celestia assures him that no matter how uncertain circumstances may seem, there is one fact that remains, she and many others love him. For a brief moment, Spike accepts this to be the truth of the world, until Blueblood came along.

Being in a relationship for a year is a milestone for any couple. For Big Macintosh, it is a milestone that he is happy to have reached. Too bad pride isn't a gift that Rainbow Dash would like. With less than 24 hours, Big Mac will have to hurry to find the perfect gift for a mare that has given him constant joy, some annoyance, and everything else that comes with having a girlfriend. At least he can be thankful that other parties are helping him with everything else.

Won second place in KarmaDash's MacDash Community contest, Prompt A.

Cover art by KarmaDash, used with permission.

After coming to Canterlot with the Cutie Mark Crusaders, Spike attempts to help them with one of their plans to earn their cutie marks. However, after Scootaloo and Apple Bloom cause massive damages to Canterlot Castle and three stallions, Spike must spend the next week keeping Sweetie Belle from causing irreparable damage to herself, others, or the city while Cheerilee deals with Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and any other foals unfortunate enough to get in trouble.

Rated Teen because of some mild language and alcoholic references.