One day in Equestria, Tempest and Grubber were trekking through a forest, with Grubber looking tired and bored.

“Tempest, how much further is this springs we're looking for?”

“Quit your complaining, Grubber,” Tempest glared at him, “It shouldn't be far now.”

“You said that five minutes ago.” Grubber continued to complain, until Tempest spun around and lowered her head to him looking livid.

“I swear, if I hadn't promised the Storm King I wouldn't kill you. I would kill you!”

“Believe me no one appreciates that more than I do.” Grubber winced.

“Shut up! I don't want to hear another word out of you while we're on this mission. Do you understand me?” Grubber mumbled through his closed mouth, “I said 'do you understand me'?!”

“How can I answer when you told me to be quiet?” Grubber asked, only for Tempest to growl as her horn sparked, “Wait, look over there!”

Tempest turned and saw a springs geyser up ahead. Suddenly her aggravated look turned pleased, “Yes. This is it,” She approached the springs with Grubber, “Grubber, the vial.”

Grubber reached into a bag and pulled out a vial containing a blue liquid, “Right here.”

“Pour it in.”

Grubber popped the cork off and started pouring it into the springs. Tempest watched as the liquid mixed with the water, “Yes. Once the Dragon King, and the Elements of Harmony take a dip in this they will have a whole new perspective.”

“I can't wait to see when they go crazy.” Grubber chuckled.

“Come on, we need to leave before we get spotted.” Tempest ordered, as the two bolted for it.

Meanwhile not too far from them were Spike and the Elements of Harmony coming down a trail, “Are we there yet?” Rainbow groaned.

“Almost,” Fluttershy answered, “Tree Hugger said the springs here are just lovely.”

“And I do love things that're lovely.” Rarity said happily.

“It's a shame Starlight couldn't join us.” Spike sighed.

“Well, she already made plans.” Twilight reminded him.

“And you still have us.” Pinkie added.

“Touche.” Spike admitted.

“We're here!” Fluttershy cheered, as they arrived at the springs.

“Whoo, this place looks amazing.” Applejack marveled.

“And awesome!” Rainbow added.

“Well, ladies, what're we waiting for?” Spike asked, as the girls removed their clothes to reveal they were wearing their swimwear underneath.

Spike removed his clothes to reveal he was wearing his trunks underneath, “First one in!” Pinkie called, as she cannon balled into the springs.

“How is it?” Twilight asked.

“So relaxing.” Pinkie sighed heavenly.

Rarity stepped in, “Ooh, it certainly is.”

Each of them got in the Springs and relaxed, “Oh, yeah. This is the life.” Rainbow relaxed.

“It's like all my troubles are being washed away.” Fluttershy sighed in relaxation.

“It's perfect.” Sunset added.

“We really needed this, huh, ladies?” Spike asked, as Twilight sat close to him.

“We sure did.” Twilight laid her head on his shoulder.

As the group relaxed, Tempest and Grubber were watching from a distance via binoculars to see their enemies bathing in the springs, “And they've taken the bait.” Grubber said mischievously.

“And once it sinks in, they won't recognize themselves. And neither will any pony else.” Tempest smirked.

That night, as Spike and the girls stayed at Canterlot Castle, each of them had their own guest room, while Spike and Twilight shared one. Each of the girls while sleeping peacefully were muttering in their sleep.

“All the Books... All the Knowledge...” Twilight muttered.

“The best Apples ever...” Applejack muttered.

“My little friends... I'll keep you safe...” Fluttershy muttered.

“I wanna be the very best... Like no one ever was...” Sunset muttered.

“Flawless... No one finer...” Rarity muttered.

“I feel the need... The need... For speed...” Rainbow muttered.

Finally in Pinkie's room, she was actually lightly chuckling to herself until her laugh started getting louder. Suddenly what sounded like an innocent chuckle started changing into an insane cackle.

When morning came, Spike groaned in his sleep before waking up and stretched, “Ah, what a beautiful morning. But now as beautiful as the love of my life...” he looked to the side seeing Twilight wasn't there.

“Twilight?” he wondered, before noticing a mess of books on the floor and charts and graphs drawn up, “Either she secretly pulled an all nighter, or she woke up in a studying mood.”

He got out of bed, and got changed, before checking the books seeing the titles, “Secret of Life? Power? Mind over Matter? Strange stuff to suddenly start reading.”

He then decided to check on the others, but to his surprise none of them were in their rooms either, “Where did they go? It's not like them to pick up and leave me behind,” Suddenly an explosion was heard and the castle shook throwing Spike off balance, “What was that?”

He looked out one of the windows seeing a rainbow aura in the sky, “What made that?” he wondered, before deciding to head out into Canterlot.

As Spike looked around, he saw several vendor stands had collapsed from whatever shook the ground, “No sign of the girls anywhere.” Spike sighed, until he heard the sound of a familiar country girl.

“I can't believe you let all my fine apples fall to the ground! Now they're too dirty to sell!”

“Applejack?” Spike asked, as he followed the source and saw Applejack standing before a vendor pony with bushels of apples rolling on the ground. Applejack was surprisingly wearing a business suit and tie.

“But, Ms, the explosion ended up knocking my stand down. And can't they just be washed again?” the vendor pleaded.

Applejack got in the vendor's face looking stern, “There ain't time to rewash all these apples! Thanks to you I'm gonna lose sales! You're gonna have to replace them and pay for it. Double for wasting my time! You are the worst apprentice ever!”

“But, Ms. I'm not your apprentice.” the pony vendor pleaded in fright.

“Good, because I'd have to fire you.”

Spike having enough of this hurried over, “Hey!” he shouted grabbing every pony's attention, especially Applejack's, “A.J, what the hell are you doing?!”

“This doesn't concern ya, Spike,” Applejack answered firmly, “I'm in the middle of business here.”

Spike got a close look at Applejack and noticed her eyes were a different color, “What's with the red eyes?”

Suddenly another explosion was heard which ended up shaking the area, “What in tarnation?!” Applejack called, as they saw another rainbow aura in the sky, “Rainbow Dash!” she shouted.

Flying in as fast as lightning was Rainbow herself with red eyes, and wearing a yellow jumpsuit with red goggles on her forehead, and a negative colored rainbow lightning bolt insignia on her chest.

“You called?” she asked smugly.

“Your sonic rainbooms are not only wrecking everything here, but you just spoiled my produce!” Applejack motioned to all the apples that continued to get knocked over and rolled onto the ground.

“What can I say? I'm in a fast mood. And I need to be the fastest there is. For example, now ya see me... Later!” she took off like a shot.

“Rainbow! I'm gonna sue you for this!” Applejack called, as Spike ran off.

Spike hid on the other side of the building looking confused, “Ok, what's gotten into those two? Applejack's acting like a big corporate heartless business woman. And Rainbow's being too reckless and thoughtless with her flying. I hope the others are better.”

Suddenly he heard a loud voice belonging to his wife, “Attention citizens of Canterlot!”

“Oh, no.” Spike dreaded the worst.

He looked up to see a giant astral from of Twilight relaying a message to all the ponies of Canterlot, “I, Princess Twilight Sparkle, am appointing myself Empress of Canterlot. As the most intelligent pony in this city, or any other, it is the only logical course of action. More announcements will follow about the new order, but for now, know I promise a harsh but fair rule.”

“Oh, Twilight.” Spike feared.

“How dare she?!”

“Rarity?” Spike turned and saw Rarity standing by him wearing a black cloak with the hood up, and was wearing a metal mask over her face.

“The arrogance of that pony, thinking that she can rule Canterlot. When it should be me. There's no one finer, or with finer finery.” Rarity boasted.

Spike gave her a dry look, “Why're you wearing that mask?”

“I couldn't get my eyeliner perfect!” she declared, “I can't have any pony seeing my face with any kind of flaw in it!”

Spike crossed his arms, “Overreacting much?”

“Overreacting is Twilight thinking her library fixation and that child-like haircut in any way entitles her to rule these ponies. I will correct her thinking, just as soon as I find the right outfit to do so!” she ran off.

Spike said to himself, “Rarity may be over dramatic, but she's never been this over dramatic before.”

“There you are!” Someone shouted at Spike, and the dragon found himself getting tackled by Sunset who was wearing a red martial artist uniform.

“Sunset?!” Spike gasped.

“That's right,” Sunset smirked, as she pinned Spike down, “I'm looking for a worthy opponent to fight so I can prove my power!”

“Sunset this is not you!” Spike tried to reason.

“Oh, no. This is me. The better me!” Sunset answered sadistically.

“Back off!” Sunset was blasted off Spike courtesy of Fleur in her guard uniform.

“Fleur!” Spike ran over to her.

“What is going on?” Fleur asked.

“I think the girls have gone crazy!” Spike answered.

“We need to get to the castle quickly!” Fluer said, as they hurried.

Sunset got off and looked around, “Spike, where are you? Spike. Spike!” she screamed.

The two arrived back at the castle and entered the throne room to see the royal sisters, “Your excellencies.” Fleur greeted.

“Celestia, Luna, it's very bad.” Spike explained in a pant.

“Yes, we're aware of the situation.” Celestia confirmed.

“I've only seen what's become of Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Rarity, and Sunset. I'm terrified to know what happened to the others.” Spike said.

“I'm afraid it's worse.” Celestia feared, as she used her magic to show Spike what else was going on.

Spike saw several animals big and small coming together from the Canterlot zoo, and at the center of them all was Fluttershy with red eyes, and thorn vines with flowers on them coiling around her body.

“Yes, my animal friends! Today is the beginning of a revolution! No more will you be locked in cages on display for every pony to see. The city if not all of Equestria is your playground!” she laughed insanely.

Spike winced, “I think I prefer Dominatrix Fluttershy now.”

“Wait until you've seen Pinkie Pie.” Luna said, as Spike looked again.

He saw a theater in Canterlot and inside was Pinkie wearing a purple jester's outfit, and her face was painted white with a red grin and red tear drops under her eyes.

“Welcome to my one pony show!” Pinkie cackled, “Don't even think about leaving. I locked all the doors, and put super glue to your seats. Now you will witness the comedy of me!” Pinkie started telling bad jokes, while pieing ponies in their faces.

“I'm not liking this picture.” Spike said in worry.

Suddenly a magical portal appeared, and out came Starlight and Zecora, “We came as soon as we heard.” Starlight said.

“Thank goodness,” Celestia sighed in relief before turning to Spike, “Spike, you were with the girls. What could've happened to trigger this strange behavior?”

Spike started thinking back before it dawned on him, “The springs! That springs Fluttershy took us too. I don't know how, but I think the water's turned them evil. Does that make sense?”

“Anything is possible,” Zecora began, “So never doubt what some may say is impossible.”

“I'm curious, Spike, how are you not affected by the water?” Luna wondered.

“I don't know.”

“I may have a hunch,” Zecora spoke, “A dragon's hide is very strong, so perhaps the water couldn't make him do wrong.”

“Well, makes about as much sense.” Spike said.

“Can we undo its effect?” Starlight asked Zecora.

“If I can get a sample of this tainted water, we can reverse this before there is any slaughter.” Zecora answered.

“In the meantime we must keep the girls contained in Canterlot.” Luna said.

“Think we can do it on our own?” Spike asked.

“Not to worry, Spike.” came another voice as Bonbon entered.

“Bonbon!” Spike said in relief.

“And I didn't come alone. Spike, meet my A-Team.” Bonbon said, as she stepped aside to reveal five new ponies, a pegasus, three unicorns, and an earth pony. Each of them was wearing a purple skin tight catsuit which showed off their busts and their figures.

The pegasus had amber colored eyes, a few ear piercings, goggles on her head, and her hair was spikey and colored blue indigo with streaks of different shades of blue in it. The first of the unicorns had moderate cerise eyes, and her hair was short colored grayish mulberry with light raspberry streaks with a flaring yellow sun barrette in it. The second unicorn had grayish orchid colored eyes covered by red glasses, and her hair was light opalish gray with light arctic bluish gray streaks styled into two long ponytails on the back of her head with a bun tracing on the back of her head from a widow's peak.

The third unicorn had light brilliant amber colored eyes, and long hair with a mix of different shades of green, and blue eye shadow. Finally the earth pony had moderate indigo eyes, freckles on her face, and long hair colored moderate rose with streaks of both a lighter moderate rose and grayish aquamarine while done up in a high ponytail.

“Whoa, dudes, it's really Spike the Dragon King!” the green haired unicorn said with excitement.

“He's so handsome.” the unicorn with the sun barrette said, making Spike blush.

“That's not surprising considering he's got a colossal fanbase in Equestria.” the unicorn with the glasses noted.

“Fighting along side the famed Dragon King is going to be wild!” the pegasus in the goggles cheered.

“And is sure to be a treat,” the earth pony began before muttering to herself, “And hopefully a lot better when all this is over.”

“Spike, let me go around and introduce ya,” Bonbon stopped before the pegasus, “This gal who flies with the wind is Indigo Zap.”

“Nice to meetcha.” Indigo greeted.

“Likewise. Love the goggles.”

“Thanks.”

Bonbon went to the unicorn with the barrette, “This elegant and confident beauty is Sunny Flare.”

“A pleasure.” Sunny bowed her head.

The glasses wearing unicorn stood, as Bonbon introduced her, “This is Sugarcoat. Don't be fooled by her name. She tells it like it is, no matter how harsh.”

“The only way to better improve yourself is if you know the truth no matter how harsh.” Sugarcoat answered.

“This rocking girl who knows how to have a wild time is Lemon Zest.” Bonbon motioned to the green haired unicorn.

Bonbon then stood before the earth pony girl, “And this is Sour Sweet. She can be either or depending on what terms you are with you.” she winked at Spike.

Sour Sweet approached, “I can be very sweet and kind,” she leaned in and whispered into Spike's ear mischievously, “But I can also be very rough and merciless.” she licked his ear making him tense up.

As the five girls stood before Spike again, the dragon was making mental notes, 'Indigo's an E-cup, same for Lemon Zest. Sugarcoat's a D-cup, not bad. And Sour Sweet and Sunny Flare, nice F-cups.'

'You never waste a moment to chronicle a girls bust, Spike.' Bahamut thought.

Sunny spoke up, “Let me just say first, Spike. We are big fans of you and your ladies.”

“Good to know. So you're like Bonbon or Sweetie Drops?” Spike asked.

“Yeah. We were taught at the same spy agency just like her.” Lemon said doing some martial arts moves.”

“We may not have power like Princess Twilight and the rest of the girls.” Sugarcoat admitted.

“But we're still kick flank hotties.” Indigo assured him.

“Emphasis on the 'hotties'.” Sour smirked.

“Well, not to doubt your skills, but I need to make sure you're ready to be facing them. Twilight and the rest of the girls have power that rivals my very own. You know what they're capable of. Are you really willing to risk your own safety to help me stop them?” Spike inquired.

“We are.” Sunny confirmed.

“In that case, I'm putting my trust in all of you.” Spike said with a nod.

“First thing you must do is find that Springs and get a sample of the water.” Celestia instructed them.

“I'll come with,” Luna offered, “I do have history in the dark arts.”

"I'll hold down the fort here." Fleur said.

"So will I." Starlight added.

“Ok,” Spike turned to the the spy ponies and Bonbon, “You girls ready for this?”

“Is that a rhetorical question?” Sugarcoat asked rhetorically.

Spike smirked, “I'm liking you girls already.”

“We must hurry, for I fear the girls power is only getting stronger.” Luna warned them.

“So let's go!” Sour declared, as they all headed out.

“Good luck.” Celestia said with hope.

Author's Note

This is based off the comic arc Ponies of Dark Water.

For future reference:

Sour Sweet - F-cup
Sunny Flare - F-cup
Sugarcoat - D-cup
Lemon Zest - E-cup
Indigo Zap - E-cup