The Dragon Knight of Canterlot City

In down Canterlot City at night, Spike all dressed up as the Dragon Knight was doing some runs and building jumps while searching around the city for any problems. He stopped for a breather and looked down from a roof seeing the citizens going about their way with no signs of danger anywhere.

“Looks like a slow night, Drakon.” Spike told his spirit who stood right beside him.

“So it is.” he noticed.

“I think I'm gonna call it a night now,” Spike said before he felt his phone vibrate. He took it out seeing Twilight on the caller I.D before answering, “Hi, Twilight, what's up? Tomorrow? Nothing important. Why do you ask? Really? Well, sure. If you really want me to. Yeah I'll be there. Ok, goodnight.” he hung up.

“What'd Twilight want?” Drakon inquired.

“Well, she's actually invited me to her place for dinner.” Spike answered.

Drakon blinked twice, “Twilight invited you to dinner at her place?”

“Yeah. And she wants me to meet her family.”

“Her family?” Drakon asked surprised before grinning, “Well, looks like you're really moving along with her in the relationship thing. Already meeting her family.”

“I know,” Spike nodded with a bit of sweat, “I never thought I'd be meeting someone's parents.”

“Well, you got quite a few girlfriends, so it's naturally you'll have to meet their families sooner or later.”

“Girlfriends is a strong word, Drakon.” Spike argued.

“Hey, you saw how they thanked you for inviting them over for dinner at your place.” the spirit reminded him.

“True, but let's not go that far until anything official is established.”

“If you say so.”

The two were brought out of their thoughts by a girl screaming. Spike hearing that looked down seeing a teenage girl getting cornered by four juvenile punks.

“Well, looks like I'll be having some fun tonight.” Spike told Drakon before he jumped down and stuck to the shadows.

The four punks were getting closer to the girl, before Spike made some noise from behind a dumpster alerting them.

“What was that?” one of them asked.

“Don't know.” a second replied.

The first one spoke to the third member, “Go check it out.”

The third member reluctantly approached the dumpster before looking behind it. As he peeked he was suddenly dragged behind it screaming much to his buddies shock.

“What the hell?” the fourth member asked, as the three backed up a bit.

Suddenly the one who went to investigate slid out before them bound and gagged, “What the shit?” the first one asked. Suddenly flipping over the dumpster was Spike who got into a stance.

“Harassing an innocent civilian?” Spike asked rhetorically, “You boys need a lesson in manners like your friend down there.” he motioned to the one he bound and gagged.

“Get him!” the first called, as the three rushed Spike, but the Dragon Knight made quick work of the cocky pricks.

As Spike bound and gagged the rest of them before leaving his calling card on them, the girl they were harassing ran up to him with a hug, “Thank you so much, Dragon Knight!”

“No trouble at all ma'am.” Spike answered humbly.

“Please, I must have a selfie with you.” the girl said before doing a selfie of her and Spike who didn't know how to respond, “Yes, this is a keeper!”

“Glad you're happy and all right. But I think you should head home.” Spike suggested.

“Of course. Thanks again!” the girl hurried on home, before Spike took his leave before the cops could show.

The next day at school, classes just let out with Spike going to his locker. Once he grabbed what he needed he saw Twilight approaching.

“Hi, Spike.”

“Hi, Twilight.” he smiled.

“Still on for tonight?” she inquired.

“Yeah. Just gonna go home quick and get ready.”

“Ok. I'll see you then.”

“Later.” Spike said, before taking his leave.

Twilight watched Spike head out before hearing someone clear their throat from behind her. She turned to see her friends, and the CMC had been watching.

“You and Spike got plans, Twilight?” Rainbow raised a brow.

“Actually yes,” Twilight confirmed, “He's coming over to have dinner with me and my family.”

“Oh, is he now?” Rarity asked slyly.

“Trying to get ahead of us in our friendship with Spike?” Pinkie accused.

“Not like that!” Twilight protested, “I just wanted to repay his kindness after he brought out to his place and made us dinner... And also my family has been dying to meet him.”

“I figured it also had something to do with that.” Sunset smirked.

Apple Bloom spoke to her sister, “We should invite Spike over too. I'm sure Ma, Pa, Big Mac, and Granny would love to meet him.”

Applejack chuckled, “We'll be sure to keep that in mind, Sugarcube.”

“Maybe we can introduce Spike to our parents, Rarity.” Sweetie Belle suggested.

“Of course.” Rarity giggled.

“I may wait awhile before introducing him to my folks.” Rainbow replied.

“Why, afraid they'll embarrass you with their over support?” Pinkie teased.

“Hey! I'm not embarrassed by it... Anymore.” Rainbow blushed.

“Your face says otherwise!” Pinkie singsonged.

“Well, we hope your family likes Spike,” Sunset told Twilight, “And we hope he likes them in return.”

Twilight smiled, “So do I.”

At Spike's place, the young man was getting a quick shower and change of clothes. After drying off and changing he looked himself over.

“Good thing Twilight said I didn't have to dress so formally.” Spike told Drakon.

“Well, it's not like you're going to someplace fancy.” he replied.

“Although if it is going to be her family, I wonder if that includes her brother?” Spike wondered.

“The cop?”

“Yeah. This'll be my first time meeting him as Spike and not as the Dragon Knight.”

“Hey, at least you know he has no problem with Dragon Knight otherwise he would've arrested you with Smooze.” Drakon reminded him.

“I know. I just don't wanna end up giving him any hint I am the vigilante that's been cleaning up the streets as of late.”

“Just don't bring it up. And you'll be fine.”

“Right.” Spike smiled, as he finished getting ready before heading out.

Spike walked his way to Twilight's place and up to her door. Before he rang the bell he turned to Drakon, “While we're here don't do anything that could result in me talking to you or anything.”

“Hey, I'll be good.” Drakon said casually.

So Spike rang the bell and waited patiently. Soon the door opened to reveal Twilight who looked happy to see him, “Spike!” she embraced him.

“Hi, Twilight.” he greeted back with a return of her hug.

“I'm glad you made it. Come inside.” Twilight brought Spike into her home.

As Spike walked into Twilight's house he looked around at how nice it looked much like his own place. His attention suddenly shifted to the two adults coming into the living room.

“Ah, the guest of honor has arrived.” the man noticed.

Spike stood tall, as Twilight spoke, “Mom. Dad. I'd like you both to meet Spike.”

“It's very nice to meet you both.” Spike greeted them respectfully.

The adults smiled and approached him, “And it's nice to finally meet you, Spike. I'm Night Light; Twilight's dad.” the two shook hands.

The the woman approached and shook his hand, “And I'm Twilight Velvet; her mother. But please call me, Velvet.” she smiled sweetly.

“Um, sure. Ms. Velvet.” Spike answered while trying to hide a blush from looking at Velvet and how beautiful she was.

Drakon floated above and looked down at Velvet grinning, “Wow! Now we see where Twilight gets her looks from. Especially her bodily figure.” he raised his brows.

Spike casually shot Drakon a look reminding him to behave himself while around him in public, and so the spirit stopped.

“Twilight told us about how you stood up for her when juveniles tried to do the unspeakable to her,” Night Light began, “My wife and I want you to know we're so grateful to you.”

“It was a very brave thing of you to do.” Velvet agreed.

Spike blushed, “Really, I just did what anyone who cares enough would do.” Twilight smiled and nodded.

“We know, but unfortunately not everyone would go out of their way the way you did.” Velvet noted.

“You doing that proves that there's still a shred of humanity in this city.” Night Light added.

Spike nodded in agreement, while feeling they had no idea how right they are about him proving the city has some humanity to help others outside the cops.

Suddenly the sound of the door opened, and they saw Shining Armor enter with a lady and a baby girl with him.

“Hey, everyone. Sorry if we're late.” Shining greeted.

“Actually, you're right on time.” Night Light assured them.

“Shining Armor! Cadence!” Twilight cheered as she hugged her brother and his wife.

“Twily! Good to see you!” Shining hugged her.

“And how're things?” Cadence inquired.

“Things are great,” Twilight answered before looking at the baby, “Aw, how's my little niece?” she hugged the giggled baby.

Spike looked at the direction of the second married couple, remembering Shining Armor from when he fought Smooze, and then towards his wife who like Twilight and Velvet looked super gorgeous. He spotted Drakon about to speak before shooting him a look shutting him up.

“It's nice to see you not wearing the uniform, Shining Armor.” Twilight noticed.

“Well, I had enough time to change before we got here. Honestly sometimes I wear the uniform so long even after hours it feels like it's a part of me.” they laughed.

Cadence spotted Spike standing by the adults, “Is that him, Twilight?”

“Yes it is,” Twilight confirmed, “This is Spike Obsidian. Spike, this is my older brother Shining Armor. His wife Cadence. And this is their daughter and my niece, Flurry Heart.”

Spike approached, “It's nice to meet you all.” he smiled at baby Flurry and shook her little hand making her smile.

“She likes you already.” Cadence smiled.

"Twilight's told us so much about you, Spike.” Shining spoke to him.

“Really?” he looked to Twilight who blushed while avoiding eye contact.

“That's right,” Shining confirmed, “Thank you so much for protecting my sister.”

“Think nothing of it.” Spike replied staying modest.

“She told us a lot of things about you,” Cadence began before smirking slyly, “Though she did neglect to mention how handsome you were.”

Spike blushed, while Twilight herself felt embarrassed, “Agreed, Cadence. I dare say if I weren't married I would so love to date him.” Velvet added, as the two teens felt more embarrassed while Drakon cackled at the mom's flirting.

“Honey, please,” Night Light stopped Velvet, “Not in front of Twilight. And you're making me jealous talking about Spike that way.” he pouted.

“Oh, honey. Don't be. You're the only one for me.” Velvet assured him making him feel relieved.

“Good. Because I don't think Twilight would like the idea of you stealing her boyfriend from her.” Night Light teased.

“It's not like that!” Twilight protested embarrassed.

“You're not dating?” Velvet asked sounding disappointed, “Oh, did one of your friends snatch him up before you?”

“Mother!” Twilight pleaded.

“Honey, I think it's best to get dinner started don't you?” Night Light suggested.

“You're right,” Velvet agreed, “Cadence. Twilight. Would you two help me?”

“Sure.” Cadence agreed, as she gave Flurry to Shining.

As the ladies went to start dinner, Spike was left with Night Light and Shining Armor with Flurry Heart in the living room.

“So, you're both married men, and with daughters, huh?” Spike asked.

“That's right.” Night Light confirmed.

“I was so proud the day Flurry was born,” Shining nuzzled his baby who giggled, “Although dealing with a hormonal Cadence was another story.”

“I had to go through that experience with your mother twice, remember?” Night Light reminded his son.

Spike smiled listening to the two, as Shining spoke to him, “Still, Spike, I'm actually jealous of your appearance.”

“My appearance?” Spike asked curiously.

“Yeah. When I was in high school I was truthfully a dork compared to you.”

“You? A dork?” Spike asked looking Shining Armor over.

“I was different back then and wasn't exactly a ladies man. And yet, Cadence saw past all that and dated me anyway.”

“You and Cadence were high school sweethearts?” Spike wondered.

“We sure were. Even Twilight loved her enough mom and dad hired her to babysit her when I was with my friends and they had to go out. And those two bonded like real sisters.”

“Good to know.” Spike replied.

“Here, you wanna hold Flurry?” Shining offered.

“Me? Well, I don't have a lot of experience with babies.” Spike said nervously.

“It's easy. Just remember to support her head.” Shining instructed, as he gently passed Flurry Heart off to Spike who held her in his arms.

Spike looked down at the baby he was holding and her bright happy face stirred something inside of him that filled him up with joy.

'I wonder if this is how my parents felt the day they first held me in their arms.' he thought. He rocked Flurry Heart wanting to keep feeling the sense of joy as Drakon watched and thought.

'I think he'd make an excellent father.'

Spike looked to Shining and spoke, “So, Shining, Twilight told me you were a cop.”

“That's right. I'm a captain.”

“Nice. So how'd you decide to get involved with the law?”

“Well, I always wanted to protect people. And it helped during my old tabletop RP gaming days I always had my friends backs. So naturally I wanted to keep having others backs when they needed help. So I signed up, studied and practiced and naturally made it on the force working my way up.”

'Sounds like this guy knew exactly what he wanted in life.' Drakon told Spike who mentally agreed.

Later Twilight, her mother, and Cadence had brought out the food and placed it all on the dining room table. Seeing this, Spike, Shining Armor, and Night Light brought Flurry Heart over with them and sat down with Spike sitting close to Twilight and Cadence on his other side with Shining Armor next to her and Flurry in a high chair close to them.

As Spike took a bite his eyes lit up, “Mm, Ms. Velvet this stuff is delicious.”

“Why, thank you, Spike. Of course I can't take all the credit,” Velvet replied, “Twilight and Cadence helped me.”

“Really?” Spike asked looking at Twilight.

“What, you didn't think you were the only one who could cook?” Twilight asked rhetorically.

“Twilight told us you cooked for her and her friends last night.” Night Light said.

“Yes, I did.” the boy confirmed.

“She told us it was some of the best food she ever had.” Velvet put in.

“Well, she and her friends did feel satisfied by it.” Spike remembered.

“When Twilight had you investigated in order to find you we were all surprised she found out you live alone.” Night Light said sounding sympathetic.

“I do. Ever since my parents passed away.” Spike admitted.

“We're so sorry to hear that.” Cadence said comfortingly.

“What were your parents like?” Shining Armor inquired, as the rest of the adults were just as curious.

Spike feeling more confident to speak of his parents answered, “Well, my parents were John and Mary Obsidian. And they were the nicest people you could've ever known. They taught me to be kind and courageous. Especially to those in distress or peril.”

Twilight's parents, Shining Armor and his family nodded seeing how true that was.

“They said I embodied their best qualities, from my mother's kindness to my dad's desire to help those in need.”

“As demonstrated when you helped Twilight.” Cadence pointed out.

“Yeah. You're right.” Spike nodded.

“What did they do for living?” Velvet wondered.

“They were lab assistants to one of the greatest scientific minds of this century.” Spike explained.

Twilight looking curious asked, “Which?”

“Professor Gregory Dagger.”

Twilight gasped, “Gregory "Grogar' Dagger? The famed Biologist and genetics professor? Your parents worked with him?”

“They did.”

“Wow.”

“And if not for Professor Dagger, I might've been homeless.”

“How so?” Night Light asked.

“Professor Dagger found my parents when they died and discovered they were poisoned.”

“Oh, no.” Twilight gasped.

“Yes. He comforted me during the troubling time especially at the funeral. And though it was a small consolation he paid off my parents house so I could keep living there. And he forwards me plenty of money to cover water, electricity, food, and everything. I was lucky my parents worked for such an understanding sympathetic man.”

“Do you still still talk to him?” Twilight inquired.

“Occasionally, but with his growing research it's not easy to get a hold of him.”

“Understandable.” Twilight nodded.

“But it's thanks to him living has been easy for me. And once I get through college and find good decent paying work he won't have to spot for me anymore.”

Shining Armor nodded, “Sounds like you have your future planned out. Twily's just the same.”

Twilight looked away, as Spike replied, “I wouldn't say I have my whole life planned out. I'm not sure I know exactly what I want to be yet.”

“Well, not everyone knows what they want right away,” Velvet said, “It takes time before deciding what you really want.”

Spike smiled and nodded, “Yeah.”

They continued to eat, as Velvet spoke to her son, “So, Shining, how have things been at the precinct?”

“Well, exhausting I'll tell you that much. But not as bad as it used to be.”

“Shining says it's due to a certain vigilante who's been cleaning up the streets at night.” Cadence pointed out.

“You mean the Dragon Knight they're all talking about?” Night Light asked, as Spike remained silent while Drakon listened in.

“That's right,” Shining confirmed, “Sure taking the law into your own hands isn't something we encourage. But his efforts have been helping us round up criminals and even gang members off the streets. We've even put away a few mobsters because of him.”

“He even took on a blob man and fought the Purple Nightmares at the mall.” Twilight added.

“We're still glad you and your friends weren't harmed there.” Night Light said in relief.

“I know.”

“I wonder where he came from and why he's decided to start helping people?” Cadence wondered.

Spike despite wanting to stay out of the topic of the conversation decided to voice his thoughts, “Who knows where he came from, but perhaps he like so many of us want this city to feel safe and not in constant fear of all the criminal activity going around.”

“Makes sense.” Shining Armor agreed.

“I mean granted he's got guts to go out and do what no other person who's not a cop would, but he must really know what he's doing.” Spike finished.

“He sure does.” Twilight agreed, as Spike smiled to himself as he continued to enjoy dinner with the Sparkle's.

When dinner was done, Spike offered to help the ladies with the dishes making them grateful. He stuck around a bit longer getting to know Twilight's family, and even play with Flurry Heart.

As it started getting late, Spike looked at the time, “Thanks for dinner, everyone. But I better get going.”

“We understand, Spike.” Velvet replied.

“Can we give you a ride home?” Cadence offered on behalf of her and Shining.

“Thanks, but I'll be fine. I need the exercise anyway.” Spike answered.

“Thanks for joining us for dinner, Spike.” Night Light said.

“Thank you all for inviting me.”

“Here, I'll walk you out.” Twilight offered, as she showed Spike out.

Once they were alone the two sighed, “I'm sorry if my parents, my brother, or even Cadence said anything to embarrass you, Spike.”

“Please, there was nothing wrong at all. If anything I'm worried about how you felt.” Spike replied.

“Yeah my family can be a bit embarrassing, but I love them none the less.”

“I like them too. Real nice people. You're lucky to have them.”

“I sure am. And they really liked you, Spike.”

“I'm glad.” he smiled.

“So I'll see you tomorrow, Spike.”

“See you, Twilight.” the two embraced, before Spike headed off.

Twilight smiled, until she saw Cadence had snuck out and had been watching them, “He's a nice guy, Twilight.”

“Yeah. The best.” Twilight smiled.

“Just so you know, you have all our support.”

“What?” Twilight did a double take.

“Don't bother denying it. We all know you have it bad for him.” Cadence said slyly.

Twilight blushed sheepishly, before speaking, “Ok, yeah I do.”

“My advice to you, hang on and don't let go.”

“Right.” Twilight replied, as they watched Spike walk on down the block before turning the corner.

Meanwhile in the office of Professor Grogar Dagger. He was at his desk looking over blueprints and notes before looking at a picture on his desk being of him and Spike's parents together looking like good chums.

“Ah, John and Mary. You two were such good friends. Such a shame you were taken from us so suddenly leaving your only son an orphan...” he began sympathetically before it turned cold, “But I couldn't let you go blabbing about my research and plans like nosy neighbors. And now my research is finally coming intro fruition.” he looked over the notes that was for Radiation X that turned Shadow into Smooze.

“Radiation X will bring forth a new breed of beings capable of the likes of which you could not have imagined. If only the both of you weren't such goody-two-shoes. We could've changed the world together. But now that honor is for me alone. And soon everyone will recognize me for my real genius.” he snickered.