In Cheerilee's classroom, the teacher addressed the students, “Now then, as I'm sure you're all aware this Saturday we will begin our class trip to Camp Everfree. Are you all ready for that?”

“Yes, ma'am.” the students answered.

Spike listening looked surprised, “Wow. Camp Everfree? That's one of the best camp sites ever.”

Octavia nodded, “Indeed it is. It'll be the first time many of us are attending to, so as you can see we're all excited.”

“Right,” Spike replied, and thought, 'Wow. A fun place like Camp Everfree. I've always wanted to go somewhere like that.'

Drakon looked just as excited, “Camping trip. Sounds fun.”

Later on during a free period, Spike met up with the girls to discuss the camping trip more, “I am super duper excited for Camp Everfree!” Pinkie cheered.

“I'm just lookin' forward to roughin' it,” Applejack said, “I'm gonna make my own shelter, forage for food.”

“You know they'll be providing us with food and tents, A.J?” Rainbow reminded her.

“She is right.” Apple Bloom agreed.

“Yeah. Still gonna forage though.” the older Apple replied.

"Hopefully stuff that's edible and not poisonous." Drakon said.

"I happen to know a thing or two about what's poisonous and what not. I was in the Tree Seed Scouts after all." Applejack boasted.

“I'm just taking this as a chance for some R&R.” Rarity said.

“Well, school has been keeping us busy as of late.” Twilight confessed.

“Some have been busier than others.” Sunset added, motioning to Spike who looked sheepish.

“Speaking of, you think everything will be ok if the city's vigilante disappears for a weekend?” Scootaloo asked.

“The city will be fine. The cops can handle things while I'm away,” Spike assured, “Besides I may be a hero, but I shouldn't deprive myself of a chance like this.”

“I know I'd be sad if you weren't at camp to enjoy it with us.” Fluttershy said.

“We all would.” Sweetie Belle added.

“Oh, girls.” Spike smiled.

“We all better make sure to get all the essentials we need there.” Twilight instructed.

“And by essentials, she don't mean a dozen luggage, Rarity.” Applejack told the fashionista who pouted.

“Well, free period's almost over, we better get back to class.” Sunset reminded everyone.

“Ok, see you all later.” Applejack said, as they all headed for their next classes.

After school, Spike returned home where he was greeted by Peewee, “Hey, buddy, you've been good?” Peewee squawked in confirmation.

“That's good. Well, I'm gonna need to dig out a duffel bag.” Spike said, as he went to a closet and pulled out a duffel bag for the trip.

“This camping trip sounds like a good chance for some R&R. Especially for you, Spike.” Drakon said.

“I know. As I told the girls, after going out at nights to bust up crooks and gangs I need this break.”

“And this could also be a good training experience for you.”

“Training experience?” Spike raised a brow.

“Of course. Training in nature is a good way to improve your skills and especially senses.” the spirit explained.

“Hm, very true. But I should also take this as a chance to unwind just like the girls suggested I do.”

Peewee squawked a bit sadly, “Peewee?” Spike asked concerned.

“Seems he's a bit down about you going away for the weekend.”Drakon noted.

“Oh, Peewee, I wouldn't think about leaving you here by yourself.” Spike assured his pet who perked up with curiosity, “Since we're going to be at a campground we'll be surrounded by trees and such. So you can hide yourself amongst them. Plus I wouldn't wanna keep you sheltered here you're whole life. You're not just my pet, you're my scouter.”

Peewee squawked happily and nuzzled against Spike's face, “Ok-ok. I love you to.” Spike chuckled.

Over the course of the next few days, Spike aside from his responsibilities as a student and as the Dragon Knight had started packing for their class trip to Camp Everfree. Even Rarity had sent over an outfit for him to wear at camp. Soon on the morning of the trip, Spike awoke and got ready. After conditioning he stood before a mirror wearing the outfit Rarity provided him with including jean shorts, and a top that bore the logo of Camp Everfree.

“Alright. I'm set. Peewee, let's go!” he called, as his bird squawked and flew out the door with him before locking up, “Remember, Peewee try to keep yourself hidden.” Peewee squawked in confirmation as he took on his red tailed falcon form to be less conspicuous and flew up into the air. Spike picked up his duffel bag and started heading for school.

When Spike arrived at the Academy he saw at least two charter buses parked out front, and his fellow classmates were all there dressed in similar camp attire like his, each one wearing a Camp Everfree shirt.

“Wow, they're all here.” he said to himself.

“Spike!”

He looked and saw Twilight and her friends all in their own Camp Evrefree attire.

“Hi, girls. Good morning.” he greeted them.

“And good morning to you too, darling.” Rarity greeted him, “I hope the outfit I supplied you is to your liking?”

“I love it, Rarity. Thanks again.”

“My pleasure.”

“I can't believe the day is finally here!” Pinkie cheered, as Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo approached.

“I know. I'm excited!” Scootaloo voiced her feelings.

“This is sure to be awesome!” Rainbow pumped her fists.

“Hey, Spike!” Button called, as he and Thorax approached.

“Morning, guys.” Spike greeted the two with a fist bump.

“I can't believe we're finally going to Camp Everfree.” Thorax said happily.

“Yeah, a chance to get out of the city for some relaxation in nature.” Button asked.

“And the fact you obviously packed plenty of GamePal Videogames, right?” Sweetie Belle teased.

“With plenty of backup batteries just in case.” Button boasted, as the group laughed.

“Well, you might wanna save those for nighttime.” Applejack suggested.

“Yeah, there's gonna be so much stuff to do during the daytime.” Rainbow added.

“Good morning, students.” came Principal Celestia's voice, as they saw their Principal and Vice Principal Luna approach with Cheerilee, and two more faculty members.

Spike looked upon Celestia and Luna admiring the scout master uniforms they were wearing.

Drakon whistled, “They pull the scoutmaster look off well.”

“Shh!” Spike shushed him, as the girls glanced at the spirit.

“Good morning, Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna.” Twilight greeted the two.

“We hope you are all prepared for the trip.” Luna hoped.

“We sure are.” Applejack confirmed.

“Excellent” Celestia smiled.

Spike spoke up, “And listen, Principal Celestia, I appreciate you cutting me some slack about not needing a permission form signed to go on this trip. Considering my...”

“Think nothing of it, Spike,” Celestia began, “It wouldn't be fair to have you missing out on this because you'd have no guardians to sign for you.”

“Ok, all of you get in line as we take attendance.” Cheerilee instructed, as the group lined up with the rest of the students.

Once roll call was complete, they were all let on the two buses with Spike and his girls making it on one together with Spike taking a window seat and Twilight sitting at his side while the others saw behind or in front of them in one of the two rows. With everyone on board the two bus drivers drove off from the school to their destination.

As the buses drove out of the city, Spike looked out the window and saw Peewee flying above them.

“Spike, what're you looking at?” Fluttershy asked as she looked back at him.

“Just someone who will be joining us at camp.”

“Who?” Rainbow asked.

“Look.”

They looked out the window and saw a familiar bird, “Is that?” Sunset asked.

“Oh, yeah. I didn't think it'd be right for me to take off for the weekend and leave Peewee all alone at home.”

“That's so nice of you.” Rarity commended.

“And it'll be good for him.” Fluttershy added.

“As long as he remembers to keep himself hidden.” Twilight noted.

“He'll be fine, Twilight,” Spike assured her, “Peewee's a smart bird.”

“We are gonna have so much fun!” Pinkie said, looking over everyone, “We're gonna roast marshmallows and eat marshmallows and sleep on marshmallow pillows!” Some of the group gave Pinkie odd reactions.

“Yeah, probably not gonna do that.” Rainbow replied.

“Maybe you're not.” Pinkie countered, as she held up a jumbo bag of marshmallows and cuddled it to her cheek like a sugary cushion.

“Using that as a pillow's gonna end up getting messy.” Drakon told Spike and the rest of the girls who all agreed.

“Attention, students!” Celestia addressed everyone on the bus she and Luna supervised, “We're almost there. But before we arrive, we'd just like to thank you all for being able to join us on this class trip.”

“Some of our greatest memories were made in these woods, and we hope you'll make plenty yourselves.” Luna added, as the students smiled.

“Now, who's ready for Camp Everfree?” Celestia asked excitedly, as the students cheered.

Spike smiled as he looked out the window looking forward to nothing but fun. Pinkie suddenly spoke up, “This calls for a song!”

The students started looking invested in it, and soon they all began to sing together.

Will you be lost by time or be part of history?

Will your story be told or remain a mystery?

Will they sing your song, telling all that you have done?

Time to make your choice, only you can be the one

Oh, oh, oh-oh-whoa

As you join in the Legend of Everfree! (Hey!)

Oh, oh, oh-oh-whoa

As you join in the Legend of Everfree! (Hey! Hey! Hey!)

Twilight leaned closer against Spike who blushed, while the other girls noticing this looked jealous, but continued to sing along. Even Drakon decided to join in despite only Spike and the girls hearing him.

Will you do something great with the time that you have here?

Will you make your mark? Will you conquer what you fear?

And when you go back home, everybody there will see

You were part of the Legend of Everfree!

Oh, oh, oh-oh-whoa

As you join in the Legend of Everfree! (Hey!)

Oh, oh, oh-oh-whoa

As you join in the Legend of Everfree! (Hey!)

Will you find your greatest glory?

Will you be a falling star?

Here to learn what nature teaches

Here to learn more who you are

Will you be lost by time or be part of history?

Will your story be told or remain a mystery?

And when you go back home, everybody there will see

You were part of the Legend of Everfree!

Oh, oh, oh-oh-whoa

As you join in the Legend of Everfree! (Hey!)

Oh, oh, oh-oh-whoa

As you join in the Legend of Everfree!

Hey!

Soon the buses drove under an archway reading Camp Everfree, before parking in the lot of the campgrounds which got everyone excited knowing this was going to be a weekend to remember.

Author's Note

The vector of the girls belongs to deviant artist AvilMig