During the day at the academy, Spike, his girls, and the other students continued to go about their schedules and classes like regularly, only this time their parents or guardians were in the back as an audience to see how they perform in class. While each of the girls made sure to give their teachers their undivided attention and answer a question when they could to show their families how they are model students, Spike himself did the same to show his girls parents he too was a model student, while also making sure Grogar knew he was doing ok in a new school.

During Phys Ed taking place outside, Spike was doing some exercises with the boys, while the girls were on the other side doing their own exercises. The girls parents and Grogar were seated in a middle area so they'd be able to keep track of their daughters and Spike together.

“That's our Rainbow Dash, see her work it out.” Bow said proudly with Windy nodding.

“Indeed, of course our Applejack is nothing to overlook.” Pear noted her daughter keeping up with Rainbow.

“Uh-huh,” Bright Mac agreed, “She's got the strength like all of the Apple kin.”

“Yes your daughters are fine pieces of work,” Grogar agreed, before looking back at Spike, “And Spike, he's truly come a long way since I last saw him.”

“When was that exactly?” Snap wondered.

“Not since his parents funeral,” Grogar answered, “We were all in mourning that day. Especially Spike. And yet he stayed strong knowing that's how his parents raised him. I tried to be there as much for him, especially when his parents left them the house and their money. I made sure to pay off the house so he wouldn't have to worry about that. And I always forwarded him plenty of money to help pay the bills.”

“That's so thoughtful of you.” Cookie said.

“Well, the boy needed a shred of hope in his life. After all what his parents told me he had to put up with due to his size, he didn't exactly have such a happy childhood. And when they died I could only imagine just how worse it got for him. Makes me wish I was able to make more time to talk to him so I can see just how much he's changed. I mean it's hard to imagine that's the same Spike. Whatever he started doing for himself it's worked wonders.”

“Yeah, I was never that good looking at that age.” Night Light admitted.

“Oh, honey, you still turned out great.” Velvet held him close.

“With how our Rainbow described him, he would definitely make any lucky girl happy.” Windy told everyone.

“Indeed he would.” Cloudy agreed.

Afterward the group was gathered in the cafeteria to enjoy lunch, which Spike, the girls, and their families making sure to sit at a long table to accommodate them all. They all sat and enjoyed their lunch, as Grogar spoke to Spike.

“I have to say, Spike, you've been proving to be quite a model student here.”

“You mean it?” Spike asked.

“Of course. Your parents would be very proud.”

Spike smiled, “Yeah, they sure would be.”

“So, Spike, any kind of plans you got in mind for yourself in the future?” Hondo inquired.

“Well, actually for a long time I haven't given too big a thought on it. Given the life I had I didn't think I actually had a future to look forward to,” the girls parents felt bad for Spike knowing how much trouble his life used to be and how it affected him, “But ever since I transferred to this school I started seeing perhaps there is a future for me after all.”

“Yeah with one of his options being a vigilante.” Drakon noted, as the girls listened to him.

“Of course there is,” Bright Mac confirmed to Spike, “Based on all our daughters said about you, this world needs more honest and caring people. And you sure fit the bill.”

“He sure does.” Pear agreed making Spike blush.

Suddenly Grogar's cellphone rang, “Oh, excuse me, I better take this.”

“Remember, Uncle, we're meeting in the gymnasium after this.” Spike reminded him.

“I'll be there,” Grogar promised, as he stepped away and outside the cafeteria for privacy. When he was alone he answered it, “Hello? Yes it's almost time.”

Soon everyone was clearing out of the cafeteria and heading for the gymnasium. Spike looked around seeing no sign of Grogar, “Uncle Grogar's not here yet.”

“He said he'd be there, Spike. Relax.” Twilight comforted him.

“Right. Oh. Pardon me. Call of nature. Be right there.” Spike said, as he split off from the crowd and headed for the nearest mens room.

As the people made their way into the gymnasium, Grogar met back up with them, “Hello, everyone. Where's Spike?”

“He was heading for the washroom.” Rarity answered.

“He should be here shortly.” Twilight added.

“Good,” Grogar replied, before thinking, 'With what's about to go down. Spike'll be smart enough to keep his distance. That's just what he'd do.'

Everyone was in the gymnasium where Celestia, Luna, and the rest of the faculty were gathered. Celestia was on the stage and spoke into a mic, “Attention students and parents. Once again we're so glad many of you could show up here at parents day to not only support your children, but to see just how we at Everfree Academy mold the young minds of our students so they can grow up to be their best selves for the future.”

As everyone listened, Grogar glanced down at his watch seeing the time before smirking, and thought, 'Showtime.'

Spike after exiting the mens room, spoke to Drakon, “Come on, I got to get back to the others.”

As he started to hurry for the gymnasium, he heard a hissing sound, “What was that?” he asked the spirit.

“Not my stomach. I can't get hungry.” Drakon reminded him.

Spike cautiously stepped down the corridor before sliding on scene at the end of the hallway was a hideous rat-like mutant. It looked seven feet tall, had long brown unkempt hair, green glowing eyes, a mammalian nose, long sharp fangs and claws, a rat-like tail that was as long as his body, and rat-like feet. For attire, it wore a dark brown overcoat, a white shirt with some holes, and gray torn jeans. The creature spotted Spike and growled, while the teen boy was in shock.

“Drakon... what the fuck is that thing?!" Spike exclaimed.

"Your guess is as good as mine Spike," Drakon replied, "However, he's giving off the same foul energy Shadow Storm did as the Smooze!"

Spike's eyes widened, "Wait, are you saying whatever turned Shadow into the Blob is the same thing that turned this poor schmuck here into an ugly ass Skaven!"

The creature growled at him which turned into a screech that was a cross between a man and a rat.

"I don't think he appreciated you saying that, Spike..." Drakon grumbled.

The rat man tried to swap him with his tail, but Spike managed to dodge out of the way just in time. The rat man then inhaled and lets out a visible green cloud onto a wall which quickly melts.

"Acid breath?! Are you kidding me?!"

"Spike, we can't let that thing run around the campus!" Drakon pointed out, "If he reaches the gym where everyone else is, it'll cause a panic!"

Spike sighed, "What a way to spend parent's day."

The creature chased after Spike who made a run for it, and thought, 'I gotta slip to a blind spot and transform.'

The rat creature continued to chase Spike before hearing the sounds coming form the gymnasium. Ignoring Spike, the rat creature headed for the gym.

“Bad news, man. He got bored with you!” Drakon motioned to the mutant heading for the gym.

“Oh, no!” Spike gasped, before realizing there was no attention on him and was able to transform while dawning his mask.

In the gymnasium all was relatively calm as Celestia continued speaking to the students and parents before the door of the gym burst open and the rat mutant slid in hissing.

The sight of the creature started a mass panic among everyone there, especially the parents. Twilight and the others were just as horrified.

“What is that thing?!” Applejack exclaimed in shock.

“I don't know, but it's hideous! And smells repulsive too.” Rarity gagged.

The mutant looked around hissing at everyone and looking like it was enjoying the looks of fright on their faces.

Before it could attack anyone, Spike as the Dragon Knight jumped in, “Hold it right there tall, hairy, and smelly!”

Everyone gasped upon seeing the Dragon Knight while the mutant and Grogar looked pleased at his arrival.

Last night at Grogar's lab, the doctor was looking over the latest article explaining another one of the Dragon Knight's heroic exploits. He gripped the edges of the paper tightly and frowned, “This Dragon Knight is really becoming a nuisance to my operations! He not only defeated the first unofficial subject of Radiation X, but even defeated my bio-fiends? Well, no more Mr. Nice Guy. I think it's time I bring out one of my test subjects.”

He left his office and started walking through the lab passing several cages containing many of his genetically altered experiments who looked itching to get out and do who knows what. He stopped before a particular cage with the sign above it reading Bottom Feeder. And inside said cage was the rat creature.

“Evening,” he greeted the mutant who growled, before seeing the prof press a button causing his cage to open up. He looked up at Grogar curious, as the man continued, “Let's talk.”

Later the two walked down a hallway, as the prof spoke to the mutant, “Now do you understand?”

“Yeah,” the rat mutant answered, “The Dragon Knight's all up in your business. But what does that have to do with me?”

“Why else would I invite you to partake in my experiment?” Grogar asked rhetorically.

“Invite? That's what you call having your goons jump me off the street and bring me here against my will?”

“Out there you were nothing but a petty thug who scraped and ate at the bottom,” Grogar reminded him, “I brought you here and made you something better.”

“If you call being a dirty rat better.” the mutant grumbled.

Grogar scowled at his sassing, “The reason I let you out is because I'm ready to make use of you and your new form.”

“How so?”

“As said the Dragon Knight is becoming a problem. And I want him dealt with. Problem is no one knows where he'll show up. In fact he only shows up if there's trouble. Which is why...” he hinted to the mutant.

“You want me to stir up some trouble and draw him out.” he called it.

“Exactly. I want to see him up close and study him. Can I trust you to make it work?”

“No problem. Where do you want me to make a scene?” the mutant asked.

“I have just the place in mind.” Grogar smirked, before checking his calendar on his phone reading 'Parents Day at Everfree Academy'.

Grogar from the crowd watched as the Dragon Knight and his mutant creation had their stand off, before the mutant jumped at the hero who rolled across the ground with both trying to pin the other. As the mutant pinned Spike to the ground, the hero could smell his enemy's breath.

“Oh! When did you brush last?!” he kicked the mutant off.

The mutant landed on its back but got back up as did Spike. The mutant used his tail to wrap around Spike's ankle and trips him up.

“Nice use of your tail. But I got surprises too!” he extended a light energy blade from his wrist and attempted to cut the mutants tail.

The mutant quickly released Spike's ankle and recalled his tail before it could get chopped, “Watch it, I'm not a chameleon!”

“A chameleon would be cooler than a dirty stinky rat.” Spike mocked.

“For your information chump! My name is Bottom Feeder.”

“Bottom Feeder? I think you'd be better off with Dirty Rat.”

Bottom Feeder frowned, “It's because I had to scrap and eat away at the bottom of the barrel before I became this.”

“And how did you become this?” Spike inquired.

Bottom Feeder caught a glance from Grogar frowning in his direction, “That's my business.”

“No matter. You're the one trespassing here. And I don't take kindly to trespassers.”

“Tell someone who cares!” Bottom Feeder answered as he attacked Spike meeting him in a grapple trying to overpower the other.

“Looks at him go!” Thunderlane gasped.

“The Dragon Knight is amazing!” Cloudchaser cheered.

The students cheered for the Dragon Knight, while Twilight and the girls went along with it much to all the adults surprise.

Spike feeling his spirits lifted by the support started overpowering Bottom Feeder's own strength before slamming him onto the ground, and grabbed him by the tail and continuously slammed him before tossing him up and delivered a powerful punch to the mutants face making him fly backward and crash through one of the gymnasium's windows.

'Good thing this academy is insured,' Spike thought before flying up to the window and saw no sign of Bottom Feeder, “He's gone.” he was interrupted by the sounds of cheers and applause before looking back at the students and adults cheering wildly.

“Looks like the Dragon Knight's made an impression here and not just Spike Obsidian.” Drakon noted.

“Right,” Spike replied before addressing the crowd, “Thank you, you've been a lovely audience, but I must go now. Remember to stay in school!” he slipped out the window.

As everyone kept cheering as the hero made his exit, Rainbow spoke to her friends, “He's doing PSAs now?” the girls couldn’t help but giggle.

After Spike fled he snuck back into the school and changed back to see everyone was exiting the gymnasium and raced over looking shocked.

“Are you all ok? I saw that rat thing in the halls and I took cover before it could find me.”

“We're just glad you're ok, Spike.” Twilight said playing along.

“You are ok, aren't you?” Grogar asked sounding concerned.

“I'm fine, Uncle. What about you?”

“I'm ok.”

“You missed all the action, Spike.” Pinkie said.

“The Dragon Knight showed up and fought that rat varmint!” Apple Bloom cheered.

“Really? Dammit, I missed something good.” Spike said acting.

“You did the right thing taking cover in such a situation.” Stellar assured him.

“And what matters is each of us is unharmed.” Velvet added.

“She's right.” Night Light agreed.

“Attention everyone!” Luna addressed the group, as Celestia continued.

“Due to recent events and damage we'll be cutting the day short, and we'll inform you all when it's safe to return to school. We apologize for the inconvenience.” Many of them were disappointed in the cut day while some were glad to be able to go home early.

As they were escorted out many were taking their leave, as Spike and the girls were discussing something, until Night Light spoke.

“Well, everyone ready to go?”

“Not yet, dad.” Twilight answered.

“There's something we'd like to discuss with you all.” Sunset added.

“Oh, what is it?” Gentle Breeze inquired, as the adults were curious.

Before they could say anything, Grogar got another call, “Pardon me,” he answers his phone, “Hello? Yes I'm coming,” he hangs up, “Sorry, Spike, but I really need to go now. Something just came up at work.”

“I understand, Uncle.” Spike answered.

“But we should really look into getting together again.” Grogar suggested.

“I'd like that.” the boy admitted.

“It was nice meeting you all.” The professor told the group.

“Before you go, professor,” Twilight began before holding out a book to him, “Would you autograph my copy of your book?”

Grogar smiled, “Of course.” he signed Twilight's book, as the girl hugged it.

“Thank you so much!” Rainbow and Sunset rolled their eyes at Twilight fangirl moment.

“Bye, Uncle Grogar, and thanks for coming to Parents Day!” Spike called.

Grogar headed back to the white van he came in and got in before driving off. As he drove poking in from behind was Bottom Feeder who after getting tossed out the window made his way back to the van Grogar came in and had hid inside before he was signaled to break into the school.

“Jeez, that Dragon Knight hits hard. No wonder he's been doing so well in messing up your operations.”

“You failed to beat him Bottom Feeder.” Grogar reminded him.

“Hey at least I held out, didn't I? And I got away!” the mutant argued.

“Even so!” Grogar spoke up loudly, “I expected a better performance out of you... But you still did what you needed. I saw the Dragon Knight up close and just how good he really is. He is indeed formidable as my bio-fiends said he was. And now that I've seen what he's capable of this will require further study on how to deal with him. And as for you.”

Bottom Feeder gulped fearing the worse until Grogar smirked, “I'll keep you around now that you've proven your worth.”

“Th-thank you, professor.” the mutant answered gratefully.

Grogar continued to drive and thought, 'Dragon Knight. If you thought my bio-fiends or Bottom Feeder was a challenge, well I have plenty more where they came from.'

Back with the others, Spike and the girls took their parents to an area of the park that looked clear of anyone else giving them some privacy.

“Ok, we're here. So what did you all want to talk about?” Hondo asked, as the adults were all ears.

“Well, it's difficult to explain, and shocking I'm afraid.” Rarity began nervously.

“What do you mean?” Windy asked.

“The truth is we...” Fluttershy nervously starts drawing circles in the ground with her foot.

“WE'RE ALL DATING SPIKE!” Pinkie shouted surprising the adults and her friends, “Oh, that felt good to get off my chest.”

Spike and the rest of the girls looked nervously at the other adults who were lost with words, as Drakon spoke to his vessel and the girls, “Well, that's all out in the open, so now you have to come clean.”

“What do you mean you're all dating Spike?” Mane asked confused.

“It's as Pinkie said, mom.” Scootaloo answered.

“All ten of us are dating Spike Obsidian.” Twilight explained.

The rest of the girls stood on the spot nervous about their parents reactions, but none as nervous as Spike who didn't know what to do.

“Spike, is that true?” Velvet asked in a serious tone which made him flinch.

'Oh man, can't deny it now,' Spike thought, before answering, “Yes. I'm dating all ten of them.”

“Girls!” Bow gasped.

“Spike didn't force us or anything, dad!” Rainbow spoke up before her father could say more.

“It's what we wanted.” Applejack added.

“It's true.” Apple Bloom confirmed.

“We know it's unheard of, but we all care for Spike equally.” Rarity explained.

“And we all couldn't bare to just let one of us have him all to ourselves.” Sweetie Belle put in.

“Please understand, this is how we feel,” Twilight explained, “Spike is the most amazing person each of us has ever met. He's kind, compassionate, and I don't have to remind you of his bravery.”

Spike not wanting the girls to keep defending him on their own decided to say his piece, “I know this is shocking. Believe me I was just the same when the girls all asked to be my girlfriends together. Because frankly I never thought I would ever find love with a girl, let alone ten of them. Before I met these girls and attended Everfree Academy, I was a nobody. People walked past me as if I was just a ghost to them. But meeting Twilight and the others gave me a sense of hope, a purpose, they opened my eyes to see that anything is possible. I could never thank them enough. But I do love them as much as they love me. And I promise you all this I will continue to love and protect them should they ever need protection. Because they're important to me as I am to them.”

The adults continued to look stupefied while the girls wondered what would come from them after Spike's speech. Finally Velvet spoke up, “I accept your relationship with my daughter, Spike.”

“Huh?” Spike and Twilight gasped.

“I do too.” Night Light agreed.

“What really?” Spike asked.

“You have our blessing as well to date our daughters.” Hondo said on behalf of himself and Cookie who spoke.

“Especially since you're much better than any of the other boys Rarity used to go on about.”

“Mother, please.” Rarity said with her face red from embarrassment, while Sweetie Belle giggled.

“And you have our permission to date our daughters too.” Pear gave Spike their blessing.

“Really, ma?” Applejack asked hopefully as Apple Bloom looked just as hopeful.

Pear nodded, as Bright Mac spoke, “You gals got yourself a keeper with this one.”

Igneous spoke, “Because our daughter speaketh so highly of you, Spike, and after witnessing such honest words. We grant you our permission to be in a relationship with her.”

“Treat her with care, my boy.” Cloudy added.

“Thanks mom and dad! You're the best!” Pinkie cheered.

“This is so wonderful, our girl in a relationship!” Windy said excitedly to her husband.

“We gotta get to work in making her First Relationship Ribbon!” Bow said.

“That's not necessary.” Rainbow replied.

“Mom? Dad?” Scootaloo asked.

The two smiled, as Snap answered, “You really got a winner with this one, Scoots. Wait till your aunts hear about this.” Scootaloo smiled and hugged her parents.

“Sunset could definitely use some romance in her life,” Stellar admitted, “Especially if it'll keep her out of trouble.” she teased.

“Mom!” Sunset blushed embarrassed.

“Well, if you really wanna date our daughter.” Posey began, as Gentle finished.

“Then you and Fluttershy may do so.”

“Thank you both.” Fluttershy smiled happily.

“I'm surprised you're all taking this much better than I hoped.” Spike said in disbelief.

“Yeah. We all are.” Twilight added on behalf of herself and the girls.

“Well, we've seen just the kind of boy Spike was up close already.” Night Light admitted.

“And we kinda figured there was much more between you two.” Velvet put in, as the two teen blushed.

“And our daughters bein' in a relationship with a guy who has more than one girlfriend isn't the strangest thing to happen in our families.” Pear said.

“Yeah, the Apples and the Pears could do some pretty crazy stuff in their time.” Bright Mac laughed.

“What kind of stuff?” Spike wondered, as Applejack spoke up nervously.

“Another time perhaps.”

“In the words of our daughter, having all of you date Spike together would bring our families closer together.” Cloudy noted.

“Thus making us one big family.” Igneous concluded.

“Exactly!” Pinkie replied.

“Well, this is definitely worth celebrating!” Bow declared.

“Oh, yes. A big first place ribbon for Rainbow and all her friends in being the best in having such a big group relationship with a single boy!” Windy added joyfully much to Rainbow's embarrassment.

“Thank you all so much,” Spike smiled while choking back tears, “Now I really do feel like part of your families.”

“Of course you are, Spike.” Twilight said.

“Always.” Sunset agreed.

Spike looked around at his girlfriends and their parents with the Sparkle's nodding in confirmation which made him all the more happy.

“This is definitely a kodak moment.” Drakon said while using his claws to make a frame around the whole group.

“Well, come on. Let's go celebrate!” Pinkie announced as everyone agreed and headed off with Spike feeling happier than ever knowing his girlfriends parents have accepted him and their daughters dating together.

Author's Note

Bottom Feeder was thought up by Mechazilla88 for Spike's Rogues Gallery