The Dragon Knight of Canterlot City

Spike followed Twilight outside the school building, curious to what the girl was hoping to show him. As they walked towards the school entrance, they saw waiting by the gates were six more girls about Twilight's age.

“Twilight!” called a girl who had pink hair in a poofed style.

Twilight walked over as Spike kept his distance, “Hi, girls.”

“We were wondering when you'd show up.” said a girl whose hair was a mix of red and blonde.

“Well, I wanted to bring along a new friend. I hope you don't mind.”

“Not at all, Twi.” said a blonde haired girl with a country accent and wearing a stetson hat.

“So who is this new friend, Twilight?” a girl with elegantly curled purple hair inquired.

“See for yourself.” Twilight said revealing Spike to them.

Spike looked at the girls nervously, while the six girls themselves like so many others blushed at the sight of him.

“Um, hello. I'm Spike Obsidian, but I assume you already know that since I'm kinda a big deal around here today.”

“You bet your obviously toned ass you're a big deal!” laughed a rainbow haired girl as she slid up to him, while Spike blushed upon what she said about his butt, “Nice to finally get a chance to talk to you. I'm Rainbow Dash. And soon enough, you'll know my reputation around here.”

'Reputation?' Spike thought in concern.

“Rainbow, ease up! Spike's had a long day and he doesn't need any of that,” Twilight scolded her, before speaking to Spike, “You'll have to excuse Rainbow Dash. She can be very brash with others.”

“Right.” Spike replied sheepishly, as the poofy pink haired girl was bouncing around Spike in a circle.

“Oh my gosh, I'm so excited to finally have a chance to talk to you! I'm Pinkie Pie, the best party planner ever!” she cheered.

“Nice to meet you,” Spike answered awkwardly, before looking to Twilight, “I take it she's the one who would be the most excited to hear it?”

“More or less.” Twilight confirmed.

The girl with the stetson hat approached and shook Spike's hand, “Nice to meetcha, sugarcube. Name's Applejack.”

“A pleasure.” Spike answered, while shaking the girls hand.

“Whoo, ya got some grip there. That says a lot about a man.” Applejack commended.

“Thanks.” Spike smiled a bit.

Then a girl with pale pink hair approached looking a bit timid and spoke in the same kind of tone, “Hi, I'm Fluttershy. It's... nice to meet you.” she shuffled her feet.

'She's more nervous than I am.' Spike thought.

The purple haired girl approached, as Spike looked at her and felt his heartbeat increase, “It's very nice to meet you, darling. My name's Rarity. Charmed and delighted to make your acquaintance.” she said with a bat of her eyes.

“Um, likewise.” Spike replied with a blush.

The final girl spoke up to Spike, “It's nice to meet you, Spike. I'm Sunset Shimmer.”

“A pleasure.” Spike answered.

“We've seen you in classes today, but we didn't actually have a chance to talk to you.” Sunset explained.

“We didn't wanna be like the rest of our classmates by bombarding you with so many questions at a time.” Applejack added.

“And it was so hard for me because I had so many I wanted to ask you.” Pinkie whined.

“Well, you may have a chance, Pinkie,” Twilight told her, “Because we got some news to share with you.”

“What kind of news?” Fluttershy asked.

Twilight turned to Spike feeling it was best he tell them, “Well, you may be seeing more of me soon. I've decided to become fully enrolled here at Everfree Academy.”

The six girls gasped, before Rarity and Pinkie squealed happily while the rest smiled with joy.

“Whoo-ee! Now that's music to my ears!” Applejack said excitedly.

“Oh, yeah! That's what I'm talking about!” Rainbow cheered.

“We have to celebrate!” Pinkie cheered.

Spike turned to Twilight, “You're right. She definitely wanted to hear it the most.”

“Told you,” she replied, “I figured you girls should be the first to hear Spike's decision before the rest of our classmates learn it.”

“Oh, I just wanna tell somebody!” Pinkie cheered, before calming down, “But I don't wanna ruin the surprise.”

“Yeah, we'll save it until after he's officially enrolled.” Sunset told her.

“I hope it's alright I invited Spike to join us after school.” Twilight asked her friends.

“No problem at all, Twilight.” Rarity replied.

“It's always good to have new company.” Pinkie put in.

“You ok with us, Spike?” Applejack asked.

“Sure thing.” he answered.

“Then let's go!” Rainbow called, as they all left the school.

As Spike walked behind the girls, Drakon floated at his side, “Well. Only a day here and already hanging out with seven lovely ladies.”

Spike whispered to him, “I know. This never happened before. I'm not sure what to do.”

“Just relax, and be yourself.” Drakon suggested. Spike taking his guide's advice decided to roll with it.

Later on the girls and Spike were at a shopping district and sitting at a circular table enjoying some ice cream.

“How is it, Spike?” Fluttershy asked Spike, while enjoying her ice cream.

“Delicious. And I'm amazed by this place,” Spike looked all around the district, “I've never been around here before.”

“The students at Everfree Academy usually come around here both after school and on weekends.” Twilight explained.

“Wow. Well, I guess I have a new area to come to in my free time.” Spike replied.

“Uh-huh.” Pinkie and Rainbow agreed.

“So, how long have all of you been friends?” Spike asked deciding to get to know the girls more.

“Well, we've been friends since Junior High,” Twilight explained while motioning to all but Sunset Shimmer, “We met Sunset when we started high school.”

Spike looked to said girl, “So you were the last one to join this group?”

“Yeah, that's right. I never had friends before I met them.” Sunset admitted.

“Well, neither have I.” Spike added.

“Based off what Twilight said about you I kinda get it.” Rainbow answered.

“What Twilight said about me?” Spike asked in concern.

“When Twilight first told us of how you saved her, she said you looked different than how you look now.” Rarity explained.

“I see.” Spike said blushing in embarrassment.

“But regardless what you did for her is something we feel proud of.” Applejack told him.

“Well, like I kept telling her I didn't actually save her.”

“So what if you took a few rounds, at least you tried to do something about it,” Rainbow said, “And that's pure loyalty if I ever saw it.”

“And you can't say you don't have friends now, because you have seven here.” Pinkie smiled.

“And I also heard how you were getting along with Thorax and Button Mash today.” Twilight added.

“Right,” Spike replied, before remembering what Pinkie Pie said, “You're my friends?”

“Why not?” Rainbow asked rhetorically.

“Anyone willing to go out of their way in helping a friend of ours deserves our friendship.” Applejack said.

“Indeed so.” Rarity agreed.

“We'd love to be your friends, Spike,” Fluttershy said happily before blushing, “If you want at least.”

Spike looked at each of the girls who were giving him a smile while glancing up seeing Drakon who nodded in agreement beckoning him to accept.

“Well, if you really want to. Then yeah, we can be friends.”

“Alright!” The girls cheered.

“Here's to Spike's enrollment and a new friend!” Pinkie cheered, as they each ate more of their ice cream.

Spike shrugged and continued to enjoy his ice cream with the girls, until Sunset spoke to him, “So, Spike, you have any plans for tomorrow?”

“Actually, I was planning on going clothes shopping after school tomorrow.” he answered.

At the mention of that Rarity spoke up excited, “REALLY?!” Spike looked at Rarity surprised by her reaction, before the embarrassed girl composed herself, “I mean, how lovely.”

Spike continued, “Yeah, as I'm sure you're aware my older clothes don't fit me, and these are my dad's hand me downs. But I need my own attire.”

“Understandable,” Rarity agreed, “While using hand me downs is nice from time to time and puts someone's old clothes to good use, it's still only right for someone to have clothes of their own choosing.”

Spike raised a brow, before Applejack enlightened him, “Rarity's a fashionista. Clothes are her life.”

“You say it like it's a problem,” Rarity pouted, before straightening herself out, “I do happen to have a way with clothing though.”

“Have a way is an understatement,” Pinkie spoke up, “Rarity's one of the top youngest clothing designers ever.”

Spike looked back at Rarity impressed, “Really?”

“Well, I don't like to boast, but I am quite gifted with sewing materials. I've always loved to make sure my friends and others are dressed to look their best not just for occasions and festivities, but to look like their best selves.” the elegant girl explained proudly.

“That's so nice of you.” Spike admired.

Rarity nodded, “And if it's clothes you're looking to get tomorrow I insist on joining you.”

“Really?”

“Of course, Spike. With my knowledge of fashion I'll pick out the right types of clothing to make you look the best you can be.” she declared.

“Are you also gonna pick if he should wear boxers or briefs too?” Rainbow joked.

Rainbow's joke put a blush on Rarity, Fluttershy, and Twilight's faces while Spike felt embarrassed about the idea of a girl picking out what he should wear under his clothes.

“Rainbow Dash!” Rarity scolded as Rainbow just laughed, “I would never go that far when selecting attire for someone!”

“Just had to be sure.” the rainbow haired girl replied.

As everyone shook off their flustered looks, Rarity cleared her throat, “Ignoring, Rainbow's droll attempt at humor. I would be delighted to help you pick out new clothes, Spike.” she smiled at him.

Spike feeling moved by Rarity's generous offer thought about it and knew he could use an expert when it concerned clothing since he's never had to worry about style before.

“Well, if you want to, Rarity. I don't mind it.”

“Wonderful!” Rarity clapped her hands, “Shall we meet up at the mall after school at Three Thirty?”

“Deal.” Spike agreed.

“Perfect! I look forward to our little clothing date, Spike.” Rarity winked Spike's way getting him flustered.

“Yeah. Me too.” Spike agreed nervously, while the rest of the girls looked at Rarity envious of how she found a way to get close to Spike alone.

As it got darker, Spike was walking his way home pondering over all that went down today, 'I can't believe I'm going to be attending a new school, with new real friends, and everything.'

Drakon floated by, “Ya done good kid. Because this is just the beginning.”

As Spike was walking by a convenience store, the doors opened as an alarm was sounding. The teen boy looked seeing a mugger armed with a knife was coming out carrying a bag of money. As he exited the 24/7 store, two girls who were passing by in the opposite direction spotted him with one screaming.

This alerted the mugger who growled at them, “No witnesses!” he armed his knife and started running for them.

Spike seeing this felt a rush build up inside as the sight of the two girls in fright reminded him of how Twilight looked that day he came to her defense.

'I didn't do much that day, but not this time!' Spike thought as he dashed ahead of the mugger cutting him off before he could reach the girls. Spike kicked the knife out of the muggers hand making it land on the parking lot.

“Damn, that hurt!” the mugger cursed, while clutching his hand, “You little bastard!”

Spike gave the mugger no chance to make a move and punched him in the stomach making him clutch said area. The teen boy threw his arm back as the Dragon Band glowed a bit, before he punched the mugger in the face making him fly back before hitting an empty bike rack.

The mugger laid on the ground groaning from the hits and unable to pick himself up, as the two girls gasped. The store clerk stepped out having seen the situation with the mugger and the girls along with Spike who looked at his own fist he used to punch the assailant.

Suddenly the sounds of police sirens were approaching and Spike snapped out of his rush, “Oh, shit!” not wanting to be questioned by the cops he made a run for it.

“Hey, wait!” one of the girls called out, but Spike was already out of range.

Spike ran before ducking in an alley way before processing what just happened, “I just punched a mugger with my own hands!”

“And ya saved two lives as well.” Drakon added.

“I-I actually did it.” Spike continued to gasp in shock.

“Not bad at all, Spike.” the dragon guide commended him.

“I couldn't help it. It's like I was going off an instinct.”

“You really can't help it when someone's in trouble. It just proves how much a big heart you really have.”

“That... Actually felt good. I mean it was scary, but what a rush!” Spike said with growing excitement.

“You always wanted to try and help the city because of it's rise in crime. And that's exactly why I did this for you.” Drakon reminded him.

“I do wanna help. With so few cops and so much rise in crime I just want this city to feel safe for me, and for others like those girls, and Twilight. Drakon, I want to get even stronger so I can protect those I care about.”

Drakon nodded, “Spoken just like a noble dragon would. You really are a worthy vessel.”

“Thanks. Oh, I really need to get home.”

“Then let's go. And we'll discuss more about the power you now possess later.” Drakon promised. And so Spike continued on for home knowing he found himself a real purpose for helping the city.