The Dragon Knight of Canterlot City

Throughout Canterlot City as the snow fell, people were hustling and bustling because it was that time of year again. That's right it's Christmas time, and all over the city people were getting ready for the holiday. Stores and lampposts were decorated in a combination of wreaths, lights, and ribbons, while out on the streets or in front of shops were men dressed as Santas asking for donations.

At Everfree Academy, the students were getting ready to pack it in, until Celestia's voice came on the intercom, “I hope everyone has a good day, and remember we're hosting our Annual Christmas Eve party here at the school. Come and have fun and be merry!”

Cheerilee spoke to her class, “You heard it, students. We look forward to seeing you there.”

And so Spike and the rest of his classmates left the room and started walking the halls to their lockers, “So, Button, any plans for the holidays?” Thorax asked.

“We're going to my grandmothers place. And boy she makes a delicious meal,” Button salivated, “You?”

“My family's coming over to my place,” he explained before turning to Spike, “What about you, Spike?”

Spike stopped and spoke, “Actually I think I'm just gonna spend a quiet evening at home on Christmas.”

“What?” they asked.

“Spike, it's Christmas time. No one should be alone at that time.” Thorax noted.

“I know. But I don't have real big plans.” Spike admitted, as he walked on past the two for his locker leaving them concerned.

Spike reached his locker, got what he needed, and bundled up before running into Twilight and the others, “Hey, Spike. Ready to head out?” the bookworm asked.

“Yeah. Coming.” Spike answered, as he followed them out.

When they got outside, Pinkie spoke, “Anybody wanna come to my place and bake cookies? I got a new recipe!”

“Sounds wonderful.” Rarity answered.

“I'm game.” Applejack agreed.

“Same here.” Rainbow added.

“Sorry, but there's someplace I got to be.” Spike declined.

“Huh?” Apple Bloom asked.

“Where's that, Spike?” Twilight asked curiously.

Spike looked to the girls, “Well, if you wanna see I'll show you.” The girls consumed with curiosity followed Spike who led them through the snow.

They walked through the city making sure not to slip on any icy spots. As Spike led the way, the girls behind were talking to each other.

“Where do you think Spike's taking us?” Fluttershy asked them.

“I'll bet it someplace super fun.” Pinkie said excitedly.

“Somehow I don't think that's the case, Pinkie.” Sunset answered.

“Yeah, you see how Spike looked dismal?” Twilight noted.

“Oh, right.” Pinkie realized.

“Hey, guys!” The group stopped seeing Loona approach.

“Hi, Loona.” the girls greeted.

“Hey, Loona.” Spike greeted.

“Did you just get out too?” Sweetie Belle asked.

“Yeah. So where are all of you off to in this weather?” Loona inquired.

“Ask Spike, because we still don't know where he's taking us.” Scootaloo answered.

“Spike?” Loona looked to him.

“It's someplace important I go to around this time for personal reasons. Are you busy right now?” he asked.

“Well, not really. Dad doesn't need me for anything at the moment.”

“Then maybe you should come to.”

“Me?” she asked.

Spike nodded, “It's something you should see like the others.”

“Well, ok.”

Before they continued on, Rarity noticed one of the Santas ringing a bell asking for donations. She smiled and walked over. Spike seeing this also felt his good nature kick in and followed her. Both of them dropped some money into the pot pleasing the Store Santa.

“Ho-ho-ho! Thank you both so much. Have a Merry Christmas!”

“Thank you. And we will.” Rarity promised, as she and Spike went back to join the others.

The group continued to follow Spike, until Twilight looked ahead and saw where he was leading them, “Oh. Girls. I think Spike may be...”

“What?” Rainbow asked, before she looked ahead and realized, “Oh.” the rest of the girls realized it too.

Spike had brought the girls to the city cemetery, where he walked past the gate entrance and led them through the snowy grounds up a hill. Soon Spike stopped before a shared headstone, and used a branch with pine needles on it on the ground close to them to wipe the snow off the headstone.

The girls saw when they headstone was clean they saw the names John and Mary Obsidian; Spike's parents.

Drakon floated by Spike looking at the headstone, “So you finally decided to show the girls, huh? In fact you never even brought me here before.”

Spike remained silent at Drakon because of Loona's presence, as the girls backed away to give their boyfriend a moment.

Spike knelt down a little and gave a little prayer before speaking, “Hi, mom and dad. I know it's been awhile since I last saw you. I've been busy as of late. Very busy. But I'd never forget to come see you during the holidays. Life hasn't been easy for me since you two died, but I held in there. Even though there were times I was almost considering ending my own life. But I know you didn't raise me to be like that. And I'm glad I didn't go through with it. Because things started to change for me. I made friends and found love.” he looked behind him and motioned Loona to come forward.

Loona approached and stood by Spike's side, as he continued to speak, “Remember Loona? That orphan girl we looked after that snowy day before she went back to the orphanage? Well, here she is. I ran into her a week ago. Surprised me when I saw her.” he chuckled.

Loona chuckled with him before saying her piece, “Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Obsidian. It's me Loona. It's been such a long time since I last saw you two. After I went back to the orphanage I behaved better and eventually I was adopted. My... dad's been very good to me. I'm lucky I have him. When I met your son again like him I too was surprised. I really almost didn't recognize him, but looking into his eyes I remembered that kind boy who helped me that snowy day. And... I just wanna thank the both of you. Like Spike you showed me more kindness than any other person did back then. You inspired me to be a better person. And it really paid off. So thank you both.” she smiled and shed a tear.

Spike smiled, before motioning the rest of the girls over, “And I'd like you to meet my girlfriends. Yes I said 'girlfriends'. There's Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, her sister Apple Bloom, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, her sister Sweetie Belle, Sunset Shimmer, Rainbow Dash, and Scootaloo.”

“It's nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Obsidian.” Twilight spoke to the headstone.

“We want you to know your son is one of the nicest, kindest, most loving guys we've ever met.” Fluttershy said.

“And we've been helping him open up more to everyone since the day we met him.” Applejack added.

“Your son is a good person. And it pained us to hear how he was treated throughout his childhood.” Rarity said in sympathy.

“But we saw in him what so many others failed to see in him back then. And we love him.” Sunset put in.

“We all love him so much we decided to share him,” Pinkie smiled, before pulling Loona close, “Even Loona loves him.”

“Pinkie.” Loona blushed embarrassed making the girls giggle.

Spike smiled and continued, “So yeah. You'll be glad to know I am doing alright. Better than ever in fact. And I hope to continue to live life to the happiest with them and all my friends.”

“And we'll be right there to make sure of it.” Twilight promised.

“Uh-huh.” the girls nodded.

Spike looked at the girls feeling happier, before looking back at the headstone, “Well, I got to go now. But I'll come back and visit you soon. I love you both. Happy Holidays.” he started walking away with the girls.

As they left the cemetery, Twilight asked, “Spike, how would you like to spend Christmas at my place?”

“What? Twilight, I don't wanna intrude on your family time at Christmas.”

“You're like family, Spike. To all of us. And it wouldn't be right for you to spend Christmas day alone alone. You can even bring Peewee.”

“You really think your parents will be ok with it?” he wondered.

Twilight nodded, “I'm sure they won't mind at all.”

“I'll consider it.” Spike replied.

“Great.” Twilight smiled, as she kissed Spike making the others jealous.

Later on the girls and Spike went their separate ways, with Spike returning home to feed Peewee before getting changed into the Dragon Knight to go on a patrol.

That night as Spike was flying around the city he was scoping out the people below shopping, having fun in the snow, and ice skating at the outdoor rink. Drakon floated at his side before the two landed on a roof top.

“It's been quiet tonight. I mean look down there, so many happy people enjoying the holiday,” Drakon motioned down, “Maybe tonight there's no need for a patrol.”

Spike was about to accept it, until he looked down seeing an old woman walking down a block carrying shopping bags with gifts, and running up from behind was a guy who looked like he was gonna attack her.

“There!” he motioned to the scene, before flying down into an alley close by. He was prepared to attack the guy until he spoke to the old woman.

“Hey, lady, hold up!” the old woman stopped and looked to the guy who stopped before holding out a gift, “You dropped this package two blocks back.”

The elder woman looked at the package and gasped, “Oh! It's the gift for my grandson. Thank you so much!” she pecked the guys cheek, “Merry Christmas!”

“Merry Christmas!” the guy said before taking off.

Spike watched the two go their separate ways, and spoke, “Huh. Looks like there is some shred of humanity in this city even at this time of year.”

“I'd like to think you helped inspire people.” Drakon said. Spike felt happy he could be inspiring before flying off.

Spike flew around the city some more watching so many people look happy during the holidays even if there were still those in the city wanting to make trouble. He was glad he wasn't dealing with it as much around this time.

Spike then touched down outside the church and could hear the choir singing from outside. When he started walking towards it, Drakon spoke, “Whoa, you're going in there without changing back?”

But Spike said nothing as he entered the church and looked around at the stain glass windows, and statues set up, before hearing a voice.

“The Dragon Knight?” Spike looked seeing the priest standing by looking surprised.

“Oh, hello. Sorry, I'll just go.” he said preparing to leave only for the priest to stop him.

“No. Stay. All are welcomed in the house of our savior. Even you.”

“Really? Thank you.”

Feeling more welcomed, Spike walked out and sat in a vacant pew by himself and listened to the choir singing. He felt moved by their lovely singing, until a familiar voice spoke.

“Well, this is a surprise.” he looked up seeing Loona standing outside the pew.

“Loona?” he asked.

“May I join you?”

“Sure,” and so Loona sat next to him, “Does your dad know you're here?”

“Nah, and if he did he wouldn't mind it. So what brings you here?”

“I just felt like coming here. With all I've been doing I just needed to go someplace where I don't have to worry about running into guys who wanna kill me.” he humored her.

“Yeah. I get it,” Loona agreed, “It's why I came here too. Especially around this time of year. I always say a prayer to the people who inspired me to be a better person.”

Spike hearing this could tell who she meant, “You don't say?”

“Yeah. And I've been grateful to them after all these years. Even though I'm in the assassination business I still think about them..” she confessed.

“And I'm sure they'd think about you too.” he replied.

Loona looked at the vigilante feeling the sincerity in his voice, “You really remind me of someone.”

“Oh, who?” he asked wondering if she figured it out.

“Someone I knew when I was just a kid.”

“I see. Well, I'll take that as a compliment.” he said, as Loona smiled, as the two continued to listen to the choir.

Eventually the two left the church and parted ways with Spike returning home to Peewee. His house on the inside had a few decorations up, and a small fake tree in the corner with some small ornaments.

Spike looked around and despite living with a ancient dragon spirit and a phoenix he still felt a bit lonely. He turned to his two friends and spoke, “You know. Maybe I will take up Twilight's offer and spend Christmas with her and her family.”

“Good call.” Drakon replied and Peewee squawked liking it too.