Spike the Crystal Driver

Twilight Sparkle stood at the balcony with her friends, as they all watched, helplessly as Spike was covered in a thick black smoke. A few seconds ago, the crystal prison she was formally in dissolved into a fine black ash. She was sure Spike would be with her friends, safe and sound from all and any danger like always. But, to her dismay, Rarity told her that he fell off a crystal spire and Sombra caught him, thankfully.

She had to make sure nothing here got any Boo-Booes, or Princess Celeasta may give her a disapproving look. Oh, that displeased look! All forbid something as wretched as that gaze never crosses her person! The last one to be on the receiving side was Sunset Shimmer, oh boy! Did she get it bad.

Princess Cadence was complaining about some strong head and horn pains. She thinks she may have a migraine or even a headache soon! All the ponies were now all sitting beside her, singing her a lullaby. While Spike is left alone to fend for himself against who knows what.

"What in all seriousness was that?" Spike, a few minutes later, arrived to see that all his former friends were singing a nice melody for Cadence while she was being held by Shining Armor. While he was getting fucked down there, they were up here singing. Rainbow Dash and Applejack must have abandon their posts or something to be up here too.

His intrusion was noticed by the cliche. "Oh, Spikey!" Rarity half dramatic ran and half walked to his angered form. "We're so happy that you got out-"

"Save it for somepony who cares, Rarity." Her appreciative speech about his survival was cut short by the Survivor. She busted out in tears and wails like she were five, instead of being a grown mare.

"I'm becoming a monster." His mind wasn't what it was before. Before, he was small and childish. Naive, even. But now, when he took control of the situation with violence, his mind became something else. He felt powerful for the first time in his life. Like he finally belonged. He felt like he could now take on anything. Be it mountain climbing or Fluttershy's Stare. He truly felt like he could now take on anything.

Or anyone... His mind finished, even though he hadn't thought of it. Take on anyone? He didn't hurt, he protected ponies.

Her friends ran to her side with tissues and chocolates, eager to restore her good mood. Completely evading him and left him alone.

This further fueled his rage. In a display of anger, he ripped off the crown atop of Cadence's head and angrily threw it from the balcony.

"What in all that is good are you doing while I was down there, hmm?" His rant began with anger. "While I was being attacked by two magical forces, you were up here having a grand time! I hope you all feel good about yourselves, leaving me to fight with tooth and claw!" He closed his mouth to gauge the collected ponies reactions.

They all began to cry profusely. He'd just slain King Sombra and now he has to deal with these wet blankets. He assumed the Crystal Ponies wanted an explanation for what's going on. He didn't have one, but he could try. His luck may not have ran out yet.

"Ponies of The Crystal Kingdom!" He started like a king. His not-so-royal summoning brought the attention of the gathered crystal ponies. "I have ended King Sombra's reign, thus setting you all free!" He was met with a chorus of cheers and roses being impromptu thrown at him.

"While your Prince and Princess sat here, I took action and saved you all! Spike the Dragon delivered you all to....Times of Light!" The cheers and praises all grew and formed into one statement.

"Long Live The King!"

Ponies didn't live by a complex system when it came ruling. If they ponies wanted you to rule them, you ruled. It's their choice to decide the Princes and Princesses. But, if they want a sole ruler, they'll be called Kings and Queens. Kings for males, Queens for females. It, the statement, meant they want him to be their King. How they made such an important decision so quickly was beyond him.

Him, a king? A king? He wasn't old or wise enough to lead a empire, but he knew if he left now. He'd surely leave the Kingdom to Shining Armor and Princess Cadence. He couldn't leave like this. Now that the former prince had shown where his true heart lies.

"Derva, you've proven yourself worthy. "

He heard it again, the voice. When he last heard it, pleaded with he was. But now, it seem like it was congratulating him.

His eyes searched the spot where he left Aphotic and Scintillant injured, The Broken spear and damaged Chest-plate both were gone. Taken, he supposed. Now the question is who would take them?

" Well, we moved ourselves, Skinny. The evilly feminine voice of Aphotic answered his question. Spike didn't mind being called skinny. What he did mind was Aphotic was up here and he assumed Scintillant was brought with. Guess they weren't all that beaten. Who knew what else he was wrong about.

"Wasn't wrong about much else, my boy." Scintillant spoke with much more politeness than Aphotic, but nonetheless spoke. "In fact, what would you think if I told you that we're not really in need of a body?"

He was sure if Scintillant was a tangible person, he'd have his head propped up on the the rails with his hooves or claws or whatever.

"What would you say if I told you we were waiting for your sister?"