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Spike was happy and full of relief. Now that he had the necklace on he was himself. He would now try to forget the ordeal but remember Zecora's warning.

But what am I supposed to do against it? It was a problem he had no answer to.

From Zecora's warning it was like he was supposed to indulge himself every now and again. But how, the only animals small enough to eat were pets. He didn't want to risk it.

He had seen Fluttershy's darker side.

"Spike you must confess" Zecora spoke "What put you in this mess?"

He thought back before answering.

"I met this female dragon..." He didn't know how to continue.

"Enough has been said." Zecora said with a knowing smile "I know what was in your head."

"What do you mean?" Spike asked with a small blush.

Zecora simply pointed behind him. The baby dragon looked and saw that his spines were standing up again. He gave the zebra an embarrassed smile and a nervous chuckle. I had better leave before I humiliate myself even further he thought.

"Thank you for your help Zecora." Spike spoke hastily "I owe you..."

"Paying the debt now would be better." she spoke dropping a mop in his hand "My things couldn't get wetter."

Well, it is my fault he though as he began working

Spike had finally finished after only an hour or two of work and the sun would start rising very soon. He finished quickly thanks to a little fire, under Zecora's watch, to help. That and all the experience he had from cleaning up after Twilight, and when Pinkie throws a party at the library.

Now he was heading back home to his basket. It's still early, I might be able to get a little sleep in he thought.

As he climbed up the stairs he was as silent as possible. Don't want to wake Twilight he thought.

When he saw her sleeping form he knew he was safe. Hello my old friend, I've missed you he thought as he gazed at his basket. Spike had a feeling that he'd be able to enjoy his sleep this time.

He thought as he grabbed a quill and letter.

Dear Princess Celestia

It has come to my attention that I could transport water. Strangely it didn't go to you, it went to a friend. I was wondering what else I could do.

If you know, please inform me.

Your faithful students #1 assistant

Spike

After the letter was sent Spike prepared for bed. Until he heard some shuffling from behind.

"Spike" Twilight called drowsily "Oh, your awake." there was a large amount of shock in her voice "Good, now we can begin the day."

That's just not fair He thought

As soon as Twilight was up they began their day as they usually do. Spike made her breakfast and enjoyed the gems Rarity had given him. For some strange reason they weren't the same. He enjoyed them, but they seemed to have lacked their... luster. Even after he had finished all of them, he was still hungry.

After that Twilight began her studying while Spike began to clean. He did the dishes, swept and even dusted the books.

There were the occasional ponies coming to check out a book or two.

"Hello?" an angelic voice called "Is any pony home?"

"Hello Rarity." Twilight greeted putting her books away "You're early."

"Well I..." the white mare noticed Spike "Hello Spikey-Wikey" she greeted "How are you?"

"I'm doing fine milady." Spike answered in a daze "How was your order?"

"Oh the client was most pleased." She spoke happily giving him a kiss to the head. "I couldn't have done it without you."

"It was no problem." He replied trying to suppress his blush.

"Spike." She stammered "That's an... interesting necklace you have."

Rarity could honestly say that she had never seen anything like it. It was a simple gold chain that hung loosely on his neck. On it was a small green stone with a strange marking on it. It's must be completely foreign to these lands Rarity though, that much was obvious.

"It is Spike." Twilight added, noticing it for the first time. "Where did you get it?"

"Thanks." He spoke a little hesitantly "It was a... gift."

"Do you mind if I... examine it?" Rarity asked in desire.

Spike felt his insides freeze... or warm up. It wasn't very comfortable for coldblooded creatures, at the request. He didn't want to deny Rarity anything but... he didn't know how she would act to his form. I can't let her find out he thought in a panic.

"I... I'd actually be more comfortable with it on." He spoke averting his gaze from the white mare.

"Oh, uh I see." she replied awkwardly. "I understand."

"Come on Spike." Twilight spoke with a roll of her eyes "It's not like Rarity is going to steal it." she chuckled "She is the 'Element of Generosity'."

"I know that." He responded sharply "It's just..."

Spike was cut off by Twilight's glowing horn, a small field surrounded the necklace. Spike instantly brought his claws up to hold onto the magical artifact as Twilight tried to remove it.

"Spike relax!" Twilight spoke with effort "We just... want to...examine it."

Spike continued to fight against the field.

"Twilight... please!" He grunted as he felt his efforts begin to fail "Stop!"

"Dear, please stop!" Rarity protested causing Twilight to stop "It obviously means something to him."

That's Rarity for you He thought lovingly. Thinking of others.

"Well, I guess your right." Twilight reluctantly agreed "Come on, we're going to be late."

"Late, late for what?" Spike asked the Unicorns.

"Rarity, the girls and I are meeting up for a picnic." Twilight explained.

"Can't I come?" Spike asked hopefully.

"Sorry Spike." Twilight answered as she grabbed a book "We'll be gone awhile and you haven't finished your chores."

The baby dragon looked around and saw books strewn on the floor. But this is your mess he thought angrily. This was how it always went, she makes a mess and he cleans it.

Even back in Canterlot.

Spike's head lowered in disappointment and sadness. Left out again he thought bitterly.

This went unnoticed by Twilight but not by Rarity. She gave the baby dragon a small nudge and gentle smile.

"Cheer up." she smiled "It's just us girls so you're not missing anything big." she though on what to say next "We'll just be talking about the usual mare stuff and you'd be bored out of your mind."

"Yeah." he tried to perk up, but failed "Mare stuff"

"Exactly."

Twilight; who had finished her gathering her stuff, was now waiting patiently for Rarity. They were about to leave when Twilight turned and gave Spike a final call.

"Spike" she called "If you finish in time you can go play with your friends."

"But I..." he never finished.

She was already gone.

"...don't have any friends." he finished sadly

The closest he had were the six mares.

Well I had better get to work he thought bitterly.

Spike had long since finished cleaning the library, he even re-shelved Twilight's books. There had been the occasional book seeker but they were easily taken care of. There didn't seem to be many mares or colts readers in Ponyville.

I could read a book he thought Again!

He had been cooped up in the library so long that he read most of the good books. The thought of doing so again just annoyed him to no end. He had no idea how Twilight could do it.

As he sat in contemplation a familiar sensation moved his stomach. With an emerald colored belch a letter appeared.

Dear Spike

Your fire is capable of transporting any non-living object anywhere you please. You must simply know and think of the location or pony. If you give a spark of your fire to some pony, they can send letters to you. You are also capable of 'storing' things until you want them back. A type of personal pocket dimension.

With love

Celestia

P.S. No need to be formal.

Well that's great Spike thought happily. I can't wait to tell Twili-

His train of thought took a slight pause. What if he did tell Twilight, what would happen? She'd probably make me carry books inside. It was very likely, Twilight always complained about not being able to carry more books in her satchel. If she found out what he could do...He shuddered at the idea.

Besides, everypony...and dragon has secrets.

And it killed... less than a minute.

It was times like these that his missed Peewee the most. The Phoenix had made the loneliness of the library bearable for the baby dragon. Even if it was only a little he though.

Since both Peewee and Twilight were gone there was only one thing to do. It was what he always did when this happened.

He waited.

When Twilight finally returned home it was well after sunset.

"Man that was fun." she mumbled to herself.

"What was?" Spike asked interested

"Pinkie through another party." Twilight answered tiredly

"Oh." Spike mumbled feeling down. And another I didn't get to go to "Must have been nice."

It seemed Twilight was finally able to pick up on Spike's mood.

"Spike... are you okay?" she asked worriedly.

"I'm fine" he answered dryly "Just..." he trailed off.

"How... were your friends?" She asked awkardly.

What friends?

"Didn't go anywhere." Spike answered dryly.

"So you stayed here" she asked examining the library "and cleaned?" Before he could answer, she nuzzled her face to his "You really are my number 1 assistant."

"Thanks Twilight" for some reason he didn't feel as thankful as usual.

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Author's Note

Not one of my best but i need time. Next will be better.