The Incredible Drake: His Return

“Do you think he’s awake yet?”

“I don’t know and asking me every minute isn’t going to help Rainbow!”

“Sorry! I’m just concerned about what my sister nearly did to him!” These were the voices Spike heard while he was trying to wake up. His eyes felt as if weights were placed onto them, preventing them from opening. But slowly, he opened his eyes revealing a white and a blue blob. As his vision cleared, he saw Rarity and Rainbow Dash arguing.

“Hey girls.” Spike said weakly. Rarity turned around and she hugged her huge dragon lover.

“Oh Spikey Wikey! I was so worried you wouldn’t wake up!” She said to Spike with worry laced in her voice. Spike quickly returned the hug as he sighed in sadness.

“I’m fine Rarity. I’ll always bounce back.” He said back to her with sadness laced in his voice.

“Well it’s at least good to see you up and running. After you fainted I-” She started before she was interrupted by Spike.

“I’m fine Rarity. Are you? Is the baby okay?” He asked her earning a shocked look on her face.

“H-how did you know?” Rarity asked him.

“I saw a pregnancy test-” He picked up the one that caused him to pass out. “Why didn’t you tell me Rarity? I could’ve helped you deal with it!” He said in a slightly raised voice. Rarity started to sweat bullets.

“I… um….. Spike, I didn’t want to add any stress. The wedding’s coming up and with telling you-” She started until he placed a claw on her mouth silencing her.

“Stressed? Why would I be stressed? Rarity, if you’d tell me, I would’ve told you that I’m happy. Being a father with you has been something I’ve always wanted to do.” Spike said with a small smile on his face. Rarity then hugged him again as she cried into his shoulder. She then let him go and turned towards Rainbow Dash.

“C-can you watch him for now? I n-need some time to myself.” Rarity asked her friend.

“Don’t sweat it Rares. I got this.” She said making Rarity smile. As Rarity left, Rainbow Dash picked up Spike and placed him into a bone crushing hug.

“Congrats Spike ol’ buddy! Not only are you gonna be a husband, but a papa too! Man is there anything you can do that’s good?” Rainbow sarcastically asked the Drake who seemed to be more or less staring off into space with a huge grin on his face.

“I-I’m gonna be a dad. I’M GOING TO BE A DAD!” He shouted to the high heavens and then wrapped Rainbow in an equally bone crushing hug.

“Spike. Crushing. Me.” Rainbow managed to groan. Spike saw what he was doing and let go.

“Oops. Sorry.” He said as the mare was on the ground trying to catch her breath.

“I see that you’re happy.” She said as she stood back up.

“Happy? I’m stoked! I can finally have somepony, or somedragon, who can do the things I like with me. We can eat gems, play hoofball, read comics, it’ll just be me and my son!” He said happily.

“But what if it’s a girl?” Rainbow asked making him stand completely still.

“I…. never thought about that. If it’s a girl I’d be just as fine I think.” Spike said. He never honestly thought about if it was going to be a girl or a boy before now. He would be fine either way of course but what would he do if it was, indeed, a girl? But before the two could say anything, the door to the library opened and Spike was surprised to see who was coming in. It was a diamond dog with yellow fur with black stripes.

“Hey there… bub.” Wolverine said. Spike just growled as he and the diamond dog circled each other.

“What do you want Wolverine?” He demanded of the dog. This mutant was one of the few who could actually match him in a real fight and his healing abilities rivaled his own as well.

“Nothing personal punk and by the way you do know me. I just ditched the dumb ass talk when I came to hunt for you.” Wolverine said. Spike racked through his brain as he searched for any Diamond Dog names he came across. Only two of them stuck out: Wolverine and-

“Rover…. you mean to tell me you’re Rover?” Spike asked skeptically making the canine chuckle. Spike watched as the dog pulled out a cigar and a lighter as he sat down on the couch. Wolverine, or Rover, lit the cigar, took a few puffs, and blew out a smoke ring before answering.

“Yup. That’s me.” He said as he took another puff from his cigar. Spike just felt his jaw drop. He couldn’t believe that Rover of all beings was a superhero but he also knew that creatures like him never just showed to check on you out of the goodness of their hearts.

“What is it that you want Rover?” Spike demanded from him.

“I came over here to talk to you kid. Have you seen a tan and brown diamond dog around here?” He asked in replying.

“No.” Spike said. Rover, who released a sigh of sadness, got up from the couch and walked towards the door.

“Damn. That means he’s coming this way then.” Rover said as he put out the cigar. “Waste of a good cigar if you ask me.”

“What’s so important about this Diamond Dog you’re hunting?” Spike asked the Diamond Dog before he left. His response was a glare.

“None of your concern bub. It’s my issue not yours.” Rover said before closing the door behind him. Spike threw a chair at the door as it closed shut.

“Mother bucker.” Spike whispered as he sat back down. Rainbow came over and quickly sat down next to him.

“Wonder who he was looking for.” Rainbow said.

“Me too. Sounds like this diamond dog he’s looking for is important.” Spike said back. Before Rainbow could say anything, the sound of a vicious roar was heard.

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‘WHAT WAS THAT?!” Rainbow said as she shot up. They rushed outside and saw a huge brown and tan Diamond Dog tearing up the whole town.

“I’ve been knocked out for five minutes and this place is already going to the dogs!” Spike shouted as he turned green. Rainbow was about to get her gear on when Drake held up a claw. “No Rainbow. This guy could tear you to shreds. Leave him to me.” Drake growled. Rainbow simply nodded as the large dragon walked up to the dog.

“HEY FLEABAG!” He roared gaining the canine’s attention. He noticed that the dog had large upper fangs like an extinct animal he knew but couldn’t name.

“Oh. A new scratching post.” The dog said in a scratchy voice as he smiled. As Drake prepared to pound this dog, he was shocked when out of the dog’s pawtips emerged long metallic claws. “Nice huh? Not grafted into me like your buddy Wolverine’s but they cut just as deep runt!” The dog said as he pounced Drake. He started to try and tear into him but Drake grabbed him by a leg and tossed him into a nearby building.

“Try something else Fido!” Drake roared. The dog scrambled out of the building and bolted towards the large dragon. As the dog swiped, Drake stood there as the claws tried to cut into his skin but didn’t leave a mark. Drake then brought a leg back and kicked the dog into a stone wall which after he fell was left with an impression of his body. Drake thought that would stop him but the beast just started to chuckle afterwards.

“Not bad runt. But I’m tougher than Wolverine! I AM SABRETOOTH!” The dog yelled as he rammed into Drake. This time, however, he did manage to dig deeper into Drake’s scales causing him to grit his teeth in pain. “What’s the matter?! I thought you were tougher than this!” Sabretooth roared as he sunk his claws deeper. But then as he didn’t notice, Wolverine came from behind and yanked the dog off.

“Ah bro, long time no see.” Sabretooth said as he got up.

“Can it. Spike, you can go. I just want this between me and him.” Wolverine said as he extended his claws.

“I-” Drake started.

“Just go! I can handle it!” Wolverine yelled. Drake growled as he got back on his feet.

“I’m not leaving Rov. This bucker came into my home so I’m showing him the door!” Drake roared. Wolverine just facepalmed.

“Fine bub. Whatever you say.” he said. Both heroes then charged him and once that happened Sabretooth didn’t stand a chance. Drake smashed him into the ground and Wolverine made sure he didn’t heal right away as he slashed at him. After a minute, the two looked at the unconscious body of Sabretooth.

“Thanks Spike. Thought I’d never say that before.” Wolverine said making Spike chuckle.

“Don’t worry. So… I guess it’s off to prison with him.” Drake asked as he watched Wolverine drag the dog onto his motorcycle.

“Yup. See ya’ bub.” Wolverine said as he drove away. As Drake turned back into Spike. He headed back to the library and he saw the group was all there….. minus Rarity.

“Girls? Where’s Rarity?” Spike asked them. Twilight walked up to him with a look of concern on her face.

“T-they took her Spike. I saw them take her and I couldn’t do anything to stop them.” She sobbed as she hugged Spike. The dragon suddenly felt the bottom of his stomach nearly drop out beneath him.

“What. Happened?” He asked. Twilight only told him one thing.

“They… took her to Neighpan.”