The Incredible Drake: His Return

Catching Up

Today was an awesome day for the Mane Six. For their long lost friend Spike has just returned to them after five long years. And now they were taking him out to lunch. As they walked with him, they asked him many things. But one question caught his attention.

"Spike, how did you tame Drake?" Twilight asked her friend.

"It wasn't easy. But that's why I didn't come back all these years. I stayed away from civilization and communicated with Drake until we became a single being." Spike replied.

"So you're fully in control when you transform?" Rarity asked him.

"Yes. I am in control of my motions when I become my other self." Spike replied.

"Well it's just good to have ya' back Spike. It's been quiet without ya' around." Applejack said as she wrapped her arm around Spike's head.

"It's good to see you too. So where are we going to eat?" Spike asked.

"A new cafe opened two years ago and we've been going there ever since. It's a great place Spike. You'll love it." Rainbow replied. He then saw the cafe and it was named 'The Shining Dragon'.

"Catchy name." Spike said in marvel.

"Ain't it? Now let's get some grub." Applejack said as she walked towards it. Then the mares and Spike followed her. They found an open table and sat down. And then a waitress came over to the table.

"Good afternoon. My name is Quick Serve and I'll be your waitress for today. Just call me when you're ready to order." She said as she passed them menus.

"Thank you." Spike said as he opened his menu. Quick Serve then walked away and the mares looked into their menus as well.

"You know what you're getting?" Spike asked the mares.

"Uh-huh." They replied in unison as they placed their menus down.

"If you don't know what to get, I say get the Veggie Burger. They're to die for." Pinkie said happily.

"Or you can go with the salads. They're healthier." Rarity said with a little grin.

"Girls, let him get what he wants." Twilight said with an irritated tone. Spike then placed the menu down and closed it.

"So before Quick Serve gets back here, I want to ask you girls something." Spike said.

"What is it?" Rainbow asked.

"How many new superheroes have showed up while I was gone?" He asked in replying.

"A lot of them Spike. Some are alone and some are in groups of many." Twilight replied.

"Amazing. And I know only three of them." Spike said in amazement.

"Really?! Who?!"

"Well you've met the insane Griffon Deadpool, the animal Wolverine, and my personal best friend, The Amazing Spider-Mare." Spike replied as he counted them off with his fingers. Rainbow Dash gasped when he was finished.

"No. Way. You've met the Spider-Mare?" Rainbow asked in shock.

"Yeah. I even know her secret identity." Spike replied. Rainbow then gave off a big smile.

"Oh my gosh! I'm a really, really big fan of hers!" Rainbow yelled happily.

"Easy Dash. So how'd you meet her?" Applejack asked.

"Well it all started when after Celestia had her meeting with Drake and I ran off. I never knew Drake had so much stamina in him and we made it to Manehatten. I slowly transformed in one of the alleyways and when I was myself again, four thugs had me cornered. I was able to run for a minute until I was in a dead-end. Then when they tried to beat me down, she showed up. The Amazing Spider-Mare. She came down and with quick pace moves, she beat the living buck out of them." Spike replied.

"Oh. That was nice of her." Fluttershy said with a little smile.

"After that, we went to her apartment, she let me in, I introduced myself and she introduced me to her secret identity. That's when we started to search for a cure for Drake." Spike finished.

"Wow. So what's her identity?" Rainbow asked.

"Sorry Rainbow Dash. But that I'm keeping a secret." He replied. Then Rainbow's jaw dropped making the mares and him laugh. Then they saw Quick Serve come back with a notepad.

"Are you ready to order?" Quick asked. Then the mares gave her their orders.

"And anything for you sir?" Quick asked Spike.

"I'll have a salad." He said as he gave her the menu.

"Alright. Your orders will be ready soon." Quick said to them. She then walked back away from the table.

"Spike, I still can't believe how much you've grown over the past few years. You look really good." Twilight said with a happy tone.

"Thanks. That's what happens when you train every day." Spike said back.

"Although you do need to shave. Those facial scales are growing in." Rarity said. Spike felt his face and chuckled.

"I guess I do. But I'll do that later." Spike said.

"So where did you go when you left?" Pinkie asked him.

"After my fight with Garbomination, I ran off far from Canterlot no, far from Equestria. I went to the Dragon Kingdom and there whenever a Dragon messed with me, you know what happens." Spike replied.

"Yeah. You turn them into Dragon skin boots." Rainbow said. Quick Serve then came back out with their orders.

"Thanks." Spike said as he grabbed his silverware.

"Your welcome. I hope you enjoy." Quick Serve said. Quickly after she walked away, the mares and Spike began to eat. Spike was happy to taste Equestrian food again after a long time.

"So how's the food Spike?" Applejack asked as she ate some Hay Fries.

"Delicious. I've missed Equestrian food." Spike replied making her chuckle. After they were done eating, Quick Serve came back out with the check.

"Who's paying today?" Spike asked. Then everypony turned to Rainbow Dash who groaned.

"Fine." Rainbow said as she pulled bits out of her pocket. They then left the cafe and began to walk back to the Library.

"Spike!" Three voices yelled. He turned around and was quickly tackled by three fillies he knew. It was Applebloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo.

"Girls. It's good to see you again." Spike said as he was hugged.

"Spike! We've missed ya' so much!" Applebloom said happily.

"Yeah! I've been wanting to see you." Scootaloo said.

"When'd you get back?" Sweetie asked.

"Earlier today. Sorry I didn't say hi." Spike replied. Spike then released a large yawn.

"I guess somepony needs some sleep." Twilight said. Spike then got up onto his feet.

"We'll hang out tomorrow okay girls?" He asked them.

"Okay!" The three replied in unison. Then Twilight walked Spike back to the Library. And when she opened the door, Spike saw it was exactly how it was before he left.

"You can sleep in my bed until we can get you a bigger one Spike." Twilight said to him.

"Thanks Twilight. I *Yawn* could use some sleep." He said back as he stumbled to the bed. He then fell into it and began to snore loudly making Twilight giggle.

I'm glad your back Spike. I hope you don't leave.