Spike's First Week Of School

The next morning as Spike reached the bottom of the stairs, he readied himself for the smell of smoke, but was surprised to smell none. Walking slowly towards the kitchen, peeking his head in he expected to see- well he didn't know what to expect. But was surprised to see cereal and milk already sitting out on the table along with a note.

Spike, Celestia needed to see me immediately in Canterlot. Sorry I couldn't say have a good day to you in person but duty called. I should be home before dinner. -Mom

Spike just shrugged at the note and went and made his breakfast. As he sat munching on his cereal he began to think a bit more about what his mom had told him the night before about Diamond. Spike knew that there was apparently a history with them and they had said that mean thing about his mom yesterday. But everyone has a mean streak in them. But on the other hoof when he told them he was really just a dragon who had turned into a pony, they may have had a different reaction. Spike still debating what to do when he looked at the clock to see what the time was. Seeing he should have left for school a few minutes ago, he threw his dishes in the sink, threw on his backpack and ran out the door all the way to school.

As he approached the schoolhouse he looked around the schoolyard looking for a place to wait for the bell to ring. He saw the Crusaders running around doing who knows what, Dinky was sitting on a bench reading another huge book and then there was Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon by the swings. The first to notice him was Diamond who waved him over. As he walked over to them he noticed out the corner of his eye, Dinky looking up over her book. He saw shaking her head as if to tell him not to acknowledge them, but Spike continued over to the pair.

"Scribbler, it's so good to see you" Diamond said to him.

"Hey umm I guess its good to see you too I guess" Spike answered.

Diamond laughed and said "You are so funny, isn't he Silver Spoon"

"Huh oh yeah he's so funny, hahaha" Silver Spoon answered Diamond.

"Anyway we need to tell you the rules you need to follow to be in our group" Diamond began but before she could continue the bell rang.

"Oh well you'll have to tell me at lunch then Diamond" Spike said as he headed towards the door. Entering the classroom now as a whole was chaotic. As Spike seemed to have to push his way to the back to put his bag away and then again to get to his seat. Sitting down he turned his attention to the board. Once again he listened to Cheerilee explain what to do and then handed out a paper.

"You have twenty minutes to finish the worksheet. If you finish before then turn in the paper to me and then you can read" Cheerilee told the class as she passed out the worksheets.

Spike levitated his pencil ready for the worksheet and as expect, they where all simple problems. He finished them in mere minutes and went up to Ms. Cheerilee's desk and handed the paper to her. He headed back to his and noticed that a few of his classmates where looking at him surprised at his quickness in finishing the problems. When he reached his desk he sat down and opened his desk and took out his book. As he began to read he realized it wasn't the same book as yesterday. Looking at the title he saw it was "History of The Solar Empire", Spike knew he had not put that book in his bag. He had kept the same one in as yesterday, but apparently his mom had changed it out for a more informational book. Signing he opened the book and hoped no one notice and tease him about it.

Before he knew it Cheerilee told everyone to stop and turn in their papers. Putting away his book he looked towards to Cheerilee wondering what he would be learning now.

"Now class today were going to be looking over the different constellations. These will be on your test so pay close attention" Cheerilee said "Scribbler can you please pass out the papers".

"Sure Ms. Cheerilee" Spike answered. Walking up and taking the papers and began to pass them out. When he finished he sat back down and listened to Cheerilee drone on for an hour about the constellations.

"Now can anyone tell me how the constellations where formed" Cheerilee asked.

Dinky's hoof was the only first to fly in the air.

"Yes, Dinky" Cheerilee called on her.

"Stars are formed in clouds of dust and gas in space but because the clouds become unstable and start to collapse. The material in the center begins to heat up from the pressure, and this is want eventually become the star" Dinky answered.

"Sorry Dinky, while that is an imaginative response, that is not the answer" Cheerilee responded as some students began to giggle at Dinky's stupidity "Anyone else, Scribbler".

"Well" Spike said as he was called on "Luna makes the stars and constellation".

"Good job Scribbler" Cheerilee praised him.

"That's wrong!" Dinky shouted out "My dad told me that's how stars are made".

"Well Dinky he is not an expert and everyone knows that Luna made the stars" Cheerilee responded with the sound of annoyance in her voice,

"Well then everyone is stupid and wrong! My dad knows more about space and the galaxies in his screwdriver then all Equestria put together" Dinky yelled again.

"Dinky we go over this all the time, I know you have a big imagination but that is not true. Now please calm down are I'll have to have another meeting with your parents" Cheerilee said again trying to keep her voiced leveled.

"Yes Ms. Cheerilee" Dinky responded.

"Good now back to class" Cheerilee said turning around " Pass last nights homework up to the front and we can began are lesson".

Spike looked over at Dinky and heard her whisper "Your all wrong"

Shaking his head Spike turned back to the front and listened about how the Griffin's made one big mistake that cost them the war. When lunch finally came everyone seemed to run outside as if their life depended on it. Getting up and getting his lunch, Spike headed outside and towards Diamonds table. Sitting down he began to eat and listened as Diamond told Silver Spoon about her latest toy she had gotten. He was almost done with his lunch before she noticed him.

"Scribbler, I didn't notice you where here" Diamond said in what seemed like an apologetic tone.

"Obliviously" Spike said under his breath.

"What was that" Diamond asked him.

"Nothing"

"Good anyway its time to tell you the rules. Now rule one, don't become friends with the Cutie Mark Crusaders"

"Wait why, I think they don't seem so bad"

"That's what they want you to think. Rule two, don't even TALK to Dinky"

"What, why that"

"Didn't you hear her in class today, she's a complete nutso. Rule three that applies to you right now, if you don't have a cutie mark, get one as soon as possible.

For that one Spike had no objection. But he still sat there wondering, could he even get a cutie mark. Before the rules where further discussed the bell rang signaling for class. As Spike entered the class room he began to think maybe he shouldn't continue this friendship with Diamond Tiara. While he was supposed to be reading his book, he sat at his desk weighing the options of a friendship with Diamond. On one hoof, he would be considered popular, but on the other hoof that didn't make up for having other friendships. But while running his laps during gym he decided the best option was to terminate his friendship with Diamond.

When he went back to class he ignored once again Diamonds wave and just walked out of the school. Walking home was a bore. He had half expected to see the Crusaders but they where apparently off crusading. When he reached the library he went inside and just like the day before he did his homework. But when he finished, his mom was still not home. So he began to read the book that Twilight had stashed in his bag. He was almost done with the first chapter when he heard the door open.

"Spike, I'm home. I got some food" she called. Walking in the kitchen she plopped the bag onto the table and turned to Spike "You will not believe the day I had" she said.

"Tell me about it" he said as he took out his tofu burger.

"Well apparently the Griffins wanted to rewrite the treaty we have but of course Discord thought it was a perfect day for a prank......"