The War of Equestria

Spike had just left Twilight's castle to say goodbye to his friends and his first stop was The Carousel Boutique, the home of Rarity.

Spike knocked on Rarity's door "Rarity, are you home?"

Spike then heard a voice calling from the other side of the door "Yes Spike, come in."

Spike then opened the door and walked in where he was welcomed by a grown up Sweetie Belle. Sweetie bell now had a cutie mark, It was a pink heart with a black music note and a microphone. She had also grown a few inches as well as

"Hi Spike," Sweetie Belle said " You wanna talk to Rarity I assume?"

"Yes, I actually need to talk to both of you." Spike said scratching the back of his head.

"Okay then," Sweetie Belle then called to her sister "Rarity, Spike needs to talk to you!"

Rarity then trotted out of the kitchen and into the living room where she then approached Spike and Sweetie Belle.

"You need to speak to me Spike?" Rarity asked.

"Yes I do," I'm going to war with Celestia to help fight King Sombra." Spike said.

Rarity and Sweetie Belle then developed a look of shock among hearing what Spike said.

Rarity then started to develop tears "What, but you mustn't go!"

"I have to, I need to fight to make sure none of you get killed."

Rarity took a moment to get her emotions together and she told Spike "Whatever you must do, I support you all the way. Just make sure you come home Spiky-Boo."

Sweetie Belle hugged Spike "I'm with you all the way, go get 'em Spike."

Spike hugged Sweetie Belle back "Thanks guys."

Rarity then walked over to Spike and hugged him as well. Along with him being hugged he was kissed by both Rarity and Sweetie Belle on both cheeks. Spike's faced turned red and he gave Sweetie Belle and Rarity one last hug and he walked towards the door and waved goodbye before walking out.

Spikes next stop was Sugarcube Corner to say goodbye to Pinkie Pie and the Cakes. Spike walked in and was welcomed by a teenage Pound Cake.

"Hi uncle Spike." Pound Cake said with a smile. "What are you doing here?"

"Hey there buddy. I actually need to talk to Pinkie Pie, your sister, and your parents. Do you know where they are?"

"Yeah they're here somewhere, you can come in if you want."

"Thanks." Spike then walked in and took a seat at one of the bakery's tables.

"MOM, DAD, PINKIE PIE, SIS UNCLE SPIKE'S HERE AND HE NEEDS TO TALK TO YOU!!"

Spike then heard Mrs. Cake's voice call "Be right there sweetie."

Spike then saw Pinkie Pie walk in his direction along with Pumpkin Cake and Mr. Cake and Mrs. Cake soon followed behind. Spike also saw Pinkie Pie walking with somepony who didn't expect to see again, the one and only Cheese Sandwich. Spike took a guess that Pinkie Pie and Cheese were dating.

Pinkie Pie then ran over to Spike and pushed him. "Geez Pinkie what was tha..." Spike then saw a large flower pot fall from the ceiling right where he was originally standing. The Pinkie Sense had saved him once again.

Spike let out a sigh of relief "Whew, thanks Pinkie. Good to see you all again and good to see you again Cheese."

Cheese Sandwich then rubbed the bottom of his chin "Hey I know you. Spiked is it?"

"It's Spike and I you should know me, I'm the little dragon that helped you prepare for Rainbow Dash's birthday party."

Cheese then pulled a ruler out of nowhere and put it to the ground next to Spike's feet "Well you're not so little any more."

"You're right when you last saw him he was just a little Spikey-Mitey, or something like that. Man I really gotta work on my rhymes, lets see, what rhymes with Spikey? Mikey, Wikey rhymes but Rarity already calls him that. Likey? That doesn't even make sense..."

As Pinkie continued talking to herself Spike decided to continue.

"Anyways the reason I came here is to tell you that I'm going off to war."

"Lets see, Likey? No that doesn't make sens... WHAT?!?!?!?"

Mr. Cake shushed Pinkie Pie "Pinkie Pie quiet down."

Spike let out a small chuckle "It's alright, Twilight reacted the same way when Celestia told her."

Pumpkin Cake started to cry "But why, why uncle Spike."

"I have to. King Sombra has returned and is threatening all of Equestria with war as we speak."

"Is Princess Celestia the one who asked you?" Mr. Cake asked.

Spike smiled and nodded "You are correct."

Pinkie looked at Spike "Okay let me get this straight, King Sombra has returned from being trapped in ice for 12 years and has attacked Canterlot, Celestia has asked you to join her army to fight Sombra, and you want to go to make sure none of us get killed?"

"Yes."

"Well, all we have to say is good luck, win the war and most importantly, don't get killed." Mr. Cake said with a slight chuckle.

Spike smiled "Thanks guys, I'll see you again."

Pinkie Pie spread her hooves wide and "Group hug." Pinkie Pie and the Cakes then gave Spike a goodbye hug. Spike was released and he then waved goodbye and walked out the door.

Spike's next destination was Sweet Apple Acres to say goodbye to Applejack and the rest of the Apple's. Spike soon arrived at Sweet Apple Acres within a few minutes and there in the east orchard was Applejack, Big Macintosh, and Apple Bloom. Granny Smith had died a few years ago and now Applejack was in charge of the family. Apple Bloom had recently turned 20 years old and had grown and got her cutie mark, It was a red apple being painted by a paintbrush.

Apple Bloom no longer wore her red bow but instead wore the orange apple-print bandanna that Granny Smith had given her on her 19th birthday. Big Mac was now married to Miss Cheerilee and they had 2 baby fillies named Crabby Apple and Sunshine.

"Howdy Spike, whatcha need?" Apple Bloom asked with a smile.

"Hi Apple Bloom, I need to tell you, your sister, and brother something important." Spike said.

"Sure, I'll get them." Apple Bloom said happily.

Apple bloom then called Applejack and Big Mac over.

"Hey there partner, you want to talk to us we presume?" Big Mac said.

"Yes, I'm going to war." Spike said.

Applejack, Big Mac, and Apple Bloom all developed a look of shock.

"Wait, what!" Applejack yelled.

"I got that same reaction when I told Pinkie Pie." Spike chuckled.

"Wait, you told Pinkie Pie." Apple Bloom said.

"Yep, Pinkie Pie, the Cakes, Rarity, Sweetie Belle, and Twilight." Spike said.

"Well actually Celestia told Twilight." Spike added.

"Did Celestia ask you?" Applejack asked.

"Yes, she asked me at the castle actually." Spike said.

"So who will you be fighting?" Applejack asked.

"King Sombra." Spike said.

"SOMBRA!!!!" Applejack yelled.

"Yep, after 12 years of being trapped in ice, he's back." Spike said.

Apple Blooms eyes teared up and she ran over to Spike and hugged him.

"No, I can't let you leave Spike, he'll kill you." Apple Bloom said as she hugged Spike.

"If I die, then it was for a good cause." Spike said hugging Apple Bloom back.

"Don't talk like that Spike, you won't die!" Applejack said.

"I can only hope that you're right Applejack." Spike said.

Spike then pulled Apple Bloom away from him and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"Spike are you sure you wanna go through with this?" Applejack asked.

"I have to, to protect you all from Sombra because he will kill you too." Spike said.

"Well if you feel it's what's right, we support you all the way." Big Mac said.

"I agree, we're proud of you Spike, even if you're making a stupid decision." Applejack said.

"Thanks guys, I'm glad that you are my friends." Spike said happily.

Applejack and Applebloom then gave Spike a hug and Big Mac gave Spike a hoof-bump.

"Thanks guys, I'll see you after the war ends." Spike said.

Spike then left Sweet Apple Acres and flew to Cloudsdale to Rainbow Dash's home.

Spike arrived at Rainbow Dash's home and knocked on her door.

"Dash, you here?" Spike said.

There was no answer for a couple of minutes then the door opened and there stood his friend Scootaloo. Scootaloo had gotten older and had grown and she had her cutie mark. It was a wheel with blue flames coming out of the back. Scootaloo was also wearing black earrings on both ears.

"Wassup Spike, how are you?" Scootaloo asked.

"Hey Scoots, is Dash here?" Spike asked.

"Yeah, let me get her." Scootaloo said with a smile.

Scootaloo walked away and soon after she came back following Rainbow Dash.

"Hey there Spike, how are you?" Dash asked with a smile.

"Good, I need to tell you something." Spike said.

"Sure, what is it?" Dash said.

"I'm going to war." Spike said.

"What, war, why?" Dash said with shock.

"I have to." Spike said.

"Bullshit, you have to give me a better answer." Dash said angrily.

"Sombra has returned and is attacking Canterlot and soon, attack all of Equestria if I don't stop him." Spike said.

"Sombra, you're going to fight Sombra?!" Dash asked with shock.

"Yes." Spike said.

"Hell no, he'll kill you." Dash said.

"I have to do this Dash, if you don't agree with me then that's your problem!" Spike said in anger.

"I think you should at least think about me and our friends before leaving." Dash said.

"Everypony that I have told me has supported me except for you and Fluttershy, and I haven't even told her yet." Spike said.

"And trust me, I'm thinking of you guys and the fact that I might die." Spike added.

"I support you Spike, but I still think you're making a horrible decision." Scootaloo said.

"Damn it fine, I support you Spike." Dash said.

"Thanks Dash and thank you too Scoots." Spike said.

Scootaloo and Rainbow Dash then gave Spike a big hug.

"Go get 'em tiger." Dash said smiling.

Spike was then released and waved goodbye and flew to Fluttershy's cottage.

Spike arrived at Fluttershy's cottage and he knocked on her door. The door was soon answered and the door opened, revealing his friend Fluttershy.

"Hello Spike, please come in." Fluttershy said in her usual soft voice.

Spike entered and took a seat at Fluttershy's dinner table.

"Can I get you some tea?" Fluttershy asked.

"Yes please." Spike said.

"What kind?" Fluttershy asked.

"Jasmine please." Spike said.

Fluttershy then winked and she started making the tea for her and Spike. A little time passed and when their tea was done Fluttershy handed Spike his and then she sat down.

"Fluttershy, I came by to tell you something." Spike said.

"What is it that you want to talk to me about?" Fluttershy asked.

"Well, I'm going to war." Spike said rubbing the back of his head.

Fluttershy then spitted her tea all over Spike.

"Oh my I... I'm so sorry." Fluttershy said apologetically.

"It's alright." Spike said.

Spike then picked up a napkin and started wiping himself clean of all the hot tea.

"I heard what you said and it shocked me." Fluttershy said.

"It's alright Fluttershy." Spike said.

Fluttershy then started crying heavily and she ran towards Spike and hugged him.

"Why, why Spike?" Fluttershy said as she cried.

"Let me explain." Spike said as he hugged Fluttershy back.

Fluttershy then looked up at Spike, still crying she released him and they both sat down.

"Listen, King Sombra has returned and has attacked Canterlot." Spike said.

Fluttershy's eyes shot open and she looked at Spike with horror.

"S...Sombra, y...you're g...going t...to fight Sombra?" Fluttershy asked with fear.

"Unfortunately yes." Spike said as he sipped his tea.

"But Spike, he'll kill you." Fluttershy said.

"Apple Bloom said the same thing, so did Rainbow Dash." Spike said.

"You told Applejack and Rainbow Dash before telling me?" Fluttershy asked in a sad voice.

"You were the only one I hadn't told yet. I told Rarity and Sweetie Belle first, then I told Pinkie Pie and the Cakes, after them I told Applejack, Applebloom, and Big Mac, then I told Rainbow Dash and Scootaloo, and finally I just told you. Spike said.

"Wow, so why did you tell me last?" Fluttershy asked.

"I just wanted to save the best for last." Spike said.

Fluttershy blushed and she hugged Spike.

"But what about Twilight, didn't you tell her too?" Fluttershy asked.

"Actually, Princess Celestia told her and I at the same time." Spike said.

"Really, Princess Celestia asked you to join her army?" Fluttershy asked.

"Yes she did." Spike said.

"What an honor, well, in a way." Fluttershy said.

Spike laughed and Fluttershy soon laughed as well.

"Spike I support you all the way, just remember to come back alive." Fluttershy said.

Spike smiled and said.

"Thanks Flutters."

Fluttershy then flew up and gave Spike a kiss on the cheeks.

Spike gave Fluttershy one last hug then he left and walked back to the castle.

Spike soon arrived back at Twilight's castle and when he entered he was welcomed by all the citizens of Ponyville and some celebrities were there too. The Wonderbolts were there along with Fancy Pants, Fleur Dis Lee, Sapphire Shores, and Daring Do (or A.K. Yearling). Also there was Princess Cadence, Shining Armor and their new daughter, Princess Sunlight Shine, along with Princess Luna.

In the middle of the room hanging from the ceiling was a banner that said "we're so proud of you, good luck". Spike started tearing up.

"Welcome Spike, will you please join us?" Twilight asked.

Spike entered the throne room and on their thrones sat Applejack, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash along with their family and friends.

Spike stood in the middle of the room and was applauded.

"Thank you all for coming, we are proud to welcome Spike and congratulate him for how much he has grown and also to wish him luck in the war." Twilight said.

The entire audience applauded and cheered for Spike.

"Thanks everypony, I really appreciate you taking time off your day for this." Spike said as he wiped a tear from his eyes.

"You rock Spike!" yelled Soarin.

"Alright everypony, Spike, Luna and I have to get going, please say your last goodbyes." Celestia said.

Twilight and her friends walked up to Spike and group hugged him.

"Good luck Spike, we are very very proud of you." Rarity said.

"Thanks guys." Spike said.

"Come on Spike, we need to get going." Luna said.

Spike was then released of the group hug.

"Thank you everypony, I will return, I promise." Spike said.

"Good luck big guy." Yearling said.

"Be back soon honey." Sapphire Shores said.

"We'll be waiting." Cadence said.

Spike then waved one last good bye and he, Celestia, Luna, and Shining Armor left the castle and headed to Canterlot.