Hey, Hey, Jerks, Guess Who's Back
Many years ago, following the events of a terrible war, treaties were signed, cities were made together, and governments have been aligned. All that effort would soon be disrupted however. But a whole new battle doesn’t come without six new heroes. However, the main character of our story doesn’t realize just how big a part he’s destined to play in our story. But, for information on our hero’s origins, let’s go back a few years to where it all began…
It was a morning hike for Spike, a purple dragon who resembles the regular G-4 Spike in the world of Equestria. He’s different however, because he’s a teen dragon, and he wears a green cape and purple spandex pants for wherever he goes. He always does the hike routine before he goes for his training at the military base for Destania’s newest recruits. Their biggest barrier against the dark side of the world is being under attack by cannibalistic slaves of spirits, the kind that vows to consume the rest and ALL of innocent lives in each city. He’s been a proud selection of the army because of his fighting skills and thinking mindfully whenever in stressful situations.
“I wonder if there are still some gems left in the bucket for me to eat.” he ponders.
Spike ducks under several low branches when he makes his next step. It was then that he heard something bawling in the distance of the woods. It sounded like… a child.
“Is somepony lost?” Spike wondered.
The dragon’s ears perked up when he senses the direction the crying is coming from. Behind him. He turns around, going through a leaf covered way that isn’t connected to the gravel made path. The dragon also uses slight fire to burn away some sticks, so he can get to the bottom of this faster.
He then arrives in a cropped section of the forest, which reveals rays of bright sunlight and mist in the area. In front of him, is a young kid that seems as if he’s lost. A three-year old fox cub to say the least, and he’s holding a smaller fox in his arms. But the strangest thing is, the fox had two tails.
Spike decided to approach slowly to the fox from behind, and taps him lightly on the shoulder. The fox looks up at him, still crying with tears. Spike doesn’t know what to say in reassurance, but he still lets out a question.
"Hey, kid, where are your parents?" Spike asked.
"I-I don't know, mister...they've been gone for a really long time, so I've had to raise my little brother, Justin, on my own." the fox sobbed, clinging to Spike's leg.
Spike couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for the young fox, for he also knew what it was like growing up without a family. He’d been there, losing his mom in an act of genocide against dragons during the war between ponies and foxes. Since then, he was adopted by an alicorn, who taught him everything about the world and what it means to fight for something he believed in. At that moment, the tradition of kindness and educating effort needs to be passed on.
The dragon leaned down, so that he was eye-level with the young kitsune.
"Look, kid...how about you stay with me for a while?" he asked.
The fox's eyes lit up. "Really? I guess that would be nice."
"Anyway, what's your name?" asked Spike.
"I don't have one...it was 'Kevin', but I really hated that name." the kitsune said.
"Look, how about I call you....um....Mitch?" Spike asked.
"That sounds nice. I like it." the little fox grinned.
"Now, c'mon, let's go." Spike said, as he led the young fox to his home.
Eighteen years have passed since that day. Spike is now 31, as Mitch is 21, while Justin is 18. All these years, Spike has tutored Mitch of how to survive, training him to fight, and gave him all the knowledge he deserved when it comes to justice, science, and equality. Mitch had also been Spike’s prodigy in the martial arts. It was also around the foxes’ teens when both Mitch and Justin trained their fighting skills together with Spike.
Spike was proud to be an influence for them, and let them know that they’re free to choose their own path now that they’re old enough to venture the real world. But the foxes chose their destiny, to fight by Spike’s side in the military. With Spike’s guidance, the three of them are an inseparable team. But things were about to change soon enough.
One day, after a quick fishing trip, Mitch and Justin were heading home with their daily catch.
"You know, I really like training and getting tougher, but I kind of wish that there was some adventure in our lives, besides military duty and all." Justin said.
Mitch couldn't help but agree.
"Yeah. I mean, living here with Spike is awesome, but I have to get out there someday." he replied.
“Maybe we should let Spike know that we changed our minds about this whole… military thing?” Justin considers.
“We’ll think about it.” Mitch says.
Suddenly, a pony riding a scooter sped up the hill and knocked the two brothers over.
“GWAAAAAH!!!”
A panicked voice came from the vehicle, while the foxes moan in discomfort. Mitch even groans as he looks at the mashed fish that’s been turned to pulp under the wheels.
"Oh, NO!! I really hope that guy and his brother aren't hurt too bad..." the purple pony on the scooter says, parking the vehicle to a halt.
Mitch got up, rubbing his skull. He gets bandages out of his knapsack, and wraps it around his forehead. Justin acts woozy from the hit-and-run situation.
"Gggrgh...Nobody gets the jump on ME!!" Mitch grumbled, snarling.
But he could only gasp when the driver gets off, revealing herself to be a purple-skinned girl pony, with blue hair that had a single pink streak. Her tail is also purple with sparkling hues, and believe it or not, she bears a striking resemblance to the regular Twilight Sparkle from the world of Equestria.
"I'm really sorry about that. My name's Twilight...are you hurt or anything?" the girl pony asked.
Although Mitch isn’t sure or… even knew she was talking to him. He was too lovesick and dazed to notice. Just then, Justin slaps him behind his head to snap him out of it.
“WHACK!!”
“Oh… um… yes. We’re fine.” Mitch says.
“Forgive me.” Twilight says, “I’m just in a hurry, and I’m my way to see an old friend of mine. We’re… just getting ready to set up for tonight’s peace festival.”
“Oh? And… who’s your friend?” Mitch flirts.
“A nice dragon named Spike.” Twilight answers, “He’s my partner who… helped me solve race issues in the past between foxes and ponies in different cities. Friendship IS important, and a lot better than senseless violence.”
“Wait… Spike?” Mitch asks in surprise, “We’re just going back to his house, we’re his best friends too!”
“He took care of us ever since we were cubs.” Justin adds.
“He’s been like a parent to us.” Mitch smiles.
“Wow. That’s wonderful.” Twilight beams, “I’m sure he turned you into diligent, hard-working foxes.”
“Aww. You’re just saying that.” Mitch blushes.
“Do you want me to give you a lift back to his house?” Twilight asks, “This scooter fits three ponies or foxes altogether.”
“That will be great!” Mitch said.
“Um… we’re actually fine with walking…” Justin starts to say.
“Dude. C’mon, live a little.” Mitch pressures Justin.
Justin sighs, and nods okay. The two of them then get on with Twilight, as she ignites her scooter. They then head down the hill, back to Spike’s house.
The ride was great, and the scenery was beautiful, as Twilight speeds by the cliff of the mountain road to the dragon’s home. Mitch can even see the vast view of the waterfall that connects a river to a crystal blue lake. The lake than expands to the forest behind it, the very forest in which Spike found him and his brother.
“How much farther?” Twilight asks Mitch.
“Not too far from this point.” he tells her, “It’s just a couple more…”
Then, the foxes see something coming from behind the hills, the area where Spike’s house is located. SMOKE IS RISING. This makes Mitch nervous instantly.
“Drive faster!” Mitch shouts, “The smoke in the sky… I… I think there might be a fire!”
Twilight gasps, and then nods. The speed increases, as she gets off the mountain road, and dodges the rocks in the gravel road of the fields. At long last they’re there, and Mitch is shocked to find what they see.
The log cabin is close to a pony town, and other pony citizens gather around in shock to see the disaster upon Spike’s home. Mitch then sees Spike crawling on the grass ground, dragging and limping because of the scorches on his scaly skin. The two-tailed fox then gets off the scooter, and rushes over to Spike, catching him before he falls down again.
“Thanks…” Spike mutters.
“Spike, what happened?” Mitch asks, “Is this some sort of accident?”
“It’s no accident…” Spike sighs, “It’s done intentionally. I was attacked!”
“Why?” Mitch gasps.
“I don’t know…” Spike groans, “But the enemy told me… this war will begin…. again…”