Rising Hope 2: The Harmony Of Equestria.

Jamir's Pov, Diamond Dog Mines:

Walking to the metal platform, I looked over and saw things running smoothly: troops are being set straight by Valiant, weapons currently are either being forged or Inspected by Iron, and Gizmo just came up to me with a list of this month's results. The clipboard shows the food supply, materials, and attendance sheet. Giving It back, I turned around and left.

''Everything looks to be In order, Gizmo you know what to do: I'll be back.''

''Where are you off to now?'' He wondered.

Nowhere really, just to Spike's birthday party. Can't believe the kid's growing up on me, seemed like only yesterday he had these preconceived notions of being a hero by following my example. Well, the least I can give him Is one thing that's special, just hope It can do. Coming from underground, the warm sunlight beamed onto my face and made me feel alive. The air was blowing a gentle breeze, picking up leaves every now and then and the dirt path In front of me seemed to stretch for miles until Ponyville slowly came Into the distance. Using a moistened finger, the wind direction was optimal for flying. Bringing my white trimmed and deep green wings out, I took to the skies and let the current guide me as my thoughts about this little party would be fun.

Passing through Ponyville, I saw plenty of ponies with smiles adorning their faces, though Derpy's little crash Into a mailbox prompted me to stop and help her out. Touching down, she looked to have her muzzle trapped. I want to laugh at this, but Its kinda cute to see a klutz every now and then. Crouching down, It looked to be fairly simple.

''Derpy, I'm gonna get you out of there, just stay calm for me okay?''

The trapped mailmare nodded and stopped her attempts to escape as I took In a deep breath and focused my breathing. With one quick snap of my fingers, Derpy was Instantly teleported from the box right next to me with a poof.

''Wow thanks!'' The pegasus gushed.

''No problem, I hate to cut this short, but I do have somewhere to be.'' I brought my wings back out.

''Where?'' She wondered.

''To Spike's party: you wanna come?'' I offered.

''Sure! We can all have fun together!'' She cheered.

This ought to be just that. Birthday parties should as many people as possible to share In the celebration of one's growing up. Taking off to the skies, the bright embrace of Tia's sun warmed us as we headed to the library.

''Come on, Twilight, please?'' I heard Spike's voice plead.

''No! And that's final, mister.'' Twilight's stern side took over. Approaching the door to the library, It sounded like a losing argument. Opening the door, decorations were strewn about, gifts were placed In the corner, a punch bowl replacing the wooden bust,  everypony was here conversating and having fun, and the scaly drake himself slowly backing away from a menacing Twilight with a tub of Ice cream?

''Oh come on, please? It Is my birthday.'' He smirked. Ah, excuses: how I miss you so.

Snatching the pink tub out of his claws, Twi brought the tub Into the kitchen freezer with her magic and stated: ''Sorry, but no. You'll spoil your appetite on just Ice cream, or worst: you can get a stomachache.''

Looks like somepony's got a case.

''Aw, come on Twi: let the kid have his stuff, besides birthdays are once a year.'' I reasoned and smooched her on the cheek.

Sighing, she resigned. ''Fine, but a certain dragon better not come crawling to me about stomach pains.'' The tub reappeared.

''Thanks, Jamir.'' He shoved a clawful of strawberry Ice cream Into his maw. Laughing at the rate he shovelled It In, the punch table called my name as a certain little critter found her way to my shoulders and nipped my ear.

''Master!'' Xenia was ecstatic to see me.

''Nice to see you too girl,'' I gave her ears a scratch.

''Isn't' this fun?'' she bounced up and down in joy.

Patting her head, It felt nice to get reaclimated with everything around me,but that moment got killed as three blurs each stuck to one of my arms and both my legs. Been tackled this much, kinda get used to It plus I know exactly who this Is.

''Hello to you girls.'' I remained still.

''Tackle magnet.'' Frank joked, talking with Lavender and looking lovey-dovey all the more while.

''Jamir, we thought ya had kicked the bucket! For ponies sake, what were ya doing?'' Apple Bloom asked.

''I can never get a break, can I?'' I thought.

Telling the them the kid-friendly version, they Immediately got enthralled with what scare details I told them.

After about 10 minutes of recalling what happened, the girls began handing out presents  to Spike: A blanket, dumbell, a book, some art supplies, a handmade slingshot, a painting of Spike's likeness, and a few other things. But when It came to my present, the only thing on hand I could give him was one of the Affinity stones me and Iron found some time ago. Giving the best warm-felt hug I could, the gem was presented to him.

''Happy birthday Spike!'' We all yelled.

The dragon just seemed to leak out happiness, but later had confusion? Hmm.

''You don't like It? Sorry If Its not what you wanted, but the thought that counts, r-right?''

''Well, no, I love the gifts, It's just whenever my birthday comes around, I get one present. From Twilight. A book.''

''Oh.'' We collectively said.

''But It's okay! With all these gifts, I wish It could last forever.''

At that point, Pinkie hopped out of the torn present boxes and said: ''Of course It can't silly, you still have to go and get your present from the Cakes!''

At the sound of that announcement, the dragon sped out the library quick, leaving us here.

''Didn't mean It had to end right now!'' Pinkie whined.

Spike's Pov:

Oh boy, oh boy! I can't wait to see what I'm gonna get! First the gifts from my friends, and now this little surprise from the Cakes. Can this day get any better? Hopping through the double doors, Mr and Mrs. Cake were going about their business when I made my presence known.

''Hey, there's the birthday dragon!'' Mr. Cake greeted.

''Oh, happy birthday dear! When Pinkie Pie told us about your birthday, we just had to try out a new recipe: Sapphire!'' A blue cupcake with with small pieces of my favorite gem all around. It feels just like that dream I had last night. Taking the pastry In my hands, I thanked them and left, the cupcake just calling my name to devour It. Walking down the cobblestone path, my claws are slightly shaking from the temptation of having this amazing gift! Hmm, I wonder what else somepony can get on their birthday...

Oh, boy: look at all this stuff I got! A ball from Lickety Split, a cool white fedora, and some flowers! I have got to be the luckiest dragon around. Looking at Ponyville, It sure has...a lot of stuff...that I can take... Wait, no.

''Oh, what am I thinking, Ponyville Is my home: I would never dream of being some kind of pillager to It, that would be so...right though.'' A cloud of smoke escaped my nostrils. Shaking my head free of any bad thoughts, I gotta take a walk and clear my head, maybe I'll go and draw In the dirt.

The next day, Jamir's pov:

''Master? Tap master. Tap master. Tap master. Tap master. Taaaap.''  Clearing any sleep from my eye, I woke up to find Xenia on my chest, poking my nose with a cute smile. Moving carefully to avoid waking Twi, I looked up to face my little red panda friend and smirked.

''Yes?'' I asked amusingly. She bounced up and down on my chest before she hopped out of bed and pointed to the door.

''Master, master: there's something you have to see downstairs!'' She sounded like a little ray of sunshine. Going over and placing her on my head, I opened the door and went down.

''So what's so Important that I have to-Ohh, my god.'' I stopped In my tracks. In front of me lay a pile of crud: books, flowers, mailboxes, and weirdly enough: a globe. But that Is not the kicker. What Is throwing me off Is that giant green mass up top It. Creeping over, I saw that Spike was the culprit? Laying around the pile In a defensive manner, the drake was sleeping. Not for long. Soundproofing our room and Xenia's ears, I used my magic to enhance my voice and yelled: ''Wakeeee uppppp!''

''Ah! What's going on?'' Spike's voice took on a deep baritone. Getting up, his small stubby body was Instead long and thin, like a slinky. His claws are tad bit sharper, scales a deeper color, and he seemed to exude a higher body temperature because I am slightly sweating from his heat.

''You tell me.'' I folded my arms. ''Why Is all this stuff here, and more to the point: what the hell happened to you?''

''Ugh, I...can't really remember. One minute, there I was at Sugarcube corner getting my treat from the Cakes, and then...nothing. I just woke up.''

''Try and think: what was the last thing you did after you left the Cakes? Focus.'' I told him.

''Let's see: Oh, boy: look at all this stuff I got! A ball from Lickety Split, a cool white fedora, and some flowers! I have got to be the luckiest dragon around. Looking at Ponyville, It sure has...a lot of stuff...that I can take... Wait, no.

''Then after that: ''Oh, what am I thinking, Ponyville Is my home: I would never dream of being some kind of pillager to It, that would be so...right though.''

''Ok, and?''

''I felt all grabby: like everything In my line of sight just had to be mine. What's wrong with me?'' He asked.

At that time, Twi came downstairs and saw Spike.

''What happened to you?'' She gasped.

''I don't really know: how do you think this could have happened?'' He panicked.

''Since he's the only other one around, maybe Kanaranx could provide us with some Insight on what's happening to him.''

''Alright, let's go then!'' Twi trotted out, only for me to hold a foot In her way.

''Wha?'' She asked.

''It's alright hon: Me and the guys can take care of this. You can call over the girls and relax or something.''

''Are you Implying just because I'm pregnant that I will suddenly become a stay at home mare? I do have obligations too.'' She argued.

Bending to her level, I gave her hoof a squeeze and delicately kissed It.

''By no means am I saying that, I just wanted to make sure the baby's alright. But you are right: you do have things you need to do. I'm sorry.'' I whispered. Twilight smiled and whispered back to me: ''I understand, buut you can make It up later. In the bedroom and rut. me. wild''. She gave my ear a nip.

...Damn sex cravings.

''Fine, let's go.'' I summoned some comfortable clothes ( wife beater and black shorts with black and white chuck taylors) and flew us to the mines.

5 minutes later, Diamond Dog Mines:

Dropping Spike from my magic first, I landed and looked around for the older dragon. Walking through some newly renovated tunnels, I come to find him along with Zareran's group with Frank In the mess hall and Zecora! Oh this'll be good, I have to talk to her anyways.

''This should be a piece of-Hey!'' I yelled to the green drake who was trying to sneak away with a few ration crates. Well, more like drag across the floor.

''Uh, Frank did It!'' He scurred away. That got him to spill his deck of playing cards and have left right eye start twitching.

''I'm gonna kill that two timing-'' I win!'' The Griffon announced showing his hand of three 8's and two 4's.

''What!?'' He yelled.

Going over, It looked to be a game of poker. Huh, I never learned how to play. Anyway, not here for that, here to find out just what the hell Is wrong with Spike. Calling both the dragon and Zebra shaman over, they both looked pleased to see us, kinda of Interested at Spike, however.

''Do you know what's going on with Spike: Xenia found him this morning with a pile of stuff and Smack! for some reason Smack! he keeps trying Smack! to take things that aren't Smack! his AND WILL YOU STOP THAT?!'' Spike kept trying to snatch that same crate. Zecora came over and performed some basic checkups.

''Ooh, he is starting to mature. Of this fact I am quite sure.''

''Really? But then why the stealing?'' I asked.

''A dragon's heart Is prone to greed, a steady diet to make growth speed. Then, the resulting bigger size only makes their hunger rise. If this trait should go unchecked, If Spike continues to collect, more growth will certainly occur – he Is going to turn into a monster!''

''Kid's just going through his cycle, all dragons do It: and trust me when I say this Is not the worst thing to happen yet.'' Kanaranx groaned.

''So how do we stop him from becoming a monster?'' Twi asked.

Zecora provided a lifeless answer: '' You must Impede Spike from practicing greed.''

''Did you hear that Spike, you just have to-Uh, where did he go?''

Blam! ''Watch out!'' We moved out of the way of falling debris.

Looking where he stood, not a moment ago: A giant hole was above the spot where he stood, claws marks along the wall leading up to the hole. Great, this has got to just as worst, If not more than the drugging. Gathering all of my magic In my hands, I shot one hand down,  creating a massive crater that lifted us up, and one to the air that created a barrier to protect us. Coming out to the top, a massive dragon grew to tremendous heights, leaving colossal footprints In Its wake.

''We gotta do something: at this rate he'll destroy Ponyville!'' Frank panicked.

''I-I know. But how?'' I struggled with my magic. My grip was starting to go slack, my thoughts are slipping, and the stress Is all getting dealt to my body. Tapping Into a portion of the magic of my Element, everything began to feel lighter and easier to grasp. Focusing my eyes, Spike looked be growing by the minute as he began to pick up random objects and roar to the sky. Channeling even more of my element's magic, I moved us forward and chased after him.

''Slow him down!'' I yelled, Twi, Valiant, and Flashing using their magic, which only managed to annoy him as he swatted his tail at us. Avoiding that, I sped ahead and hopped off the flying landmass. Using my hand, I brought some support to hold It In place.

''Stay here!'' I set Xenia down and told everyone else as I walked over to the dragon.

whilst  I confronted Spike. Seeing him charge at me with clouded rage, a huge barrier trapped him a feet few away from me. Thrashing all about In a attempt to break It, this looked to be a good opportunity to crack at least one joke.

''Spike, Spike the dragon...you're a mess. Have you been on hoarders yet?'' I fooled around. He looked be about the size of a house.

''Let me go!'' He bellowed, the force giving my ears a slight ringing.

''Can't do that.'' I leaned against the bubble. ''You're just going through a process and I'm gonna need you to just stay there until we can figure out what to-OOF!

Crack!

Falling down to the ground, he actually managed to crack my shield. Being slightly dizzy, I came face to face with his snout that expelled hot smoke right In my face to which I coughed.

''Don't ever do that. Again.'' He growled and left. With him going on a rampage, I gotta think of something, otherwise-''Ahh!, Jamir!'' I heard Twilight yell. Spike had everyone In his claws and proceeded to Ponyville, a rainbow streak coming from that general direction. Bringing my wings back up, Rainbow came over to me In the sky and observed the dragon laying waste to the ground below.

''What In Celestia's mane Is that?'' She asked, baffled.

''That Is Spike.''

''Come on, you mean to tell me that behemoth Is little Spike?'' She nudged my shoulder.

''Rainbow.'' She looked at me. ''That Is Spike and he has our friends.''

''What? Why didn't you say before hoof? Let's teach that over lizard a thing or two!'' She was pumped up.

''No, we can't hurt him: Spike's our friend, but I don't know what to do.'' I sighed.

''Think of something because at the rate he's going to flatten Ponyville In a few minutes.''

Wait...I may have something here.

''Hold on.'' I said. ''There may be a way, It's risky but just might work.''

''All ears.'' She said.

''Well, thanks to a quick lesson on dragon psychology by Kanaranx: dragon ears are sensitive and susceptible to sound waves. They have excellent hearing, but It comes at the price of being so exposed to the right sound that can Irritate or even In some cases Incapacitate them but a good portion relies on amplification, duration, and type. So what Is the loudest sound that we know of?...''The double rainboom!'' She realized.

''Correct, but we have to get pretty close for the best results: you up for this?''

She responded by giving me a kiss on the cheek and saying: ''Let's do this.''

Flying up to the highest point possible, I made a cloud appear underneath us we gave each other a nod and jumped. Soaring through the sky like lead weights, Spike was closing In on Ponyville. We had to make this right, no room for error. Pushing against the sound barrier, my entire body felt like the weight of a semi truck was pushing down on me, forcing my eyes to squint, blood vessels to constrict, and forced spit out of my mouth. Barely making out the ground, I had only one chance to do this. A massive burst of energy burst from behind, blurs of light flickered In and out of my eyes as I suddenly brought myself up and pulled up, a massive roar of discomfort adding to the list of painful things. Coming towards me, Rainbow asked: ''What's the plan now?''

''Get everypony clear and tell them to close their eyes! This'll be bright!'' I flew ahead. With Rainbow turning back and rescuing everypony I stopped and faced the dragon, holding his ears In pain. Swiftly, I put up another barrier around us, encasing us to the outside world.

''Last chance, or do you want It the hard way?'' I mocked.

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''Or we could do that. Either way's fine with me.''

Drawing In power from my element, my normal white-green magical aura shifted to a light red and golden one as I felt the power of 10 alicorns surge through me, enhancing my every body part. My wings became bigger and also shifted color, my body became more toned and muscular, and my hair grew longer and reached to the back of my knees, a red base with a golden undertone running through my course locks, and top It off,my element revealed Itself In the form of twin bracelets on my hands. Clapping them together, I Instantly remembered a certain Image of a weapon and brought It forward. A long, dark metallic lance with my apparently signature colors pulsated In my hands, seemingly of light.

''This feeling...It's amazing.'' I smiled.

''Prepare to meet your retribution!'' The lance emitted a light that blinded me, felt hot almost as the center of Spike's chest was struck. The light engulfed everything In my field of vision, appearing everlasting until It died down completely and revealed two huge footprints, a small green mass laid down In one of them. Gliding down, everypony rushed to Spike's side to see If...It happened. Holding a claw to his throat, Kanaranx assured us Spike's fine, he just lost consciousness. Thank goodness he's not hurt, just a little scuffed up, but that's why-''Hey!'' I was tackled down by Rainbow and Twi.

''Sorry, It's just that...you looked so sexy when you transformed like that. It kinda made me hot and bothered.'' The unicorn chuckled.

''S-Same here.'' Rainbow blushed.

''That's okay, but now we need to-''Oof!'' I was pushed back down. Really? Here of all places?

Fortunately enough, Kanaranx saved me from a night of somewhat painful, but kinky sex...even though that would be the shit.

''Well, thanks to whatever you did, Ponyville was saved, but now comes a even harder task. Spike's gonna need someone to fulfill his desires or you could see a better chance of this happening again.''

Huh?