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The Monthly Chronicles of Twilight

Month 1

Well it's finally happened my once baby dragon has grown up, Having no resources to lean on I will record the processes
surrounding the relationship and ~~adding to my chagrin~~ the successful mating of a dragon and a unicorn. I still cant believe it.
Spike has always had a ~~hard on~~ soft spot for Rarity but I'd never thought of it going beyond the childish crush phase. Boy was I wrong.

Subject #1 Spike the dragon is a male dracos of average health, the age of 18 pony years weight of 34 stones, employed as a royal messenger and princess assistant often moon lighting as a seamstress helper ~~Helping him self more likely~~ medical tests reveal
elevated levels of male hormone even if his outward appearance if of a baby dracos. Tests for compatibility are mute as the
subject has been sexually ~~over~~ active in the four months leading to the pregnancy of ~~Rarity~~ the female unicorn noted as
Subject #2.~~Who had Spike tell me two months after the fact!~~

A battery of tests are set for a baseline for subject #1 and #2 all samples of blood, fluids, tissues and residue magic to be examined ASAP.

Subject #2 Rarity Filigree is a female unicorn of average health , the age of 23 pony years weight 34 stones ~~she says 29 stones~~
self employed as a fashion designer ~~part time stallion chaser and dragon molester!~~ Subject successfully mated with a dragon,
medical tests show an elevated level of dracos magic and other hormones associated with a two or three month pregnancy,
added weight ~~It's not the baby!~~ and minimal mood swings.

Between the female subjects added libido from hormones and the possessive tendencies of the male subject it might
be hazardous for other medical personal to conduct any close examinations of their other courtship rituals held in private.

As this is a general record of scientific development I will also note the emotional state of both subjects and add references to
medical tests and other pertinent changes in ~~Spike and Raritys~~ the subjects conditions.

Month 2

Subject #1 started having panic attacks remembering the first day of telling the Princess of Friendship the news of his accomplishment.
~~It didn't help my having flipped the crystal castle of Friendship upside down on hearing he knocked up my friend Rarity!~~
Gave ~~Spike~~ subject #1 a generous hug of reassurance and told him of the ~~shame and heart ache he caused!~~ pride and
great feelings he'll have as a new father to be ~~trapped by a loose mares foal!~~ Subject feels he's honor bound to propose to
~~Rarity~~ subject #2 . Subject #1 feels a traditional ceremony is in order as his mate is an Element Barer and who bares his foal.

~~Oh really? now I'm feeling like Princess CAT PONY! what? I'm not sexy enough to land a COLTFRIEND?~~

Subject #2 shows no signs of foal development externally but she exhibits a need to suck on gemstones as she works,
Blood tests show a reduction of minerals a prescription has been given for gem stone powder three times a day.
Her exaggerated accounts of her bedroom exploits with ~~Spike~~ subject #1 could be chalked up to delusions if they
where not witnessed by the chief examiner myself ! ~~I don't believe it he's a piledriver I'm going straight to Tartarus for this!~~

Subject #1 and Subject #2 where married in secret in a civil ceremony even at the protests of subject #1 is seems the female
holds the power in the relationship, His disappointment was short lived as she smothered him in kisses and ~~gropes~~ hugs.
Both show signs of stress and are coping well dividing work rest and mutual chores as needed.
Subject #1 sings dragon songs to the fetus calming both, subject #2 when asked how subject #1 learned such songs his answer
"They just come to me and the babies sing back" how did ~~Spike~~ subject know ~~Rarity~~ subject #2 has twins?
~~I'm so jealous even Flash hasn't even written me for a month maybe Spike can sing to me!~~

Month 3

Results of the baseline tests returned, subject #1 are the same as his infant findings from years ago other than age all results look
normal if what we see are normal for a dragon. ~~Why is it we know nothing about dragons? Stupid stupid stupid~~
subject #2 has an elevated magic aura symptomatic of unicorn pregnancy and a core temperature higher than a normal female
in gestation, examination shows muffled heart beats not seen in normal unicorn foals. subject #1 has been feeding subject #2
her required prescription of gem stone powder as a self ground slurry administered orally as needed. ~~but four times a day or more?~~

~~Spike~~ Subject #1 acted harshly at reporters during a family outing, although justified his actions caused this observer to
increase security after new information of a Royal political nature was brought to light. New security protocols will be improved.

Subjects during transport to Canterlot castle where heard to carry on like a teenage honeymoon couple. Due to new improved security measures they where hidden from view using a new magic device 'Gem of shadows'.

Witness #1 by the name of Apple Jack reported the subjects from what she heard "They sounded like a bunch of wild horses stompin
and a buckin like there was no tomorrow" ~~and Pinkie and Rainbow Dashs improper fart competition didn't help at all.~~

Whitness #2 by the name of Fluttershy could only squeak a yes or a no to questions presented until she fainted after question four.

Whitnesses #3 and 4 Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash where busy during subjects activity and would not report due to possibility of
being cited for misdemeanor criminal activity ~~malicious mischief and public display of bodily functions~~

Subject #2 was observed to be exhausted from nocturnal activity only reacting to direct stimuli with grunts and moans while
subject #1 was energetic and eager to engage in any activity after exiting the train and carried on through the night with conversation
and social activities while subject #1 remained curled around her like a scaled blanket. ~~Where's Flash when I need him??~~
~~Spike~~ subject #1 by my observations is ~~pony whipped~~ subordinate to the desires of ~~Raritys thirsting libido~~ the female unicorn mate.

We had an attempted foalnapping! Spike grew to full size after Rarity was taken but for unknown reasons returned to his normal size.
After a brief search we all found Rarity in the royal kitchen safe? ~~Rarity~~ Subject #2 has the minor attributes of a dragon!
Each of her hooves have four small sharp claws each, her teeth appear to be sharp as a normal dragons, her eyes have slit pupils and her
undersides are scale covered , ~~Spike~~ subject #1 has fainted at the sight of ~~his wife Rarity~~ subject #2 condition.

Both Subjects moved to Medical Magic Isolation ward until a cause of both the uncontrolled growth and transfiguration is found.
~~I'm so scared right now who knows what's going on even Celestia's stumped at all this!~~

Month 4

Subject #1 has grown to full size once again but without the greed stimulation he is in the basement isolation area it's the only
place large enough to keep a dragon of his size quarantined his condition unchanged after his fainting spell.

Subject #2 is agitated being isolated from her mate, to keep her occupied the staff has given her scratch pads and markers for
her amusement and any mirrors have been removed to keep her from seeing herself in her current condition.

Magical urine or just washing off the 'Gem of Shadow' debris holds a clue to the transfiguration reversal Spike is normal size
and asking to be with Rarity even Sweetie Belle found a nice thestral looking for the cafeteria. visiting family helps.
New guards assigned to Project Scaled Diamonds ~~what does Luna know what I don't?~~
Subject #2 escaped from her room and found contraband in subject #1s room the hospital staff is furious, explanations and
apologies are in order, as well as the costs of magical decontamination being covered. ~~stupid lugheads~~

Month 5

Subject #2 stable condition all the bathes and testing show no change in her condition gestation seems normal if this was a normal
situation, Raritys still under supervision of staff doctors as subject #1 attends to her business and other needs.
Lunas investigation continues. no other changes to report. ~~stupid Flash still hasn't responded to my invitations.~~

Month 6

Romance novels fashion magazines and tissues loads and loads of tissues Raritys emotional state was all over the spectrum this month
happy sad giggling angry not a minute goes by that she calls for Spike to comfort her, from manic episodes to deep depression
her total mental situation might just be out of shear boredom ~~Spike would latch on to the biggest drama queen in Equestria~~

All tests show no change in blood works or other differences. ~~Spikes her love slave! why can't I find somepony to smother me too?~~

Month 7

Princess Celestia and Luna visited today, it's no secret that a cross breed of this type would have a positive political impact between
species all across Equestria ! I was so wrapped up with the study of the scientific aspect I totally forgot the social political and
economic aspects of the ~~Pongons~~ ~~Draconys~~ ~~Dragicorns~~ ~~Unogons~~ ~~Longmas~~ FOALS!

What a surprise Rarity gave birth to her twin foals during the taking of the Royal family pictures.
Although they where 4 months premature (if they had been born ponies - we are still learning about dragons.)
The fact they gestated to full term within such a short time and had been delivered with Rarity roaring like a dragon and
breathing a gout of flaming embers at everypony. Fortunately Luna made a great midwife as the delivery went without
any problems other then the drapes catching on fire and Rarity ripping the sheets and bed matting into a giant nest.

My hypothesis is a dragon has only what is supplied in the egg to develop from, As where a part dragon pony mix has more access to
unlimited nourishment. Also the foal has more stimuli inside it's mother then inside the limited confines of an egg.

More tests are needed to explore this new species of pony and dragon I'm sure the subjects will contribute to the wealth of knowledge
lacking in the libraries across Equestria.
I ~~think~~ know Spike will be a great father figure and husband in the future and Rarity is lucky to find her prince charming.

~~I think Sweetie Belle will take after her sisters taste in the exotic, She's been eyeing one of the new Lunar Knight Guards~~

As for security measures I was assigned a personal guard an earth pony by the name of Buttercup, Sergeant Buttercup with a
name like that I think I'll keep Pinkie Pie on stand by with her party cannon. He's probably worse than Flash Century~~the lout~~

Month 8

Long term study handed over to the Lunar Patrol Study Teams seems Luna has been engaged in data gathering directly with the
subjects during the night. ~~That sneaky snit ! Why hasn't she told me about this? and why do I get a Sergeant Buttercup- WHY?~~
The new guard has an attitude problem when ordered to do anything his reactions are slow and clumsy, his only remark under
his breath is 'Somepony hates me'. As if he thinks I haven't any ears! Why did I get a ~~Stupid Earth Pony Guard?~~ He's a unicorn?
Spike said he's an old buddy from his Canterlot days. Where's his horn? Look closer?~~Oh he's so cute~~ This requires further examination.

p.s. Spike here final note: You don't want to see a drunk Twilight Sparkle!