Dragon

As quickly as the Timberwolf came, it left. Spike was relieved. He turned around and the number of ponies grew as they neared him, with many utensils as frying pans, pots, and many other things were brought.

"Its leaving already?" one of the ponies exclaimed as they paused and witnessed the fleeing Timberwolf.

They all looked at Spike was looking at them with a small smile, and with it an air of uncertainty of everyone's reaction. They cheered in celebration. This, for Spike was the first time he ever got recognition for his acts in Ponyville, and even more on the fact that he did not necessarily have help from others. To him it was nothing special, he did what he had to do of course.

Sweetie belle with her magic carried the rest of the bags to Carousel Boutique, her older sister's workplace. As she neared the place she heard screams of joy from the opposite direction, she turned around and saw many a pony heading towards the Apple Orchard, she smiled as she thought to herself just like before.

"Sweetie belle, dear? Is that really you?" A familiar voice was heard, and Sweetie turned around and found a white unicorn with purple mane arranged in an elegant manner, her eyes sparkled like diamonds when she saw her.

"Long time no see, Sis!" Sweetie exclaimed joyfully as she ran into her sister, engulfing her in a huge hug.

"Yes indeed it has, Sweetie!" Rarity responded in happy surprise."Why didn't you tell me you were coming home this year?" she asked.

"I wanted it to be a surprise- " Sweetie giggled "-just for you."

Rarity was touched. She gestured her sister in the boutique after she broke of the hug.

They both entered the boutique. It was filled with clothed models of the pony physique, scattered pieces of fabric and string where found on the floor, in one corner near a window was a sewing machine with a piece of fabric on it. Across the room there are three mirrors and a round stage in its center, ribbons can be found on the mirrors.

"Glad to see nothing has change here, Sis" Sweetie commented at the messy boutique.

"Busy, busy, busy, you know how it is.

"Still... feels great to be back" Sweetie trotted gleefully around while trying to avoid ruining anything any further than it should be.

Meanwhile many of the ponies were carrying Spike as if he did something out of the ordinary. Timberwolf attacks may not be frequent but many ponies knew exactly what to do should ever it occur, which confused Spike all the further. His puzzled face holds an air of uncertainty and confusion.

From a distance Spike could see bags align to a window of Carousel Boutique, he knew in an instant that those bags belonged to Sweetie belle. Thankfully, the crowd let him down in the middle of the town and slowly left one by one to continue their day. Spike allowed himself some air to breathe before heading towards the boutique where the pony assigned to take care of him was at most reconciling with her sibling.

"Hey girls" Spike greeted, quickly fixing his composure in front of the mares.

"Greetings, Spike" Rarity responded before asking "what was with the commotion outside?"

"Timberwolf, Sis" Sweetie belle interrupted before Spike could even open his mouth.

Time passes by and the sun was at high noon, Sweetie belle explained to Rarity that she was tasked by Twilight to take care of Spike while she was away. Rarity giggled at the thought that a grown dragon still needs a baby sitter causing Spike to groan and cover his face in embarrassment.

As the pair left the building, the sun was scorching the land below. They have spent so much time at the boutique that they have forgotten of the bags that still have yet to be unpacked. The roads, full of lively ponies are being heated to levels that are slightly above that which was what the ponies are accustomed. The Pegasi responsible for weather control have scheduled for clear skies.

Arriving at the castle, Spike opened the door for Sweetie belle. The hallways are now filled with shimmering bright due to the rays that penetrate its windows, making it akin to a special walkway for very special ponies and others. Taking in the rainbow of lights Sweetie belle made her way to the room she is to stay while being escorted by her drake, as soon as she has finished settling in, she went outside with Spike reliving the days that she has spent in Ponyville.