The Battle For Equestria

by SShonix

Rating: teen
Tags: Dark, Sad, Romance, Adventure, Tragedy
Length: 4979

This story is about how Spike will save Equestria

Equestria has been threatened by an unknown source? There is gonna be a war. What will Spike do to save Equestria? The dragon has evolved and he has been given permission to enter the war. Will Spike live to see another day, or will he die with honor.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2016-12-24 15:27:03 UTC

The Evolution

Spike was walking along the roads of Ponyville and saw everypony getting ready for the war. Spike was intrigued by the fact that everypony was getting so serious about the war thing. "Wow! This is my chance to join them. I need to find a way to join the war." The scaly dragon said. So the scaly dragon went to the library to find out more about dragon evolution but could not find anything. When Spike went out the library, sighing in defeat as he could not find anything about the subject he focused on, he heard a loud scream. "AHHHH!" Spike quickly turned to the direction of where the sound was coming from. It was a mare pony, she was looking at a buffalo which was cornering her. There was no pony around at that time and Spike knew he had to save the pony before the pony became buffalo meat. "Hey Big Guy, Over Here!" Spike yelled at the buffalo while aiming a stone at it. The buffalo immediately charged at Spike as he was his next prey.

Within seconds, Spike threw the stone perfectly at the buffalo's eyes. "Bullseye!" Spike yelled out. By that time, everypony has arrived at the scene. The buffalo was blinded and skidded and fell. Everypony including Twilight and her friends were there. "Whoa! Spike saved that mare's life!" The ponies exclaimed. That was the moment when Spike felt like he grew bigger,taller and evolved! "Spi-Spike?" Twilight said. "Twilight! What's happening to me!" Spike yelled out. Before any pony could say anything, a blinding light shone on everypony's eyes. After a couple of minutes, everypony adjusted their eyes to see a brand new,taller,bigger,scarier Spike! Spike had grown twice the size of an average pony. Spikes skin color had also changed. His purple skin was darker and his light green spikes on his back became sharper and darker. The dragon's tail is also longer. "Twilight, What happened to me?!" Spike shouted. His voice was also raspier. Spike was a teenage dragon! "I-I don't know Spike!" Twilight responded. Spike calmed down a little and finally knew what happened to him. He had Evolved!

Getting In The War

"I evolved Twilight!" The dragon exclaimed. Everypony was in shocked. The little dragon everypony knew had changed into a larger dragon. "So umm, Twilight, can we speak at the castle?" Spike asked. Twilight nodded her head and they headed back to the castle. The group finally reached the castle and each pony sat down on their thrones. The dragon jokingly said "Now can I join the war? Rainbow Dash?" All the rainbow pony could do was awkwardly look around. "My dear, what has happened to my Spikey-Wikey?" Rarity said. "Um, I think I evolved? Every dragon does it. I was trying to research more about the topic in the library but couldn't find anything." The dragon responded. "Pfff! You actually went to the library? What are you, an egghead like Twilight?" Rainbow Dash said jokingly. By the looks on Twilight's face, Spike could tell that she was not amused. "So, can I join the war now?" The dragon continued. "Spike, we already talked about this... and the answer is no!" Twilight responded. Spike's expression immediately changed from happy to sad as he heard the response form Twilight.

Before any pony could say another word, a blinding light, much like earlier, shone on each ponies eyes, disabling them to see for a few minutes. Every pony except Spike couldn't see as Spike had and ability to see in the brightest light and the darkest night. After a few minutes, everypony looked at the figure which was causing the light. "*gasp* Prin-Princess Celestia!" Twilight yelled in surprise. Everypony went on to greet her. "No need for that, Princess Twilight." The Princess said. "I have a message for all of you, I will allow Spike to be in this war!" The Princess continued. Everypony gasped at the decision Princess Celestia made. Even Spike was surprised. "Wait...WHAT!" Twilight hollowed as the echo could be heard all over the castle. "Spike, could you leave us be for a bit? The Princess and I need to talk." Twilight said firmly. So, Spike followed his order and waited for the ponies outside the room.

It has been 15 minutes and all Spike could hear was mumbling. The ponies finally burst through the door with a message to Spike. "So, what did Princess Celestia say?" The dragon asked. "Well, you can join the war..." Twilight replied in disgust. She did not want Spike to join the war but she had to comply with the instructions given by Princess Celestia. On the other hand, Spike was happier than a squirrel getting an acorn. He was jumping all over the place. "AHHH!" The ponies yelled as Spiked breath out a greenish magic fire. Even Spike's Magic fire breathe had change! He could now breath out fire without it having a letter! "All right! Let's do this!" The dragon exclaimed.

Preparing

So each of the ponies went to complete their respective task. Twilight and Spike finally reached the Everfree Forest. It was dark but Spike could see. Twilight was about to walk in the forest with her glowing horn leading her when suddenly, Spike stopped her. "Hold on Twilight." The dragon said. He sensed something and immediately breath out his magical fire. The fire burned a Timberwolve who was hiding for them.

"Woah Spike! That was amazing! How did you know he was there?" Twilight asked while pointing at the dying Timberwolve. "I can see in the dark and see in the brightest light." The dragon responded proudly. Twilight just walked on in amazement while Spike followed her from the back. They finally reached the hut of Zecora. Twilight knocked her hoof on the door and a zebra came out. "Hi Zecora! Surely, you have heard Princess Celestia's announcement. We are here to get some potions from you." Twilight explained. "The zebra nodded and handed Twilight a potion. "This potion will allow you to heal yourself, it'll be good to use if you're low on health." The zebra said rhyming. Spike always thought the zebra's ability to rhyme whenever she spoke was weird but, he came to terms with it. "Thank you, Zecora." Twilight responded. The zebra nodded, and went back to her hut.

On the journey to leave the forest and return back to the castle. Twilight was shaking. The dragon asked the pony "What's wrong Twilight?"

All the shaking pony could do was point to her left. Spike tried to use his ability to see in the dark but couldn't see anything. "There's nothing there Twilight?" The dragon exclaimed. Spike tried to look again and that's when he saw something. He quickly unleashed his dragon breath and caught something! It was another TImberwolve. This time, the Timberwolve was bigger and scarier. "Thanks once again for saving my life, Spike!" Twilight said with worries off her now. Both of them finally made it out of the forest and started heading back to the castle.

"Welcome back everypony." Twilight said to the 5 ponies. Spike and Twilight had finally reached the castle where they found their friends waiting for them. They each sat down on their thrones once again and began throwing their supplies on the table in front of them. Pinkie Pie brought some cake which is, obvious. Fluttershy brought her friend the bear to help her join this war. Applejack and Rainbow Dash  brought some Spears,Bows,Arrows and a machete which was for Spike. Rarity brought some ruby armor. Everything was set. There was only 2 days left for the war.

War

It was time, for war. Everypony, including Spike was at the field, waiting. The 4 Princesses was leading everypony. They were waiting for the Enemies to attack when suddenly..."ARROWS!" A pony yelled. Soon the pony nation was covering from the arrows. A mob appeared in front of them, flying, running. They were griffons, dragons and other creatures. Soon, everypony were fighting for their lives against the opposing nation. Spike quickly pulled out is machete in arms view and slashed the first ever opposing pony he saw. At that moment Spike's eyes turned dark purple and a dark purple circle formed around him, he was consumed by the dark magic he had ever since he evolved. The raging shouts of the scaly dragon drew everypony's attention. The ponies around him were shocked but had no time to react as they were fighting. Spike kept on slashing everypony he saw with not only his machete but with also, his claws He breathed out a dark, chilling fire to burn the enemies faces. He kept on doing so until he was covered in blood from the ponies he killed. After a while, Spike was surrounded by his own kind, dragons. There were two dragons circling him, taunting him too. The scaly dragon ignored it and breathed out his bone-chilling fire that burned one of his enemies, and killed him.

Meanwhile, The Mane six were surrounded by changlings. They battled furiously until Twilight cast a spell which made the changlings around them, kill themselves. They were no match for what Spike had to deal with though as our scaly dragon fought the other dragon. They were growling and scratching each other until blood and scars were formed. Finally, out of anger Spike breathed out a fire which consumed the enemy dragon but the enemy dragon did the same so they were both burned. The enemy dragon fortunately died but Spike lived with his hand burning. He had no time to focus on himself as an enemy griffon for the sky was sky-rocketing towards Spike, who was laying down on the ground. Spike reacted quick, grabbed his machete and managed to slash the griffon's head off. Blood was consuming Spike's eyes now. Spike quickly hopped back on his feet and suddenly ran as fast as even Rainbow Dash could fly. The dark magic gave him abilities to do great things. Spike was slashing his enemies one by one when he found himself, faced to faced with....himself.

Regrouping

"Girls, I don't think I can stand much more longer with this changelings," Twilight said to the her friends as she blast another changeling with her magic. "Me too, they are slowly outnumbering us. And as much as I hate to admit it...I think they are gonna beat us sooner or later," Rainbow Dash added as she kicked a changeling and quickly ended his life. As the girls continued her battle, (Fluttershy was just avoiding the changelings) they suddenly saw green flames engulf all the changelings surrounding them.

"Hey guys, what's up!" Spike said as he diminish his flames. "SPIKE!" All the girls shouted at once, as they quickly went towards him to hug the dragon. "Whoa, whoa...calm down guys, no time for celebration yet right?" Spike said to the 6 mares hugging him.

The 6 mares quickly let down their hugs and Twilight said "Thank god your safe! We were so worried about you. But you're right, this is no time to be celebrating," They then scan around them and they were indeed surrounded by another swarm of changelings. "Round 2? Let's go!" Spike said towards the changelings who merely growled in response.

Spike started to breathe his almighty flames quickly killing half of the changeling swarm. Some of the changelings quickly went to attack the main 6 and got blasted by Twilight's magic. Spike then wasted no time to slash the remaining changelings, ending their life. After they took care of the changelings, another wave of enemies came forward attacking them. There were 2 minotaurs and the rest were changelings but this time the changelings were different, they were wearing armour. "Must be the soldier changelings...the previous changelings were probably pawns." Spike thought. "Alright girls, I take care of the minotaurs while you girls take care of the changelings but do be warned...these changelings are different. They are more stronger and more experienced in battle so watch out," Spike said the 6 mares who nodded in response.

Spike then started running towards the minotaurs and tried slashing one of them but the other one quickly punched Spike and he was sent flying back a few meters. "Wow, they are strong," Spike thought while he coughed up some blood. Spike then started to dash towards them again but before one of them could punch him, Spike quickly move swiftly to the side and dodged the minotaur's punch. Spike then proceeded to spit some fireballs to the side of the minotaur's arm. "AUUUGHHH!" The minotaur screamed. The other minotaur saw that his comrade had been injured and proceeded to crush Spike with his huge hands but Spike reacted quick and rolled out of the way just in time. Spike then slashed the injured minotaur with his machete. The other minotaur tried to punch Spike but he missed and Spike engulfed him with flames.

"Hehe, not so tough now are yo-" Spike was cut off by a fist hitting his chest sending him a few meters.

Spike landed and coughed up some more blood. "Eugh...I think my ribs are broken," Spike said to himself while coughing up more blood. After Spike recovered, he looked up just in time to see the minotaurs charging after him again with their horns. "Shit," Spike thought before he quickly rolled to dodge the oncoming horns. The minotaurs turned around and started to charge at Spike again but this time, Spike jumped on the minotaurs head and kept slashing it until it fell down. Spike then slashed the minotaur's throat with his machete, quickly ending his life. The other minotaur saw that his comrade had been killed and became angry.

"YO-YOU! HOW DARE YOU DO THAT TO MY BROTHER! NOW YOU SHALL PAY!" The minotaur yelled at Spike.

Spike looked up, grinning and responded, "Come get me big guy!"

The minotaur started to charge at Spike with his horns and tried to impale Spike but he clumsily tripped. Spike saw this opportunity and quickly engulfed the minotaur with his green magical flames. The sounds of agony could be heard from a mile away and that sound was caused by a drake.

"Hehe, not bad little dragon," A familiar voice said to Spike.

Spike turned his head and saw !!!

(Back To The Main 6)

Applejack dodged another one of the changeling's spear and quickly kicked it's face, killing it. "Urmm, Twilight? I don't think these changelings are gonna beat us anytime soon but still, could use yer help over here," Applejack said to Twilight.

"Hold on Applejack, I have a lot on my plate here!" Twilight responded as she blasted another group of changelings. "Darling, you have to simply calm down," Rarity said to Twilight as she held a protective spell around Fluttershy and her.

"You're right...sorry for snapping at you Applejack." Twilight apologised. "No problem sugercube," Applejack responded.

As the girls continue on their onslaught a certain little dragon is having problems of his own.

"Dike, what are you doing here." Spike said with venom in his words.

"Oh Spike,  you know what I'm here for...A BATTLE! Yep, A battle! Isn't is simply wonderful? After I beat you, I can take control over your body and rule Equestria!" Dike said while dancing around. "I won't let you!" Spike responded. "Oh yeah? Well, THINK FAST!" Dike said and quickly launched a tiny darkness ball towards Spike. Spike saw this and quickly used his machete to deflect it. The ball went up in the air and exploded.

"You want a battle? I'll give you a battle!" Spike said.

Dike quickly heard this and charged towards Spike with both his claws engulfed in dark magic. Dike tried to slash Spike but to no avail as Spike was fast to dodge the oncoming attacks. Spike then started to slash back with his machete. The claws and the machete both clashed together making screeching sounds. Spike then moved back a little and started to spit fireballs towards Dike. Dike dodged the fireballs and charged towards Spike with the intent on slashing him.  Spike saw this and quickly breathed a hug set of flames. Dike managed to put a protective barrier around him before being engulfed in flames. After the flames diminished, Spike was surprised to see Dike still standing but quickly remembered that Dike can use magic. Dike continued charging at Spike in hopes to slash him but Spike kept on dodging and weaving his attacks. 'Dammit, he's to fast" Dike thought.

Dike then stopped with his attack and Spike jumped back. "What's wrong? Cat got your tongue?" Spike said tauntingly. Dike ignored him.

"Looks, like I have to go now kiddo. See ya' later!" Dike said as he slowly fades away.

"What? Why? You scared?" Spike continued with his taunts.

"You might wanna concentrate on something else," Dike said as he disappears.

Spike turned around and saw a griffon sky-rocketing towards him. He quickly dodged it and slash the griffon's body in half. Spike turned around again and saw a dragon with red body and orange scales coming towards him. The dragon then started to charge at Spike on all fours and tried to slash Spike but he was too slow as Spike slashed his opponent's scaly body, leaving a deep wound. The dragon grit his teeth as he withheld the pain. Spike saw this and quickly launched his fireballs towards the dragon. The dragon dodged it and started to launch fireballs back. Spike dodged each fireball but he did not know a griffon was sneaking up behind him with a spear. The griffon then stabbed Spike at his side.

"AUGH!" Spike screamed in pain and quickly turned around to see his backstabber. Spike then slashed the griffon's eyes and kicked the griffon in the gut. While this was happening , the dragon slashed Spike's back.

"FUCK!" Spike screamed as he turned towards the enemy dragon. Spike took at the spear that was stuck to his side and launched it at the enemy dragon, hitting him square in the head, ending his life. Spike then turn towards the griffon who was just about to get up and stomped on his head until the griffon died. Spike's eyesight was slowly fading as he was bleeding out from the wound. Suddenly, Spike felt a burst of energy, his pupils dilated and became darker, his scales became a dark shade of purple and there was a dark aura surrounding him. Spike's wound quickly healed itself and he was fine again.

"What is this feeling? My body is slowly regenerating again..." Spike thought as all the wounds that he suffered got healed.

After a few minutes, Spike's body became normal again. "Huh? That was weird, but I'm sure as hell not complaining!" Spike thought.

With his body fully healed and his energy back, Spike made a beeline towards the Main 6. He finally reached the girls and saw that they were having trouble fighting the changelings. Spike started to blast fireballs towards the changelings and a few seconds later, they were all dead.

"Thanks Spike!" Pinkie Pie said.

"We are glad to see you darling!" Rarity added. They then all went in for a group hug. After that, they went back to their senses that they were still in war.

"Okay guys, we have to go back to our base station in order to get you girls patched up. Twilight, you remember the direction right? Um, Twilight?" Spike asked.

Twilight merely gave Spike her sheepish smile. Spike then facepalmed.

"Okay, you girls follow my back and I'll get you to our station." Spike said. The girls nodded.

Spike then began to walk back to their station and every time an enemy would try to attack them, Spike would end it as fast as he could.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Spike then reached the station and quickly said goodbye to the girls and went back the war. When he reached there, he was greeted by a dragon with yellow scales and a blue body. "Ahh great, another one of these," Spike said in his head with annoyance. The dragon then started to charge at Spike on all fours and tried to slash him but when Spike was about to roll out of the way, he realized that he could not move. "AUGH!" Spike groaned as he felt the claws of the dragon hit his chest while blood was oozing out. "Why couldn't I move?" Spike thought. The dragon started to charge at Spike again, this time Spike breathed his flames onto the dragon. Spike thought that would be the end of it but he was surprised as the dragon opponent was still standing there unharmed. "What the fuck?" Spike thought.

"Hey genius,"

Spike turned around and saw Dike standing there. "Dude, I'm kinda busy right now so if you could get lost it would be appreciated," Spike said to Dike.

"Hey man, just wanted to say this : The reason why the dragon can stun you and survive your flames is because of dark magic. I am sure you are familiar with this as you got healed earlier-" Spike went wide-eyed "and you can unlock your dark magic too. The only catch is, there is a spirit in every dark magic so when you activate yours, there will be someone talking to you. Basically your inner demons if you say so. That is all, ta-ta!" Dike then faded away.

"So I can use dark magic huh?" Spike thought to himself. He focused and tried to channel the dark energy. His eyes became white and his pupils became purple. His scales became dark purple and his body became a dark green. Purple energy started to surround Spike.

"I did it!" Spike thought as he transformed. He now saw the world as black,white,purple and red. His enemies were red while the rest were either white, black or purple. "Hunter's vision huh?" Spike thought.

Spike looked up towards the dragon and saw that he was charging again. This time Spike jumped up and dodged the dragon's attack. While in mid-air, Spike summoned dark spears and telekinetically made them fly towards his opponent. The spears stabbed the dragon and exploded, adding insult to injury, Blood and body parts was flying around. Spike realized he could fly and float in the air!

"This is awesome!" Spike said to himself. He then flew to find more enemies.

Introduction

"Greetings, Loyal subjects, I am to announce some bad news. Equestria has been threatened by an unknown source. I Princess Celestia ask each of you grown Mare and Colt, to join me in this battle, or war."

Spike was terrified. He could not believe what he was hearing. The whole pony nation was in Canterlot to hear this tragic news by Princess Celestia. For most ponies, this will be their first war. By now, everypony wanted to meet with their love ones and tell them about the devastating news. "Twilight?" The timid dragon said. No response. "Twilight?" Spike continued. still, no reply. By this time Spike was getting scared. "TWILIGHT!" The dragon shouted. Finally, Spike managed to break what was on Twilight's mind. Spike got Twilight's attention. "Oh, sorry Spike. What is it?" Twilight responded. "Is Equestria gonna be okay?" The dragon asked. Twilight stuttered "I-I don't know." Twilight was reluctant to meet her friends and discuss the issue back at the castle.

Twilight and Spike finally reached the castle to only be greeted by the 5 best friends she has. They went inside the castle's main room and discuss the issue while Spike stays out. "Well, better prepare for this war." Spike thought to himself. Finally, Twilight and the 5 other ponies has finished on their discussion. "Umm Twilight, shouldn't we be preparing for the war?" The dragon asked. "Hold on Spike, This isn't your call. It's too dangerous for you to join the battle." Twilight replied. That was when Rarity spoke up "I'm sorry Spikey-Wikey, but it's just too dangerous for a little dragon like you to be joining us." "But I wanna-" "No Spike." Twilight cut the dragon off.

"We better start preparing girls." Twilight said. "Princess Celestia said that the war will begin next week, so we only have 3 more days to get ready! Today is Friday, which means that the battle will begin on Monday!" Twilight continued. Spike was saddened by the fact that he can't join in the action. He knew he needed to form some kind of plan to get involved. Rainbow Dash could see the sad face of Spike as he wanted to join in the action, so the rainbow pony jokingly spoke up to Spike "Hehe, maybe if you are taller and bigger Spike, then you could join us in the action." Twilight nudged her rainbow friend as she did not like her sense of humour. "Well, maybe, hehehe." The dragon said with a plan in his mind.

1 Day Left

The sun rose up. It was morning! Spike woke up, rubbing his eyes. Yesterday, after the ponies showed the supplies, the dragon went to bed straight away. Today was a new day. "1 Day Left huh?" Spike said to himself. It was one day left till' the war begins. Everypony had been called to Canterlot to hear about the war announcement. Spike woke up Twilight and told her it was time to go. The dragon and the pony reached Canterlot where they had met their friends there. Everypony was ready to hear this announcement!

"Greetings, Loyal Subjects. As you may know, war is tomorrow. We will soon be waiting of what's coming for us. We should all be brave to defend Equestria! The war will be at The Field. We will fight for our freedom there. Good luck!"

"The Field huh?" The dragon thought to himself. The Field was a large grassy place where no constructions has been made. The Field was bigger than 2 cities of Equestria combined. "Wonder how the enemy will attack?" The dragon continued thinking. He had a bad feeling about this war. The mane 6 went to the castle to plan some sort of strategy but the dragon was just preparing his weapons. Spike was looking at his machete. The silver blade. Spike have not killed any pony before. How will he handle this war. The mane 6 could just blast the enemies without killing them but Spike had no magic. Even his breathe was the only magic and that kills pony. "Well, better get some shuteye. I have a feeling tomorrow's gonna be a terrible day." The dragon said to himself. He then went to sleep.

Battling Dark Spike

"Hello Spike," The doppelgänger said to Spike. Spike was utterly shocked. He could not speak properly and stuttered, "Y-your m-me? How is this possible?" Dark Spike simply laughed like a maniac and said, " You don't know? Fine, I'll enlighten you before I kill you. I was a spirit, a dark wandering spirit finding a new host to feed off. I was searching until I came across you -" Spike gulped, "-Yes,you. I followed you around of Ponnyville, simply feeding off your frustrations of not being able to join the war until, you evolved. After you evolved, I could not feed on you anymore, it was as if something was blocking me. But no worries, I already had enough raw energy to make a new body. I chose your body."

Spike couldn't believe what he was hearing. Dark Spike continued, " Oh well, done with that. Time to finish you off." Dark Spike then charged at Spike with his claw ready to slice. Spike quickly unsheathed his machete and blocked the swinging attacks from Dike. ( Dark Spike's new name) Spike then breathed his almighty greenish flames and unleashed hell upon Dike, but it seems that Dike had created a barrier around him to protect him from the flames. After the flames were out, Spike was surprised to see Dike still standing, unharmed. "I can do magic you idiot." Dike said. He then proceeded to create a small ball of dark magic and shoot it towards Spike. It was to quick for Spike as it hit his chest. Spike let out a painful howl for the blow as his chest started burning.

"Heh, your weak." Dike said darkly.

Spike swung his machete towards Dike as quickly as he can, Dike had let down his guard and this was the opportunity that Spike had. As the silver blade danced its way towards Dike, a griffon was behind Spike, ready to slice him with his sharp wings. Spike had noticed the griffon and quickly back kicked the griffon in the gut, while still continuing his attack towards Dike. Unfortunately for the dragon, Dike had noticed his attack and quickly blocked it with his barrier. Spike then realized that he failed his attack and quickly turned around, to slash the griffon that he kicked earlier, ending his life. Dike then saw Spike turned his back and quickly activated a force field, pushing Spike further from him.

"Well, it seems as though I underestimated you but, this was only a display of my powers." Dike said to Spike, who was growling under his breathe. Dike continued, " I wil meet you again later, but for now, I must go. It seems your friends are in need of help-" Spike turned around and saw the girls having trouble to keep up with the changeling that outnumbered them, Spike turned back around to the doppelgänger who was already beginning to disappear, "-Toodles." Dike said before he disappeared completely. Spike was at a lost. He had so many questions but nine of them mattered for now. He had to help the girls. Spike then ran to the direction of the girls.