The girls and Spike started their trek after gathering the supplies they needed and getting enough food for their pets, considering it'll be a few days before they get there. None of the girls minded that Spike was coming with them, especially Rarity with what happened 2 weeks ago.

"Thank you again for helping carry all my materials darling." Rarity said to Spike. who is wearing a darker white dress
that complemented her figure.

"Nng. No problem Rarity." the dragon said. He is wearing green shorts and a purple shirt with green flame on it that makes it look like the lower half of his body is on fire. He's also carrying so many fabric rolls that they pile up to his chin. Hang in there Spike. He thought We're almost there.

As they came around the corner, they saw that was some construction going on the road." Oh dear. I'm afraid well have to take a detour

After a minute of walking, they found themselves in an ally, a group of 3 stallions and 2 mares blocked their path. both mares were earth ponies, 2 of the stallions were pegasi, and the last one was a unicorn. The unicorn strutted up to Rarity and Spike with a smug look on his face. He's wearing yellow pants and a black tank top, his fur was dark green and had an orange mane that was slicked down. "Well that's a pretty nice dress you have," He said with a Manehatten accent " Who are you?"

Unknowing of his intentions, Rarity answered" Well I'm Rarity and I made this dress myself darling. Speaking of which, you could use some new clothes yourself. Shall we head to my boutique and get your measurements?"

The stallions smug grew and said "Sure, and maybe we can have some 'fun' while were there"

Rarity blushed and yelled" Why I never met su-"

"Just ignore them," Spike interrupted "They're not worth the trouble." as he walked past the stallion. He was about to past the group when one of the two mares tripped him while the other shoved him, causing the dragon to fall over and scattering the fabrics.

"Spikey-Wikey!" Rarity yelled as he ran over to him. Meanwhile the 5 were laughing at Spike's nickname.

"That's what you call him?!"

"What a loser!"

"Freak!"

They continued laughing while Rarity checked the downed dragon to see if he was ok. When she was sure he was fine, the white mare turned to the gang and yelled" you brutes! He did nothing to you!"

"Rarity," Said unicorn turned and saw that the drake was getting up and said "like I said, they're not worth the trouble, now could you help me gather everything?" and started to grab all the materials. Just as the white unicorn was about to say something, the green stallion grabbed her by the wrist tightly. "You're not going anywhere," He said" not until I had my 'fun'." Spike saw this and is trying to think of a way that didn't hurt anypony.

" I will do no such thing!" she yelled" Now let me go!" and proceeded to pound his chest but had ill effect. The stallion growled and slapped Rarity across the face"You'll do as I say if you value your life!". Both her and Spike froze. "Now-" he said but was interrupted when a clawed hand grabbed his wrist.

"Remember how I said you weren't worth my time? Well now you ARE!" The drake shouted as he twisted the stallions right arm. He broke the stallion's wrist and he screamed, forcing him to let go of Rarity. The green stallion staggered back and shouted" kill him!" As soon a he said that, one of the pegasi took to the air while the other charged at the dragon. He saw this and dodged the Pegasus that almost tackled him and grabbed his left arm and leg, then proceeded to use his momentum against the flyer and throw him at his airborne comrade who was charging at Spike. They butted heads and proceeded to fall to the ground, knocked out.

As soon as Spike turned toward the two mares of the gang, one almost hit the drake directly in the face, he managed to duck in time. When the mare tried to hit him again, he blocked her hand and punched her straight in the stomach. She was unprepared for the force and bent over, Spike used this opportunity and slammed her head against the ground and she laid there, unconscious.

The other mare grabbed a nearby pole and charged at Spike with it. He ducked under one swing and another then head butted the mare in the muzzle and dropped the pole in the process. Spike grabbed the pole went for an overhead swing, she was still recoiling from the last hit and had no time to dodge. As the pole came down with a loud 'CRACK', it broke and the mare was the ground, passed out and bleeding from blunt force trauma.

Spike dropped the broken pole and stood there, panting. When suddenly Rarity screamed" Spike!" The drake whirled around and saw that the green colored unicorn had his arm around Rarity's neck.

" Don't move or I'll shoot!" He said as he pulled out a flintlock and aimed it at the mare's head. the dragon tensed up.

The stallion says" Here's what's going to happen, I'm going have my fun with her and you're going to die!" He pointed his gun at the drake and-

BANG

. . .

Time seamed to stand still.

. . .

All 3 were frozen stiff

. . .

Then something fell off of Spike, it was the bullet. Spike clutched his chest in pain and the stallion just stood there, gawking. "How are you still alive!" he shouted. Rarity used this moment to escape from his grasp.

Spike said " There's something you should know about dragons." he rushed forward, grabbed the gun from him. "Our skin is as tough as steel!" The drake shouted as he proceeded to uppercut the unicorn. he flew back, coughing up blood, and landed on the ground with a THUD, knocked out and with blood pooling form his mouth.

Rarity rushed forward and asked Spike" Are you alright darling?"

He answered with "I'm fine" while still clutching his chest where the bullet hit. Applejack came running around the corner a minute later.

"Ah heard gunfire! Wha-. . . Oh" When she looked around, she saw that most of the gang were out cold. The farm mare walked up the two still standing and asked" What the hay happened?"

"That guy over there" Spike said pointing to the downed unicorn. "wanted to have some 'fun' with Rarity as he called it. Grrr, if anypony try's that again, I'll damn them to hell before they can even blink!" As he said this, the white mare found herself blushing and stared at Spike.

He risked his own life for mine and said he'd protect me! she thought.No gentlestallion has done that for me.

"you two stay here," AJ said "I'll go git help." The orange mare started running towards the Hospital. Leaving the dragon and a blushing unicorn behind.

When you turned eighteen, I just thought it was puppy love. Now I know you're the perfect one for me. You're willing to sacrifice your own life for me, and there's nothing more generous than that. Rarity thought as the ponies of harmony and the dragon made their way to the mountain.

Author's Note

Well that was chapter 2 I hope you all enjoyed it.

The is DetectiveBrony, off on another case. Goodbye.