The Frendship of a Dragon

Spike watched in awe as Ocean and him delved deeper under the castle. Every few steps they took new torches would light just ahead of them. Every time they lit it was in a small flash of swirling color only to shirk and begin a strange dance like motion. It was so different from the magic he saw the ponies use around town. Compared to Ocean’s the ponies magic looked more controlled and balanced. Not to say that hers didn’t either but, there was a free spirited feeling to hers, as if the flames themselves lived.

“I’m sorry that we are taking so long.” Ocean said interrupting his thoughts, “With you all coming to the castle more and more I've been needing to hide deeper into the castle.”

"But why? I get you don't like ponies all that much, but none of us would hurt you or mean any harm."

"I don't wish to discuss it Spike. My reasons are my reasons no one else's and I will choose whether to share them or not." she said stomping her hoof firmly on the ground, emphasizing the topic was to be dropped.

Spike crossed his arms scoffing some. He wants to be her friend but, it seems impossible with how she acts and ends conversations with out giving answers. Then again, it's her past he can't force her to share such memories. He might have to ask twilight on why someone would like to keep there past to themselves. She might even have some advice to how to help him befriend Ocean, so long as he didn't accidently reveal who it was.

"Spike, Spike, hey are you listening?" Ocean said her magenta eyes staring into his own.

"Huh? Oh uh sorry must've not have been." he joked shrugging his shoulders idly .

Ocean smiled chuckling some at him before moving out of the way and pointing to the cavern ahead of them. Spike looked at her cautiously before continuing on. Needless to say he was astonished. Before him was a cavern filled with crystals and gems all glowing like stars. Just a little farther in was a small pool filled with clear shining water, reflecting the glow of the crystals perfectly. Just above the pool was a ledge covered with pillows and blankets assessable by a path leading to the pool. I was just outstanding, almost like a small piece of the night sky had come down and settled into the cavern.

"Wha-What is this place?" Spike asked stilled dazed by everything.

Ocean chuckled again as she walked past him and onto the ledge. "This is my home. I found this cavern a long time ago, back then it only had the pool but, I fixed it up and added the crystals to light up the place." she said as she laid down onto the pillows, "The pillows and blankets obviously came from the castle."

"You did all of this?" Spike asked racing up to the ledge as well.

She just nodded giving a proud smile at Spikes amazement. "Yep. It wasn't easy either the crystals alone where tasking. Though that's enough about my home I'm more interested to learn about you. Why are you always with those ponies?"

"Oh that's easy! I was raised by Twilight when she cast a spell to hatch my egg. It was like having a big sister." he said going to tell her all about twilight raising him and their move to Ponyville.

They continued this pattern of Ocean asking him question and him giving answers. Sometimes Ocean would answer his own question giving him little glimpses of her life in the castle. Though she mainly would redirect them or just give simple answers that just brought more questions to light. Still they enjoyed the conversation and even decided to splash around the pool for awhile.

"This is the most fun I've had in a long time." Ocean laughed as she splashed Spike playfully, from their spot of the shore.

They had been sitting there for a while now letting their coat and scales dry off some. Though what Ocean said made him look at her more closely. He never really noticed it but, she did look more calm and relaxed. Like some weight was lifted and she was just truly being herself, her true self with no wall or barriers to keep others out.

"Really? How come?" he asked figuring she would at least have some things she found fun.

"Spike, I've told you I don't leave the castle usually if I do it's just for food and other things." She said rolling her eyes at him. "Come on we best get you back up there. As much as I enjoy your company I'm guessing you would like to get back to your...um...friends?" she asked still feeling weird to refer to ponies in such a way.

"Oh, yeah I guess your right. I still have to find something to surprise Twilight with."

"I can help with that!" Ocean said excitedly as she raced up to the ledge and began to rummage through the pile of pillows, before picking up something and racing back down. "Here, I may not like the ponies but, I'll gladly help you anytime. It's... uh... a book. I can't read it but, I liked the pictures in it and well maybe she'd enjoy whatever it has to say." she smiled a little timid.

Spike beamed up at her as he took the blank cover book. "This is perfect! She loves books, I should know I had to help her organize the library on more than one occasion. Thanks Ocean, I'll try to visit again soon!" he yelled as he raced back the way the came sending her a small wave before disappearing into the still lit staircase.