Light filled Spike’s vision. He blinked multiple times trying to readjust to the light. Suddenly he was tackled by something.

“THANK GOD! DON’T SCARE ME LIKE THAT AGAIN YOU ASSHOLE!” Sweetie Belle cried kissing Spike over and over again.

“Sweetie..stop I’m fine I’m fine..what happened where are we?” Spike asked.

“Back in Equestria..our Equestria..Twilight managed to catch you and we managed to escape through the portal...” Sweetie explained.

Spikes memories immediately came flooding right back to him.

“How many did we lose...” Spike whispered.

“Spike...”

“HOW MANY?”

Sweetie Belle was taken aback by Spikes sudden outburst.

“Almost the entire army was slaughtered...Rarity and Rainbow Dash they....” Sweetie Belle immediately broke down and hugged Spike tightly. The two held each other for what felt like hours until Twilight walked in.

“Sweetie Belle..can I have privacy with him? Also Scootaloo is outside..you should probably go be with her,” Twilight explained. Sweetie Belle nodded and left the hospital room. Spike was looking at his right hand. It was replaced by a mechanical one.

“How is it feeling?” Twilight asked.

“Sure looks weird..but I guess I’ll get used to it,” Spike replied.

“I heard everything....” Twilight said. Spike looked at her in confusion.

“Everything he said to you....I’m sorry...I’m so sorry,” Twilight cried beige hugging her brother figure. Spike looked at Twilight in shock before wrapping his own arms around her.

“I can’t believe I thought it was you...I’m such a dumbass!” Twilight cried. Spike said nothing only looking out the window.

“So who’s the new leader? Luna?” Spike asked. Twilight wiped away her tears.

“She abdicated...” Twilight explained.

“Then who’s the new leader?”

“You are...” Spike couldn’t believe what Twilight was saying.

“Me? Why?” Spike asked in shock.

“It’s what Celestia always wanted. You remember the prophecy she told us about? She always thought it was you...” Twilight explained.

“No it can’t be me. I’m just a dragon, I’m an Assassin!” Spike exclaimed.

“A dragon who has successfully led attack after attack in Equestria’s defense, a dragon who has a proven himself a brilliant leader, a dragon who brought back the Assassins. For gods sake we grew up on those stories and you brought them back,” Twilight said. Spike looked at Twilight in awe.

“Another thing...Celestia wanted you to have this,” Twilight said pulling out a sheath with a sword in it. Spike grabbed hold of the sword and pulled out the sword. The hilt was made of solid gold and the blade was fashioned with what looked like Valyrian Steel.

“Put aside the Assassin...become who you were born to be,” Spike slowly got up from his hospital bed and looked out over Ponyville. It was very lively. Children were frolicking in the square, the market was crowded with ponies buying their goods, and the Mayor was running around doing her usual business. The news of Celestia's death had not been made public. Spike strayed deep into thought about his life here...finally he made a decision. He turned towards Twilight..

"Twilight......"

It was two weeks later. News of Celestia's death and Luna's abdication were finally made public. The universal reaction was anything but sad. All around everyone called for justice. And the whole thing fell on the new leader of Equestria. Spike Solaris.

Out in the streets of Canterlot mourners from far and wide gathered to pay their respects to the Princess. The Royal Guard let the parade as the band played a funeral march. Behind them the coffin was carried by Spike, Discord, Shining Armor, and Blood. Behind them them a crowd of citizens followed as they went. The coffin was carried through the city streets on it's route to the tombs. At the tombs were the rest of the Assassins. As the coffin was carried into the tombs Sunset Shimmer slowly started to sing a lament in the dragon language.

"Bealocwealm hafað fréone frecan forth onsended
giedd sculon singan gléomenn sorgiende
on Meduselde thæt he ma no wære
his dryhtne dyrest and maga deorost."

Spike stood outside the now covered tomb of Celestia holding a red rose.

"I'm sorry..I'm so sorry..."

"How long do you plan on standing out here feeling sorry for yourself?" A voice from behind him asked. Spike quickly turned around and saw Discord standing there.

"I don't know what to do...." Spike said through his tears.

"She said the exact same thing to me when she was about to ascend after the Rebellion.." Discord said solemnly.

"What must a king do to protect his people?" Spike asked.

"Don't ask yourself what a king should do. Ask yourself what a free man would do," Discord said. Spike looked towards the castle and clutched the rose hard. Slowly he put it down.

"Now go out there and find that motherfucker," Discord proclaimed. Spike turned to Discord.

"I will bring him to justice," Spike proclaimed before he walked to the castle.

Spike was standing outside the throne room. Morgath was over at his fortress.

"Spike..."

"Father..." Spike slowly looked around.

"It is the only way..my son.." Spike quickly closed off his mind before walking into the throne room. Many of Equestria's elite and the leaders of other countries were there. Spike slowly walked to the throne where Luna was waiting for him. She slowly put the crown on Spike's head.

"I now pronounce Spike Solaris, first of his name, protector of the realm and King of Equestria. Long may he reign," Luna proclaimed.

"LONG MAY HE REIGN!" The crowd cheered. Spike took a seat on the throne looking out at the crowd..

Southern Part of Equestria

Morgath walked into the throne room of the fortress. He slowly knelt down.

"Rise my friend," a voice came from the shadows. Morgath slowly rose.

"The army has been amassed. We are preparing for the invasion," Morgath said.

"You've done well Lord Morgath. And now I sense you wish to continue your plans for Young Spike," Gorgath said.

"Yes..my master,"

"Patience my friend. In time he will seek us. And when he does you must bring him to me, he has grown strong. Only together can we turn him to the dark side," Gorgath explained.

"As you wish..." Morgath replied bowing.

"Everything is going as I have forseen," Gorgath said before laughing.

Spike sat in the throne room. Everyone had turned in for the night. His thoughts were interrupted by a tap on the shoulder. He quickly turned.

"Sorry did I disturb you?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"No.." Spike replied. Sweetie Belle sat on Spike's lap and slowly started caressing him.

"So your King now.." Sweetie Belle said.

"Yeah..feels kind of weird. It was here I was banished..now I'm sitting where she sat..." Spike said. Sweetie Belle gently brushed his cheek and kissed him lightly.

"Spike there's something I need to tell you..." Sweetie Belle said.

"And there's something I need to ask you...you go first," Spike said.

"I'm pregnant.." Spike gave Sweetie Belle a look of shock.

"Are you..upset?" Sweetie Belle asked concerned. Spike immediately pulled her into a deep kiss.

"Are you kidding? I'm probably the happiest dragon alive," Spike said as tears of joy flooded his vision before he and Sweetie kissed again.

"And what did you want to ask?" Sweetie Belle asked pulling away. Spike slowly stood up.

"Sweetie Belle..you have made me the happiest dragon alive. In the time I've known you you've done nothing but make me smile. And I want to spend the rest of my life..will you marry me?" Spike asked getting down on one knee and pulling out a ring. Sweetie Belle covered her mouth in shock as she began to cry.

"YES!" She cried as she pulled Spike into another deep kiss. The pair stayed like that for what felt like hours before the doors barged open. The two quickly split apart.

"MY LORD! I HAVE NEWS!" The royal guard said quickly.

"What is it?" Spike asked.

"Morgath has made his move. He has begun an invasion. Las Pegasus is under siege!" The guard explained. Spike and Sweetie Belle looked at each other.

"Call out the army. We shall go and defend them," Spike commanded. The guard quickly saluted.

"YES YOUR HIGHNESS!" The guard said rushing out.

"We'll have the ceremony when I get back," Spike said.

"Promise?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Promise," Spike replied. Spike quickly rushed to his room where he opened a case with his new armor. He quickly donned it and grabbed his Assassin robes, he put them on, grabbed his sword, and disappeared through the door. While the loss at the alternate world hit them hard this was only the beginning. War had begun....

Author's Note

FINALLY DONE! (ok well halfway done this is just part one) 3 years and one rewrite later I finally finished this bugger. With that we leave on a hopeful note. I wish to thank everyone who stuck by and I assure you I will make sure Part 2 will leave you satisfied. I can't exactly say when I'll start work on Part 2. Could be tomorrow, could be after I'm done with Military Training. who knows? I can't make any promises though. But until then please be patient. And again..thank you