The Kids

"Hey kid, you ready to start one of the most elite schools?" Spike asked his son.

"Of course, father, everyone knows our family, and, of course, we're expected to be there." Dragon Heart knew that he had an image to uphold, and unlike his sister, Emerald Eyes, Dragon knew was like their mother, Rarity.

"Well, good. I'm glad." Spike half smiled.

"Is something wrong?" Dragon Heart wondered, as he carefully packed his ties.

"I just can't believe you two are growing up. It seemed like yesterday you two were being born." Spike looked down at his feet.

"Father, you do know we'll keep in touch, no?" Dragon Heart reassured his father.

"Of course I do, but promise me something."

"What?"

"Protect Emerald Eyes, okay?"

Dragon Heart nodded. He knew in his heart that Emerald could protect herself, but to prevent an argument with his father, he agreed. Dragon knew that if anything, Emerald needed to protect him. Dragon Heart was the weaker of the twins, and people often made fun of him because of the fact he was proper, and was often called a fag, and gay.

"Thank you." Spike smiled.

"Of course, father. I care for my twin sister, even if she can be a bit odd, at times." Dragon noted.

Spike went to open his mouth when he heard his wife, Rarity, scream. Dragon Heart and Spike ran to Emerald Eyes's room. "What's going on? What happened?"

Rarity hid behind Spike. "I was telling her about all the wonderful programs at Canterlot High and she got upset... I don't know what I said!"

"You know exactly what you said! It's the same thing you've been saying my whole life!" Emerald Eyes was steaming.

"I'm sorry, darling. I just want the best for you." Rarity tried explaining herself.

"Don't want the best for me, okay?" Emerald Eyes started calming down. There was so much that she hadn't told her mother, because she knew that there was no point. Emerald already told Rarity that she didn't want to be like her, but if she told her mother that she was gay? Hah! Emerald Eyes would probably be disowned. Emerald didn't hate her mother, and despised the fact that she looked like her.
"What is wrong, darling? You used to tell me everything, and it seems like this past year, you've.... drifted." Rarity sat on Emerald's bed, and Spike left.

"That was... Something, wasn't it?" Dragon Heart asked.

"I don't get why they always fight." Spike shook his head.

"Dad! I'm ready to go. Mom's not coming. She's nothing to me." Emerald Eyes carried her luggage outside.

Spike looked at Rarity, who was wiping tears away.

"Dragon, go get your stuff." Spike instructed his son.

"Yes, father."

"Rarity, I'll talk to her, okay?"

"Yes, darling, I do not see how it will work. But, alright." Rarity kissed her husband

"I'm ready, father. Mother, I'll see you around Christmas?" Dragon Heart looked at his mother.

"Oh, my baby boy. I will miss you. Make sure Emerald takes care of you, yes?"

Dragon smiled and hugged his mother. "Yes, mother, of course," and left.