The Destroyer of Worlds

Applejack opened the door to her barn, the evening sun on her back as she entered. Her honest, green eyes scanned the barn for a moment, before she nodded to herself. She came in, giving a soft smile as she examined her surroundings. She nodded, before pulling in a basket full of apples.

It was boring work, pulling in the buckets and checking the apples, but Big McIntosh was working the fields, Applebloom was sleeping over at Scootaloo's house, and Granny Smith was too old for this type of work. But, it was extremely important, and Applejack was finished with most of her chores already.

A small gust of warm air entered the room, but Applejack paid it no mind, busy pulling out the bad apples and setting them into the basket. The air was felt again, and the door gave a groan as it opened a bit, causing Applejack to look over, her left ear flicking up. She gave a small chuckle, brushing her blonde mane out of her eyes, before going back to work.

Predatory eyes watched Applejack, the creature slithering across the rafters, making no noise as he scanned his prize. She had her guard down, that would make an easy target. His forked tongue quietly slipped out, tasting the air, his slitted pupils eyeing her up. His claws helped keep a hold, his padded bottoms quieting his foot steps.

His tail quietly writhed behind him, his skinny, but muscled, frame quietly circling her. He gave a smile, his fangs showing as he gripped onto the wall, quietly creeping towards her. His tongue slipped out again, as he grabbed onto one of the support beams and practically slid down it, his serpentine movements helping him out in sneaking up on his prey.

Applejacks ears flicked as a creak echoed out. Her head swivled around, her fur standing on end, quietly smelling the air. She stood there for a few moments, calming down, seeing nothing happening. She shrugged, playing the sound off to the wind. She still felt like she was being watched, despite her best efforts to calm down.

She hummed softly as she continued, glowing green eyes watching her from behind. His body lowered onto the ground, looking like a large cat of some sort. His foot landed on some hay, a softly rustling sound echoing out throughout the barn. He paused, seeing the mare stop humming for a moment. She then continued humming, causing the creature to let out a silent breath.

He got closer, within striking distance, and lowered himself, stalking closer to her. His inhaled slowly, right behind the mare, and stood over her, dwarfing her. His chest was puffed in, and his claws were primed, ready for the strike.

"Hey Spike." Applejack spoke out, causing the creature to let out a loud spitting noise out of his mouth, his arms falling to his side's, giving a sigh of disappointment.

"How did you know it was me?" He asked, seeing her turn her head, standing on her hind hooves. He lowered down, both having a tender kiss, Applejack gave a knowing smile.

"Ah'm your marefriend, Spike. Ah know everythin'." Applejack said, giving him a peck on the snout.

He gave a sheepish smile, rubbing the back of his neck. "You heard the creaking, didn't you?"

She gave a chuckle, getting back on her hooves, replying, "Ah could smell ya when the gust came in. But, yes, you were right, I knew it was you with the support creaking."

Spike gave her a loving nuzzle, standing on all fours. He grinned slyly, and grabbed her flank, causing her to give a soft gasp. "The others are away. Twilight is hanging with Rainbow Dash. She won't be looking for me for awhile."

Applejack shuddered, feeling a familiar heat between the back of her legs, feeling Spike grab her hips, something prodding her back legs. "Ah reckon ya might wanna close tha door, before some pony walks in?"

Spike gave a small growl, his muzzle right next to her ear, causing her to shiver. "Maybe I should let someone come in. Everyone will know you are mine."

He positioned himself, making Applejack giggle softly, her face bright red. He growled and pulled back, then sped forward, ready to-

A sudden knocking woke Applejack up, the heat between her legs still there, as hot as ever. She buried her face into the pillow, giving a muffled groan. She really had to see someone about these dreams. The knocking came again, not dampening her anger in the slightest.

She was having a great dream about Spike. Ever since she met the young Drake, she had felt something spark in her chest. Now, ever since Twilight became a Princess, she had been dreaming about him. Some were just cuddles and kissing dreams, of them with a family. Others were...not to be mentioned in public, to say the least.

"Applejack? Ya were supposed tah wake up an hour ago!" Applejack gave another muffled groan, sweat matting her fur, making her feel cold. She mumbled something that would make a few blush, and opened the door, the worried face of Applebloom greeting her.

"Ah'll go take a shower. Then we can go, alright?"

"And that is how I got my Cutie Mark!" Pinkie yelled excitingly out, waking Spike out of his silent dozing. His nightmares had gotten worse and worse. He was lucky to get any sleep at all, and Twilight. would often catch him glancing to the sky, as if searching for something out of the ordinary. "Equestria to Spike! Hello?" Spike was snapped out his musings, giving a confused hum to the pink pony that was Pinkie Pie.

"Sorry Pinkie, just a little...tired. What were you saying?" Spike assured, but she stared at him, frowning a little, her blue eyes filled with concern. She looked him up and down, as if studying him, causing some sweat to run down Spike's neck.

Pinkie opened her mouth, ready to ask something, only to close it, hearing hoof steps behind her. "Oh, hey Pinkie! What're you doing here?" Twilight's asked, looking at the pink mare, allowing Spike to sigh inwardly. Starlight Glimmer was not far behind Twilight, giving Spike a friendly smile.

Pinkie cast a quick, worried glance, before setting herself to ask what was wrong with Spike. "Hey Twilight, hey Starlight! Just telling Spike the story of my Cutie Mark. Which reminds me, are you guys ready for the SUPER DUPER SURPRISE PARTY?!"

"Surprise party?" Spike asked, causing Pinkie to pause in mid bounce, floating in the air. "Who's it for?"

Pinkie gave an unconvincing smile and look around, as if he asked where babies had come from. "You know? A pony from around."

Spike raised his eyebrow, seeing Starlight and Twilight avoid making eye contact with him. "Some pony, huh? What's his name?"

Pinkie gave a strained smile, trying to avoid his gaze. Out of nowhere, Pinkie gasped, drawing her hoof up, yelling out, "Meteor!"

Spike froze, then looked up, his eyes full of fear as he scanned the skies. The blinking light? Where was it? After scanning the sky thoroughly he gave a sigh and looked back, only to see all three of them gone. He gave a confused look around, then grumbled something about "too tired" and "random physic defying ponies".

Spike's stomach gave a low rumble, his mind full of questions, the nightmares becoming more detailed every night. He did not feel like going to Sugarcube Corner, and he was not going to bother his old crush, Rarity, for a gem. His mind wandered to Rarity for a moment, his hunger forgotten.

Rarity, a beautiful mare. His ex crush. Beautiful alabaster fur, a purple, cooling mane, and three diamonds for a Cutie Mark. Seemed like he was describing a princess. He had once thought about asking her out, confessing his feelings, but as time grew on, he eventually saw he was not the one for her.

It did hurt him, realizing he was not what she was looking for, but, he eventually moved on. She was dating a nice stallion now. He knew not his name, nor his profession, but what once made Spike jealous, now made him happy. Rarity deserved a nice stallion to make her happy.

His stomach roared with attention, Spike finding himself in the market place. Ponies were just setting up their shops, a few of the early ponies buying their wares before the rush that came at noon. His slitted pupils scanned the enviornment, before spotting the familiar apple sign.

He gave a soft smile, walking over to see Applejack setting her stall up. Her apples and Apple filled foods were behind it, she busy trying to set the sign up. Applejack was a beautiful mare as well, but many would not admit it. He was not part of the "many". She was strong, dependable, honest, and a good listener. It did not hurt that she was physically attractive, having grown lean and sporting muscles from her farm work. A blonde mane, tied to the back, a old, brown Stetson upon her head, orange fur covering her body, and three, shiny apples on her flank, her Cutie Mark.

She would have food to sell, since Twilight was out here for shopping anyway, but bailed on him, he decided to buy something from her. Or...at least help her out. She was a good listener, maybe he could tell her about his nightmares?

"Hey Applejack." Spike said, causing the mare to jump and trip over herself, smacking into the sign. He gave a wince, seeing her stand up, rubbing her snout, quietly muttering some words to herself. "How are you this morning?"

Applejack looked back, and Spike thought he spotted a blush, but it may have been a red mark from her smacking into the sign. "O-oh! Hey Spike! H-how're ya doin'? Me, Ah' m doing fine, just setting up the stand." She gave a nervous chuckle, Spike raising an eyebrow at her odd behavior.

Everyone was acting strange around him today. First, Pinkie was giving him a weird look after he told her he was tired, and now Applejack looked like she was a filly being asked to prom.

"I'm fine. Just coming by to see if you need help." Spike replied, giving a soft smile to the hardworking mare. She smiled back, chuckling a little, shaking her head. Spike noted the muscles in Applejack's legs, and her body seemed to be fit to a point where quite a few mares wished to be her. Spike glanced at his pudgy, "baby" body. As if she needed help from a small dragon that barely reached her neck.

"Sure. Just set it up right here, Spike. Ah'll get ya somethin' for your trouble." Applejack spoke, pulling Spike out of his thoughts and doubts.

He picked up the sign, seeing Applejack disappear under her stall, and placed the sign into the ground, seeing a drawn Apple pie on it. His stomach growled again, causing him to frown a bit.

"Here ya go! On the house!" Applejack spoke, causing Spike to look over, a small basket of apples, and a small apple pie with a medium sized emerald in it. Spike looked up at her confused, some pink dusting her cheeks. "Granny decided to thank ya for helpin' us last week. Ah've been savin' it for ya, since ya told me the green ones were ya favorite."

Spike couldn't help but grin, his fangs showing, eyeing the gem baked into the small pie. "Applejack, I...I don't know what to say!" Spike spoke, his heart feeling warm, feeling some heat rush to his cheeks. "Thank you so much."

Applejack gave him a smile, before coughing in her hoof, asking, "What're ya here for, anyway?"

Spike snapped his claws, giving a look around, responding, "I was here with Twilight and Starlight to do some shopping, but they ran off when Pinkie asked them about a surprise party for some pony."

"A surprise party? Well, Ah haven't heard anythin'." Applejack confessed, her eyebrow raised in confusion.

"Thanks anyway. I better go back to the castle, I gotta catch Twilight and ask who the party is for." Spike said, grabbing the basket in one hand and the pie in the other, heading off.

Applejack sighed once he was out earshot of her, rubbing her face with her hooves. "One cute drake and you act like a school filly."