Ghost in spite of himself.
1.A productive damn day.1
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"Today... Today is going to be a productive day." Those are the words I tell myself every morning in front of the bathroom mirror, and you know what? It's bullshit! I say this every morning, and yet my days are always crappy, and not productive at all. From my childhood until my teenage years, it's always the same: me being a total loser; a waste of society that everyone enjoys maltreating. I'm Spike Drake, and I'm going to get smashed to pieces by a red truck with horns on the hood. But let's go back a little bit, and show you my every day, before this shit. So sit back, relax, and let's roll the film.

Canterlot suburbs, a friendly suburb where everyone knows and loves each other. Children's and adults of this suburb are often gathered to play, sing, and to eat good skewers grill on the Apple family barbecue. Everyone is friendly with everyone because everyone is, or was in the same high school, Canterlot. This magnificent building represents the pride of the city, of these inhabitants, and of the pupils. In speaking of them, all the pupils were in class except one. Spike Drake, and here's his story, for real this time, no more dialogue.
Twilight Sparkle's house, Spike's chamber.
Spike was still in bed. He opened his eyes to looked at his alarm clock, which showed 10 o'clock. He closed his eyes to reopen them a second later, in panic. ( I lied, sorry not sorry.)
''Oh crap! I'm late,'' Spike jumped out of bed at full speed to get dressed. ''Faster, Spike...Where are my clothes?'' Spike looked around in his room, but he didn't find them, so he took some clothes in the dirty linen basket. Once dressed, he went into the bathroom. He had no time to take a shower so, he perfumed himself with deodorant for the toilet, by mistake of course.
''My eyes! This shit burns.'' He stepped out of the bathroom, and slipped on a book, dropping him into the stairs.
''FUUUUCK!'' Spike got up, and he took a toast already heated. ''Damn, it's hot,'' Spike went out without closing the door. ''Shit! There's no more bus for the high school.'' He turned his head, and he saw the pink bicycle of his four-year-old niece. Spike rolled on the road while forgetting all the red lights and the other cars.
''Sorry everyone.'' Spike apologized to all the other drivers, and in reward, a red pickup who was coming from the right cut off his road. Luckily, he slipped on the hood but, the bike was under the pickup. Spike was on the ground, and the driver came out of her van with a cane in her hand.
''Who's the little snake touching Betsy,'' She saw Spike on the ground, and she smiled. ''There you are, take this!'' She beat Spike with her cane, continuously.
'' Granny, it's me, Spike!'' She stopped, and she looked at him, smiling.
''Oh, hello Spike.'' After a second, she began to beat him again. Spike took shelter in the truck. He looked at the time, and it was 10:20 am. So he decided to use Betsy to go to high school.
''I borrow Betsy, thank you.'' Spike rolled at full speed to get to high school, he crashed against the horse's status, and he got out of the van as if nothing had happened. He ran into the corridors to finally arrive in front of the mathematics room. Spike was about to knock on the door but, the teacher interrupted him.
''Come in, Mr. Spike.'' Spike opened the door, and everyone looked at him smiling, except the teacher.
''Something wrong?'' They all laughed, but not with him. They laughed at him.
'' You're late,'' Spike looked at Mr. Harshwhinny. ''Again.'' He lowered his eyes before her.
''Sorry, that will not happen again.'' She looked at him, and she sighed.
''Sit down.'' Spike sat down on his chair while ignoring the comments of the other students.
''Nice van, nobody.''
''Ah, well said.''
''What's a loser.''
''Eh, spike,'' He looked at Pipsqueak, who looked at him smiling. '' You're getting better.'' he looked out the window, and he saw the damages.
''You think?'' Pipsqueak smiled.
''Yeah, after all, you're the great and powerful Spike Drake.''
''Damn right.'' A few minutes later, the class ended, and Spike went to his locker with his friend.
''Wait a minute, you stole Granny's van?'' Spike opened his locker, and he put his books in it.
''No, I borrowed it and moreover, she struck me with her cane several times. So, I am the victim. Damn, how am I going to announce the news to flurry?''
''What's news, and who is Flurry?'' Pipsqueak asked.
''She's the daughter of my brother-in-law, Shining Armor. And because of me, her bike is dead, and I'm probably dead.''
''I'm sorry for you, but if it can reassure you, you will not be the only one to die today, look behind you.'' He turned around, and he was Button with an angry bird.
''Please Gildas, I'm sorry, For real this time!'' He begged Gildas, but when we are a pervert like him, forgiveness is useless.
''Too late,'' she hit him several times, then she looked at Spike and Pipsqueak. '' What?!'' They lowered their eyes, and she left, leaving Button on the ground.
''Thanks for your help guys, I appreciate.'' Spike helped him to stand up.
''This is what happens when you make a hole in the wall to watch the girls change herself in the locker rooms.''
''I don't regret anything Spike, I'm even very proud of it.'' Button said.
'' You're disgusting, Button. Now come on, or we'll be late.''
'' You're right Pip, History, here we go.'' they've arrived in the classroom, and Button spoke to Spike.
''Spike, Spike, Spike!''
''What do you want?'' Spiked asked.
''Look.'' He looked outside, and he saw the girls doing their exercises.
''Button, you have a problem, you know that?''
''They're cute, but I prefer the vice director.'' Pipsqueak said.
''Forget what I said, it's YOU who have a problem Pip.'' They laughed at his remark, and the teacher interrupted them.
''Spike Drake! Why are you laughing,'' Spike straightened up like a spring. '' My lesson doesn't please you, you want to go out to join the girls out maybe?
''No sir.''
''I do.'' Button said.
''Well, then look at me when I talk to you. The next question is for you, what was the nickname of Salazar von Strucker.''
''Well, his nickname was.''
''Salazar von Strucker, also known as the mad emperor or the dark tyrant.'' Everyone looked at the back of the classroom to see Crow. The favorite gothic of the whole school, and surely the only guy in the world wearing a bandana on his eyes.
''Correct Crow, but next time, let Spike answer the question,'' The bell rang. '' You can leave.''
''Yeah, it's time to eat, I wonder what we'll eat for lunch,'' Pip said.
'' I don't care, I'm so hungry that I can eat a horse.'' Button Added.
''Me too, let's go.'' they came out, but Crow held back Spike.
''Spike.''
''Yes, Crow?''
''Can I eat with you for lunch, please,'' Crow asked with a rather sweet, but terrifying voice.
''S-sure, why not.'' Crow smiled.
''Thank you.'' He left the room while leaving Spike with a strange feeling.
5 minute later.
Spike, Pip, and button were in line with their trays, and Spike noticed Rarity in front of several other students. For Spike, she's the most beautiful girl in the school, she's funny, well dressed, and she's a tear in his heart.
''Move Spike, get out the way, or there will be no more tacos!'' Button said.
''Sorry.'' They took their tacos, and they sat at a table close to Rarity and her friends.
''Bon appetit.'' Button put his taco in his mouth, and Crow sat down with them.
''Hi, guys,'' Crow said. '' Have a good meal.''
''What's are doing here?'' Button asked.
''Spike told me that I can eat with you for lunch. If you're ok with this, of course.''
''Yes, you can stay,'' Pip said.
''No, go away.'' Spike looked at him, upset by his answer.
''Button, what's your problem!?''
''Really, he looks like a blind man who made a threesome with the black color and a crow. We already have a shitty reputation, but if others believe that we're friends with him, it will be the end of our wonderful years. So it's either him or us, Spike.''
''Us, why us?'' Pip asked.
''Because, shut up.'' Button replied.
''I am sorry to have imposed myself, I will sit elsewhere.'' He stood up, but Spike held him back.
''Stay with me, it's him who leave,'' Spike said.
''Fine, Come Pip, we'll sit elsewhere,'' They left but, they came back some seconds later. ''After a wise decision, we decided to be open with the opinions of others.
''Everybody rejects you?'' Spike asked.
''Yes,'' Pip said.
They sat down, and they enjoyed their meal, except for Spike who looked at Rarity during all the lunch.
''She's beautiful, isn't it,'' Spike looked at him with curiosity. ''You should talk to her, my friend.''
''I can't, she's out of my league, and sincerely. I don't have the courage to go talk to her.'' Spike explained to his new friend.''
''I understand, I also love a girl, but I am also unable to talk to her. She's over there, next to the exit.'' Spike turned around, and he saw Moonlight Raven, alone.
''Raven? It's true that you would make a beautiful couple."
''Perfect, a Crow in couple with another bird.'' Pip hit him under the table. ''I'm joking, or not.''
''I have an idea. Spike will talk to Raven for, and you, you'll talk to Rarity for Spike.'' Pip proposed to our two lovebirds.
''I don't think it's a good idea Pip, I find it very difficult to me to express my feelings, especially those of others,'' Spike said, shamefully.
''Why not, I love trials,'' Crow said with a smile on his face. ''What do you think, Spike?''
''Fuck it, I'm in!'' He walked to Raven but, Applejack and Big Mac were in front of him.
''Where you think you're going, Spike!'' Applejack asked.
''Oh fuck. Applejack, how are you today?'' If her eyes were revolvers, Spike would be six feet underground.
''Guess, you stole Besty from my grandmother, and you crushed her against the statue! And now, the pound took her away. How should I react to this, Spike? Please tell me, because I don't fucking know, partner!''
''Shit happens.'' Big Mac grabbed him by the neck, and he lifted him up.
'' You're also angry at me, Mac?'' Spike asked.
''Eeyup.'' ( Yes, but we're still friends.)
''Awesome.''
''Enough talking, you know what to do.'' Applejack said with a sadistic smile.
''Eeyup.'' (Sorry, It's going to be painful.) He raised his arm in the air, and he closed his fist.
''Pip, do something!''
''I don't know what to do,'' He looked around him, and he saw a slice of apple pie. '' Luna, please forgive me, YO APPLEJACK!'' Pip shouted.
''What!?'' He threw the pie at her, and she took it on the face.
''FOODFIGHT!'' Big Mac released Spike, and he threw an apple on Pip. A second later, it was war. Spike was on the ground, and he watched the massacre. He saw a student in a fetal position against a table. Pip was on his back with spaghettis on his belly. Button has his right arm covered with ketchup, and he was looking for his cap. Spike was deaf then, he saw the director come into the cafeteria then, she talked to him but, Spike couldn't hear her voice.
''Spike!'' Celestia yelled.
''Yes, Ma'am?''
''I want you in my office, NOW!'' Spike got up, and he followed her in her office. He was in front of her, and her hands were in prayer position.
''Why am I here? Oh, let me guess, it's for the competition of the best high schools! You chose me to represent the school, it would be my pleasure, and I will not disappoint you.'' Spike got up from his chair, and he opened the door, but Celestia spoke to him.
''Put your ass on the chair, and listen to me!'' He obeys to her like a good dog.
''Ever since you're here, you only caused serious accidents, and other catastrophes that tainted our reputation, First, you're never on time, Luna became crazy because of you, and your results are mediocre, this is the word that defines you best. The only thing you can do here is to cause annoyance to everyone. Compared to your sister, you are nothing more than a pebble in her shoe. Following your accident in the morning, the statue will have to be removed and repaired. Oh, and you're expelled at the end of the month. Now, get out.'' Spike was shocked by her revelation. He got out of her office, and he walked aimlessly into the corridor then, someone spoke to him.
''Hi Spike, how are you today, brother?'' It was his brother in law, Shining Armor.
''Bad,'' Spike said.
''Why?'' Shining asked.
''I got expelled, and I deserved it. '' Spike replied.
''I'm so sorry for you, Spike. If you need anything, call me. I'll be there for you Spike.'' Spike smiled.
''Thank you very much but, what are you doing here?'' Spike asked.
''Oh, it's simple, I went to your home to pick up my little angel's bike, but the door was closed, and I don't have the keys on me so, I came here to ask you for the keys. I can have them, please.'' Spike Began to sweat.
''Well, this morning I got up late, and there was no more bus so, I took your daughter's bike to come here.'' Shining smiled.
''Really that awesome! But, where is the bike now?''
''You going to laugh, but I've had an accident and, the bike is now a pile of broken pieces.'' Shining was silent then he put his hand on the shoulder of Spike. Spike trembled like a leaf, but in reality. Shining hugged him.
''I don't care about the bike, Spike. You're alive, and that priceless to me,'' Spike squeezed him as hard as he could. '' And the favorite toy of my daughter, Pink Fluffy Unicorn.
''Yeah...wait, a unicorn? Spike said.
''Yes, Flurry takes her with her all the time, and she put her in the basket of her bike every time she cycles with her bike. Her bike which is now in pieces,'' Shining stopped talking and then, he understood the situation. ''Oh sweet mother of myself! Spike, please tell me that you have taken Pink Fluffy Unicorn! My life depends on it.''
''I'm sorry, but I don't have her toy! Her bike went under the van, and that's how it broke.'' Spike said.
''A van? What Van?'' Shining asked.
''Besty, the van of Granny that I stole after I crashed the Bike,'' Spike replied. ''But, she hit him with her cane so, I'm the victim in this story.'' Shining began to sweat too.
''Oh my god, Cadence is going to kill me, and Flurry Will never forgive me.''
''Relax, it's just a toy.'' Shining grabbed him by the collar of his jacket.
''It's not just a toy, it's Pink Fluffy Unicorn, and she loves to make her dance on rainbows! It's Pink Fluffy Unicorn dancing on rainbows, Spike, on rainbows.'' He began to cry on his shoulder, then, Celestia opened the door, and she spoke to them.
''Spike, we have found this toy under the van, maybe it belongs to you.'' Spike took it, and she closed the door.
''Don't be sad little one, I have your toy.'' Shining stood up like the liberty statue.
''Really, I want to see Fluffy!''
''Here you go,'' Spike said.
''It's Fluf OH MY GOD WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED!'' Fluffy was like the cream, burnt, and without an eye.
''What? It's Pink Fluffy Unicorn for hardcore kids,'' Shining looked at Fluffy without saying a word. ''all's well That ends well, am I right.'' Shining yelled on Spike.
''Everything is your fault, Spike! How I will explain this to my four-year-old daughter that her Pink Fluffy Unicorn became a Pink Burned Unicorn. She loves this plush more than me, and now, she's good to throw in the trash! Just like you, there's nothing good in you, Spike. There's just shit!'' Shining left while leaving Spike alone in front of Celestia's offices. This conflict had lasted a few seconds for Shining, but for Spike. It had lasted an eternity. Shining was one of the few people who were always there for him. But now he was all alone in the cold and cruel corridor. Spike returned to class, and he spent the rest of the day with his mouth shut, and a strong desire of burning everything.. Until the last hour of the last school day. His last lesson of the year was Physical Education with coach Spitfire and her fans.
''I can't wait to come home! Today, I install the Christmas tree with my family, and after this, we will eat gingerbread men, while drinking hot chocolate around the fireplace. I love Christmas. I love my family. I love you.'' Pip said with a big smile on his face.
''Pip.''
''Yes, my beloved friend?'' Pip said.
''Shut the fuck up, please.'' After getting out of the locker room, the boys and girls sat down in front of Spitfire, the most famous athlete in the school, and their sports teacher. And like any good self-respecting athlete, she wears sunglasses inside and speaks continuously of her sporting feats.
''Today maggots, we will run 500 meters continuously and without a break, just like me during the race against the shadowbolts in 86.'' Just by mentioning this race, Rainbow exploded of joy.
''You talk about the famous race of 86, where you and the other runners were exhausted but compared to them, you kept running to win the victory against these bastards!''
''Exactly, I continued despite the pain, despite the fatigue, despite that my opponents were more numerous than me. But in the end, I won the race, the respect of the others, and the heart of my teammate, Soarin. Rainbow, you're the best of the class in sports and, you remember me when I was young, although I'm still young. I count on you to be better than me but before that. I have one last race to do before I retire.'' She said to her biggest fan.
''It's so,'' Spike interrupted her.
''Boring, you can start the lesson, yes or no.'' Rainbow Dash, Gildas, Lightning dust, and Cloudchaser and Flitter looked at him with hatred, then Spitfire spoke to him.
''What's wrong, you don't like my story, Spike?'' Spitfire asked.
''No, it's always the same stories. Look at me, I'm Spitfire, I'm the best of the best, and my hair is color fire, and I love when Rainbow Dash lick my ass!'' Everyone watched Spike shocked by his answer except Spitfire who looked at him unamused at all.
''Ok, the others stay here and Spike, you'll run 1 kilometer without a break, and if you stop, you're dead. On the field, NOW!'' Spitfire shouted.
''You don't accept constructive criticism,'' Spike said.
''We will never forget your sacrifice, Spike.'' Button said.
''Shut up.'' A scene where Spike falls on the ground like a shit later. Spike was exhausted, then Spitfire spoke to everyone.
''Listen, everyone. At first, I wanted to train with dumbbells and the thigh press. But instead, dodgeball, Spike against everyone, now.''

''Wut?'' Spike took several balls from Rainbow and the other girls. That was violent, worse than the cafeteria. Spike had become the number one enemy of Rainbow, she shot him without any respite, without any chance. Pip and button were behind them, they watched the scene, crying. Spike was their best friends, and they couldn't do anything for him. But despite that, Spike was still standing. (Insert subtle reference, check.)
''Be strong Spike, you must remain worthy, even in difficulty,'' Pip said to encourage his friend
''Ouch, ouch, ouch.'' The girls threw the ball several times on his face.
''Enough,'' Rainbow said.'' Coach, We can give him a chance to touch us?'' Spitfire shook her head while drinking her coffee.
''Here you go, Spike.'' Spike had a ball in his hands, his vision was blurry, and all he heard was voices.
''You shoot or not?'' Rainbow was in front of him with a mocking smile. So, he did the most sensible thing in his eyes.
''AHHHH!'' He yelled while throwing the ball at her but, she passed next to her. She looked at the ball that hit Spitfire in the face while she was drinking her coffee, in slow motion for the dramatic effect of course.
''MY EYES!!!'' The coffee burned her face. She took a step back, and she stumbled on a haltere, making her fall. She tried to attach herself to a machine, but she fell to the ground, and the machine fell on her right leg.
''NO!!!!'' Rainbow screamed. Thanks to his cry, Spike regained his sight. They all approached Spitfire, and they helped her walk.
''Take her to the infirmary,'' Pip said.
''thanks captain obvious.'' Dust replied. The girls took him away, and Rainbow looked at Spike, crying.
''I'll make you regret Spike, I promise you.'' She left to join the others, leaving the three boys together then, the bell rang.
''YEAAAAAAAAAH!'' Button took off his pants, and he went into the locker rooms, and as soon as he entered, he came out like an arrow.
''Merry Christmas and a Happy fucking New year!'' He went out while making middle fingers in the air.
''That was weird, anyway. Happy new year Spike, and good luck, you'll need it.'' Pip left too, leaving Spike alone. After leaving the locker rooms, Spike went to the infirmary. He looked out the window, and he saw Spitfire lying in bed with all the girls at his side. She smiled then nurse Redheart announced her the results for her leg, and a second after. She stopped smiling, and Dust began to cry. Her right leg fractured into three pieces.For her, the race is over. She smiled, and then she screamed all the rage of her body. Spike ruined her career, Rainbow looked out the window, and she saw green hair.She went to check, but Spike was gone. He walked over to his locker, and he saw Rarity with his sister Twilight.
''This is the moment, Spike. '' Crow said behind him.
''No, it will never be the right time, ever.'' Spike put the rest of his notebooks in his locker.
''Spike, you realize you're the one who keeps you from moving forward. You're just afraid of failure.'' Spike violently closed his locker.
YES, Crow, I'm afraid of failure because I'm only a man, not a god! Today I spent a really crappy day! I destroyed a bike, I stole a van, the statue is in repair because of me, I got fired from here, and my big brother hates me now! And I ruined the career of a top athlete. So excuse me, but you can keep your precious advice!'' Crow looked at Spike, and he told him a magic formula.
''Spike, can a man be brave if he's afraid,'' Spike was confused. ''That is the only time a man can be brave.'' he left while smiling at him. Spike looked at him then he looked at Rarity.
''Fuck you, Crow!'' He advanced towards her, and he could hear his heart beat like a drum. He was next to her, and he patted her on the shoulder.
'Yeah, oh it's you, Spike. How are you, darling?'' Rarity asked.
''Me, I'm great! Rarity, I was wondering if you, if you,'' Spike hesitated to tell her his feelings, then, he remembered Crow's sentence. ''Fuck it! Rarity, I love you.'' The girls looked at each other then they burst out laughing.
"Oh my god. Twilight, your brother is funny.'' She said.
''I know, I love you. You will always find the words to make me laugh, Spike.'' The girls left him alone with a broken heart. He was standing but, he wanted to collapse into sadness. He was about to leave but, Rainbow stopped him.
''Merry Christmas, loser!'' She punched him in the face, putting him to the ground. Spike got up, and believe me. He was tired of this shit.
''Why, why, WHY ME GODDAMNIT,'' Spike hit a locker, but it's the locker who hurt him. ''Fuck!'' Spike came out to calm down, but he took a ball under his belt.
''It's official, God must hate me.'' Spike was on his knees, and someone approached him.
''Are you okay?'' He asked.
''No, I'm alive,'' Spike replied.
''What?'' He said.
''Nothing, I'm happy as hell, who are you?'' Spike asked.
''Shieldhuntet,'' He looked at the camera. ''Fallout Shieldhunter, wink.'' That was weird.
''Nice to meet you, It's your ball?'' Fallout took the ball from Spike's hands.
''No, she belongs to my sister, Scootaloo.'' Spike looked at her, and he saw fire in her eyes and a rainbow lightning on her jacket.
''Well, sorry for this. You need help to get up?'' Spike was still on the ground, in a fetal position.
''No, I'm good, thanks for asking.'' Fallout smiled.
''Okay, then goodbye. Let's go sister.'' She stood beside him, and she gave him a hug.
''Yeah, yeah, goodbye, have a nice day.'' They crossed the road, Fallout was on the opposite side, but his sister was in the middle of the pedestrian crossing.
''What are you doing, Scooter?'' Fallout asked.
''I walked on a chewing gum.'' She tried to remove it, and at the same time, A truck came to her at full speed. She was paralyzed by fear, just like the others. Everyone? No.
''OH FUCK!'' Spike stood up and ran to her. He was running as fast as he could, the truck was getting closer but Spike too. The truck was a few seconds from Scootaloo, and Spike was next to her. He used all his strength to push her off the road. Everyone looked at him, and Spike looked at the truck approaching him. It was too late, he closed his eyes, and he said his last words.
''Titiess.''

Spike writes in white on the black screen.
Author's Note
Finally, here's is my new fanfic, don't hesitate to put a comment, positive or negative. Love each other. I leave you, I'll watch a movie with my grandfather on Custer. Peace.
Green= Spike's voice over.
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