Author's Note

Scyphi provided Spike's costume manufacturer with poor-quality materials.

Spike got fused into his Rainbow Dash costume after he got yeeted and couldn't take it off?

"Oh, hi Rainbow," Celestia sipped her tea as Spike crashed through the window like the brick that flew in after him.

"For the last time, I'm not Rainbow Dash!" Spike tugged at the hood of his costume, only to discover that the 100% pure polyester fiber that it was made of had melted onto his body from the speed of the orbital strike-powered yeet. "Celestia, you've got to help me! I'm Spike, but everyone keeps thinking I'm Rainbow Dash!"

"Yes, yes, sure thing, prismatic friend of my former student," Celestia poured herself another cup of tea.

Spike picked at a flap of the costume that hadn't fully melted.

"I would advise you not to remove your own wings, Rainbow."

Spike grumbled under his breath as he tore the glittery wing clean off the costume, giving him an opening to further peel himself out.

"Sister dearest," Luna's voice came at the door. "What are you doing with Rainbow Dash in your room? I'm sure you're well aware of our subjects' views on taking ponies into your private quarters!"

She gently opened the door and peeked in. "Ah, I see. You're coaching one of the Elements of Harmony on how to properly shed her skin. Carry on."

"How is everyone so normal about this?" Spike continued to peel away the melted plastic piece by piece. "Am I the only one concerned about the fact that I'm covered in plastic?"

The Celestia figurine turned its head. "Concerned? I for one am delighted to learn that you are truly one with the plastic like we are."

The Spike figurine covered in a melted Rainbow Dash hoodie screamed.