Author's Note

And here it is, everyone, the last chapter to Changing For The Better. NineTailBeastBall, as always, was a really big help in helping me make this, so go ahead follow him and I hope you all enjoyed the story as my editor and I enjoyed making this story. Brony on.

The Start of a Brand New Beginning

Spike slowly opened his eyes as the sunlight hit his eyes from outside his bedroom window. He yawned and stretched out his body, or at least tried to, as his lovers were still laying on him. All of them were peacefully sleeping, nuzzling his body like he was their teddy bear.

“Girls, time to wake up,” Spike whisper, moving his body a bit. The girls all groaned, still tired from last night.

“Just a few more minutes, Spike...” Chrysalis muttered, snuggling closer into his scales and admiring the warmth. “Mmm, so warm...”

“I’m not kidding, we need to get cleaned up if we’re going to have enough time for breakfast. Last night was great, girls, but all the sweat and sex has to be washed away now,” Spike said, moving out of bed a bit more, waking everyone up.

“Morning, lover boy,” Hornet giggled before letting out a cute yawn. Tarantula stretched her arms out and then rubbed her eyes, tiredly and adorably. She then looked at Spike before giving him a hug.

“Did you enjoy ramming us last night?” she asked, causing the drake to chuckle as he wrapped his arms around Tarantula’s waist. Even though none of them seemed to care how messy they were, it was something Spike would have to point out.

“Without a doubt, though I think it’s time you ladies get cleaned up. Come on, I’ll get you girls some towels and show you to the bathroom.” Spike replied, before booping Tarantula on the nose, making her giggle.

Spike got out of his bed and headed on over to his closet where he picked out a couple of towels from the top shelf. He takes the stack of towels and gives them to his changeling lovers and then leads them out of his room, walking down the hall and approaching the bathroom.

Bathrooms back in the Changeling Kingdom weren’t nearly as nice as the one they just stepped in. Like most of Twilight’s castle, the walls and floor were made of crystal. There were three nice showers, big enough for two in each of them.

Arachnea and Hornet called dibs for the first shower turned the water on. They waited for the water to get warm enough before they stepped inside.

“Ahh, that’s the stuff! It’s a lot better than washing underneath a waterfall,” Hornet sighed as she relaxed in the warm water. She began to leaned against the wall, enjoying the pleasant feeling of the warm shower water dancing on all over her body.

Chrysalis went over to one of the showers and smiled as the nice, hot water washed over her body. She made sure to wash herself thoroughly, removing Spike’s dried sperm from her hair and fur as she scrubbed. However she failed to notice the same dragon sneak up behind her and grabbed both of her breasts.

“Gotcha good, didn’t I?” Spike asked, earning a giggle from Chrysalis.

“Easy there, lover boy,” Chrysalis retorted playfully, but the young drake refused to let up. Feeling him pinch her nipple, Chrysalis moaned softly and reached behind to grab and stroke one of her dragon lover’s cocks. Because of his groping, Spike had become erect again.

Aphid and Tarantula grumbled as they watched Spike have his fun with the queen. Unlike Chrysalis’ shower, their shower was the one in a glass box, which wasn’t exactly comfortable, but the steam from the hot water was enough to keep anyone from peeking in on their naked figures, like their lover.

As Spike continued to groped Chrysalis, he remembered her proposal of leaving Ponyville to spread love to other places. As wide as Twilight’s friendship map was, there were still many places outside of its view. Many of the them are places that were once ruled by the Storm King. No doubt even the tyrant is dead, civilians are still suffering from the effects of his reign.

Chrysalis of course had noticed how her lover had begun to slow down and raised an eyebrow. “What is it Spike?” she asked releasing his shaft to place a caring hand under his chin.

“Well... I’ve been thinking about the whole “spreading the love across Equestria” idea and I think it sounds like a pretty good idea. There are still places outside of Twilight’s map that even it doesn’t now about. Many of them places where the Storm King laid waste to and there are ponies still suffering out there. I feel like we should go through with this plan. If we’re lucky, everypony might start trusting the old changelings again,” Spike explained.

“Do you think your friends will accept this?” Chrysalis asked. Spike let out a sigh and held the changeling’s hand.

“It’s not going to be easy, but I think I can convince them. I’ve known them ever since I was just a baby dragon and I’m sure they’ll understand if I explain it to them carefully.”

Spike returned his gaze to the queen’s bust and licked his lips hungrily. “But for now...” He gave both breasts a rough squeeze, earning a lewd moan from his beautiful queen. “...I think you need to be washed properly.”

“Mmm, you naughty dragon you,” Chrysalis giggled as she leaned into Spike, allowing him complete access to her breasts. She made sure to return Spike’s playful behavior, teasing his large cocks with her dripping pussy and asshole.

In no time at all, the sound of moans echoed the bathroom as Spike and Chrysalis went for another round.

After a nice shower and an even nicer round of sex, Spike made his way downstairs with the changelings right behind him. After all the fun they’ve had, a good breakfast was definitely in order.

Spike stopped in the kitchen when he saw both Twilight was already at the table with a knowing smiles on her face.

“I take it you had fun last night, Casanova?” Twilight asked with a raised eyebrow.

Watching Spike blush, Chrysalis saw the chance to embarrass him even further. “Oh, we had a lot of fun. In fact, Spike here was the best I’ve ever mated with in my whole life,” she said. The other changelings all group hugged him. Spike hugged them back for a short while before he got started on making breakfast.

Spike decided to prepare some pancakes for all of the changelings. Now that none of them had to feed off of love anymore, they were able to eat normally.

“It’s almost ready my dears,” Spike announced to his changeling lovers as they all take in the delicious smell. Chrysalis and the changelings walked to the table and took their seats. Spike gave the pancakes a good flipping and then tossed them onto the plates before serving them to his lovers and Twilight.

Spike got his own plate of pancakes and brought a bottle of syrup with him to the table. Everyone in the room ate in silence, but Spike knew a conversation would start eventually.

A few minutes after he finished his breakfast, Spike looked at Twilight with a serious expression making her curious of what he has on his mind.

“Spike, what’s the matter?” Twilight asked.

“Twilight, I need to talk to you about something. It’s about my lovers and me. You see, we’re...” Spike paused, as he realized this was going to be even harder than he thought.

“Spike, whatever it is that you want to tell me, just spit it out. You don’t have to keep it a secret,” Twilight reassured as she leaned over from her chair and placed a hand on his shoulder. With a sigh, Spike felt the pressure leaving him a little bit.

“As we both know Twi, love is a very powerful thing. After what happened last night, I’ve begun to think about how many creatures out there who’ve never experienced what love is truly capable of. That’s why... the girls and I have decided to go on a journey across the world and spread the love to as many creatures as we can,” Spike explained.

“W-W-What?!” Twilight asked absolutely flabbergasted by what she had just heard. Of course, Spike wasn’t surprised by her reaction.l

“I know, it sounds like a crazy idea, but I talked it over with my lovers and we’ve decided to embark on this journey. But, before anything, I was hoping you could gather the others so I can at least tell them goodbye,” he said with a sad smile.

“A-Are you sure about this, Spike? The world is pretty big and it’s not going to be easy-” She was cut off as Spike wrapped his arms around her. Though she was struggling to hold back her tears by this point, Twilight still returned the hug.

“I know it’s difficult Twilight, but if we don’t bring peace and love, so many will continue to live in despair and sorrow. Even as we speak, a poor soul out there is crying out for help, begging for the love that they so desperately seek. What good is it for me to experience if it’s not shared with the rest of the world?” he asked.

“W-When... did you become... so mature?” Twilight asked, getting choked up.

“I have the best big sister who was there to help me become the dragon I am now. Because you and the others have educated me so well, I’ve developed the courage and smarts to make my own decisions and grow as a better dragon. And as a plus... I’m not alone,” Spike said wholeheartedly as he glanced to his changeling lovers.

“Truer words were never said, Spike,” Chrysalis agreed.

Seeing Twilight sob quietly into her little brother’s shoulder, the changelings felt themselves getting choked up and began crying quietly.

After Twilight had calmed down, she let go of Spike and said, “I’ll make sure to get everypony together so that we can all see you off. I’m so proud of you, Spike. You’ve made me the happiest sister no pony has ever imagined.”

Just then, Starlight came walking into the kitchen, still in her pajamas, yawning from exhaustion. She was completely unaware of the big news that Spike had just delivered.

“Morning everypony,” Starlight said with a yawn as she took a seat at the kitchen table. Things quickly became awkward when the light purple unicorn saw what was going on.

Twilight was still sniffling and trying to wipe any remaining tears from her eyes. Turning to the changelings, Starlight noticed how they were crying as well. Whatever it was they were crying about, Starlight could tell it wasn’t anything bad because of the smiles on their faces.

“What’s going on?” she asked.

“I’ll tell you later, but first, I need to send out a few letters to the girls,” Twilight said, calmly with a sad smile and sniffle.

Later that day, Twilight had sent out the letters to her friends and told everyone to meet her at the entrance to the castle as soon as possible. Twilight only explained that Spike has something important to tell them. Right away, some of her friends finished up their daily chores and then headed over to Twilight’s castle.

About 7 minutes later, after everyone arrived, the girls all got curious of what Spike had to say to them that was so important.

“Go ahead, Spike. Tell them what you have to say,” Twilight said. Spike gave Twilight a nod and approached the girls.

“Everyone... the changelings and I have decided... we’re gonna leave Ponyville and spread love all around the world,” Spike said. Just like Twilight, the girls were completely taken aback by the young dragon’s confession. It’s not every day when a good friend of theirs is gonna go on a long, long journey around the world.

“Y-Ya bein’ serious here sugarcube?” Applejack asked as she took her hat off.

“Yes, AJ. And so are my changeling lovers,” Spike replied as firmly as he could. Rarity was the one who spoke up next.

“S-Spikey, what made you decide to go on such a journey? Surely you must know how big the world is and that it’s no easy task! Are you sure this is really what you want?” she asked, concerned for Spike.

Spike took a moment to look up at the ceiling, admiring the beauty of the shining crystal. True to what Rarity just said, the outside world could quickly prove to be a harsh place as compared to the comfortable and safe life he has in Twilight’s castle.

“I know it’s a big world out there, as places outside Equestria’s borders have it a lot harder. However, that’s precisely the reason why I feel like I have to do this. You see, even as we speak, so many creatures outside Celestia’s rule are suffering because they don’t know what real love is like,” Spike explains clenching his fists tightly. “We... can’t turn a blind eye.”

Spike’s speech had left the others in shock. It wasn’t until after at least five minutes passed that Fluttershy broke the silence.

“You must be really feel that strongly about leaving. I really don’t want to see you go, Spike. But I understand why you’d want to take such a huge step like this. It warms my heart to see how much you care for those around you more than yourself. And the proof is pretty obvious judging by the smiles on your lovers’ faces,” Fluttershy said, placing a hand on Spike’s shoulder.

None of the girls could hold their tears back. After Spike leaves, things just won’t be the same.

“Spike, bud. Please tell me you’ll be back one day! I know how much you want to get out there and help others, but Ponyville just won’t be the same without you. You’re like the coolest little brother I never had!” Rainbow choked up. “D-Damn... N-Now I’m acting all sappy!”

“And when you do come back, I Pinkie Promise to throw you and the changelings the biggest and most wonderfully, fantastic “Welcome Home” party no pony has ever seen! I’m really gonna miss you, Spike,” Pinkie said as she ran up to him and hugged him tightly. He could feel Pinkie’s body shaking from her crying.

It was finally Spike’s turn to cry as he returned Pinkie’s hug. The rest of the girls all huddled up and hugged Spike together, crying over their life-long bestest friend. They all know this has finally arrived, but they all wished it didn’t have to happen so soon.

Soon, after everyone had calmed down, the Mane 6 all let go of Spike, allowing him to breathe. Surely however there would be more tears, as there were still many others who he has befriended over the years who are unaware of his imminent departure.

While it didn’t take much more than an hour to notify all of Spike’s friends about the news, it took longer to negotiate a time where they would all get together to see him off.

Shining Armor and Princess Cadance have long forgiven Chrysalis despite her actions during their wedding, and were the first to receive Spike’s letter. As the savior of the Crystal Empire, he would be dearly missed but they weren’t going to stop him.

After learning of Spike’s affection for Chrysalis and her bodyguards, the rest of the Changeling Kingdom had eventually come to forgive their old ruler. Thorax would never forget the day Spike became his first real friend when he rebelled against Chrysalis and the rest of the hive. The way Spike listened to him and began to slowly trust him made Thorax feel like he could befriend anyone, just so long as he could keep his feeding habits under control.

Spike’s caring and understanding nature really made him feel more welcome than anyone he had ever come across.

Next, Twilight sent out a letter to Dragon Lord Ember, who had not known about Spike’s relationship until today. Nonetheless, she couldn’t help tearing up a little from a complicated combination of happiness and sorrow. While she was happy her good friend was going to spread his knowledge of love, she would still miss him greatly.

She wasn’t alone about the fact that she would miss him. Practically, just about anyone he has ever befriended all across Equestria was going to miss him. But Ember knows exactly why he’s going through with this plan and she completely understands it. Now, the only thing she had to do was get herself ready so she could travel to Ponyville and see him off.

As painful as it is to send these letters, Spike deemed it completely necessary. Wiping his eyes, Spike prepared the his final letters which were to his friends that lived in Canterlot, especially Moondancer. For as long as he could remember, Spike had thought of Princess Celestia as a mother and she in turn loved him like a son. Princess Luna was always like an aunt to him and she loved him like he was her own nephew.

It came as a surprise when both princesses heard of Spike about to leave on a worldwide journey to spread the love to all those who never experienced it.

Such a feat seemed nearly impossible for Spike to do on his own. However, the princesses felt a sense of relief when they heard about his changeling lovers giving him a helping hand when they take off. To be honest, Celestia had never expected Spike to fall in love with a changeling, much less five of them since she always thought he’d end up with his lifelong crush. But that has long since changed when she remembered how he gave up on his pursuit for Rarity.

When it came time for packing, Spike made sure only to grab the essentials. An intelligent and resourceful dragon, Spike would surely find a way to get employment, even in a harsh environment. Though, he still packed a decent sized bag of bits.

At around 5 o’clock, everyone had gathered around in Ponyville where Pinkie Pie had set up the biggest “Going Away” party with a banner on top of town hall that said “See You Soon, Spike.” Everyone from all across Equestria whom Spike befriended was there. Everyone celebrated what little time they had left with their favorite dragon, talking about the good and bad times that happened to them.

As the party finally settled down the next morning... it was time to head out.

Spike’s friends had accompanied him to the edges of Equestria’s borders to see him and his changeling lovers off.

“You really have grown up into a fine and mature dragon Spike,” Celestia said as she wiped her tears away. “Take care of yourself and your lovers out there.”

“Spikey-wikey? I know how you’ve grown out of that name, but… I just want you to know that I’m sorry for all the times I never took your feelings seriously. I hope you can forgive me and I hope you’ll make it back home safely when you’ve all accomplished your goal,” Rarity said before she hugged Spike.

Luna stepped forward and bowed her head. Like her sister, she too had tears in her eyes. “We’ll be waiting for your return, dearest nephew. We only wish we had more time to spend thou,” she said, hugging Spike.

Ember, who was standing beside Thorax and his changeling bodyguards gave Spike a thumbs up. She was wearing the same armor she wore during the Dragon Lord tournament, something that brought back memories. “See ya, squirt. You watch yourself out there and let me know when you’re coming back, okay?” she asked.

Thorax nodded in agreement, “Like Luna just said, we’ll all be waiting for you,” he said with a wink.

“Thank you all for your support. I’ll be sure to write to you all about what’s happening. I won’t let you guys down, I promise,” Spike said.

Once the goodbyes have all been said, Spike took one last look at all of his friends who were waving at him. He waved goodbye to them with a sad smile and a tear dripping down his face. He turned to look at his changelings lovers and unfolded their wings. With one big leap, they all took to the sky and flew away.

As soon as they were far away enough from Ponyville, Chrysalis flew up close to Spike, as did her bodyguards.

“Spike, I think maybe now’s as good a time as any to tell you something important,” Chrysalis began, getting his full attention. “Do you remember how we pleasured each other that night?”

“How could I possibly forget?” Spike replied, making them all laugh.

“Good, then you’ll probably be surprised when we tell you this...” Chrysalis looked at the other changelings, who nodded at her.

“Spike... we’re all pregnant,” they said in unison.

The look of astonishment and joy on Spike’s face clearly meant he was liking the news. “That’s great, girls! I can’t wait for the day when we see our new children,” he said, bringing them into a hug. “I love you girls so much.”

With smiles on each and every one of their faces, Spike and his changeling lovers continued onwards towards their first destination with high hopes of bringing love and peace into the world... as well as bringing new life into their lives. This was really the start of a brighter and better future.

The End