"So, sugarcube, any reason why you didn't tell us why he was a dragon last night?" Applejack asked as they closed in on the cafeteria.

"None of you asked. Besides, why does it matter if he's a dragon or a pony?" Twilight asked.

"Darling, little things like that matter?" Rarity answered

"How so?"

"Well, Dragons are known for their aggressive behavior and greed. I don't even want to think about what he'd do to somepony behind closed doors," Rarity replied with a shiver.

"Rarity he isn't like that," Twilight said with a sigh.

"And how do ya know that he hasn't changed in the years since you saw him last?" Applejack asked.

"Well, there is the fact that he was raised by ponies," Twilight said, making her friends stop for a moment.

"Wait a minute darling. Are you meaning to tell us that he was raised by ponies and not by his own kind?" Rarity asked in a surprised manner.

"If he was really raised by ponies he can't be too bad can he?" Fluttershy asked meekly from behind the three.

Rarity turned to look at Fluttershy. "It's not that simple darling. You can't forget that it's a dragon's nature to be greedy." This earned Rarity a nasty glare from Twilight.

"Oh, so I suppose that Celestia doesn't know what she's doing then?" Twilight said out of growing anger. It didn't take her a second to realize what she said, and cover her mouth with both her hands. She couldn't understand why she was getting so angry over what Rarity said.

Both Rarity and Applejack snapped their heads to look at Twilight. "Excuse me sugarcube, but what was that?" Applejack asked a little confused by Twilight's statement.

Thinking quick on her hooves Twilight had to make up a lie. "Celestia found his egg ages ago and entrusted him to a family. She believes that a dragon's behavior is determined on how they are raised. If raised by greedy and aggressive parents then they'll become greedy and aggressive. If raised by kind and understanding parents then they'll become kind and understanding," She lied.

After a minute of thought the two relented. "Ok, fair point. So ah take it we should give him a chance?" Applejack said, breaking the silence.

"Yes." Twilight was happy that her lie worked.

"I don't like the idea but I will give him a chance," Rarity said with a sigh.

"You got it sugarcube, besides ah don't believe a greedy or aggressive dragon would become as embarrassed as he did when ah confirmed with him that you did help him with his homework," Applejack said with a grin.

"You didn't really talk to him about it. Did you?" Fluttershy asked.

"Ah sure did, and ah was given a juicy bit of information," Applejack said, her grin widening into a smile.

"Oh? What did he tell you?" Rarity asked becoming a little interested.

"Not much, just that he accidentally admitted to nibbling on Twilight's mane," Applejack said, earning an 'Aww' from fluttershy and a giggle from Rarity. Twilight, however was far from pleased.

"There's no way he told you about that," Twilight's face was a mix of horror and embarrassment.

"Yes he did, and if ah remember right he said he couldn't help it. He said that your mane was so soft and it smelled good. He also said that it didn't help that your mane tasted good to boot," She said, making Twilight blush heavily.

"Well, enough teasing. Let's get a move on. Pinkie and Rainbow went on ahead to get good seats. They'll be wasted if we don't hurry," Rarity said, making everypony pick up the pace.

Twilight fell behind a tad as her mind was elsewhere. ~Smelled good and tasted good huh?~ Twilight thought to herself as her fingers ran through her mane. Her hair felt soft but nothing special about it. She absentmindedly brought a bit of her mane to her face and sniffed it, but unable to smell anything besides her conditioner, which was already pretty faint. ~What does Spike smell? She asked herself before nibbling slightly on her mane, but was unable to come up with a taste besides a normal hair taste. ~What does Spike taste?~ She asked before realizing what she was thinking about. She shook her head wildly to clear it before realizing just how far behind she had fallen, and ran to catch up.

"Hello, is Ms. Cadance around?" Spike asked the receptionist at the front of the administration building.

"Hang on one sec," He said before clicking an intercom on. "Pardon my intrusion Ms. Cadance, but Mr. Wyvern is here."

"Let him in," Cadance said through the intercom. With a gesture from the receptionist Spike made his way up to Cadance's office.

Spike knocked on the door before he heard Cadance. "Enter."

When Spike entered the room he saw Cadance going through a small stack of papers, but when she saw him she stood up to greet him. She seemed unusually happy for some reason or another. That point was proven further when she pulled him in a hug with little warning. When hugging someone you haven't seen in years is understandable, but this was odd even for Cadance.

"Uhh, Cadance? Are you ok?" He asked slightly confused.

"Yep, everything is just fine," She replied with a large grin on her face, before letting go of Spike.

"Ok, it's just that the only other time you hugged me twice within a few days was when Shining popped the question. I can assume it's nothing bad since you're grinning like an idiot-"

"Hey!"

"-so I'm left with it's something very good. So, do you mind filling me in?" Spike asked curiously with a grin.

"I won't tell you all the details as I wish to respect their privacy, but I felt a spark today!" Cadance explained excitedly, making Spike smile.

"Really that's great!" He said knowing better than to ask he about it, as she can be a bit stubborn when it came to the sparks of love she felt.

"I know! Now tell me, why did you come to see me?"

"Well, when I was going over the paperwork yesterday the section regarding relationships was missing."

"That's not surprising," She said her smile fading a little. "About a week ago some wet blanket up in Canterlot decided that he wanted to be dean and make this an all girls school. Well, apparently he greased some hands and already trying to change the rules regarding the relationships in school. Since the document was changed I am not legally allowed to give you a copy of the old rules until it's changed back. We are right now in the process of changing it back, while he is being brought up on charges of bribery.

When it comes to intraschool relationships it's allowed, just so long as it doesn't interfere with your studies or grades in any way, pregnancies and relationships between teachers and students are forbidden. Personally I see nothing wrong with a teacher and student dating, so long as they do actually love each other. The primary reason why we have that rule is so that if any official comes in he doesn't see a student and teacher making out in broad daylight and getting the wrong idea about the school.

Now, punishments are rather minor unless there is a pregnancy or a teacher and student are caught by some official from outside of the school. The document is a bit more in depth then that, but that's the rough summary. I may be forgetting a detail here or there as I haven't had to read it in ages. A copy will be brought to you when the rules are finally changed back. Now, was there anything else?" Cadance asked as she returned to her seat.

Spike faltered a bit as his other question made him hesitate as he was genuinely afraid of the answer. "Was I hired as a temporary teacher until you find one better?"

Cadance's eyes widened a little before she sighed. Her happy expression was gone now. "Originally that was the idea, but now we're having some issues regarding red tape. We want to change you to a full time teacher, but a couple laws are in our way right now. One of them being that you're still a minor, albeit barely but still a minor. The other one is that you must have a least a few years of teaching experience before working at a college, university or academy."

Spike became crestfallen at the news, and flopped into a chair. This wouldn't have have been the first time he lost a job, but none of them made him feel like this. He just wanted to be dissolved by the chair he was in, even if it was excruciatingly painful. Part of him knew that Cadance and Celestia wouldn't disobey the law unless the whole of Equestria was in danger. Yet part of him knew that laws were complicated and there had to be a loophole somewhere. Whether or not he could fulfill the requirements was another issue in and of itself.

"T-there has to be... There has to be a loophole or something!" He practically begged. He didn't know why losing this job was such an issue to him, but something was telling him to keep it no matter the cost.

Cadance could see the desperation in his eyes and could only sigh. "We have found such a loophole, but here's the problem: Only members of the royal family could bypass the years of experience needed."

Spike froze as he fully understood her words. He would have to be employed, not as Spike Wyvern, but as Spike Solaris. Now he knew why Cadance didn't just tell him about it first, but waited until he asked; He would have to do the one thing he's been avoiding for years. He would have to abandon the cover that he had been hiding under for so long and show himself as Celestia's adopted son.

"Do I have to make the decision now?" He asked plainly as he looked down at the floor. While he sounded ok, one look to his face would tell you otherwise. He was experiencing a complex mix of sadness, anxiety and disbelief. He didn't even notice that Cadance had left her seat.

"Yes. Celestia said that she would be able to buy you at least another month if her plan works," Cadance explained before placing a hand on his shoulder. "Spike, please calm down. In the time you have here, become friends with your teachers and your students. So that when news of who you are does get out they'll know you and not prince Spike, ok?"

Cadance was able to calm Spike down quite a bit. He was still anxious but he was able to look back up. "You're right. Just one question remains; how do I make friends with them?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well it's not like I, their teacher, can go to them in their down time and ask if I can join them in their games of grab ass and tiddlywinks," Spike explained, getting a small chuckle from Cadance.

"Why not?" She asked, almost innocently.

Spike sputtered a bit at her remark. "Why not? Do you realize how creepy it is if I do ask them? 'Hey kids, mind if I join in'?" He asked in raspy voice to try and emphasize the creep factor.

Cadance gave a sigh at his response. "Then when class is out, don't be a teacher. Spike, you're younger than them. So if you just be yourself then it shouldn't be a problem," Cadance suggested with a small smile.

It was Spike's turn to sigh. "I don't feel good about it... but fine," He said relenting to his cousin.

"Good! Now, go to the cafeteria because I highly doubt that you've had lunch yet," She said suddenly in a better mood.

"Ok," He said before getting up and heading out the door. He knew that Cadance was his cousin but he couldn't help but feel like a child when she tried to help him with a problem.

When the door shut behind Spike Cadance sighed with a grin. "Grab ass and tiddlywinks... You are definitely Celestia's son," She said before going back to her desk and got back to her paperwork.

"Ohhhh" Pinkie said with a small blush forming on her face. "I didn't know that that's what everyone thought I meant at first."

"Yeah, but it was kind of funny though," Rainbow Dash said as they were finishing up their meals.

"Yeah, real humorous," Twilight mumbled with a light blush on her face from the embarrassment of having to remember that, despite the fact that it didn't happen too long ago.

"Oh hush darling. No one is poking fun at you," Rarity said with a smile.

"Yeah, it's not like you've actually seen each other naked right?" Rainbow Dash Joked.

Everyone at least chuckled at what Rainbow Dash said, except for Twilight who sighed as she covered her eyes with her hand. Everyone took noticed and no one said a word, making the whole table awkwardly quiet. Eventually Twilight let out a groan to break the silence. "We were kids, ok? It was an innocent game of I'll show you mine," She said before looking away.

"Nothin' wrong with that. Me and my cousin Braeburn played that game once before. Although when his parents found out they were hoppin' mad," Applejack shared as she found nothing wrong with child innocence like that.

"Thanks Applejack," Twilight said with a sigh.

"No problem sugarcube," Applejack said before spotting a familiar dragon getting in line for the cafeteria.

"I wander what our teacher will get since there's no gems on the menu," Fluttershy said, obviously seeing the teacher as well and making those who hadn't seen him turn to the cafeteria line.

"Wonder what took him. Lunch is about half over," Twilight stated before returning to her own lunch, or what was left of it.

"Well it looks like Mrs. Silvemane just grabbed him," Rarity said causing Twilight to look again. Sure enough there was Mrs. Silvermane pulling Spike along to a table with a few other teachers by his upper arm.

"Oh quiet down. There's some teachers I want you to meet," Mrs. Silvermane said as she neared her destination.

Spike just sighed as he was practically dragged along to the table where a few teachers were sitting. When they reached the table he was greeted with the sight of Tenderhoof, Hrashwhinny and two mares he had never seen before. One was a light green earth mare with a pale red pink mane, which was done up in what looked like dreadlocks. The other was an exotic looking unicorn mare with a bright orange coat and a mane that had two different shades of dark purple.

"Well sit down already," Mrs. Silvermane ordered as she sat down herself.

Spike sat down with his tray in front of him. He didn't even get to take a bite before Mr. Harshwhinney spoke up.

"Mr. Wyrven, Mrs. Silvermane had made it pointedly clear that I may have offended you during class, and I want to apologize," Ms, Harshwhinny said, but Spike could see that she was forcing it a little bit.

"Don't worry about it. It got me thinking about a few personal things and I had to go have a talk with Cadance," Spike said before seeing Ms. Harshwhinny's expression relax a little.

"Well, I wanted you to sit with us because I wanted you to meet two other teachers today."

"Radical to meet you. I'm Tree Hugger," The earth mare said with a smile. Spike had to slowly turn to her as he was not expecting her to sound so relaxed. "I am here to guide the young ones in how to express their inner creativity."

Before Spike could even conjure up a response to Tree Hugger The unicorn reached across the table with her arm outstretched. "Hello Mr. Wyvern, I am Saffron Masala. I teach cooking here."

"G-good to meet you Mrs. Masala," Spike said as he shook her hand.

"It's Ms. Masala actually," She corrected.

"Sorry about that," Spike said before turning to Tree Hugger. "And It's... Radical to meet you too Tree Hugger," Spike forced out, not too sure on how to approach her.

"Whoa man, you need to like, mellow out. Don't try to be something your not as your aura will get all messed up and it won't show it's beauty," She said, making Spike nod slowly.

"Ok . Is it Ms. or Mrs?" Spike asked, wanting to get it right the first time.

"Just call me Tree Hugger. Being tied down with such formalities can limit your mind, man."

Spike began to slowly understand what she was saying the more he talked to her. "Ok then, Tree Hugger," Spike said as he began to dig into his lunch.

"If you ever need help reaching your inner peace and harmonizing with your students-"

"Ms. Hugger must I remind you that Dean Cadance reprimanded you last year for when you 'harmonized' with your students?" Ms. Harshwhinny interrupted, earning a relaxed look from Tree Hugger.

"I haven't forgotten. We are all creatures of this planet. We are born from nature, not the government, So why shouldn't we listen to our animal sides?" Tree Hugger responded with a small smile and no regret in her voice.

Ms. Harshwhinny sighed and rubbed the bridge between her eyes. "Ugh. While I do understand letting go to unwind and relax, I cannot condone what you did. Giving the students, whatever you gave them, stripping down and grazing on the football field is inexcusable."

"I know, but we all felt so at peace after that."

"I'm pretty sure the two who had to be rushed to the hospital weren't at peace as they nearly died," Ms. Harshwhinny retorted.

Tree Hugger cringed at what what Ms. Harshwhinny said. "That's why I keep the medicine for myself now," She said looking slightly uncomfortable.

"That and if you do that again the dean made it very clear that she would fire you."

"That too."

Just as their conversation finished up Spike let out a loud belch as fire escaped his maw, shocking the table and a few students standing nearby. Confusion was mixed into the fray as a scroll now landed on the table. Several of the teachers, including Mrs. Silvermane, were about to ask about the scroll but were interrupted by Spike.

"My fire can send messages between me and my mom. I wasn't expecting her to check up on me so soon," Spike said honestly as he grabbed the scroll.

"I understand that writing on paper can feel better, but why doesn't she just send you a text? You have a cellphone, don't you?" Trenderhoof asked.

"I do have a cell, but she prefers to do things this way," Spike answered plainly as he resumed eating.

It didn't take long before the bell began to ring, making Spike wolf down his food as he hurried to finish his lunch. Thankfully he only had one class after this before the students went to their classes that required specialized tools and classrooms. What Spike didn't tell the teachers was that he was in the middle of chewing when the letter came, so the joke was on Celestia today.

"Sister?!" A dark blue alicorn asked in amused shock. She found it quite amusing to see her sister send a letter to her son to, only seconds later, get covered in a half chewed Sapphire and hay burger.

"Luna.." Celestia started, after recovering from her shock. "Don't speak about this with anyone," She said calmly before getting up to head to her room so she could clean herself, however the second Celestia left the room Luna instantly began to laugh, which grew louder when she heard one of the guards cover up a chortle.

Author's Note

I apologize for the delay. I personally don't know any hippies, so writing Tree Hugger was a challenge and a half.

If any of you have advice for how she should speak let me know.