Author's Note

Yet another tough chapter, but it's done. Thank God. I kinda like where it went. I'm pretty proud of this, actually. Even though I may have cheated a little and borrowed some dialogue from another one of my stories. So I have some writer's block. Sue me.

Also, there is a special guest character in this chapter! Somepony awesome. One of my favorite characters. But You'll see who I'm talking about.

Oh, and prep yourselves for some FLUTTER RAGE.

Thank you Josh for the idea of this chapter. You are fabulous, but you already knew that. You already know I'm grateful too, so do I really need to say much else? I don't think so. Not this time, at least.

Thank you to all you lovely readers who have taken the time to read this far! I appreciate you all so much! I would be nothing without you guys!

Enjoy the chapter!

Fluttersitting

When Twilight woke the next morning, the dream was fresh in her mind. She wondered if her mentor had truly visited her dream with a bit of help from her sister. She threw off her blanket and went into the nursery. Spike was still asleep, sucking on a pacifier and cuddling with one of the plushies Pinkie had given him. He looked so peaceful, and Twilight watched over, mulling things over in her mind. As she stared at him, she knew she had found her life’s purpose. Taking care of him had become the greatest joy of her life. Nothing had made her feel so complete. She thought over what her mentor had told her, identifying her emotions at the same time. She was about to think further on what could be done, when Spike began to stir. She smiled and went over to him, rubbing his back. He opened his eyes and smiled when he saw his Mommy standing over him.

The morning went by quickly, with nothing out of the ordinary happening. Twilight made breakfast, fed Spike, and bathed. Spike was quick to finish his chores for the day, and was playing with his toys when a knock came to the door. Twilight opened the door to see Applejack standing there.

“Applejack!” She greeted.

“Howdy, Twilight. How are ya?” She asked.

“I’m great.” She said, letting her inside. Applejack saw Spike playing and smiled.

“Hiya, Spike.”

Spike looked up and smiled. “Hi Auntie Applejack!” She smiled. Twilight shut the door.

“What can I do for you?” Twilight asked.

“I was wondering if you could give me a hoof over at Sweet Apple Acres. It’s Zap Apple season, and I could use a hoof collecting the Zap Apples.”

“Of course! I’d love to help. I just need to find Somepony to watch Spike for me.”

“Why don’t ya ask Fluttershy? I’m sure she’d be glad ta do it!” Applejack said.

“That’s a great idea!” Said Twilight.

“Want me to get her for you?” She asked.

“That would be wonderful.” She said.

“I’ll be right back.” Said Applejack. Twilight nodded, then went over to Spike.

“Spike, pumpkin?” She asked. Spike looked up at her.

“Hi Mama.” He said.
“Hi baby. Mommy’s going to go help Auntie Applejack today, so Auntie Fluttershy will be coming over to take care of you. Okay?”

“Yes Mama.” He said. But his stomach growled. Twilight smiled.

“Sounds like somepony’s hungry!” She cooed. Spike giggled, and Twilight picked him up and sat him down in a high chair. He was grateful when he sat down, though. His mother set a bowl of applesauce in front of him, and he licked his lips in excitement. His mother sat down beside him, and grabbed the spoon from the bowl, and began to feed her son. Spike excitedly opened his mouth and let the spoon in, humming happily as the applesauce hit his tongue. It tasted just like Applejack’s recipe, and knowing his mother and Auntie, it probably was. He swallowed happily.

“Good boy, Spikey!” Praised Twilight. Spike beamed at the praise, and his mother took the spoon and fed him another bite of applesauce.

“The dragon’s coming in for a landing!” She said, making plane noises and making the spoon twirl in the air. Spike clapped his claws and opened his mouth. The applesauce was warm as it slid down his throat, leaving a warm feeling in his throat and stomach.

She fed Spike until the applesauce was gone. However, the applesauce didn’t fill him up all of the way. He still felt hungry. Twilight was well aware of this fact. There had always been a certain face that he made when she was full, one she doubted Spike even knew he had. She got up from her seated position and went back into the kitchen, returning with a plate of carrots she had mashed herself. Spike ate the mashed food until the plate was empty. Leaning back, he finally felt full. He sighed contentedly. Twilight saw him making her I’m-full face, and smiled. Knowing what would come next, she looked to the kitchen, got up and was preparing him a bottle.

She fed her baby dragon, and he suckled slowly. Very quickly, he was asleep. She magically lifted him up, and tucked him into bed.

“Have a good nap, Spike. Mommy will be back soon.” She whispered, and gave him a pacifier and a plushie to cuddle.

When she came out, Applejack was back with Fluttershy. Twilight hugged Fluttershy and thanked her. “He’s taking a nap right now. I just fed him lunch, so he should be good for a while.” She explained.

Fluttershy nodded. “I’m sure we’ll be fine, Twilight.” She said. Twilight nodded, blushing a bit at the fact that she was being so maternal. With a final goodbye, she left.

Spike slept for about an hour and a half before waking. Fluttershy changed him, and then sat in the nursery, playing whatever games he wanted. They were in the middle of building a city with blocks when an audible pop sounded in the room. Fluttershy thought it was Twilight, but she turned to see Discord holding a platter of cucumber sandwiches with his jaw on the floor.

“Oh dear. Discord, did I forget our afternoon tea?” She asked. She did not notice Spike hiding behind her in embarrassment.

“I thought I would bring it to you, but I can see you’ve got your hooves full.” He said, trying not to snigger. He disappeared and reappeared behind Spike. “I must say, when Fluttershy first told me that you were a baby dragon, I didn’t quite think it went this far!” He said, before bursting into loud guffaws. Spike lowered his head in shame. A tear went down his cheek. Fluttershy took one look at him, and felt her anger ignite like a raging fire. She flew right up to Discord and looked him straight in the eye.

“How dare you?! What gives you the right to make fun of him for being himself?! You’d better watch your step, Discord! He’s my responsibility, and if you’re my friend, You wouldn’t dare make fun of him! You got that, mister?” She said, deadly serious. Discord shrunk back.

“Well I- I didn’t mean to- I’m sorry.” He said, defeated.

“Now you’ve apologized to me. But you need to apologize to Spike.” She said, crossing her hooves.

“I’m sorry, Spike.” He said, bowing his head in shame.

Spike slowly lifted his head, and saw this display. “It’s ‘kay.” He said. Discord looked up and smiled the tiniest bit.

Spike went and grabbed a block, and handed it to him. “Play?”

Discord smiled. “Alright.”

With that, the three spent the afternoon playing together.