The Settlement Facility sat in the middle of this canyon desert in Equestria. It consists of five large buildings with a whole small village that was just with humans just a couple of miles away but is still a part of the Settlement. A large white dome covered what was the portal that brought all of them here. Heavily guarded with a mix of Pony and human - not mind controlled. Tall walls with razor wire wrapped around and a barrier shield via magic to ensure safety to those who were coming and going. The village was also protected and guarded.

Since the White Mantle was causing so much distress and horrible things to the humans that the residents of the village could either stay behind the barrier or they could return to their world. Besides being able to leave, a few remain, the whole facility was on lockdown.

In the medical/research building , many tests were being done on their latest resident:

Tests being done on Rachel.

Over fifty percent of her body was riddled with golden scales, most prominent on part of her face and arms and legs; the length of her body had grown from multiple bones breaking upon impact of the fall and repaired by the magic she had awakened so if she were to stand she would be eye level to Applejack. Her ears have come to a point and grew slightly large, her teeth grew to a point. She barely looked recognizable, and to some quite hideous with her human and dragon features blended this way.

The impact however left her in a coma.

And refusing to leave her side, staying by her bedside holding her hand gently was Spike.

Though he suffered a few battle scars, what was more prominent was the fact his purple scales were a much darker shade than his usual pastel purple color, making the green scales and spikes pop out more.

If anyone knows about dragons, when they see a dragon with darker scales means they had killed and the blood be either from game or whom they killed darkens the scales and will stain if not washed right away and use a special soap.

Spike was at the point where he didn't care about hiding what he did. He knew that creatures died because of him, mind controlled or not. They attacked what was supposed to be his home and as a result his mate was motionless on this bed with only her slow breathing, hooked up to various heart monitors and machines.

And he knows who was responsible for the attack.

At the moment they were waiting for the results of the many tests, well he was.

As much as he wants Blueblood's head, he wants Rachel to wake up the most.

Spike turned his head towards the door as it was knocked on and Ruby pops her head in.

"Hey," she greeted as she and Gemcity entered.

The twins were taking more days off from their jobs to stay at the facility as well for their sister friend.

Gemcity greeted the dragon with a wave. "Hi, Spike."

"Has anypony said anything?"

Spike shook his head. "Still waiting on the results." He said in a soft tone.

Gemcity groans, "What's taking these science guys so long to come back?"

"They're having problems getting results back, kept getting invalid results, remember? " He reminded them.

Which caused the scientists and doctors to constantly run more and more tests to see if they get anything different but they haven't so far.

Ruby placed a hand on her aggravated younger twin's shoulder before sighing. "Why don't you go get some rest, we can watch her." She offered.

"I'm good," he said flatly before turning his attention back to Rachel.

"At least a moment's break. We'll inform you instantly if anything changes." Ruby said. Gemcity was about to add her own words but was cut short by her sister's warning gaze. "You've been up for days." The older twin said.

"I said I'm ~" Spike cuts himself off with a growl, his scales begin to glow and the familiar burning sensation of him being called by the Dragonlord.

It lasted a moment before the glow and the burning died out. He was not one to refuse the Dragonlord's call but he was profusely ignoring Ember. Learning how to ignore and block the call was not an easy feat but he was making it work.

Though he has a lot to answer to.

The twins looked at each other before looking back at him.

"You okay?" Gemcity asked him then.

"What do you think?" He asked with a grunt before standing up, letting go of his mate's hand. "On second thought, I'll be back in a moment, please call if anything happens." He said to the two before heading out.

The girls just stepped aside and he left.

Stepping out to the hallway, surrounded by white walls and white tiles, cameras at every corner. No windows at the level Spike was in.

He rubbed his tired eyes with his hands as he walked down the corridor. Most humans weren't used to seeing a dragon walking around the facility, but had heard of Spike and what he did, so when a couple of the human workers saw him coming their way, they instinctively went the other direction. Though they hadn't done anything, they didn't want to take the chance of pissing him off.

He grunted and scratched his neck as Ember continued to try and summon him but Spike continued to ignore her as he turned a corner, walked twenty meters and turned left to walk inside one of the many waiting rooms. There were four vending machines, two of them providing drinks and the others with various snacks and a coffee machine.

Spike scowls deeply when he sees none other than Twilight standing at the machine getting her a cup. Her back was turned so she didn't register him standing there.

Without saying a word, Spike backs out and goes to find another waiting room. He really isn't in the mood to deal with her.

He walked ten steps before hearing her call out.

"Hey, Spike, wait up!" She calls out.

Spike continued to ignore her until he couldn't. She poofs in front of him.

He stops and grunts, looking down at her. "What are you doing here?" He asked her tiredly.

"The princesses were wondering if there was any update." Twilight said.

"There isn't any," he then moves aside of her and keeps on walking.

"Spike, please stop." Twilight grabs his wrist. "I came here to check you guys out after what happened. Everyone is worried. "

Spike stopped walking again, this time giving Twilight a dirty look that caused her to let go. "Everything is just peachy. " He said sarcastically. "Can't you tell?"

She stared at him before asking, "how were you able to use magic?"

Spike took a couple of deep breaths before saying "It's what I get for winning the Gauntlet Of Fire and the Blood staff bestowed me with its magic."

"But that was years ago." Twilight said bewildered, recalling him winning and was Dragonlord for two seconds before giving it to Ember. "Why didn't you tell me you had magic all this time?"

Spike snorted. "Oh? And give you more than an excuse to use me more or treat me more like I'm the villain as you've been recently. Maybe I kept quiet about my abilities to ensure you and your friends shine and to help you on your destiny."

Twilight was taken back. " What do you mean by that? I haven't ~"

" Stop right there " he growled at her. "The cruise, I defended myself after being assaulted and you had me thrown in a cell. You took Blueblood's side and came at me at the Empire when he both harassed my mate and attacked me!" His voice raised to a shout and a snarl when mentioned Blueblood. His body started to smoke out of intense anger.

"I-i-i didn't know until-"

"Until Shining stepped in. Maybe I should've been hatched by him cause he seems to be the only one in my corner."

"Why are you acting like this? " She asked, on the verge of tears.

"Oh my- look the fuck around you, Twilight! " He motioned to the building they were in, startling nearby workers. "Blueblood attacked us, the love of my life is injured and in a fucking coma!"

Twilight's eyes widened. "How do you know that? It was Garble and you mur-" she stopped herself when she realized that she had stepped on a live nerve.

Spike balled his fists tightly but held his ground. "Garble told me before I killed him," he said in a dark tone. "However he and the other White Mantle Soldiers were sent by him. Unless our dear brother has a lot to explain, I'll be gladly removing that pompous ass off the census if I'm ever in the same vicinity as him." He openly admits in a nasty tone.

Twilight had this horrored shocked look on her face. "Why would you even say that? This is Celestia's adopted Nephew we're talking about here."

Spike shook his head as Twilight tried to say there has got to be something else before he rammed his fist in the wall. "RACHEL NEARLY DIED BECAUSE OF HIM!" Spike roared at her, causing Twilight to jump with a shout. "I thought she died, Twilight. Do you have any idea what that feeling's like? Believing even for a split second that somepony you love with every ounce you have is gone and you couldn't save them? Maybe you would if you would stop picking up a damn book and join us in the real world, you probably would understand. " He snarled at her, lowering his hand and having it return to his side, his tail flickering. "Do you have any idea what I've done to protect you and the girls? The shit I've done to ensure no one bothers you?"

Twilight didn't know what to say.

"The only reason I'm not going after Blueblood right now and putting an end to all of this is because I want to be here to help Rachel whenever she finally wakes up. But make no mistake, if she dies, nothing, and I mean nothing - not even you, Celestia, Luna and Cadence - will stop me from hunting him down and killing him and every other bastard that is involved." Spike declared.

"Spike… " Twilight whimpers.

He then turns his back on her. " I suggest you go back to Canterlot and find somepony else to be your little assistant, I'm done. I'm staying here. Don't expect me back for a while. " Before any more holes were created by one pissed off dragon, he walked away.

As Spike walked off, he hears what he thought was Twilight crying and hearing the sound of her teleporting away.

Good riddance.

Spike heads for the elevator and ride it to the ground level to step outside for much better air.

Author's Note

Safe to say Spike is done with everyone's crap