Both Spike and Thorax waited patiently outside of their room. Inside was Ember who was getting herself ready for the gala. Before entering the room; she had told the two she had a surprise for them. Which made them more eager than they already were to see her. Spike looked at his mate with a loving look. His eyes traced his body up and down; admiring at how handsome he looked in his vest. He made a mental note to himself to thank Rarity later. Thorax wore a navy blue vest with small white gems. The vest not only matched his eyes. But, it also showed his love for the night sky. Spike wore a traditional black and white vest. Around his neck was a red bow-tie.

“Spike?” Thorax suddenly said.

“Yeah, Thorax?” He replied.

Thorax sighed as he sat himself down, “I'm,” He began with a small gulp, “I'm a little nervous.” He admitted.

Spike walked closer to him and put his claw on his shoulder, “Don't be love. Tonight is gonna be amazing.” He said in a reassuring voice.

Thorax smiled, “I know, I know,” He replied, “It's just I'm worried about the ponies that will be attending,” He continued, “I've been told that some of them,” He grew a little more nervous, “Don't think highly about our species.” He finished.

Spike shook his head, “Forget about those higher class assholes,” He said with a smirk while making Thorax look him in the eye, “The only creatures you need to have on your mind. Is me and Ember.” He finished.

Thorax smiled happily earning him a smile from Spike. Spike then gently kissed him. The two held the kiss for a few seconds. When the kiss broke the two hugged each other. Just as the door to their room opened. The turned to look and saw Ember standing in the doorway. She wore a red dress with blue gems around the neck. She also wore a black choker around her neck. She gazed lovingly at the two who stared back at her.

“What do you two think?” She asked them.

“No matter what you wear, Love. You will always look beautiful in my eyes'.” Spike answered while Thorax nodded.

Ember couldn't help but giggle at the corny comment. She walked up to the two; Spike took her right claw. While Thorax wrapped one of his wings around her. She smiled as they began to walk down the hall. When they exited Twilight's castle; outside a chariot waited for them. Ready to take them to Canterlot for the gala.

The flight to Canterlot did not take too long. They landed just in front of the castle's drawbridge. Where multiple mares' and stallions' walked across; entering Celestia's and Luna's castle. The three were a little nervous. But, when they looked at each other. The nervousness left them and they began to walk across the bridge. Ready to enjoy their night at the gala.

A solid white unicorn stallion watched the three entering the castle. A look of disgust and anger was etched onto his face. How dare those creatures to trespass on this event. A place where the royals and upper-class ponies could mingle and socialize. But, now, a bug and two brutes; were invading their party. He had put up with the elements of harmony being middle-classed ponies. He had to put up with that monster of chaos. But, this, this was the final straw. He stomped his hoof and began to walk to the three.

“Beasts'!” Blueblood yelled causing the three to look towards him, “Do not take another step into this castle! None of you are welcomed here!” He finished as he continued to stomp towards them.

Spike rolled his eyes, “We were invited, Blueblood. Now leave us alone.” He said.

Blueblood felt offended, “You dare talk to me like that, beast!” He yelled as he walked closer to the three, “All three of you are to leave right now! Or I will have all three of you thrown into the dungeon!” He finished his horn sparking with magical energy.

Spike and Ember yawned at his empty threat. While Thorax groaned in annoyance, “We are not going anywhere, Blueblood,” Ember said while she looked at the two, “Come on let's get inside.” She finished as she began to lead the two inside.

Blueblood fired a warning shot just in front of them. A smirk was etched onto his face. Beasts like them had to be reached through violence. And, if none of the royal guards were going to stop these beasts. Then the responsibility fell on his shoulders. He figured after showing a bit of force; the beasts would turn and leave. Oh, they turned alright. They turned and launched two fireballs and a magical beam at him. Burning some of his manes and pushing off the bridge and into the water below. A roar of laughed suddenly erupted from the crowd. Blueblood breached the surface of the water. He felt a large amount of anger enters his mind. He slowly swam to a nearby bank and walked out of the water.

“Those beasts' will pay.” He growled out while walking into the castle.

Blueblood taken care of the three continued walkings into the castle. When they entered the gala was already in full swing. The two were greeted by the princesses at the top of the stairs. After that, they walked into the main hall. They could hear the music being played. Some of the ponies in attendance talking. And, they could even smell the delicious aroma of Pinkie's cooking. Celestia made a very good choice on the pony to cater the event.

“You know she did!” The voice of said mare suddenly yelled.

Spike rolled his eyes as Ember looked towards him, “Pinkie being Pinkie?” She asked.

He nodded, “Pinkie being Pinkie.” He answered before leading the two onto the dance-floor.

At the moment Thorax was waiting for his turn to dance with Spike again. The three had been switching dance partners after every song. It started with him and Ember. Then, Ember and Spike. Then Spike and him. Now, Ember was dancing with Spike again. Yes, this night was truly perfect. Until he felt a hoof on his shoulder. And, then he has suddenly spun around. Coming face to face with an angry Blueblood. He sighed in anger and annoyance.

“What do you?”

Blueblood pushed him back violently, “I told you before, beast! You are not welcomed here!” He shouted at Thorax. It caused many of the party goes to look towards them.

Thorax released an irritated growl, “Again, Blueblood, me and my mates were invited.” He said.

Blueblood pushed him again, “It's bad enough that Twilight allows your kind to attend her school!” He yelled as he pushed Thorax again, “But, I will not have you disgusting bugs in Canterlot! Now leave!” He shouted.

Spike and Ember were trying to reach the two. Their anger growing every time that spoiled prince pushed their lover. There was a sudden flash of magical light; followed by a scream of fear. Thorax had turned himself into a bear and had pinned Blueblood down. Many ponies screamed while others looked on in terror. They watched as Blueblood whispered something to him. Thorax looked up and looked around. He then transformed back into his true form. Only to suddenly start running away from the crowd and out of the castle.

“Thorax, wait!” Ember called out as she chased after him.

“That's right!” Blueblood yelled as he got to his hooves, “Run, you beast! Ru-!” He was interrupted by Spike; who had lifted him up into the air and slammed him down. Knocking him out cold before running after the two.

Spike had chased them both out into the gardens of Canterlot. He called out for the two; his voice filled with worry as he searched for them. As he was about to call out for them again. He was grabbed by Ember. Who placed one of her claws over his maw and shushed him. Before leading him towards the garden's fountain. The two saw Thorax sitting on the bottom ring of the fountain. He was looking down into the water below.

“Thorax,” Spike called out but he was quickly silenced by Ember. He looked at her in confusion. That was until Thorax sighed heavily; causing the two to look at him.

(Why must I be called a freak?)

Spikes' eyes went wide when he heard that.

(Why must I be called a monster?)

Ember gasped softly after hearing that.

(I'm called these things almost every week.)

Thorax looked down at his reflection in the water below.

(I wish they could see that I am no monster but a lover.)

A single tear fell from his eye and into the water.

(I've been beaten simply because of the way I look.)

Both Spike and Ember could not believe what they heard. If that was true; the ponies who dare harmed their mate. Had better count their days.

(I don't want to worry my lovers, but the bruises are starting to become harder to hide.)

Thorax slowly lifted his left foreleg up and looked at the bruise underneath his arm.

(I feel like I'm stuck in a horror book.)

A few more tears fell from his eyes.

(I wish they knew how much I'm hurting on this inside.)

Spike was fighting the urge to run up and hug his mate.

(I wish my loved ones were here to dry my eyes and to hold me as I cry.)

Ember was also fighting the urge to comfort her mate.

(I bet they would have better lives without me, god, I wish I would die.)

Both Spike's and Ember's eyes went wide in horror.

(I better if I was dead they wouldn't miss me. I bet their lives would be so much easier. I think I can finally see clearly. If I was dead their lives would be better.)

With a heavy sight, Thorax slumped down to the ground.

(Am I the reason they are shunned and hated?)

“No you're not,” Ember whispered.

(Maybe if I was something else; all of us will finally be accepted.)

“We don't want anything else! We want you!” Spike almost growled.

(I'm a stupid nobody with no purpose in life.)

“You are our mate!” Ember said softly as tears fell from her eyes.

(I cause my loved ones nothing but strife.)

“No you don't,” Spike said while tears also fell from his eyes.

(Maybe I should consider taking my own life.)

That statement almost made both dragon's heart stop.

(Maybe I should commit suicide; so that I can finally die.)

Thorax released a very sad sob.

(I beg and beg for my death every day. But my prayers and pleas go unanswered to my dismay. It pains me to say that I don't want to live. I hope my loved ones will learn to forgive. But I want to end the pain. So if my death can end it all then please; pass me a blade so I can slice open my vein.)

Both Spike and Ember then looked towards each other. Both of them gave the other a nod and started to walk towards him.

(That's it I've made my decision!)

Thorax released another loud sob.

(I-I-I-I'm going to end my life tonight.)

Both Ember and Spike felt of jolt of pain hit their hearts.

(I hope my loved ones can understand my reason.)

Thorax shut his eyes tightly.

(I'm going to set everything right.)

“So are we,” Ember whispered as the two continued to walk towards him.

(I'm so sorry but this is goodbye!)

“No! It's not!” Spike growled.

(But this is the night that I finally die!)

Thorax gasped loudly as he felt two arms wrap around him. His eyes shot open allowing him to see both of his mates. They were hugging him tightly and they were also crying heavily. This confused him a little until he realized what might have done this.

“Ember...Spike,” He said in a voice just barely above a whisper, “I-I.”

“Shh,” Both of them hushed him as they nuzzled him lovingly.

“It's okay, Thorax,” Spike whispered.

Thorax was silent for a moment until he too started to cry. The two hugged him a little tighter as he began to cry. Both of them doing their best to show him how much he was loved.

“Ember, Thorax.” Spike said as the two looked at him, “Let's go home.” He said.

The two nodded all three of them then extended their wings and took flight. All three of them heading back to Ponyville. By the time they reached home; the moon was high in the sky. All three of them entered the castle quietly. Trying their best not to wake Twilight or Starlight. The three eventually reached their room. Spike had opened the door and held it open for them. He gently closed the door and locked it. He then turned and looked at the two; both of them were sitting on the edge of the bed. Ember held Thorax close to her body; as he rested his head on her chest.

Slowly, Spike walked in front of them, “Thorax, look at me.” He said.

The moment Thorax looked at him Spike had pushed him down onto the bed. Making him lay on his back; as they crawled on top of him. He looked up into their eyes and saw looks of desire and need. They saw the same in his eyes.

“I love you, both.” He whispered.

“We love you, too.” The whispered back as they moved their heads closer to his. Ember had captured his lips in a loving kiss. While Spike gently kissed his neck.

Twilight was reading a book in her room. She then heard what sounded like a muffled grown. She shook her head and used her magic to summon a pair of noise-canceling earmuffs. She smiled as all the noise suddenly stopped; leaving her in peaceful silence.

“Glad I listened to Starlight,” She said to herself before turning to the next page in her book, “Now I don't need to use a memory spell on myself again.” She finished.

Author's Note

Here is chapter 2. it is not edited because right now Queen is going through a very hard time. unfortunately her step brother had passed away yesterday. let her know she's got friends here willing to listen and talk to her if she needs it. any leave a like and comment please. and, don't forget to give Queen some love.