The New King

Spike sat on his throne, approving some laws. Flurry laid on Spikes lap, wearing his crown. It toppled over her eyes, causing her to giggle. Spike smiled at her giggles. He picked her up and booped her nose.

“You’re such a silly baby.” Spike said in a sing song voice. Flurry laughed loudly, flailing her hooves around. Starswirl cleared his throat loudly, glaring at Spike. He rolled his eyes and picked up the quill.

“I’ve been up since five and been working since six in the morning, am I not aloud to take a break for a few minutes?” Spike asked, marking an X and his name on a drafted law.

“As royalty you must work when the sun rises and until the moon rises, sometimes even later.” Starswirl said in a matter of fact tone. Spike rolled his eyes again and approving a law for charity use in public places. Flurry tugged on his cape, making him look down. She held her Whammy up to him in her hooves.

“Play?” She asked with puppy dog eyes. Spike picked her up.

“I wish I could but someone said I’m not allowed to take breaks.” Spike stated while glaring at Starswirl. Flurry looked at him and blew a raspberry. Starswirl rolled his eyes and continued reading from his book. Spike played with Flurry’s hooves, making her giggle softly. A pegasus guard walked in the throne room, approaching Spike.

“There is someone to see you your majesty.” The guard said. Spike stood up, holding Flurry in his arms.

“At least I can take a break for once.” Spike said to Starswirl in a bitter tone.

“Put your crown on.” Starswirl responded, not looking up from his book and ignoring his comment.

”Put your crown on.” Spike muttered in a high pitched voice, mocking him. He took the crown off of Flurry’s head and placed it on his head. He walked out the room to see Sunburst standing there with his head hanging low.

“Oh hey Sunburst whats up?” Spike greeted.

“FORMAL GREETING!” Starswirl shouted from the throne room. Spike let out a groan and cleared his throat.

“How are you my royal subject?” Spike asked. Sunburst look up with a sad expression on his face.

“I’m sorry about my outburst last week, my behavior was terrible.” Sunburst apologized. Spike shrugged his shoulders.

“It’s fine, you were upset and I don’t blame you.” Spike said. Flurry flew over to Sunburst and hugged him happily. “Flurry missed you.” He said with a tiny laugh. Sunburst held her in his arms, tickling her slightly.

“I haven’t seen her in a while. I usually just work at the castle and see her everyday.” Sunburst gasped in realization. “I don’t have a job anymore. Now I’m going to have to work somewhere else.” He said sadly. Spike thought for a moment before coming up with an idea.

“You can work here and do.... whatever you did in the Crystal Empire!” Spike exclaimed happily. Sunburst looked up with wide eyes.

“But I worked as a historian for the Crystal Empire, how am I going to do my studies here?” He asked.

“You can bring all of you stuff here! Your room would be able to fit more books in it and I can get you a study!” Spike said happily. Sunburst smiled.

“When can I move in then?” He asked.

“You can move in right now, I can send a few chariots and set up a room and study for you.” Spike said. Sunburst handed Flurry to Spike and danced happily before hopping off.

“Please go set up twenty carriages to the Crystal Empire.” Spike commanded to a guard. The guard saluted and ran off. Spike walked down the hallway, making his way to Sunburst new room.

Spike stood in the old home he and Twilight lived in. It was an absolute mess. Books were scattered everywhere and papers were strewn across the room. It made him smile, bringing back happy memories. He placed Flurry onto the floor and started to take some books off of the shelves. As he picked up another book, a book floated off of the shelf.

“Flurry put it down.” Spike said. Flurry nudged his leg, giving him a confused look. Her horn wasn’t glowing at all. Without any warning, all of the books flew off of the shelves like birds, there covers flapping. Flurry gripped onto his leg in fear. The books circled around the room.

“Hell-o your majesty.” A voice said. Spike held Flurry close to his chest. There was a bright flash of light, revealing Discord.

“Discord, I haven’t seen you in weeks!” Spike exclaimed happily. Discord had an eerie grin on his face, making Spike confused. “What have you been up to?” He asked. Discord laughed evilly.

“Since the Princesses are gone and Fluttershy can’t control me, I’ll be causing chaos all over Equestria!” Discord exclaimed. Spikes eyes widened.

“I thought you were reformed, why would you do this?” Spike asked. Discord snapped his fingers, making a red throne skull on the top.

“I was just putting on an act. Did you really think I could be reformed that easily?” Discord asked. Spike took a few steps back. He glanced at the door behind him. Their were at least ten guards at the door at that moment.

“GUAR-MMPH!” Spike was cut off by Discord’s tail wrapping around his mouth. He covered Flurry’s mouth with his lion paw. He lifted up his fingers, ready to snap and teleport away. Spike lit a ball of fire in one of his hands and through it with all of his might. It hit Discord square in the face, causing him to stumble back and fall onto the floor. Flurry wiggled out of his grasp and flew over to Spike. The door burst open and all of the guard rushed in with there spears out.

One of the unicorn guards used his magic to place anti magic handcuffs on Discord. Something was off. Discord didn’t resist at all. He was much more powerful than anyone in the room, so he could have easily overpowered them. It was as if he wanted to be taken away. Spike watched as Discord got taken out of the room. He had to get to the bottom of this.

Spike walked through the cold, empty dungeon. He could hear the water dripping from the cracked ceiling.

“This place is barely liveable.” Spike muttered under his breath. He finally approached the last cell door to see Discord curled up onto his bed, facing the wall.

“Discord I know what you’re doing.” Spike stated. His ears perked up when he heard Spike’s voice, but didn’t turn around.

“Oh? So what am I doing your highness?” Discord asked. His voice was filled with venom with the last two words.

“You got yourself arrested on purpose. You could have easily overpowered anyone in that room and you didn’t. Why didn’t you fight back?” Spike asked. Discord turned around to look at him. His hands were free but he had anti magic clips on his horns. He couldn’t take them off himself, only a few guards and the king.

“I did it because I want to be in here.” Discord stated, crossing his arms. Spike gave him a look of confusion. Discord wouldn't give him direct eye contact at all.

“I know you’re lying to me.” Spike said, tapping his foot. The door on the top of the stairs opened, revealing a guard.

“Your majesty, Sunburst has arrived!” A female guard exclaimed. Spike looked at Discord.

“We can talk when you’re ready.” Spike stated before walking away. He looked around the dungeon as he continued to walk.

”I should fix this place up.”