Twilight Sparkle woke up early in the morning, yawning as she looked around. It came as a shock to her for a second, when she realized she wasn’t in her room. Till she remembered what happened last night, she groaned while she felt over the collar. Her first reaction was trying to remove it. Her hooves are grabbing ahold of it while she tried pushing it off.

Though as expected, it didn’t come off. The collar glowed bright while it pulled itself down around Twilights neck. It is keeping itself held closely. Twilight even tried using magic. However, nothing worked as she used any spell. She groaned while moving around, trying to find a way to get the damn thing off.

“Get off you bastard!” She yelled out in annoyance. She didn’t even notice the stirring from across the room. Twilight wasn’t paying attention. Her focus is staying on the damn collar. Who was stirring in the bed? Well, it had been none other than Rarity. Who pulled herself up with a soft moan, as she looked overseeing Twilight struggling and fighting with herself. Rarity couldn’t help but sigh. Thinking about what happened last night, she called out softly.

“Twilight Honey are you doing ok?” Twilight looked back at her wife for a second having a look of annoyance as she was on her back head initially bent over trying to chew the collar off, with little to no effect.

“No, does it look like I’m ok?” Twilight struggled more, as she focused on the collar, Rarity sighed as she walked over towards the bathroom, fixing her hair up and getting cleaned up.

“Honestly, It’s not going to be that bad, at least he promised not to do anything to you, dear.”

“How can I trust him? He’s taken my freedom, and Spike’s able to do what he wants to me! He could make us get a divorce!” Twilight called out forgetting about the collar for a second while pacing back and forth.

Rarity sighed but smiled, walking over towards Twilight’s head, rubbing it gently. The passion and care in her eyes for the Alicorn blazing still.

“Honey honey, I promise you even if Spike ordered you into Divorcing me I wouldn’t leave you. You’re too special for me to do that.” She booped her noise against the Alicorn while just sharing a smile.

“Fine, you might be right. Though what am I going to do, what’s Spike even planning?”

“I’m sure it won’t be wrong, I’m sure of it though it’s only going to be a year. Plus for all you know, Spike might have you head home after tonight. Twilight, I think we should leave him alone. It’s clear Spike didn’t want to see you.”

“I want life to come back to normal; he’s family. Why is he so angry at me?” Twilight asked as she looked back to her wife. It was clear she wanted some answer something to give her an idea of what she could do to fix this. There needed to be something she could do to get out of the situation. She could probably fix this. Of course, she had it.

Maybe if we spend more time like the good old days, we’ll be returning to how things were, and he’ll come home. I’ll have Spike again, and life would return to normal!

Twilight couldn’t help thinking about it more while Rarity just looked towards her wife quietly sighing, she shook her head and just said,

“Twilight you honestly need to relax. However, I’m sure. Things will get better.” Twilight didn’t seem to fully pay attention, because as she took in a deep breath, there was a knocking on the front door. Twilight walked over, opening the door when she did standing in the doorway the dragon standing there in the doorway.

Twilight was sure she didn’t recognize the dragon. He was a grass green dragon with blond scales going down the back of his head. The dragon was wearing the royal guard armor, clinging around his body as he looked down towards Twilight simply exclaiming.

“Lord Spike wishes to speak with you, Princess Twilight.” He said in his deep groggy voice, while Twilight looked at him for a minute.

“um Excuse me before we head out might I ask who you are?” Twilight asked somewhat curious as Rarity walked over joining her wife just being there for the time being while the green Dragon in the golden uniform.

“The names Emerald Isle, I’ve become the first Dragon Guard in Canterlot. Now please follow me.” Emerald, stated with a calming yet intimidating voice. He turned around as he grabbed ahold of his spear that wrapped around his claws while walking off. Rarity looked over to Twilight merely saying,

“I’ll be here when you get back I’m sure it won’t take long.”

Twilight sighed and began following Emerald, just heading off, as they were going back towards the throne room. Spike was sitting on the throne looking over some paperwork just sighing, looking exhausted lacking any sleep. He did all he could focus on the paper while looking down at it for the time being just groaning.

“You wished to speak with me, Spike?” Twilight stated, giving a simple smile. Spike ignored her for a minute before signing one of the documents. It would take a minute as he went around checking things off as he groaned more and looked over, finally taking notice of Twilight.

“Oh yes, Well I’ve been thinking about what I was going to do with you last night.”

“What are you planning?” Twilight asked when she looked over towards the dragon more curious as Spike smiled,

“Well I’ve requested that you leave me be, and told you I didn’t want to no longer talk with you but since it’s clear that you weren’t listening or just refused. I figured since you’re so stubborn you can stay here.” Spike said sounding groggy but focused. Watching over towards the two when Twilight gave a gulp.

“You’ll be needing you’re new uniform Since you’ll be working here,” Spike said, there was a long smile while looking over towards twilight as he snapped his finger. There was a momentary pause when Twilight gave a long gulp.

“O-Outfit? What for?” She seemed curious yet nervous while she tried getting back, but when she looked back, it was clear that one pony guard and dragon guard standing behind her — just looking towards her. Spike nodded,

“I still remember your fit. So don’t worry about getting a fitting.” Spike chuckled as two mares came in holding what looked to be a maid outfit. Simple and showing off as they walked over and gave it to her. Twilight picked it up with her magic looking over it while she looked back towards Spike.

“You’ve got to be kidding me.”

“Twilight I am certainly not kidding you, you’ll be wearing it while you're working here. It’s an order.” Twilight’s collar glowed as she heard the voice going over her saying,

‘Wear a dress, wear a dress, wear a dress!’ The collars influence is taking over her mind even when she tried fighting it, giving it her all while she looked at Spike. However, even the greatest of will’s would break as she resigned to her fate, merely nodding.

“Very well.” She took the maid outfit and began putting it on her moving carefully out of the way, making sure that no one would even notice her while she got dressed changing into the outfit.

She was standing there clearly wearing the maid outfit. Though it was slightly smaller exposing her back rear with the tail holder almost forced her to present herself to the guard standing behind her. Though it was clear, the guards didn’t say anything, just keeping a neutral face.

Nothing much could’ve kept Twilight from blushing profusely. Spike watched her and stated,

“I’ve decided for the time being you can start cleaning the castle make sure everything Is prim and proper. I don’t want to see a single mess. Otherwise, you’ll be forced to do it all over again.”

Twilight looked over at him shocked and offended,

“But I'm the Princess of Friendship I have royal duties as well as personal projects to complete.” She looked over at him while he didn’t bat an eye. While stating,

“Well, for the next year, you’re the princess of cleaning, and I expect you to get started as soon as you can. You’ll be having Your breaks at six, eight, and eleven tonight, and once it hits midnight, you’ll be allowed to go back to your room. One other thing.” Spike stated not showing off much emotion, though Twilight looked at him in utter curiosity.

“What would it be?” She finally asked after a minute as Spike seemed to be thinking or finding the right words.

"You'll be forbidden from using any Magic at all. If you use magic..." Spike continues his explanation, but Twilight was no longer listening. She had entered into a state of Shock and Horror; he expected her to complete this great taste by herself without magic.

“You can’t do that it isn’t right Spike we’re family!”

“I can do it Twilight, and you brought it on yourself, I had one request, and you never listened, you barely tried listening to me. So now you’ll understand how I feel. It’s time for you to go to work.” Spike stated not giving a smile just watching off as Twilight walked off the guards following behind her. She had much work, more than she might’ve expected as Twilight went on where she might start.

Twilight walked on towards one of the room and began cleaning it. The place was a mess, completely in shambles like no one had cleaned it in weeks or even months. While looking over it, she sighed,

“Ok, this shouldn’t take long I just have to use some magic.” She seemed like she forgot about the no magic rule. When she did so pushing her horn up, allowing it to glow. It was there when she reached over grabbing one of her dusters. When her magic grabbed ahold of it. It seemed as though her magic began to flicker on and off.

Twilight sighed as it seemed like it wasn’t working though she went on and decided to clean. Taking the feather duster, she went off to clean. Moving on, she dusted away and moved stuff around, putting them in their place neat and adequately.

Making sure they were where they belong even double-checking. It seemed like hours, doing it all without magic. However, she managed to get things done, giving a hard huff, and puff. She was frustrated, and it was only the first room! How many more did she have that was like this. What were the other staff members even doing! She couldn't help but find them and whip them into shape though she hadn't seen any yet. But when she had a second Twilight was going to give them a piece of her mind.

“Oh my goddess, I'm going to be doing this for a year! Without magic! This would be much easier with magic. I've got to figure out how to get out of this.”

She grumbled under her breath while getting more of an idea as she thought clearly when a smile ran over her face a wide, smile as some thoughts came to her as she began walking towards her room. She had to make sure it was clean after all it was apart of her job.

She walked into her’s and Rarity’s room while the purple-haired mare looked over and was somewhat surprised.

“Twilight you finally made it back… Wait, why are you wearing such a ghastly dress?” Rarity asked as she looked confused though she admitted Rarity liked the view as she looked around checking out the dress, especially with how well it fit her even if it was smaller on end.

“Something Spike thought would be funny. He’s ordered me to clean without using my magic!” She complained loudly, though Rarity watched her giving a small giggle.

“It’s not funny Rarity! I need your help!” Twilight screamed while she was compelled to clean the room, the collar forcing her while Rarity watched her wife do so.

“What do you need my help? Is it for cleaning?” Rarity seemed curious about what her wife might be planning. It was strange, but Twilight looked back at her.

“It’s not for cleaning. I want you to do something specific. I need you to go over towards the library, and look for a book specifically called Ancient Spells and forbidden Rituals.” She watched Rarity who seemed curious for the time being as Rarity seemed confused but asked

“What are you planning Twilight?”

“Well, I’m going to be looking over the Spell Spike used on me, and Find out if there are any loopholes for this.” She pointed towards the collar using the feather duster, while she began pulling the bedsheets off.

“Do you think that’s a good idea? I mean It could backfire on you? Wouldn’t it just be better to go through the year, than it’ll be over with.”

“Rarity, Rarity. Please, it wouldn’t be a good idea, at all what if Spike does something crazy. Besides I want to find some loopholes, to get out of certain situations and keep control over myself.”

Rarity was somewhat conflicted would it be a good idea to do this. Twilight looked over and watched the need for help. Just the pleading in her eyes. Rarity would only give a long sigh as she finally made a discussion.

“Fine. I’ll help you, dear, but if you screw up, It’s on you. I swear sometimes I think I’m turning into my mother.”

“Oh, you’re not turning into your mother, honey. You’re even more beautiful.” Twilight flirted with Rarity as they were close to sharing a kiss. As their lips were tight to meet The collar glowed brightly, which began pulling her away.

“Oh shit, this fucking collar! I’m sorry honey I got to go clean the rest of this place. Remember what I told you.” Twilight called out, as she began being pulled away, heading off to the next room. Twilight was heading off to do something else, what she might’ve done who knows. However, she moved on to clean the rest of the castle.

Rarity sighed as she looked over, trying to decide what she should do. Would she find the Spellbook, and Help Twilight find a loophole around The Bet, and get around of it though she remembered what she said in her vows. In sickness and health, till death do us part.

Those words ran through her mind. However, she would hold those vows and decided to go for it. She just had to look for a book while she could. She would Help her wife. Giving a long sigh, she whispered under her breath,

“Please, Celestia don’t let me be wrong about this. Please, goddess, Don’t let my wife suffer for any mistakes she might make from now on.”

She just began walking towards the Library, getting ready for what might be the best move to Help Twilight or the biggest mistake that either of them could make. However, only the future would tell. However, in many cases, Rarity felt the urge to take a drink. After she finished her mission, she might slip into the kitchen and fetch a bottle of wine.

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The long movement as Spike walked down the Hallways of the castle. He looked around the place, not even knowing where he was going or what he could’ve done. Finishing his work for the evening. Spike just felt bored. With his duties as rulers finished and dealing with one particularly annoying segment of taxes on Carrots, and other vegetables. Spike was ready for a long night of sleep. It was just getting to his room.

He somewhat wondered how long he could’ve last, but he had given Twilight something to do. He figured the collar would keep her busy, without much to do, she would be exhausted and sleep the night, which would allow him to avoid her for the rest of the year? There were moments he was wondering why he didn’t just force her to sit down, and listen to him, and he meant Listen to him or use the magic of the collar to leave the castle.

The thing was that came down to it, was his anger. Spike was getting everything he ever wanted. However, somehow, Spike didn’t feel content. He didn’t know what he wanted. Spike had power, and Spike could control three of the most powerful princess in the world. He could fuck two of them.

Spike was living the dream any stallion would kill for just the ultimate goal. I am living a life that something of unimaginable wildness. Spike felt nothing. Just pure emptiness.

“Spike. Spike.” A voice began calling out slowly pouring over to him with a soft, tempting voice, as he began taking a turn down the hall. He couldn’t tell who it was. Alternatively, what was going on, but he looked over the corner. There Spike saw nothing, No one around as he shook his head,

“It must’ve been the wind.”

Spike tried ignoring it as he walked on down, just a sigh as he was ready for good night sleep. His eyes are getting heavy. At this point, he was tempted to take a nap here in the Hallway. Though while walking down, the candles behind him began snuffing out, with the voice calling out,

“Spike, I’m here, Spike!” The sound was getting louder as Spike realized it was coming right behind him. Slowly he looked around, and there he was met with two glowing eyes, bright blue with a horn generated by what looked like magic. He couldn’t tell much of the figure. Spike wasn’t able to understand more, but suddenly there was a growing white smile that looked sadistic.

Spike reaction was to run but found his body unable to move. Spike felt frozen in place. He honestly didn’t know what to do. That was when Suddenly the figure jumped at him, Slinging itself at him with a growl. Spike shut his eyes.

Spike suddenly opened his eyes and gasped for breath. Looking ahead of himself, realizing one thing, and one thing only. It had been a dream. What he had seen was a dream. Spike was sitting in the throne room with a sigh,

“Thank god it was a dream…” Though in some cases, it felt way too real.

In many cases, he couldn’t help but wonder. Was it more than that? Spike pulled himself from the throne. He figured it was time for him to head to bed. Though there was more hesitation in his step as he walked up towards his, and Celestia’s room.

Twilight would continue cleaning till midnight, only managing to get half the castle. Tomorrow the purple Alicorn would get the rest of the castle, but tonight Twilight would head to bed. While she walked in, her hooves worn out. She felt like her hooves were on fire, as she pulled herself into the room. Though she tried keeping herself as quiet as possible Not to wake Rarity up. However, as she came inside, she couldn’t help but look over onto the desk table seeing a small book bound in thick leather, with the cover saying,

Ancient Spells and forbidden rituals.

She squeaked in delight as she placed the book down ever so carefully. There was plenty of time to read tomorrow. Tonight was a night to sleep and dream. She was sure of one thing. She would dream of good things, of life like it had been, where she had Spike doing the cleaning the work and spending time with her. Rarity by her side, the three of them a big happy family.

She would dream, and it was sweet. Just what she wanted.

Author's Note

Hey there guy's well here's the newest chapter, I figured that I would let you know, here's the first chapter of what I hope will be a great conclusion to this story it's close to the end. The Next chapter should be exciting, as well as the epilogue. I have something massive plan's for this.

Though I figured I'd give a good Twilight central chapter. With some hints of Spike.