Spike moved down the stairs and towards the entrance of the castle. Twilight was coming soon. He hadn’t expected this especially with what he had said to her last time he saw the purple Alicorn. The Dragon was waiting there, Since who knows what Twilight was planning. The Alicorn probably went through her vast array of books in her Library.

Spike needed to keep his guard up. His body pushed up, trying to look even more significant than he had before. However, his heart was racing, pounding, while just trying to figure out what would happen. There was a loud pounding on the door. The guards around him looked towards the door, for a good minute before spike called out.

“Please open the door.” With his command, the door’s began opening. It was slow at first, but standing there, was none other than Twilight Sparkle Standing before him, and next to her was Rarity. Spike could only suspect that she was coming here from her shop that wasn’t far from here. He sighed some and looked towards them,

“What are you doing here, Twilight?” Spike asked, just sighing as he turned around not wanting to view the alicorn in the eye, as he decided to listen to what she wanted to say.

“Spike I’ve come to bargain with you. I want to end all of this.” Spike almost wanted to laugh some,

“So are you, Doctor Strangehooves?” As he was reminded of the line, from that movie over a few years.

“Spike that’s not the point. I’m here to stop you, and I’ve got an idea.”

“What would it be, and Rarity what are you doing here?” Spike asked, seeing the White unicorn standing there. She looked scared, not knowing what she was going to do. While only standing there, but Soon she answered Spike.

“I’m here to make sure nothing happens. I’m here for Twilight.” She looked over at her lover, and Spike was beginning to notice the ring around their horn. It looked like they finally tied their not and sighed, before looking away from the two of them.

“Didn’t I tell you I no longer what to see you Twilight, You really should leave.” He wasn’t in the mood; he didn’t feel like being angry; Spike felt as though he couldn’t hold anymore.

“I won’t be leaving, not after hearing what you did to Blueblood, I mean you broke his damn horn.”

“I don’t think Rarity minds. You know she hated the guy.” Spike said giving a simple answer

“That’s not the point you hurt someone, and He’ll be lucky even to use magic.” It was surprising, but Rarity said that as she moved in over.

“Spikey, You need to stop this, give up this power I’m begging you,” Rarity asked, looking scared, as Spike tried not looking her in the eye.

“I can’t.” it was all he could mention as he looked around.

“Why not? I mean all you have to say is, ‘Your free.’ Moreover, boom its all over.” Twilight intervened with this as Spike just growled rubbing his temple.

“it’s not that simple. Please drop it Twilight, Like I said before I don’t want to deal with it.”

“Is that so, you’re going to hide, and be a coward, You wanted to be the prominent leader, prominent and bad. However, now that you get a simple question, you run like a child.”

“I’m not running, Beside Blueblood came here and was making demands or he would force me to bow to him. What was I going to do? Just be walked over. I won’t be walked all over anymore.” Spike growled while standing there the guards standing there as they watched over.

“Well, I think we’ll be changing that. Moreover, there isn’t any excuse for you crippling Blueblood. That’s something Sombra would do.”

“Twilight Please calm down and not bring it up. I have the stuff to do.” It wasn’t a full lie he had some business to take over with while ruling the kingdom. He just gave a long groan as he looked over.

“You said you wanted to bargain what do you want…?”

“I’m here to make the Bet with you Spike,” Twilight said, which shocked Rarity, as she dropped her mouth.

“Um, Twilight dear. Shouldn’t we have discussed the idea of you wagering into becoming a slave? I mean, I am your wife.” Rarity said, looking shocked, annoyed, and just wondering what the hell was going through this mare's mind.

“It’s fine Rarity, and I won’t lose. I know I’ll win.” Twilight said Arogantly while watching Spike. Who just groaned.

“I’m not going to take this bet Twilight. It’s kind of stupid.” He was going to leave, just feeling a headache coming over. He wanted only to let things go through Twilight called out.

“Come on; you’re such a big Dragon. Taking this bet with Celestia, and Luna, but not me. Just chicken.” Twilight called out, her smile on her face, as he looked back.

“Listen, I mean listen don’t just go off to Lala land, while I’m talking when I say this! When It came to that bet I had with Celestia. I didn't even know what The bet was so get off my ass!” Spike yelled back as he was getting annoyed with it.

“Well, Spike I’m still challenging you. I won’t leave until you agree to do this.” Spike groaned he didn’t want to get violent. In fact, at this point, it was the last thing he wanted to do. He was tired of that; he just wanted some peace. So he just looked over and said,

“Fine, I’ll take this bet. However, under a few rules. You’ll agree to.”

“What would that be?” Twilight added while watching him. Rarity standing there looking more surprised and annoyed like she just wanted to bash her head into the wall for what her spouse was doing and she could only say.

“This is happening? Oh, sweet Celestia!’ Rarity exclaimed as she didn’t want to watch all this. She was stuck in this room the doors behind her closed. While Spike just nodded. Spike was thinking of what he wanted but decided to say it.

“I want to come up with the rules. My rules or It doesn’t happen, and I get to pick the challenge. If I win, you are my servant for a year, one whole year. Moreover, what do you get if you win?”

Twilight would stand there as she nodded, “Very well. I think that’s fair. Moreover, if I win, you’ll give this up, and just come back home. Make life how it was before all this stuff happened. We’ll be a family again.” Twilight said just wanting a long smile, as she was getting more comfortable. She acted like the ramifications of her actions might not backfire on her. However, she didn’t care.

Rarity only groaned more, as she looked over to the guard and raising her hoof, pretending to stab herself. Since Spike and Twilight weren’t watching this, the guard snickered as it was funny in his eyes. Though he went back to the stone face look as his fellow guards watched everyone in this argument.

“Fine, let’s meet in the library.” Spike Would turn around and walk towards where the library, was as He does. Twilight and Rarity began following him, curious though Twilight was giving a long smile as she walked on Her wife walking right in front of her. She just wondered what her wife might be planning.

However, in many ways, She wanted to know what Spike could’ve been planning? This was something she was worried about, and Twilight moved on as they finally reached the doors of the Library. They walked inside without a single word.

There was only one person in there a unicorn mare, with a black mane, and white fur. She was wearing a pair of oval glasses while sitting over at her desk.

She raised her head and looking towards the royal family while keeping the calming look.

“May I help you, my prince?” She stated while Spike nodded,

“I would Ms. Raven if you can would you please go and grab random books from the library.”

“Is there any, in particular, you might need Prince Spike,” Raven asked, looking bored, her eyes raised as she was more curious as to what the dragon might want for the time being, just as she was pulling herself up from her chair. Spike smiled and stated,

“None in particular just all around the Library. None of them should be too close.” Spike smiled as he looked on, as Ms. Raven nodded and began walking off her hips swaying as she began finding a group of random books.

“So what will the challenge be Spike?” Twilight asked looking towards her former number one assistant, though at this point she considered him number three right behind her owl and Starlight Glimmer. Who was number one she really couldn’t tell?

“Well, Twilight, it’s straightforward. We’re going to be reshelving these books. We find their right location, and putting them back in place.” Spike looked confident right there, just remaining more of a smile. He just popped his neck there, but Twilight looked like she was on fire, her body shaking with utter giddiness as she wanted to dance. She felt victory was in her hooves at this moment.

“Um Spike, you think you could win, wouldn’t Twilight have the advantage I mean she has some magic.”

“Well, it’s simply Rarity. We’ll be doing it without any form of magic. No wings, no magic. We’ll be doing it, plainly on our strength. Restocking and putting all those books back in place. The first person to put away all the books in their right place on time, Wins or whoever can do it within the next hour.”

Spike remained calm, while Twilight stopped in place as she looked around,

“Wait for what! However, that isn’t fair.” Twilight looked annoyed as she called it out, but Spike shook his head,

“You did agree to my rules, and this will be the only way I agree to this damn bet,” Spike said as he seemed frustrated, for the time being. As he reached over and writing down a small letter, and blowing it with his fire burning it to a crisp.

“What was that for Spike?” Rarity quickly asked as she seemed curious, though hanging in the background.

“Just making sure we have someone watch over us so neither of us would even cheat,” Spike added while watching over to the purple mare.

“Plus I need to have someone set up the spell. Someone I can trust.” He added glancing at the purple mare. Twilight didn’t seem to notice this but still went on as she sighed, but soon, the door’s to the Library opened one more time again. Standing there was the two princess Luna, and Celestia walking in side by side. Luna was keeping her intense look trying to look powerful as her chest pushed out. Her collar wrapped around her for the time being.

“Did you call for us Spike?” Luna asked while looking over to the small group standing before them. Celestia thought, on the other hand, looked shocked. She was looking over to her student and exclaimed,

“Twilight what were you thinking?” Celestia walked over to her student at this point when she raised her hoof over her mouth. Beyond shocked by the realization of her student. Someone, she could’ve considered her daughter. Making a bet and Risking everything.

“I’m trying to stop all of this. I’m taking Spike down, and making sure that this won’t happen again. She gleamed at Spike at this point as she waited for what he might’ve been planning.

“Celestia, Luna I want you to come over and watch us when our competition begins, you’re both are not to interfere or help us in this competition, that way Twilight doesn’t think I’m commanding either of you to help me out and put these books away. However, you can use your magic to stop either of us if we cheat by using any magic or wings to flying them onto the shelves faster.”

Spike looked over towards the two princesses, who are collared glowed brightly, as they watched over, Luna nodded while Celestia stated,

“It’s fine, but if you mind, I’d like to watch Twilight.” It was a simple request, but Spike just gave the nod,

“Yes it would be far, Just don’t help her as I said, and make sure that she doesn’t cheat.”

“I’ll make sure of that, Master,” Celestia said while looking at her student, who nodded with agreement.

“It seems like a fair deal. However, you better keep your end of the bargain.” Twilight muttered as she would raise her hoof. Spike looked over and of course took it in a tight squeeze, as they shook on it, and Celestia began the spell sealing the deal right then and there.

Ms. Raven walked in with two large cart’s of books and holding them out, only doing what she could, and motioned over.

“I’ve brought enough books I believe Lord Spike. Is there anything that might need from me?” She asked calmly.

“No, and please take the day off, completely paid.” Spike gave a calming smile since he felt it was somewhat fair than, fucking her over a day of the page just for this competition. Raven seemed to appreciate this as she motioned over and left for the day. There appeared to be a small spring in her step for this. As he looked on towards Twilight since it was clear the competition was about to begin. There was going to be a battle, and Spike was ready to win. However, he could only hope that luck was on his side; after all, Twilight had taught him how to catalog a library and put books away.

So Twilight might have the advantage in this. However, in some cases, Spike hoped that taking away any use of magic or even wings might be able to give him a heads up. It had been over a year, But Spike never could remember a time that she hadn’t used magic to put books away.

“Luna you’re with me, make sure that I don’t cheat I can’t use my wings or any form of magic,” Spike told Luna very carefully who nodded,

“Very well, if I feel you might be cheating at anytime Master Spike. I’ll hit you over the head with this stick.” Luna reached pulling out a three-yard ruler. Which she grabbed from the desk.

“Sounds fair,” Spike said as he turned around, though before he knew it. Spike felt hit over the head with a said ruler. He looked over at Luna. Who seemed to be giving off a more innocent look at this point whistling on as Spike grunted rubbing the back of his head.

Spike imagined he would get his revenge for that later on. When he had some time, That was if he won this competition. Spike was more curious as to what could happen. Purely it was a match between the two, like the Dragon, the Alicorn stood over the stands of books. They were separated about perfectly even for the two of them all thanks to Celestia. Who stood between the two of them. She gave a grunt clearing her voice as she began calling out.

“Are you both ready?” the two of them would nod, Spikes fingers twitching ready to try and get this ready. Twilight nodded her head looking towards the book pile. She would’ve used magic, but she had no choice but to do something else instead of to win.

“All right, On your mark… Get set, Go!”

The game was afoot. Spike reached over and grabbed the first pile of books in his claws Looking over them. He went forward Running straight to the fiction section — the first book he grabbed the count of monte Cristo. The story of a stallion betrayed by people he considered friends and the love of his life taken away but had revenge in the end.

“All right fiction section. I just got to figure out where you go.” He looked around and thinking about it as he ran towards the section, and with a small amount of luck found the classic fiction section. He moved to put it right inbetween Frankenmare, and Dr. Jekylla, Mr. Hyde. That was one down, a whole case of them to go.

Spike would begin running around trying to think and remember where each book would belong. He could only wonder what Twilight was doing at this moment with her pile of books.

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Twilight wasn’t having too much trouble, as she walked around in a light gallop a book in her muzzle as she moved on and was two books ahead even if Twilight had to go on back and forth Since she could only take one book at a time. She wouldn’t risk harming these lovely pieces of treasure. Nothing could be better as she looked over them — Celestia just behind her watching her.

“Twilight it seems like your not taking this seriously.” She was concern watching her student moving on placing book upon books on the shelves. Celestia looked around as she watched Spike running around his hands carrying piles of Tome’s and pushing on.

“I’m a fine princess. Besides, I know this Library like the back of my hoof.” She smiled on Celestia Just watched her,

“Icarus felt that he could fly too close to the sun, and He still fell,” Celestia muttered softly looking even more concern.

“It won’t be a problem, and besides I’m not flying at all. It’s just putting books away what's the worst that could happen.” Twilight placed another book away, but something stopped her before she walked away. She thought she saw something and walked right back towards where she put the book away.

“What’s this?” She looked over the book and found that it was titled, 50 shades of Hay.

“Why is this doing here! It should be in the fiction section. What is that Librarian even doing!” She screamed out and began taking it off towards the right section. Though Rarity stopped her right there, she was standing right in front of her wife, quickly trying to warn her.

“Twilight, focus, you’re in the lead. You can’t let yourself get distracted right now, with how far you are. The book can be put away later.”

“Rarity, please it’ll only be a second. Beside the match is supposed to be putting the books in the right part. So it should work out just fine.” She began galloping off towards the fiction section. Spike moved on and placed another book away, while Twilight since it was clear she had something else to do. However, Spike was catching up for the small mistake.

She went over and found the correct section and placed it in, finding it right, as she walked on the back and grabbed another book.

“See it wasn’t that big of a deal Rarity.” She stated with a small chuckle, But Rarity sighed,

“If you say so, darling. However, Spikes caught up with you.” She pointed out as she showed the book cart’s where it was clear that their piles were neck and neck. Spike is running back, grabbing a large pike of his books by this point. His cart was empty. As he moved on.

Twilight’s eyes widened upon the realization as she ran towards the desk pile,

“No- No – No!” Twilight muttered as she looked over towards it. As her hair went out of place and grabbed all, she could nearly be filling her mouth. She began running over. Though having a glance at it. Rarity and Celestia behind her.

“Darling you can do it I believe in you.” Rarity said while Celestia pushed her own words of encouragement.

“Twilight You’re close, I trust you.” However, it was clear on her face; she was more worried than anything for her student. Twilight was getting stressed by this as she was having more thoughts coming to her.

What if I lose? Oh, sweet Celestia! I shouldn’t have made this bet. I might be Spikes Slave. He could do what he wants with me. I can’t lose. I need to do something.

She wasn’t even paying attention as her horn began to glow gently, seeming to shine up as the books came out of her mouth. Celestia saw this and looked at her student in horror. The collar glowed at this as she began activating her magic and without any control. Celestia felt herself grabbing ahold of the books and tossed them off the opposite direction.

“Celestia what are you doing!” Twilight screamed, looking over to her teacher, who was shocked by just what she was doing right there. However, there was a look of shame,

“I’m sorry, Twilight, but you were using your magic. I’m under the rules of the bet, to stop you. I never meant to throw them that way though.” Celestia felt tears in her eyes as a realization of what she was doing by throwing those books. Twilight, felt herself wanting to go into tears but she turned and galloped faster her hooves hitting the ground as she ran straight towards the general location of where those books went. She went In deeper into the Library.

“I can’t lose, I can’t lose!” She called out, her heart thumping faster. That was when she saw the books; her eyes widened even if it took a few more seconds for her to get towards them. She wasn’t out of the race yet. She was getting giddier.

“You hear that, Spike! I won’t lose!” She reached over and grabbed ahold of them in her mouth, getting ready to gallop. She was holding what looked to be called Beautiful disaster.

“Where the heck would you be.” She looked over them and realized it was supposed to be in the fiction section. She moved over, ready to run. It was clear that twilight’s heart was close to exploding from how scared and nervous she was as she ran towards the fiction section.

She was making one last turn when she came face to face with the book section and grabbed the ladder; she began climbing. However, when she was climbing up, She looked over next to her seeing Spike. Who was holding only one book, a single one? That read, Of mice and Mare. A small skinny paper that probably wouldn’t even have noticed.

Spike looked towards Twilight. He looked at her dead in the eyes while Twilight wanted to scream to the heavens.

“Spike,” Twilight muttered still holding about three books left. It was all she had left. However, Spike looked at her and pushed it is saying.

“I’m sorry. You left me with no choice.” He pushed the book in and pulled his hand away, as the library around them glowed. Shining brighter like the effect of the sun around them. It began to close in surrounding Twilight as she screamed. She screamed louder than anything else in her life as the light consumed her.

When all was said and done, when the light vanished and leaving the room looking dimmer. Spike stood there looking towards Twilight. She was sitting there; a collar latched around her neck shining brighter, as she was moving her hooves over trying to remove it. She was fighting away.

“No, No!” She screamed not believing this could happen; it was a nightmare some cruel joke, from an evil god, or goddess that this was her fate. Rarity and Celestia walked on in looking toward Twilight.

“Oh, dear.” Rarity felt tears running down her face smearing her make up as she ran over hugging her lover. Celestia stood there, as she was shocked. She felt guilty. She could only stand there, while Luna was standing there, Looking towards her sister at this point.

“It looks to be over with Sister; it seems that your former student has lost.”

“It looks like it. Though what happens next I’m not sure.” She tried imagining what Spike might do, But he stood there, his expression not changing. It wasn’t of pure glory, for the victory, or even sadness that he won. It just looked like it was just over. He seemed neutral.

“So what are you going to do with me Spike, Force me to break up with Rarity, force me to jump off a cliff what are you going to do?” She asked almost begged to know just to let it go, as she looked more annoyed than anything. She was feeling Spitefull at this, knowing she had lost her freedom.

“Or are you going to try and have me for sex use me like some fucking toy!” She screamed angrily. However, Spike stood there remaining calm but said,

“I won’t be doing either of those; I won’t force you to break up with Rarity, or have sex with you. However, stay the night I will have work for you. Luna, Celestia, please take her to one of the spare rooms. I’ll see you guy’s later. I need to think.”

Spike would turn around and walk out of the room. He needed to clear his head in some ways. Spike was feeling empty inside. He won another bet; He had the chance to control the person he was most angry at. However, in many cases, Spike was empty Inside. He decided he needed to be alone. So he went off and went up towards the highest towers, Sitting on top of it and just looking off into the distance.

It was a peaceful night; He didn’t even bother to grab dinner, he just watched the world move around him. While just sitting there It wasn’t long before Luna had shown up sitting there next to him as she said,

“So you won another Princess. I’m surprised you didn’t fuck her for Dominance.”

“I wouldn’t do that. I never wanted any of this.” Spike responded with a sigh his arms crossed while sitting next to Luna.

“Well sometimes you get things you never wanted, But you could’ve lost on purpose.”

“Maybe but like you said, I couldn’t if I tried the game forces you to give it your all.” Spike just sighed more while just looking towards the star’s as he groaned.

“What should I do, really I don’t know what I’m supposed to do?”

“That’s something I can’t answer, but really. It’s all up to you; we all have a choice. However, in the end, it’s what we do that gets us seen as a monster or a hero. I made my choice once and became a monster. However, don’t make the same mistakes I did.” Luna said being more calm more relaxed as she seemed to give the dragon the smallest bit of advice before she turned around.

“Please have a good night sleep, Spike.” It was all she said before she flew off. Leaving Spike there, he would eventually get off the bases of the roof and head to bed. Celestia wasn’t there, but he didn’t mind he just wanted to sleep. When he hit the pillow, he eventually went to sleep, going off into a deep, dreamless slumber.

Author's Note

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