Spike's Growing Pains

A dragon. He grows when greedy. A baby dragon has just recently gone through it but became young again. He, however has doubts of staying in his home. He caused so much destruction. He had to repair most of it by himself, with little help. He could become this greedy, mean monster when matured for real. He wouldn't want to hurt his friends and family. He has thought about his options with the best one coming to mind: Running away.

"That's it! After I fix up the last of Ponyville today, I'll run away," He thought. "I don't know where yet, but I can't stay here. I'll kill everyone and destroy Ponyville when I'm older. I can't risk it. I'll just leave a letter with Owlowiscious. He'll give it to Twi. I'll keep my friends and family safe." While finishing repairs, he thought about how sad Twilight would be after he left, but for Spike, it was his best option.

He came home to the library late at night. He made his way slowly and quietly to Owlowiscious.

"Give this to Twilight tomorrow morning." He handed the letter to the bird.

"Hoo." The owl took it.

"I'll take that as a yes." Spike began to pack his things. He had 2 bags: Jewel Stash and Memories. After packing, he put on his Fedora from Cherilee. Just as he was about to open the door, the lights turned on.

"Where do you think your going, baby dragon?" said Twilight. She came down from the stairs and walked up to him.

"Owlowiscious, here." The bird came to Spike. He took back the letter and gave it to Twilight. She read it to herself.

"Spike! Your running away? Why?" She asked him, worried as ever. She started to tear up.

"When I'm older, I'll destroy Ponyville and hurt my friends and especially you. I can't take any chances. I have to leave."

"Spike. I was worried you might do this so I talked to Zecora. She gave me a lesson of Dragon Growth. You should hear this first before making any rash decisions." Spike nodded as they went over and sat on the couch.

Though dragons grow through greed, they can control it as long as they want or need. If they do, I can tell you, they grow wings and, with practice, can still speak things.

"She told me, though dragons grow with greed, they can control it over time if they want to. The best part is that you grow wings if you do and speech is only for those who want to," she told him. Spike was at first skeptical. He realized it was the only other option. He also realized he could now stay in Ponyville. He jumped to her and hugged her, crying all the while.

"T............thank you..........Twilight," he got in.

"Shh...it's okay," she rubbed his back and calmed him down.

"Twilight, Can I sleep with you tonight?"

"Of course, Spiky." They went upstairs and went to sleep.