FIVE MINUTES LATER

It’s been five minutes since Spike went limp and gave his last breath, five minutes of Trixie trying to heal and bring Spike back to life, five minutes of Blueblood punching the boulders around without stopping, not caring they were now bleeding.

“Sir, Punching those rocks is not going to bring your friend back, despite what the old legend says” Fran informed Blueblood, misunderstanding the point of punching due to desperation, with a legend from his native village.

“I don’t know nor care for a damn kids story!” Blueblood said, punching even harder, so hard in fact, the boulder split in two.
“I just caused the death of the nicest guy I knew, how do you think I feel, huh!” Blueblood half-screamed half-sobbed.

UNKNOWN LOCATION (WITH SPIKE)

There, in a field full of beautiful flowers, laid Spike, eyes closed and breathing softly. A gentle breeze passed by and the coldness made Spike shiver.

“Urgh, what? Where… where I’m I?” Spike said getting up and looking around.
“Uhm, it’s pretty… wait a minute... IS THIS HEAVEN?????”

“No Spike, it is not heaven, but you may consider it the Garden of Eden, or purgatory for the pure souls if you want,” Said a male voice

“Who’s there? Show yourself!!” Spike said scared

“Unfortunately I can’t Spike, for you see God asked me not to since that would probably make things worst, I am allowed to say that you and I Spike are one in the same person, you can’t exist without me… or more like, you’re “alive” thanks to me… anyway… where was I?”

“You were going about saying things like if you were my conscience, but at the same time you are not, so I’m also confused,” Spike said

“Oh, well, Spike, Do you think you’re ready to cross over? To live this world behind?” Asked the voice

“I guess, I mean, I’m dead right?” Spike asked

“Yes and No, you’re in the in-between, my dear boy,” said the voice

“SO then which one is it? Ugh, this makes no sense” Spike said getting frustrated at this voice’s antiques when talking about death.

“Spike, are you sure you want to cross?” asked the voice once again

“I don’t know, I mean, I’m only 18, and… can’t believe I’m gonna say this but… a virgin” Spike said, not believing what he had just said.

“So the guy who never cared about love, who saw it as a waste of time, who was too blinded by self-hate, to notice their feelings, actually cares about little talk like that? Well you learn something new every day” said the voice trying to keep it cool.

“Yeah, I mean I never really cared about having a girlfriend or children, mostly because of the fact of my heritage, but…” Spike was saying when he got interrupted

“That’s beside the fact, my dear child, your story hasn’t even been written, yet your book is short. Spike I didn’t come here to stop you from entering heaven but to warn you, your friends, in the dimension of the living, are in grave danger. There is an evil lurking around, an evil full of hate, sadness, desperation, desperate for control, desperate to destroy the world. Many kind hearts have fallen into this darkness. And afraid to inform you some of your friends follow the same fate since you see, it doesn’t take much to fall into this darkness, ask your dean, he knows what I mean.” Said the voice

“What are you talking about?” Asked Spike

“The nerdy one you call Twilight, she is going down the path this evil is taking, for there is pain and uncertainty in her heart. The one known as Sunset has not yet recovered fully from her last brush with this darkness, for her heart and mind still hide self-hate and sadness. The purple-haired girl named Rarity is the easiest victim, as her innocence and mind are taking her down the wrong road, for she believes to be a princess in need of a prince, and once her mind and reality meet, her dreams will be crushed, and greed will destroy her.” The voice said.

Spike just remained silent

“Now Spike what do you choose?” said the voice

BACK IN THE FOREST

“I can’t do this any longer, he's been dead for almost 15 minutes,” Trixie said while still trying to heal Spike.

“Keep trying, he didn’t give up on us, neither will we,” Said Blueblood

“It’s no use, he lost a lot of blood, I can’t save him,” Trixie said as she started to cry

At the mention of this Blueblood lost it and started to cry, the whole group was silent for about 3 minutes when.

“By the Spirits of the forest, what happened? Said a voice

The group looked towards the voice and found it was none other than Morgana.

“Oh my spirits, Is that Spike?” She asked

“Morgana can you save him, he… sacrificed himself for us,” Trixie pleaded

‘I’m sorry my dear, but that goes beyond my powers, if he was still alive, then it would be a piece of cake.” Morgana said in a sorrowful tone.

The group once again was silent, wondering what to do with their friend’s body. When a chirping sound was heard, the group then started to look around fearing this was another attack by the beasts of this forest.

“LOOK!” said Fran pointing at a figure flying towards them really fast.

“Get ready, I don’t want any of these animals to ambush us again,” said Blueblood, drawing his sword, and waiting for this creature to attack.

‘WAIT!” screamed Trixie “Look closely, it’s the Phoenix hatchling that Spike was taking care of.”

And just as she finished the Phoenix started to circle them looking for Spike. After giving around 3 turns around the group, he spotted Spike’s body and dived down, landing next to it.

He stood next to Spike’s body for a couple of seconds before, jumping on his bloody chest and looking towards his face, waiting for Spike to wake up, or move.

“Sorry little one, he is no longer with us, he gave up his life for ours. He was a very brave person… a friend we didn’t deserve…” Said Trixie sobbing as she kneeled down next to the bird.

The bird looked at Trixie, then to Blueblood, who just avoided making eye contact, since his eyes were red from crying, and finally turned back to Spike’s body, and to everyone’s surprise, he let out a loud wail, almost mimicking a baby crying, then he moved up a bit and placed his head on Spike’s chest and, to everyone’s surprise, started crying.

“That Phoenix must’ve loved the boy a lot,” Morgana said

“Spike saved him from dying, even fought our trap away by his side,” Blueblood said

“That explains it, The bird created an emotional bond with Spike, he was coming back to become his spiritual guide,” Fran said

“What?” asked Luna

“You said he fought with Spike, right? Well once that happens, not to mention he took care of him, the bird accepted him as a friend, someone it can trust.” Fran explained

“Just how?” asked Blueblood

“Did it rest in Spike’s shoulder?” asked Morgana

“Yes,” said Trixie

“Well there, Birds, not to mention Phoenixes, don’t rest on untrustworthy people’s shoulders or heads, they don’t even let them come close,” Said Morgana

At the mention of that Blueblood and Trixie looked at the scene before them, and they realized that what they were saying was true, the way the bird cried into Spike’s chest, the way the tears fell from its eyes onto his injuries and healed them back to normal, was enough evidence of the bond this creature had with Spike.

“Wait a minute, the blood, it’s going back into Spike’s body!!!!” said Trixie

“Phoenix tears, they can heal any type of injury, and make them look like they never happened,” Fran said.

As the little phoenix continued crying, Spike’s shirt started to look less and less blood red, until all the blood around him was gone.

The group then stared towards Spike’s face for any movement. They waited for about 10 seconds but it felt like hours, until.

“COUGH… COUGH… OH man, that hurt,” said Spike

“SPIKE!!!!!!!!!” Both Trixie and Blueblood screamed as they jumped on top of Spike while hugging him.

“Ok guys, I don’t mind the love… but seriously Trixie… I don’t think your boyfriend would approve of you motorboating me, plus the 2 of you are kind of suffocating me.” came the muffled voice of Spike from between Trixie’s breasts.

“Oh sorry, “ said Trixie a bit red, while looking at Blueblood who was also red.

“You should really be thanking this little guy,” Said Morgana

“His tears kind of brought you back to life,” Said Fran

“Oh, really? Thanks, little guy, but wait, I thought you had left with your parents, why are you here? Not that I’m complaining,” Spike said

“You protected me, cared for me, and even let me fight by your side, you even let me go to be with my family. But as I was leaving I felt that I had to go back, like if there was something tying me to you, so I told my parents once we landed on the new nest, said my goodbyes and rushed back to become your spiritual guide, that’s what you were looking for in the first place right?” said the Phoenix, leaving everyone speechless and pretty much scared, although his voice was that of any normal teenage singer.

“I’ve heard of Phoenixes that create bonds with humans, but never one with a draconian, and much less have I ever heard one talk,” said Morgana

“Once I made up my mind, I used some of my magic and allowed me to talk in a dialect that you could understand,” The phoenix said.

“So, how do I seal this contract?” asked Spike

“Just give me a name,” The phoenix said

“How about, Peewee, since the first thing I called you was little guy?” Spike asked

“Peewee, I like it, but I don’t like the explanation, and with that our contract is sealed,” said Peewee turning into a necklace and placing itself on Spike”s neck.

“Well that makes all of us, but now how do we send the signal? I mean our flare guns are toast,” said Blueblood

“Oh, what guns are you talking about?” asked Peewee, transforming back into a Phoenix and resting on Spike’s shoulder.

‘Our flare guns, we were supposed to shoot them once we got our spiritual guides so we can be transported back to safe grounds,' Spike explained.

“But they were destroyed when our attack on Spike backfired, and then our last one was destroyed by the beastman,” Blueblood finished explaining

“Oh, I see, so what color was the flare you were supposed to send out to leave?” asked Peewee.

“White, Why?” asked Trixie

Peewee said nothing, yet he aimed for the sky and a bright white beam of light came out of his mouth.

“You can do that?” asked Blueblood

‘Yeah, magical flares are made with Phoenix magic, so its kind of easy” Peewee said proudly as the whole group was surrounded by white light, and the next thing they knew they were standing on the castle’s garden turned headquarters.

“Well done, kids, I am glad to see you made it back soon, heck you were only gun 5 hours,” said Daring Do as she approached the group. “Now, let’s see what we’ve got, Trixie, a Copper Fairy, with an A++ rank (Level 150), these particular spirits are drawn to Witches and Wizards, with both Item and nature manipulation, they are also known to attract good fortune,” Daring Do said making both Morgana and Trixie happy.
“Prince Blueblood, A Holy hobgoblin, these particular spirits are attracted to anyone that has a kind heart but are losing their way, they become your teachers, and, if you treat them with respect, they can allow you to become an honorary Holy Goblin, which also gives you the title of Holy Knight, they are also extremely smart, especially when it comes to fighting and warcraft, good job,” Daring Do said as she looked at both Blueblood and Fran as they just stood there in a military pose and proud faces.
“And Finally, what do we… OMG, IS THAT A GOLDEN FLAME PHOENIX!!!” Daring Do screamed in amazement

‘I suppose, those that fit your criteria Peewee?” Spike asked

“Yup, that’s my species,” said Peewee

“Oh God, it talks, Spike you have a Legendary Heavenly beast, they are so rear they are considered endangered species, S+++ rank (level 250) and it’s still just a teen, Spike for all you care, please take extremely, EXTREMELY GOOD CARE of him,” Daring Do said

“Consider it done,” Spike said, as Daring Do walked away, to inspect a new group that just arrived.

“Ok, should we head home? We have class on Monday, “ Trixie said

“Yeah, I have so errands to run, got to get Peewee a nice Crib to crash, I don’t just mean my house,” Spike said

“Yeah, I get you, so…” Blueblood started.

“One last thing. Don’t tell anyone about me dying, ok,” Spike said

“Why?” Trixie asked

“Well if you do they’ll tell my parents and they might go ballistic, not to mention my friends, so, you say nothing about me dying I say nothing about your assassination attempt, Ok,” Spike said

“Ok,” Blueblood said

“Hi, Spike!!!” Came 2 voices from behind Spike

As he Spike turned, he was met with Sunset Shimmer and Rarity standing behind him

“Sunset, Rarity, I didn’t know you were in this safari too,” said Spike

“Oh no, darling, I am only here to see some magnificent animals for inspiration for my dresses,” Rarity said

“I actually was in the safari, I was in the first group to return, that reminds me, meet Rex,” Sunset said as she summoned her new guide.

“Oh, a Moonlight wolf, excellent taste,” Blueblood said. The complement making Trixie a tad jealous.

“Likewise, meet Peewee,” Spike said as summoned Peewee from his necklace

“Oh my, what a beautiful bird, just looking at it makes me feel so inspired, say, Spikey Wickey, why don’t you come with me to my boutique, I need some help making some dresses,” Rarity said with a coy smile and a very seductive voice, which was picked up by everyone, except Spike.

“What’s with the pet name? Moreover I didn’t know she owned a boutique, well she does look fashionable, so it kind of makes sense.” Spike thought

‘Well then come along,” Rarity said as she wrapped her body around Spike’s Right arm.

‘Hang on, a damn second. I was going to ask Spike if he wanted to come to my house for a quick study session for our upcoming Special force exams,” Said Sunset as she wrapped herself on Spike’s left arm and pulled him towards her.

This made rarity copy her action, and before you knew it there was a tug of war going on for Spike.

“As much as I would love to do both I am kind of busy, so… SEE YOU IN CLASSSSSSSS,” Spike said breaking free and making a run for his car, with Peewee flying behind him.

“You see what you just did, you scared him off,” Sunset yelled at Rarity.

“On the contrary dear, I believe it was your perviness, that scared him off, I mean seriously, a private study session, please that’s the most used excuse for sex, dear,” Rarity said

“You must be an even bigger perv if you know that much, I must protect Spike from the likes of you,” Sunset said

“How dare you, if you must know I’m still a pure maiden,” rarity scoffed

“From your body may be, your mind not so much,” Sunset said

“I’m I the only one who thinks they are about to have a catfight over Spike,? Asked Blueblood

“For our sakes, I sure hope so,” said Fran as blood poured out of his nose fantasizing about the scene.

Just then Trixie grabbed Blueblood by the arm and pulled him away.

“Wow, there babe, I wasn’t thinking anything about those 2,” Blueblood said

“I don’t care, we are going to my apartment this instant,” Trixie said in a harsh voice

“What? Why?” asked Blueblood.

“Are you saying you don’t want to fuck me?” Trixie asked in a very suggestive voice

“Oh baby, JACKPOT,” Blueblood said as he was taken away by Trixie.

“A woman that makes herself be respected. I like my new protector.” Morgana said

“Let’s give them some privacy, shall we,” said Fran as he and Morgana went for a small walk around their new town.

“Do you think his comment towards that Sunset girl made Trixie Jealous? Asked Morgana, who used her magic to grow to be about 5’0” (1.54 Mts)

“I can bet every gold coin I have. That reminds me, do you think they accept Gold coins in this town? Said Fran as he continued escorting Morgana away.

THAT NIGHT SPIKE’S HOUSE

“Well Peewee, what do you think?” Spike asked as he finished fixing Peewee’s new playground and crib.

“It’s awesome man, but you do realize that I can turn into a necklace right?” Peewee said

“Yeah I know, but this is now your house, so I want you to feel comfortable,” Spike said
“One last question: what exactly do you eat?”

“Anything except, meat, like beef, pork, and obviously chicken, but insects are cool, just like fruits and vegetables

“Cool, well time to go to bed, I’ll make you a fruit salad and place some water in the bottle for you to have if you get hungry while I’m asleep,” Spike said

“Oh, really? Thanks, man, I always wanted to have a midnight snack. Good night Spike, sweet dreams,” Peewee said

“And don’t let the bedbugs bite,” Spike answered

“No chance I’ll eat them,” Peewee answered making both him and Spike laugh

THAT NIGHT…

“Shane “Spike” Drake, you have summoned the Krauss law, to decide the fate of the lands known as The Castle of Canterlot, and the Canterlot Royal Academy, in a fight against the Diamond Dogs, more specifically the Black twins. It has been decided that the battle is to take place tomorrow Sunday, on the turf known as the Bonebreaker valley.
Oh, and one last thing please ask your friends Celestia and Luna to stop asking me about my children, I had 7 boys and 8 girls, now prepare for the fight that will begin at noon.” Said the Ghost of none other but Vex Krauss himself.

“I knew Luna was kind of crazy for babies due to her cell phone lock screen, but Celestia… well, she is pregnant,” Spike said while slapping his head mentally.

NEXT MORNING…

“Where are you going, Spike?” Peewee asked.

“I am off, to fight for the territory of the castle and the academy,” Spike answered as he put on his running shoes.

“Cool, want me to go?” Peewee asked

“You can come but you can’t intervene until the fight is over, ok, no matter what happens to me,” Spike instructed, earning a nod of agreement from Peewee as he transformed into the necklace from before.

HALF AN HOUR LATER… BONEBREAKER VALLEY

“Spike good morning, you sleep well? Asked Discord, as Spike arrived in his motorcycle to the fighting turf

“Yeah, I’m ready for the fight,” Spike said

“Morning Spike,” Said Celestia and Luna in unison

“Morning, Princesses,” Spike answered

“Well, well, looks like everyone is here,” said Jacob as he, Evie and some of his goons arrived on the scene.

“Hey, who let the dogs out?” Discord said

“HAHAHA, very funny, now that etiquette is done with… LET’S FIGHT!!!!” Jacob said ripping his shirt off exposing his bare chest and six-pack.

“Finally, someone who knows how shit is done,” Spike said taking off his jacket, necklace (Peewee, who morphed into a Bird again and flow to Luna’s shoulder) and finally his shirt, showing his toned body, plus some old scars he has (From the fight with the Bahamut 10 years ago, and all his training with Mom and Dad).

“Wow,” said Luna turning a bright shade of red, when she saw the 2 shirtless males in front of her,”

“Oh, brother, this one is lovestruck,” Said Peewee as he flew to Discord’s shoulder

“You have no idea,” Discord told him

“Alright gentlemen, you know the rules, no weapons, no death chocks, no hitting below the belt,” Discord said looking at both Spike and Jacob “And of course no magic or traps of any sort, Do I make myself clear?” Discord said

“FIGHT!!!” Discord screamed

At the mention of that word, Jacob lunged forward almost hitting Spike in the chin if not because he ducked in time. Jacob continued the attack throwing punches left and right non stop (They had forgotten to mention that he was a world champion boxer), landing 80% of the punches, mostly on Spike’s arms, and having the other 20% split between head, stomach, and chest. But Spike was used to this kind of attacks from training hand to hand combat with his mom, and he even knew how to escape this situation, thanks to the fighting theory from his father. Once Spike saw an opening he took it and landed a punch right in Jacobs Jawline, making him stumble backward.

“Oh, that was cheeky my good friend, nice punch though,” Jacob said as he recovered and attacked Spike landing a punch in his right cheek.

The fight continued for another 10 minutes, which was already far longer than necessary.

“Jacob, stop fooling around and waste this kid,” Evie screamed

“Spike, same thing she said,” Celestia screamed

“This is getting really entertaining,” said Discord, who for whatever reason was munching on some popcorn.

“Agreed,” Said Peewee as Discord, gave him a popcorn

“You’re eating popcorn?” started Celestia

“Why didn’t I think of that?” Finished Luna, earning a look from Celestia.

“You better have brought more, all this cheering is making both of us hungry,” said Celestia sitting down next to Discord in the hood of their van.
“Do you have some Strawberry cake? Celestia asked, earning a “seriously” look from Discord, who just Poofed a whole strawberry cake in front of Celestia.
“Oh, you,” Celestia said, giving Discord a loving kiss on the lips.

“Ok time to end this!” Jacob said as he lunged even faster towards Spike, using an ability known as Mutilate level 2. Unfortunately for him, Spike was using a similar ability known as “All-seeing eye” which made the world move slower, so you can read your enemies moves easily.

“SAY GOODNIGHT!!!” Jacob said as he launched a finishing blow towards Spike, but Spike dodged it and counterstrike it using his mom’s signature move the “Claw of God” connecting with Jacob’s jaw once again, making him stumble back, in an almost knocked out stage.

“Jacob, tag me,” Evie screamed, extending her arm; Jacob saw this and extended his arm, yet he never got to touch Evie’s as he fell face first just inches away from her hand.

“THAT’S MATCH, SPIKE WINS,” Discord said

“WHAT????!!!!” said Evie

“Even if Jacob had managed to tag you, you guy would have been eliminated,” Discord said

“Why?” Asked Evie

“Well, you know the rules Evie, and it clearly states, and I quote, “A champion may be subbed out if he needs to take a rest after fighting non stop for more than 15 minutes if they need rest, this rule does not apply when the champion in question is unconscious or no longer fit to fight (Semi-conscious states will also count as unfit to fight) Any type of violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification for the offending side. And quote,” Spike said.

“So that means we won,” Said Celestia

“Yes, that is correct,” said Jacob trying and failing to stand by his own foot

“Ok, Spike, we know the agreement, what do you wish to do with us?” asked Evie, who was sweating due to Spike’s silence, and thinking he was going to have his way with her.

“Well, first things first, Peewee heal us up, please,” Spike asked Peewee who flew around them, eradiating a golden beam, making both Spike’s and Jacob’s injuries disappear.

“Secondly, I have no interest in becoming your guys boss, but as of this moment any major change, operation and/or gang war tactic, must be approved by either me or the Princesses or Discord. You are no longer allowed to do any evil, underground operation or scheme understood, and no harassing girls, and vice-versa,” Spike said motioning to some of the female goons who just looked away.

“Oh and Evie, I know what you were thinking I was going to do, but for the record, I’m not into extremely older woman or married woman for that fact,” Said Spike

“Ok, first I’m 20 years old, second, how did you know I was married?” asked Evie

“Cause I can read people's body language, to an extent, and you and Henry over there were looking at each other very carefully, kind of the way Discord and Celestia do, plus even I can see the ring,” Spike said.

“Well, now that this is done go and don’t cause any trouble to the good citizens of Canterlot, and, I’ll see you 2 around, remember that,” Spike said as Jacob and Evie said goodbye, and took off with their goons.

“Spike are you sure you want those guys to be our allies?” asked Luna

“Of course, if you haven’t noticed, the way Jacob fought against me, and the way Evie can mask her presence, is that of the members of the Assassins guild; The Undead Brotherhood if I’m not mistaken,” Spike said

“So those 2 are assassins, why did they never killed us while we sleep?” asked Celestia

“Because they are not allowed to attack royalty, and even if they do, the grand council of assassins has to give them the green light, and I think that, thanks to Discord being a former head of the Men of Limbo, they aren’t willing to do so,” Spike said

“Now that makes sense, The Men of Limbo, was one of the first underground Brotherhoods, to go rogue and become vigilantes, and after the disbandment of many started to create assassins syndicates, so…” Discord began.

“One of the former members of Men of Limbo is the head of this Grand Assassin council,” Celestia said.

“Correct,” Spike said

“Well, I’ll think about this. Now Spike go and enjoy the rest of your day, but remember you have class tomorrow so you best be there ok,” Discord said

“Ok then, see you tomorrow, Dean Discord, Princesses,” Spike said with a bow, walked to his motorcycle, after putting on the rest of his clothes, and headed home.

“I hope Spike’s theory is correct, if not, we might be looking at something more complicated to understand,” Discord said

“Enough about that, I want to go home and finish playing my video games and reading my fanfics,” Luna complained

“Oh, someone is upset about missing the newest chapter of, what was his name?” asked Celestia.

“Her pen name is Ghost Wintersnow, and her story is called “Ghosts Among the Wildflowers” it is a beautiful story about a group of strangers who... Oh I see what you’re doing and it’s not funny,” Luna said as she looked at Celestia and Discord, who were just laughing their asses off.

Author's Note

Hello there, if you are reading this note, it means you have read my fic, until this point. And I love and thank you for that, now I want to play a little game.

You see I've hidden various references throughout the last 5 chapters, this includes (but are not limited to): Animes, Videogames, books, TV series.

Go, try to find them, and comment, there are 10 references (or more) let's see how much attention you pay when reading.

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