Author's Note

Sorry, that took so long if you were waiting for this one. I kinda forgot to publish this chapter after I was finished with it XD

Preparations

Spike started to open his eyes only to see he was once again in the palace of Draco.
"Why am I here again? Hello Draco you in here?" Spike asked, but the silence was his answer. Spike started to walk through the halls of the palace in search of the deity. After walking through the hall, what felt like an eternity Spike reached giant doors. Spike tried his best to push the doors open and nothing it felt like he was trying to push a mountain.
"What are these made of they don't move at all." Spike said to himself.

And at that moment doors opened and a familiar figure stood next to Spike
"Because they open only to me young Spike." Draco said to him.
Spike looked up to see the dragon god. "Hello there Sir or is it your highness?" Spike asked in a panic.
The god just smiled "Please just Draco is fine I really didn't like the titles unlike mother or my brother."
Draco walked in through the doors that lead him and Spike to a giant library.

"So many books. Twilight would love to be here, but Draco why am I here? Do I always come here when I fall unconscious?" Spike asked.
"Yes and no. You can enter here by thinking about this place when meditating or before falling asleep. But I can also call you here which I did this time, you see the magic that unicorn Skychanter used on you was a mixture of pony magic and that of chaos magic. That is why on pure instinct your mind summoned your armor the only thing strong enough to absorb that energy so you wouldn't die." Draco explained

Spike was scratching his head while having a dumb look on his face. "Well that makes some sense I guess."
Draco let out a sigh. "This Skychanter unicorn is highly likely in league with my brother. That is why I called you here to give you this." Draco took a book made of purple dragon scales from a shelf and gave it to Spike.
"A book? What's in it?" Spike asked.

"This book is special every champion before you have written in it. A guide for future champions. I ordered it to be written after the second champion of mine so all the others can learn about their abilities as soon as possible. You'll need the information in that book if you are to face this Skychanter unicorn in combat. You will find the book in your room on your table" Draco explained and the book vanished from Spike's hand in a brilliant golden flame.
"Thank you Draco. I won't let you down" Spike said.
"I know you won't." Draco said placed his finger on Spike's forehead and at that moment all went black again and when he opened his eyes again he was in his mom's bedroom.

Spike looked still in a little daze "Mom you in here hello." After asking for her Celestia gets into the bedroom. And takes him into a crushing hug.
"Oh Spike I'm so glad you are okay. I feared for the worst once that spell hit you. Are you feeling okay?" Celestia asked.
"I'm fine mom, I got some questions." Spike asked while rubbing his neck.
"Yes what is it? You know you can tell me anything that troubles you." Celestia answered sitting next to her adoptive son and hopefully soon-to-be husband.

"Well how to say this. Are you sure you want me to take these tests? I do love both you and aunt Luna, but wouldn't ponies look this as a little weird?" Spike asked while a bright blush started to appear on his face.
Celestia had a blush on her face too "Well it isn't unheard of family members tying the knot, and it isn't against the law either. I and Luna have had talks about you In private. We would have asked you at some point if you wanted to pursue a relationship with us at some point, but Skychanter forced our hand. I'm sorry if you feel like we used you as a scapegoat, but we both have feelings towards you we just haven't been able to show them Luna especially. The last time she had a serious relationship it ended badly and after that, she has always been a little shut-in." Celestia explained.

"So you really want me as your mate? But I'm already in a relationship with two no three ponies. Is there any kind of maximum amount on herd size?" Spike asked
"No Spike there isn't any maximum amount of mates you can have in the herd. But all the members of the herd need to agree on the addition of new members." Celestia explained.
Spike just looked in front of him and had some wild images running through his mind. Mostly those from his dirty magazines where one stallion had multiple wives and they all had been dressed in very revealing Saddle Arabian clothes only this time on some actresses in his mind there were Celestia, Luna, and others in their place."Awesome." Spike just said while having a big grin on his face.
Celestia gave a look towards Spike "Well now if I didn't know better you might have some naughty thoughts on your mind." Celestia said looking at Spike.
"Nothing Celestia nothing at all." Spike said trying his best to hide himself from Celestia's judging look.

"Oh really now. I'm pretty sure there is something you want to tell me. Maybe it is related to one of those magazines of yours or am I wrong?" Celestia asked while having a wide grin on her face.
"How do you know about those?" Spike asked panic in his voice.
"Spike I practically raised you and hiding those under your bed really isn't the best hiding place. Don't worry I'm not mad all of us have little fantasies." Celestia answered giggling.
"I'm sorry mom." Spike said looking towards the floor
Celestia placed her hand under Spike's chin and raised his head back up. "Don't be there is no need to be sorry. A healthy male dragon shows interest in these kinds of things. But enough of that Luna is sitting with Noble council talking about these tests you and Skychanter are to undertake and we should join with them." Celestia said and got up from the bed. Spike got up from bed too and started to follow Celestia through the halls of Canterlot Castle.

Council Room

Luna was mildly angry the challenges some of these nobles were planning were ridiculous. For example Trial of Diplomacy, how could Spike pull that off he hardly knows anything about Diplomacy. The doors of the chamber opened. Spike and Celestia walked inside and after that, the doors closed.
"I have returned with Spike the one who wishes to challenge Skychanter for the right of our hands in matrimony." Celestia informed the council.

"Aaah Princess Celestia and Prince Spike it's good of you to join us. We were just talking about possible trials and we hope you accept them." Cloud Spear said.
Celestia gave a nod "We accept any terms you deem as a worthy trial." she said.
"Marvelous now if you and Princess Luna would back there and Prince Spike and Skychanter step forward and hear the trials we have decided." Cloud Spear said.

"Go Spike this is your trial and whatever you succeed or not I'll always love you and am proud of you." Celestia said and gave a kiss to his forehead. Skychanter saw this and was seething in rage. Never the less both of them stood in front of the council table.
"Skychanter and Prince Spike you both are here in hopes of earning the right to marry our princesses. We have decided that you both will take three trials. Trial of Wisdom to test your intellect and how you use it, Trial of Heart to see where your heart truly belongs, and lastly Trial of Might where you two will face each other in open combat. These trials will be held in a week. So do your best to prepare for them. This meeting is finished." Cloud Spear finished slamming the gavel on the table.

Skychanter turned to face Spike "You should quit while you can maybe we can cut a deal let me have the princesses and I'll allow you to live under the watch of Princess Twilight in Ponyville" Skychanter offered his hand.
"You are either stupid or arrogant if you think I would agree to that kind of deal I know what kind of pony you are Skychanter and I will stop you. I won't let mom and aunt suffer if they are forced to marry a brick, like you." Spike finished and turned around to leave.
"You regret that lizard once I'm king I'll see to it that you are publicly executed. I'll cleanse the world of monsters like you." Skychanter finished his threat.
"Then I better not lose the trials." Spike just said and left the room at a fast pace.
Celestia left the room to catch Spike and Luna walked next to Skychanter."We will be keeping a close watch on you. I do hope you don't plan on doing something honorless Skychanter." Luna threatened the unicorn. Skychanter just bowed and left the room. Luna decided to catch Spike and her sister and left after them.

Spike was in his room lying on his bed. "Why must my life be so hectic now? I really shouldn't have wished some more action to our boring days. At the moment I really would like to go back to being a simple librarian assistant right now." Talked to himself while reading the book that Draco had delivered to him. Spike was so focused on reading that he didn't hear Celestia entering.
"Spike? Are you okay? You left in a hurry after the meeting." Celestia asked and sat next to Spike on his bed.
"Not really. Well, maybe a little. It's these trials. I'm really scared I'll fail them. I don't want to fail you or Luna, I can't imagine what that brick would do to you two." Spike told Celestia.
"You have a big heart Spike, it's one of the reasons why I and Luna chose you as a mate, but we didn't want this to happen this way, but we should have known that unicorn would try something like this at some point." Celestia explained
Luna entered the room. "You don't have to worry about us Spike, but what you need to worry about is your training. I'm sure I and other of our friends can help you prepare for these trials. I can help you to prepare for the duel part." Luna said while Celestia clapped her hands together and had a wide smile on her face. "That's a wonderful idea, Lulu. And we should tell your other girls of us Spike." Celestia commented.

Hearing that all the color drained from Spike's face. If Rarity was about to kill him for having his fun with Twilight without telling her and Applejack, What would they do when they hear that he is possibly getting Celestia and Luna too. More so what will Twilight do to him? Images of Rarity, Twilight, and Applejack giving some punishment to him flashed in his mind "I... Am... Screwed." Spike said aloud.
"Well let's go Spike I want to meet my future em... harem sisters? Is that what they are called" Celestia said.
"I really am not sure sister perhaps we should ask them when we arrive." Luna answered.
And with a flash of golden magic, all three of them disappeared.

Ponyville

Castle Friendship

Shortly before the meeting with the council ended Twilight and friends were talking about their relationship with Spike in the kitchen.
"Hehee hee oh... I thought I wouldn't see the day. Twilight Sparkle has not only a crush but has been tumbling in the hay too already and with nonother than our Spike" Applejack said while laughing a little bit.
"Applejack! Twilight and Ember poured their heart out and you laugh at them for it?" Rarity snapped to Applejack.
"Hold your apples Rari, I'm happy for them both and I'm okay with sharing Spike, but it was just a little hilarious I never thought Twilight had it in her. Always nose deep in her books. Sorry, Twily and Ember if I made you feel bad." Applejack said while taking her hat off.
"No harm done Applejack. I know I'm a book nerd so I should have excepted this kind of reaction." Twilight answered.
"I really don't get it, but no harm done to me either Applejack." Ember said.
"Then darlings it's decided we four will share Spike. Now that there are four girls for Spike I have an amazing idea we should..." Rarity didn't get a chance to finish her sentence when a golden light appeared in the room and when it dissipated Celestia, Luna and Spike appeared.

"Princesses? What's wrong? Something wrong?" Twilight asked getting up from her seat.
"Twilight how many times must I say no need for that in private. We are all friends after all." Celestia said walking next to the table and taking a seat in one of the chairs. Luna sits next to her sister. "Me and my sister have special news for you all. I'm pretty sure they are quite exciting news." Luna said.
Spike decided to submit to his fate and took a seat next to Celestia. "Yeah just wait until you hear what we have to say. I'm sure it will have explosive results." Spike said and started to silently pray for his own safety.

"Twilight do you know anything about Trial of Kings and Queens?" Celestia asked.
"Mmm... Not really much, all I know is it was some old system to decide the marriage of the ruling monarch that's about it." Twilight answered
Celestia let out a sigh. "Well you are partly correct it is ancient law probably older than I and Luna. It was created to ensure that the royal bloodlines would continue on if by some accident current King or Queen or in our case Princess doesn't have a suitor so then anyone from noble to citizen can ask for permission from the council a chance for the hand of the ruling monarch going trough trials the council decides and if successful by law ruler and the pony taking the trials are to be wed." Celestia explained.
"Interesting, but as much as I would love to talk about this more..." Then it clicked in Twilight's head "You two are getting married!!" She yelled and started to have one of her famous panic attacks.

"Twilight, relax. That is why we are here. We want to talk about our future marriage, but it isn't sure yet." Celestia said.
"You see Twilight there is a chance for the monarch to choose a challenger if they so wish against the one who wants to try the Trials. This rule is new even to us. Ancient noble council must have hidden this little loophole from monarchs to have more control over them would be my guess why we didn't know about it." Celestia explained.

Luna continued the explanation. "We really didn't expect anything like this. But thanks to a certain male that I and my sister both have hidden feelings, we choose him as the challenger. And the challenger we have chosen to compete against mine and my sister's hand in marriage is our dear adopted nephew Spike." Luna finished while having a wicked smile on her face.

Dead silence filled the room. The mares and dragoness had a hard time processing the information they just received. Their Spike was about to do these Trials for a chance to marry two of the most sought-after mares in all of Equestria.
"That's... Somehow I should have guessed this after finding Celestia's collection in the library." Twilight said while mulling over the info she just received.
"You... You found my personal collection?" Celestia asked little blush appearing on her cheeks.
"Yes. You should hide it better next time. I get it "Astrology in Predictions" is a book no one really reads nowadays, but I did and there were some rather provocative magazines inside it. And by the looks of it, there were also some of Luna's items too. Don't worry I didn't tell anyone about them." Twilight answered Celestia.

Celestia's and Luna's cheeks were both crimson red. "Thank you Twilight I and Celestia appreciate it." Luna told her.
"But why choose Spike? Surely there are some older dragons for you to choose from? Not to mention he is your son." Twilight asked.
"Adopted, but even if he was a direct blood relative it wouldn't change a thing how I or Luna feel towards him. It's rare, but nothing against the law to do so. We can talk about this later, for now, we need help on training and helping Spike to pass these trials." Celestia explained.
"Twilight, Girls please don't be angry. Mom and Auntie didn't want this to happen this soon but a certain snob noble forced their hand. I love both of them and if they want me as their husband I'm not against it." Spike told his oldest friend.

Luna cleared her throat and got attention. "But that's not why we are here. Trials Spike must take requires us to help him. I'm going to train him for the combat part of it, but the Wisdom part screams you Twilight Sparkle. I don't know anypony better to help him train his mind." Luna explained.
"Yes that too, but we also wanted to see our future harem sisters. Since we are all Spikes mares after all we should get acquainted better at some point." Celestia said teasing every pony in the room with her eyes.
"The more females in the harem the stronger status for a dragon. How about we get acquainted right now, Princess Celestia?" Ember flirted with the Sun Princess while licking her lips. Applejack let out a loud cough and Rarity let out a screech while her face was crimson red.

Before Celestia managed to give her answer the door to the kitchen opened revealing Starlight Glimmer and Sunburst. Starlight had a wide smile on her face while Sunburst was carrying his girlfriend's many, many souvenirs from Crystal Empire towards her room.
"Hi Twilight we're back!" Starlight yelled and noticed Celestia and Luna in the kitchen.
"Oh... Princess Celestia, Princess Luna." Starlight said and gave courtesy to the royal sisters.
"Relax Starlight Glimmer we are all friends no need to be so formal when we are in private." Celestia said.
"Thank you Princ... I mean Celestia. Twilight your brother and Princess Cadance sent you a letter. Shining Armor told me it's for your eyes only." Starlight said levitating a letter with Crystal Empire seal on it, to Twilight.
Twilight opened the letter and read it by herself. After finishing it she had a worried look on her face and looked towards her friends.
"There seem to be some really worrisome problems in Crystal Empire. Cadance and Shiny are asking our help there." Twilight said.
Celestia raised her hand. "May I see it?" she asked. Twilight passed the message to her.
"This sounds bad indeed we should go." Celestia answered her student.

Back in the Crystal Empire in an old warehouse multiple crystal ponies were chanting an eerie chant while a portal opened and Spike's female version exited from it with a dark shade behind her which was in chains and being pulled forward by the dragoness forward from one of the chains.
"Welcome chosen of Chaos god we have prepared for this day. Please allow us to escort you to your destination."
Said one of the ponies who was wearing a dark red robe and started to guide the dragoness through the halls.