The Not So Loyal Dragon

by Starlight Fan

Rating: teen
Tags: Twilight Sparkle, Sad, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Spike, Starlight Glimmer, Romance, Sex, Sunset Shimmer, Slice of Life
Length: 2023

Spike’s made the biggest mistake in his life, and now he’s lost the only mare who loved him.

Spike did the unthinkable, he cheated and he regrets it deeply. Now he’s lost the only mare who truly loved him, all because of his lust.

Entry for: https://www.fimfiction.net/group/213367/a-two-faced-charade-contest-group

Published 2021-01-28 03:50:00 UTC
Last updated 2021-02-23 22:53:30 UTC

Regret

Spike’s P.O.V:

I was in my room, crying my eyes out in regret, what have I done? I made a horrible mistake, and Starlight left me because of it. I never thought I would actually do it, but I did it.

I cheated.

You read that right, I, Spike, noblest of dragons cheated on my mare friend, though I’m not really a noble dragon am I? Either way she left me and it’s all my fault. I never should have went to that stupid bar, or talked to that mare.

I heard the door open, and Twilight came inside with a frown.

“I’m guessing you heard what I did, huh? What I did to Starlight was terrible, I have no excuse.” I confessed.

“Spike, I’m not mad but I am disappointed in you, why did you do it? I know you’re better than this.” Twilight asked in sadness.

I felt horrible about this, of course Twilight would be heartbroken about the news given how she’s always known me as a loyal dragon.

Though I’m not even sure if I should even be known as a loyal dragon.

“Okay, Twilight I’ll tell you what happen.” I said.

Starlight’s P.O.V:

Why did I ever give love a second chance, why?!

I’ve only ever loved two creatures in my lifetime, Sunburst and Spike.

Gah just thinking about that dragon makes my heart ache even more.

I’ve had a crush on Sunburst for a while after I met him again at the Crystal Empire, and I actually wanted to ask him out at one point but before I could do that, he and Trixie ended up dating each other. As much as it hurt me, I knew I had to let Sunburst date who he wanted. I was heartbroken but Spike was there to pick up the pieces. He was the only one who knew about my crush on Sunburst, I honestly trusted him a lot he was the only one I told my biggest secrets that not even Twilight or Trixie knew, and I always felt safe around him. Over time I gained feelings for him, and I fell in love with him. When he asked me out I felt like the happiest mare alive.

Then I saw him at the bar, having sex with some other mare and I broke up with him on the spot, I know it wasn’t an accident either because he was on top of her and I saw him using tongue.

I feel more heartbroken than the time Sunburst left to go to Canterlot when we were foals. Spike betrayed my trust, and shattered my heart. The worst part was I still loved him. I still love him even after he did this horrible act.

I then heard something at the library so I went to check it out, when I got to the library I heard a scream and saw someone hit the ground, when I looked closer I recognized who it was.

“Sunset, what are you doing here?” I asked.

Sunset then stood back up on all fours and dusted herself off.

“Oh hi Starlight, I came to get another magic journal, I ran out of room again.” Sunset explained.

Sunset noticed tears streaming down my face and looked concerned.

“Starlight, have you been crying?” Sunset asked me in concern.

There was no point in lying to her, I might as well talk to someone about this.

“Yes, I have been crying. It’s a long story.” I answered her.

“I’ve got time.” Sunset said.

“Okay here’s what happened.” I began.

No One’s P.O.V:

“Starlight made another mistake again and caused a big mess, I ended up snapping at her because I was tired of her screwing up all the time, I know she means well but I was so mad, I went to the bar to cool off, but I didn’t know she was already there, I ended up meeting another mare, and we talked a bit, now that I think about it, she was trying to seduce me, unfortunately I was so mad and I was somewhat drunk so I didn’t see it until now. So one thing led to another and we had sex. Starlight saw us and I immediately realized what I did and felt awful, the heartbroken look on her face made me feel even worse so she broke up with me, and I don’t blame her. All she ever did was care about me, she was the only pony who ever loved me for who I am, and all I did was break her heart.” Spike explained in tears.

“Oh Spike, I can tell you feel really sorry about what you did. Look you and Starlight will probably never be the same as you used to be but you need to make things right with her.” Twilight stated.

“She’s probably never going to forgive me but I guess I’ll try.” Spike spoke solemnly.

“That’s the spirit Spike, you at least have to try, and worst case scenario you will probably just go back to being friends, and if that is the case you need to accept it if that’s what she wants.”

“But Twilight I love her.” Spike protested in tears.

“If you love her you need to let her choose what she wants.” Twilight spoke sternly.

Spike sighed, he knew Twilight had a point, he wanted Starlight back but if she didn’t want him back, he would have to accept that.

“You’re right Twilight I will respect whatever she wants to do, well I should go apologize to Starlight.” Spike said.

Spike began looking for Starlight, he hoped she would forgive him.

Back at the library Starlight just finished telling Sunset what happened between her and Spike, and Sunset was shocked at what she just heard. Spike cheated.

“The worst part is even after what he did to me, I still love him, I know I shouldn’t but I can’t help it Sunset, I love him. There’s something wrong with me.” Starlight lamented.

“Stop, Starlight nothing is wrong with you, just because you broke up with Spike doesn’t mean you’re gonna stop loving him, even though you will probably move on, you’ll probably never stop loving him. You don’t just stop loving someone overnight, my best advice is to talk with him, you don’t have to forgive him, but at least hear him out.” Sunset advised.

“I guess you’re right, I’ll talk to him.” Starlight said.

“Good, well I’m heading back to Canterlot High, I’ll see you later.” Sunset said.

“You too.” Starlight called out.

Sunset went back in the portal and Starlight ended up going to the hallway to find Spike, the two ended up finding each other near the balcony.

“Uh, hey Starlight.” Spike awkwardly said.

Starlight glared a bit at the dragon.

“I see you’re still mad huh.” Spike guessed with a guilty frown.

“Spike you cheated on me, betrayed my trust, and broke my heart, I honestly thought you loved me, but I should’ve known, why would any pony love me? I feel like all I was to you was a toy you could screw around with only to throw away when you get bored.” Starlight said in tears.

“Starlight, please don’t say that, I do love you.” Spike begged in sadness.

“You have a funny way of showing it, I never should’ve given love a second chance.” Starlight yelled.

Those words felt like a stab in the heart to Spike, because of him Starlight no longer has faith in love, he just couldn’t take it anymore and he ran up and hugged her front hooves and began crying.

“Starlight I’m so sorry, I don’t know what I was thinking, I was so upset and I was drunk but that’s no excuse, I do love you Starlight, and I still do, I made a horrible mistake, but please forgive me.” Spike cried out.

Starlight looked at Spike in remorse, he was a crying mess he truly felt bad about what he did, but could she trust him again?

“Spike, I need to tell you something, while you did break my heart, I never stopped loving you.” Starlight confessed.

Spike looked up at Starlight hopefully, “Really?” he asked happily.

“Yes, but I’m not sure if I can ever be with you again.” Starlight explained.

Spike was upset but he sort of expected this.

“Why not, we still love each other.” Spike said.

“Yeah but what you did really hurt me Spike, I’m not sure if I can trust you, I might change my mind but for now let’s agree to be friends, okay.” Starlight explained.

Spike was a bit upset by this, he wanted Starlight back so much but he knew if this would make Starlight happy, he would support her choice.

“Okay Starlight I understand. We can just be friends.” Spike said.

“Great, glad that we talked Spike. I’m gonna go to sleep now, I’ll see you later.” Starlight said.

“You too Starlight, good night.” Spike said.

As the two went their separate ways, Spike wasn’t sure what would happen next but he knew one thing for sure he will always love Starlight whether they’re together or not and he’s just glad to have her as a friend.

Author's Note

I heard about this contest and the idea came into my head instantly. I of course used Spike and Starlight as the pairing because it’s my OTP, I don’t think either of them would cheat but it’s not impossible, I had Spike be the cheater because it sounded like a unique idea, I had the ending be bittersweet, because while Starlight and Spike aren’t lovers anymore they are still friends.

Regret: Alternate Ending

“Starlight I’m so sorry, I don’t know what I was thinking, I was so upset and I was drunk but that’s no excuse, I do love you Starlight, and I still do, I made a horrible mistake, but please forgive me.” Spike cried out.

Starlight looked at Spike in remorse, he was a crying mess he truly felt bad about what he did, but could she trust him again?

“Spike, I need to tell you something, while you did break my heart, I never stopped loving you.” Starlight confessed.

Spike looked up at Starlight hopefully, “Really?” he asked happily.

“Yes, but I’m not sure if I can ever be with you again.” Starlight explained.

Spike was upset but he sort of expected this.

“Why not, we still love each other.” Spike said.

“Yeah but what you did really hurt me Spike, I’m not sure if I can trust you, but I might change my mind.” Starlight explained.

“Starlight please, I regret ever doing what I did with that mare I sincerely do, and I’m so sorry I’ll never do it again I’d rather be blasted by Discord then ever hurt you but I am okay with you and I just being friends but I promise to respect your choice.” Spike promises sincerely.

Starlight looked at Spike with awe, she could tell he meant every word of that sentence.

“Y’know what Spike I think I’m willing to give you another chance.” Starlight said happily giving Spike a kiss.

“Really?” Spike asked surprised.

“Yes really.” Starlight said embracing the small dragon but her face suddenly turned dark.

“But ever do that again and I will do to you what I did to Discord at the school.” Starlight threatened angrily while putting her’s and Spike’s faces close together.

“Got it.” Spike squeaked.

Starlight let him go smiling happily “Great, glad that we talked Spike. I’m gonna go to sleep now, I’ll see you later.” Starlight said.

“You too Starlight, good night.” Spike said.

As the two went their separate ways, Spike wasn’t sure what would happen next but he knew one thing for sure he will always love Starlight and he knew he would never hurt her again.

Author's Note

I made an alternate ending to satisfy my fellow Spike x Starlight shippers, I made a happy and bittersweet ending which will probably satisfy everyone so I hope you enjoyed it.