It was the first of December, Spike and Garble had not made any progress in their investigation. Shimmer was helping Spike, albeit, the Yakuza heir was apprehensive in allowing her in tagging along on the case. Spike had all but demanded to know how She knew about his Godsister. As it turned out, Wallflower had a diary that she had given to Sunset to take care of for a little while.

Sunset had not read the diary until after Wallflower had died so there was that and Spike did believe her. Sunset had seemed oblivious to anything related to him before so it was all good.

Spike had gotten a phone call a few days ago from his Godmother who was in tears but her voice was steady, not trying to sound weak. Spike knew what she had tried to do, but he did not say anything. Everyone grieves differently.

The call had mostly been about Wallflower and her death. Spike could tell just by hearing her tone that his Godmother knew that he was on the case. She did not attempt to stop him either. She knew that he was just like his father, too stubborn for his, own good. And violent...

Spike’s father, Goro Majima Senior, called Spike to just talk to him and see how things were. It had been a happy two-hour conversation. Usually, his father was busy with projects that made him richer than the Tojo Clan and Omi Alliance. Which is funny, Spike had never seen his father sit in an office and do paperwork unless of was Yakuza–related. Spike did notice though, that his fathers voice had been very tense. Not like someone was peering into the room and eavesdropping, more about the whole Blush–San situation. From what it sounded like from what Spike picked up from his father’s voice, he had most likely started a few brawls in Kamurocho. Like usual...

Spike had told the Dazzlings of the development on the case and they seemed genuinely interested. They could tell that it was important for Spike to help Garble and they never stopped being supportive, they helped him a lot. Adagio being the smartest, gave Spike another point of view that not even he would think of.

Aria was helpful sometimes, she usually just told Spike to bash someone’s teeth in, and while Spike may agree to something like that: it wouldn’t work even if he tried. Sure, punching and kicking creatures might make them fearful, it is not always the best way of getting information out of someone.

Sonata being Sonata had given a piece of advice that warmed his heart. She had told him to go with his heart. It was a piece of advice that made him really, like her. She was just so funny and positive, she had an aura that just could not match anything that Spike has ever come across.

Even though those words got stuck with the dragon, he did not find any new leads, which lead Spike to believe that perhaps it was a professional hitman job. Yes, he did not have much evidence to suggest of this, but the way it happened and most of the clues were with the police, he had not much to go on.

Spike was tempted into breaking into the police station and stealing the files. It was a stupid idea, it would never work, so, Spike could only hope that the police officers were competent on some level. They did seem to be better than most, but still. It was the air of uncertainty that welled up in his lungs.

Spike was currently in his clothing like he wore during Nightmare Night. It was Saturday so the streets of Canterlot were filled with adults and students, spending time with friends and family and looking for presents for their loved ones. The one’s from Canterlot or those who were rich were in, formal clothing because Canterlot accepts the best of the best in everything.

Spike’s gold suit made him stand out and his shining black chino pants with the rich shoes with metal scales on the edges were looking extra sharp. His right hand was on the baseball bat that was resting on his right shoulder, his left hand was in his pocket of his pants. He was just wandering the streets, waiting for a call from someone who might have known Blush–San enough to say what had been going on.

He did not wear the eye patch, he might look more intimidating in it, but he would is it when he becomes blind in one of them. Everyone on the street was either fearful of him because of rumours, or what they had seen him do, or were angry at him, angry because he scared them in a way that should not be possible in their opinion. The students from Canterlot High School on the other hand looked as though he had just murdered as he walked through the streets, looking for anyone to fight.

He did not wear a t-shirt or shirt of any sort which revealed his six-pack very clearly. It also revealed the tattoos that he had except the one on his back. Adagio Dazzle’s mark was quite visible. His face was impassive, his eyes were shining with fury on the other hand which was the reason the other civilians did not approach him.

Spike was walking down a path that was filled with students from CHS and Crystal Prep. They were brother schools but Spike did not care about them, they could just study their life away for all he cared. He walked past a mint skinned girl who looked at him with guilt but was ignored by Spike. The students were near entrances to the shops and restaurants, wanting to spend time with friends and family since the winter season was coming.

The sun was covered by the clouds and the coldness in the air was caressing everyone and the pavements were turning white because it was starting to snow. Spike took a right and walked into an alleyway, trying to find one creature he has to deal with. If Spike was correct, though, the creature would be long gone.

As he was walking, to his left and right were brick walls with graffiti on it. There were also trash cans and dumpsters filled with trash and filth to the left side, walls. The ground was full of it. He would have to wash his shoes when he got home.

He was feeling restless, he wanted to fight so badly, he needed to let some steam go.

When he got to the exit of the Alley, it was as if he stepped into an entirely different world. This was the dark side of Canterlot. Only dark creatures or criminals stayed in this part of the town. He had no reason to be there except for finding the creature if he was still there, which he most likely wasn’t, but he wanted to fight and he also wanted to gather some clues. The exit was behind him, to his left and right were shops, pubs and restaurants.

The ground had no dirt or filth, there were trash cans and dumpsters that were empty. The ground was made out of black stone that resembled the crystals that King Sombra would use. Creatures were walking from the left to the right and the opposite, all minding their own business, trying to live their life.

Spike was relatively known in this dark alley, he was not famous, but he was one of those that every creature knew about. He decided to take a left, intending on looking at stores and see what they sold. He had a few things that he could sell, he had taken them with him for other purposes, but he wanted some money, not that he needed it, he could buy the whole galaxy and still be richer than the Tojo Clan and Omi Alliance.

The grey clouds on the sky made this part of Canterlot look pitch black and that was why Spike loved it here. The darkness was soothing in a way so that he did not feel like he was getting heated. The creatures walking by looked at Spike and some bowed in respect, knowing where he came from and who he was.

Spike looked to the far-right and saw the pawnshop where he could see the items that could be bought from there. He noticed that there were a few punks on the street, looking for someone to fight. It was not unusual, in fact, Spike always encountered these sorts of creatures. They always got their asses handed by him.

They were to the right, close to another alley that was a darker part of the town. They were looking for creatures to fight and one of their eyes landed on Spike. They shouted at him to wait and ran towards him. Spike stopped and turned to them, waiting for one of them to run with a fist in the air near his face.

GANGSTERS
VERSUS
MAJIMA JUNIOR

The creature who did just that was not wearing a shirt or t-shirt. The muscles looked highly damaged in a very bad way. That is what happens when you aren’t careful around dark magic, it can damage you badly. He had dark yellow jeans and sneakers. Before he could land the hit on Spike’s face, Spike hit him in the groin with his bat.

The creature cried out in pain, clutching his groin as his two friends aggressively ran towards Spike, thinking he was weak. The second creature jumped towards him, his left fist ready to throw a punch, but Spike swung his bat at the guys head on the left. The guy flew into the wall to the left of Spike. The final guy was paralyzed by fear, he put his arms up to block any incoming attacks from Spike but it was inevitable.

Spike ran towards him and hit him in the stomach.

The three creatures clutched the different parts of their body where they had been hit, Spike just snorted at them, not impressed the slightest. He walked away from them, heading into the darker part of the town.

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Spike looked around the darker part of town, trying to find any sort of pub or bar that seems suitable for him. His hands felt ready to punch, but he had nothing to punch. He was getting bored again. The street Spike was walking on was meant for cars but no one drove them in the dark part of the town unless if they are confident.

Theft, murders, grand theft auto, you name it. The darker part of town is not for those of a faint of heart. Here was dark magic and lots of it. Spike’s surroundings consisted of black coloured buildings that looked abandoned. Looked. The streets had not even a single crack on the ground and were cleaner than the ones from the ”good” side.

Spike took a left and saw some creatures walking on and about. Spike passed the black coloured town, the buildings looked like they were tainted by shadows, but instead of the shadows consuming you, they just made you feel welcome. Those with light magic on the other hand would never feel welcome even if you told them that it was the opposite.

Spike saw that there was a restaurant up ahead and he shrugged, he might as well grab a bite when he is looking for clues, the creature he was looking for was long forgotten. He walked into the restaurant that looked menacing at first glance. Spike thought the inside was beautiful. Midnight blue gold walls with grey ceilings and red floors. There was a bar to the right with someone cleaning glass and to the left were tables and chairs.

”Majima?”

Spike turned to the left and was shocked to see Vice–Principal Luna of all creatures. The Vice-Principal was wearing the usual attire she had on for work. Her eyes showed shock to see a student here. A dark part of town is no place for a student. That was the mistake she made with her first Stallionfriend. The remnants of Nightmare Moon was still inside of her...

”Vice–Principal? What are you doing at a place like this?” Spike asked, his face showed no anger or malice. His face was one of calm demeanour. The Vice-Principal was sitting at a table, looking lonely.

The alicorn mare looked at Spike. The way he dressed... the way he talked and acted... he had been fighting. Outside of school, she could not do anything. For all she knew, he could have been at the gym, even with the obviousness in the situation. Her moderate opal eyes were studying Spike, her legs crossed, her arms on the table.

”I should be asking you that question, although, you and I are probably not so different. Majima, I don’t know what you have been through, you have never said the situation yourself and Discord said that it was not in his place to say anything, I agree with that. There is one thing I must ask you though: are you investigating the murder of Wallflower Blush?” Luna’s voice had a sense of demand in it, Spike just gave her a cold look. It was none of her business, but she was the Vice-Principal of the school he goes to...

The table she was sitting on was close to a window that you could look out of, but not in from the outside. The table was from dark oak wood, the chairs were wooden as well. Spike walked towards her, his right hand clutching the bat to keep himself at bay in a way. He looked into Luna’s eyes and she looked into his. Spike’s emerald green eyes made her feel uneasy. She felt like she was exposed in front of him. Like he was reading her deepest darkest secrets.

From Luna’s legs and hands, she felt like clutching herself into safety, away from the green eyes of the one looking at her in an accusing way. Luna did not know what made her feel that way, Spike just looked at her like he normally did. Was it because there were no boundaries outside of school? Was that the reason she was feeling this? That Spike in a way could do whatever he could to her without her being able to do anything?

She was in the dark part of town after all and the guards and her own could not do anything even if they wanted to. If she said that she was in the dark part of town, it could ruin her reputation even if she said that she was making sure that every creature was safe there. Spike had a lot of power over her now.

Luna’s eyes widened a little as she realized this. Spike sat down at the chair facing her, his eyes showing the kindness that he looked to be trying to hide from her. He grasped her hands that were on the table. Luna followed his arms and looked into his eyes.

The table had a vase with a flower on it. Luna had ordered food and the other necessities would come later.

”Vice-Principal, I won’t tell a soul about this. Do not worry. It is not my place to say something like this, to begin with. I am just worried for you.” Spike said, his voice sounding strained. He was telling the truth as well; the Vice-Principal may not believe it, but Spike was quite a fan of hers. The night always soothed his scales every night after he fought some creature.

When Spike had sat down, he had placed the baseball bat in his magical pocket for his weapons. He carried a lot of weapons on his body. He had a gold pistol that reminded him of wild western movies, it had a good amount of ammunition. It does quite a bit of damage to the enemy your fighting.

Luna just looked at Spike. What would he gain from not telling anyone? Sure, he could use it as blackmail material, maybe force her to do things she does not want to do... but he does not seem to be that kind of creature. She could tell just by looking at him that he enjoyed her company.

”Okay, but what could you possibly gain?” Luna suspiciously asked, believing that there was some ulterior motive.

Spike smirked at her. He knew why she was so suspicious of him. One, they were in one of the darkest parts of town, he could murder her right here right now and nothing could be done to stop him. Two, up until a few months ago, she was oblivious of his powers which he did a very good job of hiding.

”Nothing, but if you want to feel at ease, then I suppose I will ask something of you; only if it will make you happy?” Spike questioned, his eyes shining intently into Luna’s eyes that seemed to shrink. He sounded irate like he was irritated over something. It was perhaps because she did not fall for his trap. That must be it.

Luna nodded.

”Help me gather information about Blush–San’s death. If you do that, consider the debt paid.” Spike grumbled like a child. Luna at first did not say anything. She was stunned! He just asked her to get information about one of her students of CHS. Of course, she thought that it was teenage curiosity, but looking into his eyes, told a completely different story. One that she was afraid of knowing the details of.

”Why are you so interested in knowing about Wallflower Blush?” Luna frowned as she tried to remember times when Spike spoke to the green-skinned and green-haired girl. She had no recollection of them ever interacting. Yet, he spoke as if he knew her.

Spike looked into Luna’s eyes, with no traces of smiles, grins or smirks on his face.

”I recently found out that she was my Godsister and a friend of mine was very much in love with her. If I don’t help him solve the case, then I know that he will do something fucking dumb. I don’t know what, but I know that it will be dumb.” Spike moved his hands away from Luna’s, his black leather gloves left no traces of evidence in his wake, making him immune from the cops.

Luna did not expect that answer. How did he not know that she was his Godsister? Of course, it could be family trouble, but he should have still known. Luna looked at Spike’s face, trying to find traces of deception. She found none.

”Where shall I begin?” Luna asked.

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Sonata had just left the house and was heading towards the city. She was so looking forward to meeting Spike again, she and her sisters had planned something special~.

She was wearing a blue winter jacket with grey soft pants and brown plush boots. She was going to get some groceries. Her sister, Aria was in the garage which she had made into a gym of sorts and Adagio was out working. Adagio worked for some newspaper place but they did not require her assistance too much.

On the way to the supermarket, she saw a few street punks and hooligans clutching their sore spots from whoever gave them a serious beating. Her heart skipped a beat she thought about Spike. She had a feeling that it was his doing.

”He is so strong and brave!” Sonata thought.

The supermarket was huge, filled with shelves upon shelves of different stocks of items for whoever needed them. Sonata skipped towards the meat section. Aria usually has meat five times a week. The place where the meat was had a couple of creatures working there, one of them was completely covering his or her face. But she did notice that on the right arm of the worker was a bat tattoo.

The floor was made of marble and the walls of white metal. The ceiling was of a grey shade. The meat was on a display, blocked by the glass and showing the prices of the meats. He saw Sonata’s gaze on the meats and smiled softly from under the bandana he was covering his face with that was white.

”Hello miss, looking for some good meat? If so, you have come to the right place!” His voice sounded jovial. Sonata looked up at him into his orange eyes and had a look of confusion that then morphed into one of delight.

”Yes I am! I am looking for some high-quality meats that are good for this time of year. You see, my boyfriend Spike–Chan–”

”Wait, Spike as in Goro Spike Majima Junior? Son of Patriarch Majima and Matriarch Makoto?” The man asked Sonata with a small surprise. He always sold his meats to Spike as he liked his meats in a specific order. One that only the creature could give him.

Sonata looked at this man weirdly. How did he know Spike’s status? Albeit, Spike is not exactly one with the law so he was bound to get some attention from the other creatures of the underworld. Sonata decided to let it slide a little bit.

”Yes... how did you know that?” Sonata cautiously asked. She hoped that he was not an enemy of Spike, if he was, then she would do what she could to stop him from hurting her lover.

The creature gave a sad sight. It sounded like he had seen it all. ”I grew up with his mother and uncle...”

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Spike walked out of the restaurant. His right hand on the baseball bat leaning on his right shoulder. His left hand swing back and forth as he walked down the busy streets of the darker parts of the town. He and Vice-Principal Luna cleared the air with each other and Luna have him her word of helping him.

The streets were busier now as it was approaching six pm and the darkness was now almost consuming every creature in the dark town. Spike was loving it.

There was no one to fight like all of the one’s active now knew how to respect Spike. He had sort of gained the reputation both through his father and then himself. They knew not to mess with Spike, unless if they felt like losing a few brain cells with the help of his bat. Spike was at a pedestrian crossing and checked the left and right. No cars or anything.

Walking over to the other side, he was lost in his thoughts over what he was feeling towards the sirens. They were lovely girls who knew how to liven up, but they also knew how to take it easy. They just looked at the one they are with and they then know what to do. Spike felt sometimes guilty over the fact that he tended not expressing emotion sometimes.

He smiled softly as he remembered one day when he and Sonata decided to have fun on their own. They had gone into an animal shop that he believed was run by Fluttershy.

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Flashback

It was a rainy day in November. Spike and Sonata Dazzle we're on their way to the animal shelter. Sonata wanted to have an animal to take care of but she had no idea what would suit her. She was just like Fluttershy; always caring about the animals.

It made him smile.

The animal shelter was in the middle of the city, Spike and Sonata were nearly there, they just needed to cross a street. Spike and Sonata were holding hands, Sonata had her right hand in Spike’s left. She did not notice the very faint blush on Spike’s cheeks.

The creatures walking past them paid them no heed, their minds elsewhere. Spike looked to the right and saw the Animal Shelter. At the top above the door was a paw logo and with bold yellow text saying:

Animal Shelter

”We're here! Oh, gosh! I am so excited!!” Sonata could barely keep her cheerfulness inside of herself. It was like a ticking bomb for her but instead of it being negative like anger and resentment, it was happiness and cheeriness. Spike chuckled.

”Right we are, shall we go inside?” The second Spike said that the girl all but ran towards the entrance and when she got to the door, opened it carefully and went inside. Spike laughed and went after her.

End Of Flashback

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Sonata had really, taken a liking to a pitbull with grey fur and had his right eye blinded. They could not take him sadly as Sonata had other things to take care of. Spike was planning on buying her a dog if his relationship with them remained.

Spike looked up from the ground that he was walking on and realized that he was near the exit of the dark town. Spike shrugged and decided to call it a day, the creature most likely skipped town. The exit was to the left of him up ahead, the black brick walls feeling as intimidating as ever. He looked to his right and saw some creatures beating up some fool that most likely borrowed money but had no plan to pay back.

It was happening in the middle of the street where cars should be driving but there were no cars in sight. They were close to a corner pub that looked to be full of regular customers. Spike scoffed at the guy getting beaten up. Those types of idiots are the reasons criminals have a bad name. They borrow money and make fun of the creatures they got it from, in retaliation, they get beaten up and the loan sharks are the bad guys. Of course, sometimes that is not the case, in recent times it has not happened as much but still happens but is never mentioned.

Spike took a left and exited the dark town.

He emerged from the darkness of the alley and was back with the normal creatures that do not associate with dark arts in the way the dark town does. Spike looked to the right and left and decided to walk around for a bit, maybe hit up a pub and get drunk.

He placed his baseball bat in a position where he rested his arms from behind the bat, pressing it against his neck. Spike looked around and grinned. He had to fight now. He was gonna lose it if he didn’t.

Well, you should be careful with what you wish for.

”WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?!” Shouted a furious voice. Spike looked to the far left and saw a very, very angry-looking Sonata Dazzle. Spike who has done things that would send him to limbo, who have killed, robbed, stolen and other stuff, was honestly afraid. He taught that it was him she was angry at.

He was wrong.

She was glaring at someone who Spike presumed to be Gilda and Lightning Dust who have been throwing stones from the looks of it. Spike then decided to check the filth on the ground and that is when he noticed it. A few millimetres away from Sonata’s boots was a dog that looked similar in terms of fur on the dog that was shivering from the cold and pain it looked to be in.

Spike did not control his emotions anymore. He was gone from his sane line of thinking. He was seeing red. Hurting an innocent animal... was plain cruel. He placed the baseball bat in his magical pocket and pulled out his Tantō. He pulled out the blade and quickly walked towards Sonata and the two pea brains.

”Oi, what is going on here?” Spike asked in a childish voice. His eyes showed anger and craziness though. Sonata turned her head to the right and saw Spike with no shirt but the suit he was wearing revealing a few of her and Aria’s marks while Adagio’s was clearly, visible. She felt relief when she saw Spike there.

Gilda and Lighting sneered at Spike. They were wearing hoodies and soft pants that were black and some sneakers. The sneakers were white coloured. The two bullies crossed their arms looking t Spike as if he was about to rant at them.

Behind the two was a restaurant that Spike knew very well. It was a ramen place he had gone to a few times. The ramen place had one door made of dark oak wood with a golden knob. There were large windows to the left and right that were one meter long each on all four sides. The frames were orange along with the rest of the materials covering the ramen place.

”Spike–Chan! Thank goodness your here. I was walking down the street after shopping and then I hear cries from this poor puppy, then I see these two meanies throw rocks at him!” Sonata was livid. She could not understand why someone would hurt something so innocent.

Spike did not feel like fighting these two. He did something that shocked Gilda and Lighting. He threw his Tantō at them. Gilda got it in her lung. She gasped for air as she fell to the sidewalk, clutching the weapon on her right shoulder poking her lung. Spike walked forward and pulled it out as gently as he could.

In other words: not being considerate.

Lightning thought that she would be struck next but she was never attacked. She had closed her eyes, her arms covering her face and a little bit of her upper chest.

She opened her eyes and she was greeted with an interesting sight. Spike’s left arm was on Sonata’s waist as Sonata herself was holding the puppy and cuddling with it. Spike pointed the Tantō at Lightning Dust.

”Be careful around these parts. After what you did, I will be keeping my eyes on you.” Spike, Sonata and the puppy turned around but Spike stopped. ”I am The Mad Dog Of Canterlot, remember that the next time you pull some shit like this.” And with that, they walked away. Leaving a stunned Lighting Dust to help her friend who was crying from the pain she received from Spike.

She did know that some creatures would snap and fight back, but Lighting would be there to beat the fight out of them. Spike... Spike was different, he could kill them if he felt like doing it...

Lightning Dust was afraid of that, knowing that he could kill her at any time.

Author's Note

Hope you enjoyed the chapter!