The Amazing Adventures of Spike Drake: Dragonfire Hero

When the day came to an end, Spike was waiting in the classroom talking with his guy pals, until they all saw Applejack enter the room. A majority of the students were intimidated by the girl’s sexy statuesque. Spike seeing Applejack had that affect on practically a lot of the students, except he couldn’t help but chuckle to himself.

Applejack spotted Spike, and spoke, “Hey, Spike. Come on, sugarcube. Let’s get goin’.”

“Coming!” Spike replied, and turned to his pals, “I’ll catch you guys tomorrow.” He then got up and went over to Applejack and left, while the class watched on in envy and confusion.

His pals said bye to him in reply.

As they walked down the hall, Applejack spoke, “Hope I didn’t embarrass ya back there.”

“Embarrass me? If anything, you’ve made me feel popular,” Spike admitted.

“Really?”

“Yeah. I mean it’s not every day a 9th grade student leaves class with a sophomore girl. Especially one as tall as you,” Spike then realized how his words came out, “I mean, not that I have a problem with tall girls. If anything, I like tall! Not saying I don’t like shorter girls. And I’m… probably embarrassing myself.”

Applejack smiled as if containing a laugh, and eventually released her laughter, much to Spike’s confusion, “Oh, you’re almost as funny as Pinkie.”

“I am? Well, thanks,” he smiled sheepishly blushing.

Applejack then tipped her hat back and winked at him, “You’re also cute too.”

Spike blushed at her claim and tried to hide his face from her, but was unsuccessful. He thought to himself, ‘Is she teasing me, or does she really mean it? Either way, to be called cute from a sexy amazon is about one of the best compliments I could get.’ he smiled to himself.

At the club room, Spike and Applejack entered the main room to see Twilight at her desk looking over some notes while wearing a pair of reading glasses, Rarity reading a book on one of the sofas with both her legs crossed, Rainbow on the other sofa tossing up a football repeatedly, Fluttershy was reading a book on animals with her legs also crossed, and Pinkie came in wheeling a tray filled with cupcakes and juice boxes.

“We’re here, Twi,” Applejack greeted.

“Applejack, Spike, welcome,” Twilight welcomed them.

“You’re just in time for cupcakes,” Pinkie said, as she motioned to the tray of sweets.

“Ooh, don’t mind if I do,” Spike picked one up and ate it.

“So, Spike, how was your day? Besides gym class today,” Rainbow asked, as she continued to toss a football up.

“Well, half of it was bothersome. A lot of the students in class were pestering me about what happened Friday after class, but I never even realized to have classes with you girls.”

“And what did you tell them?” Twilight inquired, with a side of concern.

Spike seeing how Twilight wanted to know what he said, answered her, “I told them that you wanted me to help you with an assignment you were doing. Plus, they fell for it.”

Twilight smiled, “Good. It’s important to not let any of the students know what we do after hours.”

“I know. I’m not gonna tell anybody, not even my friends,” Spike promised.

“I understand it’s not always easy to cover up your tracks and having to lie to those close to you,” Twilight began.

“Yes. We’ve all had to lie to our friends and family just to keep them safe,” Fluttershy explained.

“I’m not one for lying, but in this case I have to make an exception,” Applejack added.

“Right. So what else in on the line up today?” Spike inquired, until Principal Celestia entered the room.

“Oh, good. You’re all here,” she began.

“We were just waiting on you, Princess,” Twilight said.

“Had to finish a few things,” Celestia began, as she took a seat before the girls and Spike. She turned to the boy and spoke, “Spike, Twilight informed me of your run in with Trixie last night, and she was not alone this time.”

“No. She had these pegasus flyers with her named Descent, Nightshade and Nightingale, except two of them were boys and Nightingale was a girl,” Spike explained.

“Those three pegasus ponies weren’t your ordinary pegasi,” Celestia warned him.

“They weren’t? Then what were they?”

Celestia shook her head, “Each of them was a Shadowbolt.”

“Shadowbolt?” Spike wondered.

“Yes. A Shadowbolt is a pony corrupted by darkness. And if a group of Shadowbolts are involved in this affair, I can think of nobody else who was behind your death.”

“Who?” the boy asked, as the girls were curious as well.

Celestia sighed, “Nightmare Moon.”

“Nightmare Moon?” all but Twilight asked.

“Yes. I feared that this day would eventually come,” she said dolefully.

“So it wasn’t an old pony’s tale after all,” Twilight realized.

“I’m afraid not,” Celestia confirmed.

“Principal, oh, I mean Princess. Who is Nightmare Moon?” Spike asked, as the other five were just as curious.

Celestia seeing she had some explaining to do, told them the tale.

”This is something that occurred a thousand years ago in mine and Twilight’s home world of Equestria. Me and my younger sister, Princess Luna, ruled over the land side by side maintaining the order of day and night there.”

Spike was confused, until he looked at Twilight who cleared it up, “Princess Celestia has the power to raise and lower the sun in Equestria.” Spike was surprised at this sudden revelation, but said nothing and continued to listen to the Principal/Princess continue her story.

”1,000 years ago, Luna and I ruled together harmoniously, but what I didn’t notice was my sister was somehow feeling rejected and overlooked by our subjects in favor of me. It was due to the fact that ponies seemed to worship and have fun during the daytime, but when the sun went down and as Luna would raise the moon, all they would do is sleep. Luna’s bitterness to this treatment eventually bred into anger and jealousy, and one night, she refused to lower the moon. I tried to help her see reason, but she was far too angry and filled with too much rage to be peacefully persuaded. That anger and hatred ignited the darkness from inside her heart, transforming her into Nightmare Moon. I fought hard and bravely against her, pleading her to cease her madness, but I was unsuccessful. The only thing I could do was use the elements of harmony to banish her onto the moon.”

Spike was shocked, “You banished her to the moon?”

“Like I said, I was unsuccessful at trying to reason with her. And I could not bring myself to put her down.”

Spike was saddened to have heard Celestia’s story, realizing how hurt she must’ve felt, due to a broken heart, while Pinkie and Fluttershy were holding each other for comfort while sobbing. Rarity spoke up, “But Princess, if Nightmare Moon was behind those attacks on Spike, then that would mean...”

“Yes. Nightmare Moon has returned and to this world, to boot.”

“Any ideas why she wanted me dead?” Spike inquired.

“I’ve somehow have had my hunches she also knew beforehand that you were compatible with the dragon’s fire ruby, and were the rightful vessel for the Dragonfire. And wanted you eliminated so that any chance of reawakening the dragon king and allowing you to bond with the Dragonfire would be lessened.”

“So she knew before any of you I was a possible candidate for the Fire Ruby or the Dragonfire?” he asked the girls, who were just as surprised.

“She was a step ahead of us,” Twilight said in worry.

“Luckily, you took notice of Spike that day, Twilight,” Rarity noted.

“So what do we do now?” Applejack asked.

“If Nightmare has been behind these attacks on Spike, you must all be extra cautious from this point on,” she noticed Twilight taking it seriously, and spoke, “But not so cautious you can’t trust anyone or anything.” Twilight felt sheepish that those words were directed at her.

Celestia turned to Spike, with a hand on his shoulder, “And I especially want you to be careful the most Spike. Despite your training and your victory last night, you’re still learning and are an easy target.”

“I-I understand,” he answered.

Celestia smiled and patted his head. He looked up at her as she spoke, “Remember, Spike, you’re not alone in this matter.” She then kissed him on the forehead.

Spike looked around seeing the girls smiling and gave him a comforting nod. Spike smiled, and spoke, “Thanks, girls.”

Soon enough, the girls were taking their leave, and Spike was about to go until Twilight spoke up, “Um, Spike?”

Spike looked back at her, “Yeah?”

“I was wondering if you'd like to join me for a bite.”

“A bite? Y-You mean… l-like on a… u-uh… a date?” Spike asked, feeling hopeful.

Twilight smiled, “Yeah. Think of it as that.”

“Sure thing,” Spike answered.

“Good. Then let’s go.”

“What, you mean now?”

“Of course. Is there a problem?”

”No, there’s no problem, but shouldn’t we, I don’t know get changed into more formalized casual attire? Like maybe casual styled dress clothes?”

“We could, but I think this will do fine,” Twilight said, as she took his hand, “Come on!” she giggled, as she ran dragging Spike along who tried to keep up with her.

‘She’s holding my hand. And it feels so soft, and warm,’ Spike thought, as he blushed.

The two headed out into the city, where they had a bite at the local fast food joint. The two enjoyed their food and shared some laughs. Their date then led them both to going window shopping, and trying on a few clothes at the mall, while Twilight tried on a few fashionable dresses or outfits that styled her, and then did some new shoes, while Spike tried on some suits, and some new jackets and hats. This time, Spike was having more fun since this date made up for the one he had with Trixie, until he noticed Twilight was having a good time herself, which made him feel more happier than last time.

When the sun was nearly finished setting, and seeing how late it was getting, Spike spoke up, “I guess we should head back now, huh?”

Twilight answered, “Not yet, Spike. There’s something I want to show you first.”

“What is it?”

Twilight looked around and seeing there was no one in sight, “We have to go by air.” She then activated her Elemental Geode of Harmony, until only her wings emerged from her back without leaving holes on her shirt.

Spike was stunned at this, “You can gain your pony wings without fully transforming?”

“You can do the same with your dragon powers,” she replied.

Spike intrigued by that concentrated and spoke, “Wings of the dragon.” Suddenly, sprouting from his back in green flaming and electrical energy were his dragon wings. He looked amazed, “Wow, this is so cool. I’m still me me with dragon wings.”

“Come on, let’s go.” Twilight said, as she flapped her wings, until she felt her feet lifted off the ground, and then descended into the air with Spike following her.

They flew through the night sky high above the buildings laughing and cheering, as if they were literally on top of the world and would never fall. Eventually, they were sitting on the ledge of a tall skyscraper giving them a birds eye view of the whole city. Spike leaned against Twilight’s side since he was sorta smaller than her.

“Wow,” Spike gasped, as he saw the lights illuminate the city, “Twilight, I never even knew this, but it’s so beautiful up here.”

“I know. I usually come here every night,” Twilight answered.

“Alone?” Spike wondered.

“Sometimes, and some other times, I would bring the girls with me. But, mostly I come up here to do some thinking, just to clear my head.”

“About what?”

“Just stuff. Mostly concerning events that have happened recently.”

“Like my death and recent targeting?” Spike guessed.

“Yeah. Like those,” she admitted, until something hit her head, “Spike, do you regret meeting me?”

Spike looked at her, seeing she wanted the truth, and then spoke up, “I’ll admit, I was never expecting I’d be killed and reborn with a dragon’s sacred power, like the Dragonfire. But if it weren’t for you, I would’ve stayed dead, and my parents wouldn’t have forgiven me. And I’m not ready to die just yet. And if you didn’t revive me into a dragon with super powers, I wouldn’t have this cool set of wings, or this fire power either. While the dangers of what are in store for me is something I’m not looking forward to, but with you and the girls at my side, I’ve got nothing to fear.”

Twilight was taken aback by his answer, “Spike.”

“So don’t think that reviving me as a dragon was really a bad thing. You did the right thing and saved my life. For that, I am eternally grateful to you, Twilight.”

Twilight smiled, as a tear was forming in her eye, “Oh, Spike.” She leaned over and embraced him, “Thank you,” she whispered.

Spike was surprised at her reaction, but smiled and wrapped his arms around her and answered, “You’re welcome.” They then continued their hug while Spike felt his head leaning against her left breast and her fingernails stroking his hair.

The two then got up, until Spike smirked, as an idea popped into his head, “Twilight, think fast!” He grabbed her wrist and jumped off the ledge, taking Twilight with him.

As they were falling down, Twilight was screaming, and Spike was cheering. Eventually, before meeting the ground, the two of them dove head first before pulling up with their wings and then flew through the sky like they did earlier.

Twilight scolded him while nudging him, “Spike, you jerk! You almost got us both killed! Don’t ever do something like that again!”

“Sorry, I couldn’t help it. Besides, that was fun, wasn’t it?” he asked, before laughing.

Twilight glared, but it faded into a smile, “Yes, it was fun.”

“See? Now come on, let’s enjoy the fly, if you’re up for it,” he said.

“Then try to keep it up,” Twilight replied, as the two flew up past the clouds and had a blast with flying around enjoying themselves.

“Oh, it’s on!” Spike said, as he flew towards her to catch up before she giggled at how fast he caught up.

The two flew through the sky performing all sorts of aerial maneuvering like in a performance of an annual sky ballet. While in the air and through the clouds, they both flew past a flock of geese, with one squawking at the sight of them in confusion and shock. The two then froze in mid air, and smirked at each other before taking a head dive downwards below for the exhilaration. They then pulled up at the exact altitude and continued to fly through the river, before Twilight touched the water with her hand, and then Spike spread his arms out and began cheering at how fun the flying was, until he and Twilight took off towards the sky laughing at how much fun they were having after making a spinning watery explosion for fun.

The two then flew over to Spike’s place so he could get some sleep, as it got late since it was indeed a school night, and landed on his bedroom balcony quietly. Twilight used her magic to unlock his sliding glass door, before Spike spoke, “Goodnight, Twilight. Thanks for the fun tonight. I really enjoyed it.”

“Goodnight, Spike. And you’re welcome. You deserved it anyhow. Well, I’ll see you in the morning,” she replied.

Spike was about to go inside and get ready for bed, before he unexpectedly got pulled back by Twilight and suddenly found himself lip smacking with Twilight’s lips. Spike’s face was blushing up a huge storm, until it died down and he closed his eyes savoring the sweet feeling of her lips against his own, and then wrapped his arms around her sides and stroked her hair, which the girl didn’t mind.

When they both parted, Spike was stunned at what just happened, while Twilight smiled, and asked, “I take it that was your first kiss?” Spike could only nod in response without saying a word. Twilight giggled at his response, and spoke, “Well, you know what? It was my first one too.”

Spike was surprised at that, and spoke, “Really? Well, how was it? Aww, man. I hope I didn’t mess it up.”

Twilight giggled. “Actually, Spike, it was perfect,” she answered.

“Really? It was?”

“Yes. Again, thank you, Spike. I’ll see you tomorrow,” she said, as she spread her wings and flew off into the night.

Spike stood there on his balcony still amazed at what just happened, before entering his room and throwing his fist up in the air cheering, “I LOVE THIS SPOT!”