Equestria was a land of many people be they Ponies, Dragons, Griffons, Etc many lived in this land especially in the highly developed city of Canterlot.

Such as the Sparkle Family one member of whom was reaching a critical moment of adolescence.

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A grunting sound could be heard coming inside a room within the Sparkle home something Twilight Sparkle was used to hearing.

“I swear every morning with him.” the Adolescent unicorn mare sighed she looked to be in her late teens and was dressed up in a plaid skirt and dark purple sweater under a black sweater vest, her mane was pulled back into a simple librarian bun with a few strands free to trail down the side of her face her expression held one of annoyance as she marched down the halls of her family home coming to a stop in front of her was a wooden oak door with a simple poster depicting a rock band hanging from its frame with a sigh Twilight calmly reached up and knocked on the door where the aforementioned grunting was coming from.

“Spike! seriously!” She shouted her banging becoming more rapid ”other people live in this house! can’t you spank it to that pinup of Fleur de lis when we’re out of the-“ Twilight’s statement was cut off halfway through as the door suddenly swung open and she was greeted to the annoyed expression of her brother.

Spike was a rather tall and well built purple scaled Dragon of nineteen, dressed in a pair of black sweat pants and a white muscle shirt regarded his sister with an annoyed look his right hand held open the door while in his left hand he held a simple black five bound dumbbell.

“I’m doing my morning reps…” Spike hissed out narrowing his eyes at his now sheepish looking sister.

“Ah…well…my bad.” Twilight coughed as she turned realizing her mistake ”I’ll just leave you to it-“ she began to walk away only to freeze feeling her brother snake his free hand down the back of her skirt her pupils shrinking feeling his reptilian fingers wrap around the waistband of her underwear.

“Actually Twilight, I need a little help, this things not heavy enough I need a new dumbbell” Spike grinned and before Twilight could protest Spike launched his arm up, bringing with it a large amount of light pink fabric that wedged itself deeply between the plot of the now speechless Twilight Sparkle.

Hooves leaving the ground Twilight was wide eyed and mouth agape as she received a rather firm wedgie from her brother, granted this was nothing new Twilight had a tendency to get on her sibling’s nerves at times so this was a normal consequence of it.

Spike suspended the mare for a solid twenty seconds giving a few rhythmic jerks to bounce Twilight before finally letting her go the mare stumbled as she landed hands instantly going down the back of her skirt to adjust her undergarments before she whirled around to level Spike with a glare.

“You are an asshole!…” Twilight said through clenched teeth but all Spike could do in response was let out a chuckle giving his sister an amused expression at her frustration with him.

“Took the words right out of my mouth sis~” Spike told her with a cheeky grin and before Twilight could offer a rebuttal he had closed the door resulting in her letting out a groan of frustration.

“I swear to god I had better not be dealing with this kinda shit when you’re in C.U with me! I get enough wedgies from Trixie and Starlight as it is!” Twilight huffed and walked away, well walked was abit of a stretch it was more like an awkward duck waddle due to the fact a decent amount of fabric was most likely still lodged deep into her flank.

Hearing this from the other side of the door Spike rolled his eyes Canterlot University or C.U for short the local college that he was set to attend in three days with his elder sister who was only here to help him pack and drive him there, and while the idea of messing with her like that at school was tempting he was honestly lest than thrilled at going to college especially in this high society hellhole known as Canterlot.

Sighing to himself Spike set his dumbbell down eyes sweeping across the room taking in his packed bags and seeing the faded outlines of where his various posters once where the dragon had resigned himself to his fate knowing how his family would feel if he said he wouldn’t be going to college.

“This fucking sucks.” Spike bitterly muttered under his breath sitting back down on his bed glancing at his left hand and flexed his fingers ”I don’t wanna go to college, I had enough of dealing with snobbish noble kids looking down in me in high school” he growled to himself but took a moment to stop his anger from bubbling over, taking a few calming breaths before getting back up and retrieving something from one of his bags pulling out a deep violet colored jacket with a series of emerald green rings around each sleeve going all the way up to the jackets shoulders taking only a moment to look his trademark jacket over he swung it around his shoulders putting it on before walking over to his dresser which still had his collection of figurines collected and constructed from his younger days he retrieved the last item needed for his preferred look.

A purple Cap with a dark green visor with a series of strategic holes designed into it a smile graced the drakes features before he placed the hat onto his head his green mohawk like frills fitting right through the holes allowing the hat to rest comfortably on his scalp with no need for adjustments at all.

Taking a final look at himself in the mirror Spike chuckled”Well if I’m going to C.U I’m gonna spend my last three days home having fun”he grinned before retrieving his phone from his bedside and making his way over to the window of his room.

“I’m gonna get an earful later tonight I’m sure of it” Spike once again spike allowed seemingly to himself before hopping out the window of his own room and dropping down whatever trouble he gets into or hell he would no doubt raise would be worth it for a little bit of fun.

-

Doughnuts they where a preferred treat to plenty of Canterlot youths Spike being no exception while not the typical ‘high society’ cuisine most would associate with local residents the city it was a treat many enjoyed especially when it was from a local hot spot.

Pony Joes was its name named after its owner Spike could feel his mouth water already the sweet scent of the round sugary confections entering his nostrils, it was times like this he was really glad he lived within walking distance of this place, a luxury he wouldn’t have for long sadly.

Making his way inside Spike took only a second to take in the other people inside the shop and felt himself relax a little seeing far less of the elites then he anticipated and more of his normal crowd of likeminded peers.

“Oi Spike good to see ya!” A gruff voice called out from the counter recognizing the pale yellow unicorn male waving to him dressed in his normal uniform granted he looked a little more grizzled then when Spike met him in his youth a faint sign of wrinkles around his eyes his hair still disheveled as always but it seemed more unkempt then normal, he looked tired.

“Yo Pony Joe.” Spike greeted giving a small two finger salute to the man a friendly smile on his face.

“Ah don’t give me that kid! I heard the good news.” Joe said with a grin ”Your mother was talking about The Whole damn morning when she picked up her usual order, little mans going to C.U!” Joe loudly announced as a large portion of the patrons in the shop chuckled and cheered while the few snobs and elites just rolled their eyes but kept to themselves.

Spike felt himself blush only slightly gaining a rather sheepish look ”Ah you heard about that? Yeah” He coughed glancing away ”It’s not that big a deal Joe, Twilight got in same as Shining I’d hate to be the one Sparkle who didn’t get in” he said trying to downplay the situation but Joe was having none of it.

“Nonsense kiddo! This calls for a celebration a bakers dozen of the best doughnuts on the house!” the unicorn male laughed as he turned to make his way to the back ”Have a seat Spike I won’t be long!” he assured and with that he disappeared into the back.

Unable to do anything but offer a sheepish grin to the one other employee working the counter Spike made his way over to a table and sat down finally relaxing a little more once his back hit the frame of the chair getting a sigh out of the dragon as a result settling into the calm atmosphere of the place, listening to the various conversations around him all becoming muddled together for some this kind of setting would spike up a persons anxiety but for Spike he felt oddly at piece in crowded areas being in the center of a large assortment of ponies, griffons, zebras it always just felt rather calming to him he felt secure.

“So you’re going to C.U dude?” A scratchy voice cut the drake out of his train of thought letting him know two people had invited themselves over to his table, two unicorn boys that Spike instantly recognized.

“Snips, Snails.” Spike nodded his head seeing the two boys one a lanky light bronze with a dark green mane neatly combed wearing a white dress shirt and tan pants, the other a rather stocky light blue boy with a spiky orange mane wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans, they both where around Spikes age after taking a moment to compose himself Spike confirmed their claims ”Yeah I’m gonna be enrolling in a few days god knows I don’t want to but you guys know my parents.” Spike sighed drumming his claws on the table.

“Aww man that blows!” Snips the shorter of the duo groaned running his fingers through his disheveled mane ”We had a lot of plans who’s gonna help me ask Diamond tiara out now?” he asked as Snails cleared his throat causing Snips to wince “Don’t get me wrong dude you’re still a good pal but Spike just has a way with the mares ya know?” he said with an apologetic grin.

“Right…” Snails said his tone of voice making his words long and drawn out an allusion to his name ”So…when…do you…leave…Spike?” he asked taking a few brief pauses between his words something the two had long become accustomed to with the talent male.

“Like I said, a few days.” Spike repeated himself only for Snails to shake his head ”Oh you mean specifically like a time frame?” he asked getting a nod from the boy “Counting today? Three days.” he told the two much to their displeasure.

“Three days?! Please tell me you’re joking!” Snips begged speaking a little louder then intended getting a few cross looks from some of the other occupants of the establishment.

“Dude, I wish I was joking.” Spike said and before he could continue Joe had made his way over with a few boxes full of doughnuts.

“Here ya go kiddo!” Joe smiled setting the boxes down and flipping one of them open showing the wide assortment of baked goods inside not just doughnuts but other confections like bear claws and eclairs, the sight of the various sweets momentarily made the boys forget their earlier troubles.

“Sweet mother of god look at all these!” Snips grinned it took most of his self control to not dive headfirst into the box.

“Thanks Joe.” Spike offered a smile before he reached into his pocket ”now I-“ he began only for the taller man to pat him on the shoulder.

“Keep your money in your pocket Spike I told you, it’s on the house.”he smiled before turning to leave the trio.

“Oh man…” Snails said as he eyed the boxes there where four in total normally Spike could down about two boxes on his own so given that his friends where here and they seemed so bummed that he’d be leaving soon he saw no other choice.

“Dig in guys.” Spike chuckled taking a box for himself ”I’m not gonna be able to finish all these myself.” he told the two normally when one asked for a bakers dozen it was customary to receive thirteen of the requested item but Pony Joe had a vastly different opinion on what the term meant.

“Okay but dude don’t think this means we won’t still be bummed about you leaving.” Snips said before he grabbed a doughnut loaded with sprinkles and began to show down.

“Yeah…we need…to give you…a proper send off.” Snails said using his magic to levitate a few of the sweets up and began to enthusiastically sample one of each he had grabbed.

Spike took a moment to watch the duo he would miss this, spending time with these two getting into their usual antics and adventures.

“I won’t be leaving for a few more days, I’ve still got time to have fun with these two, better make the most of it while I can.” Spike thought to himself before taking a bite out of an eclair and savoring it’s sweet flavor as the sugar danced across his taste buds.

-

“Your sure about this one?” A male voice asked as a hooded figure could be seen crouched down in an alleyway their features where hidden under the pale grey cloak but the barest hints of a pony’s snout could be seen peaking out from the hood however what was odd was who or rather what the person was speaking to.

Held in their black gloved hands was a arrow the head of it having a rather intricate design to it with golden groves carved into it and a silver sharp edge.

The man was talking to an arrow of all things.

“…” The man looked up from the arrow and out at the mostly empty streets peering over the dumpster he was hiding behind to spot a Pegasus Mare gazing at a display of a shops window her back turned to the alleyway ”She doesn’t seem like the type that could handle the power.” the hooded pony muttered however this statement did get a small reaction out of the arrow.

A light golden aura seemed to overtake the primitive weapon and the tip of its arrow head gave off a small gleam the hooded pony stared down at the arrow the frown on his muzzle turning into a smile.

“You’re right I should know better by now than to question your choices.” the stallion chuckled before opening his cloak slightly revealing a pristine white suit and black tie before he lifted up a crossbow which he then loaded the arrow into ”Hell you chose me of all ponies I’m sure this woman has a few traits that make her worth.” he said with a grin as he proceeded to take aim with the crossbow ”It’s just the natural order of things those who are chosen will be granted greatness…but those who aren’t..” he trailed off before pulling the trigger.

-

“Come again anytime boys!” Joe waved as he saw the trio off ”And Spike you had better come and visit during your summer break!” he called out to the drake leading the trio.

“Don’t worry about it Joe I’ll always stop by for one of your doughnuts.” Spike called back with a smile carrying the last box of sweets under his arm and with that they where out the door.

“Man that was good!” Snips said rubbing his stomach a pleased look on his face ”I guess that’s one upside to having a long time pal leave for some stuffy rich kid school, free food!” He grinned only for Snails to flick his ear ”OW! Dude the hell?!” he glared only for the taller boy to point at Spike.

“Little…tact…Dude.” Snails said with a flat look gaining a sheepish look from Snips.

“Ah geez right my bad man.” Snips apologized rubbing the back of his neck but Spike brushed it off.

“Nah guys no worries.” Spike told them with a dismissive wave “I may be leaving in a few days but that doesn’t mean we can’t live it up till then!” he grinned ”For the rest of the day and two days after that the world is our ouster we can do anything we want!” he said with a laugh getting a smile from the two.

“Hell yeah man!” Snips grinned as the trio shared a high-five and rushing off down the sidewalk laughing together about the good times they were gonna have for the following days.

Spike continued to laugh merrily his attention to Snips who ran alongside him but his joy came to a haunt as he wound up bumping into someone the sudden collision knocking the dragon to the ground and getting his friends to stop in their tracks.

“Ouch…hey watch where you’re going buddy!” Spike looked up to glare at who he had bumped into, ignoring the fact he was the one actually at fault here.

The person he had bumped into was a earth pony male looking to be in his thirties but what drew Spikes attention away from him was the fact he was part of a crowd of people all gathered together the man he bumped into didn’t even seem to notice him.

“Hey what’s going on?” Snips said as he tried to look past the crowd while Spike raised an eyebrow at this.

“Snails, you’re the tallest can you see anything?” Spike asked dusting himself off and grabbing the box of sweets he had dropped before turning to give the unicorn boy his attention despite being the more muscular of the the trio Spike didn’t have the height Snails had the boy always seemed to be growing like a weed.

“Dude…I’m not that tall….” Snails turned to give the dragon a dry look before he reached over and pulled Snips back over to them “Besides…you’ve got wings…” he reminded Spike before wrapping an arm around him with Snips doing the same once he saw his friends action.

Spike took a moment to look sheepish, in truth he had forgotten about that ”Right.” he coughed before he flexed his back muscles the slits on the back of his shirt and jacket opening up and out sprouted his wings purple with light green webbing “Hang on tight.” he told the two before taking off he didn’t have to go that high the trio where able to see what the crowd had gathered around in a few seconds…and sad to say they instantly regretted this decision.

“Oh…my god…” Snails said his normal laid back expression morphing into one of horror.

“What the Fuck?!” Snips cried his shout being the the straw that broke the camels back as the crowd began to voice their own panicked cries.

Spike just looked down in horror in the center of the crowd in the middle of the day in Canterlot laid the dead body of a Pegasus woman sprawled out on the sidewalk in front of a store her clothes soaked in blood around her chest like she had been pierced by something the scene was not something people saw in Equestria that often.

The sight of a murder.

“Someone call the Royal guard!” Someone cried out finally in the crowd amongst the crowed of panicking citizens.

“The horror the horror!” A Mare cried out.

“Dude I think I’m gonna be sick…” Snips groaned covering his mouth turning away from the sight his eyes landing on an alleyway across from the crowd and once he did the boys eyes lit up at what he saw.

A single cloaked figure could be seen in the ally watching the crowd from the safety of the darkened ally standing just behind a dumpster and while Snips was a little higher up then normal he could see them holding something, a cross bow.

“Dude it was him!” Snips said on impulse however with the crowd panicking down bellow the only people who seemed to have heard him were his two friends.

“What?” Spike asked as he and Snails turned to look at the shorter boy who pointed down at the alley across from the scene and it didn’t take long for them to notice the weapon the figure had either.

“Did he-who is that guy?” Snails asked but neither of the other two gave an answer”Spike…we should call your bro-“Snails began but was cut off by the drake suddenly flying forward right at the ally.

“DUDE!” Snips shouted latching onto the larger boy tighter in a panic.

“HEY ASSHOLE!” Spike shouted as he swooped down the hooded figure looked up just in time to be met with a purple scaled fist to the face, the audible sound of bone and cartilage breaking sounded out as the man was launched back.

The hooded stallion let out an audible cry of pain as he flew back dropping his weapon in the process hand flying up and gripping his now bleeding nose droplets of blood staining his cloak and suit.

“Dude!” Snips and Snails shouted in shock dropping off Spike once he landed.

“You!” Spike said pointing at the man he had assaulted “you did that didn’t you?” he accused with a glare jabbing his thumb over his shoulder in the direction of the still panicking crowd ”What kinda sick fuck just shoots someone with a crossbow in this day an age?!” he demanded.

“You little brat…” The man hissed gripping his face before he stood up and a glow surrounded his discarded weapon as it levitated back to him his hood was a little askew now showing a unicorn horn peaking out along with a few strands of a blond mane ”How dare you hit me do you know who I am?!” he demanded and in response Spike gave him a flat look.

“Uh no I don’t ain’t that kinda the point of the cloak?, That no one knows who you are?. “ Spike asked before he began to make his way toward the man ”But it doesn’t matter who you are I’m making a citizens arrest!.” he glared only for the unicorn man to scoff.

“Good luck with that” he said and his horn lit up before the dumpster was launched forward at the trio.

Spikes eyes went wide before he jumped up clearing the dumpster with ease with Snips and Snails where able to clear it too, but with less ease then Spike had as they wound up tripping over the dumpster and landed in a heap.

Seeing this the hooded man attempted to make a run for it he only got a few steps away before Spike managed to reach out and latch onto the end of his cloak pulling him back.

“Sorry jackass but you’re not getting away!” Spike said as he couldn’t help but grin he had an adrenaline rush while it was morbid to take joy out of this situation given this stallion just killed someone he couldn’t help but feel a certain shiver run down his spine at the idea of having caught a criminal ”Is this how shinning feels?” Spike thought to himself as he made another grab at the man gripping him by the shoulder trying to force him to the ground but the stallion was fighting him The Whole time.

“NO!” The cloaked stallion hissed trying to wretch himself free as the drake began to slip him into a hold of some sort to restrain him”Let go of me you filth!” he shouted as he used his free hand to reach into his cloak to grab something.

Snails caught sight of this as his eyes widened “SPIKE LOOK OUT!” he cried attempting to rush over to his friend.

“Relax guys I’ve got him!” Spike looked back with a grin turning his head to look over at his friends…which would turn out to be a mistake.

The sound of metal piercing flesh entered spikes ears along with a warm fluid like sensation running down his neck coupled with a burning pain it only took Spike a second to realize what this was.

He had been stabbed in the neck.

Letting go of the cloaked stallion Spike stumbled back grubbing the bleeding wound on him eyes wide before he took his hand away to stare at the blood on his palms…his own blood.

“SPIKE!” Snips and Snails shouted rushing to their friend’s side while the hooded assailant took this chance to run away, with the attacker fleeing the two could only try to help prop spike up.

“Oh my god oh my god OH MY FUCKING GOD!” Snips cried in shock as Snails propped Spike up against the wall.

“Snips call someone!” Snails snapped at his friend before he removed his own shirt and proceeded to balk it up and press it against the wound ”Hurry!” he shouted.

Seeing this Snips scrambled to pull his phone out from his pocket and began to rapidly dial up nine one one.

Spike remained silent this whole time only half listening to Snails instructions as he told him to try to breath while keeping his shirt pressed to the wound, he didn’t know why but Spike was no focused on what the assailant had stabbed him with it hadn’t been a knife or anything no what he stabbed him with was something you don’t see often in the modern world.

“An….arrow.” Spike croaked out his vision beginning to blur he just felt…so tired he wanted to fall asleep…and so…he did.

Spike calmly slumped back closing his eyes not paying attention to Snails shouts for him to stay awake, however as Spikes eyes closed he could have sworn he saw a weird glow come over his own body for just a moment.

How…Bizarre.

…To be continued

Author's Note

Well here’s chapter one of my first fic hope y’all like it =3

Don’t worry about spike he’s gonna be fine if your a jojo fan you know what’s gonna happen

Just to clarify this is gonna be my own take on the mlp universe with most of the characters granted I know that’s kinda obvious but Anyways hope you all enjoy this

Let me know what you think Spikes stand is gonna be~