An annoyed sigh escaped Spike’s lips. The purple drake was seen calmly walking through the halls of the dorms by his lonesome.

His eyes scanned across the doors he walked past, he was currently on the search for his own room. The whole telling Twilight the truth thing had not gone how he hoped.

Unsurprisingly the moment he admitted his only reason for coming to C.U was because he wanted to look into the so-called allies BlueBlood had mentioned Twilight had reacted out of anger. Accusing Spike of trying to pull some bullheaded vigilante stunt just like the one that had gotten him sent to the hospital.

He had tried to defend himself but…being a dragon his temper tended to flare up and as luck would have it Twilight could be as stubborn as a mule.

So as expected he stormed off in anger after blowing his top and saying a few bitter words which lead him here.

“God dammit where is that fucking room?” The dragon teen muttered to himself while unintentionally letting out a few puffs of smoke from his mouth.

“I would say just look for a room with the boxes of your stuff in it…assuming Twi didn’t teleport it all away to spite you.” DragonHeart commented manifesting by his side only to clam up as his user shot him a glare “Right, shutting up now.” he winced before vanishing.

“I just want to find my dorm room and pass out on the closest piece of furniture and just sleep for the rest of the day…” Spike grumbled to himself rubbing his temples before shoving his hands into his pocket only to pause and pull them back out again bringing out the slip of paper Twilight had handed him “My class schedule…” he muttered flipping it open and his eyes scanned across the paper.

Spike’s shoulders slumped for a moment once he saw a small little note scribbled on the bottom of the schedule he recognized his sister’s hand writing instantly.

“Room 307, just incase you forget little bro…love Twily…” Spike read aloud before he let out a sigh and ran his hand over his head frill in frustration “God dammit…” he cursed guilt welling up inside him “Fuck it. I’ll apologize later.” He sighed before he began to look for his dorm number.

It didn’t take long, Spike spent maybe about a minute before finding the door with 307 on it only for him to pause seeing a keypad on the handle making him sigh again.

“Of course it would have a code these fancy schools can’t just have a simple lock.” Spike grumbled before he glanced back at the slip of paper and was relieved to see a simple 4 digit code to get in “Thank god.” He mumbled to himself before he input the code and unlocked the door.

The first thing Spike saw inside the room was the set of boxes in the middle of the room which was undoubtedly his stuff, the second thing Spike had noticed was the sheer size of the room.

Blinking in shock Spike took in the sight of the rather wide open area before briefly stepping back and glancing at the gap between dorm doors and then looking back inside to make sure he wasn’t seeing things.

A large couch sat in the middle of the room with a coffee table the main room was connected to an open kitchen area while off to the side there was a staircase leading to an upper level.

“What…the fuck?” Spike asked himself in shock.

“First time seeing a dorm room in C.U?” A voice causing Spike to glance back over to the kitchen area seeing a dark furred Diamond Dog teen was raiding the fridge “Yeah it’s a little crazy but all the dorm rooms got this wicked enchantment on them to make them bigger on the inside pretty rad eh?”

“Uh…yeah I guess it is.” Spike said as he walked in and got a better look at what was presumedly his roommate. The Diamond Dog was specifically some breed of Terrier with rather messy brown fur dressed up in a death metal t-shirt and flannel pj bottoms “So I take it your my roommate?” Spike asked.

“Yup.” The Diamond Dog shrugged as he set a squeeze bottle of jelly on the counter next to a plate with two slices of bread and a jar of peanut butter nearby before closing the fridge “Names Scamp.” He introduced before he got to work on making himself a snack.

“I’m Spike…so uh..how dose the school afford having a fully stocked fridge?” Spike asked as he glanced around the kitchen.

“They don’t. Students have to buy their own food.” Scamp shrugged as he finished his sandwich and carelessly tossed the utensils he used into the sink.

Spike chewed at his bottom lip in thought before speaking again “Ah. Makes sense so any place within flying distance you recommend?” He asked rubbing the side of his neck. Small talk was never one of his specialties when it came to meeting new people.

“There is a bodega not that far, most people go there.” Scamp shrugged as he seemed to give Spike the once over “You alright?” He asked surprising Spike.

“Huh? What do you mean?” The Dragon teen inquired as Scamp simply gestured toward him.

“Your aura is all out of wack.” Scamp responded only to get a blank stare from the Dragon causing Scamp to sigh “I can see your aura and it’s telling me you’re bummed out dude.” He explained.

“I’m..I’m sorry you can SEE my aura?” Spike asked looking completely lost.

“It’s a type of Diamond Dog magic. You didn’t know that?” Scamp asked only for Spike to look even more lost.

“Magic? But…you’re a Diamond Dog.” Spike pointed out getting Scamp to chuckle.

“Dude were you raised by Ponies or something?” Scamp chuckled only to notice Spike wince “Oh…ooooh you were!” He winced “Yeah Diamond Dogs can use magic. Not the same kind of magic Unicorns or Pegasuses use…or wait is the plural of Pegasus Pegasi?” The canine teen asked.

“Both work.” Spike shrugged now looking rather curious “So none Ponies can use magic too?” He asked leaning against countertop while Scamp nodded.

“All creatures in Equestria can, granted that’s something only really known and accepted by non-Pony races.” The Diamond Dog explained “Seems like Ponies get a little defensive over the idea that they aren’t as special in the magic department as they thought, so they don’t really acknowledge the skills of guys like you and me.” He said before taking another bite from his sandwich.

“Wait Dragons have magic too?” Spike asked eyes wide in shock, this was the first he had ever heard of such a thing he’s never been able to make use of magic before.

“Yeah, I just said all races in Equestria can use magic didn’t I?” Scamp tilted his head “Granted, I don’t know how you Dragons do it. Us Diamond Dogs just sorta focus really hard and we can magically enhance our senses for the most part.” He shrugged before he walked past Spike while munching on his sandwich.

Spike remained silent not saying anything at first until he heard the click of the door letting him know his roommate had left the room. And with the coast clear, Spike summoned DragonHeart in an instant.

“What the shit?!” Spike asked glaring at his Stand “Why didn’t you tell me I had magic?” He pointed an accusatory finger at the phantasm who simply held up his hands in defense.

“Don’t look at me dude, I know everything you know and vice versa. If anything Twi should be the one you’re grilling not me.” DragonHeart pointed out.

“I know! But right now I can’t yell at Twi cause I was an asshole so you’ll have to do! What is with today and dropping all these bombshells on me?! What’s next? Is my next roommate gonna turn out to be a biological relative of mine or something?!” Spike groaned before facepalming “God all this craziness is leaving a bad taste in my mouth.” Spike groaned before placing a hand over his stomach “Literally…” he winced as a gurgling sound could be heard coming from his abdomen.

“Uhhh kid? You don’t look so hot.” DragonForce commented before the eyes of the Dragon head ornament on his arm began to flash “Oh that’s new-Hey!” he yelped in shock as the dragon head ornament extended off of his arm attached only by a tube like attachment feeding out from the Stand’s arm.

Spike didn’t pay any mind to that, he was too busy clutching his stomach in pain. It felt like something was fighting with something else inside his gut constantly pushing the other for supremacy and the addition of a third something was not helping.

“I’m…i’m gonna be sick!” Spike groaned before he scrambled over to a nearby trash bin and without a second thought he removed the lid and dunked his head into the receptacle.

DragonHeart became distracted from the sudden change in its body by the sound of its master retching up his stomach contents into the trash making the Stand wince in sympathy “Eeesh kid, you gonna be ok?” DragonHeart inquired only to be answered with the sound of more induced vomiting.

“Oh god!” Spike gagged as he finally stopped emptying his stomach contents, however once he opened his eyes he caught a glimmer of a few glass shards in the trash…along with the familiar mold like substance that made up Celtis’s ability which soon began to fade away “What the hell…the moss and the glass I had you eat-“ Spike began only to instantly reach for his neck, there where no cuts to be found on his throat.

“It would seem that there is some form of time limit for the items I eat.” DragonHeart spoke up as the Dragon ornament’s tube like neck bulged before it proceeded to caught up the familiar form of the arrow “While I can eat anything without negative effects on your body…I can’t digest anything meaning after some time I will have to spit some objects back up…the arrow was in my stomach for a few days however, the glass shards and moss where only there for a few hours at best. the Stand summarized rubbing his chin in thought.

“Then…then why did the arrow come out of the thing on your arm…while I had to upchuck shards of glass?!” Spike asked in annoyance before letting out a groan “Forget it…just…just devour the arrow again before someone stabs them self.” He groaned sliding his hand down his face before he noticed the Stand shook its head “What?” He frowned.

“I can’t eat it again...we’ll not right now I mean.” DragonHeart explained getting an annoyed look from his user “Hey don’t give me that, would you try to eat something you just spat out again?” The Stand pointed out getting another annoyed groan from Spike.

“Great…just fucking great then that means I need to hide the arrow.” Spike winced before he dragged himself over and grabbed the arrow and thought for a moment “The arrow head is the only dangerous part.” He muttered to himself before he proceeded to break the golden and silver arrow off the shaft which he then proceeded to toss away while pocketing the arrowhead before he let out another sigh “I’m exhausted.” He mumbled before making his way over to the couch in the middle of the room.

…And proceeded to pass out face first into it.

“ …Know what? You rest up kid…Faust knows you are gonna need it later.” DragonHeart sighed before vanishing from sight.

-

Rarity really wished the conversation hadn’t gone south the way it did. With Spike storming off leaving her alone with the rest of the girls…who where all now aware that she was a stand user and a quick glance at Rainbow’s excited look told her she was gonna be answering a lot of questions today.

“I can’t fucking believe him.” Twilight muttered to herself as she had her arms crossed while aggressively reading a book she had held up with her magic “C.U is one of the best schools in Equestria! And he’s just using it to run around and play vigilante?” She grumbled to herself.

“you never know Twi, Spike might wanna become a guard or something. And with those cool new powers of his I bet he could totally do it.” Rainbow grinned only to shrink back as Twilight shot her a glare.

“Twilight.” Rarity began only to winced as the mare turned her glare on her “I’m sure you’re upset but be realistic, has Spike ever shown any real interest in coming here?” She asked calmly while placing her hands on her lap. Her previously destroyed jeans back on her person and repaired thanks to her ability.

Twilight held her glare for a few more seconds before huffing and glancing away “No…” she admitted before looking down at her own body, the effects of Celtis’s Stand had worn off some time after his retreat, a quick glance toward Rainbow also showed she was suffering no ill effects either “I just…I wanted him to be here so he could enjoy C.U with us.” She sighed.

“You mean for like a year or two?” Pinkie spoke up “It won’t be long till we’re all wearing those funny hats we throw into the air and graduate Twi.” The pink maned earth pony pointed out “Then Spike would be stuck here all alone with a lot of rich jerks who don’t like him.” She reminded causing Twilight’s ears to fold down in slight sorrow until Rainbow chimed in.

“I mean…chances are he’d drop out-YEOWCH!” Rainbow Dash began only to shriek as she was delivered a magic powered wedgie by a even more annoyed Twilight, who’s horn was glowing brightly to yank the Pegasus girl’s multicolored underwear up to the upper part of her torso “N-not that Spike would do that!” She quickly corrected herself and then let out a groan as Twilight released her “God damn Twi…” she groaned.

“Um…sorry.” Fluttershy Spoke up suddenly “I know you are still a little upset but…what about Celtis?” She asked timidly “He’s still a threat isn’t he?” She pointed out.

“Shy has a point.” Applejack frowned “That boy is still mighty ticked off at us and he’s still running loose.” She reminded “And out of the six of us only one of us has one of them Stand things Spike was talkin’ bout.” She crossed her arms glancing over at Rarity.

“I can handle him. He had me at a disadvantage before but I can assure you, now that I know his ability I can be ready if he try’s anything.” Rarity assured them.

“But what about us?” Rainbow butted in “We can’t even see his Stand if he comes after one of us when you aren’t around we would be totally finished…I mean I bet I could take him cause I am pretty awesome like that.” She smirked leaning back slightly with her hands folded behind her head.

“Right…but back on topic, Rainbow is right, we won’t have much chance against a Stand user like Celtis without Rarity and Spike around.” Applejack sighed “Spike mentioned and arrow right? That’s how he got his.” She pointed out making Twilight perk up.

“It’s not the only method.” Rarity interjected “My Uptown Girl developed on its own over time.” She told them only to get a weird look from some of the group “What?” She asked.

“Uptown Girl? You named it after that one song you listen to all the time?” Rainbow asked only for Rarity to shake her head.

“I didn’t name it. The ability came with the name…like when it first manifested, I just knew what it was called.” The Unicorn fashionista revealed before she addressed Twilight “Perhaps there might be something in some book or something? Equestria is full of magic of all types of backgrounds.” She pointed out making Twilight gain a contemplative look.

“Maybe…I’ll look into it but maybe we should consider reporting Celtis? To get campus security to keep an eye on him?” Twilight suggested only for Rarity to shake her head.

“That won’t do anything but piss him off, realistically speaking if he thinks someone is going to come after him he may just use his ability and ask questions later…it is a dreadful thing to suggest but our best bet is to just stay calm and continue our daily lives until he shows up again.” Rarity sighed.

“And just wait for the guy to decide to go after us? Are you nuts?” Rainbow frowned.

“It’s the only thing we can do Rainbow. Ah don’t like it but what else can we do?” Applejack asked her girlfriend who sighed and stood up.

“Im gonna go for a run…if I see the guy I’ll call for help I guess.” Rainbow grumbled before she took off.

“I need to go too. There could be some type of info in the library about this.” Twilight spoke up before locking eyes with Rarity “Can you keep tabs on Spike? Im still mad at him but I don’t want him getting into trouble.” She frowned as Rarity nodded.

“I’ll keep an eye on him Twi, it’s a promise.” She smiled as Twilight left before she got up herself “If anything happens-“ she began.

“We’ll call ya don’t worry bout it hon.” Applejack assured her before the rest of the group got up and went their separate ways.

With any luck this issue could be resolved with minimal casualties.

-

Celtis panted hard as he stumbled between an alley space his face drenched in sweat, he had been running for a while now, he was sure they where still after him that they wanted to make him pay, that was their way after all.

“God damned Ponies…” Celtis snarled as his fist punched the wall, Infected Mushrooms own hand overlapping with his at that moment to cause a crack to form in the brick “And that stupid Dragon too…I was just trying to make him see the light…but…but he’s just as blind as everyone else.” He snarled as his anger inadvertently caused his ability to prematurely activate and leave a trace of mold on the wall.

“I swear, I’ll make that bastard pay for this humiliation…then and only then will he realize I’m in the right.” Celtis snarled.

As the man continued to monologue to himself he failed to notice the sound of light footfalls approaching him, he was to caught up in his own little world he didn’t see the familiar tendrils of Florida Man slowly snake out from behind him.

“Sorry, but I can’t have you causing trouble you are a loose end I need to tie up for the time being.” A voice suddenly spoke up snapping Celtis out of his thoughts.

“Huh?” Celtis blinked as he looked back only to let out a cry of shock that was soon muffled by the thorn covered tendrils of Florida Man that soon began to fully wrap around and envelop his body.

The hooded figure who was the user of Florida Man calmly watched as Celtis thrashed about in vain within his Stand’s appendages to try and free himself.

“Don’t struggle, you’ll only make it worse.” The man sighed as he calmly pulled out a small carton of pocky sticks before he began to lightly munch on one of the chocolate covered treats “It’s best of you just….Sleep.” he hissed out as the flowers on his Stand’s brambles bloomed and let out another spray of spores these ones being a vibrant blue color that caused Celtis to stop struggling after a few moments.

The figure waited for a moment before he released the deer from his Stand’s grasp revealing Celtis was unconscious before him.

Without another word the man finished his candy and walked over before heaving Celtis over his shoulders and proceeded to continue on his way.

“Can’t kill you right now…you could still be of use.” The figure smirked as his face became partially visible from within the shadow of his hood, revealing a fanged light grey muzzle with a small black goatee on his chin.

Whoever this man was, and whoever he was working with it seemed they had plans involving the volatile man in the future.

Which only spelled trouble down the road.

-

“Man I need something to wash that sandwich down.” Scamp mumbled while licking his lips to try and rid himself of the residual peanut butter in his gums.

He had only walked a few steps out of his room before he took notice of Spike crashed out on the couch making him sigh.

“Great, now that’s gonna be my problem.” The Diamond Dog sighed rubbing his temples before walking over to the sleeping Dragon to wake him.

“Hey, I know you’re tired bro but ya can’t crash out in the common room unless you’re hung over.” Scamp said as he began to slightly shake the purple Drake.

“Hmmm~ Rarity.” Spike mumbled in his sleep, gaining a small smile as his tail began to slightly thump against the side of the couch.

“…Yeah I’m not gonna ask.” Scamp shook his head with a sigh before he placed his hand on Spike’s hip “Dude, seriously wake-“

SHINK!

“Fuck!” Scamp pulled his hand back in pain seeing there was a small cut on his paw shocking him “Dude are you sleeping with a razor blade in your pocket or something?!” Scamp glared behind his bangs only to freeze.

He could see the Drake’s aura again, only it was much more vibrant than normal, it was a bright yellow showing the Dragon’s joy but there where tinges of light blue showing his tiredness but the strangest thing was how it looked as if their where two aura’s around the Drake like an additional copy of the initial aura was laying just above Spike.

“Dude…I…I think I need to sit down after I get patched up…if I get some kinda infection I’m kicking your ass.” Scamp mumbled as he stumbled away to find the first aid kit.

ゴゴゴゴ…

As he walked away he failed to notice the pointed bulge in Spike’s pocket tear through slightly, revealing the tip of an arrowhead before it descended back into the sleeping Dragon’s pocket.

…To be continued

Author's Note

Update after a long hiatus, sorry for the wait everyone it’s not as long as last chapter but I hope you all enjoy it regardless =3