The Ultimate Enemy 3: Past, Present and Future?

by LoganRyder

Rating: teen
Tags: Suicide / Self Harm, Sunset Shimmer, Main 7 (EqG), Profanity, Violence, Principal Celestia, Dark, Death, Alternate Universe, Main 6, Drama, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Spike, Adventure, Equestria Girls
Length: 35633

After the events with Dark Spike, Spike has chosen a new path....right?

After the events that led to Spike's fateful destiny and future with Dark Spike along with the events involving the Friendship Journal, Spike has departed to the mirror world in search of a better life and home to ensure his dark self would cease to exit. Even with Twilight and her friends trying to find him, he still wouldn't try to come back to Equestria.

While in the mirror world, Spike is desperately trying to fight the darkness from the powers he gained from his fight with his dark self, in spite of it tempting him to harm others. He is not alone in this battle when he meets a familiar face.

However, as life goes on, Spike still has to choose. Which path is the one for him? And if so, will his future ever be free again?

Cover art and MLP: FIM belongs to rightful owners.

Additional tags: Sad, Comedy, Romance, Tragedy. suggestive forms and acts of possible sex, but not actual sexual content.

Additional characters: Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Vice-Principal Luna, Starlight Glimmer, Sunburst, Shining Armor, Princess Cadance and more.

Published 2022-10-17 15:20:01 UTC
Last updated 2024-12-17 01:50:52 UTC

Chapter 2

Spike faced Sunset Shimmer. He sighed and got ready to tell her.

"Before I tell you, do you promise to not freak out?" Spike asked

Sunset Shimmer nodded her head and said "I promise."

Spike, readying himself and his mind, began to tell her everything. From the origin of his evil future self to the way he tried to destroy Equestria and make Spike turn into him. After Spike told her everything, Sunset Shimmer was shocked.

"Oh my Spike, I didn't know you went through so much with Twilight. I can't believe she and her friends would do that to you." Sunset said in an appalled tone.

"It's ok Sunset, After me and the girls stopped him, I left Equestria to here and wanted to make sure I have a better chance at life again. I was scared of him achieving his goal of destroying Equestria, but I realize that Twilight and the girls are also in a way, at fault since THEY caused my dark self to exist." Spike further revealed

Sunset gasped and said "That explains why he said those things to Twilight and the others in your memories."

Spike nodded and said "Look, I don't want to burden you, I should just go and-"

However, just as Spike stood up to leave, Sunset stopped him and grabbed his hand.

"Spike, listen to me. Your future self may have been the one who caused all that destruction, but Twilight is just as much to blame for making you and him suffer that fate in Equestria. I know that you would never do that, and seeing you now shows that your scared and that's understandable. But please, don't blame yourself for the future you didn't want or cause to happen."

Spike only gave a small smile at Sunset Shimmer, who returned his smile and said "Thanks Sunset, you really did change."

Sunset replied "Friendship isn't based on one kind. It grows to everyone as long as they choose it."

Spike nodded and said "So...now what do we do?"

"Well, I-"

"Sunset?!"

The two looked and saw it was the other Rainbooms. They went over to the duo as Rainbow said

"What happened?"

"And more importantly, Who is that?" Applejack asked, pointing at Spike.

Sunset replied with a smile "Girls, it's ok. This is a friend of mine from Equestria."

Spike turned to look at them and looked at Sunset, who said at him "Tell them."

"Hey girls, I know this is weird, but I need you to follow me clearly." Spike said

The 6 girls nodded as Fluttershy asked "No offense, but who are you exactly?"

"....Do you all remember when MY Twilight Sparkle came here?" Spike asked

"There's another version of me in your dimension?!" Sci-Twi asked surprised

"Yeah, about that....well....I'm....her...." Spike said, until Pinkie Pie said in an quick tone and manner

"Your actually the dragon that she travelled here with here as a dog while she was a pony princess and the first time you met us and stopped Sunset Shimmer and you turned into a human because in your dimension you had to stop an evil you from a mean, bad future twice and during the second time you two met you managed to stop him you had an ancient evil artifact fused in your body that hasn't corrupted you because of the love you feel for us in your home and after you stopped him you came here because those versions of us in your dimension caused your meanie pants evil self to exist in his timeline by acting like mean meanie pants to him to begin with!"

With a toothy smile and SQUEE!, Spike only let his jaw fall down along with Sunset Shimmer.

"How did she-?" Spike asked, until Sunset pointed out.

"Remember it's Pinkie being Pinkie."

Spike nodded and Applejack further said in confusion.

"Wait a minute, let me get this straight, your the dog we met before? With the other Twilight?"

Spike nodded and said "If you don't believe me, here's a bit of proof."

Spike showed something on his left hand and it was the collar with a heart emblem on it, which he had as a dog.

"Wait, I recognize that from anywhere! You are that puppy!" Fluttershy said in surprise.

Spike only nodded and gave a sheepish smile, while Sci-Twi asked

"But if you were a dog like my Spike, how come you became a human like us?

"And why did you have bruises all over you? And why are they all gone so fast?" Rarity asked also

"As Pinkie mentioned, my dark self fused an artifact called the Alicorn Amulet inside my body."

"The Alicorn Amulet?!" Sunset said in shock.

"Yeah. The reason I'm not corrupted by it is because the the Elements made me realize who I am and the love I had for my friends in Equestria."

Sunset gave a look of surprise and said "Wow, but then if your future self did it, won't you fulfill his future like he said?"

"Technically no since he not only fused with the amulet, but also he didn't see the good in his friends back in Equestria with the Elements of Harmony. They helped me realize what I would do was wrong and purified it's evil from me." Spike responded

Sunset was only left surprised once more as Sci-Twi asked

"But how does that answer my question?"

"The amulet inside my body has began to help my body heal slowly with it's dark power and give me other forms of magic like fire, shapeshifting and umbrakinesis. Mainly because since both my future self and now me have the Amulet's from our timelines fused into us. Only I didn't let it corrupt me." Spike explained

This left the girls intrigued as Spike gave a look of worry as Rainbow Dash said

"So...your not going to likely plan anything evil or something?"

"Rainbow Dash!" Fluttershy scolded

"No, she's not wrong and I don't intend to hurt you or anyone else here in your home either. And even i myself don't trust my own abilities or life with such things." Spike said with regret and dismay.

The girls only gave a look of pity at the boy as he asked "So, do you want to know anything else?"

The Rainbooms decided to not pry Spike a bit for now and shook their heads no. Spike then said

"Ok...So...now what?"

"Well, since your here, I guess I can take you to Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna." Sunset said

Spike nodded and followed her out the library, with his wounds fully regenerated.

(In the Principal's office)

Spike followed Sunset to the principal's office and entered. Inside were the two adult woman Spike knew from his previous encounters with Twilight.

"Hello Ms. Shimmer." Principal Celestia greeted

"Hi Principal Celestia, I'm here because I need something." Sunset asked

"What would that be?" Vice Principal Luna said

"Well, I have this new student here and he kind of needs some help." Sunset said

Spike came forth and waved his hand and said "Hi Prince- I mean Principal Celestia."

This made Spike scratch his head nervously as Sunset and the two principals looked at Spike, but they decided not to pry on it and they continued.

"Who is this young man?" Vice Principal Luna asked.

"My name is Spike your majes- I mean ma 'me" Spike said correcting himself again.

"Ok then Spike, you wish to join Canterlot High?" Celestia asked.

Spike nodded his head and Sunset began to help him through it. From where he was from to where he came from was an understatement, as Spike didn't feel comfortable telling them or the Rainbooms about his events in Equestria. After a few hours, Celestia said

"Congratulations Spike, you are now part of CHS. Welcome Aboard."

"Thanks."

"Here is your schedule." Luna said, handing him a paper.

"Ms. Shimmer, can you please escort him to his classes?" Celestia asked

Sunset nodded and said to Spike "Follow me."

Spike complied and said "The first class says Math."

"Huh, that's my first class too." Sunset said with a grin.

Spike gave a smile back and followed Sunset to the class.

(In Equestria)

Twilight was sleeping in her bed and she had some tears in her eyes. As she slept, she said in her sleep.

"Spike..I'm sorry....don't go."

Twilight began to slowly wake up more and only cried at the fact Spike wasn't with her anymore.

"Starting tomorrow, I'm looking for Spike." The lavender alicorn said in determination

However, she was unaware a familiar figure was watching her through the window, and the figure said simply.

"Good luck with that phoney."

The figure disappeared in shadowy mist, with no trace left.

Chapter 3

Spike was in class along with Sunset Shimmer and he listened to the teacher continue her lecture. The teacher Mrs. Harshwhinny continued to show different equations on her chalkboard and write other numbers and formula's

Spike was meanwhile, copying the notes on a notebook Sunset got him and working along with the class. As he did, A note went his way. Spike saw the note and opened it.

Meet us at lunch

Spike turned and saw it was from the human versions of the girls. He then merely went back to listening to the teacher.

RING

The bell rang, and the students began to leave the classroom.

"Remember, you all have to do your homework before this Thursday." Mrs. Harshwhinny said as the students left.

Spike, meanwhile began to leave and follow the next area of his class.

"Ok, next is Gym with Coach Spitfire." Spike said.

(At the Gymnasium)

Spike was entering the gym and saw the students entering and putting on jerseys or sports clothing. As Spike entered, Coach Spitfire noticed him.

"Hey newbie!"

Spike stopped and turned around as Spitfire said "You need a jersey to be in this class."

"Yes Coach!" Spike said, taking the jersey and heading to the boys changing room. As he was there, he saw other counterparts from Equestria such as Soarin, Thunderlane, Caramel and Flash.

"Hey new kid!" Soarin said to Spike.

Spike turned and said "Yeah?"

"This your first time here?" Caramel asked.

"Yes." Spike said and continued to change.

"Well, get ready because that Rainbow Dash girl is really good at sports. She's the captain of every sports team of CHS." Flash said

"Thanks for the heads up Fla......who are you guys?" Spike asked, not wanting to act suspicious

"Name's Thunderlane."

"I'm Caramel."

"Flash Sentry."

"Soarin."

"Nice to meet you. My friends call me Spike."

This made the boys a little confused and suspicious and Flash said "Wait...why do you sound....familiar?"

"Um, well I just recently transferred here from...a far place I don't want to talk about. It's kind of personal" Spike asked, twiddling it's fingers

"Oh...I guess that makes sense." Thunderlane said

"If you don't wanna tell us that's ok." Soarin said in understanding.

Spike nodded and sighed with relief as he finished putting his jersey on. The guys then left the change room and went to the gymnasium.

"Alright settle down maggots!" Spitfire said as the class got ready.

"Your all thinking why haven't we done laps or lift weights or climbed the ropes yet? Well to answer that question, it's because of the news of a new student in the school and throw a bit of a damper in my schedule. Today, we're going to do something more different. Aside from training on weights and cardio, your going to do some sports training also. And for my best students, you get a few minutes off, but after that, your joining in. Now then, will the new student come forward." Spitfire said to the students

Spike, knowing it was him she was referring to, slowly stepped up as the students muttered.

"That's the new kid? Oh boy is he toast."

"Poor kid, he has to go through Spitfire's training."

"He might have to compete with the best athletes to win too."

As Spike approached, Spitfire walked around and circled him like he was her prey in the jungle. As she circled him, Spitfire said

"So little man. You think your hot stuff?"

Spike didn't answer, he was too scared of the intimidating coach as she circled him.

"You think you got the nerves to be a Wondercolt?" Spitfire asked again

"I dunno." Spike said with worry and fright at the intimidating coach

"Well since you apparently think you have the guts to be with us. How about I give you a little warm-up." Spitfire said confidently

She then blew her whistle and the students began to get ready near the back of the court. Spike only readied himself as Spitfire said

"3....2.....1........GO!!!!"

She blew her whistle and the class began to run the laps from back to forth. Rainbow Dash was running with ease and quick efficiency, while Spike began to catch up. As he did, Rainbow Dash said

"Ha! Nice try shorty! But there's a reason I'm number one!"

Spike, however ignored her and at the same time began to feel his chest pulsate red and he sped up slowly and even past both Rainbow Dash and Soarin. As Spike ran, he was head-to-head with Rainbow Dash and felt his left eye turn red on the retina and black on his sclera.

"Whoa, look at him go!" Sci-Twi said surprised

After a few seconds, Spike stopped running after a few 2 more laps with Rainbow Dash and his left eye returned to normal. The students only looked at him surprised as they both breathed in exhaustion, Spitfire said to both.

"Whoa newbie! You managed to run 2 laps in a few minutes and catch up with Rainbow Dash! That's a new record!"

Spike only gave a look of exhausted relief and held his chest a bit as the pulsating went away. Spike then went over to Rainbow Dash and said with an complimenting yet exhausted tone.

"Wow, you are fast."

"Thanks for the compliment kid. You weren't so bad yourself." Rainbow Dash acknowledged.

As Spike slowly got up, he saw the students give him looks of surprise and shock.

"How did he do that?" One student asked

"Whatever he did, it was cool!" Another student said

As Spike walked, the girls went over to him concerned

"Spike? Are you ok?!" Sunset asked.

"Yeah...I'm good." Spike said reassuringly.

As Spike regained his strength, the girls continued the class, from using weights to climbing ropes. Spike continued, with amulet aiding him and fueling his determination to continue. The class eventually ended when the bell rang, with Spike about to walk out, until Coach Spitfire said

"Hey newbie! Got a minute?"

Spike turned over and went over to Coach Spitfire and said "What's the matter Coach?"

"I gotta say, no other student has managed to show that much speed. After this, you may want to consider joining a sports team."

Spike was only baffled at her words as she spoke.

"Think carefully."

With that, Spitfire left the gym for Spike to ponder her words.

(In Equestria)

Twilight was in a meeting with both the girls and Thorax, Ember along with a few other species such as the Yaks and Griffons. Unfortunately, none of them looked too happy.

"Alright Princess, what do you want?" Ember asked

"Well, I'm here to announce that the Friendship Festival is coming soon and I was wondering if amy of you would like to join." Twilight asked meekly.

The sour looks each ambassador gave her only got more worse as Thorax angrily said in disgust.

"Even after what you did with Spike and his future self? Notably SPIKE?! Forget it!"

"Thorax, wait we-" Rainbow Dash tried to say, but Ember further cut her off.

"Thorax is right, why should help you jerks when you violate your own principles amd don't know it?"

"Yak also want to know why pony Princess not take care of friendship with little dragon!" The Yak (Prince Rutherford) pointed out

"And act as if we were the ones at fault when it was your own teachings we followed! Not to mention the ones that caused that evil Spike to be created in the first place!" Gilda said in disgust

Twilight and the girls gulped as they saw the distaste each of the other species had. After Dark Spike's previous fight with them and Spike, he had managed to expose Twilight and her friends treatment of him as well as the way they caused his existence. He may have been beaten, but he brought Twilight and her friends down low doing it.

"Look, We understand that we hurt Spike and in a way you guys alot, but we never meant to treat him that way." Applejack tried to explain.

Thorax, not having any of it, spitefully replied "Oh really, then what were those glares you gave me back then? When I was different before leading the Changeling Kingdom?"

"Or when you kept tampering with our dragon eggs and took Spike's egg!, you didn't care about them or him! You just wanted to use us! Enslave us even!" Ember said accusingly

"I get that pulling pranks is fun, but compared to me, what you did was borderline illegal and beyond wrong Dash and Pinkie . A cold puddle and making him send numerous letters? You nearly killed him!" Gilda said in appalled disgust.

This only further deepened the point as Pinkie said meekly and timidly "So, is that a no?"

Thorax, fed up, said "Not even if I wasn't a royal now would I come."

"I'd rather rot in a grave then be with you hypocrites." Ember added

The other species ambassadors agreed and left the castle in disgust. The girls were left dismayed at the meeting as Rarity said

"Well, that certainly was a bust."

"I guess we have not many guests coming." Pinkie said

"I wish I could just apologize to him and make things right." Twilight said in grief.

"We all do Twi." Applejack said, rubbing Twilight's back

"One day, I hope we'll find poor Spikey-Wikey." Rarity said sadly

"And then we can make it up to him." Raimbow Dash said in depression

The girls and Starlight nodded, unaware a dark figure was watching them......but he soon disappeared in a shadowy flash.

Chapter 4

(In the cafeteria)

Spike was meanwhile sitting at the table with the girls, but he was slightly away from them with a fearful look. This didn't go unnoticed by the Rainbooms, who were giving looks of concern and worry.

"Um, Spike? Are you ok?" Sci-Twi asked with fear of his well-being.

"Sugarcube, you look pale as a ghost." Applejack added with concern.

Spike only looked at them with a frown at their looks of worry to him. He only said

"Never better." Spike said simply

This only made the girls more worried as Spike simply continued to eat with an anxious look. As he did, Fluttershy said in fear.

"Um, Spike? Do you need to talk?"

"No, it's ok." Spike reassured.

"Are you sure?" Sunset said worried.

Spike nodded, leaving the girls with concern and said "I'll let you know if something's up."

He then finished his lunch and headed out of the cafeteria, leaving the girls worried.

As Spike left, he made his way to the hallway and walked through the halls.

"JOIN US........" An dark voice said

Spike turned and as he did, a locker opened ominously and showed a dark shadow near the door's shadow, which moved.

LET US HELP......AND WE WILL GRANT YOU TRUE FRIENDSHIP......"

Spike only ran and hid in the boys bathroom and went to a sink and washed his face, but saw an shadow in the mirror instead of his own reflection.

"YOU CAN"T RUN, EVEN IF YOUR NOT WILLING TO BE THE FUTURE YOUR DESTINY LIES IN." The figure spoke.

"I'll never turn into that! Or be like you! The Elements saved me, removed your corruption and purified you in my body!" Spike refuted.

"AND THAT MEANS YOU ARE SAFE FROM ME?......OR YOU?" The shadow in the mirror answered.

Spike only shouted in defiance "GET OUT OF MY MIND!"

"........YOU ONLY DELAY YOUR TRUE PATH..AND....DESTINY......" The shadow said before dissipating.

Spike only looked and saw his reflection again and the shadow was gone. He looked and saw there was nothing else amiss either and shook his head with annoyance and relief.

"Ok, that's over." Spike said, and he left the bathroom.

As Spike left, he saw the students panic and run in fright. He was confused until he saw the girls in bright uniforms.

They were fighting a shadowy like monster in the gym. It has red eyes and 5 tentacles on it's body and cloud mist like form.

"What is this thing?!" Rainbow Dash shouted in shock at the mysterious monster.

"Whatever it is, our magic can't hurt it!" Rarity said.

Spike saw the danger the girls were in, with the monster even managing to grab Rarity and Sunset in dark tentacles.

"Oh no! The girls are in danger!" Spike said scared

He breathed in and out as he slowly became consumed by rage and fear at Sunset and the Rainbooms being hurt. His clothes turned dark green and purple as did his skin, his hair turned dark green while his eyes turned red and black like in the gym class with Coach Spitfire.

Spike was surrounded by dark green flames and gained green and black armor from head to toe, with a dark green face mask. He lunged into the frey and fought the creature. He started by cutting it's tentacles with a flaming charged sword, freeing the Rainbooms.

"Whoa!" Sunset said at the mysterious hero.

"Who is that?" Sci-Twi asked

The armored Spike formed a dark shadowy aura from his hands and began to suck in the creature. The monster screeched and tried to escape, but Spike drained him and he dissipated into nothing. Spike then said

"Good riddance."

Students from nearby began to clap and cheer at the armored Spike aiding the girls. Spike only looked at the girls and began to leave. As he did, the Rainbooms approached.

"Hey!" Rainbow Dash called out

The armored hero however, teleported away in a dark shadowy mist, leaving the girls confused as to who their savior was.

"Who was that guy?" Sci-Twi asked

"Whoever he was, he has magic like us." Sunset said

With Spike, he was outside the school and turned back to normal, hiding behind the statue near CHS. As Spike breathed in and out, he only said to himself.

"What have I gotten myself into?"

" YOU HAVE ONLY BEGUN YOUR STEP INTO YOUR FUTURE." The shadow before said, with Spike seeing him behind him on the statue.

"Stop trying to make me be like my future self. I'll never turn into him! Ever!" Spike refused

The shadow said before it dissipated once more "....YOU......HAVE....NO.......CHOICE......"

Spike only breathed in and out and began to get up and go back inside CHS. As he entered, Spike began to hear the students talk about the events with him saving the girls

"Dude, did you see that armored guy save those girls?"

"Yeah, You think he's one of them?"

"I hope he might look cute without his mask on."

"Whoever he is, I am so dating him when I see him."

Spike only blushed and tried to not draw attention as the students spoke about the mysterious hero. As Spike walked, he entered the cafeteria and went to the girl's.

"Hey girls." Spike greeted.

"Hey Spike." Sunset said

"What happened?" Spike asked

"Me and the girls had to deal with some creature made of darkness, but none of us could hurt it." Sunset said

"Well, that was until this helpful fellow helped us stop that vile ruffian from causing more damage." Rarity said

Spike only sheepishly laughed a bit and said "Really? Who was it?"

"We don't exactly know. He wore green and black armor and used shadow like magic like that creature." Applejack said

"Really? Weird?" Spike said

However, Sci-Twi and Sunset Shimmer only looked at him suspiciously. Sci-Twi asked with suspicion

"By the way Spike, where were you when this happened?"

"Oh! I was in the bathroom....doing my business." Spike said innocently

This left him and the girls uncomfortable as they continued to eat.

(In Equestria(?))

In an unknown location, a shadowy figure was in a cave and had red eyes and a shadowy, mist like form.

"Hmmmm. So...I...return." The figure said in a familiar teen voice

He began to form into a familiar dragon form and said

"If he's in the mirror world, I guess that gives me some free time to myself."

It disappeared, leaving no trace of itself behind.

Chapter 5

Spike, was currently leaving the school building after the day ended, as he was leaving, he saw the girls talking with each other, but decided he didn't want to bother them.

As Spike walked away from the school, he was seen by Sunset Shimmer.

"Spike?" Sunset said

Spike turned and saw Sunset Shimmer approaching him, he only gave a look of surprise and asked

"What's the matter?"

"Well, it's just that me and the girls are going to hang out at the Canterlot Mall. We were wondering if you wanna come."

Spike gave a look of hesitance and while sweating a bit anxiously, said

"Sure thing Sunset." Spike said

"Great! Come on." Sunset said and lead Spike to the other girls.

"Hey girls." Sunset said

The girls noticed Spike and Sunset approaching and gave smiles.

"Hey you two, what happened?" Sci-Twi asked.

"Well, I was just heading out and then Sunset saw me and well here we are." Spike answered

As Sunset was about to talk, Fluttershy screamed

"Fluttershy? What's wrong?!" Rainbow Dash said.

The shy teen pointed at Spike and said in fear "His...arm."

The girls and Spike looked and saw his arm and were shocked at the sight.

As Spike followed Sunset, he felt something on his arm, he looked and saw some black like ink flowing through his arm and it was beginning to form into a dragon head with green eyes on his left arm. Spike only gave a look and saw the ink disappear as the dragon head finished forming. But then different colors began to form around it's head

"What the heck?" Spike said in surprise.

"How are you doing that?" Applejack asked

"I don't know!" Spike said honestly

As the girls looked, the tattoo glowed and then then the symbols from their geodes had appeared around it's head. After a few seconds, the ink was gone, and the girls and Spike were left speechless.

"What, what's going on?" Spike asked in fright

Sunset Shimmer, with a look of hesitance, touched Spike and her eyes glowed white.

(In Spike's mind)

Sunset was in a dark void again, but this time Spike was there too, in human form.

"Spike, what's going on?!" Sunset said confused

"Allow me to answer that question. " A deep, demonic and menacing voice said

The two turned around and saw a tall, large and menacing dragon in front of them.

"WHAT. IS. THAT?!" Sunset said in shock.

"I am the Amulet in dragon form protecting his thoughts. Sunset Shimmer. "

"You know my name?!" Sunset asked

"And your friends. Both here and in Equestria." The large demon dragon said

"Who are you?" Spike asked

"I am the spirit from the amulet that protects your mind from mental or physical trauma or attacks like right now. After you defeated your alternate self in your dimension, the Elements that purified the amulet's influence created me. To guard you in case your power needs to be protected from your consciousness. " The dragon replied

"What's your name?" Spike asked

"I have been given many names. But I will let you choose since your amulet and the Element's purity created me. "

Spike and Sunset only looked at each other, thinking about what to say for the dragon's name.

"How about....Venom?" Sunset asked

"Venom. I like it. "

Spike and Sunset nodded with smiles and Sunset asked "Why was Spike forming a tattoo on his arm with a dragon head?"

"That was me. The reason I created that tattoo is because now that the Elements of Harmony purified the Amulet's influence and corruption from Spike and me, I have created a telepathic link to myself and Spike to read minds or communicate. That allows us to see if any of the corruption is left. The Elements also removed the possible evil in Spike's heart and purified and restored him to normal. " The dragon now known as Venom said.

"And why did it have the symbol's of the geodes on it?" Spike asked

"I felt that now that you want to be a hero like you said before, I put the Elements of Harmony around it to represent your newfound potential. In fact, when you went to the Tree of Harmony in Equestria, some of the power you used to remove the evil in your heart from the amulet created the Elements symbols. For Sunset Shimmer's symbol, I do not know. but I feel it has to do with her friendship with you."

Spike and Sunset were left bewildered, until the area began shaking.

"What's happening?!" Spike asked,

The telepathic block most be removing Sunset. " Venom said

As he said this, Sunset and Spike were engulfed in black.

(Back in the real world)

Sunset Shimmer backed away with a look of shock while Spike only looked at her equally as surprised. The girls noticed their looks and went over to them.

"Sunset? What happened?" Rainbow Dash asked

"Well, I figured out the tattoo issue. Spike has a guardian dragon in his mind that can talk to him mentally and made the tattoo on his arm. After that, he didn't say anything about my geode aside from our friendship."

"Anything else?" Applejack asked

"Well, there is one thing I need to tell you all. I know Sunset saw but it's best I say it anyway to let it out. But can we talk less....public?" Spike said

The girls looked at him, and began to head to the school, the halls were empty and they reached an empty classroom.

"So, what to do you need to tell us?" Sci-Twi asked

"Well, you know that guy in armor that saved you?" Spike asked

The girls nodded and Spike, with a deep breath, readied himself and said "That was me."

"Huh?!" All the Rainbooms said

"How?" Sunset Shimmer asked

"I honestly don't know. But I guess it has to do with the amulet." Spike said

As the girls looked, they decided to leave the school building and head to the mall. As they walked, Applejack asked

"There is one thing ah don't get."

"What is it Applejack?" Sunset asked

"When Spike saved us from that creature, how did he even touch and hurt it when we couldn't?"

Spike only gave a look of confusion also and said "I honestly don't know either. I mean I'm using Equestrian magic like you girls, only from an artifact fused into my body."

"It may be because the more you wield it, the more power you gain." Sunset theorized

"And the more power I gain, the more magic I can use. Like what my dark self told me." Spike said also.

This left the girls a bit scared at this statement, but Spike said "Girls, I know you don't trust me, but please. If I do ever turn evil. Stop me by any means possible."

The request Spike asked left them a bit speechless at such a thing, but seeing the pleading in his eyes. Sunset only nodded and said

"Ok Spike."

She turned to the other girls, who while reluctant and showed fearful looks, each complied with a nod also before they resumed heading into the mall.

(Unknown Location)

In an unknown forest, a dark green portal had opened and out came a unknown teen boy. He had a dark green shirt, dark green pants and dark purple shoes with dark green flames. His hair was more dark green and black while his eyes were light green and had dark purple skin.

"So...looks like I'm in the mirror world."

He only looked around and said again

"I should find him first. But I'll need some help......and I think I know who to start with."

He then teleported away in a dark green shadowy flame, leaving no trace behind.

Author's Note

I own nothing. Everything belongs to rightful owners.

Chapter 6

Spike and the girls were in the school and were going about their school day as usual. Right now it was lunch and they were eating. As they did, Spike asked

"So, is there anything to do today?"

"Not much really, why?" Sunset asked.

Spike was only left a bit dismayed, until Venom spoke mentally

"How's the mirror world?"

"Venom?!" Spike said in his thoughts

"Correct. Remember? I am in your mind to protect your consciousness."

"Oh. Right. So, what's the problem?" Spike asked to Venom in his mind.

"Right now nothing, but I just want to ask. Do you have a crush?" Venom asked with a teasing tone in his demonic voice.

"N-No!" Spike said in his thoughts while blushing, which the girls noticed

"Really? Not even to a specific someone? or rather...somepony?"

"Um, Spike? Are ya'll okay?" Applejack said

"Y-Yes!" Spike said, still blushing

"Your skin is turning red Spike. What's wrong?" Sunset asked moving closer to him

"N-Nothing!" Spike said in a hurry

The girls were taken aback by his sudden answer as the green haired boy tried to get rid of his blush. As he tried, the girls decided to not pry further and continued to change the topic. As they spoke, Spike began to write something in his notebook. It looked to be a set of words formed into lyrics. He then proceeded to leave the cafeteria and head to the music room of CHS.

"Well, I guess I should do something then nothing." Spike said

As Spike sat down near a chair, he then pulled out a picture of the Rainbooms and looked around to see if anyone was around. After he saw nobody, he began to sing.

"

Girl you make me dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb
dumb b-do-b-dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb
I love you so
dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb
dumb-b-do-b-dumb
wh-wh-wh-whyyyyyy?

You tell me that you need me
But then you wanna leave me
And never make your way to the door

I tell you that you're too much
But then I miss you too much
Don't even know what we're fighting for

As Spike sang, the door opened and 2 students began to hear him sing. These two were Trixie and Flash Sentry

"Is that the new kid?" Flash asked

"What is he doing?" Trixie asked

You key my car girl, and then you go get it fixed.
I talk to all them other chicks just to make you jealous
How can we make it right? When we both put up a fit?
You make me so mad, it's kinda hard to forgive
But when I look into your pretty eyes
My heart just drops.

Girl you make me dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb
Dumb-b-do-b-dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb
I love you so
Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb.
Dumb-b-do-b-dumb
Wh-wh-wh-whyyyyyy?

As Spike sang, Flash and Trixie saw Sunset and Twilight (Sci-Twi) coming, having hear Spike's voice

"Flash? What's going on?" Sunset asked

"You know the new kid? Spike?" Flash asked

"Yeah?" Sci-Twi replied

"He's in the music room singing like an angel." Trixie said

Sunset and Sci-Twi heard this and moved them aside and entered the music classroom and closed the door. They saw as Spike was singing, he began to slowly glow green.

You always talking reckless
Sending a text message.
Telling me to pack and get going
And then I get a call a minute, you sounded so innocent.
Saying that you can't sleep alone.

I'll go and find every receipt to show how you spend all my dough
You wanna go inside my room and burn up all of my clothes
How can we make it right? When we both put up a fit?
You make me so mad. It's kinda hard to forgive

But when I look into your pretty eyes.
My heart just drops.

As Spike sang, he began to undergo a transformation similar to Sunset's pony-human form. His ears began to show green sharp fins, he had purple dragon wings on his back, his purple skin began to show hardened scales and his eyes showed dragon like slits, his right eye was light green while his left was dark green. This didn't go unnoticed by Sunset or Sci-Twi as they witnessed him slowly glow more brighter

"Wait, what's happening to him?" Sci-Twi asked

"I think he must have an Equestrian form like us!" Sunset said

They noticed a red heart appearing on his chest and pulsating as if to represent how he felt during his song. As he sang, the green glow stopped, and Spike looked like a half-human half Equestrian dragon hybrid compared to Sunset's half-human half-pony transformation. Sunset, witnessing this pulled out her phone and began to text on it.

Girl, you make me dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb.
Dumb-b-do-b-dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb.
Our love is so
Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb
Dumb-b-do-b-dumb.
Wh-wh-wh-whyyyyyy?

Calling it quits just ain't what we were built for
I'd rather love you than to hate you, girl.
I, I want you to know, oohhh.

You're my (hey!), you're my (hey!),
You're my Shawty.
Say!
You're my (hey!), you're my (hey!),
You're my Shawty.

Girl, you make me dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb.
Dumb-b-do-b-dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb.
Our love is so
Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb
Dumb-b-do-b-dumb.
Wh-wh-wh-whyyyyyy?

Girl, you make me dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, (you're my shawty).
Dumb-b-do-b-dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb (You're my shawty).
Our love is so
Dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb (you're my shawty)
Dumb-b-do-b-dumb.
Wh-wh-wh-whyyyyyy?

Spike stopped singing and began to hear clapping. He turned and saw it was none other then Sunset Shimmer and the other girls giving him looks of amazement and impressed smiles. Spike, with a blush and embarrassed look asked

"Um. H-How long you were all standing there?"

"Long enough to know you sing a good love song darling." Rarity complimented

"Bleeghhh!" Rainbow Dash said giving a puke like gesture, which earned her a glare from Rarity

"Wow Spikey! You have a really sweet voice!" Pinkie complimented

Spike only blushed and laughed sheepishly as Sunset added

"Uh, Spike? Aside from the song, you may wanna look in a mirror."

Spike, with a confused look, saw a window and saw his reflection and gave a look of surprise.

"Whoa! I look like...me! But only half!" Spike said

"It must be the Equestrian magic in his body like our geodes." Sunset said

Spike for a few seconds, only gave a look of amazement and began to turn back to his human form.

"Well, that was short." Spike said

As Spike grabbed his bag and things, he left the music room with the girls following. As they left, Sci-Twi asked

"So Spike?"

'Yeah?" Spike asked

"Why exactly did you go and sing anyways?"

"I dunno. I guess I felt a little....different then when I was in Equestria" Spike said confused

"Wow, I guess it was rough for you huh?" Applejack asked

"That's one way of putting it." Spike replied

As they began to leave to their next classes, Spike turned and was about to do the same, until a voice called to him.

"Spike!"

Spike turned and saw it was Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna

"May we speak to you? Privately?" Luna asked

Spike only sweated in fear as Sunset, who happened to be there gave a look of worry as he followed them.

(In Equestria)

Twilight and her friends were in Canterlot along with seven other ponies meeting with the Princesses. They had recently returned after freeing one of their own from a dark creature (Pony of Shadows).

As they spoke, a loud sound was heard.

"What was that?!" The stallion in the helmet (Flash Magnus) asked

As soon as the rumbling stopped after a few seconds, leaving them confused.

At the area where the Pony of Shadows was banished, a dark green portal was opened. Out of it came Dark Spike, who said

"Well, time to go to work."

As he left the area, he then shapeshifted and in dark green flames, he had disguised himself as Sunburst and left the area.

"I guess I should try and hold the so-called Princess of Friendship's power down to an extent. Right now I need to find a way to defeat them and the Pillars. When the time is right, I will attack. Right now I need to return to the mirror world. But first, I'm going to ensure I am not behind in achieving my revenge here at least."

"Sunburst"/Dark Spike thought as he left the village.

Chapter 7

Dark Spike was in the mirror world, walking around the city of Canterlot. As he did, he looked and saw there both buildings and people similar to those in Equestria. As Dark Spike continued to walk, he saw a few familar figures near a van putting some things away.

"Wait....Are those....?" Dark Spike thought

He took a close look and gave a look of surprise at who they were. Dark Spike remembered them all to well.

He realized they were Adagio Dazzle, Aria Blaze and Sonata Dusk., also known as the Dazzlings!

"I guess this must be what happened after the Battle of the Bands." Dark Spike said

As the three sirens had been loading stuff in the van, they closed the door and it drove off.

"I better follow them....quietly." Dark Spike said.

He quietly walked to the direction the van drove away in, then turned to an alleyway and disappeared in a shadowy, green flash.

(With Spike)

Spike was in the Principal's office with Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna. They only began giving him unreadable looks as Spike sweated in fear.

"So. What's the problem?" Spike asked

"Well Spike, I have begun to notice that during your time in CHS, you have never exactly left the building and whenever you do, you have bruises all over you. Is something wrong?" Celestia asked concerned

"Yes." Spike said

However, the looks on both Principal's faces show that they were clearly not buying what he said.

"Look, I assure you two. I'm fine." Spike said.

"Really? Then why is it that everytime you come to school, it's too early?" Luna asked

"And whenever you do, you seem to look worse or hurt." Celestia added

Spike only backed away a bit and tried to leave, but was stopped by Luna saying

"Don't even try Spike."

"Well, you see....it's kinda....personal." Spike said, not wanting to tell his secret

"Then tell us at least." Celestia asked

"I don't think you'll believe me." Spike replied

"Please Spike, tell us." Celestia repeated.

Unbeknownst to Spike, the conversation was being overheard by Sunset Shimmer.

"Well, I mean....the truth is I had a home...but it wasn't exactly.....healthy." Spike answered

"What do you mean healthy?" Celestia asked

"Well....I...lived...somewhere big...but my adoptive parents and I....didn't really connect as much." Spike said

While it was true he lived in Equestria, he couldn't exactly tell them of the predicament he had with Twilight, the girls or the other ponies. He only could hope that he can push away the memories he went through to find a sense of closure. Both women gave looks of shock and horror

"Oh my." Celestia said with her hand on her mouth

"And the worst part is, I had to go through it all without ever having anyone in my life. I never even got to know my biological parents. I had friends, but they didn't treat me equally."

Spike said this with some tears, but he let it out slowly. Sunset even gave a gasp of pity at hearing him talk.

"Spike, I am so sorry you went through alot of turmoil." Luna said in remorse.

"Look, you two don't have to worry about me. I don't want to be a burden to you both. I'll be on my way."

Spike was about to leave the office, but Celestia said

"Not so fast."

Spike was about to leave, but the Principals again stopped him.

"You may be a student here, but you certainly don't deserve to suffer this much." Celestia said

"W-What?" Spike asked

"Follow us." Luna said

Spike, despite his reluctance complied and followed the two sisters, with Sunset Shimmer watching the events

(In Equestria)

Twilight was pacing back and forth in her room, right now she was thinking how to find Spike. The girls also happened to be there.

"It doesn't make sense! Where could Spike be?!" Twilight said in frustration

As she did, the girls tried to calm her down

"Twi, calm down, he must be somewhere in Equestria." Rainbow Dash said

"And plus, he couldn't have just disappeared." Starlight said

"But he did! We checked the Everfree Forest, we searched the Dragon Lands, we visited the Changeling Kingdom and other places in Equestria, yet Spike isn't there!" Twilight shouted in anger and distress.

The state of the lavender alicorn only further concerned the ponies as Applejack went over to her and said while calmly rubbing her shoulder

"Twilight calm down."

Twilight began to slowly breathe in and out and let out a sigh of relief. She turned to Applejack and said with a smile of gratitude

"Thanks Applejack."

Applejack nodded and smiled back as Twilight said

"Now let's think. Where would Spike go to aside from any of the places in Equestria?"

The girls began to think, until Fluttershy asked

"Um Twilight? Are you sure you should keep doing this?"

The girls looked at her confused.

"What do you mean Fluttershy?" Rarity asked

"Well, Celestia forbid us and herself to find him and I don't want to anger her or Spike even more."

"Fluttershy! Are you forgetting this is Spike we're talking about?!" Pinkie reminded

"No. But I rather not hurt him more then we have already before when he helped us and saved Equestria and our futures." Fluttershy pointed out

"She's got an point. I mean with how we all treated him, he pretty much deserves every reason to hurt us or hate us." Rainbow Dash said

"Girls. I know we screwed up, but I want to at least apologize to him. I hurt him just as much as you all and I never acknowledged Spike as friend or family. Please, I have to make things right! And I'm pretty sure you each do as well."

The girls looked at each other and slowly began to nod, until Starlight Glimmer said

"Wait Twilight! What if Spike isn't here?"

"What do you mean Starlight?"

Starlight then said "What if he's in another...world?"

Twilight was initially confused, but then it clicked and she caught on to what Starlight meant.

"The Magic Mirror!" Twilight said in realization

She rushed out her room and to the mirror. As soon as she reached it, she said

"Spike, please come back to me."

She entered the mirror, intent on bringing Spike back

(With Dark Spike)

Dark Spike was meanwhile, following the Dazzlings van and it stopped at an concert area with rural like qualities. He saw the 3 getting ready and a line forming to meet them with a bouncer guarding the line-up..

"How do I reach them more quicker without drawing attention?" Dark Spike said

As he looked around for ideas, he saw an ticket booth saying "VIP Tickets and Tags.". Using his magic, Dark Spike conjured up exact replicas of the tickets and tag with proper ID. As soon as it was his turn, the bouncer said

"VIP huh? You must really be a big fan."

"You don't know the half of it." Dark Spike replied

The bouncer let him through and Dark Spike began to see the 3 girls come out and begin singing. He only watched the performance with a small smirk and waited for them to finish.

"Well, it looks like they may have lost their power, but not their voices." Dark Spike thought

After a few hours, the Dazzlings had finished their performance and walked back to the stage, WITH Dark Spike following the bouncer to the girls.

"Remember no funny business." The bouncer said

"No problem. No funny business." Dark Spike said with a smile.

The bouncer let him through and Dark Spike saw the gorls in question in different uniforms. As soon as they noticed him, they headed over to him.

"Well, it looks like we have a VIP in our hands girls." Adagio said

"Let's hope he isn't a complete bonehead like those other two from before." Aria said, annoyed

"Wow! He looks so dark and cool!" Sonata said at Dark Spike's more dark and red clothing.

Dark Spike only raised an eyebrow, but shrugged it off. He only said

"Hey um. Is it ok if I say something to you girls alone. One to three?" Dark Spike asked, using his younger voice.

The Dazzlings looked at each other and Adagio said "Follow me."

She and the other two Dazzlings led the evil future doppelganger of Spike to their van. After they reached it, Adagio sat down and said

"So dear? What do you need from us?"

"Let's get to the point. I know who you 3 are." Dark Spike replied

"Yeah! We're the Dazzlings." Sonata said

"I meant where your from...Equestria?" Dark Spike said

This surprised the three siren turned humans as Aria said angrily

"Who told you?!"

"Nobody did, because I am too. But I'm here to talk terms, not attack or fight." Dark Spike clarified

The girls looked at each other intrigued and Aria asked

"What do you want?"

"Do you have your amulets?" Dark Spike asked

The three pulled out their amulets shattered remains and showed Dark Spike. He then put hus hand over them and his eyes glowed red and black. A dark pulsing shadow of magic began to reform their amulets, but instead of red, they were now shadowy black and glowing red.

"What did you do?!" Aria asked

"Ensure my first goal. " Dark Spike replied

He then uses his magic to knock out the Dazzlings and make them pass out. Dark Spike grabbed
them one by one and tied them up on chairs with ropes and gagged their mouths. Using his dark abilities, he created 6 shadow clones of them and said to the first 3.

"You three deal with the concert! I have unfinished business to take care of."

They nodded and left the van as Dark Spike gave the dark amulets to the Dark Dazzlings. He turned to them and said

"Help me with these three. Knowing how altruistic my younger self is, I'll lure him out with these three as bait."

The dark clones did so and aided Dark Spike by carrying the tied up Dazzlings out the van. Rrasy to help in his plan.

Chapter 8

Spike was being taken to Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna's house. As he was, he said

"Are you two sure this is a good idea?"

"Yes Spike, you already have enough hardship going on in your life and we want to help." Luna said

"I know, but you two adopting me feels a bit...much." Spike said

"I understand it's hard Spike, but I can't look at you this way during school or after it. I already looked at records of you and none came up. Please, we have to do this." Celestia pointed out

Spike, while still reluctant, did not reply and complied to her answer. They reached the house and it appeared to be quite big.

"I'll show you your room." Celestia said

Spike only reluctantly followed and they went upstairs and she opened a door on the right. It had a bed, a dresser, windows and curtains along with a closet.

"Thanks." Spike said with a smile.

"No problem." Celestia said, smiling back

Spike began to set up his things and sit on his bed, he began to sleep and let his eyes close.

(The next day)

Spike was slowly waking up and began to rise up and yawned. As he did, he got up and looked at his clothes.

"Look's like I'll need some extra clothes." Spike said

He walked out his room and down the stairs and saw Celestia and Luna in the kitchen making breakfast.

"Good morning Spike." Luna said, drinking coffee.

"Hi Luna and Celestia." Spike said

The two only looked at him with raised eyebrows, with Spike noticing and asking in confusion

"What?"

"Spike, we adopted you. You don't have to call us by our names here." Luna said

"But won't it sound awkward I call you mom and aunt even though your the principals?" Spike asked

"Not at all, besides, you said your legal guardians were a bit extreme remember?" Celestia replied

Spike, with a look of reluctance, complied and said "Ok then....mom and aunt Luna."

The two slightly smiled and began their breakfast, with Spike eating his, a deviled egg and pancakes.

After eating, Spike got up and said "Well, I guess school is about to start. I'll see you two there."

Just as he was about to leave, Luna stopped him and said "Not so fast. You need some clothes and some things to prepare for CHS, properly."

"What do you mean?" Spike asked.

(In Canterlot City)

Spike was driven to the Carousel Boutique by Celestia and was escorted there. Celestia said

"Do you know the way to CHS from here?"

Spike nodded as Celestia then said "Ok good. Because me and Luna are getting something for you."

She and Luna drove off as Spike was near the Boutique.

He opened the door and saw it was Rarity.

"Hello Spikey darling! Whatever are you doing here?" Rarity asked

"Well Rarity, I came to see If I could get some new clothes. Since these are ripped." Spike said, pointing to the slashes on his shirt and pants.

"Oh my my. This won't do at all! Follow me darling!" Rarity said, dragging Spike with her.

Rarity had began to take his shape and measurements, with Spike blushing due to her beauty along with his crush on her pony counterpart in Equestria. But he managed to resist and let her continue. As soon as she finished, she removed her measuring tape and went to sew the clothes at a nearby sewing machine. After a few hours had finished, Rarity came to Spike and showed him his new clothes.

"How is this darling?" Rarity asked

The first shirt was green and had a purple-colored dragon's head breathing green fire. The second shirt had a purple color and had a picture of a scroll on it similar to the ones he sends for Twilight. For his pants, the first pair were light green and had flaming streaks of dark green fire on the sides while the other pair was blue and had green and purple lining. He then tried on the first shirt and pants and gave a satisfied smile.

"Wow Rarity! Thanks! How can I ever repay you?" Spike asked

"Don't worry darling, for a friend anything." Rarity said with a smile.

Spike smiled and hugged Rarity, while she was surprised, she returned it and he left the Boutique.

"Bye Rarity!" Spike said with a wave

"Have a nice day Spikey-Wikey!" Rarity replied

Spike left the Boutique and went over to run his way to CHS. He eventually managed to reach the school. Spike then opened the door and saw the halls were crowded. He managed to move through the crowds of students and get to his first class.

"Hey Spike!"

Spike turned and saw it was Sunset Shimmer, who joined him as he walked.

"What's up Sunset?" Spike asked

"I need to talk to you. Please." Sunset said

"What's the matter?" Spike asked

"I'll tell you with the girls at lunch. Right now we have to get to class." Sunset replied

Spike nodded and made his way to his first class with Sunset.

(A few hours later)

After the first few classes were done, Spike went to the cafeteria as instructed by Sunset and saw the girls. Sunset saw him and waved him over to the table.

Spike did so and sat with them, well he actually sat away from them in a small empty space.

"So, what do you all want?" Spike asked

"Spike, is something wrong?" Sci-Twi asked

"What do you mean?" Spike asked

"It's just everytime ya'll go somewhere alone, ya have scars and injuries everywhere and you don't tell us what happened." Applejack said

"And whenever we ask you to hang out, you keep avoiding us." Fluttershy pointed out

"Not to mention you always try to run away when we want to tell you something." Rainbow Dash also notified him.

Spike only sweated as they looked at him with worry as Rarity said

"Please tell us what's the matter darling. We care about you."

"Look, I'm fine! Why won't you believe me?!?!" Spike shouted

Spike's anger caused some students to look at him with shock or confusion and the girls to give looks of surprise. With a calm breath, Spike said

"Look, I'm sorry I've been avoiding you all. It's just that...." Spike tried to say

"Well, what's the matter?!" Sunset asked once more.

"I've been afraid that if I came here, the things I went through in Equestria would repeat. From Twilight and I mean my Twilight and her friends constantly neglecting or leaving me to me likely turning evil and having to suffer so much over it. I thought if I avoided you all, none of you would suffer for my sake. The reason I look so beat up is because.....I did it." Spike answered in guilt

The girls were left shocked at his statement and why he was so scared and afraid of being near them all this time. But what shocked them the most to their cores was that Spike was not only hurting himself but could likely kill himself if he continued. They sat up and hugged him with pity and guilt.

"Oh Spikey-Wikey. I'm so sorry." Rarity said in pity

"We didn't know you felt that way." Sci-Twi said

"We're so sorry." Sunset said

"We're here to talk anytime sugarcube." Applejack said

Spike only slowly returned it, unaware a familiar figure was in front of him.

"Spike?"

The girls and Spike turned and saw none other then Twilight Sparkle, from Equestria.

"You?!" Spike said in dismay and disdain.

Chapter 9

Spike gave a look of shock as to who was in front of him. Twilight Sparkle from Equestria. The two walked to each other, face to face.

"Spike?! What are you doing here?" Twilight said

"What am I doing here?! What the HAY are you doing here?!" Spike angrily replied

Twilight backed away as the students were watching, shocked at the situation.

"Spike, how are you human? I thought you were a dog?" Twilight asked first

"Remember my dark self? He fused the amulet in me and I have his powers." Spike notified.

"But that doesn't change the fact you have to come back home." Twilight said

"I. am. home ." Spike said in defiance.

Twilight only looked at Spike's disgusted look and said "Spike, please. We need you back in Equestria to help us with the Friendship School."

"Oh, there's a "we" now all of the sudden? You mean like how you "needed" me to clean up your messes, fix your mistakes, get hurt, abused, verbally and physically neglected or have to almost die for your own selfish needs?" Spike asked with disdain.

Twilight was left shocked, with Sunset even giving a look of anger to her.

"And don't bother trying to guilt trip me or him into coming back Twilight. He told me and showed me everything. He stuck his neck out for you, he loved you and your friends and wanted to help and be friends with you all and this is you repay him? YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED!" Sunset angrily replied, pointing an accusing finger at her.

The words of Sunset shocked the entire cafeteria, who gave looks of disbelief and shock at how she yelled at Twilight. Twilight herself even backed away in fear at Sunset's furious remark.

"Spike, I was wrong to treat you that way! The girls were wrong too! But please! We need you!" Twilight begged.

"Not even if you paid me." Spike said in disgust and left the cafeteria in disgust.

Twilight seeing Spike leave, ran after him. "Spike, wait!"

Spike was leaving the school and was outside. Twilight had continued to run after him to talk to him.

"Spike! Just hear me out!" Twilight said

"Forget it Twilight!" Spike refused

"Please! Equestria needs you!" Twilight said

"No it doesn't! In fact, if it needed me, why did you all abuse me or leave me behind all the time?" Spike asked in response

Twilight was left silent as his answer, Spike had really changed from the battle with his dark future self and already knew that Twilight and her friends were at fault for both of them going through so much. Twilight only shed tears in regret and said to Spike

"Please Spike. I need you. Mom and Dad need you. Shining, Celestia, Luna and Cadance miss you. Princess Celestia was devastated, and Luna could barely sleep when she was helping other ponies."

Spike was taken aback at what she said, but he only said to her "Forget it Princess, she lied to me, you USED me, Luna and Cadance never cared about me! If anything, I would rather be happy you fail at this rate."

Twilight saw that Spike was firm on staying in the mirror world and how much her actions had affected him. With a sigh of guilt, she said

"I'm sorry Spike, but Equestria needs you back."

She placed her Element crown on her head and began to transform, but when she neared her pony human form, it stopped.

"What, what happened? Why didn't I transform?" Twilight asked

"Because Princess of Friendship, the Elements of Harmony don't just help bring people at command or do things for selfish reasons or goals like you are right now. They bring peace and prosperity and allow others to see the light and love in their hearts like it did with me when the Alicorn Amulet almost corrupted me and helped me use it's dark powers for good and save Equestria."

Twilight was surprised at his words. Not only was Spike right about the Elements, but they each had indeed prevented his dark future Dark Spike wanted and purified the evil in the Alicorn amulet to help him regain his love and morality. Sunset also came out and having witnessed everything, said

"That's right! And what you're doing is not only going against Friendship, but also to the Elements of Harmony! They help bring balance and peace to others and Equestria!, not just do what you wish against their wishes!"

Twilight was left shocked at Sunset's words, the person she helped seek out Friendship, was now rightfully telling her what she did was wrong.

"Maybe one day I can forgive you and the others. But not today, especially with what you just tried to do now." Spike said turning away from Twilight.

With a look of disbelief, Twilight only nodded silently and went through the portal in the statue.

Spike only walked through the halls and felt a hand on his shoulder. It was Sunset, who gave him a concerned look.

"Will you be ok?" Sunset asked

Spike nodded and said with a smile

"I'll be ok. You each helped me realize that I may have an evil, uncontrollable power, but I'm not alone and I can choose to wield it for good."

Sunset smiled back and hugged Spike with relief and happiness at his words.

"Come on, let's go." Spike said

Sunset nodded and followed him back to the cafeteria. They sat back with the girls and the girls gave looks of concern and worry about the situation.

"Everything ok?" Applejack asked

"Yeah. I'm good." Spike said

The girls were a bit reluctant to believe him, but he said with a firm tone.

"I have a home here now. And I'm going to protect it. "

The girls smiled at his dedication, with Spike smiling back. As they talked, Venom said to Spike in his thoughts.

"Will you be okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. I have Sunset and her friends to help me get better." Spike said in his thoughts.

Spike continued to converse with the girls about the events. As he did, he blushed at the sight of Rarity, but shook his head and looked at Sunset, blushing more. Noticing this with a mischievous grin, Rainbow Dash said

"So Spike, you got a crush on anybody?"

"Nooooooo....?" Spike said sheepishly with a forced grin to avoid being embarrassed.

However, Applejack gave a look of clear unconvinced curiosity, as did the other girls.

"AWWWWWW! Spikey likes someone!" Pinkie said giddily.

Spike only blushed and walked away saying "Nope."

"Oh no ya don't!" Applejack said

"Tell us!" Rainbow demanded with a smirk.

Spike only ran out, with Rainbow Dash in pursuit.

"AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" Spike screamed.

"TELL ME WHO IT IS!" Rainbow shouted as she chased Spike in the hallways.

"NEVER!" Spike shouted back

Some students gave looks of confusion and Rainbow Dash eventually caught up to Spike and sat on his back. He still refused to say who it was.

Sunset only gave a giggle at their antics and how she remembered Spike having a crush on Rarity, unaware it was secretly her that he started to like more due to the recent events.

(In Equestria)

Twilight was back in the castle with a shattered look on her face. The girls ran over to her with hopeful looks.

"Well Twi?" Rainbow asked

Twilight only shook her head saying "He made his choice. He's not with us anymore."

The girls only looked down in guilt as Starlight said with a tone that shook her heart.

"Will he forgive us?"

"He said he would one day. But today he won't." Twilight said

The girls only gave looks of guilt at her response and silently left her alone. Twilight meanwhile, went to her room and looked out the window into the night sky.

"Spike, I hope you find happiness I couldn't give you. You are the true embodiment and representation of the Elements of Harmony then me or any of the other girls ever were." Twilight said in guilt

She then went to her bed and silently cried, regretting the actions she did in the mirror world.

(In the mirror world)

Dark Spike was holding the Dazzlings hostage, gagged and tied up in their van, which he hijacked to drive back to Canterlot City, specifically CHS. The dark clones of them he created only watched them carefully to ensure they wouldn't try to escape.

"MMMHHHH!!!MMMMPPHHHH!!!! (When I get out of this, I'll KILL YOU!)" Aria said muffled in her gag angrily as she struggled against her restraints.

"MMMPHHHHMMMPPHHHHMMMPPHHHHH!!!! (Please! Let us go!)" Sonata begged in a muffled tone as she tried to escape.

"Shut up! Before I make you wish your throats were taken instead of your pendants!" Dark Spike threatened with a dark black and red eye flaring at them in the window.

The van eventually reached a nearby parking lot in Canterlot City.

"Finally!" Dark Spike said in relief.

He parked the car in a parking space and began to pull out the key. Dark Spike sat up and began to leave the van.

"Well, looks like my so-called younger self has some new digs. I guess I need to lure him out first."

He turned to the Dazzlings and said with a smirk "And I think I know how."

He went over to Adagio's bag and pulled out her phone and began to text his fingers on it with a devious expression. He then put the phone back and grabbed the real Sonata.

"MMMMPPHHHHMMMPHPHHMMPHPHP?!?! (Hey, what are you doing?!?!)" Sonata cried through her gagged mouth fearfully

"Baiting you. Make sure those two don't try anything." Dark Spike said to Sonata then the Dark Dazzlings.

He left the van carrying Sonata on his shoulders as the other two struggled to escape.

Chapter 11

Spike and Sunset continued to follow their class schedule while Sonata had gone through the registration process to enroll in CHS. As Spike was in his class, he continued to write his math work and wrote his equations and notes on his notebook that Mr. Cranky Doodle demonstrated on the chalkboard. As Spike continued to write, he began to slowly think about what was going to happen to Sonata and why Sunset wanted to speak to him.

After an hour had passed, the bell rang and the class students had left the classroom. Spike began to leave as well and make his way to his next class. As he walked, he managed to reach the next class door and entered.

"Good morning Spike." Mrs. Harshwhinny said

"Hi Mrs. Harshwhinny." Spike greeted politely

As Spike went to his desk. He saw a few of the class students enter and sit in other desks. Among them was Sonata, who walked and sat next to Spike, while Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Applejack had sat behind them. Some of the students, along with the 3 Rainbooms, gave her distrusting looks as the class started.

"Alright class, turn your books to page 5. We will review the chapter from yesterday and then continue."

As the class began, Sonata said "Um, excuse me? I don't have a book."

The teacher looked at her and said "Very well Ms...?"

"Sonata Dusk, miss." Sonata said

"Well, Ms. Dusk, you'll need to wait as the book supply is low as of now. You'll have to share with someone for the time being." Mrs. Harshwhinny said

Sonata turned to Spike and was about to ask, but Spike said with a generous smile "It's ok Sonata, you can share with me for now."

Sonata giggled with glee and followed the book with Spike. As they did, Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy glared in dismay as Spike helped the Dazzling with the school work. It didn't help that Sonata laid her head near Spike's shoulder and put a hand to his shoulder. The 3 Rainbooms had to resist the urge to not try and assault her in the middle of the class.

(After class)

It was now time for classes to end as lunch had ended already and Spike was making his way to the library at Sunset's request previously. As he walked, he looked around to try and find where she was.

"Over here Spike." Sunset said

Spike turned and saw Sunset at a nearby table. He sat down the opposite side in a chair and said

"So Sunset. What's the matter?"

Sunset said "Well Spike, I heard when you and your evil self were talking and um..."

"What?" Spike asked

"Was it true? That you have feelings for me?" Sunset asked curiously.

"What? What are you talking about?" Spike asked sheepishly

"When your evil self kidnapped Sonata, he mentioned you were developing feelings for me. Is it true?" Sunset asked again

Spike was taken aback with wide eyes at her question. Sunset had heard everything when he confronted his evil self? Especially when he revealed his developing crush on Sunset?! Spike only blushed with a look of reluctance.

"Well...I...I mean..." Spike said, trying to find a way to explain.

"Spike? Are you ok?" Sunset asked concerned.

With a sigh of breath, Spike said in a confessing but humble tone.

"Well...yes...no. I don't know. I just feel confused because it was happening when you kept helping me move on and be a good guy after I left Equestria. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to creep you or the girls out, because I was afraid what you would think of me."

Sunset was touched at his words and said in comfort to Spike.

"Oh Spike. It's ok. I understand and I have no problem with what your saying. I would never think that low of you, your a good guy and the girls and I have seen you go through alot of pain to prove it. I value our friendship and I would never want us to be ruined over it."

Spike smiled and nodded and the two hugged each other. After they had talked, Spike and Sunset had left and saw the other girls with Sonata.

"Hey girls!" Sunset said

The Rainbooms noticed them and walked over to the two, with Applejack asking

"What were ya'all doing?"

"We had to talk about something personal." Spike said

"Did it involve the other me?" Sci-Twi asked

"Sort of." Spike replied

"Well, we we're just going to mall to hang out. You two wanna come?" Rarity asked

"Sure." Sunset said, while Spike nodded.

(At Canterlot Mall)

The Rainbooms, Spike and Sonata were at the mall and saw a bunch of stores that stemmed from clothing stores, restaurants to other stores.

"Whoa! This place is huge!" Spike said amazed

"Indeed darling." Rarity acknowledged.

"What should we do first?" Fluttershy asked

The girls and Spike began to go to the arcade first, where they played numerous arcade games. Spike kept losing as he didn't know what the game machines were and how they worked, which amused Sunset and the others. Fluttershy was meanwhile trying a claw machine to get a stuffed bunny, but had trouble.

"Need some help Fluttershy?" Spike asked

Fluttershy moved and Spike went to the claw machine, he slowly moved the claw away from the bunny Fluttershy wanted.

"Um Spike? Are you sure the claw is supposed to be there?" Fluttershy asked

Spike however then slowly moved the claw near the bunny toy's tag and grabbed it. He then placed it near the slot and pulled out to show Fluttershy. The thankful animal lover grabbed the stuffed rabbit and said

"Thanks Spike, you're a good friend."

Spike only nodded and left the arcade with the girls after a few minutes passed. They then went to a clothing store with Rarity directing them to it with a smile.

"How about this shop?" Rarity said with a smile.

"Really?" Rainbow Dash said in dismay.

"Hey! You went where you wanted, now it's my turn Rainbow Dash." Rarity said.

She then grabbed Spike by the arm and entered the shop with Sci-Twi, Sonata and Sunset. Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Applejack remained outside. As they sat near a bench, a familiar figure watched them.

"So...they want fun....wish granted." The figure said before leaving.

The figure walked into the boys restroom and pulled off his hoodie. It was Dark Spike. He then pulled out a phone and said ominously.

"Let's see how he likes this......"

He began to text on his phone (which he likely stole) with an mischievous smile. After he stopped texting, he put the phone away and his hand emitted a dark green flaming aura and stopped after a few seconds.

In the clothing shop, Spike was trying different clothes along with the other girls.

"Oh Spikey-Wikey. These clothes look rather dashing on you." Rarity complimented

Spike was wearing a tuxedo, then a white suit and pants with a black shirt along with a brown fedora hat.

"Wow. I look like one those popstars I saw on that computer thing Sunset showed me." Spike said, looking himself over.

The girls giggled as they each tried on new clothes from the wardrobes. Rarity had a bright blue dress on with high heels, Sci-Twi was wearing a dress similar to the one Twilight wore in the Fall Formal, Sunset was wearing a bright yellow and red shirt and blue pants while Sonata wore a bright pink and purple dress with taco insignias.

Spike, with a blush, said to the three upon seeing them.

"Whoa. You three look like angels."

The girls blushed while Spike recomposed himself and blushed in embarrassment at what he said

"D-did I..say that out loud?" Spike thought with a blush on his face

"Oh! Thanks." Sci-Twi said

"Awwww! Thanks for the compliment Spikey!" Sonata acknowledged

"Oh Spikey-Wikey!" Rarity said happily at his compliment

"Oh! Ummmm, thank you." Sunset said with an equally embarrassed tone and blush.

Spike only blushed at how Rarity flirted with him and backed away to make things less awkward. As he did, Sunset walked a bit and nearly tripped on a shoe.

"WHOA!" Sunset said as she tripped, but she was caught by Spike.

The two looked at each other with blushes and stood away from each other with looks of awkward embarrassment.

"L..l-let's just change back!" Sunset said blushing in embarrassment.

"Please do!" Spike said as his blush nearly got to him.

The other girls looked and gave looks of amusement at the embarrassed look on Spike and Sunset, but complied to make it less awkward for him.

After they changed back, they left the clothing store and reunited with Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Applejack. As they continued, Sci-Twi was on her phone and giving a frustrated look

"Twilight? What are you doing?" Spike asked

"I'm trying to find to find those other two girls Sonata was talking about, but there's no signal or trace anywhere!" Sci-Twi replied.

"He must've hid the other two Dazzlings somewhere discreet." Sunset said

"Not to mention where he himself knew of." Spike said

"If anythin, he may have just been preparin an way to trap us all." Applejack said

Spike nodded saying "True. Trust me, I speak from personal experience."

The girls and Spike continued to walk and nake there way out the mall.

"By the way. How was your little dress up?" Rainbow Dash asked

"It was pretty...stylish." Spike said with a blush.

The girls laughed and began to walk around the mall as they did began to enjoy the rest of the day hanging out.

(A few hours later)

Spike was home and walking back to the home of his adoptive guardians. Sonata was with him and he said

"Alright Sonata. You gonna be ok?" Spike asked

"Don't worry Spikey, I have a home with Dagi and Aria thanks to our singing powers. It should be enough."

"Ok. Sorry we didn't find them yet." Spike apologized with remorse.

Sonata gave an reassuring smile and said "It's ok Spikey. I know you'll find them. "

"Thanks Sonata. And I promise. I'll protect you with my life. And that evil me will pay for his crimes to you and me." Spike vowed

"For realzies?" Sonata asked

"For realzies." Spike promised

Sonata smiled and walked away, waving bye to Spike as she left. Spike then went inside his adopted home. He saw Celestia and Luna sat near a table.

"Hello Spike." Celestia said

"Hi mom and aunt Luna. Sorry I was late." Spike apologized

"It's ok. By the way, we have something for you." Luna said

They pulled out a small box and Spike removed the ribbon. Inside was a phone.

"It's a phone. In case you need to call us or anyone else in emergencies." Celestia said

Spike was still looking at it intrigued, since Equestria didn't have phones and the mirror world was still new to him. He only hugged the two principals saying

"Thanks mom and aunt Luna."

The two smiled with touched looks and hugged him back as Spike got up and got ready to sleep.

(With the Dazzlings)

The two trapped Dazzlings were desperately trying to escape captivity. Their shadow clones had even kicked them down to make things harder. Adagio was angry and humiliated at how she felt beaten while Aria was angry and furious at her predicament.

Dark Spike open the van door and said "Grab them both. I have a plan."

The clones complied and grabbed the struggling and protesting Aria and Adagio back on their legs and removed them from their chairs. They then pulled them out of the van and followed Dark Spike....

"Now. Time to show my younger self a night to remember. Only this time....there won't be any friendship or mercy....." Dark Spike said ominously.

Chapter 12

Spike was getting up from bed yet again. He slowly got up with a yawn and grabbed some clothes from his closet. He then went to the bathroom to brush his teeth and showered and put his clothes on.

"Well, time for school."

As Spike was getting ready, he grabbed his stuff along with his newly gained phone and left the house.

(At Canterlot High)

Spike was walking through the hallways. However, as he did, some students gave looks of shock and surprise and some said.

"Hey. Isn't that him?"

"Yeah. It has to be."

"But he looks a bit...younger."

"He was the one on the video!"

Spike was confused as to what the students were all talking about. However, he saw the girls with looks of shock as they saw something on their phones. They saw him approaching and Sunset said

"Spike? What happened?"

"What do you mean?" Spike asked

"You didn't see the news?" Sci-Twi asked

Spike shook his head and looked at her phone. Sci-Twi played the video on the news feed link she had.

The title was YOU CAN"T RUN....

The video started and it showed an abandoned building with absolute darkness and no light.

There were muffling sounds and screams. After a few seconds some lights turned on and it was none other then the two Dazzlings, Adagio Dazzle and Aria Blaze. The two were tied up and gagged on some chairs and were trying in vain to escape. As they did, a voice was heard saying.

"Well well, looks like the Dazzlings have already been put under my spell...sort of."

The camera moved and in came Spike. But there was one key difference, his eyes were blood red and black, meaning it was Spike's evil future self.

"It's him!" Spike said, recognizing his dark future self.

As Dark Spike showed himself, he said.

"When one's makes a choice, it leads to different outcomes. Without them, those outcomes shape not just our lives, but our paths."

As he spoke, he turned the camera to the two trapped Dazzlings. He approached Adagio slowly, who muffled in protest and tried to move, but was unable to due to her arms being tied too hard. As Dark Spike approached, he circled her and moved the camera close to her face, with her eyes widening in fear.

"Do you know why I do this?" Dark Spike said

The frightened Adagio shook her head as he placed his hand on her right cheek, which chilled her spine. Dark Spike slowly approached her left ear while he tenderly stroked Adagio's poofy hair by the side.

"I do it for my past, my present, my FUTURE. But you three were no better when you tried to destroy Sunset and CHS. Not to mention try to enslave Twilight and ME." Dark Spike whispered.

Adagio only shuffled fearfully as Dark Spike touched her cheek, nose and belly with a tender touch before he kissed her forehead, which ironically only began to demoralize and degrade her the same way she and the other two Dazzlings did to their previous victims in Equestria and in the mirror world.

"Mmphhh! Mmpphhhh! (Please stop. Please.)" Adagio muffled with tears in her eyes as Dark Spike continued.

Dark Spike then advanced on Aria Blaze, who only angrily looked at him as he said mockingly

"Well, you have the spirit of a fighter. Yet you do this for what? Your sisters or yourself?"

Aria only glared and muffled "Mmmpph! Mmmmph! Mmmmmph! (None of your beeswax creep!)"

Dark Spike only smiled maliciously and replied "Is that so?"

Aria angrily struggled against her binds, with Dark Spike only saying "Yeah you both do. You REALLY do!"

He went behind Aria while keeping the camera on her. Aria then slowly felt her pigtails and neck be touched tenderly. Aria resisted the urge to moan as Dark Spike's hands moved to her shoulders and used his left hand to lift her chin and made her face the camera with him.

"So you think Spike or those girls or anybody can save you? Huh?" Dark Spike asked with mockery

Dark Spike then said "Look at me."

The two sirens only looked down with fear.

"LOOK AT ME!!!!!" Dark Spike shouted in menacingly demonic voice

The two siren turned humans complied and looked at Dark Spike with broken looks of fear and terror.

(He said it like this)

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"If you want to save these two little sea dwellers like the blue one. I recommend you find me. And come ALONE. I've sent you the address in your locker. Don't keep me waiting." Dark Spike said with a cold smirk.

"Starting tonight. I'll be seeing you." Dark Spike said once more

He then stroked Aria's pigtails and kissed Aria's cheek, which made her blush and give a look of anger at him.

Dark Spike then stood up and maniacally laughed as the camera shook and the video ended in static as the girls were left shocked while Spike only gave a look of dismay and worry.

"We have to help them." Spike said

"Are you serious Spike? They tried to kill us!" Rainbow Dash protested

"And take over the world!" Pinkie said

"I know the Dazzlings are guilty, and they deserve punishment. But right now, they don't deserve it like this! I admit I am still angry at them too, but I'm not gonna let them get killed by someone worse then them! It's my fault he's after you guys, I have to fix it."

The girls were left shocked at his answer and reason to help them. While they were each reluctant to save the Dazzlings due to their previous actions, they knew that a threat worse then them could likely use them as pawns or their power when he could.

"Ok Spike. We'll help." Sunset agreed

"Not right now you won't" Spike refused.

"What?!" The Rainbooms said in shock

"Spike, are you crazy?!" Rarity asked

"Yeah! You can't trust what he said!" Rainbow Dash pointed out

"You heard him, it could be another trap like last time! I have to do this alone. It was my fault he hurt them and nearly you girls! I have to take responsibility." Spike said

"Then we'll come as back up." Applejack said

"AJ's right, who knows what he has planned." Rainbow Dash said

Spike tried to protest, but Sunset cut him off "Spike, they gave a point. With how he nearly killed Sonata and you in Equestria, we can't take any chances."

Seeing that they were firm on his choice, Spike sighed and said "Ok."

Spike went to his locker and found a piece of paper. He grabbed it and showed the girls.

"It says Canterlot Warehouse near the old Flim and Flam pawn shop." Spike said

"We'll go there when our classes are done."

They all nodded and went to their classes, with Spike having to ignore the looks he was given.

(A few hours later)

Spike was with the girls heading to the location he was sent by Dark Spike. Applejack was driving them in her truck and Spike was sitting near Sunset Shimmer. As soon as the car stopped, Applejack said

"Alright everybody! We're here!"

The girls and Spike got out of the truck and saw the warehouse. It looked a bit intact, but some windows were broken. Spike went to the door and the moment he touched it, the door creaked open.

"Girls. Find another way inside. I'll go in here." Spike said

"You sure?" Applejack asked

"If I need backup, we need to make sure he doesn't know it. Hurry, there might be an entrance in the back of the roof." Spike replied

The Rainbooms nodded and went to look for other entrances while Spike entered the warehouse.

Inside there were open crates and broken equipment. As Spike walked, he used his amulet's abilities to search for any trace of the Dazzlings or Dark Spike. As he walked, a sound was heard.

"Mmmmpphhh...."

Spike heard the sound and saw it coming from an open door saying SHIPPING AREA. He entered and saw the two Dazzlings tied up in chairs with mouth gags. Spike ran over and freed them of their restraints and said while helping them up.

"Are you two ok?"

Adagio only gave a look of distrust and said "How do we know you aren't him?!"

"Well, I mean technically i am. But I'm not." Spike answered

Aria, with anger got up and grabbed him by the shirt and readied to hurt him

"And you expect us to believe that shorty?!" Aria said with rage.

"Look! I'm not my evil self!"

Aria and Adagio were still unconvinced and were about to attack, until a loud sound was heard.

BANG!

"What was that?!" Adagio said

"It sounds like it came from there!" Spike said, pointing to a door saying EQUIPMENT ROOM.

They went and saw it was the Rainbooms fighting Dark Spike, but had some difficulty due to his more higher experience and training in his timeline.

"Wait, is that you?!" Aria said, pointing at Dark Spike.

"But how?!" Adagio asked

"Look, I'll explain later. Right now, get to safety!" Spike said

The two Dazzlings complied and ran to get to a hiding spot away from harm as Spike turned into his armored dragon form in dark and light green flames. He charged at Dark Spike, kicking him into a generator.

The dark dragon turned human teen quickly got up and said "Ready to play?"

"Playtime's over! Ready girls?" Spike responded

"Yeah!" The Rainbooms agreed

The two charged and attacked and countered each other's blows or magic attacks.

(Dark Spike Boss Theme)

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Spike elbowed Dark Spike, who then countered by kneeing him and began to throttle him to the ground, but Sci-Twi threw him into a wall with her magic while Applejack dealt a powerful blow to his chest, though he easily regenerated his wounds or injuries. Dark Spike, powering up his foot, stomped on the ground and a powerful pulsing blast knocked the girls and Spike back.

Dark Spike teleported in dark flames behind them, but had Adagio as a shield.

"You unalive me, I waste her!" Dark Spike threatened

"Oh no you-!" Rainbow Dash said, until Dark Spike aimed his right hand at them.

Dark Spike's hand glowed a dark green flaming aura and a large flaming hand of flames held the girls captive.

"Girls!" Spike said in fear.

"That was an warning. Next time it's for real." Dark Spike threatened.

"What do you want?" Spike asked

"You know what I want!" Dark Spike responded

"It's a bit late for that!" Spike replied

"Then goodbye and GOOD RIDDANCE!"

Dark Spike was about to hurt Adagio, but felt something on his back. He turned and saw it was an furious Sonata Dusk.

"Hey meanie! Leave my sisters alone!" Sonata said with rage.

She punched Dark Spike in the face, but he was barely phased. He only smacked her hardly into the ground. However, this distraction allowed Spike to uppercut him with a powerful flaming fist.

The girls and the Dazzlings reunited with each other and got up as Dark Spike fell into unconsciousness.

(End of Boss Theme)

"Spike!"

The armored dragon boy turned and the Rainbooms embraced him with gratitude.

"You did it sugarcube!" Applejack said

"That was epic!" Rainbow Dash complimented

"Um girls? He's gone." Fluttershy said pointing behind them.

They turned and saw that Dark Spike was indeed gone.

"Well, I guess we'll see him again one day." Spike said

"Right now. Let's get out of here." Rarity said

"Agreed." Sci-Twi said

The Rainbooms and Dazzlings had began to leave, until Adagio said

"Wait!"

The Rainbooms and Spike turned to her. The Dazzlings were giving looks of confusion.

"Why did you save us? I thought you all hated us." Aria asked

"Because Spike convinced us." Sunset said

The 3 turned to Spike who said "I know you three did bad things to us all in the past. But I was taught something. Friendship is based on forgiveness. Even though you guys tried to hurt me, Twilight and the Rainbooms before. You have to let go of the past because it doesn't matter anymore. The only thing that does matter, is who and what you choose to be now."

The 3 siren turned humans were surprised at his words as Spike continued.

"My evil self reminded me that if I had never knew the love of my friends in here or Equestria. I would have never become a hero nor learn the meaning of Friendship or Family. But he also reminded me that if I let my past consume me, would I ever be the same again? And now i wanna ask you three something. If you hold onto your hate now like him, what would you become?" Spike further said

The Dazzlings were left wide-eyed at his words as they had different reactions. Sonata was left in tears, Aria had a look of guilt and dismay while Adagio only gave a look of silent remorse.

"But what should we do? We don't have our amulets anymore." Adagio asked

Spike, with a quick pull from his pocket, revealed their amulets.

"How did you find them?!" Aria asked

"My evil self had them in his pocket when we were fighting." Spike replied

He placed their respective amulets in their hands and Spike's eyes glowed red and black as mist came from the corrupted amulets. After a few minutes, they each had different colors that matched them.

Aria had a purple amulet, Sonata had a blue amulet while Adagio had a yellow amulet.

"What did you do?" Sonata asked

"I removed the evil and hate from your amulets. Now whenever you sing, you can make people happy and not corrupt them. It also absorbs positive energy instead of negative energy like your previous ones." Spike said with a smile.

The Dazzlings were shocked at the kindness Spike showed as Sunset said

"Spike. Are you sure this is a good idea?"

"I am Sunset. They are just like my evil self. They needed to survive like he did and I wanna help. Because that's what friends do." Spike said with a smile.

These words touched both the Rainbooms and the Dazzlings. Spike had began to slowly be the good person and hero he dreamed of being and he had helped three enemies of Twilight. The three
Dazzlings cried in emotional comfort and hugged each other with sad, tearful happiness.

(Back at the CHS entrance)

"So he got rid of the video?" Spike asked

"Yeah. We tried going on it but it said video erased." Sci-Twi answered

"I guess he must've put too much risk on this stunt." Applejack said

"Not to mention expose himself." Rarity said

As they spoke, they heard a familiar voice.

"Hey!"

The girls and Spike looked and saw it was the Dazzlings. They were wearing their new amulets and had happy smiles and the clothes they wore during their transfer at CHS.

"What are you three doing here?" Sunset asked

"Well, after Spike helped us, we decided to enroll in CHS also." Adagio said

"But aren't you three on tour?" Spike asked

"Actually, we managed to pull some strings and have ourselves join a school for higher education. " Adagio replied

"And to get away from all the fans chasing us." Aria added

"Plus, we wanna thank Spikey for helping us." Sonata said with gratitude.

The Dazzlings only gave looks of seduction as they walked to Spike.

"Ummmm. Just trying to do the right thing." Spike said

Sonata was in front of Spike and held his chin high, Adagio put her hands on his shoulders while Aria was behind Adagio to make sure he wouldn't run.

"Doing the right thing has a reward to dear~" Adagio seductively said, even stroking his hair.

"I admit that I hate most guys. But you squirt, you have a lot of edge and steel. I like that in a man~." Aria said with an flirty tone,

The Rainbooms gave looks of amusement or dismay as The Dazzlings made moves on Spike, who wanted to refuse, but didn't want to hurt their feelings. They then began to close in on his face with their lips and kiss him all over.

SMOOCH!

Spike only tried to not faint as the three Dazzlings kissed him all over his face.

(With Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna)

Back at the home of Spike's adoptive guardians, the two principals were busy with paperwork.

"Have you seen Spike? He didn't answer his phone." Principal Celestia said in concern

"No, I checked the school, but he was in his classes." Vice-Principal Luna said.

As if on cue, the door opened and Spike came in, with an embarrassed look of humiliation. There were kiss marks of different colour all over on his face. Blue was from Sonata, Yellow was Adagio's and Purple was from Aria.

"What happened Spike?" Celestia asked

"Can I tell you when I wash my face?" Spike said in a dizzy tone.

The two women gave looks of confusion but nodded, with Spike running to the bathroom to clean his face.

(Unknown Location)

Dark Spike was in the warehouse from before and said in satisfaction.

"Now that I have enough power, I have enough to erase both worlds."

Dark Spike looked at his hand and it emitted a dark green flaming aura.

"But first, I should visit my so-called friends." Dark Spike said in disdain

He created a dark green portal and said "In EQUESTRIA."

He entered with the portal dissipating after a few seconds, leaving the dark warehouse abandoned.

Author's Note

I do not own anything. Everything belongs to rightful owners.

Chapter 13

Spike was in bed again, as he was sleeping, he tossed and turned with fear at his dream.

(in Spike's mind)

Spike was lying in a cave. As he got up he saw he was in his dragon form from Equestria and said

"What? Where am i?"

As he looked around, he noticed someone in front of him, bjt the figure's face was hidden in the dark cave.

"Who are you?" Spike asked

The figure did not speak. Spike then saw a nearby torch and granbed it. Putting the torch near the figure, he gave a shocked look.

The figure was revealed to be Twilight Sparkle, his Twilight from Equestria. However, there was a scar on her left cheek and she had bruises and a nosebleed.

"Twilight!?" Spike said with surprise.

"....Sleep....you....cannot....escape.....your....destiny." Twilight said to Spike

Spike was left in shock as his mind was consumed by dark black flashes.

(Reality)

Spike woke up with a shocked breath at his nightmare. He breathed deep breathes at how the dream almost felt real. With a quick breath to recompose himself, Spike got off his bed and began to slowly ease himself up a bit as he yawned.

"Man, what a nightmare." Spike said in tired exhaustion.

As Spike got up, he began to change his clothes and got ready for his last day of the week for school.

(At Canterlot High)

Spike entered the school and began to head to his classes. As he did, he began to think about the recent events that occurred so far during his time in the mirror world. From Sunset learning the truth, to Spike having to fight his dark self and redeeming the Dazzling's, he felt as if things had been different had it not been for the fact, he was forcefully fused with the Alicorn Amulet.

As Spike was thinking, he tried to let things ease down before resuming his attention to the teacher.

(At the Soccer Field)

Outside CHS, near the soccer field, Spike was watching along with a few other students on the sports team play against each other. One notable player was Rainbow Dash. Spike only watched as she was quick and fast and scored numerous goals for her team.

"Nice try Soarin! But you can't beat me!" Rainbow Dash said

"Bring it on Rainbow!" Soarin taunted with a smirk.

The two continued to play and as they did, Soarin kicked the ball hard and it flew near Spike.

"Whoa!" Spike said

However, Spike reflexively did a headbutt at the ball, causing it to go in Soarin's team net with incredible speed and power.

"Nice headshot Spike!" Rainbow Dash said with acknowledgement.

"Good one newbie!" Soarin complimented

Spike was surprised as a voice was heard in his head. The voice said

"Your welcome."

"Venom? It was you?!" Spike said in his thoughts.

"Indeed, the amulet can increase your senses and resilience when facing an enemy."

Spike only gave a look of confusion as to what had transpired. He then continued to watch as some of the students gave looks of surprise at Spike hitting the ball with his face.

(In Equestria)

Twilight and the girls were hanging out with each other and doing their own activities. Twilight was reading a book, Starlight was practicing her magic, Applejack and Rainbow Dash were arm wrestling, Rarity was reading a fashion magazine, Fluttershy was tending to a little mouse she had with her while Pinkie Pie was eating some cupcakes.

"Do you think the school is going to be ok?" Applejack asked

"With how that evil Spike nearly ruined us? Not so much." Rainbow Dash asked

"Then again darlings, we did pretty much deserve it." Rarity pointed out.

"Yeah. With how Thorax, Ember and the other ambassadors refused to send students from their lands to the Friendship School, I don't think we'll have a school anymore at this rate." Pinkie said

The other girls gave solemn nods of agreement and tried to take their minds of things. Twilight had it worse though, with how Spike left and was not intending to come back, she was already grief-stricken with the fact he would never likely forgive her or the girls. Not only has Spike's departure caused her grief, but the other girls had it rough too.

(Flashback with Rainbow Dash)

Rainbow Dash was at the Wonderbolts Academy and was ready to leave for the day after she put her things away. As she began to leave, some of the recruits only gave her cold looks. As Rainbow Dash left the Academy, she began to fly home to Ponyville and as she did, saw Scootaloo on her scooter.

"Hey squirt."

Scootaloo however, ignored her hero. Rainbow Dash said again.

"Come on squirt, I know you can hear me."

"Why should I? You never heard about Spike or cared about his well-being." Scootaloo said

"Listen squirt, me and the girls never meant to-" Rainbow Dash said, but Scootaloo cut her off

"Wrong Dash. You did, and you never showed any way to make up for how you treated him. Your supposed to be awesome Rainbow Dash! Hurting Spike...that wasn't awesome."

Scootaloo then left Rainbow Dash and used her scooter to head on her way, leaving Rainbow Dash alone.

Rainbow Dash only gave a look of remorse and flew back her house.

As she did however, some pegasi recognized her and gave looks of disgust. When Rainbow Dash reached her house, there were a bunch of slanderous messages.

Some said TREACHEROUS LOYALTY, Others said ATTEMPTED MURDERER or ELEMENT OF DISHARMONY.

Rainbow Dash only sighed and went in her home, not caring about the slanderous messages on her home. Not because she didn't care they were insults. They were the truth. The same truth that Dark Spike had exposed to all.

(Flashback With Pinkie Pie)

Pinkie was making some sweets for some customers for Ponyville. While there were not many customers, she still managed and did what she could.

As Pinkie was working, she still could not let go of the fact Spike was gone and did not want to come back. As Pinkie was thinking, Derpy Hooves had came and said

"Um excuse me? You have a letter."

Pinkie took the letter from Derpy and said with a smile "Thanks Derpy."

Derpy nodded and left the bakery. Pinkie opened it and frowned in dismay.

Dear Pinkie Pie

We regret to inform you that as a result of your abuse of your title and Element to the Crystal Empire Hero Spike the Dragon that you are hereafter not only banished and to never enter into Yakyakistan, but we will have to refuse your offer to allow yaks to join the School of Friendship in Ponyville. You are to only enter unless for business related reasons permitted by Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.

Sincerely,

Prince Rutherford

Pinkie gave look of guilt with tears in her eyes at how much affect Spike's departure had on her and likely the girls. She had to resist the urge to not fall into a deep depression with her mane turning flat.

(Flashback with Rarity)

Rarity was busy sewing another form of clothing and had a frown on her face. She had trouble thinking of what else to make.

"Oh Spikey-Wikey. I'm sorry that I never got to see you for the true angel you are." Rarity said with guilt

As Rarity was sewing, she was seen by Sweetie Belle. With a quick turn of her head, Rarity noticed her and said

"Hello Sweetie Belle."

However, the young filly refused to reply, only giving a look of disdain at her older sister. Rarity sighed as Sweetie Belle continued ignoring her.

"Sweetie Belle, it's not nice to ignore ponies." Rarity said

"Oh it isn't? You mean like how you kept on ignoring and hurting Spike on a daily basis with your friends?" Sweetie Belle asked

"Sweetie Belle! How dare you say that to!" Rarity said in offense.

"How dare I?! How dare YOU for how much you hurt Spike and treated him all the time!" Sweetie Belle retorted with a frown that was just as offended, if not angry.

"Sweetie Belle! It wasn't like that!" Rarity tried to explain.

"No Rarity. That's exactly what it was like. He was more generous than you ever were and him protecting us is proof of that. You and the girls may have helped him, but that doesn't excuse the fact you each are the ones who caused him so much misery." Sweetie Belle replied.

Rarity was left speechless at how her little sister knew everything and was just as disappointed in her then she thought. Sweetie Belle only left to her room while Rarity pondered her words. Rarity only said with tears in a quiet tone.

"Oh Spikey-Wikey. Forgive me."

(Flashback with Applejack)

Applejack was bucking trees and putting the apples in baskets as she did. As she did, she could not get the recent events that occurred out of her mind. From Spike defeating Dark Spike to Spike leaving Equestria had really put a emotional strain on her and the other girls.

As soon as she picked up the apple filled basked, she placed it in the cart with the other ones and dragged it back to the barn. After she reached the barn, Applejack saw Big Macintosh coming and grabbing some of the apple filled buckets.

"Howdy Big Macintosh." Applejack greeted to her brother.

Big Macintosh however, refused to respond and merely left with the bucket of apples.

Applejack grabbed a bucket too and went into the barn. As she did, she set down the basket of apples and Apple Bloom had trotted down.

"Apple Bloom. What's the matter with Big Mac?" Applejack asked

"I think you know sis. " Apple Bloom said with disappointment.

"Spike?" Applejack asked.

The two Apple siblings only gave her looks of disgust and disappointment as Big Mac said

"Not just Spike. The fact that his evil clone from the future not only told us that you and the girls caused Equestria's destruction, but how you had kept treating him to the point where he destroyed our home."

Applejack backed up and said "Look, Ah know that what the evil Spike did had hurt us-"

However, Apple Bloom cut her off with an tone of disappointed anger

"No, you did this to us. Even Granny Smith didn't want to talk to you when she told me to say the truth to her. Yer supposed to be the Element of Honesty and ya lied to both him and us about yer friendships and how ya cared."

Applejack tried to talk, but her mouth ran out of a response to say. She knew that with how Dark Spike exposed her and the girls, the proof and revelation he did was not just thorough but outright true. Applejack only tried to say something in a stammering mess.

"Ah..Ah didn't...ah didn't mean."

The two siblings only left her to her thought, but not before Big Mac said before he left upstairs.

"An by the way Applejack, no true Apple ever lies. Let alone as an Element of Friendship."

Applejack only gave a look of guilt at his words with a silent breath.

(Flashback with Fluttershy)

Fluttershy was in her cottage and she had been treating her animals to care as much as she could. However, the events from Dark Spike's rampage in Ponyville still shook her to the core.

As Fluttershy was treating Angel, she only sighed and tried to take her mind of things. Discord had then poofed in and Fluttershy saw the Spirit of Chaos. However, he had a frown on his face and was clearly unhappy.

"Hi Discord." Fluttershy said

Discord only nodded at Fluttershy, who then gave a look of remorse and said "You know too?"

"I don't just know Fluttershy, I saw everything. I am very ashamed of you!" Discord replied with distaste

"Discord I didn't mean to!" Fluttershy tried to justify.

"Yes you did. It was you who helped me see the meaning of Friendship, yet now I learn you don't show it to Spike? The same dragon that always wanted to help you and yet you cast him out like he was an dangerous dragon your scared of!?" Discord asked with disgust.

Fluttershy slowly began to form tears and said "I..didn't mean to hurt him."

Discord only shook his head with disappointment and said

"You didn't just hurt him. You and the girls betrayed him, his trust and his love for you all. He was willing to stick his neck out for you each and you take advantage of it to benefit yourselves. "

"I..I'm..sorry." Fluttershy said

"It's not me you should say that to, it's Spike." Discord notified.

The spirit of chaos then teleported with a snap of his fingers and left the pegasus alone, where she shed tears in guilt at his words.

(Flashback with Twilight)

Twilight was in her castle reading a book in her room. As she read, she tried to get over Spike. But no matter what she did, she couldn't. Twilight had even seen a picture of her family. Her mom, dad and Shining were in it. But Spike wasn't.

"Spike...I'm sorry." Twilight said

The lavender alicorn only cried to herself silently and was grief-stricken at how he was not coming back.

Outside Twilight's room, Starlight had heard her crying and wanted to comfort her. However, what could she say? With Spike gone, she didn't know how to reassure Twilight of the love they both had as family. Spike had left after he discovered why his evil counterpart from the future had existed, and Twilight and the girls were to blame and they were too depressed to let anyone help them.

(End of Flashbacks)

The girls were already dismayed at the current circumstances. As much as they missed Spike leaving after he saved Equestria with them. They knew they were just as much to blame for causing Dark Spike's rampage both in his timeline and in theirs.

"I really miss him." Twilight said in sorrow.

"We all do sugarcube." Applejack said

"If I had the chance, I would make things right for Spike to be our friend again." Rainbow Dash said in guilt

"Same here." Fluttershy added.

"I know I threw parties for all of my friends, but forgetting Spike is a mistake I'll never forget. When he comes back. I'll throw Spike the best Welcome back to Equestria party!" Pinkie Pie said with an promising tone.

The girls only gave looks of amusement to Pinkie and her vow and hugged each other.

(In the Everfree Forest)

A cloaked figure was approaching the entrance to Ponyville. The figure removed the hood, revealing it was Dark Spike. He said

"If I am to infiltrate and further destroy this stupid village and that hypocritical princess and her friends, I must play it smart....and I think I know how."

Dark Spike shapeshifted and in dark green flames, turned from his true form into the form of his younger self. However, there was a twist.

He wasn't a dragon...he was an alicorn colt!, he had an green mane and tail along with a purple colored coat. His eyes were green and he had a purple little horn and wings on his back. His cutie mark was a scroll in dark green flames

"This mini form of my younger self should be an perfect way to ride off suspicion and cause a bit of mischief."

He trotted into the entrance of Ponyville further. He stopped and then said

"Before I leave though. I need a precaution and an new name to blend in.....how about....Jungle Guardian?"

Dark Spike's eyes and horn glowed and a clone of Dark Spike. The clone said to Dark Spike/Jungle Guardian.

"What's the plan?"

"Go to the mirror world and do what you need to hurt my young self and his bacon haired girlfriend. I'll stay here and deal with the six phonies." Dark Spike/Jungle Guardian said

The clone nodded and created a dark green portal with his hand emitting a flaming dark green aura. The Dark Spike clone entered and the portal disappeared while the disguised Dark Spike entered Ponyville's entrance.

Chapter 14

As Spike was asleep in his bed, the door to his bedroom was knocked on.

"Spike?"

Spike got up slowly and went to the door. He opened it and saw it was one of his adoptive guardians, Principal Celestia.

"What's the matter?" Spike asked

"There was no answer from your room and the door didn't open. Is everything ok?" Principal Celestia asked in concern.

"Yeah mom. It's fine." Spike said

He got up and gave a look of reassurance. Spike then began to get ready and get changed.

As Spike got ready, he began to head downstairs and get ready to eat breakfast. After he finished, he went outside and left the house.

(In Canterlot City)

Spike was walking around the city and was looking at the sights. From stores to restaurants abd other shops. As Spike looked around, he muttered to himself

"Wow, this place is like Canterlot, without the royals."

As Spike was walking around, he saw different stores similar to the ones he saw in Ponyville.

"Hey Spike!" A female voice said

Spike turned and saw it was Sunset Shimmer. Shw had a happy smile on her face.

"Hey Sunset. What's up?" Spike asked

"Oh, me and Twilight were just going out to hang at the Sweet Snacks cafe. Do you wanna come?" Sunset asked

"Well, I have nothing else to do so sure." Spike agreed.

"Alright follow me." Sunset said

Spike followed Sunset as she walked to their destination. As they did, Spike was blushing lightly due to his slight crush on her, but shrugged it off.

(At Sweet Snacks Cafe)

The two reached the cafe and entered. Spike gave a look of surprise and said

"Whoa! This place looks cool!"

Sunset gave a nod with an amused smile and said "I'm glad you like it."

"Sunset! Spike! Over here!"

The two turned and saw Sci-Twi and Flash Sentry sitting at one of the tables . They went over and sat on the other chairs at the opposite side.

"Hey Twilight. Hi Flash." Sunset said

"What's up?" Flash greeted with smile.

Spike sat next to Sunset and Spike asked

"So...anything happen?"

Sunset, Sci-Twi and Flash shrugged as Flash said "Not much."

"Well, aside from doing some work. Nothing to say really." Sci-Twi also added

"Same here. What about you Spike?"

"Yeah man. I heard about you getting hurt a few days before. You ok?" Flash Sentry asked with concern

"I'm fine. Don't worry." Spike reassured.

The 4 teens only waited around until a voice was heard.

"Hello. May I take your order?"

Spike turned and it was Pinkie Pie in a waitress like outfit.

"Pinkie Pie? You work here?" Spike asked

"Yuppers Spikey! That way I can get alot of sugary sweets in my tummy!" Pinkie replied with glee.

This left the 4 a bit dumbfounded, but they ignored it as they began to choose their orders.

After a few minutes, their orders had arrived and the 4 had begun to eat.

(Outside the city)

Dark Spike (clone) was walking around the city and taking in the sights. As he walked, he continued to look for his younger self, but could not find him.

"Where could he be?" Dark Spike (clone) asked.

As he walked, he continued to look around in search of his younger self. As he did, he had no luck and did not find him anywhere.

"Wait. What if I don't have to look by seeing him? Maybe I can lure him out?" Dark Spike (clone) said with an evil smirk.

The dark dragon teen then began to walk away and walked away from the city. He was reaching the place he was looking for: Canterlot High.

"Since this happened to Sunset, it's time I give it a little try." Dark Spike (clone) said

He approached the entrance of the school. He tried to open the doors, but they were locked. Turning his fingernails into claws, Dark Spike lockpicked the doors and entered.

He walked his way through the empty and quiet halls and reached the library entrance.

"Well, let's begin." Dark Spike (clone) said

Sonata was walking through the halls, she had a recent study session with a tutor named Micro Chips to help her with math. She progressed, but struggled still.

"Well, at least my math is getting better." Sonata said

As she walked, she noticed someone heading to the other corridor leading up to the library.

"Huh? Who's that?" Sonata said.

She hid by some lockers and looked and saw it was Spike. Or specifically, his evil future self. This was evidenced by his more taller appearance and dark green hair.

"Wait. Isn't that Spike's evil mean twin?" Sonata said.

She took out her phone and took a picture as he entered. She then saw him open the doors and head to a computer.

Sonata began to record on her phone as Dark Spike said "Well Anon-a-Miss, looks like your time has come again."

Sonata's eyes widened slightly as she recorded him using the computer. After a few minutes, she stopped recording and sent it to her sisters and then put her phone in her pocket.

"Anon-a-Miss? I have to tell Sunset and Spike." Sonata said with hurry and fear.

However as she ran, she hit someone. It was Dark Spike.

"Well well, what do we have here?" Dark Spike said with an evil grin.

Sonata gulped as Dark Spike menacingly approached her.

Spike, Sci-Twi, Flash and Sunset were in the park and they had been having a picnic with each other. As they ate food from a picnic basket, Spike said with a smile.

"Well, today is a good day."

"You got that right dude." Flash said

"I hope we can make the most of it." Sci-Twi said

"And let's make sure to have a good time." Sunset said

The three nodded and continued to eat or talk. As they did, Flash asked

"Hey Spike, I've been meanong to ask you something."

"What is it?" Spike asked

"Remember when you sang that love song in the music room?" Flash asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yeah....?" Spike replied

"Was there anybody you sang or thought about?" Flash asked

Spike immidiently blushed with embarrassment, not because Flash knew about the event where he transformed while singing, but also because he sang the song secretly due to his growing feelings for Sunset Shimmer.

"Well.....you see. I mean...." Spike stammered.

"Spike, what's the matter?" Sunset said

"It's kinda....weird and embarrassing."

"Come on Spike, tell us. We won't laugh" Sci-Twi said

"Well..um..." Spike said

He looked at Sunset Shimmer, who was giving a concerned and confused look as Spike struggled on how to tell her he sang the song about her.

"Spike?" Sunset asked, worried about him.

"Ok...I sang the song....about....you Sunset." Spike said

This surprised the other 3 as Sunset pointed at herself.

"Me? Why?" Sunset said curiously

"Well, it happened before we encountered Sonata. Ever since you, Twilight and Flash helped me cope when I arrived. It was mostly you that helped me get my trust and faith in friendship again. When I was in Equestria, I felt betrayed after everything that happened. I know it sounds weird but....I just didn't know how to tell you bevause I was embarrassed. You taught me to help others I care about and...that's you. I do care about the girls, Flash and Celestia and Luna! But...it was you who made me realize what I can choose to be in my path and why friendship is needed." Spike confessed, with his cheeks blushing.

Sunset and Spike were heavily blushing as Sci-Twi and Flash gave looks of amusement at their predicament.

"Spike. I...I'm flattered but...." Sunset spoke, but was cut off.

"I know! I know! It's weird, but this was before we met Sonata and I was just confused about what was happening at the time." Spike confessed once more.

"I guess that makes sense. I'm not saying I hated it. I mean it's touching you thought about me that way, and I don't judge you! But I just don't want you to suffer so much heartbreak." Sunset said

The two smiled and hugged with Flash and Sci-Twi only giving smiles of happiness at the two. They then resumed their picnic and continued to eat and talk with each other.

(In Equestria)

Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike was walking through Ponyville and had a simple blank look as he approached. As he was trotting his way to Twilight's castle, a few ponies gave looks of surprise at an alicorn being present in Ponyville, let alone a colt.

Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike continued to make his way to the castle and as he did, he said

"Time to go to work."

His eyes flashed blood red for a short moment before they returned to green and he approached the castle entrance, ready to talk to the Princess of Friendship: Twilight Sparkle.

Chapter 15

Adagio and Aria were in the karaoke bar doing their annual routine, singing for customers. After they finished, they went backstage and took off their mics.

"Well today was different." Aria said indifferently

"Yeah, but where's Sonata? She's never late." Adagio said confused

Arua shrugged until her phone buzzed and she pulled it out of her pocket. She gave a surprised look and said

"Hey it's from Sonata. She sent a video and said that other Spike is up to no-good."

Adagio looked at the phone and saw the text message.

"Girls! We have a big problem! That meanie Spike is planning to frame Sunset and Spike with that Anon-a-Miss scam months ago that was all over the news!

The two sirens gave looks of surprise at Sonata's message.

"We better tell Sunset and the others." Adagio said worried

She, along with Aria pulled out their phones.

(In Equestria)

Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike was knocking on the door of the Castle of Friendship. He lit his horn and a dark green magic aura emitted from his horn. Suddenly a cloak covered his wings.

"Just to avoid detection or suspicion." Dark Spike thought

After a few seconds, the doors opened and it was Starlight.

"Yes?" Starlight asked

"Um hello? I was told this is the School of Friendship." Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike said

"As a matter of fact it is. Can I help you?" Starlight kindly replied

"I want to join. I know its not really good right now. But I wanna join the school." Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike asked

"Ok. I'll let Princess Twilight know." Starlight said and she went in to speak with Twilight.

Spike was in school at CHS. As he was heading to the library, he saw Sci-Twi at a table reading a book. He kept on walking until Sci-Twi had noticed him.

"Spike!" Sci-Twi said

Spike gave a look at the smart girl and said "Hey Twilight. Whatcha doin?"

"Oh. I'm just studying a bit. You?" Sci-Twi replied

"Nothing much. Can I sit here?" Spike said

Sci-Twi nodded and Spike sat on the opposite side of the table. The two gave awkward looks as Spike decided to break the ice.

"So...how's the dog version of me?" Spike asked

"Oh he's doing ok. He can even talk thanks to the magic that came from your world." Sci-Twi said

Spike only nodded and said "Great."

"Do you gave any plans today?" Spike asked

"Yeah. I'm going to spend the holidays with my niece and brother along with his wife."

"Holidays?" Spike asked

"Oh. Since it's December, there's a few days until Christmas. A holiday we celebrate and spend time with our loved ones ang get presents if we're good and nice." Sci-Twi explained

Spike only nodded with a smile and thought "So basically a version of Hearts Warming Eve and Shining, Flurry Heart and Cadance are here too? Guess I missed alot."

As the two continued to talk, they were watched by Dark Spike, who was hiding near one of the book shelves.

"SPIKE! TWILIGHT!" A familiar voice cried.

The two gave looks of confusion at who shouted and looked around.

The door to the library had suddenly burst open and in came Pinkie Pie. She had a frantic look and said.

"Did you see the new posts on MyStable?!" Pinkie asked

"No. What happened?" Sci-Twi asked

"It's Anon-A-Miss! Their posting students secrets again!" Pinkie replied.

The two gave looks of confusion as Spike asked "Anon-A-Miss?"

Pinkie turned to Spike and saw his confusion, but remembered he was not with them previously when...the events with Sunset and how the students believed she became the bully she once was had occurred.

"Oh right. You two don't know about that?" Pinkie remembered.

"About what?" Sci-Twi asked

Pinkie only gave a reluctant look and sweated due to what happened previously with Anon-A-Miss. With how it nearly hurt her and the other girls when they thought Sunset had betrayed them, it only brought back bad memories. As Pinkie struggled to answer the question, the door opened and the other Rainbooms had come in along with Sunset. None of them looked too happy.

"Ah can't believe tha varmint is back!" Applejack said angry.

"We had to deal with it once, now it's coming back again?!" Rainbow Dash said with outrage.

Spike and Twilight got up as Spike asked "What is going on?!"

Sunset looked away from her phone and said "It's kind of a long story. But I'll tell you two."

Sunset only began to explain what Anon-A-Miss was and what they did to her and her friends. From posting personal info about the girls and the other students to even their most personal secrets. Spike and Sci-Twi gave appalled looks, mostly at the other Rainbooms.

"So you each believed she had gone back to her old self that easily when this happened? How could you?!" Spike said with horror and disgust.

"We didn't know! We weren't thinking straight and-" Rarity said, but Spike cut her off.

"Didn't think?, it sounds more like you didn't CARE!" Spike shouted

The young dragon turned human's outburst made some other students look with confusion or shock while the girls backed away in slight fear. Spike only breathed in to calm down and asked.

"Do you have any suspects?" Spike asked

The girls only gave shakes of their heads, meaning no. Spike only sighed and left the library.

"Where ya goin sugarcube?" Applejack asked

"You'll see." Spike replied.

He then left the library. Unbeknownst to him and the girls, Dark Spike was watching the events and said

"Now to make my goody two-shows younger self suffer a little revenge..... but first, I'll give a little surprise to my younger self."

Spike was walking and noticed the conflict among the students.

"Did you hear what happened?!"

"Anon-A-Miss is back again!"

"How?! I thought those three crusaders were the ones behind it!"

"Well if it's Anon-A-Miss, I'm gonna make them pay!"

This left Spike worried and fearful at how the whole thing began to replay.

"I hope Sunset and everybody else is going to be ok." Spike thought with fear.

As he walked, the PA spoke and it was from Vice-Principal Luna.

"Attention all students, we have a special mandatory announcement regarding the incident of the online user Anon-A-Miss. It will be at 1 PM in the gym at the auditorium and there will be requirement for all students to attend. Thank you."

Spike was only worried at the fact that what could occur can likely get worse as a result of the incident Sunset had told him about.

(A few hours later)

The time for the announcement had come and Spike made his to the gymnasium. As soon as he entered he sat on one of the bleachers. After a few minutes, Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna had came in and walked up to the microphone.

"Good afternoon students of CHS. As I am aware you are preparing for the holidays. However, it has recently come to my attention that the user Anon-A-Miss has once again risen and bullying our students. We have recently spoken with the previous culprits and they have so far proven to be innocent for now. However, we ask that students remove their activity online in case Anon-A-Miss strikes again." Principal Celestia spoke.

There was a lot of chatter among the students about the situation. Even the Rainbooms were talking of what to do and how they could find the user. Spike was only debating on what to do and how he could help.

"Here is the evidence we found. " Vice-Principal Luna said

They went over the projector and played it on the announcement screen. The first slide showed an image of the school.

"The first clue we found was that the user was a CHS student and has been targeting students at random. Similar to what happened previously." Vice-Principal Luna

This left some CHS students somewhat dismayed and weary as the Principals continued to the next slide, which showed the library.

"The next clue was that user used the library to post the students secrets and has managed to do it simultaneously with different accounts." Principal Celestia added

Principal Celestia went to the next slide, showing a hooded figure in the background in the school hallways, but the figure's face was not shown.

"The last piece of evidence we found was that the culprit is not only a student, but likely intends to keep doing this secretly by any means-"

At that moment, the lights went out.

"Hey! What happened!?"

"Who turned out the lights?!"

"I can't see!"

Eventually, after a few seconds, the lights came back on, however the announcement screen had shown static instead of the slides.

"What happened to the slides?!" Principal Celestia asked

"I don't know! The projector is working and the slides are connected how is-?!" Vice-Principal Luna said, but was cut off by a voice from the static.

"It....Was.......ME......"

The static stopped and a video played of a dark room as Spike said

"What the heck?!"

"What's going on?!" Sunset said with fright.

The screen showed a tied up Sonata, who muffled in protest as the camera user said

"So...you...want to...know....?"

The students, including Spike and the Rainbooms, were left shocked at the voice, who continued.

"Do...you....want....to....know....Anon-A-Miss's....real....name....?"

The figures words only left the students more anxious as he continued.

"Well faker...I hope your watching this."

The camera turned and showed Spike...or rather Dark Spike. This was evident as while he had Spike's appearance, his eyes were blood red.

"SPIKE?!" The Principal's said shocked with disbelief.

"Spike?!" The students said with equal shock.

Spike only gave a look at the screen in horror and the Rainbooms, knowing it was not the Spike they knew and cared for, also were left shocked and mortified. Spike only got up and looked at the screen with disbelief.

"So, your all wondering if I'm Anon-A-Miss? Well I am, but not the way you all think." Dark Spike (clone) said

"What do you want this time faker?!" Spike asked

"Oh me? Nothing. But it's not about what I want. Right now, it's about what you want." Dark Spike (clone) said with a smirk.

The dark dragon turned human moved and showed not just Sonata...but Apple Bloom, Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle. He had them captive! This only left Spike more shocked and infuriated. The same happened with Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Rarity, who gave looks of anger and worry at the young girls captivity.

"Let em go ya no good two-faced varmint!" Applejack said to Dark Spike (clone)

"If you touch my sister, I will PULVERIZE YOU!" Rarity said angrily.

"Let Scootaloo go you CREEP!" Rainbow Dash threatened

"Ok I will." Dark Spike (clone) said

This confused the girls as Spike said "Really?"

"Yeah. But I have some demands. Don't worry its just one."

The students only gave looks to each other of fear or confusion as Spike asked "What do you want?"

"Do you remember the old warehouse? Meet me there again...ALONE this time....NOW." Dark Spike (clone) said

The screen went static as the slides returned and the students and Principals were left in stunned surprise and silence at the message by Dark Spike.

Spike only gave a nod to himself and got up began to leave the gym entrance. The students noticed and were left shocked as were the Principals and the Rainbooms.

"Spike! What are you doing?!" Sunset said

"Ya can't be seriously doing this!" Applejack added

"What choice do we have? If I get help he'll only hurt your sisters. I have to settle the score with him alone." Spike replied

"No Spike! We are not letting you get hurt!" Principal Celestia refused out of concern.

"And who knows what that imposter is planning by now!" Vice-Principal Luna said, equally worried

"Yeah, but I'm not gonna risk your safety or theirs! I'm the one who caused this, I have to take responsibility." Spike replied.

The two Principals were shocked at their adopted son's reasoning and refusal to let them help. Spike then began to leave, but not before saying to them with guilt.

"I'm sorry."

The dragon turned dog now turned human had left the gym silently.

The Rainbooms were in the gymnasium while the other students began to leave. They only gave looks of concern and worry as they debated while looking down.

"So what do we do?" Sci-Twi asked

"We have to find a way to save them without evil Spike knowing." Sunset said

"We can't risk helping or he'll hurt our sisters." Rarity said in dismay.

"Not to mention likely us sooner or later." Fluttershy said

"Well we have to help the poor darling someway!" Rarity said

"Yeah, the poor guy went through alot from what Sunset told us. " Rainbow Dash said

As they were thinking, the girls heard a voice behind them.

"Maybe we can help."

They turned and saw it was none other then Adagio Dazzle and Aria Blaze. They both had looks of seriousness on their faces.

Author's Note

Happy Holidays everypony! Sorry it took so long! The next few chapters will be with a battle between the two Spike's and activities holiday related.

I do apologize for the long wait.

Chapter 16

Spike was making his way through the city to the warehouse his dark self was in. As he made his way there, he only began to think of what would come and how it would affect his life. He began to close in on the abandoned warehouse and only felt the snowy weather around him as he approached the entrance.

Spike began to slowly open the doir and entered. It was dark and there was no source of light anywhere. Spike only continued to search for the the three missing pre-teens and Sonata. As Spike looked around from room to room, he heard some shuffling from the far end.

"What was that?" Spike said

Spike walked to the source of the sound and began to head to the far end of the hallway. As soon as he did, he reached a door blocked by a padlock.

Seeing the lock, Spike lit his hand up in green flames and touched the lock, burning it into ashes. With a skow push, the door opened. The 4 captive girls were inside.

Spike approached and freed the 4 girls and said "Are you all ok?"

The 3 crusaders fearfully nodded yes while Sonata nodded and gave a happy smile.

"Thanks for saving us." Sonata said

"Yes, very well done." A familiar voice said

The girls and Spike looked and saw Dark Spike teleport in dark green flames in front of them.

Spike nodded and said "Hurry, get to safety!"

They girls nodded and ran out as the two faced each other. They only looked and walked in a circle as the two looked at the other.

"So. I take it you came here to hear what I want?" Dark Spike asked

"Yeah. And I came alone too if your wondering." Spike responded.

Dark Spike only looked at him for a few seconds and said "Good. Now that your here, we can talk. Follow me."

Dark Spike walked out of the room and Spike followed. As they walked, Spike asked.

"Where are we even going?"

Dark Spike only replied "A fragment of our past."

As they walked, they managed to reach their destination: Canterlot High. As they entered the school, some students in the hall gave looks of shock as their eyes widened upon seeing the two.

"There's two of him?!"

"Are they brothers?"

"I can't believe he was telling the truth!"

"Wow, it's like him but more edgy."

Dark Spike and Spike reached the auditorium and the moment they entered, the girls and teachers gave looks of surprise. The Dazzlings and Flash also were there and glared at Dark Spike. The two walked around as Dark Spike stopped at the gym stage. He formed a dark green forcefield that blocked the students and teachers out and motioned for Spike to follow him in. Spike did so and looked at Dark Spike, his hands and eyes then glowed dark green and stopped after a few seconds. As they entered, some students came to observe what was happening.

"What did you do?" Spike asked

"A hearing spell. Only Sunset, her friends and the three sirens can hear us." Dark Spike replied

"Why?" Spike asked

"To let them have a say in the matter." Dark Spike reasoned

Spike only glared before clearing his throat and preaparing to speak.

"Alright. Talk." Spike said to his dark self.

Dark Spike only walked to the gym and laid his index finger on the stage. He lifted it up with an smile of remembrance.

"Brings back memories huh?" Dark Spike said

"Depends on what you mean." Spike replied

"Well for one thing. There was Sunset Shimmer's she-demon event with you and Twilight. Even I can agree she was a complete fool over Celestia not giving her more. I earned my power through training and experience and it's enough to erase an alicorn with an snap of my claws. All for what? A crown that wielded magic yet made us victims of false hope from it's wielders hypocrisy?" Dark Spike said mockingly.

This statement only made Sunset taken aback with remorse at her past being remembered when Twilight helped her see friendship. The girls however reassured her with Fluttershy, Pinkie and Sci-Twi hugging her to Rainbow Dash, Applejack and Rarity giving her smiles of reassurance. They then glared at Dark Spike as he continued.

"Or the time those three fools tried to brainwash all on this world and take you and those recolors out?" Dark Spike further added.

The Dazzlings were left offended as Spike asked "What's your point?"

"My point?" Dark Spike asked

He only walked in a circle around Spike and first turned to Adagio.

"My point is my offer still stands. Join us and conquer not just your old home, but this world as well."

He then shifted into Sunset and said "Think of it. Your future, where no one will try to hurt you again. No hypocrisy nor abuse of your own friendships and not to mention no more pain and suffering. We can conquer this world and make all suffer as we had suffered."

Spike only glared and gave an unreadable look as Dark Spike turned to his normal human form as the girls waited on his decision.

"C'mon Spike! Don't do it!" Rainbow Dash said

"Please sugarcube! Don't do this!" Applejack pleaded.

"C'mon Spikey, I may have been a bit rude, but I'd never hurt you that way!" Pinkie said

"Please Spike! This isn't the way." Sunset begged.

Spike only said "Your right."

The girls gasped at his words, fearing for the decision he will make.

"I may have it out on those who wronged me, used me, left me and made me feel I was worthless to the world and to myself. But I realized that I shouldn't care what others think or want. I know I'm better with myself now that I moved on from the past. Not only that, but your right about another thing." Spike said

"And that is...?" Dark Spike asked with curiosity.

"It's like Sunset taught me. The past shouldn't define who you are and what you should choose to be. The only thing that matters is what you choose to be now that matters for the future. I was so scared on how when you came to exist, that I would be just like you. But I now realize that I have to learn from the past. I may not forgive Twilight, the girls, Celestia or anyone else in Equestria, but...I can one day. One day. Sunset and her friends helped me see the good in myself and saved me in my darkest moments. They helped me reignite my love and friendship with others. " Spike said in happiness with a grateful smile

The words Spike said left the Rainbooms touched and hearts warming with care as Spike spoke so caring and highly of them. They each smiled with good will and acknowledged the young dragon turned human with nods of acceptance.

"What about the three sirens? Surely you must hate those three posers." Dark Spike asked in response.

"I never said I hated them. I said I was still angry at why they did those things. After I realized they didn't do it because they wanted to, but because they needed to in order to survive. They each taught me something too. When you have to choose, what would you rather be? What you are? Or what you can become. For the better? Or for the worse?"

This left the Dazzlings touched at his words. Adagio even gave a smile, Sonata happily nodded with a wide grin while Aria gave a thumbs up.

Dark Spike said with a cold smile. "Wow. And in all this time, you and those hypocrites learned nothing."

"Wrong. I learned EVERYTHING!. Not only are you still stuck in the past, but you keep on disregarding the fact that what you did only has a higher price to pay in your future. And you already crossed it, especially when you didn't choose to give friendship a chance and let your heart feel happiness or love like I did." Spike replied.

Dark Spike only scowled as he removed the forcefield. He then walked in circles around Spike.

"You still care about them? Why?" Dark Spike asked

Spike was about to speak, until Fluttershy said with confidence.

"Because he's our friend!"

They turned toward the shy animal lover, who continued to speak.

"He helped me when I was down and when nobody would help me at the animal shelter. Spike shows from that he has a kind and pure heart compared to a imposter like you!"

This surprised the other Rainbooms, until Sci-Twi said with defiance.

"Fluttershy's right! Spike always helps anyone here in CHS and he would never hurt anybody like you! He helped me a bunch of times and the girls and the teachers! I may not know you fully, but if anything, it's YOU that learned nothing! Especially with this Anon-A-Miss stunt!"

This only made Dark Spike irate more, with Rarity saying with a equally defiant and heartwarming tone.

"That's right! And you not only learned nothing, you lack the good heart and love our darling Spikey-Wikey here shows us every day you ruffian! Your future is only a black hole of destruction and lies! You had a choice like Spike told us and you refused it for your own gain! Even when he offered to help you!"

Spike was happy that his friends were here to support him and shed a tear. Applejack stood up and remarked with a look of determination.

"Yeah! Plus Spike would never lie ta us and he's helped me on the farm and me and tha gals along with other students here in Canterlot High! He's got a good, honest heart unlike you ya no good cheatin varmint! He's doing this for his friends and family! Yer only doing it for yerself!"

Sunset then said to Dark Spike with defiance, disappointment, pity and fury.

"And Spike may not have always been with us. But that doesn't mean we don't care about him. He's the rock that held Twilight and her friends together and he's doing it for us as well. I may understand your reasons and loss, but that doesn't excuse the fact you could have been more had you accepted a new future from Spike and us and let go of the past. You even remind me of myself back when I was a bully the first time I met Twilight and Spike. You had a chance and you rejected it for revenge when you could have reformed and gave yourself a meaning with friendship again! If anything, Spike's not only learned everything, he's fighting for us and his friends and family. Your fighting for revenge that won't lead to anything but yourself!"

Dark Spike only gave a further annoyed look as the students became defiant and angry and agreed with The Rainbooms and glared at Dark Spike.

"That's it? A whole speech? What a complete cliche." Dark Spike said unamused.

Spike only glared and replied "As is your obsession for revenge for something that's not even existent or relevant? Including yourself?"

Dark Spike became angry and infuriated when Spike mentioned his delayed future and said angrily.

"Oh yeah?!"

He grabbed Spike and the two began to fight. As they punched or kicked. A red orb formed around then and they were teleported away from the area in dark red energy.

The two then fell on the ground. It was night time and the school was full of students in formal wear. The school however, look trashed and half demolished.

Spike got up, saw he was still in human form and dusted himself off and said "Where am I?"

He looked around and saw Dark Spike slowly getting up and heard a loud sound behind him.

"What the?!"

Spike turned and gave a look of surprise. It was night and they were still in Canterlot High but the students had blue eyes and acted like zombies.

Spike gave a look of recognition especially what he saw next. At the center of it all, it was Twilight. His Twilight! And the Rainbooms were there to help her against a very familiar demon girl.

"Wait. I'm back in time again!Before Sunset was reformed!" Spike said with realization.

"And this is where I'll make sure I am INEVITABLE!" Dark Spike said as he rushed to the scene where the fight took place.

"Oh no you don't!" Spike said as he rushed in pursuit of his dark self.

Author's Note

Sorry this chapter took time. I own nothing and everything belongs to rightful owners. I plan to do the battle between the two Spike's first and then the Holiday party with Spike and the Rainbooms.

Chapter 17

Spike tackled his dark self and began to fight him while keeping him at bay from the girls.

"I will destroy that foolish princess!" Dark Spike said

"Then. You'll have to beat me first!" Spike replied

As the two continued to fight, the fight with Past Sunset and the past Rainbooms continued. Dark Spike eventually kneed Spike back and rushed to the scene. The moment where demon Sunset was about to attack Twilight, he jumped and kicked her with a blow of fiery dark green power.

"What in-?!" Past Sunset said

"Shut up you BACON. HAIRED. RECOLOR!" Dark Spike said, hitting her as he spoke.

This surprised the past Rainbooms and Twilight as Dark Spike savagely attacked the demonic former unicorn. He then turned to the past counterparts of the girls and said

"Say goodbye Princess!"

He charged in his hands a dark green fiery aura and blasted a large dark green fireball at the girls, who gasped as the projectile closed in.

Spike had managed to get up and saw what was about to happen. He jumped in front of the girls and used his dark abilities to deflect it back at his dark self, which knocked him back and on the ground.

"You all ok?" Spike asked the girls.

"We are. But who are you?" Twilight asked

"I'll tell you later. Just deal with her while I deal with this psycho!" Spike said and continued to fight his evil self.

The two Spike's continued to trade blow after blow to each other. As the two fought, Dark Spike saw a sledgehammer and pushed Spike off. He grabbed it and Twilight noticed and was shocked at what he was doing as he said

"Say hi to your friends in Tartarus you hypocrite!"

"The portal!" Twilight cried out

He swung the hammer with incredible strength at the statue. Spike saw the hammer swinging near and blasted it with a green fireball from his hands, burning it to ash. He then jumped and began to pummel his dark self.

As the two fought, Spike and Dark Spike grappled again, at the same time where Past Twilight and the past Rainbooms began to use their equestrian magic from their Elements to stop Sunset and her lackeys, Snips and Snails. Spike saw what was happening and thought.

Wait, if this could redeem Sunset, maybe it could work for him?

He teleported in green flames behind Dark Spike and grabbed him by his arms and teloprted them near the blast.

"What are you DOING?!" Dark Spike asked in shocked confusion.

Spike only neared the blast by Twilight and the girls and they were engulfed in a bright flash of light.

After the flash dissipated, Spike began to slowly get up and regain his stance. He saw his dark self on the ground struggling to get up and looked at the girls hugging together. He gave a smile at their reunion and the now bruised and teary-eyed Sunset emerging from a crater at the front of the building.

"Ok. I managed to keep things the same." Spike said with relief.

"Oh yeah!?"

Spike turned around and saw his dark self charged at him and grabbed him by the shoulders. The two began to grapple as a large red orb began to pulsate and consume them in red light. As soon as the red orb grew and get bigger, it flashed in bright light and neither Spike nor Dark Spike were seen.

An large red orb had appeared again and this time they landed near a grassy area. But the area around them was red.

"Great now where are we?" Spike said

As Dark Spike rised up, they heard music from the distance. Spike and Dark Spike looked and saw the Rainbooms against the Dazzlings.

"Wait..this is the Battle of the Bands!" Dark Spike said with recognition.

The two looked at each other as they ran to the battle. Dark Spike flew and neared the area as Spike pursued him. As soon as they reached tthe area. Dark Spike flew behind the Rainbooms and trapped them in a dark green forcefield. The past Rainbooms only looked in shock of what was happening

"What the heck?!" Past Sunset said

"What's going on?!" Past Twilight said

Dark Spike flew up and created a dark fiery green aura and trapped the Dazzlings and the CHS students in separate forcefields. He then powered up an large energy orb in his hands and began to charge it, causing it to grow more and glow a dark green light.

"EAT THIS!" Dark Spike said as he readied the orb

"OH NO YOU DON'T!"

Spike flew and kicked Dark Spike back and lighting his hands with fiery green auras, grabbed the orb and launched it at his dark self. He then turned around and teleported back to back and punched the forcefields one by one, freeing the girls and the others.

The past Rainbooms smiled and went over to Spike. He turned around and Past Applejack said

"Thanks for the save!"

"Dude! That. Was. Awesome!" Past Rainbow Dash complimented.

Spike however, said "Look, I don't have time to talk. Deal with those 3!"

He ran to where Dark Spike was before they could continue to speak and saw his dark self at an nearby far blown crater. Dark Spike only gave an look of rage and fury at his younger self.

"Why do you fight for them!?" Dark Spike asked angrily

"Because I have something worth fighting for. Not just my friends! But my HOME! Both here and from Equestria!" Spike said with determination

"To TARTARUS with your friends and home!" Dark Spike coldly replied

"No. TO TARTARUS WITH YOU!" Spike angrily roared, his eyes flaring black and red as he spoke.

He grabbed his dark self and a red orb had appeared and consumed them in red sparks and energy. The two Spike's were gone once the red energy had dissipated.

A red thundering orb appeared and this time, they landed on the ground. As they got up, Spike saw they were in front of CHS, but this time, the girls were hugging and were in their Crystal Guardian forms. Near them was a girl with green hair and a brown sweater whom Spike did not recognize.

"Now what?" Spike said

Dark Spike only got up and tackled Spike saying "YOUR DOOM!"

The two continued to fight and punch and kick one another, with Dark Spike managing to hit Spike with a haymaker to his face, but Spike angrily kneed him in the gut, knocking him off with a heavy breath of air out his lungs. This had drawn the attention of the girls when they saw them fighting.

"Hey. What's going on over there?" Past Rarity said

Spike, thinking quickly grabbed Dark Spike and teleported them away from the area, and into the school. The two had continued to fight, trading blow after blow. As they fought, they wentbfrom the cafeteria, to the hallway to the roof of the school itself.

"When Sunset said your chance to make your future happen won't happen itself, she was right." Spike said

Dark Spike only knocked Spike down and said "I am INEVITABLE! You are meant to be me! as your destiny awaits!"

"What if I could choose something else?! What if I could be a better person then you?!" Spike replied as Dark Spike faced him.

The two faced each other. The Present Hero vs The Future Villain. Love vs Anger. Friendship vs Hate. Spike vs Dark Spike. Spike only said defiantly and determinedly.

"C'mon faker, let's end this the way we both started it."

He grabbed Dark Spike and said "TOGETHER!"

The two flew off the roof in a shadowy like aura that moved around the sky as the two grabbed and flew around. The girls watched as the two fought, giving looks of shock at what was happening.

"What in tarnation is that?!" Past Applejack asked in surprise.

"It looks like another form of Equestrian Magic!" Past Sunset said

As the shadowy aura moved, both Spike's struggled and flowed around with Dark Spike even cackling as they flew.

The shadowy aura flew on the ground and both had fallen down. Spike got up and saw Dark Spike puff his chest and wail out fiery rings from his mouth. Spike them did the same and both struggled against the others will power.

As they struggled, Dark Spike sweated in pressure as Spike sweated from the pain he had from their fight, but continued with determination. As they fought, the girls covered their ears and ran to cover from the flaming rings of their wails.

"It's no use! If we keep doing this people will get hurt from our Amulet's abilities....wait...that's it!" Spike thought.

During the struggle, Spike powered up his wail and moved closer to his dark self. He then dashed in a shadowy flash and phased his hand through Dark Spike's chest. Dark Spike, seeing this said.

"What are you doing?!"

Spike only struggled and roared as a black and red orb absorbed them. Dark Spike screamed in pain and shouted.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!"

As soon as the orbs dissipated, Spike pulled out an familiar amulet. The Alicorn Amulet. Dark Spike only fell on one knee and coughed in pain.

"So....you win." Dark Spike said sarcastically.

"No...I'm a better creature." Spike replied.

Dark Spike only laughed and said "We'll... see.... each.... other...... soon."

Spike only gave a look of confusion as his evil self faded away into sand. He only shook his head and with a fiery green aura of his hand, made a portal and entered.

Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike was in the school and sat in front of Twilight.

"So you wish to join the School of Friendship?" Twilight asked

"Yes Your Highness." Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike said

Twilight giggled and said "Please. Just Twilight is fine. I'm not into that who e royal title thing."

Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike fumbled his hooves and said "Oh ok. Twilight, I really want to learn ahout Friendship. I heard of what was happening, but I figured I should learn something."

Twilight only gave an amused smile and said "Ok then Jungle, I'll let you know when classes start. Right now we still need more students. But it will be a great pleasure for you to attend."

Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike only nodded with excitement and proceeded to sign enrollment papers Twilight showed him. After doing so, he left the office.

"Bye Jungle Guardian!" Twilight waved to the colt with a smile.

"Bye Twilight!" Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike waved back as he left.

However, as he left, he grinned evilly as his eyes flared red for a second and then back to green....

Author's Note

Happy New Year! I do apologize if this chapter feels a bit rushed.

Everything belongs to rightful owners. I own nothing.

Chapter 18

Author's Note

Warning: This chapter will have a failed suicide attempt and some emotional heartbreak. If you don't wish to see this chapter, turn away.

I own nothing, everything belongs to rightful owners.

Chapter 18

Spike has managed to return back to the present. His wounds and bruises were regenerating as he made his way to the mirror world and saw the school was intact and so far nothing looked to be out of place. As he walked, he noticed it was snowing and made his way in the school.

The halls were empty. Spike continued to walk down the halls and said

"Where is everybody?"

Spike soon reached the door to the gymnasium. He saw the Rainbooms and the other students. They were having fun with Christmas activities and snacks. Spike only gave a small smile and left.

As he walked, a voice called out to him.

"Spike?"

Spike turned around and it was Principal Celestia with a look of concern.

"Are you alright?" Celestia asked

Spike only nodded and Principal Celestia said "Well, Sunset and the others are in the gym. They said they're waiting for you."

Spike nodded and said "Thanks Principal Celestia."

Spike rurned away, until Principal Celestia said

"Spike wait! Are you ok? After you and the other you we saw disappeared, we were worried sick. Are you sure your ok?"

"I am Principal Celestia. I'll be ok." Spike said with acknowledged care.

Principal Celestia nodded, albeit reluctantly and left as Spike only looked down. He felt he should be happy, but he couldn't. Although he stopped his evil self, he couldn't find it in himself to be happy. Spike only began to walk down the halls but passed the gym entrance.

Spike made his way up the stairs and managed to reach the top floor. He then went up a few more stairs and reached a door. After he opened the door, Spike reached the roof and sat near the edge.

Spike only looked at the sky. The snowflakes coming down only made him give a solemn look of depression and guilt. He only hugged his nears and shed some tears to himself, which he wiped away with his hand.

"I guess I should leave the girls be. I can't risk them or anybody else getting hurt or put in danger with how much power I have. I may have an adoptive aunt and mother now. But that doesn't change the fact that I nearly put them and my friends in danger. Not only that,but what if I lose everything like with Equestria. Thorax, Ember and Big Mac....I think it's best I end it here and now."

Spike only stood and moved back from the edge and gave a heavy breath of air.

(Inside the Gymnasium)

The students and teachers were having fun with the holiday activities set up. There were tables of food and games made around as the students had mingled. The Rainbooms also were having fun and played games with each other. Even the Dazzlings were having a good time.

"Man. This holiday party is awesome!" Rainbow Dash said

"You said it Dashie!" Pinkie acknowledged

"It looks like Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna really outdid themselves!" Rarity said

They continued to have fun with each other. However, Principal Celestia had came in and looked around but saw no sign of Spike.

"Hey Principal Celestia!" Sunset said to the approaching adult.

"Hello girls. Is the party well?" Celestia asked

"You bet it is! I set it up with snacks, activities, balloons, streamers and music! And it is The most AWESOMEST CHRISTMAS PARTY EVER!" Pinkie shouted with amazement

The girls all cheered, until Celestia asked "By the way, has Spike come by?"

The girls looked at each other and gave confused looks and shook their heads.

"Sorry Principal Celestia. We haven't seen him anywhere." Applejack said

"Plus, we haven't seen him ever since him and that evil twin of his showed up here." Rarity said as well

"Is he ok?" Sunset asked

"I haven't seen him ever since he returned. He only said he would join, but it's been past 8 minutes since we waited." Principal Celestia said

The girls were confused and surprised at Celestia's response.

"We should go looking for him." Rainbow Dash said

"Yeah! Spikey is our friend! He should be here with us!" Pinkie agreed

The other girls nodded and began to head to the gym doors.

(Back with Spike)

Spike only gave a look of guilt and grief as he looked at the sky. His life in the mirror world may have been able to help him gain some of his love and friendship again, but that didn't change the fact his evil self had also managed to return and nearly put them in harms way.

"It's time to end all of this." Spike said with a look of acceptance.

He closed his eyes and readied his feet. With a slow huff of his breath, he began to run to the edge of the roof of the school.

Now near the edge, he shed a tear in his eyes and jumped off the roof.

BOOM!

Spike fell on the hard ground near the entrance of CHS. While there were no signs of blood, his bones had been dislocated. This was due to the amulet fused in him regenerating his body.

"Goodbye...Sunset." Spike said in pain, with his bruises slowly regenerating.

Sunset and the girls continued to look for Spike around the halls but he was nowhere in sight.

"Where can Spike be?" Sci-Twi said

"I'm sure he wouldn't leave us Twilight." Sunset said

"Plus, the way he helped us against an evil twin of him shows he's a tough kid." Rainbow Dash added.

As the Rainbooms looked around, they heard a scene coming outside.

"Huh? What's going on outside?" Applejack asked

"It sounds like someone's hurt!" Sunset said

They ran out the door entrance and saw a number of students and paramedics checking someone. They pushed the onlookers aside and their confused looks turned to horror, shock and grief on who it was.

"SPIKE!?!?!?!?"" The girls screamed in shock.

The paramedics rolled the injured and unconscious Spike on a stretcher and put him in the back before leaving the school grounds.

The girls had given different reactions. Rarity had tears flowing, which caused make-up to stream down her face, Fluttershy only cried out of grief and sadness, Pinkie's hair had deflated and her smile was replaced with a frown, Rainbow Dash only looked down woth tears falking down her face, Applejack covered her face with her hat to hide her grief-stricken tears, Sci-Twi only put a hand to her mouth as she shed some tears while Sunset had not only covered her mouth in grief, but her eyes were widened as to what happened.

"How could this happen?!" Rarity shouted

"I dunno. But who could hurt Spike like that?!" Rainbow Dash said

"We better check with him what happened." Sunset said

"Sunset's right. Let's get to the hospital and see if we can get answers." Sci-Twi said

With the paramedics, they managed to reach the Canterlot City Hospital. Spike was then rolled out the ambulance and into the hospital.

(In Equestria)

Jungle Guardian was in the School of Friendship and he was currently in the class of Loyalty. While there were not many students around, he stood paying attention as Rainbow Dash taught the class.

"And that's what you need to do to be loyal to your friends." Rainbow Dash finished

Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike was writing notes as Rainbow Dash had lectured the students. After a few hours had passed, the bell rang and the students left the classroom

As Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike was walking through the halls, he began to slowly look around the place and said in his thoughts.

"So far, it looks like I have time to bide until I strike.....good"

He only continued through the halls, avoiding the students around him.

(Back in mirror world)

Spike was being taken into the Canterlot Hospital building on a stretcher by paramedics. As they moved him, doctors came and began to see what was wrong.

(A few hours later)

Spike was in a dark void. He looked around and said

"Hello?"

"Why?"

"Who said that?!" Spike asked.

"It's me Spike, Venom. Why did you do this?!" Venom shouted in shock and worry as he appeared in a red flashing orb.

"Because Venom. I can't be near them anymore. I risked their lives too many times already with my evil self. I have to take responsibility. It's best I stay away from it all. I'll just have to suffer alone so we don't suffer all together."

"Spike, I understand your grief and fear of how things have been recently, but that doesn't mean things should end like this! " Venom replied

"...I can't....i can't do this anymore....I'm sorry." Spike said with a grief-stricken tone.

Spike began to slowly awaken as the black void began to shape and collapse and he started to open his eyes. He was in a bed and there were some wires on his body linked to some machines. As he opened his eyes, Spike began to feel a bit better due to his wounds regenerating.

"....why.....?" Spike said in depression.

As Spike layed down, the doctor came in and said

"Oh! Your awake. Are you feeling ok?"

Spike nodded slowly but did not speak

"While you did fall and break some of the bones in your legs, no blood came out surprisingly. You should be fine after you stay in a few days."

Spike still didn't say anything. He only nodded with a thumbs up to the doctor, who left the room.

With the Rainbooms. They were in the waiting room and sat next to each other and waited on Spike's condition. They only worried on what was going to happen to him. The hospital doors opened and the Dazzlings came in alimg with the two Principals. They had looks of worry and fear just as the Rainbooms did. They sat on the other side and waited.

After a few hours passed, the doctor came in. The girls noticed amd gave hopeful looks to the doctor

The doctor asked "Are you each friends with a boy named Spike?"

They each nodded as Principal Celestia asked "Is he ok?"

"He's fine. Surprisingly, there were no major bones or arteries broken when he fell. He should be ok in the next few days." The doctor said

"Is it ok if we see him?" Vice-Principal Luna asked

The doctor nodded and led them to the room Spike was in.

As soon as the Rainbooms, the Dazzlings and the Principals reached the room Spike was being treated in. Upon entering, the doctor opened the door and said

"Spike, you have some visitors. Do you want to see them?"

Spike only nodded, albeit slowly out of reluctance.

The doctor complied and let all the girls in. As soon as they entered, they only gave looks of mixed relief and sadness.

"Hey buddy. You ok?" Rainbow Dash said

Spike replied "So far."

"How did this happen?" Applejack asked

Spike was hesitant to answer about his injuries. He didn't want to lie, but he didn't want them to know what he did to himself. He only said

"I fell." Spike replied

The girls looked at Applejack, who only gave an unconvinced look and said "Yer lyin Spike."

"What?!" The girls said confused.

Sunset, now suspicious, walked over to Spike and touched his cheek. Her eyes turned white and she saw Spike's memories....especially when he jumped off the roof. Sunset backed away with shock and said to Spike.

"What is wrong with you?!?!"

"Sunset?" Sci-Twi asked

"Spike did fall, but he jumped off the school's ROOF!" Sunset told them.

This only shocked the girls and the Principals as they each shouted with disbelief.

"WHAT?!?!?"

Spike only looked down as Adagio slapped him.

SLAP!

"Why would you do THAT?!?!?!" Adagio said with tears.

Spike didn't reply, he only looked down as Rarity said

"Your our friend Spike! How could you do that?!?!"

Spike didn't know how to tell them. He couldn't after how he put the girls lives at risk.

"Spike. Answer the question!" Vice-Principal Luna asked again firmly.

Spike eventually was about to open his mouth, until he groaned in pain and held his head in his hands. After a few seconds his eyes turned black said red and said

"I believe I can answer that."

"Spike?" Pinkie asked

"Yes and No. I am Spike, but I am Venom, the Guardian that Sunset saw in his mind months ago. I am in his mind as the stress of the recent events is already hurting him. Since he cannot tell you, I am in his subconscious and talking to you in his body. That is why I will tell you what he told me. "

The girls were taken aback, until Sunset asked "Why did Spike jump off the roof!?!?!"

"Spike said he couldn't bear to see you all in danger after his evil self kept putting your lives at risk. Not only that, but the stress and trauma from what happened in his home and here began to affect him more then ever. He said it's better he'd die and let you all be safe in peace then suffering all together. I even tried to talk to him, but his grief was too much for him. He wanted the pain and fear to go away so much that he thought it's better if he'd.....be gone. " Venom/Spike replied

The girls and the Principals were left shocked and mortified at how Spike wanted his pain and grief to stop. They each had tears in their eyes as Venom gave a look of guilt and grief.

"Can we talk with Spike? I think we should hear his part of it." Celestia asked.

Venom/Spike nodded and his eyes began to return to their normal green color. He shook his head and looked at the girls.

"Ok. What is it?" Spike said

"We want to know why you did this to yourself?!" Pinkie asked

"The reason is because, when I was fighting my evil self. I kept thinking as to how he nearly hurts you guys and comes back even if we stop him. I thought that if I stop him myself it would end, but he kept returning. Since he is me from an alternate future time, I thought if I'd...end it that you would all be safe." Spike confessed with guilt

This confession left the girls shocked at how much Spike cared about them, with Spike continuing.

"Not only that, but the fact that he had a almost reasonable point on destroying Equestria and my friends only made me question if I ever had any friends at all. With how much we both went through, I can't risk anyone left in my life being taken away from me. I don't mean to be rude, but I don't think you all should be near me. I can't do this. Not without you all almost gettinig hurt or killed!"

Spike's confession only deepened the hole in his friends and adoptive guardians hearts as he spoke.

"Look, I know that I-"

SLAP!

Spike was slapped again, but this time by Sunset, who had tears in her eyes.

"Spike. Look at me."

Spike did so and saw the grief in Sunset's eyes.

"I understand you don't want us to get hurt, but this won't do any better either! We care about you too much after how much you went through here and from Equestria! I know your scared, and you have every right, but this won't change anything!"

Adagio added "Spike, I get your scared for our safety, and your not wrong. But hurting yourself like this will only hurt us more then ever! Please Spike! You saved my and my sisters from him, it's time we save you. He may have forced you into so much, but that doesn't mean your alone."

"I may not know how much you went through Spike, but doing this is NEVER the answer! We love you too much to hurt yourself this way. When me and Luna adopted you, we saw how much pain and suffering you had to go through. I know it's been hard for you, but we are here for you. You helped save us, we're each here to do the same."

Spike only looked down and shed some tears with a frown. He looked up again and said

"But what if I lose one of you? What if I'm not strong enough to help you all or anyone else?"

"That's something you shouldn't think about now. And your not alone Spikey-Wikey. What matters is that you treasure the moments that you have now with those you cherish and care about. And remember, you are never alone." Rarity said

Spike only looked down again and closed his eyes. With reinvigorated valor and confidence, he said

"Ok."

The girls and the Principals smiled and group hugged Spike with happiness, with Rarity and the Dazzlings kissing his cheeks with relief and loving care. After a few minutes, they broke the hug and Spike said

"Thank you."

"Your very welcome." Fluttershy said

They left the room in order for Spike to recover. As Spike lied on the bed, he shed a tear of happiness....with his eyes turning dark red then light green as he blinked his eyes....

Chapter 19

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Chapter 20

Three unknown figures were seen in front of the Canterlot city mall. They each appeared to be female, but their features were not very distinguishable.

"Is this were our creator said he'll be?" One voice asked

"It has to be. He was here before with those other girls." Another added

"Let's wait it out, when the time is right we will strike." A third female voice said

The three silently left the scene.....

(Timeskip)

At Principal Celestia and Vice-Principal Luna's home. Spike had eventually managed to get at least 4 gifts and wrapped them each with their respective owners names. With a breath of relief, Spike rubbed his forehead and said

"Ok, I managed to get presents for Sunset, Pinkie, Rainbow and Applejack, but I don't know the other girls want."

As Spike was debating, he began to sweat on his forehead in anxiety at what to get for the other girls. Pulling out his phone, he began to search up stores in Canterlot City to look for potential gifts.

"Well it looks like I can head to these stores and get the other gifts for the girls and the Dazzlings." Spike said.

With that in mind, Spike managed to get his jacket and winter hat and gloves and left.

As soon as Spike was outside and headed for the locations, he heard a familiar voice in his head

"Hello young Spike, what are you doing?"

"Oh you know, I have to get the girls gifts for the holidays this year. I just don't know what they each want." Spike replied to Venom out loud.

"Well...." Venom said in Spike's head, wondering also about Spike's issue.

(With the Dazzlings)

The 3 siren turned humans were in their home. They were drinking hot chocolate and were sitting on the couch.

"Wow, this hot chocolate is so good." Sonata said with a smile.

"At least I feel less cold from this." Aria said with a tone of relief

The two Dazzlings had continued to drink their hot chocolates. As they did, the door had opened and in came Adagio Dazzle. She had some bags in her hands and put them on the ground, closing the front door.

"Hey girls, you ready for the holidays?"

"Yeah Dagi. I can't wait to spend it with you two!" Sonata said

"I wonder if Spike will come too." Adagio said

"Well, we haven't seen him yet, let's go check up on him at his home." Adagio said

The other two nodded and began to finish their hot chocolate. After doing so, they began to put on their jackets and headed outside.

(With the Rainbooms)

The Rainbooms were walking around in the mall. They had continued their shopping for gifts in the winter. As they did, they each separated into different shops.

As they did, Spike had managed to arrive and began to look around the shops to find gifts for the girls.

"Now, where can I start?" Spike asked

As he looked around, he looked and saw some of the girls in the stores.

"Oh crud, the other girls are here too, I have to avoid them and get those gifts they want."

Spike, seeing a male restroom, went inside and his eyes and hands glowed red as he said

"Here goes nothing."

Spike, with a dark shadowy mist, was surrounded by the mist and turned invisible.

"Perfect." Spike said

The door to the bathroom opened, indicating that Spike was leaving. As Spike walked, he began to look at the shops for ideas. Seeing a shop with video games, he saw there was a sign saying Holiday Sale for New Games, with a very long line of customers. Spike only said in his thoughts.

"The game shop, Rainbow Dash and Sunset always wanted some game from here. But how am I gonna get it?"

Spike entered the line, he was tempted to use his dark magic, but shook his head, refusing to do a misdeed and waited in line. He then put his hoodie on along with his gloves and secretly turned back to visibility.

As Spike waited, he was unaware he was watched by three unknown figures....

(Back with the girls)

As the girls had finished their gift shopping, they were eventually at a table in the food court. As they did, they set their gifts with one another and talked to each other.

"Whoa! That was a heck of a day!" Rainbow Dash said

"Yeah, Christmas shopping is very VERY exhausting." Sci-Twi added with a breath of relief

"At least we managed to get through most of the shops in the mall before they were sold out." Applejack added

The girls each gave a breath of relief and as they began to relax.

(A few minutes later)

As the girls were at their table, they were now eating some foods to get a bit of energy. As they ate, they noticed suddenly a lot of people in the mall were running out in fear or in a hurry.

"Huh, what's going on?" Sunset asked

BANG!!!

A loud crash was heard and the girls were knocked back at it. They slowly got up and began to get up, regaining their footing.

"What in tarnation?!" Applejack asked

"What's going on?!" Fluttershy asked

The smoking blast was coming from the back entrance of the mall. There were three silhouettes in the fiery smoke. One was a dark yellow, another a dark purple and the last a darker blue that had illuminated in the smoke. The mist cleared and the three figures walked out.

"The Dazzlings?!?!" Sunset asked.

The figures were revealed to indeed be the three Dazzlings: Sonata Dusk, Aria Blaze and Adagio Dazzle. But they appeared to be drastically more different.

(Ps, I know this is from Rainbow Rocks, but these are the Dark Dazzlings Dark Spike created in a previous chapter. Just imagine it)

While they each had appearances in their human-siren forms with flaring red eye pupils, their clothes were more darker and had red streaks on each of their clothes in specific areas. Adagio's on her shirt, Aria on her pants and Sonata's on her shoes. They also had notable black streaks on the bottom of their eyes.

"What do ya'll three think yer DOIN?!?!?" Applejack asked the "Dazzlings".

"You three have something we want." "Adagio" asked

"The one known as Spike, bring him to us and you won't be harmed." "Sonata" added

"...Much." "Aria" finished, with a demonic glint in her eyes.

"Spike? Why?" Pinkie asked

"That is our business. Now where is he?" "Adagio" asked

"We don't know. And even if we did, we'd never tell you three backstabbers!" Rainbow Dash defied in anger

"Yeah! Spike would be ashamed of you three for wasting the chance he gave ya!" Applejack added

The three "Dazzlings" only gave looks of confusion and dismay, with "Aria" saying

"So be it."

The three charged as their girls turned into their Crystal Guardian forms and fought back. However, unbeknownst to all, Spike was secretly watching from another store, seeing the conflict.

"What's going on?!" Spike asked, noticing the commotion.

Spike looked and saw the Rainbooms about to fight the "Dazzlings".

"Wait, the Dazzlings?!.....why?" Spike asked, his tone filled with hurt betrayal.

"Wait Spike. Look at their eyes and appearances."

Spike did so and a tingling feeling ran through him, he noticed they had more evil like appearances and was confused. With a look of reluctance, Spike pulled out his phone and dialed on it. He pressed a button called Face Time. After a few minutes, Adagio's face came on the phone screen.

"Hey Spike. What's going on?" Adagio said

"Wait Adagio? Where are you?" Spike asked, surprised to hear her voice.

"I'm actually heading to mall now. I just had to get Aria and Sonata." Adagio answered.

The two came on the phone screen and Sonata waved to him.

"Hiya Spikey!" Sonata said happily.

Spike only looked back to the Dazzlings fighting the girls and the one's on his phone. With a look of shock, he said

"Girls, stay in the parking lot and look for somewhere safe. Something's happening."

"What's wrong?" Aria asked concerned

"I'll tell you later, just look for somewhere safe!" Spike said in a hurry and hung up the phone.

"If those were the Dazzlings, who are THOSE three?" Spike asked, pointing to the doppelgangers.

"They must be evil doppelgangers your evil self created, he must have done it in case you banished or defeated him from here or in Equestria as a back up plan." Venom said in Spike's head.

"Well, we have to help them! You ready Venom?" Spike asked with determination.

"I was born ready." Venom answered.

Spike left the shop and ran, with his eyes flaring red as he prepared to help.

Author's Note

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I do apologize for the late updates. I had been going through some personal stuff and I was a little stuck what to do for the Christmas holiday part of the story. I remembered that I did not specify what happened to the Dark Dazzlings Dark Spike created so I figured I should expand on that as well.

I am very sorry for the VERY VERY late absence. However I will continue this story as much as I can.

Sorry for the late update, but this will be part one of the Christmas holiday arc. Part two is coming soon.

Everything belongs to rightful owners.

Chapter 21

Spike, running to the fake Dazzlings, was now surrounded by dark and light green flames around his body. He was now in his dark armored dragon form and joined the girls in the fight.

"Spike?" Sunset said

"Girls! Don't hold back! Those aren't the Dazzlings!" Spike said pointing at the three doppelgangers.

"What?!" The Rainbooms said confused.

"So. The Present to now Future Hero knows." Dark Adagio said with a sneer.

"Surrender now and we'll leave your friends alone." Dark Aria said

"I don't think so!" Spike said with defiance, his eyes flaring red as he spoke.

"Get ready girls!" Sci-Twi said

The others nodded and got ready to fight the Dark Dazzlings. They charged and dueled with the three. With Spike, Sunset and Sci-Twi fighting Dark Adagio, Rainbow Dash and Applejack battling Dark Aria and Fluttershy and Pinkie facing against Dark Sonata.

Dark Adagio managed to counter each of Sunset and Sci-Twi's magic attacks and fought hand to hand with Spike, with both proving to be equally matched. As they did, Dark Adagio managed to blast away Sunset and Sci-Twi into a wall, knocking them down and kicked Spike down, though he countered with a flaming kick to her side.

"Their too strong! They weren't like this last time!" Sunset said

"It must be because Spike's future self created them with the magic in him!" Applejack said in turn

"We have to keep going!" Spike said

They continued to fight, but were noticeably more exhausted. However, Venom said suddenly in Spike's head

"Spike, I have an idea! Grab one of them and stare them dead in the eyes!"

"What? Venom? What are you suggesting?"

"Just trust me! I have a plan!" Venom replied with hurry.

Spike, seeing no other option, complied and managed to grabbed Dark Sonata by the arms and then held her head to face him dead in the eyes.

"What are you doing?!" Dark Sonata asked as Spike, made her face him.

As soon as Spike did that, his eyes then turned black in his sclera and then with red pupils. Dark Sonata screamed as red flaming beams of light shot from her eyes and mouth. After a few seconds, Spike threw her off him and Dark Sonata disintegrated into nothing but dust.

"Whoa! What the hay?" Spike said, seeing what he just did.

This also shocked the dark clones of Aria and Adagio while the Rainbooms gave looks of shock at Spike managing to make the clone of Sonata disintegrate into nothing but dust.

"Whoa!" Rainbow Dash said upon seeing what Spike did.

"SONATA!" The clones of both Aria and Adagio shouted.

The now angered dark Dazzlings charged at Spike, who's eyes flared as the Rainbooms gave looks of mixed shock and worry.

"What is he doing?!" Rarity asked in shock upon seeing Spike's eyes flare.

Spike's eyes turned red in the pupils while the white sclera had became completely blackened and Spike only frowned and only waited as they charged. Just as they got closer, Spike teleported in a dark green flash.

"What the?! Where did he go?!" Dark Adagio asked in confusion

As she and Dark Aria looked around, Spike was nowhere in sight, not just to them but also the Rainbooms. As the all looked, the area began to become a bit foggy.

"Huh? Girls, why is the place getting all misty?" Pinkie Pie asked, noticing the foggy mist.

The girls took notice and looked around, they noticed that most of the mall has become dark and all the mall goers were gone. The area was dark and foggy and this began to slowly increase the tension between them.

"Aria! Get ready!" Dark Adagio said.....but there was no response.

"Aria!?" Dark Adagio said again but when she turned back, the dark clone of Aria was gone. This began to slowly frighten not just Dark Adagio, but also the Rainbooms. Even Rainbow Dash sweated in fear while Fluttershy only cowered more then usual. Suddenly a demonic hand had emerged from the ground and had grabbed Adagio. It dragged her to Spike and he did the same thing to Adagio, who then disintegrated into dust the moment she looked in his eyes

After a few seconds, the mist had dissipated and the area of the mall returned to it's normal environment. Spike then returned to his normal form and said

"You girls ok?"

The Rainbooms were baffled until Rainbow Dash said "Squirt! How did you do that?!"

"Venom gave me the idea." Spike answered.

"It's like you just looked them in the eye and they vanished!" Sunset noted.

"Yeah, that reminds me, how did you do that?" Rarity asked confused.

"Like I said, Venom, the guy in my mind helping me gave me the idea. I guess he must have helped me unlock this ability." Spike surmised.

The Rainbooms meanwhile turned back to their normal forms as Spike headed outside and called the Dazzlings on his phone.

"Girls, are you there?"

"We're ok Spike. What happened in there?" Adagio asked with confusion.

"I'll tell you later. In the meantime, you can come in now." Spike replied.

Spike hung up and eventually began to head into the mall and shop for some gifts. As he did, he shopped from a clothing store, a game store and a few other stores....

(In Equestria, in front of the School of Friendship)

Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike was seen in front of the school, only giving a blank look.

"This so-called school of Friendship's false princess is the reason why I was born....why Spike's future was wrongfully delayed into a false one. One that this false excuse of an Element and her minions created and robbed me of.........and the worst part is this time........this new future will erase me if they find out I fused with the Starswirl's scroll that Starlight had used.........not to mention I won't be able to know what will happen next............this time I have to bide my time right......"

"Um....excuse me?" A young voice said.

"Huh?" Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike said, turning his head and seeing a filly.

"Is this the School of Friendship?" The filly asked.

"Um yes it is, why do you ask."

"Golly! Thank goodness I found the school, I haven't been able to find it anywhere until now! Thank you um...."

"Jungle Guardian." Jungle Guardian/Dark Spike replied.

"Well hi there Jungle Guardian. My name is Cozy Glow!" Cozy replied.

Author's Note

Happy Holidays! And I am SO SORRY for the long wait, i've just been dealing with personal things and I've just had some personal struggles and I know you've been looking forward to the story. It's just I'm able to write a bit as I do so to let out my grief or feelings. I do apologize for my lack of updates on this story.

In other words, MERRY CHRISTMAS/HAPPY HEARTH'S WARMING!

I own nothing, everything belongs to rightful owners. I will remove art or videos if necessary.

Chapter 1

Spike (From Equestria) was walking through the alleyway and made his way out to the city of Canterlot. AKA the mirror world. He was now a human thanks to the abilities his had from the amulet his dark self fused in him and only had a look of sadness on his face, along with some bruises thanks to his fight in Equestria with his evil future self. He had a scar on his cheek, some cuts on his legs and arms along with some bruises on his chest. Luckily for him, his wounds began to heal slowly.

As we walked, he only said to himself.

"I'm sorry Twilight, I'm sorry Thorax, Sunburst and...everypony. But I have to do this."

As he walked, he continued to make his way to the only location he knew at the moment...Canterlot High.

(A few hours later)

The dragon turned human had managed to reach the school building and looked at it.

Spike, with a breath of air, having nothing to lose, went to the entrance and entered. The halls were filled with students Spike recalled had counterparts in Equestria. As Spike walked through the halls, he managed to reach the cafeteria, but got some glances due to the bruises on his body.

As Spike entered, he saw the counterparts of his friends near a table along with someone he knew all too well.

Sunset Shimmer.

Spike remembered her as Celestia's former student, who had been consumed by envy and ambition had retreated to the mirror world with the Element of Magic. Both him and Twilight had pursued her and managed to stop her when she had turned into a raging she-demon. Twilight had managed to reform her and show her the meaning of friendship. Spike, however, decided to not draw attention and simply be on his way, limping a bit as he walked.

(With the Human 7)

The girls were speaking with one another and had either laughed or smiled. Rainbow Dash said

"And that's how I was able to win!"

The girls only looked at Rainbow Dash with different expressions.

"No offense Rainbow Dash, but I doubt you won the challenge without your super speed." Twilight (Sci-Twi) said with doubt

"Hey! When your as awesome and fast as me, your pretty much bound to win!" Rainbow said with pride

As the girls continued to converse, Pinkie Pie noticed something and said

"Hey look girls! A new student!"

The girls turned to where she was pointing and saw a boy with green hair, green eyes and purple skin, along with a green shirt, purple pants and shoes that had green flame designs and purple color. However, he looked like he had been in a fight as he had a cut on his face along with some cuts on his arms and alot of bruises on his body.

"Whoa, what happened to him?" Rarity asked in worry.

"Looks like the poor feller was in a fight." Applejack said

"Wait...why does he look.....familiar?" Sunset asked intrigued.

As the girls looked at him, the boy looked towards them, but ignored them and sat at a nearby table.

(With Spike)

Spike only rested on a chair and slept on the table, as he did, he heard some footsteps, but ignored it.

"Um, excuse me?"

Spike awoke and saw a familiar looking girl with blond hair, yellow eyes and grey skin.

"What do you want?" Spike asked

"Can I sit here? All the other seats and tables are taken." Derpy asked

Spike only looked her over and recognized her as Derpy Hooves, with a few fond memories of her from Equestria, he relented and said.

"Sure thing."

The dragon turned human scooted over a bit and let her sit with him. As Spike looked at her, she simply pulled out some muffins and began to eat some. She then handed one to him and said politely

"Do you want some?"

Spike however, gently refused and said with a smile "That's ok, I already ate."

Derpy shrugged and ate the muffin herself. Unbeknownst to Spike, the girls, mostly Sunset only looked at him as he rested his head on the lunch table.

"Wow, he is a nice guy." Twilight (Sci-Twi) said

"Yeah, he's helpin Derpy and tha poor gal has alot given her....ya know." Applejack added

The girls nodded and continued to look while Sunset, however had a suspicious look on her face and began to approach.

"Sunset, what are you doing?" Fluttershy asked.

Spike only looked at the table, until he heard footsteps, he noticed Sunset was approaching him. With a quick nod, Spike got up and proceeded to leave as well.

"Excuse me?" Sunset called to Spike

Spike however, didn't acknowledge her and began to run out the cafeteria. Sunset again tried to reach him.

"Hey!" Sunset Shimmer said, but Spike managed to run to the exit door and run through the hallway.

"Oh man! Oh man! How do I lose her without exposing myself?!"

Spike managed to reach a nearby boys restroom and entered just as he was nearly seen by Sunset Shimmer.

Spike managed to hide in a nearby stall and waited until Sunset was gone. After a few minutes, there was no movement or voice and Spike went to check it out. He went to the door and slowly opened it, looked left and right and said

"Ok, looks like she's gone."

Spike slowly exited the bathroom and made his way through the halls. As he walked however, he heard a familiar cry.

"Hey!"

Spike turned and saw it was Sunset and said "Oh crud!"

He ran and tried to avoid the students throughout the halls, but Sunset was catching up to him, just as she did, Spike reached the outside of the school and stopped near the statue (where the portal was for Equestria) and tried to catch his breath.

"Stop running!" Sunset shouted to him.

Spike turned and said in his thoughts "Man, she is just as persistent as Twilight. Well aside from being less obsessive."

As Sunset approached him, she asked "Why did you run away?"

"It's kinda personal." Spike replied.

"What do you mean personal?" Sunset asked again.

"Look, can you please leave me alone?" Spike asked in a pleading tone.

He turned to walk away, until Sunset grabbed his arm and both their eyes glowed.

(In Spike's mind)

Sunset was inside a dark void and shouted "Hello?"

"Hey Sunset."

Sunset Shimmer turned and saw Spike behind her, but he looked different. His green eyes were replaced with a black and red eye on the left and a yellow magma red on the right. He was in his dragon form from Equestria this time.

"Spike? What's going on?" Sunset asked him worried.

Spike simply pointed behind her and she saw his memories....especially the one's with Dark Spike. Sunset only gave a look of shock and horror at what came and said

"What happened to you and Twilight?"

"I...it's a long story." Spike asked

As more memories came, Sunset saw Dark Spike in some of them. Spike, not wanting to see more, readied a green flame in his hands and punched the ground, knocking Sunset out his mind.

(Back to Reality)

Spike and Sunset backed away from each other and Sunset said

"Spike? What happened to you? How are you a human?"

Spike only looked at her and said "Can we talk alone...privately?"

Sunset saw the pleading in his eyes and said "Follow me."

The two went inside CHS and began to walk near the halls to library. As the entered, they went to an isolated desk and Sunset asked again once more.

"Alright Spike, What's going on?"

Spike sighed, he knew he can't run anymore and began to speak to Sunset.

(Unknown location)

Inside an cave, there was a pulsating, red and familiar amulet on the ground. The eye of the amulet began to glow more bright red and dark until it shined. After a few seconds, the red glow dissappated and shadow figure was seen.

"Finally......I. AM.......Inevitable."

The figure then teleported away in a shadow flash, leaving his identity and appearance a complete mystery.

Author's Note

I do not own anything, Everything belongs to rightful owners.

Plus apologies if there is errors, I have not watched much of Equestria Girls but I will do what I can to follow the story for Spike and Dark Spike.

Chapter 10

It had been weeks after Spike's confrontation with Twilight. Spike was in his bed, yet he shook in fear. He got up with a shocked gasp and sweat pouring down his head.

"Man, what a dream." Spike said.

He slowly got up from his bed and grabbed a spare set of clothes and went to the bathroom to shower. After he finished, he got his bag and headed to Canterlot High.

(At CHS)

Spike had reached the school and walked inside and got ready to go to his classes.

...Spike..."

Spike turned and heard his name, as he looked around. He continued to look, but there was nobody in sight that stood out. Ignoring it for now, Spike went to his first class.

(A few hours later)

Spike left the classroom and began to make time for his lunch hour . As he walked, however, the voice before was heard again

"...Spike...."

Spike looked around again and began to search in irritation for who was whispering his name.

Spike turned around and the moment he did, his eyes widened with shock at who it was.

Hiding behind a few students was an dark green haired and dark purple skinned version of him with darker clothes and he wore sunglasses. He smiled at Spike and he was holding hands with a familiar blue haired, pony tailed girl. With a disgusted and mortified scowl, Spike then began to slowly walk to him through the crowd's of students in the halls.

Sunset Shimmer was walking through the halls after class and began to search for things to do. However, as she walked, her geode began to glow.

"Huh?" Sunset said confused

She walked closer and saw Spike in front of her, she hid by some lockers to look and said to herself

"Spike, what is he doing?"

However, when she turned her to the side further to her disbelief and surprise, another Spike, but drastically more different, who was holding a familiar blue siren by the cheek.

"Oh no, that must be Spike's evil future self he mentioned! And...wait...is that...Sonata?!" Sunset said in realization

She continued to remain hidden as they talked to each other.

Spike only glared at his evil self and how he held Sonata close to him like a throwable projectile. With a quick removal of his glasses, Dark Spike said with a smile.

"How you doin, little dude?"

Spike only began to prepare his magic abilities by forming a shadowy aura in his hand, but Dark Spike held Sonata close by her neck. She only gave a whimpering look of fear.

"Easy." Dark Spike said

He moved his index finger through Sonata's left cheek, her lips and then her neck. His finger then sharpened into a knife-like claw finger as she only shook in fear at what he would do.

"Wouldn't want the blue siren of tacos to lose her throat and life now, would we?" Dark Spike calmly threatened

The fearful look on Sonata's face only made Spike relent.

"So here we are again eh?" Dark Spike said with a smirk.

"How?" Spike simply asked

"I have my ways. With the time I spent in Equestria and here, you learn a lot of new tricks." Dark Spike replied

The two only faced each other with cold-blooded intent. As they did, Spike only said.

"What are you doing here?"

"Same old. Unaliving the Hypocrites of Harmony, make Twilight miserable, turn you into me and break that bacon haired girlfriend of yours." Dark Spike replied

"Sunset isn't my girlfriend!" Spike said in protest.

"With how you look at her recently, I doubt it." Dark Spike responded

Spike blushed in annoyance and embarrassment at his response. Sunset, who overheard them talking, blushed in embarrassment at Dark Spike's words.

"How do you even know about that?!" Spike asked with a blush

"Because I'm still technically you remember?" Dark Spike responded

"Why are you here in this dimension?" Spike asked

Dark Spike only looked around and said "Well, it's just that with my power and Tree's purity saving you. You got the best of both worlds. Dark magic, yet no evil corruption."

"Not exactly the way I see it." Spike said

"Oh so your all Hero of the Empire again? Come on, spare me the Friendship is Magic baloney and garbage ok? Not every friend has a good intention and you and I are both living and breathing proof."

Dark Spike turned his head and directed his look of distaste at some other students and said

"Look at em. Their copies. Similar to those hypocrites in Equestria. What difference does it make? Abuse, lies, inequality. Morality isn't even entered into their standards. Us, we're just the black sheep of the dragons compared to Alicorn magic and the geodes of Sunset and her so called friends."

"Your point being?" Spike asked

"As much as I hate the girls and you. I'm here to offer you a truce. I want you to join me in not only conquering Equestria. But this planet and dimension as well."

Sunset was shocked at such a offer and how Dark Spike was willing to enslave both her home in Equestria, but her home in the mirror world.

"Don't do it Spike!" Sunset whispered.

Spike only looked at his evil future self. With how much trouble and chaos he caused to his life, he knew it wouldn't stop. He hadn't stopped before, he wouldn't even think of stopping now.

"Tempting offer." Spike said

Sunset gasped in fear, until he continued.

"But do you really think I'm stupid? While I am willing to hurt Twilight and the others for what they did to me all these years, but there's one big difference between us and what we want.

"And what would that be?" Dark Spike said while gripping Sonata tighter.

"I'm not a tyrant like you. I want justice and equal reason, you want power and rule." Spike replied

"Choose your next words carefully." Dark Spike said menacingly, his claw nearly cutting a now scared and tear dropping Sonata's throat

"Not only that, but while I admit the girls and the others deserved it, what about Thorax and Ember?" Spike further questioned

"Your a fool. I tried to be nice, I tried to have the easy way out for us both. But I swear, when this is over, your gonna wish that those stupid horses and that bacon haired ripoff girlfriend of yours was never cut outta-" Dark Spike said

Spike cut him off by charging his palm and throwing a magic knife of green fire. Dark Spike however dodged and violently threw Sonata out his hand through the halls and then teleported her in dark green flames with a snap of his fingers.

Spike chased his future self out the achool, avoiding students and teachers along the way. Dark Spike ran from the halls to the top floors and then to the roof. Spike reached him and said

"It's over faker!"

"Oh really?" Dark Spike said, pointing up in the sky.

Spike looked at where was pointing and saw Sonata falling through the sky screaming in terror.

"Me or her? Your choice." Dark Spike taunted.

Spike began to think and hesitate. Go after Dark Spike or save Sonata Dusk? As Sonata was falling and nearing the ground, he decided to save her ran and jumped to catch her in his arms and landed near the school entrance safely using his amulet's fused abilities, while his future self escaped by teleportation.

Sonata was left petrified at her near death experience and cried in Spike's chest.

"You ok?" Spike asked concerned.

The blue siren turned human nodded in fear and hugged Spike in gratitude and said

"Thank you, thank you so much! You saved me!"

"No problem." Spike said as he set her down.

"Spike?!"

"What's going on here?!"

Spike turned and saw the Rainbooms approaching. They all gasped when they saw Sonata and Rainbow Dash said with an accusing tone.

"What is she doing here?!

"Yeah! She tried to destroy us!" Applejack pointed out

"And take over the world!" Rarity added

However, Sunset and Spike stepped in front of them to stop them.

"Look. I know she's your enemy, but we have BIGGER problems!" Spike said

"The reason she was here is because that evil future Spike Spike told us about is BACK! And he used her as a hostage!" Sunset said in fear

The girls were shocked and Applejack only saw the truth upon looking at their shock and fear, while Sonata said "But thanks to my hero here, he saved me from falling down and going splat!"

She hugged Spike near her and kissed him on the cheek, leaving a blue kiss mark. The girls only gave looks of envy and secretly burning jealous glares as Spike removed the kiss mark on his face with a blush.

"Why are you even here?!" Rarity asked

"Because that meanie version of Spike kidnapped me, Adagio and Aria, stole our van and created evil clones of us. He then ate my taco stash and used me as bait for good Spike!" Sonata said with despair, notably at her tacos being eaten by Dark Spike.

The girls looked at her with shock as Sci-Twi asked

"Do you know where they are now?"

Sonata shook her head.

"Ok, right now we still have school, we should go until the classes are done." Sunset said

The others nodded and walked in, with Sonata staying close to Spike, who asked.

"Um girls?"

They turned and saw him pointing at Sonata.

"We still need to help Sonata too." Spike reminded

"If we leave her out here, she could get taken again." Fluttershy said

"Plus if we did, we could get in trouble." Sci-Twi said

"Shy's right. We can't leave her here."

They nodded as Spike said to Sonata "Follow me."

The taco loving, pony-tailed girl eagerly did so and followed him in the school, with the Rainbooms giving jealous and untrusting glares at her.

"By the way Spike?" Sunset said

"Yeah?" Spike asked

"Can we talk in private? At the library after school?"

Spike was a bit confused, but nodded saying 'Sure thing. But what's the matter?"

Sunset blushed and sai "I'll tell you when we talk."

Spike only gave a look of confusion, but shrugged it off and went to the school building with the Rainbooms and Sonata.

Author's Note

Based off the Truce scene with Frost and Blade from the movie Blade.

I own nothing. Everything belongs to rightful owners.