Spike sat at the mouth of the cave in a stunned stooper. He tried to figure out exactly what had happened. But the more he thought about it, the more things felt off… Or out of order.

Rubbing his head, Spike took a deep breath. "There has to be a way to make this make sense." He groaned. Looking back into the cave, he thought about everything that happened since he was brought to the cave. Taking a deep breath he sighed at the realization of the many things he did.

"Something troubling you champ?" Smolder asked as she flew over.

Turning away he sighed. "You can say that." He stayed silent till he felt her wrap her arms around him from the back.

"You want to talk about it? Also, after what you did for us. I think hugs are the least I can give in return." She cooed before licking his neck.

Spike bit his lip before sighing. "This might sound weird. But this…" He said motioning with a claw to the surrounding. "Isn't supposed to like this. Time is broken. And I need to find my other friends and help Twilight fix it."

Smolder thought for a bit before realizing what he just said. "Wait… you mean… we're not… what we did isn't supposed to…" She slumped as she pulled away.

Spike blinked and turned to her. "That's not what I mean." Taking a deep breath he looked past her and saw the others approach. "I have something you all need to hear."

Twilight and Applejack followed the changeling out of the rocky landscape and into a nearby forest where a timberwolf waited with a little bow on its head. Fluttershy stopped and patted its head with a soft smile before motioning for the others to follow.

"How did you do that?" Twilight asked softly. "The you from my time said she couldn't talk to them because they're creatures of magic and not flesh like her animal friends."

Fluttershy smiled softly back at them. "Oh. That's because they only respect their alpha." She explained as they traveled. "Maybe you can tell her when you go back. I'd hate to think such a loving creature can get hurt for just trying to protect the forest."

Twilight was about to ask about the last part but decided to ask about something else. "How do you find the alpha?"

"That's easy." She giggled as they rounded the corner as an old timberwolf came into view resting on a stump. Stopping at the edge of the clearing she turned to them. "It's probably best to treat him like you would Celestia." She explained before giggling at the looks of shock. "Don't worry. I'll get him to hear your story so he can help your Fluttershy become as close of friends as I am with him."

Twilight cleared her throat before smiling at Fluttershy. "Thank you Fluttershy." Said softly, giving her a gentle hug. "But I was wondering if you'd be willing to come with us to find the others."

"Why me? I thought your Fluttershy wasn't… me." She squeaked.

"Well… technically that's true." Twilight confirmed. "But in every timeline. I know you and the others are the same." She added smiling at her and Applejack. "And I would be happy to introduce you to the others."

Fluttershy thought for a moment before smiling and turning to the timberwolf. "I guess we should make this a quick trip then. I'd hate to hold you up on your mission."

Twilight fought back a tear at seeing how her friends hadn't changed even if time had. "Lead the way… friend."

"And that brings us to the problem at claw." Spike finished. Hanging his head he waited for them to yell at him or freak out. After a few moments he chanced a glance and blinked in shock to see the three smile back at him. "You're not mad or concerned?"

"I mostly have one question." Rainbow replied. "What are the chances we'll still be together?"

Spike rubbed his chin. "Well… I'm not Twilight. So I can't guarantee if this will be correct. But once the girls and I complete our quest. Everything will return to how they were yesterday… or is it the day before you called the dragons here."

At that news the three girls' wings slumped. "Oh…" Ember sighed. Spike blinked at this as a dark chill went up his spine.

"Then… would you mind staying with us until the girls complete their task?" Smolder asked with a hopeful smile.

Spike sighed. "I should find the others. But…"

Rainbow put a claw over his lips with a sad smile. "Then you should go."

"WHAT!?!?!"

Rainbow turned to the other with a glare before turning back to Spike with a smile. "Knowing them. They're probably looking for the others." She pointed off to a distant city. "You can try there."

The two shared a kiss before Spike flew off. Leaving Rainbow to look at a ring on her claw. Sighing, she wiped away a tear. "I just hope you're wrong."

Author's Note

For some reason the "time warp dance" song is starting to play each time I work on one of these chapters. Lol still a bit hard to predict what may happen next considering what brought up these events.