Spike's New Adventure

Brynhildr, the leader of the Valkyrie Sisters of Harmony, presents herself to Spike while her sisters watch her descend to meet the gaze of their god in training; she is wearing a white breastplate with gold and pale blue accents and matching, finger-less gauntlets, boots, hip guards, and wing-shaped hair clips.

Spike stepped back, allowing Brynhildr to stretch her angelic feathery wings when she landed; he fixed his gaze on every other Valkyrie, waving and smiling at him as some were waiting to discuss the details of Spike's new path.

"Valhalla's Circle," Brynhildr answers and stomps on the floor, changing the environment from the white room with angelic pillars into green pastures where the butterflies and fireflies flow freely with the bliss of summer's cool winds, flowers blossoming which consists of roses, daisies, cosmos, and petunias, clear blue skies as cardinals, blue jays, and orioles fly peacefully, and every Valkyrie Sister resting on white fluffy clouds which substitute for pillars.

"Woooooow," Spike smiles widely at the sudden change of scenery; he feels the soft green grass on his feet and the fresh aroma of nature. He kneels to touch and pluck a daisy to smell the authenticity, which blows his mind tremendously by the power of the Valkyries within Valhalla's Circle. "This is amazing; the nature, the peace, it's similar to my home in Equestria, but without the structures, the pavement, and other things ponies rely on for daily life."

"Beautiful, right?" Þrima, the Valkyrie of Silence, approaches Spike while holding onto a kirin; she lets her roam blissfully into the green pastures. Þrima's attire is like her sister's, but she has black hair and emerald-green eyes. Byrnhildr has blond hair and blue eyes.

"Yes," Spike sits down and watches the kirin explore the life around her. "Was Equus supposed to be like this sanctuary before Loki intervened and decimated the first world before the rebirth?"

"Yes," Every Valkyrie Sister responds; however, some sound distasteful due to the events that happened millenniums ago.

Hearing the unpleasant responses from some of the Valkyrie Sisters of Harmony, Spike believes they are still angry about the war and rebirth since the goddesses sacrificed their lives to restore life on Equus.

Göll, the Valkyrie of Tumult, lands next to Spike after sensing a loving relationship with a griffin named Gabby. "Do you understand your plight as a God of Balance, Spike?"

"I'm aware of the obligations a God of Balance would uphold since I figured out that Equus is slowly dying since my friends have conquered many evils, including reverting a Demon of Disharmony to harmony through the magic of friendship."

Göndul, the Valkyrie of Magic, hovers on her cloud next to the right side of Spike. "Their usage of friendship is a weapon against disharmony, resulting in the demise of the last remnants of our demons. Grogar is nowhere to be found, the Shadow Stalkers trapped in a void except for one who remains trapped inside of a shadowed pony's unicorn, the changeling nation reverting to their original state, and any other ounces of disharmony that got created gets obliterated by ponies and their power of friendship."

"Victories of disharmony are ceasing with little hope from a fiend named Lord Tirek and his accomplish to end the world of sorcery and turning their friendship into a weapon," Brynhildr reveals disharmony's futile efforts since the magic of friendship has become stronger during every trial throughout the years.

"So, you heard what I was saying when I lifted the Legacy of the Peacekeeper, right?" Spike wonders if the sisters have heard his claim and hope they don't think of some excuse to obtain unlimited power.

"We know you were honest when you uplifted the weapon from the gravel; we hear and test the hearts of many. Most have failed since they sought to become gods and goddesses through selfish actions and domination. You are not the first we've spoken to about selfless actions and obligations to achieve what's necessary for the world; however, when you claimed about losing your friends and family, not many would permit themselves because of their worth," Brynhildr finishes her comment and conjures a glass of white wine to drink.

Göndul grabs Spike's attention after a gentle poke on his shoulder. "Are you prepared to permit new authorities in Equus, knowing many would oppose you or may guilt-trip you into submission? Your role as the God of Balance means you have authority over what can and will not happen."

"I am," Spike stands up and imagines holding the Legacy of the Peacekeeper; it materializes in his left claw. "I wanted to become a hero and make sacrifices as one would; however, not all heroes wear capes to make good decisions. I am fulfilling my dreams to become a savior, even if many would believe me as a monstrous demon hellbent on dominating the world. My friends and family will never understand my position of power, and that's okay. I can endure the trauma and hardship for the world's benefit."

Gunnr, the Valkyrie of War, confronts Spike about enduring hardship and trauma. "There's a difference between what you've endured as an assistant and godship, young dragon! Many plea their oath to trauma and hardship and quit when the going gets rough! What makes you different from the rest?" She places her sword by Spike's throat, intending to puncture him as the many failures they thought were worthy.

Spike grabs the sword's tip, gripping it tightly as he glares at the Valkyrie Sister of War. "I have never given up on duties and tasks, even when the objective seems overwhelming. I will become different than any other who tried and failed because I refuse to fail and watch everything crumble when I have the power to end Princess Twilight's friendship regime to dispel disharmony!" Spike shoves Gunnr's sword aside, making his statement and determination bold to impress the Valkyrie Sister of War.

"You have my respect for now; however, I demand evidence of your resilience to prove me wrong," Gunnr departs from Valhalla's Circle.

"Don't mind her, Spike," Eir, the Valkyrie of Medicine, replies after watching her sister leave. "She wants stability in Equus and desires the God of Balance to maintain his position to ensure life continues for eternity. She hates quitters, and I know you are not one of them."

"Thanks for the confidence," Spike sighs in relief and hopes every Valkyrie Sister would believe in him as he believes in himself to ensure equilibrium gets established. "Hey, how long have I been here since I lifted the Legacy of the Peacekeeper relic?"

"Your body is still at the birthplace of inspiration for a minute. You've been with us for an hour," Göndul replies.

"An hour!?" Spike couldn't believe the time game between Valhalla's Circle and the Storm Nation's island. "How would I return to my body and Valhalla's Circle?"

"Meditation to focus on Valhalla's Circle. Blink three times to return to your body," Göndul pats Spike's head.

"One more thing before I get to work. What does the sacred relic do?" Spike asks the Valkyrie Sisters of Harmony.

"Anything your heart desires to ensure balance for Equus, which includes creation, restoration, and death," Brynhildr replies and places her hand on Spike's head. "I'm going to grant you some insight into using the basics of the scepter; however, you'll learn on your accord to the fullest abilities."

Göndul and Eir do the same procedure on Spike's head before he departs Valhalla's Circle, granting him the basics of magic and medicine to utilize.

"Thank you," Spike smiles as knowledge and wisdom of using the sacred relic becomes more leisurely, with some plans of creating a rival to help establish equilibrium during his training sessions. "I hope you enjoy the show since I have an idea of creating a rival."

"Be careful about what you wish for," Gunnr warns Spike about the dangers of creating an equal rivalry.

"Don't worry," Spike smirks wickedly. "I will!" He blinks three times while laughing sadistically for fun since his entitlement must be for harmony and disharmony; he returns to his friends at the birthplace of inspiration.

"This should be good," Göll says after sensing the thoughts of Spike's mindset to establish himself as the God of Balance.