Author's Note

This chapter is dedicated to Postwarmonkey50. May you and your family find peace during your hard times. Next story starts the misadventures of the analysis anarchy crew. Take care.

Seven nation army epilogue: Celebrations and new beginnings

As all of us returned to ponyville,tired and sore, I continued to rest on Keyframe's back as we all arrived on the train station, while Spike was also tired as well and rode on Ink rose and fell asleep too. To be honest, I haven't been this tired since facing either King Sombra in the crystal empire or Dark Gaia during the shattered world crisis.

Either way, I was exhausted and ready for a nap. Looking up, I saw that the moon was still up in the sky. It was really beautiful tonight. I was still in awe that I somehow managed to raise it on my own in my nightmare form. Maybe mom can help me to lower and rise the moon in my base form? I'll have to ask later.

However, as I closed my eyes, we all heard a couple of loud voices saying, "OUR BABIES!!! I then felt myself getting grabbed by a magical grasp and then into an incredibly strong hug. There was only one pony I knew that had a hug THIS strong.

In spite of the pain, I looked up, and I was right. It was Princess Luna! And the one hugging Spike was Princess Celestia! We both ended up shouting in surprise, "Mom?!"

Ok, while Princess Luna didn't officially adopt me as her son, when we found out that her DNA was used in my creation, she ended up claiming me as her son. Not that I minded. In fact, it felt nice having Luna as my biological mom in a sense.

Luna then nuzzled my cheek and said "OH thank the celestial bodies above your ok! Are you hurt? What happened to you? Is Tirek back?! Oh, I'll show him NOT to hurt my precious baby!"

Ok, I could tell Luna's under stress. I better calm her down and fast. "Mom, it's ok, We're fine. Just a bit bruised and tired."

Spike was also getting squished as he said, "Mom, you're squeezing me."

Celestia and Luna looked at each other and blushed as they let us go gently as Celestia said, "Oh, sorry. It's just that we were terrified when we felt the earth tremor all the way from cantrlot and saw that puller of darkness shooting in the sky."

I could probably safely say that all of us were shocked by what she said. But Maddy beat me to the punch and said, "Wait. You mean you felt Spear's transformation from cantrlot your highnesses?"

Celestia then looked behind us and saw the rest of the gang. After making eye contact, they all bowed as the Princesses looked upon them. She smiled as she shook her head and said, "Rise my little ponys. And hifflgriffe, and wolf."

They all got up as princess Celestia spotted Firebrand and said, "Hello commander Firebrand." Firebrand shot up straight,stand in front of her and say "Commander Firebrand, head of FBE Equestria base, reporting for duty your highness!"

Celestia then said, "At ease, Commander." Firebrand then relaxed a bit as he then asked "Wait. Spear, Spike, Did you say that The princesses are you MOMS?!"

I smiled awkwardly and said "It's a long story. I have Princess Luna's DNA as part of my genetic make up." Spike then added "And Princess Celestia adopted me and raised me when Twilight hatched me."

Princess Luna nodded and asked me "Spear, perhaps you can fill us in on what's been going on? And, what is this transformation that Mad munchkin is talking about?"

The look on Maddy's face was incredibly funny as she said "H-How do you know my-" "I am the princess of the night my little pony. And I have seen your dreams. You are one talented artist Maddy. I only wish your talents continues to grow." Luna told Maddy, she gave her some incredible praise.

Spike then suggested "Maybe we can tell you what's going on in the castle of Friendship? It'll be more private and I need to prepare some food for Twilight when she gets back."

Celestia smiled at the idea and said "That's a wonderful idea son! I've been meaning to visit Twilight's new castle for awhile now. Plus,I get to see my baby some more!" And she when back to vice gripping Spike in another hug.

I was about to suggest that we should go, when I suddenly got weak and began to fall to the ground. Luckily, princess Luna caught me in time and let me ride of her back, saying "It's ok my little star. Mommy's got you." I would have been embarrassed, but I was too tired to care at the moment. "Thanks mom."

Princess Celestia then looked Firebrand and Doc and said "Commander Firebrand, Doctor Wolf, would you please join us for the debriefing?"

They both nodded as Doc looked back and said "Alright then everypony, it'll probably be for the best if you all head home and rest. You all earned it after today."

Everypony nodded and said goodnight as they headed home, while me, Spike, Mom, Auntie Celestia, Firebrand, and Doc headed for the castle of friendship to discuss what happened today. I hope this gose well.

Inside the castle of friendship

As all of us walked into the castle, Everyone, aside from me and Spike, were amazed at the castles interior. Celestia then said "Oh my, the interior looks simply divine! Hmmm...perhaps we really should consider remodeling our castle back in cantelot. This crystal interior is marvelous!"

Luna then nodded her head in agreement and said "I Concur dear sister. This castle makes even Cadence's castle in the crystal empire dull by comparison."

I looked around the hallway and saw that it was definitely beautiful. As we walked to the throne room, I spotted something that looked like...my journal? I thought it was destroyed with my cabin?

I got off of Luna's and grabbed it. It was a green book that had some burned marks on it, but otherwise, it was in fair shape. That's when I remembered. I was gonna ask Twilight to help make a new cover for the book since this one was old was in bad shape.

I opened it to the last entry and it was about Twilight's coronation. That was a exciting moment for her and all of us. But then I noticed something. There were more entries after I left the book at Twilight's. I thought it was weird. And even weirder, this wasn't my handwriting. Against my better judgment, I decided to read it and see what's going on.

August 12th,
I can't believe I said that to him! First at Spike, Now at Spear?! I'm supposed to be the princess of Friendship, yet i seemed to drove off one of my closest friends. The look on his face, hurt, sadness, it still haunts me to this day. I tried to find him and apologized as soon as i could, but it seemed like he disappeared! I just hope that he doesn't hate me...

This...This is Twilight's...why was she using my journal to write these... I looked and saw two more entries on here...should I continue?...I've already read one...might as well at this point.

August 25,
I saw Spear in the market,talking to fluttershy. And earlier at Sugercube corner. It looked like he was upset at something that happened there. I feel bad for Pinkie. And Spear too. Im sure he didn't mean to blow up on her like that. I wanted to apologize to him as soon as i saw him but...i was scared. I hope the two of them patch things up soon.

She's...She's scared? Why? I'm not mad at her. Sigh...but, she's right. I still haven't apologized to Pinkie pie either. I felt terrible for blowing up her when was trying to cheer me up. Hmmm...looks like there's one more entry here. Sigh...well, it's now or never.

September 10,
I can't believe it! My library, my home, It's gone! All because of that...that...forgive me journal...That BASTARD!!! Tirek, you little ! I should have aimed the rainbow lazer right up your ! You costed me everything you little ! AND you had to throw Spear
hard into the earth! YOU HURT HIM! Why you...you... YOU LITTLE ! I HOPE YOU ROT IN TARTARUS YOU ! Sigh...and the worse part of it is...the last memory of me and Spear have of the library was one of the worse ones we could have... I hope one day we can have better memories one day.

That broke me. I began crying as I read the last part. I NEED to apologize to apologize to her! I've let this linger long enough. As I cried, Luna saw me and saw the journal. Normally, I would say it's a invasion of privacy, but I honestly didn't care at that point.

Luna then hugged me as she petted me to calm down. "Shhhh...it's ok my little star. Mommy's here."

As I hugged her, I heard the door open up and "Spike! Are you here?" Was that...it can't be...

*Normal P.O.V*

Twilight opened up the castle and surprisingly saw Princess Luna near the entrance. But who actually caught her attention was more of a surprise. 'It's him...I've been wanting to find him and he's here in my castle.'

Even after her destructive rampage, her tears filled her eyes as she ran and said "SPEAR!!!" She crashed into him with a hug as Spear returned it as the both of them said "I'M SO SORRY!"

This causes both of them to get confused and say "Wait what? No, I'M sorry." They both laughed as Spear said "Twilight, I'm sorry I annoyed you so much that day. I know that being a new princess is stressful on you and-"

Twilight put her hoof on Spear's mouth and said "It wasn't your fault that it happened at all Spear. I was the one who was obsessed with the box, I was the one who blow up on you and Spike, I was the one who drove you away."

She looked down ashamed and said "Even when Tirek came and nearly destroyed Equestria, you showed up and defended us...you even taught me how to fight for the side of justice."

Twilight blushed as she remembered him strengthening her resolve to fight. As she felt a hug wrap around her. Spear then said "How about we say 'We both messed up and try to talk about our problems better?"

The two of then embraced in a hug before a few more voices appeared behind them. "SPEAR!" The others ran behind Twilight, glad that their friend was safe.

Spear was shocked by his friends arrival to say the least and said "Guys? What are you doing here?"

They all had a look of relief on seeing him and Twilight hugging. But then Pinkie pie looked like she was about to burst into tears, tackled Spear into a hug and said "I'm so so sorry! I sorry I made your day worse! I'm supposed to make everyone smile. But instead, I made your day worse! Please forgive me!"

While Spear was shocked, he still petted her mane and said "It's ok Pinkie. I should be apologizing for blowing up on you. That was no way of me to resolve that."

He then looked at her in the eyes and said "Pinkie." She looked into his turquoise eyes and her heart started to beat differently. 'What is this feeling?' she thought as Spear looked at her and said "How about, like I told Twilight, that if we both mess up, we talk about the problem rather then hold it in, promise?"

Pinkie pie knew that she COULD make a originally promise, but instead, "Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye!" She said making a pinkie promise to Spear.

Spear chuckled, feeling like he had a huge weight off his shoulders. Luna smiled, seeing she little boy happy, made her happy. "My little star...I'm so proud of you."

Spear blushed as he said "Mom...your embarrassing me." Twilight and the others giggled as Spear was getting smudged in motherly love. Twilight, and surprisingly Pinkie pie, thought this was really cute.

Pinkie pie then thought 'Wait, cute? I never thought that before...*gasp* Could it be?' Pinkie blushed as she realized what was happening. And she smiled. She never experienced this before, and...she liked this feeling.

However, Luna then wondered, "Spear, I'm curious. Now that the time share is up, have you found a new place to live?"

Twilight then got curious and asked "Spear? What dose Princess Luna mean by that?"

Spear sighed, knowing he had to spill the beans at SOME point. "Sigh...well, I didn't wanna tell you guys and worry you all..."

He looked to the ground in shame and said "Well...during Tirek's rampage, my cabin...got destroyed. He stepped on it while he was giant."

Twilight, for one moment, remembered how she felt then HER library was destroyed. And it started to get her so worked up,that she wanted to explode. Luckily, Spike popped his head out of then throne room with Twilight's favorite sandwich and said "Twilight!"

Twilight then saw Spike and hugged him tightly. Spear then felt bad for her, seeing that she's clearly stressed out.

But then, he had a idea of who can help. He ran back to the throne room and found Doc and Firebrand still talking to Princess Celestia. He walked in and said "So, how's it going in here?"

Celestia looked at her mobiun nephew, and said, "So far, the debriefing is going well. But I STILL need your side of the story to complete the report."

Spear nodded and said "Sure thing. But...can I talk to Doc first?"

Doc turned to Spear and said "Oh? Something I can help you with?"

Spear nodded and said "Well Doc, I think Twilight is...holding on to some trouble. And I thought, maybe you can help talk to her?"

Doc then thought about it, gave a gentle smile and said "I suppose I can try and help understand what's trouble her now, and then set up an official appointment for another time. But yes, I can talk to her if you want."

Spear them hugged Doc and said "Thanks Doc! Your awesome! Aunt tia, do you think I can send my side of the report in the morning?"

Princess Celestia then nodded and said "Sure, I understand. It IS a bit late to continue the debriefing now. I'll just be here for a bit while you talk."

Doc and Spear, along with Firebrand, walked to the hall to meat up with the others. Twilight was chewing of her sandwich when she spotted the three of them walking out of the throne room.

Spear then said "Sorry for running off suddenly like that. But I brought some new friends you would like to meet. Twilight, this Doctor wolf. Or Doc for short. And the red, grumpy unicorn behind him is Firebrand."

Firebrand got a bit irritated and said "Hey, who are you calling grumpy!?" Spear quickly calmed him down and said "I'm kidding F.B. don't get your mane in a knot."

Doc, after chuckling, turned to Twilight and said "You must be Princess Twilight sparkle, correct?"

Twilight was surprised when she saw doctor wolf. She wasn't expecting a actual wolf to talk to her. Then again, Spear and Spike were also non-pony beings too. She the. Said "Yes, and you must be Doctor Wolf. Nice to meet you."

Doc made a slight bow and said "I understand from Spear that you've been under stress as of late. Do you want to talk about it?"

Twilight DID wanna talk, but not in front of everyone. But then Doc said "If you want to talk in private, I can set up a appointment for you to come my office." Doc then pulled out a note pat and said,"Dose next week at three work for you?"

Twilight nodded and said "Sure, three o'clock sounds ok." She then turned at Spear and said "As for you..."

Spear gulped as he didn't know was she was gonna say. He then felt a hug from Twilight and said "If you still need a place to stay, you can stay here With Scootaloo. The four of us can live here together."

Spear blushed at Twilight's offer. 'S-Stay here? With Twilight?! I hope I didn't hit my head in coal Town and mom's making the greatest dream I ever had. Because I NEVER wanna wake up!'

Spear gulped and said "A-Are you sure it's ok if me and Scootloo stay here? We don't want to trouble you now."

Twilight giggled and said "Me and Spike have a ton of extra rooms here. There's even more then enough for both of you."

Spear grinned and said "Well, ok then! I'll take you up on your offer!" Twilight jumped for joy and said, excitedly, "YES!!! Come on Spike! Let's prepare two of the extra bedrooms for out newest castle mates!"

Spike hopped onto his feet and said "You got it Twi! This is gonna so awesome! My big brother is moving into the castle!"

The two of them ran off as everyone laughed at their excitement. Doc then let out a yawn and said "Well, I suppose me and Firebrand better head back home now. We had a long day of our own. And I'm especially sure you'll want a good night sleep as well Mr.Spear after all you endured."

Spear nodded while accidentally letting out a yawn and saying "I think you may be right. But, think I can walk you two out?"

Doc and Firebrand nodded as he walked to two of them out of the castle and Doc telling Spear about the meeting at Coal Town in a couple of days from then. Everyone else then began to take their leave as well, but not before planning a picnic for tomorrow at the park. Even Celestia and Luna made Spear promise to visit the castle for a royal family day the day after the picnic to enjoy some fun together.

As Spear closed the doors and walked a bit around the castle, he saw Twilight still up in the library with a scroll. He walked up to her and said "Getting some more reading in?"

Twilight turned around and gave a kind smile and said "I was actually planning to surprise you with something tomorrow, but I think now's a good time as any."

Spear was confused and said "Huh? What surprise?" Twilight showed Spear the scroll and said "Well, remember Starswirls time travel spell my future self once used to warn me about Spike over eating on ice cream?"

Spear chuckled, as he remembered Spike bellyaching about eating so much ice cream through all the next day. "Yeah, I remember. I also heard you cursing from the restroom about how he ate all of your favorite flavor of ice cream."

Twilight blushed at that and tried to say "N-No, I would NEVER swear like that. I don't have a potty mouth."

Spear chuckled and said "So, you DON'T wish for the Rainbow Lazer to be shoved up Tirek's ?"

Twilight blushed furiously and said "H-How did you-?" Spear calmed her down and said "I read my journal. It's actually kinda funny and cute to see you swearing like a Pony Sailor when your mad. If you want, you CAN swear when it's just us and also our friends. We won't judge. And if your worried about a princess not swearing, you should hear mom and Aunt Tia swear on the regular when not either in the day court or the throne room"

Twilight was surprised to learn this knowledge. If Princess Celestia and Princess Luna can swear like that, then it SHOULD be ok to vent like that. Spear then decided to change the subject and asked "So, why did you bring up the time travel spell anyway?"

Twilight then showed Spear the scroll and said "I've been working on a improved version of the time travel spell I used. But instead of a minute, I get a hour. AND I can bring one other pony along with me."

Spear smiled at Twilight's accomplishment and said "That's impressive Twi. But, why were you trying to improve the spell anyway?"

Twilight then frowned a bit and said "Well...remember...our last memory of the old Golden oak library?"

Spear's heart cracked a bit when he remembered that. But then said "Yeah...I remember. Why did you-"

"Because I want to give was one last happy memory of the library. So we can remember it in a good light." Twilight said. Hoping it would get him on board.

Spear was shocked to be honest. Twilight was planning on this for a while? She must've really regretted the fight from awhile ago. He didn't want to let her efforts be in vain, so he said, " You wanna give it a try now? I'm sure no harm will come from trying it right?"

Twilight then sprouted a big smile and said "Great! And the best part of the spell is that, once it wears off, it'll be like no time has past. It's Basically like we were gone in a instant."

Spear gave a smirk to Twilight as he walked to her side. She began to preform the spell and in a flash of light, the two of them were back in the Golden oak library.

Twilight was happy to see the old library in its full glory one last time. Even if it's in the past. Spear then wondered WHEN in time they traveled to, till he found the calendar. The date on it was from the time where he, Twilight, Spike, and the others when to the crystal empire for the first time, so the chances of them running into their past selves was non-existent.

Twilight when into the kitchen and made some hot coco, while Spear found a daring do book they could enjoy. He also found a blanket they can use to cuddle together with.

While getting their stuff ready, Spear managed to find a acorn on the window of the library. He then thought of something that COULD work...but would it? He then pocketed the acorn and got the fire in the fire place ready.

With coco in hand/hoof, a good book to read, and the two of them resting next to each other. They enjoyed one last reading session in the old library together.

As the two of them finished their coco and book, the spell weared off and they returned to the present. As Twilight noticed they returned, she saw that Spear fell asleep next to her. She desperately wanted to let him stay like this as she thought he was cute like that.

But she reluctantly knew that they couldn't stay like this forever. She used her magic to carry him to his new room that she and Spike fixed up for him, and she tucked him in.

She smiled at him and thought to herself 'I'm so glad we fixed our friendship Spear. I couldn't imagine my life without you, Spike, or the rest of our friends.'

She then looked at the doorway to see if Spike was there, then back at Spear, and she snuck a quick kiss to his lips as she looked at him a satisfied smile. But then she blushed as Spear gave a small smile in his sleep. She slowly walked out of his bed room, glad that he was living with her and Spike now.

The next morning

Dear princess celes-
Dear Aunt Tia,
I hope that report from the Robot invasion gave you enough detail of what we when through.
But right now, I wanted to write to you a friendship letter. I know we haven't written you one since Twilight became a princess, but I figured I write one for old times sake.
I recently learned that communication is important when your get into a argument with your friends. If we just keep it inside us and not tell our friends whats going on, then we won't be able to fix the problems that started the problem in the first place. I'm confident that Me, Twilight, and the others are closer then ever now.
Your subject and nephew
-Spear loud hedgehog

As Spear rolled up the letter and gave it to Spike to send it to the Princesses, they joined the main 6 in the picnic as they spend the afternoon laughing and spending time together. However, Spear can't help but get a feeling that his Coal town misadventures are FAR from over. In fact, the next adventure may be just around the corner.