What if Emziko was Canon?

When Spike learned of the Dragon Migration, he eagerly wanted to see what other dragons were like and discover his true nature. Twilight decided to let him go, though she knew deep down that dragons were not like him. Or so she thought.

She had no idea that Spike would encounter a dragon who would end up being a great clue to Spike's true origins.

Spike traveled on foot through the rough terrain. "I wonder if there are various dragon races like there are for ponies..." Spike said to himself. That's when he heard what he believed to be a carving sound and then a female voice.

"Travel log, the dragon migration has happened. The good news, I know what dragon smell like, and it's not the same smell I smelled that time before." The voice said. "The bad news, still no information on what smelled like the smell I smelled. I refuse to give up. For the ponies who were lost, I will find the ones responsible. I swear it on my name."

This dragon was raised amongst ponies too? That's a good thing then. Spike thought to himself as he moved closer to the source of the voice, quickly finding a green dragoness.

As soon as he got close though, she suddenly sniffed the air. "...Whoever is there should come out now. I can smell you." She said. Spike saw no reason to hide from the dragoness, so he came out of hiding. When the green dragoness saw him, she gasped. Th-the Purple Dragon... she thought to herself.

"Hey, I'm not here to harm you; I was just curious about something I couldn't help but overhear you say. You said you were raised by ponies, right?" Spike asked.

"What of it?" The green dragoness asked, putting on a brave front. "What's that matter to you?"

"Because, I'm the same way. I grew up around ponies too." Spike said.

Now that's interesting... The green dragoness thought to herself. That's similar one of the previous Purple Dragons.

"Err, forgive me for not introducing myself; my name is Spike." Spike said.

"My name is Emziko. Or at least, that's the name I gave myself." Emziko said. "Never really knew my birth parents."

"That's the same with me. Sure, I got adopted by some pony parents, but, I haven't met my birth parents yet." Spike said.

Oh this one just gets way too similar to that one Purple Dragon. Emziko thought to herself.

"Err, are you alright? That's the second time you've gone quiet on me." Spike said.

"Sorry, my mind is just on some things." Emziko said. "Never thought of all the dragons I'd meet, I'd meet you."

"Well, I suppose the feeling is mutual. So, where are you headed exactly?" Spike asked.

"I don't really have a destination in mind; I'm just on the prowl for a certain smell." Emziko said.

"Well, I am the adopted brother of a pony who might be able to help identify that smell. If your willing to come with me." Spike said.

"I...I don't know. I'm unsure." Emziko said. "Are they a nice pony?"

"She certainly is. And so are her friends and the rest of Ponyville." Spike said. "Heck, I'm sure you'd love the place."

"That's...a nice offer, but..." Emziko really gave it away she was torn. "I'm just...not sure if I'm ready to adapt to a pony society again right now..."

"Well, in that case, I know some pony else who might be willing to let you room with them. Except they aren't really a pony; their a zebra. But my adopted sis has learnt to trust said Zebra so, their pretty trustworthy." Spike said.

"A Zebra?! You know a Zebra?! Gosh, that race is like the absolute penicle of knowledge most species don't have access to." Emziko said. "If you know a Zebra, I'm in for talking with her. So, lead the way Spike."

Wow, she perked up rather quickly at the mention of a Zebra. Spike said. "Just ah, there's one thing: She lives in the Everfree Forest."

"Oh that place? We'll be fine so long as there's a clear path to this Zebra's place. There is one, right?" Emziko asked.

"There is actually." Spike asnwered.

"Well then what are we waiting for? Let's get going right away." Emziko said. I have to be the luckiest girl alive: Not only have I met the current Purple Dragon, but he'll be able to help me let the ponies of that village rest in peace easily.

As the duo started the journey back, they did come across a phoenix nest which they helped relocate for safty, and then headed forward towards the Everfree Forest.

Little did either of them know, this meeting would end up affecting both their lives in ways they could've never prepared for.