"Wooooooow, you were right Falkor these lava baths are the beeeeeeest," Spike said enjoying the lava bath the both of us were currently enjoying while the other three were hanging out doing something else due to Smolders insistence on having some time with just the three of them.

Although there wasn't much to show him even by going to a hotspot most dragons go to he still seemed to be enjoying everything we showed him anyway, especially including stuffing himself full of any gems he found.

"Well I would hope I'm right considering I've been living here my whole life," I said grinning as I enjoyed the lava bath.

"Your whole life huh?" Spike said sounding wistful

"You ok?" I asked a bit concerned

"I..yes? It's just that before one of Twilight's friends pointed something out to me I never really questioned living with ponies before, though now that I'm here In the Dragon Lands enjoying everything you've guys shown me, I can't help but constantly question In my head how different my life would be If I grew up here around other dragons instead of around ponies." Spike explained

"Not to mention I still don't even know who or where I came from," Spike said crossing his arms as he sounded upset.

"You know, I asked Twilight about where I came from, but even though I've been with her my whole life all she was able to tell me was that I was given to her as an egg, she didn't know who I came from or who else had my egg before her," Spike said sighing sounding frustrated as he sank a bit lower Into the lava.

"That sounds rough Spike," I said not knowing what else to say.

"I just, want to find answers to my questions, the ones I've been asking myself ever since I realized that I don't even really know myself as well as I thought I did," Spike said deflating

"Jeez Spike, how long has this been on your mind?" I asked deeply concerned now seeing as the show never really went into depth on how bothered he was about his life.

"After Twilight's friends teased me for being not like a dragon," Spike said distracted before recognizing what he said as he stood up from out of the lava, "Not saying they were bullying me just that they meant It as a joke but..." Spike said trailing off

"It still bothered you In the end," I said finishing for him as he hesitantly nodded.

"Look Spike, I'm not going to lie that does sound a bit messed up but It's also not my business as well, If you're sure they didn't mean anything by It then I'll trust your word," I said as Spike sighed In relief.

"But," I said as Spike froze, "I'm going to tell you right now that just because you're not big and strong like other dragons It means nothing, not to Garble, not to Ember, not to Smolder, and It most definitely means nothing to me," I said as sincerely and seriously as I could as I then got up, walked over, and sat near him.

"You, are perfectly fine how you are, If you want to try and improve yourself then by all means go ahead, but no matter what any other creature tells you you are already, In my eyes, what It means to be a dragon," I finished seeing his eyes begin to tear up before he charged Into my stomach and wrapped his tiny arms as far as he could around me.

"T-Thanks Falkor, that, m-means so much to me," Spike said slightly stuttering as I wrapped my arms back around him.

"You're welcome Spike," I said as I lightly patted his back, "Your welcome," I said

10 minutes later

"You doing better?" I asked Spike as he now looked slightly embarrassed

"Y-Yeah I'm good now, sorry for suddenly hugging you earlier," Spike said as I waved him off.

"Nothing to apologize for Spike," I reassured him

"Though with that out of the way what do you want to do now?" I asked him as he seemed to be In thought.

"Well I don't know really, I kinda was hoping to figure out where I came from but I've been getting distracted a lot because of all of the dragon-exclusive stuff I've been missing out on," Spike admitted

"There's no problem In that, though I guess the best way to figure that out is If we go see Dragon Lord Torch," I said as Spike looked nervous.

"A-Are you sure some other dragon else might not know anything about where I came from?" Spike asked hopefully

"Well I mean he might be the best option since It's his job to keep an eye on any dragon eggs that are born In the Dragon Lands, actually speaking of eggs do you know what color yours Is?" I asked trying to sound curious.

"Oh yeah of course It's purple just like me, well almost like me since I'm purple and green but you get the point," Spike said waving his hand In a dismissive gesture.

"Anyways Twilight gave me a piece of my egg on my birthday to keep so that way, no matter what I would always have something that belonged to me and me alone," Spike said sounding nostalgic.

"That sounds nice of her Spike," I said smiling as he smiled back.

"Yeah she really Is, well when she isn't stressed out over a report that Is," Spike said chuckling

"Uhh, what were we talking about again?" Spike asked embarrassed

"We were talking about why going to the Dragon Lord might be the best option If you want to ask anydragon about anything concerning your past," I reminded him as he suddenly looked nervous again.

"O-Oh right, are you really sure there isn't any other dragon to ask?" Spike asked sounding slightly desperate.

"Well I mean I do bu-," I begin to say only for Spike to cut me off at the revelation I just dropped on him.

"You do!? Whatdoyouknow?Howdoyouknow?How long a-," Spike said In disbelief as he rapidly began spouting question after question before I also cut him off.

"Woah woah Spike calm down," I said cutting him off before he looked away sheepishly.

"Sorry It's just since that was one of my main reasons for coming here and add on the fact that I've been getting distracted so much I don't really want to waste any more time," Spike said as I raised an eyebrow at him, "Ok and I also don't want to see the Dragon Lord because I'm scared to see how big he Is happy?" Spike said slightly irritated.

"Hey I'm not judging you that's fine by me, but I just don't want you getting your hopes up since I don't really know much concerning you," I explained

"Trust me anything you can tell me will already be way more than what Twilight was able to provide me with," Spike said sounding annoyed.

"Wouldn't you want to go to the Dragon Lord then since he might know more about your situation?" I questioned him

"Well I mean yeah but It's just-"

"Just what Spike? What's wrong?" I asked gently

"I just don't want to see him, I know It's stupid and I know that It would make more sense to see him rather than ask you about It but I just don't want to ok," Spike said as he looked away causing me to sigh.

"Ok Spike, If you're not ready for that yet then I won't push you," I said as he looked shocked for a second before looking more revived and thankful that I agreed.

"Thank you Falkor, again, sorry that I'm being stupid but-"

"Stop that, It's not stupid, It's not your fault you don't want to see a dragon that size on your first time here In a foreign land where you haven't been before, you don't need to blame yourself because I'm sure no othercreature does, I say you've already done enough making your way here on your own," I told him as seriously as possible.

"I, jeez Falkor you certainly know what to say to make somecreature feel better about themself," Spike said smiling

"It's easy to say if it's true," I simply said smiling back at him.

"Heh, thanks, though now that we have that out of the way, not to sound rude but could you know...?" Spike said trailing off as he did a 'go on gesture with his hand.

"Well alright but remember like I said I might not be able to tell you everything since I don't know much about you and most of this Is probably going to be conclusions I came to on my own," I clarify as he shakes his head rapidly urging me to get on with It.

"Well from what I remember there was a time when me and my companions were riding with these ponies who seemed to be on a mission from Princess Celestia?" I said acting unsure as I saw Spike's eyes widen.

"Waitwaitwait, Princess Celestia!?" Spike said Incredulously

"Yeahhhh?" I said continuing the act as Spike seemed to be In thought.

"Did they say what mission they were sent on by her?" He asked

"Well from what I remember they," I pause hesitating unsure If I should share this piece of information with him.

"They what!?" Spike asked desperately as I sighed

"They, said that they were sent on a mission to pick up an egg from Dragon Lord Torch since they were told that the mother of the egg had died and the father disappeared, and seeing as no other dragon would take It In as their own I'm guessing Princess Celestia and Dragon Lord Torch must have had some sort of agreement to deal with the lonesome egg," I recalled to him

"Well I mean ok but what does that have to do with me?" Spike asked confused as I grimaced.

"When me and my companions were coming back from a little trip of ours we had entered Dragon Lord Torch's cave and inside I saw the same ponies except now Dragon Lord Torch was handing them an egg that they took with them, one that was purple," I explained as I could see the gears In his head turn until his eyes widened as soon as he realized what that meant.

"Wait, so you mean that egg whose mother died and father disappeared was......mine?" He asked hesitantly almost sounding like he didn't want to believe It as I gave him a simple nod.
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"Oh," Was all he said before he became quiet seeming deep In thought.

"How..do you feel?" I asked not knowing exactly what else to say.

"I...I don't know, I feel a lot of things." Spike simply said

"I just, why did Princess Celestia never tell me any of this? If she knew where I came from why wouldn't she tell me? Why wouldn't she at least tell Twilight considering she's the one who was In charge of me when I was born?" He asked out loud

"I don't know, that might have to be something you ask her yourself," I said being honest

"Yeah, especially with Twilight considering her mentor whom she trusts with her life kept something from her. " Spike said sighing

"Thank you for telling me this Falkor, I don't know why but I feel like If I never met you and the others something tells me I would never find out exactly why I was born In Canterlot instead of the Dragon Lands," Spike said as I chuckled In my head.

'You have no idea, Spike,' I thought to myself as I focused back on him.

"Don't worry about It Spike, at least now you have some answers to some of your questions," I said

"Yeah I do, and that's thanks to you Falkor, I'm really glad you've been nice to me since I thought dragons would be meaner when I arrived here, eh no offense," Spike said sheepishly

"None taken, I could see how you reached that conclusion since there are other dragons that are worse than I am though thankfully you haven-"

"OHHHHH FALKKYYYYY~ and others," I heard a voice say as I focused my attention on Viserion and a.........

Oh no.

"I was around flying when I saw this dragon slowly making their way through the Dragon Lands and seeing as how you weren't going to I decided to see If they would be up to fight me," Viserion said grabbing the dragon by the neck as the rest of their body dragged along the ground.

"Now imagine my surprise that not only did they deny me a fight but they were also looking for the hatchling, but you want to know something even more crazy?" He questioned as he suddenly threw the dragon near us before digging his claws into the back of the neck as he ripped It open revealing three anthropomorphic Ponies huddling together.

"They're not even a dragon." He said grinning

Author's Note

Sorry for another short chapter but I thought that my cousin would leave today and seeing as he hasn't I decided to just try and get this out, also I have something slightly important to ask.

Ever since I canceled my other story I've always wanted to go back and remake my changeling story since now I have more of an understanding how to slightly write an ok story that people can enjoy so I was wondering If you guys would be fine with me putting this story on pause for a bit so that I could work on my changeling story for a bit.

If not then that's fine, but If you guys don't mind then I'll still update this story but I probably going to do something where sometimes I'll update my changeling story and sometimes I'll update this one.

ANYWAYS, other than that like always comment what you like or despise and I'll read It because that's the only thing driving me forwards Is what you guys think about each chapter.

Other then that see ya!