Why Spike Needs Wings

by Orange Mouser

Rating: everyone
Tags: Twilight Sparkle, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Spike, Comedy
Length: 1184

Set after the supposed events of the third season finale, Twilight Sparkle's new status may force a change in her relationship with Spike while Spike must deal with the gravity of the situation.

Something that occurred to me about Spike and Twilight's upcoming status. This story references things that may happen in the season 3 finale, so spoilers ho!

The first chapter was written as a quicky when I realized something about Spike's and Twilight's dynamic. Initially, it was conceived as a comic which is why it's so short, but I lack anything resembling art skills so prose it is. If, however, there are artists that would like to use the idea and make an actual comic, please feel free. The second was written when I found the first story pretty funny and wondered if I could expand on the situation. The third was written when I decided that I was being kind of mean to Twilight.

Any constructive comments or critiques are welcome.

Published 2013-02-03 03:30:01 UTC
Last updated 2013-02-03 03:30:01 UTC

Why Spike Needs Wings

It was a beautiful day in Equestria. The pegasii had cleared most of the clouds away and Celestia's sun beamed down on the lush fertile landscape. Indeed, the skies felt they could hold infinite wonders this day and one the skies held now was a purple unicorn that had acquired a pair of pegasus wings, soaring at a high altitude. Upon her back, rode a lighter purple, young dragon who was talking to her.

"Wow, Twilight! A princess! I can't believe you've come so far in such a short amount of time. Do you think things are going to change now?"

"Well, everything changes little by little, Spike, but I don't think the big stuff will change. I don't want to leave Ponyville because all of my friends are here. And even though I'm a princess, it doesn't mean I know everything. I'm still learning about magic and friendship. I'm pretty much still the same pony inside and there's just so much to share with the others."

Twilight abruptly felt her front half rising. "Whoops. Updraft! Rainbow warned me about those. See? Nothing really has to change because, even though I'm a princess now, I can still learn things from my friends. Wouldn't you agree, Spike?"

...

"Spike?"

A Wish for Wings That Work

It was a beautiful day in Equestria. The pegasii had cleared most of the clouds away and Celestia's sun beamed down on the lush fertile landscape. Indeed, the skies felt they could hold infinite wonders this day and one the skies held now was a purple unicorn that had acquired a pair of pegasus wings, soaring at a high altitude. Upon her back, rode a lighter purple, young dragon who was still bandaged up after a brief stint in the hospital.

"Hey Twilight? Remember how you said things change little by little? Can this be one of those things?"

Twilight blushed. "I said I was sorry. Look. I cast a spell that lets me detect updrafts before they happen so that you can still ride on my back while I'm flying and be safe. Just like how I need the girls, I need you too! I couldn't do anything without my Personal Dragon Assistant!"

"Expect maybe go on exciting fun adventures," mumbled Spike.

"What?"

Spike sighed. "Nothing. Hey, Twi? I really glad that we get to stay together, but what about the others? I'd miss them when they go." Mortality had been on the young dragon's mind recently for some reason.

"Oh, don't worry about that. Now that I have all this magical power, I can cast those age-changing spells Trixie did, no problem. We can all stay together for as long as we want!"

"That's good to hear, Twilight."

Off in the distance, the bell at the Ponyville Clock Tower chimed three times. Spike's head sprang up. "Oh no! Twlight! We were supposed to meet Applejack at Sweet Apple Acres at three and that's clear across town!"

Twilight gasped. She was going to be tardy! "Hang on!" she cried and began flying in the direction of the farm. Each wingbeat gave the newly coronated princess more speed. More speed caused more wind to fly past her head. She heard the howling and was exhilarated by it. Twilight began to understand why Rainbow Dash loved flying fast. It was quite a rush and soon she was at her destination at a faster time than if she had just ran. In fact, she was only a few minutes late for her appointment.

"Twilight! Glad you could make it!" greeted the orange farmpony who was trotting over to where Twilight had landed.

"Phew!" Twilight paused to catch her breath. "Hi, Applejack! I was worried that we were going to be really late!"

Applejack tilted her head in confusion. "We?"

"Yeah. Spike and me. If he hadn't reminded me about--" Twilight turned towards her empty back.

...

"Oops."

Author's Note

Yeah. A little bit of seriousness in this one, but I wanted to add a little headcanon that would make the whole "Oh god! Twilight and Spike are going to be left alone for all eternity!" situation a little nicer.

Feather Fail

It was a beautiful day in Equestria. The pegasii had cleared most of the clouds away and Celestia's sun beamed down on the lush fertile landscape. Indeed, the skies felt they could hold infinite wonders this day and one the skies held now was a purple unicorn that had acquired a pair of pegasus wings, soaring at a high altitude. Upon her back, rode a lighter purple, young dragon who was not certain why this was happening again.

"Oh my Celestia, Twilight! Really? Are we seriously doing this again? I need my head examined."

"I know the last two times weren't exactly fun for you, Spike, but I think I've got everything covered this time. I have a minor shield spell cast so that sudden gusts of wind won't knock you off my back. If I'm in a hurry, I teleport instead of flying. I've also cast a localized gravity spell on my back so anything on there stays there which is good for my saddlebags as well. Finally, you have a ring of Feather Fall in case anything really unexpected happens and you still get knocked off."

Spike gulped. "Ring?"

"The ring of Feather Fall? That I gave you? Before we took off?" Twilight was starting to sound worried.

"I thought that was a bribe to get me to come flying with you again."

"What happened to the ring?"

"I ate it." Spike looked down at his claws.

"You ate it," Twilight repeated. "Well, technically, it is on your person, but since rings are supposed to be worn and not eaten I'm not sure if the ring will give you any protection now." She began her descent.

"Huh? Twi? What are you..."

"I'm not risking you again. I do care about you, Spike. The last two incidents were just me being careless. I guess I was a little too excited about being a princess now that I got carried away." Twilight landed in a field and dispelled the gravity spell keeping Spike on her back.

Spike jumped down and looked up at his guardian. "I'm sorry."

Twilight blinked. "Why are you sorry? You're the one that plummeted to your doom twice."

"Yeah, but it feels like I'm bringing you down. You really seem to like flying and it seems like you're bringing me along to share that. I know I don't have my own wings, but the first time we flew together I thought it was really fun until... well, you know."

Twilight smiled. "I'm glad you liked it. It is a lot of fun, but we do need to be more careful so that the fun doesn't override your safety. And I think I have the perfect solution!"

--

"So. Localized gravity spell?"

"Check."

"Stoneskin spell?"

"Check."

"Ring of Feather Fall?"

"Check. Hey, Twi?"

"Yes?"

"Can we go back to me plummeting to my doom?"

"No. Parachute?"

Spike sighed. "Check."