Sometimes we have to grow up fast, loose our childhood and enter adulthood too soon. For Spike that time is now how will he react to the challenges placed before him. How will he fix a broken country.
Growing Up
Prologue
Spike's P.O.V.
I stand there in awe staring at the field of dragons that look at me like I'm a snack. How did I get into this situation anyway why did the world decide to do this to me. It all started a month ago.
*Flashback*
It had been a year since Twilight and I left Canterlot to live in Ponyville under the prospect of "making friends". Life had reached the point for me when it was boring and repetitive. It had been a week since I turned 12 and I'm still considered a baby. It used to bug me a little, but I stopped caring. Dragons live a long time and I defiantly have long life ahead of me. I'll get bigger and the title of "baby" will leave me eventually.
I was stuck catering to Twilight's girly sleepovers with her friends. I didn't WANT to be their little servant boy but it was raining correction HAILING so I couldn't leave. However my pain was short lived when I burped out a letter from the princess to Twilight. I showed twilight the letter, which she read aloud
My Faithful Student Twilight Sparkle,
I have a mission for you and your friends to complete here in Canterlot. Spike is absolutely forbidden to come under any circumstances. I suggest finding a place for him to stay as you 6 could be gone for up to a month. A chariot will arrive tomorrow to bring you all to Canterlot.
Sincerely,
Princess Celestia of Equestria
I saw the obvious shock on her face, she mumbled something I didn't hear to Fluttershy she nodded and looked relieved. Twilight told me to scribe a letter back to the princess.
My Dearest Teacher
I am honored that you want to hold an audience with me AND my friends, but I hope you understand that I cannot leave Spike with someone I barely know for that long. I hope you understand, but Fluttershy has agreed to take care of him in our absence. So not all of us will be there. I hope that doesn't complicate anything.
Sincerely,
Your Faithful Student Twilight Sparkle
The letter was sent off and everyone was silently waiting for the response. The letter came within 5 minutes there was a book that came with it.
My Faithful Student Twilight Sparkle
I'm afraid Fluttershy is needed for this as ALL of the Elements of Harmony need to be present. Please make certain that that someone checks up frequently on Spike, as his well being is crucial, and that he learns the contents of this book before the months end. It's imperative that this be followed through completely and efficiently.
Sincerely,
Princess Celestia of Equestria
Twilight looked a little hesitant, as did Fluttershy. However, they couldn't disobey a direct order from royalty so they had no choice.
I looked at the book. It was entitled Guide to the Inner Workings of Government and Economics it looked like a textbook, but it wasn't that thick. There were 2 chapters and review questions. I instantly stood and wandered to bed, ignoring the stares from the ponies.
In the morning the chariot came taking Twilight, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie off to Canterlot. I walked back into the library; I was officially alone… minus the Owl. I spent the time reading the textbook. It wasn't interesting but it was apparently important for me to learn it so I had no choice.
*End Flashback*
That was a month ago. It was a week ago when I found out about this stupid funeral to some dead king and queen I've never heard and I still don't know why I had to learn that textbook, but it happened the day I finished the book.
*Flashback*
It was immediately after I finished the book. I was about to go to the forest to dig for some gems when I was cut of by a message. This wasn't from the princess; the royal symbol was different. It was a shield with a D on it and out of the shield came 2 wings and the shield was on fire it looked like.
Dear Spike,
I apologize for the sudden letter, but as a dragon yourself you are required to attend the royal funeral for the former king and queen of Draconia. The funeral is to be held in a week at that time you will be escorted by the princesses of Equestria.
With regard,
Royal Chancellor Burner
There was a second letter that came as well; this one WAS from the princess well actually it was from Twilight
Dear Spike,
I assume you received the letter from the Dragon chancellor. There will be a chariot to take you here to Canterlot in a week. I got permission to come with you and the princesses to Dragonia so I'll be with you, but the others will be gone by the time you get here. Its important you have the book studied by then. You have a difficult task ahead of you; I can only wish you the best.
Sincerely,
Twilight Sparkle
I was now confused what exactly is the task I have ahead of me, surely its not the book. It was very easy to learn so I doubt it.
"Well I can't think on an empty stomach" I said to myself while running downstairs trying to put what I just read behind me.
*End Flashback*
I'm starting to freak out a little. I need to calm down and think. How did I get here again? Right, it was earlier today.
*Flashback*
I stood outside the library when the chariot came. I boarded the chariot and they took to the skies. Before I knew it I was in Canterlot in front of Twilight and the princesses. The entered an oversized door in the back of the courtyard. Heck everything was oversized, especially the castle I ended up in after the hallway ended. I walked over to the balcony, which was also oversized, and got levitated up to the railing by who I assume was Princess Celestia.
I look over a huge courtyard packed with dragons young and old. The children and teenagers were on their parents' head. In front of the courtyard was what I assume to be the Royal Tomb where the king and queen are buried.
I heard heavy footsteps behind me. I, too scared to turn around, hear a voice behind me, it sounded angry, forgiving and respectful at the same time. "You're late" was all it said and it carried me over to a podium, which he stood behind.
*End Flashback*
And here I am; I have no idea what is going on still. But I calm down slightly as the voice from earlier, which I assume is a dragon, speaks into a microphone. "Tradition still stands even though King Gash and Queen Sear are deceased. I now present to you the heir to their throne. The Young King Spike,"
I freeze up again hearing him say that. 'So that's what Twilight meant' I think as I realized what just happened.
A/N: while no ages are confirmed I looked at spike's age logically. Considering Twilight was probably like 6 or so when Spike was hatched and she has to be old enough to live on her own now, leaving her at 17 minimum, that would make Spike 11 or so in the show itself. Dragons are said to live a long time so it would make sense that Spike is still considered a "Baby Dragon". Then again it's a show about talking ponies so I don't need to make sense.
Sub A/N: I also apologize on the… confusing nature of this, but this IS from Spike's P.O.V. and I tried to portray the confusion he's feeling while explaining the plot of this story. I never really read my own stories so I don't know if I did that well enough