Chapter 11: The Begging of the End Again

Spike stared at Ginny, he couldn't believe it. Ginny knew. She didn't let it on but she knew… then again there were signs. The fact it was her idea for him to act as Seeker, the fact that she figured Ron's denial… then there's the fact she was never able to look at him in the eye.

"When you died…" said Ginny, "There was a huge memorial. One that rivaled Dumbledore's."

Spike looked at her.

"Maybe even bigger." Said Ginny, "Even your cousin came. During a funeral, a Ravenclaw girl told me "He had such a hard life maybe he was reincarnated"."

"I think Luna told me about that girl." Said Spike.

"I had later found out she was reincarnated from another world. It's rare but sometimes wizards were born from other worlds, not all of them were wizards. Pirates, ninjas, demons, talking animals… One in a 1,000 reincarnations happen this way." Explained Ginny, "I don't know why but I studied up on reincarnation. I found the signs of someone who remember their past lives and Luna told me about Soul Dust. It was the one thing that kept me going… hopping that you reincarnated as someone else… well that and Quidditch."

Ginny gave off a somewhat sad laugh.

"In fact when I graduated I had been offered to play as Seeker for the Holyhead Harpies. But…" said Ginny.

"He returned." Said Spike.

"I had taken something after your death… and it's what he wants." Said Ginny, "Word spread that I had it and you know the rest of the story."

"Is that how you became friends with Cho? You gave her your position?" asked Spike wanting to clear up something.

Ginny nodded, "That's right. Even if I did beat the both times we faced each other."

Spike couldn't help but to laugh at that, "How else did you know?"

Ginny sighed, "The second I looked into your eyes… I just knew you were Harry's reincarnation. Then when Luna said that thing about Soul Dust… I knew you remembered. But I wasn't sure…"

"You wanted to make sure with the Quidditch Game?" asked Spike.

Ginny shook her head no, "That wasn't the reason…" she whispered, "I really didn't want to confirm it. I wanted to pretend that you were just a little dragon… with no memories of being Harry… but…"

"But what?" asked Spike.

"I overheard you telling George, Angelina and Rainbow Dash." Said Ginny.

"Oh…" said Spike.

"It only made things worse." Cried Ginny, "I wanted to be with you… but you weren't Harry any more."

"I do consider myself Spike more than I do Harry." Sighed Spike, "But I still love you."

"You do?" asked Ginny, "What about your massive crush on Rarity?"

"I'm over that. I knew the whole time that Vernon would love magic sooner than I would get a chance with Rarity." Said Spike.

Ginny laughed, "I can't wait until he has grandchildren." laughed Ginny.

"What?" asked Spike.

"Never mind…" said Ginny.

Ginny laughed and held out her hand, which Spike took. They were finally being honest and the fact that they still loved each other was all that mattered.

Back at the library the kids were upstairs playing (or something else) so that they would be out of the way so the adult could talk. Princess Luna sighed, she was still worried about her sister.

"Maybe the killing curse won't effect her she is immortal." Said Ron.

"Killing curse." Squeaked out Princess Luna.

Before Princess Luna could have a fit the door opened and Princess Celestia entered.

"Celly, you're okay!" cheered Princess Luna going over to her older sister.

"Yes I am." Said Princess Celestia.

The white alicorn sighed, "I'm sorry to say but Voldemort has taken over Canterlot." Said Princess Celestia.

This concerned everyone, "How did that happen?" asked Twilight.

"Somehow they have taken control of every pony in the city." Said Princess Celestia.

"Astoria Greengrass." Said Hermione, "The highest ranking witch under him. It's said that she imperious hundreds of people at once with her skills."

"You're referring to a woman with brown hair." Said Princess Celestia, "There was also man with blonde hair with them."

"Malfoy." The humans said almost at the same time.

"That guy?" asked Rainbow Dash.

"You heard about him?" asked Ron surprised.

"Spike told me a few things about him." said Rainbow Dash, "That he was cheater who bought his way on to the team."

"Ruddy cheater." Muttered Ron, "He wasn't even that good of a seeker."

"Ron that was over 10 years ago." Said Angelina.

"He's Voldemort's right hand man." Said Hermione rolling her eyes at her husband.

"We're not sure why though." Said Ron, "At the end of the 2nd war I remember hearing that he was glad Voldemort was gone."

"I have a question." Said Fluttershy, "You don't have to ask it…"

"What is it?" asked Fleur.

"It's just do you know who those two who sent you the message?" asked Fluttershy, she needed to know after seeing that face on Ginny.

Everyone exchanged looks.

"I know…" said Hermione, "But I promised them that no matter what I would not reveal it anyone."

"They know about you…" said Bill.

"Hermione just how much have you told them?" asked Ron.

"I didn't tell them anything." Said Hermione.

"I'm the one who told them everything." Said Luna.

There was a silence.

"They had the right to know about the workings of them world." Said Luna.

Everyone exchanged looks then again it was Luna.

That was when Ginny and Spike came back.

"Are you okay Ginny?" asked Hermione.

"I'm fine." Said Ginny she took a breath, "I knew about Spike being Harry's reincarnation the whole time."

There was an awkward silence, before almost everyone in the room yelled out, "You knew the whole time!"

Upstairs…

"What was that about?" asked Roxie.

"Just ignore it." Said Teddy.

Back down stairs…

"Why didn't you say anything?" asked Hermione.

"For the same reasons Spike wouldn't tell me." Said Ginny.

"Oh that is so romantic." Squeed Rarity, "In a rather strange backwards way. But still."

"Right now we should focus on Voldemort." Said Princess Celestia.

"She's right." Said Hermione, "What's more we're dealing with Ponies that aren't in control of their actions."

Princess Celestia looked at Hermione, "There are spell to leave them unharmed?" she asked.

"There are." Said Hermione.

Princess Celestia, "Everyone in this room right now, we all have to go Canterlot and fight him, while making sure no pony gets hurt. I fear what kind of evils Voldemort will do if he continues to have control over my throne."

"Even me?" asked Spike, "I mean the wand Luna's making for me isn't finished yet and I…"

"Don't worry Spike everything will turn out all right." Said Princess Celestia.

"We should move out in one hour." Said Twilight taking charge, "We need to get prepared … this isn't going to be easy."

"Lock and load montage!" yelled Pinkie Pie.

Rainbow Dash's um… sky castle, she put her goggles into her saddlebag and nothing else. She knew that chances were high that Wonder Bolts were under Voldemort's control and she wasn't going to take it.

At Sugar Cube Corner, Fred took out several cloaks, he handed on to Angelina and tosses a hat to Pinkie, which landed on her head. He also packed up several Decoy Detonators. After all while he did specialize in joke items, he also had quite a few defense items.

At Carrousel Boutique, Fleur was placing several charms on Rarity. Charms that were protect her coat from the ravages of war and still be pristine as well. As Bill watched her was rather confused but shrugged and went with it.

At Sweet Apple Acres, Neville and Applejack practiced a little. Neville shot some Jinxes are her, which Applejack dodged. Luna meanwhile prepared by practicing wand movements.

At Fluttershy's cottage, Ginny prepared several items, that was when she found a long box. It contained the item that Voldemort wanted. She knew that this item was going to play a large role that night. Not for her but rather someone else.

She looked over to Fluttershy who looked scared. Ginny walked over and pat her head with a smile that said "It's going to be okay." This seemed to calm the timid Pegasus down.

At the library, Twilight was reading up on defense spells going though them in her head. She knew that these were going to be important.

Meanwhile Hermione was looking though a trunk looking for some sort of package. Ron tapped her shoulder, she turned around and saw that he was holding it. Hermione smiled. It was time to give Spike something that rightfully belong to him.

Spike sat looking down in by a bookshelf. He knew that he was just going to be a burden to everyone. He couldn't use his magic properly and while his fire was useful it was going to harm ponies if he used it.

That was when Ron and Hermione approached him. They tossed a pack at him. He looked at it, then at them. He opened it and his eyes winded. It was the Cloak of Invisibility. He looked up at them with thanks in his eyes.

With the two Princesses, they stood silently, Princess Luna looked up at her older sister wondering if the plan the elder Princess was a good idea. Princess Celestia nodded. It was probably the only way.

When they were done all met back up at the library.

"All right. Is everyone ready?" asked Twilight.

Before they left they heard a cough.

They turned to see an innocent looking Roxie, an extra cute Victoire (which Bill an Fleur believed was using some sort of form of her Veela charm) and Teddy who had a weird look on his face that said "You're really going to leave us alone."

"I knew we forgot something." Said Twilight.

"Where are we going to take them?" asked Hermione, "I mean who baby sit on such short notice will expect three kids at once?"

Sometime later…

"Thank you so much Derpy for taking the kids on such short notice." said Angelina.

"No problem. You just make sure to beat that evil snake man." Said Derpy.

"How did you know Voldemort had a snake theme?" asked Angelina.

"Who has what now?" asked Derpy.

As they were leaving Teddy called out, "I'm sorry for how I was acting."

"Teddy…" whispered Victoire.

"Just promise me… one of you! At least one of you! Will come back!" cried Teddy.

Ginny walked over the boy, and kneeled in front of him.

"Don't worry, we promise that one of us will come back." Said Ginny rubbing his turquoise hair.

"You better." Muttered Teddy.

The kids, the cross-eyed Pegasus and young unicorn watched them leave.

"Don't worry kids." Said Derpy, "I know they will come back. They have the Princesses on their side."

The five stood in silence.

"Now who wants to make muffins! I promise I won't set anything on fire this time." Said Derpy.

The kid's eyes winded when she said that.

"Oh mommy! You're so silly." Said Dinky.

As they left Ponyville's city limits, Pinkie began jumping, she was up to something.

"I know everyone's worried about this… so…" said Pinkie.

Before anyone could say "Now's not the time!", music began playing for nowhere.

"We're about to face a great evil! And we don't know if we're going to come back!" sang Pinkie.

Twilight face hoofed.

"But if we share each other strengths I know we can pull through!" sang Pinkie.

"I thought you were joking when you told me that she randomly sings." Mumbled Hermione.

"But we have friendship on our side, it will pull us from the brink." Sang Pinkie.

Ginny, George and Angelina rolled their eyes. They all had at least heard one Pinkie Pie song.

"Friendship is the key in this! Love is the key in this!" sang Pinkie.

Celestia couldn't help but to laugh.

"We will be able to pull though! If we just stick together." Sang Pinkie.

"Doesn't this song remind you of that Japanese muggle cartoon Victoire loves?" Bill asked his wife.

"Friendship is the key in this! Love is the key in this!" sang Pinkie.

Fleur nodded, if someone else snag the song, she could picture it being in that cartoon.

"I know we will pull no matter what! After all friendship is key in this! We will win! After all love is the key in this! After all friendship is the key! Friendship is the key!" sang Pinkie who had finished her song.

Clapping filled the air… just from Luna. Rainbow Dash stopped her.

"Please don't encourage her." She said.

"I was thinking of saving it until the climax but I felt it ruin the blow and the tension so I sang it now!" said Pinkie happily.

"Pinkie Pie… you are so random." Said Hermione messaging a headache she was developing.

"Hey that's my line!" said Rainbow Dash.

Princess Celestia cleared her throat.

"There's something to need to talk to Spike about." Said Princess Celestia, "You may go on ahead."

The two went to some trees to talk about whatever they needed to talk about.

That was also when Pinkie Pie got the doozy.

"What is it?" asked Twilight.

"It's about Spike." Said Pinkie during a break, "Princess Celestia's going to do something good to him."

"Does she have that kind of Power?" asked Ginny.

Everyone looked at Ginny.

Ginny began to follow them.

"Ginny wait up." Whispered Fluttershy as she and Luna followed.

"We're getting behind schedule." Sighed Twilight as the rest followed her.

In their privacy area (Which wasn't very private as everyone was now listening in) Princess Celesta took a breath.

"Spike, I know about the Prophecy." She said.

"But Harry's dead." Said Spike, "I don't think me being his reincarnation will do anything."

"I think it will. Seeing Harry will spoil his plans. HE thinks you're the only one that can stop him." Said Princess Celestia, "I don't think even he considers me a threat."

Spike realized something she said.

"Wait did you say…" said Spike.

"I am offering to turn you into Harry, for 24 hours and only 24 hours." Said Princess Celestia.

Spike's eyes widened, he wasn't expecting that, not in a million years.

Next Time: Will Spike take Celestia's offer? Either way, they get to Canterlot, Celestia has a plan to split everyone up in a certain way. What will happen? Will they be able to fight off the brainwashed ponies? Will Spike become Harry for a short amount of time? Will Hermione be able to retain her sanity after this? Find out next time!