Disclaimer! I do not own anything from MLP! However, the only thing I can lay claim to is the "King of the Dragons", Zermilion. He is a character I created for a Novella I am working on. Figured I would simply throw some spice and have him implemented into the MLP world! I hope you guys enjoy this story…. After my first Crossover with MLP, some weird ideas just kept popping up in my noggin, and I had to get them out… SO! Without further ado! My Little Hatchling!

Chapter Two: A Party and a Decision

The next day, Twilight was acting stranger than usual, to Spike. She kept peaking around the corner, and giggling about something. She was even walking around, and looking over his shoulder to see what the young dragon was doing. He was finding it rather annoying, since she just kept doing it throughout the whole morning.

When Spike was about to go get him some lunch, from the Kitchen, she instantly stopped him. "Huh? Twilight, what are you doing? You've been acting strange all morning." He admitted, raising an eyebrow.

"Mmm… What so wrong about wanting to watch my number one assistant, hm?" She said, giving a rather devious smile.

This caused Spike to become rather suspicious of her. "Um… When it involves you peaking around the corner, giggling, and then looking over my shoulder nonstop?" He answered, crossing both arms. "Seriously, what's up?"

Twilight simply shrugged. "Oh, nothing really, just had plans for lunch! Which reminds me… Let's go! I want to go out and eat with you, this time." She said, suddenly starting to push the young dragon towards the door.

"Huh? What? Where are we-?" He said, before she interrupted him.

"It's a surprise! I promise, you'll love it!" She answered, prematurely, as if she knew he was going to ask that.

Before Spike could say another word, the two of them were out the door and walking into town. Spike couldn't help but feel like he was being herded somewhere, since every time he attempted to go towards one of his normal spots, Twilight instantly told him "Not there!" before they went on in a direction she was motioning to.

Just what exactly is she up to? Spike thought, raising an eyebrow, looking up at Twilight. Before they walked up to a familiar place, making him just give a blank look at it. "You wanted to go to Sugar Cube Corner?" He asked, looking up at the mare.

"What? I can't have a sweet tooth while having lunch with you?" Twilight answered, walking towards the door, looking back at him. "Coming or what?" She asked, before going inside by herself.

Whatever she's up to, it is in there… He thought, before giving a light sigh. Probably some kind of meeting or club thing. Eh, now or never. The young dragon walked up and inside, suddenly getting quite the surprise.

"Surprise!" Everyone yelled, together, the moment Spike walked inside. The entire place was covered in decorations. The whole gang were there, including the Cutie Mark Crusaders, who were standing with Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Rarity.

"H-Huh? What is…" Spike said, still somewhat taken back about what had just occurred inside the bakery.

"Well Spike…" Twilight said, walking up to him, leaning down. "We all felt like you were down in the dumps, so we wanted to find a way to cheer you up." She gave him a smile.

Spike just looked at her, then to everyone that had gathered around, who all were smiling. Before he knew it, a tear started to form in his eyes, making him instantly hug on to Twilight. "T-Thanks…" He muttered in her fur.

Twilight simply smiled, before hugging him with one of her front forelegs. "Anytime, Spike…" She whispered back, "Now, how about we enjoy ourselves, hm?" She asked.

But that wasn't the thing. When Spike looked at everyone that gathered, they all seemed like they belonged. They were all the same, all happy. They all belonged there, and Spike noticed that he was the only one different from everyone. It was… Nice of them to do this for me… He thought, before following Twilight and enjoying the party. Noticing that some of the cupcakes were made especially for him, with gems inside of the icing. Probably Pinkie Pie's and Rarity's doing, since they looked like the best there.

-Later that night, Ponyville Library-

The party lasted until the night, when Princess Luna started to raise the moon. Apparently Mr. and Mrs. Cake had closed the bakery just for them to have that party for Spike. When he and Twilight returned to the Library, his mother-figure was too tired to actually do anything else. So, she decided to turn in early, heading upstairs to their bedroom, while Spike remained inside the Library… Reading the book he had before.

I wonder… If the King of Dragons actually exists, and just rarely goes out. He thought, before deciding to ask the only person who would actually know the answer to that. The young dragon quickly grabbed a scroll and quill, then started to write a letter.

Dear Princess Celestia,

I know it is late, and I apologize for interrupting anything important. But I had to know something, and also… Twilight doesn't know I'm writing this letter to you. But, I came across a book, during my studies here, and found an interesting entry. Please tell me if the King of Dragons actually exists? I've been wondering who I am for the longest time now, and maybe he'll have the answers I'm seeking.

Your Faithful Subject,

Spike.

Once done, Spike rolled it up, tied it, and spewed green flames that caused the letter to disappear completely, green smoke flying outside of the library window. He gave a light sigh, looking at the desk. "I wonder if she'll reply at all… I mean, I'm just the assistant to her student." Spike said, leaning on to one arm.

After a few minutes, laying there making the young Dragon feeling rather tired, a sudden belch came from within him, and a rolled up scroll, with Celestia's royal mark on it, appeared in green flames. Without hesitation, Spike quickly grabbed the letter, and read what was written.

Dear Spike,

I always have time for my subjects, including the faithful assistant of my dearest student, Twilight. She often speaks highly of you, in her letters, and I will be glad to answer a question or two from you.

To answer this question, in all honesty and without causing much of a fuss, the King did exist at one time, when I was but a filly, and Luna was just born. But, that was a long, long, long, time ago. I don't know if he is still alive. He was in his early Dragonhood, though, so there is hope. But because the battle with that terrible Death Dragon, in the story, I fear he may have died from his wounds.

If you truly feel like you must seek out these answers, I am not one to stop you either. The location where I found the King, during those dark times, is in the story. However, he dwells within one of the many caves. I cannot remember exactly which one it was, but he was in one of the higher level ones. So, your own adventure will cause a great trial of your endurance. But, I must warn against going. The Dragons there aren't so kind of anything from our Kingdoms. The only reason why I was allowed to enter, was because I was the Princess.

With whatever you decide to do, I am sure Twilight will support you in doing so.

Your loving Princess,

Princess Celestia.

When he read those words, Spike was suddenly overcome with excitement. He quickly wrote a letter of thanks, to the Sun Princess, before sending it to her. He quickly gathered his things, and a map from the shelves, and prepared to write another letter… But his quill suddenly stopped, after writing the name of who it was for. She'll be heartbroken, after throwing me that party… He thought, a tear slowly forming, but he wiped it a way. "She'll understand, I'm sure… And Princess Celestia believes she would. This is also something I have to do." He told himself, and started to write.

Dear Twilight,

I'm sorry I couldn't tell you in person, but this was something I had to do without delay, since it is a long journey. I contacted Princess Celestia, I'M SORRY, about it and she confirmed that the King of Dragons existed at some point. She didn't know if he was still alive, but also said it is something I must find out on my own.

I've been struggling to figure out who I am, like I did before, and feel that trying to discover this may help me. After all, if he is still alive, who else better to tell me what I'm here for... Than the first Dragon to ever exist? I know you may feel like it is your fault, but it isn't. This is something I have to do.

When I get back, I'll do as many chores as you want, promise! I will have to make up for this somehow, you know?

Love, your little brother-

Spike suddenly stopped himself, eyeing the last part he wrote before scratching it out with a smile… He knew how she really saw him, and it made him feel great.

Love, your son,

Spike.

He gathered his things, and took the note, before walking up the stairs. Spike slowly opened the door, peaking inside to see Twilight fast asleep in her bed. He quietly snuck into the room, and gently placed his note on to the basket bed. The young dragon climbed on to the mare's bed, and kissed the top of her head gently. "Love you, Twilight." He whispered, with a smile.

That was when she muttered, in her sleep, "Love you too, Spike." This made another tear appear in his eyes, before wiping it away.

Spike didn't hesitate after that, knowing staying would make things worse and take longer, so he quietly made his way to the door, and closed it behind him. The moment he left the library, he was now determine to do this quest. The young dragon eyed Everfree Forest, heading to the trail that went along side it, which also eventually went through it to the mountains beyond. "Nothing is going to stop me… I need to find out who I am." He muttered to himself.

-Ponyville Library, Next day-

The next morning, Twilight slowly woke up, letting out a yawn while she stretched her legs out. "Good morning, Spike! Sleep well?" She asked, blinking a few times, then went wide eyed when her assistant didn't respond. She looked towards his basket bed, to see a note laying on top of it. "Did he go to get something from the store?" She asked, herself, before getting out of bed and walking over to the bed.

When Twilight picked up the note, with a smile on her face, she quickly began to read the note. Soon, that smile started to lower further down her face, until it was a frown. Before she knew it, a tear started to fall down her muzzle. She read it over again, to make sure she wasn't misreading it or it was some joke. She quickly checked to other side, to make sure that he didn't write "Haha, fooled you!" written in big letters… But the other side was blank.

"W-Why?" She said, dropping the note, and falling to the ground. She couldn't stop crying then, the tears just flowed down like a waterfall. She kept trying to catch her breath, but something inside her was hurting now. "I-I thought yesterday… Would help…" She said, in between the tears.

A distance down the trail, just inside of the Everfree Forest side, Spike was walking down the trail with his stick and bag. He suddenly heard a slight whimper, and looked behind him, back towards Ponyville. I thought I just heard… He shook his head; I must be hearing things. The young dragon continued on his journey, with a big grin on his face. He's already started, going back is not something a Dragon does.