Spike- wait, I'm a dragon! Dragon's don't get scared... they get FIERCE!

*Spikes claws grow longer and teeth grow sharper as he trudges on thru the Ever-free forest*

*a rustle in the bushes and Spike takes an aggressive stance*

*out from the bushes comes Zecora*

Zecora- aw, Spike the Dragon, how long has it been, since last it was you that I have seen?

*Spike ignores her and continues on*

*Zecora becomes confused, and follows*

Zecora- ah; anger courses thru your veins, bringing upon a season of change.

*Spike rolls his eyes as he keeps walking*

*Zecora puts a hoof on his shoulder to try and make him stop*

Zecora- the ever-free forest is not a safe place, in here you will disappear, without a trace!

*Spike turns around and let out a growl*

Spike- I can handle myself. No one cares about me, so I'm better off alone!

*Zecora steps back in surprise as Spike turns the other way and continues on*



Applejack- well, we all know Spike wouldn't be dumb enough to wander into the Ever-free forest, so we can cross that off the list.

Rarity- but the dragon migration isn't taking place, and while he may have studied maps, he can't completely know his way around Equestria.

Rainbow Dash- and if anypony saw the adopted dragon son of Princess Celestia traveling down the roads out of town, the royal guard would've stopped him within 5 minutes.

Fluttershy- then I guess we can't deny the Ever-free forest.

Pinkie- Maybe Zecora's seen him.

Twilight- worth a shot, let's go ask her.



*the Mane 6 go to Zecora's house and find her brewing up a potion in her cauldron*

Twilight- Zecora, we need to ask you...

Zecora- if it Spike the dragon that I saw? Why yes, with longer tooth and claw. Anger courses within him, making his emotions very grim.

Twilight- yes, but that's because...

Zecora- you left him behind on the day of your birth. For this he believes he is not worth.

Twilight- Yes, but still...

Zecora- it is him you want to come back. Well continue on that way, and you will be on the right track.

*Zecora points and they see Spike's claw tracks*

Zecora- before you go, I have made this for you. *she dips a vial in her cauldron and puts a cap on it* Make sure, on him, you use this brew.

Twilight- what does it do?

Zecora- when thrown upon the ground with all your might, it will form a gas and cause him to go out like a light.

Twilight- thanks Zecora.

Zecora- you are truly welcome, my friend. Now make haste, before Spike meets his end!

*the Mane 6 take off*



*Spike keeps going, noticing that the forest is growing darker, but he doesn't care*

Spike- if they left me behind for a party, then they won't care if I die in here.

new voice- that's where you're wrong.

*Spike looks up and see's Rainbow Dash above him*

*Spike glares up at her*

Spike- leave me alone, Rainbow Crash!

RD- Yeah... I'm gonna ignore that you called me that; c'mon Spike, you gotta come back.

Spike- To WHAT?! You guys pushing me around and not appreciating anything I do?

*Pinkie Pie pops up*

Pinkie- Spike, that's not true!

Spike- get outta here, Pinkie! Go and throw another party... that you won't invite me to!

*Rarity hops down from a tree she was hanging from and lands in front of him*

Rarity- really Spikey, you're going to far. Please, just come back to us.

Spike- oh, like you care? YOU'RE the reason Twilight left me behind. You know what? I don't know what I ever saw in you!

*Spike pushes her over and keeps going, leaving Rarity in shock at his statement*

*Applejack runs forward, leaps over him and lands in front of him, blocking his path*

AJ- now that does it Spike! You're coming back to Ponyville, even if I have to buck you back there like a wrotten apple all the way!

Spike- leave me alone, you hick!

*Spike grabs her by her hind legs, spins around and throws her with amazing strength*

AJ- AAAAH!

RD- I got her!

*RD takes off and catches Applejack*

Twilight- only one thing left to do...

*Twilight teleports and ends up in front of Spike*

*Spike see's her and glares, growling*

Spike- *points at her* you...

Twilight- Spike, I don't what to say except for... I'm sorry.

Spike- ... Sorry? I get left behind while you and the others went to Canterlot for your birthday and you're SORRY ?! "Sorry" isn't going to turn back the clock, is it?! WELL IT WON'T! I'm sick of being your slave! Find a new number 1 assistant; I quit!!

*Twilight lifts him up with her magic*

Spike- PUT ME DOWN! LET ME GO!

Twilight- Not a chance Spike. NOW FLUTTERSHY!

*Fluttershy, who's high above everyone else, drops the vial and it falls toward the ground, shattering. The gas escapes and with one whiff of it, Spike passes out. It doesn't effect the others, though*

*Twilight sets Spike down gently*

Twilight- well... now what? He's just gonna be angry when he wakes up. We can't keep doing this over and over again.

RD- no kidding, catching Applejack here was a close call. *sets Applejack down*

AJ- land-sakes, who knew his anger would cause this?

Twilight- well... what do we do?

Pinkie- 'Hmmm... turn back time'...

Fluttershy- Pinkie?

Pinkie- I got it! We'll make it look like it's Twilight's birthday again, we'll set up all the decorations back at the library, re-wrap Twilight's present from Spike, and invite every-pony in town!

Twilight- that sounds pretty crazy, but it's worth a shot.

Pinkie Pie- uh-huh! And while we're at it, you need to replace your bed-side calendar so Spike won't know he's being tricked. Now let's go, we've only got a few hours before the sun comes up!