//------------------------------// // Chapter 11 // Story: The Ultimate Enemy 3: Past, Present and Future? // by LoganRyder //------------------------------// Spike and Sunset continued to follow their class schedule while Sonata had gone through the registration process to enroll in CHS. As Spike was in his class, he continued to write his math work and wrote his equations and notes on his notebook that Mr. Cranky Doodle demonstrated on the chalkboard. As Spike continued to write, he began to slowly think about what was going to happen to Sonata and why Sunset wanted to speak to him. After an hour had passed, the bell rang and the class students had left the classroom. Spike began to leave as well and make his way to his next class. As he walked, he managed to reach the next class door and entered. "Good morning Spike." Mrs. Harshwhinny said "Hi Mrs. Harshwhinny." Spike greeted politely As Spike went to his desk. He saw a few of the class students enter and sit in other desks. Among them was Sonata, who walked and sat next to Spike, while Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy and Applejack had sat behind them. Some of the students, along with the 3 Rainbooms, gave her distrusting looks as the class started. "Alright class, turn your books to page 5. We will review the chapter from yesterday and then continue." As the class began, Sonata said "Um, excuse me? I don't have a book." The teacher looked at her and said "Very well Ms...?" "Sonata Dusk, miss." Sonata said "Well, Ms. Dusk, you'll need to wait as the book supply is low as of now. You'll have to share with someone for the time being." Mrs. Harshwhinny said Sonata turned to Spike and was about to ask, but Spike said with a generous smile "It's ok Sonata, you can share with me for now." Sonata giggled with glee and followed the book with Spike. As they did, Applejack, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy glared in dismay as Spike helped the Dazzling with the school work. It didn't help that Sonata laid her head near Spike's shoulder and put a hand to his shoulder. The 3 Rainbooms had to resist the urge to not try and assault her in the middle of the class. (After class) It was now time for classes to end as lunch had ended already and Spike was making his way to the library at Sunset's request previously. As he walked, he looked around to try and find where she was. "Over here Spike." Sunset said Spike turned and saw Sunset at a nearby table. He sat down the opposite side in a chair and said "So Sunset. What's the matter?" Sunset said "Well Spike, I heard when you and your evil self were talking and um..." "What?" Spike asked "Was it true? That you have feelings for me?" Sunset asked curiously. "What? What are you talking about?" Spike asked sheepishly "When your evil self kidnapped Sonata, he mentioned you were developing feelings for me. Is it true?" Sunset asked again Spike was taken aback with wide eyes at her question. Sunset had heard everything when he confronted his evil self? Especially when he revealed his developing crush on Sunset?! Spike only blushed with a look of reluctance. "Well...I...I mean..." Spike said, trying to find a way to explain. "Spike? Are you ok?" Sunset asked concerned. With a sigh of breath, Spike said in a confessing but humble tone. "Well...yes...no. I don't know. I just feel confused because it was happening when you kept helping me move on and be a good guy after I left Equestria. I didn't say anything because I didn't want to creep you or the girls out, because I was afraid what you would think of me." Sunset was touched at his words and said in comfort to Spike. "Oh Spike. It's ok. I understand and I have no problem with what your saying. I would never think that low of you, your a good guy and the girls and I have seen you go through alot of pain to prove it. I value our friendship and I would never want us to be ruined over it." Spike smiled and nodded and the two hugged each other. After they had talked, Spike and Sunset had left and saw the other girls with Sonata. "Hey girls!" Sunset said The Rainbooms noticed them and walked over to the two, with Applejack asking "What were ya'all doing?" "We had to talk about something personal." Spike said "Did it involve the other me?" Sci-Twi asked "Sort of." Spike replied "Well, we we're just going to mall to hang out. You two wanna come?" Rarity asked "Sure." Sunset said, while Spike nodded. (At Canterlot Mall) The Rainbooms, Spike and Sonata were at the mall and saw a bunch of stores that stemmed from clothing stores, restaurants to other stores. "Whoa! This place is huge!" Spike said amazed "Indeed darling." Rarity acknowledged. "What should we do first?" Fluttershy asked The girls and Spike began to go to the arcade first, where they played numerous arcade games. Spike kept losing as he didn't know what the game machines were and how they worked, which amused Sunset and the others. Fluttershy was meanwhile trying a claw machine to get a stuffed bunny, but had trouble. "Need some help Fluttershy?" Spike asked Fluttershy moved and Spike went to the claw machine, he slowly moved the claw away from the bunny Fluttershy wanted. "Um Spike? Are you sure the claw is supposed to be there?" Fluttershy asked Spike however then slowly moved the claw near the bunny toy's tag and grabbed it. He then placed it near the slot and pulled out to show Fluttershy. The thankful animal lover grabbed the stuffed rabbit and said "Thanks Spike, you're a good friend." Spike only nodded and left the arcade with the girls after a few minutes passed. They then went to a clothing store with Rarity directing them to it with a smile. "How about this shop?" Rarity said with a smile. "Really?" Rainbow Dash said in dismay. "Hey! You went where you wanted, now it's my turn Rainbow Dash." Rarity said. She then grabbed Spike by the arm and entered the shop with Sci-Twi, Sonata and Sunset. Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Applejack remained outside. As they sat near a bench, a familiar figure watched them. "So...they want fun....wish granted." The figure said before leaving. The figure walked into the boys restroom and pulled off his hoodie. It was Dark Spike. He then pulled out a phone and said ominously. "Let's see how he likes this......" He began to text on his phone (which he likely stole) with an mischievous smile. After he stopped texting, he put the phone away and his hand emitted a dark green flaming aura and stopped after a few seconds. In the clothing shop, Spike was trying different clothes along with the other girls. "Oh Spikey-Wikey. These clothes look rather dashing on you." Rarity complimented Spike was wearing a tuxedo, then a white suit and pants with a black shirt along with a brown fedora hat. "Wow. I look like one those popstars I saw on that computer thing Sunset showed me." Spike said, looking himself over. The girls giggled as they each tried on new clothes from the wardrobes. Rarity had a bright blue dress on with high heels, Sci-Twi was wearing a dress similar to the one Twilight wore in the Fall Formal, Sunset was wearing a bright yellow and red shirt and blue pants while Sonata wore a bright pink and purple dress with taco insignias. Spike, with a blush, said to the three upon seeing them. "Whoa. You three look like angels." The girls blushed while Spike recomposed himself and blushed in embarrassment at what he said "D-did I..say that out loud?" Spike thought with a blush on his face "Oh! Thanks." Sci-Twi said "Awwww! Thanks for the compliment Spikey!" Sonata acknowledged "Oh Spikey-Wikey!" Rarity said happily at his compliment "Oh! Ummmm, thank you." Sunset said with an equally embarrassed tone and blush. Spike only blushed at how Rarity flirted with him and backed away to make things less awkward. As he did, Sunset walked a bit and nearly tripped on a shoe. "WHOA!" Sunset said as she tripped, but she was caught by Spike. The two looked at each other with blushes and stood away from each other with looks of awkward embarrassment. "L..l-let's just change back!" Sunset said blushing in embarrassment. "Please do!" Spike said as his blush nearly got to him. The other girls looked and gave looks of amusement at the embarrassed look on Spike and Sunset, but complied to make it less awkward for him. After they changed back, they left the clothing store and reunited with Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Applejack. As they continued, Sci-Twi was on her phone and giving a frustrated look "Twilight? What are you doing?" Spike asked "I'm trying to find to find those other two girls Sonata was talking about, but there's no signal or trace anywhere!" Sci-Twi replied. "He must've hid the other two Dazzlings somewhere discreet." Sunset said "Not to mention where he himself knew of." Spike said "If anythin, he may have just been preparin an way to trap us all." Applejack said Spike nodded saying "True. Trust me, I speak from personal experience." The girls and Spike continued to walk and nake there way out the mall. "By the way. How was your little dress up?" Rainbow Dash asked "It was pretty...stylish." Spike said with a blush. The girls laughed and began to walk around the mall as they did began to enjoy the rest of the day hanging out. (A few hours later) Spike was home and walking back to the home of his adoptive guardians. Sonata was with him and he said "Alright Sonata. You gonna be ok?" Spike asked "Don't worry Spikey, I have a home with Dagi and Aria thanks to our singing powers. It should be enough." "Ok. Sorry we didn't find them yet." Spike apologized with remorse. Sonata gave an reassuring smile and said "It's ok Spikey. I know you'll find them. " "Thanks Sonata. And I promise. I'll protect you with my life. And that evil me will pay for his crimes to you and me." Spike vowed "For realzies?" Sonata asked "For realzies." Spike promised Sonata smiled and walked away, waving bye to Spike as she left. Spike then went inside his adopted home. He saw Celestia and Luna sat near a table. "Hello Spike." Celestia said "Hi mom and aunt Luna. Sorry I was late." Spike apologized "It's ok. By the way, we have something for you." Luna said They pulled out a small box and Spike removed the ribbon. Inside was a phone. "It's a phone. In case you need to call us or anyone else in emergencies." Celestia said Spike was still looking at it intrigued, since Equestria didn't have phones and the mirror world was still new to him. He only hugged the two principals saying "Thanks mom and aunt Luna." The two smiled with touched looks and hugged him back as Spike got up and got ready to sleep. (With the Dazzlings) The two trapped Dazzlings were desperately trying to escape captivity. Their shadow clones had even kicked them down to make things harder. Adagio was angry and humiliated at how she felt beaten while Aria was angry and furious at her predicament. Dark Spike open the van door and said "Grab them both. I have a plan." The clones complied and grabbed the struggling and protesting Aria and Adagio back on their legs and removed them from their chairs. They then pulled them out of the van and followed Dark Spike.... "Now. Time to show my younger self a night to remember. Only this time....there won't be any friendship or mercy....." Dark Spike said ominously.