Princess Celestia is overcome with distress prompted by the wish Princess Luna granted. Celestia had cast the same spell performed for that wish with good intentions in years only remembered from archived memories. Never did she expect the harsh consequences that would soon follow the act. Spike is in danger of losing himself to the new change, and Celestia knows very well the devastating outcome will take its toll. Will a quick adhesive solution solve the problem or is it too late? Wherein lies the real solution?
Note: The 'Sad' tag mostly revolves around Princess Celestia due to her past memory. I've noticed some other areas where the tag also applies but, nonetheless, this is not meant to be an altogether sad story.
Sequel to Fate's Dream and Forfeiting a Benign Gleam
The course of true love never did run smooth - William Shakespeare
So we have a dream that predicted the future?
3042700 Yes, to a certain degree. Could even call it a premonition whose proposed 'simple' fix I hope to convey unexpectedly (maybe). There should be a twist or two. If I can write this story out correctly, it might liken to an endearing original concept from a popular book series (doubtful right now due to my many tangents). We will have to see, though, when it reaches that point. Here's hoping what I wrote just now made some sense.
So is Spike going to live or die in the next chapter? Vote now!
Is the answer love?
3109952 Maybe
Ah... that incident.
Mmm-bananas...
Boy, is she in for a shock.
3118240 I was hoping someone would pick up on the reference.
This is an interesting story.
That makes it sound inevitable.
3142010 Yeah, I was jerking some chains.
How about:
But that sounds inevitable, too...
Edit: Can't decide so I'll simplify it to:
Still a very interesting story.
3142153 Thanks! I'm trying my darndest to keep it somewhat entertaining with a few unusual twists.
3142188 Well keep it up!
I will definitely be staying around for the whole thing.
this is pretty intense
3142283 Hope you enjoy it 'cause the roller coaster ride isn't over!
Great chapter.
Applejack was the second least pony I expected to bring in sexual innuendos, next to Fluttershy.
3143344 Glad you like it so far!
By mere coincidence that dialogue came to my mind randomly while writing it.
Let Spike live.
3181044 Don't worry, Spike is stronger than he looks. He'll survive the fall.
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Also, for a while now I've been hunting/looking for an image resembling what I felt Spike would look like as a pony. I'm rather sure he'd be handsome. This is the closest I've found (though he's a dragon in the image):
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Maybe this look would fit your tastes?
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3208481 Yes, that fits very well! Thanks!
Perhaps I was looking in the wrong places or with the wrong search criteria.
I myself think that recasting the spell would have made things worse and I don't think that was the solution. Am I right?
3208846 It depends on a little something that the spa twins mentioned. The recasting of the spell will make things worse in most instances. However...
3209928 However...what?
3210092 Edit: [Expunged Spoiler Info]
3210097 Better delete this before someone sees it.
3211390 Ah, you're right.
Ok, I finally got to read this, sorry it took me so long.
Wow. Poor Spike. And poor Celestia, it must be hard for her to revive this experience once again.
Now I'm really curious to see how this continues. I'll read the remaining chapters soon, and I'll be waiting for new ones!
3233625 No worries. Truth be told, my free time is mostly limited to weekends so I understand. The concept that drives this story is going to be hit or miss depending on my ability to write it. And, yes, its plot is very rough and intense with some twists and turns. However, you'll find the ending will be worth it with an aim at offering a very sweet feeling.
Boom
Right in the hopes.
Wait, they do have another solution, right? I recall reading that Twilight had found two possible solutions.
3236452 Unfortunately, at the moment, they don't have another solution
. The other possible 'solution' that Twilight mentioned was a continuing search for a counteracting spell. It could happen, however, time is running out very quickly. It's a race against time and the open door of reparation is closing.
Dun dun-fucking-dun!
Fuck! This whore is coming to be very very feet in the balls.
3312660 Sporting pink fluffy slippers or a steel toe boot?
And yet we don't know if Spike is a dragon or a pony at the end.
Made Spike and Rarity one fusion? Has Spike one cutie mark now? Has Rarity breating fire? Is Spike a kirin?
So there will be a sequel?
I'm glad to see that Celestia and the dragon from long ago are at peace with each other at last
This was a lovely ending.
3326705 Ah, but therein lies the beauty of reading between the lines. The ending specifically says that his change is not a one-time occurrence.
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No. Maybe. Yes 
. If you choose it to be that way.
3326779 Most likely not unless I delve into marriage or frisky business. But that'll be unlikely. I could do one on the others' acceptance of the matter so that's a possibility. But, as of right now, no. Sorry.
3327328 Thanks! I didn't want that to be a loose end. It also came across as a heartwarming addition.
Man, you guys are quick readers! I wanted to get some sleep before adding in my explanation of Spike's physical appearance to the chapter's notes!
By the way, it is not static or a one-time occurrence.
Spoiler Explanation: Is Spike a dragon or pony? He is both. This was foreshadowed with Spike's realization of who he was on the inside in the seventh chapter. Applejack saw a pony. Garble saw a dragon. Neither were wrong though both assumptions were not entirely right. He is a dragon by nature but raised as a pony. Nature vs. Nurture much like the story of Tarzan. To say he is only a dragon or pony would do injustice to Spike's dynamic character.
So, what happened? Remember that Celestia's spell (her quick fix) in the library was ineffective. It came across as a placebo effect which, in truth, made the forbidden spell react to magic's touch. The forbidden spell offers a choice to the one it is cast upon wherein that choice solely depends on who they are on the inside. Since Spike realized he was both a dragon by nature and pony by being raised by them, these two choices are presented to him upon magic's touch.
The solution to the forbidden spell was that Spike needed Rarity's love as she needs his. However, she left the choice up to him on whether to be a dragon or pony. In Zecora's hut after Rarity's kiss, Spike chose to be a dragon for the time being. Rarity indicated that 'When he's ready' she'll shower him again with her love to, yet again, offer the choice to change his appearance (the forbidden spell will forever be in effect). This is the phenomenon described in Ponyville that, once in a while, there'd be a change in the two owners.
In the end, it matters not. Rarity and Spike are happily in love. Together now and forever. The End.
CALLED IT!!! Can add you add in Celestia apologizing for attacking them?
3328633 Congrats! That's a good idea. I'll add that it in when I get the chance.
3328633 I just now made an addition to the end in which Celestia apologizes for her actions. Thanks for the suggestion!
I must says that the ending explanation was a little complicated for me, but i think now i understand.
Good job :) I liked very much the fic
3331164 Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Admittedly, the few layers of complexity concerning the forbidden spell make even simple explanations a bit complicated due to the spell's tie-ins (connected pieces).
3330947 Your welcome and great story.
It was an excellent
and disturbing 
story that I liked.
The end was beautiful.
As I like to the sparity
You my friend killed me sent me to the lake of feels take me out of that place and guide me to a place called I love this.
How could you write such a beautiful thing?
One thing is for certain you have my respect.
4730258 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope it wasn't too harsh in certain areas. But the ending was meant to be that much sweeter.