No distractions.
Today is too important.
Re-shelving day!
"Understanding Mediaeval Equestria" goes in...
Pony History!
"Modern Spellcasting": that's Classics.
"The Art of the To-do List".
Actually, I kinda wanna read that again.
Spike, what are you laughing at?
This little beauty is my birthday present to myself.
It's a fire ruby!
I've been ageing it for months, and it's almost ripe!
Hey, you took my advice and just used the whole floor as one big shelf!
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Season 2, Episode 10 Secret of My Excess
Helloooo?
Anypony home?
Twilight?
Is that a fire ruby?
That must be at least 20 carats!
No inclusions. Pristine facets.
And totally delicious!
You guys don't mind?
Of course.
I just came by to see if you had any books on historical fashion.
Did you say
delicious?
Sure did!
Next week's my birthday.
And this is my birthday dinner!
Start with this one.
Thanks Twilight,
I've got a feeling ruffled taffeta capes are going to make a huge comeback this season,
and I want to be ahead of the game.
I hope it's as tasty as it is beautiful, Spike.
I've never seen anything quite so stunning before.
Gosh, you really like it, huh?
Like it?
It's magnificent!
Huh...
then you should have it.
This beautiful gem was meant to be with you.
I don't know what to say!
This is so thoughtful.
Oh, my little Spikey-Wikey!
Thank you sooo much!
Wow Spike,
that's one of the kindest, most generous things you've ever done.
I've never seen Rarity so happy.
I will never wash this cheek again!
Just about finished, Spike?
Everypony will be here soon.
There, perfect!
Everything looks perfect.
Not quite everything.
A washcloth?
I don't get it.
Oh, no way Twilight!
I said I wasn't gonna wash the cheek that Rarity kissed, and I meant it!
It's over, Spike, I'm cleaning that cheek!
It's mine!
Stop it!
Never!
I want it...
Happy birthday!
Party time!
Are those...
for me?
You bet they are, birthday boy.
Happy birthday, Spike!
Don't you know you get presents on your birthday?
Well actually, this is my first birthday in Ponyville.
I usually just get one present...
from Twilight...
a book.
Speaking of presents,
this is from my new line of taffeta capes.
I'm gonna make one for each of you.
I've been inspired by the generosity of my little Spikey-Wikey,
who gave me this beautiful fire ruby!
One of the kindest acts I've ever experienced.
Applejack, I can't thank you enough for this great blanket.
I really needed a new one.
Come on Spike, you already thanked me 15 times.
I'm starting to get a little embarrassed.
I know I keep thanking you guys, but I'm just so grateful.
I wish this party could last forever.
Duh,
the party can't last forever cause you have to go to Sugarcube Corner cause the Cakes said they have a special surprise for you
cause it's your birthday!
No way!
I said the party can't last forever, but it doesn't need to end right now!
Hi, Mr and Mrs Cake!
There's the dragon of the hour, happy birthday Spike!
Thanks!
When we found out it was your birthday,
we couldn't resist trying out a new recipe:
sapphire!
Thank you so much!
Man, first I get a bunch of great presents from my best friends,
and now an amazing sapphire cupcake!
Hoho, what a day!
Oh my gosh,
I'm so sorry, Cheerilee.
That's okay,
what's got you so excited?
Pinkie Pie told me I should come see the Cakes
so they could give me a treat cause it's my birthday today.
Well happy birthday, Spike!
I wish I had something to give you.
Here you go!
Really?
Sure!
Everypony should get fun gifts on their birthday.
Have a great birthday, Spike.
I wish everyday was my birthday.
Pinkie Pie mentions my birthday to the Cakes
and I get a cupcake!
I mention it to Cheerilee and I get this great hat!
I wonder...
Hey there Lickety-split!
That's a pretty cool ball you've got there!
Did you know it's my birthday?
This is unbelievable!
Hey Junebug!
It's my birthday!
Happy birthday, Spike!
Aren't you gonna give me something?
You know, like a birthday present?
I- I don't have anything!
Well, how about those flowers? I'll take those!
Spike!
Sorry Junebug.
I think Spike might have gotten a little carried away.
Ah, no problem.
Happy birthday Spike!
What are you doing?
You're out here demanding gifts now?
You're right Twilight,
I don't know what got into me.
Thanks for snapping me out of it.
I'd better go give Cheerilee her hat back.
No problem.
See you at home later?
Sounds good! Bye!
Who else has a present for Spikey-Wikey?
What a rough night's sleep, Spike.
I had the weirdest dream...
I can't believe you.
Where'd you get all this..
Wha- what happened?
What's happening to me, Twilight?!
I don't know.
Think back to last night, did something happen?
Spike!
What did you do after I saw you?
I went to talk to...
Spike!
You went to talk to who?
I don't remember.
Hey, can I have that globe? You're not using it, right?
What about this book?
Spike, I'm worried about you.
You're usually not so...
grabby!
My arms aren't usually this long either.
What's happening to me?
Well now,
what seems to be the problem?
This is Spike.
And something's wrong with him.
He used to be half this size,
and he keeps trying to take things that aren't his.
Alright then, let's just have a look-see, shall we?
Weetle guy not feewing too good?
Who's the bwave little boy, huh?
Who's the bwave one?
So, what do you think doctor?
Well, I think I know what the problem is...
I know what the problem is...
he's
he's a dragon!
a dragon!
That's not the problem,
he's always BEEN a dragon!
Well, that would explain it.
Listen,
I don't know anything about dragons,
I know about baby ponies.
Maybe you should try a vet.
Ok...
thank you, doctor.
Well, I'm flummoxed.
You bring me a dog, I've got it diagnosed in seconds.
A snake, even faster.
But to be honest,
I've never seen a real-live dragon before.
Who's a good boy,
who's a good boy...
set!
Thanks anyway.
Come on, Spike.
He is starting to mature,
Of this fact I am quite sure.
Mature?
So he's just
growing up?
But that doesn't explain why he keeps
grabbing things.
A dragon's heart is prone to greed.
A steady diet to make growth speed.
Then the resulting bigger size
Only makes their hunger rise.
If this trait should go unchecked,
If Spike continues to collect,
More growth will certainly occur.
He is going to turn into a monster!
You mean,
the more things a dragon collects, the bigger and greedier he gets?
But how do we stop him before he's completely out of control?!
If his monstrous ways you wish to impede,
You must prevent him from practising greed.
Get away from her, you brute!
Spike
want!
You're not getting my scooter!
Spike want!
Hey, Spike!
Check out this amazing broom!
Spike
want!
Come on, big boy!
Look at this incredible broom!
Spike
want!
Fight all you want.
I am NOT letting you out.
Ugh, Spike!
I just reshelved this room!
What now?
Now who in Ponyville would steal mah apples?
For that matter,
who would steal mah leaves?
Applejack, help!
Spike's running wild and I need you to lasso him!
Oh, that's a good one, Twilight.
Sweet little Spike running wild.
What a laugh!
Twilight,
get mah rope.
Heeeeelp!
Don't tell me, you,
you tied yourselves up?
Get us outta here right now!
What was that?
Sounded like Fluttershy to me!
Fluttershy?
Fluttershy!
I'm up here!
What happened?
I was
helping my squirrel friends with a dance step,
and all of a sudden
a giant,
r-rampaging
d-d-d-dragon stormed through!
That was Spike!
Spike?
But why would Spike steal my chicken coop?
He just pulled it out of the ground and filled it with a bunch of apples and stuff!
That sounded like Pinkie Pie!
Come on girls!
Get back!
Pinkie Pie!
Stop giving him cake!
I'm not giving him cake,
I'm assaulting him with cake!
How dare you take the cake!
He's completely out of control!
Who knows where he'll go next?
Perhaps some more ruffle.
Put me down, you brute!
How rude.
Don't worry Rarity,
we'll save you!
Put her down
right now!
I-if you wouldn't mind that is.
I mean it, dragon boy!
We'll be ever so grateful if you'd be so kind as to possibly consider-
Drop her, scaly!
Not-
Not the-
Sorta- Stop it-
Right-
Girls!
My cape!
Look!
The Wonderbolts!
Be quiet.
You've got nothing to be proud of,
you steal everypony's things,
terrorise the town, and use me as a weapon against my own friends.
Which, as horrible as it is, I can almost understand because you're a dragon and all.
But this,
this
is a crime against fashion!
Oh no!
You are not getting THIS gemstone!
THIS was given to me by my dear friend
Spikey-Wikey!
The kindest, sweetest, most generous dragon ever.
And it is too precious to me to give to a greedy old beast like you!
Here, Rarity,
you take it.
It would mean even more to see you happy
than to eat it myself.
I,
I don't know what to say!
This is just so
generous!
Oh, what now?
I suppose you'll be eating ME or something.
SPIKE?
YOU'RE the rampaging dragon?!
Somepony do something!
On it!
Rarity!
I need to tell you something!
Just in case we don't make it!
I've always sort of had a crush-
We did it!
I can't believe we did it!
All in a day's work!
Spike, I just have to tell you how absolutely proud I am of you.
Proud of me?
Yes.
It was you who stopped...
well, you,
from destroying Ponyville.
You are my hero, Spikey-Wikey.
Dear Princess Celestia,
today I learned a great lesson about friendship.
Uhm,you might think that it would feel good to get lots and lots of stuff,
but it doesn't feel nearly as good as giving something special to somepony you really care about.
Well, I learned that it truly is better to give than to receive,
and that kindness and generosity
would lead to true friendship.
And that's more valuable
than anything in the world.
Well,
almost anything...
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