“Hold him carefully,” Twilight reminded Spike, handing her newborn son over to him. “Against your chest would be good.”

Spike nodded, paying attention to where he claws were as he took the small blue foal from a tired yet happy Twilight, who was resting against her husband. The dragon took great care in softly settling the child against his own chest.

“Hello there, little Dusk Constellation… I’m your big brother,” he whispered, tears unshamedly spilling down his cheeks.

~~~

Spike would eventually become more of an uncle figure to Dusk instead of a brother figure, but they’re close nonetheless, even to current day, even if Spike lives with his husband Pharynx in the middle of nowhere. Spike adored Dusk from day one, and spoiled him rotten. He loved having a little brother to dote on. Dusk loved Spike just as much.

(If you’re wondering why Dusk’s horn is Like That, I will explain it in my eventual Unicorn guide!)