Ep 9. Spike at Your Service

Spike at Your Service is the ninth episode of the third season of the animated television series My Little Pony Friendship is Magic. In this episode, Spike wants to prove his worth as a dragon and decides to become Applejack's assistant after she saved him from a dangerous situation. However, his efforts to help Applejack go awry, and she ultimately tries to dissuade him from being her servant.

The episode begins with Spike and Twilight Sparkle practicing their fire-breathing abilities. During their training session, Spike accidentally starts a fire in the library, and Applejack comes to their rescue. Feeling indebted to Applejack, Spike pledges to become her servant and repay the favor. At first, Applejack humors Spike and allows him to perform various tasks around the farm. However, his eagerness to please her leads to disastrous consequences, and she quickly realizes that Spike is not cut out for the job.

Undeterred, Spike continues to follow Applejack around and interfere with her work, causing her more problems. When Applejack accidentally injures herself, Spike takes her to the hospital and pledges to guard her while she recovers. During his watch, he encounters a pack of Timberwolves and valiantly fights them off. Just when things seem dire, Applejack returns to the farm and helps Spike defeat the wolves.

Despite his bravery, Applejack still believes that dragons are not meant to be servants, and encourages Spike to find his true calling in life. Spike finally realizes that he needs to be his own dragon and not simply follow in someone else's footsteps. The episode ends with Spike feeling inspired and ready to explore new opportunities.

Overall, Spike at Your Service is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of finding one's own path in life. It also showcases the strength of friendship and the value of helping others. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing Spike take on a new role and learn valuable lessons along the way.