Talk:Dragon Quest/@comment-1658827-20120219144035/@comment-4742142-20120219202521

He is NOT a background character, or even close it. He's been in just about as many episodes as Fluttershy, who I believe is next to Spike in absences. Saying he's not a pony is a stupid reason to leave him out or reduce his appearances throughout 2012 so far. He is part of the MLP family, and has been since Generation 1 (there was no Spike in G2, of course). Also, there may be much more about Spike we have not learned from him, yet, since to me, he has had the least character development out of the primary group of characters. I mean, we did learn this season that dragons usually grow through greed. It's not out of the realm of possibilities that he may have a talent or two that has yet to be discovered. Until then, we will have to take things one episode at a time and see what we get. I am extremely thrilled to see him get a second episode for season two. I just had a great feeling he'd get at least a second episode of the season.

I don't mind Fluttershy getting a second episode, but you know, we'll have to see. Maybe the writers aren't focusing on her as much this season, since she had a big first season. Either way, I'm glad she is getting focus on the next episode. I'd like to see Scootaloo get an episode before the season is over. If not, maybe the third season early one will be her time to shine.