While giving Ruby time to pick a hiding spot, Spike was sitting on his haunches with his eyes closed. I may not be as fast as the others, but I do have one advantage. Spike thought, perhaps he could make use of Chomper's training on how to use his sniffer?
Raising his sniffer in the air, Spike took in a deep breath. He was assaulted with the welcome scents on treestars, sweet bubbles, and tree sweets. Mmmmm... Tree sweets.
No! Spike thought, Now is not the time to think about food. That is why I am in my predicament in the first place.
Shaking his head slowly, he took in another breath. Besides the pleasant smells of his favorite foods, there was literally a symphony of other scents to contend with. Which scent was an adult? Which scents were his friends? Perhaps his training with Chomper would all come to naught. Wait! I recognize that scent! Spike realized, focusing on a particular scent that had triggered his memories, I recognize that scent very well!
Spike then opened his eyes and turned towards an area of high grass some distance away. Spike smirked. Spike knew Ducky's scent very well...