Distant Memories and Aching Hearts

It seemed different than every other day at Carousel Boutique. Spike and Spark Wave had been helping out Rarity for quite some time and Spark Wave had already knew that Spike and Rarity had started dating. Spark was very happy knowing that Tidal Wave had helped sort out the problems the new couple went through.

"How have things been going so far with you and Rarity?" Spark asks Spike.

"They've been better than ever. I owe it all to you guys for helping me finally get together with my dream mare." Spike says in happiness shaking Spark's hoof.

"It was only Tidal Wave who helped you out. But thanks anyway." Spark says.

"Oh boys, do you think you could fetch me some sapphires and aquamarine silk cloths?" Rarity asks all lady-like.

"Sure thing, my precious jewel." Spike says.

"Alright, coming up." Spark replies.

The work had gone a lot more smoothly with Spike deciding to help out more around the boutique. With the extra stallion and dragon power, the orders were being carried out faster than ever. Finally, around 2 in the afternoon, Spark Wave's shift had ended and he decided to head towards the little lake where he usually sees Rainbow Dash trying to soak up the suns rays. But this time, she wasn't at the pool. Spark Wave then remembered that she had a busy weather schedule today and wouldn't be back until later around 5 PM. Thinking nothing of it, Spark Wave decided to step into the lake. Once he was deep in the lake enough, he let his body float to the surface. He always enjoyed the feeling of letting the water cleansing his body and soul after a hard days work. Because of the water covering his ears, he could only hear the sounds of the watery waves underneath. He gazed up at the sky, admiring the beautiful afternoon sky.

For about 15 minutes of just laying in the water all relaxed, he decides he's going to head on home. He swims over to the edge of the lake and shakes out the water in his ears and proceeds to shake the water off the rest of his body.

"HEY! Watch where you're splashing!" said a female voice.

There was no question on who's voice that was. Spark Wave turned around to see the one and only Rainbow Dash, flying above the river a little bit soaked.

"I thought you had a weather schedule. Are you on brake or something?" Spark asks

"Nah, I had to bring a few clouds over here since it's suppose to rain over here." Rainbow explains.

"I see, well then, I'll just be out of your way, Dashie." Spark Wave says, before he walks away. But Rainbow Dash quickly gets in front of him blocking his path

"Hey whoa there, Sparkster. Where do you think you're going?" Rainbow Dash asks.

"Home, why? You're obviously working so I can't bother you." Spark Wave said.

"Okay, but why did you call me "Dashie?" Only Pinkie Pie can call me that." She asks, inching herself closer to Spark with a mischievious grin on her face. "Or did you take a liking to me because of my awesomeness?"

'She doesn't exactly beat around the bush, that's for sure.' Spark thought. "Who's to say?" he says, trying to keep a straight face. He attempts to walk home but Rainbow Dash stops him yet again by grabbing onto his hoof. Immediately, this caused Spark to blush.

"A-HA! I knew it. You DO have a crush on me!" Rainbow Dash says getting into Spark's face.

"i see you don't know when to stop teasing others." Spark says turning his head away in shame.

"Hey, come on. I was just kidding. To tell you the truth, you're pretty cool, even though you look different." Rainbow says.

In all of Spark Wave's life, nopony, other than his friends saw him for who he was on the inside: A strong and wise stallion. Other ponies saw him as a weird and scary stallion because he always looked upset and unhappy. But now, to hear that Rainbow Dash thinks he's "cool" in her book, it made him feel more appreciative about his friends and himself.

"You know Rainbow, you and your friends are actually the first mares to look past my appearence. Thanks." Spark Wave says, smiling towards Rainbow Dash.

"Ah, don't mention it. That's what friends are for." She replies, patting him on the back. "Hey, how about after I'm done, we can hang out at the gazebo at around, oh, I don't know, 5:30 P.M, what do ya say?" She asks.

"Alright then, I don't got any other plans today so I'll be there." Spark said. Soon, to his surprise, Rainbow Dash flew her hooves around Spark and hugged him, making him blush again.

"Sweet, see ya then, Sparkster." She says, before flying back up to the sky where she had a few clouds in place.

To pass the time, Spark Wave headed over to a waterfall and sat directly underneath it. Even though Ponyville seemed like a peaceful place, he had a bad feeling in his gut that danger could attack any minute. As the pressure of the waterfall kept slamming onto him, he slowly lost himself as he began to meditate and concentrate is powers. In his meditative state, he was standing in a dark void until he caught the image of a strange being who looked almost like him, but he was an alicorn and his mane was silver colored and more spikey, but his fur was a darker yellow color that matched the color of his own mane. He attempted to confront this strange alicorn.

"Who are you?" Spark asked.

"I am Lightning Strike." he replies back. "I am the first rogue who earned the powers of the lightning phoenix god. To what business do you have with me?" Lightning asked

"I felt your presence and your immense power, how is it even possible?" Spark asked.

"Because out of all your ancestors, you were chosen to wield my spirit after I became a spiritual deity." Lightning explains. "For you see, my comrads, Silver Ventus, Sheer Cold, Meteor Shower, Dreaded Shadows, and our leader, Pyro Judgement all became deitys and their spirits reside within your friends. Should you need to borrow our powers in the future in case of the dangers that may arise, we shall be ready and waiting when the time is right. For now, I bid you adeu." Lightning Strike then vanished from a sudden lightining bolt and Spark Wave immediately opened his eyes, feeling the pressure of the waterfall slamming onto his body. Spark Wave saw the sun almost setting and immediately sprinted back to Ponyville.

It was 5:15 P.M and Spark Wave had already arrived at the gazebo. Seeing as how he was early, he decided to rest up for a bit. The sounds of the birds chirping and the wind breezing had soothed him so much to the point where he drifted off into a deep sleep. He dreamt that he was in Canterlot dressed up in a black tux and in front of him was his bride, Rainbow Dash. Princess Celestia was helping with Spark and Rainbow say their vows. As they said their vows, he could hear Shining Armor bawling. Spark then leaned to close to kiss Rainbow Dash only to hear a voice call out to him.

"Hey, wake up, Sparkster!" Rainbow said, shaking Spark Wave back and forth. Soon Spark Wave opened his eyes to see the rainbow maned pegasus hovering over him.

"Hiya Rainbow Dash. I guess I knocked out." Spark says, rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment.

"Yeah, you were out like a light." Rainbow chuckled. "If I heard right, you muttered to yourself "I do." Spark Wave immediately blushed after she said that which made her chuckle again. "Were you dreaming about getting married or something?"

"I guess." Spark replied.

"Come on, tell me. Who were you marrying in the dreamland?" Rainbow says. "I won't tell anypony if you tell me."

"Y-you sure?"

"Cross my heart, hope to fly, stick a cupcake in my eye." Rainbow replies.

"Alright then." Spark says. "I dreamt that I was getting married...to you." After hearing this, Rainbow Dash started to blush a bit. "I guess I somehow developed feelings towards you and I couldn't ignore them."

"Well how do you feel now that you confessed?"

"To tell you the truth, I'm both relieved and a bit sad."

"Why's that?"

"I have a feeling that I'd get rejected and it's something that I feel might be too much for me to-" Spark Wave is then cut-off by Rainbow who pulls him in for a passionate kiss on the lips. Spark Wave was caught by surprise by her actions, but he returned her kiss with his own, slowly closing his eyes.

"How can I reject a stallion who's both honest and kinda cool?" Rainbow says after breaking the kiss. "I don't have any problems with having you as my coltfriend."

"You mean?"

"Yeah, that's right, I don't mind having you as a coltfriend." Hearing this made Spark Wave sigh in relief.

"I'm happy you feel that way, Rainbow Dash." Spark Wave replied.

After they both confessed their feelings, they decided to hang out and relax by the gazebo. They talked about their past events and the adventures they had. Rainbow was a bit envious when she heard the Spark Wave and his pals had a lot of battles with the dragons when he was still growing. Spark Wave felt envious about how Rainbow Dash once took down her share of foes and the fact that she got to train at the Wonderbolts Academy. Eventually they started talking about their futures and how they might spend it. They were both aware that it was too soon for them to be married so at first they decided to go slow and steady as an official couple.

Spark Wave and Rainbow Dash now had a love for each other that could never be broken. Rainbow Dash had a coltfriend who cares a lot about her and their friend, and Spark Wave had a marefriend who was definetely "20% cooler" than any mare in the world.