The Vows That Seal the Deals

It had been a week since Spark Wave left the Boutique to help the business keep going steady. Luckily, during that week, he immediately got hired by Mayor Mare over at Ponyville Town Hall filing documents. Spike and Rarity felt relieved knowing that their friend was able to find a new job without worrying about low payments.

The orders at Carousel Boutique were being carried out smoothly thanks to Spike lending a helping hand. As usual, Rarity's excellent designs were just as flawless as ever after working out the kinks in some of them. During the whole time that Spike had also recently became a permanant resident at Carousel Boutique, he had also helped out around the kitchen, which was a good thing he took time to practice cooking when he was just a little dragon. From the expressions he saw on Rarity's face, Spike's cooking was top notch. Of course, there were times when they would take turns in the kitchen, preparing the food.

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It was a warm Sunday morning, meaning the Boutique would be closed for today. Rarity had woken up, seeing her handsome dragon sleeping peacefully next to her. She felt lucky knowing that out of all the stallions in Ponyville, no, in all of Equestria, her special somepony was actually a devilishly handsome dragon. It may have taken some convincing from her old crush, Tidal Wave, but she learned to accept the fact that now she thought of Tidal Wave as a brother.

Rarity got out of bed and stretched quietly, so as not to disturb her sleeping drakefriend. Rarity then soon grabbed nice purple robe and headed to the restroom to take a shower. As soon as she disappeared through the bathroom door, Spike began to toss and turn until finally, he slowly opened his eyes all tired. He sat up and let out a yawn, stretching his arms out. It didn't take him long to notice that Rarity was in the shower getting cleaned up, since he heard the shower water running and her beautiful humming. Spike could never get enough of his marefriend and her beautiful singing voice.

Spike got out of bed and headed towards the kitchen downstairs to prepare a special breakfast for his beloved mare and himself so as to surprise her when she's done drying up after her shower. As he began to cook, he started to reminisce about the time when he and Twilight first came to Ponyville all those years ago. Twilight was still a unicorn and Celestia's apprentice. Spike thought that when they first met Pinkie Pie, she was a little...unusual, but later found out that she's actually fun to hang out with, especially at parties. With Applejack, Spike was pretty impressed with how strong she was, and the fact that her family was pretty big made him envious of her. Spike thought Rainbow Dash was always self absorbed into showing off her stunts, but she's pretty funny when it comes to pranks, as long as it didn't involve having to prank him like she did with all those letters to the princess. Of course, upon meeting Rarity, he knew she had stolen his heart with her elegant beauty, not to mention her generous personality as well as being a great fashion designer. Spike's first impression on Fluttershy was how he liked the fact that she thought he was so cute when he was still a baby dragon. All those years had really made Spike feel happy, especially ever since the Rogues showed up, They can be rough around the edges, but the fact that one of them helped him get together with the mare of his dreams made him smile even more.

15 minutes rolled by and Spike had finally finished preparing breakfast. All that was left was for Spike to get cleaned up as well, so he placed the food on the table and covered them up neatly so that it'll stay warm. He headed back upstairs, but he made sure to knock on the door to Rarity's bedroom, in case she was still freshening up.

"Just a minute, Spikey. I need to put on my robe." Rarity said sing-songy.

"Okay." Spike replied.

It only took 2 minutes before he heard her speak again.

"Okay, darling. You can come in." she says happily. Spike then opened the door to see Rarity in her usual purple robe, looking in the mirror as she's curling up her mane.

"Looking as radiant as ever, Rarity." Spike says.

"Oh, Spikey, you're just too kind. Although you should freshen up a bit, darling."

"Yeah, that's what I intend to do. By the way, I made us some breakfast. If you want, you can go ahead and eat after you're done getting ready while I wash off these scales."

"Oh no, I couldn't possibly enjoy a nice breakfast without you there. I'll wait for you. But don't be too long, darling."

"I'll try not to, deary." Spike winked at Rarity before disappearing behind the door. Rarity's face became flushed. "Oh, you sneaky dragon, I'll be sure to pay you back for making me blush." Rarity giggles. She finished getting ready and put her robe away. All the while, she tried to think of a way for her to get back at Spike for making her blush. At first she had no particular stradegy, but then she realized that she had recently been calling him "Spikey" and hadn't been using "Spikey Wikey" or "Spikey-poo" which she felt was now the perfect plan. She didn't have to wait long before seeing her drakefriend appear from behind the door all sparkly clean.

"Good to see you're finally fresh and clean, "Spikey-poo." Rarity says with a wink, which immediately caused Spike to blush.

"Aww, shucks, Rarity. I'm too old to be called that." Spike says, trying to hide his face.

"Well that's what you get, for making me blush earlier when you winked at me and called me "deary." Rarity retorted playfully.

"You pretty little sneaky mare." Spike then uncovered his still rose red face.

"Why thank you, Spikey Wikey." Rarity winked again.

"Hey, what did I say about calling me those nicknames?" Spike chuckled.

"What are you going to do to stop me, darling?" Rarity says, walking up to Spike and leaning near his face.

"Hmm, decisions, decisions..." Spike paused and then looked directly as a smirking Rarity and then locked lips with her, catching her by surprise much to his liking. Rarity's eyes flew wide open but began slowly closed them and began to kiss Spike back. Spike was never gonna get tired of how soft Rarity's lips felt. They finally broke free after a good minute. "Shall we go downstairs and eat?" Spike asked.

"That would be most delightful, Spikey, darling." Rarity replied softly. But instead of having to walk downstairs, Spike picked her up into his arms and carried her downstairs like how a knight carries a princess. "Oh, Spikey, darling. You just love spoiling me like I was a princess, you're such a sweetheart."

"That's because you are a princess...in my eyes...and my heart." Spike says, warmly.

Spike finally put Rarity gently down after they finallly reached the kitchen. Spike headed over to the table and revealed a tasty breakfast befitting a prince and a princess. Rarity's eyes lit up with her mouth hanging open. Spike had prepared some tasty hashbrowns, hay bacon, eggs, pancakes, and some tasty scones as a side dish. Rarity was surprised to see that there wasn't any jewels for Spike to munch and crunch on so she asked him why.

"Well, I didn't have enough time to go out and get some, and I couldn't keep you waiting for so long. So I focused on cooking the stuff we'd both enjoy together. It's no big deal." Spike explains.

"Oh, Spike, still as thoughtful as ever." Rarity says, nuzzling the purple dragon's cheek.

"Thanks Rarity. Shall we eat?" Spike asks.

"Of course, darling." Rarity said.

Rarity took her seat at the left side of the table with Spike and they both served themselves and began eating. Rarity moaned the moment the pancakes made contact with her taste buds. Spike chuckled noticing that Rarity enjoys Spike's homemade pancakes. 10 Minutes went by and the food was finally all gone. With Spike and Rarity on a full stomach, Rarity decided she was going to go out and hang out with her friends and Spike had decided to head out as well. But with the guys getting things ready for their wedding days, Spike was on his own, which was alright with him since he had to make a quick stop at a certain jewelry store to pick up a present for Rarity. The trip didn't last long after he got the gift, so he decided to chill out by the fountain in town square.

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Rarity was over at Twilight's castle with the other girls discussing about what's been going on. Each of the girls had been talking about how their lovers proposed to them and the gifts they gave them. Mostly all of the girls, except Rarity and Pinkie Pie had been proposed to, which kind of made them both feel left out. Pinkie Pie had been dating Cheese Sandwich ever since the Grand Galloping Gala, which was sadly ruined by the tyrant known as Thunder Drum. The girls had to drop that subject and focused more about what they're gonna do if they ever decided to have children.

"Eh, there's still plenty of time before mating season comes along. Then I'll be all over Sparkster." Rainbow says confidentally.

"I...I'm not sure if Hurricane Blitz is ready for that. I mean...w-what if I screw up?" Fluttershy asks all worried.

"Hey, no need to doubt yerself, sugarcube, Ah'm sure the time'll come eventually. But fer me, I can already feel mah heart beatin' fast with just the thought of us on matin' season. Ah'm not sure if I can wait that long." Applejack said.

"All in good time girls. I mean, Sunset Shimmer is already going to be a mom and she wanted this before Eternal Flames went out on that fight three months ago. But I'm gonna wait until Heat Wave is 18 before we start thinking about kids." Twilight explains.

"That is...IF you're not in heat before then." Rainbow says with a chuckle.

"So, Rarity, Pinkie, What are yer plans fer the little ones, are ya gonna wait 'til marriage, or are ya plannin' on..." Applejack got cut off shortly before she could finish her question.

"I'm thinking about having kids with Cheese Sandwich the day before we get married. It would be kinda boring having to wait after the wedding otherwise I'd be too tired from all the partying and dancing." Pinkie blabs out, finishing with a squee.

"Well, I'm not so sure with me and Spikey. He's very sweet and kind, but I feel like he might not be feeling ready to even consider taking such a big step in his life." Rarity explains a bit sadly.

"Aww, don't worry, Rarity. Even if he thinks he's not ready, he'll know he's ready when he feels it in his heart. I have confidence in you and the rest of you girls." Twilight says. Then the Main 6 began to hug each other before saying their goodbyes.

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Spike shortly arrived at the boutique with nothing to do but get the place nice and tidy for Rarity when she comes back. He made sure to dust off some of the furniture as well as sweeping and mopping the floors. Once he was done with the first floor, he headed up to the bedroom where he and Rarity sleep in. All he had left to do was fix up the bed and straighten it out. It was plenty easy for him to do so even if it was a queen-sized bed, which suited Rarity perfectly.

He finished up his daily chores and at the same time heard the front door opening and closing, telling him Rarity's back. Spike took out a small box from a tiny bag which he got from the jewelry store. He made his way downstairs to see his lovely mare with her sparkling sapphire eyes and perfectly curled purple mane and snow white fur.

"Spike, darling! The place looks so fresh and clean. You certainly know how to keep the place running while I'm out." said Rarity.

"Just doing what I gotta do." Spike replies. "Anyways, I have something I want to show you, Rarity." Somehow, Rarity felt like she knew what was going to happen, but decided to act she didn't so as not to spoil the surprise. Spike walked down the stairs and up to Rarity with his arms behind his back until he was face to face with the lovely mare. He got down on one knee and presented a small box and opened it , revealing a platinum ring with a diamond at the tip that looked exactly like one of the diamonds on Rartiy's cutie mark. "Rarity, in all my years I spent here in Ponyville with you and the others, I've always felt the closest to you. Ever since I first laid eyes on you when I was just a kid, I knew you were the one for me. Your beauty, inside and outside, can never match that of any other mare in Ponyville. Now that I'm older and I have you by my side, I only have one thing to ask you." Rarity's eyes began to light up, but she had to hold back the tears so she could finally hear what Spike was about to say. "Rarity...will you marry me?" Spike asks.

Rarity tackled Spike to the ground with tears in her eyes and a smile on her face.

"YES I would love to marry you, my beloved Spikey!" Rarity says before giving him a passionate kiss. Spike's eyes lit up in surprise but closed slowly and kissed her back. "I've been waiting for the day you'd ask me that. I love you so much, Spike."

"I love you too, Rarity." Spike replied.

"Spike, darling. Do you think we can get married in 3 months?" Rarity asked.

"Sure thing, Rarity. Anything for you." Spike replied.

With nothing more to say, Spike and Rarity gazed into each others eyes before slowly having Rarity wrap her hooves around Spike and Spike wrapping his arms around Rarity and shared one more passionate kiss.