Life of Spike

by Spikester

Rating: everyone
Tags: Romance, Spike, Comedy, Rarity, Princess Celestia, Sweetie Belle, Twilight Sparkle, Slice of Life, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Length: 8755

Spike's life in Canterlot after the princess coronation.

After the whole princess coronation Twilight denied living in a castle and settled in the Canterlot library. Spike is getting bored of Canterlot and is begging Twilight to move back to Ponyville. But all this changes when a letter from Rarity arrives saying she's moving to Canterlot and opening a new boutique to get more business. But things don't turn out the way he plans to. Will Spike win Rarity's heart, or will be become heart broken?

Thanks to rarityxspike for the beautiful cover art!

Published 2013-06-02 01:50:02 UTC
Last updated 2013-09-03 16:35:17 UTC

Chapter 1: The Letter

Spike walked up and down the hallway in Canterlot's library looking for something to do. Instead of living in an awesome castle Twilight wanted to live in Canterlot's library. Spike was bored out of his mind. There was no one to hang out with.

"Spike," Twilight called "Where are you?"

"In here Twilight!" yelled Spike as he stopped pacing.

The purple alicorn came up the stairs. "Spike, dinner time, be down ASAP."

"Okay..." Spike groaned. "Oh and Twilight?"

"Yes Spike?" Twilight replied pleasantly.

"Nothing..."

But there was something going on deep down inside Spike. A thing that made his heart sink just thinking about it. He missed Rarity. Spike thought about that'll never really see her again as he walked down the stairs to the dining room. The mare of his dreams was now as far as he could possibly imagine.

"What's for dinner Twilight?" Spike mumbled.

"Daffodil and daisy sandwiches with sapphires just the way you like it!" Twilight said.

Twilight looked up at Spike. She could tell something was bothering him. If only she could figure out what. Right when she was about to ask Spike what was wrong, the mail arrived through the slot of the door.

"I'll get!" Spike said a bit more happily.

"What did we get this time Spike?" Twilight asked.

"Only a letter," Spike opened the scroll to see who it was from. "From Rarity!" Spike yelled in excitement.

Twilight walked over to Spike and snatched the letter out of his hands with her magic before Spike could even finish reading it.

The letter stated:

Dear Twilight and Spike,

How's life in Canterlot for you? I bet it is simply marvelous! I just wanted to give you a heads up that i'll be moving to Canterlot soon. Business for my boutique has been very slow lately, and I finally raised enough money to move here. I will be arriving within a few days.

Your's truly,
Rarity

"So what does it say Twilight?" Spike asked eagerly.

"Well, Rarity's boutique has had slow business lately so she's moving here." Twilight said.

Spike's heart nearly exploded out of his chest.

The mare of my dreams was moving here? This is the best day my life! I was finally going to get another chance with Rarity, and with Twilight being a Princess and all she's busy all the time Rarity and I get to have some alone time!

Spike didn't even finish his dinner. Without a word he sprinted up the stairs to his room to practice what to say to rarity when she arrives. Spike now had his own room now in their new home . This means he had tons more privacy to practice without Twilight butting in.

Spike had no idea what to say. He stood in front of his mirror sweating like crazy. He had to practise! He didn't want to look like a total doofus in front of Rarity when she arrived.

Spike cleared his throat and made words come out, "Hey Rarity! Long time no see. You look good today."

No. No! NO! That sounds like you just came up with that in five seconds. Something more meaningful Spike, something more meaningful.

Spike took out a scroll and started to write down any possible thing to say to her that wouldn't make him look dumb. As Spike was writing there was a knock at Spike's bedroom door.

Spike let out a sigh. "Come in." Spike mumbled in an angry tone.

"Spike what are you doing?" the anicorn asked sternly. "Is it a good reason to leave your plate out on the counter with unfinished food still on it?"

"Yes," Spike replied "I'm coming up with things to say to Rarity when she arrives.

"Oh, Spike," Twilight looked down at him "Rarity's your friend she'll be more happy to see to you then what you have to say."

Spike rolled his eyes. Twilight had no idea what having a crush felt like! You had to do everything PERFECTLY or else you'll regret it for the rest of your life.

"Twilight," Spike said looking up at her. "You have no idea what your talking about! You want to make it sound different if you like somepony! A lot different." Spike blushed a bit.

"Okay, suit yourself," Twilight replied. "But that still doesn't excuse you from not clearing your plate!"

Spike rolled his eyes and finished his scroll. He closed his eyes and dozed off without paying attention. When he awoke he realized he over slept.

"Noon already!" Spike gasped. "No, no, no! Rarity will be coming in exactly a day! I have my words planned but not the food!"

Spike was planning to make another pie for Rarity like he did at Applejack's. She seemed to love it then. She'll probably love it now. Spike remembered how good Rarity looked while chewing his pie. He was in daze remembering the moment when Twilight opened his door and snapped him out of it.

"Your finally up sleepy head!" Twilight giggled. "I was thinking we make some food for Rarity."

"Ha ha. I was thinking that too Twilight! Great minds think alike!" Spike laughed.

"What were you thinking about making Spike?" Twilight asked.

"I made an apple pie at Applejack's and Rarity loved it! I want to make another one!"

Twilight gulped and stepped back. She remembered Applejack telling her about the whole pie indecent.

"Spike I don't think..."

"Please Twilight please?" Spike begged.

Twilight let a deep breath and agreed. Lets go to the kitchen.

"Yaaaaay!!!" Spike yelled. "Rarity's gonna' love it!"

"I bet she is..." Twilight murmured while rolling her eyes.

Author's Note

This will have nothing to do with S4 when it comes out. New chapter every week! (If I have time, lol) Also this is my first fic so apologies if it starts of a bit weird. It will get better trust me. ;)

Chapter 2: Dragon Probs

"It's perfect!" Spike squeaked as he took the pie out of the oven.

The pie looked like a charred block of wood in a pie tin. The apple inside oozed out into a big globby mess on the counter.

"Um... that looks... er... very nice, Spike," Twilight said sheepishly. "I'm sure Rarity will love it."

Spike hopped off his swivel stool and walked back upstairs.

"Where are you going Spike?" Twilight asked.

"To my room to practice some more! I have to sound like a gentlecolt. Not a loser." Spike said back.

Twilight rolled her eyes. Spike reached the top of the stairs and raced into his room.

What can I do to look buff and not like a little kid?

Spike scanned his eyes across his room. Then he spotted in. The weight Rainbow Dash gave him for his birthday. He never used it but now was the time he did. Spike walked over to weight and put both hands on the handle.

"Errrrrrrrrg!" Spike screeched.

He couldn't make it move a budge. His face started to turn red. His arms felt like they were going to get ripped off. Finally, Spike managed to lift it an inch.

"Yes (pant) (pant) (pant) I... did... it..." Spike whispered under his breath.

Spike let go off the weight.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhg!!!!" Spike screamed on the top of his lungs.

Spike had dropped the weight on his foot. He looked down at his black and blue toe, as Twilight came running into his room.

"Spike! What's wrong?" Twilight asked very scared.

"I dropped the weight on my foot." Spike bawled.

"Well lets put some bandages on it and get to bed. It should be better by morning." Twilight said comforting Spike.

"But Twilight! I need to practice some more!" Spike whined. "Rarity's coming tomorrow and I need to be ready."

"Spike!" Twilight said sternly. "If you don't get some rest you can be in your room the day Rarity arrives!"

Spike groaned. He didn't want that to happen. He didn't want Rarity thinking he's a trouble maker because he got grounded for the day. He agreed with Twilight and put some bandages on in hopped into bed.

The next afternoon spike was feeling much better. He was sitting in his swivel stool and spinning around as fast as he could.

"Spike your going to get dizzy." Twilight warned him.

"I know Twilight, getting dizzy is fun!" Spike giggled while still spinning.

Just then there was a knock at the door. Twilight trotted over to the door and opened it.

"Hello Twilight."

"Hey Rarity." Twilight replied.

"RARITY!" Spike chirped.

Spike leaped off his swivel stool. He was so dizzy he did a face plant on the floor.

"Um... Hello Spike." Rarity said looking over Twilight's shoulder to see the purple dragon laying there face first on the floor.

You doofus! Why can't you do anything correct! Now Rarity must think I'm a dumb clumsy kid.

"So Twilight I need to unpack my things. So I was wondering if you and Spike would want to help me." Rarity asked timidly.

"Oh, I'm so sorry Rarity," Twilight replied. "But, I'm sure Spike would love to help. I'm rather busy with princess duties."

"That's perfectly alright Twilight. I'll just have my little Spikey-wikey help me then." Rarity smiled.

Spike looked up. His vision was blurry. All he saw was Rarity standing there. She was walking towards him.

"Spike, would you like to help me unpack my thing into my new home?" Rarity asked staring down at him.

"Would I!" Spike said jumping up. "Uh... i mean... yeah that's cool."

Rarity giggled. She walked out the front door, Spike following behind her. They walked half way to where her new boutique was then Rarity started up a conversation.

"So Spike, what did you miss most of all when you moved from Ponyville to Canterlot?"

"You!" Spike then just realized what came out of his mouth. "Uh... i mean the Cake's cookies! Those were good. Yum! Nice weather today isn't it?" Spike quickly changed the subject.

Rarity looked up. The sun was no where to be seen. And dark black clouds covered the sky.

"Indeed." Rarity replied to make Spike not feel uncomfortable about what he just said.

By this time they have entered the boutique.

"Okay Spike. I'll get started on my work room. And you can work on my bedroom." Rarity smiled down at him.

"What do I do in there?" Spike asked.

"Well there is a box of clothes on the ground. I need to wash all of the dirty ones. Just smell them and take the dirty ones to the laundry room in the basement and hang up the clean ones in the closet." Rarity replied.

"No problem, most beautiful one!" Spike said running into her new bedroom.

Spike halting to a stop when he saw the big box of clothes. He figured make the dirty ones into a pile and when he was done then take them down the the laundry room.

About five mins past and he realized he hung all of the clothes up. Rarity came trotting down the hall and entered her bedroom.

"So Spike, did you take the dirty clothes down to the laundry?" Rarity asked fluttering her eyes at Spike.

Spike was staring at her for a second. She was so beautiful when she did that.

Finally he snapped out of his daze. " No. Sorry, they all smelled good to me."

"There was to be dirty ones. I just know it! Why did they all smell so good to you?" Rarity asked Spike.

"Because they all smelt like you." Spike so realized what he just said to covered his mouth with his hand.

Rarity laughed.

Seriously Spike! How could you mess that up? You had to say that! I'm such an idiot!

"Well, were just about done. Do you think Twilight will mind if we went out to lunch?" Rarity asked Spike.

Spike heart felt like it was going to implode, it was beating so fast. She didn't really ask him out on a date. But it felt like it to Spike.

"No! Not at all! I think she'd like that idea!" Spike said smoothly.

"Great!" Rarity responded. "Where should we go?"

"Oh! I know a place," Spike proclaimed. "Papa Pegasus' Dinner! They make the best hay fries."

"Mmmmmmm. Hay fries sound marvelous right now. We can split some." Rarity said.

Spike blushed. Rarity walked out the door towards the diner. Spike followed and stayed quit all the way to there. When they arrived they went into a two pony both. Spike was sitting right across from Rarity. Their waiter trotted over to them.

"May I offer you two menus?" the waiter asked.

"Yes that would be lovely" Rarity exclaimed.

"And do you want a kids menu for the kid? With crayons and markers?" the waiter offered.

"Yes please." Rarity replied.

Spike felt heartbroken. Rarity does think of him as a little kid. Spike felt like he was going to cry but he held his tears in. The waiter used his magic to levitate two menus in front of them. Then the waiter left. Spike opened up his crayons and started drawing mustaches and devil horns on all of the little characters on the menu. He started to giggle. Rarity looked at what he was doing a smiled. A few minutes later the waiter came over to ask them what they wanted.

"Have you made up your mind?" the waiter asked politely.

"Yes. We would like to split a small box of hay fries please." Rarity stated.

"A wonderful choice." the waiter replied.

Within a few minutes the fries arrived. Rarity used her magic to lift a handful of fries into her mouth. Spike on the other hand grabbed a bunch in his hand and shoved them in his throat. Spike looked up a Rarity, their eyes met with.

Spike. This is the time you finally kiss Rarity and win her heart! No more little check smooches. It's time for the real thing. Just man up and do it. Just do it you doofus!

Spike titled his head to the side, puckered his lips and moved closer to Rarity. He held that position for about 5 seconds. He finally opened his eyes to see what was going on and he saw Rarity just staring at him clueless.

"Spike, dear. What in the wide, wide world of Equestria are you doing?" Rarity asked.

"Uh... I don't know." Spike blushed. His heart sank. Now she knew what he was trying to do.

They ate the rest of their meal in silence.

Rarity walked Spike back to the library. Spike still very shy about what he did said nothing to have small talk with her. They were in front of the library when Rarity finally spoke.

"Goodbye my little Spikey-wikey" she said flicking his top spike on his head.

Spike's face turned bright red and he went inside. He walked into the living room where Twilight was sitting on the couch reading a book.

"So how did it go with Rarity?" Twilight asked without looking up from her book.

"It went wrong in every way possible! I just don't want to talk about it." Spike sniffed while running up the stairs to his room.

Twilight felt bad for Spike. When she heard the door slam she knew that something was wrong. Then Twilight smelled something terrible. She looked up and saw on the kitchen counter, Spike's pie he was supposed to give to Rarity.

"Ugh!" she screeched. Knowing she would have to eat it.

Author's Note

This is a note made by the author:

HI!!!!!

Chapter 3: A Promise

Spike tossed in turned in bed. The things that happened on the day Rarity came haunted him. The words "Too young" echoed inside of his.

"Why does the whole kid's menu thing matter Spike?" Spike asked himself. "I mean after all you are still a kid, and whenever Twilight and I eat at a restaurant I get the kid's menu. So why does it matter with Rarity?"

After a while Spike finally manged to get to sleep. Spike had a nightmare that he was trying to impress Rarity but she laughed in his face every time he did something wrong. Finally it ended her telling him he was just a kid and she'd never like him the way he liked her.

Spike woke up panting. A single tear shed down his eye. It was the crack of dawn. He rubbed his eyes and got out of his bed. He looked out side of his window and saw Rarity watering her flowers.

"She sure does like flowers." Spike murmured under his breath just in case Twilight was still sleeping.

Spike face lighten up. "That's it! I'll buy Rarity a flower. It's a very nice gentlecolt gesture."

Spike dashed over to his dresser and grabbed his piggy-bank which was on top of it. He popped open the cap on the bottom and shook out one gold bit, perfect for buying one flower. Spike held on to his money tightly and opened the door with a slam. He raced downstairs. He ran into the kitchen and yanked open the refrigerator door. He quickly pulled out a hard boiled egg, cracked it, and shoved it in his mouth.

"Spike what in Celestia's name are you doing?" Twilight asked peering down on top of the stairs.

"Effm goona ba eh fowerd fer Warity." Said Spike with his mouth full.

Twilight rolled her eyes. "Don't talk with your mouth full Spike!"

Spike swallowed his food and Spoke again. "I'm gonna buy a flower for Rarity."

Twilight walked down the stairs. "Okay Spike, but be home by nine, you have chores to do!"

"Thanks Twilight!" Spike said super excited.

He opened the library door and ran towards the flower shop.

"Hey Spike!"

Spike turned around only to see his older brother Shining Armor.

"Oh, hi Shining Armor! Haven't seen you around recently."

"I know, Candace and I have been very busy," Shining Armor replied. "So, where are you going little buddy?"

"I'm going to go buy a flower for my special somepony," Spike said cheerfully. "What kind of flower do girls like?"

"Well whenever I buy a flower for Candace I usually get a rose." Shining Armor replied.

Before Shining Armor could even say bye Spike sprinted to the flower shop.

Ding ding! The bell sounded when Spike opened the door to the shop.

"And can I help you today sir?" the florist unicorn asked.

"I'm looking for a rose for my lady!" Spike blurted out.

"An excellent choice," the unicorn replied. "That will be one bit."

Spike opened his clasped hand and handed the coin to the florist. The florist handed Spike the flower with his magic.

"Thanks" Spike exclaimed.

This time he took it easy and strolled along to Rarity's boutique. He didn't wan to make her seem like he was desperate, if she saw him running to her door.

When he arrived he lightly knocked on the door. In a few seconds Rarity opened her door.

"Hello there Spike." Rarity said kindly.

"Uh... this is for you." Spike said holding his hand out with the rose in it.

"Why, thank you Spike. I'll got put this beautiful flower in a vase." Rarity trotted over to the kitchen where she added the flower to the centerpiece on the table. "Spike you can come in you know."

"Thanks." Spike responded.

Spike walked in and to his surprise, Sweetie Belle was there.

"Hiya Spike!" Sweetie Belle squeaked.

"Spike, Sweetie Belle is staying here for a month. My parents are going on a crazy long no kid's allowed vacation. So they threw Sweetie Belle into my hands." Rarity stated while rolling her eyes.

"But what about her school?" Spike wondered.

"Ms. Cheerlie has the pony pox and couldn't find a substitute so were off a whole month!" Sweetie Belle said in very happy tone. "But I was planning on getting my cutie mark with Applebloom and Scootalo." Sweetie Belle frowned

Spike had an idea.

Maybe I can help Sweetie Belle get her cutie mark. Rarity must like me the way I like her, if I help her little sister find her special talent!

"Spike, Sweetie Belle." Rarity looked at both of them. "I have some work to do, so can you two go play outside?"

"Fine," Sweetie Belle retorted. "Come on Spike."

Spike followed Sweetie Belle outside and shut the door behind him.

"So Spike, what do you want to play? We can play tag, hide and go seek, hop scotch, leap frog, marbles, jacks, jumpro-"

"Sweetie Belle," Spike interrupted. "I need to tell you something."

"Sure Spike, what is it?"

"It's a secret." Spike whispered.

"Spill the beans Spike! I want to know." Sweetie Belle murmured.

"You have to promise not to tell any pony!" Spike murmured back.

"Spike I won't! I promise just tell me!" Sweetie Belle said starting to get annoyed.

Spike sighed. "I... Rarity... uh..."

Sweetie Belle looked at him angrily.

"I have a crush on your sister." Spike slurred.

"That's so cute, Spike!" Sweetie Belle screamed.

"Sh, sh, sh. Keep it down, okay?" Spike whispered.

"Am I the first pony to know?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"No, your the fourth. I've already told Twilight and Pinkie."

"Who's the third?" Sweetie Belle asked puzzled.

Spike sighed. "Rarity..."

"She knows!" Sweetie Belle's jaw dropped.

"Yeah." Spike murmured.

Sweetie Belle also had an idea.

"Spike, I'm going to make you and Rarity a couple!" Sweetie Belle stated.

"Really! You can make us a couple in the one month you're here?" Spike said a lot happier.

"I promise Spike, and who knows. I could get my cutie mark in match making!" Spike Belle exclaimed.

Spike smiled a Sweetie Belle. He knew it was unlikely to hook up with Rarity but he trusted Sweetie Belle. She's Rarity's sister after all, she should be a big help!

"Now, lets go see if Rarity is done with her work." Sweetie Belle faltered.

Sweetie Belle knocked on the door.

"WHAT!?" a voice from inside shrieked.

"Sorry Rarity," Sweetie Belle apologized. " We were just wondering if you were done."

A loud sigh came from inside. "I guess I can take a break."

Rarity opened the door now smiling and gestured for them to come inside. Spike and Sweetie Belle walked over to the couch and sat down.

"Spike it isn't noon yet but can you stay for lunch?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Nah. I can't Twilight told me I have to be home by nine." Spike replied.

"I hate to interrupt darling, but it's eight fifty eight." Rarity proclaimed.

"Shoot!" Spike said slapping his hand to his forehead. "I'm sorry! But I have to go right now!"

"It's fine Spike," Rarity said. "We all know how Twilight is about everything being on time."

Spike was gone before another single word could be said. Spike ran as fast as Rainbow Dash doing a sonic rainboom. He eventually made it exactly when the clock struck nine.

"Hey Spike! You made it just in time. So how did things go with Rarity?" Twilight asked closing the book she was reading.

"Well Sweetie Belle is staying with Rarity for a month." Spike replied.

"Wow. That's cool." Twilight said.

"And Sweetie Belle is going to try to hook me up with Rarity before she leaves." Spike squealed in delight.

"Spike, I think relationships take more than one month." Twilight told him a little concerned.

"And what do you know about relationships, Little Miss Singlealot?" Spike sassed.

"I was going to let you have the day off to give you more time with Rarity. But with attitude like that I changed my mind!" Twilight screeched. "Now, mop the whole kitchen with no talking!"

"N-n-no p-p-problem Twilight!' Spike shuddered.

"Thank you" Twilight said with a smirk on her face.

Twilight handed Spike a mop and bucket with her magic. Spike snatched the two items and growled walking into the kitchen.

Why doesn't twilight mop the kitchen floor! This is the ugly house SHE chose. So why do I have to mop it. If we lived in a castle we'd have maids and butlers doing stuff like this for us. But, no! Twilight loves books so much she had to choose a house we already lived in before and reject a castle! i can't believe her!

Spike kept mopping not paying attention to the time. Before he knew it was lunch time.

"Twilight! I'm done." Spike called. "Can I have lunch now?"

"Yeah Spike, I have a bowl of potato chips and a glass of apple juice on the counter." Twilight replied.

Spike hopped on to his swivel stool and chowed down on his food. When the last sip of juice was drank Spike put his cup and plate in the sink.

"Twilight. I've done one of my chores for the day. Now can I go outside and play?" Spike hollered.

"Sure Spike. Thirty minutes though!" Twilight hollered back.

Spike walked outside. He looked around for something to do. But then he stopped in his tracks. Just a few yards away from them was Rarity talking to another stallion. So many questions were racing through his mind.

Who is that!? I've never seen him before! Rarity's talking to him like they know each other already! Do they? Oh no. This can't be happening!

Rarity looked over to see only Spike standing away from them. "Hey there my little Spike! Come over and meet my new boyfriend!"

Spike jaw dropped.

"Oh... crud." Spike said under his breath.

Author's Note

Stay tuned for the next chapter! :P

Chapter 4: B-B-B-B-Boyfriend!?

Spike slowly walked up to Rarity and her new boyfriend. He dragged his feet along to grass and swallowed his saliva.

"Spike, this is my boyfriend, Randy Buddercolt. I met him yesterday and he finally asked me out today." Rarity squealed in delight.

"Oh, um... that's cool. It's not like I, um... never mind." Spike sighed.

Spike didn't even bother to look up at this "Randy" figure, but when he did he knew he was in trouble. Randy was a tall lean colt with a brownish yellow coat and brown mane. He was wearing the fanciest button down shirt Spike has ever seen.

I'm done for! He's just a stud. A chick magnet. It looks like I have some competition.

"Well nice chatting with you Spike," Rarity said. "We have to go. We have reservations to The Hay House."

What!? The Hay House! That is one of the fanciest restaurants in Canterlot. This can't be happening Spike! This can't be happening!

"You start walking there, okay Rarity? I want to have a little more in depth conversations with Spike." Randy called.

"Okay. Have a nice talk." Rarity hollered trotting away.

Randy eyed her until she turned the corner. When she was no where in sight Randy struck.

"Listen here you little punk!" Randy murmured in an angry tone. "I can tell you like my girlfriend."

"Yeah? So!" Spike spoke up. "What are you going to do about it?"

"Oh. I'll tell you what I'll do. If you just put one little claw on her, I will knock you into eternal slumber. Got it!?" Randy asked, jabbing his hoof into Spike's belly.

"Y-y-yes sir!" Spike stuttered.

"Good. Now I'm going to attend a romantic lunch with my girlfriend!" Randy said smugly.

Randy glared into Spike's eyes and trotted off.

"Oh crud! This is bad! Not only is he dating Rarity, but he's a big jerk!" Spike wailed pacing back and forth. "Maybe Twilight knows what to do!"

Spike dashed to the library and yanked open the door.

Twilight was in the middle of feeding Owlicious and Peewee. The sound of the door slamming open scared Owlicious making him fly to another part of the room.

"Twilight! Twilight! Twilight! Rarity is dating a guy, who seems nice, but he's not! He turned out to be a big jerk to me when Rarity left and threatened to beat me up if I even lay an eye on her! And-"

"Whoa Spike! Slow down." Twilight interrupted. "I think you over exaggerating."

"No, I'm not! I swear he's evil!" Spike blurted out.

"I think someone's a bit jealous." Twilight smirked.

"I'm not jealous Twilight! I swear he's a jerk. Can I have the rest of the day off? I have to follow them secretly while they're on their date!" Spike rambled.

Twilight sighed and looked at the clock. "Fine Spike but today's chores are going to be added on to tomorrow's chores, got it?"

"Yes ma'am!" Spike shouted saluting at Twilight.

Spike ran outside and slammed the door shut. He made his way over to Rarity's boutique, where she would probably meet up with Sweetie Belle. He ignored everypony that would try to talk to him wasting this precious time. Within a few mintues he finally made it.

"Sweetie Belle!" Spike panted pounding to the boutique door.

Sweetie Belle slowly opened the door, "Oh, hey Spike! What's up?" she smiled at him.

"Rarity is on a date, and we need to follow them! Now!" Spike shrieked frantically shaking his arms up and down.

"I know. And I'm sorry Spike, but we can't follow them." Sweetie Belle frowned.

"Why not?' Spike asked in an irritated tone.

"How would you feel if we were on a date- I mean! If you and another nameless filly, who may or may not be standing in front of you, went on date and then Rarity followed you guys around?" Sweetie Belle said red in the face.

"You lost me." Spike said sternly.

Sweetie Belle sighed in relief but quickly got back on subject. "It's just not right Spike!"

"Aw man! Now she's dating a colt who's a jerk to me." Spike moaned.

"He's a jerk to you? Oh it is on!" Sweetie Belle growled. "Tell me more about this dumby while you take us where they are."

"Wow what a jerk!" Sweetie Belle squeaked. "So tell me, where are Randy and my sister going out to?"

"The Hay House." Spike mumbled.

"Oh my gosh! The Hay House! That is said to be the most romantic restaurant in all of Equestria! He must be rich if he can afford lunch at a place like that!" Sweetie Belle squealed.

Spike rolled his eyes. "Can we stop talking about how romantic the idiotic place is and just go in here first?" Spike asked.

"Sure Spike. What is this place?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"My favorite doughnut shop! It's on me." Spike proclaimed.

"I love doughnuts! That's Spike!" Sweetie Belle squeaked, giving him a big hug.

The two kids walked into the shop. The sweet smell of doughnuts made Spike start to droll.

"Hey Spike," Doughnut Joe greeted.

Joe looked over next to Spike to see Sweetie Belle.

"So Spike. Who's your lady friend?" Joe said nudging Spike.

"She's not my special somepony Joe! She just a friend!" Spike shouted.

Sweetie Belle sighed and peered down at the floor.

So he doesn't like me the way I like him. I'm only a friend to him. Don't cry Sweetie Belle! Spike will think your a baby!

Sweetie Belle sniffed. She was just about to shed a few tears when Spike snapped her out of her sadness.

"What doughnut do you want Sweetie Belle?" Spike asked.

"Oh, um... a chocolate one with sprinkles please." Sweetie Belle stated wiping a tear from her eye.

"Is something wrong Sweetie Belle?" Spike asked very concerned.

"No, I'm fine." Sweetie Belle said.

Sweetie Belle sucked in her feelings for that night when she was alone in her bedroom.

"Good. And I'll take the extra long double fudge glazed cinnamon twist" Spike said smiling while handing Joe two two bits.

Joe handed Spike the two doughnuts in little tiny bags. Spike shoved his doughnut is his mouth and handed Sweetie Belle her's.

Sweetie Belle took it with her magic and started to eat it. The two walked out the doughnut shop door together.

"So, Spike should we make our way over to The Hay House?" Sweetie Belle asked.

"Sure. Race you there!" Spike giggled.

Spike put one knee on the ground and extended his claw in front of him. He was about to dash off when a voice from behind them.

"Hello you two."

It was Rarity.

"Hey sis!" Sweetie Belle squealed running up to her to give her a hug.

"H-hey Rarity. Where's Randy?" Spike asked looking all around for that big jerkwad.

"He went home. Our first date has finished. And it was amazing." Rarity stated.

"Oh that's cool." Spike murmured.

How could Rarity tell me that? Does she think since she now has a boyfriend that I don't love her anymore? That I don't care if she likes another guy!

"So what are you two up to?" Rarity asked polity.

"Spike bought me a doughnut!" Sweetie Belle said pointing her hoof towards him.

"Wow Spike. How very sweet of you." Rarity looked down at Spike smiling at him.

Spike smiled back with his mouth hanging open.

"As much as I would love to stay and chat, it's getting a bit late. We had a very long lunch, and you two walked all the way over here. I'm impressed." Rarity exclaimed.

Spike felt like his heart was going to rise out of his chest.

She's impressed! That means she must like me, in a way, maybe? Nah, that's just stupid. Like everyone tells me, I'm too young. For a beautiful mare like her.

"Well, goodbye Spikey-wikey. Have a nice evening." Rarity said trotting off into the sunset, Sweetie Belle following behind her.

Spike watched the mare of his dreams and one of his best friends walk of into the distance. After they were both gone, Spike noticed he had three bits left.

"Taxi!" Spike yelled.

A yellow stagecoach pulled by a colt who was probably about in his late fifty's pulled up beside him, he handed him the money and rode off back home.

Author's Note

Yep, Sweetie Belle has a crush on Spike.

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Chapter 5: Some "Alone" Time

Chapter 5: Some "Alone" Time

Spike was having trouble sleeping that night. All he could think about was his relationship with Rarity. He yanked the covers off him. He waddled over to his dresser. He stood there for a few seconds, took a deep breath, and pulled open a drawer. He took out many things and put them on the floor. At the bottom of his dresser was one his most prized positions. A photograph of Rarity. He tightly squeezed it in his arms and waddled back over to his bed. He pulled the covers back over him and down at his picture.

"Good night Rarity." Spike whispered then hugged the picture even tighter.

Spike woke up still grasping Rarity's picture. He looked around his room and wiped the sand out of his eyes. He walked over to his drawer and placed Rarity's picture back in. He then left his room and went down to the living room. There Twilight was rushing around the library.

"Oh no. Oh no! Where are those binoculars! I need them for tonight!" Twilight yelled.

"Twilight what in Celestia's name are you doing?" Spike asked walking down the stairs.

Twilight stopped in her tracks. "Good morning Spike. I have some good news and some bad news."

"What's the good news?" Spike said.

"I sort of need to tell you the bad news first." Twilight claimed sheepishly.

Spike rolled his eyes.

"Well, tonight there's a big meteor shower. And our whole family is going. Mom, Dad, Cadance, and Shinning Armor." But there's no pets allowed. The flyer said only ponies. And Spike, your not a pony." Twilight stated.

"Come on Twilight! That's unfair! I want to see the meteor shower!" Spike growled.

"I'm sorry Spike I tried to let you in. But the pony in charge said no."

Spike forwned.

"Ugh. What ever! It's not like this will stick with me for the rest of my life." Spike mumbled.

"But!" Twilight interrupted. "I talked to Rarity about this predicament and she offered to take you in. And since the meteor shower goes late we're staying in an inn. so that means..."

"I get to sleep over at Rarity's?" Spike asked.

Twilight nodded.

"No way!" Spike screeched. "This is going to be perfect just a night alone with Rarity! Just the two of us together for hours and hours and hours and hours." Spike began to drool.

"Go upstairs and pack lover boy." Twilight giggled.

Spike ran back up the stairs and slammed the door shut to his room. He dashed around the room for things to pack.

Okay Spike. This is your night. Don't blow it! Just alone with the mare of your dreams. Wait! Sweetie Belle will be there. Maybe I can just tell her that I want to be alone with Rarity. She'll understand.

With all this going through his head he didn't realize that he packed all of his things.

"I feel like I'm missing something." Spike told himself.

He walked over to his drawer and pulled out his picture of Rarity. Spike hesitated to put it in his bag.

What if Rarity finds it. She'll think he's a loser for having a picture of her to sleep with.

Spike took a deep breath and placed it in his bag. He then buckled up his suitcase and carried it downstairs. He went down to the kitchen where he found Twilight packing daffodil and daisy sandwiches for her trip.

"So, what's for breakfast?" Spike asked.

"Spike your going over to Rarity's right now." Twilight proclaimed.

Spike didn't even respond he just raced out the front door. And slammed it shut making the whole library shake.

"Goodbye." Twilight said sarcastically.

Spike raced by everypony who tried to say hello. He main priority was getting to Rarity's he didn't want to waste a second. Then, he finally arrived at Rarity's boutique. Spike took a deep breath and stood up more straight. He knocked on the door.

"Okay Spike. Don't blow this. Rarity is going to bed yours tonight. Don't be a doofus!" Spike mumbled to himself.

Rarity soon answered the door. "Good morning Spike."

"Good morning." Spike said staring at the ground.

He then looked up at her. Spike's jaw dropped. Rarity was more beautiful then ever. Rarity pushed Spike's jaw back up with her hoof.

"Sweetie, don't do that. It's poor for your mouth. Now come inside." Rarity gestured her hoof to the door.

Spike followed her inside. She led him into the kitchen where Sweetie Belle was sitting down in her chair.

"Hiya Spike!" Sweetie Belle squeaked. "We're going to have SO much fun this day."

"Yeah. Plus I get to spend it with Rarity." Spike said out load.

Rarity turned around and smiled at Spike. Spike clasped his claws over his mouth.

Ugh! You idiot! You need to learn to filter your mouth! Come on buddy, your staying here for the next 24 hours. Don't blow this!

"Breakfast is served." Rarity stated. She used her magic to levitate two plates of pancakes in front of Spike and Sweetie Belle.

"Ooooh. Pancakes!" Sweetie Belle shrieked. "I love pancakes."

"Me too." Spike said with his mouthful. A chunk of flapjack landing on Sweetie Belle's plate. "Oops. Sorry!"

Sweetie Belle used her magic to pick up the chunk and put it in the trash. "It's fine." She smiled at Spike who only smirked back.

Rarity trotted over to the table and took a seat right next to Spike. Spike heart melted.

She could of sat next to Sweetie Belle, but she sat next to me. Wait, that doesn't mean anything! Ugh...

Rarity started to speak. "So what do you two want to do? We can go to the movies, go shopping, get our manes done..."

"Rarity..." Sweetie Belle gave a stern look and pointed her hoof towards Spike.

"Oh.. heh heh... yes. Lets just go to the movies." Rarity blushed.

The three stood out side the theater figuring out what movie to watch.

"How about Mr. Panda Saves the Day?" Sweetie Belle suggested.

Rarity rolled her eyes. "Sweetie Belle, Spike and I aren't interested in watching kiddy movies. Were both more mature for that."

She does not think as me as a child. She thinks I'm mature!

"How about Romeo and Juliet. The revamped version just came out. It has y'know... romance..." Spike stumbled on his words.

"Sure. That would be fun." Rarity said.

Spike started to day dream. In his dream him and Rarity were sitting next to each other holding hands.

"Oh Spike," Rarity whispered. "Your so adorable, smart, and mature all at the same time. Now lets kiss."

"SPIKE!" Sweetie Belle yelled. "SNAP OUT OF IT!"

Spike was at the front of the line already.Rarity was buying the tickets.

"I know what you were thinking of." giggled Sweetie Belle.

"Then what was it?" Spike snapped back.

"Going on a date with Rarity." Sweetie Belle laughed even harder.

"How-how did you know that?" asking taking a step back.

"You almost kissed a pole." Sweetie Belle snickered.

Spike turned red in the face. He looked down at his feet and awkwardly stepped back a few inches.

"Okay you two. Time to go get our seats." Rarity said and trotted off into the building. Spike and Sweetie Belle followed.

"We're in theater thirteen." Rarity stated still trotting in front of them.

Gah! THIRTEEN! As in unlucky number thirteen. What if this goes terrible. What if she sees I'm trying to get us to be more then just friends. C'mon Spike, you got to stop worrying I'm sure everything is going to go fine. After all, we are seeing a romantic movie.

Before he knew it they were all ready in the theater.

"Top row! Top row!" Sweetie Belle chanted.

"I kind of want to sit in the middle." Spike said.

"Then the middle it is, your the guest Spikey-wikey." Rarity replied rubbing his head with her hoofs.

Spike's eyes shaped into hearts. He clasped his hands to together and put them up to his cheek.

"Uh... Spike. Do you want to take your seat?" Rarity asked politely.

Spike just realized he's been staring at Rarity for a good solid minute. Spike face turned as red as a chili pepper. "Oh yes, of course. Heh, heh..." Spike laughed lightly.

Spike slowly sat down, not trying to make it look like something was wrong.

"Blech. Romance movies." Sweetie Belle stuck out her tongue pointing her hoof at it. She looked over at Spike.
But maybe this dumb romance movie can help me with Spike. Sweetie Belle you are a genius.

"I'm going to go get some popcorn." Rarity said.

"Okay! That'll be awesome! Good ol' popcorn! Heh heh heh." Spike blurted.

"Anything wrong Spike?" Rarity asked.

"Nope not at all. Nothing. Heh heh heh." Spike blurted again.

"Okay then." Rarity said puzzled then trotted off.

"STUPID! STUPID! STUPID!" Spike screeched banging his head on the chair in front of him.

Sweetie Belle put her hoof on Spike's back. "Spike. You don't be too hard on yourself. You know Rarity likes you."

"As a friend! I want her to love me, not just like me. But I'm a dragon and she's a pony. I'm a child and she's an adult. It'll never work out anyway." Spike sobbed.

"Awwww Spike. Cheer up. She'll be back any second. You wouldn't want her seeing you crying over her would you?" Sweetie Belle said softly rubbing his back.

Spike sniffed. "Yeah, I guess your right." He sat up in his chair more straight. He saw Rarity coming up the steps to where they were seated.

"I got a large popcorn that we can all share." Rarity announced.

Share!? I can finally do the whole hands touching in the popcorn move. This is fool proof! Ha ha! Yeah! Now I just have to wait until the right time.

Okay Spike, you can do this wait until Rarity reaches her hand in the popcorn. Spike had his mouth full.

Rarity reached her hand in. Spike shot his hand over hers. Rarity looked down at Spike smiling. Spike smiled back, but with a mouth full of food you look like a constipated chipmunk with nuts stored in his cheeks. Rarity gave Spike an awkward look.

Oh crud! She must think I don't know how to eat properly. I can't chew this all with her staring at me. If I swallow it I'll choke. I'll just spit it out. Spike spat out the popcorn back into the tub. His dragon saliva covered all the popcorn.

"Ewwwww!!!" Rarity shrieked. "There's dragon slobber in the food. You can finish it." Rarity used her magic to hand the whole tub over to Spike. Spike blushed and watched the rest of the movie in silence.

Once the movie was over the three all walked out together. Once they got out Spike started apologizing.

"Rarity, I'm super sorry I spat in the popcorn! I don't know what I was thinking! It was dumb of me. Really, it was! I'm just so sorry, I'll do anything to make up for-" Rarity put her hoof over Spike's mouth.

"It's fine Spike. I'm sure it was an accident. Besides it's just a silly snack food. It has no importance to me."

"I'm sort of hungry. Can we go to lunch?" Sweetie Belle asked Rarity.

"Of course. I was already planning for you, me, Spike, and Randy to eat at Chez Celestia's." Rarity replied.

Randy! That stupid punk always trying to ruin his life. I have to eat at the most romantic restaurant in Equestria with Rarity, but with Randy there! My dream was always to take Rarity there on a date for the first time. But now it's shattered because of that stupid, idiotic moron Randy. How I hate him! I just want to-

"Doesn't that sound like fun Spike?" Rarity asked him fluttering her eyes.

Spike's eyes turned to hearts. "Yeah. Very fun. I can't wait."

"Great!" Rarity squealed. Her and Sweetie Belle trotted away.

What have I gotten myself into.

"Now Sweetie Belle, be on your best behavior. This is the fanciest restaurant in all of Equestria. We don't want to look like fools." Rarity said giving Sweetie Belle a stern look.

"I know Rarity." Sweetie Belle rolled her eyes.

The three kept on moving up in line. Finally they were at the front desk.

"Hello we're meeting somepony here. Last name Buddercolt." Rarity said.

"Over here!" a voice shouted.

"Oh. There's Randy. Come along you two." Rarity trotted away smiling.

Sweetie Belle followed after Rarity. Spike just walked at his own pace.

Okay Spike. You can still me romantic with her boyfriend here. He's only here for this part of the night. You can do this. Just don't make eye contact and smooth talk here.

Spike followed Sweetie Belle and Rarity to the table. The restaurant smelled like rosemary and had the most rich ponies in town were there. When they arrived at their table Randy looked all fancy as well.

"Hey babe." Randy swooned.

Rarity giggled. Spike and Sweetie Belle rolled their eyes.

"What are the shrimps doing here?" Randy exclaimed.

"Well Sweetie Belle can't stay home by herself yet and I have to babysit for Spikey-wikey. Hope it's not any trouble." Rarity stated.

Randy snickered. "No not at all. Actually it should be fun!"

Spike gulped and took a step back. Randy is going to turn this lunch into a living hell! There was no escape either. Rarity sat down in the booth. Spike sat next to her.

"Hey wise guy! Don't you think I should sit next to my girlfriend?" Randy hissed.

Spike sighed. "Sorry." He got up out of the booth and sat next to Sweetie Belle.

"Don't worry Spike. Someday his punk will pay!" Sweetie Belle whispered in his ear.

The waiter came by with glasses of water and a bowl of bread and butter. "Hello there. My name is Cashflow. I'll be your waiter for today. Do you want to order your food now?"

"Yeah. That would be swell." Randy said slyly. "I'll split a lobster with the lady. The filly would like Tatar tots with a side of apple sauce. And the dragon will take the junior mashed potatoes with a side of baby food."

Spike turned red in the face. He was about to burst into tears. Sweetie Belle gave Randy the hairy eyeball. Randy was going way to far to embarrass Spike.

"Yes, your food shall be out in a minute." said the waiter while walking away.

"My, my, this looks delicious!" Rarity stated. "Thank you for buying darling." She kissed Randy on the cheek.

Spike clenched his fist. Randy was butting into his time with Rarity. He felt like releasing his anger some how. But nothing came to mind.

"Now if you'll excuse me I have to go to the little filly's room." Rarity ran out of the booth into the restroom.

"So shrimps!" Randy snarled "You decided to tag along on my date with my girlfriend!"

"Why did you order baby food for Spike!" Sweetie Belle screeched. "That wasn't very nice!"

"Oh I'm sorry. It's just Rarity said he was getting babysat. Plus he's a baby dragon!" Randy snickered.

"Well he doesn't act like a baby!" Sweetie Belle exclaimed. "He acts like the most adora- Uh, I mean... awesome dude ever!" Sweetie Belle was red in the face.

"Well losers I'm going to go throw my napkin in the trash." Randy said.

He got up out of the booth and strutted over to the garbage. Spike had anger in his eyes. This was HIS
night with Rarity and Lord Jerk blew it. Just then, the waiter came by with their food.

"Thank you." Sweetie Belle polity said.

The waiter nodded and walked away.

Spike took his fork and jabbed at his mashed potatoes. Then he got and idea. He picked up his mashed potatoes in his hand. And chucked them at Randy.

SPLAT!!!

Randy turned around. Grinding his teeth and eyes darting across the room.

"Who did this!?" he screamed.

Spike stood up of the booth waving his hand like a palm tree in the wind and smiling. "Me!"

Randy walked over slowly. As he past by a couple eating lunch he used his magic to pick up the pie they were about to eat. Then threw it at Spike's face.

SPLAT!!!

Sweetie Belle ducked under the table.

Spike wiped the cream and cherry off his face."So that's how you wanna' play, huh? Well in that case... FOOD FIGHT!!!"

Everyone was was chucking food all over the place.Fish, meat, eggs, macaroni, and other things were being projectiled all throughout the restaurant.

Rarity just then came out of the restroom. Her jaw dropped at the sight of everyone being covered in food and Spike and Randy were in the middle of all of this.

"STOP!!!" Rarity screamed. "Randy. Sweetie Belle, Spike! All of you! We're leaving."

They all exited the restaurant head hanging low.

"What was all of that!?" Randy whispered angrily as they were walking back to the boutique.

Randy started to walk. "It was all Spike! He started it. He--"

"Randy! Go home! I'll deal with you tomorrow."

Randy walked away rolling his eyes.

"Now Sweetie Belle can I walk to Spike in private?"

"Sure!" she exclaimed winking at Spike.

Spike smirked back at her.

Rarity sat Spike down on a fountain. Spike looked up at her, she had fear in her eyes.

"Now um... Spike... I know this might be though for you."

"What's though?"

"Oh you know... me dating someone."

"I'm not jealous! You think I'm jealous just because your spending time with another guy?" Spike narrowed his eyebrows.

"No. Of course not. All I'm saying his I know this might be though for you. And I know Randy probably started it. I'm going to talk to him tomorrow and tell him he needs to be kinder to my Spikey-wikey. Okay?" Rarity starred at him with her big beautiful eyes.

Spike smiled, "Okay."

Rarity leaned down and kissed him on the forehead. Spike body stood stiff and he fell back into the foutain.

Rarity giggled, "Spike your gonna' have to get out of there if you want to come inside."

End of Part 1 of Chapter 5.

Author's Note

It's here!