Obsession and Avarice

       Rarity felt... confused; a few days ago, she suddenly became attracted to Pinkie Pie. She told the bubbly mare how she feels last night. Right now, they are making out on the couch... but it feels... wrong and right at the same time. Rarity could have sworn she liked Spike; since he became a adult, the two have been spending a lot of time together. The ivory mare was planning on asking Spike to be her drakefriend - but now she has a marefriend. And this sudden change in sexuality perplexed her to no end.

      Rarity's train of thought was interrupted by Pinkie moaning into her mouth. The baker pushed Rarity onto her back, staring into her azure eyes, while hers are half-lidded. "Rarity... I had no idea you felt the same way about me as I do you." Pinkie rubbed Rarity's nose with hers, "You have no idea how happy you made me, Rarity." Pinkie kiss Rarity with a fiery passion- a kiss Rarity hesitantly returned.

      Well... this does feel nice, perhaps I was a lesbian all along? was I just using Spike as a cover?

      The designer let Pinkie's tongue into her mouth; their muscles danced the dance of lust. after a few minutes, the mares pulled apart, a thin line of saliva connected the two until Pinkie licked Rarity's horn: causing the unicorn to release a throaty moan and thrust forward.

     "Oh my! Nopony has ever licked my horn before, I knew it was a very erotic part of a unicorn's body, but I had no idea it was so... good." Rarity was blushing like mad.

     Pinkie giggles, " yeah, I did too a old unicorn I dated a few years ago, she still wants to hook up every now and again," Pinkie gently kissed rarity on the lips," but, now that I'm with you, I don't want nopony else." Pinkie laid down on top of Rarity's chest, sighing happily as Rarity ran a hoof through her mane.

     Maybe this could work. I just hope Spike takes this well.

    What Rarity didn't know: Spike was watching this bizarre scene form the window, and he did not take it well.

    Spike's left eye was twitching like crazy, tears were brimming in his eyes, but he closed them before they could fall.

    No Spike, a real dragon doesn't cry in public, go home... and cry in private.

    Spike turned around and began walking back to the library; he reached the market plaza, but he was no longer trying to fight back tears, now he was full of anger, his body temperature was rising so high, each one of his small footsteps left visible scorch marks on the ground. The ponies around him were beginning to sweat from the intense heat Spike was generating.

    Big Mac was sweating profusely, wondering what could have caused this sudden heat, when he noticed the little fireball walk past. "Hey Spike... is something wrong? at this rate, you'll start melting everything." The farmer chuckled at his comment, believing a little dragon like Spike isn't capable of something like that- right?

      Spike tilted his head to the stallion, "hey Big Mac, sorry about the heat, when I get really mad, this happens; and I sometimes can't control it." Spike breathed in deeply, trying to clam himself down: It didn't work, in fact, it made it worse.  Stands were beginning to melt, bits were hot to the touch, and the water in the air started evaporating. Spike noticed this and ran away to the lake, his presence at the lake caused the water to boil. Spike quickly jumped in the lake, creating a huge amount of steam that shot into the air. the lake water cooled his near-lava heat body. "Ahhh, this feels good." Spike floated on top of the water, with his hands behind his head in a relaxing position, he basically turned the Ponyville lake into a Jacuzzi.

     "Hey Spike, can I come in?"

     Spike turned his head around: Rainbow Dash was behind him, she was testing the water with a hoof. "Man, that feels nice," she looked at Spike, "so can I come in or what?"

    "Oh, yeah sure, I don't mind. but how did you know I was here?" Dash got into the Jacuzzi.

    "Rainbow huffed and pointed into the sky, "because your steam destroyed the cloud I was sleeping on."

    Spike chuckled nervously, "yeah, sorry about that. I was just... really upset over something." Spike smacked the water with his claw.

     Rainbow Dash looked concerned over her friend, "well, what happened?"

     Spike looked into Dash's eyes, "Rarity is gay, that's what happened."

    Her jaw dropped into the water, some of it was resting in the bottom of her jaw. She pulled herself back together, swallowing the water by mistake. Dash coughed up the water before speaking. "What?" there is no way Rarity swings that way, she was after Blueblood forever until the gala; and I know she has been hanging out with you a lot lately. What proof do you have?"

     "I saw her and Pinkie making out on the couch; that's my proof." Spike said.

     "What?! Pinkie and Rarity? th-th-that doesn't make any sense!' Rainbow was flabbergasted, she never thought those two would be a couple.

     Spike smacked the water with his hands again, "I know right? but apparent they're together now! I spent seven years of my life pining over Rarity, and for what? for her to break my heart!?" Spike wanted to cry, but he held his tears in again.

     "Geez buddy, I'm sorry... do you want me to talk too them?"

     "No! I'll just stay away from them for a few days, I need to get my life back on track." Spike sunk his body into the water, only his nose on up were visible. "Right now though? I just want to relax."

      Ok then... so, what else has been going on in the life of Spike?" Rainbow Dash was trying to change the subject.

      "Earlier, Twilight completed another Star Swirl spell, now she can stop time! Ponyville was completely stuck in time. Then Celestia came over to the tree house."

      "Wait, princess Celestia was here? and she came to see you?" Rainbow's brow was raised.

       Spike nodded, "yeah! I made her some lunch, but... something weird happened."

       "What?"

       Spike rubbed his arm, " the next thing I knew, Celestia was gone and a puddle of enchanted water was left on the floor."

       "Enchanted water? was it good?"

       The dragon nodded his head vigorously, "It was the best drink I ever had in my life! when I see her again, I'm going to ask her for more!"

       "Spike... I had no idea you were so close to the princess, when did these friendship begin?"

       Spike had to think about it for a second. "well, me and Celestia have been friends... since forever; I was a fast grower mentally, so after a few years, I was as smart as Twilight. Me and Celestia became really good friends when I turn five" Spike waved Dash in closer, "don't tell twilight: but I call her my best friend."

        "What?!"

         Spike and Dash turned around; Twilight was there.

         Oh... shit, "umm, hey there Twilight! how was Canterlot? wait... how did you know I was here?"

         Twilight was very upset, "don't you "hey Twilight" me mister! why did you call Celestia you're best friend? I thought I was..." The princess of magic was on the verge of tears. Spike got out of the water; the water cascaded of his body due to his scales. Spike gave twilight a comforting hug.

        "Twilight... I can have more than one best friend, you have six! so calm down, geez!"

         "You're right Spike, and to answer you're question; Big Mac told me you ran away to the lake because you were MELTING THE PLAZA!! Why were you so angry?!"

          Spike let go of twilight, "I was upset because I saw Pinkie kissing Rarity."

         Twilight lowered her head, "Oh... you know about that..."

          Rainbow got out of the water and flew to Twilight, "you knew they were together and didn't tell Spike? what kind of friend are you?" She poked the princess with a hoof. twilight looked down at Spike: he looked betrayed.

          Twilight backed away, "No! I just found out today! honestly, it was when I stopped time; I flew to the boutique and saw the two of them on the couch. Spike, I'm sorry you had to see that, it must have shocked you to the core."

          Spike nodded slowly, "yeah it did, I really don't want to see them for a while. I still want to be their friends... but I need to get away."

          Twilight's ears perked up. Celestia did say something was going to happen and I needed to be here. could this be it? But how could she know about Pinkie and Rarity? Oh! she was surveying for damage! she probably saw them on the couch and knew Spike would figure it out eventually. "I know what you can do Spike," the dragon looked at his friend with hopeful eyes, "why don't you stay at the Palace for a while? that will take your mind off Rarity."

           "Hmm, maybe you're right Twilight; yeah! I will go to the palace! can you teleport me back home?"

            "Sure Spike," her horn glowed, then Spike was gone, leaving Twilight and Dash still at the lake-sized Jacuzzi. "Is the water still warm?"

            "Yeah... you wanna get in?" Asked Dash.

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           Spike was in the GOL; in his and twilight's room to be exact. Spike got a scroll and quill and began to write.

          "Dear princess Celestia."

          "It's me, Spike! I was wondering if I could stay in the castle for a while: something came up and I need to get away for a while. Can I come to the castle tomorrow? I still need to say goodbye, and before I go... I need to see them one more time before I leave. I know they don't know about me-but I need to tell them what's going on."

           "Sincerely"

           "Spike."

            P.S.

           "At the library, you left some enchanted water on the floor; I tasted it and it was the best thing I ever had. Could you make me some more while I'm in the castle?"

          The dragon rolled up the scroll and breathed fire on it, sending it to Canterlot. Spike then left the GOL and went to Sweet Apple Acres.

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           Celestia was on her way to her "special room" when a letter appeared. The sun god sniffed the scroll deeply, "Yes! I knew my plan would work! now lets see what Spikey-Wikey has to say." Celestia read the entire letter, when she finished she had a deep blush on her face. "He tasted me... and he said it was the best." She began to cry in happiness. "I-knew-we-were-meant-to-be!" She said in between sobs. After a few minutes, she finally calmed down; her blush was replaced with a insane smile. "Don't worry Spike... I will give you all the "enchanted water" you can stomach." Celestia continued down the spiral staircase; at the end of the stairs were two large doors: one had Spike engraved on it, the other had Celestia; she placed her horn in the keyhole and unlocked the door.

       The "special room" was huge, right next to the entrance was a glass jar that contains the egg Spike was born in. Too the left was a large bookshelf, at the top of the shelf was a large box: containing every single scale she has taken from him... all 275 of them still gleamed when her magic hit them. The bottom had every quill he ever used and all the friendship reports he sent her. Celestia kissed the new scroll before placing it with the others. she used her magic to light the candles too properly illuminate the room... it gets more fucked up. all four of the walls had pictures of Spike; there were too many to count, pictures from different points in his life, his birth, first growth spurt, in his bed, shower, him defeating Sombra, and pictures of him with... Rarity, her face was burned out. At the end of the room was a beautiful, red form-fitting dress, the dress had SPIKE FOREVER in golden letters on it. The ceiling had a gargantuan mural of Spike in his full greed growth state, taking whatever he wanted from Ponyville. Celestia looked up at the mural with a warm genuine smile on her face. She liked the mural: it demonstrated the destructive power her king needed.

    Celestia looked at the Spike clock on the wall, "It's time to lower the sun," her horn glowed a bright yellow, then she lowered her neck to the floor, the sun followed her movements. She left the room, locked the door, and teleported back to the maid area of the castle; the maids scrabbled to their hooves when Celestia appeared. "My little ponies; a very special guest will be staying at the castle, and I need some of you to prepare his room."

     One maid spoke up, " your highness... who is the guest? a ruler? noble?" the maid gulped, "a king?"

     Celestia smirked, soon he will be. "No, it is Spike the dragon, certain events have happened in Ponyville that have occurred that... requires his attention at the castle." Celestias motherly gaze turned cold, "he is to be with treated with the same amount of respect you give to me and Luna; fail to do this and your jobs will be terminated. ( and your lives) tell all the guards this news as well, the same rules apply to them." Celestia walked out of the maids quarters and went to the royal dining hall. Luna, Discord, and Blueblood were already eating. Celestia took her rightful place at the head of the table, a unicorn butler instantly teleported with her meal. It was a five-star salad with expensive vegetables and dressing, but it was garbage compared to the sandwich from earlier.

      "Did you enjoy your nap sister? you seem very well rested."

      "Yes I did, but it was interrupted by a letter from Spike." Celestia bit into her salad.

       "What did the dragon say?" asked Discord.

       Celestia gave a fake sad sigh, "he caught Rarity and Pinkie making out on the couch, he asked me if he could stay at the castle for a while; I of course, said yes."

      "Oh my! I always thought miss Rarity and Spike would make a cute couple," Luna didn't notice Celestias death glare pointed at her, "I guess I was wrong."

       "Hmm" Discord stroked his beard, "I always thought Rarity was straight too, it seems... " he cast his gaze to Celestia, "odd"

        Celestia shrugged, "she is a young, naïve mare, these kids these days always switch back and forth."

        "Well, I'm actually glad Rarity is with Pinkie, if she couldn't get me, then the next best choice would be a fellow element of harmony- not some smelly beast." Celestia almost spit out her food. she looked at Blueblood with pure hatred in her eyes.

        "What. did. you. just. say. nephew?"

        "Oh, did you not hear me aunty? I said Rarity deserves better than that monstrous creatu-"

        "You're excused Blueblood, return to your chambers." Celestia said through gritted teeth.

         Blueblood looked confused, "why aunty? I was just stating the obvious." Celestia teleported her nephew back to his chambers and locked the door.

       "I am done eating, I will be in my chambers if you need me." Celestia teleported to her library, leaving her confused sister and Discord.

       "Luna... have you noticed Celestias behavior of late?"

       Luna gave a sad sigh, "I have Discord, she seems to have a lot on her mind, I wonder what could be causing her so much trouble? I... have never seen her like this before. Maybe young Spike's visit will brighten her mood?"

       Discord patted Luna on the back, "Oh don't worry lulu, I know his visit will definitely brighten her mood, But right now, I'll go talk to her." Discord snapped his fingers and went to celestias personal library. Celestia was reading a book when Discord appeared.

        "Oh, did you finish eating?" Celestia asked without even looking at him.

        Discord walked up to Celestia, "yes I did, but right now, you're sister is worried about your strange behavior."

        Celestia closed her book,"my behavior is not strange, I am just... tired."

       "And is Spike the cure?" He said with a smug grin.

       "Why does it concern you?" She turned her head, her one visible eye was staring at Discord.

       "Because I know you lllliiikkkkeee him!" Celestia when wide-eyed. Nopony knows about her affections for Spike.

       Celestia stammered out a response, "No I don't." Celestia covered her face with her mane, attempting to hid her blush: she failed.

       Discord noticed this and fell on the floor laughing, holding his gut before it literally burst open. "Oh man! I knew you had some form of affection for the dragon, but when you teleported Blueprick away, I knew I was right."

       Celestia sighed, "okay? I like him! are you happy?"

       Discord rose from the ground, "yes, I am." he snapped his fingers and disappeared. Celestia just stared into open space before speaking.

       "If he fucks this up, I'll have him set in stone again... and hurl him into the sun." Celestia rose from her bed and walked to the calendar on the wall; on the calendar, a specific date was circled. "I need to make him mine before the day comes..."

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       Spike, now finished saying goodbye to Applejack and Fluttershy, was now on his way tot he Everfree forest. He entered the dark forest, the animals would normally attack a baby dragon, but ever since Spike learned to increase his body temperature at will; the animals would avoid the walking volcano. Spike walked past Zecora's hut and the cave where the green dragon resides in, the dragon was walking to the old royal palace. Celestia had the bridge fixed so Spike could travel there quicker. he arrived at the stone palace after thirty minutes of walking. The baby dragon pushed the doors open and went straight for the old throne.

       Nopony else knew about this: Twilight, Luna, or even Discord. It is a secret only Spike and Celestia knows about. Spike breathed emerald fire on the throne, it did not burn, but disappear; and in its place was a large hole with a staircase going all the way to the bottom. Spike walked down the staircase and into a giant cavern buried in the earth. In the cavern, two gargantuan creatures were asleep, one was bigger than the other and they laid side-by-side. Spike walked up to the creatures and hugged the larger one, then the smaller one.

      "Hi...mom and dad."