It was a bright and sunny day and as usual Twilight Sparkle was in a panic rush… It seems that lately the student to the princesses of the land was more busy than usual in assisting the royal family in a treaty with a recently discovered distance land unknown to very few. This was tribe that was one that was thought to be lost forever to the depths of time, but it seems to have resurface and they are a bit hostile to any type invaders. So in a show of gratitude and a chance at a new friendship, Twilight was required to go to land and accompany the Princess of the Moon God to assist in the treaty preparations because these creatures were mostly related to her nightly duties.
Unfortunately, that left her library home unoccupied and nearly closed and it left her own assistant Spike homeless. She would ask some of her friends for help, but most of them had their own obligations and duties to do, the only one that was free to help her out was Rarity…
“Without doubt darling, I would be glad to lend my support towards my little Spikey-wikey,” she told Twilight at small café, that held the most fantastic espresso ever made, “Besides, I just finished my latest job early; so that gives me a little free time to pursue other activities. I mean it cannot be that hard to run a library for a few days?”
“Well Rarity,” stated Twilight, “While I do appreciate the offer to help, I don’t think you know what you’re in for nor for how long I maybe gone on this diplomatic mission…”
“Honestly Twilight,” Rarity said, “I tend to run a successful business in fashion and someday expand beyond the borders of our little town, one has to start somewhere to gain some experience, even if it is as mundane as a library in a tree.”
“But there’s a difference between running a business and running a library…” stated Twilight, “I mean for one thing, the library is more for the public to use and it has it own set of rules within the town’s governmental limits….”
“So I’ll just adapt, just like one of my own designs,” stated Rarity with a smile, “Trust me Twilight, Your library is in safe hands.”
Twilight looked at her friend’s reassuring smile, before saying, “Well, all I need for you to do is to try to keep an eye on things and assist Spike when he needs it. I mean he does know where mostly everything is. All you need to do is deal with the checkouts of books and those that have late fees, I’m sure Spike can deal with the rest and explain what you have to do better than I can…”
After that they shook hands and departed, and when Twilight told Spike the news that night, as she was packing her things…”Now listen Spike, just because I’ll be gone for a week on a diplomatic mission of utmost importance and you’re with Rarity, doesn’t mean that you can have your time together. I’m count on the both of you to keep this library running smoothly. So do I have your word that you’ll push aside your fascination for Rarity and try to help out?”
Although he is a bit taller than Twilight and her friends, Spike is still her younger brother and even though he knows how much of a control freak she tends to get when things are out of order, he did understood the important of their job running the library together. So he could at least try to act professional around his crush. Ever since his growth spurt he always got a good smile or two at seeing Rarity blushing over his increase height and charm over her. So this would be a good time to impress and startle her with his knowledge of his job and his charm.
“Don’t worry about things Twilight,” Spike replied, “I know the importance this job is to you as it is to me. So I promise not to go too far with Rarity and stick to things on a professional level for both of us.”
Twilight was still a tad unsure about Spike’s words, but with a careful tone she stated, “Alright Spike, I’m trusting the both of you to keep things together while I’m gone.
“You will be taking the owl with you right?” Spike asked her about her pet owl, Owlicious.
“Yes,” answered Twilight, “since we are dealing with nightly beings, it would be appropriated if Owlicious came with me so I could try to correspond to the Princess Celestia during the nightly visits.”
“This tribe isn’t dangerous, is it?” asked Spike.
“No Spike,” stated Twilight, “But there are rumors of their connections towards this race and Luna’s transformation into Nightmare moon. It seems that the Princesses wishes me to be on this trip as a bit of a delicate reminder of where Princess Luna is now so that she wouldn’t be exploit by this dark power again.”
“Okay…” Spike said in a worried tone, “Just please be careful out there Twilight.”
“Of course Spike,” Twilight told him reassuringly.
Before he went to sleep that night, Spike was told by Twilight to expect Rarity early tomorrow morning to go over the daily schedule for the next few days left by her.
Still, night turned into day and Twilight left early as the Sun rose to head out the door and onward to Rarity’s Boutique. Where she found her friend still tired in her nightgown and wearing a bed slip on her head and with her cat Opulence with her own annoyed look on her face.
“Twilight, Darling,” Rarity said, “I know I said I would help you out, but at the near crack of dawn and without anytime for me to get properly ready?”
“I apologize for the early awaking Rarity,” said Twilight quickly, “But I did say that this mission was at the utmost urgent from the Princesses. And I have to make an earlier start than I originally hoped for if I am to meet up with Princess Luna by nightfall. I just came by to speak of you about the library’s work’s schedule for the next couple of days and I spoke to Spike last night and he knows where he stands in all of this…”
Looking the schedule over with what little her eyes could see, Rarity asks, “All this for one day at the library?”
“The library is a much complex thing when it comes to fulfilling the simple duties of the town government,” stated Twilight, “Whether it’s a slow work day or not, always expect something to happen in the library. Anyway, I must be going if I am to make my train on time. I do wish you and Spike the best of luck Rarity.”
With a quick small reassuring smile to her friend, Twilight left Rarity to herself.
Looking at the schedule before her and then a quick look at her pet cat on the floor licking herself, she said to her, “Well Opal, looks like Mommy’s going to be busy for a few days. I do hope Fluttershy will not mind looking after you for a while.”
The cat just gave her a stern look of uncaring.
Author's Note
It's been a while since I worked on a story. Anyway I like to thank Pia-Sama for her permission to use this lovely picture of hers into making this wonderful tale.
This idea is also a bit personal to me given that I do work in a Library. So I can relate to this story in personal experience.
http://pia-sama.deviantart.com/art/Librarity-and-her-Assistant-399904806
Day one…. Breakfast
Being a person of punctuality, Rarity, along with her cat Opal in her kitten carrier, walked over towards the Library to see whether or not Spike was awake for the day.
“I do hope I’m not disturbing the poor dear from his sleep,” she thought to herself.
“However the chance of catching him off guard does bring a bit of joy in my life,” her inner thoughts told her with a light blush forming on her face.
Still, with a composed posture, she opened the library door using the spare key Twilight gave her, that was tapped at the end of the written schedule that she carried in her purse.
She opened the door just slightly to see it still dark as the curtains were closed and the lights were off.
“Spike,” she called out, “Spikey-wikey, it’s me, Rarity.”
After a moment silence and then a slight chirping of a bird or in this case a young phoenix, Rarity then heard the sound of a door creaking and Spike coming down the stairs wearing only a t-shirt and one of her own designed pajama pants she made for him last winter.
“R---rra—Rarity,” Spike said, “I—I—I didn’t expect you here this early.”
“Well, a lady must make the best of the day,” said Rarity, “ And besides, Twilight did get me up early so that we can begin a quick study on the rules of this establishment.”
With a soft laugh, Spike said, “Well, that’s Twilight for you. Still, let me just get myself together and hopefully we can both figure something out.”
As he turned away from her back up the stairs, Rarity got a good look at Spike from behind and the stern self-control she had was working a bit… “Just one little… No, I am a lady and dignified at that. I will not go chasing him like a schoolgirl with a crush. I mean he is a true gentleman in the making and he’s also kind and sweet and would do anything to make me happy. He would treat me like a princess no matter what I say.”
A slight blush appeared on her face again as her thought went into overdrive with her self control battling against her own romantic thoughts of pleasure and love.
Meanwhile up the stairs and in his own room, Spike was speaking as he was quickly getting his clothes together before getting into the bathroom and getting himself ready. He was talkin to his own best friend and pet Pee-Wee.
Pee-wee was a young Phoenix he raised on his own after saving him from a vicious gang that took away the young one parents and left the egg alive. Spike vowed to take good care of it and give it a nurturing home environment. While at first worried about the extra responsibilities that came with taking care of a baby phoenix, Twilight was willing to let Spike keep the baby alive and well, plus it gave her a great amount of time to understand the way a proper phoenix is raised.
“This is just great Pee-wee,” Spike said to his friend, “Although, while it was nice of Twilight to let us sleep a few more mintues. I never expected Rarity to be here this early, did you ?”
The phoenix chirps a bit of happy notes towards his master, who smiled back at him.
“Just think Pee-Wee,” stated Spike who was as he slowly lifted a finger to the cage to slowly pet the bird, “This is going to be a great day.”
Pee-wee cooed in agreement.
After a few mintues later, Spike was dressed up and he carried Pee-wee’s cage down the stairs. He then saw Rarity sitting near the window.
“All dress and ready Rarity,” stated Spike, “I hope you don’t mind me bringing Pee-Wee with me, as Twilight always let him sit near the sun on a good day.”
“That is alright Spike,” state Rarity, “However, I do have Opal with me and it could be a bit noisy for a us to get any work done with both of our pets around.”
“Hmm, maybe you’re right,” stated Spike “I know, what if we could take Pee-wee and Opal to see if Fluttershy would watch them for a few days at least? I mean, Twilight did give her some Phoenix care books after the incident with the Princess pet phoenix.”
“I think that would be a lovely idea darling,” said Rarity, “I do hope we don’t truly overwhelm the poor dear. Opal can be a bit testy at times.”
So the two them walked their pets over to Fluttershy’s cottage home. Luckily for them, the kind hearted animal caretaker was more than happy to take the pets off their hands for a little while.
“I’m sure Angel and I will be happy to watch your pets,” Fluttershy said of her pet rabbit who had a bit of an mischievous side.
Then once the pets were left behind, Rarity and Spike started to head back to the library when suddenly,
“Glubb, glubb,” went Spike’s stomach.
“Opps,” stated Spike calmly, “Sorry about that Rarity.”
With both of their faces red with embarrassment Rarity cleared her throat and stated, “I think it would be wise if we both gotten something to eat for breakfast before we are able to tackle our job.”
“Alright Rarity,” replied Spike as they head into the Sugar Cube Corner.
“Luckily for me, I saved enough bits to buy Rarity some breakfast,” thought Spike as they entered the eating establishment.
They just notice Mr. Cake, the Owner of the place just finishing an order to the local Wall eyed Blonde haired Mail lady.
“There you go Miss, one blueberry muffin for you and one strawberry Muffin for the little one,” stated Mr. Cake.
With a smile, the blonde hair lady thanked Mr. Cake with a nod and took her muffins to go.
Then Mr. Cake saw Spike and Rarity and greeted them a good morning. “Well, what can I do for you two this fine morning?”
“Hello Mr. Cake,” stated Rarity, “I was hoping you could spare a few of your delicacies for us to eat on this fine morning, for we both have a lot of work to do.”
“That’s right,” said Spike, “Rarity’s helping me out at the library for a few days while Twilight’s away on official business.”
“Well, that would explain why Pinkie Pie was so tired last night,” stated Mr. Cake, “The young one came in around 2 in the morning and the Misuses and I couldn’t have the heart to wake her up for work. So we let her sleep in for a while. Mrs. Cake’s just taking care of the little ones.”
“Well, I for one am glad to see Pinkie Pie tired down for a while,” stated Rarity, “It would be nice to learn something in peace.”
Mr. Cake just shook his head in a calm manner and then asked, “What can I get you two?”
After ordering and paying for her usual morning treat of warm tea and a fresh cinnamon muffin for herself and for Spike, an milk and chocolate muffin. Rarity sat in a table corner and listen intensely as Spike explains her new temp job…
“All you have to do Rarity is just answer whether or not the person has the book turned in,” State Spike, “Twilight, always kept a list of known books that are current checked out underneath her desk. It also listed the books that are renewed, now for that I could be used to double check if the renewal isn’t done more than twice, because if it does then the person would have to return the book.”
“Okay, but what if the person doesn’t have the book on them?” asked Rarity.
“Then they’ll have to pay a fine of 10 bits per day the book isn’t returned,” answered Spike, “If the book is damage upon return, then they’ll have to pay extra 40 bits to have it replace.”
“Okay then, I think I got it down right,” State Rarity with a bit of confidence in her skill.
“Don’t worry Rarity, I’ve been with Twilight a lot,” stated Spike, “And I know a thing or two of how the library system works, just come to me for some help and I’ll try my best to help you.”
“But didn’t Twilight leave any directions on how the library works or anything?” asked Rarity with a bit concern to not overwhelm Spike.
“Well, She does have a list of things that would explain it a bit better, but I’ve always believed in doing things first and learning from your actions,” stated Spike with a smile.
“Well you do learn that lesson too well, darling,” replied Rarity who returned that smile while staring into his eyes and hovering her hand over his.
A moment of silence or two came and then Rarity saw what her actions were leading into before she cleared her throat and spoke,” Shall we depart in order for us to reach the library before opening hours?”
“Oh….yeah,” state Spike, a bit dejected, but still reminded of his overall duty.
They walked back to the library to prepare for a long day…
Author's Note
Okay, this chapter focus on breakfast first before the work day begins as any work person should know working morning shifts.
Second, I added Pee-wee and Opal into this tale because of a little fun interlude I have planned later based upon a certain cat-bird Duo.
That and Pee-Wee is Spike's pet/Best Friend in my opinion and I felt bad for him to leave Spike and go back to his parents...I mean with little resolution about keeping some form of contact between them.
That's why I never did enjoy the "Just Sidekicks" episode that well, because I felt it was avoiding the issue and Spike's going through a bit of denial phase, and that's also why I'm avoiding the micro one-shot comic book focus on Spike, because I find it a bit insulting to the character overall development.
Pee-Wee and Spike deserves some type of friendship between them on either the show or the comic, right ?
Anyway I do hope you enjoyed this update...
