It was a beautiful day in Ponyville. The sun was bright, and the birds were singing. A young boy named Spike was walking into the town square. He wasn’t in a happy mood. His caretaker/mother/sister had sent him to pick up a mile-long list worth of food for a party she was having for her friends. Spike wasn’t paying attention to where he was going and bumped into someone.
“Ouch,” said the person. Spike saw that it was one of his friends.
“Sorry Sweetie Belle,” Spike apologized. He helped her up back to her feet.
“That’s ok Spike. How are you today?” she asked. Her and Spike have been friends for a while. He was also friends with her other two friends. A few days ago, Spike began to realize that he had a crush on her. He then realized that it wasn’t a crush, but he was in love with her. The reason he didn’t make a move is because 1) he wasn’t sure how she felt and 2) he had the dreaded dragon DNA. That was one thing that he didn’t like. Years ago, he was kidnapped and forced to have dragon DNA to help one Empire fight another. When he was rescued, he was given to Twilight Sparkle to take care of him. Sweetie Belle saw that Spike was sad and began to think of a way to cheer him up. 'Why did I get chosen for that?' he wondered. 'I get taken away from my home when I was just a kid and this happens. No one will ever go out with me.' He was also picked on by Diamond Tiara and her friend Silver Spoon. They always reminded him that he didn't have any actual parents. Sweetie Belle and her friends defended him when he arrived but the teasing just continued to get worse. When Spike ran out of the school one day, Sweetie Belle followed him to see what was wrong. She found him by the lake crying. She sat next to him and just held him. When he calmed down, he told her what had happened. It was during that talk is when he began to develop a crush on her but didn't know it yet.
‘I wonder what’s wrong with him. He’s usually very happy,’ thought Sweetie Belle. She also loved him since they first met, but was afraid of how he felt, and thought that he liked her sister. When they met, her and her friends decided to help make him feel welcomed. He began to open up to her more than the other two. This made Sweetie Belle very happy that he opened up to her. ‘I know what will cheer him up,’ She grabbed Spike’s hand and dragged him to a carnival that was taking place. They soon bumped into their friends. Applebloom and Scootaloo were both their trying to figure out what to do when they grow-up. All four ran around having a great time. Spike won a teddy bear that he gave to Sweetie Belle. Sweetie Belle gave him a kiss as a thank you. They were waiting for the next ride when they saw something. It was something brand new. Princess Luna walked up to the four.
“How are you four today?” she asked.
“Good,” they replied.
“What’s that?” asked Applebloom.
“Something brought in from the Imperial Empire. It’s called the Tunnel of Love,” replied Luna. Scootaloo decided to play a few more games and Applebloom went to the food stands. Spike and Sweetie Belle stayed with Luna and got on the ride. The boats were in the shape of a heart, and the tunnel looked weird with all the pink around it. Luna started the ride and the boat went into the darkness. When they were in, they were amazed by what they saw. It was filled with romantic things like hearts, candies, and roses. Spike found himself putting an arm around Sweetie Belle’s shoulder. She in turn, put her head against him. Spike and Sweetie Belle soon found the courage to tell the other how they felt. The only problem is that they both spoke at the same time.
“I have something to tell you,” they said at once. They laughed for a minute before trying again. This time, Sweetie went first.
“Spike, for a while I’ve been having these weird feelings for you. I soon found out what they were. Spike, I love you,” she said.
“I feel the same,” Spike said. They soon hugged and shared their first kiss. When the ride was over, they ran into their friends who were able to figure out what happened due to the smiles on their faces. Spike then remembered the list of things to get.
“Don’t worry Spike, we’ll help you,” the three girls said at once. The four of them left the carnival to get the food. Spike began to think to himself.
‘This is a great day after all, what could ruin my life now’. He thought. Little did he know, he would soon find out.
It’s been a month since Sweetie Belle and Spike started dating. Sweetie Belle’s order sister was a little scared at first, but she knew that Spike would take care of her. Sweetie Belle’s parents were another story. They yelled at her for going out with Spike. When Sweetie Belle asked her parents why, they didn’t tell her. All they did was say that she should be with a full human.
Spike’s family was different. Since Twilight was his caretaker, she wanted to make sure he was alright. When Spike told her of his relationship with Sweetie Belle, Twilight screamed so loud that Princess Luna woke up from her nap in Canterlot.
“I’m so happy for you Spike,” said Twilight. Twilight’s parents, her brother and his wife, and Twilight’s boyfriend Flash Sentry were there with them. Shining Armor walked up to Spike with Flash and they both gave him a noogie. Everyone laughed and said how happy they were for Spike. Cadence, Shining’s wife, asked something that Spike feared.
“Are you going to tell her about your, you-know-what?” Spike was afraid that Sweetie Belle wouldn’t want to be with him if she found out, but, he had to tell her so she wouldn’t find out the hard way.
“I’ll tell her tonight,” he said. They had planned on going to the park to watch the sunset and see the stars. For the rest of the day, Spike was worried.
Evening arrived, and Spike was almost finished with the picnic for Sweetie Belle and him. The doorbell rang, and Twilight answered it. Rarity was there with her sister. Sweetie Belle went into the kitchen and hugged Spike. They got everything ready and walked out the door. Their older siblings told them to have a good time. They walked to the park and went up the hill to sit. They got the picnic ready and ate their food while waiting for the sunset. Spike finally decided to tell Sweetie Belle about his secret.
“Hey Sweetie Belle,” he started. “I have something to tell you.”
“What?” she asked. Spike took a deep breath and began to explain.
“You know how a while back I was kidnapped? The people who took me did something to me. They put something in my DNA so I could help them out against another group. They used Dragon DNA,” he said. Sweetie Belle was shocked. She now knew why her parents didn’t like him. Sweetie Belle didn’t care about what Spike had. He was still the same Spike she fell in love with. She pulled Spike towards her and kissed him. Spike was shocked that she would still care for him after what he told her.
“I don’t care if you have Dragon DNA or not. I still love you,” she said. Just then, they heard someone.
“Aw,” the voice said. They looked and saw Big Macintosh, Applebloom’s older brother, and his girlfriend, one of Twilight’s and Rarity’s friends, Fluttershy. Applebloom’s other sibling, her older sister Applejack, was also there with her boyfriend Caramel. Sweetie Belle and Spike were embarrassed being seen like that from time to time. The four said that they were here to watch the sunset as well. All six watched as the sun went down and the stars came out. Spike and Sweetie Belle left the park and went to Rarity’s place. Sweetie Belle was staying there for a few days while their parents were meeting with the nobles on what to do for their kingdom. Sweetie told Spike that almost all but a few wanted to send Spike somewhere else. They even said that they should send him to another Empire to be tested. Sweetie and Rarity’s parents were amongst those people. A few like Rarity’s friend Fancy Pants and his wife, said to leave Spike alone and try to find ways to improve the lives of the citizens of Equestria. Sweetie said that no matter what, she and her sister would stay with Spike and protect him. Spike told Sweetie Belle that if he did have to leave, Luna said that she would take him to another Empire that would protect him. He also said that their friends would go with them as well. Spike dropped off Sweetie Belle and went home. That night, both had the same thought.
“This is one of the best nights ever,” they thought out loud. That night however, something in Manehattan would change Equestria forever.