Spike The Dog

As he knocked he heard Fluttershy's soft voice come through telling them to hang on just a minute. He knew she probably wouldn't be mad at him, but he was still nervous. After a few more seconds though the door opened and Fluttershy gave them a little smile.

"Feeling better?" Fluttershy asked looking at him.

He cleared his throat. "Yeah, thanks for asking. But you wouldn't mind helping me get ready for tonight?"

"You still want to go?" Fluttershy asked though he could hear her tone wasn't surprise but knowing.

"Um, uh, y-yeah... I mean I did promise and everything." He replied, and Fluttershy nodded.

"That's what I thought, and Rarity left you a gift for your date to!" Before he could respond Fluttershy pulled him into the house, Maple following a few steps behind.

He said making the Pegasus stop for a second.

"Oh, well you know how fast Rarity can work. That and from the looks of it she had this ready for a minute." Fluttershy said, though he could barely understand what she said.

Maple said making Fluttershy nod, though he could tell that was more directed at him.

He muttered.

"Oh, you haven't even seen it yet Spike!" Fluttershy said, though he didn't realize that she had put him down.

Maple whispered in his ear.

He asked looking at the yellow mare.

"Well, I figured we can get you re-cleaned." Fluttershy said.

Though before he could get anything else out Fluttershy grabbed him up and put him into the bath that was filled with water that was just the right temperature.

After spending some time in the tub, getting shampooed, dried, brushed, and a little animal friendly cologne he felt great. Though Fluttershy finally noticed his leg was healed and after some explaining that it was some sort of magic she nodded in understanding. Then she ushered him into her room to put on his present.

"Make sure you have your eyes closed okay? Rarity made me promise to keep it a surprise after all." He nodded in agreement and squeezed his eyes shut.

He felt the material pass over his head, and at first he was a little confused about it. Mostly because he just figured it would be another bow tie, but this was obviously some sort of suit. Then he heard Fluttershy give a little gasp, and heard Maple walk around him.

Maple said making him shift a little bit.

He asked.

"Oh, hold on Spike. the light bulb just burnt out." Fluttershy answered and he could hear her walk away.

He asked feeling a little uncomfortable, though not due to the outfit.

Maple replied, then suddenly he felt her paw on his head and it started to calm his nerves.

He said making the wolf give a little chuckle.

Maple said, though he could hear a little sadness in her voice.

He asked.

Maple replied, her tone suggesting she knew what he wanted to ask.

He asked feeling the instant tension in the air.