Spike...

I'm not going anywhere...

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"And then she-"

"OH MY GOODNESS! She's waking up!

"Pinkie, she hasn't even opened her eyes yet"

"My Pinkie sense told me she is, right aboouuttt... Now!"

As if on cue, there I was staring straight at Pinkie's giant eyes nearing closer. I blinked a few times trying to get the sleep out of my eyes and rubbed them, looking around at my surroundings. My five friends were there, all with looks of relief and Spike with concern. White ceiling, green curtains, matching hospital gown and a heart monitor... Ugh, not the hospital. I looked at myself, noticing my bandaged head and hooves. A few bruises here and there, nothing that serious, but I noticed I was still Almond.

A cough interrupted my train of thought "Are you okay? We can call the nurse if you-"

I interrupted her "No, its alright Twilight. But I do need some time alone, you know to clear my thoughts" I said nervously. She nodded and gestured the others to follow. "Spike, could you stay here?"

"Er... sure?" Spike said approaching the bed. I smiled warmly at him, ready for what I was about to say. After all, I didn't do it because I felt bad for him. But because I really did love him. He sat next to me, watching my every movement, as I made myself more comfortable.

"Firstly, I want to thank you for all you've done for me, Spike" I began, he didn't answer and waited patiently for me to continue " You went through so much trouble, and so did Twilight, just to save me. I also want to apologize, if I ever hurt you. But what I'm trying to say Spike is that... I love you" I finally said.

Spike lifted his head and blinked a few times" W-what?" I didn't answer, lifting his chin, to kiss him. He readily, returned it, caressing my mane and kissing me gently. I always thought our kiss first kiss together, would be a passionate interchange, but this was better. It felt real, as if he had practiced it with me a thousand times before. Just as we were lost in our own little world, the door opened, startling both of us. Rainbow Dash stood wide eyed at the door, and tilted her head.

"Uh- Aren't you guys like family or something?" she asked, and both Spike and I, blushed heavily at her question. Hoof steps were heard and Twilight was revealed, smiling at me. She passed Rainbow and stood in the middle of the room.

"Not exactly" she simply said, and light illuminated the room. A spark emerged from her horn and went straight for me. And before I knew it I was floating on her aura, mouth agape at the sight. By then everypony was inside the room, staring at me. A chorus of "Ohh"s and "Aww"s were heard, as Twilight seemed to be working her magic on me. The aura soon disappeared, and all was quiet. The only sound was my breathing, but it didn't last long.

"RARITY?!" They all exclaimed, except for Twilight and Spike, who already knew. I laughed and cheered, ignoring the questions I was receiving. I was back. I was healed. I was finally me, without having to hide anymore. I got Spike's claw, putting him on my back and together we ran out of the hospital, laughing at our friends running behind us.

Author's Note

And finally it's done! I wanted to make this as short as possible, mainly because I wanted to give this a cute ending. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did writing it .

~Izzy