With Nobody to Love

• Chapter 1 -

It’s been quite a few years now, and Spike was just about all grown up. He was taller, just about a foot taller than the average pony, so he wasn’t really a ‘monstrous’ dragon yet. His voice was also deeper, much deeper than before. He was right in the middle of puberty, and his body was going through all kinds of different things. He even had wings now, although they weren’t fully developed. They were small, so he wasn’t able to fly with them yet. His claws were sharper, more intimidating than before. Even though he was a dragon, he wasn’t very tough. He didn’t have much muscle mass. He still had cute, chubby cheeks. He always looked as innocent as can be. But, the worst of all, he was purple. Not just a normal purple, but a flamboyant bright purple, along with bright green chest and under-tail. He also had some pretty sharp fangs now, but not sharp enough to do too much damage. All of this made him kind of self-conscious.

“Dragons are supposed to look... Menacing, intimidating, right?” He thought, as he wrote in his journal. He kept a journal, but he made sure nopony would find it, because he thought keeping a journal would be a bit feminine. Not to mention, his journal was pink. He didn’t buy it, he found it, completely empty in Twilight’s library. She hasn’t said anything, so he continued to use it as his own.

“Spike, are you coming?” Twilight said, as she snuck up on him.

“Huh?” Spike jumped and quickly hid his journal under his blanket of his new bed.

“I said are you coming, silly.” Twilight said with a soft giggle.

“Oh, yeah, heh, sorry.” Spike forced a nervous sounding chuckle. He really didn’t want the purple alicorn to discover his journal. Besides, only girls write in journals. Right?

“What were you doing?” The alicorn said as she raised a brow in curiosity.

“What? I was just sitting. Thinking, I guess.” Spike said in a soft tone.

“Oh, I see. You still feeling-”

“I’m better, okay?” Spike interrupted Twilight, with a slightly annoyed expression on his face, which turned into sadness.

“Spike,” Twilight began, but was interrupted by the purple dragon once again.

“Can’t we just go? It’s fine, really.” Spike assured Twilight once again, back to his annoyed expression.

Since Spike was finally grown up, he was more mature. He mostly felt depressed, and alone. He hated talking about his feelings. It made him very uncomfortable. He was no longer the happy-go-lucky baby dragon anymore. Just in the last two years, he went through a drastic change, emotionally.

“Alright, sure.” Twilight said, with a fake smile on her face, trying to pretend that it was okay. But it wasn’t in her mind. She hated seeing Spike upset, and he has been for quite awhile now. It was like his emotions affected her in the same way. If he was happy, she was happy. If he was sad, she was sad, etc.

They both began walking towards the front door of the library. Spike, attempting to be a gentleman, opened the door for Twilight, and they both left. Ponyville hadn’t changed much in the years that had passed, just a few minor things, here and there, aside from a few new ranch homes on the outskirts of the village. They were both heading to the local café, which had slightly improved. There were much more options on the menu, due to a partnership with another nearby village. Apparently they had been trading some sort of special cocoa beans, that according to rumors, had a remarkable flavor.

“So is it gonna be just me and you, or did you bring all of your friends?” The dragon asked, hoping they would be alone. He didn’t like the others company too much anymore. They had always gave him strange looks, or they would just act fake the whole time they were in contact with each other. The others had just lost their liking to him. They didn’t hate them, but they didn’t really care for him too much, either. But Spike and Twilight’s friendship was still true. They both trusted each other, and, for the most part, enjoyed each others company.

“I knew you’d ask that.” Twilight sighed sarcastically, and rolled her eyes.

“Well?” Spike demanded an answer.

“Yes, I asked them to meet us there. They’ve got plenty of places to sit, plus, nopony is ever there.” Twilight explained.

Spike stopped in the middle of the path.

“You didn’t bring Rarity, did you?” Spike looked at her with a slight frown, concerned about Rarity’s presence. They didn’t really get along anymore. A few months ago, the purple dragon went through a lot of trouble to impress Rarity, only to hear her explain how much she didn’t want to be with him, ‘that way’. The dragon had a bit of an episode, after she scolded him. He stayed outside the Carousel Boutique, just crying, weeping, whining. She was a bit nasty about it, but she probably just had enough. After all, it’s been so long, and Spike had never given up on her, until recently.

Twilight Sparkle stopped as well.

“...” Twilight hesitated. “Yes, I did.” Said Twilight.

“Oh my- Are you serious?!” Spike facepalmed and groaned.

“Yes, I can explain,” Twilight said.

“Right right, I’m sure you’ll have a good reason for this.” Spike said angrily.

Twilight approached Spike.

“I do, actually.” She stated, slightly frustrated with his negative attitude.

“I still haven’t forgotten the time when I came to see your progress on asking her out. You were pretty upset. I also noticed how angry she was. I think she was a little irrational about it. She freaked pretty hard at you.” Twilight explained.

“So, you think forcing us to hang out with each other is going to help? Do you know how awkward it is going to be for me?” Spike said with a frown.

“I did. It’s not just for you, it’s for her too. I want you two to patch things up.” Twilight says.

Spike let out a big sigh.

“Twilight... I don’t want to see her, or think about her, what-so-ever.” Spike began to choke up a bit. He had his left hand on the left side of his face.

“It’ll be fine. Trust me.” Twilight said with a comforting smile.

Spike let out another long sigh.

“Fine..” Spike said quietly, looking down to his feet.

They began walking again.

“You’ll be fine.” Twilight said once again, in her attempt of comforting the dragon.

A few minutes pass, and they finally make it to the café. Again, the dragon opens the door for Twilight, before letting himself in.

“Hey girls!” Twilight said as she approached to the table they were sitting at. Spike followed right behind. Not everypony was there though, lucky for the dragon. Rarity and Applejack appeared to be the only ponies there. Rarity, of course, avoiding eye contact with the dragon.

“Hey there, Twilight! It’s been awhile!” Applejack said in her usual cheerful country tone.

“And Spike! Your wings look a tad bigger, you flyin’ yet?” Applejack said with a real smile.

“Heh, no, I wish though.” Spike said and smiled back at the earth pony.

“How have you been Rarity? I haven’t seen you in awhile! Working on something big?” Twilight asked with her usual smile.

“No, no, I’ve been on hiatus for now, dear.” She said in her usual royal sounding tone.

Both Twilight and Spike sat down. Spike being across from Applejack, thankfully.

“Oh? Why’s that?” Twilight asked with curiosity. It seemed like Rarity was always working on something, just about all the time.

“You know the wonderful new mansion they built way outside of town?” Rarity asked Twilight. Both Applejack and Spike were just looking around, awkwardly, while the two chatted it up.

“Yeah? Doesn’t a famous stallion model occupy that place?” Twilight asked.

Rarity let out a little giggle.

“Yes, indeed! And he is also my new partner!” Rarity said and giggled once again.

“Wait, you mean you two are dating?” Twilight questioned Rarity, her eyes widened. Apparently this stallion was big, being shipped to all kinds of different villages and cities, to show off his body along with his new clothing line.

“Oh yes, dear!” Rarity said again, with another giggle. She seemed very satisfied, and excited. Spike cringed a bit, and rested his head on his right hand, his elbow on the table. He was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable now.

“How could she just go and date somepony right after what happened?” Spike thought to himself.

“What is her problem? Does she even care about anything that happens to me anymore?” The dragon continued to think to himself.

“Wow! What’s his name?” Twilight asked.

“You’re Boutique is gonna be in even better shape now!” Applejack said, astonished.

“Oh he has the most elegant name; Victor.” Rarity said, and waved her hoof through her
shiny mane.

“We gonna be able to meet this fancy fella someday?” Applejack asked Rarity.

“This weekend we’re having a party at the Carousel Boutique. There will be expensive
wine, wonderful food, caviar, and a demo of his newest work!” Rarity bragged.

“Oh well shucks, ain’t no way ah’ll be able to afford all of that!” Applejack said.

“Phew, me neither. Sounds way expensive.” Twilight agreed with Applejack.

Spike felt a bit better, knowing that he won't be alone this weekend. The dragon was still
as silent as a mime.

“Oh don’t you worry about a thing dear! You are good friends, so you’ll get in free. We will not argue about funds, it’s simply vulgar.” Rarity said to Applejack and Twilight.

“It’s vulgar to you, you snob.” Spike said under his breath. Luckily, nopony noticed his murmurs. As usual, the dragon was being completely ignored by everypony else. He was now feeling a mixture of frustration and sadness. Now he knew that he was going to be in the massive, empty, silent library. Alone. He didn’t want to say anything though. He would feel too bad if he cancelled anyponies plans. Besides, they seemed so happy about seeing this rich, snob of a stallion. Which, in fact, crushed his heart, knowing that a big stallion can get as much love as he wants just owning all of that money. The dragon was actually a caring, loving soul, but all everypony else seemed to care about was money, and being completely fake.

“Gosh, that would certainly be a wonderful treat, Rarity!” Applejack said, all excited.

“Right! Sheesh, now I gotta figure out what I’m going to wear! It’ll be something you’ve created, though!” Twilight Sparkle said, smiling brightly at Rarity.

“Well I doubt you’ll find anything else that looks better!” Rarity said. Applejack, Twilight and Rarity laughed.

“What about me?” Spike asked, his eyes to Rarity’s.

There was silence.

Rarity sighed.

“Ooohhh Spike,” Rarity dragged out her sentence.

“...Huh?” Spike mumbled with a sad look.

“I know you’re probably upset with me, and saying this won’t make you feel any better,” Rarity started.

“I’m not allowed to come, am I?” Spike groaned as he slams his claws against the table.

“Spike, if I allow you to attend, what will everyone think of me? Bringing a dragon into a place like that is... well, quite simply, preposterous!” Rarity continued to explain.

“But you’re just thinking about yourself. That’s selfish. Why are you so selfish?!” Spike began to raise his voice in anger.

Twilight nudged the dragons side.

“Spike, getting angry at her isn’t going to make anything better.” Twilight responded to his anger.

“Spike, I cannot bring a dragon to a place full of very important ponies! I-It’s absurd!” Rarity continued.

“But that’s not the real reason, is it?” Spike mumbled, stood up, and made his way outside.

There was an awkward silence.

“Don’t you think a dragon would look... dazzling? Or bizarre? It would be pretty neat if a dragon were wearin’ some of the demos.” Applejack suggested.

“I just can’t let him in.” Rarity said, looking downwards.

“He’ll be fine. Don’t let it get you down.” Twilight said.

“Right, right, I’m worrying for nothing. So I suppose you are all in?” Rarity asked.

Twilight and Applejack agreed.

Author's Note

Please be aware that I am not an expert on the show. In fact, I hardly even watch it. But, the characters, and design, both indeed appeal to me. So when I write about villages, their houses, and etc. I almost don’t know if I’m right or wrong, so I do apologize if any information isn’t correct accordingly to the show. If anyone wants to help me figure things out, feel free to do so, I would appreciate it.