Tomorrow is the Hearth's Warming fall formal at Canterlot itself. Spike could hardly wait for it, but of course, he was s little nervous too. He didn't know how he and the Mane-iac would face everypony at the formal. He was worried that everypony would think badly of him adn the Mane-iac, because of the Mane-iac'sreally long hair, and her.... "eccentric" behavior. He of course knows that Canterlot is filled with some snotty ponies who think high and mighty of themselves. "Ah, who am I kidding." said Spike out loud to himself. "I shouldn't listen to what a couple of snobs would think, I have the Mane-iac to... teach them a lesson." He chuckled a little deviously. He feels like he should asked Twilight, because he is still a little unsure about this. He saw Twilight reading a novel, and he said to her "Twi?"

Twilight gave out a little yelp of surprise and looked at Spike

"Sorry." said Spike.

"It's alright, Spike." said Twilight. "I needed to take a little break anyway. What is it?"

"Can I ask you something?" said Spike

"Sure, about what?" asked Twilight

"About the Winter Formal." said Spike "You see, it's tomorrow, and... and..."

"Yes? What's the matter?" said Twilight a little concerned

"I'm.... I'm a little nervous." Spike admitted, rubbing his head. "And, I'm worried that Everypony will think badly of me and the Mane-iac. You know how there's some snobs in Canterlot, do you?

"Oh, Spike. Don't worry about those stuck up snobs." said Twilight. "Some people over there in Canterlot can be critical about everything."

"Yeah, that's true." said Spike in agreement.

"There you go." said Twilight. "I'm sure that you two will have a great time." She gently rubbed Spike's head with her hoof like a big sister would playfully do to her little brother. Spike giggled at her action.

"Stop it." said Spike, swiping Twilight's hood off his head.

Twilight giggled and replied "Sorry, I'm just playing."

"I know." said Spike with a chuckle. "I might as well help Rarity with the decorations in the town." said Spike

"Okay, Spike." Twilight replied. Spike then went outside to the cold winter wind of Ponyville to help Rarity with the decorations for the holiday, with Twilight looking onwards out the door, looking on at him, doing what he does best; being a number one assisstant.

Maretropolis

The Mane-iac was trying to find which dress she should wear at the Winter Formal. "Hmm.... nope." she kept saying after rejecting the dresses she is trying to pick. She couldn't find anything to wear, unfortunately. Hopefully, she will when she finds her personal pick.

"You're doing it again." said a voice that sounded exactly like the Mane-iac's voice

"Wha? Wha? Who said that?" said the Mane-iac, startled by the sudden sound of her own voice. She dropped her dress as soon as she heard it

"Why, I did of course." the voice replied.

"Anywho, what am I doing again?" said Mane-iac

"Falling for that worthless little runt."

The Mane-iac had a look of insult written all over her face. "It's you!" she said in disgust. "I thought I got rid of you."

"Ah, you thought, but I will always be hear, as long as you live. Because..... I'm you." the voice said harshly.

"Shut up!" said the Mane-iac.

The way she was talking, alerted Hair Stylish, and he suddenly stormed in her bedroom "Mistress! What's wrong?" he asked

"I... I heard.... her again." said the Mane-iac

"You mean the... other you?" asked the hench-stallion.

"Yes." said the Mane-iac gritting her teeth in annoyance. "I just need to see somepony for guidance,"

"Who will you talk to?" Asked Hair Stylish

The mane-iac thought of who she should talk too, and a lightbulb appeared over her head. "I got it!" She exclaimed

"What?"

"Twilight." The Mane-iac answered. "She's Spike's caretaker after all, maybe she can help me."

"You're going back to Ponyville?" Asked Hair Stylish.

"That sounds like a good idea." Said Hair Stylish.

"Yes, I'll see what she can do." The Mane-iac said "she's quite a scholar after all."

"Do you really think she can help you out, mistress?" Asked Hair Stylish

"Well.... To be honest, Stylish....." Said the Mane-iac, trying to think of a proper answer. She gave out a sigh and said "I don't know for sure. But, I'll see what she can do for me."

"I agree." Said Hair Stylish.

The Mane-iac gave out a look of certainty, and said "I'll be right back. I going to see a shrink."

"Yes, mistress." The Hench-pony replied.

The Mane-iac went through the warp gate to see Twilight the psychiatrist.

Ponyville

Twilight was reading a novel when she heard a sound that sounded like something just teleported in an instanct in her library. That could only mean one thing: The Mane-iac is back.

"Hello, Twilight." Said the Mane-iac.

"Mane-iac." Said Twilight in a happy voice. "What are you doing back in Ponyville?"

The Mane-iac looked away with a sad look on her face. With Twilight noticing it. "I.... I've got a problem." She answered

"What's wrong?" Asked Twilight

The Mane-iac took a breath, and said "I... I have a conflict inside me."

"A conflict?" Twilight said

"Yes."

Twilight the. Yeses her magic to pull a psychiatrists chair, which caused the Mane-iac to stumble backwards upon it. Twilight formed her mane into a female doctor's hairstyle, and put on doctor's glasses. "Now, Mane-iac." Said Twilight clearing her throat. "What can you tell me about your.... Conflict?"

"Well.... You see, I.... I.... I don't know how to even say it." The Mane-iac answered a little ashamed

"What do you mean?" Asked Twilight

The Mane-iac took a breath, and explained to Twilight about how she had an argument with herself on the mirror, what her reflection just told her to do the next time Spike visited. Next, she explained her recent incident many minutes ago.

Twilight was quite surprised by this, and she said ""you would never do that to Spike, would you?"

"Of course not!" Said the Mane-iac, a little offended. "I would never let anything happen to him."

"Sorry, I- I didn't mean to offend you." Twilight said a little afraid

The Mane-iac bowed her head, and said "sorry, I... I didn't know what came over me."

"No no, it's fine." Said the purple Alicorn.

The unhinged mare took a breath and said "All I am trying to say is that I cannot let Spike find out about my recent....." and with her eyes moving around like crazy, she finished her sentance by saying "Incidents."

Twilight thought of what the Mane-iac said, and then she told her "Don't worry, Mane-iac. Maybe tonight at the Winter Formal will make you feel better."

"I hope so." the Mane-iac replied, a little uncertain.

"Why don't you want to talk to Spike about?"

"Because if he finds out about that, he won't love me anymore." The Mane-iac answered. "I cannot let him know about this."

"Spike does love you, Mane-iac." said Twilight. "I'm pretty sure he will understand."

The Mane-iac thought of what Twilight just said, and made up her mind. She sighed again, and said "I would rather prefer if I didn't tell him about what just happened. Let's just see how the Winter Formal will go tonight."

"I understand." Twilight said

"You will be there tonight, will you?"

"Of course i will."

The Mane-iac smiled and said "Thank you, Twilight. Hopefully, all will go well tonight."

"I'm sure it will." Twilight said with a smile on her own face.

The Night of the Formal

Spike was tightening his red bowtie on his tuxedo for the Winter Formal. "How do I look?" he asked Twilight

"Hmm... you should look a little more sophisticated." Twilight answered, trying to fix his tux like a mother dragon.

"Twi." Spike said in annoyance. "Stop that."

"Sorry, sorry." said Twilight. "You look great."

"Thanks. Is the Mane-iac coming?" Spike asked

"She is." Twilight answered. "She's just trying to get dressed. Don't worry, she'll be here."

The comic book was jiggling and The Mane-iac herself went out of the comic book. She had a diffrent appearance this time. She was wearing a royal, all jet black dress. She was wearing slippers on all four hooves, which were also black.

Spike's jaw dropped seeing the sight of his new mare-friend in a very beautiful dress, such as that. "Mane-iac." he said "You're here."

"Hello, Spike." said the Mane-iac. "What do you think of my ensemble?" She showed Spike her dress

"You look beautiful." Spike replied.

"Oh, that's really sweet of you." said the Mane-iac touched. She gave Spike a two second kiss on his cheek to say "Thanks" making the baby dragon blush.

The unhinged mare saw Spike's dragonhood hardened again, and a sly smile appeared on her face. "Do you like what you see?" She asked seductively, with a tendril tickling Spike's dragonhood.

"Yeah." Spike said, covering his privates in embarrassment.

"So, shall we be off?" said Twilight in suggestion

"Let's go, then." said the Mane-iac, walkng with Spike right beside her, with Twilight on the other side of her, all of them heading to Canterlot.

At the Winter Formal

Spike, Twilight, and the Mane-iac were riding in a couch in canterlot. The Mane-iac of course, decided to encoat the inside of the couch with her mane, because it wouldn't fit. She also decided to use some of her mane as coushins for her, Twilight, and Spike to sit on for comfort.

Spike of course, still has some butterflies in his stomach, but he knows that Twilight and the Mane-iac will be there. So hopefully, all will go swell for him and his mare-friend.

"Are you ready, sweetie?" said the Mane-iac

Spike fell silent for a second, but he said "Yeah, let's go."

The three exited the couch, and went inside the Canterlot Castle. Once inside, it was packed with some Canterlot ponies, and some residents form Ponyville as well.

"Twilight!" said a voice

It was twilight's friends running up to Twilight, excited to see her at the formal. Twilight came up to them, and they all gave eachother a group hug. "Girls!" Twilight exclaimed with joy. "I'm so glad you all came."

"Wouldn't have missed it for the better." said Rainbow Dash

"Oh, and hello, Spike, Mane-iac." said Fluttersh, noticing the two.

"ooh, love the dress, Mane-iac." Rarity added in astonishment. She is a fashioniesta after all.

"Thank you, Rarity." said the Mane-iac.

"So what are you going to do?" asked Twilight

"I'm going to mingle with Fancy Pants and Fleur de lis over there." Rarity answered, pointing to the couple she was referring to, talking with eachother at the entree table.

"Sounds great." said Twilight. "I'm going to have a chat with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna." She looked at her little brother and said "What are you going to do with the Mane-iac, Spike?"

the baby dragon thought about it for a moment, and he answered "Well, me and the Mane-iac were about to have a... dance, later." although he did sound a little embarrassed.

"Sounds, wonderful." saif Fluttershy.

"Yeah, can't wait, little buddy." added Rainbow dash, gently rubbing Spike's head, making him chuckle playfully.

Spike's smile turned into a frown.

"Something wrong, sweetie?" said the Mane-iac with concern

"I'm a little nervous." said Spike

"Don't worry, Spike." said Twilight, wrapping her arm around his shoulders. "You'll do great."

"You think so?" said the baby dragon

"Of course. You have many talents" said Rarity

"Thanks, guys." Said Spike. "You're right. I'll be fine."

"That's the spirit, Sugarcube." Said Applejack in a hardy voice.

"So, what should we do, Spike?" Asked the Mane-iac.

Spike thought about it, and said "Oh. I almost forgot, you should see the large Hearth's warming tree in the ballroom."

"Splendid. I can't wait to see what is looks like." Said the Mane-iac

"If you need anything, Spike, or if anything is bothering you, please; come find me." Twilight suggested.

"I will." Spike replied

"Or you can talk to me, too." The Mane-iac added

"Right."

"Enjoy the party you lovey-duddy lovebirds." Said Pinkie Pie.

The group splitted up in different directions, with Spike riding on the Mane-Iac's back, with her entering the ballroom.

Hopefully, this should be a fine night for these two

Author's Note

The second part will come, please don't worry, and please be patient. What will happen next in the Winter Formal? Find out now in the new chapter in Spike and the Mane-iac 2