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Spike had finally asked Rarity out after all the months of plotting and planning they sat cozily in the dark at the Ponyville cinema II the only movie theatre with two screening rooms outside of Canterlot. Pop corn? check. drinks? check. Rarity? double check. Spike knew tonight was the night where he was going to turn on the charm and hug and smooch his lady in waiting and Rarity was waiting long enough she wanted romance she wanted snuggles and she wanted her Spikey to be her knight riding his mighty mare. But a lady surely rides sidesaddle and she laid out the rules. But of course the foal play was coming on the third date and she was ready and wanting to start with the first base of the game. Smooching.

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The starting credits finished minutes ago and the movie started it was a "Shadow Spade Mystery" Rarity no doubt knew the plot from the novel and was now grumbling how any film artist would take liberties of her favorite character, Spike took her hoof in his claws and comforted her "Yea what does a Hoofywood director know anything about Shadow Spade" Rarity took notice and snuggled closer to the dragon who raised his arm over Raritys neck. She smiled at his slow carful reach, "Mmmmmmmmmm"

"haaa ha ha haaa ha ha" A fillys laughter cut through the dark causing Spike to look around and retract his advances, His shyness coming back to the surface. The movie continued on...Rarity and Spikey waited as the flicker show had the hero embracing the refined Lady Diamond their moans on screen mirrored the couples musings.

Rarity reached around Spikey and drew him into a fine under the chin snuggle and the dragon put his claws lightly on her one free hoof and the other behind her head, Raritys locks were running through his hands. She was in pure delight as Spikey massaged her mane stroking and combing until he found a little puff then another and a few more puffs of pop corn. Spike was confused at first when he felt a soft hit of a hot buttered delight. Rarity looked for the reason of Spikes pause of her pampering when the giggles of some local filly trouble makers filled their ears.

"Sweetie Belle what are you doing... Doing? Spike?" He showed her the now pile of pop corn in his claws and the speckles of pop corn decorating Raritys mane. The Cutie Marked Crusaders howled with laughter as the lady excused herself to the mares powder room. Spike watched his date storm off and crossed his arms eyeballing the three little hooligans "Come on you guys a little help here? I know it's funny as all get out but It's our first time here, can you cut us a little slack?"

"Mom wants her to have a good time . . . But not "that" good you know what I mean". Sweeties tone was adult serious with a capital "A" even if she was giddy about the possibility of becoming an aunt.
Apple Bloom and Scootaloo were murmuring a bit until they spoke up "What's in it for us?"
Spike rolled his eyes as he reached into his bag of bits.

Rarity returned to her place a victorious Spike the Great and Honorable Brave and Glorious was waiting with fresh refreshments. The CMC 'Date Crashers!' now nowhere to be seen. If anything he was a handy little bundle of scales.

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Shadow Spade was again in danger as our intrepid couple ignored the plotline and made their own story. Spike and Rarity were caught up in the heat of the moment as they necked and kissed with cautious abandon. Snuggly goodness and passion was on Raritys menu and Spike was eager to please. "Smack - Snort - Giggle - Snogger" The noise echoed through the theatre stopping every pony in their tracks. A situation causing the ushers to beam their flash lights on the offending R rated couple. All eyes were focused on the two offending lovers including Spike and Rarity who knew the soon to be shagging couple.
"Pinkie!?" Rarity blurted out as Spike uttered "Shining Armor? What about your wife and Flurry Heart!"

Pinkie opened one eye then her other eye and looked at her audience as if nothing was going on as Shining Armor dissolved in a green flame into a blushing changeling "I'd get a hotel room but the theatre's cheaper" the skittle bug joked as Pinkie fixed her mane,
"Hi Rarity how's it doing? This is Doomie met him in Canterlot...Are you going to finish that?" Rarity in a fit of exasperation gave Pinkie her refreshments and taking her dragon in tow made way to the exits as Pinkie smiled "I bet they have enough bits for a great room".
Shadow Spades words echoed as Doomie watched the two leave "So you think you've seen the last of me you've got another thing coming!"

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As the two exited the theatre it was obvious that the evenings pranks were in the air as with tons of rain. Rarity stood under the entrances awning as Spike grabbed a lid off a local garbage can and used it as an improvised cover from the falling wet. But all that stopped as she glared down at him, then motioned with her eyes under no uncertain terms was that filthy lid going nowhere near her. He tossed it back and with her eyes now approving of his thoughts behind his action she coxed "Come Precious Scales it's only a little rain". They ventured out only to hop back quickly as they heard a carriage speeding along the street. What they got was brown lots and lots of brown sticky mud. One blue eyed mud figure and another squatty mud figure stood in the pouring rain. All they could do was watch the pelting drops wash away of all the goo. As it did little by little they walked along quietly picking out odd debris by magic or claw, Raritys mane and tail hung limp her makeup washed off and Spikes spines wilted. All was bare to the world as they looked at the castle far across town and with a shrug they both started the wet voyage "What would Shadow Spade do?" "Trot with style my silly dragon".
After a short time the two arrived at Twilights Castle where Spike noticed that the rain was quite selective of what did or didn't get wet. "Ah Rarity is it just me or are we the only things getting wet around here?"
Rarity eyed the now obvious dark puffy rain cloud hovering above them "Rainbow Dash we've seen through your little subterfuge, You can come out now!"
A snicker floated on the wind as the cloud piloted away "Have fun, But not too much fun. Hope you two love birds don't mind me raining on your parade. Good cider doesn't pay for itself" From Dashies snickering smile there was no doubt Scootaloo paid a few bits for her watery services.

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Spike and Rarity stood watching the little black rain cloud with the colorful prismatic tail skitter off and now that the movie date was cut short Spike thought of what his date needed at the moment. Dried off warmed up and pampered.
"My lady may I invite you in for a warm toweling and a hot chocolate with those tasty little marsh mellows bits?"
"Spikey dear, Precious Scales are you trying to bribe me with hot chocolate with itty bitty marsh mellows?"
"It was worth a shot don't you think?"
Rarity took Spike in her hooves and when they were eye to eye "and the warm towel?"
"I spent all day cleaning the castle floors and it sort of sucks having to do a job twice".
"Some jobs are worth doing over and over and over".
"Yea, over and over".
Rarity began to nuzzle and lightly peck Spikes snout and lips his eyes closed as his claws lightly rubbed her cheeks soon she also closed her eyes and her hooves became limp. Rarity was floating in the moment when a buzzing caught her ears and was it her imagination or was Spike getting taller?

Rarity peeked with one eye, Her dragon was hovering his wings a blur and he had a look that said it all Rarity my dear you've got him good. Then again he's always been my Spikey Wikey. Spike opened his eyes his lips parting from hers and becoming his signature dopy grin. His wings buzzed and they closed in for another smooch when the castle door opened surprising them both Spike would of face planted if not for Twilights quick actions of horn and spell.

"Don't just sit there wet and freezing you two get yer cabooses in here" AJ called out her knowing smile welcomed them in. Twilight carried them both from the steps to the waiting foyer of the castles keep.

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Spike dozed off after his multiple doses of hot chocolate kicked in. His pampering of the lady Rarity was a feat all in itself, well done with claws and help from Twilights magic. Rarity and the gals had a nice off the record meeting about Fluttershy and Apple Jacks adventure with the Kirin Village. Spike dozed off mid way through and was snuggled along Raritys side.

"So I take it your movie date didn't go so well?" AJ quizzed her.
"It went quite well with the exception of some saboteurs, But my Spikey Wikey handled the Cutie Mark Hooligans very well as for my sister I'm sure we'll have a little talk later".
Twilight looked at Fluttershy and coxed her to join in the round table giving her a knowing grin.
I seduced Discord
"What did you say dear?"
I seduced Discord!
Apple Jack was the only one surprised as Fluttershy spilled past her self imposed prison.
I have a crush on Discord! Oh! I'm sorry I didn't want to wake up Spike there!
Spikes answer was "ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz mumble mumble Rarity ZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZ".
"Twilight dear we all know about Miss Shys little romantic nuance. All except our hard working farmmare, No offense".
"None taken".
Twilight looked a little miffed as to her botched surprise. Only Apple Jack didn't know?
"Don't look so put out Twilight. we talk all the time at the spa, You should get out more often".
"I do get out!" Twilight squeaked "Really I do".

It was getting late in the castle friendship as Twilight the others had ventured to their homes and Rarity became the vanguard of dragon snuggles. Twilight and Rarity conspired to be at Spikes side in the morning even if the question was rather awkward "Twilight would you mind if I slept with Spikey tonight?" Her pause was short "I mean not in a ... Oh that didn't come out right at all" Rarity was on the spot.
Twilight jumped at the chance "Wow I always wanted to observe and take notes on..."
"I just wanted to see his precious expression on his face when he sees me snuggled with him when he wakes up".
"Nothing more?" Twilight teased "Like maybe just a little bit?"
"I didn't take you for the voyeuristic type"
"Only for the science!"
"How about we just sleep here in the couch tonight dear and finish your plans of your little debauchery in the morning".
Twilight rolled by her two best friends as Rarity hugged her drake, The lady felt the warmth of the dragon as her Alicorn besty covered them with her wings.
Twilight mused "So was this how Celestia felt when Spike and I stayed up too late all those years ago?"

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The morning came all too soon for the three as the castle doors banged open and a conversation started to intrude on the still sleeping dream voyagers.
"Father I hope we're not late it's nearly noon".
"My daughter dear I'm sure out invitation had us scheduled for the day and we've wasted nearly half of it at that corner café eating most their bake goods even the new Dragon Lord gave us a budget to adhere to".
"Oh there's Rarity" A sniff was followed by "So that's her Spike! Father your description was exactly as you said".
"I'll assume the Princess of Friendship is the one on top, I'll have to assume that's the dominate position".

Rarity opened her eyes to see two familiar faces from the resent past and let out the most ladylike yawn in Ponyvilles history. Coaline sat contented by her fathers side and raised a clawed hoof wiggling her digits.
"Toodles, Good afternoon Rarity is that Spikes mom, Did you and you Spike finally get to making little ones? Where's the little dragons room I'm so excited I got to go pee". The half breed trotted away after Rarity pointed her the way to the little fillys powder room. Rarity now had one job to do. Just one job.
Twilight the zombie nerd felt a nudge "Spike can you answer the door?" she mumbled. Then another nudge answered likewise and then a slug to the withers as she hard booted into the land of the living. "Oh! who? What time is it? What day is it?" Twilight crashed to the floor in a heap her bed head taking revenge as fur and feathers shook out of sync.

"How grand it is to see the care taker of the once Dragon Lord Spike and his Dame Dragon Rarity".

"Kull the Ambassador pleased to see you again, Kull meet Princess Twilight Sparkle, Twilight, This is Kull".

"Oh wow nice to put a face to all those letters we've exchanged, Wow I'm such a mess excuse me for a moment" A bright purple flash and a pop of ozone the Princess was gone.

"Your Princess of Friendship, I like her already, and I see Dragon Lord Spike is well as is you my Dame Dragon Rarity". Kull bowed to the two with flourished claw movements.
Rarity was confused at all the bowing and formal addresses even when it was expected from another to a proper lady of style. But this screamed too much like a botched puppet theatre.
"Kull dear no need to bow here were all friends"
"Dragon protocol demands it for the mate of a Dragon Lord".
"Isn't Ember the Dragon Lord and Spike and I have been only on our first date as of late".
"As you must know" Kull sat on his tail for this was going to take a little time to explain "After correspondence with your Princess I've come into some interesting facts about your courtship as it pertains to dragon laws and customs Dame Dragon Rarity, Spike and yourself exchanged gifts and after his birthday he forcibly took you to a mountain cave where he confessed his attraction to you...."
Rarity interrupted with a chuckle "But really"
Kull smiled "And now look at you two, Even his hatch mother approves, Even after Spike abdicated the throne to the Dragon Lord Ember just to be at your side, you two move like a pair of cave sloths...No offense".
"None taken dear".

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Spike heard a delightful conversation as he awoke, Rarity? Kull? and an older Scootaloo? His eyes opened to see Coalines big ol orange eyeballs framed in emerald green scales and glossy black fur with cute little pony ears looking back with a fang filled toothy grin No not creepy at all! Maybe? , Spike rubbed his eyes and focused on the half breed "Ok what Twilight do now?" His eyes became clear as he saw Kull beside the dracony a big smile on his snout too "Let me introduce ourselves, I am Ambassador Kull retired and my daughter Coaline I'm her to meet with the Princess of Friendship".
Spike looked a Rarity and then Coaline "So this isn't Twilights work?"
Rarity bowed down to Spikes ear fluke and whispered "This is Kulls child from an earth pony more like pleasure then work wouldn't you say?"

Spikes response was a not so ground shattering "Cool" as the idea then seeped into his brain... Seriously COOL!

Twilight came prancing down the crystal stairs all covered in her Royal trappings, A Twili-cane, golden shoes, that goofy crown and her lengthy Rarity custom designed Princess dress 🇹🇲. She hit the landing nearly stumbling and face planting in front of her gusts.

Kull and Twilight bowed to each other and started to stroll out the castle with Spike and Rarity following until a magical wall stopped them.

"Coaline's here to bird sit Owlowicious in the Library and we're going out tonight and don't expect us back until late tomorrow and this is for you two newlyweds" A flash of purple flames resulted in a parchment in front of Spike and Rarity when it unrolled the flustered pairs jaws came unhinged as their eyes bugged out.

"Spikes new word for the week reciprocity that's your certificate of dragon marriage it's as good as the one you'd get from the Mayor" Twilight giggled "Get busy Romeo". Kull laughed as he escorted Twilight away "I've always liked the nerdy types well played Princess, Well played, Take care Coaline foods in the galley ask the owl where".

Rarity bristled and yelled "I shall not be bred like one of Apple Jacks farm animals Twilight you will rue the day!"
The fashion mare looked at her Spikey Wikey "It's not the same without the romance".

They watched the Princess with her date exit the castle and lock the door while Coaline went for her reading area Spike looked at Rarity with lustful eyes and asked his Dame Dragon lady "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

"Yes Spikey shall we?"

The two darted off with a devious plan...

To devour all the goodies and Ice cream their bellies could hold. After all romance can take a lot out of a couple.