The Wedding.

‘Beep, beep, beep…’ the alarm clock sounded, followed by a disgruntled groan. Rarity with all her strength reached out and pressed the top of the clock, which caused it to become silent.

“Morning already?” Rarity mumbled into her pillow. She had been working on some of her clients outfits and was exhausted, if she hadn’t known better she’d have guessed that she got into bed ten minutes ago.

She moved the covers off herself and pulled herself up but soon collapsed again onto her pillow, its soft embrace wanted to convince her to lie back down and go back to sleep. But stubbornly she sat upright and rubbed her eyes.

She stretched for a moment before almost collapsing again, but her appearance in the mirror caught her eye. For once in her life, she didn’t care that she looked a mess. It almost reminded her of the ‘adventurous’ times that her and Spike had together. Trying new and exciting things, her position made her almost hallucinate Spike grabbing her, and making her beyond pleased.

But she soon snapped back into reality when Sweetie Belle knocked on her door.
“Rarity can I come in?” her high pitch voice ringed in Rarity’s ears, it was too early for this.
Rarity shook her head and used her magic to grab her dressing gown, “Yes darling” as she started organising her hair, Sweetie Belle came in.
“Geez Rarity you look….” Sweetie Belle stopped herself, not wanting to make her sister go into a crazed, depressed, overly dramatic mood.

“Hm?” Rarity turned her sight to Sweetie Belle, making her feel even more uncomfortable.
“Are you alright?” Sweetie Belle asked with concern, after all her sister did look tired.

“Yes, just been up late with… erm…” Rarity thought for a moment, “Oh yes! That’s right I had to make some outfits for my clients”

“Will you be a dear and gently grab them for me?” Rarity asked. Sweetie Belle nodded and raced downstairs.

Rarity got up and went into her bathroom, she set up the shower before Sweetie Belle called her.
“Coming” Rarity walked back into her room, for once Sweetie Belle seemed to do the right thing and left them on the bed.

“Ah thank you” Rarity said, she gave her sister a hug before yawning.

“Now if you’ll excuse me. I need to take a shower” Rarity walked off, not really caring if her sister had anything to say.

“Oh gosh, I’m gonna be late! See you later” Sweetie Belle ran off. Rarity almost yelled back but she heard the door slam and didn’t bother.

Rarity stood in the shower, her thoughts drifting off between plans of getting her clothing to her clients and Spike. How she missed him already. Not just being by his side, but him physically being there for her. She missed the intimate nights they’d have, just the two of them enjoying each other’s company, not just in bed but watching a movie or getting clothing finished. He was such a good influence on her business also, the clients loved to see a dragon wearing her clothing in their show. She loved to see him in the shows, doing his best to please her… he always did such nice things for her…

Rarity soon felt the tears flow down her cheeks, her anger building up. Why she wanted to hit the wall with her rage but that wouldn’t do any good. She often felt so helpless and unable to do anything but stand there. Teasing him was fun for a bit but she wanted a little teasing also…

“I’m so selfish…” She cried to herself.

“Why? Why did you do that Spike? You sacrificed your body just to protect me and all I do is remind you of what you can’t do anymore”

Rarity bit her lip and finished up in the shower. She got dressed and put the clothing into special bags so they wouldn’t sustain any damage. Thankfully her clients are in Canterlot so all she needs to do is catch the next train and head over. Of course though catching up on her friends was necessary also.

“I’ll spend the afternoon with them and then head back to Canterlot” Rarity thought to herself.

Rarity gazed over at Canterlot and questioned as to what Spike was doing? If anything.

-

Spike was moved to an upright position and had a table placed in front of him, nurse Snuggle Puff was feeding him food. He wasn’t pleased.

“Oh Spike, your beautiful purple scales shines so wonderfully in the sun…” Snuggle Puff thought to herself.

Whilst she was feeding him, his gaze kept turning towards the window. Ponyville could only just be seen outside that window.

“Are you thinking of Rarity?” Snuggle Puff asked.

His eyes turned to hers, they looked sad. “I’ll take that as a yes” Snuggle Puff said.

“It’s alright though, I know that you think I look like her. Maybe if I call you darling more, you’ll feel more comfortable. After all, I am younger than her we can live longer together” Snuggle Puff leaned in for a kiss but kissed him on the forehead.

She giggled to herself before putting the empty bowl down. The TV had already been set up so Snuggle Puff put it on for him. It was a fashion show that was due to go live in the next 24 hours, so the programme itself was a tour and information as to whom would be entering.

“Now you be good and watch this okay?” Snuggle Puff smiled and left the room.

Spike moved his eyes to the screen and saw some of the outfits that appeared, they all were so unique and wonderfully made but none seemed to have any kind of feeling to them. Not to take Rarity’s side but her outfits were made with love and passion, they all meant something to her. Another reason that he loved her so much. All the more reason to try and achieve the impossible.
“Wait for me Rarity I will move again soon…” Spike closed his eyes, “I promise…”

Snuggle Puff watched him through the window, her hand clenching her clothing. How heroic he looked in the sun. She knew that he was thinking of Rarity again, he always closed his eyes and his chest seemed to tighten up. Sometimes he would cry and that made him so admirable, a male creature able to share his tears with others showed signs that he was truly one in a million. So rare and amazing.

Spike opened his eyes again and looked at his hand, he desperately tried to pull it up or even clench his fist together. He focused with everything in his body for what seemed like such a long time but all he could muster was a twitch.

“Not good enough” he thought to himself. He focused again on his hand and aimed for the remote, it moved slightly but nothing fantastic.
“Rarity” he thought again, this time he used his strength and pushed his boundaries to the point that it ached his heart and head but somehow he managed to put his hand over the remote.

Snuggle Puff opened the door, with a shocked expression plastered on her face. “He can’t recover yet” She raced over to him and moved his hand away from the remote.
“You shouldn’t push yourself like this, let your body heal normally” She said almost angrily.

Spike once again put all his strength into his hands but only the one hand moved slightly.
“Stop this” Snuggle Puff put her own hand over his, tears flowed down her cheeks.
“You can’t recover, that means that you’ll go back to her”

Spike ignored her and put his focus onto his other hand, “I have to see her, she’ll be proud of me and we can be happy again” Spike thought to himself but suddenly he felt drowsy, she had put chloroform over him to knock him out.

“It’s best this way…” Snuggle Puffs voice got more blurry and within moments he fell asleep.
“I can’t believe that he managed to move his hand, it might be minor but now he is going to be more confident and if that’s the case then…” She looked at his other hand, it was placed over his stomach, “Unbelievable! How and when did he move that!?”

Snuggle Puff put his hand back to its original position and turned the television off.
“I’ll have to keep an eye on you…” Snuggle Puff walked to the door, a menacing grin plagued her face, “Darling…”

• Rarity sat on the train, it was now late at night and she was exhausted. Thankfully she was close to Canterlot now and had managed to say farewell in a manner she preferred.
  “I won’t be long now, darling” Rarity smiled to herself.

“Are you alright?” Twilight asked, “Why are you smiling?”
“I can’t wait to see him that’s all” Rarity replied, “I’m glad you came with me though, and I’m so grateful that you and Celestia have arranged a better sleeping area for me and Spike”

“Ah that’s alright” Twilight winked, “At least you and Spike can have more privacy”
“Twilight Sparkle” Rarity laughed followed by Twilight.
“But are you sure it isn’t a hassle, I mean this is the castle that Celestia and Luna occupy. I just don’t want to be even more of a burden” Rarity said whilst twiddling with her thumbs.
“Yes Rarity it’s perfectly okay, Luna had raised concern over Spike’s well-being in that hospital” Twilight said.

“Luna did?” Rarity asked.

“Yeah I know it’s a little strange but I trust her, she wouldn’t do something like this unless it was necessary”

“Regardless I can’t wait!” Rarity said excitedly which resorted in a snort. Twilight ignored that but also smiled, she was to live in the castle for a while as she felt that she should find out more knowledge on what is causing Spike to be paralyzed and find a cure for it.

“Next stop Canterlot”

The two grabbed their bags with their magic which was a lot and upon arriving they were greeted by Luna whom had two stallions at her side, guarding her. When they got off the train they headed towards Luna and exchanged hugs.

“It’s wonderful to see you Princess Luna” Rarity bowed.

“No need for such formality, I have expectations that my citizens will show this kind of respect but my friends should not have to” Luna smiled.

Twilight looked at Rarity and they both smiled, “Of course Luna” Twilight said.

The three hopped onto a carriage and awaited the staff to put their luggage on board, this gave them time to catch up and have a laugh. However when it was time for them to go the conversation grew serious.

“Twilight, Rarity I believe that your aware of the re-location of Spike?” Luna asked. They both nodded in agreement.

“Well we need permission from the head nurse of his ward and of course his doctor. It would be troublesome to have hospital staff in our castle, pardon that it sounds rude but they make me feel uncomfortable” Luna rubbed her shoulder.

“That’s why if we have Rarity here trained with some basic medical training then you shall be able to look after him and if that is a success then you can even take him back to Ponyville”

“Really!?” Rarity said excitedly.

“Of course” Luna smiled.

Rarity in her excitement hugged the princess in a tight hug and was whispering, “Thank you” over and over. However when she calmed down she quickly pulled away and blushed.

“Sorry about that” Rarity said sheepishly.

Luna, a little shocked shrugged it off and laughed.

“Might I ask Luna as to why we are moving into the castle? Not that I’m against it or anything!”

“Hm. Good question. Well Spike contacted me in his dream and requested that he wanted out of the hospital and…”

Rarity zoomed off for a moment, her thoughts drifting into Spike in the dream world surely he must be like his old self… perhaps she was there? Was he happy? How envious she was that Luna can easily go into his dream world and see him as he was. She wanted that and she could only hope that one day that will happen.